The Eagle Eye

Children are the heart of Imlay!

Dear Imlay Families,

Welcome to The Eagle Eye! This newsletter will be distributed monthly during the school year to inform you of important dates and events happening at Imlay Elementary. If you would like to continue to receive a paper copy of this newsletter, please let your teacher or the office know!

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A Message from Mrs. McCalley, Principal

February marks the beginning of the second semester of the school year. Can you believe we are already half way through this school year? I want to thank the Imlay community for the amazing support they are showing to the school while we continue to navigate COVID-19. Thank you!

I also want to highlight our teachers and staff at Imlay! They are working hard daily to provide instruction to kids in class and on a required absence at home all the while meeting both social-emotional and academic needs of the students. A huge THANK YOU to every staff member for helping Imlay be the amazing school it is!

As part of the Imlay Community, our families are also a vital part! Imlay uses a few communication tools to help keep you in the loop....

Remind-Remind is an app which is used across all of HSD for communicating to families. Whole school, class & individual parent-teacher or parent-principal communication will occur through Remind.

Phone Calls & Email-Please double check your email address and phone numbers on ParentVue to ensure we have the correct contact information for you! In case of an emergency with your student we will call you! Emails will also be sent with information.

Facebook/Instagram/Twitter--We use social media to share the amazing things that are occurring at Imlay! Follow us on any (and all) of the platforms to get a glimpse of what students are doing at school!

If you ever have a question, please do not hesitate to reach out to your classroom teacher, the office or myself! We would love to help out!

Important Upcoming Dates:

February --African American History Month

Wednesday, February 9th--Hearing screening for 1st and 3rd grade, Early release at 2:05

Tuesday, February 15th--Virtual PTA Meeting

Wednesday, February 16th--Exclusion day for students who do not have their immunizations

Thursday, February 17th--We Care Grade Level Assembly--all students wear tennis shoes

Monday, February 21st--President's Day--No School

Monday, February 28th--100th day of school!

Thank you for sharing your children with us!

Mrs. McCalley

Fun February Calendar of Dress Up Days! (Click calendar to see better!)

Comprehensive Sexual Health Lesson Information

Dear Imlay Elementary Parents/Guardians:

As part of our health education program, our district provides age appropriate, comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) for all students, K-12. All instruction is based on Oregon Law and the Oregon Health Education Standards and Performance Indicators adopted by the Oregon State Board of Education in December of 2016.

Three key laws guide our sexuality education efforts:

Human Sexuality Education (2009),
Healthy Teen Relationships (2013), and
Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Education (2015)

In communication with superintendents and principals, the Director of the Oregon Department of Education, Colt Gill, explained that “These laws provide for consistent instruction, are based on the most current evidence and best practices, and equip students with the knowledge and skills to realize their health, well-being, and educational goals. Sexuality education supports young people with skills to delay sexual initiation, prevent unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), promote their own health, and reduce sexual violence, harassment, and bullying.” In the Hillsboro School District, we are committed to the delivery of this content by skilled, caring, and dedicated staff, in safe, inclusive environments.

HSD’s Comprehensive Sexuality Education Plan includes the right of parents/guardians to be notified of upcoming sexual health lessons (as is the purpose of this letter), to review instructional materials, and to propose alternative learning activities for their student(s) if they choose to.

Your student's classroom teacher will be sending you a letter (looking just like this) which will provide the dates and times of the lessons at their grade level. Lessons will begin on March 30, 2022. Students who are opted out of the lessons will be provided an alternate location to do an alternate activity during the lessons.

As a parent/guardian, we encourage you to learn more about our K-12 Comprehensive Sexuality Plan and teaching materials. To make this as easy as possible, we have posted documents on our Comprehensive Sexuality Education Plan website that outline the standards, curricula, and instructional materials used at each grade-level. (Note: If/when materials cannot be posted online due to copyright restrictions, you may call the school and make an appointment to view them in person.) Remember, parents/guardians have the right to utilize our opt-out process if they wish to have their student(s) participate in alternate activities during sexual health instruction (Opt-Out Form).

If you have any questions/concerns about the health curriculum, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Sincerely,

Jen McCalley

Additional Information

HSD’s Health Education Overview

ODE’s Health Education Website

ODE’s Sexuality Education: Frequently Asked Questions

HSD’s Resources for Families

Volunteers at Imlay Elementary

We are in need of parent volunteers! We are so excited to have parents back in our building to volunteer. There are three steps to move through to volunteer:

1. Go to: https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/Page/163 to fill out the volunteer background check.

2. Once these checks have cleared, you will receive an email asking you to complete a survey and upload proof of COVID-19 vaccination, per the Governor’s vaccination mandate.* (*Volunteers may fill out a form requesting a medical or religious exception; however, these will only be considered on an as-needed basis as staff availability allows. Anyone receiving an approved exception will be required to follow a set of increased safety measures when volunteering.)

3. In addition, all volunteers will need to submit to a fingerprint-based criminal records check by March 28, 2022, in order to continue volunteering. Until this check is completed, volunteers will not be assigned duties that could put them in a situation where they have direct, unsupervised contact with students. If the check is not completed by March 28, 2022, your volunteer status will go from “approved” to “pending” and you will no longer be allowed to volunteer.

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COVID Vaccine Clinics

COVID Vaccine Clinics:

HSD and OHSU are partnering to provide several family COVID-19 vaccine clinics over the coming months. Available vaccines include:

Pfizer pediatric dose (two-dose series; ages 5-11)
Pfizer adult dose (two-dose series; ages 12 and older; can be given as a booster shot for those 18 and older)
Johnson & Johnson (single dose; ages 18 and older; can be given as a booster shot)

Date: Saturday, February 12, 2022

Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Place: Lincoln Street Elementary School, 801 NE Lincoln St., Hillsboro

Walking and Rolling Is Good For Your Heart

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February is American Heart Health Month! The heart gets stronger and healthier with exercise but unfortunately studies estimate that only half of students in the U.S. get their 60 minutes of recommended exercise. Walking and rolling (biking, scooting, and skateboarding) to and from school is a great way to fit exercise into a student’s day—plus it’s fun!! Consider walking or rolling to school this month. Visit Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/SRTS to learn more about the Safe Routes to School Program. The goal of this program is to create safe, fun and convenient ways for Hillsboro families make the choice to walk, roll, or bus to school.

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State Testing Opt-Out Forms

The state testing window is officially open. (For our 3rd-6th grade students, as well as our English Language Learners for ELPA). At Imlay, we will start testing in mid-April for most grades. If you would like to opt your child out of state testing, please see the following link for instructions. OPT-OUT State Testing

Crystal Apple Award Nominations Being Accepted

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 Crystal Apple Awards, sponsored by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. Crystal Apple Awards celebrate excellence in education and are awarded to staff in the categories of licensed, classified, and administrator. If you know a staff member who goes above and beyond to enhance the educational experience of students, please nominate them by Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. Additional information can be found on the Chamber’s website.

STEAM Events in Our Community launch

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Event: Wetlands Exploration Days: Wild Winters

Date: February 5, 2022

Time: 1:30- 3:30pm

Location: Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve 2600 SW Hillsboro Hwy., Hillsboro, Oregon 97123

Details: Weather patterns seem to be changing. What are we noticing about this process? How do animals cope with the changes?

Questions? Call Jackson Bottom at 503-681-6206.

Event: ASL Conversation Club

Date: February 6, 13, 20, 27

Time: 1:30- 2:30pm

Location: Brookwood Library 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, Oregon 97124

Details: Practice your American Sign Language skills, learn about the Deaf community, and meet other ASL users, every Sunday at this free, drop-in event. This event is suitable for teens and adults.

Brookwood Library Board Room

Event: Online OBOB Book Club (3-5 Grade)

Date: February 10, 2022

Time: 3:30- 4:30pm

Location: Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood

Details: Join us for book discussion, trivia questions, and crafting centered around the 2021 Grades 3-5 OBOB books!

Please register so we can send you the Zoom link.

https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/events/search/local_start=2022-02-01%20TO%202022-02-28&fq=audiences:(5c365732664f462a009c9c73%20OR%205c5b2856dabc323f00a19a80)&fq=branch_location_id:(20)/event/61ad296b951ec54100b36f43

Event: Amorous Animals

Date: February 12, 2022

Time: 10am- 3pm

Location: Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve 2600 SW Hillsboro Hwy., Hillsboro, Oregon 97123

Details: Join Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve for a Valentine’s Day event full of crafts and nature learning.

Cost: $3 at the door. No pre-registration. Children 3 and under FREE!

Event: Wetlands Exploration Days: Animal Courtship

Date: February 12, 2022

Time: 1:30- 3:30pm

Location: Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve 2600 SW Hillsboro Hwy., Hillsboro, Oregon 97123

Details: In Spring animal’s thoughts turn to love. What will animals do to get ready to raise families this spring?

Questions? Call Jackson Bottom at 503-681-6206.

Event: Online Beginning Reader Book Club

Date: February 16, 2022

Time: 3:30- 4pm

Location: Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood

Details: Designed especially for readers just beginning to read independently. For grades K-2. Registration required for this Zoom book club. You may pick up your own copy of the book to keep after we process your registration!

https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/events/search/local_start=2022-02-01%20TO%202022-02-28&fq=audiences:(5c365732664f462a009c9c73%20OR%205c5b2856dabc323f00a19a80)&fq=branch_location_id:(20)/event/61dc89088a5e404100b98588

Event: Art & the Grieving Process with artist Emily Jung Miller: A Creative Connections Event

Date: February 17, 2022

Time: 7- 8pm

Location: Zoom

Details: Following the COVID death of her grandmother, facing difficulties in gathering for the traditional shared grief rituals, artist Emily Miller created a project representing the 1000 moons of her grandmother’s life. Join us as she shares her process and invites all who have experienced loss and grief, especially during this current crisis, to share their new traditions for finding and following a healing path.

This event will take place via Zoom. Check back for log-in details. https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/101831/4319?curm=2&cury=2022

Event: Online Cosplay Meetup

Date: February 19, 2022

Time: 10- 11am

Location: Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood

Details: Currently working on a costume, or needing help to start one? Have a cool prop you want to show off? Want to connect with other cosplayers? This meetup is for you! Whether you are a superhero, princess, or Stormtrooper; whether you craft with fabric or foam: all ages, skill levels, and skill sets are welcome.

Join Zoom Meeting Click here to join the Zoom event

Event: Young Scientists Club, Rocket Mountains: Exploding Science

Date: February 19, 2022

Time: 10:30am- 12pm

Location: Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve 2600 SW Hillsboro Hwy., Hillsboro, Oregon 97123

Details: For ages 6-10. Do you like things that ooze and glop, or things that pop and bang? Then this is the program for you! Each day in this series explores the science behind natural phenomenons and includes a science experiment that you can take home.

Cost: $16

https://apm.activecommunities.com/hillsborooregonparks/Activity_Search/18677

Event: Nature Walk: Noble Woods

Date: February 19, 2022

Time: 10:30am- 12pm

Location: Noble Woods Park 475 SE Century Blvd., Hillsboro, Oregon 97123

Details: For ages 11- adult. Join a Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve educator in a guided walk-through Noble Woods. Identify plants, observe animals, and learn about the unique ecosystem in the city! Pre-registration required.

https://apm.activecommunities.com/hillsborooregonparks/Activity_Search/18707

Event: Wetlands Exploration Days: Seeds

Date: February 19, 2022

Time: 1:30- 3:30pm

Location: Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve 2600 SW Hillsboro Hwy., Hillsboro, Oregon 97123

Details: Birds build nests and lay eggs to increase their populations but how do plants reproduce? Learn about the wild world of seeds!

Questions? Call Jackson Bottom at 503-681-6206.

Event: Online OBOB Book Club (3-5 Grade)

Date: February 24, 2022

Time: 3:30- 4:30pm

Location: Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood

Details: Join us for book discussion, trivia questions, and crafting centered around the 2021 Grades 3-5 OBOB books!

Please register so we can send you the Zoom link.

https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/events/search/local_start=2022-02-01%20TO%202022-02-28&fq=audiences:(5c365732664f462a009c9c73%20OR%205c5b2856dabc323f00a19a80)&fq=branch_location_id:(20)/event/61ad296b951ec54100b36f44

Event: Family Clay Workshop: Cups, Plates, and Bowls

Date: February 26, 2022

Time: 9:30- 11:30am

Location: Walters Cultural Arts Center 527 E. Main Street, Hillsboro, Oregon 97124

Details: Get creative with your family and make art you can use every day! Discover the joy of clay in this exciting class. Bring home your ceramic creations to enjoy and share. For ages 8 years – Adult.

Cost: $30

Event: Wetlands Exploration Days: Lichens

Date: February 26, 2022

Time: 1:30- 3:30pm

Location: Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve 2600 SW Hillsboro Hwy., Hillsboro, Oregon 97123

Details: After every windy day this time of year the forest floor is covered with bits of lichens and mosses. What are they and what role do they serve in the forest?

Questions? Call Jackson Bottom at 503-681-6206.

Event: Young Scientists Club, Aerodynamics: Best in Flight

Date: February 26, 2022

Time: 10:30am- 12pm

Location: Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve 2600 SW Hillsboro Hwy., Hillsboro, Oregon 97123

Details: For ages 6-10. Do you like things that ooze and glop, or things that pop and bang? Then this is the program for you! Each day in this series explores the science behind natural phenomenons and includes a science experiment that you can take home.

Cost: $16

https://apm.activecommunities.com/hillsborooregonparks/Activity_Search/18678

Event: Basics of Birding

Date: February 26, 2022

Time: 10:30am- 12pm

Location:Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve 2600 SW Hillsboro Hwy., Hillsboro, Oregon 97123

Details: Ages 11- adult. Participate in an outdoor nature walk where you will learn to identify various bird species local to our area by both sight and sound. Master the tips and tricks of birding while putting your newfound skills to the test! Binoculars will be provided.

Cost: $16

https://apm.activecommunities.com/hillsborooregonparks/Activity_Search/18705

Event: Discovery Story time Online

Date: February 27, 2022

Time: 1-2pm

Location: Hillsboro Public Library, Brookwood

Details: Join us for stories, songs, and hands-on experiments. For ages 4-7. Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, y experimentos activos. Para edades 4-7 años.

Please register to receive a reminder email and the Zoom link for the story time.

https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/events/search/local_start=2022-02-01%20TO%202022-02-28&fq=audiences:(5c365732664f462a009c9c73%20OR%205c5b2856dabc323f00a19a80)&fq=branch_location_id:(20)/event/61dc7ba3950fa036000bced7

Talented and Gifted Information

SERVICES OFFERED FOR TALENTED AND GIFTED (TAG) STUDENTS

Parents are welcome to refer their child for services designed for students identified as talented and gifted. Students who score at or above the 97th percentile on a nationally standardized, norm-referenced test of overall reading or math or on a mental abilities test, and have other confirming evidence that they learn at a rapid rate and advanced level, are identified as TAG students. With parent input, individual plans are made to adjust the rate and level of the student’s instruction to meet his or her specific needs.

If you think your child may qualify for TAG services and want information about the referral and identification process, please contact: Jen McCalley 503-844-1090