The Fowler Weekly

Dear Fowler Family,

It is Native American Heritage Month and we want to take a moment to honor and celebrate our students and families. We also acknowledge that this amazing land we live on was once solely inhabited by indigenous tribes.

On another note, quarter one is absolutely flying by and our last day of the grading quarter is Wednesday, November 9th. Please encourage your students to make sure all work that can still be turned in for feedback and grades is submitted to teachers. Additionally, please use the Canvas App and ParentVue to monitor grades, absences and tardies.

It was very frustrating to have to close restrooms down on Friday due to some poor behavior by a handful of students. We are addressing the students involved, taking away some privileges, and will work to improve individual behavior and decision making so students who are doing the right thing are not impacted.

Finally, our November conferences/family partnership days will begin November 17th and more details regarding our updated format and how to connect with teachers can be found later on in this communication.

Be well, be safe, and be kind!

Andy

Don’t forget to add one hour to your clocks this evening if you have not already done so. We don’t want students at school when no one is there for them.

Just a reminder that ASA (After School Activities) are over. Affinity Groups will continue to meet and Activity Buses will continue to run for them. In addition, Homework Help will continue. They will on this schedule:

• November 7 and 9, They will not meet this Tuesday, November 8..

• November 14-16, They will not meet on the 17th due to Family Partnership Meetings.

• November 28 - December 1

• December 5-8

This Wednesday is the end of the 1st Quarter. There will be no school Thursday, November 10 due to a teacher workday. In addition, there is no school Friday, November 11 due to Veterans Day. To all the parents and staff who are, or will be, veterans, thank you for your service.

Our Family Partnership Days (formerly Parent-Teacher Conferences) will be held

• Thursday, November 17, from 4:30-7:30pm

• Monday, November 21, from 4:30-7:30pm

• Tuesday, November 22, 7:30-11:30am and 12:30-3:30pm.

Monday evening, November 21 (4:30-7:30 pm) and Tuesday morning, November 22, (7:30-11:30 am)our Family Partnership Meetings will be held in the Gym and Commons area arena style. At arena style meetings all 6th grade teachers will be available in the Commons, 7th and 8th grade teachers will be set up in the Gym. There are a few exceptions which will be posted in the Commons. Teacher spaces will be labeled with signs to assist you in locating those you wish to see. We do encourage students to attend with their parents/guardians, but it is not required. We also recommend that you bring a list of your child’s teachers so that you know who to visit.

The evening of Thursday, November 17 and afternoon of Tuesday, November 22 will be held by invitation only. Teachers will reach out via email with their schedule when it is available.

Friday, November 18, all students who participate in an Affinity Group - BSU, LGBT, MEChA, MENA or PIA - are invited to participate in the Affinity Group Friendsgiving beginning after school. See more details below:

As the holiday season approaches TTSD and Fowler MS have been evaluating how best to support our families during this time. Holiday Help is a tradition that has entangled basic needs with gifts and winter holidays. This year we are focusing exclusively on basic needs defined as “Food support, Clothing, Shelter, Utilities, Furniture, Mental Health Supports, Connection to other community supports.” This is an impactful and important form of support for our community. However, we will not be coordinating and providing physical gifts to families. In the following weeks you will see information about:

1. A basic needs assessment to evaluate who in our community would benefit from support

2. Information about how to donate and support our basic needs program

3. Information about other organizations that could support our families through the holiday season including food during the holiday season and if any special community programs come up.

Thank you so much for your continued support to ensure all of our families are supported during this time and we are looking forward to collaborating and working together to help families.

The Morning Meetings are having a competition! This is the final week so please send all that extra, left-over, unwanted candy with your child to school. It will be collected in Morning Meeting classes. Leadership students will gather and weigh candy and the class with the most wins a donut party! This 20th annual fundraiser, sponsored by Wilson Ortho, can bring in $1 per pound of candy, with a $100 bonus for collecting over 50 lbs. This is a regional competition as well, with the top 2 schools earning an additional $500 (first place) or $300 (second place). Sounds like a win win!

Unfortunately, the Family Trivia Night has been canceled for the time being. Please watch for more information in the future.

The next PSO Meeting is Thursday, November 17. The meeting will be virtual and will start at 6:30pm. As always, all are invited! If you’re unable to attend the in-person PSO meetings, this might be the perfect time to join us!

https://meet.google.com/unb-zoyp-hau

November 17 Regular School Day, Family Partnership Night (Formerly Conferences)

November 17 PSO Meeting

November 18 Affinity Group Friendsgiving

November 21 Regular School Day, Family Partnership Meetings

November 22-23 No School, Family Partnership Meetings

November 23 No School, Building/Office Closed

MONDAY, 11/7

Regular Schedule

Homework Help, 3:15-4:15pm

MENA, 3:15-4:15p

TUESDAY, 11/8

Regular Schedule

BSU, 3:15-4:15pm

WEDNESDAY, 11/9

Late Start Schedule

Last Day of Quarter 1

Homework Help, 3:15-4:15pm

LGBT, 3:15-4:15pm

MEChA, 3:15-4:15pm

PIA, 3:15-4:15pm

THURSDAY, 11/10

NO SCHOOL, Teacher Workday

FRIDAY, 11/11

NO SCHOOL, Veterans Day

2022-2023 Bell Schedule

2022-2023 Calendar

Fowler Activity Bus Routes

Fowler Bus Routes

Free and Reduced Lunch application

Medication Administration Form

Parent/Student Handbook

ParentVue/StudentVue

School Closure Information

School Menu

School Supplies

TTSD Rights & Responsibilities Handbook

Email: fowleroffice@ttsd.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.ttsdschools.org/fowler
Location: 10865 Southwest Walnut Street, Tigard, OR, USA
Phone: 503-431-5000
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Twitter: @MiddleFowler

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