8 - Last day of Quarter 3

9 - Teacher Planning Day (no students)

14 - PTSA Meeting, 6:30pm

20 - Site Council Meeting

Georgie Honl, PTSA Vice President

Georgie needs no introduction to many of us. What many of you do know is that Georgie is devoted to the Jefferson community. She has volunteered her time in many ways over the years including supporting athletics, developing a food pantry first in the school and now distributing to the community. Being of service is what Georgie is all about.

What you may not know is that she has a connection to Jefferson that goes way, way back. Georgie's mother graduated from Jeff back in 1962. Both her husband and oldest son are graduates of JHS, her daughter is about to graduate and her youngest, currently a student at Faubion, can't wait until he is an official Demo too.

Georgie is a proud Middle Eastern American with Lebanese and Syrian roots and a native Oregonian, living in North Portland for 27 years! She graduated from Mt. Hood Community College with an associates degree in cosmetology and has had her own hair studio since 2002. Georgie loves spending time with her family, playing games, working out, running and competing in local races.

Georgie currently serves as our PTSA Vice President. She also served as the PTSA President from 2018 to 2020 and was an active member before that. Thank you Georgie for your 'can do' spirit and commitment to our community.

When things began to close down in March of 2020, the little Jefferson PTSA Food Pantry decided to go big, in hopes of serving the greater community during an unprecedented time. With the help of several local partners and resources, we transformed our small internal operation whose goal was to make sure the kids in school didn't go hungry during the school day and turned it into a substantial resource for families in the community.

On March 19th, we celebrated our one year anniversary with a celebration with the families and community members we serve and have gotten to know so well. There was pizza, beverages and treats. We held a drawing and people were able to win many prizes including a flat-screen TV that was donated to us, new Columbia coats, Fred Meyer gift cards and boxes full of home essentials. It was a heart-warming day. Much thanks to Georgie Honl and her crew!

The food pantry continues, so pass the word along:

• When? Tuesdays and Fridays from 1:00 to 3:00.
  

• Where? At Jefferson, on the N Commercial side of the school *

• Want to donate? Drop off on Tuesday or Friday or https://jefferson-high-ptsa.square.site

* We are now set up under the wrestling gym overhang, still on N Commercial. Look for our blue and gold banner. Please share with anyone you know who may be experiencing any food insecurity.

We meet on the second Wednesday of each month. Everyone is welcome!

Also, if you haven't renewed your membership yet this year, this would be a great time to do it.

Here is the link to join: https://jefferson-high-ptsa.square.site