The Llewellyn Friday Flyer

On behalf of our entire staff at Llewellyn, may the holidays bring you joy and the winter break allow you time with family and friends. We look forward to seeing you all when school reopens January 2nd, 2024!

Warmly,

Principal Pam

K-2 Parents – If your student borrowed a Chromebook for the strike, PLEASE return it as soon as possible! These computers came from the carts that all K-2 students share, and we are still missing several carts’ worth of Chromebooks! IT will be locking unreturned Chromebooks at some point in the near future. Thank you for your help in rebuilding these important tools!

Talented and Gifted Winter Nominations:

The process starts with a conversation between parent/guardian and the classroom teacher. Together you can decide if the student meets the qualifications and/or should be tested. Students with test scores from last spring and fall that qualify for TAG have already been sent out to families. If you did not receive notification and you would like to nominate the window will be open until January 26th. The three areas that PPS identifies in are intellectual, reading, and math. You may decide to nominate in any area that applies. Once the parent/guardian has communicated/requested nomination, the teacher will fill out the required form and submit work samples. If further testing is required to make a determination the school, in coordination with the TAG office, will schedule the tests to be given. Notification regarding identification status will be sent out in early spring and be active the following year. Again, please inquire/request with the classroom teacher as they are responsible for filling out the nomination form. They will be able to discuss work samples and assessment data in regards to TAG requirements.

If you missed the TAG Night on December 13th the district video of the slide show is here.

If you have further questions please reach out.

Tanan Woods

twoods@pps.net

Tuesday: Chili with chips

Wednesday: Checken Tenders

Thursday: Pizza

Friday: Chicken Fillet Sandwiches

The inaugural BIPOC Book Fair will be held December 23 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Norse Hall (111 N.E. 11th Ave., Portland). The event offers books by BIPOC authors of every genre, for early readers to 17-year-olds. Tickets are $5, and low-income families can request a fee waiver. Masks are required for all attendees. Tickets and more information are available here. All children and teens who attend can select one book of their choice for free. Several local authors will be in attendance, and there will be a few planned activities. Background details are in this article in The Skanner.

Classes this year include Ukelele (new!), Circus Arts, Art of Science, Dance Party(new), Lego Club, Yoga, Basketball, Coding, Comic and Cartoon Art Club, Acting and Chess!

Most classes are on 6crickets, but three are on their own registration platforms listed below.

Ukelele

Mondays (K-5)

https://www.theukuleleproject.com/after-school/p/ainsworth-after-school-group-class-w5g59-kf2ps-l57bb

Reign Basketball

Tuesdays (K-2), Thursdays (3-5)

https://www.pdxreignbasketball.com/event-details/llewellyn-winter-24-hoops

Yoga

Mondays (K-3)

https://www.yogaplaygrounds.com/school_classes/llewelyn-elementary/

Limited needs-based scholarships are available. Email parent volunteer adrianne.schaefer@gmail.com for more info.

We are also still recruiting additional instructors for both fee based and free classes. (We'd love to offer a board game club or an additional LEGO club!) Email for more info!

Dear 5th grade families,

As your child’s School Counselor, I wanted to reach out and remind each of you about Middle School options for your child/children. The goal of this flyer is to help you better understand your neighborhood middle school as well as how to apply to lotter schools and what your options look like. Portland Public Schools middle school open enrollment window closes on December 22nd.

Our neighborhood feeder school is: Sellwood Middle School (click to learn about Sellwood)

Here is a link to all neighborhood middle schools: Neighborhood Middle Schools

Middle School Lottery Information – Open enrollment closes December 22nd.

You find out if your student was selected in the lottery mid- late January.

Siblings- if you have a sibling currently in 6th or 7th grade at a lottery school, your application will be given preference.

Income- If your family income qualifies, your application will be given preference. See this chart for income eligibility details.

Presentation: Lottery School Options and Tips to help your child transition to middle school

Please feel free to reach out with any additional questions!

Best,

Ms. Brittany

Brittany Sill-Turner, M.Ed.

Counselor, Llewellyn Elementary School

Portland Public Schools

503.916.6104

Multnomah County Student Health Centers will closed December 18th - January 1st. The only Student Health Center open during this time will be at Parkrose. All others are closed. As with all Student Health Centers, any Multnomah County youth/teens ages 5-18 are welcome. There are no out-of-pocket costs and they'll see you with or without insurance. You can find more information HERE.

Every Friday will be a School Spirit Day. Students and staff are encouraged to wear their Llewellyn gear new or old. One Friday per month will be a fun theme. On 1/26 it will be Inside Out Day!

Wear your clothes inside out and show your school spirit!

PTA Happenings

Winter break is here!! We hope that everyone has a wonderful time enjoying friends and family. Our Llewellyn community has already done a lot for our students and staff this year and that is truly what we are grateful for in this season. Thank you for volunteering at events and for all the donations that have come in to support all of our committees and community events. We will come back in the new year with more ways to support our students and teachers in the classroom and we look forward to reconnecting with all of you in the year ahead! Happy Holidays!

From the Foundation

The Llewellyn Foundation has plans for future Dine Outs and additional events in the new year so stay tuned! Enjoy the winter break!

Want to support the Llewellyn Foundation beyond our Dine Outs? Please consider the Llewellyn Foundation for a year end, tax-deductible donation. Thanks to your generous giving we were able to support the third grade classrooms this year.

Next meeting: Wednesday, January 10

E-mail: thellewellynfoundation@gmail.com

Website: www.llewellynfoundation.com