Dear Prescott Community,

I hope this communication finds you all well and in good health. It was great to see so many families submit a video of their child reading a story to our school community. It is such a great way to stay connected. Keep those videos coming!

Our implementation of distance learning is in full swing. Hopefully each of you has been able to make contact with your child's teacher. Google Classroom is the platform that most teachers are using to stay in contact with families. This is also the place in which teachers will post assignments and additional work. Make sure you are checking Google Classroom daily. If you need assistance, please contact your child's teacher, or see the help document attached here.

The week of May 4-8 is Staff Appreciation Week, so make sure to reach out to a staff member and let them know that you appreciate everything they are doing for your child. These fabulous people are making it possible for our students to continue their education at home. For this, I am extremely grateful!

If you need anything at all during these difficult times, please do not hesitate to to contact me via REMIND or email at sam_maranto@parkrose.k12.or.us.

Thank you,

Sam Maranto, Principal

Prescott Elementary School

While I wish we could be together to celebrate the amazing administrative professionals who run our front office, I still want to pay them the recognition they deserve! Eleisa Perry and Leslie Martinez are the dynamic duo that run the day to day operations of Prescott Elementary School. As the principal, I couldn't ask for a better team of people to work with so closely! Thank you both for your hard work and dedication to the students and staff of our school!

A huge shout out to Ms. Sandy and Ms. Rita for serving lunch to our students. Nice job on your social distancing...I can tell there are huge smiles under those masks. Thank you for feeding our students during this difficult time!

Ms. Michelle has been working tirelessly on getting resources for our families and students. She has passed out food boxes, gift cards, and household needs. Michelle has made such a huge impact on our school and our lives! Thank you for your kindness and generosity - it does not go unnoticed! GO PANTHERS!!!

In March we missed celebrating our fantastic Classified Staff and in May we will miss Teacher Appreciation Week. During the week of May 4 - 8 we will be celebrating the entire staff! Each and every person who works at Prescott has an amazing amount of talent, dedication, and love for our students and community. We miss being together, but we certainly do not want miss celebrating all their accomplishments. A huge shout out to our teachers who are doing so much to connect with our students and provide them with opportunities to continue their learning, even if students are at home! GO PANTHERS!

Check it out! Monet Hampson, one of our fabulous parents was inspired to make a mural for our undercover area. BE the I in KIND! What a great message for our students, I am sure they will love it when we return to school. Monet, thank you so much for donating your time and your talent to our school community - you are AMAZING!

• Sing along with Mrs. Langston on the PFCA FB page (10 am Mon);
• Visit Mrs. Langston during office hours (9 am Tues; 2 pm Thurs via Hangouts);
• Spend time on Mrs. Langston's YouTube Channel or in the Music@Prescott Classroom;
• Build your own instrument out of recycled materials*;
• Create a groove with your instrument, record it, and send it to Mrs. Langston;
• Do some weaving* and singing;
• Join the "Prescott Electives" Classroom and try a Music History challenge at home;
• Practice whatever instrument (including your voice!) you have at home;
• Begin planning for our VARIETY SHOW!!! Yes, it's still going to happen (virtually) - Mrs. Langston will share the details later this week!

*Homemade instrument kits and weaving kits are dropped off Mondays and will be available during meal pickups (while supplies last). More materials kits coming soon!

Hello Parkrose Community!

My name is Heather Block. My colleague, Patricia Perez, and I provide Occupational Therapy to qualified students within the Parkrose School District. During the school closure we will share resources that all students and families can use to help build and support a variety of school skills.

Last week we introduced Yoga Calm as a resource for emotional regulation and strength. I hope you and your family were able to access and enjoy the yoga sessions on Tuesday and Thursday. The FREE sessions will continue through the spring. If you missed the link last week and want to try it out here it is again!

Kids Yoga: Tues/Thurs: 10:00 - 10:45 am (PDT)

Zoom link & Info

Emotional regulation is important for all students (and parents!) to be calm and ready to learn, both in the classroom and at home. When a child has difficulty getting their mind and body calm, we adults can offer structure, support and tools to help them regulate their sensory system.

This week I’ve added a link to a great article that provides an abundance of ideas to create sensory tools and spaces at home with items you may already have on hand. While the article is written with input from occupational therapists and special education teachers, the tools are all play based and any child can use them to help cope with stressors that may impact their ability to be emotionally regulated. I challenge parents to create and try at least one tool this week with their student. Enjoy!

https://www.edutopia.org/article/diy-ways-meet-childs-sensory-needs-home

Don't forget to check out the daily read aloud stories from myself and special mystery readers. If you want your child to be a mystery reader, you can send your video via email at sam_maranto@parkrose.k12.or.us. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel and check back daily for new stories!

YouTube Channel

Thank you to all the families that have submitted videos of your child reading! It is adorable and the entire school community enjoys viewing the students read!

At the beginning of the month you should have received a package via US Mail that contained a reading and math packet based on your child's current grade level. Below is a link to those packets electronically. Additionally, answer guides are also attached for each grade level. We hope you find these paper/pencil packets useful during our distance learning.

At-home Work Packets & Answer Keys

Make sure to continue to practice math and reading on iReady! Students can click on the link to see what lessons your teacher has planned for you.

Your child's teacher may have set up a Google Classroom to help facilitate student learning and connections with families. While having a Google Classroom is not mandatory, I have included links to the teachers who have already created a classroom for their students. Some teachers may be using a different platform, like Dojo, to communicate to families. Make sure to have your child join their Google Classroom.

Thank you to Mr. Shaffer for creating a "how to" video to assist families on getting on Google Classroom. Click here to view the video!

KINDERGARTEN

Ms. Healy

Mrs. McElhaney

Ms. Regenstreif (DOJO Sign-up)

1ST GRADE

Ms. Fischer

Ms. Correa

2ND GRADE

Mrs. Brown

Mrs. Jacobson

3RD GRADE

Mr. Marsh

Mrs. Ugarte

4TH GRADE

Ms. Renee

Mr. Shaffer

5TH GRADE

Mr. Larson

Ms. McLean

SPECIALISTS

Ms. Ennis

Mrs. Langston

Mrs. Ormiston: K1, K2, 3rd Grade

Mrs. Radocy

Below are formal letters of communication to the school community in regards to the Coronavirus Emergency Closure:

02/27/20 - Superintendent Lopes

03/18/20 - Principal Maranto

04/09/20 - Principal Maranto

04/16/20 - Superintendent Lopes

Email: sam_maranto@parkrose.k12.or.us
Website: https://pr.parkrose.k12.or.us
Location: 10410 Northeast Prescott Street, Portland, OR, USA
Phone: 5034082150
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrescottES/?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: @PrescottPanther