Bobcat Bulletin
October 13th, 2023
Important Dates
10/23: Scholastic Book Preview Day for Students with their Classrooms
10/24 - 10/27: Scholastic Book Fair is open for business during school hours and on Thursday and Friday from 8am-5pm
10/26 - 10/27: No School (Family Partnership Days/Conferences)
10/26 - 10/27: PSO Chuck E. Cheese Fundraising Event
10/31: Harvest Fair at Byrom for students (more information coming soon)
11/2: 5th Grade Music Performance
*Please check the Byrom School Google Calendar (link below under the calendar section) for more dates.
11/28: School Picture Retakes
In this Edition
- Message from the Principal
- Activities (In School) and (Out of School)
- Attendance
- Calendar
- Club K Aftercare Program Registration
- Dean of Students
- Family Partnership Advocate
- Library Information
- Lost and Found
- Music Information
- Parent School Organization (PSO)
- Pre-K Registration
- Review and Update Student Information
- School Meals
- Sickness / NHC School-Based Health Center at Tualatin High School
- Volunteering
- Previous Bobcat Bulletins
- TTSD Community Flyers
- TTSD Student Handbook
Message from the Principal
Dear Families,
I hope this email finds you well! Next week we will be hosting our Family Partnership Days on Thursday and Friday. Your child's teacher will be reaching out to schedule these very important meetings. We look forward to seeing you all there! Please remember, there will be no school for students on Thursday and Friday.
I am hoping the weather holds out for a fun Pumpkin Paddle this Sunday at 2:00 PM! Come cheer on Mr. Coleman and Mrs. Cummings as we paddle the Tualatin Commons in our giant pumpkins!!!
Thank you to the families that attended the first in a three part series on supporting student behaviors in school and at home. We had a great response and look forward to our next meeting Nov. 21st at 8:00 AM in the Library. Stay tuned for topics, and as always, please send us any topics you wish to explore as well.
Have a Great Weekend Bobcat Nation!!!
Matt Coleman
Principal
Byrom Elementary
Activities (In School)
Family Partnership Days / Conferences
The Music and PE teachers would be happy to let you know how your student(s) are doing in their classes. If you would like to have an optional Music or PE conference, please send the teacher an email so that they can conference with you between Monday October 23rd and Thursday October 26th.
Mrs. B (PE, all grades): dbocz@ttsd.k12.or.us
Ms. Olson (PE 2nd-5th grades): holson1@ttsd.k12.or.us
Mrs. Arnold (Music all grades): earnold@ttsd.k12.or.us
Activities (Outside of School)
Pumpkin Regatta
Mr. Coleman has been selected, along with Mrs. Cummings, to paddle in the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta on Sunday, October 22! We are over the moon excited about representing the Byrom community. They will be in full costume and rowing their giant pumpkins to victory on behalf of our students.
Please join in the fun and cheer on Mr. Coleman and Mrs. Cummings Sunday at 2:00PM in race #4!!!
Let's bring the Byrom Energy and Spirit!
Go Bobcats!
Trunk-Or-Treat
This “Trunk Or Treat” event is where kids get to “Trick or Treat” out of cars. This event is part of a National Honor Society project in honor of getting community volunteer hours. This Trunk or Treat is taking place Sunday, October 22nd, from 4:30-8:00 pm; at the Tigard High School student parking lot, where 92nd meets Durham.
Attendance
Attendance Line: If your child is absent, please call 503-431-4320 and let the office know the reason for the absence as soon as possible. If you do not call the attendance line, you will receive an automated call from our office by 9:00 am.
Calendar
Want to stay informed of what is happening at Byrom? Here is the link to our google calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y19qZGZhcjZqMmRjMnNnNGNlMnJzY2RrcmNjZ0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t
Club K Aftercare Program
Dean of Students
Holly Paris
hparis@ttsd.k12.or.us
(503) 431-4291
Family Partnership Advocate
Our community is fortunate to have a variety of organizations and resources available for families. Our goal is to partner with you and strengthen these connections to the community as you wish. Please reach out to Alena Labhart, Family Partnership Advocate, to provide information and to come alongside you to provide support and resources as needed.
alabhart@ttsd.k12.or.us
(503) 431-4321
Library
Welcome back to the library, Bobcats!
Library classes began on Sept. 25th and all the info that you need to know is in this handout. 1st - 5th grade will again visit the library every other week, while Kindergarten will be coming to the library every week this year! I look forward to seeing you all back in the library - the books have missed you!
- Mrs. Roberts
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Heather Roberts
Building Library Media Coordinator
Edward Byrom and Durham Elementary Schools
(Pronouns: She/her/hers)
"A book is a dream that you hold in your hands,"
- Neil Gaiman
Lost and Found
The Lost & Found is over flowing. Please remind your child to check out the lost and found for their missing items. Please label all of their belongings so that we can get them back to the owner. Parents, you are welcome to come take a look before or after school.
****We will be donating unclaimed items after October 27th.*****
Music
5th Grade: Thursday, November 2, 2023 (6:30 p.m.)
3rd Grade: Thursday, February 1, 2024 (6:30 p.m.)
4th Grade: Thursday, March 14, 2024 (6:30 p.m.)
2nd Grade: Thursday, April 11, 2024 (5:30 p.m.)
Emily Arnold - Music
earnold@ttsd.k12.or.us
(503) 431-4346
Parent School Organization (PSO)
PSO MESSAGE
Art Lit: We still need volunteers to make Art Lit a success! There will be around 5 to 6 artist projects and art basic lessons. Training begins this week, with an evening or morning session option. Click here to volunteer: https://forms.gle/jXJKG9CUaHT7oq2BA
• Kinder - Evans needs 2
• K/1 - Garrison needs 2
• 1st grade - Thomas needs 3
• 2nd grade - Bowker needs 2
• 3rd grade - Conrad needs 1, Remsen needs 1
• 5th grade - Wolfgang needs 2
OBOB: Calling all Byrom readers! The Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the Oregon Association of School Libraries in conjunction with a Library Services and Technology Act grant. Students in 3rd - 5th grade, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints.
OBOB’s mission is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading, to broaden reading interests, to increase reading comprehension, promote academic excellence, and to promote cooperative learning and teamwork among students.
If you have questions about the program, visithttps://www.oregonbattleofthebooks.org or email byrom.obob@gmail.com.
OBOB sign up: https://forms.gle/cF8W5eG4X7qkbPNZ6
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Important Dates to Remember:
10/10 – Restaurant Night Bellagios
See what else is planned under Upcoming Events.
Ways to Stay Connected and Informed:
Byrom Elementary Website: https://www.ttsdschools.org/byrom
Byrom PSO Website: https://byrompso.com/
Byrom Parent Facebook Page: Byrom Bobcats PSO
~Kelley Cameron
PSO President
Pre-K Registration
The Tigard-Tualatin School District in partnership with Community Action offers free preschool classes for qualifying families of children ages 3 to 5.
Please fill out our electronic Preschool Interest Google Form online
OR
complete the Preschool Program Interest PDF and send the completed form to:
- preschoolinfo@ttsd.k12.or.us or
- mail to Early Learning Coordinator TTSD
6961 SW Sandburg St, Tigard, OR 97223
Review and Update Student Information
Please take a moment to log in to your ParentVue account to review and update your student and family information, like email & phone number. It is vital that your family and student information is up to date in case of an emergency and to receive important district and school updates. Log into your ParentVue mobile app or log in HERE.
School Meals
Sickness
Is your student too sick for school?
Please take a moment to review Exclusion from School Guidance and disease-specific guidelines.
2023 Health Services Plan and Resources
¿Está su estudiante demasiado enfermo para ir a la escuela?
Por favor, tómese un momento para revisar la Guía de Exclusión de la Escuela y las directrices específicas de enfermedades.
Plan de Servicios de Salud de 2023 y Recursos
NHC School-Based Health Center at Tualatin High School
We are open on the Tualatin HS campus for kids in the district boundaries, ages 0-21.
Come by & check us out!
Open for dental 2 x per week, medical care every school day 8-4:30 & referrals for behavioral health.
We also have an on-site OHP health insurance application assister.
Volunteering
Volunteer process:
We are very fortunate to have wonderful community members and families that want to be part of our students' education by volunteering! With that comes the responsibility of making sure our schools and students are safe at all times.
Anyone seeking to be a volunteer for our schools and or buildings needs to be background checked and offered the vector training. If a community member and or parent wants to volunteer, they have to go through the volunteer process and be cleared before doing so.
Volunteers and after school events
The volunteer process must be followed if the person will be interacting with our students. Whether the volunteering will take place during school or after school, the parent/community member must undergo the volunteer requirements as outlined on our website. This includes all school and or PTO/PSO sponsored events.
Visitors and after school or PTO/PSO sponsored events
Visitors to these events do not need to be background checked and go through the volunteer process as they are not expected to have interaction with students. Adults that come as visitors to after school events are only expected to supervise the children/students that accompany them.
Covid Vaccine Cards are no longer required!
Cleared Volunteers - please contact byromvolunteer@gmail.com
Previous Bobcat Bulletins
TTSD Community Flyers
TTSD Student Handbook
Byrom Elementary
Email: byromoffice@ttsd.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.ttsdschools.org/byrom
Location: 21800 Southwest 91st Avenue, Tualatin, OR, USA
Phone: 503-431-4300