The Woodstock Weekly

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Hope you enjoyed a beautiful fall weekend. It was a welcome break from all of that rain that makes Portland so beautiful.

We are in for a busy week! It is the last week to order holiday decor in support of the school garden.

If you purchased a pie to help support the Walk & Roll Committee, thank you! There are a few still available if you missed out! They will be available this Wednesday for pick up in the front hall after school till 5:30.

On Thursday, Dine Out at Atlas Pizza on Foster before you head over to the OBOB information night in the cafeteria at 6 pm.

Friday starts with the annual Ruby Bridges Walk & Roll to School Day and is capped off by the Shu Ren Gala. This fun and delicious evening raises funds for the MIP students at Woodstock, Harrison Park, and Cleveland.

We are over the halfway point in our No Stuff Fundraiser! This is our biggest fundraiser of the school year! Through your generous donations, the PTA is able to help fund field trips, classroom materials, staff appreciation support, and more!

Lastly, conference sign ups are out! Don't forget to choose your time slot to connect with your students' teachers.

Have a wonderful Woodstock Week!

Your friendly PTA

• 📌 Tuesday, November 11, Veteran's Day, No School
• 📌 Wednesday, November 12, 2:30 - 5:30 pm, Pie Pick Up
• 📌 Thursday, November 13, 4:00 pm-Closing, Dine-Out Atlas Pizza
• 📌 Thursday, November 13, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, OBOB Kick Off Meeting
• 📌 Friday, November 14, Ruby Bridges Walk & Roll to School Day
• 📌 Friday, November 14, Shu Ren Gala
• 📌 Monday, November 17, 4:15 pm, Tending the Village - Yoga at Woodstock
• 📌 November 17-19 and 24-25, Book Fair
• 📌 November 24-25, No school for students/Conferences
• 📌 November 26-28, No School

🍕 This Thursday, from 4pm to closing, Atlas Pizza (on Foster) will be donating a whopping 40% of sales to our school! Dine-in or takeout will count towards the donation amount, but not 3rd party ordering apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats, etc. Click here to order online.

Go for an easy and delicious dinner this Thursday by grabbing some Atlas pizza, and you will be supporting our wonderful staff and various activities for the kids!

Last year, Woodstock received $497 with 20% -- we can double it this year. 🙌

Calling all 3rd-5th grade readers! The time to start thinking about Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) is here! Please check out our new website page full of information about forming teams, book lists, and more. Already have your team ready to go? Head to https://woodstockpta.org/obob/ and click the Register button to submit your form today! Team registration will be due Monday, December 1.

We will also be hosting an OBOB kick-off meeting and gathering of the readers on Thursday, November 13 from 6-7 pm in the cafeteria. Check out the flyer below for more information! Old teams, new teams, and readers without teams are welcome to join us for a fun night to start off the 2025-2026 OBOB adventure!

Questions about OBOB can be directed to Kjersti and Elaine at woodstockobob@gmail.com

Volunteers Needed for the Woodstock Elementary Book Fair

The Woodstock Elementary Library Book Fair is happening November 17-25th and it can't happen without volunteers helping set up before the book fair, working the cash registers during the book fair, and helping break down after the book fair. If there are not enough volunteers for conference days (Monday 11/24 and Tuesday 11/25), then the Book Fair will not be open. Please sign up if you can!

Click Here to Sign Up to Volunteer

Thank you for raising $8,351 so far!

We are past the halfway mark to our $15,000 goal! We can't stop now though. Here's how you can help us get across the finish line:

• donate $10: help make staff appreciation week happen

• donate $25: contribute to library resources

• donate $50: help make afterschool programs more accessible

• donate $75: help our teachers supplement classroom materials

• donate $150: help rent a bus for field trips

• Spread the word! Tell family, friends, and neighbors

Starting on Saturday November 15th through December 2nd, Bottle Drop Give will match 20% of the funds collected via can and bottle donations. Please bring your Blue Bags to any bag drop location within this time frame and earn Woodstock a little more money for school events. Think you don't have enough cans on your own? See if you can get a can collection going with friends who feel the same way or reach out to neighbors. Every little bit helps! Need more bags? Stop by the office and grab a couple.

Tickets still available! Join the Mandarin Immersion Program community at the Shu Ren Gala on Friday, November 14!

Enjoy an evening of fun and festivities including an eight-course, family-style Chinese dinner and drinks (includes vegetarian options) all while supporting the MIP at Woodstock, Harrison Park, and Cleveland.

The live and silent auction features vacation destinations, local goodies, and special experiences. With the holidays just around the corner, you'll have the chance to bid on a bunch of great gifts. Take your family to Mexico! Surprise your kids with Timbers or Thorns tickets. Splurge on a long weekend at the beach. Check out some auction highlights!

Friday, November 14, 6-10pm
Excellent Cuisine: 8733 SE Division St.

Be sure to pick up your pre-ordered pies on Wednesday, November 12 between 2:30 - 5:30 pm just inside the main entrance of Woodstock School.

Didn't order a pie yet or want to donate a pie to a Woodstock family? There are still a few available, order yours now! Proceeds support the Woodstock Walk & Roll Committee.

Let's celebrate and learn about Ruby Bridges with a StoryWalk featuring the book I Am Ruby Bridges. A StoryWalk is a fun, educational, and interactive way for children (and readers of all ages) to enjoy reading a story outside. The Ruby Bridges StoryWalk is currently displayed on the fence around Woodstock's playground and soccer field. Stop by to read the book and help celebrate Ruby Bridges Walk and Roll to School Day on Friday, November 14.

Woodstock families are invited to walk and roll to school on Friday, November 14 to celebrate Ruby Bridges Walk and Roll to School Day. Students will learn more about Ruby Bridges at the Friday Morning Meeting. Stickers and bookmarks will be shared with students at the Friday morning meeting.

PBOT staff are considering two route options for a new Neighborhood Greenway on SE 60th or SE 62nd between SE Mitchell and SE Nehalem streets. This survey is asking if the greenway should remain on SE 60th or be moved to SE 62nd. As many of you know, the SE 60th/Reedway Bike Bus uses SE 60th and crosses Woodstock Blvd at SE 60th. If the proposed greenway is moved to SE 62nd, the improved crossing at Woodstock Blvd would be at SE 62nd instead of SE 60th. The Bike Bus supports keeping the greenway on SE 60th. Please take a few minutes to read about the options and share your feedback by November 14, 2025.

This is the LAST WEEK for holiday plant orders!

The winter holidays will be here before you know it. Plan ahead and support our school garden program. We're offering poinsettias, wreaths, centerpieces, and garlands to brighten up your home - 17 different options to choose from. Everything is locally grown and made at a family-owned nursery.

Grab your mat and a water bottle, and step away from your daily demands to unwind with a 60-minute yoga session exclusively for Woodstock teachers and parents on Monday, November 17, from 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM in the school Cafeteria.

Your guide, Areej, is a certified trauma-informed SAH Method Coach and RYT 200, and she'll be providing bolsters and yoga blocks for participants.

Dick's Primal Kitchen is celebrating 15 years! They have been a supportive partner in the Woodstock community for many years, allowing groups to use their community gathering space and hosting Dine Outs for many different organizations including ours. We appreciate their support, and now they are asking for our help as they face the many challenges of running a small business.

Here are ways you can let Dick's know you value their contributions to the community:

• Come in for a meal
• Order take-out or delivery for your family or workplace
• Spread the word to neighbors, family, and friends
• Leave a review or share a post online
• Participate in upcoming events and community efforts