Orenco Community Newsletter
October 5, 2020
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News and Updates
In service to you,
Allison Combs, Principal
Messages are checked several times a day: Office phone: 503-844-1370
No School Dates!
There is NO School on Thursday, October 8th for Staff Development/Work Day and NO School on Friday, October 9th as a Teacher Non-contract day.
Self-Serve Materials Pick-up
Your teacher may have arranged a pick-up, too. Carts will roll out between 12 pm-6 pm daily if there are items to pick up. Walk to the South entrance--by the play structure and cafeteria entrance doors, not Birch Ave.
Remind app
HSD Coronavirus Updates
Stay updated with HSD information
Link: https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/coronavirusStudent/Family Tech Helpdesk
(Please ask your teacher, too!)
Free meals for all students
W.L. Henry Elementary Food Pantry: The food pantry at W.L. Henry Elementary School (1060 SE 24th Ave., Hillsboro) is open to all HSD families every other Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Upcoming dates are 10/6 and 10/20.
If you would like to donate to W.L. Henry’s food pantry, please contact Emma Villaraldo or Yesenia Carmolinga (or call and leave a message at 503-844-1690) to arrange a drop-off of cash, a check made payable to W.L. Henry Food Pantry, or packaged food items such as beans, rice, and eggs.
News Around the Community
Five Oaks Museum:
If you are looking for a safe and easy local getaway: Visit the Tigard Outdoor Museum!
Enjoy a socially-distant family stroll or field trip to the Tigard Outdoor Museum!
Five Oaks Museum contributed the research, writing, and images for the six interpretive history displays along the 3/4 mile long trail connecting Tigard’s main street to nearby commercial spaces and parks. Start your visit in the plaza adjacent to Symposium Coffee at 12345 SW Main Street, Tigard, OR and walk west along the 3/4 mile long railside trail.
The six profiles of community members demonstrate the neighborliness and courage to take action at the core of Tigard’s identity. They also illustrate major historic events and shifts that shaped the region through stories of human experience.
Special contribution
TAG--Talented and Gifted
TAG Referrals are accepted any time.
Orenco TAG Coordinators: Joe Wilson and Mandi Bailey, wilsonjo@hsd.k12.or.us and baileya@hsd.k12.or.us
Ready Schools, Safe Learners
Principal Combs is available to answer any questions or concerns you have. Please don't hesitate to reach out! Email: combsa@hsd.k12.or.us
Orenco will participate in Comprehensive Distance Learning (CDL) until November 5th at the earliest. November 5th is the end of the 1st quarter of school. HSD leaders will begin to view our metrics in mid-October based on the Governor's guidance and the Oregon Department of Education for next steps, if possible. Students can continue with CDL, even if our building reopens for in-person education.
English Family/Caregiver guide for CDL: https://bit.ly/2CLmFNX
Spanish Family/Caregiver guide for CDL: https://bit.ly/3ghoWOw
Booster News:
Update your contact information here for Booster info! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NPZN7BW
Did you know that you can support Orenco Elementary every time you shop at Fred Meyer? Just link your rewards card, or sign up for one if you don't have one. You still receive all the benefits as normal and IN ADDITION, Fred Meyer donates to the school. Follow the link below and search for Orenco Booster Club (Code BQ854)
Orenco participates in Box Tops 4 Education! No more scissors and cutting boxes! Use a downloadable app and scan receipts! https://www.boxtops4education.com/ Register and Select Orenco Elementary.
Pdf attached below: Orenco Public immunization rates
Orenco Elementary School
At Orenco
We all belong,
We all learn, and
We all Succeed, because
We all get what we need.
Email: combsa@hsd.k12.or.us
Website: http://schools.hsd.k12.or.us/orenco/Home/tabid/2559/Default.aspx
Location: 7050 Northeast Birch Street, Hillsboro, OR, USA
Phone: 503-844-1370
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Orenco-Booster-Club-136235193790/
Twitter: @teamorenco