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Peninsula K-8 School Family Newsletter
Volume 14, Issue 7 May 2016
CalderaNews Caldera's Saturdayworkshopshavebeen filledwithphotography,digital storytellingandcraftsandwearelookingforwardtoparticipatingintheSt.John'sparadeandtheKentonStreetFaironMay14thand15th! You'll find us there with cameras and clipboards and a brand new shiny mobile photo booth,collectingthestoriesofyouandyourneighbors!WelovedworkingwithMs.Shippy,photographingthestudentsandtheirfamilieswiththeirimaginativeclaycreationsduringtheDayoftheChild/DiadeLosNinoscelebrationattheendofApril.Itwaswonderfultoseeandmeetsomanyfamiliesandcreateportraitsandsix-wordObjectStorieswiththem.Lookfortheircontributiontothe"OurPeninsulaStory"exhibitatthebeginningofJune.TheCaldera3rdand4thgrade students recently interviewedandphotographedLeeGarrettandwereexcitedtolearnsomanydetailsabouthisinterestinglife,fromhisearlyresilienceastheonlyblackchildinhisschoolfortheblind,toplayingwithElvisPresleyinthecottonfieldswhereboththeirfamiliesworked,tomeetingandbefriendingMichael JacksonwhenMichaelwasayoungboy,tobeingonebrother inafamilyof30children!Weallwishedhisdearmother,whowillturn100inSeptember,averyhappyMother'sDayindeed!LeeGarett--YOUROCKOURWORLD!WelookforwardtosomeendoftheyearfunwithourPeninsulaCommunityandcelebratingtheworkwithallofyouattheannualCalderaShowcaseheldatOpenSchool(cornerofN.EmeraldandN.Lombard)ontheeveningofJune1stfrom5:00to8:00!
Panther Prints – Updates from the PTA FinalPTAmeetingoftheyearWednesdayMay18th6-7:30,library.FreelightdinnerandFreechildcare.ItsELECTIONtime.IfyouareapaidmemberpleasebesuretojointhemeetingtocastavoteforthenextPTAofficers.WewillhaveavisitfromtheKentonFarmersMarketwhichstartsJune1st.Wewillvoteinapreliminarybudgetforthenextschoolyearandvoteonsomebudgetitemsforthisschoolyear.Wewilldiscussendofyearvolunteeropportunitiesforeventsforouroutgoingmiddleschoolers.Hopetoseeyou!StudentStore!Thestudentstore isopeneveryFridayat2:15pm,outsidetheschoolnexttothemorningentrancetothecafeteria!Wehavefunstuffforsaleaswellassnacksandfunschoolsupplies.YoucanredeemyouryellowcopyofyourPantherPawfora$.25discount,oneperpurchase.Mostitemsareunder$2.00Comecheckusout!PennyWars!Classesare competingnow throughMay20th to collect themostWEIGHT in coins.Thewinningclasswillreceiveamostexcellentprize:aClasspartyincludingpizza,soda,icecreamwithtoppingsandpartygames.Itsthemostfunfundraiseroftheyear!EndOfYearCelebrations---WENEEDYOUPTAwillworkwithteachers,ThePrincipalandclassroomsforendofyearCelebrationsforour8thgradersgoingontoHighSchoolandforour5th,6thand7thgraderswhowillleavePeninsulaformiddleschoolinthefall.Theyoungergradesdeparturecameupsuddenlyandweareworkingasfastaswecantoplan.WewillneedALLHANDStomakeagreatcelebration.Pleasewatchforsignupnoticesandpleaseplantosignup,evenifitsjustabagofchips,wewillneedallthehelpwecanget.St.JohnsPARADE!--ALLWELCOMETheSt.JohnsParadeisSaturdayMay14th.Wewelcomeallstudentstomarchwithus!Showyourschoolpride!Pleasereturnyourpermissionslip.MeetusattheFlagPoleinfrontofRooseveltHighschoolby11:30am.Wearatanktoporlightt-shirt,wewillprovideschoolshirtstowearduringtheparadethatwewillneedbackattheendoftheparade.Families,pleasebewaitingforyourchildattheendoftheparadeattheSt.JohnsCommunityCenterat1pm.Wecannotprovidechildcare.KentonStreetFairChildrensParadeThe Kenton Street Fair is SundayMay 15th at 10am. The Fair beginwith a short parade and PeninsulaKindergartnersandtheirfamilieswillbemarching.Kindergartenfamilies:meetatthecornerofN.DenverandN.Wattsat9:30am.Wearatanktoporlightt-shirt,wewillprovideschoolshirtstowearduringtheparadethatwewillneedbackattheendoftheparade.PeninsulawillhaveaboothintheChildrensareaoftheStreetFair(intheparkinglotofWellsFargoBank),comefindusandcomeenjoytheotherfunboothsforkidswithfreeactivities.-ElizabethSkelding,PTAPresident
Free! Summer SUN Camp at Peninsula For incoming grades 1-5 (current Kindergarten-4th graders)
July 5-29 Monday-Thursday*, 9 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Includes free breakfast and lunch
Activities may include: Graphic Novels and ‘Zines ● Lego Robotics ● Games Nature Excursions ● Field Trips ● Library Books2U Visits Space is Limited For more information, please contact Pam Lyons 503-916-6274 ● [email protected]. Or look for registration forms to be sent home by May 16. *No class July 4. Final celebration will be on Friday, July 29.
Students in Grades 6-8 next year will have an opportunity to participate in the SUN program at Ockley Green Middle School. Contact Pam to learn more.
SUN is more than after school!
Parent and community education and social service support are part of SUN too!
We need YOUR help to shape the SUN program for next year.
SUN Parent and Family Meetings
Saturday, May 21st ● 10-11 a.m. Coffee and Pastries
Tuesday, May 31st ● 6-7 p.m. Light Dinner
Both Meetings in room 124
RSVP is appreciated. Please let Pam know if you need child care or translation into Spanish.
**ZUMBA! Free! For adults** Every Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. ● Peninsula Cafeteria
Urban Nature Overnight July 19 – FREE
Up to 30 Peninsula students in grades 3 and 4 will be selected to go camping for one night at Oxbow Park! Urban Nature Overnight is an Oregon Zoo program to reach students who might not otherwise be exposed to camping. All food and camping supplies are provided. We need 5 adult chaperones to attend. It is a FUN experience for adults too!
For more information, please call Pam at
503-916-6274 or email plyons@ nhweb.org.
Last day of Spring SUN school: Thursday, May 26 SUN Showcase will be that evening, 5:30-7 p.m.
Pam Lyons, Peninsula SUN coordinator ● 503-916-6274 ● [email protected]
SBACStateTestingPeninsula takes the sbac English Language Arts test May 2nd- May 9th. We take the sbac Math test on May 10th – 16th. If you have any questions contact the school office at 503-916-6275.
FromtheStudentManagementSpecialistDear Peninsula Families: In my role as Student Management Specialist, I come into contact with students in a variety of ways. Sometimes, I see kids when they are struggling to overcome a challenge. It’s easy to get bogged down in the details of these difficult situations. My goal is to always keep perspective by noticing the acts of kindness, good sportsmanship, and creativity that abound. Far more students receive Panther Paws than behavior referrals at our school, and we, as educators, are grateful that you parents and guardians have entrusted your wonderful, talented, amazing and precious children to our care. This has been a tumultuous few weeks at Peninsula due to the news that we will be a K-5 next year instead of a K-8. Whatever your position on this move, we will certainly miss our upperclassmen and the ways that they enriched our school. We are proud of the fact that the Oregon Department of Education has consistently rated Peninsula as a Level 4 (out of 5) school, which distinguishes us as a leader among neighborhood schools. Peninsula has found not only a way to survive as a K-8 but to thrive. Over the next few weeks, we will begin our usual end-of-the-year activities. (See the calendar for more details.) On June 1, I will be taking the Self-Managers on a field trip to Peninsula Park to see the rose gardens and have a picnic. This will be from about 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. We always need chaperones, so if you’re interested or available to join us for this fun outing, we’d love to have you. I’ll be sending home more information with Self-Managers. As we move forward with these activities, we’re trying to be sensitive to the excitement, nervousness, and sometimes fear that goes along with our students moving from one grade to the next or to an entirely different school. You can support your child by talking to them about these changes and helping them realize that change is a part of life. There’s a lot of information on our school website, and I’m happy to answer any questions if I can. In the third quarter, we celebrated students for their “inquisitiveness.” In the fourth quarter our focus will be on students who are “dynamic” and “excellent.” Thanks for all you do to support our great school and for entrusting us with your amazing kids. All the best, Trevor Parker Student Management Specialist
MindUpbyHannaAllen,CounseloratPeninsulaSchoolItisnowwellestablishedthatsocialandemotionalskills,suchastheabilitytomanageone’semotionsandgetalongwithothers,playanintegralroleinacademicandlifesuccess.Wehaverecognizedthatoftenstudentscometoschoolwithstress.Wewanttobeintentionalaboutteachinghealthypracticestoourstudentsindealingwithstress.WeatPeninsulaworkhardtonotonlymakeeveryclassroomaplaceforeverystudenttolearnbutalsopracticeemotionalawareness,stressmanagementaswellastoolstohelpincreaseadailypracticearoundwellnessforeverystudent.MindUpisacurriculumthatbegantobeusedinclassroomsatPeninsulaschoolthisyear.Thiscurriculumisframedaround15lessonsfocusedonneurosciencetobuildskillsinemotionalawareness,enhancepsychologicalwellbeing,andpromoteacademicsuccess.MindUpisalsobuiltonaroutinepracticeofrelaxationandbreathing.AMindUpclassroompromotesanddevelopsmindfulattentiontooneselfandothers,toleranceofdifferences,andthecapacityofeachmemberofthecommunitytogrowasahumanbeingandlearner.Studentslearnaboutthebrainandhowitfunctions,intheprocessgaininginsightintotheirownmindsandbehaviorsaswellasthoseofthepeoplearoundthem.Together,thelessonsandthedailycorepracticeofmindfulbreathing,serveasconduitsthroughwhichyounglearnerscanbroadentheirawarenessoftheconnectionsbetweenbrainandbody,betweenwhatgoeson“inside”andactualexperiences.Seeingtheperspectivesofothers,discussinggratitude,andpracticingoptimismasachoice,areallexperienceswithinMindUpclassrooms.Theoutcomeforthisenhancedawarenessisagroupofresilientchildrenwhoseawarenessoftheirimpulses,thoughts,feelings,andbehaviorenhancetheirconfidence,pleasure,andsenseofagencyintheirownlearningprocess.ThispathhasbeensuccessfulinanumberofschoolsinPPS.PleasevisitthislinktolearnmoreaboutMindUp’ssuccessatMarysvilleSchool.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL5HIJKa_Yg
Whathappenedtothosebooks?
AllPeninsulaSchoolLibrarymaterialsareduenolaterthanTuesday,May31st.ThelastdayIwillbecheckingouttostudentsisFriday,May20th.Ms.Gappwillofcoursebeseeingclassesthroughtheendoftheyear.Ifstudentshavelostthematerialsoritemisdamagedbeyondrepair,therearetwooptions:1)Payforthecostofreplacement,orpaywhattheycanafford.2)Replacethebookwithacopyofthesameorsimilartitlethatisingoodcondition.**Classroomswiththelowest#ofSTUDENTSwithmissingandoverdueitemswillearnanicecreamtreat.Onewinnerfromeachoftwogradelevels:1-4,and6-8.Winnersfromgrades1-4and5-8willberewardedMonday,June6thIdeaswhereyourbookscouldbe:
�Inyourclassroomlibrary�Inyourclassroomdesk�Inyourfriend’sdesk…ormaybeyourworstenemy�Inyourlocker�Inyourfriend’slocker�Atthepubliclibrary�Inyourcloset�Inalltheotherclosetsinthehouse�Underyourbed�Underalltheotherbedsinthehouse�Betweenthemattressandboxsprings�Betweentheseatcushionsofthecouch�Behindthecouch�Atyourfriend’shouse�Inyourgrandma’scar�Undertheseatinyourfamilycar�Inthetrunkofyourcar�Onthebus
�Inyourbackpack�Undertherug�Inthebathtub�Behindthefridge�Inthedoghouse�Behindthebookshelf�Underthebookshelf�Inthehotelroom�BehindtheTV�UndertheTV�Inthegarage�Inthedirtyclotheshamper�Onthekitchentable�Underthemagazinesonthecoffeetable�Underthepileofclothesinyourroom�Inlittlesister’stoybox�Onthediningroomtable�Inyourmovingboxes–besuretoletMs.Gappknowaheadoftimeifyouplanonmoving…�SOMEWHERE!
IknowMYbooksarereturned!
LastdayMs.GappwillcheckouttostudentsisFriday,May20thThat’srightyoucanhelpyourwholeclasswinanicecreamtreatandyoucangointoadrawingforcoolprizes.PrizesdistributedMonday,June6th.
SchoolT-shirts,sizesYouthLargeandXLwillbeavailable.
AvailabletostudentsGrades5th-8thtousewithyour@apps4pps.netaccount.
Theendoftheyearisalmosthere…
Markyourcalendarforthesespecialevents!!
8thGradeGroupPicture -Wednesday,May18. -Makesureyourchildishere!TalentShow -Monday,June6FieldDay -Tuesday,June7 -Alldaylong8thGradePromotion -Wednesday,June8 -6:00–7:30pmKinderPromotion -Thursday,June9 -8:30am–9:30amLastdayofSchool -Thursday,June9
UpcomingEventsDATE TIME EVENT
10-16-May SbacMathTestingSaturday 14-May 1:00-4:00 St.John'sParadeSunday 15-May 10:00-6:00 KentonStreetFairandChildren'sParade 16-20-May Sbactestingmakeups-grades3-8Wednesday 18-May LateOpening-classesstart2hourslateWednesday 18-May 8thGradeGroupPictureWednesday 18-May 6:00-7:30 PTAMeeting
Friday 20-May 8:30-9:30 SPECIALPRINCIPAL'SCOFFEE-withRenéCanler,newprincipalforOckleyGreennextyear.
EverySaturday Until4-June 9:00-11:30 SaturdayHomeworkHelp-foranystudent
