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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:
    • Beans
    • Pasta
    • Rice
    • Peanut Butter
    • Canned meat or fish
    • Canned fruit
    • Canned vegetables
    • Soup/stew/chili
    • Cereal

Traffic Pattern

A special reminder to follow the drive line for drop off and pick up. Please refrain from pulling u-turns across the striped directional markers in the school parking lot. Thank you!
 
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

OBOB
Registration for OBOB will remain open through January.  It’s not too late to sign up and start reading!!
 
Our next meeting will be on December 4th and we will focus on the book Wishtree by Katherine Applegate.  Our December book will be Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary. Terra Linda will be participating in Oregon Battle of the Books for the fifth year and our season is about to get underway!
 
What is OBOB?
The Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the Oregon Association of School Libraries in conjunction with a Library Services and Technology Act grant.  Students in 3rd-5th grade, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints.
 
OBOB’s mission is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading, to broaden reading interests, to increase reading comprehension, promote academic excellence, and to promote cooperative learning and teamwork among students.How do I sign up for this?Please complete this form to sign up for OBOB:https://forms.gle/8fGRYq3N5rmwScWu8When 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.
 
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
Check out this website:  https://www.oregonbattleofthebooks.org/
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

Art Literacy

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.

Fifth Grade Party

Help to plan the 5th grade end of year party!

Library/Media Center Volunteer

Assist with checking out books to students and reshelving books

Makerspace Volunteer

Help with organizing and refilling supplies in Makerspace

Oregon Battle of the Books

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.

Passport Club!

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
A big thank you to all the students, parents and guardians that purchased books at the fair. Our total sales were $5,615.42. Another big thank you for all the volunteers who helped run the 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

Running Club
Terra Linda students have run 1,471 miles this year!  We currently have 4 students that have completed their marathon this year!
Students have the opportunity to participate in Running Club on Tuesday and Thursday during lunch recess.

OBOB Update

OBOB
Registration for OBOB will remain open through January.  It’s not too late to sign up and start reading!!
Our next meeting will be on November 13 and we will focus on the book Wishtree by Katherine Applegate.  Our December book will be Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary. Terra Linda will be participating in Oregon Battle of the Books for the fifth year and our season is about to get underway!
 
What is OBOB?
The Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the Oregon Association of School Libraries in conjunction with a Library Services and Technology Act grant.  Students in 3rd-5th grade, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints.
 
OBOB’s mission is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading, to broaden reading interests, to increase reading comprehension, promote academic excellence, and to promote cooperative learning and teamwork among students.How do I sign up for this?Please complete this form to sign up for OBOB:https://forms.gle/8fGRYq3N5rmwScWu8When does OBOB meet?All meetings are held after school in the library.  Meetings end at 4:00 and pick up is in the library.  Our first meeting will be informational and we encourage parents to attend.  The following meetings will require only one parent from each team to attend.
October 2
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
Check out this website:  https://www.oregonbattleofthebooks.org/Contact Kelly Olson:  kellyaolson@gmail.com

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

Art Literacy

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.

Fifth Grade Party

Help to plan the 5th grade end of year party!

Library/Media Center Volunteer

Assist with checking out books to students and reshelving books

Makerspace Volunteer

Help with organizing and refilling supplies in Makerspace

Oregon Battle of the Books

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. 

Passport Club!

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.

October 24, 2019

Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!
  • October 31 – Halloween Costume Parade (K-2nd) and Classroom Parties
  • November 1 – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Grading Day
  • November 6 – Picture Retake Day
  • November 6 – Conferences, 4:00pm – 8:00pm
  • November 7 – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Conferences, 8:00am – 8:00pm
  • November 8 – SCHOOL CLOSED
  • November 11 – SCHOOL CLOSED FOR VETERAN’S DAY

Jog-A-Thon Announcement

Another HUGE Thank you to everyone who made the Jog-A-Thon such a success this year! How much of a success? You will have to ask your student. The big reveal of the grand total raised by the Jog-A-Thon will be announced THIS FRIDAY!

Passport Club

OUR NEXT CHECK DAY IS TOMORROW!! FRIDAY OCTOBER 25th!

We hope your world traveler will see their name on our Passport bulletin board as a “Frequent Flyer” (all 5 levels complete) or “First Class” (all 5 levels AND Special Itinerary), but most of all, we’d love for all kids to know the five countries in level 1! Please help us accomplish this goal!

Need a map? Study maps can be found online at https://passportclubonline.com/online-student-study-maps

Password (case sensitive): HelloWorld. Extras hard copies can be picked up in the office.

Can’t get enough geography? Add Special Itinerary! Same check day/time, just have your child tell us they’d like us to check S.I. also.

3rd grade- Landmarks and Monuments

4th grade- U.S. States and Capitals/ North American Neighbors **If you would like your student to learn U.S. states and capitals, this is your chance!**

5th grade- Rivers and Lakes of the World

Links to special itinerary study guides can be found on the PTC website: https://www.terralindaptc.org/about-the-ptc/what-we-do/passport-club

Birthday Party!

Guess who is about to turn 50! Our very own Terra Linda Elementary will turn 50 in the fall of 2020 and we are planning a big bash for our school and neighborhood community. If you would like to help plan or share your ideas about what should be included in this celebration, please contact either Jennifer Collett at jenn.collett@gmail.com or Tamara Peters at tamarapeterspdx@gmail.com. 

Green Team Update

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is coming up on 10/26. Please use this website to find a location near you to safely dispose of prescription drugs so they don’t end up in the wrong hands or end up contaminating soil or waterways.https://takebackday.dea.gov/

Makerspace

October Learning Tech Toy: Oslo

Starting this current cycle of Specials, the Terra Linda kids will be playing with Osmos in the Makerspace room.  The new layout of the room will hopefully offer a sense of movement to learning and enhance creativity. 

What is Osmo?  “Osmo is a unique educational gaming accessory that opens up your iPad to the infinite possibilities of physical play. Crafted with reflective artificial intelligence, Osmo’s advanced technology bridges the real and digital realms.”

Want to play along with the kids?  We are looking for volunteers to offer support and guidance in the Makerspace room during these sessions with the Technology teacher.  Activities in future will involve craft activities as well.  Therefore, volunteers are welcome to develop ideas and participate.  Any questions, please feel free to contact Maria Schaeffer at makerspace@terralindptc.org.

Buy Local. Support Terra Linda.

Piccolo Mondo Toys in Bethany Village is partnering with local schools from November 11th-17th.  During that week, anytime you shop there, just mention Terra Linda, and they will donate 15% of your total purchase to our school!  The holidays will be sneaking up on us soon–maybe get a jump start on shopping, all while supporting Terra Linda! 

Wishlists

As the holidays are coming up, please check out the recently updated Wishlist page HERE. You will find lists for every grade, school wide needs, and a special list for the Makerspace.

Volunteer Opportunities

Hello Terra Linda Volunteers!

There are many opportunities to help with Running Club, Passport Club, reading to/with students and more! Please check out the links below and the opportunities page on your MyVolunteerPage to sign up! We are also looking for a new Chair to coordinate Field Day in June. If you are interested in the position, please reach out to Jaime McCarl at volunteers@terralindaptc.org.

Classroom Volunteer Opportunities

Read to Me – Kindergarten (Doughty)

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

Read to Me – Kindergarten (Kohl)

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

Read to Me – Kindergarten (Meinhart)

Monday – Friday 8:35 a.m. – 8:55 a.m., throughout the school year.

Volunteers will have time to read to two students.

Literacy Skills – First Grade (Clark)

Monday – Friday 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. throughout the school year.

Read with Me – First Grade (Clark)

Monday – Friday 12:00p.m. – 12:30 p.m. throughout the school year.

Writing Helper – First Grade (Clark)

Monday – Friday 10:25 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. throughout the school year.

Read with Me – First Grade (Schrader)

Monday – Friday 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., throughout the school year.

Classroom Volunteer – Fifth Grade (Rafanan)

Classroom volunteering throughout the school year.

Other Volunteer Opportunities

Art Literacy

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.

Fifth Grade Party

Help to plan the 5th grade end of year party!

Library/Media Center Volunteer

Assist with checking out books to students and reshelving books

Makerspace Volunteer

Help with organizing and refilling supplies in Makerspace

Oregon Battle of the Books

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. 

Passport Club!

Help students learn geography by helping quiz them (maps and training provided). Typically, the third Friday of every month!

Picture Retake Day! (Nov. 6th)

Help students to and from class during picture retake day. Two shifts: 8:20 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. & 9:25 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.

Running Club – Kinder & 1st Grade

Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Help keep track of laps the students run and encourage students. Meet at the track after signing in to the Volunteer Computer and grabbing your name badge.

Running Club – 2nd & 3rd Grade

Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:20 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Help keep track of laps the students run and encourage students. Meet at the track after signing in to the Volunteer Computer and grabbing your name badge.

Running Club – 4th & 5th Grade

Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Help keep track of laps the students run and encourage students. Meet at the track after signing in to the Volunteer Computer and grabbing your name badge.

If you have any questions, please contact Jamie McCarl at volunteers@terralindaptc.org.

Thank you for reading the entire Blast. A two page, single spaced, typed report considering how the the Blast leverages the teachings in Aristotle’s Poetics is due this Monday.

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

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 26, 2019

Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!
  • September 27 – Passport Club check
  • October 2 – Multilingual Family Night, 6:30-8:00
  • October 3 – Option Schools Info Night 6:30
  • October 9 – Principal’s Chat, 8:35
  • October 10 – Jogathon
  • October 11 – Terra Linda Student Directory Opt-OUT / Opt-IN deadline
  • October 11 – NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS – Staff Development Day

Special Note: This Blast is a long one, but it’s full of great information. Ready. Set. Scroll!

Jog-A-Thon

Jog-a-thon is approaching quickly! We have already handed out some prizes for both signing up for PledgeStar and being the first student to fundraise $100! This week we have a new goal and a new prize! Each student that sends out at lease 5 pledge requests by October 2nd gets a prize– and is entered into a raffle to win $118 to SuperPlay– good for 1 game of bowling, shoes, and a game of lazer tag for 8 people! Thanks for helping your student meet their goal–and as always– fundraise fundraise fundraise! We cannot meet our school-wide goal without you!

Student Directory

An online directory of students will be published. It will include your student’s home address along with email and phone numbers for the first two parent/guardians in your child’s enrollment record. You only need to submit the online opt out if you’re requesting changes.

Our Student Directory is based on information you provided to Beaverton School District(BSD) when you registered your student(s). If you did not specifically opt OUT of sharing your information, it will be shared in the Terra Linda Student Directory. If you did not opt OUT at the district level, you can still opt out of the Student Directory by using the form on THIS PAGE.

But wait, there’s more! If you DID opt OUT at the district level, but you would like to share your information in the Student Directory, you can use THIS SAME PAGE to opt IN.

The cutoff to opt IN or OUT is October 11.

Passport Club

CHECK DAY IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th!

We hope your world traveler will see their name on our Passport bulletin board as a “Frequent Flyer” (all 5 levels complete) or “First Class” (all 5 levels AND Special Itinerary). Need a map? Study maps can be found online HERE.We raised $415 at the Chipotle dining event!  Thank you to everyone who helped make it a success!

Password (case sensitive): HelloWorld. Extras hard copies can be picked up in the office.

Can’t get enough geography? Add Special Itinerary! Same check day/time, just have your child tell us they’d like us to check S.I. also.

3rd grade- Landmarks and Monuments

4th grade- U.S. States and Capitals/ North American Neighbors **If you would like your student to learn U.S. states and capitals, this is your chance!**

5th grade- Rivers and Lakes of the World

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

Scholastic Book Fair

Our Arctic Adventure Fall Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the school library from Tuesday, October 15th – Friday, October 18th at the times below:
    • Before School   8:10 am – 8:28 am
    • Lunch Recess Time  10:45 am – 12:30 pm
    • After School 3:05 pm – 3:30 pm
    • and Friday, October 18th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (during Move Night)
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! Look for more information in the next Tiger Tale newsletter.

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.
    • You can also purchase books online 10/9 – 10/22.  Look for details in the next Tiger Tale newsletter.

Work Party

This year Work Party will be meeting on Tuesday mornings at 9AM.  The teachers give us projects (making copies, cutting things out, etc…) to work on in the lobby.  Bring your own coffee, chat with other parents, and help all at the same time. Come weekly, every other week, monthly – whatever your schedule allows.  Contact Alisha Holland at hollandalisha@rocketmail.com or Amy Waugh at awaugh@comcast.net for more information or just meet us there.

Dining For Dollar$

We raised $415 at the Chipotle dining event!  That’s A LOT of burritos y’all! Thank you to everyone who helped make it a success!

Contact beckyseppala@gmail.com with any questions.

Staff Appreciation

Did you know the PTC Staff Appreciation committee plans at least one event for our wonderful staff every month? Last month’s event was a welcome breakfast as well as a treat on the first day of school. Next month, a break room snack/drink stock-up is planned. These events are partially funded by the PTC and partially funded by our generous parents. If you would like to receive emails with needs for future events, please email Jennifer Collett at jenn.collett@gmail.com to be added to the request distribution list.

Running Club

Terra Linda Running Club is off and running for the fifth year!  

What is Running ClubRunning Club

Terra Linda Running Club is PTC sponsored and volunteer organized.  Every student is a member even though participation is optional.  TLRC takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunch recess.  We have a group of committed volunteers that keep track of laps, hand out prizes, and cheer on runners!

Can my child run extra?

YES!  This year we are encouraging every student to track the laps they run during P.E., brain breaks with their teacher, and laps during other recesses.  Teachers will have access to student cards and can record laps using an app.  We are also going to count miles from any race that students do outside of school!

We aren’t going to track a few things like fitbit counters, sports practice laps, or hikes on the weekends.  We really want to encourage kids to choose to run on OUR track and not get distracted with too many other activities.

Prizes?!

We have a reward system for every runner!  When students complete their first mile they are awarded a wristband.  They then receive a chain and a token at 5k (3 miles) and tokens at other milestones!  We also give out a special token once a month to every participant.  Look for pumpkins in October!  And for our kids that really go the distance we have a ribbon at a Half Marathon (13 miles) and a pair of socks and a medal at a marathon (26 miles).

Volunteers Needed!

We always need volunteers for Running Club.  The best time to volunteer is from 10:45-11:15 during the kindergarten and first grade recess.  And don’t worry- we won’t make you run!  Instead you can hand out cards to runners, pass out prizes, and scan cards.

Questions? Contact Kelly Olson:  kellyaolson@gmail.com

Makerspace

The Terra Makerspace room was in use this month! Much of the kids this past cycle played with Ozobots during Technology. What are ozobots?

They are tiny toy robots that move and switch direction based upon colored lines drawn on a piece of paper. The kids had a wonderful time creating their own their world where some kids created mazes, made tracks shaped like hearts, and paths in which the bots were goalies at a hockey game!

Consumables donated by parents and equipment bought by the PTC made it possible. We found during this unit that much of our markers dried out from last year’s use. We hope to replenish our current stock and continue the fun during this school year.

We ask that parents, relatives, close family friends help support our TerraLinda Makerspace room to thrive. Below is a list of items that we could use more of and we will identify any more throughout the school year. Please go ahead and send them to the Terra Linda Office and identify them as the

Makerspace donations.

If you have any questions, or want to help volunteer in the Makerspace room, please sign up as a Tera Linda volunteer and contact Maria Schaeffer, Makerspace Volunteer Coordinator at the4schaeffers@gmail.com.

Donation list (preferable in bulk):

Special Note: You are halfway there! Just. Keep. Scrolling!

OBOB

Terra Linda will be participating in Oregon Battle of the Books for the fifth year and our season is about to get underway!

What is OBOB?

OBOBThe Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the Oregon Association of School Libraries in conjunction with a Library Services and Technology Act grant.  Students in 3rd-5th grade, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints.

OBOB’s mission is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading, to broaden reading interests, to increase reading comprehension, promote academic excellence, and to promote cooperative learning and teamwork among students.

How do I sign up for this?

Please complete this form to sign up for OBOB:

https://forms.gle/8fGRYq3N5rmwScWu8

When does OBOB meet?

All meetings are held after school in the library.  Meetings end at 4:00 and pick up is in the library.  Our first meeting will be informational and we encourage parents to attend.  The following meetings will require only one parent from each team to attend.

October 2

November 13
December 4
January 8
February 5Official 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

Check out this website:  https://www.oregonbattleofthebooks.org/

Volunteer Opportunities

Hello Terra Linda Volunteers!

We are so excited that Jog-A-Thon is nearly here, and we are ready to start signing up volunteers to help! We are also in need of volunteers to help with Running Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays and many more volunteer activities! Please check out the links below for more information and to sign up!

Jog-A-Thon

Jog-A-Thon Set Up – 10/7/19

Help us place signs outside the school! 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Jog-A-Thon Set Up – 10/10/19

Help us set up for Jog-A-Thon! 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Lap Counter – 10/10/19

Help us count laps for the students! Multiple shifts from 9:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.

Swag Bag Table – 10/10/19

Help us hand out bags to students! Multiple shifts from 9:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.

Jog-A-Thon Clean Up – 10/10/19

Help us clean up after Jog-A-Thon! Two shifts: 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. & 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Running Club

Running Club – Kinder & 1st Grade

Help with running club for kinders and first graders. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. throughout the school year!

Running Club – 2nd & 3rd Grade

Help with running club for second and third graders. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:20 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. throughout the school year!

Running Club – 4th & 5th Grade

Help with running club for fourth and fifth graders. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. throughout the school year!

Other Volunteer Opportunities

Party Parent – Rafanan

This person will be responsible for coordinating the Classroom parties – 3 per year (Halloween, Valentine’s Day, End-of-Year) There is a budget set for the parties.

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

Passport Club!

Help students learn geography by helping quiz them (maps and training provided). Typically, the third Friday of every month!

Picture Retake Day! (Nov. 6th)

Help students to and from class during picture retake day. Two shifts: 8:20 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. & 9:25 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.

Read to Me – Kindergarten (Doughty)

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

Read to Me – Kindergarten (Kohl)

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

Read to Me – Kindergarten (Meinhart)

Monday – Friday 8:35 a.m. – 8:55 a.m., throughout the school year.

Volunteers will have time to read to two students.

Read with Me – First Grade (Schrader)

Monday – Friday 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., throughout the school year.

If you have any questions, please contact Jaime McCarl at volunteers@terralindaptc.org.

Note: we are looking for some new Committee Chairs for this year, please respond if you are interested in any of the positions below!

2019 – 2020 Committee Chairs Needed

  • Artist in Residence
  • Field Day
  • Movie Night

Phew! You did it!  Congratulations? You deserve a nap.

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

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.

Back To School!

Just in case you missed the blast of emails and social posts, here are the details for Back To School Night on Thursday, August 29. This is copied directly from the school email that was sent to all families.

Hello Terra Linda Families,

We are excited to see everyone tonight for Meet Your Teacher, Supply Drop Off & Back to School Picnic!

Here are the Pizza Schmizza prices if you will be eating pizza at the Back To School Picnic tonight.

Cheese and pepperoni – $3.50/slice
Combo and gluten free – $4.00/slice
Water, juice and soda will be available for purchase as well.
Cash and card will be accepted.
In thinking ahead to next week, we would really appreciate it if you could say goodbye on Tuesday outside our lobby doors rather than walking your student to class. This will give teachers the opportunity to greet their new students and begin building their classroom community right from the beginning. This also helps keep our school safe by allowing all of our staff to focus on our students on the first day.
If you would like to take a picture of your student with their new teacher, tonight is the best opportunity. Bring your cameras!
On Tuesday, as on every day, students can go to the playground, gym, cafeteria, library, or lobby beginning at 8:10. If they have supplies to drop off on Tuesday, they can head to their classroom to drop them off then go to one of these areas. At 8:28, our bell will ring and students will head to class.
We will send additional information to our Kindergarten families regarding plans for their first day of school. Watch your email Wednesday afternoon (September 4th).

May 30, 2019

Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!

Upcoming Events

  • June 4 – PTC Meeting, 6:30 pm
  • June 6 – Passport 2nd Chance
  • June 7 – Field Day (Volunteers still needed!)
  • June 10 – 5th Grade Celebration
  • June 14 – Last Day for Students
  • June 14 – Assembly 8:30 am

Passport Club

Thank you for the support you give your kids teaching them about all the different places across our globe!
Second Chance Day is Thursday, June 6th. Did your child miss a few countries or cities during some of the check days this year? On June 6th we will be in the lobby for anyone who would like to come improve their scores.

We will have maps in the lobby that day, but you can also access each month’s maps at www.passportclubonline.com/maps.html. Password (case sensitive): HelloWorld

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

Sam Day 5K

Join us on Saturday, June 29th for the 2nd Annual Sam Day 5K!  The 5K run/walk will begin and end at Sunset High School in Cedar Mill, Oregon. As you leave the Sunset High School campus and weave through Sam’s neighborhood, Terra Linda, you’ll be cheered on and encouraged by dozens of spectators, sounds, music and messages along the way. Kids with cancer want to live well and the Sam Day 5K is creating that opportunity and setting the example!

After the race you will enjoy a post run party with music, awards and of course, some treats! The 5K route is on pavement and weaves through closed neighborhood streets and pathways.

The Kids 1K Fun Run will be held entirely on the High School campus.

https://samdayfoundation.org/home/sam-day-5k-and-kids-run/

Volunteer Opportunities

Field Day Needs you!  Your kids need Field Day!  Plan to come to the school on Friday, June 7th from 9:00 – 11:00 to help the 3rd, 4th and 5th graders have a blast at this annual event.

Come on, do it – we only need 19 more volunteers!  Just click on the link below to sign up.  Please help us make it happen!

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.

2019 – 2020 Committee Chairs 
To date, we know we need one new Committee Chair for next year:

  • Field Day – you would have an opportunity to shadow this year’s chair at the event on Friday, June 7th

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

Everybody can be great…because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.

― Martin Luther King, Jr.

Did you know?

Tiger cubs leave their mother when they are around 2 years of age!

May 16, 2019

Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!

Upcoming Events

  • NOW through May 17 – Scholastic BOGO Book Fair
  • May 17
    • Assembly, 8:35am
    • 4th Grade Pioneer Day
    • Bingo night / Silent auction, 5:45-8:00 pm
  • May 21 – Dining For Dollars
  • May 22 – Future Apollos Walk & Bike Rally, 1:15-3:00 pm at Sunset HS
  • May 24 – Special Education Track & Field Day, 9:30-12:00 at Champions Park
  • May 27 – SCHOOL CLOSED for Memorial Day Holiday

Walk & Roll Success

Thank you to all the Terra Linda Tigers who walked, biked, scooted, or bussed to school on Wednesday. Thank you also to Beaverton Safe Routes to School for the support and prizes!

Scholastic BOGO Book Fair

Our Scholastic BOGO Book Fair runs through Friday, May 17th, at the times below in the school library.  This Buy One Get One Free fair is a great time to stock up on books for summer!
– Before School, 8:10 am – 8:28 am
– Lunch Recess, 10:45 am – 12:30 pm
– After school, 3:05 pm – 3:30 pm
– Friday, May 17th, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (during Bingo Night)
Parents/Guardians:  If visiting the fair during the day, a visitor badge is required.

Passport Club

Thank you for the support you give your kids teaching them about all the different places across our globe!
Second Chance Day is Thursday, June 6th. If your student missed a check date or any countries along the way that they would like to pass off, come see us in the lobby on the 6th!
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 a 50-50 Raffle, Fine Art by the 4th Grade classes, PE Teacher For The Day, Music Teacher For The Day, Office Staff For The Day, and 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

Our last Dining for Dollars event of the year will be at the Oak Hills McMenamins on May 21st from 5:00 PM until close.  They will generously be donating 50% of their total night’s sales to Terra Linda! Wow!  No flyer is necessary!  (Please keep in mind that gift card purchases are not included in the night’s sales total.)  Hope to see you there!

Future Apollos Walk & Bike Event

Sunset High School is having a Walk, Bike & Roll event on Wednesday, May 22 for all Future Apollos! You are encouraged to walk, bike or roll over to Sunset on that day. If possible, please RSVP beforehand on the Facebook event page so they know what size crowd to expect. Please check out the flyer for all the details.

  • Drop by on foot, bike or scooter (don’t forget your helmet!)
  • Ride our bike challenge course, led by Sunset students
  • Learn how to walk + bike like a Future Apollo (find a high school walk/bike partner in your neighborhood)
  • Take home prizes large and small, thanks to Western Bike Works
  • Fuel up on pizza and other refreshments (all free!)

Sam Day 5K

Join us on Saturday, June 29th for the 2nd Annual Sam Day 5K!  The 5K run/walk will begin and end at Sunset High School in Cedar Mill, Oregon. As you leave the Sunset High School campus and weave through Sam’s neighborhood, Terra Linda, you’ll be cheered on and encouraged by dozens of spectators, sounds, music and messages along the way. Kids with cancer want to live well and the Sam Day 5K is creating that opportunity and setting the example!

After the race you will enjoy a post run party with music, awards and of course, some treats! The 5K route is on pavement and weaves through closed neighborhood streets and pathways.

The Kids 1K Fun Run will be held entirely on the High School campus.

https://samdayfoundation.org/home/sam-day-5k-and-kids-run/

PTC Board Update

Welcome New PTC Board Members!

At the PTC meeting on May 7th the new board members below were approved for the 2019-2020 school year.  Welcome to:

Marla Hay – President
Jamie McCarl – Volunteer Coordinator
Julie Lavers – Secretary
Paul and Allison De Haan – Co-Treasurers

The new board members above join Mike Baldwin, VP of Fundraising and Nicholas Peterka, Communications Coordinator, who will be continuing in their positions for another year.

Thank you to all the new and existing board members for their service.

And thank you to exiting board members Tamara Peters, Rick Collett, Emily Struthers and Brian Baldwin for their service over the past two years.

Volunteer Opportunities

Current Volunteer Needs
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.
Committee Chairs
Field Day – We will need a new Field Day Chair for next year.  You would have a chance to shadow this year’s chair, at the event on June 7th.
Artist in Residence – Our next Artist in Residence year will be 2020-2021 and we need someone to help us start planning during the next school year.

Please read below for details.

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.

The world is hugged by the faithful arms of volunteers.

― Terri Guillemets

Did you know?

The hind legs of tigers are extremely powerful. A fully-grown tiger can leap over 8 meters (26 feet) and jump up to 5 meters (16 feet) vertically.

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.