TTSD Community Newsletter
October 21, 2022
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Important Dates
October 24
Regular School Board meeting 6:30 PM
Also streamed live on the TTSD Youtube Channel
November 7
Regular School Board meeting 6:30 PM
Also streamed live on the TTSD Youtube Channel
No School November 10
Teacher work day
No School November 11
Veterans Holiday
November 21
Regular School Board meeting 6:30 PM
Also streamed live on the TTSD Youtube Channel
No School November 22
Grades PK-8 Family Partnership Day (former conference day)
Grades 9-12 Teacher Training
No School November 23
Grades PK-12 Family Partnership Day (former conference day)
No School November 24 and 25
Thanksgiving Holiday
Flu Season is Upon Us
Flu Shots Available for Students
Flu season is just around the corner – protect your student from the flu by scheduling their annual flu shot.
- Anyone can get the flu, regardless of age or health, and this season it’s expected to be worse than previous years.
- The best protection against the flu is an annual flu shot, available at NHC Tualatin High School-based Health Center (SBHC).
- Flu shots can be given at the same time as other vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines.
- Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins will be accepted. No one will be turned away for an inability to pay or lack of insurance. All district students are welcome to receive care at the SBHC.
Call (503) 941-3180 to schedule. The Tualatin SBHC is open during normal school hours, 8 am –
4:30 pm with a lunch break from 12:00pm – 12:30pm.
Virginia Garcia Fall Immunization Event
Offering FREE flu and COVID vaccinations as well as childhood immunizations to the community. No insurance required.
Friday, October 28 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 29 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Scan the QR code below to make an appointment or call 503-214-1668
Enjoy festivities: Taco Truck - Facepainter - Churro cart - Treats for kids
232 SE 7th Ave, Hillsboro
New Covid-19 booster for ages 5-11
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has announced children ages 5-11 in Oregon are now eligible for the new updated bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosters. Updated bivalent boosters are recommended for anyone ages 5 and older who has completed a primary COVID-19 vaccine series or prior monovalent booster dose. More Information
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Please keep the following in mind everyday you are using your digital devices.
From CISA (Cybersecurity Information and Security Agency):
PROTECT YOURSELF ONLINE:
"Think Before You Click: Recognize and Report Phishing: If a link looks a little off, think before you click. It could be an attempt to get sensitive information or install malware.
Update Your Software: Don't delay -- If you see a software update notification, act promptly. Better yet, turn on automatic updates.
Use Strong Passwords: Use passwords that are long, unique, and randomly generated. Use password managers to generate and remember different, complex passwords for each of your accounts. A passwords manager will encrypt passwords securing them for you!
Enable Multi-Factor Authentication: You need more than a password to protect your online accounts, and enabling MFA makes you significantly less likely to get hacked."
Additional online educational resources can be found here: https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month
2nd Annual Wicked Wellness Costume Fun Run
Saturday, October 29th
9:00 AM
You are invited to Tualatin Together's 2nd Annual Wicked Wellness Costume Fun Run, Kids Treat Trot and Wellness Fair. Kids Treat Trot is a .6 mile loop and begins at 9AM. The 3K Fun Run begins at Byrom Elementary on the trail between Byrom and Tualatin High School. A costume parade with prizes awarded through a drawing begins at 10:30AM.
Something for the entire family. Please use this discount code for a 20% discount as our gift to all TTSD families and their guests. Code: Friends of TT 2022. Register today by clicking here. Please reach out to us if you have questions at events@tualatintogether.org.
Bus and Bus Stop Safety Tips
Getting Ready for School
- Have your children put everything they carry in a backpack or school bag so that they won’t drop things along the way.
- Encourage them to wear bright, contrasting colors so they will be more easily seen by drivers.
- Make sure children leave home on time so they can arrive at the bus stop before it is due, ideally at least five minutes early. Running after or in front of a bus is dangerous.
Walking to the Bus Stop
- Walk young children to the bus stop or encourage children to walk in groups. There is safety in numbers; groups are easier for drivers to see.
- Practice good pedestrian behavior: walk on the sidewalk, and if there is no sidewalk stay out of the street. If you must walk in the street, walk single file, face traffic and stay as close to the edge of the road as you can.
- Stop and look left, right and then left again if you must cross the street. Do the same thing at drive -ways and alleys. Exaggerate your head turns and narrate your actions so your child knows you are looking left, right and left.
At the Bus Stop
- Have children wait in a location where the driver can see them while driving down the street. Try to avoid waiting in a house or car.
- Do not let children play in the street. Playing with balls or other toys that could roll into the street is also dangerous.
Art in the Burbs is Happening this Weekend
October 22nd & 23rd
10 am – 5 pm
Tigard High School
Local Artists Helping Student Artists.
Our art show and festival features a cross section of high-quality hand-made goods from over 60 juried artists.
Art in the Burbs is an event by The Foundation for Tigard Tualatin Schools. Artists donate 20% of their profits to fund grants that support arts education in all 16 district schools.
Second Home - You Can Help
Did you know that you can have a huge impact on an unaccompanied high-school student’s life by hosting them? We have TTSD students not living with a parent or guardian and experiencing housing instability. With the support and structure of Second Home, a student and host co-create a rental agreement to give a foundation to a shared living arrangement. Hosts do not take on parenting responsibilities, but rather are present in a student’s life as a caring adult. Second Home is hosting Zoom info sessions on October 13 and Nov. 10, 12-1 and 6-7pm. Please contact Maria Mendez with any questions: mmendez@emoregon.org. Or just hop on the Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8547276194
We hope to see you there!
Have you signed up for Flash Alert?
You can also check for alerts and updates on:
The website: ttsdschools.org
The Tigard-Tualatin SD Mobile App
The email you have listed with your students school
TTSD COVID-19 Dashboard
In our commitment to keeping our community informed, the TTSD COVID-19 Dashboard will provide data regarding positive cases of COVID-19 in our schools. The Dashboard will be published on the first and third Friday of each month representing two weeks of data and will provide the district total along with individual schools. The number reported represent cases starting Saturday.
Safe Oregon Tip Line
"Safe Oregon provides 24/7 services for Oregonians to anonymously or confidentially report student safety concerns (suicidal ideation/thoughts, cyberbullying, child abuse, drug/alcohol abuse, etc.) and will pass this information to school personnel and law enforcement (when necessary).
You can file a confidential report by:
Email tip@safeoregon.com
Text or call 844-472-3367
Report on the Safe Oregon Website tip line
Is your child or family struggling with mental health or wellbeing?
They are available for consultation, student check-in's, or referral to outside services. Contact your school office to be connected to the school Counselor or Family Partnership Advocate.