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Hello BEH Panthers!!
Last week was a busy week for our upper grades, as 3rd-5th grade had two assemblies and a field trip. It was great to see them enjoy the Tubman Advanced Band and Dance teams last week and to hear them share about all that they saw at the Art Museum.
This week the whole school has two assemblies and first grade is going on a field trip. At Wednesday's assembly we will be focusing on students who have been demonstrating our core values over the past month and then on Friday, we will recognize those students with 100% attendance for the month of January and those with the most improved attendance for the month.
Additionally, we will be reviewing our staffing projections with staff, our Site Council, and PTA this week. As you have likely heard, there is another budget shortfall for next year and there will be cuts across the district. We are just finding out how that will impact BEH for next year and we will be working to strategize how to best support our community given the shifts.
See below to learn more about upcoming events and info for the week(s) ahead:
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BEH PTA Updates:
Greetings from the PTA~
PTA Meeting this week!
Wednesday, February 11th at 5:30
All are welcome. Join online:
https://tinyurl.com/BEH2526
Book Drive
We are still accepting gently used books for the BEH Book Fair. Bring books to the front office. If you have time to help sort books, please send an email to info@behpta.org
Book Fair
Good news! Books at the book fair are FREE! Every student will be allotted a certain amount of books and they can earn more by completing BOOK BINGO (check Tuesday Folders this week), coming to the Poetry and Justice Night and coming to the Math and Literacy Night.
Pie Fundraiser
“Pies for Pi Day” is a delicious fundraiser that supports the celebrations we offer staff and faculty during Teacher Appreciation Week in May. Order on our website: behpta.org or click HERE.
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Attendance Update: Cookies, Celebrations, and Showing Up!
We are working hard to make every day count here at BEH! As you already know, improving our school-wide attendance is a major goal for us this year, and we need your help to make it happen.
Here is what’s happening this week:
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Last Week’s Success: It was fantastic seeing so many students at our gloves attendance pop-up last week. We love seeing students wearing their blue and/or yellow gloves.
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This Week’s Surprise Pop-Up: We are keeping the momentum going! We have another surprise pop-up happening sometime this week. Students who are present on that day will receive a free cookie just for showing up!
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Monthly Assembly This Friday: We will wrap up the week with our Monthly Attendance Assembly. We will be celebrating students with consistent attendance and giving a special shout-out to those with the most improved attendance.
Thank you for making school a priority. We can’t wait to see you (and share a cookie with you) this week!
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Early Release & Spirit Day Wednesday, 2/11:
This Wednesday is an Early Release Day. Dismissal is at 11:50AM. Please make arrangements to ensure your student is picked up on time.
Our Spirit Day theme is Student-Teacher Swap Day. Students can come dressed in their best “Teacher Mode” attire, while teachers and staff can break out their hoodies and backpacks and dress like students!
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Poetry and Justice Night:
This Thursday is our annual Poetry and Justice night at BEH. The event will start at 5:00. Mr. Todd will be joined by Jordy Bird and Friends. This will be an opportunity for our students to explore how words can shift our reality. There will be food provided as well.
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TAG Info:
If you had the chance to fill out the TAG Family Survey, we appreciate your input. If you haven’t had a chance to fill out the survey, there is still time: TAG Family Survey. This survey is for all PPS families.
The Single Subject Acceleration - Math process application window begins March 1st.
This process is open to 2nd - 4th grade students. The process outlined in the PPS administrative directive on acceleration and on the TAG Website, allows students who qualify to accelerate through the next grade level. This is a rigorous process with only 14% of students qualifying for SSA-M in 2024 - 25. It is important to talk with your students' teacher to determine if your student might be a good candidate for SSA-M. Strong candidates are students who have met the standards of their current grade level and are proficient on a paper/pencil assessment administered at schools under the guidance of the TAG Department.
The decision to accelerate students is made by the TAG Department, with input from teachers, a variety of district administered assessments and the paper/pencil assessment. The timeline for SSA-M:
March 1 - 31st applications accepted via the TAG Website
April 1 - 30th evaluation process
May 31st family notification
June 1 - 30th appeals process
July 1st family notification
For questions regarding your student’s potential for SSA-M, please contact your student’s teacher. For questions regarding the SSA-M process, please contact the TAG Department at ppstag@pps.net.
The ACCESS Academy application lottery opens on Feb 18th. For more information please visit the ACCESS Academy website.
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Hour Generation Foundation Essay Challenge:
The Hour Generation Foundation presented a Write the Power challenge for our students and provided them each with a book to read and the directions for them to write their essay based on prompts from the book. This is an optional assignment that will need to be completed as "homework" but will have big prizes for those that write the best essays at each grade level and Jerami Grant from the Portland Trailblazers will be reviewing them and plans to join us for the celebration. All essays are due by March 6th to provide students time to read the book and write the essay.
3rd & 4th Grade are reading Stuntboy in the Meantime by Jason Reynolds
5th Grade is reading Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds
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Looking for more Amazing Library Volunteers:
The library needs volunteers who are willing to commit to volunteering at least once a week. It doesn’t have to be the same day every week. There are big jobs that could use some willing hands. We have labels that need to be changed, books that need repairing, signs to put on display, shelves that need reorganizing, books that need to be covered, and a library that needs some sprucing. If any of these sound interesting, please contact Mrs. McKay and Ms. Jenn through ParentSquare or email. Mrs. McKay will be available to train volunteers on Friday mornings, 8:30 am-10 am, or after school on Thursdays and Fridays.
Mrs. McKay - dmckay@pps.net
Ms. Jenn - jlarkinmiller@pps.net
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The Great Library Book Hunt:
We are having a schoolwide hunt for lost books. Currently, there are 1800 lost books. We are encouraging students to look for them all over the school and at home. The rewards will be schoolwide, and the students will be voting on them next week. For every 450 books returned, they will get a reward. With each increment, the reward gets bigger. Please support your student in looking at home, and we will support them in looking here.
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Girl Scout Cookie Sale:
We have a BEH Girl Scout Troop that runs through SUN School!!
They will be selling Girl Scout Cookies in person at BEH on Wednesday, February 18th from 3:15-4:45. Check out this flyer for more details.
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Dates to Remember:
February:
- Wednesday, February 11th - Early Release @ 11:50 & BEH Virtual PTA Meeting @ 5:30
- Thursday, February 12th - Poetry & Justice Night @ 5:00
- Monday, February 16th - No School for Presidents' Day
- Thursday, February 26th - Math & Literacy Family Night @ 5:00
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Irvington Soccer Sign Up:
Registration is now open for Spring recreational soccer through Irvington Soccer Club! This is rec soccer and players of all levels and experience are welcome. The Spring season consists of six Saturday games in April and May, and no practices. It's a fun-first league and a great way to get some exposure to soccer. Registration is $50, and scholarships as well as help with uniforms are available. Learn more or register at the ISC website: https://www.irvingtonsoccer.com/.
We are hoping to have a few additional second grade girls register so that there are enough players for a team. If you have questions feel free to reach out to Boise parent Sarah Baessler, sarah.c.baessler@gmail.com.
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Queer Caregivers Community Dinner:
Irvington School is hosting another gathering for Queer Caregivers and/or caregivers of a Queer child on Wednesday, March 4th from 5:30-7:30. Here is the flyer with more info and a link to RSVP.
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Portland Winter Light Festival:
The Portland Winter Light Festival is coming February 6-14th, filling the city for nine evenings with free light-based art, performances, and moments of wonder.
Check out this link for info about how to participate in these fun free activities.
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North Portland Little League Flyer:
Registration is open for North Porltand Little League softball and baseball. See this flyer for more information and the QR code to register.
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Reminder that your students' immunization records must be submitted to the school by Feb 26, 2026:
Students with incomplete records will be sent home and not allowed at school until their records are submitted (including exemption info). If your student is missing records--you should have received a letter in the mail from MESD (Multnomah Education Services District) in November. If you are still unsure if your student is missing records, please call the school health office or email the school health assistant at mstine@mesd.k12.or.us You can get vaccines at Student Health Centers, see more info here.
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Free Tutoring Through Multnomah County Library:
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Free Girls Softball Opportunity:
We are excited to tell you about an upcoming softball opportunity for girls! This winter, Extra Innings is partnering with Clark College Softball to offer FREE GIRLS SOFTBALL CLINICS - for girls (and female-identifying youth) ages 7-12 years old.
We have loved seeing lots of girls participating in our coed baseball league the past two summers, and we are hoping to expand our SOFTBALL OPPORTUNITIES for girls in 2026.
The softball clinics are for girls who are interested in learning fundamental softball skills. NO equipment necessary, NO previous experience necessary, and NO COST for youth participants. All clinics will be led by Clark College Softball players and held at the Extra Innings Indoor Training Facility in North Portland. These clinics will be high energy and FUN - a great way to stay active this winter! See this flyer for more details and registration link.
Spots are limited, so REGISTER today! REGISTER
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