The Cheetah Coalition #32

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We hope to see you all tonight at the PTA-sponsored Día del Niño event from 6–8 p.m. on the Atkinson upper playground. This free event celebrating childhood will feature games, snacks, dancing, face painting, goodie bags, and more!

We're in the home stretch before summer. Let's finish strong! A few friendly reminders to help keep everyone healthy:

• Wash hands regularly
• Drink plenty of water and aim for 7-8 hrs of restful sleep
• Cover coughs and sneezes
• Clean high-touch surfaces such as door handles, kitchen tables, light switches, and tablets/phones

I've included our exclusionary guidelines below so you know when students are sent home and when they should stay home to prevent the spread of illness.

Warmly,

Jenny Hefele BSN, RN (she/her)

Registered Nurse, School Health Services

Multnomah Education Service District

MESD SHS Main Line: 503-257-1732 x1729

Cell Phone (call/text): 971-469-8942

Please check the lost and found regularly to claim lost items. It is a big task to deal with all these items, so please help us! At the end of the year all items will be donated to the PPS Clothing Closet.

Last day to submit photos for the yearbook is today, Friday, April 24! Photos from school events, field trips, etc. can be sent to atkinsonyearbookpps@gmail.com.

To purchase your copy of the yearbook, use this link: Atkinson Yearbook 2025-2026

We are so thankful for all our Atkinson volunteers! We couldn't do so many things without you!

A huge shout out to the parents who spear-headed the entire event: Harmony Quiroz and Michelle Luu-George. What an amazing job you did! Thank you!

We had the joy of having our honorary Principal for a Day, "Principal Kathryn," at Atkinson on Wednesday! As one of the auction items from the PTA auction last weekend, Principal Kathryn got to wear a very smart blazer, open doors with her official badge, make announcements over the loud speaker and radio, check in on classrooms, and lead our all-school assembly. She did a great job!

Read the latest from our PTA in their most recent newsletter.

All of our goodie bags wishes for Atkinson's 3rd-5th grade test takers have been fulfilled! There was even a bit extra to replenish supplies as needed. WOW!

Our hard working upper elementary test takers are going to be so excited, and we hope this will give them an extra boost of encouragement. Thank you so much to our generous contributors:

• Stephani and John Hayden
• Craig Abbenhaus and family
• Margaret & Bob Ecklund and family
• Tina Wheatley and family
• Andreanna Staubly and family
• Politzer/Colligan family
• Suvi Neukam and family
• Harmony Quiroz and family
• Czerwinski family
• Anonymous (x2)

This quilt was made from all recycled materials by the students in Ms. Laurie's third grade class. The kids each drew a nature scene. The back is a wool blanket from Pendleton Mills with a tag from the Hudson Bay Company. The kids had studied Portland Our History and they learned about the settlers that came to this area from the Hudson Bay Company. This will be their author's chair when the students are sharing their writing.

The 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade is celebrating their 20th year. It's going to be a full weekend of events featuring interactive activities with the Funtastic Carnival happening for three days, Festival food cart fun, a farmer’s market, and a classic car show plus, of course, the Parade on Saturday, April 25.

The 82nd Avenue of Roses Parade is organized by the 82 Roses Community Enrichment Coalition and sponsored by local businesses and civic organizations whose goal is to intentionally builds spirit and public involvement in support of the community around 82nd Avenue. Full list of SPONSORS here

Seeking Volunteer Stars — They are offering free HOP passes, commemorative T-shirts, coffee & donuts, and much love and appreciation to Parade Marshal volunteers who watch the Parade go by at cross streets along the 1 mile route. Please see more information and sign up here.

Kellogg MS is hosting a community Multicultural Fair & Family Resource Night on May 27 and would love to invite the Atkinson community to attend. See the attached flyer for more information.

• Friday, April 24 — PTA Día del Niño Celebration, 6–8:30 p.m.
• Wednesday April 29 — K–2nd Music Performance for parents, 1:10–2:20 p.m., cafeteria
• Friday, May 1 — Furlough Day, NO SCHOOL
• Wednesday, May 13 — All School Assembly & Buddies (NO EARLY RELEASE)
• Thursday, May 14 — PTA Meeting, 6:30–8 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 20 — Class Pictures
• Monday, May 25 — Memorial Day, NO SCHOOL
• Wednesday, May 27 — Connect to Kinder, 2:45–3:45 p.m., playground
• Monday, June 1 — Field Day & Staff vs. 5th Grade Kickball Game
• Thursday, June 4 — Kinder Promotion, 1:30–2:15 p.m.
• Friday, June 5 — 5th Grade Promotion, 1:00–2:15 p.m. and Last Day of School

PPS works hard to ensure that all staff and students are trained to respond effectively and efficiently during an emergency at or near school. One of the many ways we accomplish this is through our mandatory drill requirements. These drills are essential in ensuring our school community is as prepared as possible for emergency situations. Atkinson's emergency drill schedule for the remainder of the school year is as follows:

• Friday, May 15 — Evacuation/Fire Drill
• Monday, June 1 — Evacuation/Fire Drill

Learn more about PPS Emergency Management here.