Hallinan Elementary
Hawk Squawk Newsletter 5/18/23
Principal's Message
Dear Hallinan Families,
Our school community will be expanding our special education services to better meet the needs of our students. I am very excited to welcome the ACCESS Program to Hallinan in the fall!
ACCESS, Advancing Curriculum & Communication to Enhance Student Success, is a dedicated system of support focusing on building independence and self-reliance. ACCESS students learn skills to advance their social communication, motor skills, and problem solving skills through targeted function based interventions in general education classrooms.
We had the opportunity to meet some of our wonderful incoming ACCESS Staff and we are delighted they will be joining our amazing Hallinan Family next school year.
All students benefit tremendously from inclusive classrooms and we are honored to have DELTA and ACCESS at Hallinan. Together, at Hallinan, we ensure students thrive academically, socially and emotionally by providing opportunities for personal growth, while honoring individuality where everyone is seen, heard and valued.
Have a beautiful day!
Melissa Griffiths
Thank You LOSD Voters for Passing Our Levy
Thank you! Lake Oswego School District voters passed Measure 3-592, with approximately 72% of ballots cast in favor of the local option school levy in the Special Election on May 16, 2023. Renewing the levy protects class sizes, educator positions, instructional days, elective programming, and mental health supports in our school without increasing the current property tax rates. Passing the levy is a big win for our students.
Save These Dates
5/18 - PTO Meeting at 6:30 in the Library
5/25 - Library Books are Due!!
5/26 - Card Art Orders Due!!
5/26 - No School - Teacher Prep Day
5/29 - No School - Memorial Day
5/31 - Spring Carnival and Art Auction
6/4 - Last Day to order School Supplies
6/5 - Field Day
6/8 - Volunteer Thank You - 8:30 - 9 am
6/8 - End-of-Year Pizza Party! at MOD Pizza
6/12 - Last Day of School - Early Release at 11 am.
District calendars for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years are now available on the district and Hallinan websites. You can find them here quickly.
Action Items
- If your child will not be attending Hallinan or Lakeridge Middle School (current 5th graders) next year, please let us know so we can prepare for the 2023-24 school year and make sure your child's records are forwarded to the correct school.
We know people appreciate hearing from us, however…52 students in our system have workplace switchboards listed as their primary numbers. Do your coworkers a favor and put your direct line as the primary contact when you verify your student's information.
Log into ParentVUE and review/update your students' information through the Register/Verify tab. If you have forgotten your ParentVUE password, go to the login page, click "I am a Parent," then click "Forgot Password." If you are unsure whether you have a ParentVUE account, contact your student's school. For assistance with the verification process, refer to the user guide on the LOSD website or contact the office.
PTO Information
Hello Hallinan Families!
Slice of Gratitude
Is it too early to say thank you to our carnival committee? Kim Borcherding, Isabela Demonte, & Stephanie Edmondson have been planning INCREDIBLE things! If you see them around please tell them thank you for caring so much about this highly anticipated event!
Card Art
Your child's amazing art can be turned into wonderful note cards to give as gifts or use for personal correspondence. Card Art samples and ordering instructions were sent home last week. Orders are due (online) by Friday, May 26.
Next Year's PTO Board
At the PTO meeting scheduled for tonight May 18th from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm we will vote in next year's PTO Board. The candidates are as follows:
PTO Co-Presidents: Britt Marra & Erin Saylor
President-Elect: (open)
Secretary: Fallon Mertz
Treasurer: Carrie Shia
Treasurer-Elect: (open)
President Advisors: Tara Clasen & Shelby Setter
Communications Director: Barbara Carbone
Volunteer Coordinator: Rachel Beeson
Carnival
You may have seen the signs lining our entrance...Carnival is on May 31st! More details are to be revealed in the next newsletter!
The Hallinan Student Art Auction - May 31st starting at 10 am!
Each grade at Hallinan Elementary has created a collaborative work of art to help raise funds for student activities at our school. The artwork will go to the lucky highest bidder at our online Student Art Auction May 31st from 10 am until June 1 at 12 pm. View the amazing art in the following places:
- Hallinan library May 23-30th
- Hallinan gym during the Spring Carnival on May 31st, 5-8 pm
- Online at our custom auction website. The website will be live and items available to view prior to the auction. More on that later!
School Supply Order
It's already that time of year!
With one school year ending, it's time to start prepping for the next one! Skip the hassle of going to multiple stores looking for everything on your list by purchasing a pre-made school supply pack with everything your child will need for next year.
Follow the link and use the Hallinan School ID HAL010 to find your child's grade for next year and place your order! It'll be there waiting for them on their first day! The first order deadline is June 4th, after that prices will go up!
Contact Fallon at fallon.mertz@gmail.com with any questions. Link:
Thank you for helping our community thrive!!!
Tara Clasen and Shelby Setter
Hallinan PTO Co-Presidents 2022-23
District Information
SAVE THE DATE: Smart Start 2023
Smart Start is an opportunity specifically for our students with 504s and IEPs, and their parents and guardians, to make introductions and connect with their teachers and to feel prepared and welcomed for the start of school. Smart Start is in person on Thursday, Aug. 31,12:30-2:30 p.m.
Teachers will be familiar with your student’s plan and accommodations. To help get to know your students, please complete the attached one-page profile or create one on your own ahead of time, and give it to the teacher at the Smart Start introduction.
Also, to assist in your family’s preparation for the new school year use the Smart Start checklist for parents and guardians of students with 504s and IEPs.
See you on August 31!
May Nurse News
Asthma/Allergy Medications at School
It is critical to the health and safety of your student to bring ALL doctor recommended medications to school. Over the summer, speak with your doctor to get the proper supplies for school and then go to the LOSD web page to find the proper forms to be completed with the medications. If your student is in Elementary or Secondary and will store their meds at school, watch for a medication drop off time for your particular school. If they are in secondary and keeping their medication in their possession, please submit the proper paperwork so we are aware of where to find their medication in case of an emergency.
Individualized Health Plan? - Watch for an Email
If your child has a LOSD Individualized Health Plan (IHP) developed in consultation with your District Nurse, please watch for an email! Your response is needed to confirm or update your student's plan. We appreciate your prompt response.
Immunizations
Please review the OHA requirements and information on required immunizations for students. Please make arrangements to complete immunizations and update Synergy over the summer to avoid exclusion in 2024.
If you would like to speak to your school nurse, click the link below for contact information.
Changes to COVID-19 Response
The Oregon Department of Education and Oregon Health Authority has updated requirements for school districts' communicable disease management planning for the 2023-24 school year. Included are the following changes to our COVID-19 response:
Effective May 11:
Several sources of COVID-19 data ended. We will archive our dashboard and CDC Community Level metrics shared in our newsletter, website, and school signage.
A five-day period of isolation for those infected with COVID-19 is no longer recommended for the general population, including people in K-12 education settings. Our schools will continue to follow the recommendation for students and staff to stay home until fever free for 24 hours and symptoms improve.
Effective June 17:
The COVID-19 vaccination requirement for public and private school teachers, staff, and school volunteers (OAR 333-019-1030) will be lifted. That means that after June 16, teachers, school staff, and school volunteers will no longer have to provide proof of vaccination or have a valid medical or religious exception on file to be in direct or indirect contact with students.
Community News
Safe Oregon
Parents-guardians who have concerns about a student’s well-being are encouraged to reach out to their principal and maintain strong lines of communication and partnership between students, families, staff, and other resources. SafeOregon is also an effective way to report a tip regarding safety threats or potential acts of violence to our students or schools. Students should also be aware that intentionally providing a false report is a serious offense. https://www.safeoregon.com/
In addition, below are reporting methods for parents-guardians or students to use to report issues related to racist, bias, or harassment incidents.
· Incident Report for Elementary School
Hallinan Information
Office Phone: 503-534-2353
Principal Melissa Griffiths - griffitm@loswego.k12.or.us
Administrative Assistant Lee Gates - gatesl@loswego.k12.or.us
Administrative Assistant Linda Stevens - stevensl@loswego.k12.or.us
Resources:
Annual Volunteer Application for LOSD - Thank you for your interest in volunteering. For the safety of children, volunteers are required to have an approved background check before spending time in our schools.
LOSD Student and Family Handbook
Hallinan Website - Click Here!
Lake Oswego School District Website - Click Here
Registration for the 2023-24 school year is now open for new students. See the Registration & Verification page of the LOSD website for guidance. Parents/guardians do not need to register students for 2023-24 who are currently attending during the 2022-23 school year.