Stoller Weekly
May 3rd, 2019
News to Know...
Calendar it...
- Friday, May 3rd @ 7pm - Spring Musical "Once Upon A Mattress"
- Saturday, May 4th @ 2pm - Spring Musical "Once Upon A Mattress"
- May 8th - "Day of Action" - No School for Students (Please see article below)
- Thursday, May 9th from 6-8pm - Arts Night (see article below)
- Wednesday, May 15th - All Students Released at 2:20pm
- Friday, May 17th - Stoller's Got Talent
- Tuesday, May 21st - Lost and Found Pickup (see article below)
- Wednesday, May 22nd from 8:30-9am - Principal Chat in the Community Room
- Thursday, May 30th from 6-8pm - 7th Grade Renaissance Faire
I wanted to thank all who came out for the Stoller Community 5k and helped to make it a successful event. A special thank you to all our dedicated volunteers.
The last two performances of Stoller's Spring Play , "Once Upon A Mattress" are tonight and tomorrow afternoon. If you haven't seen it yet, come check it out.
Mark your calendar for Stoller Arts Night next Thursday, May 9th from 6-8pm. All of our Arts teachers have been working hard to put together a wonderful showcase of all the many talents of our Stoller students.
Please remember there is no school for students this coming Wednesday, May 8th. Please see the article directly below that contains the letter sent by our District Superintendent.
Enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend!
Veronica Galvan
Principal
BSD Plan for May 8 Statewide Teacher “Day of Action”
Due to inadequate and unstable state school funding, the District will be reducing an estimated $35 million for the 2019-2020 school year. Based on information available at this time, this may lead to a reduction of 200 licensed positions, resulting in layoffs and involuntary staff transfers. To that end, the Beaverton Education Association (BEA) notified the District of their intent to participate in a May 8, 2019 walkout “Day of Action” event sanctioned by the Oregon Education Association (OEA). The purpose of the walkout is to draw statewide attention to the need for adequate funding for K-12 education after three decades of instability.
The May 8 walkout impacts our ability to safely operate schools. Therefore, we have determined May 8 will be a non-student day, with the exceptions noted below.
- AP/IB testing (to be proctored by administrators and classified staff; transportation will be provided, routes TBD)
- Previously scheduled Outdoor School taking place the week of May 6
- Extra-curricular athletics and activities
- Free student breakfast and lunch at limited sites, TBD
- After school programs currently in place (contact provider for hours of operation)
- Students attending Early College High School (licensed staff will not report)
BEA has agreed to a reduction of the contractual work year from 198 licensed days to 197 licensed days. Therefore, May 8 will be an unpaid day for all licensed employees, and the day will not be made up. The savings will help mitigate next year’s anticipated staff reductions.
We support the goal and urgency of convincing the Legislature to make a significant new investment in Oregon schools, however, we regret a walkout prohibits us from safely operating schools and the impact this decision will have on students and families. Therefore, May 8 will be an administrator-directed work day for classified staff allowing adequate supervision of the limited activities outlined above.
Further details will be forthcoming. The Beaverton School District will continue to tirelessly advocate for adequate and stable school funding for our students.
Student Achievements
- Congratulations to Upasya Swarna who won the Oregon Level 1 Letters About Literature Competition, sponsored by the Library of Congress. Upasya’s letter, written about The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, will now be entered into the national round of judging.
- National History Day Winners - Several students from Green 8 attended the National History Day contest sponsored by the Oregon Historical Society last Saturday. The following students earned top scores in their categories, and those in 1st and 2nd place have the opportunity to go to nationals in Washington DC in June. Congratulations to all who participated!
JUNIOR LEVEL (grades 6-8)
Group Documentary 1st place: Spencer Beste, Sam Bouchard, and Kumkum Nema.
Group Documentary 2nd place: Hana Sadik and Sanika Saitawdekar
Group Documentary 3rd place: Fabiana Barrientos, Shubhangi Bose, and Ananya Pandit.
Group Exhibit 2nd place: Adhira Malladi, Krishi Santoshi Padala, Akshaya Sakala and Eliane Wang.
Individual Website 1st place: Trisha Janappareddi.
Group Website 2nd place: Rishab Jain and Darsh Mandera.
- NPR Student Podcast Challenge - This year's contest was the first NPR contest of its kind, and there were only 2 prizes total. There were nearly 6,000 submissions, and although Stoller students did not take home one of the two prizes...we still had four podcasts that received honorable mentions! Congratulations to Stoller students Keeva Baker, Shayna Bartee, Shubhangi Bose, Emily MacPherson, and Jamie Llamas.
If you'd like to take a listen, here is a short playlist of the honorable mentions.
Drama - Stoller Spring Musical
This weekend is your last chance to see Stoller's spring musical, Once Upon a Mattress, a humorous retelling of the Princess and the Pea. The final two show are tonight at 7pm and a daytime show at 2 o'clock on Saturday, May 4th. Student tickets are only $5, Adults are $6.
Stoller's Got Talent
There will be a talent show called “Stoller’s Got Talent” on Friday May 17th.
We will be holding auditions after school on May 9th and 10th--that’s next week!
If you want to audition pick up a form in the main office. Fill out the form, get your parent’s signature, and turn it in by Monday, May 6th.
Arts Night-Thursday May 9th from 6-8pm
Join us for an Evening Celebrating the Arts!
There will be:
- Performances by the band, choir, and drama students.
- Projects on display by the Media Lab and Visual Art Students.
- A Craft Station!
- Churros and Pizza for sale! Bring cash.
Please check out the Arts Night flyer for all the details.
Badminton Club - Final Session
The final session of Badminton Club starts the week of May 6th and the cost is $35. Detailed information about the dates and times may be found on the Badminton registration form. You may also pay online. Please note if you pay online you must still turn your registration form in to the Main Office. All registration forms are also available in the Main Office. Payments may also be made with check or cash.
Disc Golf Club
Last Reminder...
Disc Golf is similar to regular golf; however, instead of using golf clubs and balls to aim for a hole, disc golf players use golf discs (similar to frisbees) and aim for a basket on a pole. Players try to throw their disc into the basket in the fewest amount of throws. Learn basic throwing techniques and rules of play.
Disc Golf Club will be on Thursdays from 4:05 - 4:50pm on the softball field beginning May 2nd. This club will be limited to 15 participants. Please fill out the permission form (also available in the Main Office) and turn it in to Mrs. Olsvik in the Main Office.
BSD Innovation Expo (iX19)
The BSD Innovation Expo returns to Aloha High School on Thursday, May 16th from 5-8pm.
iX19 will showcase and celebrate fantastic ideas that are happening today in our schools. Come prepared to be amazed at what kids learn, do, and make on their path to becoming Future Ready.
Message from Stoller PTO
Last Reminder...
The May PTO Meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, May 28th at 6pm in the Stoller Library. This allows the needed 30 day notice for changes to the PTO Bylaws. In order to bring the bylaws more in line with the needs of the PTO and Stoller, there is a proposal to update the PTO Board positions and responsibilities. To see the specific changes being made visit www.stollerpto.com and check the "Latest News" section.
During the May meeting, we will elect the 2019-2020 Board. If you are interested in serving on the Stoller PTO Board, the following positions are open for the next school year.
Treasurer: Responsible for the monies collected and spent by the PTO. At most, this should take about an hour per week. All checks required two signatures when issued, with the Treasurer being the primary signer.
Member-At-Large: Assists board members as needed. This is a great position for someone who is thinking about getting more involved in the PTO without having regular responsibilities.
These positions are for one year, but we ask that you consider making a two year commitment. If you have any questions or want to be included on the “ballot,” please email Chris Temple-Morris at StollerPTOPres@gmail.com .