March 5, 6, and 7 at 7:00 pm and March 8 at 2:00pm. Tickets now available online.

Peter and the Starcatcher, based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, tells the story of a young orphan Boy and the heroine Molly. They must work together to thwart the plans of the pirate Black Stache, and along the way learn about the bonds of friendship, duty, and love.

This family-friendly show has a little bit of everything: pirates, mermaids, and even singing mollusks! Come join us for some big fun on the high seas.

Poster by student Bethany Kemper

Join Principal Bjorn in the library at 7:30am to hear about what is happening at ACMA. Coffee is always provided.

With still 4 months of school left, we have exhausted the supply of disinfecting wipes and kleenex. We are working hard to keep the germs away for the rest of the flu season.

Any donations will be gladly accepted in the Main Office to distribute to the class rooms. Thank you!

Seniors, we have a great field trip lined up for you! We have secured a spot for ACMA seniors to visit the NW Youth Careers Expo in Portland on Tuesday March 10th 2020, leaving at 10am and returning by 2:00pm. There will be almost 200 booths to visit, representing the state's leading employers. Please save the date and we’ll bring more info and permission slips to your Ohanas soon.

Check out the website here: https://www.portlandworkforcealliance.org/our-work/expo/

Open letter to parents: “Dear parent or guardian, It is our policy to alert parents when potential health concerns arise in our schools...” During any given school year, you may be sent a letter, written with the support of the local health department, notifying you of possible communicable disease exposures in our schools. These letters are intended to keep you informed of situations that may require medical attention for your child(ren) or they may be informational on disease trends in our schools and community. It is our intent to keep you and your family informed and healthy during our school year. Parents of students attending in the School District have the responsibility to notify the school any information regarding communicable diseases, as soon as the parent or guardian becomes aware of the condition. It is our expectation that children with communicable diseases will not be sent to school.

Career and Technical Options Fair is coming up on March 11th, 6-7:30 @ Merlo Station High School.

This event is intended to support students looking for an alternative to 4-year university. Trades, manufacturing, job training, military and community college and more will be represented. There will be resume and interview technique workshops this year as well.

The Northwest Regional Education School District has announced the dates and location for the Outdoor School Spring session. ACMA 6th graders will be going to Outdoor School from April 14th to April 17th. Students will be bused to Cedar Ridge Outdoor School in Vernonia, OR. Read more about Cedar Ridge HERE.

This is FREE to all 6th graders. All forms are due ASAP to the Main Office.

Additional parent information from the NWRESD can be located on the web at http://www.nwoutdoorschool.org/parents.html

Come learn the secret to staying calm and how to best help when those you care about need your support. Presented by David Kozlowski, TED talk presenter, Child and Family Therapist and Heidi Swapp, mom, and entrepreneur from the "light the fight" podcast.

David Kozlowski and Heidi Swapp, for an evening community event to learn how to partner with your children, help them combat anxiety and depression and build high-quality relationships for life. This event is PERFECT for parents that need tools for dealing with their students that have anxiety and depression.

This event is free but you do need a ticket. Email margaret_fitzgerald@beaverton.k12.or.us for tickets that can be picked up in the ACMA office.

The 2020 Signal to Noise Festival will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Mountainside High School, 12500 SW 175th Ave., Beaverton, 97007. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the festival begins at 6:00 p.m.

The Signal To Noise Festival is a film awards ceremony and exhibition that originated at Beaverton's Arts & Communication Magnet Academy in 2001 and has occurred every Spring since then at various locations across the District.

• Each year the District surveys students, staff, and parents to gather information for planning, program evaluation, and assessment of progress on the District's Strategic Plan.

• The student survey takes about 20 minutes during the regular school day. The data gathered from the survey are anonymous; your child will not put his/her name or other identifying information on the survey. Like other surveys, results will be presented only about groups. No individual data will be reported.

• Student surveys of middle and high schools include three optional questions for students to identify their gender, ethnicity / race, and sexual orientation. These questions allow for additional levels of analysis of questions on inclusion, safety and bullying.

• Your child may skip questions or stop filling out the survey at any time. Refusing to participate or withdrawing from the survey does not affect your child's grades or class standing in any way. If you or your child does not want to participate, your child can read or do some other activity while his or her classmates complete the survey.

• A copy of the survey is available from your child's school under the Annual Surveys tab and is posted at https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/accountabiity/research-reports

• After reviewing the survey, if you do not want your child to participate, please notify Matthew Roberts at (503)356-3670 or matthew_roberts@beaverton.k12.or.us

• Cada año, el distrito lleva a cabo encuestas para los estudiantes y el personal con el fin de obtener información para la planificación y la evaluación del programa así como del progreso del Plan Estratégico del Distrito.

• La encuesta de estudiantes toma aproximadamente 20 minutos durante el día escolar. La información que obtengamos de la encuesta es anónima; su hijo no incluirá su nombre o cualquier información de identificación en la encuesta. Al igual que otras encuestas, los resultados que se presentan son sólo acerca de los grupos. No se proporcionará información de su estudiante.

• Las encuestas del estudiante de las escuelas de secundaria y preparatoria incluyeron tres preguntas opcionales para los estudiantes identificar su género, grupo étnico/raza, e inclinación sexual. Estas preguntas permiten niveles de análisis adicionales en cuanto a la inclusión, la seguridad y la intimidación.

• Su hijo puede no contestar las preguntas o dejar de contestar la encuesta en cualquier momento. El negarse a participar en la encuesta o no terminar de contestarla, no afecta las calificaciones o rango de su hijo. Si usted o su hijo no quieren participar, su hijo puede leer o hacer alguna otra actividad, mientras que sus compañeros de clase completan la encuesta.

• Una copia en blanco de la encuesta, está disponible en la escuela de su hijo y se encuentra publicada en

https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/accountabiity/research-reports

• Después de revisar la encuesta, si usted no quiere que su hijo participe, por favor notifique Matt Roberts matthew_roberts@beaverton.k12.or.us

There are a number of good scholarships listed on the board across from the Library, including The OSEA Beaverton Chapter 48 Student Scholarship for up to $1000; several scholarships from the Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs for various different arts, ranging from $200 to $2000; and the Beaverton Arts Foundation scholarships in both visual arts and performing arts that range from $1000 to $2500.

The most up to date information available on scholarship money can be found on the District Scholarship List at the district website under Student Services:

PAYING FOR COLLEGE

Many deadlines are approaching soon, so please check it out!

Also Check Out these Virtual "Paying for College" events coming up in 2020

March 10 Understanding and Comparing Financial Aid Offers

April 28 Oregon Promise

May 26 Budgeting for College

Registration: http://oregongoestocollege.org/ccc/virtual

Each virtual night starts at 6:30 pm, and private chats with a financial aid officer at one of Oregon's colleges or universities are available during each evening.