A Note from Our Family Partnership Advocate
A few backpacks and school supplies are still available! If you require school supplies, please contact Alaina Elwyn, Family Partnership Advocate, at 503-603-1586 or aelwyn@ttsd.k12.or.us
Ty Brack - HS Language Arts
About Mr. Brack
Hello everyone! I'm Mr. Brack, and this is my 2nd year here at TTVA as a high school Language Arts teacher, and it's my 16th year in education. I live in Tigard with my wife, Kelley, our two-year-old son, Kylo, and our amazingly fluffy Maine coon cat, Jeter. We love taking family walks at Cook Park, and Kylo loves the playgrounds out there. In addition to teaching, I also coach high school baseball with my dad and my brother at North Marion High School in Aurora. If I'm not on a baseball field, then I'm most likely competing in a poetry slam somewhere in Portland. In fact, just last summer, I was Oregon's rep in the National Poetry Slam competition in Des Moines, Iowa, and finished in the top 10! All that said, my favorite thing in life right now is the hour after dinner that my wife and I spend playing with Kylo. He does something new every night, and he is such a joy. Thanks for taking the time to read about me. I'm so happy to be part of the TTVA community!
Rethinking Thanksgiving Activity Guide
The Rethinking Thanksgiving Activity Guide was developed by the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde. It provides guidance on approaching the holiday season with culturally responsive, appropriate, and accurate celebrations. This guide pairs culturally relevant children's literature with engaging activities that focus on giving thanks and celebrating our own cultural heritage.
TTSD Talented And Gifted Education Community Meeting
To join the webinar, please click this Zoom Webinar Link
TTSD Partnership with LifeStance Health
TTSD and LifeStance Health have partnered to improve student access to mental health services. The LifeStance Health School-Based Program is dedicated to providing quality therapeutic services to schools while removing barriers for students and families by placing therapists in district buildings. School-Based Therapists treat mental health conditions which can include depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, or substance use issues.
Services are billed through OHP and most insurance plans.
LifeStance Health serves all TTSD students K-12 out of two locations:
Tigard High School
Byrom Elementary/Tualatin High School
For more information, contact your student’s school counselor, visit the LifeStance School-Based webpage and fill out the referral form, or call LifeStance at 971-808-3643.
Oregon Department of Education
The Oregon Department of Education today released the At-A-Glance School and District Profiles for the 2022-23 school year. You can review the profile for Tigard-Tualatin Virtual Academy on the TTSD website.
Equity and Inclusion Open Positions
The TTSD Equity and Inclusion Department was awarded the 21st Century Grant for Community Learning Centers, and they are expanding their reach and dream to provide equitable programming to students and families furthest from justice! They are excited to expand their partnership with REAP!
For more information:
Program Coordinator (.65 FTE; 26 hours per week)
https://ttsd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Paid Internships and Volunteer Opportunities
Tualatin Youth Advisory Council
The Tualatin Youth Advisory Council is looking for new members who are in 8th-12th grade. Be a communication link for youth to government, business and the community. Get to know your City Council and be a part of community events.
https://pulse.ly/gd4tkolj5q
National Novel Writing Month Write-Ins
Every Tuesday in November, bring your computer or notebook to the Technology Room on the library’s second floor and work on your NaNoWriMo project in the company of fellow Wrimos. The library also has several Chromebooks available to borrow. Snacks provided. Hosted by Willamette Writers.
Date: November 07, 2023 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Tigard Library
Oregon DMV Launches Online Knowledge Testing
The Oregon DMV has launched a new way for teens to take their knowledge test. Now you can go online and test from any place with reliable internet. You just need a laptop or computer, webcam, keyboard and mouse. If you are under 18, you’ll need someone 21 or older to supervise you taking the test. Learn more about online testing at DMV2U.oregon.gov.
Oregon ACE Mentor Program
Applications for the 2024 Architecture, Construction, Engineering (ACE) Mentor Program of Oregon are now OPEN. The ACE program is open to juniors and seniors (and sophomores as space is available) who are interested in exploring the design. This year, we are planning an in-person program. The free, after-school mentoring program will run from January 9, 2024 to May 16, 2024. Please see the attached program calendar for more information.
Tigard-Tualatin Virtual Academy
Email: Virtualacademy@ttsd.k12.or.us
Website: www.ttsdschools.org/virtualacademy
Location: 9550 Southwest Murdock Street, Tigard, OR, USA
Phone: 503-431-3730