TTSD Community Newsletter
March 3, 2023
Take a moment to watch 0:02 with Dr. Sue, including information about the 2023-2024 Calendar.
(Video above made by Tualatin Elementary Music Specialist, Melissa Hinkle)
Important Dates
March 6
Educational Equity Advisory Committee Meeting 6:30 to 8:15 PM
March 13
Regular School Board Meeting 6:30 PM
Also streamed live on the TTSD Youtube Channel
Board meeting agendas can be found here
March 27 to 31
No School - Spring Break
Previous Board Meeting - February 27
Recorded session can be found here
Board Agenda in English and Spanish
The first draft of TTSD’s 2023-2024 School Year Calendar was presented at the February 27th School Board Meeting. The calendar was created in partnership with TTSD’s Teachers Association and approved by educators in their new contract. The District is now working with other employee groups and will present a final draft of the calendar at the School Board meeting on March 13, 2023. The calendar adds two student instruction days to our school year with the first day of school being August 31, 2023.
Thank you to all administrators, teachers, specialists, parents, and school board members that support our students!
Today is the last day in Public Schools Week! We know that this year has been challenging for many of us, and we would like to thank you all for your hard work and dedication to our students. We greatly appreciate the time, energy, and support you provide to help your children and students succeed.
"We Rise" from March 5th to 11th!
National School Social Work Week is sponsored by the School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) to highlight the role of School Social Workers in addressing the whole child, collaborating with other professionals, linking students and families with needed services, and advocacy for the profession.
Help promote this week and celebrate colleagues by accessing SSWAA's promotional materials and resources. Be sure to use #WeRise2023 and #SSWWeek2023 for social media communication.
National School Social Work Week is a great time to recognize the important role of school social workers as a collaborative partner in the design and delivery of Comprehensive School Counseling Programs, helping to link home, school and community by providing direct and indirect services to students, families and school personnel to promote and support students' academic success, social-emotional learning and well-being.
Here are some ideas on ways to celebrate this week:
- Send a personal thank you note/card – consider mentioning specific examples that exemplify what makes you grateful for them
- Make an announcement over the intercom or through email to all staff
- Promote thank you/appreciation notes or emails from teachers to School Social Workers
- Get resources for sharing with others the work of school social workers: Role of SSWs, Who are SSWs, and National SSW Model.
More ways to celebrate can be found here.
Research clearly shows a direct connection between safety outcomes and vehicle travel speeds. The city is reducing posted speeds in locations across the city. Many local and neighborhood streets are being reduced from 25 mph to 20 mph and several higher classification locations, including Pfaffle Street and a portion of Hall Boulevard, are in the process of being reduced by 5 to 10mph. For more information, read here.
What will make it easier for you to use public transportation?
In partnership with the City of Tigard, Washington County wants to hear about your experiences with public transportation:
- Getting to/from stops and stations
- Riding buses, trains and shuttles
- Making connections
- Getting to where you need to go
Visit the Washington County Transit Study open house by 5 pm on March 12. Survey takers can enter to win one of three $100 gift cards.
Your input will help us develop a vision for public transit in Washington County for the next 20 years.
The City of Tigard is now seeking applications for our next Youth City Councilor, who will serve from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. I hope you will share this opportunity with an amazing student you know!
The opportunity is open to high school students who will be heading into their Junior or Senior year in September 2023. There are a number of students who live in Tigard but attend public or private schools. Along with the position description and essay questions, Mayor Lueb has posted a Tigard map to the website materials to check your home city.
This is a terrific opportunity to learn more about governance, local issues affecting your city and advise the City Council on community issues from a youth perspective. More details can be found here.
Our Affinity and Alliance Group programs are looking for community members for partnership! We have been able to stand up and work through spaces of care and belonging with the help of our community members, and we would like to expand that work! It takes all of us, all the time, always to ensure all within our community feels a sense of belonging, celebration, and support! More details and information.
The Internal Revenue Service is providing special Saturday hours for the next three months at participating Taxpayer Assistance Centers in Portland. The special Saturday availability is from 9 AM to 4 PM on March 11, April 8 and May 13.
During these Saturday hours, people can walk-in for all services routinely offered at an office, except for making cash payments. They can also ask about setting up an Online Account and getting an Identity Protection PIN among other topics. Please visit the IRS page for more information and to confirm location availability per date, remembering things could change as each date approaches: https://www.irs.gov/help/irs-face-to-face-saturday-help.
The NHC Tualatin High School Based Health Center (SBHC) is looking for creative and compassionate students to join the Youth-Led Program for mental health awareness and activism.
For more information or to join the program, email Jovani Corona at coronaj@nhcoregon.org or Health Occupations Teacher Heidi Gorka at hgorka@ttsd.k12.or.us.
Who qualifies for the exemption?
A child qualifies if they meet all of the following criteria:
- Qualifies as a dependent of the parent(s) for tax year 2022;
- Is eligible for early intervention services (birth to age 3), early childhood special education services (ages 3 to 5), or receives special education as defined by the State Board of Education of the state where the child attends school; and,
- Is considered to have a disability as of December 31, 2022 under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and related Oregon laws.
Oregon Department of Revenue Online Instructions and Forms
For further information and assistance in completing Oregon tax forms, consult a tax professional or contact the Oregon Department of Revenue at 1-800-356-4222. Oregon income tax forms/publications are available at the DOR website (www.oregon.gov/DOR). That process will allow you to claim the additional tax exemption for the 2021 year.
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and Early Learning Division (ELD) have expanded eligibility for affordable child care through the Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) program. Students in high school no longer need to work to qualify for child care assistance. All students will receive additional child care hours each week for study time. More information can be found here.
Lifestance Health invites you to these free, virtual sessions regarding school-related, mental health topics. No registration is required.
Cannabis Awareness - 5:00 to 6:00 PM
March 14, 2022 (Spanish)
March 21, 2023 (English)
Use this link to join the training or scan the QR code provided on the right.
Future events can be found here.
Learn more about how you are feeling. Resources are available if you need help through the Mental Health Screening Tool.
Tigard, OR 97223
503-431-4000