Demo Family Memo 2.3.2023
Weekly News from Jefferson High School Middle College
Jefferson High School-Mission
The mission of Jefferson High School is to create an inclusive and collaborative student-centered academic environment that promotes racial equity and social justice. Jefferson students will graduate as critical problem-solvers; resilient lifelong learners; and informed global stewards.
Message from the Principal
Demo Community;
Its once again a GREAT WEEK TO BE A DEMO!!!!! There are so many things to celebrate in our community, but none more important than BLACK HISTORY MONTH! We will have celebrations district-wide and at Jefferson, where we will uplift and celebrate the hard-work that our Black Ancestors have done for our community.
We hope to see you at our upcoming events! Please review the information within this weeks newsletter!
DEMOS I SAY!!!!!!!!
Principal Shelton
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This Week's Schedule and Upcoming Events
February 6 A Day
January 7 B Day
February 8 A Day Flex, PTSA Meeting Blazer Room (Commercial Street Side)
February 9 B Day Flex
February 10 All 8 Day
Looking ahead: No school for students on Friday, February 17 and Monday, February 20th.
Stars of Jefferson: Black Shines Brighter
Join us in kicking off Black History Month with a student art showcase and performances at Paragon Arts Gallery.
Our Black Student Union is hosting the opening reception with food, performances and music on Friday, February 3rd 5-7pm
Student artwork will be on display February 3-11
Credit Recovery, Saturday School Sign Ups
Students who did not not complete coursework for semester one, but are near completion, will be invited to participate in Credit Recovery at Jefferson High School. Jefferson teachers will support students Saturdays in February and March to finish semester criteria. We will host Credit Recovery On Saturday, February 25th, March 4th, and March 11th from 9-12:00. Sign ups and information to follow.
Portland Evening Scholars, Spring Sign Up
Students, do you need credit recovery? A variety of credit recovery classes will be held in the evening from 5:00 - 8:00 PM, meeting once per week from February 21 through May 25. Registration opens on February 2, and classes fill up quickly, so see your counselor today to get signed up!
Classes will be held at the following schools: ● Franklin HS ● Grant HS ● Alliance HS (Kenton Campus) ● McDaniel HS ● Roosevelt HS
For more information contact: The Portland Evening Scholars office at 503-916-5720 or Emily Walker at ewalker@pps.net (school counselor) or contact Jefferson School Counselor's Sean Betker, sbetker@pps.net or Anya Hall, anhall@pps.net
Thursday Student Flex: Hosted by Multnomah County Library
Jefferson Redesign: Design Advisory Group Application Deadline (TODAY)
Application process for the Jefferson Design Advisory Group closing soon!
PPS is looking for volunteers to join the Jefferson High School Design Advisory Group (DAG). The Jefferson High School Design Advisory Group will meet every 6 weeks for approximately six months and will include members representing students, teachers, alumni, industry professionals, parents, school programs, potential site partners, school administration and a school board representative.
To apply click here For more information visit the Jefferson Modernization Webpage and check out the Jefferson DAG info sheet.
Applications will close on February 3rd at the end of the day.
DAG members perform in an advisory role only. Decisions on project details are the responsibility of the Office of School Modernization in collaboration with other District leadership.
Head/Face Coverings
We continue to see students wearing inappropriate head/face covering while in school. This makes it hard to identify students in our school, which is a safety issue. Please make sure to go over the proper head/face attire with your student(s).
Students seen in violation will be asked to immediately remedy the situation or asked to leave for the day. Please review the following pictures below
Lacrosse Opportunity and Athletic Updates February 6-12th
Want to play lacrosse? All prospective players from McDaniel, Jefferson, Benson, and Roosevelt High Schools interested in playing lacrosse are invited to join Grant High School girls’ lacrosse. No experience necessary. Check out our website https://ggl.grantgirlslacrosse.org for all things lax!
General informational meeting is Feb. 7th at 6:00 at Grant High School: lower commons.
Middle College Updates
Students should be following their PCC schedule on flex days.
PCC Middle College Office is now open on Fridays, 9am-4pm
Tutoring at Jefferson
Tutoring started! Students should take advantage of these opportunities to meet with teachers and recieve help in core subjects.
3:45 – 4:45
***Snacks provided***
MONDAYS: Spanish B32, English and Social Studies C10
WEDNESDAYS: Math B33
THURSDAYS: Math B33
Questions? Talk to Mr. Causey in c4 or jcausey@pps.net
ATTENDANCE
- There are several way to excuse your student’s attendance:
Leave a message on our Attendance Line! 503-916-5180
Email JeffersonAttend@pps.net
Send your student with a note
For all day Attendance, excuse it using Parentvue!
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