Dolphin Digest 1/11/19
Community Newsletter for Arleta School
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Calendar of Events
Jan 14 - SUN Winter Term Starts
Jan 14 - Bread Day - 2:30pm
Jan 18 - End of 2nd Quarter
Jan 21 - MLK Jr Holiday - No School
Jan 22 - Teacher Planning Day - No School
Jan 28 - Bread Day - 2:30pm
Feb 04 - Bread Day - 2:30pm
Feb 06 - Dick's Primal Burger Dine-In
Feb 11 - Bread Day - 2:30pm
Feb 12 - PTA Meeting - 6pm
Feb 13 - Kindergarten Open House - 6pm
Feb 14 - Tender Loving Empire fundraiser
Feb 18 - President's Day - No School
Feb 20 - Immunization Exclusion Day
Feb 21 - Maker Faire
Feb 25 - Bread Day - 2:30pm
Principal's Message - State Testing Information
Dear PPS Families, Under the leadership of Superintendent Guerrero, PPS is focused on improving the quality and consistency of instruction, and on using data to inform our educational decisions. We are in the beginning stages of building the necessary systems to support our teachers and to provide core curriculum and instructional standards that we believe will lead to better student outcomes. In order to focus instructional resources where they are most needed, we must have a method to determine where there are gaps in learning. This kind of information is critical for PPS to make improvements needed to raise the level of student success. The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has adopted an effective tool to gather data about how well students are learning. The Smarter Balanced Assessments, or SBAC, is available to grades 3-8 and grade 11. The SBAC is just one tool used by PPS to gather this kind of information. PPS uses a comprehensive framework of quality assessments designed to provide data across all grades. A balanced assessment system offers all students, especially historically underserved students, opportunities to demonstrate their progress. Ultimately, a balanced assessment system creates a shared understanding among educators and a more transparent process for parents to access and understand their student’s progress throughout their educational career. PPS will begin administering the SBAC from February through May 2019 with a renewed focus on increasing the number of students who participate. The SBAC is an annual measure of progress that gives our teachers and administrators the ability to view growth across multiple years and against other districts, both in Oregon and nationally. Ideally, students will gain specific knowledge and skills at each grade level. If SBAC results demonstrate that students are not meeting these standards, we will explore why and make the necessary adjustments for improvements at a district-wide level. In addition to providing the district with data, increasing the participation rates impacts school ratings assigned by ODE each year. ODE uses the SBAC scores to rate each school and ratings are used to determine where additional support is most needed. Classroom teachers will continue to test their student’s mastery of subjects throughout the school year in order to adjust their lessons and provide additional support to students where needed. These types of assessments are most useful for short-term instructional adjustments in the classroom. In Oregon, parents may choose an opt-out for their students for state assessments in math and English. Additionally, parents may exempt their students from other state assessments for reasons of student disability or religious beliefs. Additional information regarding exemptions and opt-out is available here: https://www.pps.net/Page/1651. While PPS respects a parent’s right to request an opt-out for their student, we strongly believe the SBAC provides critical data that can be used to improve student achievement. 2 Your students’ academic success is my highest priority and I want you to have access to all of the facts before tests are administered. Sincerely, Dr. Yvonne Curtis Deputy Superintendent, Instruction and School Communities
Child Care Parent/Guardian Satisfaction Survey 2018-19
Portland Public Schools is interested in learning about your child’s experience in before and after school care. Please complete this survey by Friday, January 18th, and for best results, complete one survey for each child. Survey link.
Click this link for translations of this message into PPS supported languages.
Goldenball Schedule 1/19
9:00 am 6th Girls @ Sellwood
9:00 am 5th Boys @ Harrison Park
11:20 am 8th Boys @ Fernwood
1:55 pm 8th Girls #2 @ Hosford
3:05 pm 8th Girls #1 @ Hosford
3:05 pm 6th Boys @ Mt Tabor
3:05 pm 4th Girls @ Harrison Park
Come out and cheer on our Goldenball Basketball teams. Schedules can change so make sure you check the Portland Parks website before heading out. Go Dolphins!!
Franklin Strong
Check out what's happening at our neighborhood high school.
PTA Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 12, 2019, 06:00 PM
Arleta School - Room 7
Got news?
If you have news to share in the Dolphin Digest, please email us at arletapta@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
Thanks to everyone that joined us at ¿Por Qué No? for the dine-in night!
Looking for other delicious and fun dining/shopping opportunities? Please mark your calendars for these upcoming events that support Arleta and local businesses:
February 6 - Dine-In at Dick's Primal Burger, 4905 SE Woodstock Blvd
February 14 - Shop-In at Tender Loving Empire, 3541 SE Hawthorne Blvd
MLK Jr. - Day of Service
Life's most persistent and urgent question is, '"hat are you doing for others?" - Martin Luther King, Jr.
The life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. is celebrated this year on Monday, January 21. One of the holiday's original purpose, is to encourage a "Day of Service." If you're looking for ways you can give back, check out some local activities, or you can start your own!
Hands on Portland has a big list of volunteer activities, including kid-friendly ones
PDX Parent offers other inspiration for volunteering as a family
New Reader Board debuted
Stay Connected to the Arleta PtA
Like and follow the Arleta School and Families United Facebook page and check out the arletapta.org website for news and updates.
Contact Arleta School
Email: dkruger@pps.net
Website: https://www.pps.net/arleta
Phone: 503-916-6330