
Weekly Update
September 30, 2022
Information in this Update:
- HROA PICTURE DAY & DENTAL SEALANT -MONDAY, OCTOBER 3: 9:30-12:30PM
SCHOOL PICTURE Online Ordering --> https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/
School Name: Hood River Options Academy
Picture Day Date: Monday, October 3
Picture Day ID: EVTP7BVQF
School Dental Services Opportunity
- 2023 State Testing Information- Opting Out
- HROA Staff Highlight - Donna Mohr
- Counseling Updates
- Families First Recipe of the Week
- Grade Level Updates
- Upcoming Community Enrichment
- Resources (check out the yellow buttons near the bottom of the page)
Upcoming Dates
October 3: HROA School Picture Day & School Dental Services
October 8: Homecoming Dance for grades 9-12
October 31: No School - Teacher Comp Day
November 11: No School - Veteran's Day Observed
November 23 - 25: No School - Thanksgiving Holiday Observed
December 2: End of Trimester 1
December 5: No School - Trimester 1 Report Cards
STATE TESTING 2023 INFORMATION
Districts and public charter schools must provide parents with the ODE-developed annual notice at the beginning of each school year. School districts and public charter schools must use the 30-day notice and opt-out form provided by ODE to communicate with all parents about state testing requirements and their right to opt-out for high school students by December 4, 2022 and for students in Grades 3-8 by February 4, 2023.
Forms for opting out of the state testing:
https://www.oregon.gov/ode/educator-resources/assessment/Documents/Annual_Notice_English.pdf
https://www.oregon.gov/ode/educator-resources/assessment/Documents/Annual_Notice_Spanish.pdf
HROA Staff Highlight
Donna Mohr, Digital Tech Coach & 6th -8th Grade Math Support
If you have been to the HROA building learning lab in the last three years, you will have likely met our original learning lab supervisor, Mrs. Donna Mohr. Donna joined the HROA team during the 2019-2020 school year. She has been a very important resource for students and families, because she is the one who creates our Weekly Target sheets. In addition to being present and supportive in the learning lab, Mrs. Mohr will be helping students in grades 6th -8th, who may need assistance in math or other classes. Mrs. Mohr lives in Cascade Locks with her family. An interesting fact about Mrs. Mohr, is that she homeschooled her children, through high school, so is a good support for HROA families who are doing the same. Stop by the HROA learning lab and say, "Hi" to her!
Elementary Enrichment - So Much FUN!!
HROA Counseling Updates
Amanda Phillips, High School Counselor
This week's update: PSAT, Fun Facts, and much more!
You got this - and we are here to help!
Seniors - Time to Order Graduation Caps & Gown
Hood River Valley HS:
ONLINE ORDERING WEEK SEPT. 23rd - SEPT. 29th
IN SCHOOL ORDER DAY
SEPT. 30th
CLICK HERE to PLACE GRADUATION ORDER
FREE CAP AND GOWN PROMOTION
Order class ring or class jewelry and get your cap and gown
FREE
Click Here to Design Your Class Ring
Custom Hood River Valley HS Letter Jackets
Click HERE to Order Letter Jacket
Jostens
(503) 255-7120
Skill of the Week - Taking Notes
HROA student, Miles, showing an example of taking notes...there's a lot of different ways, but the bottom line is that it really does help improve your grades! Talk to your teachers about taking notes, expectations in taking notes (may be different for each class), and any questions!
Families First!
This week's cooking adventure...by Family Engagement Specialist, Jovita Robledo
Pizza Sticks-Palitos de Pizza
7 ingredients
40 Pepperoni, slices
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Parsley, dried
1 Marinara sauce
1 Pillsbury pizza crust
2 tbsp Butter
10 Mozzarella cheese sticks
7 ingredientes
40 pepperoni, rebanadas
1/2 cucharadita de ajo en polvo
1/2 cucharadita de perejil, seco
1 salsa marinara
1 masa de pizza Pillsbury
2 cucharadas de mantequilla
10 palitos de queso mozzarella
Roll out and cut pizza dough into 2x3 inch rectangles.
Layer 4-5 pepperoni and 1 cheese stick.
Wrap dough around pepperoni and cheese sticks as shown.
Brush melted butter, garlic powder and parsley over each pizza stick.
Bake at 450 for 10-12 minutes.
Dip in marinara sauce and enjoy.
Estirar y cortar la masa de pizza en rectángulos de 2x3 pulgadas.
Capa 4-5 pepperoni y 1 palito de queso.
Envuelva la masa alrededor de palitos de pepperoni y queso como se muestra.
Cepille la mantequilla derretida, el ajo en polvo y el perejil sobre cada palito de pizza.
Hornee a 450 durante 10-12 minutos.
Bañar en salsa marinara y disfrutar.
Emily Kohner, HROA Student Achievement Specialist & Enrichment Coordinator, bringing HROA students together!
Upcoming Enrichment Dates, Fridays 12:30PM - 2:30PM
Learn about beekeeping from an expert!
When: October 7th from 12:30-2:30
Where: The Hood River Extension Agency. Click the link for the Google Map location. Turn down Experiment Station Road at the corner of Tucker Road right by Excavator Rental Services.
Sign up by emailing emily.kohner@hoodriver.k12.or.us or reply to my text
🐝 We’ll put on protective gear and get to see the inside of a hive.
🐝 We’ll learn about the structures of a flower and how bees pollinate flowers. You’ll get to dissect a flower and look at it under a microscope.
🐝 We’ll look at bee specimens under a microscope and draw what we see. You’ll be able to see some of the special structures they use when they gather pollen.
High School students in patterns physical science, biology, environmental science, and agriculture: you can attend these activities and it will replace a special lesson. See Ms. Lyon for more info.
What's Coming in OCTOBER...
Friday, October 14th
Improve your science skills on this fun hike to a beautiful beach. We’ll work on making observations and using words, numbers, and pictures to communicate. Practice slowing down, connecting with nature, and developing your creativity and curiosity. On the Hood River: Turn down Powerdale Road right at the start of Highway 35
Friday, October 21st
Service Learning: help out the FISH Food Bank garden Learn about cover crops and soil science from a Master Gardener. 1300 Tucker Road: Fish Food Bank
Friday, October 28th
Work with the head of the Columbia Riverkeepers to learn about water quality testing. Help out the Columbia by doing some stream restoration work. Nichols Boat Basin/Frog Beach
NEXT WEEK STAFF HIGHLIGHT...
Mrs. Convery - HROA's Lead Teacher for Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Peachjar Shares Resources and Opportunities
We are now using Peachjar! Parents/guardians receive digital flyers containing school and community resources that aim to improve the trajectory of students’ lives. This transition will also save our schools time and money while ensuring important information makes it home to parents.
Please visit this Peachjar web page to see current opportunities for Mid Valley Elementary School.
HROA Building Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 3:00pm