BSD Briefs
March 11, 2019
District Goal: WE empower all students to achieve post-high school success.
Student and staff safety is a priority in the Beaverton School District. WE are committed to providing all of our students and families with safe, caring and inclusive learning environments. A safe school is one where the educational climate fosters a spirit of acceptance and care for all students. A safe school is also one that is prepared to respond when an emergency arises.
Weather events, fire, earthquakes, intruders and other threats to student safety are scenarios that we are training students, teachers, staff and administration for, in partnership with our first responders. In Beaverton, we collaborate with many community partners to review and enhance the District’s safety practices, emergency readiness and response.
It is important for parents and guardians to be aware of and familiar with the District’s safety policies and protocols, and to talk with their students about school safety.
Please visit the District’s Public Safety webpage, where you can find many resources on school safety, including:
- Earthquake Information
- Emergency Drill Information
- Emergency Operations Plans
- Emergency Protocol
- Inclement Weather Information
- SafeOregon Tipline
- Safe Routes to School
The District uses SchoolMessenger to communicate general, attendance notifications, and emergency broadcasts to parents, guardians, students and staff. Parents/guardians can customize their communication preferences in SchoolMessenger InfoCenter to ensure the most effective delivery of messages.
For parents who would like to change or set their contact preferences for emergency alerts and other mass notification broadcasts, visit the SchoolMessenger page.
Vaping, JUULing and Teens: Get the Facts!
Please join us on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 for “Vaping, JUULing and Teens: Get the Facts.” This community conversation will include a panel of experts, students and staff. The town-hall style meeting will be held from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the ACMA Performing Arts Center, 11375 SW Center Street in Beaverton. #itsmorethanvapor #dontbefooled
Mountainside Culinary Students Learn Japanese Dining at Benihana
Students in the Culinary program at Mountainside High School became honorary Benihana Sushi Chefs on March 7, 2017. Benihana staff taught students sushi rolling, Japanese dining etiquette, including the “Do’s and Don’t of Chopsticks” as well as a few simple phrases to use when dining in a Japanese restaurant.
Each student wore a Benihana apron and red embroidered chef toque to look and feel like an authentic sushi chef. Students learned to make a classic California Roll, arguably the most popular sushi roll in America and considered a “starter” roll for sushi aficionados. They then progressed to a more sophisticated “Crunchy Roll” featuring shrimp tempura filling, crunchy topping and drizzled with eel sauce.
BSD Elementary & K-8 Physical Education Showcase
School Board Business Meeting
Monday, March 11, 2019
6:30 p.m.
Administration Office
16550 SW Merlo Rd.
Beaverton, 97003
Career & Technical Options Fair
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Merlo Station High School
1841 SW Merlo Rd.
Beaverton, OR 97003
Budget Listening & Learning Session
(Will be conducted in Spanish and English)
Monday, March 18, 2019
6:30 p.m.
Aloha-Huber Park K-8
5000 SW 173rd
Beaverton, OR 97078
Schools Closed - Spring Break
Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 29, 2019
Save the Date! School Board Candidate Forum
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Beaverton High School Cafeteria
13000 SW 2nd St.
Beaverton, 97005
Spring Break at the Beaverton City Library
Beaverton City Library will host more than a week of free events for kids and teens at the main library and Murray Scholls branch during spring break, March 22 to 31, 2019.
This year’s theme for kids is “Magic and Myths,” featuring stories, crafts, scavenger hunts and parties.
Registration is required for some events. Patrons can register for events by visiting www.BeavertonLibrary.org/Register or by calling 503-350-3600 (events at the main library) or 503-644-2197, option 6 (events at Murray Scholls).
More information is available at www.BeavertonLibrary.org/SpringBreak. Beaverton City Library Main is located at 12375 SW Fifth Street. The Murray Scholls branch location is 11200 SW Murray Scholls Place, Suite 102.
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Email: community_involvement@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: beaverton.k12.or.us
Location: 16550 SW Merlo Rd, Beaverton, OR, United States
Phone: (503)356-4360
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Twitter: @beavertonsd