Orenco Community Newsletter
June 1, 2021
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News and Updates
We made it to June 2021! It is hard to believe the year we have all experienced and how our Orenco community worked together in many ways to help and support one another. HSD put many systems into place so we could have the things we needed to keep kids coming and showing up for school--from meals to chromebooks to wifi hotspots and more. You all showed tremendous support by encouraging your children and their teacher this year. We thank you for sticking with us even though it might have been bumpy at times. We tried being flexible, supportive, and caring this year. We all had a lot to learn and gained so many new skills. Thank you for your constant partnership and commitment to our students!
In service to you,
Allison Combs, Principal
She/Her
Remote number: 971-231-5383
Office phone: 503-844-1370.
Special Dates
- June 16--Grade 6 Celebration--9 am and 5-7 pm (choose 1 to attend)
- June 17--Last day for Students
- June 18--Last work day for Teachers
Masks
School Choices for Next year
- Orenco Elementary, 5 days a week
- HSD CDL option, K-8 (made up of students who want to remain in CDL; made up of students from Liberty feeder, not Orenco based)
- HSD HOA (Hillsboro Online Academy) option
Belong, Believe, Achieve!
News and Notes
- Hillsboro PRIDE event flyer: Hillsboro PRIDE Month 2021 Flyer
- Are you interested in connecting our community and students to school gardens? Can you imagine growing sustainable gardens at Orenco with us? Let's talk! Here is a flyer from OSU to get a School Garden Coordinator Certificate Training
Last Week of School Notes (June 14-17)
- Last instructional day for students is Thursday, June 17th.
- NO afternoon WIN times for students on 15th or 17th--after 1:00 pm.
- Regular hybrid/asynch schedule on Wednesday, June 16th (Morning Meeting, for example, is still meeting at 8:30 am)
Grade 6 Celebration
- Wednesday, June 16th--2 times to choose from
- Times: 9:00-10:00 am or 5:00-7:00 p m
- Location: South car entrance (by play structure) and baseball area
- Students will have a photo opportunity with a huge yard sign, treat bags, and teacher greet.
- This is a "rolling drive thru" event. Please plan on staying in your car until it is your turn.
- Walk-ups will wait at two spots on the sidewalk and wait their turn.
Chromebook Collection
- We will collect chromebooks from 6th grade students heading to middle school.
- If a 6th grader who need their chromebook over the summer for access to digital resources or summer school, then we can allow this.
- If you are K-5 and want to turn in your chromebook, please contact your teacher so we can arrange that drop-off.
General Dress Code Reminders
- No flip-flops. Please wear a shoe with a strap to stay on your foot safely.
- Undergarments like bra straps and underwear from shorts should not be showing.
- No spaghetti straps. Tank-tops should be about three finger-widths wide.
- All shirts should have sleeves or straps holding it up.
- Cover midriffs/no bellies showing.
Jog-A-Thon Update
Congratulations to our community and the Boosters on this fundraising event! Over $11,000 was raised in support of the projects and good works of the Orenco Boosters to support Orenco Elementary School. Over 120 students participated in the virtual Jog-a-thon this year. A 6th grader, Anthony Walton, and 4th grader, Kaden Simpson, were the Grand Prize Winners of the trip to Great Wolf Lodge! Students were also the recipients of the raffle prizes this year; prizes are being handed out this week.
Kindergarten!
In our Community...
Trends in Drug Addiction and Prevention
HSD, in collaboration with specialists from Washington County, is hosting a community forum on trends in drug addiction and prevention on Wednesday, Jun. 2, at 6 p.m.
There will be concurrent conversations taking place in English and Spanish. Please see the linked flyers for meeting information.
Below are some additional resources:
King County’s “Laced and Lethal” campaign - focused on staying safe and overdose prevention: https://www.lacedandlethal.com/
Truth.org campaign with Rhode Island: https://www.thetruth.com/topic/term-name-0
Addiction Policy Forum’s Opioid Prevention Campaign aimed at adolescents: https://www.addictionpolicy.org/opioid-prevention-campaign.
Video that shares the story of a Beaverton School District student who died from fentanyl poisoning in December 2020, including an interview with his parents.
Orenco Booster Fundraiser--SHOE DRIVE
Boosters are officially signed up for the shoe drive fundraiser with Funds 2 Orgs and will be collecting new and gently worn shoes from March 15 to June 15.
A Large Donation Box will be placed at the school for any drop-off donations. Drop Location: by the South entrance doors (cafeteria/recess entrance).
ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW
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!)
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
English Family/Caregiver guide for CDL: https://bit.ly/2CLmFNX
Spanish Family/Caregiver guide for CDL: https://bit.ly/3ghoWOw
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