Stoller Weekly
February 26, 2021
Important Dates
Wednesdays - Free tutoring for Stoller Students - see info below
Thursday, March 4, 2021 - Stoller PTO Meeting, 7pm (more info below)
Friday, March 5, 2021 - 8th Grade AVID applications due (more info below)
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 - Virtual School Assembly, 12:00-12:30 (more info below)
Friday, March 19, 2021 - 6th & 7th Grade AVID applications due (more info below)
Monday, March 22 through Friday, March 26 - Spring Break - School Closed
Monday, March 29, 2021 - Signal to Noise entry deadline (more info below)
Message From The Principal
Dear Stoller Families -
The energy in the building this week was awesome having some students return for LIPI . It's been almost a year since we've had students at Stoller and the staff welcomed them with excitement.
We are hopeful that soon we will be able to welcome all students back to the building.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Important News
Stoller PTO Meeting - March 4th at 7pm
The purpose of the Stoller Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is to enhance the student and staff experience at Stoller Middle School. As a parent or guardian of a Stoller student, you are automatically a member of Stoller Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)! We invite you to join our winter meeting on Thursday, March 4th at 7pm.
Stoller PTO Winter Meeting, March 4 - 7pm
Zoom Meeting ID: 816 2165 7028
Zoom Passcode: StollerPTO
Virtual School Assembly
Are you ready for our first virtual school assembly?
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 10th! The virtual assembly will take place during Advisory, from 12-12:30pm, and will be streamed live on YouTube for all students and staff to enjoy.
More information to come soon!
AVID Applications are now available!
AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination and is an elective class designed to prepare you for admission to a four-year university after graduation from high school. AVID is for students who want to go to college and are willing to work hard to get there.
Who is an AVID student?
AVID students selected for the AVID elective class are students in the academic middle, capable of completing a college preparatory path with support. These students often are not realizing their full potential academically. In the identification process a number of criteria are considered, including:
Grades (2.0 – 3.5 GPA)
Proficiency or on the “bubble” of standardized tests
Good attendance and behavior
Desire and determination
First in family to attend college
Historically underrepresented in 4-year colleges and universities
Economically disadvantaged
Potential to succeed but may have special circumstances that may hinder their achievement
To apply to become an AVID student, click here for more information about the AVID application process.
Current 6th and 7th graders - Applications are due by March 19th
*Current 6th and 7th grade AVID students you do not need to complete the full application again. Your AVID teacher will share with you an intent to stay in AVID form.
Current 8th graders - Applications are due March 5th
*This includes current 8th grade AVID students that want to continue with AVID in high school.
If you have any questions about AVID or the application process, please email Mrs. Ezell-Pattillo or Mrs. Groat, our AVID Coordinators, at lisa_ezell-pattillo@beaverton.k12.or.us or sara_groat@beaverton.k12.or.us
Congratulations to Stoller's Speech & Debate Club
News from the Speech and Debate Club. With only a few weeks of preparation and a handful of meetings, Stoller students found major success at the Sylvan Smackdown over President's Day weekend. At the tournament, which featured participants from multiple middle school around the area, 32 of which were Stoller students. The students worked in pairs to achieve victory.
Below you will see the results from the 2 events that we participated in:
Parliamentary Debate Tied For First Place:
Keerthana Tera & Neha Vimal
Sai Siddharth Nalamalpu & Laxmisri Reddy
Semifinalists:
Vrushab Karthik & Akash Ragam
Top Parliamentary Speakers:
Sai Siddharth Nalamalpu
Anay Aggarwal
Vrushab Karthik
Public Forum Debate Teams with a 3-0 record:
Upasya Swarna & Ashvika Singhal
Nirvaan Gupta & Anshul Mantri
Samyata Sharma & Nidhi Yadalam
Teams with a 2-1 record:
Vedanti Patil & Kundana Addala
Bhoomi Jain & Pooja Rameshkumar
Shreemoyee Saha & Taniska Saha
Top Public Forum Speakers:
Pooja Rameshkumar
Ashvika Singhal
Bhoomi Jain
Nidhi Yadalam
Principal Chats
All future principal chats will be postponed until further notice. This is because of the constant change regarding return to school guidelines. This topic is the most pressing issue for our families and Ms. Galvan would like to be able to inform you of the District's firm plan when a final decision has been made.
Until then, if you have questions or concerns pertaining to other topics outside of return to school please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Galvan directly via email veronica_galvan@beaverton.k12.or or her assistant, Cristina Guajardo cristina_guajardo@beaverton.k12.or.us.
You may also call the office, 503-356-2680 to set up a meeting.
Thank you.
Free Tutoring for Stoller Students
Westview H.S. National Honor Society students will be available for tutoring on Zoom, Wednesdays from 11:00-noon.
Interested students can sign up using this link.
Library Service
Book Return:
There are still many books out from last year. Please check your child’s library account and return any BSD books to Stoller or any BSD school.
A Book Return bin is located outside the Stoller main entrance on school days from 8:30am until 4:00pm. Books from any BSD Library can be returned to STMS, or Stoller books returned to any BSD School.
See this link for all book return options.
BOOK BUS:
Take a walk on Wednesday afternoons to your local book bus! Rain or shine, we have books for you! Stop by to check out a book from the selection on the bus or pick up a hold you already placed. You can also return books here!
NW Columbia Ave. & NW 192nd Ave. @ 1:43pm
NW 178th Ave.( just past St. Juan Diego) @ 2:09pm
7284 NW 170th Ave. at Abby Creek Park @ 2:35pm
NW Mitchell & 153rd Terrace, near South Parc Apts. @ 3:05pm
NW Milford St. in front of Green Space @ 3:33pm
Questions about the Library? Email kelly_anderson@beaverton.k12.or.us
Clothes for Kids
Appointments are available now!
Use this link Clothes for Kids Appointment to schedule an online. Appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. or on Wednesdays between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Clothes for Kids is also accepting donations. Appointments are not needed to make a donation. Preferred way to donate is when the program is open during the times listed above. However, there are two donation bins on the walkway in front of the program that are available Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
Stoller Clubs
Updated Club Information
Many online clubs have been formed for students during CDL.
Please use this link to review the descriptions of the available clubs listed below, dates and times, and to complete a universal parent permission form for participation.
Stoller has been awarded a grant for the 2020-21 Safe and Sound for Student Success Grant from the Beaverton Education Foundation (BEF). This grant will help us provide quality after school programming that will include Fit and Focused Club, Earth Advocates Club and Stoller Student Affinity Space. Thank you BEF!
The following clubs are still accepting students:
GSA Club
Project Lit Book Club
Science Fair Support Club
Stoller Stitches
Stoller Student Affinity Space for BIPOC Students
Student Device Damage & Protection Plan Payment Options
If you opted into the program there are 2 options to pay the $20 fee.
Students need to pay the assigned fee prior to any damage or loss claims to be eligible for the Protection Program coverage and no later than 30 days after they begin school.
This $20 fee may be paid via the Online Payment System or by submitting a check and a completed form to the office. Checks must be made payable to Stoller Middle School (NO CASH).
This fee is waived for families who qualify for the free or reduced meal benefits program and have completed the “Permission to Share” form.
If you do not need the coverage you can "opt out" of the program through your ParentVue account or by completing this form (Spanish Version) and returning to the main office.
Stoller PTO
Intel Employees: Updated Volunteer Info (Temporary Change)
Intel employees can track volunteer time up to 5 hours per day, per household, from Jan 1, 2021-June 01, 2021 for time spent on education and tracked to the school the child attends (i.e. Stoller). This temporary change can be applied to the employee’s child/children as well as other children they may be instructing. Hours can be logged at https://intel.benevity.org/
Please note that any donations made to school or PTO can be matched at https://intel.benevity.org/
Stoller Volunteers
Welcome Stoller Volunteers!
Volunteering in the 2020-21 school year will be unlike previous years. Although we are unsure what remote volunteer needs will be, we invite you to create a volunteer profile or update your existing profile. This will ensure you are able to help Stoller staff and students through volunteer work as opportunities arise. A volunteer profile is required for all volunteering within BSD schools. Please follow the steps below to update or create your volunteer profile. Additional information is available at www.stollerpto.com/volunteer.
Existing BSD Volunteers (new to Stoller)
Please send an email to update_volunteer_locations@beaverton.k12.or.us and request to add Stoller Middle School to the organizations listed in your mVP account. Provide your full first and last name as it appears in your profile. If you will no longer be volunteering at an elementary school, you may also request to remove that school from your profile.
New BSD Volunteers
If you are a new volunteer to the Beaverton School District, you must create a volunteer account. This process includes a background check.
- Parent/Guardian: Complete the Parent/Guardian Volunteer Application
- Community Volunteer: Complete the Community Volunteer Application (This applies to Grandparents, Nannies, Neighbors, etc)
- Youth Volunteers: Complete the Youth Volunteer Application
Within the application, please include all of the BSD schools where you are a volunteer. You will have one profile for all your BSD volunteering.
- This step also initiates a background check. It will come up for renewal every 2 years.
- Once your background check is complete, you will receive an email from Stoller PTO stating your background check approval status, and your volunteer profile at myimpactpage.com will be active.
Thank you for giving your time and talents to Stoller this school year!
If you have any issues with your device or logging in, you will need to contact the Student Help Desk.
Stoller Middle School
Website: https://stoller.beaverton.k12.or.us/
Location: 14141 Northwest Laidlaw Road, Portland, OR, USA
Phone: 503-356-2680
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stollermiddle/
Twitter: @StollerPOWER1