McDaniel Family Newsletter

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Hello McDaniel Community,

Our Choir/Mariachi band concert on Tuesday was a big success, and while I unfortunately arrived just as it was ending, I heard amazing things. The band concert on Thursday was also amazing, especially the battle of the saxophone and trombone.

On Wednesday, students sold crafts at the McDaniel Holiday Market. I am constantly surprised by how talented our students are. We also had the 8th grade showcase night; it is a great reminder of all the amazing programs we offer and that forecasting for the 2024-25 school year will begin in January. We will send more information after winter break.

We wish everyone who is beginning their winter break this afternoon a restful and safe break and we look forward to seeing everyone else on Monday morning.

Adam Skyles

Principal McDaniel High School

December 23rd-January 1st: Winter Break

Wednesday, February 28th: Choir & Mariachi Winter Concert

Wednesday, March 20th: SAT Day for All Juniors

Saturday, May 18th: Prom

Wednesday, May 22nd: Choir & Mariachi Spring Concert & Awards

March 25th-29th: Spring Break

Thursday, May 30th: Seniors' Last Day (Full Day)

Wednesday, June 5th: Class of 2024 Graduation

Tuesday, June 14th: Last Day of School (9th, 10th and 11th Grades)*

*subject to change pending inclement weather make-up days

Dear PPS families,

As required by the Oregon Department of Education, we are providing you with the 30 Day Notice and Opt Out Form for Statewide Assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics and Science Opt Out Form. The notice is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian and Somali on the PPS Research, Assessment, and Accountability website.

Statewide testing is part of our balanced assessment system that offers all students, especially historically underserved students, opportunities to demonstrate their progress. Information provided by student assessments is critical in helping us determine district and school priorities for improving student learning.

If you have questions, please contact your school office.

Thank you,

PPS Research, Assessment, and Accountability Department

Graduates of 2024 ~ It's time to submit a request for your Diploma. This is your opportunity to decide how you want your name to appear on your diploma. Will it be your full name or just first and last? Parents or Guardians may also have suggestions, so consider including them in this important decision. Click HERE to submit your name.

Reminder: Please do not use preferred names as this is a legal document. Make sure to spell your name correctly.

We must receive your Diploma Submission no later than February 1, 2024. If no submission is received, your full legal name from Synergy (first, middle, and last) will be used and printed onto your 2024 Diploma.

No Cost - There is no cost for your diploma. Every senior who completes all graduation requirements is awarded a diploma by the school.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.

Thank you!

Trinh Ngo

tngo@pps.net

503-916-5220 ext.81409

Please support our seniors by participating in our bottle drop fundraiser for McGrad night! Your recyclables can make a difference in our fundraising efforts!

• Donate from your account to our Leodis V McDaniel High School PTSA
• Request blue bags: julie_lestrange@yahoo.com
• Drop off cans on Saturday- 1/6/24 in the McDaniel Parking Lot (by Skateboard Park)

Thank you for contributing to our seniors success to an amazing graduation night!

Winter Sports started November 13th and teams have been hard at work practicing for the season. Girls and Boys Basketball and Wrestling all have their first matches this week. Swimming and Winter Cheer will have their first contests next week! Click the button below to view the Athletics Weekly Calendars.

Spring Sports begin February 26th. Registration is OPEN! To participate, students must be registered on Family ID and have a current Sports Physical on file. Click here to learn more about McDaniel Athletics and our programs. Do not wait until the last minute!

Click the link below to access the McDaniel PTSA Website and learn more about open board positions and membership!

Welcoming winter, welcoming scarfs. McDaniel Student store is now introducing McDaniel spirit scarfs. Show your spirit in chilly times! Click the link below to order your scarf today!

The Rose Festival Court is comprised of up to 15 outstanding students chosen from Portland Metro-area high schools. The mission of the Rose Festival Court program is to provide scholarships for higher education, to promote community outreach and volunteerism, to offer networking and mentoring opportunities to outstanding young women in a program that perpetuates an appreciation for Rose Festival history and tradition.

Princess announcements take place daily in late February and March, in the days leading up to Spring Break. Following their selection, Court Members attend after-school and weekend training sessions covering topics including media training, networking, public speaking and more. Once travel begins, the Court travels full-time 5 days a week, visiting community events, business leaders, hospitals, senior living centers, youth organizations, civic groups and participating in the Rose Festival's parades and events!

Court Members receive one-on-one mentorship with top female executives from presenting sponsor Unitus Community Credit Union, a $3,500 scholarship provided by The Randall Group valid for any accredited college, university or trade program, a complete travel wardrobe including shoes and accessories, and a lifetime of enduring friendships with their Rose Festival Court sisters.

Looking for ways to be more involved at school? Join a club! If you want more information or to get the links to join one of our clubs, visit our webpage or trivory.

If you want to start a club you don't see here, find 2 friends, a teacher to be the advisor, and check in with our Student Clubs advisor, Ms. Shar Slaughter, at sharlivias@pps.net, to start your own club!

Here are some key features our students will experience:

• The school day is from 8:30am-3:30pm
• We operate on an A/B schedule - students will attend 4 classes per day on a rotating basis (8 classes total)
• A Days include periods 1-4; B Days include periods 5-8
• Classes are 91 minutes in length on regular bell schedule days, 71 minutes on Flex days
• Most Fridays will be All 8 Days and classes are 44 minutes in length
• Flex days offer opportunities for instructional support
• Students will earn letter grades
• NEW THIS YEAR, students will be required to visibly wear their ID cards while in the building. Lanyards will be provided.

School Pictures

Students had their photo taken for their ID card and for the yearbook. If you would like to order prints of this photo, please click here and use EVTWCCJP3

as the Picture Day ID. Retakes will be on Tuesday, October 17th.

Student ID Cards - REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS

All students are required to have and carry a Student ID card. Our building doors are open before school and at lunch but remain locked all other hours. Students must show their Student ID card to get into the building during locked hours at the Main Entrance.

Student ID Number

All students have a six-digit number that is their assigned student ID number. Whenever you call or email the school, please have the student ID number available and use it if you are leaving a message or sending an email. We want to ensure we are assisting the correct student. You can find the Student ID in StudentVUE or ParentVUE

Attendance is taken for every class that meets on a given day. Please report and excuse all absences to our Attendance Secretary at mcdanielattend@pps.net and click here for more information about Attendance at McDaniel.

Counselors

Counselors are assigned alphabetically based on last names.

A-C: Tracy Morrison; tmorrison@pps.net; x81425

D-F & AVID: Erin Hale; ehale@pps.net; x81424

G-L: Crissy Phommachack; crphommachack@pps.net; x81423

M-Ro: Neomi Navarro; nnavarro1@pps.net; x81422

Ru-Z: Brandon Rawls; brawls1@pps.net; x81421

Newcomer Students and ELD1/ELD2: Brian Meyer; bmeyer@pps.net; x81207

Counseling Administrative Assistant/Registrar: Janna Holm; jholm@pps.net; x81420

Every McDaniel Student may get one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day from the school cafeteria.

If you have a student that requires medication while at school or has a health condition that the school needs to be aware of, please reach out to Nurse Susan Milholland at sumilholland@pps.net or call 503-916-5220, option 7 then press 1.

Please note, forms and parent authorizations need to be updated annually.

Student Accounts & Equipment

All students will receive a PPS student account for access to Synergy StudentVUE, email, G-Suite for Education, Destiny library system, and to sign onto school computers. All students will receive a PPS purchased chromebook that will be issued during the first week of school. Do not leave your device unattended.

Wi-Fi Access

Students can access school Wi-fi by using the network "pps-wifi-guest" on their personal devices.

Multnomah County Health Department partners with PPS to provide high-quality primary and mental health services at Franklin High School. The Franklin Student Health Center is like having a regular doctor’s office at school. We serve all K-12 Multnomah County youth ages 5 to 18 with or without insurance. There are no out-of-pocket costs for our services. We welcome all colors, all genders, all sizes, and all cultures regardless of immigration status. The Health Center at McDaniel is hosting sports physical clinics on Tuesday, August 8th and Wednesday, August 9th. Please click here to download a sports physical form and call 503-988-3382 to make an appointment. To view clinic hours and locations click here.

SUN (Schools Uniting Neighborhoods) at McDaniel is a Community School in partnership with Multnomah County Department of Human Services, PPS, and IRCO. We are a full-service neighborhood hub where both the school and partners from across the community come together to ensure kids and families have what they need to be successful - in school and in life. McDaniel's SUN School is coordinated to provide countless well-rounded resources to our students. Please visit SUN's website to learn more and to fill out the participation form.

At College Possible, we're making college admission and success possible for students from low-income backgrounds through a curriculum of coaching and support. We pair students with a College Possible coach each year who provides 6+ years of free, personalized college coaching to help you earn your college degree. Through personalized support, your coach will help you get into your best-fit school and break through milestones to complete your degree, including test prep, financial aid, and personal essays.
Interested? Go to the Community Partners Room 031 and meet with a College Possible Coach!

ParentVUE

Synergy ParentVUE/StudentVUE is a tool to help families stay informed about their student's progress, including grades and attendance information. User ID and password remain the same each year. If you have not set up your account or if you are having trouble accessing StudentVue or ParentVue,contact our School Admin Assistant, Ana Rosa Macias at amacias@pps.net or (503)916-5200. Also, you can download and install the mobile application from the app store.

Website

Visit the McDaniel website for many resources including details about upcoming events, contact information for teachers and administrators, study and test preparation resources, college and career information, and much more.

Trivory

Students and families can download the Trivory app on their phones or access it online. We use Trivory to send out immediate important school information about activities, clubs and athletics. This is also a great resource to find Tri-Met bus schedules and to see the daily schedule.

Email

Much of our communication goes out via email, including the weekly Principal's Newsletters. If you do not get these newsletters or other important school communications via email, please contact the Main Office at 503-916-5220 to make sure your contact information is current.

Remind

Portland Public Schools uses Remind for two-way communication between teachers and families. This allows or text, email and push notifications and phone calls. Please note, installation of the mobile app is not required to receive texts or phone calls. Please click here for more information about Remind.

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