Salish Ponds Elementary
January. 2024
Welcome Back!
We are so happy to be back with you all and be learning! All our Salish Staff hope you had a wonderful break with your scholars, family, and friends. Happy New Year to you all!
Please stay connected with Flash Alerts, so you will know what is happening in these winter months as the weather changes. Here is a link to get the updates: https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=16ae72d3be24a459JmltdHM9MTY3MTU4MDgwMCZpZ3VpZD0yYzYyOTMxOC0xYTljLTZlYTMtMTc5OC04MmU2MWU5YzYwZjUmaW5zaWQ9NTE3Ng&ptn=3&hsh=3&fclid=2c629318-1a9c-6ea3-1798-82e61e9c60f5&psq=flash+alert&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZmxhc2hhbGVydC5uZXQv&ntb=1
This month, specifically
We have many amazing things happening at Salish Ponds, and we love to have you part of the activities!
PTO!
Salish Ponds has a PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) and we want YOU to join us! Parents for Salish Ponds is a growing group of parents working to support our students, teachers, and school community by organizing events, fundraising, and staying informed about school and district needs. Want to be involved? Here are two ways to participate:
1) Come to our next in-person meeting! Tuesday, January 23rd at 4pm (either in the SUN room or library). Please RSVP to parentsforsp@gmail.com. In order to make the best use of our limited time, we will have an agenda of tasks to work through which we will send out in advance via email. If you can't make it to the January meeting, keep an eye out for February meeting dates, which will include at least one Zoom meeting.
2) Join our community business directory! If you are a business-owner in our community, we'd like to include you in our upcoming community business directory. Email parentsforsp@gmail.com with your business name, website, address/phone, and a 1-2 sentence description. Items are due by the end of January for inclusion in the February newsletter.
Immunization Exclusion
Exclusion day for the state of Oregon is Wednesday, February 15th. Letters will be mailed to parents whose children are not up to date or whose records are incomplete. If you receive a letter, please update your information as soon as possible to avoid your student being excluded from school. If you need help locating a health care provider or clinic, please contact our school Nurse Pham Tram.
Counselors Corner!
Happy New Year!
Welcome back Dragonflies!
We hope you all had a restful and meaningful Winter break. We look forward to seeing you all as we kick off 2024 with our theme of Resilience! We define resilience as the ability to bounce back from difficult situations or challenging times. Challenges like starting a new school or falling off your bike while learning how to ride are part of our growth. Experiences that feel like setbacks provide us with opportunities to learn, problem-solve, and build our confidence! Resilience is the ingredient that reminds us that we might not have met our goal YET!
Here are some resources to continue the conversation at home!
Grades K-2 Books
After the Fall by Dan Santat
I Choose to Try Again by Elizabeth Estrada
I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids by Gabi Garcia
Grade 3-5 Books
The Bad Guys in the Baddest Day Ever by Aaron Blabey
Whatever After: Bad Hair Day by Sarah Mlynowski
I, Cosmo by Carlie Sorosiak
If you or your family are in need of any resources to help your student be successful in school, please reach out to the school social worker, Michael Vanpool. Email: mvanpool@rsd7.net or call/text: 503-808-1276.
Please feel free to call us if you have any questions or concerns as well: Arianne Delos Reyes, K-2 School Counselor, adelosreyes@rsd7.net, x3008 or Virginia Rose, 3-5 School Counselor, vrose@rsd7.net, x3037.
Family Potluck!
State Testing Opt Out
State standardized testing will start at Salish Ponds soon. If you do not want your student to participate in the state testing this year, please contact the school so we can provide you with further information. The opt out form will be online soon. https://www.reynolds.k12.or.us/district/parent-opt-out-and-exemption-guidelines-state-testing
The ELPA (English Language Proficiency Assessment) will open on January 9th. Your child's attendance during our testing times will be imperative for the success of their completion and results.
If you have other questions, you can contact Mrs. Bentley or Mrs. Stevens.
Cultural Awareness: World Religions Month
In January we will be learning about World Religions and celebrations.
Building Resilience!
Resilience is key!
Keep going strong. You can do anything!
Toys
Please check with your scholar's teacher about any days where toys will be brought to school, there are special days for this in some classrooms. Until then, please keep them home, where they are safe and ready for your scholar to play with after school. Thank you for your support on this!
Valentines Day
Valentine's Day is around the corner and we wanted to remind everyone that Salish Ponds is a candy and sweets free school. Please remember that these items should not be used on cards or other holiday gifts. If you are looking for prizes remember items that can be helpful to our students at school are always welcome (pencils, erasers, pens, etc.)
Being at School Matters!
Did you know students who attend school regularly are more successful academically and have a better chance of graduating high school? When students are out, they miss the consistency and connection of their friends and class, too. Being a regular attender means missing no more than two days each month!
But what should you do if your student is sick? Students can go to school if:
• They have a runny nose or little cough, but no other symptoms.
• They haven’t taken any fever reducing medicine for 24 hours and have been fever-free during that time.
• They haven’t thrown up or had diarrhea for 24 hours.
If the above isn't true, keep students at home and call the office or send a Parent Square message so we know why your student is missing school.
Check out the Everyday Matters toolkits for families for support.
Oustide Recess
Upcoming events in January!
- 2nd: No School- Staff workday
- 8th: Assembly: Student of the month, LifeSkills acknowledgement
- 9th: Parent snacks with Stevens, SUN Room 4:10-4:35pm
- 15th- No School, Holiday
- 16th: Winter SUN begins.
- 21st: Whole School Assembly-Golden Awards
- 23rd: PTO Meeting, SUN room, 4pm
- 25th: Family potluck, 5:30-7pm, in the Cafe. (This is OPTIONAL)
- 29th No school, planning/grading day
We are the Salish Ponds Dragonflies!
Website: https://www.reynolds.k12.or.us/salish
Location: 1210 Northeast 201st Avenue, Fairview, OR, USA
Phone: (503) 492-7260