Dragon News

November 6, 2026

Message from the Principal

Greetings Findley Families,

As I look around our school each day, I am constantly reminded of how fortunate we are to have such a supportive, generous, and involved parent community.

Whether you are planning and executing large-scale traditions like the Dragon Dash and Fall Festival, leading inspiring and fun Art Literacy lessons in our classrooms, shelving books and helping in the library, cheering on our runners during Findley Flyers or lending a hand in the hallways and classrooms—your impact is felt everywhere at Findley.

We truly could not do what we do without your partnership, time, and energy. During this month of gratitude and always, thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you bring to our school community. I am so deeply grateful for you!

With Gratitude,

Sherry Marsh, Ed.D

Principal

Findley

Every Student Belongs Board Policy ACB

Equal Educational Opportunity Board Policy JB

Educational Equity Board Policy JBB

Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Students and Families

Serving LGBTQIA+ Students

New Items

School Attendance

Did you know that being just 10 minutes late or picking up 10 minutes early adds up to over an hour of lost learning time each week?

Consistent attendance—including arriving on time and staying until dismissal—helps students build strong habits, stay on track academically, and feel fully part of our classroom community. Please help us maximize learning time by keeping disruptions to the school day to a minimum. Thank you for working with us!

Picture Re-Take Day

Picture re-takes are November 18 in the afternoon. Please plan on participating if you fall under one of the following:

1. You missed our original picture day. You will need to purchase online with Dorian or complete a picture packet which can be found at the office.

2. You do not like the picture you received and want to re-take them. Please bring the original pictures you do not want with you on re-take day.

One of the two scenarios should be met to get pictures done.

Thanks!

Ruby Bridges Walk & Roll Day 11/13 Please join us!

WANTED

We keep a small stash of clothes for kiddos who have accidents or fall in the mud here at school. We are going into the rainy season and could use a few sweats in all sizes as well as leggings / pants especially for girls. A donation of new underwear is always welcome as well.

Thank you for your time!

School Safety

For the safety of all students we ask that all adults remain on the sidewalk by the Old Thompson parking lot and refrain from walking down near the building or down the back driveway during dismissal and prior to 3pm. We are a closed campus from 8:25-3:00 daily. Thank you for helping with this!

Lose Something?

As the weather gets colder, coats - gloves - hats become a high need item. Please note, parents are able to escort students down following dismissal and after the buses have left. Our students go past lost and found many times a day and can be encouraged to look for lost items. Students may only return to the classroom if there is an escort.

PLEASE ADD YOUR STUDENT'S NAME TO ALL COATS / HATS / LUNCH BOXES

This way, we are able to get misplaced items returned to students.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Share Your Ideas & Budget Priorities

Beaverton School District is launching an online community survey and planning three community engagement events in November to listen to BSD community members’ input on creating a Strong & Sustainable Beaverton.

Strong & Sustainable Beaverton is a 12- to 14-month planning initiative to align our district’s budget, programs and facilities with our changing student population.

The online survey will continue through Sunday, November 22. BSD community members are asked three questions about creating a sustainable budget:

Thinking about what students experience in BSD schools, what parts of the student experience should be preserved or strengthened in the years ahead?
What important things do we need to consider when making budgeting, staffing and long-range planning decisions?
What ideas do you have for BSD as we work to develop a sustainable budget?

The third question in the anonymous survey is called a Thought Exchange, where community members share ideas for developing a sustainable budget – and rate other community members’ ideas.

Community Engagement Event Schedule

At the same time as the online survey, BSD is hosting three community engagement events in November to hear in person and virtually from BSD community members.

Thursday, November 12: Southridge High School, 6 pm
Monday, November 16: Virtual (link to be shared on BSD website), 6 pm
Wednesday, November 18: Westview High School, 6 pm

LEARN MORE

Lost a bike?

This has been in our bike rack for a couple of weeks.

Repeat Items

Absences / Change of Go Home

If your child will be absent or changing their go home plans, please contact the school office with this information. You may contact the office a number of ways:

email: fndly-communications@beaverton.k12.or.us

Phone: 503.356.2100

The QR Code below

The office updates absences and will let the teacher know of any go home changes.

Safe Routes Arrival & Dismissal Map

🐾 Sparky’s Steps to Safety! 🚶‍♀️🚲

Sparky wants to remind our community that a safe crossing is the best crossing! 💛

👣 Follow the footprints to designated street corners.
🚦 Cross at marked crossings—never midblock.
🗣️ Help teach others how to stay safe while walking to and from school.

Let’s make every trip to school a safe one! Follow Sparky’s Steps to Safety! 🐾

Volunteering in BSD

Volunteers will not be allowed in the building without a completed background check.