Tamarack Elementary
News from the Lodge February #2
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Hello & welcome to the second half of February!
A couple of quick notes on our arrival time & safety:
A gentle reminder that we take attendance at 8am, please strive to have your child to school by 7:50, this allows them time to walk the long hallway to class to be welcomed by their classmates for our morning meeting and announcements, promptly beginning our day. Thank you!
While our school zone lights have not been installed...yet...please DO NOT SPEED in the blocks surrounding the school. We are all in a hurry. Our dismissal typically takes 12 minutes or less. Know we are trying our best to move cars quickly but safety is the priority. We appreciate your patience.
Celebrations and thanks!
Big thank you to our Tamarack Community Group for putting together our first grade level social (pictured above). We had a huge turnout, at one point over 80 in attendance! The Flip Museum (click to learn more) was also present bringing games and crafts free of charge! Our next social will be focused on gathering our 2nd and 3rd grade families on Tuesday March 12th at 5:30-6:30pm.
The Tamarack Community Group meets the second Thursday of each month in our school library at 5:30pm. Your thoughts and support matter, so please join us! Scan the QR Code for the facebook page. The next restaurant fundraiser is coming up on Wednesday February 28th 9am-10:30pm at Panda Express - 2275 Se Tualatin Valley Hwy. Our Chick-Fil-A and Big River Fundraisers were a success, thank you! Also planned is a MOD Pizza Night in March along with additional Big River Nights (more info to come). The funds raised help to support field trips, staff appreciation week, art supplies and much more. I hope to see you at Panda Express; and again, huge thank you to the team of parents coordinating all these opportunities!
Congratulations once again go to our Tamarack Chess Team! Tamarack took 2nd place at The Intergalactic Challenger Tournament this past Saturday at South Meadows Middle School, next stop Regionals! Congratulations Otters!
Active Wellness Center at Reeds Crossing
The Active Wellness Center: https://activewellnesscenter.com/reedscrossing/
shared some low cost and free opportunties for families, including a 4 pack of child yoga for $20 and drop in classes on Saturdays! They will also be hosting a Kids Camp during Spring Break, for more information call: 971-571-5329
Preschool and Kindergarten 2024-2025
I've received lots of questions regarding preschool for the coming school year...while I am optimistic, I currently do not have information. Our preschools are grant funded and are coordinated by our Early Learning Team at the District Office: https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/Page/148
I should have more information in April and will communicate as soon as I do.
Our Kindergarten Orientation will take place on May 16th at 5:30pm; here are a link to the our slides: Tamarack Kinder Orientation 24-25 Registration opens March 1st! https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/kindergarten
Can’t wait to meet the next team of Otters!
Dates for your calendar!
Link to full list of District PAC & Family Engagement Dates
February
15th: Tamarack Family Science Night @5:30
19th: No School; Presidents' Day
22nd: 6th grade Outdoor School Info Session for families- we will also send info home
22nd: Black History Event! Liberty High School I February 22 I 5:00 - 7:00 pm I HSD is hosting Braided Narratives: A Black History Celebration. Dr. Charlene Williams, Dir. of Dept of Education will be keynote speaker along with other community leaders, student performances, music, local Black Owned vendors, and dinner. ALL ARE WELCOME! Please share the RSVP registration form and flyer for the event!
26th: State Testing Begins: https://www.oregon.gov/ode/educator-resources/assessment/pages/statewide-assessments.aspx
Opt out forms can also be found here: Opt Out State Testing Form
28th: Tamarack Panda Express Fundraiser 9am-10pm!
March *we will send out the next set of after school clubs on March 1st
- 1st: Kindergarten Registration Opens!
- 12th: Tamarack 2nd and 3rd grade Family Social @ 5:30-6:30 cafeteria
- 14th: Tamarack Community Group Meeting @ 5:30 Library
- 21st: Coffee w/the Principal @ 8:10 Room 126 front office
- 21st: MOD Pizza Tamarack Fundraiser
- 25th-29th: No School - Spring Break
April
- 11th: Tamarack Community Group Meeting @ 5:30 Library
- 12th: No School
- 18th: Coffee w/the Principal @ 8:10 Room 126 front office
- 18th: Tamarack Family Night: Multicultural Event @ 5:30-7:30pm w/ food trucks & talent show more information to come!
- 26th: Tamarack 4,5,6th grade Family Social
May
- 7th-10th: 6th grade Outdoor School at Camp Merriwether
- 9th: Tamarack Community Group Meeting @ 5:30 Library
- 16th: Tamarack Kindergarten Orientation @ 5:30-6:30pm Gym
- 23rd: Coffee w/the Principal @ 8:10 Room 126 front office
- 24th: Tamarack Otter Fun Run-family fundraiser & health event (all day)
June
- 12th: 6th grade Promotion Ceremony @ 8:15 am Gym
- 13th: Last Day of School, early release @ 11:20 (lunch served K-6)