Middle Monthly News

• Important Dates
• Happy Birthdays
• A Letter From the School Counselor
• Announcements
• Events
• Sports
• Fundraisers
• Community Announcements
• Resources

November: Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

• 11/1 - Daylight Saving
• 11/5 - No School (Conference Prep)
• 11/11 - No School (Veterans Day)
• 11/12 - 11/13 - No School (All Grades) - Conferences
• 11/18 - EA Appreciation Day
• 11/20 - Substitute Appreciation Day
• 11/23 - 11/24 - Basketball Tournament and High School Forecasting
• 11/25 - 11/27 - No School (Thanksgiving Break!)

November: Ms. Vanessa, Mr. Jones, Jade, Izabella, Sergio, Ruby, Alandra, Lincoln, Aurora, Carson, Kyle, Camden, Isabella, Olivia, Laska, Isabella, Aurora, Willy, Zack, Allison, Aaliyah, Alex.

Disability awareness means recognizing, respecting, and supporting individuals with physical, learning, developmental, and mental health disabilities. Everyone deserves inclusion, dignity, and understanding.

Social media platforms like TikTok can raise awareness, but they can also spread misleading information. Watching videos about ADHD, autism, anxiety, or other conditions does not mean you have a diagnosis. Symptoms can overlap, and self-diagnosing based on online content can lead to misunderstandings.

Disabilities are not trends, costumes, or personalities to imitate. We acknowledge disabilities, respect those who experience them, and never pretend to have them for attention or social media content.

If something you see online relates to your experiences, speak with a trusted adult or qualified mental health professional rather than assuming you have a condition.

Mental Health Resources

• School Counseling Office: Contact Mr. Zepeda for support, guidance, and referrals. Phone # 503 912 3900x608 Email: Dzepeda@mla.k12.or.us

• Eastside Child and Family Therapy: School-based mental health assessments and ongoing therapy. Call (503) 208-5288.

• Cascadia Urgent Walk-In Clinic: Mental health crisis assessments and immediate support. 4212 SE Division St., Suite 100, Portland. Call (503) 963-2575.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for crisis support.

Remember: Disability awareness is about education, empathy, inclusion, and respect—not imitation or self-diagnosis.

Thank you to our Educational Assistants!!! Ms. Hend, Mr. Matthew, Ms. Hannah, Ms. Jess, Ms. Vanessa, Ms. Katie & Ms. Erin! You do so much, and we are forever grateful!

Thank you to all our Substitute Teachers! Thank you for supporting our staff, students, and school!

Sign up or log in to ParentVue before Conferences!

Check Grades, Class Schedules, View Assignments, Review Attendance, and More!

No School Days!

6th Grade: In-person scheduled appointments - Link Coming Soon!

7th & 8th Grade: In-Person Open House Style, located in the MPR Room - NO schedule needed. This would be an opportunity to walk around and meet with all 7th & 8th grade teachers.

11/12 - 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm (break/no available appointments: 4:00-5:00 pm)

11/13 - 7:00 am - 2:00 pm ( break/no available appointments: 11:00-11:30 am)

In addition, we also have a giving Tree opportunity with Gresham Salvation Army who wish to support local families. Please see flyer and information in the Community section.

Families are invited to join Mr. Jones and Mr. Zepeda for our 2nd Annual Basketball Tournament! 🏀 This event will take place alongside our High School Forecasting Informational Opportunity for Families, giving families a chance to enjoy the tournament while learning more about high school forecasting.

Tryout Details

• Dates: Monday, November 2nd- Wednesday, November 4th
• Time: 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM
• Parent Pickup: Parents must pick up their athlete promptly at 5:00 PM
• Team Cuts: Tryouts are competitive and there will be cuts. Final team rosters will be announced at the end of tryouts on Wednesday, November 4th

Eligibility

• Grade Levels: Open to 7th, and 8th graders only.
• First Practice: Thursday, November 5th
• Practice Schedule: Monday – Friday, 3:15 PM – 5:00 PM
• Parent Pickup: Parents must pick up their athlete promptly at 5:00 PM.
• Late Bus Transportation: Once teams are selected, athletes who need to ride the bus home at 5:15 PM must be registered for the SUN program. SUN information has been sent out via ParentSquare or there are applications in the office.

Required Clearance Prior to Tryouts

1. FinalForms Registration: Complete all online registration forms. Click purple link below.
2. Sports Physical: Photo copy and attach a current Sports Physical Form signed by a doctor into Final Forms application. (Physicals are valid for 2 years from the exam date).

Wreaths - Order Online. End Date: 11/05

Pies - Order Online. End date: 11/23

Please Visit In-Person:

Gresham Salvation Army

473 SE 194th Ave, Portland, OR

Times:

11/2 - 11/6 - 10 am - 3 pm

11/4 - 5 pm - 7 pm

GALA is partnering with Heart for the Arts to provide FREE Student Showcase Workshops culminating in the opportunity for students to exhibit their work in the Annual Student Showcase. There are only 14 spots.

Important Program Dates:

• Free Student Showcase Workshop Sessions: (5) Mondays, November 16 – December 14, 2026 (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM). Registration link on the website: www.galaarts.org/projects

If interested, contact:

Revolution Parkour @ 503-328-9199 or visit www.rvpkgresham.com

We can offer alternative meal items to these students with a doctor's note. Call the office or email Callie for more information croadcap@mla.k12.or.us

Monthly Food Menu

Names and Contacts

Student Handbook Link