DOLPHIN DIGEST 4/30/2026
Weekly Newsletter by Arleta School and Arleta PTA
WELCOME TO ARLETA'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER!
We’re so glad to have you as part of our school community!
This weekly newsletter is developed and sent in partnership between school administration and the PTA. If you have information you'd like shared in the newsletter, please email it to ArletaSchoolPTA@gmail.com. Keep scrolling for the latest.
INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge Portland rests on traditional village sites of the Multnomah, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla and many other Tribes who made their homes along the Columbia River. #HonorNativeLand https://youtu.be/ETOhNzBsiKA
ARLETA BOOK FAIR SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
Arleta's Spring Book Fair is from May 11-15th this year! Ms. Street splits her time between Arleta and Llewlyn and we always need parents to help set up the book fair and keep the doors open for the kids! Relive your own book fair days by helping students choose their perfect next book. Sign up to volunteer today!
Set up for the book fair is May 8th from 11am-1pm. Packing up the book fair is May 15th from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. The book fair is open from 7:45-3pm (with a break for lunch). Volunteer shifts average about an hour long!
Ms. Street still needs help on all days and times!
GIVE A BOOK TO A CHILD AT THE BOOK FAIR
Our upcoming Book Fair is a special opportunity to spark a love of reading across our school community. If you’d like to help make the experience even more meaningful, you can contribute to our Book Fair fund.
These donations help ensure that more students can participate, discover a new favorite book, and feel part of the excitement. Every contribution—big or small—helps put books into the hands of kids and supports a joyful, inclusive library experience for all.
BRING FOOD FOR TEACHER & STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK!
Teacher Appreciation week is coming up! The full itinerary comes out next week, but we need help to create a staff brunch and dessert bar on Monday, May 4th and Wednesday, May 6th. Can you contribute some sweet or savory treats to help support our amazing staff? Click Here!
We are especially in need of desserts of all types on Wednesday!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE DASH
We need adult help during the event. Sign up here to cheer, track laps, or hand out treats!
Event times:
- K–2: 12:30–1:00 PM
- 3–5: 1:30–2:00 PM
Please plan to arrive 30 minutes early for quick instructions and setup. It’s a short shift and a super fun way to support our students!
Volunteer requirement:
- All volunteers must have a current PPS background check.
- Apply here: pps.net/volunteer
- (Approval is often quick, though you should allow about two weeks, and valid for 3 years.)
Questions? Email arletaptafundraiserchair@gmail.com
We still need help for both shifts, but especially the 3rd-5th grade shift!
SUN SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP SIGN UP!
Need a safe, fun place for your kids to be this summer? Our Arleta SUN School offers summer camps for current 1st through 4th graders, from 9am - 5pm. You can view the camps here! Each camp is one week long and has its own theme. The one-week camps are in June and July.
Arleta families will have a 2 hour window to register online for camps from 5pm- 7pm on Wednesday May 20th. SUN Staff will be in the Cafeteria on 5/20 from 5-6pm to assist any Arleta families with registering online. Please email Raina Bilbrew with any questions!
SUN SCHOOL SEEKING SNACKS TO SHARE
SUN School is seeking donations of snacks to help feed kids in the program. Please make sure donations of kid-friendly snacks are healthy and shelf-stable. Donations can be collected in the school office! Thank you so much.
ARLETA FOOD PANTRY, CLOTHES CLOSET, & FAMILY TOILETRIES
Arleta has a small food pantry, clothes closet, and a variety of toiletries available for the use of any Arleta family. To set up an appointment to use the pantry or the closet, please email our SUN School Coordinator, Raina Bilbrew at rbilbrew@pps.net or raina.bilbrew@portlandoregon.gov or call or text her at 971-803-8986.
SALSA DANCING CLASSES FOR ADULTS WEEKLY ON TUESDAYS
Starting now and running through May 26, Arleta SUN School will offer weekly salsa lessons for the adults in the Arleta community. Adult Salsa Dance Lessons will be held Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the cafeteria. The entire class series costs $42. No partner is required, and all experience levels are welcome. Please use the link to get registered!
TODAY - GAME AND CRAFT NIGHT - APR 30
The PTA Family Engagement Coordinator and SUN are hosting a Game and Craft Night in the Arleta cafeteria on Thursday, April 30th from 5-7pm. Come with the family to play some board games and/or get creative with some crafting. We'll have a variety of games for a wide range of age groups: Apples to Apples, Parcheesi, Chutes and Ladders, Mexican Train Dominoes, etc. People are welcome to bring their own favorites as well and bring them back home at the end of the night! Crafting materials will also be provided for the artsy among us.
You can come and go as you please - whatever time works for your schedule, and light refreshments will be available. We really just want to bring families together in our community space for some family fun and mingling.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK MAY 4-8
NEURODIVERGENT FAMILY GATHERING - MAY 7
The last Neurodivergent Family Gathering is coming up on Thursday, May 7th - please join us! We'll be meeting in the cafeteria starting at 5:30pm, with dinner provided, and we'll play and socialize until 7:30pm.
CPPS SCHOOL FUNDING FORUM - MAY 7
SCHOOL FUNDING FORUM - THURSDAY, MAY 7
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS SENATOR KATE LIEBER AND REPRESENTATIVE TAWNA SANCHEZ.
Hosted by Community and Parents for Public Schools
Join Community and Parents for Public Schools (CPPS) as we ask questions about the state of school funding with the co-chairs of the powerful Joint Committee on Ways and Means, Senator Lieber and Representative Sanchez. The event will bring together families, educators, school leaders, and policymakers from across the region to engage in a meaningful dialogue about how our public schools are funded. The event aims to build a shared understanding of the current funding landscape, highlight the real-world impacts on students and classrooms, and explore pathways toward more equitable, sustainable investment in public education in our district and across the state.
📌May 7th, 2026, Lincoln High School, 1750 SW Salmon Street
6-8 pm (dinner available at 5:30 pm)
Childcare available, please RSVP here
DOLPHIN DASH - MAY 8
We’re one week away from the Dash and have raised $3,071 so far—thank you!
How you can help:
- Donate and share the link with friends & family
- Text or email—it’s quick and really makes a difference!
- Ask your employer about donation matching
Not sure what to say? Here's an easy way to reach out:
“Hi! My kiddo is taking part in the Arleta Dolphin Dash next week. We’re raising funds for school programs and would love your support if you’re able: https://givebutter.com/arleta-dolphin-dash-fun-run-2026-hht9de Thank you!”
Every bit helps as we head into the final stretch—let’s keep it going!
ARLETA BIKEAPALOOZA - MAY 8
When: Friday, May 8 • 4:30–6:30 PM
Where: Arleta blacktop
What: A fun, family friendly bike event to get ready for spring riding. We’ll have quick bike safety checks (air, brakes, chain), a simple skills course, karaoke, and more! We’ll wrap up with a short neighborhood group ride, a great way to see how Bike Bus works and build confidence.
Who: Kids and adults of all abilities, whether you ride often, are just getting started, or just curious. No bike? Come anyway!
Hosted by the Arleta Bike Bus in partnership with SUN and the Arleta PTA.
FINAL GENERAL PTA MEETING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR - MAY 11
🤝 Join us on May 11th from 6-7 PM at the Arleta Library to connect with other community members and hear the latest PTA updates!
📋 We’ll review the draft PTA budget for 2026-27, Principal Hawking will give an update on how blended classes will work next year, vote in incoming PTA Board Members for 2026-27, and more!
🍕 To make it easier for everyone to participate, we’ll provide childcare and dinner.
🗣️ While we encourage you to attend in person, a remote option via Zoom will also be available (link will be shared the week before).
☑️ Everyone is welcome to join, but only current PTA members can vote. Make sure to become a PTA member before May 11th!
PTA Membership: Sign up at arletapta.givebacks.com/shop! A suggested donation of $15 helps cover expenses for membership dues to the state and national PTA chapters. However, to ensure everyone can participate, the Arleta PTA will cover the membership cost for one person per household each year.
🖐️ Please submit questions ahead of time by emailing the PTA at: arletaschoolpta@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you there!
The PTA Crew
SCHOOL PLAY - THE EXCELLENT ADVENTURE - MAY 14-15
Join us for an unforgettable journey in The Excellent Adventure! Arleta’s talented students bring humor, heart, and imagination to the stage in this lively production. When Bill and Ted travel back in time to create the most bodacious history project ever, they encounter famous figures, unexpected challenges, and plenty of hilarious moments along the way. Packed with fun, creative storytelling, and totally excellent surprises, this is a show the whole family will enjoy. Don’t miss the adventure!
The play runs from May 14 to May 15th, starting at 6pm each night in the school auditorium. Be sure to arrive early to grab a seat with a friend—seating is first come, first served. All tickets are available by suggested donation, so everyone has the opportunity to attend. Your support not only helps make this production possible but also funds future performances by our talented students. Pay what you can, enjoy the show, and join us for an unforgettable evening!
The Excellent Adventure is directed by Sarah Johnson, Amanda Jones and Greta West. Dan Jones is the Technical Director. Adinah D'Andrea is the Costume Designer/Shop Manager. Marek Zbiegien is the videographer, Joseph Wilde is the photographer, and poster design is Matthew Halbert-Howen. Skye Weadick is organizing backstage helpers. It takes a village to make a show!
TEACH YOUR CHILD ABOUT THE ISLAMIC GOLDEN AGE NATIONAL ARABIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH!
By the 600s the Islamic empire stretched from Spain to the borders of India, with its capitol in Baghdad. This empire fused Persian, Greek, Indian, and Egyptian cultures and scholarship, creating fertile ground for technological, scientific, and artistic advancements. This Islamic Golden Age lasted from the 600s-1200s during which time caliphs invited scientists and scholars from all countries and religions to share and learn together. The Golden Age ended when invasions from the Mongol Empire devastated many of the region's intellectual centers along with shifting trade routes that decreased contact.
Learn about several famous scientists and inventors from the time period below, and watch a brief video on making geometric Moroccan tiles!
Muhammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī
Mathematician, Astronomer, and father of Algebra
He was born around 780 in Khwārizm (now Khiva, Uzbekistan) and died around 850. He worked most of his life as a scholar in the House of Wisdom in Baghdad. His major contributions to mathematics, astronomy, astrology, geography and cartography provided foundations for later and even more widespread innovation in Algebra, trigonometry, and his other areas of interest. His systematic and logical approach to solving linear and quadratic equations gave shape to the discipline of Algebra, a word that is derived from the name of his 830 book on the subject, "The Compendious Book on Calculation by Completion and Balancing." Al-Khwārizmī's second major work "The Book of Addition and Subtraction According to the Hindu Calculation" introduced the concept of zero to the Western world. (Taken from New World Encyclopedia.)
The Banū Mūsā Brothers
Mechanics
The three brothers, Muhammad, Ahmad, and al-Hasan, were born around 873. Their father was a highwayman in his youth but turned into a prolific astronomer. After his death, the three brothers came under the protection of the Caliph al-Ma'mun who recognized their genius early. They were tutored in Greek mathematical works. In 850 BCE they published their book, "The Book of Ingenious Devices" which included an early gas mask, hot and cold water taps, self-filling lamp, a fountain and other hydraulic devices, a primitive crankshaft (5 centuries before it was developed in Europe), and a hundred more. In a break from previous ancient texts, they focused on the mechanics and engineering of the devices, rather than theory and epistemology. Some devices in the book are still used today. They were also the first to accurately measure the length of a year and calculated the circumference of the earth at 24,000 miles (we know it to be 24,902 miles). (Information taken from the Smithsonian, Atlas Obscura, and Encyclopedia.com.)
Al-Hasan Ibn al-Haytham
One of the first modern physicists
Ibn al-Haytham was born in 965 in Basra. Today he is considered the "Father of modern Optics". He was an early proponent for seeking experimental proof for theories and carefully designed his experiments. While under house arrest by a tyrannical caliph, he wrote "Kitab Al Manazer" or "Book of Optics". In the book, he disproved the prevailing theory that light rays come out of eyes, and proved that people see objects by light entering the eye. He proved that light rays travel in straight line. He studied lenses, and was the first to show that convex lenses magnify images. By studying light moving through different media, he discovered the laws of refraction. He also carried out the first experiments on using diffraction to separate white light into colors. He scientifically described shadows, eclipses, and rainbows. He is known for the earliest use of camera obscuras. He wrote over 200 works, of which some 50 survive today. He contributed to astronomy, number theory, and eye surgery. He died in Cairo, in 1040. (Information taken from the Annals of Saudi Medicine).
Abu Al Qasim al Zahrawi
Physician
Al Zahrawi is considered the father of modern surgery. He was born in 936 near Córdaba, Spain, under caliph Abd al-Rahmān III al-Nāsir. Around the year 1000, he wrote, Al-Taṣrīf li-man ʿajaz ʿan al-taʾālīf, or "The Clearance of Medical Science For Those Who Cannot Compile It", a 30 volume medical text. It contains the earliest known description of hemophilia and ectopic pregnancy, instruments he invented for internal ear examination, removing objects from the throat, inspecting the urethra, the first surgical scissors, the first obstetric forceps, and several dental devices. As a historical document, it contains drawings of more than 200 instruments. He is credited with the performance of the first thyroidectomy and Caesarean surgeries. He fully describes tonsillectomy and tracheotomies, cauterization to treat skin tumors and abscesses, internal stitches using catgut, the revision of the temporal artery to relieve certain types of headaches, and more. His text became the leading textbook on surgery in Europe for the next 500 years.
REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN IS NOW OPEN!
You can sign up at arleta.pps.net/kindergarten/connect-to-kindergarten
Enrolling early helps us secure the resources and staff our school needs. Click below to download the flyer for details on our upcoming Arleta Kinder Connects and New Student Open House! Thank you!
BEAT THE BELL
For the week of April 20-24, we had 89% positive attendance which is lower than the 92% positive attendance rate the week before, and 145 tardies, or an average of 29 tardies a day, which is higher than the 21.6 tardies a day we averaged the week before.
Looking for some tips to help you get out of the door on time? Check back here each week for ideas.
This week's tips:
- Negotiate specific times for video games. Avoid bedtimes and mornings before school.
Listen to an audio book while you get ready.
Get a fuzzy rug for bare feet to land on next to the bed.
THE GUARDIAN TEST, BY CHRISTINA SOORNORNVAT
Get The Book
- Click here to borrow the book from Multnomah County Library.
- Buy the audiobook on Libro.fm.
- Buy the book, ebook, or audiobook at Barnes and Noble.
- Purchase the book on Amazon.
- Read a review of the book.
Who stole the soap out of the bathtub?
The robber ducky!
One in six children in Oregon and SW Washington face food insecurity. Food insecurity can arise for anyone. Should you need a little help, or you want to give a little help, here is a list of nearby resources.
Search for food pantry by day and time open, using the Portland Free Food Calendar.
Urban Gleaners takes advantage of Oregon's bountiful harvests, making sure they don't go to waste, sharing food through a variety of free markets around the region. You can find those markets on their website. Find a location by clicking here.
St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 5415 SE Powell Blvd. Hours are on Fridays from 2-5pm and the entrance is in the rear of building. They use a lottery system to give out the initial entry numbers. Those who have arrived by 1:45 pm on Friday will be entered into the lottery. Those who arrive after 1:45pm will be given the next number available.
SVDP Our Lady of Sorrows, 5221 SE Knight street. Referral only. Call Portland Council for food box at 503-235-8431.
Groceries 4 Grout, 4028 SE 34th Ave. This food pantries is hosted every Friday at Kenilworth Presbyterian Church parking lot. The outdoor pantry is shopping-style, available to everyone and we invite people to bring their own bags. Call (503) 235-3977 with inquiries.
The Woodstock Food Pantry 4033 SE Woodstock, provides groceries on Fridays and Saturdays, between 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. to anyone who needs them. Drive-through or walk-up pantry. Cars – line up and stay in your car. Walkups – line up on the sidewalk.
The Francis Center 6535 SE 82nd provides food boxes Monday through Thursday from 10am -2pm. They ask that people gather one box per month, unless they're homeless, in which case, they can come once a week.
Kellogg Middle School Free Food Market, 3400 SE 69th Ave, is generally open on the 3rd Friday of every month and is open to the public (you do not have to have a student at Kellogg to attend). Please bring your own bag. The Kellogg pantry is next open on: April 17, May 15, & June 5 from 3:30-5pm. For more information, email info@kelloggmsptsa.org.
Lane Food Pantry, 7200 SE 60th, in the back parking lot, is open both to school families and the public, every Tuesday from 2:30-4pm, and offers 3-5 days worth of food, including fresh produce, to all comers. Please do not arrive more than 15 minutes early for the safety of the students. The pantry is run in partnership between the SUN program, the Latino Network, and the Oregon Food Bank.
The Equitable Giving Circle provides food boxes, compiled with Black farmers, for BIPOC people in our area and provides home delivery.
Portland Open Bible Community Food Pantry, 3223 SE 92nd Avenue Portland, has an open pantry on Tuesday 4pm-7pm and Thursday 10am-1pm except on federal holidays. Online ordering is open 24 hours per day / 7 days per week (click here to order food online). Walk in, call (503) 442-8228, or visit their website for more information.
PDX Free Fridge is a community based and informed mutual aid effort to increase access to free food and vital supplies by creating a network of independent fridges and pantries in Portland, OR. Go to their website to find a fridge or pantry near you! (Note: this map is out of date, and is currently being updaated.)
Milk Crate Kitchen delivers meals twice a month. To learn more, click here for the Milk Crate Kitchen website.
During these unprecedented times, some local restaurants are stepping in to fill the gap. Click here for a list of local restaurants providing SNAP meals.
To research more resources, go to the Oregon Food Bank Food Finder, Findhelp.org, or the Multnomah County Food Assistance page which has been updated to include resources for folks on SNAP not getting their SNAP payments. Multnomah Education Service District has a document with a list of resources for SNAP beneficiaries, translated into multople languages. To donate food, consider the Portland Food Project, which will pick up shelf-stable food from your home and deliver it to food pantries.
INVITE HOPE: MARCELO FONATANA AND WAVE CONTEMPORARY AT THE COLLINS GALLERY - NOW THROUGH JULY 5
Central Library is transforming into a space for poetic resistance. Marcelo Fontana and Wave Contemporary invite the viewer to see hope as an active power rather than a passive wish. Eighteen artists will create small and shareable acts of hope displayed in the Collins Gallery. The title for the exhibition, Invite Hope, comes from a Maya Angelou quote: “Hope and fear cannot occupy the same space. Invite one to stay.”
The Collins Gallery, at the top floor of the Central Library, is used for exhibits created by library personnel or by community members in cooperation with library personnel. Use of space by a community organization does not constitute an endorsement of the organization's beliefs by the library.
Central Library
801 SW 10th Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
503.988.5123
TODAY - CREATIVE LEARNING: BAMBU 3D PRINTER AT HOLGATE LIBRARY - APR 30
Come to Holgate Library on April 30th from 4-5:30pm to use our 3D printer and get help from staff on creating a project of your choice (subject to time limits). No experience necessary! A selection of colors of PLA will be available for you to use.
Space is limited and registration is required. Click here to register.
Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult. Click here to see the event on the Holgate Library website.
READ TO THE DOGS AT WOODSTOCK LIBRARY - MAY 1
Fri May 1
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Woodstock Library
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams, Paws for Love, and Pet Partners®.
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY - MAY 2
On the first Saturday in May, comic book shops around the country celebrate Free Comic Book Day. Publishers distribute special issues and deals on popular titles like Spider-Man, Doctor Who, and The Avengers, along with lesser-known indie titles like Strangers in Paradise and Silver. Head to local shops to take advantage of free (or otherwise cheap) finds, attend readings, and meet people who love comics as much as you do. See the flyer below for a list of participating shops in Portland!
INDIGENOUS CULTURE DAY AT TRYON CREEK STATE PARK - MAY 2
- Saturday, May 2, 2026
- 9:00 AM 2:00 PM
- Friends of Tryon Creek11321 South Terwilliger BoulevardPortland, OR, 97219, United States (map)
Culture Day is a celebration of the reclamation of traditional lands for Indigenous Peoples that provides an accurate cultural experience for the whole community. This free, all-ages event offers the chance to listen and learn from Indigenous educators in the culturally rich land now known as Tryon Creek State Natural Area.
In its 8th year, this annual event is our Tryon Land Acknowledgement in action.
In a short forest walk, participants can go from the Nature Center and surrounding trails to see first-hand the traditional lifeways of Northwest Tribes. Indigenous leaders and educators will share a variety of traditional lifeways such as cordage and bag making, carving, Chinook Wawa language, basketry, first foods, and dentalium beads.
Culture Day Activities
Open Ceremony
Cultural Lifeways Community education tables
Guided Plant hike
Salmon Bake (samples)
Storytime
Door Prizes!
YOGA+ART+STORIES FOR KIDS - MAY 2
Sat May 2
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Woodstock Library
Yoga + Art + Stories ignites children's creativity, enhances their well-being, and fosters a love for self-expression through the fusion of yoga and art. Through a series of engaging stories, playful yoga poses and art activities that correspond to the themes of the stories, this unique program promotes physical development, emotional well-being, and cognitive growth. Led by Lauren Danner from Sculpted Lotus Yoga.
INTERCAMBIA LANGUAGE EXCHANGE - MAY 2
Sat May 2
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Woodstock Library
Practique inglés o español y ayude a los demás que están aprendiendo en un ambiente amable. Los participantes hablan la mitad del tiempo en inglés y la otra en español.
DISCOUNT DAY AT OMSI - MAY 3
On the first Sunday of every month, OMSI drops the price of general admission to $5 per person. This gives you access to OMSI’s permanent exhibits and labs. You can also get $5 tickets on special exhibitions, Empirical Theater and Kendall Planetarium shows, and tours of the USS Blueback Submarine.
Buy your tickets online or at the museum. To buy online, go to OMSI’s ticketing page. OMSI is located at 1945 SE Water St. For more information, visit OMSI’s website.
PORTLAND YOUTH PHILHARMONIC'S LAST CONCERT OF THE SEASON - MAY 3
Portland Youth Philharmonic ends its 102nd season on May 3rd with its Firebird Finale at 4pm. with music that explores identity, reinvention, and imagination. Dvořák’s "My Homeland Overture" brings warmth and lyrical charm, while Aaron Copland’s "El Salón México" offers a colorful, folkloric portrait of a Mexico City dance hall. Chosen in honor of Copland’s 125th birthday, it reflects the season’s recurring theme of place and cultural exchange. Jessie Montgomery’s "Starburst for string orchestra" is a brief but exhilarating wok that lives up to its name - energetic and vibrant, capturing the feeling of rapid creation and expansion through bursts of rhythm and brilliance. Stravinsky’s Suite from "The Firebird" (1919) adds theatrical fire and wonder - a perfect metaphor for what PYP strives to be: fearless, transformative, and full of life. Click here for tickets.
WOODSTOCK LIBRARY SIT AND STITCH - MAY 4
Mon May 4
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Woodstock Library
Join your neighbors for a friendly, informal sewing/knitting/crochet/embroidery bee! Bring your own projects and socialize (sew-cialize?) at the library. Click here to see the event on the library website.
HOLGATE LIBRARY TWEEN COUNCIL - MAY 5
Tue May 5
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Holgate Library
Help your librarian choose the best books, movies, comics, programs and events for you and your friends. Have fun working on special projects, making new friends, and creating the perfect library for you! This is a volunteer position and snacks will be provided. For kids ages in grades 4-6
READ TO THE DOGS AT HOLGATE LIBRARY - MAY 5
Tue May 5
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Holgate Library
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. For kids and teens. Call 503.988.5123 to register.
MT SCOTT-ARLETA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING - MAY 6
The next Mt. Scott-Arleta Neighborhood Association (MSANA) General & Board Meeting is Wednesday, May 6th, from 6:30-8:30pm. This is a hybrid meeting, in-person with remote viewing option.
In-Person: 72Foster Community Room (5005 SE 72nd Ave)
Remote Zoom Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/3Oq59jZ
View the Meeting Agenda
Read Past Meeting Minutes
Agenda Item Submission:
To add an item to the agenda, email the details to the Chair at least two weeks before the meeting. Clearly state what you want the association to do.
FREE FIRST THURSDAY AT THE PORTLAND ART MUSEUM - MAY 7
On the first Thursday of each month, the Portland Art Museum and PAM CUT Tomorrow Theater offer free admission. The museum brings global and regional art, culture and history to our city.
Museum admission is free on the first Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free First Thursday tickets can be reserved online one week in advance and are also available at the door.
READ TO THE DOGS - MAY 7
Thu May 7
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Woodstock Library
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams, Paws for Love, and Pet Partners®. Click here to see the event on the library website.
CREATIVE LEARNING: INTRO TO 3D PRINTING - MAY 7
Creative Learning: Intro to 3D Printing
Thu May 7
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Holgate Library
Learn to prepare an existing model for 3D printing on one of the library's Bambu P2S printers, then start experimenting with 3D modeling. All materials will be provided.
Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens April 16.
WOODSTOCK LIBRARY TWEEN COUNCIL - MAY 8
Fri May 8
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Woodstock Library
Help your librarian choose the best books, movies, comics, programs and events for you and your friends. Have fun working on special projects, making new friends, and creating the perfect library for you! This is a volunteer position and snacks will be provided. For kids ages 9-12. See the event on the Woodstock Library event calendar.
MAD HATTER'S TEA PARTY - MAY 9-24
Mad Hatter's Tea Party at Northwest Children's Theatre
May 9 - 24
Black Box • Weekends at 10am, 12:30pm & 3pm • Most enjoyed by ages 4 and up
Box Office Phone Number: 503-222-2190
1000 SW Broadway, T-100
Pdx, OR 97205
Back by popular demand!
You are cordially invited to join the Hatter for tea. Travel through the looking glass to enjoy an interactive extravaganza filled with music, magic, and just a touch of madness. Enjoy tea and treats as the Hatter takes you through interactive stories, songs, and a magic show!
Costumes/tea party attire encouraged!
Youth tickets include tea and a variety of treats!
Adult tickets include tea and coffee!
Northwest Children’s Theater is proud to participate in the Arts for All Program. Oregon Trail/SNAP Card holders can purchase up to 4 tickets at $5 each. Additional tickets are full price.
Arts for All tickets can be reserved beginning two weeks in advance of each production and must be purchased over the phone or in person at the Box Office.
For closing weekend performances, Arts for All tickets are only available for purchase via walk-up at the Box Office one hour prior to the start of the performance. To check availability, please email us at info@nwcts.org with your preferred show dates and times or call the Box Office at 503-222-2190, option 1.
Important: NWCT’s Box Office is currently staffed on weekends and other show days. If you call during the week, please leave a message and we will call you back as quickly as possible. We check Box Office emails and phone messages daily.
BIKE TO BOOKS RIDE - MAY 9
Sat May 9
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join PBOT on a fun, family-friendly bike ride exploring neighborhood greenways connecting two Southeast libraries in celebration of May's PBOT/MCL Bike to Books program!
The ride starts at Woodstock Library and ends at Sellwood Library. After the ride, stay at Sellwood Library's Community Room to complete your Bike to Books design sheet for a chance to see your art on a real street bike lane!
This is a moderate-pace (8-10 mph), no drop ride, and will be approximately 4 miles. Bike to Books Family Ride is free and open to everyone.
Provided by Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). No registration required
READ TO THE DOGS - MAY 9
Sat May 9
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Holgate Library
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. For kids and teens. Call 503.988.5123 to register.
MULAN DRUM TEAM - MAY 9
Sat May 9
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Holgate Library
The Mulan Drum Team is an all-women drumming group comprised of community members from diverse backgrounds. The sound of their drums is entrancing, powerful, and impactful, echoing the beauty and strength of Chinese women and contributing to the celebration of Chinese culture in our community.
INTERCAMBIO LANGAUGE EXCHANGE - MAY 9
Intercambio / Language Exchange
Sat May 9
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Woodstock Library
Practique inglés o español y ayude a los demás que están aprendiendo en un ambiente amable. Los participantes hablan la mitad del tiempo en inglés y la otra en español. Están bienvenidos los principiantes.
Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Participants speak half the time in English and half in Spanish. Beginners welcome.
FOSTER-POWELL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING - MAY 11
The next Foster-Powell Neighborhood Association Meeting is this Monday, May 11 from 6:30-8:30pm.
General meetings are always the second Monday of the month from 6:30 – 8:30 PM with the exception of August. Check meeting notices for location. All neighbors are welcome at meetings. Anyone who lives, works, or owns property in Foster-Powell is considered a neighbor.
URBAN GLEANERS FREE FOOD MARKET AT MT. SCOTT - MAY 12
The next local Urban Gleaners Free Food Market is at Mt. Scott Park from 12:15-1pm on Tuesday, May 12th. Urban Gleaners have over 35 sites in the Portland Metro area. Urban Gleaners deliver food to schools, public Mobile Markets at parks and apartment complexes, and through a variety of hunger services organizations.
No sign up required to attend. Markets are open everyday unless there is a closed date listed.
https://urbangleaners.org/free-food-markets/
LEGO CLUB - MAY 12
Tue May 12
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Woodstock Library
Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session. We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.
KEIKI STORIES WITH HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB - MAY 12
AANHPI: Keiki Stories with Hawaiian Civic Club
Tue May 12
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Holgate Library
Join a ʻAha Lāhui O ʻOlekona, Hawaiian Civic Club of Oregon & SW Washington, for an hour of stories and crafts celebrating Native Hawaiian culture and traditions!
This program is intended for children up to six years old with their grown ups.
Made possible by The National Endowment for the Humanities Fund of The Library Foundation.
CRAFTERNOON FOR ADULTS - MAY 13
Wed May 13
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Holgate Library
Join a make-and-take crafternoon! Each craft will be selected from the library's craft book collection.
This event is first come, first served.
READ TO THE DOGS - MAY 15
Fri May 15
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams, Paws for Love, and Pet Partners®. For kids and teens. Call 503.988.5123 to register.
INTERCAMBIO LANGUAGE EXCHAGE - MAY 16
Intercambio / Language Exchange
Sat May 16
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Woodstock Library
Practique inglés o español y ayude a los demás que están aprendiendo en un ambiente amable. Los participantes hablan la mitad del tiempo en inglés y la otra en español. Están bienvenidos los principiantes.
Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Participants speak half the time in English and half in Spanish. Beginners welcome.
WILDFIRE AWARENESS AT THE WORLD FORESTRY CENTER - MAY 17
“Be Wildfire Aware” at World Forestry Center
As wildfire season approaches, Oregonians must take steps to protect their homes and communities. This event offers residents a unique opportunity to learn how to reduce wildfire risk in their homes and communities. Attendees can get involved in protecting our state from wildfires. There will be expert speakers, interactive exhibits, and hands-on demonstrations.
Admission to Be Wildfire Aware at the World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Road, 97221 + Google Map, is free for the whole event thanks to support from Hampton Lumber and Portland General Electric. Host partners include: Oregon State Fire Marshal, Portland Fire and Rescue, Portland General Electric, and the World Forestry Center.
Date: May 17, 2026
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Add to calendar: Be Wildfire Aware - Free Day at the Discovery Museum/World Forestry Center
SIT AND STITCH - MAY 18
Woodstock Library’s Sit & Stitch
Mon May 18
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Woodstock Library
Join your neighbors for a friendly, informal sewing/knitting/crochet/embroidery bee! Bring your own projects and socialize (sew-cialize?) at the library.
YOU TOO CAN CRAFT: BEGINNING KNITTING- DISHCLOTHES - MAY 19
Tue May 19
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Holgate Library
Come join this short class for beginning knitters or for those who want to learn to knit. Life long knitter will teach how to begin a project and the basic knitting stitches needed to make a dishcloth. Dishcloths are a really good way to practice new stitches.
Materials will be provided or bring your own. Click here to register for the beginning knitting class.
HOLGATE LIBRARY TWEEN COUNCIL - MAY 19
Tue May 19
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Holgate Library
Join Holgate Library's Tween Council and help your librarian choose the best books, movies, comics, programs and events for you and your friends. Have fun working on special projects, making new friends, and creating the perfect library for you! This is a volunteer position and snacks will be provided. For kids ages in grades 4-6
READ TO THE DOGS - MAY 21
Thu May 21
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Woodstock Library
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams, Paws for Love, and Pet Partners®. Call 503.988.5123 to register.
CREATIVE LEARNING: BAMBU 3D PRINTER - MAY 21
Use a 3D printer and get help from staff on creating a project of your choice (subject to time limits). No experience necessary! A selection of colors of PLA will be available for you to use.
Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opens April 30.
Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.
Click here to see the 2:15-3:45pm session on the Holgate Library website.
Click here to see the 4-5:30pm session on the Holgate Library website.
READ TO THE DOGS - MAY 22
Fri May 22
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Woodstock Library
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams, Paws for Love, and Pet Partners®. Call 503.988.5123 to register.
WOODSTOCK LIBRARY TWEEN COUNCIL - MAY 22
Fri May 22
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Woodstock Library
Help your librarian choose the best books, movies, comics, programs and events for you and your friends. Have fun working on special projects, making new friends, and creating the perfect library for you! This is a volunteer position and snacks will be provided. For kids ages 9-12.
THE ORCHID TRIO AT WOODSTOCK LIBRARY - MAY 23
AANHPI: The Orchid Trio presents Music from Asia
Sat May 23
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Woodstock Library
Come enjoy music from around Asia! Presented by The Orchid Trio, a string trio with violinist Siying Ge, violist Deborah Shuster, and cellist Quinn Liu.
NATURE MEETS ART: UPCYCLE WITH THE EARTH IN MIND - MAY 23
Sat May 23
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Holgate Library
Connect with nature through art at Holgate Library's one-time class, Nature Meets Art: Upcycle With The Earth In Mind! Use reclaimed materials to make projects inspired by plants, animals, and ecosystems. Recycle materials like fabric and cardboard to make art. This class blends artmaking with lessons about how we can protect our environment. Learn how to build community through creative reuse
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This program is intended for a youth audience and has limited space.
INTERCAMBIO LANGUAGE EXCHANGE - MAY 23
Intercambio / Language Exchange
Sat May 23
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Woodstock Library
Practique inglés o español y ayude a los demás que están aprendiendo en un ambiente amable. Los participantes hablan la mitad del tiempo en inglés y la otra en español. Están bienvenidos los principiantes.
Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Participants speak half the time in English and half in Spanish. Beginners welcome.
READ TO THE DOGS - MAY 23
Sat May 23
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. For kids and teens. Call 503.988.5123 to register. The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams, Paws for Love, and Pet Partners®.
CRAFTERNOON FOR ADULTS - MAY 27
Wed May 27
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Holgate Library
Join a make-and-take crafternoon! Each craft will be selected from the library's craft book collection.
This event is first come, first served. See Crafternoon for Adults on the Holgate Library website.
ARLETA TRIANGLE SQUARE WORK PARTY - MAY 30
The next Arleta Triangle Square Work party is Saturday May 30th from 10am-12pm at Arleta Triangle Square, 5961-5999 SE 72nd Avenue.. Make a good place better with your neighbors! The Arteta Triangle summer work parties are back for the season. Meet at the Arleta Triangle to help weed, paint, and support the community. Gloves, tools, and drinks provided. The work parties meet on the last Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. throughout the summer. On days with excessive heat warnings, the work parties start and end times each move to an hour earlier.
If you’ve ever walked or driven through the intersection of SE 72nd & Woodstock Boulevard, you noticed an unusual street pattern. A wide, sweeping curved road creates a triangular island of land.
On that space are trees and plants as well as a decorative wall with a canopy.
If you’re like me, you passed this spot and wondered, “Who is in charge of this space?” The answer is you are. And now is the time to help make it even better.
INTERCAMBIO LANGUAGE EXCHANGE - MAY 30
Intercambio / Language Exchange
Sat May 30
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Woodstock Library
Practique inglés o español y ayude a los demás que están aprendiendo en un ambiente amable. Los participantes hablan la mitad del tiempo en inglés y la otra en español. Están bienvenidos los principiantes.
Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Participants speak half the time in English and half in Spanish. Beginners welcome.
LAST SUNDAY CRAFTING CLUB - MAY 31
Sun May 31
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Woodstock Library
Express your creativity with a variety of art and craft projects! Library staff will provide all materials necessary.
This event is first come first served due to limited space.
CITIZEN ACTIVISM 101 - JUN 7
Citizen Activism 101: Making Change Happen
Sun Jun 7
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Woodstock Library
Learn ideas for bi-partisan civic and political engagement with Donna L. Cohen, civics educator. In this civics for adults course, Donna will show examples of historical perspective and successful advocacy, including different types and tools or strategies for change. Learn how your voice can be heard through lessons in tracking legislation, submitting testimony, and learning who makes the rules in a governing system.
PORTLAND SIDEWALK JOY MAP - ANYTIME
Take a self-guided tour of local creations using the PDX Sidewalk Joy Map. This map showcases fun, interactive neighborhood galleries, exchanges and displays.
The map has more than 100 community joy spots throughout the city. All of these projects created by homeowners exist to bring a bit of whimsy and inspiration to the community.
These displays are viewable from front yards, curbside gardens, alleyways, side yards and sides of buildings.
The map shows a description, image and the location of each display. There’s also Instagram handles so you can follow your favorite Joy Map creators.
All locations on the map are free to enjoy, but you may want to bring quarters for the Super Awesome Prizes vending machine or pay for a pottery piece at the Poetry Pottery Box. View the map.
MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY CULTURAL PASSES
The Multnomah County Library has cultural passes to allow free admission to select cultural institutions around Portland. To check out a cultural pass from the library and see the list of institution, please click the button below.
ARTS FOR ALL TICKETS
Anyone who gets food relief through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and has the Oregon Trail Card or Washington State Quest Card qualifies to purchase $5 tickets to theatre, arts, and culture events around Portland through the Arts for All program.
Arts For All envisions a community where everyone—regardless of financial resources—can experience and enjoy arts and culture.
Over a decade ago, Arts For All was founded by dedicated arts leaders to ensure Oregon Trail Card/SNAP recipients could access specific arts events for just $5 per ticket.
Click here to be taken to the Arts for All Website and to purchase tickets. I
ATTENDING SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
The School Board meets regularly at the school district's Dr. Matthew Prophet Education Center (Prophet Center), 501 N. Dixon Street, at 6:00 pm on select Tuesdays of each month - and on certain other occasions. Some scheduling changes do occur; if you plan to attend, please see below for the upcoming public meeting notices.
Under the provision of ORS 192.670 all meetings will be live-streamed at http://www.youtube.com/@ppsboardofeducation/live, except for those meetings that fall under the provisions set forth for executive sessions.
To subscribe to email notifications of public meeting notices, email kbradshaw@pps.net to request to be added to the email list. After an email address has been subscribed to the mailing list, a notice of a Public Meeting of the School Board will be sent before each scheduled meeting.
VACCINE RESOURCES FOR YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH FROM THE DISTRICT
Vaccines play a crucial role in protecting our students from serious illnesses and help keep our community safe. Parents/ Guardians of students who are due to receive vaccines should receive a letter in the mail. Please check if your child’s vaccinations are current, including their recommended flu shot, and contact your medical provider or any of the resources listed below.
Multnomah County Student Health Centers
Multnomah County Vaccination Clinic (English)
Email: ArletaSchoolPTA@gmail.com
Website: arletapta.org
Location: 5109 SE 66th Avenue
Phone: 503-916-6330
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArletaElementaryK5