Dragon News

Message from the Principal

Greetings Findley Community~

Congratulations! Together, we hit our Dragon Dash fundraising goal! Thank you all for your generosity and support. I am looking forward to dressing up as a chicken and doing the chicken dance at our next assembly on October 30. We are so lucky to have such a supportive and generous community.

Parent teacher conferences are this week. Your participation in this event is invaluable to your child’s educational journey. This conference is much more than just a quick check-in; it's the single most important opportunity for us to connect and build on the home-school partnership that is critical to your child's success.

We hope that during conferences you gain a deeper insight into your child's learning experiences. Teachers will share what they've learned about your child's strengths, discuss their learning style, and highlight areas where they may need extra encouragement. We hope that by sharing information about your child's learning, we can align our efforts to support your child's learning. When we are all working toward the same goals, your child receives consistent messages and support, which dramatically boosts their academic progress and confidence. Conferences are also a time for us to gather information from you, on your perspective on your child—their motivation, their challenges, and their dreams—this is essential. We are a team.

The staff at Findley are committed to making our time with you productive and meaningful. We can't wait to see you!

With Gratitude,

Sherry Marsh, Ed.D

Principal

Findley

Every Student Belongs Board Policy ACB

Equal Educational Opportunity Board Policy JB

Educational Equity Board Policy JBB

Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Students and Families

Serving LGBTQIA+ Students

🎃👻 Boo Gram Reminder🎃👻

Hey Findley families!

Just a friendly reminder to get your Boo Gram orders in ASAP — the deadline is coming up fast! These spooky little surprises are a super fun way for the kids to make their friends, buddy classes, and classmates feel special 🎁💌

All proceeds go toward supporting our 5th Grade Promotion activities, so your purchase helps make the end-of-year celebrations extra special! 🥳

Let’s spread some fun around Findley and support our school at the same time!

💜🖤🧡

Fall Festival is Coming Soon!

Findley Fall Festival is nearly here! We'll have lots to do that evening, including another year of Group Karaoke!

Please click here to submit your song request

Option Schools/Programs Application Window Opens October 13

Applications for 2026-2027 Option Schools/Programs will open and be available online on Monday, October 13. Students must reside within the Beaverton School District boundary or currently attend a Beaverton School on an approved Interdistrict Transfer to apply to an Option School/Program.

Students may only select one Option School/Program on their application. They should give careful consideration to their choice of school. Once an application has been submitted, no changes will be allowed. We strongly encourage online applications.

Applications must be received online or in the Option Schools/Programs Lottery – Teaching & Learning office no later than Friday, December 5 at 3:00 p.m. PST.

Current 5th-7th grade students and families who are unfamiliar with the Options/Programs application process are invited to attend an Option Fair. The Option Fairs will include a presentation on the application process and the opportunity to visit tables hosted by each Option School/Program.

Current 5th-11th grade students and families who are interested in specific Option Schools/Programs are encouraged to attend one or more Open Houses hosted at each Option School/Program. Visit the Option Schools & Programs webpage for more information and applications, as well as a complete list of Option Fairs and Open Houses.

Option Fair dates:

October 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Highland Park Middle School (presentation in English; interpretation available upon request at 503-356-3755).

October 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Meadow Park Middle School (presentation in Spanish; interpretation available upon request at 503-356-3755).

Updates from the Cedar Mill Library

Fall Fest & Maze - Friday, October 24th at 6pm (Cedar Mill Library)

Explore a library maze, play games and enjoy activities! Costumes encouraged.

Sunset High School Girls Basketball

WINTER BASKETBALL TRYOUT DATES:

Tuesday October 21st, 7:00pm-8:30pm

Wednesday October 22nd, 7:00pm-8:30pm

Location: SUNSET HIGH SCHOOL MAIN GYM

REGISTRATION LINK:

https://sunsetgirlsyouthbasketball.sportngin.com/register/form/103940217

The Sunset youth girls' basketball program is designed to offer a competitive basketball experience for 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who are planning on attending Sunset High School and are interested in potentially playing high school basketball down the line. Tryouts will be held to select the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams.

YOUTH OPEN GYMS

During the months of September and October Sunset Girls Basketball will be holding free basketball skills clinics for girls in the community grades 4th-8th. The clinics are every Sunday (Sep 21st, Sep 28th, Oct 5th, Oct 12th, Oct 19th, Oct 26th) from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Clinics will be held at Sunset High School, in the main gym. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Coach D by email: sunsetgirlshoops@gmail.com

Please follow us or contact us at:

Instagram: @Apollohoops

@sunsetapollosyouthbasketball

Website: www.sunsetgbb.com

https://sunsetgirlsyouthbasketball.sportngin.com

Email: sunsetgirlshoops@gmail.com

Join Findley Pack 718 for Fun and Friends!

Looking for a way for your child to make new friends, try new adventures, and unplug from screens? Want to meet other families in our community?

Cub Scouts is a parent-led, volunteer program that helps kids:

Develop good character & leadership skills
Learn citizenship & community service
Build fitness & confidence
Experience the outdoors and adventure

Pack 718 is chartered through the Findley PTO,

making it a wonderful way to connect with other Findley families.

Who can join?
Boys and girls in grades K–5. Dens are organized by grade level and meet 1–2 times a month for fun, age-appropriate activities like hiking, woodworking, first aid, knot tying, visiting museums, and more.

Pack Meetings
The entire Pack (K–5) comes together monthly on the 2nd or 3rd Tuesday at 7 PM at Findley. Scouts are recognized for their achievements, enjoy fun activities, and sometimes hear from guest speakers.

Special Events
Pinewood Derby car racing, Rocket Launch, community service projects, Blue & Gold Banquet, picnics, and more family-friendly adventures.

Learn More:
Website: pack718.com
Watch us in action: YouTube video

Join Today: Sign up here

Questions?
pack718leads@gmail.com
(971) 319-0827

Dismissal & Walking Traffic Patterns

As you may have noticed, we have a good number of students that go to Car Pickup or Flag Pole at the front of the school at the end of the day.

Flag Pole Parents: We have noticed a number of adults standing on the sidewalk waiting for your students by the Free Little Library. Adults tend to cluster right out side the door making it difficult for students to exit and traffic to flow with ease. We know it is exciting to get them afterschool and listen to the stories they have of their day but it is equally important that we have space for walking on the sidewalks. For this reason, please wait on the grassy areas, leaving the sidewalks clear for students and caregivers to move about. We would really appreciate it.

We also ask that if you walk north of the school after pickup to please use the upper side walk on Saltzman, as opposed to the sidewalk along the building. This leaves the sidewalks by the buses and day care vans clear for student traffic. This will help with congestion around our buses and some of our day care vans and ensure the safety of everyone.

Thank you for your help with this! Safety is our first concern.

Sparky's Steps to Safety

Sparky invites you to show our community that a safe crossing is the best crossing. Follow the footprints to designated street corners and avoid crossing midblock. Teach others how to stay safe while walking to and from school.

2025-2026 Findley Student/Family Handbook