Category: PTC Meeting

October 10, 2019

Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!
  • October 11 – Terra Linda Student Directory Opt-OUT / Opt-IN deadline
  • October 11 – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Staff Development Day
  • October 15 – PTC Meeting, 6:30
  • October 15-18 – Scholastic Book Fair
  • October 18 – PTC Sponsored Movie Night, 6:00

Jog-A-Thon

Thank you for all your support making today’s 5th annual Jog-A-Thon such a great time! We appreciate everyone who took the time to help their student gather pledges! Don’t forget— the envelopes are due OCTOBER 18th— so there is still time to collect pledges from neighbors and friends!

And a huge thank you to all of our sponsors! It’s so wonderful to be a part of such a supportive community. Please take a moment to learn about all of this year’s Jog-A-Thon sponsors.

WORLD OF SMILES PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

At World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry we believe in partnering with families to provide education and motivation for healthy dental habits. We strive for excellent patient care with a holistic, integrative approach while offering innovative treatment options. Our team is committed to our patient families and inspiring children through a uniquely positive dental experience by creating an atmosphere of imagination, travel and adventure.

WILAMETTE HVAC, LLC

Willamette HVAC’s mission is to empower our customers with knowledge to build trust and mutual respect. Ensure our employees are provided tools, training and educational opportunities to encourage personal and professional growth. Willamette HVAC strives to provide the highest quality Heating and Air Conditioning services to our community while building lasting relationships.

STEVE BRIAN

Steve Brian w/ Living Room Realty is a proud member of the Terra Linda neighborhood and loves helping people write their own stories through the sale and purchase of homes. He’s been an Oregon native since birth and looks forward to helping build a strong community in the neighborhood through families connecting and taking care of each other!

CEDAR PARK FAMILY DENTAL

Cedar Park Family Dental Care is a family owned and operated general dentistry practice located in Cedar Hills.  Both doctors strive to make dentistry a positive experience for patients of all ages through comprehensive treatment planning involving current technology, thorough explanations, enhanced patient relationships, and providing you with the comfort of knowing they treat each patient as they would treat their own family members!

CLUB K

Club K After School Zone has multiple after school program locations in the Beaverton, Tigard/Tualatin, and West Linn/Wilsonville school districts. We are committed to providing a safe, reliable, academically enriching, and fun after school environment for K-5th students and their families. We integrate 21st Century Learning, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and process-based learning into our daily programming. By doing so, we are equipping our students with the skills, abilities,and passion needed to be positive contributors to our future. Check out our Facebook page to see photos and videos of the fun activities we do: https://www.facebook.com/clubkafterschoolzone/

ATKINSON INSURANCE GROUP

Atkinson Insurance Group is thrilled to help sponsor the 2019 Terra Linda Elementary Jog-a-thon.  We hope the efforts of those jogging and volunteering brings great fun for everyone.   We are a local insurance agency that delights in serving our clients and giving back to our community.  Auto and home insurance can be complicated and confusing.  We make insurance simple and easy to understand while making sure that you have all the protection you need for your family.  Feel free to give us a call.  We would love to talk with you.

GARDEN HOME DENTAL

At Garden Home Dental, we are committed to making sure you experience exceptional dental care. From the moment you walk in the door, our Garden Home team will make every effort to ensure you have a comfortable and smooth visit. Whether you are looking for a family, cosmetic or emergency dentist, we have you covered.

Garden Home has a long-established history in Southwest Portland. Our team has been working together for years serving the Garden Home community and truly doing what we love—easing the dental process and providing you with exceptional care. Life is complicated enough, let us do what we are good at and take care of you!

MICHELLE HUTTON REAL ESTATE GROUP

Michellé Hutton Real Estate Group is proud to support the students and families of Terra Linda Elementary. We are always honored to help you, our friends and neighbors, with your home purchase. Let’s make your dreams a reality.

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 tomorrow – Friday, October 11.

Passport Club

OUR NEXT CHECK DAY IS 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:

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)
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 chose 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: 10/9 – 10/22 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 needed. If you are a current approved volunteer you can sign up to help here – Book Fair Help.

Green Team Update

Last spring, several dedicated Terra Linda students took it upon themselves to fundraise and purchase durable silverware to replace the plastic silverware being used in the cafeteria. Lately, the cafeteria staff has noticed some of this silverware accidentally getting thrown out. A gentle reminder to students about not throwing away silverware at lunch time would be great.
Movie Night
Is Movie Night on your calendar? 🍿 The PTC will be presenting Toy Story 4 on Friday, October 18th, 6-8pm. The Book fair will be in full swing too! 📚 Don’t miss out. To infinity & beyond!

Volunteer Opportunities

Hello Terra Linda Volunteers!

We are still in need of many volunteers for our upcoming Fall Book Fair especially during the 8:00am – 8:30am and 3:00pm – 3:30pm shifts! Please contact Rick Collett with any questions about the Book Fair (bookfair@terralindaptc.org). Please check out the links below for more information and to sign up!

Book Fair

Fall Book Fair Help

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

Set-Up Fall 2019

Monday, 10/14, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Spend an hour or so helping to set-up the fair in the library

Cashier / Helper Fall 2019

Tuesday – Friday 10/15 – 10/18 at the times below

8:00 – 8:30, 10:40 – 11:40, 11:40 – 12:30, 3:00 – 3:30.

Also, Friday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (during Movie Night)

Pack-Up Fall 2019

Friday, 10/18, 7:45 pm – 9:00 pm

Help to pack-up the fair

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

You read the whole blast! You get a cookie. Wait, what’s that? You only skimmed it?! Then you have only earned one of these “healthy” cookies. They’re really great…if you like coconut…and cardboard. 🙂

Would you like to get more out of the blast? Do you have suggestions? Please contact Nicholas at communication@terralindaptc.org with any feedback.

September 12, 2019

Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!

Upcoming Events

  • September 12 – Curriculum Night, 6:00-7:30
  • September 17 –
    • Bus Evacuation Drill, 9:30
    • Volunteer Orientation, 6pm
    • PTC Meeting, 6:30pm
  • September 20 – Jog-A-Thon Kickoff Assembly
  • September 23 – Dining for Dollars event at Chipotle
  • September 26 – Picture Day
  • September 27 – Passport Club check
  • October 10 – Jog-A-Thon

Volunteer Orientation:

All new volunteers are strongly encouraged to attend our annual Volunteer Orientation at school on Tuesday, 9/17 from 6:00 – 6:30 PM, just prior to our September PTC meeting at 6:30 that evening. We will be reviewing the Volunteer Guidelines and taking a tour of the school. For those unable to attend, the guidelines and map will be sent out following the training.

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 Amy Waugh at awaugh@comcast.net for more information or just meet us there.

Dining For Dollar$

Our first dining for dollars event is Monday, September 23rd at CHIPOTLE on Cornell!  If you mention Terra Linda when you order between 4-8 pm, 33% of your purchase will be donated back to the school!  Take a night off of making dinner, and spread the word to family and friends!  See this FLYER for more details. (Gift card purchases are not eligible for donation.)  Contact beckyseppala@gmail.com with any questions.

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!  Password (case sensitive): HelloWorld. Extra 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.

Jog-A-Thon

The Jog-A-Thon is coming up on October 10th—so please be on the lookout for flyers coming home! Our kickoff assembly will be September 20th and your students will receive all their fundraising paperwork that day. We are so excited and hoping this will be the biggest year yet for our school!

Volunteer Opportunities

Hello Terra Linda Volunteers!

We need your help at some upcoming events! Please see the volunteer opportunities below and follow links for more information! We are also looking for some new Committee Chairs – review the open positions near the end of this post.

Picture Day! (Sep. 26th)

Help students to and from class during picture day.

Passport Club! (Sep. 27th)

Help students learn geography by helping quiz them (maps and training provided).

Picture Retake Day! (Nov. 6th)

Help students to and from class during picture retake day.

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. Click here to sign up!

Kohl

Monday – Friday 8:35 a.m. – 8:55 a.m., throughout the school year.
Volunteers will have time to read to two students. Click here to sign up!

Meinhart

Monday – Friday 8:35 a.m. – 8:55 a.m., throughout the school year. Volunteers will have time to read to two students. Click here to sign up!

Many classes are still in need of Classroom Reps and Party Parents as well as classroom and field trip volunteers. See information below.

Classroom Representative:
The Classroom Representative is responsible for working with the teacher to determine current and future volunteer needs. Once needs are established, they will work with the Volunteer Coordinator to schedule shifts in the volunteer system. They help to ensure parents know they need to sign up in the volunteer system and go through the background check to be eligible to volunteer in the classroom and help on field trips. There is only one classroom representative for each classroom.

Party Parent:
The Party Parent is responsible for coordinating the classroom parties. There are three per year (Halloween, Valentine’s Day and End-of-Year) There is a budget set for these parties.

 Party Helper:
Party Helpers work with the Party Parent to prepare for the parties and help on the day of the party.

 Field Trip:
Help during future class field trips. Those signed up for field trips will be contacted before each event with further information.

Note: Please go to opportunities and find your child’s teacher to sign up. Signing up for a Classroom Representative or Party Parent position only indicates your interest in the position. We will reach out to those that have expressed interest once they have been approved by the teacher.

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
  • Backpack Program
  • Field Day
  • Movie Night

Wow! You made it to the end of the first 2019-20 PTC Blast. Congratulations! Would you like to get more out of the blast? Do you have suggestions?

Please contact Nicholas at communication@terralindaptc.org with any feedback.

May 2, 2019

Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!

Upcoming Events

  • May 6-10 – Teacher Appreciation Week
  • May 7 – PTC Meeting 6:30
  • May 8 – Clothes Closet
  • May 9 – Plant sale pickup, 12:30 – 3:15pm
  • May 13-17 – Scholastic Book Fair
  • May 16 – Passport Club Check
  • May 17
    • Assembly, 8:35am
    • 4th Grade Pioneer Day
    • Bingo night / Silent auction
  • May 21 – Dining For Dollars

Staff Appreciation

Staff Appreciation Week is  May 6 – 10.  In celebration, all Terra Linda students are invited to bring a flower or 2 (from the garden or the store) to the Terra Linda lobby before school on Tuesday, May 7th. The flowers collected will be made into bouquets for our wonderful, dedicated Terra Linda staff.

If you are thinking of getting a Staff Appreciation or End-of-Year gift for a Terra Linda staff member, don’t forget to check out the Wish Lists on the PTC website. There are plenty of items still available to purchase.

Plant Sale Delivery

Remember to pick up your plants on Thursday, May 9th between 12:30 and 3:15 under the covered play area by the North parking lot.
We could use some help on delivery day. Please sign up HERE if you can spare an hour.

Passport Club

Our last regular check day is only 3 weeks away! We will see you May 16th! Just a few minutes of studying with your child will help them achieve at least a few levels. 
Help your world traveler put 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? Online study maps can be found HERE.
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
5th grade- Rivers and Lakes of the World
Links to special itinerary study guides can be found on the PTC website.

Cowboy Bingo and Silent Auction

Friday, May 17 from 5:30pm-8pm

Please join us for family bingo night…cowboy style!  Wear your favorite western duds, play bingo and bid on fabulous artwork created by each 4th grade class.  Expect a variety of other auction items including the highly prized Principal For The Day! This will be a fundraiser for the current 4th grade students to support their 5th grade celebration in 2020.  Mark your calendars today!

Book Exchange

Our school-wide Book Exchange is rapidly approaching.  We will start collecting books next week for our book exchange that is being organized by Girl Scout troop 40522 as they work to achieve their Bronze Award.

Collection bins will be placed in the lobby starting Monday, May 6th and will remain through Friday, May 17th so feel free to drop any used books that you would like to donate during that time.

We are accepting all types of books including grown-up books.  The actual book exchange will take place during Bingo Night on Friday, May 17th.  If you aren’t able to make Bingo Night, we will offer an opportunity for every student to receive a book at another time depending on how many books are left over.  Thank you in advance for your donations and participation in the 2019 Terra Linda Book Exchange. We couldn’t do it without you!!!

Dining for Dollars

Mark your calendars for May 21st for our last dining event of the year at
the Oak Hills McMenamins! They will be donating 50% of all food and
beverage sales from 5pm-close! WOW! Stay tuned for more details….

Volunteer Opportunities

We’re looking for some additional volunteers to help with our turn at the Beaverton School District Clothes Closet during the afternoon of May 8th, with flower arranging and delivery on May 7th for Staff Appreciation Week, at the Scholastic BOGO Book Fair the week of the 13th, and for those who like to plan ahead, we need over 30 volunteers on June 7th for Field Day.  Also, we need some new committee chairs for the next school year.

Please read below for details.

Clothes Closet Day – May 8th, 2019 – UPDATE
Our Clothes Closet day on May 8th has been cancelled due to the teacher walk out. However they are in desperate need of volunteers to help sort the clothing donations during the following days and times:

  • Tuesday, April 30  10:00-1:00
  • Tuesday, May 7  10:00-1:00
  • Monday, May 13 10:00-1:00
  • Monday, May 20 10:00-1:00
The remaining dates the Clothes Closet will be open for service this school year are below. Please consider helping out anytime between 9:30am-4pm.
  • May 15
  • May 22
  • May 29
  • June 5
Please consider volunteering at a different time in lieu of our assigned day.  If you can volunteer, please contact Johanna Shrout, Beaverton School District Volunteer Services, at (503) 356-4443 or  johanna_shrout@beaverton.k12.or.us

Flower arranging and delivery – Tuesday May 7th
During Staff Appreciation week, on Tuesday, May 7th from 8:10 – 9:30 am, receive flowers that students have brought for staff as they come to school and help create and deliver bouquets for staff. Meet in the TL lobby. Click on the title link to sign up.

Scholastic Book Fair – May 13th – 17th
This year’s BOGO Book Fair is the week of May 13th and needs a lot of volunteers to be successful. Below are the days and times help is needed.  Please click the links to sign up.
Setup BOGO 2019 – 5/13, 2:10 – 3:00 pm and 3:00 – 4:00 pm
Cashier / Helper BOGO 2019 – 5/14 – 5/17 Multiple times, including Friday evening
Pack Up BOGO 2019 – 5/17 8:00 – 9:00 pm (after Bingo Night ends)
Field Day – Friday June 7th 
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Come out and help the students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades have a blast at Field Day by helping run stations for Gym Games, Team Games, Water Games, and Field Games. 30 volunteers are needed. Please click on the link to sign up.
12:45 PM – 2:45 PM – The games for the K-2 students are run by 5th graders in the afternoon but a handful of volunteers are needed.  Please click on the link to sign up.

2019 – 2020 Committee Chairs 
To date, we know we need new Committee Chairs for the events below:

  • Field Day – you would have an opportunity to shadow this year’s chair at the event on Friday, June 7th
  • Back to School Night – help organize the festivities as families come to school to drop off supplies and meet their teachers.

Please contact our volunteer coordinator, Rick Collett, at volunteers@terralindaptc.org if you have any interest in the Committee Chair positions, or helping with something else.

Learn more on the Volunteer Page.

Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.

-Elizabeth Andrew

Did you know?

A tiger’s tail is about three feet long and helps them balance when making tight turns.

April 18, 2019

Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!

Upcoming Events

  • April 19 – SCHOOL CLOSED
  • April 25 – Passport Club Check
  • April 30 – Principal’s Chat 8:35am
  • May 6-10 – Teacher Appreciation Week
  • May 7 – PTC Meeting 6:30
  • May 8 – Clothes Closet
  • May 9 – Plant sale pickup
  • May 17 – Bingo night / Silent auction
  • May 21 – Dining For Dollars

STEAM Night / Science Fair:

Thank you to all the Terra Linda families who attended last Friday’s STEAM Night and for all the students who completed a Science Fair and/or ArtBlast project. It was wonderful to see all the creative ideas!
If your student asked for a Science Fair project board, but did not end up doing a project, please return the unused project board to the school so it can be used next year.

Plant Sale Success

Thank you to all who participated in the plant sale! Terra Linda will receive about $500 from New Leaf Greenhouse because of your orders.
Don’t forget to pick up your plants on Thursday, May 9th between 12:30 and 3:15 under the covered play area by the North parking lot.
We could use some help on delivery day. Please sign up HERE if you can spare an hour.

Passport Club

Next check day is Thursday, April 25th!
Help your world traveler put 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? Online study maps can be found HERE.
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
5th grade- Rivers and Lakes of the World
Links to special itinerary study guides can be found on the PTC website.

Cowboy Bingo and Silent Auction

Friday, May 17 from 5:30pm-8pm

Please join us for family bingo night…cowboy style!  Wear your favorite western duds, play bingo and bid on fabulous artwork created by each 4th grade class.  Expect a variety of other auction items including the highly prized Principal For The Day! This will be a fundraiser for the current 4th grade students to support their 5th grade celebration in 2020.  Mark your calendars today!

Book Exchange

Terra Linda Girl Scout Troop 40522 is organizing a book exchange as part of their Bronze Award community service project.  The Book Exchange will take place during Bingo Night on May 17th.  We will be collecting books prior to the 17th so be on the lookout for donation bins in the school lobby.

More information coming soon!

Dining for Dollars

Mark your calendars for May 21st for our last dining event of the year at
the Oak Hills McMenamins! They will be donating 50% of all food and
beverage sales from 5pm-close! WOW! Stay tuned for more details….

Volunteer Opportunities

We’re looking for volunteers to help with our turn at the Beaverton School District Clothes Closet on May 8th, for a couple of volunteers to take on the Volunteer Coordinator role, and for some new committee chairs for the next school year.

Please read below for details.

Clothes Closet Day

The Beaverton School District Clothes Closet offers free clothing to students throughout the year. Each school is asked to provide volunteers to help run the program. It is a very rewarding experience to be able to help these families. Please consider volunteering for a shift on our assigned day, Wednesday May 8 anytime between 9:30-4:30 pm. Use THIS LINK  to sign up. If you can’t make an assigned shift, please contact kelli@rbros.com.

PTC Board Position – Volunteer Coordinator

All the PTC Board positions for next year have applicants except for the Volunteer Coordinator position.  This position is crucial for communicating with volunteers and working with classroom representatives and committee chairs.  The position would be best for two volunteers to share the duties.  The main duties are:

  • Accepting new volunteers in the volunteer system, emailing those volunteers and creating name badges
  • Entering/updating volunteer opportunities in the volunteer system with the help of teachers, classroom representatives and committee chairs
  • Contacting committee chairs prior to events to assess volunteer needs
  • Attend monthly PTC and PTC Board meetings and participate in the board discussions and decisions
  • Attend Volunteer Orientation in the fall and Kindergarten Orientation in the spring
2019 – 2020 Committee Chairs 

To date, we know we need new Committee Chairs for the events below:

  • Field Day – you would have an opportunity to shadow this year’s chair at the event on Friday, June 7th.
  • Back to School Night – help organize the festivities as families come to school to drop off supplies and meet their teachers.

Learn more on the Volunteer Page.

Please contact our volunteer coordinator, Rick Collett, at volunteers@terralindaptc.org if you need further information

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

–Mahatma Gandhi

Did you know?

Unlike a typical house cat, tigers do not shy away from water and enjoy bathing in streams and lakes to escape the heat in hot climates.

February 28, 2019

Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!

Upcoming Events:

  • PTC Meeting featuring guest speaker – March 5th
  • Hispanic Parent Night – March 13
  • Spring Break – March 25-29

Art Blast!

It’s time to get creative for Art Blast! Our theme this year is “How Do You Celebrate Nature?!” Students are asked to make art interpreting this theme. Are you inspired by plants? Your animals? A local landscape? Capture your inspiration on paper for us!

Please turn in artwork to your teacher by April 10th. A form is being sent home today for students to fill out a title tag for their work. This form can also be downloaded HERE.  Art Blast is the evening of Friday April 12th 6-8PM. We will display students’ work & have fun projects for them to do! We hope everyone can join us to celebrate the creativity coming from our very own students!

STEAM Night:

Our annual STEAM Night is coming up on April 12th from 6-8 pm. 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.
 
Entry forms for student Science Fair projects will come home on 2/28 and are due to the main office by 3/15. All students are encouraged to enter a Science Fair project. Please support your student as they conduct and document their Science Fair experiment, but remember it is their work to do. The goal is to have fun and explore some science. If your student needs an idea for a project, here is a helpful website: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/

Current Volunteer Opportunities:Make A Difference - Volunteer!

We are always on the lookout for more helping hands! It’s true what they say, “Many hands make light work.”

See how you can lighten the load on the Volunteer Page.
Questions?

Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Rick Collett, at volunteers@terralindaptc.org

Thank you for volunteering!

PTC Club and Event Happenings:

Passport Club:

Next check day is: Thursday, March 21st!
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? Online study maps can be found at www.passportclubonline.com/maps.html.
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
  • 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/

PTC Meeting:

Please come to the PTC Meeting, next Tuesday, March 5 at 6:30 pm where we’ll have a Community Outreach Specialist with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office present about internet safety. The Outreach Specialist and our School Resource Officer, will teach parents how to help keep kids safe on the internet in this ever-changing cyber world.

You will also have the opportunity to cast your vote on how the surplus funds will be spent. We did so well during our Jog-a-thon fundraiser, as well as other school fundraisers, that we’re tracking to have a surplus this year. Our yearly goal is to spend the funds during the current school year.

Did you know?

The PTC is completely volunteer run!

Each PTC Board Position commitment is for one year. A person may serve in the same position for a maximum of two consecutive years.

The following board positions will be open for next school year (2019-2020)

  • President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Volunteer Coordinator (can be shared by two volunteers)

Board positions are crucial to the PTC and the school to provide support for our successful PTC programs.

If you are interested in becoming a board member, please see the position description/duties in our Bylaws and contact the current Volunteer Coordinator to share your interest.

Ideally, those interested should reach out now so they can shadow existing board members to learn more about the position in the current school year.

January 31, 2019


Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!

Upcoming Events:

  • One School, One Book Celebration: Feb. 1
  • Scholastic Book Fair: Feb. 1 (last day)
  • Sock Hop Dance: Feb. 1
  • PTC Meeting: Feb. 5
  • Valentine’s Day Class Parties: Feb. 14
  • No School: Feb. 18

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

Look for all current volunteer opportunities on the PTC webpage under Volunteer.

Questions?
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Rick Collett, at volunteers@terralindaptc.org

PTC Club and Event Happenings:

Scholastic Book Fair

Our winter Scholastic Book Fair continues through Friday, 2/1 at the times below. Online shopping is also available through 2/5 (details below):

Before School: 8:10 am – 8:28 am
Lunch Recess: 10:45 am – 12:30 pm
After School: 3:05pm – 3:30pm
Friday, Before/During Dance: 5:45 pm – 8:00 pm

Terra Linda will receive 55% of sales in Scholastic Dollars to buy books for the school!

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 will have chosen books they would like to have in their classroom and set them aside behind the cashier. 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.

Book Fair Online

Online shopping for the fair offers an expanded selection of books for all ages. Online shopping runs until 2/5. 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.

The online fair is a great way to get a book that we don’t have at the fair, or one that sold out. Books purchased online still count towards additional books for the school.

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.

Online Shopping Link

Please contact Book Fair Chair, Rick Collett at bookfair@terralindaptc.org with questions.

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, February 1st 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. 

One School, One Book

The final pages of The One And Only Ivan are scheduled for tonight, 1/31.

Thank you for participating in One School One Book, and congratulations to all of the trivia winners!

We will be celebrating our school’s reading success in the cafeteria, during lunch, on Friday, 2/01.

Play.Fit.Fun

Are you looking for an after school activity that will keep your child active and having fun?

Play.Fit.Fun is like PE that has crashed into field day and then bumped into team building.

They meet at Terra Linda after school on Tuesdays, 3:05 – 4:30.  Space is still available.

To sign up, send this form to Spencer, spencer@playfitfun.com

Passport Club

We hope your world traveler will see their name on our bulletin board as a “Frequent Flyer” (all 5 levels complete) or “First Class” (all 5 levels and Special Itinerary).

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 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
5th grade- Rivers and Lakes of the World

Links to special itinerary study guides can be found on the PTC website

Our next Passport Club check day will be:  February 21st

School Directory

An email was sent to every parent/guardian with a link to the school’s directory.  You will need a protected password that was sent in the email to open this link.

***PLEASE NOTE: This directory is an information resource for Terra Linda Elementary School families only.  For the privacy of all, please do not share it or use it for solicitation purposes.

Did you know?

The PTC is completely volunteer run!

Each PTC Board Position commitment is for one year. A person may serve in the same position for a maximum of two consecutive years.

The following board positions will be open for next school year (2019-2020)

  • President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Volunteer Coordinator (can be shared by two volunteers)

Board positions are crucial to the PTC and the school to provide support for our successful PTC programs.

If you are interested in becoming a board member, please see the position description/duties in our Bylaws and contact the current Volunteer Coordinator to share you interest.

Ideally, those interested should reach out now so they can shadow existing board members to learn more about the position during the current school year.

January 17, 2019

Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!

Upcoming Events:

  • One School, One Book:  Jan. 14- Feb. 1
  • Passport Club: Jan. 24
  • Scholastic Book Fair: Jan.29 – Feb. 1
  • Sock Hop Dance: Feb. 1
  • PTC Meeting: Feb. 8

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

Look for all current volunteer opportunities on the PTC webpage under Volunteer.

One School, One Book
Trivia Helpers
Help students write and/or enter their trivia answer. We need volunteers each of these mornings from 8:05 – 8:30 am. Two in the library and two in the lobby. Dates 1/22, 1/24, 1/29, 1/31.

Tooth Taxi Help
1/22 – Two Volunteers needed
1/23 – 1/25 – One Volunteer needed

The Tooth Taxi is a 38′ state-of-the-art dental office on wheels with two dental chairs and a full-time dentist and staff. It visits schools throughout Oregon to provide free dental care and oral health education to uninsured and underserved children.

Two volunteers are needed on the first day and one on the other days.
Volunteers will escort students to and from class and to and from the Tooth Taxi.
Please sign up for as many shifts as you wish.  Thank you.

Scholastic Book Fair
The Book Fair needs a lot of volunteers to be successful. Below are the days and times help is needed. Click on the links to sign up on My Volunteer Page and for more details.

Setup Winter 2019 – 1/28, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cashier / Helper Winter 2019 – 1/29 – 2/1 Multiple times, including Friday evening
Pack Up Winter 2019 – 2/1 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (after the Dance  ends)

Sock Hop Dance
Help is needed at the upcoming winter dance to help sell snacks and to clean up after the dance.

Sell Snacks – 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Clean Up – 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Questions?
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Rick Collett, at volunteers@terralindaptc.org

PTC Club and Event Happenings:

 ONE SCHOOL, ONE BOOK

We hope this has been a fun opportunity for your family to read together!

Here is a link to the reading schedule and the audio version.

Trivia will be in the library and lobby on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Happy reading!

Scholastic Book Fair

The Winter Book Fair is coming soon!  This year’s winter fair theme is Dino-mite!

Stomp, Chomp and Read!

The fair will be open Tuesday, January 29th  – Friday, February 1st in the school library at the times below:

Before school 8:10am – 8:30am

  • Recess/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 the Sock Hop Dance on Friday, February 1st from 5:45pm – 8:00pm

When visiting the book fair in the morning, parents and guardians must sign in and get a visitor badge from the office.

Look for the book fair flyer in Thursday folders on 1/24.

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 will have chosen books they would like to have in their classroom and set them aside behind the cashier. 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.

Please contact Book Fair Chair, Rick Collett at bookfair@terralindaptc.org with questions.

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, February 1st 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. 

Passport Club

Our next Passport Club check day will be:  Next Thursday, 1/24

We hope your world traveler will see their name on our bulletin board as a “Frequent Flyer” (all 5 levels complete) or “First Class” (all 5 levels and Special Itinerary).

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 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
5th grade- Rivers and Lakes of the World

Links to special itinerary study guides can be found on the PTC website

Our next Passport Club check day will be:  Thursday, 1/24

School Directory

COMING SOON!

You will have access to the School Directory this Friday.  An email will be coming soon with a link for easy access.

Makerspace: UPDATE

WANTED: Your Lego bricks, Technic style pieces and Duplos too!

The Terra Linda Makerspace would love to take your no longer needed Legos and use it for building and robotics projects. Please drop your donations off at the office.

PizzicatoDining for Dollars

Thanks to all who participated at Pizzicato–we raised $526!

See you at McMenamins on May 21st for our next and last event for the year!

Fine Arts Class

This is an opportunity your child will NOT want to miss as they learn from a seasoned art teacher of 15 years and professional artist of 22 years.

Your child will learn about color mixing, shading, perspective and composition while working with a good number of mediums from acrylic, watercolor, handpainted photography, collage and charcoal.

Pricing is affordable and a payment plan is available! Classes are conveniently located RIGHT in the Terra Linda neighborhood at Christ United Methodist Church.  For more information, check out this Fine Art Class Flyer. This class is taught by a Terra Linda community member, Veronica Lake.



Did you know?

The PTC is completely volunteer run!

Each PTC Board Position commitment is for one year. A person may serve in the same position for a maximum of two consecutive years.

The following board positions will be open for next school year (2019-2020)

  • President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Volunteer Coordinator (can be shared by two volunteers)

Board positions are crucial to the PTC and the school to provide support for our successful PTC programs.

If you are interested in becoming a board member, please see the position description/duties in our Bylaws and contact the current Volunteer Coordinator to share you interest.

Ideally, those interested should reach out now so they can shadow existing board members to learn more about the position during the current school year.

December 20, 2018

Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!

Upcoming Events:

  • PTC Meeting: Jan. 8
  • Dining for Dollars @ Pizzicato: Jan. 15
  • Scholastic Book Fair: Jan.29 – Feb. 1
  • Winter Dance: Feb. 1

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

Look for all current volunteer opportunities on the PTC webpage under Volunteer.

Questions?
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Rick Collett, at volunteers@terralindaptc.org

PTC Club and Event Happenings:

Wish Lists

It’s not too late to gift your teachers!!

Take a peek at our teachers’ Wish lists!  Our teachers have compiled great lists of classroom items that would be useful for students. If you’re interested in purchasing an item, please ship it to yourself and send it in with your student or drop it off in the front office.

The holiday season is a great time to get together with a larger group of parents to purchase pricier items!

Passport Club

Great job with passport today! The bell was ringing!

We hope your world traveler will see their name on our bulletin board as a “Frequent Flyer” (all 5 levels complete) or “First Class” (all 5 levels and Special Itinerary).

Get a jump start on next month over the break!

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 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
5th grade- Rivers and Lakes of the World

Links to special itinerary study guides can be found on the PTC website

Our next Passport Club check day will be:  Thursday, Jan 24

Makerspace: UPDATE

Special thanks to our technology assistant Nicole Jackson, and parent volunteers, Kelly Olson, John Schaeffer, Gavin Redshaw.

The Makerspace is finally up and running!

Mrs. Batsell introduced the area to the staff during a staff meeting last Tuesday and later in the week Terra Linda’s, SALT Lego Robotics team presented their project and demonstrated their robot on the Makerspace’s own Lego robotics field table.

The room has craft supplies as well as STEM learning tools, so children should be able to use the space for everything from expressing their creativity by making things like greeting cards, to programming robots or making videos.

This is an evolving project and we are so excited to be able to bring this resource to your children.

Jog-A-Thon Corporate Sponsorships

If you have not completed your paperwork to receive corporate matching for any 2018 donations to the PTC (Jog-A-Thon or otherwise) please take the time to do that ASAP. It is easy money that helps all our students.  Questions?  email: vpfundraising@terralindaptc.org

PizzicatoDining for Dollars

Next Event: Cornell Pizzicato 1/15/19 from 11AM-9PM.

Terra Linda will receive 20% off ALL purchases throughout the entire day–no flyer necessary.  Gift cards are also included!  The restaurant is VERY small, so call ahead orders for take out or delivery are recommended.

If you are unable to attend that day, you can pre-order gift card purchases through Becky Seppala by emailing your requested amount by 1/10/19. The gift cards will be distributed following the event. They have also offered to include any corporate orders throughout the day purchased at ANY Pizzicato location. If this is something you’re interested in, please contact Becky.

ALSO… Pizzicato will be choosing one of our student’s recipe creations for their “special” pizza that day to honor Terra Linda.  Please have your child complete the Budding Chef Recipe Form and send by 1/7/19 if they are interested.  The winner will be announced before the event. Any inquiries or email submissions regarding this event may be sent to beckyseppala@gmail.com.

PTC Meeting

Do you have questions about the Health Curriculum?

Plan to attend the PTC meeting on January 8 at 6:30pm when we will provide time to answer questions about Erin’s Law and the four sexual abuse prevention lessons that will be taught between late January and April. You can find the lessons listed by grade level on fightchildabuse.org. The requirement of Erin’s Law is four lessons a year at each grade level, K-12.

Wishing you a fun-filled holiday season!

 

December 6, 2018

Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!

Upcoming Events:

  • Running Club: Every Tues. & Thur. during lunch recess
  • Passport Club Check: Dec. 20
  • PTC Meeting: Jan. 8
  • Dining for Dollars @ Pizzicato: Jan. 15
  • Scholastic Book Fair: Jan.29 – Feb. 1

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

Look for all current volunteer opportunities on the PTC webpage under Volunteer.

Read With Me: 3rd Grade – Doughty
Ms. Doughty is looking for volunteers to listen to her students read on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm starting on 12/11.  One volunteer is needed each day/time.  To sign up, please click on the link below.
Read With Me

Vision Screening
The school would like two volunteers for Vision Screening on January 18, 2019. The shift is 8:30 am to 10:50 am. To sign up, please click on the link below.
January 18th 8:30 – 10:50

Passport Club
Passport Club needs a few extra hands from 10:10 am -11:50 am on the following Thursdays: 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 am – 11:50 am

More opportunities can be found on the Volunteer section of the PTC website, along with information on becoming a volunteer.

Questions?
Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Rick Collett, at volunteers@terralindaptc.org

 

PTC Club and Event Happenings:

Wish Lists

Take a peek at our teachers’ Wish lists!  Our teachers have compiled great lists of classroom items that would be useful for students. If you’re interested in purchasing an item, please ship it to yourself and send it in with your student or drop it off in the front office.

The holiday season is a great time to get together with a larger group of parents to purchase pricier items!

Passport Club

Have you checked out the updated passport bulletin board in the main hall yet?! To celebrate the holidays, level 2 and 3 are combined for December passport making it a little easier.

Help your world traveler study to get their name on our bulletin board as a “Frequent Flyer” (all 5 levels complete) or “First Class” (all 5 levels and Special Itinerary)!

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 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
5th grade- Rivers and Lakes of the World

Links to special itinerary study guides can be found on the PTC website

Our next Passport Club check day will be:  Thursday, Dec 20

Recycle at Bales Cedar Mill

Keep those bottles and cans coming!
As the holiday party season ramps up, please don’t forget to take your recyclable bottles and cans to Bales Cedar Mill. The PTC just received a check from them for over $650 which proves every $.10 counts! Just put the bottles and cans in the labeled bin in the check-out area. Please spread the word to neighbors, family and friends!

Dining for Dollars

Thanks to everyone who came to Si Senor!  We raised $465, and had a great time! Our next event is at the Cornell Pizzicato on Jan. 15  Details to follow….

PTC Meeting

Mark your calendars!  Our next PTC meeting will be Jan. 8

 

Did you know?

The canned food drive was a success!  Special thanks to the 5th grade class & teachers for leading the way to support our Terra Linda community.  You are a generous community!

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 ClubRunning 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.

OBOBOBOB

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.