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Friday, September 23, 2016
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FRIDAY NEWS NOTES STEPHENSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
From the Principal...
September 27:
School Pictures—
Individual & Group
8:00am-1:30pm
October 3-4:
2nd grade Cogat TAG
Testing, 8:00-11:10am
October 4:
Principal Chat, 8:05am
in the Wet Room Space
October 10:
3rd grade Talk About
Trees, 8:00am-2:00pm
Site Council, 3:15pm
October 11:
Run for the Arts Day
8:00am-11:00am
PTA Mtg., 7:00pm
October 12:
Run for the Arts
Alternate Day
October 14:
Statewide Inservice Day
-NO School
October 17-21:
Missoula Week Begins
October 19:
2 Hour Late Opening,
10:00am
UPCOMING EVENTS
Portland Public Schools recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups and their roles in society. It is the policy of the Portland Public Schools Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups on the grounds of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation in any educational programs, activities or employment.
District Title VI & Title IX Contact: (503) 916-3963
District 504 Contact: Student Services (503) 916-2000 x 71016 American Disabilities Act Contact: HR Legal Counsel (503) 916-3246
Dear Stephenson Learning Community,
What a wonderful turn out last night during our “Back to School Night”. The amount of
support given to the staff was greatly appreciated. I also heard from Cesar, PTA president
that volunteer sign ups increased during the evening. Once again thank you for making
Stephenson the best it can be in supporting our students. Here is the video clip we shared
last night. https://drive.google.com/a/apps4pps.net/file/
d/0B8QtindpnTE4VW1oSHozVFgwM0U/view?usp=sharing or http://bit.ly/2cXblxn
I just received the dates regarding 2nd grade TAG Cogat testing. The Cogat is given to all
2nd graders in PPS to determine TAG eligibility. Results will be shared with each family
once the assessments are complete. If you need further information, please contact
Courtney Pawol, [email protected] TAG Coordinator for Stephenson.
As required by state law, PPS will be mailing 2015-16 summative test results to current
4th-5th grade families before the end of this month. These could go out as early as the end
of this week, but more likely next week. Smarter Balanced test explanations and the family
advisory will be included in the mailing for families. The purpose of the tests is to
measure how well students are mastering the Common Core State Standards in math and
language arts. The tests include both multiple choice and open-ended questions to which
students apply critical thinking skills.
The first monthly Principal Chat will be Tuesday, October 4th at 8:05am in the Wet Room
Space of the library. There really isn’t an agenda, but it allows an informal opportunity for
you to share information or ask questions with me and other parents. Refreshments
Will be provided. I will work on some evening times as the school year continues.
Respectfully,
Carlos
Fall portraits will be taken soon -- and we know it's only one of the many things you have going on
right now -- so in an effort to help streamline things for you, this message serves as a gentle reminder
of the 5 W's of Picture Day.
WHO: Stephenson Students
WHAT: School Picture Day 2016
WHERE: Stephenson Campus
WHEN: Tuesday, September 27
WHY: This photo will appear in the yearbook and can be a lovely keepsake for friends and family.
HOW: To PREORDER with a credit or debit card, CLICK HERE, print the receipt, and have your
student hand it to the photographer on Picture Day. For cash or check payments, simply print an order
form or pick one up from the school office or on location on Picture Day -- and have your student bring it
to the photographer. Note that we are unable to make change onsite. To further enhance the value of
your investment, you may wish to consult the "Looking Your Best" section of our order form for tips &
tricks (i.e. tank tops, sports shirts, and logos generally do not photograph well; neither do bare arms
and underarms). All students will be photographed for the yearbook and school records, so please dress
accordingly. If you have any questions or encounter any difficulty with the online preordering process,
contact us at [email protected] or 503-636-9650 and we will be happy to help.
Thank you very much. Sincerely, The Barry Family DETAILED ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Visit www.AisAPhotography.com
2) Select "Order Photos"
3) Enter the login code STEPHENSON
Enter your student's information, select packages, update cart, and voila!, we're ready to take your payment and process your order. We look forward to seeing you on Picture Day!
A is A Photography
A local family-owned & operated business. [email protected] / 503-636-9650 16869 SW 65th, Box 6 / Lake Oswego, OR / 97035 www.AisAPhotography.com
From Kelly and Susan in the Main Office...
Please call the main office at 503-916-6318 or send an email to both Susan Locey,
[email protected], and Kelly Rampone, [email protected] with ALL attendance
related issues (illness, appointments, tardiness, vacations, etc.) and ANY changes to
your student’s after-school transportation or child care arrangements.
We are in need of sidewalk chalk for our younger students.
MECP Pre-School Information...
MECP has openings in our PEER preschool program for children three to
five years of age. This is an integrated preschool for children with identified
learning challenges and their non-disabled peers. Current openings at
Stephenson are in the morning class (Monday to Thursday
8:00am-10:45am), and the cost to attend is $32 per month on a sliding scale.
For more information about our PEER program please visit our website or contact
Laurel Saunders in room 116. Thank you.
Remember to check the lost and found located to the left of the main doors as you enter the building. And PLEASE label your students clothing. If items are returned and have names on them will make sure that they get back to the student. Unclaimed items are donated to the PTA Clothing Closet.
Stephenson RUN FOR THE ARTS
*Sponsor Period: September 23rd-October 7th, 2016
*Collection of Sponsor Sheets: October 7th, 2016
Run for the Arts Day Run Day: October 11, 2016
Alternate Run Day: October 12, 2016
* Collection of Funds (MONEY DUE): October 24th, 2016
*If you have any questions, please see Mr. Galindo
*Volunteers, please contact Jen McUne: [email protected]
Missoula Children’s Theatre - Email Sign Ups on Tuesday
Just a reminder that email registration for our Fall production “Gulliver’s
Travels” will take place Tuesday, September 27th starting at 4pm. Email your
registration to [email protected]. Show week is October 17-21,
with 2 performances on Friday October 21st at 12:45 and 7pm. See flyer and
registration form for more details. Cast spots will fill quickly, so make sure to
send your registration email on time.
We are still looking for one more family to host a director for the week. If inter-
ested, please contact Vanessa Nagy at [email protected].
Chinook Book fundraiser: Do you have your 2017 Chinook Book yet? It' s chock full of
sustainable offers for food, travel, gifts, entertainment and much more. We are selling Chinook
Books for $22, Chinook Smartphone app offers for $15 or both for $30. Buy one for just yourself,
or take orders from family and friends. Half the money stays with our school. Please email
[email protected] for details.
Extra 2015-16 Yearbooks available: Did you miss out on order ing a school yearbook last
year? We have about 10 of them left if you still need one. Stop by the main office to purchase.
Volunteers needed for Grandparents & Special Friends Day on Thursday, November 17th: If you're new to Stephenson, this is an
annual event that the kids absolutely love. Students get to bring their Grandparents or other special family members or friend to school
with them. It's a fun-filled afternoon and the kids LOVE showing off their school to the special people in their lives. If you can't volunteer
day of, please consider baking a treat for the reception. Email Karla Tovar [email protected] if you'd like to help out.
Save the date: it' s the most delicious fundraiser we do all year - the Dough for Dollars event at Pizzicato is happening on Tuesday,
November 29th at the Lake Oswego location. Again, the kids will have an opportunity to create a custom Stephenson pizza that will be
the "special" that night. And our school gets 20% of sales for the entire day, not just dinner. Stay tuned for more details.
The next PTA meeting is Tuesday, October 11th at 7pm. Please join us if you can. And if you haven't joined the PTA yet, it's not too late!
You can even sign up and pay online - here's the link (it's also on the PTA page): https://form.jotform.com/62348092044150
Missoula Children's Theatre Sign up
Via EMAIL starting Tuesday, September 27th at 4:00pm
Sign up for MCT’s production of "Gulliver’s Travels" via EMAIL starting Tuesday, September 27th at 4:00pm (see below).
The production week is October 17th – 21st, with two performances on Friday October 21st at 12:45 and 7 PM. Your child must have a clear schedule for the whole week in order to participate – no exceptions.
All K - 5 kids are eligible to be in ONE production per school year, with the exception of a limited number of 5th graders who can work as an assistant director in a 2nd show. Please note that there are limits, per grade, on how many children can be cast. A wait list will be created if the sign-up numbers exceed these limits.
SIGNUP PROCEDURES: We will be creating our cast list, by grade group, in the order that sign-up emails
are received. The following steps are required to sign your child up for our fall Missoula production:
Email [email protected] starting at 4:00pm on Tuesday, September 27th (email sign-ups received before this date/time will be disregarded) Email should list child name, age and teacher. If you have more than one child interested, list info. for both. For 5th graders, note if your child wishes to be an Asst. Director (4 positions). We will respond to the email noting if your child is in the cast or if they are on the wait list. If you receive a spot, your registration form and payment MUST be received in the office by Thursday September 29th at 4pm. If paperwork is not received by the deadline, your child will be moved to the end of the wait list and the next student will be selected. In order for the residency week and performance to run smoothly, we need your help! Be prepared to sign-up for a volunteer position for the week of the residency.
We are urgently looking for 2 host families for the week of the residency. We need housing for a total of 7 nights, Sunday to Sunday. MCT requires that we provide directors with a private room (shared bathroom is ok). This experience can provide wonderful memories for your family! Please consider taking advantage of this opportunity. If you have questions or are interested in hosting a director, please contact Vanessa Nagy at [email protected] or 503-708-0420. We are looking forward to a great show!
Missoula Children’s Theatre Registration Form Gulliver’s Travels
Monday, October 17th - Friday, October 21st, 2016
On October 17th- 21st a cast of Stephenson students will be rehearsing and performing MCT’s version of “Gulliver’s Travels”. Up to 64 students (grades K-5) who pre-registered on September 27th will be part of this production. Students will audition for their parts on Monday, October 17th from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, followed by the first rehearsal on Monday at 5pm for some characters. Additional rehearsals will be conducted Tues. – Thurs., after school, for 2-4 hours. Although not all cast members will be needed at every session, those auditioning must have a clear schedule for the entire week and be able to attend all rehearsals required for their role. A detailed rehearsal schedule, by cast part, will be distributed at the conclusion of the Monday auditions. Performances will be Friday, October 21st, 12:45 PM school show and 7:00 PM community show.
Please fill out this registration form and include a $40 check made payable to Stephenson PTA. Scholarships available through the office (contact Mr. Galindo). Optional: If you would like to pre-order a show t-shirt for your child at a discount, add $13 to your total. T-shirts will be available the week of the show for $16. Please note that we need two weeks written notice prior to audition day if you choose not to participate for any reason other than illness, or we will need to keep your check. Questions? Contact our parent coordinator, Vanessa Nagy, at (503) 708-0420 or
email at [email protected]. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___________ _ _
Student’s Name ________________________ Student’s Age _____ Grade/Teacher ________
Parent Name _________________ Home Phone _____________ Cell Phone _____________
Parent Name _________________ Home Phone _____________ Cell Phone _____________
Email (please print legibly) __________________________________________________
Emergency Contact Name and Phone (other than parent):
_____________________________________________________________________
Medical/Special Needs: _________________________________________________
Please read and sign below noting info. is correct:
____ I promise that my child’s schedule is cleared from October 17th- 21st (Mon-Fri) and he/she will be able to attend ALL rehearsals and productions.
____ I will review the list of volunteer tasks and sign up for a job (~ 30 different jobs) ____ I am interested in being a host family for one of the MCT directors.
Parent Signature ________________________________________________
Check # _________ Amount ________ (if pre-ordering) T-Shirt Size _________
Ideas to Inspire: Creativity Showcased at First Annual
Speaking Event in SW Portland
Creativity is a hot commodity. While intelligence, ambition and dependability
still rank among the top characteristics employers look for in job-seekers,
increasingly they want people who have the ability to generate new ideas, solve problems and uncover
innovative solutions – all traits that shape the way our world works.
Although Portland has gained a well-deserved reputation as an incubator for today’s creative class, sometimes
it’s difficult for our youth to uncover and recognize their own creative talents and understand the value of
developing these talents. When our youth are given examples of other creative people and are shown new and
interesting paths to personal fulfillment, it can make a positive difference. That’s what the first annual
Creativity Speaks! event is designed to do.
Creativity Speaks! is a celebration and exploration of creative endeavors in a format similar to TED Talks, but
with shorter speeches and a focus on middle school and high school students and their families. Sponsored by
Nike Design and the nonprofit Wilson Area Arts Council, the event kicks off at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October
8, in the Wilson High School auditorium in Southwest Portland. Doors open at 12:30 pm, and tickets are
available for $6 at www.creativityspeakspdx.com and at the door the day of the event.
Creativity Speaks! will show students that imagination and vision lead to new ways of thinking – in many
different areas. Creativity fosters the kind of innovative open-mindedness that allows, for example, an engineer
to visualize and then design a beautiful bridge, or a video-camera enthusiast to transform a hobby into a career
as a film director, or an aspiring entrepreneur to deliver a dynamic presentation that convinces investors to
supply start-up money.
“We’ve enlisted great speakers who will talk about their personal creative journeys, sometimes with surprising
twists and turns,” says Keith Crawford, vice president of design/creative director for Nike and president of the
Wilson Area Arts Council. “We’re excited about our lineup of speakers, and expect they will entertain and
inspire us.”
That lineup consists of internationally known photographer Holly Andres, BattleBots champion Ray Billings,
award-winning visual artist Emily Cobb, widely published comic book artist Colleen Coover, critically ac-
claimed filmmaker Chris Cortez, ice cream recipe maestro Tyler Malek, nationally renowned
designer Matthew Rhoades, and inspirational author and professor David Ward. To learn more about the
speakers, read their bios at www.creativityspeakspdx.com.
The event also includes short performances during interludes between the speakers and free ice cream from
contributing sponsor Salt & Straw.
CONTACT: Liz Garnand, Wilson Area Arts Council, 503-421-2223 or [email protected].
