The PTC Blast is now produced using the Smore system, which allows for translation into many languages.
You can read the embedded version right here or follow THIS LINK to read on Smore.
Category: OBOB
January 30, 2020
Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!
- January 28-31 – Scholastic Book Fair (ends this Friday!)
- January 30th – Middle School Boundary Meeting
- January 31 – PTC Sponsored Sock Hop, 6:00-8:00 pm
- February 4 – Multilingual Family Night, 6:30-8:00 pm
- February 11 – PTC Meeting, 6:30pm
- February 14 – Valentine’s Day Classroom Parties
- February 17 –
DiningDonuts For Dollars @ Donuts Plus!
Middle School Boundary Meeting TONIGHT
Reminder that the middle school boundary advisory committee is meeting TONIGHT, January 30th, to discuss the two current maps (maps 8 and 9 in this list) put forward from the last meeting.This decision will affect where your children attend middle school, so make your voice heard!
The committee wishes to take into account a variety of factors including school demographics, free-reduced meals, transportation costs, feeder patterns, etc. and is carefully reading all the comments that are being submitted. You are able to submit comments and view all the comments by visiting this page: Link.
In addition to submitting a comment, please join us in person.
The Middle School Boundary Adjustment Advisory Committee will meet this Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.(THAT’s TONIGHT) doors will open at 6:00 p.m. at Meadow Park Middle School, 14100 SW Downing St., Beaverton, 97006.
Please visit the Middle School Boundary Adjustments webpage for information and meeting materials.
Sock Hop Dance! Tomorrow!
Get your poodle skirts and saddle shoes ready. The 1950’s Sock Hop for all Terra Linda families will be on THIS Friday, January 31st from 6-8 pm.Please join us for this fun-filled event where you can doo wop and dance with your family and friends. 50’s style clothing is encouraged but not required. Admission is free and there will be snacks for purchase. Questions?
Please contact Penny Galvin at penny.galvin@gmail.com
This is a PTC-sponsored event.
Makerspace
Since the beginning of the school year, the volunteers in the Makerspace room have enjoyed witnessing and supporting the joy we see when the students have an idea for a project and they successfully create it. Much of their creations have been with cardboard. The photo above is evidence of that as their cardboard projects are kept on the side to improve on when they visit back. With its popularity as the top choice of material use, our stock of cardboard is running low. We request donations for cardboard at any size and quantity to continue the fun through to the end of the school year. Along with that, any supporting items that compliment with cardboard-building will be well-appreciated:
- cardboard cutters
- mini glue sticks
- hot glue guns
- marbles
- tape
Our Terra Linda Makerspace Wishlist items are now updated, so please consider reviewing the list. Please drop items off at the Terra Linda office and mention they are for the Makerspace room. A big thanks to the recent donors of craft supplies for the Makerspace room. On this current Makerspace activity of building squishy circuits, we want to thank a surge of parents/ community members who donated their time either by making homemade conductive playdough or participating in the classroom. Interested in helping the kids make their creations with Terra Linda Technology Educator, Rishika Batheja? Or have ideas to share for future activities? Please contact Maria Schaeffer at makerspace@terralindaptc.org
Dining For Dollar$
Thanks to everyone who ate at Papa’s Pizza! We raised $303! Now onto our next event…..
Presidents’ Day this year is also “PJ Donut Day” for Terra Linda students at our local donut shop, Donuts Plus! They have been serving our community for almost 40 years! On Monday, February 17th, from 5:00AM-1:00PM, head to Donuts Plus in your pajamas to get some yummy treats, and they will donate a portion of sales to Terra Linda. (A flyer will need to be presented at time of purchase; it will be attached in the next blast, and will also be sent home with students.)OBOB
OBOB teams are reading like crazy to get ready for battles on February 19. Did you know that each OBOB team will read a total of 646,685 words and 4,048 pages??Parents and students can submit feedback regarding potential books for the 2020-2021 3rd-5th grade book list.
Click HERE to go to the feedback form.
Scholastic Book Fair
Our Winter Scholastic Book Fair is in full swing NOW with thousands of books available. The fair is in the school library until Friday, January 31st 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, January 31st from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (during the Sock Hop Dance)
New This Fair – eWallet
- 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! You can set up an eWallet for your student now using information found on our Terra Linda Book Fair page.
- 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 choose to contribute additional money, in any amount, that will be used to buy books for the school.
- If you cannot make it to the Book Fair, you can also purchase books online: 1/22 – 2/4 and 25% of your purchase will go to the school. Look for details on our Terra Linda Book Fair page.
Questions
If you have any questions about the Book Fair, please contact our Book Fair Chair, Rick Collett, at bookfair@terralindaptc.orgSTEAM Night
Our annual STEAM Night is coming up on April 17th. ALL students K – 5 will be encouraged to do a Science Project and/or an Art project. Regardless of student participation, All Terra Linda families are invited to come celebrate and discover the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) together. The evening will include student Science Fair project displays, OMSI presentations, an Usborne Books & More Book Fair, and hands-on inquiry stations.
Passport Club
OUR FEBRUARY CHECK DAY IS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21st.
Great job in January! 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.
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.
January 30th…
- 1848 – 1st gold nugget found in Coloma, CA launching the California Gold Rush
- 1968 – Beginning of the Tet Offensive in Vietnam
- 1969 – The Beatles give their last public performance
- 1951 – Phil Collins is born.
- 2020 – This BLAST is published
What does it all mean? A nonsensical collection of random events put together after 10 minutes of googling “January 30th”? Perhaps. Or perhaps this is the key to finally unlocking the secret to [REDACTED].
Shocking, right? But it’s better to know the truth.
Would you like to get more out of the blast? Do you have suggestions? Please contact Nicholas at communication@terralindaptc.org with any feedback.
January 15, 2020
Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!
- January 20 – SCHOOL CLOSED for MLK Jr. Holiday
- January 24 – Passport
- January 27 – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Grading Day
- January 28-31 – Scholastic Book Fair
- January 31 – PTC-Sponsored Dance, 6:00-8:00 pm
- February 4 – Multilingual Family Night, 6:30-8:00 pm
- February 11 – PTC Meeting, 6:30
Terra Linda Library Auction
Our beloved Terra Linda Elementary School has been an integral part of the community for more than 40 years. This year we’ve launched a capital improvement project to benefit our students and school community. This summer, we plan to renovate our library to make it a future-ready, creative, and flexible space. We will be hosting an auction to complete our fundraising efforts for the Terra Linda Library. This event will include cocktails, dinner, a fabulous silent and live auction, and entertainment. We hope to see you there!
To learn more and get involved, please contact Kelly Olson at TerraLindaFundraising@gmail.com
Sock Hop Dance!
Get your poodle skirts and saddle shoes ready. The 1950’s Sock Hop for all Terra Linda families will be on Friday, January 31st from 6-8 pm.Please join us for this fun-filled event where you can doo wop and dance with your family and friends. 50’s style clothing is encouraged but not required. Admission is free and there will be snacks for purchase. Questions? Please contact Penny Galvin at penny.galvin@gmail.com
This is a PTC-sponsored event.
Makerspace
Happy New Year from the volunteers of the Makerspace room! Students continue to utilize a variety of materials in the room and they have made recent requests to replenish our stock items. Many of these items are everyday items and we highly encourage donations from the community first so that we can apply our limited budget of funds towards new or added STEM-related equipment for future projects. Our Terra Linda Makerspace Wishlist items have been updated, so please consider reviewing the list. Donations of any size or quantity will be appreciated. Please drop items off at the Terra Linda office and mention they are for the Makerspace room. In our upcoming Makerspace activity, science and art will be creatively intermingled with an electric playdough project! With the use of conductive playdough, molding clay, LED lights, wires, and batteries, Terra Linda students will not only have fun sculpting but also learn terms such as open, closed, short circuit, and polarity! Items for this activity are in the Wishlist link above. Interested in helping the kids make their creations with Terra Linda Technology Educator, Rishika Batheja? Or have ideas to share for future activities? Please contact Maria Schaeffer at makerspace@terralindaptc.org
Terra Linda Running Club
Terra Linda students have run 1,840 miles this school year! This includes seven students who have completed a marathon!OBOB
OBOB teams are reading like crazy to get ready for battles on February 19. Did you know that each OBOB team will read a total of 646,685 words and 4,048 pages??Parents and students can submit feedback regarding potential books for the 2020-2021 3rd-5th grade book list.
Click HERE to go to the feedback form.
Scholastic Book Fair
Our Winter Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the school library from Tuesday, January 28th – Friday, January 31st 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
- Friday, January 31st rom 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (during the Dance)
New This Fair – eWallet
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! You can set up an eWallet for your student now using information found on our Terra Linda Book Fair page.
Parent/Guardian Information
- 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 choose to contribute additional money, in any amount, that will be used to buy books for the school.
- If you cannot make it to the Book Fair, you can also purchase books online: 1/22 – 2/4 and 25% of your purchase will go to the school. Look for details on our Terra Linda Book Fair page.
Volunteers
- We are still in need of volunteers to help make the Book Fair a success. We especially need help from 8:00 – 8:30. No past experience is needed. If you are a current approved volunteer you can sign up to help here – Book Fair Help.
Questions
- If you have any questions about the Book Fair, please contact our Book Fair Chair, Rick Collett, at bookfair@terralindaptc.org
STEAM Night
Our annual STEAM Night is coming up on April 17th. All 1st – 5th graders will be encouraged to do a Science Project and/or an Art project. Regardless of student participation, All Terra Linda families are invited to come celebrate and discover the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) together. The evening will include student Science Fair project displays, OMSI presentations, an Usborne Books & More Book Fair, and hands-on inquiry stations.
Passport Club
PASSPORT CLUB- OUR NEXT CHECK DAY IS ONE WEEK AWAY!! FRIDAY, JANUARY 24th!
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.
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.
Volunteer Opportunities
We are in need of volunteers for the Winter Book Fair from 1/28/20 – 1/31/20 and the PTC Dance on 1/31/20! Click here to sign up or see below for book fair opportunities!
Scholastic Book Fair Our Scholastic Book Fairs depend on volunteers to be successful. We need help with setting up the fair, packing up the fair and help to ring up book sales and/or help students select books. There are multiple shifts from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on 1/28 – 1/31 as well as shifts during the PTC Winter Dance! See links below!
Tuesday – Friday 1/28 – 1/31 at the times below
8:00 – 8:30, 10:45 – 11:45, 11:45 – 12:30, 3:00 – 3:30.
Also, Friday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (during the Winter Dance)
Monday, 1/27, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Spend an hour or so helping to set-up the fair in the library
Friday, 1/31, 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Help to pack-up the fair
As always, if you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact Jamie McCarl at volunteers@terralindaptc.org. Thank you for volunteering!
Food for thought: If the Blast is perfectly executed, but no one is around to read it, does it even really exist at all? What’s that? Oh, I see. You weren’t paying attention because you were focused on listening to that tree falling in the forest.
Would you like to get more out of the blast? Do you have suggestions? Please contact Nicholas at communication@terralindaptc.org with any feedback.
November 21, 2019
Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!
- November 18-22 – Holiday Food Drive
- November 27-29 – SCHOOL CLOSED – Thanksgiving Break
- December 2 – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Staff Development Day
- December 10 – Principal’s Chat, 8:35 am, Terra Linda Lobby
School Boundaries
Just a quick reminder about the middle school boundary meetings coming up this fall. There is a meeting tonight at 6:30 at Conestoga Middle School. Find a link with all the dates and locations HERE.
Food Drive – Last Chance!
Please help us meet our goal of collecting at least 2777 food items by Friday this week! If we reach our goal, each class will get to choose a game to play during an upcoming PE class!**We also need boxes to get everything packed up!**
Did you know we have already collected 600 food items? Thank you for your support! If each student were to bring at least 7 food items to school tomorrow or Friday we would meet our goal. And we also know not everyone will bring 7 items.
So, please bring as many items as you can to help support our community. How many can you bring tomorrow? Thank you for helping us meet our goal. Food will be distributed to families in our Terra Linda community.
Food items we need:
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- Beans
- Pasta
- Rice
- Peanut Butter
- Canned meat or fish
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Soup/stew/chili
- Cereal
Traffic Pattern
Green Team Update
Planning to get your car ready for winter? Our local Autozone will recycle your old battery and engine oil. They also have a Loan-a-Tool program so you might not need to buy that specialty tool you need.
OBOB Update
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.
December 4
January 8
February 5
Official Battles: TBD
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
Contact Kelly Olson: kellyaolson@gmail.com
Passport Club
OUR NEXT CHECK DAY IS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13th! We’d love for all kids to know the five countries in level 1! Since December is a shorter study month, levels 2 and 3 are combined making achieving all five levels is easier as well.
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
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
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!
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.
As always, if you have any questions, comments or concerns, please reach out to me!
Thank you for volunteering!
If you have any questions, please contact Jamie McCarl at volunteers@terralindaptc.org.
You made it to the end of the Blast. You should be rewarded. ENJOY!
Would you like to get more out of the blast? Do you have suggestions? Please contact Nicholas at communication@terralindaptc.org with any feedback.
November 7, 2019
Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!
- November 11 – SCHOOL CLOSED FOR VETERAN’S DAY
- November 11 – SCHOOL CLOSED FOR VETERAN’S DAY
- November 15 – Passport
- November 18-22 – Holiday Food Drive
School Boundaries
Just a quick reminder about the middle school boundary meetings coming up this fall. Find a link with all the dates and locations HERE.
Scholastic Fall Book Fair
We’ll get over half of the total sales in Scholastic Dollars to spend on more Scholastic books for the school. Already we purchased 41 books for the library 212 books for the classrooms.
Mark your calendars! Our next Scholastic Book Fair will be January 28-31.
Green Team Update
Not sure where to take your hard to recycle plastic items? One option is the Maker Studio at the Portland Children’s Museum. You don’t have to be a member to drop items off, they will accept them at the front desk. Here is a full list of what they accept: https://www.portlandcm.org/exhibits/maker-studio
Makerspace
In the traditional sense, November is a time of thankfulness on a good autumn harvest. These two words – Thankful and Harvest – will be this month’s inspiring theme to the craft creations in the Makerspace room. Starting mid-month during your child’s next Technology Special, please inquire on what they created and if they enjoyed the free use of the materials stocked up in the room!
To help replenish our stock of items, please see a list on the Terra Linda Makerspace Wishlist. Items that will be helpful for this month are googly eyes, feathers, pom poms, small autumn leaves and glitter paint. Donations of any size or quantity will be appreciated. Please drop items off at the Terra Linda office and mention they are for the Makerspace room.
Interested in helping the kids make their creations with Terra Linda Technology Educator, Rishika Batheja? Or have ideas to share for future activities? Please contact Maria Schaeffer at makerspace@terralindaptc.org
Buy Local. Support Terra Linda.
Piccolo Mondo Toys in Bethany Village is partnering with Terra Linda 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! (For more details, please see the flyer that was sent home with your student this week.)
Running Club
Students have the opportunity to participate in Running Club on Tuesday and Thursday during lunch recess.
OBOB Update
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.
October 2
November 13
December 4
January 8
February 5
Official Battles: TBD
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
Passport Club
PASSPORT CLUB- OUR NEXT CHECK DAY IS COMING SOON!! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15th!
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
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
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!
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.
As always, if you have any questions, comments or concerns, please reach out to me!
Thank you for volunteering!
If you have any questions, please contact Jamie McCarl at volunteers@terralindaptc.org.
Well, well, well. Here we are again. The end of The Blast. The end of the road. The end of the line. The fairy tale ending. The beginning and end of the end. All’s well that ends well. What’s that? I should stop now? Good point. The End.
Would you like to get more out of the blast? Do you have suggestions? Please contact Nicholas at communication@terralindaptc.org with any feedback.
November 8, 2018
Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!
Upcoming Events:
- Running Club: Every Tues. & Thur. during lunch recess
- Holiday Food Drive: Nov 5-16 (NOW)
- Passport Club Check: Nov 15
- OBOB Meeting: Nov 20
- Dining for Dollars: Nov 27
Volunteer Opportunities:
Look for all current volunteer opportunities on the PTC webpage under Volunteer.
Passport Club
Passport Club needs a few extra hands from 10:10-11:50 on the following Thursdays, Nov 15, Dec 20, Jan 24, Feb 21, Mar 21, Apr 25, and May 16.
Help students learn geography by helping quiz them (maps and training provided). See here for more details on the Passport Club program. Click on the link below to sign up.
Passport Club Helper 10:10 – 11:50
Staff Appreciation – “Thankful” Note Help
Six volunteers are needed on Monday and Tuesday, November 11/19 & 11/20, 8:10 – 8:30 am both days to help students write “thankful” notes to staff members. One station will be in the library and another in the lobby.
Help with Thankful Notes – Library
Help with Thankful Notes – Lobby
Running Club – Tuesdays and Thursdays
Help students get out and run on our great track on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:35 – 11:35 and 11:30 – 12:30.
10:35-11:35 (Kindergarten/ First Grade/ Second Grade)
11:30 – 12:30 (Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades)
Read to Me: Kindergarten
Read to Me is reading and enjoying picture books out loud one-on-one with a student. Volunteers must participate in a short training session before reading to a student. Please contact Kristine Edmunds to set up a training time or with any questions (kristine_edmunds@beaverton.k12.or.us)
12:00 – 12:30 Daily
Read with Me: 1st Grade
Schrader
Wednesday – Friday, 10:15 AM – 10:40 AM
Read with Me is having a student read a book to you and helping them when needed.
Volunteers must participate in a short training session before reading to a student. Please contact Kristine Edmunds to set up a training time or with any questions (kristine_edmunds@beaverton.k12.or.us)
Specific dates, ongoing, multiple shift times.
Volunteers will assist the librarian when classrooms come to the library.
Questions?
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Rick Collett, at volunteers@terralindaptc.org
PTC Club and Event Happenings:
Jog-A-Thon
DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!!
Jog-A-Thon was a HUGE success because of YOU! We exceeded our goal this year and raised $30,000.
Thank you to all who cheered on your kiddos, volunteered and gave to our school! Terra Linda is a great place to learn and grow!
Staff Appreciation
We are THANKFUL for our teachers!
Students will have the opportunity to make a thankful card for their teacher before school on November 19 and 20, 8:10-8:30. Encourage your child to stop by the lobby or library and decorate a card!
Piccolo Mondo shopping days
Once again this year, Piccolo Mondo is running their fundraising shopping days. The dates this year are 11/12 – 11/17. Flyer attached.
OBOB
Registration will remain open through January.
The next meeting for OBOB will be on November 20, after school in the library until 4:00. This meeting will focus on the book, Real Friends.
Please contact Kelly Olson kellyaolson@gmail.com with questions
Passport Club
Our November check day is fast approaching!
Canada, Panama, Turkey, Algeria, and Mongolia are some of the countries we’re locating.
Please help and encourage your child to study!
Lost your map? Online study maps can be found at www.passportclubonline.com/maps.html
Password (case sensitive): HelloWorld
Can’t get enough geography? Add special itinerary! Same check day/time, just tell us you’re interested.
3rd grade- Landmarks and Monuments
4th grade- U.S. States and Capitals/ North American Neighbors
5th grade- Rivers and Lakes of the World
Links to special itinerary study guides can be found on the PTC website.
We look forward to more bell ringing on November 15th!
Food Drive
Our annual canned food drive is coming soon!
Please bring nutritious, non-perishable food items to the Terra Linda lobby Nov. 5-16.
All food collected will be distributed to Terra Linda families in need, along with a PTC-funded gift card to round out a Thanksgiving meal.
Sturdy, large and medium-sized boxes are also needed to package the food. Please drop off boxes in the office.
If you would like to apply for this or other food benefits available at Terra Linda, please contact the office.
Dining for Dollars
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Nov. 27
Our next Dining for Dollars night will be Nov. 27th. By then your Thanksgiving food coma should be complete!
Join us at Cedar Mill Si Señor for “Taco Tuesday” from 11:00AM-9:30pm.
Flyers will be sent home later in November.
Wish List
We have asked teachers to put together Wishlists of materials they wish they had around their classroom. Some of the items they’re wishing for this year include books, computer speakers, sit spots, jeweler’s loupes for science observation, National Geographic Kids subscriptions, privacy screens, and handbell sets!
Wishlists are regularly updated so if you don’t see a list for your student’s teacher, keep checking! Specialist teachers also have Wishlists!
If you’d like to purchase something off a teacher’s Wishlist, please mail the item to yourself and send it in with your child or drop it off at the front office. Please don’t ship the item directly to the school!
Did you know?
The best way to get up-to-date info about the goings on at Terra Linda, you can follow on Facebook & Instagram!
If you know parents who are not yet connected, invite them to the Facebook Page or tag them on Instagram.
October 25, 2018
Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!
Upcoming Events:
- Running Club: Every Tues. & Thur. during lunch recess
- Cedar Mill Taekwondo Fundraiser starts: Oct 29
- Option Schools Information Night: Nov 1
- Holiday Food Drive: Nov 5-16
- PTC Meeting: Nov 6
- Passport Club Check: Nov 15
- OBOB Meeting: Nov 20
- Dining for Dollars: Nov 27
Current Volunteer Needs:
Look for all current volunteer opportunities on the PTC webpage under Volunteer.
Passport Club Helper
The Passport Club team needs help. The opportunities are on specific dates, once a month, with multiple shift times.
To help students with their passports. Training is provided – see here for more details.
Running Club – Tuesdays and Thursdays
Help students get out and run on our great track on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:35 – 11:35 and 11:30 – 12:30.
10:35-11:35 (Kindergarten/ First Grade/ Second Grade)
11:30 – 12:30 (Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades)
Read to Me: Kindergarten
“Read to Me” is reading and enjoying picture books out loud one-on-one with a student. Volunteers must participate in a short training session before reading to a student. Please contact Kristine Edmunds to set up a training time or with any questions (kristine_edmunds@beaverton.k12.or.us)
12:00 – 12:30 Daily
Read with Me: 1st Grade
Schrader
Wednesday – Friday, 10:15 AM – 10:40 AM
“Read with Me” is having a student read a book to you and helping them when needed.
Volunteers must participate in a short training session before reading to a student. Please contact Kristine Edmunds to set up a training time or with any questions (kristine_edmunds@beaverton.k12.or.us)
Bulletin Boards
Want a low commitment opportunity to share your creativity? The PTC needs help updating two bulletin boards throughout the school year. Interested? Sign up here.
Questions?
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Rick Collett, at volunteers@terralindaptc.org
PTC Club and Event Happenings:
Fall Book Fair Update
Our fall Scholastic Book Fair was a huge success!
Thank you to all those who purchased books and especially those who donated books to classrooms. Also, a huge thank you to all those who volunteered at the fair.
Book fairs cannot happen without an army of volunteers!
We had sales of just over $6,000 (!) which means we get $3,315 back in Scholastic Dollars, which we use to purchase books from Scholastic. This allowed us to purchase books for the library and the remaining books the teachers picked out for their classrooms. Again, thank you! Your support of the Book Fair made this investment in Terra Linda possible.
Our next Scholastic Book Fair will be January 29 – February 1.
Cedar Mill Taekwondo
It’s not too late to sign up for this introductory class at Cedar Mill Taekwondo!
Classes start on Oct. 29th
Sign up your child for 3 weeks of class and the entire registration fee of $49, which includes uniform and belt, will be donated directly to your TERRA LINDA PTC.
Register online
PTC Meeting
Join us at the upcoming PTC meeting on Tues. Nov 6!
We will be sharing critical tips for ensuring your student’s academic success based on research from Columbia University. Also, learn what we are doing at Terra Linda to grow our readers and writers.
Running Club
Running Club will be presenting ribbons and medals at the assembly for everyone that has completed a half marathon or a full marathon!
Did you know that we count every lap your child runs at Terra Linda? Reminder you child to report laps ran during brain breaks, PE, and during recess. We also count races! So if your child has run a fun run, we will record those miles too!
Option Schools Information Night
Terra Linda will host an Options Information Night on Thursday, November 1 at 6:30 in our Cafeteria. This information is important for 4th and 5th Grade parents and students. However, all Terra Linda families are welcome. Much like looking at colleges in your junior and senior year of high school, it is important to think ahead.
Applications for the 2019-2020 school year will be available starting Monday, October 15, 2018. Students may only select one option on their application, so do some early investigation of the options online.
Applications must be received no later than Friday, December 7, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. (PST).
In addition to Terra Linda’s information night, the District will be holding open houses. Please see the Open House schedule for details.
OBOB
Registration will remain open through January.
The next meeting for OBOB will be on November 20, after school in the library until 4:00. This meeting will focus on the book, Real Friends.
Please contact Kelly Olson kellyaolson@gmail.com with questions
Passport Club
A big thank you to all who helped make October successful!
Already, our November Passport Club check day is fast approaching! Canada, Panama, Turkey, Algeria, and Mongolia are some of the countries we’re locating.
Please help and encourage your child to study.
Lost your map? Online study maps can be found at www.passportclubonline.com/maps.html
Password (case sensitive): HelloWorld
Can’t get enough geography? Add special itinerary! Same check day/time, just tell us you’re interested.
3rd grade- Landmarks and Monuments
4th grade- U.S. States and Capitals/ North American Neighbors
5th grade- Rivers and Lakes of the World
Links to special itinerary study guides can be found on the PTC website.
We look forward to more bell ringing on November 15th!
Food Drive
Our annual canned food drive is coming soon!
Please bring nutritious, non-perishable food items to the Terra Linda lobby Nov. 5-16. All food collected will be distributed to Terra Linda families in need, along with a PTC-funded gift card to round out a Thanksgiving meal.
Sturdy, large and medium-sized boxes are also needed to package the food. Please drop off boxes in the office.
More details will come home with your child next week!
If you would like to apply for this or other food benefits available at Terra Linda, please contact the office.
Dining for Dollars
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Nov. 27
Our next Dining for Dollars night will be at the Cedar Mill Si Señor for “Taco Tuesday” on Nov. 27th from 11:00AM-9:30pm. Flyers will be sent home later in November.
Did you know?
There are a few other easy ways to help Terra Linda throughout the year!
Sign up for Amazon Smile
Plan to do a lot of holiday shopping on Amazon? Did you know if you sign up for Amazon Smile and choose Terra Linda, our PTC will earn a percentage of all your eligible purchases? More information here.
Recycle Bottles/Cans at Bales Cedar Mill Market Place
Bales Cedar Mill Market Place will take all your refundable bottles and cans and donate the proceeds to the Terra Linda PTC. Just put the bottles and cans in the labeled bin in the check-out area. It is as easy as that!
BoxTops
We collect box tops as part of the BoxTops for Education program all year long. There is a collection bin in the front office. For every box top collected, Terra Linda PTC receives $.10. Here is a link to the many products that participate in the program.
October 11, 2018
Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!
Upcoming Events:
- Running Club: Every Tues. & Thur. during lunch recess
- Scholastic Book Fair: Oct 16-19
- Passport Club: Oct 18
- Movie Night: Oct 19
- OBOB Meeting: Oct. 23
- Usborne Author Visit, Eric Ode: Oct 23
Current Needs:
Look for all current volunteer opportunities on the PTC webpage under Volunteer.
Highlighted opportunities are below. Please click on the links to sign up.
Book Fair
The Book Fair needs a lot of volunteers to be successful. We still need more help.
Setup Fall 2018 – 10/15, 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Cashier / Helper Fall 2018 – 10/16 – 10/19 Multiple times, including Friday evening
Pack Up Fall 2018 – 10/19 7:45 PM – 9:00 PM (after Movie Night ends)
Passport Club Helper
Specific dates, once a month, multiple shift times.
Help students with their passports. Training is provided – see here for more details.
Running Club – Tuesdays and Thursdays
Help students get out and run on our great track on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:35 – 11:35 and 11:30 – 12:30.
10:35-11:35 (Kindergarten/ First Grade/ Second Grade)
11:30 – 12:30 (Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades)
Read to Me: Kindergarten
“Read to Me” is reading and enjoying picture books out loud one-on-one with a student. Volunteers must participate in a short training session before reading to a student. Please contact Kristine Edmunds to set up a training time or with any questions (kristine_edmunds@beaverton.k12.or.us)
12:00 – 12:30 Daily
Read with Me: 1st Grade
Schrader
Wednesday – Friday, 10:15 AM – 10:40 AM
“Read with Me” is having a student read a book to you and helping them when needed.
Volunteers must participate in a short training session before reading to a student. Please contact Kristine Edmunds to set up a training time or with any questions (kristine_edmunds@beaverton.k12.or.us)
Popcorn Help
Help out at Movie Night by popping and serving popcorn from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm.
Bulletin Boards
Want a low commitment opportunity to share your creativity? The PTC needs help updating two bulletin boards throughout the school year. Interested? Sign up here.
Questions?
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Rick Collett, at volunteers@terralindaptc.org
PTC Club and Event Happenings:
Jog-A-Thon
Thank you to all the students, staff, volunteers, family members, and sponsors who made this year’s Jog-A-Thon a huge success! The Jog-A-Thon committee is working to finalize the results and will announce them as soon as possible.
Scholastic Book Fair
The Fall Book Fair is NEXT WEEK! This year’s fall fair theme is The Enchanted Forest.
This year, in addition to purchasing books at school, you can also purchase books online. See details below.
Before school 8:10am – 8:30am
Lunch time 10:45am – 12:30pm
After school Tue, Thur, Fri 3:05pm – 3:30pm, Wed, 1:35pm – 2:00pm
It is also open during Movie Night on Friday, October 19th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Look for the book fair flyer in Thursday folders this week.
The Book Fair is a wonderful opportunity to share your love of reading with your whole class by donating a book to your student’s classroom. Teachers have chosen books they would like to have in their classroom and set them aside behind the cashier.
Online shopping for the fair offers an expanded selection of books for all ages. Online shopping begins on 10/10 and ends 10/23. Any books ordered online can ship to the school for free and we’ll get them to you or you can pay to ship to an address.
NOTE: The site has a School Wish List, however the books listed are a default list from Scholastic and do not reflect what the school would like. Please visit the fair at school if you would like to purchase and donate books to classrooms. Thank you.
Please contact Book Fair Chair, Rick Collett at bookfair@terralindaptc.org with questions.
Movie Night
Terra Linda Movie Night will be held on Friday, October 19 at 6pm. The featured movie this year will be Coco.
Here is a review of the movie from Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/coco
Students MUST bring a parent/guardian with them to this event. There is no charge for the movie and popcorn will be provided for everyone. Additional concessions will be sold.
Doors open at 6:00 and the movie begins at 6:15.
Help out at Movie Night by popping and serving popcorn from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm.
This event is sponsored by the PTC.
Running Club
Terra Linda Running Club is off and running this year! The first day of running our students ran 89.5 miles and finished September with 839.75 miles!! This is like running to Sequoia National Park!
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. 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 medal at a Marathon (26 miles).
Questions?
Contact Kelly Olson: kellyaolson@gmail.com
Passport Club
What country in South America borders every other country but two? Where do kagaroos live? Where was pizza born? Which country measures its success by gross national happiness?
Study this month’s passport countries to find out! Don’t forget you have extra help with online study maps!
Go to www.passportclubonline.com/maps.html – click on study maps, then enter Password: HelloWorld (case sensitive)
We will see you on Oct 18 to check your skills!
OBOB
Terra Linda will be participating in Oregon Battle of the Books for the fourth 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
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 23
November 20
December 18
January 15
February 19
March 5 Official Battles
What are kids reading this year?
Check out this awesome list that includes a brief description of each book and reading levels.
I still have questions?
Check out this website: www.oregonbattleofthebooks.org
Contact Kelly Olson: kellyaolson@gmail.com
Play.Fit.Fun
Looking for an after school program that will keep your kids active, engaged and having a blast?
Play.fit.fun is all about action, movement, the Power of Play and FUN.
THIS IS LIKE FIELD DAY CRASHED INTO PE…THEN BUMPED INTO TEAM BUILDING!
They meet every Tuesday, 3:05-4:45.
For more information or to sign up, email: spencer@playfitfun.com
Cedar Mill Taekwondo
Cedar Mill Taekwondo is hosting a fundraiser for Terra Linda!
Sign up your child for 3 weeks of class and the entire registration fee of $49, which includes uniform and belt, will be donated directly to your TERRA LINDA PTC.
For more information on how to register, download this flyer.
Author Visit
Terra Linda welcomes, author Eric Ode.
He is a national award-winning children’s singer/songwriter, a widely published author and poet, and a thoroughly engaging entertainer. His upbeat, high-participation programs are bubbling over with fun, interactive music and include stories, skits, poetry, props and puppets.
Tuesday, October 23rd – Assembly Schedule (parents welcome)
8:35 – 9:25 Grades 3, 4, 5
9:45 – 10:25 Grades K, 1, 2
Did you know?
The PTC Budget is available live for anyone to view? We value transparency and welcome your thoughts. We are in this together!
March 1, 2018
Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!
Upcoming Events:
- Bingo Night: Mar. 2
- NO SCHOOL (Conferences): Mar. 8-9
- PTC Meeting: Mar. 14
- Coding Club: Mar. 16
- Passport Club: Mar. 22
- NO SCHOOL (Spring Break): Mar. 26-30
- Running Club: Every Tues. & Thur. during lunch recess
- STEAM Night: Apr. 20
Current Volunteer Needs:
Please see the current volunteer opportunities below and visit our Volunteer Page for the current needs and information on how to become a volunteer.
Clothes Closet
It is Terra Linda’s responsibility to provide volunteers from 9am-4pm on Wednesday March 21 at the Beaverton School District Clothes Closet. 16550 SW Merlo Road, Beaverton, OR 97006. Having volunteers who are bilingual is not necessary, but very helpful. There are 3 slots available per each shift. Please click on the Clothes Closet link above to see the shifts and sign up. For information on the Clothes Closet, click here.
Read to Me: Kindergarten
Monday – Friday, ongoing, multiple shift times.
Volunteers will have time to read to two students. Link above will take you to Opportunities, scroll down to Read to Me: Kindergarten to sign up. Brief training required. Please contact Kristy Edmunds (Kristine_Edmunds@beaverton.k12.or.us) to setup a training session.
Read with Me: 1st Grade
Marlia – Schrader – Schroeder
Monday – Friday, ongoing, multiple shift times.
Volunteers will have time to read to two students. The links above will take you the shifts for each teacher where you can sign up. Brief training required. Please contact Kristy Edmunds (Kristine_Edmunds@beaverton.k12.or.us) to setup a training session.
Read with Me: 2nd Grade
Monday – Friday, ongoing, 8:30 – 9:00
Volunteers will have time to listen to/help two students read. Brief training required. Please contact Kristy Edmunds (Kristine_Edmunds@beaverton.k12.or.us) to setup a training session.
PTC Club and Event Happenings:
OBOB
Congratulations to 3rd Grade Team, Girl Power, for winning the Terra Linda OBOB competition.
Katelin, Mia, Zoe, and Maddie will represent our school at the Regional competition in March.
To get a head start on reading 2018-2019 OBOB list, check out our OBOB page.
PTC Meeting
Calling all 5th grade parents! Please come with questions on Wed. Mar. 14 @ 7:00.
Dr. Shannon Anderson, principal at Cedar Park, would like to introduce herself and talk about Cedar Park Middle School.
Passport Club
Thanks to snow, everyone had an extra week to study February countries! The kids did great today- thank you to all who helped! Hopefully if you watched the Olympics, your kids recognized many or all of the countries!
In March, we’ll have the luck of the Irish with us as we locate where the wildebeest migrate, where Perito Moreno Glacier caves, and figure out which is the largest landlocked country (and also believed to be the origination of the beloved apple).
Online study maps: Password (case sensitive): HelloWorld.
Links to special itinerary study guides for 3rd-5th can be found here.
Remaining Passport Club check days:
March 22 April 26
May 24 June 7 (2nd chance day)
Scholastic Book Fair
The Book Fair will be open during Bingo Night, Mar. 2, 6:00 – 8:00
Bingo Night
Mar. 2 @ 6:30
Lots of prizes to win! You don’t want miss out on this FAMILY FUN night for the whole family!
Bingo cards and concessions will be available for purchase.
Coding Club
The next Coding Club will be Friday, Mar. 16 after school in the Computer Lab. Pick up will be 4:00 in the lobby.
U.S World Class Taekwondo Association, Character Kids program
When you sign up your child for this 3-week class, 100% of the proceeds go to Terra Linda.
It’s really a win-win for everyone!
The three week class includes:
1. Focus and Confidence
2. Discipline and Respect
3. Bully Prevention
For more information or to sign up: click here.
REGISTRATION IS DUE ON MAR. 30
Plant Sale
New Leaf Greenhouse donates 30% of the sales to our school, so this is a great way to improve your yard and help Terra Linda!
Plant sale order forms will come home on Thursday, March 15th! Orders will arrive May 10th, just in time for Mother’s Day.
STEAM Night
Do you have a budding scientist?
The Science Fair will be apart of our STEAM Night coming up on Apr. 20.
Look for submission forms to come home this month.
Did you know?
- You can now access Terra Linda Elementary’s student directory. This is password protected. All parents/guardians received an email on 2/23 with this school wide password.
February 15, 2018
Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!
Upcoming Events:
- NO SCHOOL: Feb. 19
- Passport Club: Feb. 22
- OBOB Meeting: Feb.23
- Scholastic Book Fair: Feb.27 – Mar.2
- Bingo Night: Mar. 2
- Running Club: Every Tues. & Thur. during lunch recess
Current Volunteer Needs:
Please see the current volunteer opportunities below and visit our Volunteer Page for the current needs and information on how to become a volunteer.
Read to Me: Kindergarten
Monday – Friday, ongoing, multiple shift times.
Volunteers will have time to read to two students. Link above will take you to Opportunities, scroll down to Read to Me: Kindergarten to sign up. Brief training required. Please contact Kristy Edmunds (Kristine_Edmunds@beaverton.k12.or.us) to setup a training session.
Read with Me: 1st Grade
Marlia – Schrader – Schroeder
Monday – Friday, ongoing, multiple shift times.
Volunteers will have time to read to two students. The links above will take you the shifts for each teacher where you can sign up. Brief training required. Please contact Kristy Edmunds (Kristine_Edmunds@beaverton.k12.or.us) to setup a training session.
Read with Me: 2nd Grade
Monday – Friday, ongoing, 8:30 – 9:00
Volunteers will have time to listen to/help two students read. Brief training required. Please contact Kristy Edmunds (Kristine_Edmunds@beaverton.k12.or.us) to setup a training session.
Scholastic Book Fair
Volunteers are needed to help ring up sales and/or helping student select books. The link above will take you to Opportunities, scroll down to Book Fair to sign up.
Art Literature is in need of classroom helpers. It is a once a month commitment, helping students put together art projects. Interested, Contact: Lizz Ostley
PTC Club and Event Happenings:
Clothes Closet: Donations Needed
Thank you to everyone for their recent donations! We received 2 large boxes that will go straight to the BSD Clothes Closet.
Terra Linda’s Clothes Closet is running low on boys sweats, size 4-7. Please bring new or gently used donations to the school office.
Scholastic Book Fair
This year’s spring book fair is Feb. 27 – Mar. 2
Open hours:
Before School 8:10 – 8:30
Lunch Time 10:45 – 12:45
After School 3:05 – 3:30, 1:35 – 2:00 on early release Wednesday
The Book Fair will also be open during Bingo Night, Mar. 2, 6:00 – 8:00
Bingo Night
Mar. 2 @ 6:30
Lots of prizes will be given away as well as Krispy Kreme donut holes. You don’t want miss out on this FAMILY FUN night for the whole family! Let’s be honest, we had you at Krispy Kreme, didn’t we??
2018/2019 Parent Teacher Club Board & Committee Chair Vacancies
We have many committee chair veterans whose students are moving on to middle school. The following committee chair vacancies need to be filled by May 2018, in order to be considered for next year’s PTC Budget.
Committee Chair Vacancies:
- Clothes Closet
- Back to School Picnic
- Walk and Bike to School Day
- Green Team
- Coding Club
- Fall Dance
- Movie Night
- Science Fair
- OBOB Co-Chair
For a description of each of these opportunities, please visit our Volunteer Page, under Volunteer Opportunities.
PTC Board Vacancies:
- Vice President of Fundraising
- Communication Coordinator
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact: Rick Collett
Passport Club
Do the Olympics have you searching maps to see where athletes are from? Have your own family geography Olympics and compete with your children to find countries! Chile, North Korea, Botswana and Denmark are among some of the countries kids will be quizzed on next week. Please help them get ready!
Online study maps: Password (case sensitive): HelloWorld.
Links to special itinerary study guides for 3rd-5th can be found here.
Remaining Passport Club check days:
February 22 March 22 April 26
May 24 June 7 (2nd chance day)
Cast your VOTE
The Beaverton School Board on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018 unanimously adopted a resolution to place a five-year Local Option Levy Renewal on the May 15, 2018 ballot. This is a vote-by-mail election.
If approved, the Local Option Levy Renewal would allow Beaverton schools to preserve 300 teaching positions, maintain class sizes, and help ensure students are prepared for post-high school success. The levy renewal costs $1.25 per $1,000 assessed property value. Homes with the median assessed value of $238,000 would continue to pay less than $25 per month. The levy could raise approximately $31-$35 million a year.
In 2013, voters approved a five-year local option levy to restore teaching positions that had been cut due to repeated state funding shortfalls. The levy has raised $128 million, and 100% has remained in Beaverton schools to fund approximately 300 teaching positions and reduce class sizes. In the 2017-2018 school year, 158 of these positions were allocated to Beaverton’s elementary schools, 53 to middle schools, 70 to high schools, and 18 to options schools. The current levy pays for five full time teachers at Terra Linda.
Did you know?
- Thanks to parent volunteer, Gavin Redshaw, you can now access Terra Linda Elementary’s student directory. This is password protected. All parents/guardians will receive an email with this school wide password.