Mabel Rush School News

December 8, 2020

For a copy of this newsletter in Spanish please see below.

Para obtener una copia de este boletín en español, consulte a continuación.

https://www.smore.com/fpd37

Office Hours and Connecting with your Child’s Teacher

All of our instructional staff have established office hours to meet with parents and also to connect with students and their families. Below you will find a link to how you can sign up for a meeting with your child’s teacher.

Office Hours Page

Internet Hot Spots

If you have one of our district Internet Hot Spots and are finding that you no longer needing it, please contact the school office about arranging to return it. 503-554-4450

Winter Break

Our Winter Break will run from Dec. 21 through January 1. School will resume on Monday, January 4, 2021.

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School Offices Open by Appointment Only

With the recently announced revised COVID guidelines our school office is closed for walk up service. You can call ahead and make an appointment if you need to visit the school. Please contact Monica Skaggs at 503-554-4450 to make an appointment. You can also reach her via email at skaggsm@newberg.k12.or.us

Wednesday Pick Ups - New Procedures Please Stay in Your Car, Items will be brought out…

Please note that our Wednesday Supply Pick Up opportunities will continue, but we ask that families stay in their cars and call the number below when they drive up. Please state your child’s name and grade and we will bring the items out to you.

Number to call when you drive up 971-220-5670

Please Welcome Chelena River: New Part Time School Counselor

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to our new part time counselor, Chelena River. Through funding from the Oregon Student Investment Account, we are fortunate to add Chelena to our staff to work with Jennifer DuPriest to provide additional support to our students and families.

“Hi Newberg families! My primary responsibility is to promote the academic, personal, and social development of all students. I am eager to support to our students, staff, and families. I’m excited to be a part of the Newberg community and I look forward to getting to know you and your children!” - Ms. River

Please join us in welcoming Ms. River to our school.

Library News

Wednesday Library Pick-up Continues -

With the revised COVID procedures, we will still be able to offer library book check out and pick up each Wednesday. We will be moving to a total curbside pick up process where we ask families to call as they arrive and staff will bring your books out to your car. The library pick up number is 971-220-5670. Once you arrive at the school please call the number and your books will be brought out.

Information on how to check out books via our library catalog system can be found at the link below. Library book check out procedure

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Read Aloud Stories from Mrs. Neiss

Our school librarian has been busy recording herself reading aloud for all of our grade levels. These stories make up a portion of her library lessons. We have added a link on each student’s CLEVER page that will take you to a listing of titles. Because of publisher requirements, the link is only accessible if you child is logged into their Newberg School District account.

We have also added pages with direct links, to the various grade level pages, but please note that your child will need to be logged into their school account to access the link.

Mabel Rush Library Read Aloud Pages K-2

Mabel Rush Library Read Aloud Pages 3-5

Lunch with the Librarian

Mrs. Neiss is hosting Lunch with the Librarian every Thursday at 11:00 and 12:00. This is an opportunity for student in grades 4 and 5 to come together via Google Meet to talk about books and other topics. If interested in taking part, please contact Mrs. Neiss at neisss@newberg.k12.or.us

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Parent Group News

December Family Reading Night - Live Video Stream Read Aloud

On the evening of Thursday, December 17 at 7:00 pm, our school librarian, Mrs. Neiss, in conjunction with our PIE Parent Group, will be broadcasting a live stream of her reading two books - “A Christmas Cookie Exchange” by Sheri Wall, and “Sneezy the Snowman” by Maureen Wright.

Our PIE Parent Group is making available to each student a goodie bag with a package of hot cocoa, a candy cane, and an ornament to decorate. We encourage our students to tune in on December 17 and enjoy their treats, decorate their ornament, and listen to Mrs. Neiss read.

The Goodie Bags are available for pick up at the school during the Wednesday school supply pick up day (December 9 and December 16) We will share more information regarding how to connect to the live video stream next week.

Hoodie Sale

Our parent group is offering Mabel Rush Hoodies for purchase. We have three designs to choose from. Hoodies range in size from youth small to adult XXL. Proceeds help to support the efforts of our Mabel Rush Parent Group. Outfit the whole family and support our school!

Hoodies will be shipped directly to you in early January 2021.

Mabel Rush Shirt 1:

Mabel Rush Shirt 2:

Mabel Rush Shirt 3:

*Hoodies are only available for purchase until Thursday, December 17th.* *Buy one today!*

The Tooth Taxi is Coming to Newberg! December 14-18

Newberg School District is hosting the Tooth Taxi mobile dental van at Edwards Elementary School on December 14th-18th for children who can’t afford or access a dentist. Services are free. Registration in advance is needed. Please call 503-329-8877 to make an appointment.

The Dental Foundation of Oregon’s mobile dental van the Tooth Taxi is coming. We will be parked at Edwards Elementary School, December 14th-18th treating children.

• The Tooth Taxi is staffed by dental professionals and offers a range of dental services including exams, cleanings, sealants, fillings and simple extractions for FREE.
• Treatment priority will be given to those who have no dental insurance, are experiencing pain, have never been seen by a dentist, have OHP but are not being seen regularly by a dentist and those who may not be able to afford their copay.
• The health and safety of our patients and staff is always our highest priority.

Our Mobile Program is following the most recent infection control recommendations made by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and The Oregon Health Authority (OHA). We’re closely following the activities of these agencies to stay current with any new protocols and best practice guidance that may be issued.
• Registration in advance is needed, and a patient consent and information form must be completed. Please call 503-329-8877 to make an appointment.