BSD Briefs
September 10, 2018
District Goal: WE empower all students to achieve post-high school success.
School Safety is a Priority
Maintaining a safe school environment is a priority of the Beaverton School District. Many factors are critical to fostering a “Safe School Climate”. A critical ingredient in creating a safer school environment is classroom response to an incident at school. Weather events, fire, accidents, intruders and other threats to student safety are scenarios that are planned and trained for by students, teachers, staff and administration, in partnership with our first responders.
The Beaverton School District, in collaboration with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), Beaverton Police (BPD) and Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue (TVFR), has implemented the Standard Response Protocol (SRP).
The SRP is not based on one individual possible scenario but on the response to any given scenario. One large benefit of the SRP is the standard language used by all responders; this includes students, parents, staff and first responders. The protocol also allows for a predictable series of actions as an event unfolds.
The SRP is based upon four actions: Lockout, Lockdown, Evacuate and Shelter. Each has specific staff and student directives that are unique to the action.
Do you know the difference between a Lockout and a Lockdown? Watch the following video to find out!
Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing two days a month. That’s about 18 days, or 10% of the school year. #EveryDayMatters #Attendance
*Source: Attendance Works
Early Release
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
(students will be dismissed 90 minutes early)
Early Release
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
(students will be dismissed 90 minutes early)
School Board Business Meeting
Monday, September 24, 2018
6:30 p.m.
Administration Office
16550 SW Merlo Rd., Beaverton
Early Release
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
(students will be dismissed 90 minutes early)
Bond Accountability Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Administration Office
16550 SW Merlo Rd., Beaverton
District seeks volunteers to serve on Budget Committee
The Beaverton School District has three vacancies on the Budget Committee and seeks a diverse candidate pool. These positions are in School Board Zone 3 (School Board member Eric Simpson), Zone 5 (School Board member LeeAnn Larsen) and Zone 6 (School Board member Becky Tymchuk). The District schools represented in these zones are:
Zone 3: Bonny Slope, Cedar Mill, Findley, Ridgewood, Terra Linda, and West Tualatin View elementary schools, Cedar Park Middle School, and Sunset High School High School.
Zone 5: Elmonica, McKinley elementary schools, Five Oaks Middle School, Health & Science School, Bridges Academy, Early College PCC, Merlo Station and Hope Chinese Charter School.
Zone 6: Cooper Mountain, Hiteon, Nancy Ryles, Scholls Heights and Sexton Mountain elementary schools, Conestoga and Highland Park middle schools and Mountainside High School. Read more...
Don’t forget Wednesday there will be a 90-minute early release to allow educators time to collaborate and participate in professional development opportunities.
Dismissal times will be:
● Elementary schools that start at 8:00 a.m. will dismiss at 1:05 p.m.
● Elementary schools that start at 8:30 a.m. will dismiss at 1:35 p.m.
● Middle schools will dismiss at 2:20 p.m.
● High schools will dismiss at 1:00 p.m.
● Bridges Academy will dismiss at 1:00 p.m.
● ACMA, Health & Science, SST, ISB, Rachel Carson and Merlo will dismiss at 12:35 p.m.
The Early Release/Teacher Collaboration webpage has an FAQ and an animated video (English & Spanish) explaining Early Release and Teacher Collaboration.
Join in Library Card Sign up Month!
September is Library Card Sign-up Month at Beaverton City Library. In September, the American Library Association reminds everyone that a library card is the perfect back-to-school supply and available to anyone. Beaverton City Library reaffirms that public libraries welcome and serve every member of our community.
Share your library love with on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Post a picture of you with your library card or share why you feel your library card is the most important one in your wallet. Tag @beavertoncitylibrary on Facebook or @beavertonlib on Twitter and Instagram.
Additionally, pick up a bingo card in September and play through October for a chance to win prizes just for using the best card in Beaverton.
Look out for activities happening at Beaverton City Library during Beaverton Welcoming Week Sep. 14 through 23, 2018. Welcoming Week is an annual series of events in which communities bring together immigrants, refugees and US-born residents to raise awareness of the benefits of welcoming everyone. For a complete list of activities, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/WelcomingWeek.
For additional information regarding Beaverton City Library, visit www.BeavertonLibrary.org or call 503-644-2197. Beaverton City Library is one of fifteen member libraries in Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS), which works to provide responsive and efficient library service countywide through centralized catalog, courier and other services.
Washington County Museum offers Free Family Mornings
Join Museum staff and volunteers for free hands-on history, culture and art activities for the whole family. Bring the kids and create a project to take home, enjoy stories, see and touch artifacts, learn about local history, and more.
Family Mornings are held monthly on the second Saturday, September through May, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Family Mornings are open to the public and no reservations are required.
For more information, please visit the Washington County Museum Free Family Mornings webpage.
Beaverton School District
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The Beaverton School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of the Beaverton School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veteran status, genetic information or disability in any education programs, activities or employment.
Email: community_involvement@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: beaverton.k12.or.us
Location: 16550 SW Merlo Rd, Beaverton, OR, United States
Phone: (503)356-4360
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeavertonSchoolDistrict/
Twitter: @beavertonsd