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Back to School Series- Final Edition

Message from the Principal

Greetings Findley Community~

Welcome back to school! As we kick off this exciting new year, it is completely normal for students (and parents!) to feel a few first-day jitters. Our team is here to support you every step of the way to make sure everyone feels safe, confident, and ready for a year of learning and growth ahead.

Meet & Greet Reminder (Grades K–5)

When: Monday, August 24, from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Purpose: Stop by to briefly meet your child's teacher, explore the classroom, and drop off supplies (if not ordered through the school).
Note: This is a brief drop-in time, so please reserve specific concerns or long discussions for a scheduled follow-up.

Important Procedures for a Smooth First Week

Absences & Dismissal Changes: Please notify the office via phone at 503-356-2100 or email fndly-communications@beaverton.k12.or.us if your child will be absent or has a change in their end-of-day plans. For ease, you can also use the QR code below to report your child's absence.
E-Bike & E-Scooter Safety: Per Oregon law, riders must be at least 16 years old to operate e-bikes or e-scooters, and they cannot be ridden on sidewalks. Please ensure elementary students use standard and legal forms of transportation.
Online Verification: Make sure to log into ParentVUE to complete your annual verification to keep emergency contacts and medical info updated.
Go Home Plans: Make sure your child's teachers know how your child will get home. Any changes to Go Home Plans should be made using the QR code below.

For complete details on bus routes, arrival/dismissal maps, and supply lists, please check the full details below.

Lastly, we are excited to welcome KOIN News to our school community! They will be on campus to capture the excitement of the new school year tomorrow during the Meet & Greet and during arrival on the first day of school. Catch us on the news August 25!

With Gratitude,

Sherry Marsh, Ed.D

Principal

Findley

Every Student Belongs Board Policy ACB

Equal Educational Opportunity Board Policy JB

Educational Equity Board Policy JBB

Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Students and Families

Serving LGBTQIA+ Students

TOMORROW

All School Meet & Greet

The purpose of this event is for families with incoming K-5th grade students* to BRIEFLY meet your child's teacher and drop off supplies if they were not purchased through the school. This is an opportunity for quick - hello, nice to meet you, look around the classroom and drop off supplies (if applicable). Thank you for understanding.

Important note:

This is NOT the time to share concerns, worries or special circumstances with the teachers.

Books! Books! Books!

Over the past few years, shifting enrollment at Findley has left us with a surplus of wonderful classroom books! Thanks to our generous PTO, our building libraries and reserves are already fully stocked, so we’re excited to share these extra books with our school community.

Be sure to stop by and browse our book giveaway during the Meet & Greet!

IMPORTANT PROCEDURES TO KNOW

Absences / Change of Go Home

If your child will be absent or changing their go home plans, please contact the school office with this information. You may contact the office a number of ways:

email: fndly-communications@beaverton.k12.or.us

Phone: 503.356.2100

The QR Code below

The office updates absences and will let the teacher know of any go home changes.

Safe Routes Arrival & Dismissal Map

ATTENTION! New pedestrian route for those living north of Old Thompson

🐾 Sparky’s Steps to Safety! 🚶‍♀️🚲

Sparky wants to remind our community that a safe crossing is the best crossing! 💛

👣 Follow the footprints to designated street corners.
🚦 Cross at marked crossings—never midblock.
🗣️ Help teach others how to stay safe while walking to and from school.

Let’s make every trip to school a safe one! Follow Sparky’s Steps to Safety! 🐾

IMPORTANT REMINDER: E-BIKES & E-SCOOTERS

E-BIKES AND E-SCOOTERS ARE NOT LEGAL FORMS OF

TRANSPORTATION FOR ELEMENTARY AGE STUDENTS

Electric-assisted bicycles (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters) are becoming increasingly popular with students as a means of getting to and from school. It’s important for families to understand Oregon law regarding e-bikes and e-scooters.

Minimum age: Riders must be at least 16 years old to operate an e-bike or e-scooter.
Sidewalk use: E-bikes and e-scooters cannot be ridden on sidewalks. Riders must use bike lanes or share the road with traffic.
Helmet use: Helmets are strongly recommended for e-bike riders and required for all ages on e-scooters.
Vehicle classification: If an e-bike exceeds 1,000 watts or goes faster than its class allows, it can be classified as a motorcycle. Gas-powered bikes with engines over 50cc or capable of speeds over 30 mph are also considered motorcycles and require a license, registration and insurance.
Speed limits: E-scooters are limited to 15 mph. E-bikes must stay within the speed limits defined by their class.

Before your child hops on an e-bike or e-scooter, make sure they understand the rules and ride responsibly. Take a look at this video produced by Beaverton Police Department on bike and e-scooter safety.

For more details, visit the Oregon Micromobility, Moped and Mini Motorcycle Guide.

Let’s work together to ensure our kids are riding safely and legally.

Updates on the Findley Grounds

As we prepare to welcome students back, our district operations and grounds teams are hard at work wrapping up several maintenance and improvement projects across campus:

Play Ground Improvements: Grounds teams are leveling out dirt around the area where our portables were to ensure a safe play space for students. Final seeding will take place this fall once seasonal rain arrives.
Drainage & Storm Line Maintenance: Contractors will complete drainage upgrades near the location of the former portables and perform routine cleaning and maintenance on our main storm line system. This should help with the flooding on the track we saw in spring.
Tree & Grounds Care: Tree stumps along our back driveway and track are being ground down and leveled to remove trip hazards and ensure safe walking areas. Trees were removed to preserve the integrity of our track and walkways. New and improved vegetation options are being considered.

Please note that work crews and equipment will be active on campus during the week of August 17–21. For everyone’s safety, please adhere to all posted signage, temporary walkways, and safety flagger instructions when visiting campus. Thank you for your patience and support as we get our grounds ready for a great school year!

Additionally, thanks to our Findley PTO and Noyes Development the September we will begin grounds improvement around the Findley "F" landscaping bed. Improvements include, drought tolerant vegetation and a seating area!

Important Back to School Information

ParentSquare Message from BSD

Dear BSD Families,

We’re less than a month away from the start of the 2026-2027 school year! We hope that your family is enjoying the summer break.

Here are a few things to think about as you prepare to return:

First Day of School

While many students begin the new school year on Tuesday, August 25, your child’s actual start date depends on their grade level and school. Check the district website for specific start dates.

Annual Online Verification

The annual online verification process is now open. For safety reasons, we encourage all parents/guardians to complete the process before school begins. Verification allows you to check that important information such as emergency contacts and health/medication requirements is up-to-date in our system.

In ParentVUE (not ParentSquare), click on the “Family Updates and New Student Enrollment” tab in the top right-hand corner to start the verification process. A message will display in your ParentVUE portal with a link to the online verification screens for your review.

If you haven’t activated your ParentVUE account or if you have access concerns, please contact your school (not the District Administrative Office). If you’ve forgotten your ParentVUE password, please follow these instructions to reset.

Waiver/Discount on Student Fees

To apply for a student fee waiver/discount for the 2025-2026 school year, please complete the application for free/discounted student fees as part of the online verification process. The form should take less than one minute to complete.

Free Meals for All

All students, regardless of family economy, are eligible for a free daily breakfast and lunch. Families do not have to apply to receive this benefit.

We look forward to seeing you in a few weeks!