Newsletter

Calendar for Feb. 10 - 24

Meet Our Students of the Month for Empathy

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PE All-Stars for Sportsmanship/Empathy

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Here's what our teachers are saying about your generous gift...

"We had one of the "tiny TV's"  before and my class is really loving that we can all see at once on the giant TV! We especially appreciate this feature during our morning brain boost time. Thank you!"

 

"Thank you for funding the TV for the music classroom. It's great to be able to play world class music for the students and to let them see and hear great musicians at work."

"The 4th graders were thrilled, cheering when they returned from Specials and found the new monitor ready to use in our classroom.  We have been using it throughout the day for learning across all subjects.  Thank you so much!"

"So... I am a techno-fear person... I was VERY nervous about giving up my old "full of wires" document camera... I LOVE our new classroom life with wireless! Thank you so much PTO!"

"My class really likes the bigger screen. On the day that it replaced the smaller one, a student asked if the TV got bigger. A different student wanted to know where the smaller TVs would go. She would like her teacher from last year to get a TV for the classroom. Another one who needs glasses is just happy that the screen is bigger."

"I am very appreciative of the TV. It has made it so much easier to do research for our penguin and Arctic animal reports! We've all enjoyed seeing information clearly and up close. I especially like how it had added excitement to brain boosts. The kids and I feel like the dancers are right in the room with us."   

"The children and I LOVE the new tech products! There are no cords to trip over and I can be anywhere in the classroom to teach. Thank you!"

"Thank you so much for providing the new technology to our classrooms! The picture is so much clearer and the time it takes to get the image up is so much less. With the old document camera, we were constantly waiting for the image to appear, especially when switching from the projector to the camera. The teachers and students appreciate this gift so much!"

"We LOVE having our TV! Students can see the screen from the farthest point in the classroom.  I love being able to position my TV in different directions.  I turn it towards the class or Brain Boosts, science lessons, health lessons, math warm-ups, etc.  I turn it towards my carpet space during reading, writing, and math lessons.  Since these are students of the technology age, I feel that having a TV helps hold their interest.  Thank you so much for this wonderful addition to our classroom environment!"

"The students were so excited and I heard, "When are we getting our TV?" about 20 times a day.... now that it has arrived, they love it! It is working extremely well to provide a brighter, clearer display and the sound is far better than our old speaker. A big THANK YOU from our classroom!" 

"Thank you for the TVs!  My kids read their writing on the screen using the iPad stand. The clarity of the TVs is way better than the projectors & pull-down screens."

"I can't believe how much I've embraced my new "wireless" life! A couple of quick examples of how I've used the TV/Belkin stand /I-Pad combo just this past week involve my read aloud book (Hatchet). I quickly pulled up the cockpit of the airplane involved in the crash in the book and the students loved imagining what it was like to be the main character, a young teen flying in a plane in the Canadian wilderness, with a dead pilot in the seat next to him and a sea of flight instruments in front of him! Then, when the same character struggled to catch fish with his homemade spear because of how light bends in the water, I was able to pull up a short video on refraction and squeezed a science lesson in there. Easy peasy! We love the amazing, crisp quality of the TV and have thoroughly enjoyed our "new addition" to our class." 

"We absolutely love our TV, Apple TV, and Belkin tablet stands! It has allowed us to create more flexibility with our classroom arrangement, ease of technology transfer, and class instruction. Thank you so much for the generous and helpful resource!"

"My students love how clear everything looks on the new TV!  I love how easy it has been to use. Thank you to our amazing PTO!"

"Thank you so much for the wonderful TV and stand, we appreciate your generosity. This week my students were able to use the TV for their powerpoint presentations and were able to watch amazing solar system videos.  We are all excited about the new TV addition to our classroom. Thanks again!"

"Thank you so very much for your generous gift of the amazing TVs and stands. The new technology is opening up so many possibilities! We love it! Thank you!"

"My class was very excited to get the TV "upgrade" as they kept calling it.  They love using the screen and every kid in the class knows how to connect their Chromebook to the screen.  It is so powerful for a kid to be able to stand in front of the class and give a slide presentation they worked on independently.  Thank you PTO for making learning at JW such a powerful thing!"

"Thank you so much for purchasing the TV's and iPad stands for us. I am quite amazed at how it has already changed my teaching and freed me up to move around the classroom more. The children are more engaged which is a great recipe for learning."

"The TV's have really revolutionized my teaching!  The students are able to move around the room and work in different areas while still accessing the tools I post on the TV.  Also, I can move around the room with the iPad and show student work in live time.  It is so meaningful and my class is so excited to see new ways to utilize these resources.  Thank you!"

"You can see everything more clearly on the TV.  There are no shadows. It is never blurry. It is beautiful and nice!  We can learn good stuff!"

"Thank you so much for the new TV for our classroom. Everyday my students would walk by the carts being built in the hall and ask when WE were going to get a TV in our room? They would count them down as they would be wheeled away to their classrooms. (Always wondering if there would be enough…) I told them that our Amazing PTO bought one for every classroom and ours would be coming soon. One day we walked in the room and he was setting it up in our class. Everyone was SO excited, they started shrieking and jumping up and down. Once we calmed down we were ready to try it out. They all walked like they were in a trance towards it and just stood there staring at it. Nothing was even on yet! Now that they are used to it things are still exciting. When we watch a brain-boost or something we have seen before, they will comment on how clear the picture is or how they didn’t notice something on 'that old foggy screen'. We can’t thank you enough for the very generous purchase. It is being well used and loved by all!"

"Thank you for all of the effort and time you put into supporting our school, our students, and staff.  You are amazing and make such a positive difference!  The latest purchase of classroom TV's will help to bring us up to current classroom technology standards.  The students will be able to see curriculum materials better and have access to more!" 

 

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Math Night for Parents-Feb. 6, 2020

Here are resources if you missed Math Night!

Math Slideshow:  Link

Handout: 

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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Spotlight

Not all children express nor want affection and attention in the same way.  In the article, The Five Love Languages of Children, parents can consider five different ways our children might speak or ask for love. As Dr. Chapman, a marriage counselor and author of The 5 Love Languages states, “You have to know how to communicate love to a child so that he genuinely feels loved.”

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Kid Gov. Rosarians' Newsmakers of the Year Award

JW Named Walk & Roll Champions for January 2020!

Jacob Wismer's Walking School Bus coordinators, Alexandra Yau, Ana Pacheco and Maggie Thygesen as well as PE teachers Colin Arnold and Brent Van Volkinburg, have been recognized as the Walk + Roll Champions for the month of January! The district's Safe Routes to School Program recognizes a school, individual or group each month that is making efforts to promote safe, active transportation for their school community. This award recognizes our efforts towards increasing student access to safe walking to school.  

JW State Testing Window for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades

Important:  Please do NOT schedule family vacations during the months of April and May when grades 3-5 will be completing state testing.

Annual State Testing Notification

Important Parent Training Opportunity!

Presenter:  Dr. Mary Ehrenworth, Columbia University

Date: February 12, 2020   

Time:  6:30pm   

Location:  Springville K-8, 6655 NW Joss Ave., Portland, OR 97229

Topic:  What you do at night, on the weekends, and on vacation can make a world of difference to your child's academic success: practical advice for families from a leading literacy expert.

Link for more information

Link to register

Coronavirus

Calendar Jan. 28 to Feb. 10, 2020

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Don't Call! Report Absences ONLINE 

To make our absence reporting more efficient, we ask that you now report your child's absences online (no need to call).  It's easy!  Go to our JW Website > Connect > Absence Reporting    (Direct Link)

 

Photo: Family Movie Night

Thank you to chair Jennifer Politsch and parent volunteers for coordinating our Family Movie Night!

JW Math Information Night for Parents- Feb. 6th  6:15-7:15pm  

The ability to think and communicate mathematically is essential to becoming a successful and productive member of our dynamic global society. The way that we teach mathematics today uses strategies that includes problem-solving, thinking creatively, making connections and working with others collaboratively.

This math information night is for parents who would like to learning more about our adopted district math curriculum and how it is being implemented in our K-5 classrooms.  Please note that this session is for parents-only (no children).

Photo: NED Assembly

Students in grades 3-5 learn about perseverance, positive thinking and growth mindset at our NED assembly on 1/9/2020.

Report Cards will be on ParentVue (no paper copies)

The Beaverton School District is transitioning to electronic report cards for all students.  The electronic report cards will be accessed through ParentVUE (mobile and desktop). If you have not set up your ParentVUE account, you will need to do so in order to view your child's report card which will be available online on Monday, Feb. 3rd.  No paper copies will be sent home.

Three are resources and guidance on how to set up a ParentVue account. Please view the FAQ for instructions on setting up your account. There are several benefits to moving to paperless report cards. You will be able to view grades days after grading days, rather than wait up to two weeks for a report card to come by mail or in your child’s backpack. In addition, moving away from paper is environmentally friendly and cost-effective for the District.e

Please contact your school if you need help setting up or accessing your ParentVUE account or need assistance with a printed copy. 

Parent Guides for Report Cards-Math Update-Click on Grade Level

Congratulations "Read for Bees" Readers - 4,090 hrs! 

Photo: Elementary All-State Choir

Help Keep our Crosswalks Safe!

Register to attend the Community-Wide Conversation Around Race

In our ongoing efforts to ensure equitable access, inclusion, and opportunity for our students, families, and staff, the Beaverton School District is engaging in the first of, hopefully, many community conversations around race. As a valued member of our community we would like to cordially invite you to attend and participate!

Health Curriculum Preview for Parents

In the Beaverton School District, we teach children important skills for getting along with others and doing well in school. In order to help our school be a safe and supportive place where everyone can learn, we also provide age-appropriate health instruction. There will be two primary resources used for this instruction: The Great Body Shop to teach the adopted Oregon Health Education Standards and fightchildabuse.org to teach sexual abuse prevention in accordance with Erin’s Law. 

Calendar

Kid Governor Raaga Mandala's Inauguration-1/8/2020

Click here to see video's of Raaga's swearing-in and acceptance speech!

PTO Family Movie Night is Friday, Jan. 17th at 6pm!

Doors will open at 5:30 pm and the movie starts at 6:00 pm sharp.  All students must be accompanied by a parent or authorized adult.

Come support your 5th graders as part of their fundraiser for their end of the year activities.  Pizza, candy, glow necklaces and water will be available for purchase!  Cash Only.

Please bring your sleeping bag and your appetite, and get ready to join Yi and friends as they embark on an epic quest to reunite a young Yeti with his family at the highest place on Earth.

Check out our PTO Movie Night RSVP form and let us know if you will be joining us at the movies!  http://www.jacobwismerpto.org/family-movie-night-rsvp/

Photograph of our Dec. 20th Singalong & PJ Day

"Mr. Robert" (Rt 132 Bus Driver) Retires

Students wish "Mr. Robert" (Bus Driver #132) a happy retirement on his last day, Dec. 20, 2019

BSD School Bus Drivers Needed

Please call 503-356-4220 for more information.

Read for Bees - Last Day is Friday, Jan. 17th!

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Spotlight

Digital Citizenship Resources

The Beaverton School District has developed a digital citizenship resource webpage to share with families.

Link to After-School Activity Flyers

Report Cards will be on ParentVue (no paper copies)

The Beaverton School District is transitioning to electronic report cards for all students.  The electronic report cards will be accessed through ParentVUE (mobile and desktop). If you have not set up your ParentVUE account, you will need to do so in order to view your child's report card which will be available online on Monday, Feb. 3rd.  No paper copies will be sent home.

Three are resources and guidance on how to set up a ParentVue account. Please view the FAQ for instructions on setting up your account. There are several benefits to moving to paperless report cards. You will be able to view grades days after grading days, rather than wait up to two weeks for a report card to come by mail or in your child’s backpack. In addition, moving away from paper is environmentally friendly and cost-effective for the District.e

Please contact your school if you need help setting up or accessing your ParentVUE account or need assistance with a printed copy. 

Health Curriculum Preview for Parents

In the Beaverton School District, we teach children important skills for getting along with others and doing well in school. In order to help our school be a safe and supportive place where everyone can learn, we also provide age-appropriate health instruction. There will be two primary resources used for this instruction: The Great Body Shop to teach the adopted Oregon Health Education Standards and fightchildabuse.org to teach sexual abuse prevention in accordance with Erin’s Law. 

Calendar for Dec. 16 - Jan. 13

 

Congratulations to Our Students of the Month for Gratitude!

3rd Grade: Nishanth Gautam, Caleb Buhacoff, Amitai Vax, Kota Eriguchi, Jackson Ditchfield

4th Grade: Arshia Ramesh, Prajin Sangitha Babu Kannan, Alice Leleko, Diego Escudero Pacheco, Harshil Ajmera

5th Grade: Brady Babst, Alex Shishin, Kai Pattison, Andy Shin, Elliott Baker

 

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Meet Our December PE All Stars!

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Winter Reading Challenge "Read for Bees" - Nov. 25 through Jan. 17th

In partnership with the Bethany and Cedar Mill libraries, Jacob Students are encouraged to take part in their Winter Reading Challenge "Read for Bees."  A donor has pledged to buy a hive of honeybees, through a charity that is helping to end world hunger (link), for every 6,000 hours local kids read between November 25 and January 17th.  Forms for the Winter Reading Challenge have already been sent home with the students.  Completed forms should be returned to the Jacob Wismer school office.  Here is a link to the form if students would like to complete more than one.  

Here is a list of student who have taken the "Read for Bees" Reading Challenge through Friday, Dec. 13th:

Cora McCarty (20 hours)

Natalie Chu (20 hours)

Sameeksha Boggarapu (30 hours)

Matthew Chen (20 hours)

Aarushi Jain (10 hours)

Nicholas Otaka (10 hours)

Akshara Dashputre (20 hours)

Lily Eaton (30 hours)

Airi Ng (20 hours)

Srinika Reddy Mandyam (20 hours)

Deetya Suryadevara (10 hours)

 

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JW Math Information Night for Parents- February 6, 2020  6:15-7:15pm  

The ability to think and communicate mathematically is essential to becoming a successful and productive member of our dynamic global society. The way that we teach mathematics today uses strategies that includes problem-solving, thinking creatively, making connections and working with others collaboratively.

This math information night is for parents who would like to learning more about our adopted district math curriculum and how it is being implemented in our K-5 classrooms.  Please note that this session is for parents-only (no children).

 

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Library Cards Issued...Just in Time for Winter Break!

Student who do not currently have a Washington County library card and whose parents have not opted them out of sharing student directory information have been (or will be given) library cards by their classroom teachers.  Students who are new to the Beaverton School District will be given library cards in February.  For more details about these cards, please see the the BSD webpage about the partnership and/or go to this video link.

 

PTO Cookie Exchange-Thank you from JW Staff!

PTO Walking School Bus

                         Location 1: NW Kyle Place & NW Vance Dr.

                              Location 2:  Arbor Heights Playground

Thank You Volunteers for Supporting Our Book Fair!

Passport Club

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Let's Share & Learn with Passport Club ~ The Places You Will Go!!!

Passport Club wants to encourage kids and families to learn more about places you visit locally or internationally, that is why we invite you all to share with us “ THE PLACES YOU WILL GO" during WINTER BREAK by sending a postcard to Jacob Wismer and sharing a couple of fun facts about the place you visited. We will create a collage at school to share the postcards, and don’t worry !!! if you are not traveling you can also share a lot of fun and interesting facts about Portland/Oregon/United States.

There are two ways to deliver your postcard!

1) Mail to: Jacob Wismer Elementary School

Attention: PASSPORT CLUB

5477 NW Skycrest Pkwy

Portland, OR 97229

 

2) Drop off in the school office after Winter Break: place in the “Passport Club” drawer

Here is an example:

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Timber Joey Reads to Our Kindergartners!

Important Parking Lot Reminders

• Know the plan, follow directional arrows and crossing guards.
• Pull forward as far as possible before dropping off.
• Students MUST enter/ exit vehicle onto/ from the sidewalk.
• Students must cross at intersections: DO NOT wave students across travel lanes.
• 5 mph/ maximum speed on school property.
• When dropping off, the driver must stay at the wheel

• walk your student to the door
• watch your student enter the building
• get supplies from the trunk
• help with a coat or backpack
• send your student off with anything more than a wave or good-bye.

Open Enrollment for the 2020-2021 School Year

The Beaverton School District will offer Open Enrollment for students living within the BSD service area for the 2020-21 school year at the schools listed below.

Applications for Open Enrollment will be available in English and Spanish at each school and at the Administration Center, 16550 SW Merlo Rd., and will be accepted from Monday, December 9, 2019 through Tuesday, January 21, 2020 prior to 2:00 p.m. Students may only apply to two schools. Applications to more than two (2) buildings will be denied. Completed applications should be returned to the school for which the student is applying.

Elementary Schools (# of open slots):

1. Errol Hassell (20)
2. Fir Grove (30)
3. Kinnaman (15)
4. Sexton Mountain (10)
5. Terra Linda (12)

Middle Schools: No slots available at middle school

High Schools (# of open slots):

1. Beaverton HS (40)
2. Southridge HS (40)

Principals will make the final determination as to what grade levels will be filled with these Open Enrollment slots.

There are some important factors families must consider when applying for a 2020-21 Open Enrollment transfer:

1. Student must maintain attendance at 92% or greater; no more than one minor suspension per academic year; no suspension greater than five days, and no expulsions.
2. Transportation to the new school is the responsibility of the family. Buses do not travel from the resident school to the open enrollment school; however, occasionally the student may live close to the attendance boundary of the open enrollment school. In this case, parents must submit a written request by completing a “Transportation Service Request" form.
3. Approval is for the duration of the current school level only (i.e., elementary, middle or high school).
4. There is no guarantee of sibling applications being approved.
5. Commitment to attend any school should be for the entire academic year.
6. A lottery system may have to be implemented if there are more applications than allocations available.
7. Copies of the completed applications will be distributed by the receiving school principal, pending a letter or conversation with the parent/guardian of the student.

Parents will be informed of the decisions by the principal of the school applied to within one week after the conclusion of the open enrollment period. Parents will need to confirm acceptance at that time.

Digital Citizenship Resources

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Science Instructional Materials Review

The Beaverton School District is currently involved in the Science Instructional Materials Adoption Process K-12. The Project Team, comprised of community members, students, teachers, administrators and specialists has been meeting since September 2018 to review existing Science curriculum and practices in order to make curriculum and adoption recommendations to the School Board this Spring. 

 

The Beaverton School District reviews and updates its curriculum, instructional practices, and classroom materials according to Board policy and Oregon State Statute and Administrative Regulations.

 

The community, parents, students, and Beaverton School District staff are invited to review and provide input on instructional materials in the following ways:

Online review period – Monday, December 2, 2019 – Sunday, January 5, 2020. Please visit

Science Instructional Materials Review 

 

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Cedar Mill/Bethany Library Parent Workshops

 

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Health Curriculum Preview for Parents

In the Beaverton School District, we teach children important skills for getting along with others and doing well in school. In order to help our school be a safe and supportive place where everyone can learn, we also provide age-appropriate health instruction. There will be two primary resources used for this instruction: The Great Body Shop to teach the adopted Oregon Health Education Standards and fightchildabuse.org to teach sexual abuse prevention in accordance with Erin’s Law. 

Oregon Health Education Standards

The Great Body Shop, published by The Children’s Health Market, will be used to teach the new Oregon Health Education Standards. It offers skills-based instruction that addresses physical, social, emotional, and mental health. Human Sexuality Education instruction is age appropriate, medically accurate, and relevant for all students.                                                                                                                                                                                     

If you would like to preview the health lesson materials, please come to the Jacob Wismer school office to look at our health notebooks (drop-ins are fine). If you would like to preview the student editions, you will need to complete the form on this link and submitted it to our school office to arrange an appointment time. Please note that the materials must remain in the office and cannot be photographed or copied.  Download, print and return this form (link) if you wish to opt-out your child for any or all of these lessons/activities. 

 

Sensitive Health Lesson/Activity Titles by Grade Level (Note: These are the lessons/activities that align with Oregon Health Standards for human sexuality, gender education, HIV/AIDS education and sexual abuse prevention and do NOT include non-sensitive health topics such as nutrition, safety, etc. All health lessons are available to preview in the school office.)

 

Kindergarten: 

Unit 5 Lesson 4: Safe Touch, Unsafe Touch

Unit 4 Lesson 1: What is a Family?

Erin's Law Kindergarten Lessons & Videos:

K Lessons 1-4

The Protect Yourself Rules (2:43)  Shout, Run, Tell (1:46)  Safe Touch/Unsafe Touch (2:07)  Neighbor (3:49)  A Friendly Stranger (3:04)  Recognize the Signs (2:01)

 

1st Grade:

Unit 2 Lesson 4: My Body is Extra Special

Unit 6 Lesson 4: My Body is Private

Unit 8 Activity 18: Learning About HIV

Unit 5 Activity 21: Meet My Family

Unit 6 Lesson 2: Talking Helps Me Feel Better

Erin's Law 1st Grade Lessons & Videos:

1st Lessons 1-4

The Protect Yourself Rules (2:43)  Shout, Run, Tell (1:46)  Safe Touch/Unsafe Touch (2:07)  Neighbor (3:49)  A Friendly Stranger (3:04)  Recognize the Signs (2:01)

 

2nd Grade:

Unit 5 Lesson 4: Your Body is Private!

Unit 8 Activity 17: HIV & Drugs

Unit 6 Lesson 2: Families

Unit 6 Lesson 3: Families Grow & Change, Too

Erin's Law 2nd Grade Lessons & Videos:

2nd Lessons 1-4

The Protect Yourself Rules (2:43)  Shout, Run, Tell (1:46)  Safe Touch/Unsafe Touch (2:07)  Neighbor (3:49)  A Friendly Stranger (3:04)  Recognize the Signs (2:01

 

3rd Grade:

Unit 6 Activity 24: Identity

Unit 6 Portfolio 2: Dealing with Discrimination

Unit 8 Lesson 1: Being Sick

Unit 8 Lesson 2: Fighting Diseases

Erin's Law 3rd Grade Lessons & Videos:

3rd Lessons 1-4

The Protect Yourself Rules (2:43)  Shout, Run, Tell (1:46)  Safe Touch/Unsafe Touch (2:07)  Neighbor (3:49)  A Friendly Stranger (3:04)  Recognize the Signs (2:01)

 

4th Grade:

Unit 5 Lesson 1: Hormones & Body Changes

Unit 5 Lesson 4: Prevent Abuse/Privacy

Unit 6 Activity 10: Hormones & Reproductive Organs

Unit 6 Activity 18: Talking About Sensitive Issues with a Trusted Adult

Unit 6 Activity 19: Identity

Unit 6 Activity 20: Finding Credible, Medically Accurate Resources

Erin's Law 4th Grade Lessons & Videos:

4th Lessons 1-4 (Lessons 1, 2, 3, & 5)

The Protect Yourself Rules (2:29)  Secrets (3:27)  Can’t Go Home (2:56) Tell (4:21)

 

5th Grade:

Unit 5 Lesson 4: My Body is Private

Unit 6 Activity 19: Abstinence

Unit 6 Activity 26: Talking About Sensitive Issues with a Trusted Adult

Unit 6 Activity 27: Identity

Unit 6 Activity 28: Finding Credible, Medically Accurate Resources

Unit 6 Lesson 1: Hormones & Your Body

Unit 6 Lesson 2: Growing Up Male & Female

Unit 6 Lesson 3: Good Hygiene and Feeling Good About the Way You Look

Unit 6 Lesson 4: Growing Up with a Healthy Attitude

Erin's Law 5th Grade Lessons & Videos:

5th Lessons 1-4 (Lessons 1, 2, 3, & 5)

The Protect Yourself Rules (2:29)  Secrets (3:27)  Can’t Go Home (2:56)  Tell (4:21)

Calendar for Dec. 3 - Dec. 16

Oregon's New Kid Governor is Raaga Mandala!

PTO Approves $25,000 Tech Purchase for JW Classrooms!

The Jacob Wismer PTO recently approved a $25,000+ technology purchase that will provide 60" LG TV monitors for ALL of our K-5 classrooms including PE and music.  Also included are Kanto stands, Belkin tablet stages (to replace document cameras), Apple TVs and HDMI cables.  Thank you to our PTO for this remarkable gift!

Holiday Support for Jacob Wismer Families

The Holiday season is a joyful time of year, but it can also be a difficult time of year for some families. If your family is in need of help this Holiday season with food, clothing, or gifts please contact the school counselor, Maggie Patterson, or complete this brief confidential survey. We would love to support your family this year and help make the Holiday season joyful for all.

Book Fair is Coming!  Dec 10-12

Winter Reading Challenge "Read for Bees"

In partnership with the Bethany and Cedar Mill libraries, Jacob Students are encouraged to take part in their Winter Reading Challenge "Read for Bees."  A donor has pledged to buy a hive of honeybees, through a charity that is helping to end world hunger (link), for every 6,000 hours local kids read between November 25 and January 17th.  Forms for the Winter Reading Challenge have already been sent home with the students.  Completed forms should be returned to the Jacob Wismer school office.  Here is a link to the form if students would like to complete more than one.  

Fall Choir Performance

Congratulations to our 4th & 5th Grade Honor Choir, directed by Mrs. Shuck, for an incredible fall performance on November 21st.  Video highlights can be found at:  link

JW Fun Fridays/Spirit Days

Monday, Mar. 2 (Read Across America Day): Book Character Day

Friday, Mar. 20: Crazy Hair Day

School Photo Retakes on Thurs., Dec. 5th & Class Composite Photo Information

Dorian Studios will be at Jacob Wismer on Thursday morning, December 5th, for new students, students who were absent for our original Photo Day and students who need a retake.  If your child is having a retake, their original package must be returned to the photographer on retake day for your child to be photographed.  If your child is new to our school or was absent on photo day and you would like to purchase pictures, please visit Dorian Studios online to order your photos now with a credit card  -or-  you may pick up an order form from the Community Information Center in the main hallway and have your child bring it with a check or the exact cash (no change will be available) to school on December 5th.

Individual student photos will be delivered before Winter Break.  All Class Composite Photos will be delivered after winter break. 

If you have any questions regarding Dorian photos, please call Dorian at 1-800-826-3535.

Staff Development Day

Jacob Wismer teachers participated in a math training called "5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Math Discussions" led by 5th grade teacher, Heidi Bossert, on the Dec. 2nd Staff Development Day.

STEAM Night Date & Time Change

Our Spring STEAM Night has changed from April 9th to May 21st.  The time will be an hour earlier (session 1 will be from 5-6pm and session 2 from 6-7pm) so students are not up so late on a school night.  Thank you for your flexibility!

PTO Meetings Location Change

Due to building security, our PTO meetings will now be held in the JW staff room so we can close off access to the main part of the building to prevent unauthorized people from entering the area where we keep our valuable tech devices.  On PTO meeting days, the front entrance will be open from 5:45-6:15pm.  Parents arriving late can knock on the staff room window located next to the 4th & 5th grade morning entrance behind the flag pole.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Spotlight

As parents, we often can feel challenged in ways to support our students as they navigate school.  It is so different from when we were children. In partnership with Sesame Workshop, Life Kit talks to parenting experts for tips and tricks to empower kids to be compassionate, embrace math without fear and cultivate self-control.  These are all skills that help our children thrive in school. Click on this link to listen in to what the experts have to say: NPR Life Kit Podcast: Parenting: Raising Awesome Kids

Report Cards are Going Paperless

The Beaverton School District is transitioning to electronic report cards for all students.  The electronic report cards will be accessed through ParentVUE (mobile and desktop). If you have not set up your ParentVUE account, you will need to do that by January 2020.

Three are resources and guidance on how to set up a ParentVue account. Please view the FAQ for instructions on setting up your account. There are several benefits to moving to paperless report cards. You will be able to view grades days after grading days, rather than wait up to two weeks for a report card to come by mail or in your child’s backpack. In addition, moving away from paper is environmentally friendly and cost-effective for the District.e

Please contact your school if you need help setting up or accessing your ParentVUE account or need assistance with a printed copy. We will be sharing more information about this transition in the coming weeks.

New Community Partnership Opens a World of Reading

The Beaverton School District and our Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) partners are expanding access to library materials and resources via the public library Youth Access Card (YAC) for BSD students who do not already have a public library card. This special library card allows students to check out up to five print books or audiobooks from any WCCLS library without any overdue fines. It also provides access to ebooks, digital audiobooks, and other online library resources that can be obtained directly from their BSD Chromebooks or other device.

Using the Sora app, students can link their WCCLS library cards to the BSD digital library so they can browse and borrow BSD and public library ebook/audiobook collections in one place. Rolling distribution of the YAC cards to BSD schools will begin starting in November and continue through January. For more details about these cards, please see the the BSD webpage about the partnership and/or go to this video link.

Too Sick for School?

Cold and flu season has already begun, but there are things you can do to keep yourself and your children healthier. Prevention measures include washing your hands frequently, getting lots of rest, drinking plenty of fluids, and avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

Home is the best place for a child who is ill. Please review the Washington County Should My Child Go to School webpage for guidance, and symptoms and prevention information. Too Sick for School guidelines are available to help you make the decision about when to keep your child home from school.

PTO Walking School Bus

                         Location 1: NW Kyle Place & NW Vance Dr.

                              Location 2:  Arbor Heights Playground

Health Curriculum Preview for Parents

In the Beaverton School District, we teach children important skills for getting along with others and doing well in school. In order to help our school be a safe and supportive place where everyone can learn, we also provide age-appropriate health instruction. There will be two primary resources used for this instruction: The Great Body Shop to teach the adopted Oregon Health Education Standards and fightchildabuse.org to teach sexual abuse prevention in accordance with Erin’s Law. 

JW Calendar for Nov. 18 - Dec. 3

STEAM Night Photos

Thank you for a fun and memorable STEAM Night!  We look forward to seeing everyone at our next STEAM Night on Apr. 9th.

PTO Walking School Bus

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Spotlight

In the article Seven Ways to Foster Gratitude in Kids parents can explore scientifically-researched strategies to help children develop gratitude - that is, appreciation for when somebody has done something kind or helpful for them or recognition of the good things and people they have in their lives. Research shows “Grateful young adolescents (ages 11-13), compared to their less grateful counterparts, are happier and more optimistic, have better social support, are more satisfied with their school, family, community, friends, and themselves, and give more emotional support to others.”

Health Curriculum Preview for Parents

In the Beaverton School District, we teach children important skills for getting along with others and doing well in school. In order to help our school be a safe and supportive place where everyone can learn, we also provide age-appropriate health instruction. There will be two primary resources used for this instruction: The Great Body Shop to teach the adopted Oregon Health Education Standards and fightchildabuse.org to teach sexual abuse prevention in accordance with Erin’s Law. 

Holiday Support for JW Families

The Holiday season is a joyful time of year, but it can also be a difficult time of year for some families. If your family is in need of help this Holiday season with food, clothing, or gifts please contact the school counselor, Maggie Patterson, or complete this brief confidential survey. We would love to support your family this year and help make the Holiday season joyful for all.

Follow Jacob Wismer PE on Facebook and Instagram!

Do you want to see what’s happening in PE at Jacob Wismer? Do you want to see pictures and videos of your kids participating in fun activities and learning the importance of leading healthy, active lifestyles? Do you want to see your child developing physical literacy and gaining the competence and confidence to be able to participate in a wide variety of physical activities? Well, YOU CAN!

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Meet Your 19-20 JW PTO Board!

Thank you to our talented and dedicated 2019-20 PTO Board:

President:  Sonia Lall   president@jacobwismerpto.org

VP Fundraising: Shalini Sivas   vpfundraising@jacobwismerpto.org

VP Community Events: Alexandra Yau   vpcommunityevents@jacobwismerpto.org

Secretary: Shauna Rakshe   secretary@jacobwismerpto.org

Treasurer: Cara Coates   treasurer@jacobwismerpto.org

Member-at-Large: Sonia Sahu   member-at-large@jacobwismerpto.org

Co-Volunteer Coordinator: Margaret Maes   parentcoord@jacobwismerpto.org

Vo-Volunteer Coordinator: Pooja Madan   volcoord@jacobwismerpto.org

 

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Vision Screening Results

Jacob Wismer has received results from Lion’s Club vision screening on November 14.  All students in attendance that day were screened. If your child did not pass the screening, the results will be mailed to you this week, and you are encouraged to follow up with an eye care provider. If your child passed, you will not receive any results.  Thank you!

 

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Link to After-School Activity Flyers

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Link to PTO E-Blast (PTO Parent News)

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Middle School Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee

The Middle School Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee held a public meeting last Tuesday at Stoller Middle School. The meeting was live streamed and the video is available on the Middle School Boundary Adjustment webpage.

The primary activity was a visioning workshop, where the public helped create the first set of themes for potential middle school boundaries. Everyone in attendance was at a table with approximately 6-8 people; they each had a large district-wide map and markers with which to work. The objective was for each table, as a group, to create a new boundary for the new middle school, reduce the size of Stoller Middle School, and amend other middle school boundaries to accommodate the changes created by the first two items.

This exercise was more qualitative than quantitative, forecast data was not provided on the maps at this meeting. The emphasis of the exercise was for participants to show the committee how they see their neighborhood identities, where “natural” boundaries (such as major roads, parks/open space, etc.) may be, and anything else that should be taken into consideration by the Committee. Committee members joined table groups throughout the room to listen in on the conversations.

The workshop maps have been posted to the Middle School Boundary Adjustment webpage.

Following the workshop staff will analyze the workshop maps and will provide the Committee with the data coming from those themes. This will serve as the starting point for the Committee's work in narrowing down a set of options to an eventual recommendation.

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at Conestoga Middle School, 12250 SW Conestoga Dr., 97008 and the public will have the opportunity to participate in a similar visioning activity.

Calendar for Nov. 4 - 18

3rd, 4th & 5th Grade: Mia Johnston (Ms. Dargen), Seeyoon Jung (Mrs. Guilfoyle), Rita Astafeva (Ms. Johnston), Kotoha Torii (Ms. Kerrigan), Amy Yoo (Mrs. Little), Akshara Dashputre (Ms. Guevara), Sriharsha Padigi (Ms. Hanson), Lucas Su (Mrs. Huelskamp), RaeAnn Li, (Ms. Richardson), Prathana Patel (Mr. Silver), Caroline Visintainer (Mrs. Bossert), Swathi Ram (Mrs. Brundidge), Shreya Ranawat (Mrs. Elms), Anne Mauery (Mrs. Getty), Rick Mazumder (Mrs. Scoggins)

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PE All-Stars for October

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Coming Soon!!!  JW STEAM Night ~ Nov. 14, 2019

Due to our high enrollment numbers, we will be dividing our STEAM Night into two sessions like we've done in the past:  Students whose last name begins with A-L can attend from 6:00-7:00pm and students whose last names begins with M-Z can attend from 7:00-8:00pm.  Schedules will be sent home with students on Nov. 13th. The schedules will also be your "entry ticket" so you must bring it with you.  A-L students will receive yellow schedules and M-Z students will receive blue schedules.  Only JW students can attend; older/younger brothers and sister cannot attend because we do not have the space and supplies.  Please remember that for safety, every student must be accompanied by an adult and the adult must stay with the student for the entire session.  

Students and parents can look forward to these fun Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) activities:

Science Festival (provided by OMSI): Explore all of the 12-15 stations around our upper hallway with hands-on with brainteasers, challenges, science equipment, and touch tables.

The Arts & Science of Slime! (provided by Young Audiences of Oregon):  Students will explore slime while learning about the art and science behind this delightful chemistry, learn color theory while mixing colors, explore textures and shapes, and create slime sculptures.

Geometry in Art: Shapes, Patterns & Tessellations! (provided by Young Audiences of Oregon): Families will be introduced to the art of printmaking while practicing math strategies. Students and families will be encouraged to create their own works of art by using a repeated pattern.

Crank & Shine (provided by Mad Science of Portland): These kid powered flashlights help students learn about renewable and non-renewable energy sources. This station complements the Super Power sources discovery station or Zap Attack. Powered by battery or a mechanical generator that kids activate, this activity shines light on alternate energy sources!

Super Power Structures (provided by Mad Science of Portland): What do a river, sunlight and the wind all have in common? Power up your creativity as we explore all of these alternative sources of energy! Experiment with light, water and even chemical reactions to harness the electrons that energize our world.

Slimy Science (provided by Mad Science of Portland): Discover the ooey gooey origins of plastic and see why plastic is so hard to break. Kids make their own slippery slime to go!

Cubetto (provided by JW Kindergarten Teachers): Cubetto is the friendly wooden robot that will teach children the basics of computer programming through adventure and hands-on play.  Note: This activity is for primary grades only.

Ozobots (provided by JW 1st Grade Teachers): Explore how Ozobot understands its environment and how this system compares to ours and observe the cause and effect relationship of how it responds.

Quiver (provided by JW 2nd Grade Teachers): With Quiver children can bring their unique coloring creations to life in extraordinary 3D augmented reality. Characters literally leap off the page, entertaining both little and big minds.

Spheros (provided by JW 3rd Grade Teachers): Program a Sphero robot to show that there is a linear relationship between time, speed, and distance.

Makey Makey (provided by JW 4th Grade Teachers): Makey Makey  is an electronic invention tool and toy that allows users to connect everyday objects to computer programs.

Sam Labs (provided by JW 5th Grade Teachers): SAM Labs kits are bursting with wireless electronic blocks that each have a personality of their own. From lights to motors to sliders to buzzers, every Bluetooth-enabled block can connect to the others via the app to do something different.

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Parent-Teacher Conferences

If you haven't schedule a conference with your child's teacher, please sign up at: 

Please sign up for a conference time at:  https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Jacob_Wismer_Elementary_School_Fall2019

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Lost & Found Displayed this Week

Items in our Lost & Found will be displayed in the front hall through Friday of this week.  After conferences end on Friday, the remaining clothing will be delivered to the BSD Clothes Closet. Lost & Found items will also be displayed on the weeks listed below.  Please make a note of these dates.  Teachers are encouraging students to look in the Lost and Found for their lost items throughout the school year.  However, it always helps for parents to double check the weeks they are displayed in the front hall. 

Fri, December 13 - Fri, December 20 (prior to Winter Break)

Mon, March 16 - Fri, April 3 (prior to Spring Break and during Spring Conferences)

Mon, June 8 - Fri, June 12 (prior to Summer Break)

 

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Preview GBS Health Materials During Conferences Days

Parents are welcome to preview the Great Body Shop (GBS) health material in our office during conferences on a drop-in basis.  The binders must remain in the school office and photographs of the materials cannot be taken due to copyright law.  Here is a link to our BSD elementary Health Scope & Sequence K-5:  link

Parent who wish to preview the Great Body Shop health materials at other times can complete this request form (link) submit it to the school office and we will schedule an appointment time. Parents may also drop by the office to see if the binders are available.

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BSD Report Cards Going Paperless

The Beaverton School District is transitioning to electronic report cards for all students. This upcoming Progress period will be the last time we will be printing progress reports/report cards. The electronic report cards will be accessed through ParentVUE (mobile and desktop).

Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 - Report cards available on ParentVue

Friday, June 19, 2020 - Report cards available on ParentVue

 

If parents/guardians have not set up their ParentVUE account, they will need to do so by January 2020.

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New Date for Stoller 5th Grade Parent Info Night

Stoller's 5th grade Parent Info Night has been changed from Nov. 14th to Tuesday, November 19, 2019 from 5:30-7:00pm at Stoller Middle School.

Box Tops for Education

The Box Tops for Education program is changing the way we can earn cash for our school! Over the summer, participating brands have begun to change their packaging from the traditional Box Tops clip to the new Box Tops label.

Going forward, instead of clipping from packages and checking expiration dates, all NEW Box Top labels will be earned digitally by scanning your receipt. The Box Tops for Education team has worked hard to build a NEW-and-improved, user-friendly Box Tops mobile app, available now. The new app allows you to scan your store receipt, and automatically finds participating products and instantly adds those Box Tops to our school's earnings online.

BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD THE NEW APP OR UPDATE YOUR EXISTING APP: Click the links below if you are viewing this on your smartphone😊   

Click here to download on the App Store

Click her to get it on Google Play 

If you still have traditional Box Tops clips at home, make sure to send them to school. We will still earn cash for all clipped Box Tops until they expire. Better yet, you can “double dip” during the packaging transition by clipping traditional Box Tops AND scanning your store receipt containing participating products. Thanks for helping our school get what it needs!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh94b2BvFK4&feature=youtu.be

The link above is to a YouTube video that has a demonstration of how the app works. It’s pretty slick. If you have any questions please reach out to me, Martine Ayers -Jacob Wismer’s Box Top Coordinator, at 541-231-5971 or email me at martine.ayers@gmail.com.

Passport Club News

Congratulations to our October high five students!  November Passport Club checkout is Nov. 18-22nd.  Passport Club is a HOME study program, so please remember to go over maps a couple of times with your students at home before checkout.  You can find the maps here:

http://www.jacobwismerpto.org/passport-club-study-test-maps/

PTO Walking School Bus

Calendar for Oct. 21-Nov. 4

PTO Fall Event Photos

Thank you to PTO Fall Event coordinators Alexandra Yau and Margarita Thygesen and their wonderful team of volunteers for an extraordinary evening of family fun!  Below are some photos of the Fall Event.  Click here for additional photos:  Link

Sign Up Now for Parent-Teacher Conferences

Please sign up for a conference time at:  https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Jacob_Wismer_Elementary_School_Fall2019

Eagle Run Post Assembly 

Passport Club Begins this Week!

PTO Walking School Bus

                         Location 1: NW Kyle Place & NW Vance Dr.

                              Location 2:  Arbor Heights Playground

State Report Cards Now Available

Jacob Wismer's State Report Card 2018-19:

Beaverton School District State Report Card 2018-19:

Why It's Important to Make Time for Reading at Home

Spring Conferences Date Change

After-School Activities Flyers

Click here for a list of BSD approved after-school activities flyers:  link

BSD Inclement Weather Information

When the weather outside gets inclement, school schedules could be affected. The District generally makes inclement weather decisions by 5:15 a.m., posting them by 5:30 a.m. on the District website and on social media. All Portland Metro area media outlets are also notified and announce the information on TV newscasts and online. Parents and guardians that have opted in for SchoolMessenger will receive timely notifications.

The District makes decisions based on the ability to operate school buses safely; the ability of parents and students to drive safely; and the ability of students to walk safely. The decision that is made will be for the entire District. (As always, parents may choose to make different decisions based on their particular location.)

For the latest inclement weather information:

• Log onto the District's website: http://www.beaverton.k12.or.us and a page pop will be posted on the main page if there is a change in school operations.

• Beaverton School District Public Safety webpage has information about inclement weather procedures and snow routes. http://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/public-safety/ then click on Inclement Weather Information.

• Follow us on o Twitter @BeavertonSD o Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BeavertonSchoolDistrict/

• Follow media outlets. The Districts posts information via Flash Alert. Parents can also sign up to receive weather alerts: www.flashalert.net

Inclement Weather Decisions & Definitions

•  All daytime and evening activities/events on closure days are canceled.

• All schools will open two hours later than regularly scheduled. Ø
• The following classes/programs are cancelled:
  • AM early intervention
  • AM Preschool Classes
  • AM Health Careers & Auto Program
• Terra Nova Program is canceled all day.
• There will be no bus service for Bonny Slope, Nancy Ryles and Sato elementary schools.
•  Bus services will not be provided to McKinney-Vento students living outside of the district.

• All schools operate on regular daily schedules.
• There will be no bus service for Bonny Slope, Nancy Ryles and Sato elementary schools
• Terra Nova Program is canceled all day.
• If the weather forecast calls for declining weather conditions throughout the day, the district will implement snow routes for PM dismissal.

• We encourage you to refer to the BSD website, SchoolMessenger and local media for more detailed information.
• All daytime and evening activities/events are cancelled.

PTO E-Blast

Learning Options Application Process for 2020-21

The Beaverton School District is nationally recognized for high student achievement and innovative programs. Beaverton students in grades 6-12 have the opportunity to investigate learning options that best fit their academic needs. Students can choose their neighborhood school, or apply for one of a number of Learning Option Programs. Transportation is provided.

Applications for the 2020-2021 school year will be available starting Monday, October 14, 2019. Please do some early investigation of the Learning Options Programs online and plan to attend one or more of the open houses that are available. Students may only select one option on their application.

All applicants must reside within the Beaverton School District boundaries. Beginning October 14, current Beaverton School District students are able to apply online using their BSD student ID. Resident students not currently attending a Beaverton school will need to complete a paper application available online, or at any school office beginning October 14, 2019. Applicants who do not have Internet access may also complete a paper application available at any school office. Please give careful consideration to your choice of school. Once an application has been submitted, no changes will be allowed.

Applications must be received no later than Friday, December 6, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. (PST).

AVID Volunteer Tutors Needed and Paid College Student Tutor Position! 

Calendar for Oct. 7-21

JW Students Soar at our Eagle Run!

A special thank you from the PTO Board, Jacob Wismer staff and all of our JW Eagles to our talented Eagle Run planning team, Lori Near, Amanda Netter and Courtney Austermiller, for such an incredibly well-organized, out of this world, fun and fulfilling Eagle Run! Your hard work and perseverance was amazing!  Thank you so much also to all the wonderful volunteers, without whom this event would not have been possible.

Here are a few photos from Friday's Eagle Run:

Kindergarten:

1st Grade:

2nd Grade:

3rd Grade:

4th Grade:

5th Grade:

School Pictures ~ Wednesday, Oct. 16th

Parent Teacher Conference Sign-Up

A School Messenger with the login information for PTCFast.com will be sent out sometime the morning of Monday, Oct. 21st for parents to sign up for parent-teacher conferences.  PTCFast.com is the online conferencing tool that we use to schedule our parent-teacher conferences.  Parent-teacher conferences are Nov. 7th and 8th this year.  Just a reminder that there will be no school for students on these days.

PTO Fall Event~Oct. 18th

Welcome to Passport Club!  

• Jacob Wismer students (grades 2-5) study geography through an amazing program called Passport Club.  (Note: The 5th grade program is optional and signups are now closed.)
• This is a home study program.  Kids should study at home with their parents!  Please go over each month's maps with your kids a time or two before checkout week! You can find maps at http://www.jacobwismerpto.org/passport-club-study-test-maps/
• Each month students learn about a new area, and then are tested on their new knowledge by volunteers during "Passport checkout week”.  Passport checkout dates can be found at  http://www.jacobwismerpto.org/programs/passport-club/.  The next checkout week is Oct. 21st-25th!
• To learn more about this exciting program, please visit the passport club webpage at http://www.jacobwismerpto.org/programs/passport-club/.  
• Please note that Passport club has gone paperless, but if it's a hardship for you to print your own maps or view them online, we can provide paper copies. Contact Ana Pacheco scrafted@hotmail.com
•  Volunteers needed!  We need lots of parent volunteers to make this program work!  If you're interested in helping please visit www.jacobwismerpto.org/wp-content/uploads/PASSPORT-VOLUNTER-INFO-PDF.pdf and contact Ana Pacheco scrafted@hotmail.com or Archana Nim archana.manish.jain@gmail.com.

Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB)       

Meal Benefits Ending Oct. 15th-Reapply Today

October 15th, 2019 is the last day students will receive free meals from last year’s benefits. Every family must re-apply for Meal Benefits every school year. If you’ve already received a letter that says your students are Approved for Benefits, you do not need to do anything further.

Go to www.schoolcafe.com to apply today! Or pick up a paper application at any school and turn it in quickly. As a parent or guardian, you are responsible to pay for all meals received at school. If your application is not processed before October 15th, your students will go into “Paid” status and you will be responsible to pay for all meals they receive at school. Avoid a gap in your student’s benefits – apply today! Applying is confidential and easy. If you need help, please call Meal Benefits at (503)356-3957. Questions? Call Laurie Bishop Meal Benefits Specialist (503)356-3957

PTO E-Blast

                JW Eagle Run

         Friday, October 4th

          Rain Date: Monday, October 7th

• Collection envelopes have been sent home. Please follow the instructions on the envelope to register your students in PledgeStar, our online fundraising tool: https://pledgestar.com/jacobwismer/  
• Set your student's goal at $135 and be sure to send emails to family and friends encouraging them to support our efforts. Donations in any amount go a long way!
• Students and their classes can win some exciting prizes just for registering in PledgeStar!
• Different from previous years, students will be running the full figure eight of our track, which means they will most certainly complete less laps.
• If your company offers a matching program for contributions to charitable organizations, please be sure to submit your request to receive those matches. It’s an easy way to secure additional funds!
• Be sure to select “Jacob Wismer PTO” and NOT “Jacob Wismer” when selecting the name of our school in your corporate match systems. Although funds received to “Jacob Wismer” do benefit our school, they will NOT count towards your students fundraising efforts. For more information on employee matching, click here.
• Intel employees – please consider submitting your matching donation request on or soon after October 1^st. With new internal policies that cap the amount of funds Intel distributes to charitable organizations per quarter, match requests submitted at the end of a quarter risk not being approved.
• Volunteer jobs are being populated in our volunteer system and will be sent out soon for people to sign up. Please stay tuned!
• ALL volunteers MUST have an approved background check to be able to volunteer.
• Many companies offer funds for employee volunteer work. Be sure to inquire if your company offers such a program!

TAG Parent Nomination Information

CogAT Screener for TAG Identification

In October, all 3rd and 5th grade students in Beaverton will be administered the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) Screener.  This 30-minute test measures students’ learned reasoning abilities through verbal/picture analogies, number analogies and figure matrices.

Currently the main purpose for administering the CogAT is to identify students for TAG in the area of intellectual ability. Students who score at the 97th percentile or above on the CogAT screener will be invited to test with the full version of the CogAT that is used for potential TAG identification. The full version of the CogAT will be given in November. For more information about testing, your school’s TAG facilitator.  When test results are returned, we will be sending you a copy with additional information about our TAG program.

Passport Club Update 

• Study maps: http://www.jacobwismerpto.org/passport-club-study-test-maps/

• Volunteer information: www.jacobwismerpto.org/wp-content/uploads/PASSPORT-VOLUNTER-INFO-PDF.pdf

Walk & Bike to School Day is Oct. 2nd!

National Walk & Bike Day to School is Wednesday, October 2nd.  Parents and students are welcome to meet Mr. V at Arbor Heights Playground, Mr. Arnold at NW Kyle Pl./NW Vance Dr., or create their own walking and biking routes. Walkers meet between 7:50 & 8:00, leaving at 8am. Bikers can leave a few minutes later (by 8:10).

 

Late Snacks, Homework, Backpacks and Assignments

Health Room In Need of K-3 Underwear

PTO Green Team Sustainable Lunch/Snack Challenge!

Every Friday:

1. Pack lunch (or snack) using no single-use packaging or utensils (no paper sacks, plastic bags, single-serve bags of anything, etc.bring your own durable silverware 
2. Pack lunch (or snack) using  locally sourced, or minimally processed food items
3. Waste no food items at lunch or snack

Learn more about Jacob Wismer's PTO Green Team and monthly Green Team challenges at:  Link

Extended Absences Due to Vacations

View Our Assemblies!

JW Back-to-School Night Schedule

JW Soaring Eagles MK Running Club

Eagle Run (formerly Jogathon) Spirit Days

 9/23-wear blue      9/24-wear green      9/25-wear yellow      9/26-wear orange      9/27-wear red    9/30-wear purple

Friday, October 4th:  Eagle Run!!!

Counselor's Corner (Sept.)                                   

Welcome back to school! It’s going to be a great year! 

Kindergarten: What’s in Ms. Patterson’s “magic counselor bag”?

1st grade: A Helping Hand - A Story to Teach Kids About School Counselors

2nd grade: A Helping Hand - A Story to Teach Kids About School Counselors

3rd grade: “Meet the School Counselor” slideshow + Q&A

4th grade: Splashdown group activity - What do you know about school counselors?

5th grade: School Counselor Trivia - put your knowledge to the test!

 

School Counselor

Ms. Maggie Patterson

503-356-2156

margaret_patterson@beaverton.k12.or.us

 

 

Get Ready! Walk & Bike to School Day is Oct. 2nd!

National Walk & Bike Day to School is Wednesday, October 2nd.  Parents and students are welcome to meet Mr. V at Arbor Heights Playground, Mr. Arnold at NW Kyle Pl./NW Vance Dr., or create their own walking and biking routes. Walkers meet between 7:50 & 8:00, leaving at 8am. Bikers can leave a few minutes later (by 8:10).

 

Middle School Boundary Adjustment

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Back to School Enrollment Verification

Back-to-School Verification is now available! BSD parents and guardians have the ability to verify their child(ren)'s enrollment information through the parent portal, ParentVUE. Verification of enrollments can now be completed online each year. Feel free to watch a helpful video to help you through the process.

Information from Nutrition Services

Nutrition Services information is easier to access this year, and we have lots of cool information to share!

 

Remember that the 30-day Rollover Period for 2018-2019 meal benefits will end in early October. Be sure to apply TODAY so your students don’t have a lapse in benefits. Any families whose students go into “Paid” status will be responsible to pay for all meals charged in school cafeterias. Don’t let this happen to you!!

 

Click on the link below to go to SchoolCafe, and see all the things that you can do:

 

https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/departments/nutrition-services/meals/schoolcafe

 

All you need is your student’s ID number. If you don’t have that, you can call your school office

or the Meal Benefits line (503-356-3957). Here are some of your options in SchoolCafe:

 

1. Create an account
2. Apply for Meal Benefits
3. View and print Meal Benefits letters
4. See what items your student is getting in the cafeteria.
5. Check your student’s account balance.
6. View cafeteria menus
7. Set up low balance alerts
8. Set up auto-pay (when balance gets to an amount that YOU set, the account is replenished from your credit card)

 

SchoolCafe can provide amazing amounts of information!

 

If you do not have access to a computer, you can also apply for Meal Benefits on paper. Applications are available in every school office and cafeteria.

 

If you have questions or need help, please call Laurie Bishop at Meal Benefits, (503)356-3957 or email us at NS-MealBenefits@beaverton.k12.or.us.

 

Student Success Act

The Oregon Legislature passed and the Governor signed the $2 billion Student Success Act (HB 3427) in Spring 2019. This is an historic and much needed investment in K-12 schools. Beaverton could be able to access an estimated $34 million per year through a state application process. The new law seeks to improve outcomes for students of color, students with disabilities, emerging bilingual students, students navigating poverty, homelessness, and foster care and other who have experienced disparities in our system.

 

School districts will be required to apply for funds. Districts must engage their diverse communities in a needs assessment process prior to the application for funds. The needs assessment includes the District’s existing Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) and an expanded public engagement process with multiple and diverse stakeholders.

 

Districts will be allowed four broad uses for the grant proposals: 1) increasing instructional time, 2) addressing student health and safety needs, 3) increasing adults/decreasing class size and 4) expanding well-rounded learning opportunities.  Proposals must also meet students’ behavioral and mental health needs and increase academic achievement as well as reduce disparities among student groups. This Phase I community engagement will seek input on what is working in our schools and what improvements are needed.

At our Sept. 11 and 12 Back-to-School Nights, we will be asking parents/guardians to provide input on what is working in our schools and what improvements are needed.  If you are unable to attend, here is a link to the online survey (link) that can be translated into 100+ languages.  The district has also planned two community meetings that you can attend.  The first meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 24th at 6:30 pm at Southridge High School, 9625 SW 125th Ave., Beaverton, OR 97008.  The second meeting is Thursday, Sept. 26th at 6:30pm at Cedar Park Middle School, 11100 SW Park Way, Portland, OR 97225.  Community meetings for parents who need interpreters have also been scheduled by our Multilingual Department.  Please see the flyer below for information.

 

 

 

 

Welcome Back from Mrs. McFadden

Message from the Principal

What a wonderful year it's been at Jacob Wismer!  Thank you for allowing us the pleasure to educate your precious children.  They bring so much joy to us each and every day.

Please take a moment to explore our new website.  It has the capability to translate in over a hundred languages, is ADA accessible and can even upload videos.  As much as possible, we would like to share our events on our "Activities" page so please visit this site often.  We already have videos of some of our more recent events such as Field Day and performances by our choir from their Spring Concert last Thursday evening.

As we head into June, I'd like to thank our outstanding PTO Board for their leadership and service this year:  Amy Roskowski, President; Sarah Sperbeck-Koenders, VP of Fundraising; Lauren Mauery, VP of Community Events; Jyothy Vemuri, Secretary; Cara Coates, Treasurer; Mamta Sahita, Volunteer Coordinator; Margaret Maes, Volunteer Coordinator; Pallavi Mathew, Member-at-Large.

Congratulations to the following parents who will be on our 2019-20 PTO Board:  Sonia Lall, President; Shalini Sivas, VP of Fundraising; Alexandra Yau, VP of Community Events; Pooja Madan, Volunteer Coordinator; Shauna Rakshe, Secretary; Sonia Sahu, Member-at-Large.

As we head into summer, here are a few things to remember for the start of the 2019-20 school year:

• New Family Tour is Aug. 21st from 10-11am for all families new to Jacob Wismer.
• Grade 1-5 parents can learn their child's classroom teacher placement on ParentVue.  The exact date will be sent out by School Messenger in August. 
• Registration materials will be sent to families electronically (part of our commitment to reducing paper copies next year!).
• School begins on Sept. 3rd for grades 1-5.
• For incoming kindergarten students, we will be sending out dates and instructions in August.  
• As we finish finalizing school and PTO event dates, we will list the dates on our school calendar by the end of June so you can plan your year accordingly.

On behalf of the Jacob Wismer staff, we hope that you have a fun and memorable summer with your wonderful children.  Best of luck to all of our fifth graders and students who will not be returning to Jacob Wismer this fall.  We will miss you.  

Joan McFadden, Principal

5th Grade Assembly Invitation

Parents, relatives and friends are invited to our Fifth Grade Assembly on Thursday, June 13th at 8:45-9:00am.

Kindergarten: Maryn Erickson, Asha Prakash, Martina De Ezcurra, Zachary Wang   1st Grade: Rina Kushibiki, Sharan Lee, Justin Seo, Akash Vijay Aradhya   2nd Grade: Nishanth Gautam, Albert Wang, Kotoha Torii, Violet Pattison, Myles Dallman

3rd Grade: Arthur Callado, Nitya Shah, Muhammad Sayeedi, Olivia Hsu, Arya Patel   4th Grade: Naomi Kap, Eshaan Segavalu, Nandan Kishnakumar, William Kerrigan, Srinidhi Inam   5th Grade: Maya Lempel, Samyata Sharma, Zephyr Ruetschle, Sarah Yau, Aarush Allene

5th Grade Passport Club

Scored 100% Correct All Year:  Sahithi, Shreemoyee (Mrs. Getty); Miranda, Aaina (Mrs. Elms); Rosalie, Vivaan (Mrs. Scoggins); Nikaansh, Emily, Sadie, Samyata, Anshula (Mrs. Brundidge); Arjun, Aman, Pranavi (Mrs. Bossert). 

Scored 90% Correct All Year:  Sarah, Mason (Mrs. Getty); Evelyn, Jada, Pranav, (Mrs. Elms); Liam, Malavika (Mrs. Scoggins); Vimal, Sevin, Aarya (Mrs. Bossert).

Lost & Found - Final Chance!

The Lost & Found will be outside our school office from June 10 to June 14th.  All items remaining after June 14th will be donated to the Clothes Closet.

Jog-A-Thon 2019

With summer break creeping close, our 2019 Jog-A-Thon committee are ramping up their planning for what is sure to be another incredible event. Please SAVE-THE-DATE for Friday, October 4^th with a rain date of Monday, October 7^th. Stay tuned for more information to come in late August!

Jog-A-Thon is Jacob Wismer’s largest and only fundraising event of the school year. In 2018, our JW Eagles community rallied together to raise nearly $100,000 – a record breaking accomplishment. Proceeds from this event enable our PTO to provide staff and students with much needed educational tools and programs such as passport club, art literacy, STEAM nights, author visits, new technology for classrooms and so much more.

Over the summer months, our Jog-A-Thon chairs and committee members will be working hard to secure support from businesses in and around the community. If you or anyone you know has a business or organization that may be interested in supporting the JW Jog-A-Thon, here are a few ways they can help:

1. Monetary Donations – these funds will be used towards the purchase of prizes to be raffled off to students/classes as a reward for their fundraising and participation efforts
2. In-Kind Donations – these consist of prize items in the form of goods and/or services such as gift cards, sporting event or concert tickets, sports memorabilia, toys, technology items, promotional items such as backpacks, t-shirts, water bottles and more.
3. Event sponsorship – please contact event chairs for more detailed information.

All donations to our school are tax deductible under IRS Code 501 C (3) to the extent permitted by law, and each donation will be acknowledged in writing. Our tax ID is #93-1320362.

On behalf of our 2019 Jog-A-Thon Chairs and committee, we thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you all on the track in October as we aim to reach our goal of raising over $100,000 for our school.

Have a wonderful summer!

Lori Near  lori.near@yahoo.com           

Amanda Netter Amanda.netter@gmail.com                   

Courtney Austermiller c.austermiller@gmail.com                           

Student Test Results in ParentVue

Parents will be able to see their child’s test results sooner than in prior years with less impact on the environment. For the English Language Arts and Math tests, a student’s score is available in ParentVUE two weeks after both parts of the test are completed. Due to the implementation of the new state science test this year, science scores will not be available until next fall after passing scores are identified by the Oregon Department of Education. The Testing Information tab in ParentVUE has links to additional information about your child’s scores.

If you need assistance activating a ParentVUE account, please contact your child’s school. Learn more about ParentVUE. Please note: these scores are not currently available in the ParentVue phone app. Students whose parents/guardians do not have an active ParentVUE account will receive a paper report of test scores. Paper score reports with English Language Arts and Math test results with will be sent home with students on the last day of school. Score reports will be mailed over the summer for students with English Language Arts and Math test results that arrive after the paper score reports are printed in June. Students with at least one parent/guardian with ParentVUE access may request a printed report by contacting Kay Jenkins by email at kay_jenkins@beaverton.k12.or.us or by phone at 503.356.4594.

Important Update for Elementary Schools: ODE’s combined test report generator is not working, so we are unable to send reports for you to send home with students whose parents do not have an active ParentVue account and who have completed ELA and math testing.

Summer Reading by Mrs. Wallace

Summer is almost here, and that means summer reading! This year, all students who complete the Cedar Mill and Bethany Community Libraries summer reading program are eligible for the Summer 2019 Jacob Wismer Reading backpack tag, and get an entry into a raffle for a gift card to Barnes and Noble in the fall.

**When signing up, please use the student’s name as it is at school, and remember to indicate the grade they will be starting in the fall, not the grade they just completed.  These details streamline the way in which the library is able to share information with us for prizes in the fall.**

Our thanks to our Jacob Wismer PTO for their support of Summer Reading for Jacob Wismer students.

Below are some ideas to help students maintain their skills over the summer break.  

Beaverton City Library Summer Reading Program

The Beaverton City Library will offer a Summer Reading Program for kids and teens from June 1 to July 22, 2019.  The theme of the Kid’s Summer Reading Program is A Universe of Stories. Kids age birth through 5th grade can register to be a part of the Kids Summer Reading Program to read and earn great prizes!  Teens going into 6-12th grades next year can join the Teen Summer Reading Program.  Starting June 1, 2019, you can register online, or drop by the children’s area of the Beaverton City Library on 5th and Hall or the Murray Scholl’s branch library.

Cedar Mill & Bethany Libraries Summer Reading Program  The Cedar Mill & Bethany Community Libraries Summer Reading Program 2019 launches on Saturday, June 1, 2019 with fun programs and activities for all ages, all summer long. Join them for live music, story time, special performances and more. You can register online now on Beanstack.  You can learn more about the online summer reading sign ups here:  https://library.cedarmill.org/summer-reading/  Summer is a great time to read what you like, to learn new things, and have fun with friends. Find free programs and events for all ages throughout the summer on the events calendar.

Dreambox Available for BSD Students Over Summer

Link:  https://bit.ly/summermathBSD

Avid Tutors Needed for 2019-20

2019-20 District Calendar

2019-2020 District Calendar Opens a New Window.- English
2019-2020 District Calendar - Spanish
2019-2020 District Calendar - Arabic
2019-2020 District Calendar - Chinese
2019-2020 District Calendar - Japanese
2019-2020 District Calendar - Korean
2019-2020 District Calendar - Russian
2019-2020 District Calendar - Somali
​​​​​​​2019-2020 District Calendar - Vietnamese

Congratulations to our 2018-19 Joyce Richards Award Recipients & Nominees!

Thank you Amy Roskowski!

District Budget Meeting

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