The Growler

Inspiring future leaders to imagine and build a better world through thoughtful action and kindness.

• January Focus: Taking Responsibility
• Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
• Winter Music Concert
• School Board Appreciation
• Science Fair
• Bingo Night
• Elementary School Boundary Change Update
• Volunteering at School

In the month of January we have been focused on taking responsibility. Students will receive awards at our community assembly in February and have been practicing taking responsibility by taking care of their classroom and belongings, doing their best work, and acknowledging and learning from mistakes.

Next month our focus will be compassion. Ask you student what it means to show compassion and how that might look at home, at school, and out in the community.

Next Monday we will have a day off from school to honor the legacy of Dr. King. At Bellview, we are focusing on learning about Dr. King's life and work, and how that impacts our sense of belonging today. Students have been reading and discussing books about Dr. King, learning about the science of why our skin is different colors, and learning about Dr. King's dream through his speech on the Mall in Washington. We will extend our lessons and learning throughout the month of January, and will have a school assembly focusing on Dr. King next Friday.

Please join us in thanking our School Board Members,

Victor Chang, Chair

Rebecca Dyson, Vice-Chair

Eva Skuratowicz, Director

Sabrina Prud'homme, Director

Jill Franko, Director

for the countless hours every month they dedicate to the students, staff, and greater community of Ashland. Setting the vision and policies that drive programs in Ashland Public Schools, these volunteers prioritize equity, inclusion, and inspiring learning for life.

THANK YOU!

We are looking for additional volunteers to make this fun family night happen. If you are interested, please email Princess Franks at mailto:anciso0506@gmail.com . Roles that are needed are:

• Food truck coordinator
• Classroom auction basket organizer
• Raffle organization
• Treats for Bingo Night
• Design and hang posters at the school
• Draft email communications
• Emcee for Bingo Night
• Caller for Bingo Night

Many hands make light work, and it's a lot of fun!

We are so happy to announce that we can have parent volunteers again! Yahoo! Here is the process:

How To Become a Volunteer:

Step 1:
Complete the Volunteer Registration Form, which includes Notice of Background Check forms
Once completed, please submit the forms and a copy of your driver’s license to the Office Manager of the school where the volunteer position is needed. Forms may also be mailed or faxed to the school office. If no school is specified, forms may be submitted to 885 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR 975250
Once you have passed your background check, you are clear to apply to volunteer for any position throughout the school year. No additional background check is necessary, however; it is necessary to repeat this process each school year.

Step 2:
The state of Oregon is requiring all volunteers in schools to be vaccinated. To be cleared as a volunteer in the Ashland School District, you must first submit copies of the front and back of your vaccination card to Haevian Lau at the district office: Haevian.Lau@ashland.k12.or.us . Please notify the school office if you need to request a religious or medical exception.

Step 3:
Mark your calendar with the agreed upon days and times. Please note that certain positions require training and a time commitment. Make sure you can fulfill the volunteer commitments before agreeing to the position.
Be prompt and dependable. Call ahead if you are ill or unable to keep your appointed times. When you commit to volunteering, people are depending on you.

Principal, Bellview School

She, Her

Email: christine.mccollom@ashland.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.ashland.k12.or.us/o/bes
Location: 1070 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, OR, USA
Phone: 541-482-1310
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bellview-Elementary-School-104141858437771