Astro September Update #2
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Principal's Message
Dear Families,
Welcome to the 2020-21 school year! To say this is going to be a unique experience would be an understatement. Every school year is special but this one has a lot of extra-special challenges and opportunities. Our priority remains to make this the best possible year for our students.
Here are a few resources that will be helpful. This information is on our school website as well.
Includes Google Voice numbers and email addresses
This website has directions and the link for finding information about meal deliveries. Meals are free for all students.
Phone number and email address for support.
Link to a form to request help with resources.
This document has links and information about the resources in our area.
Please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to help.
In partnership,
Jennifer Robbins
Comprehensive Distance Learning Tips
Everyone has been doing an amazing job with Comprehensive Distance Learning. Here are a couple of tips.
For your privacy please,
- Be aware of what or who is visible in the background while your student is online
- All of the whole class lessons are being recorded so that students who are absent can access them.
- Headphones are really helpful for blocking out extra noise.
Chromebooks and Hotspots
National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15th - October 15th
Students will need to login to access these books. The books are free to read.
Operation School Bell
Comprehensive Distance Learning Timeline
School Meals
School meals will be delivered by our school buses. Please use MyBus Student Route Look up to find your assigned stop and delivery time. You will use your student's school id number as the login and their birthdate (in MM/DD/YY format) as the password.
Children may qualify for reduced or free meals if your household income level within a certain range. This range was recently expanded to allow more children to access meals. Please see the linked forms for more information and to apply if you qualify.
Upcoming Dates
Oct.8 No school - Staff Development
Oct 9 No school - Non-contract day
Oct 14 Back to School Curriculum Night
Oct 15 is our next PTA meeting @ 2:15pm (virtually)
Nov. 6. No School- Conference Prep
Nov 11 No School - Veterans Day
Nov 13 No school - Conferences
Nov. 11 - 24 Scholastic Book Fair online
Nov. 26-27 No school - Thanksgiving and Non-contract day.
Hillsboro School District Website for the 20-21 School Year
Ladd Acres PTA
Easy ways to support Ladd Acres
- Fred Meyer Community Rewards
Nonprofit code is QY860 to support Ladd Acres PTA - Amazon Smile
- Become involved in the PTA. Check out PTA Newsletter attached below
Resources
This is a list of a range of resources that are available in our community to support families.
Support Information
The safety and well being of our students is our number one priority and we are here to help, as well as our community partners. We know that the global pandemic has been challenging in many ways, including mental health of those in our community. Therefore we want to acknowledge Mental Health Awareness Month (also referred to as "Mental Health Month"), which has been observed in May in the United States since 1949. Many national organizations such as NAMI, Mental Health America, and other affiliates spotlight Mental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and to stop the stigma associated with mental health. The Hillsboro School District also wants to spotlight and thank our local resources and organizations that continue to be available for support during COVID-19. Please go to https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/coronavirus for more information or for immediate access please call the agencies listed. (Admin: See above Support Sticker to post with this message). Our school staff are available Monday-Thursday for any assistance or questions that you or your student may have and we appreciate your partnership during these unprecedented times.