The Cheetah Coalition #19

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Dear Parents,

Due to the winter storm and staff illnesses, decisions on TAG eligibility will not be made until Feb 16th. If you have any concerns, feel free to reach out.

As a reminder, the bathrooms inside the school are closed after dismissal at 3:00 PM. Keep in mind that we aren't able to have unsupervised kids in the building after hours and also the custodians are here to clean the building. If there is a bathroom emergency, the student and their adult can be let back into the building if someone in the office is available to open the door. Thank you so much for your understanding!

Next principal's coffees will be on March 7th and 8th.

Have a great weekend!

Debbie Armendariz

Principal

Atkinson Elementary School

darmenda@pps.net

February Value: Empathy

The value spotlight for this month is Empathy!

Classroom Lessons: Emotions

In February, students will receive a social-emotional lesson on the topic of emotions, differentiated by grade level.

We recently learned that our school is now included in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) which allows us to offer a daily breakfast and lunch at no cost to all students enrolled in the school. More information will be coming from Nutrition Services soon!

We are still in need of one parent volunteer to help serve second lunch on Wednesdays (12:05 p.m.–12:30 p.m.). Please let Katie (kcarriker@pps.net) or Debbie (darmenda@pps.net) know if you're able to help!

PPS is required to ensure that all students are up to date on all school-required immunizations, or have a signed medical exemption letter signed by a licensed physician or a non-medical exemption, by Wednesday, February 21, 2024 (“Exclusion Day”). Immunizations are required by state law for children and students in attendance at public and private schools, preschools, childcare facilities and Head Start programs in Oregon.

On February 7th, the Multnomah County Health Department (MCHD) will mail a notification letter to all students who are due to receive one or more required vaccinations or who do not have a record of immunization. Students who do not have all their school-required vaccines or a qualifying exemption by Exclusion Day will not be allowed to attend school until their immunizations are up-to-date.

What to do if you get a letter:

• Call your school if you have already provided your child’s immunization record to the school and verify whether the school has a copy on file.
• If your student needs updated vaccinations, get your child immunized right away. You can schedule an appointment with your child’s regular health care provider, or with:
• One of the MCHD Student Health Centers.
• The MCHD Immunization Clinic at 619 NW 6th Avenue, Room 150, Portland, OR. This Clinic occurs every Tuesday and Thursday 9am - 4pm, and Friday 10am - 5pm. Call 503-988-4724 for an appointment.
• Bring to your child’s appointment the Certificate of Immunization Status Form that was included with the letter you received from MCHD. This Form will let the provider know what vaccinations your student still needs. (If you misplace the CIS Form you received in the mail, you can request another copy from your child’s school).
• Once your student has received their required vaccines, sign the completed immunization form and turn it in to your child’s school.

Thank you for keeping your student and their classmates safe, in school, and ready to learn!

OBOB

Let the battles begin! The OBOB battles started this week. The Pool Play will continue through next week. The top 8 teams will continue on to the Elite Eight. Below is the link for the battle schedule. Parents and coaches are welcome to come and watch their team compete.

OBOB Battle Schedule

CHROMEBOOKS

If you still have a chromebook at home from during the strike, please return it to the school.If you have found any chargers from them, please return them also.

• ART: Student work will be hanging on the walls.
• P.E.: Check out what we have been working on in PE!
• LIBRARY: Bilingual Book Fair from Linda Letra, a new Bilingual book store.
• MUSIC: Stop by the cafeteria to check out what we’re learning in music class.

Expect additional detailed info and reminders about these events in the near future!

Come one, come all to the K-2 Talent Show, this coming Tuesday 2/6 at the Franklin High School Performing Arts Center, located on the corner of SE 52nd and Woodward! Doors will open at 5:30pm, and showtime is 6:00. This is a FREE community event, and all are welcome to come and support our amazing performers.

While you are there, buy a $2 ticket (or 10!) and enter to win one of three fabulous drawings: 3 night stay in an Oregon beach house, Family Fun Basket, or Date Night in Portland Basket. Tickets can be purchased online or in person at the Talent Show. Buy tickets now! All proceeds will support Atkinson PTA and events like the talent show. We hope to see you there!

See the latest PTA newsletter HERE.

• Tuesday, February 6 — K–2 TALENT SHOW, Franklin HS Auditorium, 6 p.m.
  
• Wednesday, February 7 — 3-5 Talent Show Rehearsal, 3—4:30 p.m.
  
• Thursday, February 8 — Spring STOPPS Drill
• Thursday, February 8 — In-Person DLI Kinder Information Session, 6:30—7:30 p.m.
  
• Monday, February 12 — Virtual Neighborhood Kinder Information Session, 6—6:30 p.m.
  
• Tuesday, February 13 — 3-5 TALENT SHOW, Franklin HS Auditorium, 6 p.m.
• Thursday, February 15 — Virtual DLI Kinder Information Session, 6:30—7:30 p.m.
• February 15 - March 15 — DLI Kinder Lottery Window