Harrison Park Weekly Update
October 31, 2022
Construction for New Bike Storage
8th Grade Benson High School Information Night
If you are interested in learning about Benson High School, the Benson High School 8th Grade Information Night will be held next Wednesday, November 2 at 6pm at Benson @ the Marshall Campus. This is a chance to tour the building, meet teachers, and ask questions about their career and technical education!
The application period for Benson will be open Tuesday, November 15 to Friday December 16. The online application will be available at https://www.pps.net/schoolchoice.
Lastly, here is the link to Benson's website, with more information about their programs and the application process. If you have any questions, please contact Ana Kennedy, the Harrison Park school counselor, at ankennedy@pps.net.
TAG Referral Window is Open
Parents can access the link through our school website HERE. Then go to the ACADEMICS tab on our webpage. Then choose the TALENTED and GIFTED link. You will be taken directly to the page with the link to the form.
Here is a reference guide to help you navigate the process.
YEP Virtual Family Nights
Please contact Family Engagement case manager Priscilla Paschal-Hawkins to receive the invite or to answer any questions
Email address: ppaschal@yeppnw.org
Cell number : 971-393-6087
Daily Illness Checklist
Getting to School on Time
Dear Harrison Park Families,
As we begin to wrap up Quarter 1 and begin Quarter 2, we would like to remind you of the importance of having your child get to school on time. We have recently seen an increase in tardies and want to assure the importance of having students here at the beginning of the school day. Middle school students' start time is at 8:45am and elementary students' start time is at 9:00am. Starting school on time sets students up for a successful day and makes sure that they are not missing out on any important instruction. We strive to partner with you to ensure that your child is getting to school on time.
Thank you for working together to ensure success for your child.
Leah Dickey
Principal
Calendar of Events - October/November
Wednesday, November 2nd - 8th grade information night AT Benson High School (Marshall Campus) 6pm
Thursday, November 3rd - HP YEP Parent Nigh Virtual Meeting 6-7pm
Friday, November 4th - End of Quarter 1/Teacher Work Day - No School
Friday, November 4th - Garden Work Party with PTA and Grow Portland 10am-12pm
Thursday, November 10th - Harvest Festival
Friday, November 11th - No School Veteran's Day
Tuesday, November 15th - Benson High School Application Window Opens for 8th graders (closes December 16th)
Monday and Tuesday, November 21-22 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:30-7:30pm
Wednesday - Friday, November 23-25 - Fall Break - No School
OSU Nutrition Extension Services
Featured Recipe: Pumpkin Smoothie in a Cup
Pumpkin is a very good source of vitamins A and C, potassium and fiber.
Enjoy all the benefits of pumpkin by making our Pumpkin Smoothie in a Cup.
Licuado de Calabaza en un Vaso
Learn more about pumpkin in our monthly newsletter.
Site Council Volunteers
If you are interested please send an email to Shannon Buffington at sbuffington@pps.net
Franklin and McDaniel Youth Winter Sports Sign Up!
Franklin youth Boys and Girls Basketball
McDaniel youth Boys Basketball
Drop off and Pick up
**Please be aware that our crossing patrol is up and running, please be mindful of them when using the parking lot.
Students need to be dropped off at the curb and make every effort to exit curbside.
Please make an effort to utilize the crosswalk near the 1st-3rd grade entrance.
Avoid parking in driveways, bus zone and blocking others in.
Please arrange for where your children will be picked up - a suggestion is all of your children meet in the youngest child's exit location.
We are noticing long delays to turn onto Division, please be mindful of this and patient as others pick/drop off their children.
Flyers for Upcoming Programs
Immunization Clinics English Spanish
Champions Childcare Enrollment at HP form
Multnomah Early Childhood Program 22-23 English SpanishBenson Wellness Center English Spanish
Portland Parks and Recreation Preschool 22-23 Registration
Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment, Nov. 1 - Jan. 15
Vibe of Portland Fall Classes
Vibe of Portland 2022-23 Art Camps & Classes
Classroom Volunteers
- A PPS background check - Application link here
- Show a valid COVID vaccine card
- Have a pre-arranged appointment
- Displaying any COVID symptoms or known exposure can restrict school entry
Harrison Park PTA Information
For the latest information on HPPTA checkout our website hpptapdx.com and our Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HarrisonParkPTA
HP PTA contact information: harrisonparkschoolpta@gmail.com
**Be sure to join us for our first meeting on Tuesday, September 13th @ 6pm in the Library.
Harrison Park Facebook Page
HP Daily Schedule 22-23
Harrison Park K-8
Office Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 8:00am-3:45pm
Doors Open for:
6th-8th and K-5 bus riders (in the cafeteria) @ 8:38am
K-5 @ 8:53am
Please do not drop your child off earlier than these times as adult supervision is not available.
If you are the parent of a student in BOTH middle school and K-5 classroom and your students will be arriving together, please CALL the office and we can make arrangements for your K-5 student to be supervised upon your middle school student's entrance to the building.
Website: https://www.pps.net/schools/harrisonpark
Location: 2225 SE 87th Ave, Portland, OR 97216, USA
Phone: 503-916-5700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarrisonParkK8