Principal's Message
Dear Hallinan Families,
Tonight, from 5:30 to 7 pm, Hallinan is hosting STEAM Night and we are all so excited to welcome you and your children to our fun-filled event! Want to build an airplane? Create a marble maze? Try your hand at cup stacking? As you journey through classrooms and spaces at Hallinan you will discover science, technology, engineering, art and math activities designed to engage and inspire students and their families. (All students must accompanied by a guardian.)
Last week, Music teacher, Mr Haynor and Ms Dunne, Ms Franz and Mrs Wetzel's 4th Grade Classes performed Pirates! The Musical, a wonderful tale of a salty crew! Click HERE to watch the amazing performance and HERE to view great photos. Thank you to our parent volunteers who helped with costumes, sets and photography!
Another thank you and a huge shoutout to Mrs Landau, our wonderful Librarian. She introduces interesting books to students every single day. See below for a complete list of books and topics for this month. The number of children she has inspired and influenced over the many years of extraordinary service is astounding! It's National Library week and the perfect time to remind everyone to read a good book and thank their Librarian. :)
Melissa Griffiths
In April, we studied COURAGE which is choosing what is helpful, right and kind even when it's hard or scary, and these are the fabulous books that Mrs Landau shared with students: Sheila Rae, The Brave by Kevin Henkes, Courage by Bernard Waber and Courage Hats by Kate Hoefler.
Mrs Landau also read What do You do with a Problem? by Kobi Yamada to celebrate Ole Kirk Christiansen's birthday (Lego Inventor!), The Watcher - Jane Goodall's life with the Chimps by Jeanette Winter to celebrate Jane's birthday, and M is for Majestic by David Domeniconi as it was National Park Week this week. So many good books!!!
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/goXThYXrnWs
4/27 - STEAM Night 5:30 to 7 pm
5/8-5/11 - OSAS Testing ELA 3rd-5th Grade
5/7 - Last Day to Order Promotion Yard Signs
5/12 - Parent Input Forms Due
5/16-5/19 - OSAS Testing Math 3rd-5th Grade
5/26 - No School - Teacher Prep Day
5/29 - No School - Memorial Day
5/31 - Spring Carnival
6/5 - Field Day
District calendars for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years are now available on the district and Hallinan websites. You can find them here quickly.
It's time to verify your information in our system. Has anything changed since you last checked? Forty-four of our high school students have a "nanny" or "childcare provider" listed as their emergency contact. Funny, right? Please log into the system and check so we have your current information - for your child's sake!
Log into ParentVUE and review/update your students' information through the Register/Verify tab. If you have forgotten your ParentVUE password, go to the login page, click "I am a Parent," then click "Forgot Password." Contact your student's school if you need clarification on whether you have a ParentVUE account. For assistance with the verification process, refer to the user guide on the LOSD website or contact your student's school.
Hello Hallinan Families!
Slice of Gratitude
A big thank you to Catherine Stover & Audra Liron for being this year's hospitality team. These women express the gratitude that we all feel for staff & teachers with thoughtful gestures throughout the year. They organized conference lunches & have organized our upcoming Staff & Teacher Appreciation Week.
HOPES
HOPES is excited to announce our annual school wide Food Drive to benefit the Tualatin School House Pantry:
When. Monday April 24 - Friday May 5
Where. Donations can be left in the bins located in the vestibule
What. All non perishable food and hygiene items are accepted and appreciated
We appreciate your efforts in making this event a success!
Staff & Teacher Appreciation Week
Please be on the lookout for information from your Room Parents as they will be sending a letter with more details. We have made the calendar available so you can see what events our wonderful hospitality team (Catherine & Audra) have come up with.
Lounge Update:
As part of Staff and Teachers Appreciation Week, we are collecting funds to update the teacher's lounge. Teachers need additional seating, a work cart, some fresh plants, and a few more important items. All funds collected will go directly to teachers and staff and if we have additional funds, we will set them aside for next year.
To give to the Teachers Lounge Update fund:
Venmo for LOUNGE UPDATE:
@Shelby-Setter (Hallinan Logo in photo)
Paypal for LOUNGE UPDATE:
hallinantreasurer@gmail.com (name will appear as Hallinan Elementary School PTO).
We also want to thank our two Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week sponsors, Kia Hartley from Kinnamon's & Tessa Gold from Gold Properties. Please notice their contributions on the attached flyer and give them a warm thank you when you see them around!
School Supply Order
It's already that time of year!
With one school year ending, it's time to start prepping for the next one! Skip the hassle of going to multiple stores looking for everything on your list by purchasing a pre-made school supply pack with everything your child will need for next year.
Follow the link and use the Hallinan School ID HAL010 to find your child's grade for next year and place your order! It'll be there waiting for them on their first day!
The first order deadline is June 4th, after that prices will go up!
Contact Fallon at fallon.mertz@gmail.com with any questions.
Link:
5th Grade Promotion Yard Signs
If you'd like to order a yard sign to celebrate a 5th grader in your life, orders are due by Sunday, May 7th. Visit Hallinan 5th Grade Grad Signs 2023 to place your order!
Signs are estimated to be available for pick up at the school by the end of May. Contact tracydeogny@gmail.com with any questions.
Hallinan Gear Swap - Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who donated to/volunteered for/shopped Hallinan's first annual Gear Swap in March! We raised a little over $600 for the PTO/5th Grade Celebration team. Donations not sold during the Gear Swap were donated to Shifting Gears/Gifting Gears (https://www.shiftinggearsgiftinggear.org/) and the public was invited to come "shop" for free gear in conjunction with Lakeridge Middle School's Sustainability Resource Fair. It was amazing to see the ripple effects of everyone's donations...thank you again!
How to Find Your Child's iReady Report
iReady assessments, a diagnostic tool for the purpose of providing specific data to assist in instructional planning have been posted to ParentVUE. This tool measures student performance linked to end-of-year standards. We use these scores in conjunction with class work as well as daily, weekly, monthly and term assessments to identify students' strengths and areas for improvement. You can find iReady reports by clicking on this link: ParentVUE and then on the documents tab.
Oregon State Assessment Opt-Out Form
Each school year, Oregon students take assessments to meet federal requirements. The purpose of these assessments is to provide data that schools can use to ensure that every child is on track and achieving learning goals.
State law requires us to inform you that a form is available from the State Department of Education that allows you to opt your child out of the math and English Language Arts assessments for the current school year. Should you wish to opt out your child, fill out the form and submit it to the main office at your child’s school. Please note the submission deadlines listed on the form. Meeting the deadline will help the school with planning and preparation. If you wish your child not to participate in the science assessment for grades 5, 8, and 11, submit this request in writing to the principal of your child's school.
If you have questions or want more information about state assessments, please contact your child’s principal or teacher(s).
Click here for opt-out form for Math and English Language Arts.
Bike Safety
As the weather improves, it’s a great time to consider getting outside. Your District Nurses want to remind and encourage your student to ride their bike safely and remember to wear a helmet. These resources can help your student get off to a great start.
Sun Safety
While outside, be sure to protect yourself and your student from harmful UV. Visit this link to learn ways to safely enjoy the sun and what to do if your student gets a bit too much.
Individualized Health Plan? - Watch for an Email
If your child has a LOSD Individualized Health Plan (IHP) developed in consultation with your District Nurse, please watch for an email! Your response is needed to confirm or update your student's plan. We appreciate your prompt response.
If you would like to speak to your school nurse, click the link below for contact information.
Gratitude Revealed
Thursday, May 4, 2023 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
**Doors open at 6:30 pm**
Hosted by LOHS parents and Gratitude Revealed film distributor, Kirt Eftekhar of Area 23a Films.
Q&A directly after the film
Suggested Donation: $8 for Students & $12 for Adults
Film Summary:
An epic journey forty years in the making, Gratitude Revealed from acclaimed filmmaker, Louie
Schwartzberg, the director of Fantastic Fungi, takes us on a transformational, cinematic experience of how to live a more meaningful life full of gratitude through his intimate conversations with everyday people, thought leaders, and personalities revealing gratitude is a proven pathway back from the disconnection we feel in our lives; disconnection from ourselves, our planet, and each other.
Parents-guardians who have concerns about a student’s well-being are encouraged to reach out to their principal and maintain strong lines of communication and partnership between students, families, staff, and other resources. SafeOregon is also an effective way to report a tip regarding safety threats or potential acts of violence to our students or schools. Students should also be aware that intentionally providing a false report is a serious offense. https://www.safeoregon.com/
In addition, below are reporting methods for parents-guardians or students to use to report issues related to racist, bias, or harassment incidents.
· Incident Report for Elementary School
Office Phone: 503-534-2353
Principal Melissa Griffiths - griffitm@loswego.k12.or.us
Administrative Assistant Lee Gates - gatesl@loswego.k12.or.us
Administrative Assistant Linda Stevens - stevensl@loswego.k12.or.us
Resources:
Annual Volunteer Application for LOSD
LOSD Student and Family Handbook
Hallinan Website - Click Here!
Lake Oswego School District Website - Click Here
Registration for the 2023-24 school year is now open for new students. See the Registration & Verification page of the LOSD website for guidance. Parents/guardians do not need to register students for 2023-24 who are currently attending during the 2022-23 school year.
