3/11 Lions Pride ~ Orgullo de León
James John K-5 School News & Updates ~Noticias y Información
Message to Families / Mensaje a las familias
Queridas familias,
¡Feliz viernes para ustedes! Es maravilloso ver y sentir este clima cálido y soleado. Hemos tenido una semana escolar exitosa y sé que nuestros estudiantes esperan con ansias las vacaciones de primavera que comienzan la próxima semana. Mirando hacia la próxima semana, sé que todos nos estamos preparando para el inicio de la nueva política de uso de máscaras para interiores que comienza el próximo lunes 14 de marzo. La Sra. Kieffer y yo les escribimos una carta con respecto a este cambio y he incluido un enlace a esa carta aquí: https://bit.ly/3-11-carta
En resumen, a partir del próximo lunes, es opcional que los estudiantes y adultos usen una máscara dentro del edificio de la escuela. Sabemos que este es un gran cambio y lo alentamos a discutir esta política con su hijo. Además, ha habido algunos cambios en los protocolos de respuesta de PPS COVID y se compartirá más información sobre esto en el boletín a continuación. Han pasado casi dos años desde la llegada oficial de la pandemia de COVID-19 a nuestra comunidad y país, y esperamos que estos próximos cambios realmente indiquen que estamos regresando a una rutina más "normal" en nuestra escuela y sociedad. Espero que todos tengan un gran fin de semana.
Dr. Melvin
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Dear Families,
Happy Friday to you! It’s wonderful to see and feel this warm, sunny weather. We have had a successful week of school and I know that our students are looking forward to spring break starting next week. Looking ahead to next week, I know we are all preparing for the start of the new indoor mask policy which starts next Monday, March 14. Ms. Kieffer and I have written a letter to you all regarding this change and I have included a link to that letter here: https://bit.ly/3-11-letter
In summary, starting next Monday, it is optional for students and adults to wear a mask while inside the school building. We know this is a big change and we encourage you to discuss this policy with your child. In addition, there have been some changes in the PPS COVID-response protocols and more information will be shared about this in the newsletter below. It is now almost two years to the day since the official arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in our community and country and we hope that these upcoming changes truly signal that we are returning to a more “normal” routine in our school and society. I hope you all have a great weekend.
Dr. Melvin
Theme of the month EFFORT - tema del mes ESFUERZO
2022 -14 de Marzo - 18 de Marzo
Updated School Website
Please visit our website: https://www.pps.net/jamesjohn for current information.
MAIN OFFICE ~Oficina Central
Office Hours: - Monday - Friday 7:30 - 3:30
Phone: (503) 916-6266 Email adiazde@pps.net & nnarescarrillo@pps.net
Horas de Oficina: lunes a viernes 7:30 - 3:30
Teléfono:(503) 916-6266 Email:adiazde@pps.net o nnarescarrillo@pps.net
School Calendar
Theme of the Month - Effort/ Tema del Mes - Esfuerzo
Sunday, March 13 / Domingo/ 13 Marzo- Daylight Savings begins / Comienza horario de verano
Wednesday, March 16th/Miercoles 16 de Marzo
Student Council Meeting/reunion del consejo estudiantil
Thursday, March 17th/Jueves 17 de Marzo
PTA meeting 6-7pm/Junta de PTA 6-7pm
Monday March 21st to Friday March 25th/Lunes 21 de Marzo a Viernes 25 de Marzo
No School-Spring Break / No hay clases-Vacaciones de la primavera
Successful School Survey ~ Encuesta para el exito de escuelas
Dear Families,
LAST CALL TO COMPLETE THE SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL SURVEY - Help us reach a 70% response rate. Thank you to those who filled out the survey this week . Our raffle winner of a $15.00 Fred Meyer gift card for this push goes to......the Peña family. Thank you to our SEI partner for providing supporting this effort to reach 70% of all families
Your input is needed.
Gracias,
Sra. C. Kieffer
DLI first graders
First Grade Teachers Collaboration
First Grade Mehretab's room
Update: Indoor Mask Wearing Optional Starting March 14 / Actualización: Uso de mascarillas adentro opcional a partir del 14 de marzo
Dear Parents, please use this link for more infomation from Superintendent Guadalupe Guerrero/Estimados Padres de familia, utilicen este enlace para obtener mas infomacion de la Superintendente Guadalupe Guerrero
All students will be bringing home a rapid covid at home test kit next week. These are supplied by OHA to support community health during this transitional period to no masking.
Here are updated COVID-19 Procedures:
Daily Illness Checklist : https://www.pps.net/Page/18693
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Dual Language Immersion Lottery Application for 2022-2023
Mes del la historia de la mujer - WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
El Mes de la Historia de la Mujer se inició en los EE. UU. en 1978 como la “Semana de la Historia de la Mujer” por el Grupo de Trabajo de Educación de la Comisión sobre la Condición Jurídica y Social de la Mujer del Condado de Sonoma (California). Luego del gran éxito de la celebración local, decenas de escuelas programaron programas especiales para la Semana de la Historia de la Mujer. Más de cien mujeres de la comunidad participaron haciendo presentaciones especiales en aulas de todo el país.
En 1979, Molly Murphy MacGregor participó en el Instituto de Historia de la Mujer en el Sarah Lawrence College, presidido por la historiadora Gerda Lerner y al que asistieron líderes nacionales de organizaciones para mujeres y niñas. Cuando las participantes se enteraron de la Semana de la Historia de la Mujer, decidieron iniciar celebraciones similares dentro de sus propias organizaciones, comunidades y distritos escolares. También acordaron apoyar un esfuerzo para asegurar una “Semana Nacional de la Historia de la Mujer”.
En febrero de 1980, el presidente Carter emitió la primera proclamación presidencial declarando la semana del 8 de marzo de 1980 como Semana Nacional de la Historia de la Mujer. Para 1986, 14 estados habían declarado marzo como el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer. Este ímpetu y la acción estado por estado se utilizaron como base para presionar al Congreso para que declarara todo el mes de marzo de 1987 como el Mes Nacional de la Historia de la Mujer. En 1987, el Congreso declaró marzo como el Mes Nacional de la Historia de la Mujer a perpetuidad. Cada año se emite una Proclamación Presidencial especial.
https://womenshistorymonth.gov/
Women’s History Month was initiated in the U.S. in 1978 as “Women’s History Week” by the the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women. After the great success of the local celebration, dozens of schools planned special programs for Women’s History Week. Over one-hundred community women participated by doing special presentations in classrooms throughout the country.
In 1979, Molly Murphy MacGregor participated in The Women’s History Institute at Sarah Lawrence College, chaired by historian, Gerda Lerner and attended by national leaders of organizations for women and girls. When the participants learned about Women’s History Week, they decided to initiate similar celebrations within their own organizations, communities, and school districts. They also agreed to support an effort to secure a “National Women’s History Week.”
In February 1980 President Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the Week of March 8th 1980 as National Women’s History Week. By 1986, 14 states had declared March as Women’s History Month. This momentum and state-by-state action was used as the rational to lobby Congress to declare the entire month of March 1987 as National Women’s History Month. In 1987, Congress declared March as National Women’s History Month in perpetuity. A special Presidential Proclamation is issued every year.
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Opportunities outside PPS
Multnomah Early Childhood Program: (English) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Portland Parks & Recreation Preschool 2022-2023 Registration
OSU STEM Academy AWSEM Club (includes Spanish flyer)
Food, medical, cash and child care assistance information and enrollment links
Recently, Oregon changed the SNAP income guidelines. As a result, more families may be eligible for benefits.
A family being eligible for SNAP benefits means:
Less paperwork for families in the future. Being eligible for SNAP benefits directly certifies all students in that household for free school meals. A paper application is not required.
Reduced or waived fees for in-school and after school/community based programs.
Eligibility for additional or supplemental benefits like Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) funds. Quicker processing for additional funds using the existing SNAP benefit card/account. SNAP benefits can also be “doubled up” by using them to purchase fruits and vegetables at a local farmers market.
For the district
The number of students eligible for SNAP (directly certified) helps inform the district of how to best allocate future Title 1 funding.
May increase the district’s ability to expand free meal services to all students through provisions like the USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).
The new income guidelines are now:
Household Size Monthly
1 $2,147
2 $2,904
3 $3,660
4 $4,417
*For each additional household member above 4, add +$757 each.
Resources:
Visit the website for more information: https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/assistance/food-benefits/pages/index.aspx
Paper application in multiple languages: https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/ASSISTANCE/FOOD-BENEFITS/Pages/Eligibility-Apply.aspx
Oregonians can apply for medical, food, cash, and child care assistance in one place online at ONE.Oregon.gov, over-the-phone at 800-699-9075, or in-person at a local office. Due to COVID-19, Oregonians are encouraged to call ahead before their local office.
ODHS offers these tips to Oregonians to help them as they apply for benefits:
Before you begin an application, compile all documents you think you might need ahead of time. This can prevent your application from being held up and taking additional time. These documents could include: Identification, proof of income, social security numbers or other documents to determine eligibility for anyone in the household who is applying for benefits.
If you have already submitted an online, in-person or over-the-phone application, you do not need to reapply. ODHS has your application and will process it as quickly as possible.
If you applied through the ONE online application, you can track your application’s status using the same system you used to apply. Log in to one.oregon.gov to start tracking. Note: This website is accessible on computers, tablets and phones, but it is not optimized for mobile viewing.
If you prefer to apply over the phone, the ONE Customer Service Center is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Currently hold times are lowest in the morning from 7 until 8 a.m.
If you are only applying for medical benefits, you can get free application help from an OHP-Certified Community Partner. Community Partners are trained and certified to help clients understand and use their health coverage options, including helping them complete eligibility and enrollment forms. Find a Community Partner at https://healthcare.oregon.gov/Pages/find-help.aspx
Whitney Ellersick, Senior Director, Nutrition Services, wellersi@pps.net
James John Elementary School
Mission Statement
James John Elementary School is committed to fostering positive, dynamic partnerships among students, families, staff, and community. Our mission is to guide students to become lifelong learners with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will prepare them to contribute to and benefit from an ever-changing society.
Email: nnarescarrillo@pps.net
Website: https://www.pps.net/jamesjohn
Location: 7439 North Charleston Avenue, Portland, OR, USA
Phone: 503) 916-6266
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesJohnSchoolPTA/
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