Peninsula Family Post

October 6th: Fall Sun School begins

October 7th: Picture Day

October 8th: Walk-n-Roll to School

October 9th: 2nd Grade field trip to Whitaker Ponds

October 10th: No School

October 16th: 3rd Grade field trip to Hoyt Arboretum

October 18th: Courtyard Cleanup & Cider Press Event

October 22nd: Early Release out at 11:50am

October 27th-29th- Spirit Week

October 29th- Fall Festival

October 30th & 31st- No School

Thank you families for all your hard work getting your students to school every day! We met our attendance goal (93% or higher) every day this week: 95%, 94%, 93%, 95%, 94%

Just a reminder to all families entering Peninsula School to please buzz in at the front door and check in at the office. For the safety and security of all our students, please do not let any other individuals into the school if you are being let in. Please also refrain from standing in doorways with the doors open. This helps us keep everyone safe.

Please call our attendance line at 503-916-6275, email Sara at ssolomon@pps.net or update through ParentVue if your child is missing school with the reason they are out. If there are multiple unexcused absences it is a district wide protocol that a teacher or member of our team will reach out to see how we can best support with getting your child to school. We know it can be hard and we are here to problem solve and support you and your family!

We love having volunteers at Peninsula! Throughout the year, caregivers will have opportunities to volunteer in classrooms and on field trips. To ensure the safety of our students, all volunteers are required to complete a background check and training. Click here for information on the process.

Since background checks can take up to two weeks to process, we encourage you to apply now so you’re ready when opportunities come up.

If you’ve completed the background check in the past and would like to confirm whether you’re still active in the system, please email Sara at ssolomon@pps.net

We're here to support students, families & staff. We provide Helping Hands, make Connections by bringing people together and support Sustainability. Our first member meeting will be October 15th, from 6:00-7:30 pm, in the School Library. You don’t need to be a member of the PTA to attend community meetings. If you have questions or topics you’d like addressed, let us know on the Community Questions for School Admin and PTA form on our website.

Together, we are the Peninsula Panthers!

The PTA Green Team will meet on September 30th, at Kenton Station, from 6-7:30 pm. We’ll be talking about green transportation like bike shelters, bike buses, and walk-n-roll. We’ve got green schoolyard events like the apple harvest party and leaf raking coming up. And we’ll discuss ongoing recycling/waste reduction efforts. Can’t make it to the meeting? Email sustainability@peninsulapta.org to join the green team mailing list and hear about ways to pitch in.

We’re gearing up for the Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 29th! This fun-filled evening will bring together games, crafts, food, and community in celebration with staff, students, and families.

We need helping hands for:

Game and craft stations

Concessions

Set-up and clean-up crews

Decorating to bring the fall spirit alive

Whether you’d like to volunteer that evening or organize behind the scenes, your support makes a huge difference.

Email volunteer@peninsulapta.org to connect

Thank you for helping make Fall Fest a highlight of the season for our kids and families.

Link your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Peninsula Elementary PTA and Fred Meyer will donate a portion of your purchases—at no extra cost to you. You keep all your own rewards and fuel points! Here is how:

On the Website

1. Go to FredMeyer.com/CommunityRewards
   
   

2. Sign in to your rewards account (or create one)
   
   

3. Search for Peninsula K-5 PTA
   
   

4. Select us as your organization
   
   

On the Fred Meyer App

1. Open the app & tap the ☰ menu
   
   

2. Go to Rewards → Community Rewards
   
   

3. Search for Peninsula K-5 PTA
   
   

4. Save your selection

That’s it—every grocery trip helps fund programs and activities for our students!

We had an amazing time ringing in the school year at the Back-to-School Bash! Thank you to our volunteers and our host, Mayfly, for making it possible. This was a new community event for the PTA and we’d like your feedback. Please take 2 minutes to share your thoughts in the survey.

Pajama Storytime

Put on your pajamas, grab a bedtime buddy, and join us for stories, songs and fun. For children 6 years and younger with adult. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Tuesdays, 6:30-7:15pm

Audience: Kids and Family (wear your pajamas!)

Toddler Storytime

Toddlers (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage their emerging language skills. Attendance is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.

Fridays, 10:30-11:00pm

Audience: 2ish-3ish year olds and their grownups

Friday Afternoon Clubs

Pokemon Club

Are you a Pokémon card fan? If so, join us for some Pokémon free-play! For kids new to Pokémon and experts alike, focusing on cards and Pokémon TCG. Ideal for Grades 3-8, but all Pokémon-loving kids (and their grownups who want to learn more) are welcome!

1st and 3rd Fridays, 4-5:30pm

Audience: Aimed at Tween, but all ages welcomed

Lego Club

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.

2nd and 4th Fridays, 4-5:30pm

Audience: Aimed at Elementary school-aged, but all ages welcomed

Gettin' Goofy with Mo Phillips

This all ages interactive dance party is strictly for those seeking a goofy time. Do you like silly? Great. How about getting funky? Awesome. Makin' stuff up? Outstanding. Let's go!!

Saturday, September 13, 10:30 - 11:30am

Audience: All ages

Hispanic Heritage Month: La Bailada, Venezuelan Dance Class

Vengan a conocer este baile venezolano que combina la percusión venezolana con los ritmos caribeños con Deyadira. Este programa es apto para todas las edades. / Come learn about this rhythmic, fusion Venezuelan dance style that incorporates Venezuelan percussion with Caribbean beats with Deyadira! This program is suitable for all ages, and is first come first served.

Saturday, September 20, 3:00 - 5:00pm

Audience: All ages

And this last one happens in October, but first thing in October and I don't want anyone to miss out!

Bugs!

Portland Insectarium is the city's first museum and zoo dedicated entirely to bugs! In this program there will be a selection of live bugs on display, such as tarantulas, mantises, and scorpions! Some are touchable bugs (roaches, isopods, millipedes), others preserved insect displays. Toys and other activities will be there to explore, plus experts to answer any questions!

Saturday, October 4, 3:00 - 4:00pm

Audience: All ages

And here is a link to all the programs we have at Kenton Library.