Message from the Principal
Dear Oak Hills Families,
Thank you for all your support last week! The Jog-A-Thon was a huge success! Students, family members, neighbors, community members, and staff came together on Friday to show Otter Pride on the track and field. Students ran, jogged, walked to the fun beats through the bubbles, took in the cheering crowds, and laughed through the rain---it was a day to remember!
The PTO proudly announces that our community has raised $48,000 and still counting! The last day to donate through Pledgestar is tomorrow. Pledge envelopes that went home last week will still be collected through the end of this week.
Our staff and students are so grateful for your generosity. We look forward to showcasing all the exciting learning projects, events, field trips, books, clubs, and resources that will be funded by the fundraising efforts.
Most importantly, it's been amazing to see our community come together like we did on Friday!
This week is a 5-day week before the short weeks in November. Please remember to sign up for a parent-teacher conference appointment for next week. If you need support with ParentSquare, please call or stop by the main office. If you have questions about appointments, email your student's teacher(s).
We look forward to connecting with you in person or on zoom.
Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Ms. Do
Schoolwide Reminders this Week
TUESDAY, 10/25
*OHSU Covid kit collection day
WEDNESDAY, 10/26
*PTO McTeacher’s Night; 5-8pm @ Tanasbourne McDonalds (more info below)
*COGAT Screener
9:00-10:00--3rd grade make-ups
10:30-11:30-- nominated 5th and new 4th graders
MONDAY, 10/31
Spirit Day: Hats and Headbands--see flyer below
Library News from Ms. Larsen
K-2 Parents
Last week I introduced the migration of monarch butterflies and nonfiction books to the classes. We also watched a really cool video about how kids can help monarch butterflies! If you are interested, check out these two websites for more information!
Journey North - kids can help gather data and submit their findings to researchers!
OBOB Resources
Our Cedar Mill Library has many OBOB resources. One is audiobooks and downloadable e-audeobooks. I encourage the students to reread and listen to the books to pick up details from the stories for battles. I have also encouraged the students to keep a notebook where they can write down details and study these before the battle competitions. Another resource is practice battles in December. Registration is required.
In December, we are planning to open our library during lunch for teams to come practice for battles using the practice questions from the Cedar Mill Library. We need volunteers for these practice battles. Please email Ms. Larsen if you are interested.
Cedar Mill Library Wiser Kids K-5 Newsletter
Our local public library has many resources to share in a monthly newsletter! In this issue you will find these topics:
Fall and Winter Reading program info
Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) resources
Curated Booklists
Dyslexia resources and More!
Student Library Cards
To keep in touch with all things Library, check out the LIBRARY WEBSITE for:
Helpful Library Links for students and parents
How to View Your Student’s Library Account (Slides 1-7), View the Library Catalog (slide 8), Put Books on Hold (Slides 9-10), Renew books (slides 11-12), Pay Library Fines (Slide 13)
OBOB Information
Ordering Books From Scholastic for your home collection
Donations
If you have questions please feel free to reach out to Ms. Larsen at leilani_larsen@beaverton.k12.or.us
Proposed Local Option Levy 2022 (REPEAT)
On November 8, 2022, voters will have the opportunity to decide whether to renew a 5-year local option levy. If passed, the proposed levy renewal would fund approximately 286 teaching positions, maintain class sizes and help prepare students for post-high school endeavors. The proposed levy renewal is projected to raise approximately $39-$43 million annually; over a 5-year period, the proposed levy renewal would raise about $205 million.
If passed, the proposed levy renewal would continue the existing tax rate of $1.25 per $1,000 of assessed property value.
If the proposed levy renewal does not pass, the levy rate would not be assessed. The District would not receive about $39 million to fund 286 teaching positions, maintain class sizes and help prepare students for post-high school endeavors, starting in the 2023-2024 school year.
The current local option levy expires on June 30, 2023.
