Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!
- October 31 – Halloween Costume Parade (K-2nd) and Classroom Parties
- November 1 – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Grading Day
- November 6 – Picture Retake Day
- November 6 – Conferences, 4:00pm – 8:00pm
- November 7 – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Conferences, 8:00am – 8:00pm
- November 8 – SCHOOL CLOSED
- November 11 – SCHOOL CLOSED FOR VETERAN’S DAY
Jog-A-Thon Announcement
Another HUGE Thank you to everyone who made the Jog-A-Thon such a success this year! How much of a success? You will have to ask your student. The big reveal of the grand total raised by the Jog-A-Thon will be announced THIS FRIDAY!
Passport Club
OUR NEXT CHECK DAY IS TOMORROW!! FRIDAY OCTOBER 25th!
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), but most of all, we’d love for all kids to know the five countries in level 1! Please help us accomplish this goal!
Need a map? Study maps can be found online at https://passportclubonline.com/online-student-study-maps
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: https://www.terralindaptc.org/about-the-ptc/what-we-do/passport-club
Birthday Party!
Guess who is about to turn 50! Our very own Terra Linda Elementary will turn 50 in the fall of 2020 and we are planning a big bash for our school and neighborhood community. If you would like to help plan or share your ideas about what should be included in this celebration, please contact either Jennifer Collett at jenn.collett@gmail.com or Tamara Peters at tamarapeterspdx@gmail.com.
Green Team Update
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is coming up on 10/26. Please use this website to find a location near you to safely dispose of prescription drugs so they don’t end up in the wrong hands or end up contaminating soil or waterways.https://takebackday.dea.gov/
Makerspace
October Learning Tech Toy: Oslo
Starting this current cycle of Specials, the Terra Linda kids will be playing with Osmos in the Makerspace room. The new layout of the room will hopefully offer a sense of movement to learning and enhance creativity.
What is Osmo? “Osmo is a unique educational gaming accessory that opens up your iPad to the infinite possibilities of physical play. Crafted with reflective artificial intelligence, Osmo’s advanced technology bridges the real and digital realms.”
Want to play along with the kids? We are looking for volunteers to offer support and guidance in the Makerspace room during these sessions with the Technology teacher. Activities in future will involve craft activities as well. Therefore, volunteers are welcome to develop ideas and participate. Any questions, please feel free to contact Maria Schaeffer at makerspace@terralindptc.org.
Buy Local. Support Terra Linda.
Piccolo Mondo Toys in Bethany Village is partnering with local schools from November 11th-17th. During that week, anytime you shop there, just mention Terra Linda, and they will donate 15% of your total purchase to our school! The holidays will be sneaking up on us soon–maybe get a jump start on shopping, all while supporting Terra Linda!
Wishlists
As the holidays are coming up, please check out the recently updated Wishlist page HERE. You will find lists for every grade, school wide needs, and a special list for the Makerspace.
Volunteer Opportunities
Hello Terra Linda Volunteers!
There are many opportunities to help with Running Club, Passport Club, reading to/with students and more! Please check out the links below and the opportunities page on your MyVolunteerPage to sign up! We are also looking for a new Chair to coordinate Field Day in June. If you are interested in the position, please reach out to Jaime McCarl at volunteers@terralindaptc.org.
Classroom Volunteer Opportunities
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.
Literacy Skills – First Grade (Clark)
Monday – Friday 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. throughout the school year.
Read with Me – First Grade (Clark)
Monday – Friday 12:00p.m. – 12:30 p.m. throughout the school year.
Writing Helper – First Grade (Clark)
Monday – Friday 10:25 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. throughout the school year.
Read with Me – First Grade (Schrader)
Monday – Friday 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., throughout the school year.
Classroom Volunteer – Fifth Grade (Rafanan)
Classroom volunteering throughout the school year.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Five times per year students learn general biographical information about a featured artist, learn about his/her work, and experience a hands-on art project. All materials are supplied and both lesson plans and PowerPoint presentations for each project/artist are provided. You do NOT need to be an artist or have any art history background to be an Art Lit presenter!
Clothes Closet – Lost and Found Support
Help sort through lost and found, launder clothes and deliver to Clothes Closet.
Help to plan the 5th grade end of year party!
Library/Media Center Volunteer
Assist with checking out books to students and reshelving books
Help with organizing and refilling supplies in Makerspace
Encourages students who enjoy reading, with goals to broaden reading interests, to increase reading comprehension, promote academic excellence, and to promote cooperative learning and teamwork among students.
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.
Running Club – Kinder & 1st Grade
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Help keep track of laps the students run and encourage students. Meet at the track after signing in to the Volunteer Computer and grabbing your name badge.
Running Club – 2nd & 3rd Grade
Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:20 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Help keep track of laps the students run and encourage students. Meet at the track after signing in to the Volunteer Computer and grabbing your name badge.
Running Club – 4th & 5th Grade
Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Help keep track of laps the students run and encourage students. Meet at the track after signing in to the Volunteer Computer and grabbing your name badge.
If you have any questions, please contact Jamie McCarl at volunteers@terralindaptc.org.
Thank you for reading the entire Blast. A two page, single spaced, typed report considering how the the Blast leverages the teachings in Aristotle’s Poetics is due this Monday.
Would you like to get more out of the blast? Do you have suggestions? Please contact Nicholas at communication@terralindaptc.org with any feedback.