Alliance Update
February 5th 2024
Dear Alliance families and students,
Hello and happy February!
The end of January/ start of term 4 at Meek marks the halfway point in our school year. Time is flying!
If your student is a senior and plans to graduate this year, this is a great time to have a family check-in about what credits your child still needs to complete and their plan for getting them done. (Credit information can be found in StudentVUE.) If your child is not sure about this, please reach out to the counselor or advisory teacher. It's super important that all seniors know their graduation plan and we are here to help!
February is Black History Month! Our Black Student Unions on both campuses are making plans to celebrate and recognize Black history at Alliance including a BSU Spirit Week February 19th through 23rd and a school-wide event on February 26th. More info to come!
Go Kingsnakes!
Principal Aaron Ferguson and Vice Principal Sarah Alvarado
In this issue:
1. Alliance Celebrates Black History Month: Take a few minutes to learn about the history of HBCUs!
2. Alliance Parent and Family Group
3. Immunization Deadlines
4. Poll: what is the best Super Bowl Snack?
5. Links and Resources
Alliance High School Parent Meetings
Thanks so much to everyone who attended the kick-off meeting of our Alliance High School parent and family group! It was great to see everyone and hear more about your experience as Alliance families.
We have scheduled meetings for the last school Tuesday of the month for the remainder of the school year. This is your opportunity to hear updates from the Principal and Vice Principal, learn more about programs and opportunities for your child at Alliance, give your input on important decisions about the school (especially as we get ready to merge and move next year) and connect with opportunities to get involved with and support Alliance High School. All are welcome and we hope to see you there!
Meetings are scheduled for 6:00- 7:00 PM on Google Meets for the following dates:
Tuesday, 2/27
Tuesday, 3/19
Tuesday, 4/30
Tuesday, 5/28
Here is the link to join our February meeting:
Parent Meeting
Tuesday, February 27 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jgf-dmjz-sem
Or dial: (US) +1 260-232-3450 PIN: 102 809 278#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/jgf-dmjz-sem?pin=8733618950194
Immunization Deadline- Wednesday 2/21
PPS is required to ensure that all students are up to date on all school-required immunizations, or have a signed medical exemption letter signed by a licensed physician or a non-medical exemption, by Wednesday, February 21, 2024 (“Exclusion Day”). Immunizations are required by state law for children and students in attendance at public and private schools, preschools, childcare facilities and Head Start programs in Oregon.
On February 7th, the Multnomah County Health Department (MCHD) will mail a notification letter to all students who are due to receive one or more required vaccinations or who do not have a record of immunization. Students who do not have all their school-required vaccines or a qualifying exemption by Exclusion Day will not be allowed to attend school until their immunizations are up-to-date.
What to do if you get a letter
Call your school if you have already provided your child’s immunization record to the school and verify whether the school has a copy on file.
If your student needs updated vaccinations, get your child immunized right away. You can schedule an appointment with your child’s regular health care provider, or with:
One of the MCHD Student Health Centers. Benson High School students can call the Benson Wellness Center (OHSU).
The MCHD Immunization Clinic at 619 NW 6th Avenue, Room 150, Portland, OR. This Clinic occurs every Tuesday and Thursday 9am - 4pm, and Friday 10am - 5pm. Call 503-988-4724 for an appointment.
Bring to your child’s appointment the Certificate of Immunization Status Form that was included with the letter you received from MCHD. This Form will let the provider know what vaccinations your student still needs. If you misplace the CIS Form you received in the mail, you can request another copy from your child’s school).
Once your student has received their required vaccines, sign the completed immunization form and turn it in to your child’s school.
Thank you for keeping your student and their classmates safe, in school, and ready to learn!
What is the best Super Bowl Snack?
Substance Use Supports in PPS
Have you checked ParentVUE this week?
Do you have Trivory?
Meek families- do you have the Trivory app? It lets you get timely reminders, updates and access to calendars and schedules. Kenton families -- Trivory will be coming soon!
Check out our new building!
In fall of 2024, Alliance High School will be moving to the new Multiple Pathways to Graduation building! Check out the video below!