Monday, October 16, 2017

Upcoming Calendar Highlights
Ongoing - Dragon Bench repair project, volunteers welcome
October 17 -  Site Council - 3:30 to 5:30, Conference room, ALL Welcome!
October 18 -  PPS 2 hour late opening, 10:45 am start
October 18 -  PTSA meeting, 7:00 pm in the Library, ALL Welcome!
October 19 -  SOC (formerly named BSU) student meeting, 3:30 to 4:30 pm, room 102
October 20 -  Picture retake day, volunteer needed
October 24 -  Pizzicato Dough for Dollars, Laurelhurst, Dine out for Foundation
November 3 -  No school, Teacher planning day, end of quarter 1
November 7, 8, 9 - Family-Teacher Conferences
Note- Conferences are after school on the 7th and there is no school on November 8 and 9. 
November 10 - No school, Veteran’s Day
November 15, 16, 17, 18 (or 19, TBD) -  da Vinci Drama and the Fall Festival of Shakespeare present, Romeo and Juliet
November 22, 23, 24 -  No school, Thanksgiving break


THANK YOU, LOCKER PAINTING VOLUNTEERS!
Thanks for all the family support of our Locker Painting tradition. We had wonderful volunteers who helped each step of the way. See the wonderful slideshow of photos from Judy Holmes now on our website. We still need some help to paint the borders a solid color after school next week. Contact Sheli  if you can help. If students want to stay after school to work on their lockers, they must have adult supervision. We ask that they use a tarp and not use bathroom sinks to clean out brushes and containers.


Run for the Arts, Funds Due
Thanks to all the families who have used the online platform for fundraising. We have $8,398 toward our $10,000 goal in online donations alone! This pot of funding will ensure we can buy a new kiln this year and hire guest artists to help with our productions. Please turn in the paper pledge form with monies collected (make checks out to Young Audiences or Run for the Arts) to the office. You can still set up an online page to share with your friends and family. This is an easy and effective way to ask for contributions. If your student wants a t-shirt, please gather funds and return the form to the office before October 23rd.


Dragon Bench Restoration
Thanks to parent, Melissa Mulder-Wright for her leadership and supervision of this much needed repair of our playground dragon bench/sculpture. Students in 2-D Art, 3-D Art  and 6th-grade science classes are participating in this work during the school day. This week they will be working with cement. Students should wear (or bring extra) clothing that can get dirty and dress warmly for working outside. Here is the Signup if you can come in and help out.


Picture Retake day- this Friday, October 20
Only students who were absent on the original date or who have purchased a package that they are not happy with will be permitted to go to the auditorium for retakes. They will need a pass to be released from class. If you want your student to have a picture retaken, reply to Sheli  for your student to be on the list and get a pass. You must return the original package. We could use a volunteer to help out on Friday as well. Let Sheli know if you have time on Friday morning.


Family-Teacher Conference times & Sign-Up update
Save the dates for fall conference times:
Tuesday, November 7th EVENING 4:15 pm – 8:15 pm
Wednesday, November 8th DAYTIME 8:15 am – 3:45 pm
Thursday, November 9th DAY/EVE 8:15 am – 8:15 pm

Due to positive feedback over the last 2 years, da Vinci will again schedule Family-Teacher Conferences online. Like last year, the online Sign-Up is scheduled to open two weeks before conferences, on Tuesday, October 24th at 5:30 pm. On that Tuesday, we will supply detailed information as a post on our website and also send a separate email, via the usual daVinci-family-mailman-listserv ~ if you’re seeing this, your email is on the list! A reminder that families must coordinate sign-ups with all parent/guardians as there is only ONE Conference spot per teacher for each student. Please also keep your eyes open for a Teacher nourishment SignUp to keep our teachers going during Conferences. We know we have such a giving and supportive family community and THANK YOU in advance for helping us give back to our teachers.


Don't miss our 13th Annual da Vinci Arts Fair, Dec 2nd 10 am - 4 pm.
For any and all questions about the Arts Fair, see our information sheet.  This weekend is the deadline for juried artists to apply. Student artists should apply by November 10. Help us get the word out if you know of professional artists who might want to join us. Questions should be directed to davinciartsfairlove@gmail.com.
PTSA in search of volunteer for Audit and Taxes
As a nonprofit organization, the PTSA is required to have an independent audit of the books each year and complete taxes. You do not need extensive experience or credentials but it does take a few hours to review documents and make sure required documentation is in order. There is a simple checklist to follow. If you could do the audit, or assist with filing taxes, please contact the Treasurer, Maggie Vera.


Da Vinci parents and ScreenSage are hosting a seminar aimed at increasing awareness and education around tw/teenage social media.
"When are you going to let me get Instagram?"
"But, all my friends have Snapchat!" - "I'm the only one out of all my friends who don't have that app!"

Sound familiar? If so, then this is the class for you. This interactive seminar explores the mysteries of tw/teen social media use. We will cover the How, Why and When of Snapchat, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter, TBH, Sarahah, and more. You'll leave with a better understanding of the apps themselves and how to keep your child safe online. Plus! We will have live teens on hand to (honestly) answer all your questions.

Registration is limited. Sign up today! $30. Thursday, October 19, 7:00 - 8:30 PM  or Sunday, October 22, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Hollywood Senior Center - 1820 NE 40th Ave.



Free and Reduced Meals update
The grace period for meals has ended. If your child qualified last year, they will no longer receive meals unless you submit a new application and qualify.  Apply for Free/Reduced Meals. If you need assistance or a paper application, contact the main office 503-916-5356.


Cleveland High School 8th-Grade Parent Information Night

Cleveland parent groups are hosting an information night for prospective parents on November 15th at Hopworks Urban Brewery Banquet Room, 2944 SE Powell Blvd from 6 pm to 8 pm. This is an adult-only event to learn more about the Cleveland community. Questions can be directed to Melissa Hurley.

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