Stoller Weekly
November 17th, 2017
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- EVERY WEDNESDAY - Students are released at 2:20pm
- Friday, November 17th @ 7PM - Stoller Play "The Network." See article below.
- Tuesday, November 21st - No After School Activity Bus
- Wednesday, November 22nd - No School/Holiday Break
- Thursday, November 23rd - No School/Holiday Break
- Friday, November 24th - No School/Holiday Break
- Tuesday, November 28th - Lost and Found Pick-Up. See article below.
- Tuesday, November 28th @ 7pm - Choir Concert
- Tuesday, December 5th @ 6:30-8pm - 5th Grade Parent Night
News to know...
Mathcounts Update
Congratulations to the over 250 students that tried out for the Stoller Mathcounts Team. The top 10 students have emerged and they are:
- Derek Aslan
- Ram Goel
- Peter Jin
- Amy Kang
- Bohyun Kim
- Alan Ma
- Arushi Mantri
- Nafizur Rahman
- Nividh Singh
- Alicia Ye
These 10 students will represent Stoller at the Washington County Regional Competition in February and at the State Competition in March. The top students in Oregon will represent the Oregon Mathcounts Team at the National Competition in Washington D.C.
Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. Norse directly.
Student Pick-up & Drop-off
Now that the weather is turning wet and windy, some parents and drivers are entering the north (back) parking lot to drop off and pick up students. We need to remind all parents and drivers that the north (back) parking lot is closed to all traffic other than buses and staff, from 8:30am - 4:30pm. The volume of bus traffic does not allow for safe drop-off and pick-up by private vehicles in this area before or after school. If you are stopping to come into the building, we ask that you park in the front lot and enter through the main entrance so that you can quickly sign in and get a visitor badge. Thank you for helping us provide safe routes to and from school for all Stoller students.
Technology/Social Media Tip
Device Free Dinner Challenge
Dinner is a wonderful time to reconnect for families, and now, more than ever, it's tough to get everyone around the dinner table. Children are engaged in loads of after school activities, and life can get pretty hectic. When you do have the opportunity to sit down together as a family for dinner, make the most of it by having a "device free dinner". Explore the resources from the folks at Commons Sense Media, as well as the Family Dinner Project.
Future Ready Parenting
The Stoller PTO is hosting a Future Ready Parenting night on Wednesday, December 13th from 7-8pm in the cafeteria. Join us with your child and his/her Chromebook (fully charged) for a hands-on night with Stoller's instructional technology leaders. We will explore digital citizenship, foster conversations around technology use at home, and explore the Chromebook as a powerful learning tool. Space is limited to 100 families. Please reserve ONE ticket for your ENTIRE family on our Eventbrite page.
We will also be raffling off three Disney Circles (must be present to win).
TriMet Message for Students
Your student ID is not a TriMet ticket
It’s come to our attention that some students are trying to board TriMet buses and trains without purchasing a TriMet ticket, and may think that their student ID is all they need. Your student ID is only valid on school district property. All Beaverton School District students must purchase a TriMet ticket before boarding TriMet vehicles. Your student ID is not valid on TriMet and you can expect increased fare inspections onboard.
TriMet offers a reduced price Youth Pass that’s available to youth ages 7-17 and students in high school (grades 9-12) or pursuing a GED. TriMet fare inspectors may ask to see your student ID as proof that you qualify for the Youth ticket.
Stoller Drama - Fall Play
Stoller’s 11th Annual Holiday Toy Drive
November 20th – December 8th
Bring new, unwrapped toys, books, games, and sporting equipment for kids ages 0-18 to Room A9 or to the “Toy Box” in the front of the building by the main office. The toys will be donated to the KPTV/Les Schwab Toy Drive. For a full list of the non-profit organizations that are supported, please click here. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Anne Conner.
Cedar Mill Library Programs
Please check the links below for detailed information.
Wednesday Hangouts
Wednesdays, 3-4:30pm, Cedar Mill Library
Ages 10-18 can come hangout on early release Wednesdays to participate in fun activities.
Selected Thursdays, 6:30-7:45pm, Cedar Mill Library
Join the 6-8th grade OBOB book club as we take on the 2017-2018 reading list. Play some games, discuss the books, and end each session with a dramatic mock battle.
After School Activity Bus
Academic Club
There will be no Academic Club on Tuesday, November 21st!
Model UN Club
MUN allows students to practice diplomacy by debating topics related to global security, human rights, health and the environment. The MUN club is being coached by three Westview Seniors. Meetings are Thursdays from 4-5pm in the Community Room. If your child is interested, have them fill out a School Activity/Club Permission Form (also available in the attendance office).
Stoller After School Clubs
Talented and Gifted (TAG) - Testing
*Updated information this week. Location change for lunch.
TAG testing will be Wednesday, November 29th for math, and Thursday, November 30th for reading (all grade levels each day). We ask that students arrive at Portable 10 (location change) at 11:31am on Wednesday and 11:40am on Thursday with their lunches (regardless of grade level). Students who get hot lunch can leave class five minutes early to get their lunches and be on time. Students will have 20 minutes to eat and be ready to begin testing. Testing will then take place from 11:51am-1:51pm on Wednesday and 12-2pm on Thursday.
Please note that you have already been notified if your child will be participating in this testing session.
Lost and Found
Is your child missing clothing items? A lunch box or water bottle? A backpack? Please check out the Lost and Found, located in the hallway across from the Art room! Any items left behind are scheduled to be picked up by Beaverton Clothes Closet on the following dates - November 28th, December 20th, January 30th, February 27th, March 23rd, May 1st, May 29th and June 20th.
Learning Options Information for 2017-18
Please check here for the Learning Option Schools Open House schedule.
Please see this link to the Beaverton School District website for more information about Middle School Learning Options.
Inclement Weather Information
When the weather gets snowy or icy, school schedules may be affected. The District generally posts the announcement of delayed school opening or school closure by 5:15 a.m. All Portland Metro area media outlets announce the information on TV newscasts and online.
The District makes decisions based on the ability to operate school buses safely; the ability for students and parents to get to school safely, and the ability of employees to get to work safely and on time. The decision that is made will be for the entire District. As always, parents may choose to make different decisions based on their particular location.
The District will notify parents via SchoolMessenger with a Non-School Hours Emergency message. Please manage your communication preferences in SchoolMessenger InfoCenter.
For the latest inclement weather information:
- Log on to the District website and a light blue message banner will be posted on the top of the main page with the status of District operations
- Opt-in for SMS Alerts from SchoolMessenger
- Manage your communication preferences in SchoolMessenger
- Subscribe to Flash Alert for email or text message updates
- 'Like' the Beaverton School District on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
- The Beaverton School District Inclement Weather Policy and transportation snow routes can be found on the Public Safety webpage.
- Subscribe to the District’s RSS Feed
Community Tools and Resources
Stoller Middle School
Website: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/schools/stoller
Location: 14141 Northwest Laidlaw Road, Portland, OR, United States
Phone: 503-356-2681
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stollermiddle/
Twitter: @StollerPOWER1