OGMS Newsletter

Hello Ockley Families,

Viruses have been going through the building and we have seen an uptick of illness this week. I hope that you and your family are staying healthy and able to get the rest needed during this time.

Please see below for lots of updates, including our upcoming Immunization Exclusion on 2/25.

In Partnership,

Julie Rierson

Pronouns: she/her

Principal, Ockley Green Middle School

Okay, sorrynotsorry but we are coming for your calendar! We have two dates you'll want to mark off ASAP! First, Monday, February 23rd, a fully amazing restaurant night is coming our way from McMenamins. Chapel Pub will donate 50% (you read that right) of sales from 5-10pm, so go ahead, get the hummus plate AND the scooby snacks!

Then on Sunday, March 8th, we have our second annual FAMILY BINGO NIGHT! 3-6pm at Chill N Fill on N. Lombard. It's going to be lots of fun, but not as much fun if you're not there so don't forget to put it on your calendar! We'll have tons more details in the next newsletter. It's also our online auction kick off party, and on that note...

We're still eagerly snapping up donations for the online auction, and we have more idea prompts for you:

• Are you a freak in the (excel) sheets? Host a tutorial for people in need. *coughmecough*
  
• Do you have an unopened puzzle/board game/Switch 2 (what? we can dream big) that never sparked joy? Let it do good for OGMS!
• You are a canning wizard and you have some ungodly good pickles you'd be willing to part with...
• You tell us!

Email Amber at comms@ogsupporters.org with questions or to arrange a donation, and don't forget: all donations are tax deductible.

If you would like to be involved on the volunteering side, we need help with data entry, picking up donations, and on the day of the bingo party. Email Anne at volunteer@ogsupporters.org if you can help. SPECIAL NOTE: I *JUST* noticed I had this email listed wrong in the previous newsletter, so if you already offered assistance and never heard back, that's on me, and would you ever so kindly email us again?

Till next time,

The OG Supporters

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We’re excited to introduce the Jefferson Transition Team, a growing group of parents and caregivers from Ockley Green, Faubion, Vernon, and Tubman who want to stay connected, support Jefferson, and build momentum for what’s ahead.

We’ll meet at Jefferson High School in the cafeteria on Feb. 11th. Dinner will be from 6:00–6:30 pm, followed by the Jefferson PTSA meeting at 6:30 pm.

If you'd like to get added to the list of parents email me at president@ogsupporters.org and I'll add you!

Some of our shared goals include:

• Supporting Jefferson now
• Building community across the four feeder schools
• Building excitement for Jefferson
• Helping families feel confident, informed, and connected
• Staying in relationship with PPS to support the academic, arts, and athletic commitments made to Jefferson

We’re really looking forward to gathering. If this time doesn’t work for you, we’ll talk as a group about future meeting times

Good Afternoon,

I know some folks have been waiting for McDaniel's forecasting information. Here is what they provided.

• Slide deck with elective options available to 9th graders
• Worksheet students can use to plan/map out their choices (not to be turned in)
• Interactive course guide with class descriptions
  
• Most importantly, the Google Form that students will use to submit their choices

If you or your students have any questions about classes, what to expect at McDaniel next year, or anything else, They will be holding a virtual Q&A drop-in session on Thursday, Feb 26 from 2pm-3pm. Details and Google Meet link are copied below:

Virtual Forecasting Q & A
Thursday, February 26 · 2:00 – 3:00pm
Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/yuv-shnt-avs
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 573-542-0023‬ PIN: ‪383 251 388‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/yuv-shnt-avs?pin=8832733227253

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you or your student have any questions. I am happy to look over forecasting information with them,

Mr. G

Our Creative Writing Club is encouraging students to enter Jakob and Sala Kryszek Art & Writing Competition, hosted by the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education , see here for more information. Any questions can be directed to Language Arts teacher, Sam Lehman, salehman@pps.net.

A message from TAG Coordinator, Valerie Peacock

Ockley Green Battle of the Books Tournament:

Wednesday, 2/18

Pool Play

4-6 pm

OG Library

Tuesday, 2/24

Bracket Play and Championship

4-5:30

OG Library

If you are interested in volunteering to help with the OBOB tournament, please reach out to Valerie Peacock at vpeacock@pps.net

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Avoid clinic wait times!

Schedule an immunization appointment at your nearest Student Health Center now and turn in updated records to your school early

Deadlines for this year:

Feb. 25 to not get turned away from school

More info: multco.us/services/immunizations

Programar una cita de vacunación a su Student Health Center más cercano ahora y entregue los registros de vacunación escolares al día temprano

Febrero 25 para no ser rechazado en la escuela

Más información: multco.us/services/immunizations

PIL Youth Track & Field is around the corner. See more information in the PIL Youth Spring Registration newsletter.

You may have noticed that PPS is no longer using Remind to send messages. ParentSquare is the app replacing Remind. See below for more information about the app and tips on using ParentSquare.

Here is a guide on how to get started with ParentSquare.

Here are some tips for using ParentSquare.

Here is a training video you can watch for more information.

The best way to keep up on the latest information from Ockley Green is through Trivory. It is our first line of communication for any bell schedule changes, includes reminders and provides a snapshot of daily information.

Here are ways to get support right now or by calling 2-1-1:

- Oregon Food Bank’s Food Finder – find the nearest pantry or market by ZIP code

- Urban Gleaners Free Food Markets – fresh produce and pantry staples, open to all

- Sunshine Division Emergency Food Boxes & Delivery – free home-delivered groceries

- Milk Crate Kitchen – free chef-prepared meals delivered to families

- Full list of Portland and PPS-area food pantries

All PPS schools offer students free breakfast and lunch on school days. Some PPS schools also host free food markets and pantries in partnership with the SUN Community Schools, Oregon Food Bank, and other partners. If you need support navigating these options, contact your school office, and we will make sure you’re connected to the right resources.

February 3rd - Late Start @ 9:30 AM

February 6th - Principal Chat @ 9:00 AM

February 11th - Early Release @ 1:45 PM

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