Astro February Update #1
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Principal's Message
Dear Families,
Every day we are one day closer to being together in person. I find comfort in this thought especially as we go through the preparations and stress of the unknowns. Every day we are a day closer. This gives me hope and it is exciting to think about being together. We have steps and transitions to plan before we reach this point. Please continue to monitor your email and the district website for updates.
Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to help.
In partnership,
Jennifer Robbins
Freckle video (this video explains the dashboard for grades 3-6)
Ladd Acres Library
Classroom Assessments
Upcoming Dates
Feb. 1 No school, teacher prep day
Feb. 2 Semester 2 begins
Feb. 2 Return-to-school planning update
Feb. 10 Return-to-school Q&A with Mike Scott and team
Feb. 15 No school for President's Day
Feb. 19 HSF Gala & Auction
Feb. 22 OSAA Season 2 begins
Feb. 25 SPED Parent Partnership meeting, 5:30 pm
Information About Returning to In-Person Learning
For more information about Comprehensive Distance Learning, Washington County metrics and the HSD Board decision, please visit our 202-21 School Year website.
The next update will be on February 2nd.
HSD Information
OSAA Season 2 Begins; Fees Waived for 2020-21 Only. OSAA “Season 2” fall sports officially begin on Feb. 22, including Cross Country, Football, Soccer, and Volleyball. The School Board voted unanimously to waive participation fees for the 2020-21 school year only for OSAA-sanctioned sports and activities, due to COVID impacts.
Virtual Q&A With Mike and Team. On Wednesday, Feb. 10, from noon to 1 p.m., Mike will host a virtual Q&A session, along with members of the executive team, to address questions about our return-to-school plans. A form for submitting questions will be posted to our website on Monday, Feb. 8, and the session will be shown live at www.hsd.k12.or.us/livestream. We will also post a recording of the session to our website afterward. A session specifically for Spanish-speakers will be held on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 6:30 p.m. on Google Meet.
Community Events & Information
HSF Gala & Auction. The Hillsboro Schools Foundation’s annual Gala & Auction is going virtual this year with a theme of “Baubles, Bowties, and Boxers.” It will feature an online silent auction that will run from 2/15-19, and a live auction and program on Feb. 19, which will begin with a virtual Happy Hour at 6:30 p.m. and conclude with the auction and presentation from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. There is no admission cost, but you must register and provide a credit card to participate (no purchase necessary). VIP meals and WOW! Boxes can be ordered separately.
Ladd Acres Yearbook
Ladd Acres Families,
Please use the links below to upload pictures for our 2020-2021 yearbook. We are hoping to be able to recreate the class pages, which means we would love to have a head/shoulders shot of each student and staff member. Photos need to be from this school year. Photos should be of high resolution with at least 300 dpi. Photos taken off social media are usually reformatted with lower resolution and do not meet this requirement.
We will also be creating the extra pages in the yearbook with photos of distance learning, pets, essential workers, arts, athletics, etc. We hope that we are able to create a fun and unique yearbook for this unique year.
If you have any questions, please email Jessi at Yearbook@LaddAcresPTA.com.
Traditional Portrait Submission: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1g5KhnKuAVyHvLOtzbHBarnMSqJacffRsxZoBU0R070E/edit?usp=sharing
Other Yearbook Photos: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Dsl6Vje1tegFwrkDUyIyNUn0BoHQG_QBBqLiG-JiurY/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks,
Jessi Mottern
Ladd Acres PTA Yearbook Co-Chair
Construction Update
Construction is underway on our new gym and other projects. You can check out the progress on the gym construction site by clicking on the link to the webcam.
Our Astro Stars Website
Have you had the chance to check out our new community ASTRO website? If not, check it out here: https://sites.google.com/hsd.k12.or.us/our-astro-stars/home! This website is a fun space designed to help connect us all during comprehensive distance learning. Students can send a photo or video to share a new scientific discovery, short film, creative writing, art project, Covid- friendly adventures, book or game reviews, cooking/baking recipe, funny jokes, Lego creations, musical talents, pets, athletic talent, or something else that comes to mind. Submissions to the website must be sent to Teri Dunlop at dunlopt@hsd.k12.or.us.
Note: the website is only accessible through an HSD student account. Winter break is a great time to create something to share and don’t forget to check back frequently for new submissions! We can’t wait to see what you have to share!
In-district Transfer Priority Window
Please see the Boundaries and Transfers section of our website for more information or contact Marleen Zytniowski or Katie Russell-Willis at transfers@hsd.k12.or.us or 503-844-1771 with questions.
Ladd Acres PTA
If you haven't yet joined the PTA, there is still time. Membership information can be found on the website.
Ladd Acres Yearbook.
We are doing a yearbook this year.
We are hoping to be able to get a portrait of each student and staff member for the traditional yearbook pages. We have also created a google form for submitting other pictures to the yearbook. Thanks!
Traditional Portrait Submission: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1g5KhnKuAVyHvLOtzbHBarnMSqJacffRsxZoBU0R070E/edit?usp=sharing
Other Yearbook Photos: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Dsl6Vje1tegFwrkDUyIyNUn0BoHQG_QBBqLiG-JiurY/edit?usp=sharing
Easy ways to support Ladd Acres
- Fred Meyer Community Rewards
Nonprofit code is QY860 to support Ladd Acres PTA - Amazon Smile
Use Sora to Find Books to Read
Sora, the Student Reading App is available K-12!
We currently have over 700 ebook titles, and 94 audiobook titles for grades K - 12, in English and Spanish
Sora can be accessed through desktop computers or smart devices
A public library card can be added to Sora to expand your options
Sora is available for any person with an HSD account, including staff.
Users log in with their HSD username and password.
Sora Resources:
Instructions in Spanish - Instructions in English - Video tutorials - Request a title!
Support for Comprehensive Distance Learning
Being Successful While Working from Home
- Stick to a routine.
- Set realistic expectations of what you can accomplish
- Have a to-do list
See more tips and resources on the Wellness Newsletter that is attached.
Need some extra support? We're a team, reach out so we can help!
School Counseling Website: https://sites.google.com/hsd.k12.or.us/ladd-acres-school-counseling/home
Student Success Coach Website: https://sites.google.com/hsd.k12.or.us/sscresources/home
School Meals
School meals will be delivered by our school buses. Please use MyBus Student Route Look up to find your assigned stop and delivery time. You will use your student's school id number as the login and their birthdate (in MM/DD/YY format) as the password.
Resources
This is a list of a range of resources that are available in our community to support families.
Nurturing Hope - an online class focused on parenting strategies and child-centered activities. See registration information below.