Principal's Message
Dear Hallinan Families,
And, just like that, January is over and February has begun! This month, we'll be learning about our character trait HONESTY, which we define as being truthful in what you say and do. Honesty is one of three traits we study over the course of the year that help students Be Well. Read the counseling monthly newsletter, explore more about our plans and discover some fun family activities in Ms E's Counseling Corner below.
In addition, we'll be celebrating Friendship Day, holding a STEAM Night and acknowledging our amazing OBOB readers among many other engaging things this month! It may be a short month, but it's delightfully full of fun activities.
Have a wonderful day!
Melissa Griffiths
At Hallinan we will be celebrating Valentine's/Friendship Day on February 14th with a classroom activity that includes a Valentine card exchange. Students are encouraged to create their own boxes/bags and valentine cards at home and bring them to school on Tuesday, February 14th. These cards should NOT contain any edible items. Please remember that students should bring in enough cards for each classmate. Look for additional guidance and a list of student names from your classroom teachers.
The focus of February is love and kindness! Students can spread the love by purchasing a Friendship Gram for family, classmates, friends, and teachers! Purchase each gram for $1 at the school store, fill out your message, and drop it in the Hallinan Heart Mailbox by February 13th. Each Friendship Gram will include a Yumearth Lollipop and will be delivered to classrooms on Tuesday, February 14th.
Our team of volunteers wants to ensure it is a fun and safe event for all children. We do our best to provide food options that are inclusive of our students with allergies. Yumearth Lollipop Ingredients: organic cane sugar, organic brown rice syrup, citric acid, ascorbic acid, natural flavors, colored with organic concentrate (carrot, apple, blackcurrant).
- free from: peanuts, gluten, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy and sesame.
- no high fructose corn syrup or artificial dyes.
- organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, and kosher.
Please contact Britt Marra (brittmarra@gmail.com) if you have any questions about this food item.
Do you have shoeboxes, tape or paper towel rolls you want to get rid of?? The STEM Lab is looking for a few supplies to help spark creativity:
- Shoeboxes
- Paper Towel and/or Toilet Paper Rolls
- Masking and/or Scotch Tape
- Tempera, Acrylic and/or Craft Paint
Donated items may be dropped off in the Office or Vestibule - thank you!!!
Hello Hallinan Families!
Slice of Gratitude
A big thank you to our display case chair Kerensa Mauck. All year she has been working behind the scenes to create a welcoming, exciting environment for our kids as they walk through the door. She also works with various committee chairs creating displays that enhance these events. If you see Kerensa Mauck around please tell her thank you and that you appreciate her art and creativity!
The "Give to Grow" 2023 Hallinan Auction
Save the date: April 13th!
Classroom "Art for Auction" Parents needed!
Room Parents have sent out a letter to all class families, and you know we are seeking volunteers to fill FUN auction roles! We need two parents per class to lead a class art project! Once we have parents signed up, we will create an email list and host an optional Zoom meeting. WE NEED PARENTS TO TAKE THIS ON! By doing so, you will help your kid's class earn an exciting classroom party!
SUG link here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4aa9ae2aa3f49-classroom6#/
Important but Manageable Auction Roles - We need YOU!
If we are going to be successful, we need YOU to check out our Sign-up Genius! We are looking for people to go into the community and find goods and services for our auction tables. We also need a decor team, a signage team, and more! We will be announcing next week what our auction is raising money for...so stay tuned, check out the Hawk Squawk, and get involved!
SUG link here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4aa9ae2aa3f49-give#/
And please reach out to the auction chairs if you have any questions! pto.auction.hallinan@gmail.com
The Carnival Team is Meeting!
On a personal note, the ladies leading this team are simply amazing. Please join them and create some carnival magic! The Hallinan Spring Carnival Committee is seeking 4 more volunteers to join our committee. Our first planning meeting is Thursday, Feb 2nd at 6 pm and we are a fun group looking to make this year’s carnival the best one yet! The Carnival is Thursday, April 13th.
If you are interested in participating in the committee, please fill out this interest form:
https://forms.gle/dp5Gxo4Z1ZYxFb9C8
Any questions can be directed to the Carnival Co-chair, Kim Borcherding at kim@kimsellspdx.com or (503) 504-0234.
ROBOTS! Need We Say More?
Interested in giving your child the tools to succeed in this "robot paced" world?
We are looking for volunteers to help us restart our Lego Robotics Club!
If interested, please attend the First Lego League (FLL) Parent Information Night (https://www.firstlegoleague.org) Wednesday, February 8 from 6:30 - 7:30 in the Hallinan Library.
OBOB
OBOB Battles have begun! The students are doing a great job showing off all the work they've put in over the last couple of months. Thank you to all the parents, coaches, and volunteers who've helped to bring OBOB back to its full potential this year. Not only have your children had the opportunity to read a variety of quality literature, but they have also shown cooperative learning skills within their teams, all while having fun. If your student missed their first battle their t-shirts are in the front office. Please stop by and pick them up.
Recess Monitors are Needed!
Ever wonder what recess is all about? Now you have an opportunity to help Hallinan and hang out with students at recess as a recess monitor! Our lovely, hard-working teachers have requested parental help monitoring recess. If you would like to sign up for a spot do so now. This is bound to be popular!
Recess SUG link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4aa9ae2aa3f49-recess#/
Tara Clasen and Shelby Setter
Hallinan PTO Co-Presidents 2022-23
Standards-Based District Report Card
The Lake Oswego School District uses a standards-based report card for students in elementary schools. This report card measures a child’s progress toward proficiency or mastery of the priority standards in Reading, Writing, Language, Speaking, and Math.
This approach provides the means for communicating a child’s learning in more specific terms. Standards-based reporting articulates clear end-of-year grade-level standards for each subject. Using the scale below, teachers will communicate where a child resides on a learning continuum by indicating the student’s progress toward mastery of each identified grade-level standard.
For more information, click here.
Registration for the 2023-24 school year is now open for new students who have never enrolled in Lake Oswego before and returning students who are not currently enrolled but will re-enroll for next year. LOSD is pleased to offer online registration through its parent portal, ParentVUE (contact your resident school for help with logging in). See the Registration & Verification page of the LOSD website for guidance. Parents/guardians do not need to register students for 2023-24 who are currently attending during the 2022-23 school year.
Heart Health Month
February is National Heart Health Month. Click this link to see 10 ways you can help keep your students heart healthy.
Sleep Matters!
Studies suggest most students do not get enough sleep. This puts them at a higher risk of health problems and injuries. Click this link to learn more about sleep and your student including how many hours are recommended.
If you would like to speak to your school nurse, click the link below for contact information.
Are you interested in contributing to a dynamic volunteer organization dedicated to advancing our community's commitment to educational excellence?
Please consider applying for the Lake Oswego Schools Foundation Board of Directors. The Foundation is seeking parents/guardians, students, and community residents to serve on its Board of Directors. Board members must demonstrate a commitment to the Foundation, the school district, and the Lake Oswego community.
The term for new board members will begin July 2023. Board members commit to a two-year term and may serve up to three terms. Please click HERE to access the online application form. The application provides more information about becoming a board member.
Interested people should submit applications by Friday, Feb. 24. The Nominating committee will review applications and conduct interviews in the March timeframe. If you are unable to access the online application, please contact woolfw@loswego.k12.or.us to receive a pdf version of the application.
Black History Month, is an annual observance paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.
American Heart Month is a time to focus on cardiovascular health.
National School Counseling Week, February 6-10, celebrates the unique contribution of school counselors in our school systems.
National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, February 15, recognizes the partnership with our SROs and the relationships they build with the students and staff in helping keep schools and communities safe.
Presidents' Day National Holiday, on February 10 we remember the achievements of two of the nation's greatest presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
For the safety of children, volunteers are required to have an approved background check when volunteering in schools. Please click here: Volunteer Application for LOSD to start the online application and background check process.
Office Phone: 503-534-2353
Principal Melissa Griffiths - griffitm@loswego.k12.or.us
Administrative Assistant Lee Gates - gatesl@loswego.k12.or.us
Administrative Assistant Linda Stevens - stevensl@loswego.k12.or.us
Resources:
LOSD Student and Family Handbook
