Fir Grove Flyer
October 2017
Principal's Message
Greetings Fir Grove Families!
This second month of school students are continuing to dive into learning. Mathematicians are engaged in developing their math strategies and hold conversations that support their thinking. Readers are surrounding themselves with books at their appropriate reading level and spending lots and lots of time in text.
I am also excited to see technology used in our classrooms to enhance the learning experience. Seesaw, an online communication tool, is one way that families can be a part of the learning in the classroom. Many classrooms are using this Seesaw. Another new tool we use is Dreambox. It is an online personalized math program that really individualizes learning. You will hear more about these tools soon, if you haven't already.
We are looking forward to Fall Conferences on October 18-19th. Conferences will be Wednesday, October 18th, 4:00-8:00pm and Thursday, October 19th, 8:00-8:00 pm. Conferences will be 20 minutes long. Like last year, families will be getting an email to choose a conference meeting time. Be on the lookout for this email. Paper conference preference flyers are available as well.
Erin Miles
Upcoming Events
3 PTO Mtg, 7:00-8:00 pm
4 Walk and Bike to School
6 Principal Chat, 8:15-8:45 am
10 Picture Day
13 FUN RUN!
16-19 Book Fair
18 Fall Conferences, 4:00-8:00 pm
19 Fall Conferences/NO SCHOOL
20 NO SCHOOL
31 Fall Party, Costume Parade 1:30 pm
3 Assessment Day/NO SCHOOL
10 NO SCHOOL/Veteran's Day
13 Ballet Folklorico Assembly
17 Donuts for Divas, 7:15-7:55
17 Picture Retakes
22-24 NO SCHOOL/THANKSGIVING BREAK
One page calendar of major events at Fir Grove here. It is also on our website under Calendar on the Fir Grove website calendar here.
Arriving on Time Begins The Night Before!
Parking Lot Safety
Please help us keep our students safe when they arrive at school.
- Wait to drop off students when you pull up to the curb.
- Students must exit the car on the right side, curbside. It is not safe for students to exit the car on the left side.
HEARING & VISION SCREENING We will be having hearing and vision screenings for students at Fir Grove school. The hearing screening will be on 10/17/2017 (K-3rd grade) and the vision screening will be on 12/13/2017. Please notify the office if you want your child to opt out of the screening.
Physical Education Program (PEP)
The Beaverton School District has been awarded a $669,484 Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) Grant from the U.S. Department of Education and is in year two of the three year grant. The Beaverton School District (BSD) has developed a comprehensive project to improve the quality of physical education in the District, increase physical activity before, during, and after school, and create a school culture of wellness and activity that improves student health, nutrition, social/emotional development, and learning outcomes. In addition to the grant funds, the District has developed several community partnerships to support the project including Nike and Tualatin Hills for a contribution of over $235,000. The BSD program will serve more than 28,000 K-8 students. As part of this grant there is required data that must be collected on physical activity, nutrition and physical fitness. Please read the attached form with more information about the data collection. If after reading you decide your student will not participate in the data collection, print, sign and send the form back to the main office of your student’s school.
Community Program
Zoo for All - As of September 1, 2017, Oregon Zoo is offering discounted admission for individuals and families who qualify for a variety of income assistance programs.
Music Notes
Things are off to a great start in the music room, and we have wonderful performances in store for family members, friends, and neighbors. Please mark your calendar and spread the word!
Music Concerts:
1st/4th Grade — Thursday, December 14th
2nd/5th Grade — Thursday, February 15th
Kinder/3rd Grade — Thursday, May 3rd
All performances begin at 6:30pm in the gym
Doors open at 6:00pm • Performers dress for a special occasion and arrive by 6:15pm
We are adding a new special event to the calendar this spring to feature 5th graders performing solo or with a small group of their choice. We did a similar event last year and it was a lot of fun; some acts were later highlighted on the Fir Grove Elementary Music Facebook page.
5th Grade Showcase:
Tuesday, May 15th • 1:50-2:30pm in the Gym
5th grade students may sign up first come, first serve by contacting Mrs. Colett.
The showcase offers an opportunity for students who study an instrument privately to perform for an audience of 80+ peers (rather than just their immediate classmates), and it allows small groups of students to share their arrangements and compositions on guitar, recorder, xylophone, voice (etc.) with a wider audience, as well. Family and friends are invited!
Jen Mohr Colett M. Ed
Home & School Connection
Southridge Basketball Youth Try-outs Grades 5-8
Boy's Basketball @ Southridge High School
Oct. 29th & Nov. 5th
5th grade 1pm-2:45pm upper gym
*players should be at both try-out dates
For more info & registration go to: Metroyouthbasketball.org
*Click on Southridge banner
Contact Phil Vesel with questions: phillip_vesel@beaverton.k12.or.us
Girl’s Basketball @ Southridge High School
Oct. 29th & Nov. 5th
5th grade 5pm-6:30pm upper gym
*players should be at both try-out dates
For more info & registration go to: Metroyouthbasketball.org
*Click on Southridge banner
Contact Michael Bergmann with questions: Michael_bergmann@beaverton.k12.or.us
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Mission Statement
Our Fir Grove community believes that by working together to create meaningful relationships, honor differences, and encourage excellence, students will develop a lifelong curiosity and joy of learning.
Fir Grove Elementary
Office Hours: 7:30-3:30
Email: FRGRV-Communications@beaverton.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/schools/fir-grove
Location: 6300 Southwest Wilson Avenue, Beaverton, OR, United States
Phone: 503-356-2110
Facebook: facebook.com/FirGroveElementaryPrincipal