Gilbert Park Elementary Newsletter
May 25, 2022
Principal's Message
Dear Families,
Yesterday, Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas experienced a tragedy. Our hearts go out to the many families impacted by this violence.
This event may stir up fears and emotions in children. Limiting their exposure to repetitive, disturbing TV coverage of the tragedy can help protect your student from getting anxious. If your child is having a hard time dealing with their feelings, please contact their teacher or our school for help.
Our usual school safety precautions remain in place, including locking doors to the outside, practicing lock-down drills, and screening each visitor before allowing them to enter the school.
Each of us has a role in preventing violent acts, so if you see something, say something. Please make your child aware of the importance of reporting concerns to a trusted adult immediately if they are aware of any possible threat. We urge you to immediately contact school staff, the police, or the 24-hour anonymous SafeOregon tip line at 844-472-3367.
Thank you for your vigilance in protecting Gilbert Park students and staff. We share your commitment to keeping them safe.
Sincerely,
Stacie Moncrief
Principal, Gilbert Park
Gilbert Park Community Fair
Upcoming Dates
May 25th - PTA Meeting 6:30-8:00 pm - Meeting Link
May 26th-June 3rd - Scholastic BOGO Book Fair
May 30th - Memorial Day - No School
June 3rd - Site Council Meeting 7:45-8:30 am
June 10th - No School
June 15th - 5th Grade Party (1:30-2:30) and Kindergarten Celebration (2:30-3:00)
June 16th - Student's Last Day/Field Day, Dismissal at 11:30 am
Rainbow Spirit Day
Kindergarten - Red
First - Orange
Second - Yellow
Third - Green
Fourth - Blue
Fifth - Purple
Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Book Fair
Students will be able to shop the book fair during school hours when they have Media as their Special May 26th through June 3rd.
You can also visit our online site to purchase books or put money on students eWallet. eWallet gives students a digital cashless payment to purchase books at the fair.
Friends and families can contribute and it is easy to set up!
Community Sports Fall Registration
Community Sports Fall registrations for Volleyball/Football 3rd-5th grade are now open. The district will not be charging a sports fee to participate for our fall 2022 season. You can register and find more information about our programs on our website.
https://www.ddouglas.k12.or.us/community/community-sports-recreation/
Questions: Please contact Suzie Albin- Community Sports/Recreation Program Assistant suzie_albin@ddsd40.org
Title I Annual Information
Please take a moment to watch our Title I Annual Informational video. Use this survey link to access video. Select "Gilbert Park" from the list of schools and then click the link for your preferred language to view the video. Thank you for taking the time to participate.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKSN--xQpYdhbEd1igV-05FLmgkGydMHrlEEVpyDbdIJ7qRA/viewform
Summmer Intercambio Language Exchange
This summer the Multilingual Programs and Equity Department will be continuing our language exchange program, Intercambio.
Everyone is welcome!
There is no registration needed and all sessions will be outdoors.
Attached is the Spanish & English flyer with information, please pass it along to our families.
Date: July 12th - August 5th
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Family Resource Support
- HOUSING AND FOOD RESOURCES
- UTILITIES AND TRIMET
- HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES
- TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT
- HEALTH INFORMATION AND HEALTH CARE
For Further Information on Resources Please Contact:
Roftin Reginald
SUN Family Resource Navigator
Lincoln and Gilbert Park Elementary
Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)
Cell: 971-354-7013 Email: roftinr@irco.org www.irco.org
How Are We Doing?
We love to hear your feedback!
We have created a short (2 question) form you can use throughout the year to tell us how we are doing.
https://forms.gle/Uc2eYwc3ijBGTL8F8
You can use this form anytime you think of something you would like us to know. We appreciate both hearing about what we are doing well and areas we can improve.
Register now for fall kindergarten!
If your child will be five years old by September 1st, it's time to register for kindergarten!
Families can register online here: https://www.ddouglas.k12.or.us/parents/registration-enrollment/
Contact our office if you have any questions.
Food Pantry
Looking for Past Newsletters?
Did you miss any of our past newsletters? Maybe there was something you wanted to revisit?
You can find our previous issues here:
May 11, April 27, April 13, March 30, March 16, 2022, March 2, 2022, February 16, 2022, February 2, 2022, January 5, 2022, December 8, 2021, November 24, 2021, November 10, 2021
Gilbert Park Contact Information
Email: stacie_moncrief@ddsd40.org
Website: gp.ddouglas.k12.or.us
Location: 13132 Southeast Ramona Street, Portland, OR, USA
Phone: 503-256-6531