RH NEWSLETTER
November 2, 2018
Important Dates to Remember
November
6 Picture Retakes
6 Pizzacato Fundraiser
9-16 Scholastic Book Fair
9 NO SCHOOL- GRADING DAY
12 NO SCHOOL-VETERANS DAY
13 PTO Meeting 6:00 PM
13 Scrip 9:00 AM
16 Art Lit Volunteer Training 8:45
20 Fall Harvest Celebration
21-23 NO SCHOOL THANKSGIVING
28 Option School Open House 6-8P
Click here to access the complete calendar.
Hello RHK8 Families,
Remember to set your clocks back an hour Saturday night! In case you missed it, the biggest news this week was the communication District staff shared about future possibilities for Raleigh Hills School. We've included a brief summary below, as well as a link to the more detailed communication you received. Remember, next Friday is a District-wide assessment/grading day for teachers and students don't have school that day. Also, Monday the 12th is the Veteran's Day holiday. Here's the news for this week.
Lost and Found
Picture Retakes
Option School Shadow Days
Library News
Families can shop the online fair Nov 7th - Nov 20th. All books are shipped to the school free. This is a great way to have family purchase holiday gifts. http://www.scholastic.com/bf/raleighhillsk8sch1
Read aloud for 15 minutes a day, every day. Yes it really makes a difference. Check out this fact sheet.
Erica Moore
Erin's Law/ Senate Bill 856
What Is Erin’s Law?
In 2015, the Oregon legislature passed SB 856, also known as Erin’s Law. Erin’s Law requires the development and adoption of child sexual abuse prevention programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grade in all Oregon public schools.
All K-5 classrooms in Beaverton are required to teach 4 lessons between the months of January/February and May. The lessons have been written by BSD teachers and are designed to be grade level and culturally appropriate.
Next Wednesday a grade level specific message will be sent to all families. The email message will include the informational parent letter, the expected outcomes of the four lessons, and the opt-out form and protocol for families who prefer that their students do not participate in the Erin's Law lessons.
Alternative lessons will be taught by the counselor for students who have been opted out of the Erin's Law lessons.
Please find below additional resources and information regarding Erin's Law.
Resources
Raleigh Hills K-8 Construction Update
On Tuesday this week, families should have received a communication from District staff with a construction update for our school. In case you missed it, here we are providing it again: The School Board will consider the merits of pursuing the construction of a new, state-of-the-art school in a future bond in lieu of the building addition project planned in the 2014 Capital Construction Bond at their Business Meeting on Monday, November 26, 2018.
Informational Session to Learn More, Provide Input
We invite the community to join us for an informational session at Raleigh Hills K-8 in the cafeteria on Wed., November 14, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and provide staff with feedback that will be shared with the School Board. Additionally, you may send your questions and comments to: RHK8_Construction@beaverton.k12.or.us
Safe Routes to School Update
On November 4, 2018, we set our clocks back an hour, making it darker earlier in the afternoon. With shorter days this time of year, motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians need to be extra alert to see each other in low light situations.
Improving visibility means improving safety for all road users. Wearing light colors or reflective clothing is one of the simplest things pedestrians and cyclists can to do keep themselves safe.
Here are additional suggestions to help keep you safe while walking and biking:
- Wear bright, reflective clothing and shoes when walking or biking.
- Don’t wear headphones, text or talk on a cell phone while crossing the street.
- Be aware of vehicles around you. Make eye contact before crossing in front of vehicles.
- Don’t assume that cars see you or are going to stop.
- Driving or biking? Expect and slow down for pedestrians in popular walking areas, around schools and parks, and near crosswalks.
When more people walk, bike and take the bus, it makes the route to school safer, less congested and more fun for everyone. Thank you for continuing to walk, bike and use the bus. It’s the way to go!
I hope your weekend goes well!
Peter