Principal's Message
Dear Hallinan Families,
It's been a great start to the school year and I hope your child shares something about their day with you everyday. If you need some conversation starters, consider asking your child about STEM. Mrs. Doran has the opportunity to work with every Hallinan student in the iLab. She creates a monthly newsletter to keep us all informed, STEM and Blossom, and I am delighted to share it with you.
If you missed the Hawk Squawk last week, I shared our Kindergarten and Pre-K team photos and student portraits. You can find them HERE. This week, I am happy to introduce our First Grade team, please see them below.
Please make sure to complete the following action items:
- Complete Required Tech Consent DUE 9/30 - for K-5th grade only.
- Complete the annual Volunteer Application for LOSD if you want to volunteer at Hallinan this year (this includes the Jog-a-Thon) - we would love to have you all join us!
Happy first day of Fall!
Melissa Griffiths
9/28 - Art Literacy Volunteer Meeting 6:30-8:30 at Hallinan
9/29 - First PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm at Hallinan
9/30 - Complete Required Tech Actions for Your Student to Use Technology
10/7 - Picture Day
10/12 - Walk and Bike to School Day
10/14 - No School - Statewide Professional Day
10/19 - Jog-a-thon
10/20 - PTO Meeting at 8:30 am at Hallinan
10/21 - No School - Teacher Work Day
10/27-28 - No School - Elementary Conferences
10/31 - Harvest Fest
A reminder for parents/guardians: please complete the three actions listed below so that your student may use school district software and technology resources (devices, digital textbooks, etc.). The deadline to complete the three steps is Friday, Sept. 30.
- A parent or guardian must provide consent for each student to use District software and resources
- A Parent/Guardian and each Student must agree to the Acceptable Use Policy
- Families must choose to enroll or decline participation in the Device Damage and Loss Protection Program ($20 annual fee per student).
Please note this if for K-5th grade students only, Pre-K families do not need to complete this task.
For the safety of children, volunteers are required to have an approved background check when volunteering in schools.
To help streamline compliance with state and school board policies, which require that all volunteers have background checks and knowledge of other board policies -- as well as state-mandated proof of vaccination (or a qualified exemption) -- we are introducing a new all-in-one volunteer application and approval process through ou Raptor Visitor Management System. Submitting an online application initiates the background check process. Once submitted, applicants will receive an email upon approval of your background check and you will be given access through the onsite Raptor System at all schools. Please allow up to three weeks to process your approval.
Volunteers need to submit only one application for volunteering in all LOSD schools. Applications need to be submitted annually to capture changes in background checks, policies, and/or vaccination requirements. Thank you for applying promptly, and for your service to our students and schools. We are grateful for our volunteers.
Hello Hallinan Families!
First PTO Meeting
Our first PTO meeting will now be held in person on Sept. 29th from 6:30-7:30 at the school. Please check this newsletter for information about the next meeting which will be held on Oct. 20th at 8:30 am.
At our first PTO meeting, we will review this school year's budget and other important info. Click here for the agenda.
Slices of Gratitude
We want to continue to thank our amazing Jog-A-Thon sponsors. So far, all sponsors listed have been Hallinan parents! First up were realtors Tessa Gold and Pam Waldman. Then we had realtor Barbara Carbone and periodontist Michael Setter.
Today we are thanking two of our third-tier T-shirt donors. It appears Hallinan is home to several dentist power couples as today we are thanking Dr. Kari Borgen who owns Orthodontic Specialists of Lake Oswego and her husband Dr. Ryan Hughes who owns Lakeside Pediatric Dentistry. If you see them around, please thank them for serving our community in so many ways!
Dr. Kari Borgen
https://www.lakeoswegobraces.com/meet-dr-kari-borgen
Dr. Ryan Hughes
https://www.lakesidepediatricdentistry.com
Motivating Jog-A-Thon Info!
My child is begging to know the prizes! So here we go.... The Jog-a-Thon is coming up fast on Wednesday, October 19th - it's time to get fundraising! If you haven't already, visit Pledgestar to register for the event and personalize your fundraising requests. This year we're raising funds for the outdoor classroom and garden seating, STEM lab supplies, flexible classroom seating, classroom supplies and SO MUCH MORE!
And don't forget the PRIZES! Each student will receive 1 raffle ticket for every $20 they raise in Pledgestar. We've pulled together some fabulous themed baskets the kids can put their tickets towards - check them out in the front vestibule starting next week!
Additionally, we'll have prizes for:
* Top Pledgestar Fundraiser = Principal for a Day
* Class that Runs the Most Laps = Popsicles with the Principal
* Student who Run the Most Laps in Each Class = Special Announcement & Prize
* The Student With the Most Jog-a-Thon Spirit in Each Class (as determined by the teacher/class).
Art Literacy
Art Lit is still looking for classroom volunteers! And let me tell you, this program is so much fun! After doing an in-class lesson, my child identified cubist art at the museum! If you would like to know more click on the SUG link below and attend the Art Lit informative meeting Wednesday, September 28 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the library.
Art Lit SUG:
Hallinan Art Literacy Program 2022 - 2023
Tara Clasen and Shelby Setter
Hallinan PTO Co-Presidents 2022-23
It’s time to update your family information for the school directory and pay
your student(s) fees.
Here's what you need to do to login:
- Go to https://hallinanpto.membershiptoolkit.com
- Go to the Returning User section.
- Login in with your e-mail and password from last year.
- If you did NOT register last year, follow these instructions:
- Go to the New User section.
- Select "Create Account" and fill in the name, email, and password information.
- Click "verify my email" and then check your email for a link to complete the process. The link expires in 2 hours. If you do not receive the email, check your spam or junk folders.
- Once you have verified your email address, log back in and finish the registration process.
Action items:
- Complete the Parent/Family and Student Information.
- Complete the Directory/Publish Preferences.
- Please pay your Student Fees
- Consider donating to the PTO ($50/student suggestion) in the online Store.
Once the Primary Account is set up, the Primary User can "invite" other email addresses to access his/her account. This allows the Secondary User to have their own login information, but still have access to the family account. Please register and update your family data today!
Questions? - Please don't hesitate to contact Nicole Blum
Are you going to the Lakeridge Homecoming Game on 9/29?
If so help support Lakeridge Athletic Teams, Clubs & Groups by eating dinner at the game.
- Concessions Grill — Hamburger & Hot Dog Meals ( in front of the old concession stand by the track and entry gate)
- Main concessions at the Stadium — Candy, Hot/Cold Drinks, Hot Dogs, Popcorn & more. (on the backside of stadium)
- Food Trucks: Kona Shaved ice and Elephant ears
Cash/Credit cards are accepted at both concession stands.
Lakeridge Varsity Football vs Tualatin
Thursday 9/29 - Game starts at 7PM, concessions opens at 6:15
Who: World-famous Harlem Wizards will play against twenty-five Lake Oswego Junior High (LOJ) “Salty Sailors,” including the principal, teachers, and staff
What: Tricks, Hoops, and Alley-oops with Music for a great cause
When: Tickets available now for Wed, Oct. 5th at 7pm (doors open at 6pm)
Where: LOHS West Gym
How: Get your tickets online at LOJ Salty Sailors vs Harlem Wizards
Why: Raise funds for LOJ Parent Club to support educational and school community programs
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
Click here to see the updated LOSD Elementary School Student and Family Handbook