Week 12

🎃 October Festivities and Literacy Parade Information

As we approach the final week of October, we have many exciting festivities and learning opportunities planned. Please help ensure that students continue following their regular evening routines so they come to school each day refreshed and ready to learn.

📚 Literacy Parade – Friday, October 31

On Friday, October 31st, Multnomah will host our annual Literacy Parade! We encourage you to talk with your child about their favorite book character and work together to create a costume inspired by that character.

Students should arrive at school already dressed and ready for the parade, which will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. following BIC/SEL (Breakfast in the Classroom/Social Emotional Learning) time. If you prefer that your child not participate in or view the parade, please notify your child’s teacher so we can make alternate arrangements.

🎭 Costume Guidelines

• Students should arrive dressed in their costumes, as teachers are not able to assist with dressing and parents may not come onto campus to do so.

• Costumes should be comfortable, school-appropriate, and allow students to use the restroom independently.

• If you are unsure whether a costume meets these expectations, please have your child try it on at home over the weekend.

• If your child may be uncomfortable wearing the costume all day, please send a change of clothes and appropriate footwear that they can change into on their own.

🎉 Parade Details

The Literacy Parade will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Families are warmly invited to attend and may also come dressed in school-appropriate attire to join in the fun and celebration.

💀 Día de los Muertos & Pumpkin Book Displays

Following the parade, families are invited to visit Room 10 (Parent Center) to view the beautiful Día de los Muertos altars and our Pumpkin Book submissions on display.

📸 A Friendly Reminder

While attending the parade, please remember that you may only photograph or record your own child(ren). For privacy and safety reasons, we ask that you do not post images or videos of other students on personal social media accounts. Thank you for helping us keep our young eagles safe!

Celebrating Diwali at Our School

Last week, some of our scholars joined in celebrating Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights. Diwali is a vibrant and meaningful celebration observed by many people around the world, especially those from Indian, Hindu, Sikh, Jain, and some Buddhist traditions.

We’re so grateful to the parents and students who volunteered as guest speakers to share their knowledge and experiences, helping our classes learn more about this beautiful festival!

Here are a few key things we learned about Diwali:

• What it celebrates: Diwali symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Many stories are associated with it, including the return of Lord Rama to his kingdom after defeating a demon king, as told in the ancient Ramayana epic.

• When it happens: The celebration lasts for five days and typically falls in October or November, depending on the lunar calendar.

• How it’s celebrated: Families light oil lamps or candles (diyas), decorate their homes with colorful rangoli patterns, exchange gifts and sweets, wear new clothes, and enjoy fireworks. It’s a time of joy, reflection, and togetherness.

• Cultural significance: Beyond the festivities, Diwali highlights values like hope, renewal, forgiveness, and generosity—reminding us all of the light we can share with one another.

We invite you to share this video with your children to continue the learning and celebration at home!

🦅 School Tours

School tours begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. If you are interested in any of our three programs and would like a tour to see the great things happening in our classrooms, please stop by! If you have friends or family members whom you think would make a wonderful addition to our Eagle family, please encourage them to join us for a tour as well.

We are offering our final three tours of the calendar year on the following dates:

• Monday, 10/27

• Monday, 11/3

• Monday, 11/10 (9:00 due to assembly)

🎃 Pumpkin Book Submissions

Pumpkin Book submissions are due on Monday, October 27th. Please drop off your pumpkin and entry form in Room 11. (We’ll have extra entry forms available if you can’t find yours.)

If possible, please bring the book that matches your pumpkin. If you don’t have it, Ms. Jennifer will try to locate a library copy.

Students will visit the exhibit throughout the week, and every student will have the chance to vote for their favorite entry.

Thank you in advance for participating! We will select one winner per grade level span, plus a “Best in Show” winner — four winners in total. Let’s go, families! Fun times and prizes await!

🏫 Morning Arrival & Multnomah Money

All students who arrive before our warning bell at 8:00 a.m. will receive a Multnomah Dollar! Please remind your scholar to write their name on it and place it in the pouch we provided for keeping their Multnomah Money safe.

🎭 Peanuts Character Runway Assembly

Take a look in your closet — is there a Peanuts character that resonates with you? We’ll be hosting quick runway-style morning assembly where students, staff, and parents can strut their stuff as their favorite characters. We’ll select the best dress-up impersonator for each of the eight characters listed below. If you don’t want to dress as one specific character, feel free to wear anything inspired by Snoopy and friends.

Don’t miss out on our 50 Days of School celebration fun!

Please drop off any items you would like to contribute to our community altar. The altars will be available for viewing during our Literacy Parade. If you would like any of your items returned, please make sure your child’s name is clearly labeled on each item you submit.

If you missed our Fall picture day or were not satisfied with your Fall photos, the photographers will be here on October 29th to take make-up photos. Please send your child camera ready.

🎒 Field Trip Reminders

Please remember that for field trips, students should come to school dressed in their field trip shirts, wearing comfortable walking shoes, and bringing their reusable water bottles. Snacks are always a great idea!

Students are not allowed to bring cell phones on field trips to take pictures. Field trips are treated just like a regular instructional day. If students bring a cell phone, it must remain off and safely secured in their backpack at all times. Students may not use cell phones on the bus or during the trip. Please note that if a phone is lost, staff will not be responsible for locating it — send phones at your own discretion. Thank you for your support and understanding!

This week’s field trips:

• Wednesday, 10/29/25 – Oran/Perez

• Thursday, 10/30/25 – Ramirez/Quiñones

This week Ms. Maciel continues with our parents on her journey on PBIS. She will be focusing on community circles. Please join us if you are able at the Parent Center on Thursday from 8:30-9:30. It is also a great time to build community with some of our parents.

Please scroll back to the top of the newsletter to read the letter and details about the Literacy Parade. Families are welcome and encouraged to dress up and join the fun!

Parents may enter the campus once students go to their classrooms in the morning, at approximately 8:05 a.m. Cones will be set up to indicate where each class will be seated. Please plan to stand behind your child’s class, not in front, to ensure everyone can enjoy the parade view.

After the parade, parents are invited to visit Room 10 to view the Día de los Muertos altar and Room 11 to pick up their Pumpkin Book projects. Please remember to take your pumpkins home so you can enjoy them for Halloween!

If you are sending candy or goodie bags to share with your child’s classmates for Halloween, please be sure to include all students in the class. Contact your child’s teacher for the exact count.

Parents, please remind your children not to eat any treats at school. Wait until they get home and review their goodies with you. This helps ensure that students do not consume anything they may be allergic to or that could be harmful in any way.

If you are hanging onto your school spirit or Class of 2026 order, please submit them asap. The final day we will accept them is November 3rd. No late orders will be accepted. Don't miss out. This will be our only opportunity to order this year.

(Photos here from last year.)

You will be receiving a letter on Monday. Our annual Veteran’s Day assembly is scheduled for November 10th during our Monday morning assembly beginning at 8:05. We will take time to honor our military veterans from our Multnomah family and friends. There will be continental breakfast for our veterans following the morning assembly. Please submit information by Tuesday, November 4th.

• Multnomah Monday! Wear your Multnomah Gear!
• Drop off your pumpkin book submission 7:35-8:30
• Campus Tours
• 8:30 am (prompt start)

• 50 Days of School
• Arrive by 8:00 for your Multnomah dollar
• Come dressed as a Snoopy and Friends character
• Parents invited to join our runway
• Drop off your altar submission or send it with your child
• Early Dismissal at 1:28 pm

• Fall Make-Up Photos
• Field Trip: Oran/Perez
• Wear your field trip shirts!
• Wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring your reusable water bottles.
• Orchestra! Don't forget your instruments

• Parent Workshop: PBIS
• 8:30 am @ Parent Center
• Fire Drill
• Field Trip: Ramirez/Quinones
  
• Wear your field trip shirts!
• Wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring your reusable water bottles.

• Literacy Parade
• 8:30-9:30 am
• End of October iReady Challenge!
• Did you log your minutes?
• Did. you complete at least 2 math and 2 reading lessons per week?
• Did you get a 70% of better for each lesson?