Hosford Middle School
April 22nd - 26th
What's Included This Week?
New:
- Important Dates
- ELA Testing Continues
- Science Plastic Bottle Request
- Husky Hustle Volunteers Needed
- Cleveland Tenacity Dance Team
- 6th Grade Outdoor School
- Ridwell & Hosford Collection
Reminders:
- Fundraiser - Dine Out - April 24th
- Parent, student and staff LGBTQ+ Meet Up
- Cleveland HS - Middle School Girl's Soccer
- 8th Grade Chaperons Needed for College Visit & Job Shadowing
- Our Hosford MS PTSA Needs YOU
- PPS Calendar
- Spring HEAT Classes - After School @ Hosford MS
- Yearbook Orders
- Connect with the Hosford Community
- Important Times
Important Dates
April 24th - Dine out Por Que No Taqueria
April 26th - Jefferson Dancers Assembly - Thank you PTSA!!
May 2nd - APISU 3:45 pm Room 202
May 5th - Hosford Hustle Fundraising Event
May 8th - 5th Grade Fly-up
May 15th - 5th Grade Family Night
May 17th - Spring Dance
May 19th - 24th - Outdoor School 6th Grade
May 30th - Band Spring Concert - CHS 6:00 - 7:30 pm
June 4th & 6th - 8th Grade College Visit/Job Shadowing
June 5th - Jr. Rose Parade
June 6th - APISU 3:45 pm Room 202
June 10th - Oaks Park - 8th Grade
June 13th - 8th Grade Promotion @ Cleveland HS 6 - 7:30 pm
June 14th - Last Day of School
ELA State Testing Continues
ELA State Testing Continues during ELA classes. Students will need a charged Chromebook.
Science Plastic Bottle Request
Next week in 7th grade science we are going to do an experiment that requires clean 2 liter plastic bottles that are clear. Please send them to 7th grade science teachers- Marquardt and Danon. Thanks!
Husky Hustle Volunteers NEEDED!!!
6th Grade Outdoor School
What happens if my child gets homesick?
A little homesickness is a very common occurrence at Outdoor School. The staff and teachers work to keep children active and engaged in the activities at Outdoor School. Most homesickness fades away after the first night. To help prepare your child for success, before their departure encourage them to have a good time; clarify that “you want them to enjoy Outdoor School,” “build memories,” and “return home with stories to tell them.” For many students, this may be their first extended period away from home. Reassuring your child about the fun you want them to have at Outdoor School decreases the likelihood of homesickness. Don't promise that you'll come to get them if they call. Write them letters about how much fun you hope they are having--not about how much you miss them. Addresses for writing letters can be found on the Sites page.
Reminders
Fundraiser! Please support Hosford MS!
Parent, student and staff LGBTQ+ Meet Up
Are you looking to make connections with peers in the LGBTQ+ community? Are you curious about what middle school or high school might be like for you? Are you an educator or caregiver who wants to learn more about how to support your LGBTQ+ students? Do you want to learn more about how ODE supports and affirms LGBTQ+ identity in our state? You've come to the right place! Come be in joyful community to celebrate and affirm everything under the rainbow.
The event is Saturday, April 27th 9:15-2p. This day is for students 3rd-12th grade, their caregivers, and PPS staff alike. We'll bring breakfast, lunch, snacks, and entertainment, you bring the joy! For more information or to register, please contact Emily Armgardt (earmgardt@pps.net).
See Y'all there!
YALL Planning Committee
Cleveland HS Girl's Soccer
Cleveland H.S. Girls’ Soccer program is offering an introduction session for any 7th and 8th graders that may be interested in playing soccer in high school.
For the past 4 years girls’ soccer has fielded 4 teams and everyone (regardless of playing level) has been placed on a team.
Here is the link to more information:https://www.clevelandwarriorathletics.com/page/show/1921641-girls-soccer
If you have questions please feel free to reach out to head coach Doug Diller
Summer Reading Volunteer Opportunity
Multnomah County Library Summer Reading Volunteer Applications open April 15
Do you want to inspire people to read this summer? Volunteer with the MCL Summer Reading program! As a volunteer, you will help people sign up for the game, award prizes, talk with people about books, and more. All volunteers need to fill out an application, which will be available on this page and at all library locations on April 15. Volunteer shifts begin on June 16 and end on August 31. The Belmont Library will not have summer reading volunteers this year, but Woodstock Library and Hollywood Library will.
Questions? Ask in the library!
8th Grade Chaperones Needed!
College Visit or Job Shadowing June 4th & 6th
Hello families!
This year all 8th grade students in PPS will be participating in a capstone experience at either a college visit or job site shadowing day. Then, students will complete a written reflection to demonstrate their learning.
Students were surveyed to share their preferences for job shadowing or the college visit. Choices were Portland Center Stage, IBEW Electrical Union, a real estate firm, a farm and a visit to Oregon State University!
In order to accommodate these various trips, we are looking for a minimum of 10-15 chaperones.
Details:
All chaperones must have a current PPS background check and be available for the entire trip (likely the whole school day).
Here is the district information about getting cleared to participate
Trips will be either June 4th or June 6th.
All attempts will be made to place you with your child/family member/student and if that isn’t possible we will let you know ahead of time.
Please fill out this form if you are interested and we will reach out with more information!
Sincerely,
The 8th Grade Team at Hosford
HOSFORD PTSA MEMBERS CREATE COMMUNITY
As your child transitions to Middle School, it may seem like they can do more and more without you. And while that *may* be true- remember the school still needs you just as much- maybe even more!
Please join the Hosford PTSA. We have plenty of small and large volunteer opportunities (and shhhh....your kid will never know you are volunteering!) The PTSA organizes after school programs and student events. The PTA runs a website, Facebook page and Facebook Parent's group and google group. PTA raises funds through fundraisers and memberships. The PTA funds teacher grants, student groups and activities, and helps the counseling team with resources to direct services for our community (Hosford Resiliency Fund).
We have positions open for next year, and everyone is welcome and invited to join. Do you have questions? Email ptsahosford@gmail.com.
Do you want to be a hero? We have a special ask for PTA Secretary!
PPS CALENDAR 2023-24
The image above is a snipping of the PPS School Calendar. The students' last day is still June 14th.
Hosford 2023-24 Yearbooks are for sale! Please click here to place your child's order.
MORE WAYS TO CONNECT TO OUR HOSFORD COMMUNITY
JOIN PTSA
Become a member of the Hosford PTSA! To join, visit the Oregon PTA website's membership page www.oregonpta.org/membership and select Hosford from the drop-down menu. For open PTSA positions see here and learn more about the Hosford PTSA here: www.hosfordptsa.org
CONNECT TO PARENTS & CAREGIVERS
Click here to join the Hosford Google Group, join the Facebook Parent/Caregiver Group, or follow the public PTSA site on Facebook. If you have any questions, or if these links don't work- please email jessica.quarles.tran@gmail.com. Thank you!