Dear Poynter Parents/Guardians,

We are rounding the corner and spring break is right around the corner for us. So many things are going to be happening at Poynter Middle School. We start our construction on our bond work, start state testing, finish Liberty High School forecasting, forecasting for our current 7th grade and start forecasting for our incoming 7th grade.

I am very excited to have spring arrive and be able to get our kids outside in the sun and fresh air.

All the best,

Dr. Pede

8th GRADE PROMOTION CELEBRATION DAY...

To celebrate the end of the middle school journey, we have put together a day of fun just for the eighth graders. This is a prime opportunity for all eighth graders to get together for a day of fun games, food and raffle prizes.

The Poynter team is busy planning a fun day scheduled for Thursday, June 13th. As you know, moving on to high school in the fall is a very special time and we want to ensure their celebration is memorable and fun! An undertaking such as this requires a considerable amount of support. To help make this event fun for our kids we are asking for volunteers and prize donations. Your support would greatly be appreciated and would help ensure the success of our event.

Donations in any form will gladly be accepted. We’ve listed a few suggestions below:

· Money donation (we’ll do the shopping for you)

· Gift cards: Chipotle, Dutch Brothers, 7-Eleven, , DICK’s, H&M, Taco Bell

· Movie tickets

· Nike or Adidas items (socks, backpacks, t-shirts, sweatshirts, shoes, etc.)

· Candy (large boxes from Dollar Tree)

· Red licorice tubs from Costco

· Outdoor lawn games

· Earbuds

· Small portable speakers

· Board games

· Themed gift baskets

· Arts and crafts

· Skate boards

· Nerf items

· Basketballs

· iPhone gadgets & accessories

If you wish to donate items, please send them to the Poynter office. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Burkhardt- burkhark@hsd.k12.or.us

We start our 4 phase bond construction in a few weeks. Bond construction starts in March 2019 and will end in February 2020.

By the end of March we will start Phase 1 of our Bond Construction. Phase 1 will be earthquake retrofit in our Library, Small Gym, Gymnastics Gym, and Weight Room. This phase is scheduled to end in the month of June. As well as a new gym floor in our small gym.

Phase 2 starts at the end of June and will go through the end of August. Phase 2 includes earthquake retrofit, air conditioning building wide, new/refurbishing heating system, new big gym floor (done in October 2019), new lockers in the 7th grade and 8th grade halls, new sky-tubes for additional lighting in our hallways, new paint, new drinking fountains in each gym, new boys locker room lockers.

Phase 2 will also include a new security entrance for Poynter Middle School. Starting in August, 2019, the front doors will automatically lock at 8:45 and all visitors and late students will have to be buzzed in by front office staff. All outside doors will have an alarm that will notify administration if a door is open at any time during the day.

Phase 3 starts at the end of August and will be in the Boxer hall in 7th grade. Students will have classrooms in 14 portable classrooms for 3 months in the start of the year. Construction will include earthquake retrofit, new paint, new sky tubes, and new lockers. Estimated completion will be in November 2019.

Phase 4 starts at the end of November 2019 and will conclude in February 2020. This area will be rooms 1-17 and have new paint, new sky tubes, and earth quake retrofit.

As soon as Phase 4 is complete a new camera system will be installed in all hallways.

Did you know that Poynter Middle School has a Parent Club? We do! We meet the first Wednesday of the month from 7:00-8:00 pm. This parent led group discusses events at Poynter as well as has presentations from teachers, the administration, outside guests. If you would like further information, please contact me or the Poynter Middle School main office at 503-844-1580 or email poynterparents@gmail.com. Our first parent club meeting of the year will be on Wednesday, April 3. Our Parent Club President is Christin Peterson.

The flu has hit Oregon and the Hillsboro School District hard. Please see the information provided below on flu symptoms and prevention.

Parent Vue is our online view of student information for parents. Parents can view grades and attendance as well as contact teachers via email. If you do not have access or have questions regarding Parent Vue please contact our school registrar Liz Wellington at 503-844-1580.

Bike Club Tuesdays 3:30 ( Mr. Sarrazin)

The Zone Sports Monday-Thursday @ 3:30 (See Ms. Sanchez or the Poynter Office)

GSA Fridays during both lunches (Mr. Shaner, Mr. Hazen)

Math Counts Club Tuesdays 3:30 (Mrs. Glaske)

Chess Club Wednesdays at 8:00 am (Room 7)

Science Club Tuesdays 3:30 ( Mrs. Keniston)

Knit and Crochet Club Tuesdays 3:30 (Mrs. Sheldon)

Oregon Battle of the Books Mondays 3:30 (Mr. Jones)

Good attendance at the middle school is very important. Nine absences or less is best practice to help students have the most success in middle school. If your child is going to be absent from school please call the attendance line at 503-844-1585.

Check out our Facebook page and school website on the links below.

Dr. Jon Pede

Principal

pedej@hsd.k12.or.us

Mrs. Sonta Thompson

Assistant Principal

Thomsont@hsd.k12.or.us

Mr. Chris Chavez

Dean of Students

chaveztc@hsd.k12.or.us

Ms. Mike Myers--7th grade

myersml@hsd.k12.or.us

Ms. Bethany Harvey---8th grade

harveyb@hsd.k12.or.us

Anna Posthumus---Wellness Counselor

posthuma@hsd.k12.or.us

Mission:

Poynter Middle School community invests in every student to help them develop skills for high school with progress towards college and career readiness.

Vision:

If…

Connection

• attendance increases through tracking, responding, and communicating with students and families
• multiple pathways are utilized for school to home connection such as phone calls, emails, postcards, home visits, school community events (back to school nights, parent conferences, ice cream social, AVID family nights, Latino Family Nights,
• relevant extracurricular activities (such as clubs, sports, performances) are offered and available

Instruction

• rigorous instruction from bell to bell by all staff is a priority
• Professional Learning Communities create common assessments and examine data to drive reflective instruction
• explicit academic language instruction is a priority through strategies such as sentence frames, scaffolding, direct instruction, Depth of Knowledge, Constructing Meaning, FIELD
• teacher training and implementation of strategies are supported and is part of the culture of Poynter Middle School
• students are taught to become better organized through the use of AVID strategies

Culture

• equitable supports focusing on individual needs are implemented within our academic teams

• fostering a culture of respect, safety, and being connected are a value

Then…

Every student will develop skills for high school with progress towards college and career readiness.

Motto:

Middle School Matters

503-844-1580 Main Line

503-844-1585 Attendance Line

Office Hours: 8:00-4:00

Email: pedej@hsd.k12.or.us
Website: http://www.hsd.k12.or.us/Schools/MiddleSchools/JWPoynter.aspx
Location: 1535 NE Grant St, Hillsboro, OR, United States
Phone: 503-844-1580