Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!
- September 27 – Passport Club check
- October 2 – Multilingual Family Night, 6:30-8:00
- October 3 – Option Schools Info Night 6:30
- October 9 – Principal’s Chat, 8:35
- October 10 – Jogathon
- October 11 – Terra Linda Student Directory Opt-OUT / Opt-IN deadline
- October 11 – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Staff Development Day
Special Note: This Blast is a long one, but it’s full of great information. Ready. Set. Scroll!
Jog-A-Thon
Jog-a-thon is approaching quickly! We have already handed out some prizes for both signing up for PledgeStar and being the first student to fundraise $100! This week we have a new goal and a new prize! Each student that sends out at lease 5 pledge requests by October 2nd gets a prize– and is entered into a raffle to win $118 to SuperPlay– good for 1 game of bowling, shoes, and a game of lazer tag for 8 people! Thanks for helping your student meet their goal–and as always– fundraise fundraise fundraise! We cannot meet our school-wide goal without you!
Student Directory
An online directory of students will be published. It will include your student’s home address along with email and phone numbers for the first two parent/guardians in your child’s enrollment record. You only need to submit the online opt out if you’re requesting changes.
Our Student Directory is based on information you provided to Beaverton School District(BSD) when you registered your student(s). If you did not specifically opt OUT of sharing your information, it will be shared in the Terra Linda Student Directory. If you did not opt OUT at the district level, you can still opt out of the Student Directory by using the form on THIS PAGE.
But wait, there’s more! If you DID opt OUT at the district level, but you would like to share your information in the Student Directory, you can use THIS SAME PAGE to opt IN.
The cutoff to opt IN or OUT is October 11.
Passport Club
CHECK DAY IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th!
We hope your world traveler will see their name on our Passport bulletin board as a “Frequent Flyer” (all 5 levels complete) or “First Class” (all 5 levels AND Special Itinerary). Need a map? Study maps can be found online HERE.We raised $415 at the Chipotle dining event! Thank you to everyone who helped make it a success!
Password (case sensitive): HelloWorld. Extras hard copies can be picked up in the office.
Can’t get enough geography? Add Special Itinerary! Same check day/time, just have your child tell us they’d like us to check S.I. also.
3rd grade- Landmarks and Monuments
4th grade- U.S. States and Capitals/ North American Neighbors **If you would like your student to learn U.S. states and capitals, this is your chance!**
5th grade- Rivers and Lakes of the World
Links to special itinerary study guides can be found on the PTC website:
Scholastic Book Fair
Our Arctic Adventure Fall Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the school library from Tuesday, October 15th – Friday, October 18th at the times below:-
- Before School 8:10 am – 8:28 am
- Lunch Recess Time 10:45 am – 12:30 pm
- After School 3:05 pm – 3:30 pm
- and Friday, October 18th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (during Move Night)
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- Scholastic Book Fair’s new digital payment option is a great alternative to sending students to school with cash. Parents can easily create a Book Fair eWallet with a credit card and set a spending limit for their student. After the fair, any unused funds are released back to the cardholder. It’s so easy! Look for more information in the next Tiger Tale newsletter.
Parent/Guardian Information
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- Terra Linda will receive 50% of sales in Scholastic Dollars to buy books for the school!
- Parents/Guardians: If visiting the fair during the day, a visitor badge, is required. Please check in at the office.
- Teachers will set aside books you can purchase and donate to classrooms, if you wish. When purchasing your own books at the fair, you can also chose to contribute additional money, in any amount, that will be used to buy books for the school.
- You can also purchase books online 10/9 – 10/22. Look for details in the next Tiger Tale newsletter.
Work Party
This year Work Party will be meeting on Tuesday mornings at 9AM. The teachers give us projects (making copies, cutting things out, etc…) to work on in the lobby. Bring your own coffee, chat with other parents, and help all at the same time. Come weekly, every other week, monthly – whatever your schedule allows. Contact Alisha Holland at hollandalisha@rocketmail.com or Amy Waugh at awaugh@comcast.net for more information or just meet us there.
Dining For Dollar$
We raised $415 at the Chipotle dining event! That’s A LOT of burritos y’all! Thank you to everyone who helped make it a success!
Contact beckyseppala@gmail.com with any questions.
Did you know the PTC Staff Appreciation committee plans at least one event for our wonderful staff every month? Last month’s event was a welcome breakfast as well as a treat on the first day of school. Next month, a break room snack/drink stock-up is planned. These events are partially funded by the PTC and partially funded by our generous parents. If you would like to receive emails with needs for future events, please email Jennifer Collett at jenn.collett@gmail.com to be added to the request distribution list.
Running Club
Terra Linda Running Club is off and running for the fifth year!
What is Running Club
Terra Linda Running Club is PTC sponsored and volunteer organized. Every student is a member even though participation is optional. TLRC takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunch recess. We have a group of committed volunteers that keep track of laps, hand out prizes, and cheer on runners!
Can my child run extra?
YES! This year we are encouraging every student to track the laps they run during P.E., brain breaks with their teacher, and laps during other recesses. Teachers will have access to student cards and can record laps using an app. We are also going to count miles from any race that students do outside of school!
We aren’t going to track a few things like fitbit counters, sports practice laps, or hikes on the weekends. We really want to encourage kids to choose to run on OUR track and not get distracted with too many other activities.
Prizes?!
We have a reward system for every runner! When students complete their first mile they are awarded a wristband. They then receive a chain and a token at 5k (3 miles) and tokens at other milestones! We also give out a special token once a month to every participant. Look for pumpkins in October! And for our kids that really go the distance we have a ribbon at a Half Marathon (13 miles) and a pair of socks and a medal at a marathon (26 miles).
Volunteers Needed!
We always need volunteers for Running Club. The best time to volunteer is from 10:45-11:15 during the kindergarten and first grade recess. And don’t worry- we won’t make you run! Instead you can hand out cards to runners, pass out prizes, and scan cards.
Questions? Contact Kelly Olson: kellyaolson@gmail.com
Makerspace
The Terra Makerspace room was in use this month! Much of the kids this past cycle played with Ozobots during Technology. What are ozobots?
They are tiny toy robots that move and switch direction based upon colored lines drawn on a piece of paper. The kids had a wonderful time creating their own their world where some kids created mazes, made tracks shaped like hearts, and paths in which the bots were goalies at a hockey game!
Consumables donated by parents and equipment bought by the PTC made it possible. We found during this unit that much of our markers dried out from last year’s use. We hope to replenish our current stock and continue the fun during this school year.
We ask that parents, relatives, close family friends help support our TerraLinda Makerspace room to thrive. Below is a list of items that we could use more of and we will identify any more throughout the school year. Please go ahead and send them to the Terra Linda Office and identify them as the
Makerspace donations.
If you have any questions, or want to help volunteer in the Makerspace room, please sign up as a Tera Linda volunteer and contact Maria Schaeffer, Makerspace Volunteer Coordinator at the4schaeffers@gmail.com.
Donation list (preferable in bulk):
- Ozobot Markers
- Dry Erase Markers
- Ping Pong balls
- Toothpicks
- Old (picture) books
- Craft bells
- Sturdy paint brushes (any size)
- Toilet rolls
- Tacky Glue
- Craft sponges
- Tissues
- Paper clips
- Aluminum foil
- Temperature Mini Glue sticks for crafting
Special Note: You are halfway there! Just. Keep. Scrolling!
OBOB
Terra Linda will be participating in Oregon Battle of the Books for the fifth year and our season is about to get underway!
What is OBOB?
The Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the Oregon Association of School Libraries in conjunction with a Library Services and Technology Act grant. Students in 3rd-5th grade, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints.
OBOB’s mission is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading, to broaden reading interests, to increase reading comprehension, promote academic excellence, and to promote cooperative learning and teamwork among students.
How do I sign up for this?
Please complete this form to sign up for OBOB:
https://forms.gle/8fGRYq3N5rmwScWu8
When does OBOB meet?
All meetings are held after school in the library. Meetings end at 4:00 and pick up is in the library. Our first meeting will be informational and we encourage parents to attend. The following meetings will require only one parent from each team to attend.
October 2
What are kids reading this year?
- The Ark Plan by Laura Martin
- Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi
- Clayton Byrd Goes Underground by Rita Williams-Garcia
- Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
- Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
- Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos
- Just Dance by Patricia MacLachlan
- Malala: My Story of Standing Up for Girls’ Rights by Malala Yousafzai
- Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
- Out of Left Field by Ellen Klages
- Paper Wishes by Lois Sepahban
- Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary
- Riding Freedom by Pam Muñoz Ryan
- Stef Soto, Taco Queen by Jennifer Torres
- Wishtree by Katherine Applegate
- The Wizards of Once by Cressida Cowell
Check out this website: https://www.oregonbattleofthebooks.org/
Volunteer Opportunities
Hello Terra Linda Volunteers!
We are so excited that Jog-A-Thon is nearly here, and we are ready to start signing up volunteers to help! We are also in need of volunteers to help with Running Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays and many more volunteer activities! Please check out the links below for more information and to sign up!
Jog-A-Thon
Help us place signs outside the school! 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Help us set up for Jog-A-Thon! 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Help us count laps for the students! Multiple shifts from 9:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.
Help us hand out bags to students! Multiple shifts from 9:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.
Jog-A-Thon Clean Up – 10/10/19
Help us clean up after Jog-A-Thon! Two shifts: 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. & 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Running Club
Running Club – Kinder & 1st Grade
Help with running club for kinders and first graders. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. throughout the school year!
Running Club – 2nd & 3rd Grade
Help with running club for second and third graders. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:20 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. throughout the school year!
Running Club – 4th & 5th Grade
Help with running club for fourth and fifth graders. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. throughout the school year!
Other Volunteer Opportunities
This person will be responsible for coordinating the Classroom parties – 3 per year (Halloween, Valentine’s Day, End-of-Year) There is a budget set for the parties.
Help ring up book sales and/or help students select books! Multiple shifts from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on 10/15/19 – 10/18/19
Help students learn geography by helping quiz them (maps and training provided). Typically, the third Friday of every month!
Picture Retake Day! (Nov. 6th)
Help students to and from class during picture retake day. Two shifts: 8:20 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. & 9:25 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.
Read to Me – Kindergarten (Doughty)
Monday – Friday 8:35 a.m. – 8:55 a.m., throughout the school year.
Volunteers will have time to read to two students.
Read to Me – Kindergarten (Kohl)
Monday – Friday 8:35 a.m. – 8:55 a.m., throughout the school year.
Volunteers will have time to read to two students.
Read to Me – Kindergarten (Meinhart)
Monday – Friday 8:35 a.m. – 8:55 a.m., throughout the school year.
Volunteers will have time to read to two students.
Read with Me – First Grade (Schrader)
Monday – Friday 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., throughout the school year.
If you have any questions, please contact Jaime McCarl at volunteers@terralindaptc.org.
Note: we are looking for some new Committee Chairs for this year, please respond if you are interested in any of the positions below!
2019 – 2020 Committee Chairs Needed
- Artist in Residence
- Field Day
- Movie Night
Phew! You did it! Congratulations? You deserve a nap.
Would you like to get more out of the blast? Do you have suggestions? Please contact Nicholas at communication@terralindaptc.org with any feedback.