Principal's Message
Dear Hallinan Families,
And, it's March! A new month and a new character trait: COOPERATION, working together to reach shared goals. A prime example of COOPERATION is our PTO! They work tirelessly for the benefit of our school. This month, they bring the Gear Swap to Hallinan! What? You didn't know about the Hallinan Gear Swap? Let me tell you about it, and give you the opportunity to clean up your garage, closets and storage spaces. :)
Hallinan Gear Swap
Find Sports Treasures at Great Prices!
in the Gym
March 10 from 3 to 6 pm and March 11 from 9 am to 2 pm
Bring no longer needed sports gear to Hallinan
Drop off small items in the vestibule now, larger items can be dropped off March 7-9
Lots more information listed below in the PTO section
Today is a good day to dust off that unicycle - someone else is going to love it as much as you did!
Melissa Griffiths
I am happy to announce that YouthTruth is conducting a survey on our behalf to help us improve your child's school experience. Please complete this anonymous survey at your convenience, but before March 24 when it closes: ytsurvey.org/losdfamily23. The survey will take about 15 minutes of your time, but the information gathered will be extremely valuable to us as we plan for next year and the future.
Please note:
The survey needs to be completed in one sitting.
We ask that one member of each household fill out the survey.
If you have more than one child who attends the same school, you may respond to the survey multiple times - one time per child.
If you write any comments, please do not include your name or anything else that might identify you. Your responses are anonymous, and they will be combined with the responses of other parents and guardians before being shared back with school and district leadership.
The survey closes at midnight on March 24th
If you have any questions about the survey, or our plans for how we will use your feedback, please contact me. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. Your response is incredibly beneficial to us.
Melissa Griffiths
Now-3/9 - Gear Swap Drop Off
3/10-3/11 - Hallinan Gear Swap!
3/11 - Foundation Gala
3/14 - Vision Screening Make-up
3/16 - PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm in the Library
3/23 - 5th Grade Memory Book Submissions Due!
3/24 - No School - Teacher Work Day
3/24 - Spirit Wear Orders Due!
3/24 - YouthTruth Survey Closes
3/27-3/31 - No School - Spring Break
Attention 5th Grade parents: Memory Book Questions have been emailed to you. Please have your student click the link to answer the questions and submit their response by March 23, 2003.
District calendars for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years are now available on the district and Hallinan websites. You can find them here quickly.
Hello Hallinan Families!
Slice of Gratitude:
This week we want to turn our thankfulness to our other board members Fallon Mertz our secretary, Meghan Hill our social media manager, Rachel Beeson our volunteer coordinator, and Erin Saylor our president advisor. Fallon is also our spirit wear and school supply chair and Rachel is also our vision screening chair and yearbook chair. These ladies put so much heart into everything they do and we are so grateful to work with them. If you see them around, please tell them how much you appreciate their efforts.
Auction & Carnival:
Dear Hallinan Parents,
We have decided to hold off on the auction until next school year. We were trying to create an inclusive event that would need less volunteer power than a stand-alone auction. We did have generous donors step up from inside our community and the wider LO area but we were not able to recruit enough volunteers to pull off the event. This is our first normal year back from 2020 and we know that many of you are feeling the totality of this busy time.
Hallinan is famous for our thriving community and fundraising abilities. As we head into next year, let's be ready to rally around each other, the kids, and the school. There are many fun ways you can be involved. We are committed to creating an equitable auction and will be recruiting for auction roles right at the start of the school year, and we want to talk to you about any volunteer interests you have. Please be on the lookout for a Sign-up Genius that lists roles for this coming school year and please reach out with any questions. We are recruiting for major and minor positions. These include the PTO board positions of treasurer, volunteer coordinator, and president. Some of these positions can be shared and even shared with current board holders.
IMPORTANT: The carnival date is being pushed back and we are still working on securing a time. Please check the Hawk Squawk and social media for more details.
Free Coffee!
Keep an eye out during morning drop off! We will be hosting some Thursday morning coffee stations out front. Simply come say hi or talk PTO volunteer positions and upcoming events!
Hallinan Gear Swap!
Got Junk??? Declutter for a Cause
Have old or extra sports gear? Bikes, scooters, or wagons that are cluttering your garage? Donate to Hallinan’s Spring Gear Swap! This fundraiser has been organized by our amazing Fifth Graders.
How it works:
1.) Drop off your old or extra sports gear.
- Small items Drop off: will be collected in the "Gear Bin" at the entrance of the school.
- Large Item Drop off: (bikes, scooters, etc.) will be collected March 7-9.
- Large Item Pick Up: If you need items picked up from the front of your home, please schedule a pickup by contacting brittmarra@gmail.com.
2.) On March 10-11, we will be hosting Hallinan’s Spring Gear Swap in the gym, where low-cost spring sports gear will be recycled and sold. We want to get kids active, promote sustainable practices, and raise money!
All new and used gear will be accepted (including):
Bikes, Scooters, Jump ropes, Wagons, Tricycles Baseball/Softball: Uniforms, Bats, Gloves, Balls, Cleats Soccer: LOSC Uniforms, Cleats, Shin Guards Tennis: Rackets, Balls Lacrosse: LOYL uniforms, Helmets, Pads, Balls, Cleats, Sticks Dance: jazz/tap/ballet shoes, Bodysuits Football: Pads, Balls, Helmet Golf: Drivers, Woods, Hybrids, Iron sets, Wedges, Bags, Balls, Footwear Outdoor Rec: Lightly used rain boots, jackets, and hiking boots. Local Team Uniforms & Lakeridge Spirit Wear.
Spirit Wear!
It's that time of year again...SPIRIT WEAR is ready for order! We have some great options for you this year including baseball hats and tote bags! Order forms will come home with your child this Friday, March 3rd. Please return your order forms with cash or check, to the office by Friday, March 24th. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Fallon at fallon.mertz@gmail.com. We can't wait to see everyone walking around campus in the new swag!
Link to Spirit Wear order form:
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1DR7Tu9hebmYNenw_F24OTl0NzM9JfE_J
Open Board Positions:
Treasurer: If you have a background or love for record-keeping and finance, this is the position for you. Our treasurer Sylvia Navarro rocked this year and she would LOVE to speak to you about what her role details. Please reach out to her at hallinantreasurer@gmail.com and inquire today. Sylvia would also be willing to share this role next year. We are also looking for a "shadow treasurer". Someone to watch and learn next year and then fill that role in 2024-2025 school year.
Volunteer Coordinator: Without our Volunteer Coordinator not a single PTO event would be possible. This vital role has been filled by Rachel Beeson for the last few years and we are so grateful for her. Here is a breakdown of duties:
- The coordinator will have the highest volume of workload in the fall (August – November) as school is getting back in session and holiday activities are being planned. Expect to spend a few hours per week creating and managing Sign Up Genius sites, communicating with the PTO board members and committee chairs, and following up with volunteers from the sign-up sheets.
- The volunteer coordinator will also be the main point of contact for the Classroom Parents throughout the year and may be responsible for drafting communication to them or sending out pre-drafted emails provided by the PTO.
- The coordinator is also actively involved in the recruiting effort. Speaking with teachers and other parents, sourcing volunteers across our Hallinan community.
Please reach out to Rachel at rachbeeson@gmail.com and inquire today.
Rachel is also open to sharing this role next year!
Co-President Role: This has been an incredibly rewarding position for the two of us. We have enjoyed assisting the more senior Hallinan parent volunteers in continuing their incredible work, and we have put forward our own passions and point of view. You are welcome to inquire about running this role as an individual or sharing the position. Either way, we would be here to advise you and help you create a successful 2023-2024 school year. Please reach out to us at hallinanpresident@gmail.com and inquire today.
Tara Clasen and Shelby Setter
Hallinan PTO Co-Presidents 2022-23
Handwashing
While hand sanitizer is a great option, it cannot replace good handwashing. Be sure to wash your hands after using the restroom, sneezing or coughing, or touching your face to help keep our community healthy.
Allergies?
If your student has a health plan that includes an Antihistamine (Benadryl), please be aware that you must provide it. If your child has an allergic reaction or potential exposure to allergen and you have not provided it, we will have to call 911 per the regulations and guidelines of OHA/ODE/CCESD.
If you would like to speak to your school nurse, click the link below for contact information.
We need you! Please consider applying for our school or district advisory committee for terms starting next school year. There is one application for all committees -- please mark the committee that is of interest to you. Only committees with vacancies -- School Advisory Committees and Long Range Facility Planning -- are listed in the application for this period. See the charters posted on the School Board Advisory Committees web page for more information about each committee.
Applications are due Monday, March 13 at 5 p.m. Recommendations and selections will be made in April. All applicants will be notified by May 1. Thank you!
Registration for the 2023-24 school year is now open for new students who have never enrolled in Lake Oswego before and returning students who are not currently enrolled but will re-enroll for next year. LOSD is pleased to offer online registration through its parent portal, ParentVUE. See the Registration & Verification page of the LOSD website for guidance. Parents/guardians do not need to register students for 2023-24 who are currently attending during the 2022-23 school year.
Are you interested in contributing to a dynamic volunteer organization dedicated to advancing our community's commitment to educational excellence? Please consider applying for the Lake Oswego Schools Foundation Board of Directors. The Foundation is seeking parents/guardians, students, and community residents to serve on its Board of Directors.
The term for new board members will begin July 2023. Board members commit to a two-year term and may serve up to three terms. Please click HERE to access the online application form. Interested people should submit applications by Friday, Feb. 24. The Nominating committee will review applications and conduct interviews in the March timeframe. If you are unable to access the online application, please contact woolfw@loswego.k12.or.us to receive a pdf version of the application.
Information for registration:
- Begins on March 14th at 9 am
- Families will need to go to: https://connect.klcschoolpartnerships.com/ to sign up for an account, pay the registration fee and choose a schedule for attendance
- Families will automatically be placed on the waitlist when they sign up and as staffing and space is confirmed we will release families each Friday throughout the summer
- As we release the wait list weekly, we will be prioritizing incoming Kindergartners that are siblings of current Champions families
- For any questions they can reach out to Family Support: 1.800.246.2154
Women’s History Month, all March, commemorates and encourages the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.
National Disabilities Awareness Month, all March, and aims to increase public awareness of the needs and potential of Americans with disabilities.
Classified Appreciation Week, the first week of March, is a celebration of classified school employees and the important work you do for our schools.
National School Breakfast Week, March 6-10, 2022, did you know Hallinan offers breakfast every school day?
National School Social Worker Appreciation Week, March 6-10, recognizes for the vital role of social workers. Kristin Guelsdorf is the social worker at Hallinan.
National Deaf History Month, March 13-April 15, recognizes events in the history of deaf education.
Say Something Week, March 14-18, reminds students to speak up to a trusted adult to prevent tragedies and save lives if they notice signs or threats of potential violence.
World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, raises awareness about what it's like to have Down syndrome, and how those with Down syndrome play, a vital role in our communities.
Purim, March 6-7, is a Jewish holiday which commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman.
Ramadan, March 22-April 21, is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community.
Parents-guardians who have concerns about a student’s well-being are encouraged to reach out to their principal, and to maintain strong lines of communication and partnership between students, families, staff, and other resources. SafeOregon is also an effective way to report a tip regarding safety threats or potential acts of violence to our students or schools.
(Students should also be aware that intentionally providing a false report is a serious offense.)
For the safety of children, volunteers are required to have an approved background check when volunteering in schools. Please click here: Volunteer Application for LOSD to start the online application and background check process.
Office Phone: 503-534-2353
Principal Melissa Griffiths - griffitm@loswego.k12.or.us
Administrative Assistant Lee Gates - gatesl@loswego.k12.or.us
Administrative Assistant Linda Stevens - stevensl@loswego.k12.or.us
Resources:
LOSD Student and Family Handbook
