The Oregon Association for Bilingual Education celebrates the tireless efforts of Dual Language Bilingual Education teachers and multilingual high school students who are making a remarkable difference in advocating for educational equity.
OABE has created two awards to recognize their outstanding contributions:
2024 OABE Dual Language Bilingual Education Teacher of the Year Award
- The Oregon Association for Bilingual Education established the Dual Language Bilingual Education Teacher of the Year Award to recognize classroom teachers who support multilingual students.
- Application due: January 24, 2024, at 11:59 PM. Submit your nomination today.
- The Oregon Association for Bilingual Education established the Aspiring Student Activist Award to recognize high school students who promote equity, diversity, cultural competence, and bilingualism. Applications must be submitted no later than
- February 9, 2024 Students, submit your application today.
Let’s give teachers and students the recognition they deserve! Please help us spread the word and ensure that everyone is in the know. Your assistance is greatly appreciated!
Every class will get a chance to meet and visit with our visiting artist, Ebony Frison on Wednesday, November 15. We are studying Ebony, an air force veteran, this month in honor of Veteran’s day.
The Bottle Drop Fundraiser continues all year long! Help us to raise money by donating your redeemable bottles and cans to Bridgeport by filling the blue Bottle Drop bags that are available in the school entryway.
If you are interested in having a bag sent home with your student monthly, please email bridgeportelementarypto@gmail.com to let us know.
We have more fun events coming up this year and we need your help to make them happen!
Complete the school district’s volunteer application form if you haven’t already done so., and once you sign up you will receive weekly emails with any upcoming volunteer opportunities at Bridgeport Elementary
Contact our volunteer coordinators at bridgeportvolunteercoordinator@gmail.com with questions, or
arrive early to any PTO meeting at 5:45PM to meet the volunteer coordinators, and get trained on how to check in for school-based volunteer opportunities.
