DOLPHIN DIGEST 5/14/2026
Weekly Newsletter by Arleta School and Arleta PTA
WELCOME TO ARLETA'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER!
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 ArletaSchoolPTA@gmail.com. Keep scrolling for the latest.
INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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’ve now had All School Assemblies led by our delightful students at every grade level and facilitated by our creative, talented teachers. Every class delighted the house! And today was a great warm up to…. Our School Play, The Excellent Adventure! The first showing is tonight at 6 p.m. in the Arleta Auditorium.
Here is a little collection of lots of Appreciation for you for last week (and every day), too!
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Thank you so much to our Amazing Arleta families and students for all the Teacher Appreciation last week! You all make Arleta the special place it is. Families and caregivers, you are so supportive of all of us here at Arleta. Thank you! With 💙Lisa
Thank you all so much for all the amazing food and gifts. You can’t beat the Arleta community! - Kyle Cooke
Arleta PTA, thank you so much for treats and goodies. Feeling appreciated - Liz Meyer
Thank you, PTA and Arleta families, for supporting us in so many ways throughout the year. I love all we accomplish together, and appreciate the encouragement so much! - Rachel Ray
Thank you for all of the treats and wonderful offerings. I enjoyed the variety and dietary options that were provided! - Noah
Thank you so much for all you did. It’s amazing to feel so appreciated. -Jessie Doyle
Thank you for all the treats, flowers, and sweet notes last week! I feel so lucky to be a part of this wonderful community.
-Joanne Havran
Thank you so much for all of the gf treats and gifts! I really appreciated your thoughtfulness and generosity. -Melissa Rose
Thank you so much for planning such a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Week. It was was amazing and I fully appreciate you too!- Karen Williams
Thank you for a lovely teacher appreciation week! I especially loved seeing all the students individual flowers come together to make a beautiful bouquet! -Rachael Gottgetreu
Such a special Teacher Appreciation Week! THANK YOU ARLETA PTA for organizing it. I have the hearts and flowers all over my living room and they continue to bring me pure joy. ~Karin Hedlund
Thank you PTA for all the lovely treats and flowers this week! My house smells amazing and I smile every day I walk in the door. -Haley Jacobs
Thanks for taking such good care of the teachers and this community, Arleta has the best PTA! -Jessica B.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FIELD DAY ON MAY 29
Our Arleta athletes are not done running! Arleta Field Day is on May 29th, and Teacher Hannah needs parents to help make it a smooth, fun experience for all the students!
There will be 10 Field Day stations, and teacher Hannah is hoping for 2 parents per station, per shift.
Morning Volunteers (8:15 - 10:30)
First shift volunteers will help bring their station’s equipment from the gym to the correct playground area, set up the station, and guide student groups through the activity rotations.
Afternoon Volunteers (12:30 - 2:30)
Second shift volunteers will help supervise and run their assigned station during the event and will bring all station equipment back to the gym at the end of the day.
We would also appreciate a few extra volunteers to help with popsicles and the water table (if we have one).
SUN SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP SIGN UP!
Need a safe, fun place for your kids to be this summer? Our Arleta SUN School offers summer camps for current 1st through 4th graders, from 9am - 5pm. You can view the camps here! Each camp is one week long and has its own theme. The one-week camps are in June and July.
Arleta families will have a 2 hour window to register online for camps from 5pm- 7pm on Wednesday May 20th. SUN Staff will be in the Cafeteria on 5/20 from 5-6pm to assist any Arleta families with registering online. Please email Raina Bilbrew with any questions!
SUN SCHOOL SEEKING SNACKS TO SHARE
SUN School is seeking donations of snacks to help feed kids in the program. Please make sure donations of kid-friendly snacks are healthy and shelf-stable. Donations can be collected in the school office! Thank you so much.
ARLETA FOOD PANTRY, CLOTHES CLOSET, & FAMILY TOILETRIES
Arleta has a small food pantry, clothes closet, and a variety of toiletries available for the use of any Arleta family. To set up an appointment to use the pantry or the closet, please email our SUN School Coordinator, Raina Bilbrew at rbilbrew@pps.net or raina.bilbrew@portlandoregon.gov or call or text her at 971-803-8986.
TODAY & TOMRROW - SCHOOL PLAY - THE EXCELLENT ADVENTURE - MAY 14-15
Join us for an unforgettable journey in The Excellent Adventure! Arleta’s talented students bring humor, heart, and imagination to the stage in this lively production. When Bill and Ted travel back in time to create the most bodacious history project ever, they encounter famous figures, unexpected challenges, and plenty of hilarious moments along the way. Packed with fun, creative storytelling, and totally excellent surprises, this is a show the whole family will enjoy. Don’t miss the adventure!
The play runs from May 14 to May 15th, starting at 6pm each night in the school auditorium. Be sure to arrive early to grab a seat with a friend—seating is first come, first served. All tickets are available by suggested donation, so everyone has the opportunity to attend. Your support not only helps make this production possible but also funds future performances by our talented students. Pay what you can, enjoy the show, and join us for an unforgettable evening!
The Excellent Adventure is directed by Sarah Johnson, Amanda Jones and Greta West. Dan Jones is the Technical Director. Adinah D'Andrea is the Costume Designer/Shop Manager. Marek Zbiegien is the videographer, Joseph Wilde is the photographer, and poster design is Matthew Halbert-Howen. Skye Weadick is organizing backstage helpers. It takes a village to make a show!
LANE MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILY NIGHT - MAY 19
May 19th - Family Night - 6-7pm start in LMS cafeteria. Come learn about Ultimate Frisbee and have an opportunity to play a game! Pizza and dessert provided. Incoming 6th-grade families are welcome to join!
MIKE'S DRIVE-IN DINE-OUT - MAY 20
Join us for a fun night out at Mike’s Drive-In (Milwaukie location) on Wednesday, May 20 from 4:00–8:00 PM! Enjoy classic burgers, crispy fries, shakes, and Mike’s famous $1.95 soft serve cones!
Mike’s Drive-In – Milwaukie location
3045 SE Harrison St, Milwaukie, OR 97222
25% of all regular-priced sales go to Arleta!
To make sure Arleta receives credit:
- Show the fundraiser flyer (printed or digital), OR
- Mention the Arleta fundraiser at checkout, OR
- Use promo code ASP26 for online orders
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors — every meal helps support our students and school programs!
FIELD DAY - MAY 29
Field Day is an annual tradition where Arleta students and teachers take class outside and participate in a circuit of activities - think tug-of-war, ball toss, and lawn bowling. Everyone leaves a winner! This year, Field Day is on Friday, May 29th.
- Grades 3 - 5 will participate in the morning (before lunch)
- K - 2 will take part in the afternoon (after lunch)
Hannah Grossi (Physical Education Specialist) is running Field Day and needs volunteers for the morning from 8-11am and/or the afternoon from 12:00-2:30pm.
*Morning Field Day volunteers are especially needed because some 5th graders will be helping out already with the afternoon K - 2 Field Day.
END OF YEAR JAMBOREE - JUN 4
Let’s celebrate the end of the school year with a Jamboree! Everyone is invited on June 4th from 5-7pm to enjoy food, fun, and friends.
Know Before You Go!
5:00pm: Everything kicks off & is open
- Hot dog dinner (vegan & gluten-free options available)
- Sparkling water, juice, & Otter Pops
- Bounce houses
- Temporary tattoos
- Karaoke
- Meet Dillon the Pickle!
- Take a photo at the photo booth
7:00pm: Time to say goodbye and clean up!
What to Bring:
- A blanket and camping chairs. There will be a few cafeteria tables for seating
- Soccer or basketball to play with friends on the blacktop courts
- Lawn games! Like Corn Hole, Horseshoes, or Giant Jenga that you can share, feel free to bring them along! No need to check with anyone beforehand.
Pets: Service animals are always welcome; otherwise, please leave your pets at home.
Volunteers, click the button below to sign up to help!
The Jamboree is one of Arleta's biggest events of the year! It’s a fantastic way to bring the school community and families together, but we really need wonderful volunteers to make it happen! We especially need assistance with set-up, clean-up, giving temporary tattoos, and bubble management!
POPSICLES AT THE PICNIC TABLES - JUN 5
Come celebrate the sweet taste of a school year well spent and a scintillating summer to look forward to, with popsicles at the picnic tables, after the last day of school, June 5th at 2:30pm!
PORTLAND PICKLES FUNDRAISER - JUN 5
Come hang out with the Arleta PTA and the Portland Pickles on Friday, June 5, 2026! Celebrate the end of the school year and kick off summer vacation with a fun night at the ballpark.
Game starts at 7:05 PM PDT AT Charles B. Walker Stadium at Lents Park 4727 SE 92nd Ave #4601, Portland, OR 97266.
Tickets purchased through our fundraiser page are for the LF Berm section, and 50% of proceeds will go directly back to Arleta PTA to support our school community. Ticket purchase deadline: June 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM PDT
Bring your family, friends, blankets, and school spirit — we hope to see you there!
2026-27 BOARD POSITIONS UNANIMOUSLY VOTED IN
The Arleta PTA membership voted unanimously to approve the nominating slate as listed below at the May 11th General PTA Meeting
BOLD positions were the Board Members voted in for 2026-2027 school year.
Unbolded positions e.g. Dolphin Dash, Movie Nights, etc., are provided for tracking and informative purposes only.
President: Alison Harding
Treasurer: Eran Schweiter
Secretary: Skye Weadick
Vice President: Vacant (no leads)
Member at Large: Vacant (no leads)
Events: Arley Laman, Aida Newman, Jen Rumfield
Fundraising: Lizzie Wiesehan and David Bui
Dolphin Dash: Lizzie Wiesehan and Savannah Dombeck
Inclusion: Tiffany Blackmon and Katrina Durek
Winter Share-a-Toy Donation Drive: Vacant (no leads)
Season of Giving: Vacant (no leads)
Movie Nights: Gil Garrott and Mel McClary
Hygiene Stations: Sheena Ino
Sensoriomotor Lending Library: Sheena Ino
BIPOC Family Gatherings: Katrina Durek
Neurodivergent Family Gatherings: Greta West
Volunteer Coordinator for PPS PTA Clothing Closet: Vacant (no leads)
Advocacy: Andy Chiller
Garden Education: Wisteria Stuart and Jenna Kallestad
Arts: Melissa Hemphill and Katje Chiller
Family Engagement: Lisa Hugelier
Volunteer Coordinator: Megan Dilday and Katje Chiller
Communications: Vacant (no leads)
Dolphin Digest: Katy Liljeholm
School Bulletin Boards: Katy Liljeholm, Gerry Sposita
Social Media: Alyson Kraus
Website: Sarah Casey, Jesika Starr Rowley
Reader Board: Travis Bach
Newsletter, Flyers, Konstella: Sadie Bach
Safety, Sustainability, and Resilience: Brian Dombeck
Green Team: Savannah Dombeck
Let Grow: Caitlin Brown-Altvater
Sustainability: Theo Wiesehan
Bike Bus: Ali Briggs-Ungerer; Rachel Ray
Teacher Appreciation Coordinator: Claire Garrott
Disbursement Coordination: Sheena Ino
Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to great places. You're off and away!
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Interested in helping fill one of the vacant roles above? How about teaming up for one of the roles? Click on the button below to indicate your interest for next year!
DOLPHIN DASH RECAP FROM FUNDRAISING CHAIR LIZZIE
Wow! This community absolutely blew me away. Thank you to everyone who volunteered, donated, cheered, and brought the energy on Friday to support our students.
Our Dolphins ran their hearts out and completely smashed their lap goal, finishing with an incredible 1,774 laps from kindergarten through 5th grade! The enthusiasm, teamwork, and joy throughout the event were amazing to see.
And the fundraising results were just as incredible. Our goal was to raise $11,000, and thanks to this amazing community, we finished at an astounding $13,077! These funds will directly support teachers, classroom supplies, field trips, art & music, recess equipment, and more.
Thank you for supporting this incredible school community. We are so grateful for all of you!
DOLPHIN DASH: KIDS RUN FOR ARLETA
By Student Guest Writer: Orson Liljeholm, 4th grader, Teacher Noah's classroom.
The Dolphin Dash was at Arleta last Friday, and the whole school was there to run laps. The kinder through second grade ran before 3rd through 5th so it was not so crowded. The day was so good. It was like the perfect weather and it was sunny and a little cloudy. That is why it was basically perfect. It felt like nothing bad was going to happen and every thing was going to work out. People were very happy and pumped. When Ms. Hannah said "Go!" in a loud voice the 3rd graders went and they all roared like a tiger.
The parents clapped every time a group went by. When I was running with my friend Jayden I asked him, "How many laps have you ran?"
He said, "20."
I said, "Nice job."
He said "Thanks."
Kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade and 4th and 5th ran laps to raise money for the school. Some kids' family members or friends gave the school money. The money helps the school with getting stuff for arleta like P.E. supplies and musical instruments for the music room and other specials supplies.
The Dolphin Dash means so much to me because I get to run laps with my friends and I get to help raise money for the school. The Dolphin Dash is important to me because my family members are there for me and they cheer me on.
ARLETA'S FIRST ANNUAL BIKEAPALOOZA A SMASHING HIT
What an amazing first Bikeapalooza! Families from across the neighborhood came together for an evening of riding, music, bike fun, and community celebration, culminating in a group neighborhood ride after remarks from Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane. Huge thanks to our partners and volunteers - including Foster-Powell Neighborhood Association, Mt. Scott-Arleta Neighborhood Association, the Arleta SUN program, the Arleta PTA, Portland Bureau of Transportation, NW Pro Gear, WashCo Bikes, Bikes for Humanity PDX, and Community Cycling Center - and to everyone who attended and helped us provide more than 10 bikes and helmets to local kids, and we still have some that are looking for a home! We still have a few donated kids bikes looking for homes, so if your family couldn’t make the event but could use a bike, please contact Raina at rbilbrew@pps.net.
Want to keep the momentum going? The Arleta Bike Bus rides every Wednesday morning and everyone is welcome to join at any stop along the route - just hop on and ride with us! There are only three Bike Bus ride days left before summer break, so reach out to Rachel at rachelray@pps.net if you'd like route information or want to learn more.
BRING BOOKS BACK TO THE LIBRARY!
This week is the last week of the year for students to check out library books and ALL books must be returned by May 22nd. Classes who "clear their list" by the deadline will get a popsicle party from Ms. Street! Notices will be sent home on Thursday or Friday this week. If your student has a missing book, please return it, replace it with a like-new or new copy (or an equivalent book from home), or pay the fine to replace it in the front office. You can contact our librarian, Ms. Street, if you think there has been an error: tstreet@pps.net.
MAY IS ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
For the first week of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month we took a tour of local organizations and events. This week, let's celebrate some of the many Asian Americans who have shaped our country! Below is a list of just a few. Consider talking about these important people with your kids! Click on the links to learn more about them!
Artists
Anna May Wong was the first Chinese-American film star in Hollywood and the first Asian-American lead actor in a TV series. Her career spanned silent film, sound film, television, stage, and radio.
James Hong, prolific Chinese-American character actor who appeared in over 400 film and television productions from the 1950s to Everything, Everywhere, All at Once.
I.M. Pei, is Chinese American architect who the pyramid at the Louvre, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, the JFK Library in Boston, the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong, and many other famous buildings. He's won numerous awards, including the Pritzker Architecture Prize, often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of Architecture".
Connie Chung made history as the first Asian American and second woman to ever anchor a major US news network newscast. She has interviewed many public figures, including Richard Nixon and Magic Johnson.
Bruno Mars is a Latino-Filipino American pop star known for a wide range of musical genres. He has fifteen Grammy Awards, four Brit Awards, eleven American Music Awards, thirteen Soul Train Awards and if that wasn't enough holds three Guiness World Records. He has sold over 130 million records world-wide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Mindy Kaling is an Indian-American comedian, writer and actress with two SAG awards, a Tony, six Emmy nominations, and a National Medal of the Arts. She has written two NY Times best-selling memoirs.
Yo Yo Ma is the world's most famous cellist. He was a child prodigy and has recorded more than ninety albums and received nineteen Grammies. Ma is a United Nations Messenger of Peace, has received the Avery Fisher Prize, the Glenn Gould Prize, the National Medal of Arts, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Kennedy Center Honors.
Vera Wang is a Chinese American fashion designer who has worked for Vogue and Ralph Lauren. She is arguably the most famous bridal wear designers in the world and her gowns have been worn by numerous celebrities. She expanded her brand to include ready-to-wear fashion, accessories, fragrances, and home goods.
Ang Lee, is a critically-acclaimed Tawainese American known for incorporating innovative techiques into his films. He is the director of Sense and Sensibility, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Brokeback Mountain, and many more movies and has won many awards.
Michelle Yeoh, famous Malaysian international movie star as well as a trained martial artist, dancer, and certified stunt performer. She is known for many films, such as Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Crazy Rich Asians, and Everything, Everywhere, All at Once for which she was the first Asian to win the Best Actress Oscar.
George Takei is a Japanese American actor, best known for playing Lieutenant Sulu on the original Star Trek series. He is an activist and has won numerous accolades for both his acting and activism.
Scientists
Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu, was a Chinese-American experimental physicist, Manhatten Project scientist, creator of the Wu Experiment which established that all fundamental interactions with elementary particles stay the same no matter the orientation of the particle, with the exception of weak force interactions. The Wu experiment established the exception.
Ellison Onizuka was a Japanese American engineer and test pilot. He was the first Asian American astronaut in space, and Challenger Mission Specialist.
Kalpana Chawla, was an Indian-American engineer, astronaut, and Columbia disaster astronaut.
Dr. Margaret Chung, first known American-born Chinese-American physician. After graduating from USC Medical School in 1916 and completing her internship and residency in Illinois she established one of the first Western medical clinics in San Francisco's Chinatown in the early 1920s.
Charles Kao, 2010 Nobel Prize-winning fiberoptic pioneer who laid the groundwork for the internet. He created various methods to combine glass fibers with lasers to transmit digital data.
Ted Fujita was a Japanese-American ground-breaking meteorologist and creator of the Fujita (F) Scale for tornadoes to measure intensity and damage. He also discovered downbursts and microbursts and was instrumental in advancing the understanding of many severe weather phenomena and how they impacted people and communities.
Fe Villanueva del Mundo, Filipino physician who founded the first pediatric hospital in the Philippines. She was the first female president of the Philippine Pediatric Society. She was the first woman to be named the National Scientist of the Philippines and the first asian to be elected president of the Philippine Medical Association.
Jokichi Takamine established his own research lab in New York. In 1894 he was granted the first patent for a microbial enzyme in the US. In 1901, he isolated the hormone adrenaline to create the first treatment for asthma.
Maria Oroso was a WWII hero. She was a food scientist, invented over 700 recipes, including soyalac and darak (rice cookies packed with vitamin B1) which she helped smuggle into internment camps, saving thousands of Filipinos, Americans, and other nationals. She is also the inventor of the Palayok Oven and banana ketchup.
Eric Yuan, founded Webex, a web conferencing startup in 1997. In 2011, Yuan pitched a new smartphone-friendly video conferenceing system but the idea was rejected. He left Cisco to establish his own company, and founded Zoom.
Leaders
Tammy Duckworth veteran and US Senator. Duckworth graduated from George Washington University with a masters in international affairs before joining the Army ROTC, and later the National Guard as a pilot. She lost both legs in the Iraq War when her helicopter was shot down. She has served in public office since 2013.
Philip Vera Cruz, a Manong Filipino-American co-founder of United Farm Workers. Vera Cruz is best known for his role in the Delano Farmworkers strike and boycott, and his leadership in UFW, where he served as the second vice-president.
Yuri Kochiyama was Japanese American civil rights activist whose experience in the Japanese-American internment camps shaped her fifty year campaign for civil rights.
Alice Wong, whose parents are from Hong Kong, was a disability rights advocate and author, having been diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at a very young age.
Athletes
Dr. Sammy Lee was the first Asian American man to win gold at the Olympics and the first man to win consecutive gold medals in diving. He was a major in the US Army and a doctor for 35 years.
Michelle Kwan is a two time Olympic medalist, a five time World champion and a nine time U.S. champion figure skater.
Jeremy Lin was the first Taiwanese American to play in the NBA and the first Asian American player to win an NBA championship. He sparked a cultural phenomenon known as "Linsanity".
Vicki Draves, a Filipina-American diver, was the first woman to win gold for the 10m platform and 3m springboard, the first American woman to win two gold medals in diving and the first Asian American to win Olympic gold medals.
Duke "The Big Kahuna" Kahanamoku was a Hawaiian surger and a five time Olympic medalist in swimming. As "The Duke" he popularized the sport of surfing and was the first person inducted in the Swimming and Surging Halls of Fame.
Naomi Osaka is a Japanese-Hatian American tennis champion, the first woman to win successive singles titles since Serena Williams, a four time Grand Slam champion, and the first Asian to top the Women's Tennis Association world rankings in singles tennis.
Wataru Misaka was the first non-white player and first player of Asian descent in what would become the NBA.
Chloe Kim, a Korean American snowboarder, was the youngest woman to win an Olympic gold in the half-pipe. She is a six-time X-games gold medalist, and the first woman to win two Olympic gold medals in the Winter Youth Olympic Games.
Sky Brown is the youngest professional skateboarder in the world, won a bronze medal at the 2020 Olympics in skateboarding, and won the park event at the 2023 World Skateboarding Championships.
Bruce Lee is considered to be the most influential martial artists of all time, founded the Jeet Kone Do which paved the way for MMA and is credited with bringing martial arts to a world-wide audience.
Greg Louganis studied classical dance for many years and his added elegance made him the best diver ever. He has four Olympic gold medals and several records that still have not been broken.
Manny Pacquiro is a boxer and the only 8-division world champion in history, has twelve major world titles, and is the first boxer to win championships in five different weight classes. He is the only boxer to hold world championships across four decades.
Writers and Books for Grown-Up Readers
(Most of the title links will take you to the books at Multnomah County Library.)
Grace Lee Boggs was a Chinese American civil rights activist and is the author of Living for a Change: An Autobiography (1998), The Next American Revolution: Sustainable Activism for the 21st Century (2011).
Haruki Murakami is the author of Norwegian Wood (1987), The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle (1994-95), Kafka on the Shore (2002) AND 1Q84 (2009-10).
Celeste Ng is the author of Everything I Never Told You (2014), and Little Fires Everywhere (2017).
Li-Young Lee is an poet and the author of Rose (1986), The City in Which I Love You (1990), Book of My Nights (2001) and Behind My Eyes (2008).
Jhumpa Lahiri is the author of Interpreter of Maladies (1999), The Namesake (2003), and The Lowland (2013).
Kazuo Ishiguro is a Nobel Prize-winner and the author of A Pale View of Hills (1982), An Artist of the Floating World (1986), The Remains of the Day (1989), and Never Let Me Go (2005).
Amy Tan is the author of The Joy Luck Club (1989), The Hundred Secret Senses (1995), and The Bonesetters Daughter (2001).
Ocean Vuong is a poet and the author of Night Sky with Exit Wounds (2016), On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous (2019), and Time is a Mother (2022).
Jenny Han is the author of Shug (2006), The Summer I Turned Pretty (2009), and To All The Boys I've Loved Before (2014).
Viet Thanh Nguyen is a debut-novel Pulitzer Prize winning writer and the author of The Sympathizer (2015), The Refugees (2017), and The Committed (2021).
Min Jin Lee is the author of Free Food for Millionaires (2007), and Pachinko (2017).
Murasaki Shikibu was the author of The Tale of Genji (1000-1012), widely considered to be one of the world's first novels.
To check out books for kids by Asian American authors, check out this list on PBS, this list by the American Writers' Museum, or Read Brightly's list of 27 Amazing KIds' and YA Books by Asian Authors!
For more exploration, check out the Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month on the website for the United State Olympic and Paraolympic Museum. Or, watch this American Master's episode on Tyrus Wong, the Chinese-American artist and designer behind Bambi.
REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN IS NOW OPEN!
You can sign up at arleta.pps.net/kindergarten/connect-to-kindergarten
Enrolling early helps us secure the resources and staff our school needs. Click below to download the flyer for details on our upcoming Arleta Kinder Connects and New Student Open House! Thank you!
BEAT THE BELL
For the week of May 4-8 we had 93% positive attendance (the same as the week before) and 140 tardies, averaging 28 a day which is just a little higher than the average of 27.75 tardies a day for the 4 day week before.
Looking for some tips to help you get out of the door on time? Check back here each week for ideas.
This week's tips:
Choose clothes and shoes the night before, lay them out in same place.
At a quiet time, ask if anything about school is scary or upsetting. Follow up with teacher or Lisa.
Walk by a special place before school; go by the chicken house!
A KIND OF SPARK, BY ELLE MCNICOLL
Ever since Ms. Murphy told us about the witch trials that happened centuries ago right here in Juniper, I can’t stop thinking about them. Those people weren’t magic. They were like me. Different like me.
I’m autistic. I see things that others do not. I hear sounds that they can ignore. And sometimes I feel things all at once. I think about the witches, with no one to speak for them. Not everyone in our small town understands. But if I keep trying, maybe someone will. I won’t let the witches be forgotten. Because there is more to their story. Just like there is more to mine.
Award-winning and neurodivergent author Elle McNicoll delivers an insightful and stirring debut about the European witch trials and a girl who refuses to relent in the fight for what she knows is right.
Get The Book
- Click here to borrow the book from Multnomah County Library.
- Buy the book at Powell's Bookstore.
- Buy the book, ebook, or audiobook at Barnes and Noble.
- Purchase the book on Amazon.
- See the book on the author's website.
Doorbells
You never know with a doorbell
Who may be ringing it--
It may be Great-Aunt Cynthia
To spend the day and knit;
It may be a peddler with things to sell
(I'll buy some when I'm older).
Or the grocer's boy with his apron on
And a basket on his shoulder;
It may be the old umbrella-man
Giving his queer, cracked call,
Or a lady dressed in rustly silk,
With card-case and parasol.
Doorbells are like a magic game,
Or the grab-bag at a fair--
You never know when you hear one ring
Who may be waiting there!
Ask-me-abouts: This poem was written in the first half of the last century. What's changed about who wrings your doorbell now? What is the same as in the poem?
What do you call a huge pile of cats?
A meow-ntain!
One in six children in Oregon and SW Washington face food insecurity. Food insecurity can arise for anyone. Should you need a little help, or you want to give a little help, here is a list of nearby resources.
Search for food pantry by day and time open, using the Portland Free Food Calendar.
Urban Gleaners takes advantage of Oregon's bountiful harvests, making sure they don't go to waste, sharing food through a variety of free markets around the region. You can find those markets on their website. Find a location by clicking here. The closest location to the school is at Mt. Scott Community Park, from 12:15-1pm on Tuesdays. Market is held on the corner of the park by SE Ellis St & SE 74th Ave. Lottery numbers are handed out at 12:15PM. The next closest market to the school is held at Lents Park on Thursdays from noon to 2pm. Market is held in the parking lot on the corner of SE 88th Ave & SE Steele St, next to the community garden. Lottery numbers are handed out at 12pm. If you arrive after numbers have been handed out, there is still an opportunity to shop after everyone with a number has gone through, though the quantity and variety of food left at this point varies week to week.
St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 5415 SE Powell Blvd. Hours are on Fridays from 2-5pm and the entrance is in the rear of building. They use a lottery system to give out the initial entry numbers. Those who have arrived by 1:45 pm on Friday will be entered into the lottery. Those who arrive after 1:45pm will be given the next number available.
SVDP Our Lady of Sorrows, 5221 SE Knight street. Referral only. Call Portland Council for food box at 503-235-8431.
Groceries 4 Grout, 4028 SE 34th Ave. This food pantries is hosted every Friday at Kenilworth Presbyterian Church parking lot. The outdoor pantry is shopping-style, available to everyone and we invite people to bring their own bags. Call (503) 235-3977 with inquiries.
The Woodstock Food Pantry 4033 SE Woodstock, provides groceries on Fridays and Saturdays, between 12:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. to anyone who needs them. Drive-through or walk-up pantry. Cars – line up and stay in your car. Walkups – line up on the sidewalk.
The Francis Center 6535 SE 82nd provides food boxes Monday through Thursday from 10am -2pm. They ask that people gather one box per month, unless they're homeless, in which case, they can come once a week.
Kellogg Middle School Free Food Market, 3400 SE 69th Ave, is generally open on the 3rd Friday of every month and is open to the public (you do not have to have a student at Kellogg to attend). Please bring your own bag. The Kellogg pantry is next open on: May 15, & June 5 from 3:30-5pm. For more information, email info@kelloggmsptsa.org.
Lane Food Pantry, 7200 SE 60th, in the back parking lot, is open both to school families and the public, every Tuesday from 2:30-4pm, and offers 3-5 days worth of food, including fresh produce, to all comers. Please do not arrive more than 15 minutes early for the safety of the students. The pantry is run in partnership between the SUN program, the Latino Network, and the Oregon Food Bank.
The Equitable Giving Circle provides food boxes, compiled with Black farmers, for BIPOC people in our area and provides home delivery.
Portland Open Bible Community Food Pantry, 3223 SE 92nd Avenue Portland, has an open pantry on Tuesday 4pm-7pm and Thursday 10am-1pm except on federal holidays. Online ordering is open 24 hours per day / 7 days per week (click here to order food online). Walk in, call (503) 442-8228, or visit their website for more information.
PDX Free Fridge is a community based and informed mutual aid effort to increase access to free food and vital supplies by creating a network of independent fridges and pantries in Portland, OR. Go to their website to find a fridge or pantry near you! (Note: this map is out of date, and is currently being updaated.)
Milk Crate Kitchen delivers meals twice a month. To learn more, click here for the Milk Crate Kitchen website.
During these unprecedented times, some local restaurants are stepping in to fill the gap. Click here for a list of local restaurants providing SNAP meals.
To research more resources, go to the Oregon Food Bank Food Finder, Findhelp.org, or the Multnomah County Food Assistance page which has been updated to include resources for folks on SNAP not getting their SNAP payments. Multnomah Education Service District has a document with a list of resources for SNAP beneficiaries, translated into multople languages. To donate food, consider the Portland Food Project, which will pick up shelf-stable food from your home and deliver it to food pantries.
MAD HATTER'S TEA PARTY - NOW THROUGH MAY-24
Mad Hatter's Tea Party at Northwest Children's Theatre
May 9 - 24
Black Box • Weekends at 10am, 12:30pm & 3pm • Most enjoyed by ages 4 and up
Box Office Phone Number: 503-222-2190
1000 SW Broadway, T-100
Pdx, OR 97205
Back by popular demand!
You are cordially invited to join the Hatter for tea. Travel through the looking glass to enjoy an interactive extravaganza filled with music, magic, and just a touch of madness. Enjoy tea and treats as the Hatter takes you through interactive stories, songs, and a magic show!
Costumes/tea party attire encouraged!
Youth tickets include tea and a variety of treats!
Adult tickets include tea and coffee!
Northwest Children’s Theater is proud to participate in the Arts for All Program. Oregon Trail/SNAP Card holders can purchase up to 4 tickets at $5 each. Additional tickets are full price.
Arts for All tickets can be reserved beginning two weeks in advance of each production and must be purchased over the phone or in person at the Box Office.
For closing weekend performances, Arts for All tickets are only available for purchase via walk-up at the Box Office one hour prior to the start of the performance. To check availability, please email us at info@nwcts.org with your preferred show dates and times or call the Box Office at 503-222-2190, option 1.
Important: NWCT’s Box Office is currently staffed on weekends and other show days. If you call during the week, please leave a message and we will call you back as quickly as possible. We check Box Office emails and phone messages daily.
MINIDOKA ON OUR MINDS AT THE JAPANESE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF OREGON NOW - JUNE 14
The Minidoka National Historic Site was officially established in 2001 as part of the National Park Service after years of Japanese American advocacy. This exhibition celebrates 25 years of preservation at this site where many Nikkei from Oregon and Washington were incarcerated during World War II. Artwork by survivors, descendants, and Japanese American youth explore the park’s history and its importance as a site of memory.
Minidoka on Our Minds was created in partnership with the National Park Service and is generously supported by the JA Community Foundation, Ronald W Naito MD Foundation, Betty Lou Roberts Fund of Oregon Community Foundation, and Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation.
The Japanese American Museum of Oregon is open Wednesday-Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 11am-4pm at 411 NW Flanders St (entrance on 4th Avenue) Portland, OR 97209. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for students, and children under 11 enter free. Click here for more details.
INVITE HOPE: MARCELO FONATANA AND WAVE CONTEMPORARY AT THE COLLINS GALLERY - NOW THROUGH JULY 5
Central Library is transforming into a space for poetic resistance. Marcelo Fontana and Wave Contemporary invite the viewer to see hope as an active power rather than a passive wish. Eighteen artists will create small and shareable acts of hope displayed in the Collins Gallery. The title for the exhibition, Invite Hope, comes from a Maya Angelou quote: “Hope and fear cannot occupy the same space. Invite one to stay.”
The Collins Gallery, at the top floor of the Central Library, 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.
Central Library
801 SW 10th Avenue
Portland, OR 97205
503.988.5123
TODAY - KELLOGG BAND SUMMER SEND-OFF POPS CONCERT - MAY 14
Summer Send Off Pops Concert:
- Thursday May 14, 2026
- 5:50 PM Doors Open
- 6:00-6:20 PM Rose City Pride (Rose City Pride Jazz Band will play 30 minutes prior to middle school bands.)
- 6:30-7:30 PM Kellogg MS Band Perform
- Where:
- Kellogg Middle School Gymnasium
- Other notes:
- Candy and Chips will be for sale
TOMORROW - REGISTRATION OPENS FOR THE BIRD DAYS OF SUMMER - MAY 15
Registration for the Bird Alliance of Oregon's Bird Days of Summer opens on May 15. All summer long, from June through August, they’re hosting a jam-packed lineup of free, nature-loving events across Oregon. Whether you’re in Portland, out at the Oregon Coast, or deep in the sagebrush of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and the Klamath Basin, there’s something for everyone. Expect a diverse set of outings: dusk birding, hiking, bat walks, dragonfly explorations, botanical drawing, queer birding, Malheur After Dark, and so much more.
These laidback adventures are designed for all ages and experience levels—just bring your curiosity! Come celebrate the magic of Oregon’s diverse landscapes, connect with community, and discover the joy of birds and beyond.
TOMORROW - PRIDE RESOURCE FAIR - MAY 15
Pride Resource Fair
- Friday, May 15, 2026
- 5:00 PM 7:00 PM
- The Q Center4115 North Mississippi AvenuePortland, OR, 97217United States (map)
Join us for a Pride Resource Fair hosted by All Minds and the Q Center! Discover LGBTQIA2s+ and gender affirming mental health and wellness resources.
TOMORROW - READ TO THE DOGS - MAY 15
Fri May 15
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams, Paws for Love, and Pet Partners®. For kids and teens. Call 503.988.5123 to register.
OVERMORROW - INTERCAMBIO LANGUAGE EXCHAGE - MAY 16
Intercambio / Language Exchange
Sat May 16
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Woodstock Library
Practique inglés o español y ayude a los demás que están aprendiendo en un ambiente amable. Los participantes hablan la mitad del tiempo en inglés y la otra en español. Están bienvenidos los principiantes.
Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Participants speak half the time in English and half in Spanish. Beginners welcome.
WILDFIRE AWARENESS AT THE WORLD FORESTRY CENTER - MAY 17
“Be Wildfire Aware” at World Forestry Center
As wildfire season approaches, Oregonians must take steps to protect their homes and communities. This event offers residents a unique opportunity to learn how to reduce wildfire risk in their homes and communities. Attendees can get involved in protecting our state from wildfires. There will be expert speakers, interactive exhibits, and hands-on demonstrations.
Admission to Be Wildfire Aware at the World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Road, 97221 + Google Map, is free for the whole event thanks to support from Hampton Lumber and Portland General Electric. Host partners include: Oregon State Fire Marshal, Portland Fire and Rescue, Portland General Electric, and the World Forestry Center.
Date: May 17, 2026
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Add to calendar: Be Wildfire Aware - Free Day at the Discovery Museum/World Forestry Center
SIT AND STITCH - MAY 18
Woodstock Library’s Sit & Stitch
Mon May 18
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Woodstock Library
Join your neighbors for a friendly, informal sewing/knitting/crochet/embroidery bee! Bring your own projects and socialize (sew-cialize?) at the library.
YOU TOO CAN CRAFT: BEGINNING KNITTING- DISHCLOTHES - MAY 19
Tue May 19
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Holgate Library
Come join this short class for beginning knitters or for those who want to learn to knit. Life long knitter will teach how to begin a project and the basic knitting stitches needed to make a dishcloth. Dishcloths are a really good way to practice new stitches.
Materials will be provided or bring your own. Click here to register for the beginning knitting class.
HOLGATE LIBRARY TWEEN COUNCIL - MAY 19
Tue May 19
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Holgate Library
Join Holgate Library's Tween Council and 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 in grades 4-6
READ TO THE DOGS - MAY 21
Thu May 21
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Woodstock Library
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams, Paws for Love, and Pet Partners®. Call 503.988.5123 to register.
CREATIVE LEARNING: BAMBU 3D PRINTER - MAY 21
Use a 3D printer and get help from staff on creating a project of your choice (subject to time limits). No experience necessary! A selection of colors of PLA will be available for you to use.
Space is limited and registration is required. Registration opened April 30.
Children in grades 5 and under must be accompanied by an attentive teen or adult.
Click here to see the 2:15-3:45pm session on the Holgate Library website.
Click here to see the 4-5:30pm session on the Holgate Library website.
READ TO THE DOGS - MAY 22
Fri May 22
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Woodstock Library
Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog. The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams, Paws for Love, and Pet Partners®. Call 503.988.5123 to register.
WOODSTOCK LIBRARY TWEEN COUNCIL - MAY 22
Fri May 22
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.
THE ORCHID TRIO AT WOODSTOCK LIBRARY - MAY 23
AANHPI: The Orchid Trio presents Music from Asia
Sat May 23
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Woodstock Library
Come enjoy music from around Asia! Presented by The Orchid Trio, a string trio with violinist Siying Ge, violist Deborah Shuster, and cellist Quinn Liu.
NATURE MEETS ART: UPCYCLE WITH THE EARTH IN MIND - MAY 23
Sat May 23
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Holgate Library
Connect with nature through art at Holgate Library's one-time class, Nature Meets Art: Upcycle With The Earth In Mind! Use reclaimed materials to make projects inspired by plants, animals, and ecosystems. Recycle materials like fabric and cardboard to make art. This class blends artmaking with lessons about how we can protect our environment. Learn how to build community through creative reuse
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This program is intended for a youth audience and has limited space.
INTERCAMBIO LANGUAGE EXCHANGE - MAY 23
Intercambio / Language Exchange
Sat May 23
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Woodstock Library
Practique inglés o español y ayude a los demás que están aprendiendo en un ambiente amable. Los participantes hablan la mitad del tiempo en inglés y la otra en español. Están bienvenidos los principiantes.
Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Participants speak half the time in English and half in Spanish. Beginners welcome.
READ TO THE DOGS - MAY 23
Sat May 23
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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. The dogs and handlers are from Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Dove Lewis Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams, Paws for Love, and Pet Partners®.
CRAFTERNOON FOR ADULTS - MAY 27
Wed May 27
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. See Crafternoon for Adults on the Holgate Library website.
ARLETA TRIANGLE SQUARE WORK PARTY - MAY 30
The next Arleta Triangle Square Work party is Saturday May 30th from 10am-12pm at Arleta Triangle Square, 5961-5999 SE 72nd Avenue.. Make a good place better with your neighbors! The Arteta Triangle summer work parties are back for the season. Meet at the Arleta Triangle to help weed, paint, and support the community. Gloves, tools, and drinks provided. The work parties meet on the last Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. throughout the summer. On days with excessive heat warnings, the work parties start and end times each move to an hour earlier.
If you’ve ever walked or driven through the intersection of SE 72nd & Woodstock Boulevard, you noticed an unusual street pattern. A wide, sweeping curved road creates a triangular island of land.
On that space are trees and plants as well as a decorative wall with a canopy.
If you’re like me, you passed this spot and wondered, “Who is in charge of this space?” The answer is you are. And now is the time to help make it even better.
INTERCAMBIO LANGUAGE EXCHANGE - MAY 30
Intercambio / Language Exchange
Sat May 30
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Woodstock Library
Practique inglés o español y ayude a los demás que están aprendiendo en un ambiente amable. Los participantes hablan la mitad del tiempo en inglés y la otra en español. Están bienvenidos los principiantes.
Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Participants speak half the time in English and half in Spanish. Beginners welcome.
LAST SUNDAY CRAFTING CLUB - MAY 31
Sun May 31
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.
This event is first come first served due to limited space.
AUTORETRATO DE FRIDITA - JUN 6
Sat Jun 6
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Holgate Library
Set during the Mexican Revolution, and told through table-top puppetry, Autoretrato de Fridita tells the story of young Frida Kahlo who becomes inspired by her father’s creativity. With his support, she uses her imagination and a box of paints to help her overcome challenges and create her own world. Adapted from Milagro’s original play Mijita Fridita, the production explores resilience, creativity, and identity.
DRAGON BOAT RACES - JUN 6 & 7
The Rose Festival is proud to host the Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Races, an event that has been bringing an exciting Chinese tradition to Portland for more than two decades, beginning in 1989.
Held on the Willamette River near the Hawthorne Bridge, the races feature exciting four-team heats held every nine minutes. More than 60 different teams – local, national and international – compete in boats graciously provided through the Portland-Kaohsiung Sister City Association.
This event is FREE to the public.
Date: June 06 - June 07, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location(s):
FREE PORTLAND TAIKO CONCERT - JUNE 7
Portland Taiko and Oregon Symphony present People of the Drum 2026. This FREE, family-friendly event features live music, drumming and dance workshops.
Scheduled performers include: Mexica Tiahui, Oregon Korean Performing Arts, Alex Addy & Woshishijee and Portland Taiko.
When: Sunday, June 7, 11AM – 1:30PM
Where: Outside on Main Street, next to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (1037 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205)
This event is FREE, but RSVPs are appreciated so we know approximately how many people will attend. This event is supported by the City of Portland Office of Arts & Culture and the Arts Access Fund. RSVP HERE
A ticketed event, Danny Elfman’s Percussion Concerto, will take place at 2:00 pm inside the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Discounted tickets will be available at People of the Drum.
CITIZEN ACTIVISM 101 - JUN 7
Citizen Activism 101: Making Change Happen
Sun Jun 7
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Woodstock Library
Learn ideas for bi-partisan civic and political engagement with Donna L. Cohen, civics educator. In this civics for adults course, Donna will show examples of historical perspective and successful advocacy, including different types and tools or strategies for change. Learn how your voice can be heard through lessons in tracking legislation, submitting testimony, and learning who makes the rules in a governing system.
FOSTER SUMMER SOIREE - JUN 13
The Foster Area Business Association is pleased to announce that they are hosting the 4th Annual Foster Summer Soiree on Saturday, June 13th from 12-5pm celebrating businesses, artists, community and the organizations that continue to help make Portland vibrant. The central Soirée will take place between SE 58th and SE 72nd Ave, but many more events and specials will be available up and down Foster Road.
We would love to have you come help us Foster better community together!
📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 12:00 - 6:00pm
📍 SE 58th thru SE 72nd Ave along Foster Rd
RED CASTLE GAMES AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMPS
Did you know that our local board & card game shop, Red Castle Games, offers afterschool programming and summer camps? Click here to explore their Youth Programs! Red Castle is located at 7160 SE Foster Rd. Their phone number is 503-477-5727.
Spring Hours
MON:12PM-9:30PM
TUE:11AM-9:30PM
WED-THU:12PM-9:30PM
FRI-SAT:10AM-10PM
SUN: 10AM-7PM
FOSTER-POWELL GARDEN TOUR - JUN 20
Foster-Powell Neighborhood Association organizes an annual Garden Tour, where neighbors all over Foster-Powell put their gardens on display! It is a fun and welcoming event where neighbors meet and gardens are admired. The tour always happens on the third Saturday of June. This year’s tour will be on June 20th from 10am - 2pm.
Want go get involved? We’re still taking garden nominations! Please email our Garden Chair, Debbie Armendariz here. Or, you can click here to see more information about the tour and to check for updates!
We’ll be releasing a map one week before the tour!
📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 10:00am - 2:00pm
📍 Foster-Powell neighborhood
ROYAL ROSARIANS MILK CARTON BOAT RACE - JUNE 28
A classic Rose Festival event and family-friendly community tradition dating back to 1973, children and adults race and show off their handmade, human-powered boats that float only employing recycled milk cartons and jugs in Royal Rosarian Milk Carton Boat Race! Creatively constructed watercraft will compete in nine categories, with one earning a place in history upon the coveted Best in Show Milk Can Trophy.This year it takes place on Sunday, June 28, starting at 10am.. It is free to enter (registration deadline June 19) and free to watch!
PORTLAND SIDEWALK JOY MAP - ANYTIME
Take a self-guided tour of local creations using the PDX Sidewalk Joy Map. This map showcases fun, interactive neighborhood galleries, exchanges and displays.
The map has more than 100 community joy spots throughout the city. All of these projects created by homeowners exist to bring a bit of whimsy and inspiration to the community.
These displays are viewable from front yards, curbside gardens, alleyways, side yards and sides of buildings.
The map shows a description, image and the location of each display. There’s also Instagram handles so you can follow your favorite Joy Map creators.
All locations on the map are free to enjoy, but you may want to bring quarters for the Super Awesome Prizes vending machine or pay for a pottery piece at the Poetry Pottery Box. View the map.
MULTNOMAH COUNTY LIBRARY CULTURAL PASSES
The Multnomah County Library has cultural passes to allow free admission to select cultural institutions around Portland. To check out a cultural pass from the library and see the list of institution, please click the button below.
ARTS FOR ALL TICKETS
Anyone who gets food relief through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and has the Oregon Trail Card or Washington State Quest Card qualifies to purchase $5 tickets to theatre, arts, and culture events around Portland through the Arts for All program.
Arts For All envisions a community where everyone—regardless of financial resources—can experience and enjoy arts and culture.
Over a decade ago, Arts For All was founded by dedicated arts leaders to ensure Oregon Trail Card/SNAP recipients could access specific arts events for just $5 per ticket.
Click here to be taken to the Arts for All Website and to purchase tickets. I
ATTENDING SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
The School Board meets regularly at the school district's Dr. Matthew Prophet Education Center (Prophet Center), 501 N. Dixon Street, at 6:00 pm on select Tuesdays of each month - and on certain other occasions. Some scheduling changes do occur; if you plan to attend, please see below for the upcoming public meeting notices.
Under the provision of ORS 192.670 all meetings will be live-streamed at http://www.youtube.com/@ppsboardofeducation/live, except for those meetings that fall under the provisions set forth for executive sessions.
To subscribe to email notifications of public meeting notices, email kbradshaw@pps.net to request to be added to the email list. After an email address has been subscribed to the mailing list, a notice of a Public Meeting of the School Board will be sent before each scheduled meeting.
VACCINE RESOURCES FOR YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH FROM THE DISTRICT
Vaccines play a crucial role in protecting our students from serious illnesses and help keep our community safe. Parents/ Guardians of students who are due to receive vaccines should receive a letter in the mail. Please check if your child’s vaccinations are current, including their recommended flu shot, and contact your medical provider or any of the resources listed below.
Multnomah County Student Health Centers
Multnomah County Vaccination Clinic (English)
Email: ArletaSchoolPTA@gmail.com
Website: arletapta.org
Location: 5109 SE 66th Avenue
Phone: 503-916-6330
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArletaElementaryK5