Bridlemile Friday Flyer

June 9, 2023

Important Dates to Remember:

6/14/2023: Last Day of School

6/19/2023: Report cards will be mailed home the week of June 19th

8/12/2023: Community Care Day, 10am-12pm

Project Community Care is a branch of the Districtwide Schoolyard Program and the ‘Inspired, Sustainable, Schoolyards’ priority for the Fund for PPS.

8/14/2023: Office Reopens

Late August: 2023-2024 Class Placement will be Emailed

8/29/2023: First Day of School (Grades 1-5)

9/5/2023: First Day of Kindergarten

9/14/2023: Back to School Night/Curriculum Night for next year. In-person!

Our calendar on the Bridlemile School website is the best place to get updates: https://www.pps.net/bridlemile

Field Day Fun!

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Bridlemile News

Time flies when you're having fun, which explains why I’m surprised this is the last Friday Flyer for 2022-23. Beagles, we’ve enjoyed such a wonderful return to Bridlemile this year!

This year has had it all and through it all, we worked together and got through it together. I hope it’s a long time (a.k.a. never again) before I have to use the words ‘gas supply line’ in a message to families. When I look back at this year, I will remember our community reuniting at STEAM night. Seeing our students, staff and families together and celebrating their classroom successes will be one of many of this year’s highlights for me.

We did it! To our remarkable students, you have shown time and again that you are capable of achieving great things. But it’s not just the academic achievements that I see, but the countless acts of kindness and compassion you show one another. Our success is in the collective support and encouragement we offer one another every day. Fifth graders, you have been fantastic role models! I am excited to hear about your continued success as you move on to middle school. Please come back and visit us!

It is never easy saying good-bye. I’d like to recognize the following staff, who will be moving on from Bridlemile after this school year. We wish them all the best!

Ann Gooselaw-Kindergarten Teacher

Becca Barlow-Music Teacher

Jen Guzman-Media Specialist Assistant

Kathryn Dudley-Psychologist

Esther Doyle-School Health Assistant

For anyone leaving Bridlemile this year, whether it is to explore new neighborhoods, opportunities, or embark on new family adventures, thank you for joining us on this journey.

You will always be a part of our story, and Bridlemile will always be a part of your story.

Remember, once a beagle, always a beagle!

Thank you for making my first year at Bridlemile so incredibly memorable. I hope that you enjoy a restful and rejuvenating summer, and I look forward to welcoming you back in the fall.

Sincerely,

Katherine

Looking Ahead...Click here for the 2023-2024 Classroom School Supply List

We wanted to share with you some ways we are looking to streamline our classroom supplies process. We have taken some initial steps to reduce cost and waste:

Grade level teams have been intentional about what supplies to ask for (e.g. we only ask for the brand if that’s a must-have).
We have looked at needs across grade levels and have also reduced the number of supplies based on what we already have.
Please do not label supplies with student names. Most supplies will be used communally.
We plan to have supplies drop off on the days before school starts to avoid the first day of school supplies jam.

In Fall 2023, we will survey families regarding the classroom supply process and what changes we wish to make going forward. One option we are considering is moving to having families pay for supplies via SchoolPay.

Summer Learning Options from PPS - iReady Math

As the year winds to a close, parents may have questions about what resources students can access at home for summer learning. Students can work on MyPath during the summer. It will be available until August 12, 2023. Just 2 lessons per week (which is between 30 and 45 minutes) will help students demonstrate great gains in mathematics proficiency. Here is a quick tutorial for support.

Summer Reading Program at Multnomah County Library-June 16 - August 31, 2023

Gameboards have been distributed to students via backpacks this week!

Find Your Voice at Multnomah County Library!

Our voices have power. We use our voices to share stories, express ourselves, and spark change. Our voices include not only the sounds we make, but the words we write, the art we create, the movements we perform and the actions we take each day to impact our world.

Read for fun and prizes this summer. Babies, kids and teens can play the Summer Reading game by starting a daily reading habit. In addition, the library will have lots of fun interactive performances, storytelling, and arts and crafts for kids and families. It all kicks off June 16!

Kids of all ages can play online or on paper.

For more information click here: Summer Reading Program

K-12 OHSU Screening Program is Coming to an End

Funding for screening testing in Oregon's K-12 schools will end on July 31, 2023. OHSU Screening testing will not be available for 2023 summer camps. Schools may continue to use Abbott BinaxNOW diagnostic tests for students/staff who become symptomatic while on-site, and a limited supply of iHealth self-tests will remain available for families to request from the school.

What you need to know:

The last week of screening testing will be June 19-23. This means OHSU will continue to pick up tests from schools through the last days of school and also continue to operate the community drop-off points until Friday, June 23. The locations of the community drop-off points are:

OHSU Child Development and Rehabilitation Center: 707 S. Gaines St., Portland, OR 97239 (Google Map)
OHSU Primary Care Clinic, Gabriel Park: 4411 S.W. Vermont St., Portland, OR 97219 (Google Map)
OHSU Primary Care Clinic, Richmond: 3930 S.E. Division St., Portland, OR 97202 (Google Map)
OHSU Primary Care Clinic, Beaverton: 15700 S.W. Greystone Ct., Beaverton, OR 97006 (Google Map)

For families who test at home, student enrollment through OHSU’s Our LabFinder webpage will end on Friday, May 12th.
OHSU’s customer service team will be available through Friday, June 30. If there are questions about the end of the program, families can call 503-418-8500 or email k12covidtesting@ohsu.edu
For families who test at home, student enrollment through OHSU’s Our LabFinder webpage will end on Friday, May 12th.

OHSU’s customer service team will be available through Friday, June 30. If there are questions about the end of the program, families can call 503-418-8500 or email k12covidtesting@ohsu.edu.

Plant Sale

The PTA will have a few dozen tomato plants available for sale in the Bridlemile garden on Tuesday 6/13 from 7:45am to 2:45pm. Self service with QR codes posted for donations.

Thank you!

Freaky Friday T-Shirts

A limited number of Freaky Friday shirts are available for $10 each! Purchase yours here:

https://freaky-friday-2023.cheddarup.com/