Upcoming Events December: 6th: Principal Chat @ 9am 8th: 5th Grade Parent Night @ Stoller @ 6:30pm 9th: PTO Social 8:30-9:30am 13th: Passport 15th: Passport Recheck 16th: Spirit Day- Pajamas 16th: Class Parties & Sing-a- Long 19th-Jan. 2nd: School Closed

January: 3rd: School Resumes 6th: Spirit Day-Crazy Socks 6th: Science Fair Kick-Off 16th: School Closed 19th: 2nd Grade Music Program @ 6:30 20th: Movie Night 24th: Passport 24th: Principal Chat @ 9am 27th: International Lunch 27th: Passport Recheck

Dragon NewsThe Spirit and Season of Giving

Findley  Elementary  4155  NW  Saltzman  Road  Portland,  Oregon  97229  

Principal:    Kathleen  Skidmore

IN THIS ISSUE: • Read for Goats Reading

Challenge • Findley Giving Tree • Lost and Found • Car Drop Off/Pick Up • 5th Grade Parent Night @

Stoller @ 6:30 • Food Drive Results • Follow us on Facebook • Student Recognitions • Lock Down Drill • Inclement Weather • Learning Options for 17-18 • Findley Flyers • My Bus Stop App • Early Release/Collaboration

ATTACHMENTS: • PTO • Read for Goats Winter

Challenge • Box Tops

Electronic Flyers

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.

Read for Goats Winter Challenge Last year, Findley participated in the“Read for Goats” Challenge through a partnership with Cedar Mill Community Libraries and Mercy Corp. The reading hours contributed to a donation of two pairs of goats for a family living in a rural area. This year, PTO is sponsoring a pair of goats for every grade level if the goal is met! Students may count at-home reading from December 3rd through Winter Break. All recording sheets are due Friday, January 6th. The attached information and a recording sheet was also sent home with your child earlier this week. "!

Findley Giving Tree Please join us as Findley gives back and supports some wonderful and deserving families in need in our local community. For those interested in participating, select a “star” from the Giving Tree in the main office. Please return all wrapped items to the office by Monday, December 12th. If you are interested in participating but unable to make it to the office, please use the attached form to send with your child to select for your family. If you have a twin bunk bed you are looking to get rid of, consider donating to this year's Giving Tree! Please contact Emily Gotfried or the main office if you are interested in donating 503-356-2100. Thank you so much for supporting our community members in need this season! !

Car Drop Off and Pick Up Parents dropping off and picking up

students by car are asked to use the lower parking lot when doing so. Please refrain from using adjacent neighborhoods and businesses to park and walk to and from

school each day. This is not only a courtesy to those impacted, but also has safety

implications for our students.

5th Grade Parent Night at Stoller Thursday, December 8th @ 6:30pm

If you have any questions please call Stoller at 503-356-2680 !

THANKS FOR SUPPORTING THE OREGON FOOD BANK!

Thanks  again  for  caring,  sharing,  and  helping  stamp  out  hunger!    Findley  

raised  $1,098.83  which  allows  the  OFB  to  distribute  about  3,296  meals  just  from  the  monetary  donations.  Plus,  there  was  the  1,131  pounds  of  food  collected  in  the  bins  for  another  943  meals,  with  a  grand  total  of  4,236  meals!      The  meals  will  touch  and  improve  4,236  people’s  lives  right  here  in  our  local  community.    Thanks  again  for  your  donations!  !

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findleypyp/?

hc_ref=SEARCH

Lost &Found! Is your child missing a jacket, coat, hat or other

item? Check Findley’s Lost and Found area- located downstairs near the playground doors.

This area is full of missing items waiting to be found! All clothing that is not “found" will be

donated to the Beaverton Clothes Closet after December 16th.

ISSUE  7                          OFFICE 503-356-2100 - FAX 503-356-2105 DECEMBER 2, 2016

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Early  Release/TeacherCollabora1on  !StarLng  in  September  2017,  the  Beaverton  School  District  will  implement  a  90-­‐minute  early  release  on  Wednesday  aQernoons  to  allow  teachers  Lme  to  collaborate  and  parLcipate  in  professional  development  opportuniLes.  The  schedule  change  is  a  result  of  the  new  contract  between  the  District  and  the  Beaverton  EducaLon  AssociaLon.  The  agreement  adds  nine  student  days  over  the  next  three  years.  !We  recognize  the  impact  this  change  will  have  on  families  and  childcare  may  be  a  challenge.  We  are  exploring  opportuniLes  for  addiLonal  aQer  school  acLviLes  with  the  Beaverton  EducaLon  FoundaLon  and  other  community  partners.    The  District  recognizes  this  fact  and  has  already  begun  the  planning  process.  Some  of  those  steps  include  weekly  planning  meeLngs,  conducLng  parent  focus  groups  and  regular  communicaLons  about  the  change.  Much  of  the  work  is  focused  on  determining  how  to  support  families  and  students  in  the  transiLon.    !An  overview  of  the  purpose  and  plan  was  presented  at  the  November  16th  PTO  meeLng.    Parents  are  invited  to  bring  their  quesLons  to  this  year’s  scheduled  Principal  Chats  on  December  6th,  January  24th,  and  March  7th.    !The  District  has  developed  an  Early  Release/Teacher  CollaboraLon  webpage.  There  is  a  link  to  this  page  on  our  school  webpage  in  the  “School  Resources”  box.  The  webpage  includes  an  FAQ  that  may  contain  answers  to  many  of  your  quesLons.  !Planning  for  Early  Release/Teacher  CollaboraLon  will  conLnue  to  take  place  throughout  the  2016-­‐2017  school  year.  Please  check  the  District’s  BSD  Briefs  newsle`er,  our  school  newsle`er  and  the  Early  Release/Teacher  CollaboraLon  webpage  for  updates.

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.

MUSE Band Student Awards The following students were acknowledged for their hard work and dedication to the band and learning their instruments.

Beginning Band: Itai Shpigelman Intermediate Band: Daniel Xian !

Essay Contest Winners Congratulations to 5th grade student, Jaeho Lee, and 1st grade student, Xander McKee, for being chosen as winners for the Keller Williams essay contest, “What is takes to be a good president.” Way to go!

Findley Flyers When buses are on snow routes, Findley Flyers will be cancelled

on Thursday mornings as a safety precaution. Please send

students to school as usual on these days. !

BSD Unveils new My Stop™ app to track your child's school bus

We know that you are busy and want to make the most of your

time. Wouldn't it be great to know when the bus will get to your

child's stop each morning? The Beaverton School District's

Transportation Department has partnered with Versatrans® to

bring you the My Stop™ bus information app. !

Available for both iOS and Android, My Stop™ gives you the ability to know exactly where your

child's bus is on the route. The app pinpoints the bus's location on a map, as well as provides the

estimated time of arrival to a specific student's bus stop. The

app uses the District's GPS system. The location is updated

every five seconds and the estimated time of arrival is

recalculated due to traffic delays. The app will come in especially

handy during inclement weather. !The District has been testing the app for several weeks and it is

now available for free for parents/guardians and students.

My Stop™ requires very little setup, especially for parents and guardians. Usernames are tied to

specific students. All a parent needs to do is log in using the student's ID # as the username

and the student's birthdate as the password. !

If you have questions about the new app, please see the FAQ on the Beaverton School District's

Transportation webpage. !

2017-18 Learning Options Option Schools for 2017-18

Applications are now being accepted for the 2017-18 school year. Open

houses are now underway at most of the schools. Please see our website

at: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/depts/tchlrn/opts for links to the

open house schedule and applications. Current BSD students are encouraged to apply using the

online application process. Applications are accepted until

Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).

BSD Inclement Weather Info Please check the news as well as the

district and school websites for information regarding late start, school closures and early closures. You can also sign up to receive emergency text alerts and set your preferences through School

Messenger."

Lock Down Drill On Wednesday, November 30th, Findley

participated in an unannounced Lock Down drill during 2nd grade lunch. The

feedback we received from our Washington County safety partners, was

that staff and students were well prepared and responded as they should.

For more info on district safety protocols, visit BSD Public Safety."

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Findley PTO

Supporting our students by connecting parents, staff, and the community.

www.FindleyPTO.com

PTO Funds at Work

Thank you to all parents who listened, learned,

and shared their voice at the November PTO

Meeting. Votes were taken to approve funding for

5th Grade Outdoor School and for a Stage Curtain

to enhance the enjoyment of our assemblies.

vs Without curtain (actual) With curtain (simulated)

Upcoming PTO Events

See our PTO calendar at www.FindleyPTO.com

for locations and details

Findley Parent Social – December 9th. Drop the

kids off at school, then stay to mix and mingle with

other Findley parents.

Passport Club – December 13th. Geography

program for grades 2-5. Checkers needed!

Answers provided!

Winter Parties – December 16th. Your kiddos’

opportunity to celebrate the season is your

opportunity to volunteer at their party! Check with

your Classroom Coordinator for ways to help out.

Socks are $15 pair. Order forms available at

findleypto.com and in the office. Turn in your

order to the office with cash or check (made to

Findley PTO). Orders are filled

weekly. Questions? findleygear@gmail.com.

to school on Friday, Dec 16th! Check with your

Classroom Coordinator for Winter Party volunteer opportunities

in your child’s classroom. The kids have worked hard and are

ready to party! Thank you to our Findley PTO for providing all the

party supplies!

An mVP profile is required in order to volunteer in any Findley classroom

or at any event within school hours. Don’t have an account? Sign up

now: http://www.findleypto.com/volunteering/jump-start-into-volunteering/.

Turn in your Box Tops!

Box Tops will be collected Friday, Dec 16th. A popcorn party will be awarded to the class in each grade who turns in the most Box Tops!

Let’s Get Social!

Friday, December 9th 8:30am

Findley Staff Room

Don’t miss the annual Findley Parent Social, sponsored by Findley PTO! See

your kids off to class, then linger to sip, nibble, and mingle with other Findley

parents. Coffee, tea, and pastries will be provided. See you there!

Art Literacy highlights

Paul Cézanne

Art Literacy is a volunteer-run

program that provides six art

lessons a year to Findley students.

Volunteers visit each classroom to

present a lesson and lead an art production in the style of the

artist. Students are currently learning about impressionist artist

Paul Cézanne and creating a landscape using Cézanne’s

characteristic “blocks of color”. Ask to see your child’s artwork

when it comes home! For information on Art Literacy visit http://www.findleypto.com/volunteering/art-literacy/

Winter Parties December 16th

You can Help!

Yippee! Findley students get to wear pajamas

Findley “Read for Goats” – Winter Reading Challenge FACT SHEET

A challenge to children to read during December and over

Winter Break, while benefitting someone in need at the same time! THE CHALLENGE: Findley PTO pledged to sponsor a pair of goats for every grade level, if students reach their grade-level goal during December and over the winter break. A donation will be made to Mercy Corps that can supply a pair of goats to a family in need to help them improve their lives. Mercy Corps helps people in some of the poorest, most difficult parts of the world. For millions of impoverished people, livestock can offer a lifeline – but starting a herd is hard. Goats provide nutritious milk and meat, and bring in income that let’s struggling families purchase the goods they need. WHEN: December 3, 2016 to January 2, 2017. Turn in your recording sheets every Thursday before break. All Reading Records are due January 5th. WHAT COUNTS: All reading counts: Independent reading, listening to audiobooks, partner reading, and listening to books being read aloud. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: All Findley students! HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Read, read, read, and turn in total hours by January 5th to count towards your grade level’s goal. RESULTS: Results of the school-wide reading total will be announced during Friday announcements and in the Dragon News. Findley will also share their results with the Cedar Mill Library. GOALS: Grade level goals are based on the number of students in each grade level and the number of minutes students are asked to read daily. Each child’s reading record contributes to the total goal for the grade level. Students may turn in multiple reading records.

Kindergarten: read 20 minutes/day towards 630 hours total

1st Grade: Read 20 minutes/day towards 805 hours total

2nd Grade: Read 30 minutes/day towards 1,488 hours total

3rd Grade: Read 30 minutes/day towards 1,704 hours total

4th Grade: Read 30 minutes/day towards 1,752 hours total

5th Grade: Read 30 minutes/day towards 1,956 hours total

Read for Goats

Winter Reading Challenge Findley PTO has pledged to buy a pair of goats for a rural family in

need through Mercy Corps if students can reach their grade-level goal between December 3rd and January 3rd.

Color a goat for every hour you read and/or listen to a book at home.

(complete more than one sheet!) HAPPY GOAT READING !

Turn in your goat hours each Thursday before break. All reading hours are due to the office by January 5th.

Grade Level Goals:Kindergarten: read 20 minutes 1st Grade: Read 20 minutes2nd Grade: Read 30 minutes 3rd Grade: Read 30 minutes4th Grade: Read 30 minutes 5th Grade: Read 30 minutes

Read for Goats

Turn in your goat hours each Thursday before break. All reading hours are due to the office by January 5th.

Grade Level Goals:Kindergarten: read 20 minutes 1st Grade: Read 20 minutes2nd Grade: Read 30 minutes 3rd Grade: Read 30 minutes4th Grade: Read 30 minutes 5th Grade: Read 30 minutes

Winter Reading Challenge Findley PTO has pledged to buy a pair of goats for a rural family in

need through Mercy Corps if students can reach their grade-level goal between December 3rd and January 3rd.

Color a goat for every hour you read and/or listen to a book at home.

(complete more than one sheet!) HAPPY GOAT READING !

Name: Grade: Name: Grade:

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