ISSUE 18 OFFICE 503-356-2100 - FAX 503-356-2105 MAY 19, 2017
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Upcoming EventsMay:19th: Passport Recheck20th: School Beautification23rd: 2nd Chance Passport26th: No School for Students29th: Schools Closed
June:16th: Carnival19th: Field Day21st: 5th Grade Celebration22nd: Last Day for Students
Dragon NewsThe Sun is Shining….Enjoy!
Findley Elementary4155 NW Saltzman Road
Portland, Oregon 97229Principal: Kathleen Skidmore
EXCELLENCE INNOVATION EQUITY COLLABORATION
District Goal: WE empower all students to achieve post-high school success.The Beaverton School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of the Beaverton School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans' status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment.
New Assistant Principal Findley is excited to welcome Jennifer Whitten as assistant
principal for the upcoming school year. As an elementary teacher for over eighteen years, Jennifer
brings with her a strong instructional background, Spanish
skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff are recognized throughout the
District. She looks forward to meeting everyone and getting to know Findley. Welcome, Jennifer!
IN THIS ISSUE:
• New Assistant Principal • Safe Routes to School
Survey • Lost and Found • Summer Reading • MUSE Band
ATTACHMENTS: • Safe Routes Map • Safe Routes Survey • PTO
Approved Electronic Flyers
MUSE BAND
The M.U.S.E. Band Program is now registering students for the fall for band
classes at Findley. Flyers will be posted on Beaverton District website and are available in school lobby area. You can also go to the website at www.museband.com. This is a convenient way for your child to learn an instrument after school for half the cost of private lessons. Students participate in fun
concerts, parades, free band workshops, and other performance activities. We hope you
will consider the program for your child. Band is offered to grades 4-5.
MUSE Band Awards The following students were acknowledged
for their hard work and dedication to the band and learning their instruments.
Beginning Band: Aiden Amal Advanced Band: Fiona Wang and Kavya
Ananth
Missing Something? Is your child missing a jacket, coat, hat or other item? Check Findley’s redesigned Lost and
Found area- located downstairs near the playground doors. This
area currently contains many missing items waiting to be found!
All clothing that is not “found" will be donated to the Beaverton Clothes Closet at the end of the
school year.
Cedar Mill Community Libraries Summer Reading Program
Help fight the summer slide by signing up your child for the free summer reading program at the Cedar Mill Community Libraries. Sign ups start June 1st. Just
stop by the library during open hours to register. Children aged birth to 18 are
welcome to sign up. Set your reading goal and return a completed reading record to
the library to pick out a book to keep, Oaks Park coupon and other prizes. The library
also offers performers, crafts and other activities all summer long. Check the
website http://library.cedarmill.org for a complete schedule starting June 1.
Safe Routes Survey Attached is a letter with instructions for completing the Safe Routes to School
survey for this school year. The survey will remain open through the 31st. Thank you
for your time!
Upcoming PTO Events
See our PTO calendar at www.FindleyPTO.com
for locations and details
• Findley Beautification – May 20th, 1-4pm. Work
alongside friends and neighbors to spruce up our school
grounds.
• Passport Club Second Chance Check – May 23rd. Students can recheck up to 3 months. Checkers needed!
Answers provided!
• Clothes Closet – June 14th. Help staff the BSD Clothes
Closet by sorting donations and helping students shop for
clothing. Stay tuned for Volunteer signup.
• Carnival – June 16th. Fun for the whole family!
• Field Day – June 19th. Fun and games on the Findley
Field. Volunteers needed.
Findley PTO
Supporting our students by connecting parents, staff, and the community.
www.FindleyPTO.com ▪ Like us on Facebook
Meet Your 2017-2018 PTO Board!
Newly elected officers marked with *
Co-President – Shawn Birdsall*
Co-President – Sara Thorn
Vice President – Terra Groom*
Secretary – Viji Pokala
Treasurer – Amy Heang*
Volunteer Coordinator-Activities – Lauren Wylie*
Technology Co-Officer – Aviva Kuperus*
Technology Co-Officer –Khyati Shah*
Member-At-Large - Kaili Burbano
Member-At-Large– Meg Flam*
Member-At-Large– Allison Greene*
Findley Spring Beautification
May 20th 1:00-4:00pm
Please join us on Saturday, May 20 from 1:00-
4:00 (rain or shine) to help beautify Findley's
school grounds!
Wear your yard gloves & bring trowels (for
digging out weeds), brooms, pruners, rakes,
and lots of KID energy! We will supply a
small dumpster for yard debris, and
snacks/water will be provided for all the
hard workers.
Findley students who attend
this event can enter to win a
garden basket prize!
Bring the whole family and let's spruce-up
Findley!
Findley Carnival is Friday, June 16
Save the date for this community celebration! The Carney
Dads are hard at work planning a fun evening for the whole
family!
Volunteers needed: Hundreds of volunteers are needed to
help manage games, tickets, prizes, and food sales at the
event. Opportunities are available to both children and
adults. Sign up to help: https://goo.gl/FC8865
Check the Facebook page for frequent event
updates: https://www.facebook.com/FindleyCarnival/
Games!
Prizes!
Food Trucks!
Fun for all!
Our Findley community loves
this dad-organized event!
Clothes
End of Year Volunteer Reminders
Your myvolunteerpage.com profile is not linked to
student information and will not follow you to a new
location. In preparation for the 2017-2018 school
year, please ensure your profile is updated.
If your child will attend a new school, send an email
with the name of the school your child will be
attending.
If you are no longer volunteering, please email
and indicate that you would like to remove your
profile from the system.
Thank you! This volunteer profile information is
managed by the Beaverton School District.
Committee Leadership Positions
Do you have a desire to lend your leadership talents to
Findley? Perhaps you’ll find a match for your interests in one
of these roles:
Passport Club – Geography program for grades 2-5th.
Be part of the team that makes this program happen!
Opportunities exist in
• Copying
• Tallying
• Posters
• Check-Day Materials
Findley Gear – Manage the publicity and sales of online
school spirit gear! Go Dragons!
Interested? Contact [email protected]
Findley PTO ▪ www.FindleyPTO.com ▪ Like us on Facebook
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Thank You for the Love!
Thank you Findley staff, students, soloists, and choir for
the beautiful Volunteer Celebration! We felt the love!
Art Literacy: Louise Nevelson
Many classes have begun their last Art Literacy lesson of the
year, spotlighting “the original recycler” Louise Nevelson, who
is known for her monotone sculptures using found objects. Ask
your child about the shapes, forms, and repeated patterns in
their art piece!
Check out this “sculpture environment” by Mr. Potocki’s class!
Clothes Closet Donations
Has your child outgrown some clothes? Consider
donating gently worn school clothing to the BSD Clothes
Closet. The Clothes Closet provides appropriate school
clothing to students in grades K-12 who are in need.
Drop clean school clothing into the donation bin in the
Findley office. New socks and underwear are also
accepted.
Ready for a rewarding,
hands-on experience
helping local area
students? Volunteer at
the Clothes Closet on
Wednesday, June 14th.
Findley volunteer sign-up
and additional details
coming soon.
DearFindleyParentsandGuardians,
Asyoumayknow,BeavertonSchoolDistrictreceivedatwoyearSafeRoutestoSchoolgrant.Thepurposeofprogramistomakewalkingandbikingtoschoolsafe,convenientandfun.
Oneoftherequirementsofthegrantistogetsomeinformationabouthowyourstudentsarenowtravelingtoschoolandwhattheirparents/guardiansthinkabouttheroutestoschool.Thissurveywillcometoyouonemoretimeafterthis,nextMay.
ThefollowinglinkwasgeneratedfromtheNationalSafeRoutestoSchoolCenterandwillbecombinedwithclassroomtraveltalliestogiveusagoodpictureofhowstudentsaregettingtoandfromschoolsthroughoutthedistrict.Theschool’ssurveywillbeopenforresponsesforthreeweeksstartingMay1.WeappreciateyourhelpingivingusinformationtomakeourprogrameffectiveforallBeavertonSchoolDistrictstudents.Thankyou,LynneMutrieBeavertonSchoolDistrictSafeRoutestoSchoolProgram503-329-6469SurveyLinkhttp://www.saferoutesdata.org/surveyformparent.cfm?key=3810961
Path close to road: Walk single file to s
Do Not drop off/ pick up students along Saltzman- use south parking lot
Drop off/ pick up area, drivers must remain at wheel
Drop off/ pick up area, drivers must remain at wheel
Only cross Saltzman at crosswalk at Thompson
Path: Walk single file to school grounds
Walk/ Bike Route
Bus Route
Car Route
Caution
Right turn exit ONLY 8:15-8:45 & 3:00- 3:30
Bus entry ONLY 8:15-8:45 & 3:00- 3:30
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