
Weekly Update
September 23, 2022
Information in this Update:
- 2023 State Testing Information- Opting Out
- HROA Staff Highlight - Sarah Lyon
- School Dental Services Opportunity
- Counseling Updates
- 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 (see Grade Level Updates) & School Dental Services (see info below)
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
Sarah Lyon, Science & Art Coach & Enrichment Support
Sarah Lyon has been with HRCSD's alternative programs, before HROA existed. She has a wealth of educational experience (she has even taught the children of several movies stars during a previous position in California). Ms. Lyon's passion is infusing art with science and helping students see the interconnectedness of the two. She is an exceptional instructor who develops amazing opportunities for HROA students. Sarah's classroom is a safe place, where students often go because it is peaceful and supportive. Stop by HROA and check out our hallways, and you'll see some of the meaningful work Ms. Lyon has developed!
Dental Services Available at HROA October 3
State Testing Notification
Districts and public charter schools must provide parents with the ODE-developed annual notice at the beginning of each school year. In addition, districts and public charter schools must provide parents with separate notice at least 30 days prior to administering the statewide summative assessments in Math and ELA using the ODE-provided 30- day notice and opt-out form. 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.
Information and Opt - Forms:
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 Counseling Updates
This week's update: PSAT, Fun Facts, and much more!
You got this - and we are here to help!
Amanda Phillips, High School Counselor
Grade Level Updates
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Lead Teacher: Kerri Convery
Monday, October 3. 2022 HROA Picture Day
If you would like to have your school pictures taken, please come to HROA between 9:00am - 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
6th - 8th Grade
Lead Teacher: Lisa Albrecht
Monday, October 3. 2022 HROA Picture Day
If you would like to have your school pictures taken, please come to HROA between 9:00am - 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
9th -12th Grade
Trimester One
Don't forget we can help you figure where you should be in each class. Here's a link to the google form to help you create an individualized weekly target sheet - check it out!!https://www.hoodriver.k12.or.us/Page/10076
Check out Amanda's "Counseling Updates".
Cell Phones:
A reminder that when you're at HROA, we want students to manage time on their cell phones so it's not disruptive to their learning and accessing help. Our #1 priority is for students to achieve academic success in a safe and welcoming environment, but we also don't want to see students come to HROA and spend most of their time on their phones. Please respect your learning and learning of others by keeping cell phones separate from your online work. Take breaks, go for walks and use the phone when you need to, just not during your learning time. Talk with Ms. Running if you have questions. We are here to help you problem solve any needs or questions.
Emily Kohner, HROA Student Achievement Specialist & Enrichment Coordinator, bringing HROA students together!
Upcoming Enrichment Dates, Fridays 12:30PM - 2:30PM
UP NEXT...
Learn to Windsurf
Sponsored by Columbia Gorge Wind and Water Association
Friday, September 30th
3-7th Grade 12-2 pm
8-12- 2-4pm
Location
All the details about windsurfing
What's Coming in OCTOBER...
Friday, October 7th
Put on special protective gear and get to look inside a living bee hive with expert beekeepers. Learn about flower structures and investigate and draw a bee specimen under a microscope.
All the details about beekeeping
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. Donna Mohr, Learning Lab Supervisor, Digital Tech Coach, & 6th -8th Grade Math Support
HROA Building Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 3:00pm