Stoller Weekly
May 14, 2021
Important Dates
Wednesdays - Free tutoring for Stoller Students (see info below)
May 1, 2021 - Safe Routes To School Parent Survey open (see info below)
May 3rd - May 16th - Scholastic Online Book Fair (more info below)
May 10th - 31st - Annual Parent Survey (more info below)
Wednesday May, 26, 2021 - 6th Grade CDL Student ODS Science Kit Pick UP - 3:30pm-5:00pm Drive Thru Event
Monday, May 31, 2021 - Memorial Day Holiday - school closed
Week of June 1st - 6th Grade Hybrid Students ODS Science Kit Delivery - in classroom
Wednesday, June 2, 2021 - 6th Grade CDL Student ODS Science Kit Pick Up - 3:30pm - 7:00pm Drive Thru Event
Week of June 7th 2021 - 6th Grade Outdoor School (see more info below)
Wednesday June 9, 2021 - Belonging Pick Up Day - more details to come
Wednesday June 16, 2021 - 8th Grade Celebration - more details to come
Friday, June 18, 2021 - Last Day of School
Message From The Principal
Good Afternoon Stoller Families,
As we get ready to plan for the end of the school year, please make sure you are reading the Stoller Weekly and watch for emails from our PTO.
8th Grade Celebration plans are being organized and we will be sharing more information with details in the upcoming weeks.
We are looking very forward to hosting virtual Outdoor School for all of our 6th grade students (CDL & Hybrid). Please see updated information below regarding Science Kit Pick-Up. And continue to watch for updates in the weeks leading up to the start of ODS, June 7th.
Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!
Important News
Schedule Change
We want to make sure that you are aware of our calendar for the week of May 31. Due the the Memorial Day holiday and no school on Monday, May 31, there are some changes to the normal Hybrid attendance patterns.
- Monday, May 31: Memorial Day Holiday, Schools Closed
- Tuesday, June 1: Attendance Group 1, A Day
- Wednesday, June 2: Attendance Group 2, B Day
- Thursday, June 3: Attendance Group 1, B Day
- Friday, June 4: Attendance Group 2, A Day
Annual Parent Survey
Please take a few moments to complete the BSD Annual Parent Survey! Our goal is to ensure that every member of our school community feels welcomed, valued, and informed, so it is important for all parents/guardians to complete the survey.
A link to the 2021 Annual Parent Survey will be sent to all valid parent email addresses via School Messenger on Sunday, May 9. The deadline to participate is Sunday, May 31.
Encuesta Anual de Padres de Familia
¡Tómese unos minutos para completar la Encuesta Anual de Padres de Familia del Distrito Escolar de Beaverton! Nuestro objetivo es asegurar que todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad escolar se sientan bienvenidos, valorados e informados, por lo que es importante que todos los padres o tutores completen la encuesta.
Se enviará un enlace a la Encuesta a todas las direcciones de correo electrónico válidas para padres a través de SchoolMessenger el domingo, 9 de mayo de 2021. La fecha límite para participar es el domingo, 31 de mayo de 2021.
Beaverton Safe Routes to School Parent Surveys
It’s data collection time again for Beaverton’s Safe Routes to School program. The purpose of the program is to make walking and rolling to school safe, convenient, and fun.
Parent’s and guardian’s input into how students travel to and from schools and their impression of the safety of the route is valuable as the city and county prioritize needed improvements for our roads.
The following link was generated from the National Safe Routes to School Center and will be combined with classroom tallies to give us a good picture of how students are getting to and from schools throughout the district.
The school’s survey will be open for responses for three weeks starting May 1st.
We appreciate your help in giving us information to make our program effective for all Beaverton School District students.
Thank you,
Leah Biado-Luis
Beaverton Safe Routes to School Coordinator
North West Outdoor Science School @ Home UPDATES
We are excited to announce that Stoller 6th grade CDL and Hybrid students will have the opportunity to participate in virtual outdoor school the week of June 7th.
- Wednesday May, 26, 2021 - 6th Grade CDL Student ODS Science Kit Pick UP - 3:30pm-5:00pm Drive Thru Event
- Week of June 1st - 6th Grade Hybrid Student ODS Science Kit Delivery - in classroom
- Wednesday, June 2, 2021 - 6th Grade CDL Student ODS Science Kit Pick Up - 3:30pm - 7:00pm Drive Thru Event
June 7th--Kickoff event during science classes
June 8, 10, 11-- Virtual Outdoor School (2.5 hours in afternoon)
June 9--Asynchronous lessons
June 10--Virtual Campfire 7-8pm
Please review this link for the parent ODS newsletter. There will be new updates every Friday.
Belonging Pick Up - SAVE THE DATE
On Wednesday June 9th students will be welcome to pick-up belongings that were left behind when school was closed last year.
Pick up details are being organized to meet safety guidelines. Please continue to check the Weekly for updates.
Thank you!
Thank You To Stoller PTO
2020/2021 Yearbook Sales
Yearbook sales are OPEN!
You may pre-purchase a yearbook (1 per student) online with a credit card using the Online Payment System or by dropping off a check (NO CASH) with this form to the main office.
Yearbooks are $15.00 and checks should be made out to Stoller Middle School.
The deadline for pre-purchase is Friday, May 28th. Yearbooks will be distributed in June prior to the last day of school, date TBD. Please watch the Stoller Weekly for updates.
Library Update
Scholastic (Online) Book Fair
Stoller is hosting an online book fair May 3rd through May 16th. Please use this link scholastic.com/bf/stollermiddleschool to shop for books, including exciting new releases! Place orders directly online and books will be shipped to your home. Profits benefit Stoller Library.
Outdoor Library
Stop by the Stoller Outdoor Library Wednesday afternoons (1-3pm) through the end of May! It’s located on the Stoller basketball courts/undercover area on the west side of the school. This is open to hybrid and CDL students to browse and check out library books.
Please remember important safety guidelines when visiting the outdoor library:
1. Follow all social distancing guidelines when coming on campus.
2. Wear a face covering.
3. Stay 6’ apart from staff and other students.
4. If you are sick or have a family member sick with symptoms resembling the flu or coronavirus, please stay home.
5. Vulnerable people, such as those with underlying conditions, should stay home.
Library Reminders
SORA is open 24/7 to check out ebooks or audiobooks.
Stoller books can be reserved by placing a hold in Destiny and picking up from school. Click HERE for instructions.
The public library is open. All students have “Youth Access” cards for Washington County Libraries, which can be used to check out books electronically, or to check out up to six physical books. Go to WCCLS.ORG for details and library hours.
Questions? Please email kelly_anderson@beaverton.k12.or.us
Book Return
A Book Return bin is located outside the Stoller main entrance on school days from 8:30am until 4:00pm. Books from any BSD Library can be returned to STMS.
Stoller Students win 1st Place for Innovation Project at First Lego League Oregon State Championship
The Wonderful Wizards comprising of Stoller MS students won 1st Place for Innovation Project at the First Lego League Oregon State Championship held on April 24th 2021.
The students who were part of this team are:
Siddhaant Ruiwale (7th grade)
Zach Dorrough (7th grade)
Prathamesh Kulkarni (6th grade)
The team's innovation project was titled "Skydewalk trails" and was a unique and interesting solution to the season challenge of "how and where can we help people be more active"; The team proposed a system of elevated walkways in city downtowns that were positioned above sidewalks and wrapped around buildings. The walkways would include plants, shrubs and trees along their length to create an outdoor nature-like atmosphere and also provide a safe place for people to walk.
The team also won 2nd runner-up award for Robot Performance (robot game score) at the State competition and also won 1st place for best Robot Design at their qualifier tournament (Archery division) on April 10th 2021 !!
North West Science Expo (NWSE)
Please join me in congratulating these students who were some of the top Contestants in the North West Science Expo (NWSE) on April 19th. Everyone did a great job and their projects were amazing.
Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to the Sciences.
National History Bee & National Academic Bee News!
Congratulations to Shayaan Uddin who participated in the National History Bee and National Academic Bee. Shayaan received 5th place in the National History Bee Regional Finals and was 1st in the National Academic Bee Regional Finals.
Congratulations also to Shlok Paricharak who participated in the National History Bee Regional Competition. Shlok scored 17 points and qualified as one of the few candidates from Oregon to reach to Nationals.
National Science Bee Competition
Congratulations to the 7th grade Nikaansh Singh, who participated in the 2020-2021 regional finals for Science Bee and qualified for the National Science Bee competition.
Free Tutoring for Stoller Students
Westview H.S. National Honor Society students will be available for tutoring on Zoom, Wednesdays from 11:00-noon.
Interested students can sign up using this link.
Spring Food Resources
Clothes for Kids
If your student needs clothing at no cost, Clothes for Kids is ready to serve you. Appointments are required. Clothes for Kids hours: Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
To schedule, please complete the Clothes for Kids Appointment form or call 503-356-4322. Visits are limited to one adult with four children or two adults with 8 children. All visitors must wear masks. If you don't have your own, we'll provide one.
We’re also looking for Clothes for Kids volunteers. Please contact Johanna Shrout at johanna_shrout@beaverton.k12.or.us.
Si su estudiante necesita ropa sin costo, Clothes for Kids está listo para servirle. Necesitará hacer una cita. Horario de Clothes for Kids: martes de 9:30 a.m. a 3 p.m., miércoles de 10 a.m. a 6 p.m. y jueves de 9:30 a.m. a 3 p.m.
Para hacer una cita, por favor complete el formulario de citas de Clothes for Kids o llame al 503-356-4322. Las visitas están limitadas a un adulto con cuatro niños o dos adultos con 8 niños. Todos los visitantes deben usar cubre bocas. Si no tiene uno, se lo proporcionaremos al llegar ahí.
También estamos buscando voluntarios para Clothes for Kids. Si está interesado comuníquese con Johanna Shrout a johanna_shrout@beaverton.k12.or.us.
Stoller PTO
Stoller Volunteers
Welcome Stoller Volunteers!
Volunteering in the 2020-21 school year will be unlike previous years. Although we are unsure what remote volunteer needs will be, we invite you to create a volunteer profile or update your existing profile. This will ensure you are able to help Stoller staff and students through volunteer work as opportunities arise. A volunteer profile is required for all volunteering within BSD schools. Please follow the steps below to update or create your volunteer profile. Additional information is available at www.stollerpto.com/volunteer.
Existing BSD Volunteers (new to Stoller)
Please send an email to update_volunteer_locations@beaverton.k12.or.us and request to add Stoller Middle School to the organizations listed in your mVP account. Provide your full first and last name as it appears in your profile. If you will no longer be volunteering at an elementary school, you may also request to remove that school from your profile.
New BSD Volunteers
If you are a new volunteer to the Beaverton School District, you must create a volunteer account. This process includes a background check.
- Parent/Guardian: Complete the Parent/Guardian Volunteer Application
- Community Volunteer: Complete the Community Volunteer Application (This applies to Grandparents, Nannies, Neighbors, etc)
- Youth Volunteers: Complete the Youth Volunteer Application
Within the application, please include all of the BSD schools where you are a volunteer. You will have one profile for all your BSD volunteering.
- This step also initiates a background check. It will come up for renewal every 2 years.
- Once your background check is complete, you will receive an email from Stoller PTO stating your background check approval status, and your volunteer profile at myimpactpage.com will be active.
Thank you for giving your time and talents to Stoller this school year!
If you have any issues with your device or logging in, you will need to contact the Student Help Desk.
Stoller Middle School
Website: https://stoller.beaverton.k12.or.us/
Location: 14141 Northwest Laidlaw Road, Portland, OR, USA
Phone: 503-356-2680
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stollermiddle/
Twitter: @StollerPOWER1