TTSD Community Newsletter

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December 12

Regular School Board meeting 6:30 PM

Also streamed live on the TTSD Youtube Channel

No School - December 19 to January 2

District Office Closed - December 23 to January 2

Welcome back to school - January 3, 2023

We will be opening up the opportunity for parents to update their information we have in our system (Synergy) via ParentVUE beginning Dec 12th.

It will remain open through the end of the school year. We ask that all parents review the student health information, email, phone, student cell phone, etc that we have on file to ensure we have the best method for school to home communication.

Parents will have 5 opportunities to dismiss this reminder in ParentVUE before they are forced to review and update this information.

Call 9-1-1 if you are facing a life-threatening emergency.

Call the Washington County Crisis Line 503-291-9111

If you are in crisis and need help immediately or you are not sure what services you need.

• Alcohol & Drug Helpline: 1-800-923-4357
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 9-8-8
• Oregon Youthline: 1-877-968-8491 or text teen2teen to 839863, chat at www.oregonyouthline.org
• David Romprey Oregon Warmline: 1-800-698-2392 Peer-Run Community Counseling

To learn more about how to spot warning signs of suicide and intervene visit the Get Trained website for more information.

Safe Oregon is a 24/7 service for Oregonians to anonymously or confidentially report student safety concerns (suicidal ideation/thoughts, cyberbullying, child abuse, drug/alcohol abuse, etc.) and will pass this information to school personnel and law enforcement (when necessary).

You can file a confidential report by:

Email tip@safeoregon.com

Text or call 844-472-3367

Report on the Safe Oregon Website tip line

TTVA is an online school serving students in grades 6-12. Their mission is to build an online school that meets students where they are through differentiated instruction, monthly progress conferences, and a more flexible schedule.

If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to the TTVA Office VirtualAcademy@ttsd.k12.or.us or Principal Jeni DeWolfe jdewolfe@ttsd.k12.or.us. We are happy to answer any questions you might have.

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) are hosting engagement sessions for education partners, students, parents, families, and community members to discuss and share ideas on the 2022 Governor’s computer science directive. Your voice is valued in helping to design Oregon’s Computer Science Implementation Plan.

Spend some time at the the library and take an adventure in a book.

Tigard Public Library - Has activities, family reading time and technology help on the Activities Calendar.

Tualatin Public Library - Check out the Winter Fun page including performances, holiday baking, Mad Science and more.

“Where else can you find a job where you can take vacations with your kids when they are on break?!

• This job allows you to spend time with your kids.
• You have winter, spring and summer breaks off

Families are facing more dire rental needs and evictions now than during the pandemic. Available assistance is not enough to meet the current need.

The Tigard-Tualatin School District's Family Resource Center is now fundraising for emergency rental and utility assistance in order to help keep our families housed and warm during the winter. We appreciate any help you can give.

Contact: 503-603-1588 or email cwest@ttsd.k12.or.us for more information

The Caring Closet is still taking donations during the break. You may drop off donations at the Tigard Grange Shed 7 days a week. The chute on the shed at the Tigard Grange is unlocked 8am-4pm, 7 days a week. The chute is the only portion we unlock and the door always remains locked.

Tigard Grange - 13770 SW Pacific Hwy, Tigard, OR

Oregon Health Authority News Release

We are seeing a rise in respiratory illnesses in our school communities. Due to the rapid spread of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza virus that have resulted in a surge of pediatric hospitalizations we are asking for your help by following the following recommendations:

• Stay home when sick.

• Cover coughs and sneezes with the inside of your elbow, or with a tissue that you immediately throw away after use.

• Clean and disinfect all high-touch surfaces, including doorknobs, faucets, chairs, countertops and tables.

• Regularly wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer, especially after coughing or sneezing into a tissue.

• Get a flu shot and stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations, including new bivalent boosters. There is no vaccine for RSV.

• Consider wearing a mask in crowded indoor spaces.

ODE and OHA have created a Symptom Based Exclusion Chart that schools follow for determining when a student is to be excluded from school due to illness.

Some schools in partnership with the Get a Flu Shot program are offering Flu shots for 6 months and older, with two previous flu vaccinations, and COVID vaccines for 12 years and older. Check your school newsletters and email for a link to sign up.

Neighborhood Health Center Located on the Tualatin High Campus

Call (503) 941-3180 to schedule an appointment with the Tualatin SBHC

open during normal school hours

8 am –4:30 pm with a lunch break from 12:00pm – 12:30pm.

Winter Break Hours

Open Monday, December 19 to December 21.

Virginia Garcia School Based Health Center Located on the Tigard High Campus

Behavioral/Mental Health referrals: email Naomi.Mimnaugh@lifeworksnw.org or call the Beaverton HS School Based Health Center (503-356-3985) and ask to schedule with Naomi at the Tigard SBHC.

December 2022:

Monday 8am-4:30pm, mental/behavioral health services

Tuesday 8am-4:30pm, mental/behavioral health services and medical services

For winter break we will be open Monday (12/19) and Tuesday (12/20), and closed the remainder of the break.

This is a FREE program sponsored in partnership with Tualatin Together, the Tigard-Tualatin School District and Rolling Hills Community Church. Volunteers host three events throughout the year serving hundreds of students in the Portland Metro Area providing attire for homecoming, winter formal and prom. Students are able to choose from thousands of formal or semi-formal dresses, slacks, jackets and dress shirts. In addition to formal wear, students have the opportunity to receive shoes and accessories to finalize the look of their dreams.

VOLUNTEERS

There are many opportunities to volunteer for this event throughout the year on the planning committee, set-up or on the day of the events. If you are interested in volunteering at our January 2023 event, click here. D2D Volunteer Opportunities

FORMAL WEAR DONATIONS

If you have items you are clearing out during the holidays to make room for new, please consider donating appropriate items by reaching out to us at info@tualatintogether.org. TT is a non-profit organization focused on increasing protective factors in our communities to ensure youth live to their full potential. We are able to provide donors with a donation receipt.

OTHER WAYS TO DONATE

Dressed to Dream utilizes an Amazon Wish List to help keep the community up to date with the ever changing needs for upcoming events. If you feel led to contribute, please follow the link to see what we are currently looking for. Amazon Wish List

In our commitment to keeping our community informed, the TTSD COVID-19 Dashboard will provide data regarding positive cases of COVID-19 in our schools. The Dashboard will be published on the first and third Friday of each month representing two weeks of data and will provide the district total along with individual schools. The number reported represent cases starting Saturday.

They are available for consultation, student check-in's, or referral to outside services. Contact your school office to be connected to the school Counselor or Family Partnership Advocate.

• School Contact Information
• Washington County Crisis Line
• Additional Mental Health Resources

Tigard-Tualatin School District is an Equal Opportunity School District. If you need interpretation of this document, please call our English Language Learner Department at 503-431-4123.

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