Irvington Weekly Newsletter

Thank you for hanging in there! I'm eager to welcome everyone back to the building and hope I get to do so soon. In the meantime, it has been great to see families midday for meal pickups!

As with last weekend, I'm heading into this weekend without any updates about negotiations between the teachers' union and the district. I know that barganing sessions are set for today and the weekend, and I will let you know as soon as I know whether school is back in session on Monday.

If the strike continues into next week, remember that free meal service will be available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 11:30-1:00. Students will still be able to access some learning opportunities through the PPS Strike Resource Page.

As always, if you need anything, please contact the office during our open hours, 8-4. Our number is (503) 916-6185.

Should the PAT Strike continue into next week, Kid Camp (an off-site child care option near 44th and Sandy) will be available Tuesday, November 14, through Friday, November 17. There will be NO Kid Camp Monday, November 13. Kid Camp runs 8:30-3:30 each day, featuring arts and crafts, legos and a playroom available in this ‘free play’ structure camp. Next week, Kid Camp costs $40/day per child to cover the cost of staffing, and is free for families who qualify for free/reduced lunch.

Please CLICK HERE to register. Enrollment is first come first served based on availability.

Kid Camp will not be offered the week of November 20.

With all the uncertainty about school next week, we will cancel Monday's Families of Students of Color potluck. We will reschedule once we have some clarity around the November calendar. Thank you for understanding!

Given the uncertainty of the November calendar, we have rescheduled picture retakes for Monday, December 4.

This second movie night of the year is scheduled for next Friday, November 17, and will happen if school is in session that day! A free community event hosted by the PTA, this time we’ll be showing Elemental. See all the details below:

• Where: School Cafeteria

• When: Friday, November 17. Doors open and disco party at 6pm, movie begins at 6:30pm. Use the cafeteria doors behind the school for entry/exit.

• Who: Irvington students and their families! Children MUST be accompanied by an adult.

• Food and Drink: Free popcorn provided! Please bring your own water bottles filled with water only. Picnic dinners are ok, too. Thank you in advance for cleaning up after yourselves.

• Seating: Bring a blanket or camp chair to sit on. Cafeteria tables are also available.

• Disco: Enjoy some fun lights, music and dancing before the show and during a short intermission.

Bring your rake, tarp, and brooms after school on Thursday, Nov 16, to help rake leaves before the big neighborhood leaf pickup. Even if there’s no school, the Grounds Committee will be there at 3pm regardless. Kids are encouraged to help, too!

Regardless of the length of the strike, the middle school lottery for next year's sixth grade assignments will keep the same timeline: November 15 through December 15. You can apply on the Enrollment and Transfer website starting then. Note: this only applies if you are looking at focus option middle schools. If you plan to attend your neighborhood middle school (for most of you, Harriet Tubman Middle School), enrollment is automatic.

Monday, November 13: Families of Students of Color potluck CANCELED

Tuesday, November 14: Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day

Thursday, November 16: Picture re-take day RESCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 4

Thursday, November 16: Leaf raking party, 3pm

Friday, November 17: Spirit day (dress like a teacher)

Friday, November 17: Tea with Mr. G., 9-10am

Friday, November 17: Movie night, 6pm

Week of November 20: School closed for fall break (conferences on 11/20 and 11/21)

See it all at a glance here: https://www.irvingtonschool.com/