Orenco Community Newsletter
December 7, 2020
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News and Updates
We are in the 5th week of Quarter 2 and semester 1 will end January 28th. It was announced that all students will remain in CDL through January 28th or later. There is still no known return date and we continue to follow the metrics and guidance from Governor Brown, Oregon Health Authority, and the Oregon Department of Education. Continue to reach out if you have questions, notice changes, or need help or support. We are in this together!! Stay safe!
In service to you,
Allison Combs, Principal
Messages are checked several times a day: Office phone: 503-844-1370
Special Dates
Friday, December 18--Spirit Day--HAT Day!
Friday, December 18--December Birthday Lunch (with the principal)
Dec 21-Jan 1--Winter Break
School resumes on Monday, January 4th
International Travel
Our HSD Hotspots do NOT work out of the country.
Happy Hanukkah!
The first night of Hanukkah is Thursday, December 10, and we wish you "Chag Urim Sameach!" to all of our families celebrating Hanukkah.
CDL Feedback
We would like your feedback on our Materials Pick-up and Drop-off system. Please click on the link below to give us your thoughts.
Family Support during the Holidays--HSD
Here is an opportunity through HSD's office of Community Engagement:
Support a Family in Need this Holiday Season: Many of the organizations that typically support families through the holidays have run out of funds and supplies. If you would like to make a donation to support students and families in need, or if you’d like to sponsor an entire family for the holidays, please fill out this form indicating the type of support you can provide. Donations of new or freshly washed coats, gloves, blankets, hats, and socks are desperately needed; as are food, gift cards to grocery stores, and more. Thank you in advance for any help you can provide. For more information, please contact Family and Community Engagement Liaison Dora Lopez at lopezped@hsd.k12.or.us or 971-205-2411.
Online Verification (OLV) - Synergy
From HSD: OLV will remain open until December 18. Over 6,000 families have used this method as a way to verify their student and family data, that still leaves approximately 13,000 who have not. Please verify your information online! This is done through the ParentVue account for students currently enrolled at a HSD school
News Around the Community
Crystal Apple Winner
Special congratulations to Grade 6 teacher and Orenco community resident, Mike Futter! (photo from March 5, 2020)Mr. Futter has been teaching grade 6 at Orenco for 20 years and 21 years total. This past spring, he was nominated for a Crystal Apple Award, an annual award sponsored by the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce that recognizes teachers and staff from the entire district. Due to Covid, the awards ceremony was delayed, but on November 18, 2020, it was revealed that Mr. Futter was one of the Winners! Congratulations and a well-deserved honor for a teacher who has done so much for our community. You love "Orca Live"?--that's Mr. Futter and his team!
Keeping Kids Safe Online Webinar. Washington County Senior Deputy District Attorney Andy Pulver will hold a special Zoom webinar for parents designed to educate them about how to keep their kids safe online on Thursday, Dec. 10, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Register in advance at this link; you will then receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.
“In This Moment” Public Art Opportunity. The City of Hillsboro and Centro Cultural invite artists from Hillsboro and surrounding communities to participate in a public art project that represents individual expression while collectively bringing the community together. Submission deadline is Dec. 11.
Chamber Holiday Guide. The Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce has put together a Holiday Guide featuring all the ways you can shop, eat, spend, and enjoy locally this holiday season.
Circle of Security Parenting Series
Parenting through a Pandemic:
January 8 – March 5, 2021; nine Friday sessions, 10:30am – 12:00pm Registration deadline: Friday December 18**The PDFs for Registration and the Flyer information are below.***
Support for Elementary School Parents
Upcoming parent group opportunities through Western Psych and Counseling Services. Western Psych has prepared Risk Assessments sheets for the parents to use. Their goal is to help parents determine whether a student may need more support. You may reach out to Western Psych if you have questions or concerns. Our point of contact is Sylwia Quick, sylwia@westernpsych.com
English-Help Your Kids Engage Virtual Learning
Spanish-Help Your Kids Engage Virtual Learning
Elementary Risk Assessment (to be used if you have concerns)
ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW
Absences and Attendance
Email: cardenan@hsd.k12.or.us
Student attendance is marked daily as: Synchronous or Asynchronous or blank if we cannot verify attendance. District calls go out by 6 pm if your child's attendance is not verified.
Remind app
HSD Coronavirus Updates
Stay updated with HSD information
Link: https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/coronavirusStudent/Family Tech Helpdesk
(Please ask your teacher, too!)
Self-Serve Materials Pick-up
Your teacher may have arranged a pick-up, too. Carts will roll out between 12 pm-6 pm daily if there are items to pick up. Walk to the South entrance--by the play structure and cafeteria entrance doors, not Birch Ave.
Free meals for all students
If you are struggling to find a close meal stop, please don’t hesitate to reach out and call Transportation at 503-844-1123.
For families living in the “walk zone”, there are meal stops available to them. They do not need to walk out of their neighborhood or to the schools to pick up meals.
TAG--Talented and Gifted
TAG Referrals are accepted any time.
Orenco TAG Coordinators: Joe Wilson and Mandi Bailey, wilsonjo@hsd.k12.or.us and baileya@hsd.k12.or.us
Booster News:
- JOIN Orenco Boosters through Remind: @orencobo
Update your contact information here for Booster info! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NPZN7BW
Did you know that you can support Orenco Elementary every time you shop at Fred Meyer? Just link your rewards card, or sign up for one if you don't have one. You still receive all the benefits as normal and IN ADDITION, Fred Meyer donates to the school. Follow the link below and search for Orenco Booster Club (Code BQ854)
Orenco participates in Box Tops 4 Education! No more scissors and cutting boxes! Use a downloadable app and scan receipts! https://www.boxtops4education.com/ Register and Select Orenco Elementary.
Ready Schools, Safe Learners
Principal Combs is available to answer any questions or concerns you have. Please don't hesitate to reach out! Email: combsa@hsd.k12.or.us
English Family/Caregiver guide for CDL: https://bit.ly/2CLmFNX
Spanish Family/Caregiver guide for CDL: https://bit.ly/3ghoWOw
Orenco Elementary School
At Orenco
We all belong,
We all learn, and
We all Succeed, because
We all get what we need.
Email: combsa@hsd.k12.or.us
Website: http://schools.hsd.k12.or.us/orenco/Home/tabid/2559/Default.aspx
Location: 7050 Northeast Birch Street, Hillsboro, OR, USA
Phone: 503-844-1370
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Orenco-Booster-Club-136235193790/
Twitter: @teamorenco