DOLPHIN DIGEST 10/15/2026

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We’re so glad to have you as part of our school community!

This weekly newsletter is developed and sent in partnership between school administration and the PTA. If you have information you'd like shared in the newsletter, please email it to hello@arletapta.org. Keep scrolling for the latest.

We acknowledge Portland rests on traditional village sites of the Multnomah, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla and many other Tribes who made their homes along the Columbia River. #HonorNativeLand https://youtu.be/ETOhNzBsiKA

We love to include photos of the Arleta grounds, garden, building, and goings-on in our weekly newsletter. Did you just take a great photo with your phone? Please share it with us real quick!

Every Wednesday: Arleta Bike Bus: North route meets at SE Tibetts+71st at 7:30, South route meets SE Ramona + 67th at 7:35. School arrival: around 7:43am. Click here for routes.

Every Morning: Arleta Morning Play Club, playground, 7:30am-7:58am click here to email for more information.

• Oct 1-30: Filipino American History Month

• ENDS TODAY: National Hispanic Heritage Month

• Oct 19: Latino Family Community Connections "Rightsizing" Meeting, 6-8pm, Hosford Middle School, 2303 SE 28th Pl, Portland, OR 97214 (Reunión Para Familías Latinas Con Jefes de Escuala).

• Oct 21: Early Release, 11:50am.

• Oct 23: Arleta Fall Festival and Bake Sale, 6-8pm.

• Oct 28: Costume and Athletic Gear Swap, 2:20-2:40pm, breezeway.

• Oct 28: End of First Quarter.

• Oct 29-30: No School (Grading and Planning Days).

• Nov 1: Daylight Savings Time Ends

• Nov 6: Family Movie Night, doors open at 5pm, movie at 6pm, cafeteria.

• Nov 6-Dec 1: Bottle Recycling Drive.

• Nov 10: Picture Retake Day.

• Nov 11: Veteran's Day (No School.)

• Nov 12: Family Engagement Night

• Nov 13: Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day, 7:30am leaving from Eastside Kern Park and SE 67th & Ramona, with learning displays along the walk, arriving at school in time for breakfast.

• Nov 14: Community Care Day, 9am-noon, school grounds.

• Nov 14-Dec 1: Bottledrop Holiday Drive (20% match for bottledrop funds raised)

• Nov 16: Arleta Season of Giving Donation Drive starts.

• Nov 16: Arleta PTA General Meeting (Special Election), 6-7pm, Arleta Library.

• Nov 18: Dine-In Fundraiser at Pizzaria Otto, 11am-9pm, 7122 SE Foster Road.

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Dear Arleta Parents and Caregivers,

Students and staff are working hard and all is going well! We’ve begun this year’s “all school write” which we’ll have posted for you to see at November conferences, which will take place November 23rd and 24th. (Conference sign-ups will be sent to families on Friday, Oct. 30.) Students and staff (and any of you who would like to participate) are all writing to the prompt “Something unique about me is”. This connects to one a health standard and learning target in 1st/2nd grades. Some classes have already had students write and some haven’t, so it’s a great opportunity to ask your child what they wrote, and/or help them pre-think about what their own unique (special, rare, distinct from the ordinary) qualities are!

Here are some updates and upcoming Engagement Sessions related to the Rightsizing scenarios. The scenarios are proposals, not final decisions, and community engagement remains an important part of the process as PPS continues evaluating the options and preparing recommendations for the Board of Education. Arleta is one of 21 schools in PPS most impacted by the scenarios, so it’s important that families follow along best you’re able to make time for, as the process continues.

• Arleta “one pager” and Marysville “one pager”

• District website with links to all information: www.pps.net/rightsize.

• Our two Arleta parent representatives on the Superintendent's districtwide Site Council (The Village Table) met Wednesday along with Dr. Armstrong and the other parent representatives from each PPS school. Our parent representatives are Aida Newman and Nicole Cerra. The goal of the meeting was to explore the proposals, ask questions and bring forward perspectives from our school community.

• Our next Arleta Site Council October meeting is Monday, Oct. 26: Aida and Nicole are also on our Arleta Site Council and our meeting notes are posted on our school website.

• Tonight, Thursday October 15 at 7

• PPS parents have organized a meeting just for parents: purpose is to discuss and strategize about the most important questions to bring to board members, coordinate lobbying in Salem, and upcoming advocacy ideas. The full agenda can be found here.

• Also Tonight, 6-8, Thursday, October 15 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Kellogg: Community Engagement: Disability Voices

• Families of students with IEPs are invited to join PPS for a dedicated Community Voice conversation about the proposed rightsizing scenarios. You can bring your specific questions about how proposed school, program or boundary changes could affect your child's services, supports and educational experience, directly with district staff and share the considerations you want included as the process moves forward. Food and interpretation will be provided. Note that I had shared about this event in a previous newsletter but the date was updated at the request of the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee.

• Board of Education School Board Meeting | October 20th Board Meeting

• Webpage | 🔗Watch Live | BoardBook Materials

• The PPS Board of Education will continue into the next phase of the process: exploring the proposals, gathering community perspectives and continuing the work that will inform the Superintendent's final recommendation to the School Board in November and the Board’s anticipated decision in December.

• Black/African American Community Conversation

📅Thursday, October 22, 2026

📍McDaniel High School | ⏰6:00pm - 8:00pm

🍽️ Food and Childcare Provided

Please RSVP Here!

• In partnership with Self Enhancement, Inc. and the Center for Black Excellence, this conversation creates a dedicated space for Black and African American families to engage directly with district staff and share the experiences, concerns and priorities you want considered as PPS continues exploring the scenarios.

• The conversation will center Black student experiences, school belonging, educational access and opportunity, community relationships and the historical significance of schools within Portland's Black communities. Families will have an opportunity to discuss what matters most to you and what district leaders should understand as the rightsizing process moves toward a final recommendation.

Thank you for your beautiful Arleta students and thank you Arleta Staff, making us who we are!

Warmly,

Lisa

The Village Table is the name for PPS Superintendent Armstrong’s Site Council: a group of parent representatives from each PPS school who help to shape district decisions during the “rightsizing” process: reflecting on what’s been heard, helping shape priorities and trade-offs, and highlighting and showcasing the real-time impact of decisions to the superintendent. They have a survey and would greatly appreciate your feedback to help inform next steps.

Please click the button below to take their brief survey.

We have plenty of costumes looking for new homes, so throughout the rest of October we’ll have opportunities to browse Wednesdays* from 2:20–2:40 p.m., during and just after pickup in the breezeway.

We’re also still accepting gently used costume donations. Donations can be dropped off during Wednesday browsing times or placed in the donation bin under the table in front of the school office.

And looking ahead: We’re continuing to collect donations for our upcoming Athletic Gear Swap. If your family has outgrown sports or recreation gear that still has plenty of life left, donations can also be brought to the Wednesday browsing times or left in the donation bin outside the office.

Athletic gear will be available for pickup Wednesdays during pickup in November

Questions about donating costumes or Athletic Gear Swap donations? Contact sustainability@arletapta.org.

*The Swap will not be happening on Wednesday, October 21st, which is an early-release day.

Dear Families,

Rachel Ray (rray@pps.net) is the Arleta School Talented and Gifted (TAG) coordinator.

If you would like to start the TAG evaluation and identification process for your student, please click here to complete the referral form.

You can learn more about the PPS TAG Department on the website.

Thank you,

Rachel Ray

rray@pps.net

The Arleta Lost and Found is overflowing! Help!

Recover your lost items today!

For the 4-day week of October 5-8, we had 95% positive attendance (up from 92% the week before) and 96 tardies averaging out to 24 tardies a day (higher than last week's 21 tardies a day).

Getting kids in their seats and ready to learn on time starts them out on the right foot, in sync with their peers instead of starting the day already struggling to catch up. This column will give you weekly tips and tricks for getting to school on time.

This week's tips for getting to school on time:

• Choose clothes and shoes the night before, lay them out in same place

• Walk by a special place before school; go by the chicken house!

• At a quiet time, ask if anything about school is scary or upsetting. Follow up with your child's teacher or Principal Lisa.

To Report Your Child's Absence

Call the Attendance Office - 503-916-6334

Call Arleta's Main Office - 503-916-6330

Email: arletaattend@pps.net

Board of Education Community Connection

Saturday, October 17, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

McDaniel High School, 2735 NE 82nd Avenue, 97220

An informal, open-house style opportunity for students, families, staff and community members to connect with Board members, review Rightsizing information and share feedback.

Please RSVP for this engagement opportunity or for other opportunities that work best for you. Your RSVP helps us anticipate participation and plan for interpretation and other available accessibility supports.

Community Voice: Multilingual Families

Monday, October 19, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Virtual via Zoom

RSVP FORM Please RSVP for this engagement opportunity or for other opportunities that work best for you. Your RSVP helps us anticipate participation and plan for interpretation and other available accessibility supports.

Rightsizing Calendar La voz de la comunidad: familias latinas/Community Voice: Latino/a/e Families

Lunes, 19, Octubre, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: TBD

A dedicated space for Latinx families and community members to learn more about Rightsizing, ask questions and share perspectives and priorities with PPS.
Latinx Community Conversation Flyer (English) RSVP FORM

Please RSVP for this engagement opportunity or for other opportunities that work best for you. Your RSVP helps us anticipate participation and plan for interpretation and other available accessibility support.

Why do ghosts like to go to parties?

Because they have a lot of spirit! Badum-tisssss!

You'll find plenty of school spirit, games, music, dancing, costumes, yummy things to eat, and more at the Arleta Fall festival next Friday October 23rd from 6-8pm in the Cafeteria and Annex! We're dying to see you there so shake a leg bone and skedaddle on over!

Can you help us make the Arleta Fall Festival the funnest ever? Sign up to volunteer today!

Can you bake a yummy treat for the PTA's Bakesale at the Arleta Fall Festival? Let us know what you can bring!

Board of Education Community Connection

Tuesday, October 27, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Lincoln High School, 1750 SW Salmon Street, 97205

An informal, open-house style opportunity for students, families, staff and community members to connect with Board members, review "rightsizing" information and share feedback.

RSVP FORM Please RSVP for this engagement opportunity or for other opportunities that work best for you. Your RSVP helps us anticipate participation and plan for interpretation and other available accessibility supports.

Join Arleta families for a special community walk to school honoring Ruby Bridges and the walk she should have had, surrounded by support and community.

Two organized walks on Friday, November 13 will leave at 7:30 a.m. from Eastside Kern Park and SE 67th & Ramona, arriving at Arleta in time for breakfast. Along the way, students will encounter Ruby’s story through posted displays as we walk together in her honor.

Parents are welcome to walk with us, but they don’t need to. Families may also drop students off at either starting point, where adult volunteers will walk with them safely to school.

Questions? Contact saferoutes@arletapta.org.

Help us care for the school we share! Join us for our Fall Community Care Day as we tackle fallen leaves, tidy up our school grounds, and get things ready for winter.

9am to 12pm on Saturday, November 14th. Tools, hot coffee, and donuts will be provided.

Whether you can lend a hand for 30 minutes or a few hours, we'd love to see you there. Every little bit of help makes a big difference!

Board of Education Community Connection

November 14, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Franklin High School

An informal, open-house style opportunity for students, families, staff and community members to connect with Board members, review "rightsizing" information and share feedback.

RSVP FORM Please RSVP for this engagement opportunity or for other opportunities that work best for you. Your RSVP helps us anticipate participation and plan for interpretation and other available accessibility supports.

Arleta PTA’s BottleDrop program just got easier. You can now request empty Blue Bags delivered to your porch or schedule pickup of filled Blue Bags from your home.

• Need empty Blue Bags? Request bag delivery
• Have filled Blue Bags ready? Request porch pickup

Every filled Blue Bag helps raise money for Arleta PTA, and we’ll have even more ways to participate during our fall recycling drive later this month. Stay tuned for details!

Questions? Contact bottledrop@arletapta.org.

The Arleta School Community knows its desserts and we're all licking out lips waiting for the annual bake sale at the Arleta School Fall Festival, is next week! Whack your family favorite baked good recipe into the oven and bring it to the school for a good cause: needed supplies and enrichment for our students!

To sign up to bring something to the Arleta Bake Sale at the Fall Festival on the evening of October 23rd, click on the button below!

We'd also love your help decorating for the party, selling baked goods and concessions, and helping clean up after it's over!

Recorded ancient Mayan civilization starts around 2000 B.C.E. and ends around 1519 C.E. with its Golden Age starting around 250 C.E. and ending around 900 C.E. Their civilization stretched from southern Mexico through Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador.

The Maya built thousands of pyramids, used for worship and royal duties, and cities that were home to thousands and sometimes hundreds of thousands of people at a time. During their golden age, Mayans built terraced farms, with homes grouped in plazas. The Mayans had an advanced mathematical system that allowed for detailed astronomical and engineering calculations and wrote early books on folded paper made from bark.

While colonization erased much of the culture, knowledge, and engineering of the Early Mayans, archeologists are working hard to fill in the gaps and discover more the past. Watch this PBS Nova episode below to learn more interesting facts about the Maya!

Poems are little packets of creative writing: stories, details, thoughts that quickly and intensely explore little and big life experiences. Reading a poem to your child is a great way to promote literacy and to start conversations about things that your child notices and what's important to them. Each week, we feature a different poem that you are your child can read together.

Be glad your nose is on your face,
not pasted on some other place,
for if it were where it is not,
you might dislike your nose a lot.

Imagine if your precious nose
were sandwiched in between your toes,
that clearly would not be a treat,
for you’d be forced to smell your feet.

Your nose would be a source of dread
were it attached atop your head,
it soon would drive you to despair,
forever tickled by your hair.

Within your ear, your nose would be
an absolute catastrophe,
for when you were obliged to sneeze,
your brain would rattle from the breeze.

Your nose, instead, through thick and thin,
remains between your eyes and chin,
not pasted on some other place—
be glad your nose is on your face!

-Jack Prelutsky

Jokes and puns are a fun way to develop literacy skills! To submit a joke to the column, click here.

Marigolds, or cempasúchil in Nahuatl, are believed to help guide loved ones who have passed back home to visit ofrendas on Día de Muertos. When live marigolds aren't easily to hand, marigolds can be crafted from tissue paper to add to decorations.

To make your own marigolds you will need: orange tissue paper, green pipe cleaners, and a pair of scissors.

• Various dates throughout the month: The Wheelchair Repair Shop volunteer wheelchair mechanic training, 403 SE 80th Ave, Portland, OR 97215. Sign up here.
• Now Through Oct 31: Season 2 Sports NBA/WNBA Children's Teams Registration Open. Register here.
• Now Through Nov 29: Memories of Summer/Memorias del Verano, Collins Gallery at Multnomah County Main Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.

• Oct 16: Halloweentown Movie Showing, starts at 7:30pm, Yesteryear Farms 26801 SW Stafford Rd. Wilsonville OR 97070.

• Oct 17: Bugs, Bones, and Botany: Art in the Natural World, 1-2:30pm, Holgate Library.

• Oct 20: You Too Can Craft! Ribbed Hat, 3:30-5pm, Holgate Library.

• Oct 21: Who Get's Drawn? Race, Gender, and AI Bias in Children's Media, Session 2 (Remix the Screen: Building Anti-Bias Media With Kids) 12pm-1pm, online.

• Oct 21: Migra Watch Training and Volunteer Orientation, 5:30pm-8pm, entrance at main doors SE Woodward, 5405 SE Woodward Street, 97206. Email franklin4families@gmail.com. Click here to register.

• Oct 23: Nightmare Before Christmas Movie Showing, starts at 7pm, Yesteryear Farms 26801 SW Stafford Rd. Wilsonville OR 97070, free.

• Oct 24: Darning Workshop with RepairPDX 10am-1pm, Leaven Community Center, 5431 NE 20th Ave.

• Oct 24: Baba Yaga Puppetshow, 11am, ages 6-12, Magenta Theatre, 1108 Main St

  Vancouver, WA 98660 Tickets $10 Each - Get Tickets Here

• Oct 26: Women's Tour of Lone Fir Cemetery, 10am-noon, begins at Soldier's Monument, 649 SE 26th Ave.

• Oct 27: Sewing Machine Consultations with RepairPDX 4pm, 4:45pm, & 5:15pm, Leaven Community Center, 5431 NE 20th Avenue.

• Oct 30: Haunted Mansion Movie Showing, starts at 7pm, Yesteryear Farms 26801 SW Stafford Rd. Wilsonville OR 97070, free.

• Oct 31: Foster-Powell Halloween Parade, 3pm, start at Essex Park.

• Nov 1: $5 Day at OMSI Click here to see more on the OMSI website.

• Nov 1: Modern Kintsugi Repair Workshop with RepairPDX, 2-5pm, Leaven Community Center 5431 NE 20th Avenue.

• Nov 1: Writing Night at Independent Publishing Resource Center, 4-5pm, 318 SE Main Street.

• Nov 3: Holgate Library Tween Council, 4-5pm.

• Nov 4: Mt. Scott/Arleta Neighborhood Association Meeting, Mt.Scott Community Center, Suite 203, 5530 SE 72nd Ave, Zoom Meeting Link is https://bit.ly/3Oq59jZ To check out their website, click here!

• Nov 6: Holgate Library Lego Club, 3:30-4:30pm.

• Nov 6: Woodstock Library Read to the Dogs, 4:30-5:30, for kids and teens. Call 503.988.5123 to register.

• Nov 7: Printmaking for Kids at Holgate Library, 2pm-3:30pm.

• Nov 7: Whiskers and Tails: Bunnies for Wellness! at Woodstock Library 3-4pm.

• Nov 9: Foster/Powell Neighborhood Association Meeting, 6:30-8:30pm, Mt. Scott Community Center (map) with the virtual option at this Zoom link Dial-in Number: (253) 215- 8782 | Meeting ID: 839 5449 4883 | Passcode: 500305.

• Nov 10: Lego Club at Woodstock Library, 3:30-5pm.

• Nov 10: Holgate Library Graphic Novel Club grades 4-5, 4-5pm.

• Nov 11: Holgate Library Crafternoon for Adults, 1-3pm.

• Nov 12: DJ Skills For Beginners at Holgate Library, 3:30-5:30pm.

• Nov 13: Tween Council at Woodstock Library, 4:15-5:15pm.

• Nov 14: Foster/Powell Neighborhood Clean-Up, 10am-12pm, meet at Laurelwood Park on SE 64th and Foster.

• Nov 14: Tortilla, Sope & Gordita Making with Fresh Corn Masa at Woodstock Library, 2-3:30pm.

• Nov 19: Graphic Novel Club grades 2-3 at Woodstock Library, 3:30-4:30.

See the Woodstock Library Events Calendar.

See the Holgate Library Events Calendar.

Go to the Foster-Powell Neighborhood Association website.

Go to the Mt. Scott-Arleta Neighborhood Association website.

Open pumpkin patches listed at the bottom of this section!

Season 2 Sports is excited to bring the Jr. NBA/WNBA Leagues to Beaverton this January!

We'd love to have some players or teams from the Arleta Elementary community participate.

League Details:
* Boys & Girls Ages 8–14
* January 23rd – March 7th, 2027
* 6 Games + 6 Practices
* Official Jr. NBA/WNBA Jersey
* Portland Trail Blazers Ticket Included
* Location: The Courts in Beaverton, OR

Registration is now open, with Special Early Bird Pricing available through October 31st.

Learn more and register at https://leagues.season2sports.com/

When a wheelchair breaks down, users often face weeks or months-long wait times for simple repairs from corporate DME (Durable Medical Equipment) companies. This isn't just an inconvenience; it is a crisis of independence that leads to social isolation, health complications, and lost autonomy.

The Wheelchair Repair Shop is creating a system where the community takes care of its own. Together, we are building a world where no one is left stranded.

Volunteer with The Wheelchair Repair Shop in Montavilla neighborhood, learn skills and help your community all at the same time. No experience necessary. All volunteers will be partnered with experienced technicians. Volunteer tasks may include - disassembling donated items, cleaning, labeling, inventory, and other hands on tasks as needed during the shift.

The Wheelchair Repair Shop is located at 403 SE 80th Ave, Portland, OR 97215.

Email inquiries to info@wheelchairrepair.org or call (503) 208-4244.

The Collins Gallery on the third floor of the Multnomah County Main Library (801 SW 10th) is used for exhibits created by library personnel or by community members in cooperation with library personnel. Use of space by a community organization does not constitute an endorsement of the organization's beliefs by the library.

Memories of Summer (running Sept 17 - Nov 29, 2026) tells the story of three Latin American artists: Guisy Tello from Guatemala, Orlando Almanza from Cuba, and Erick I. Rodriguez from Venezuela. They explore memory, belonging, and identity through reflections on their childhood homes and will revisit moments that shaped who they are today in painting and photography.

Artist: Guisy Ceballos- Guatemala
website: www.guisyfineart.com
Instagram: guisyfineart

Artist: Orlando Almanza - Cuba
Website: www.orlandoalmanza.com
Instagram: orlandoalmanzaart

Artist: Erick I Rodriguez- Venezuela
Website: www.criollopaintings.com
Instagram: criollopaintings

Yesteryear Farms hosts free movie nights every Friday in October in their pumpkin patch. Yesteryear Farms is located at 26801 SW Stafford Rd. Wilsonville OR 97070. The remaining movie schedule is as follows:

• Oct 16: Halloweentown (starts at 7:30pm)
• Oct 23: Nightmare Before Christmas (starts at 7pm)
• Oct 30: Haunted Mansion (starts at 7pm)

Movie Night Details:

• Dogs are welcome to movie nights. Please note they can get busy, plan accordingly.

• This is a family friendly event. Outside food is allowed. Absolutely NO outside alcohol.

• Everyone is welcome to join!

• Movie nights are every Friday throughout the Fall season and free!

• Please bring your own chairs or blankets to sit as they will not be provided.

• The movie is in the patch and is uncovered.

Embrace Race's latest lecture and conversation, "Who Gets Drawn? Race, Gender, and AI Bias In Children's Media" will take place over two Wednesdays, October 14 & 21, noon–1 pm ET. Register once for both sessions, and get the recordings and resources even if you can't make it live. Save my spot →

Our kids are learning about the world from a range of media - books, videos, social feeds - and, increasingly, AI tools. But those media and tools don't show every child, or every community, the same way. Who's the hero? Who's missing? Who does an AI image generator picture when a child asks for a "doctor" or a "genius"?

In this two-part series, two leading kids' media researchers and creators will break down what kids are seeing and share best practices for being in conversation with them about it. They will also share media recommendations for kids and families and give you tools you can use with kids to create less-told stories we all need.

Sat Oct 17 2026

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Holgate Library

Explore and observe natural specimens to create detailed nature-based artworks, including animal skulls, insect specimens, plant materials and other natural materials. Work in pencil, pen, ink and watercolor on high-quality printmaking paper. This activity is open to any skill level. Click here to see the event on the library website.

Tue Oct 20 2026

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Holgate Library

Learn knitting basics and then use those to start work on creating a knitted hat. The pattern we will use will create a very stretchy hat that will fit many sizes of heads. These make great gifts.

Supplies will be provided or bring your own. All ages are invited. Click here to see You Too Can Craft! Ribbed Hat on the library website.

Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Leaven Community, 5431 NE 20th Ave., Portland, OR

Give your garments a new life by learning to darn. In this hands-on class (extended to 3 hours), instructor Sivia will teach several darning methods to repair holes and reinforce weakened material in socks, sweaters, and other knitwear. These methods are also usable for other fabric repair but we will demonstrate and work on knitted fabric in class.

Register for the darning workshop here!

Baba Yaga

Sat - Oct 24, 2026 - 11:00am PDT

Magenta Theater

1108 Main St
Vancouver, WA 98660

Tickets $10 Each - Get Tickets Here

Adapted from the children’s book by Ernest Small, this Slavic story of Baba Yaga features a curmudgeonly witch with a taste for bad children, a hedgehog prince who travels through the forest on his noble rooster, and a little girl named Marusia who is in search of turnips. As Marusia and her friend the hedgehog match wits with Baba Yaga, the most marvelous story unfolds with magical brews, a treacherous dragon and Baba’s outrageous house on chicken legs.

Free craft in the lobby before and after the show.

This musical production features some moments that some small children might find scary and may not be suitable for children under 6. A good rule of thumb is: If your child can make it through the scary bits in an animated Disney movie, they will most likely do just fine! We do not recommend this production for children under 6 who have never attended a puppet show before.

Meet the women at rest in the cemetery. This tour highlights the unique stories and roles these women filled in the community as Portland transitioned from a frontier town to an early 20th century city. Stop at the gravesites of the prominent founding families (Terwilliger, McLoughlin andMacleay) as well as lesser-known women whose contributions improved the lives of Portlanders.

Women’s Tours are on the fourth Saturday of the month starting at 10 a.m. The tour begins at the Soldiers Monument, located in the center of the cemetery, and will last about 2 hours.

Lone Fir Cemetery is located at 649 SE 26th Ave. in Portland. For more information about events happening at Portland’s historic cemetery, visit the Friends of Lone Fir Cemetery website.

Tuesday, Oct. 27

Spots available at 4 p.m., 4:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.

Leaven Community, 5431 NE 20th Ave., Portland, OR

Learn about your sewing machine, troubleshoot an issue, or find out how to maintain and care for your machine. Whether you're new to sewing and don't know how to use your machine or you have years of experience but your machine is acting strangely, this is for you! Each personal consultation will last 45 minutes.

Some things we can help you with:

• Getting to know your sewing machine, such as demystifying the knobs, threading, winding bobbins, oiling/cleaning

• Fixing basic issues, such as thread tension, stubborn mechanics, stuck knobs

• Learning about routine care and cleaning for your machine

Register for a sewing machine consultation, here!

Bella Organic & Portland Pumpkin Farm

Corn maze: August 22-October 31, 2026
Pumpkin patch: September 26-October 31, 2026

Bella Organic Farm is at 16205 NW Gillihan Rd. in Portland. Visit their website for more details.

Plumper Pumpkin Patch

September 19-November 1, 2026

Plumper Farms is at 11435 NW Old Cornelius Pass Rd. in Portland. Visit the Go to their website for more details.

The Pumpkin Patch

Late September-October 2026

The Pumpkin Patch is at 16511 NW Gillihan Rd. in Portland. Get more information on their website.

Topaz Farm

Fall Harvest begins September 26-27, 2026, followed by October weekends.

Topaz Farm is at 17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd. in Portland. Go to their website for more details.

Lee Farms

September 19-October 31, 2026

Lee Farms is at 21975 SW 65th Ave. in Tualatin. Go to their website for more details.

Once a month OMSI drops the price of general admission to $5 per person. This gives you access to OMSI’s permanent exhibits and labs. Most free days take place on Sunday. The next $5 day at OMSI is Sunday, November 1st.

You’ll also get $5 tickets on special exhibitions, Empirical Theater and Kendall Planetarium shows, and tours of the USS Blueback Submarine.

Click here to see more on the OMSI website.

Modern Kintsugi Repair Workshop

Sunday, Nov. 1, 2-5 p.m.

Leaven Community, 5431 NE 20th Ave., Portland, OR

Kintsugi (金継ぎ, gold joinery) is the Japanese craft of repairing ceramics. Fractures are no longer weak points, but beautiful elements. This philosophy is often taught as embracing imperfections in our life, the beauty of human flaws. During the three-hour workshop, you will learn how to repair ceramics with the modern Kintsugi methods, finishing the joints with gold powder.

Register here for the Kintsugi Workshop!

Tween Council

Tue Nov 3 2026

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Holgate Library

Help your librarian choose the best books, movies, comics, programs and events for you and your friends. Have fun working on special projects, making new friends, and creating the perfect library for you! This is a volunteer position and snacks will be provided. For kids ages 9-12.

The next Mt. Scott-Arleta Neighborhood Association Meeting is October 7th from 6:30-8:30pm. This is a hybrid meeting...in person and virtual. To attend in person, go to Mt. Scott Community Center, Suite 203 (Mt. Scott Community Center is located at 5530 SE 72nd. Access the Zoom Meeting Link here. To check out their website, click here!

Lego Club

Fri Nov 6 2026

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Holgate Library

Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session. We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.

Read to the Dogs

Fri Nov 6 2026

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Woodstock Library

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. For kids and teens. Call 503.988.5123 to register.

Printmaking for Kids

Sat Nov 7 2026

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Holgate Library

Kids, come learn the art of printmaking from artist Jess Graff. Design and create your own prints using repeat and mono-printing techniques. This program is aimed at kids (grades K-4)

Whiskers and Tails: Bunnies for Wellness!

Sat Nov 7 2026

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Woodstock Library

Join Whiskers and Tails for a heartwarming day of rabbit-assisted wellness and learning. Experience the calming presence of rabbits through guided interactions. A gentle, enriching event designed to promote relaxation, connection, and emotional well-being for all ages.

The next Foster-Powell Neighborhood Association Meeting is this Monday, November 9, from 6:30-8:30pm.

General meetings are always the second Monday of the month from 6:30 – 8:30 PM with the exception of August. Check meeting notices for location. All neighbors are welcome at meetings. Anyone who lives, works, or owns property in Foster-Powell is considered a neighbor.

If the FPNA website hasn't been updated, generally meetings are hybrid (in person with a virtual option) and are held at Mt. Scott Community Center (map) with the virtual option at this Zoom link Dial-in Number: (253) 215- 8782 | Meeting ID: 839 5449 4883 | Passcode: 500305.

Lego Club

Tue Nov 10 2026

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Woodstock Library

Join us for a fun and imaginative LEGO building session. We'll provide the building blocks, you bring the creativity! Ideal for grades K-5, but younger and older siblings are welcome.

Graphic Novel Club grades 4-5

Tue Nov 10 2026

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Holgate Library

Kids in grades 4-5 are invited to talk about graphic novels and eat snacks! Every meeting includes a short activity related to this month's book. A limited number of books are available for pick up at the library.

Crafternoon for Adults

Wed Nov 11 2026

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Holgate Library

Join a make-and-take crafternoon! Each craft will be selected from the library's craft book collection.

This event is first come, first served.

DJ Skills For Beginners

Thu Nov 12 2026

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Holgate Library

Step into the world of beats, rhythms, and melodies as you learn what it means to be a DJ. This program offers an immersive and hands-on introduction to the craft of DJing. Both tools of the trade and strategies of the art will be studied.

This event is first come, first served.

Tween Council

Fri Nov 13 2026

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Woodstock Library

Help your librarian choose the best books, movies, comics, programs and events for you and your friends. Have fun working on special projects, making new friends, and creating the perfect library for you! This is a volunteer position and snacks will be provided. For kids ages 9-12.

Tortilla, Sope & Gordita Making with Fresh Corn Masa

Sat Nov 14 2026

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Woodstock Library

Compartiremos nuestras recetas favoritas y hablaremos sobre la historia del maíz en las culturas indígenas de América, así como los beneficios para la salud del método tradicional de procesamiento del maíz, la nixtimalización. Este evento es de cupo limitado y requiere inscripción previa. La inscripción se abre el 10/24 a las 10:00 am.

Graphic Novel Club grades 2-3

Thu Nov 19 2026

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Woodstock Library

Kids in grades 2-3 and their favorite adults are invited to talk about graphic novels and eat snacks! Every meeting includes a short activity related to this month's book. A limited number of books are available for pick up at the library.

Read to the Dogs

Fri Nov 20 2026

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Woodstock Library

Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. For kids and teens. Call 503.988.5123 to register.

Last Sunday Crafting Club for Adults

Sun Nov 29 2026

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Woodstock Library

Express your creativity with a variety of art and craft projects. Library staff will provide all materials necessary.

Space is limited; this program is intended for adults.

School Funding in Oregon Explained (2023-now)

Although Oregon’s system of funding K-12 education can be frustratingly complex, Oregon PTA works to help families better understand our school finance system.

The McKinney-Vento Program supports students and their families who are experiencing homelessness. The goal of the program is to promote academic success regardless of housing status. Please click below to download the pdf flyer for more information.

Email: ArletaSchoolPTA@gmail.com
Website: arletapta.org
Location: 5109 SE 66th Avenue
Phone: 503-916-6330
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Call the Attendance Office - 503-916-6334

Call Arleta's Main Office - 503-916-6330

Email: arletaattend@pps.net