TTSD Community Newsletter
May 6, 2022
Important Dates to Remember
May 9 - TTSD Board Work Session and Meeting
5:00 - 9:00 PM
TTSD Training Center 9550 SW Murdock, Tigard
Or watch virtually on TTSD Youtube Channel
May 10 - Community Listening Session
5:30 PM TTSD Training Center 9550 SW Murdock, Tigard
REMINDER NO SCHOOL
May 11 - No School - Teacher Training Day
May 30 - No School - Memorial Day Holiday
A few Images of Parent Group Appreciation of Teachers
Teacher Lunch Provided by Parent Groups
TTSD Community Listening Session – Please Join Us
May 10, 2022
5:30 PM
TTSD Training Center
9550 SW Murdock St, Tigard
TTSD is in the process of building a new strategic plan that will guide our district over the next few years. Our thanks to the many staff, families, students, and community members who are actively involved in this work. We want to hear from you. Please join Dr. Sue, School Board members, and administrators for a Community Listening Session.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Sometimes people are aware enough to recognize that something “isn’t quite right” with their mental health. But what are next steps? Learn the basics with Mental Health America’s 2022 Mental Health Month toolkit at mhanational.org/may
We Celebrate our School Lunch Heros
Help us celebrate school lunch hero's today. Take a moment to share your gratitude with your school nutrition services staff for preparing and serving meals to students every day. They have been creative and resilient managing meals during supply shortages and delays and we appreciate their hard work and care.
City of Tigard Move 4 May Calendar of Events
Get moving this month. City of Tigard website includes links and descriptions of local outdoor activities and events for families during the month of May.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
National Portrait Gallery Virtual Childrens Workshops
May 18, Yo-Yo Ma
Free program for families to experience the work and artistry of Celloist Yo-Yo Ma.
Register to attend the virtual program.
The Most Beautiful Thing
Author Kao Kalia Yang shares a story of a Hmong refugee family and a grandmothers wise words to help her granddaughter learn the value of family and love over material items. “Kalia’s Hmong family doesn’t have much money but they do have, her grandma helps her see, is beauty, heritage, and love.” Imagination Soup Website You can find additional childrens books by Asian Pacific American authors on the Imagination Soup website.
Washington County Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement Updates
Income-Qualified Bill Discount
Get up to 25% off of your energy bill. Learn more Here.
LifeWorks NW seeks Recovery Mentors
LifeWorks NW behavioral health organization seeks Recovery Mentors from Latina/o/x, Black, Indigenous, Asian and immigrant and refugee communities who have lived experience with substance use disorder.
You don't need to be certified to apply. Flyer with more details.
Muslim Education Trust Spring Events
Classical Up Close returns to Muslim Educational Trust! Join Oregon Symphony musicians for a free evening concert when they, along with some special friends, will perform an exciting program of classical and contemporary music. A diverse selection of pieces from “Life of Birds” by living composer Mason Bates, to a woodwind sextet by Beethoven will highlight the virtuosity of Portland’s world class musicians.
Classical Up Close Concert: May 8, 2 pm
Candidate Forums: April 15 - May 11
Wise Wishes Fundraiser
TTSD WISE students are taking orders for WISE Wishes plant pots. We have a new Mother's Day item! If you would like to support our WISE Transition students vocational venture, check out the link below for more information and the order form. We can deliver orders to the district office or your school. The sooner you order, the sooner we can deliver.
Link to our WISE Wishes google form here: https://WISEwishes
Blender Dash
Fun Run for kids ages 5 to 15
After a two-year hiatus, the City of Tualatin’s Parks & Recreation Department will be holding the Blender Dash (a fun run for kids featuring color, foam, obstacles, and zombies!) on Saturday June 4th at Tualatin Community Park. We have appreciated TTSD’s support in helping get the word out about this great event. In 2019, we had almost 1,000 kids participate!
Register on the City of Tualatin Website
Some Scholarships Available
TTSD COVID-19 Dashboard
COVID-19 Dashboard. This information will be updated weekly, on Fridays, in our commitment to keeping our community informed.
You can find the Control Panel here.
Support the Tigard-Tualatin School District Backpack School Supply Program
Give back event with Staples
School supply donations
Assortment of 19 school favorite supplies for $5 donation.
Rule (OAR) 333-019-1030
COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing
Washington County website has the most up-to-date information for local COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and booster sites.
Is your child or family struggling with mental health or wellbeing?
They are available for consultation, student check-in's, or referral to outside services. Contact your school office to be connected to the school Counselor or Family Partnership Advocate.
PGE Income Qualified Discount
Get 25% off your monthly electric bill. Learn more HERE.
Lifeworks Seeks Mentors
"LifeWorks NW behavioral health organization seeks Recovery Mentors from Latina/o/x, Black, Indigenous, Asian and immigrant and refugee communities who have lived experience with substance use disorder.
You don't need to be certified to apply." Informational Flyer
Muslim Education Trust Spring Events
"Classical Up Close returns to Muslim Educational Trust! Join Oregon Symphony musicians for a free evening concert when they, along with some special friends, will perform an exciting program of classical and contemporary music. A diverse selection of pieces from “Life of Birds” by living composer Mason Bates, to a woodwind sextet by Beethoven will highlight the virtuosity of Portland’s world class musicians."
Classical Up Close Concert: May 8, 2 pm
Candidate Forums: April 15 - May 11
6960 SW Sandburg St
Tigard, OR 97223
503-431-4000