Chargers Update

Home of the Chargers!

Website: ms.parkrose.k12.or.us
Location: 11800 Northeast Shaver Street, Portland, OR, USA
Phone: 503.408.2700
Twitter: @PMSPSD

Greetings Charger Families and Students -

We hope everyone had a nice weekend. Our teachers are officially back at work and spending time over these next two weeks preparing for students to return to school on September 14th. Each of our students at the Parkrose Middle School has been assigned a case manager for the start of this school year. This person will be a support throughout the distance learning time and will be reaching out to you or your student directly next week. They will be checking in with families to ensure students have the technology necessary to start school as well as information on how to check their school email and how to sign in to their first Zoom class meetings starting on September 14th. As we get closer to the start of the school year there are a number of items that we want all parents and students to be aware of. Please see below for some important updates. Stay safe, stay healthy! We are Parkrose - Strong Together!

We have more technology distribution this week. The dates and times are listed below:

• Wednesday, September 2nd from 11:00-1:00pm
• Saturday, September 5th from 11:00-1:00pm

We will be distributing technology during these times in front of Parkrose Middle School. Please remember to wear a mask and practice social distancing during the time you are on campus. If you attended a Parkrose elementary school and you borrowed a Chromebook last spring we ask that you keep that Chromebook and use it for distance learning this year.

If you are in need of internet access, we have a limited supply of T-Mobile hot spots. When you arrive to pick up your Chromebook, please identify that this is a need and we will work with you to get internet access.

If your child has forgotten their student email address or their password please email Eleisa Perry at eleisa_perry@parkrose.k12.or.us or call our front office at 503-408-2900. We encourage parents to take time to do this over the next two weeks so that students are prepared and able to check their student email prior to the start of school.

This year it will be critical that we have updated information for all of our families in ParentVue. If you have ParentVue: please take a moment to review the information for you and your student and update anything that is incorrect. If you do NOT have ParentVue: please reach out to Eleisa Perry (eleisa_perry@parkrose.k12.or.us) to get that information.

We will be hosting a Back to School Night and drive through supply pick up next Thursday, September 10th from 4:00-7:00pm. During this time students and families will be able to come through the parking lot at the Middle School to grab supplies needed to complete assignments during distance learning, meet teachers (while practicing social distance), pick up a school planner, and a gift. Below are the school supplies that we will provide to students. If you would prefer to purchase your own supplies for your child you are still invited to come to supply pick up night to pick up a planner, a small gift and see teachers from a safe distance. We look forward to seeing many of you on this night!

Below is a visual of what our schedule will look like as we begin distance learning this fall. You will see that there are many different times that students will be able to access teachers, class and collaboration with other classmates. Some important things we want to point out:

• You can expect your student to engage the same amount of time in each class virtually as you would expect from them during in person learning.
• Office hours are set for teachers; during which time students will be able to check in to get additional information on assignments, ask clarifying questions, get support, and stay connected.
• Each student will be assigned a staff member to work as a case manager; checking in to ensure students are staying engaged, feeling supported and on-track towards graduation no matter their grade level.
• We want everyone to know that coursework for the following week will be posted by 12pm (noon) on the Friday before, allowing for students and parents/guardians to know what is being expected the following week.

You will hear two words quite often as we discuss/talk about class time for students this coming year:

• Synchronous Time - this is teacher facilitated, peer collaboration class time when students will be able to get instruction on assignments and work with classmates to complete coursework
• Asynchronous Time - this is more flexible time, still allowing for peer collaboration with structured support from a teacher. This time can also be completed individually to as students work to complete coursework

Below you will find the Distance Learning schedule for all of our 6th, 7th and 8th grade students.

If you left items in your locker and did not pick them up last spring you are invited to come to Parkrose Middle School this week to pick up these items. Please come to the main office during the hours of 8:00-4:00 and our front office staff will assist you with getting your items. Please remember to wear a mask and practice social distancing while on campus.