The Cheetah Coalition #30

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Join us to celebrate the joy of childhood and to honor future generations with games, music and fun! Due to rain, the Dia de los Niños event will be inside the school gym and cafeteria. The event starts at 6 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m.

Dear Atkinson Parents,

The end of the year is an exciting time. Here is an activity that happened and some activities to keep on your calendars.

Yesterday, our K–2 students performed a music program. It was so fun to hear them show off the musical skills they’ve been working on. We recorded the performance for parents who weren’t able to attend. While I cannot share the video, I will be providing an online showing of the video on Thursday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m. You can access the showing at this link.

On Wednesday, May 22 is the 3rd–5th grade music performance. Parents are invited to attend at 1:40 p.m. Please note this is a new time. I plan on recording this performance as well and will be having a showing on Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. at this link.

Run for Atkinson is scheduled for May 10. Funds raised this year will go to the Atkinson Foundation. We will focus these funds to increase the FTE for our half-time School Secretary, Ms. Katie. We are hopeful we can raise enough to have her full time at Atkinson. A full time School Secretary would be able to administratively support our Counselor and School Psychologist, freeing them up to more fully focus on mental health issues that are present in our student population. Last year we collected just over $16,000. If we can match that amount this year, we will be able to meet our goal of a full time School Secretary!

This particular year, our community has a unique opportunity to contribute because Oregon taxpayers will be receiving their Oregon Kicker check right after filing their tax return. I am asking parents to consider donating 10% of their Oregon Kicker to the Run for Atkinson event through the Atkinson Foundation. You can donate HERE — choose the “DONATE TO A SPECIFIC SCHOOL” button, and in the “PURPOSE” field, please use the drop down menu to select Atkinson Elementary School. Don’t forget to check with your employer, as some have matching funds or programs that could double your contribution!

We will soon be sending more information about these and other events.

In service to students,

Debbie Armendariz

Principal

Atkinson Elementary School

darmenda@pps.net

April Value: Problem Solving

The value spotlight for this month is Problem Solving and awards were announced during lunch today!

Y’ALL (Youth Advocacy Liberation Leadership Summit)

Friendly reminder this event is taking place this Saturday, April 27 from 9:15-2 p.m. This day is for students in 3rd–12th grade, their caregivers, and PPS staff alike. We'll bring breakfast, lunch, snacks, and entertainment; you bring the joy! For more information or to register, please contact your school's social worker (Darcy Wilde, dwilde@pps.net).

Are you looking to make connections with peers in the LGBTQ+ community? Are you curious about what middle school might be like for you? Are you an educator or caregiver who wants to learn more about how to support your LGBTQ+ students? Do you want to learn more about how ODE supports and affirms LGBTQ+ identity in our state? You've come to the right place! Come be in joyful community to celebrate and affirm everything under the rainbow.

NAMI Multnomah is the Multnomah County affiliate for the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people with mental health conditions and their families through support, education, and advocacy. We aim to provide a platform that allows persons living with mental health conditions to have a powerful voice in the local mental health community.

Check out the NAMI website for information, resources, support groups, education and events.

Rise Above Basketball Clinic & Community Gathering

See flyer below for more information.

Portland Public Schools Title VI Indian Education Program Talking Circle

See flyer below for more information.

Multnomah County Library Children's Day and Book Day

Join Multnomah County Library's last week of Children's Day and Book Day music and culture events. See flyers below for locations and times.

We are starting for plan for next year's enrollment, so please let Katie (kcarriker@pps.net) in the office know if your child will NOT be attending Atkinson next year. Thank you!

Each year, PPS gathers student, staff, and family feedback through the Successful Schools Survey. The results help each school understand the needs of your students, staff, and families, as well as support the development of your school continuous improvement plans (SCIP). The survey will be administered between May 6 and May 31 this year. More information will be coming soon.

See the latest PTA Newsletter HERE.

• Friday, April 26 — Día de los Niños Celebration, 6—8 p.m.
• Thursday, May 2 — Online Viewing of K—2nd Grade Music Performance, 6:30 p.m.
  
• Friday, May 3 — Principal's Coffee (English and Spanish combined), 8:50 a.m., cafeteria
• Wednesday, May 8 — Bike + Walk to School Day!
• Friday, May 10 — Run for Atkinson Fundraiser, Franklin HS track
• May 13—17 — Spring Book Fair
• Wednesday, May 22 — 3rd–5th Grade Music Performance, 1:40 p.m.
• Thursday, May 23 — Online Viewing of 3rd–5th Grade Music Performance, 6:30 p.m.
• Friday, May 24 — Amigos Meeting, 9 a.m., cafeteria
• Tuesday, May 28 — Field Day!
• Friday, June 7 — DLI Cultural Night, 6–8 p.m.