Hallinan Elementary

Hawk Squawk 6/16/22

Principal's Message

Dear Hallinan Families,

For some of you, this is your first Hallinan Hawk Squawk Newsletter. Welcome to Hallinan! I send newsletters every Thursday during the school year and once a month during the summer months. Expect to see one in mid-July and one in mid-August.

Please note the Save the Date section below, we include this section in every newsletter to make sure you are aware of important dates.

Read lots of good books over the next couple of months, and if you are looking for additional things to do, check out our list of summer activities below. I wish you a lovely summer and I look forward to seeing you and your children in the fall.

Melissa Griffiths

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Save These Dates

7/25-8/4 - Kindergarten Transition at Hallinan

8/25 - Smart Start 1 to 3 pm

8/25 - Meet and Greet 3 to 4 pm

8/29 - First day of School for 1st - 5th graders

9/1 - First day of School for Kindergarteners

9/13 - Back to School Night 5:30 to 7 pm

Counselor's Corner

The elementary counselors created a Summer Resource Document for families which includes Mental Health Supports, Recreation, Community Resources and Caregiver Resources. And, make sure to click on Ms E's June Counseling Corner for additional information and activities.

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Looking for Things to Do This Summer? We've got Ideas!

If you are looking for some things to do this summer with your children - here are a few ideas:

Attend the Hallinan Grade Level Socials hosted by PTO families (more info will be provided as dates are set)
Sign up for the Summer Library Challenge with the LO Public Library (more info below)
Read every day! Find books online through LOSD (more info below)
Attend the Book Reading by local children's author, Audrey Sable, at the BOOKtique on June 23 at 11 am (more info below)
Sign up for Champion STEAM Champ Camp (more info below)
Visit the amazing Hallinan Playground
Get a head start on reading the 2022-23 OBOB Books for 3rd-5th graders
Use the i-Ready Math and Reading app on your school issued device
Check out Mrs Doran's instagram account (QR code to the right) and her Summer Activity page
Explore the outdoors with Geocaching
Take part in a real-life treasure hunt from the Portland Rose Festival.
Cure boredom AND world hunger. Beef up on your trivia skills and help donate rice to the United Nations World Food Programme at www.freerice.com.
Dig out those Legos to take on these daily challenges.
Practice handwriting HERE!
Write in a journal
Create a reading list and play reading Bingo Reading Bingo/Bucket List
Draw - Art for Kids Hub has lots of step by step lessons
LHS Youth Girls Lacrosse Camp
Visit the Community School website for summer camps and classes
Check out the LO Swim Park, community events and trails and parks at the City of Lake Oswego website

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Extended Care at Hallinan Announcement

We are pleased to announce that Champions will provide before and after-school programming for our Hallinan students next school year. Champions’ accredited programs have more than 30 years of experience providing high-quality out-of-school-time services that balance education and fun in a safe, enriching environment. Their school-year program will be conveniently located right here at Hallinan.

Guided by Champions’ passionate teachers, our students will have the chance to explore their curiosity and interests and build confidence and community through hands-on projects and activities. In addition, time will be set aside each day for homework support/completion, healthy snacks, and fitness.

For a closer look into the Champions experience, click here for a virtual tour of the program.

Families may register for Champions starting Monday, June 13th - enroll here.

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School Supplies

If you were not able to pre-order school supplies, visit our School Supply List page on the Hallinan website for school supply lists.

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SAVE THE DATE: Smart Start Thursday, Aug. 25, 1-3 p.m.

Smart Start is an opportunity specifically for our students with 504s and IEPs, and their parents and guardians, to make introductions and connect with their teachers and to feel prepared and welcomed for the start of school. For the 2022-23 School Year, Smart Start is in person Aug. 25, 2022, from 1-3 p.m.

Teachers will be familiar with your student’s plan and accommodations. To help get to know your students, please complete the attached one-page profile or create one on your own ahead of time, and give it to the teacher at the Smart Start introduction.

Also, to assist in your family’s preparation for the new school year, please click here for a Smart Start checklist for parents and guardians of students with 504s and IEPs.

See you on Aug. 25!

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Champions STEAM Champ Camp

Beginning July 5 and throughout the summer, Lake Grove will be hosting the Champions STEAM Champ Camp from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Kids will team up with friends to solve head-scratching problems and complete spy-worthy quests that stretch their understanding of different people and places. Campers will also practice STEAM skills through hands-on activities, create inspiring art and discover new things about themselves and the world around them. The weekly registration fee is $75 per child. For more information and other summer programming visit the Community School website. You can reach the STEAM camp registration page by clicking here.

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Lake Oswego Summer Library Challenge

The Summer Library Challenge “Read Beyond the Beaten Path” is the Lake Oswego Public Library’s 2022 summer reading, learning and exploration program for ALL ages and abilities. It will take place beginning June 1st and ending August 31st. We are excited to invite you to participate. Sign up online at lopl.org/summer to track your summer reading, complete outdoor challenges and enter your scavenger hunt finds. Babies, kids and teens may visit the children’s library for a FREE book courtesy of the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library and a BOGO coupon for The Booktique. Kids read all summer long and earn raffle tickets for one of 24 end-of-summer prize drawing bags full of prizes from local sponsors. Teens earn raffle tickets for weekly drawings for a Powell’s gift card.