Harrison Park Weekly Update
December 5, 2022
Lost and Found
All items will be donated after December 16th to the PPS clothes closet.
WiFi Hotspots from Multnomah County Library
Hello, The Multnomah County Library has free WiFi Hotspots for students who need them. My name is Alonso Melendez and I work at the Multnomah County Library. I’m writing to you today to share the library’s free Tech Lending Program: WiFi hotspots are available now, without fees or bills, even if lost, stolen or broken.
The hotspots provide an unlimited internet plan that is unthrottled and can provide internet connectivity for several devices simultaneously. Students will be able to do their homework, and stream music or video without worrying that they will run out of data. We currently have approximately 400 hotspots designated for students ready to borrow. With a Multnomah County Library card, eligible students can borrow a hotspot for the rest of the school year, due back on June 30, 2023. Students must be low income, attending school in Multnomah County Residents, and have a library account in good standing, i.e. no bills over $50, or library exclusions.
You can request hotspots from the Tech Lending Program for students using this referral form, or you can provide students or their family/guardians my contact information:
Alonso Melendez
(503) 351-6219
alonsom@multcolib.org
and I will respond quickly to connect the student and their family with a hotspot.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
8th Grade Lottery for Option High Schools has Opened
See the flyer here for details or visit the Transfer and Enrollment website here
Any questions please contact our Middle School counselor - Ruth Howard @ rhoward@pps.net
Calendar of Events - December
Tuesday, November 15th - Benson High School Application Window Opens for 8th graders (closes December 16th)
Wednesday, December 7 - TAG Office Hours for Parents 6-7pm zoom link here
Friday, December 9 - Mid-Term Progress Reports
Monday, December 18th - Monday, January 2 = No School/Winter Break
Tuesday, January 3 - Students return to school
TAG Referral Window is Open
Parents can access the link through our school website HERE. Then go to the ACADEMICS tab on our webpage. Then choose the TALENTED and GIFTED link. You will be taken directly to the page with the link to the form.
Here is a reference guide to help you navigate the process.
YEP Virtual Family Nights
Please contact Family Engagement case manager Priscilla Paschal-Hawkins to receive the invite or to answer any questions
Email address: ppaschal@yeppnw.org
Cell number : 971-393-6087
Daily Illness Checklist
OSU Nutrition Extension Services
Food Hero Featured Recipes
Fresh cranberries have a tart and tangy flavor. They are most often added to recipes, rather than eaten alone. Here are some of our favorite cranberry recipes:
Franklin and McDaniel Youth Winter Sports Sign Up!
Franklin youth Boys and Girls Basketball
McDaniel youth Boys Basketball
Drop off and Pick up
**Please be aware that our crossing patrol is up and running, please be mindful of them when using the parking lot.
Students need to be dropped off at the curb and make every effort to exit curbside.
Please make an effort to utilize the crosswalk near the 1st-3rd grade entrance.
Avoid parking in driveways, bus zone and blocking others in.
Please arrange for where your children will be picked up - a suggestion is all of your children meet in the youngest child's exit location.
We are noticing long delays to turn onto Division, please be mindful of this and patient as others pick/drop off their children.
Flyers for Upcoming Programs
Immunization Clinics English Spanish
Champions Childcare Enrollment at HP form
Multnomah Early Childhood Program 22-23 English SpanishBenson Wellness Center English Spanish
Portland Parks and Recreation Preschool 22-23 Registration
City of Portland 311 Non-Emergency Hotline (Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Chinese) (Russian) (Somali)
Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment, Nov. 1 - Jan. 15
VIBE of Portland Winter Break Camps
VIBE of Portland Pride Art Camp
Vibe of Portland 2022-23 Art Camps & Classes
Classroom Volunteers
- A PPS background check - Application link here
- Show a valid COVID vaccine card
- Have a pre-arranged appointment
- Displaying any COVID symptoms or known exposure can restrict school entry
Harrison Park PTA Information
PTA General meetings for the year will be 1/11, 3/8, and 5/10 at 6pm in the school library.
Dutch Mill order forms with payment need to be returned on 11/10.
Book Fair will be held after School on 11/18 and during conferences 11/21 and 22. If anyone is interested in volunteering you can sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/CYM4X
As always you can reach us and find out more about what the PTA is up to on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HarrisonParkPTA), Our website (hpptapdx.com) or by email (harrisonparkschoolpta@gmail.com)
Harrison Park Facebook Page
HP Daily Schedule 22-23
Harrison Park K-8
Office Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 8:00am-3:45pm
Doors Open for:
6th-8th and K-5 bus riders (in the cafeteria) @ 8:38am
K-5 @ 8:53am
Please do not drop your child off earlier than these times as adult supervision is not available.
If you are the parent of a student in BOTH middle school and K-5 classroom and your students will be arriving together, please CALL the office and we can make arrangements for your K-5 student to be supervised upon your middle school student's entrance to the building.
Website: https://www.pps.net/schools/harrisonpark
Location: 2225 SE 87th Ave, Portland, OR 97216, USA
Phone: 503-916-5700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarrisonParkK8