Important Dates for January/February
- Spirit Day: Fuzzy Friday - wear fuzzy socks, sweatshirt, etc.
- Band concert on YouTube - 6th grade @ 6:30 PM; 7th/8th @ 7:00 PM
February 3 - PTC Community meeting @ 6:30 PM
- The BHS and SHS principals will be there to answer questions in breakout rooms
February 5 - Grading Day - No school
February 8 - Semester 2 begins
- 8-12 - Spirit Week (look for details in a separate newsletter)
February 12 - All Day - Semester 2 Supply Pick up and Semester 1 Celebration
- Look for a separate newsletter with registration information and event details
February 15 - President's Day - No school
February 17 - Synchronous school day - Follow a Tuesday schedule
February 24 - Staff Development Day - No school
After School Clubs Begin!
Virtual After School Clubs begin this week (January 25-29).
- All clubs will run from 4-5pm on Zoom. The specific clubs & days they are offered are listed below.
- If your student would like to join a club, please have them go onto their Student Canvas page to access the club sign-up link.
- The opportunity to sign-up will close at 4:00 PM, January 25th.
- If your student signs up for a club, you will receive a generic announcement letting you know that they signed up.
- If there are any questions, please email Student Manager Melissa Ackerman at melissa_ackerman@beaverton.k12.or.us
CLUBDAY(s)
GSA (Genders & Sexualities Alliance)Tuesdays
Sports FunTuesdays & Thursdays
Game ClubWednesdays
BSU (Black Student Union)Thursdays
Yearbook & Social Content Creators ClubThursdays
Resources and Support for Parents
Lines for Life has launched a Safe+Strong Helpline. Safe + Strong Helpline, in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority, is an emotional support and resource referral line that can assist anyone who is struggling and seeking support. Callers do not have to be in crisis to utilize this line and access supportive listening, compassion, and connection to resources. Support is free and available 24/7 the number is 1-800-923-HELP(4357). Language interpreters are available.
Oregon Parenting Support Warmline: 1-833-732-2467.
They also have some info about support groups for specific groups.
A Note From Our Nurse
Why Reading is Good for your Health
A message from Wendy Costanzo, RN
As any avid book reader can tell you, immersing yourself in a great gook can make your brain come alive. It sounds romantic, but science is now proving this to be true.
When we read, not only are we improving memory and empathy, but research has shown that reading makes us feel better and more positive too. Science has shown that reading has some amazing health benefits, including helping with depression, cutting stress and reducing the chances of Alzheimer’s later in life.
Reading strengthens your brain. When you read a story or a book you have to remember a lot of things. The plot, the characters, etc. Therefore, your brain’s short-term memory and recall capabilities improve. The brain is like a muscle, reading helps exercise this muscle and helps improve brain power.
Reading improves your health. Researchers have demonstrated that reading can reduce stress by up to 68%! Creating a bedtime ritual of reading a book before bed signals your brain it is time to wind down and go to sleep. However, this only applies to real books as screens like e-readers and tablets can actually keep you awake longer and actually hurt your sleep.
A children’s book exposes a child to 50% more words than watching a television show. Reading at home actually helps boost school performance. Exposure to books also increases a child’s vocabulary, can help raise self-esteem and helps build good communication skills.
It’s never too late to begin to take advantage of the many physical and psychological benefits awaiting you in the pages of a good book. Unplug and enjoy!
