Reminder, there is no school for scholars next week from November 23d - November 27th. Scholars will return to teaching and learning on Monday, November 30th. On Monday and Tuesday of next week, there will be parent-teacher conferences. If you scheduled a time for one of those two days, you should have received confirmation from your scholar's teachers.
I want to take this time to implore that everyone takes the necessary precautions to protect themselves from the COVID-19 virus. As cases are rising and the state has been placed on "pause," it demonstrates that we are not near normalcy. Be safe.
Lastly, I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Please enjoy it as best as you can during these times.
Since there is no school next week for scholars, the next Tubman Tribune will be on Friday, December 4th.
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PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent Conferences are Monday, November 23rd, and Tuesday the 24th, from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
If you have not scheduled a conference, go to this link:
HTMS Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Click "teacher’s name or grade level
- You will need your scholar’s schedule so that you can select their current teachers
- Select available conference times with your scholar’s teachers (6th & 7th-grade core teachers will hold panel conferences)
- Click sign-up for selected conferences
- Your conferences will be displayed on the screen
You will also receive a confirmation email.
Conferences will take place virtually or by phone. Please specify if you’d like a phone conference in the notes section when scheduling your conference time.
Whether you sign up for conferences or not, let us know how your student is doing. This information will be shared with teachers so we can better understand your student's situation:
COMPLETE THIS SURVEY NOW!
If you do not have internet access at home or need assistance, contact the school office at Harriet Tubman by phone or email.
All can be reached at (503) 916-5630 or email at:
hmaharry@pps.net
jbrown12@pps.net
csmithmyles@pps.net
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COMMUNITY CONNECTION - LIVE STREAM SUPPORT
Looking for additional information to support your scholar better while we’re involved in distance learning. Consider attending HTMS Community Connections live streaming meetings. The videos will provide parents, guardians, and other supporting adults real-time resources.
The following topics will be offered in 30-minute rotating sessions, Monday 11/23 and Tuesday 11/24, beginning at 8:30 am daily.
- Canvas for Parents
- High School Transition
- Proficiency-Based Grading
- Tech support/Navigating HTMS Website
- Online Reading Resources
Click on the link to review the schedule.
https://sites.google.com/pps.net/htms-community-connections/home
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DONATING TO THOSE IN NEED
Tubman Family, during these times, some of our families are facing struggles and hardships. Families may need help with food, coats, and basic necessities during the upcoming season. If you would like to help those in need, below is an online giving link for those who may like to donate funds to support those in our community. https://pps.schoolpay.com/link/HTMScommunity
Thank you.
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TAG NOMINATIONS
If you would like your scholar to be considered for the TAG program, please email Mr. Longo at alongo@pps.net. The deadline to contact Mr. Longo is Friday, December 4th.
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JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL - 8th GRADE INFORMATION EVENING
Families of 8th-grade students, please mark your calendars for the upcoming Jefferson High School/Middle College for Advanced Studies - 8th Grade Information Evening Virtual Event.
Tuesday, December 1st from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Jefferson High School/Middle College for Advanced Studies:
Middle College is the structure that builds academic knowledge, habit, and skills leading to the successful completion of college courses while in high school and prepares students for higher education and/or technical training after high school. All students who enroll at Jefferson are Middle College students and are expected to complete the requirements of the Middle College diploma.
Click the link to attend the meeting (English):
https://meet.google.com/vxv-kuod-kxd
Click the link to attend a meeting with supporting language translation
https://meet.google.com/hpp-henc-ymu
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SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTERS
The Student Success and Health Department is pleased to announce the opening of the Benson Wellness Center, joining Roosevelt as the second school-based health center to re-open in PPS since the start of the COVID-19 crisis. The Benson Wellness Center, sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), at Benson Polytech High School, provides preventative health services for PPS students ages 7-21.
As a reminder, any PPS student can go to any open Student Health and Wellness Center nearest to them to access services. In addition to Benson and Roosevelt, Student Health Centers at David Douglas and Parkrose high schools remain open.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Hey All!
Here is a BINGO game with physical activity ideas for families (shared from Andrew and Charlene at the Multnomah County Health Department).
This interactive game has physical activity ideas that families can do inside their homes or outside their neighborhoods. If participants complete a Black-out bingo, they will be entered into a raffle to win a bike or inside exercise equipment.
REACH is culturally specific for the Black community. So we are rewarding the prizes for Black youths and families.
REACH BINGO
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SATURDAY ACADEMY ONLINE STEAM ONLINE CLASSES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS
This is an opportunity for our scholars. If interested, please click on this link for further information.
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CALLING ALL 7TH & 8TH GRADE GIRLS
Here is an opportunity for our girls that is in conjunction with Nike, named Game Growers. Please view this flyer, the website, and the application.
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OTHER NEWS
SO YOU WANT TO BE A CANVAS PARENT OBSERVER
Parents, if you would like to be an observer of your scholar's courses, this step-by-step direction will allow you to see your scholar's courses. Mr. Longo provided a demonstration at yesterday's training. If you have multiple scholars, you can add them to the same account that you have created.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Please contact Ms. Holmes, jholmes1@pps.net, for any technical need.
OFFICE STAFF
If you have a registration, Chromebook/Hotspot, or general question, please contact our office staff via email: Ms. Brown, jbrown12@pps.net, Ms. Maharry, hmaharry@pps.net, and Ms. Smith-Myles, csmithmyles@pps.net. Please note, the office will be closed due to the current "pause" mandate.
Lastly, please click on the buttons below.
Please take care, and be safe! Have a great weekend and holiday!
Respectfully,
Proud Principal
Louis Mair
