The Cheetah Coalition #35
Weekly Updates from the Atkinson Office — 5/15/26
LIBRARY NEWS
BOOK FAIR!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming May 18–22. The hours will be from 7:45 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. We will also be open during the Core Enrichment Night on May 21 from 6–7 p.m. Teachers will be able to send a few students at a time with book money to the fair during school on Tuesday and Wednesday. Here is a link for more information: Atkinson BookFair Homepage. Come in and check us out. If you would like to volunteer here is the Volunteer Sign Up Form. If you have any questions please email me at khilton@pps.net.
LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE ON MAY 22
All library books are due back to school on May 22. Please check your shelves, under the bed, behind the couch, everywhere, for books to return to the library. You may receive one more notice about overdue books. This is just a reminder. If you think it is a mistake or you returned them, let me know and I’ll check. We don’t charge late fees. If you find them over the summer, remember to bring them back in the fall.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Multnomah County Library is having its yearly summer reading program. Game Boards will be coming home from school or will be available for pickup at a branch starting June15. You can also participate online. Here is the link for the web page with more information: Summer Reading.
LIBRARY CONNECT
Remember that Multnomah County Library has given every PPS student a library account using their student number. Here are directions if you need them: How to Use Library Connect. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the librarian at khilton@pps.net.
KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL RISING 6TH GRADE FAMILY NIGHT
On Monday, May 18, from 5:30 to 7 pm, Kellogg Middle School is hosting their Rising 6th Grade Family Night. Families will have the opportunity to meet the principal, participate in a Q&A, and learn more about Kellogg. See the attached flyer for more information.
ICE CREAM BIKE BUS RIDE — JUNE 3RD
Join us after school for a bike ride from school to 50 Licks on Clinton. Meet up at the basketball courts and we'll head out at at approximately 2:40 p.m.
- All are welcome!
- All kids get a free cone! (adults, please donate to cover costs for your cone).
- Parents can join or send kids solo.
- Please communicate your plans with aftercare and pick up your child by 5 p.m. at Fifty Licks, or back at Clinton park around 5:45 p.m.
- Contact Jodi via text (971) 341-5009 or email atkinsonbikebus@gmail.com with any questions.
- Additional donations welcome to help cover costs.
- More info: https://www.shift2bikes.org/calendar/event-23831.
LOST AND FOUND
Please check the lost and found regularly to claim lost items. It is a big task to deal with all these items, so please help us! At the end of the year all items will be donated to the PPS Clothing Closet.
FIELD DAY ON MONDAY, JUNE 1 — VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! [REPEAT]
We are excited to announce that Field Day will be on Monday, June 1st this year, with the following schedule:
- Grades 3–5 from 9:15–10:45 a.m.
- Grades K–2 from 12:15–1:45 p.m.
Then the Staff vs. 5th Grade Kickball Game will be that afternoon from 1:50–2:25 p.m.
We would love to have volunteer help for Field Day! If you're willing and able to help, please sign up on this sign-up sheet. Thank you, and cross your fingers for good weather!
FRANKLIN GIRLS SOCCER YOUTH CLINIC [REPEAT]
See the attached information about the Franklin High School Youth Soccer Clinic coming up June 8–10.
BIKE TO BOOKS DESIGN CONTEST [REPEAT]
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) and Multnomah County Library are teaming up once again for the eighth annual Bike to Books design competition. From May 1 to June 1, Portlanders are invited to design original art to celebrate Bike Month and the hundreds of miles of bike lanes around the city. Participants start with the standard sharrow bike lane marking and put their own flair on it for the chance to add color and whimsy to Portland streets! Submit art in the Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade, 3rd through 6th grade, 7th through 12th grade, or adult categories. Learn more and download a design sheet at this link.
KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL MULTICULTURAL FAIR & FAMILY RESOURCE NIGHT [REPEAT]
Kellogg MS is hosting a community Multicultural Fair & Family Resource Night on May 27 and would love to invite the Atkinson community to attend. See the attached flyer for more information.