Principal Smith Weekly Update 3/23

We've noticed that several students do not currently have emergency contacts on file. Having up-to-date emergency contact information is essential in situations when we are unable to reach a parent or guardian and a student needs to be picked up from school.

Emergency contacts should be trusted individuals your child knows well and who are able to respond promptly if needed. Ideally, these contacts live nearby and can arrive at the school in a timely manner.

If you receive a call requesting that your student be picked up, please ensure that either you or your designated emergency contact is available to do so as soon as possible.

Thank you for helping us keep all students safe and supported.

For the month of April, to celebrate Earth Day, PTO is hosting a Can Drive Fundraiser. The link below is a google form for parents to complete so they can opt in/out of the Can Drive Fundraiser. Our goal is to raise $1000.00. If our students meet the goal, PTO will invite Caesar the No Drama Llama to our Kindness Matters Celebration (previously known as the Spring Event).

How this will work:

1. Families complete the google form so PTO can collect information on who wants to participate and who to distribute collection bags to.

2. All through the month of April, students will collect cans.

3. The PTO will be stationed outside of school gates on 4/8 and 4/22 from 3-4pm to collect bags.

4. The PTO will go to families homes on 4/19 and 4/26 to collect cans. You opt into this on the google form. We will coordinate with those families.

https://forms.gle/HujrNbCpVxWawkEX8 English

https://forms.gle/bBHFkoFJXrDVHbEm8 Spanish

Directions Services publishes an annual guide to activities, camps, community supports, educational supports, and employment programs that families of youth with disabilities or behavioral health needs can access. A copy of the Client Resource Guide can be found on the Direction Service website at https://www.directionservice.org/familyresources

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H.O.N.E.Y (Honoring Our New Ethnic Youth) is a local nonprofit that offers a range of programs and services designed to support multi-ethnic, Black/African-American, African Diaspora, Indigenous, and people of color from all backgrounds, genders, and abilities. They are committed to creating an inclusive environment that extends to low-income allies, as they firmly believe that poverty knows no color. Their mission is to create opportunities for growth, connection, and cultural awareness through a wide range of programs and services designed to foster pride, self-confidence, and belonging.

Visit their website for information about camps and other programming. Programming is free for families as it is supported by an ODE Student Success Plan Grant.

https://www.honeynonprofit.org/home/#programs

Ellen Wiebe

Family Resource Center Douglas Gardens

Call 541-744-6387

Text 541-321-0052

ellen.wiebe@springfield.k12.or.us