Home of the Broncos!

Website: hs.parkrose.k12.or.us
Location: 12003 Northeast Shaver Street, Portland, OR, USA
Phone: 503.408.2600
Twitter: @moucheparkrose

Bronco Families,

Welcome back from winter break! We were all so excited to see all the students enter the halls after being away for a couple weeks. Please see below for all the new happenings at PHS.

As we return and get back into the swing of things, we want to remind everyone about the importance of attendance. We have spoken with all of the students here and presented our attendance policy reminders and a few tweaks we have made to ensure that students are getting into class! We need your help with this as well, please call our office whenever your student is out so we can correctly mark their attendance.

This newsletter also contains information on athletics, fundraisers, the upcoming play and first looks at some important Senior information!

It's another great year to be Bronco Nation!

The January calendar is below. Please note that this month is the final stretch for Semester 1, FINALS will begin at the end of January. Please reach out to teachers if you have any questions about where your student currently sits in their Semester 1 class and how you can ensure they finish strong! The daily finals schedule will be sent out as we get closer.

Parkrose High School is committed to attendance both to school and in class. In the spirit of the new year, we have made every effort to ensure that students understand the importance of being in class on time and our policy around attendance.

Please help us by calling 503.408.2689 or emailing Tiana Davis (attendance secretary) at tiana_davis@parkrose.k12.or.us if your student is going to be late, leave early or miss all or any part of the school day.

Please see the below file for our Semester 1 Finals Schedule.

Please note that start and end times are different from a normal school day. We will have delayed pick up in the mornings for any school bus riders. Those new times will be posted in the school halls for students to check out. Afternoon school bus will be at the normal time.

Parkrose hosts monthly pop can drives. The first Saturday of each month, from 9am-1pm in the Parkrose Middle School parking lot.

Bring your recyclable cans and bottles to donate. Donations are collected by the Boosters and used to ensure funds are available for field trips, sporting equipment and clubs/extracurricular classes for needs that wouldn't otherwise be available. Below are the clubs/extracurriculars that are benefiting in each month from your donations:

February 4th - PHS Leadership

March 4th - Football

April 1st - Art Club/Classes

May 6th - Boys & Girls Tennis

June 3rd - Cheer

July 1st - Softball

August 5th - Dance Team

September 9th - Band

October 7th - Tri-M Choir

November 4th - AVID

December 2nd - Theater

** Special Request from the Pop Can Drive team **

We are seeking someone willing to help on site for the Monthly Pop Can Drive for Feb 4, March 4, and April 1 of 2023. The event runs from 9am-1pm on the dates listed above. We need a volunteer who can tow the pop can trailer from the Parkrose District Office to the Middle School and back on those date. The volunteer will need a vehicle with a trailer hitch and experience towing a trailer. The pop can trailer is 24 ft. long. Typically a large SUV such as a Suburban or Tahoe OR a ½ ton pickup works best.

I will continue to coordinate volunteers, however, we need someone who will transport the trailer to and from the middle school on the day of the event and be on site at Parkrose Middle School during the 4 hour event. Pleases contact Patty Meighen at 503-333-3969.

Cold weather brings the possibility of school closures or delayed openings/early closings due to severe weather conditions. As we are still in these cold weather months we wanted to remind you of the ways in which you can receive information regarding inclement weather for Parkrose.

Decisions to close school or delay starting times are always difficult. Before a decision is made, school officials monitor weather conditions and personally check roads in higher elevation areas. If conditions are severe enough to threaten the safety of students traveling to and from school, a decision is made to close or delay school. This decision should be made by 6am.

Information can be found by following:

FlashAlert

District Webage

District Facebook

District Twitter

Local TV & Radio Media Stations will also receive our FlashAlert Messaging

We will once again offer the STAMP exam this year. The University of Oregon created the Avant STAMP (STAndards-based Measurement of Proficiency) language test to improve language-learning outcomes and support excellence in language programs. The exam measures student growth, qualifies students for the state or global Seal of Biliteracy, and awards Competency-Based Credits. In 2021-2022, 115 students took the STAMP exam in their preferred language. We awarded 346 credits, and 22 students qualified for the Oregon Seal of Biliteracy.

The next exam will take place on Friday, February 3rd. Watch for information about signing up to come out in a couple weeks.

Available languages:

STAMP 4S (Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening) - 80 to 120 minutes

• Spanish
• Mandarin
• Russian
• Japanese
• Arabic
• Italian
• German

STAMP WS (Speaking & Writing) - 60 to 80 minutes

• Somali Maay Maay
• Somali Maxaa
• Vietnamese
• Turkish
• Samoan
• Amharic
• Chuukese
• Haitian - Creole
• Filipino

Additional 2022-2023 Testing Dates:

Friday, April 14, 2023

Friday, May 26, 2023 (Including 8th graders)

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 (Including 8th graders)

Senior Families! Throughout the school year, we will keep you informed so you will be prepared to share in the celebration for the Class of 2023. The first thing we will ask from you is to complete and turn in the form below regarding the appearance of your student's name on their diploma.

THIS FORM IS DUE BY WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18th and must be signed by both the student and the parent/guardian. Please print or come grab a blank one from the Main Office.

If this form is not returned in time the diploma will list the student name the way it is listed in Synergy (first name, last name).

If there are concerns regarding your student's eligibility for graduation, please contact their counselor now. IF A STUDENT HAS NOT COMPLETED 24 CREDITS AND ALL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, THEY WILL NOT BE RECEIVING A DIPLOMA DURING COMMENCEMENT. Parkrose allows all Senior students to walk during graduation.

Counselors are as follows:

Tracy Grant - 503.408.2637 (Last Name A-G)

Paris Penn - 503.408.2624 (Last Name H-O + Elevate 12)

Ritchie Martin - 503.408.2711 (Last Name P-Z)

Commencement and all awards ceremonies are positive traditions at Parkrose. It is my hope that all students will be able to participate in the activities surrounding graduation. The school does no sponsor, support or sanction a "skip day" or "sleep over" for seniors. We also do not sponsor or support senior trips promoted by companies that are not affiliated with the school. If you are unsure of a company's affiliation, please call the school.

The PHS Senior All Night Party Committee parents are dedicated to giving your senior a great night of fun. The party is memorable for students and parents. It takes many hours to attend to the necessary details and every volunteer is welcomed. Please see future newsletters for sign up details for the SANP for the Class of 2023.

Please see below for a first look at some important Senior dates:

The Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2023 will be held at the Viking Pavilion at Portland State University on Thursday, June 15th beginning at 7pm.

Each senior will be given 10 tickets to invite family and friends of their choosing to this event. Tickets will only be given to students once they have completed graduation practice the day before. Additional tickets may be available depending on capacity. Requests for additional tickets can be made to Nicole Maynard by email at nicole_maynard@parkrose.k12.or.us. Please provide your student's name, ID number and how many ADDITIONAL tickets above the 10 you would hope to receive. A decision about additional tickets will be made in mid-May based on requests.

Here is a list of athletic events taking place over the next two weeks at Parkrose. Please reach out to Kristin Hendrix (kristin_hendrix@parkrose.k12.or.us or at 503.408.2641) if you ever have any athletic questions.

GO BRONCOS!

Bronco Families!!

The yearbook staff wants to highlight your photos in our yearbook! If you have some photos to share please do so by emailing them to the links below based on where they would best fit!

Boys Soccer - notification.photos.241821344@treeringphotos.com

Cheer - notification.photos.241821365@treeringphotos.com

Dance - notification.photos.241821375@treeringphotos.com

Football - notification.photos.241821286@treeringphotos.com

Girls Soccer - notification.photos.241821358@treeringphotos.com

Homecoming - notification.photos.241821385@treeringphotos.com

Volleyball - notification.photos.241821330@treeringphotos.com

XCountry - notification.photos.241821310@treeringphotos.com

Senior Families! There are two different Senior Yearbook Photo opportunities!

1. The Senior Photo - Senior photos can be submitted to take the place of the typical school picture! Pictures must be of the Senior only, must be well lit and be clear as a digital photo. Please submit them by email to Nicole Maynard at nicole_maynard@parkrose.k12.or.us. Please place your student's name in the subject line.

2. The Senior Baby Picture - Senior baby photos will be featured in a section of the yearbook dedicated to our Baby Broncos! The form to submit this is below. Payment can be made by cash or check to the Main Office or by card once the charge has been placed on a student account.

If you have any questions about either of these please call Nicole Maynard at 503.408.2687 or by email at nicole_maynard@parkrose.k12.or.us.

The Parkrose School Based Health Center is excited to continue to partner with families to ensure that students are healthing and striving in school and beyond.

Below please find our new Parkrose Student Health Center flier for you to check out all the services that are offered!

Bronco Families we are asking for your help! Before and after school we do our best to get car riding students out quickly and keep traffic moving. We also always want to keep the safety of our students at the forefront, to do so we have a crossing guard at the crosswalk between the MS and HS. There have been times when the crossing guard has come close to getting hit by a car while trying to provide our students a safe place to cross the street. Please help us by watching for the crossing guard if you come to pick up your student!

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a new federal benefit that helps households pay for high speed internet and devices.

You qualify if someone in your household participates in at least one of these programs:

• Free and reduce-price school lunch
• WIC or SNAP
• Medicaid, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance
• Lifeline and more

You do not need to be a citizen or have a social security number to qualify.

Share www.GetMyInternet.org with families at your school. (Anyone who's eligible for free and reduced-price lunch qualifies.)

Need a low-tech option? Print this ACP flier and distribute it in your community. It's available in English and Spanish.

Hola a todos,

¡Estoy loco por este recurso! ¡Por favor comparte!

El Programa de Conectividad Asequible (ACP) es un nuevo beneficio federal que ayuda a los hogares a pagar dispositivos e Internet de alta velocidad.

Usted califica si alguien en su hogar participa en al menos uno de estos programas:

• Almuerzo escolar gratuito y a precio reducido

• WIC o SNAP

• Medicaid, SSI, Asistencia Federal de Vivienda Pública

• Línea de vida y más

No necesita ser ciudadano o tener un número de seguro social para calificar.

Comparta www.GetMyInternet.org con las familias de su escuela. (Cualquiera que sea elegible para almuerzo gratis o a precio reducido califica).

¿Necesita una opción de baja tecnología? Imprima este volante ACP y distribúyalo en su comunidad. Está disponible en inglés y español.