Principal's Message
Dear Hallinan Families,
It doesn't quite feel like spring weather just yet, but nonetheless, here we are welcoming April! Thanks to our amazing PTO we are also welcoming additional flexible furniture to our classrooms and picnic tables for our garden this month. Here's hoping the weather starts to cooperate (yes, that was our character trait last month!) so we are able to make good use of the garden picnic tables the rest of the school year. I visited classrooms this week and students and teachers were very excited to tell me about their new furniture. I've included a few photos below.
And, you might recall, each month arrives with a new character trait for us to practice and study. April brings COURAGE which is choosing what is helpful, right and kind even when it's hard or scary. Please see Counselor Ms Erspamer's Counseling Corner below for more information and resources.
Cross your fingers for some sun.
Looking forward to seeing you at conferences next week!
Melissa Griffiths
4/13-4/14 - No School - Conferences
4/14 - Lost and Found Items Donated
4/20 - PTO Meeting at 8:30 am in the Library
4/27 - STEAM Night 5:30 to 7 pm
5/12 - Parent Input Forms Due
5/31 - Spring Carnival
District calendars for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years are now available on the district and Hallinan websites. You can find them here quickly.
Parent/Teacher Conferences are on Thursday, April 13 & Friday, April 14 and will be in person. If you have not received a Sign-up Genius from your child's teacher, or if you prefer to meet via zoom, please contact your teacher directly.
Reminder: There is no school for students on 4/13 & 4/14. Conferences are for parents only, unless otherwise noted by your child's teacher. We will not have childcare for students. If you don't have childcare, please ask your child's teacher for a zoom conference. We look forward to seeing you!
STEAM Night - Hallinan is excited to host the 2nd Annual Family STEAM Night taking place on April 27 from 5:30 to 7 pm. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend this fun event that will foster creativity and love of learning for all. As you journey through classrooms and spaces at Hallinan you will discover science, technology, engineering, art and math activities designed to engage and inspire students and their families. Please make sure all students are accompanied by a guardian.
Hello Hallinan Families!
Slice of Gratitude
Just a quick thank you to ALL of you for participating in Jog-A-Thon this last year. As a result of YOUR efforts, your kiddo's efforts, and our valued sponsors--most of whom are Hallinan parents--the PTO has been able to make some big purchases this year.
Please read the next Hawk Squawk and we will have more to share! Pictures coming soon!
Glassy Baby Fundraiser
You have seen the Glassy Baby votive storefront downtown & now you can purchase a custom Hallinan and Pacers votive! Thank you to fifth-grade mom (& Art Lit leader) Jocelin Windsor and our Treasurer Sylvia Navarro for arranging this! If you are interested in this stylish fundraiser, read next week's newsletter and check our social media accounts!
Missoula Children Theater
It's happening! Kids will have a chance to audition for a Rumplestilskin play on Monday, May 1st. Rehearsals will be held each day after school that week with a final performance on Saturday, May 6th. Please look inside your child's backpack, details should be coming home Tuesday.
You can also find documents on the PTO Google Drive here!
Housing for Missoula Children's Theater Directors
Host families are needed and we have heard this is such a wonderful experience for everyone involved. Our experienced MCT directors each need their own cozy, clean bedroom for the week of April 30th-May 7th. If you have an interest in hosting one or both directors please reach out to us directly. We are happy to answer any questions! hallinanpresident@gmail.com
Piano OR a guitarist still needed.
We are need of musical accompaniment for the MCT Rumplestiltskin production. You would need to be available Wednesday-Friday rehearsals and for the Saturday morning show. If you have any interest, reach out to us directly. hallinanpresident@gmail.com
Tara Clasen and Shelby Setter
Hallinan PTO Co-Presidents 2022-23
Bike Safety
As the weather improves, it’s a great time to consider getting outside. Your District Nurses want to remind and encourage your student to ride their bike safely and remember to wear a helmet. These resources can help your student get off to a great start.
Sun Safety
While outside, be sure to protect yourself and your student from harmful UV. Visit this link to learn ways to safely enjoy the sun and what to do if your student gets a bit too much.
If you would like to speak to your school nurse, click the link below for contact information.
We need you! Please consider applying for our school or district advisory committee for terms starting next school year. There is one application for all committees -- please mark the committee that is of interest to you. Only committees with vacancies -- School Advisory Committees and Long Range Facility Planning -- are listed in the application for this period. See the charters posted on the School Board Advisory Committees web page for more information about each committee.
Applications are due Friday, April 7 at 5 p.m. Recommendations and selections will be made in April. All applicants will be notified by May 1.
What: Come celebrate and support our Pacer Baseball Community with dinner, drinks, friends, live and silent auction, wine wall, party boards and so much more.
When: April 15, 2023
Where: Celebrate Catering Event Space, Lake Oswego
Tickets and Tables are now available!
Click here to learn more about sponsorships.
Click here to purchase a table or your individual tickets.
Interested in other ways you can support the auction? Reach out to the committee at Auction.Pacerbaseball@gmail.com
Arab Heritage Month, April 1-30, celebrates Arab American heritage and culture.
Autism Acceptance Month, April 1-30, promotes acceptance and celebrates differences of autistic individuals around us.
National Child Abuse Prevention Month, April 1-30, recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect.
National Day of Silence, April 14, is observed as a movement against the harassment and bullying of individuals identifying with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) community. Students may take a day-long vow of silence to symbolically represent how the students from the LGBTQ+ community were silenced throughout the years.
National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, is an opportunity to recognize the impact and power of volunteers - especially those at Hallinan!
Earth Day, April 22, promotes environmental awareness and calls for the protection of our planet.
Yom HaShoah, April 17-18, is a Holocaust Remembrance Day when Jews from all over the world stop to reflect on the afflictions their ancestors faced.
Passover, April 5-13, is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
Easter, April 9, is a Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus.
Eid al-Fitr, April 21-22, is celebrated by Muslims as it marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan.
Parents-guardians who have concerns about a student’s well-being are encouraged to reach out to their principal, and to maintain strong lines of communication and partnership between students, families, staff, and other resources. SafeOregon is also an effective way to report a tip regarding safety threats or potential acts of violence to our students or schools.
(Students should also be aware that intentionally providing a false report is a serious offense.)
Office Phone: 503-534-2353
Principal Melissa Griffiths - griffitm@loswego.k12.or.us
Administrative Assistant Lee Gates - gatesl@loswego.k12.or.us
Administrative Assistant Linda Stevens - stevensl@loswego.k12.or.us
Resources:
Annual Volunteer Application for LOSD
LOSD Student and Family Handbook
Hallinan Website - Click Here!
Lake Oswego School District Website - Click Here
Registration for the 2023-24 school year is now open for new students. See the Registration & Verification page of the LOSD website for guidance. Parents/guardians do not need to register students for 2023-24 who are currently attending during the 2022-23 school year.
