Timely Tidbits
April 1st, 2022
April 8th-No School-Teacher Planning Day
April 15th-No School-Teacher Work Day
K-5 Vision Screening
Wednesday, Apr 27, 2022, 08:00 AM
Templeton Elementary School
Incoming 6th Grade Parent/Guardian Info Night
This event is for parents/guardians & their incoming 6th grade student who will be attending
Twality Middle School in the Fall of 2022
Wednesday, Apr 27, 2022, 06:30 PM
Twality Middle School
Incoming Kinder 2022-2023 Kick-Off
You’re invited…
TEMPLETON Kindergarten Kick-Off!
for all incoming Kindergarten students (2022-23)
Wednesday, May 25th 5:30-7:00pm
In-person at Templeton Elementary
Incoming Kinders and their parents/caregivers are invited
Meet the Kindergarten teachers, classmates, and their families
Learn how to be ready for Kindergarten
Take home materials for summer practice
Students visit classrooms
Family bus ride!
Popsicles & fun on the playground
Wear your TTSD Kindergarten T-Shirt for a class photo!
Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 05:30 PM
Templeton Elementary School
Kinder Registration 2022-2023
A child must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2022 to enter Kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year.
Enter your address in the Find Your School map if you do not know which school attendance area you live in.
Parents/guardians will need the following to complete the enrollment process: *child's birth certificate, immunization record, and proof of residence (utility bill or lease agreement)
Go to the Enrollment page to complete the online registration process
Please contact the front office for more information. Lauri Barry: Head Secretary/Registrar: lbarry@ttsd.k12.or.us - 503-431-4852
Message from the Principal
A STRONG FINISH TO THE END!
It’s hard to believe that the third quarter of school will be coming to a close soon. As the year winds down, and the weather gets better, it takes an intentional effort to support our children in having a strong finish to the school year by coming to school each day. School attendance is a powerful predictor of student outcomes. Research shows that missing 10 percent of the school year, or about 17 days, negatively affects a student’s academic performance. That’s just two days a month! Research also shows that when students improve their attendance rates, they improve their academic prospects and chances for graduating.
Here are some suggestions to keep your child coming to school each day:
•Keep each day routines as consistent as possible such as meal time and bed time.
•Make it a nightly routine of preparing the school backpack for the next school day.
•Set an after school “break” activity as a reward for the hard work completed at school.
•Ask each night for your child to share something to look forward to at school the next day.
•Keep dialogue open around any issues that may be coming up for your child during the school day. Problem solve with your child possible solutions.
Taking a few intentional steps in preparing your child for the remaining months of school will make sure that a strong finish is accomplished which will lead into a well-deserved summer break!
Families
Emergency Rental Assistance Available through Family Promise of Tualatin Valley! The prevention grant is designated to prevent families from losing their current housing. Visit https://www.familypromiseoftv.org/rent-and-utility-assistance for more information or to apply.
General questions can be directed to Caitlin Brown, Family Partnership Advocate, cbrown2@ttsd.k12.or.us or 503-431-4888
April 2nd, 5th & 9th: AARP Tax Help at the Tigard Library: Get help doing your taxes with AARP! IRS certified volunteer tax preparers will prepare your taxes for you. Call 971-213-8102 to make an appointment.
April 5th- May 17th: LifeWorks NW & Parenting Together’s Strengthening Families; a free class designed specifically for parents and caregivers with their 10-14 year old child/adolescent. Families practice strategies that help you effectively parent young teens and youth learn positive ways to handle stress, anger and peer pressure. Every Tuesday 6:30- 8:30 pm. Call Angelica Cruz 503-887-9149. In English and Spanish. English Flyer here. Spanish Flyer here.
April 7th - May 12th (Thursdays 6:00-7:30 pm)
Providence & Help Me Grow is sharing -
Baby Steps – Virtual support group for new parents and caregivers of babies
April 9th: Free Tell, Talk, Sing, Read! Every Child Read Virtual Workshop Spanish: 9:45 am - 10:45 am. English: 11:00-12:00 pm. (with Washington County Collaborative Library Services). Spanish link (here). English Link (here)
April 9th
Sibshops – Special Needs Support Group for Brothers and Sisters
Sibling group for brothers and sisters, ages 8-13,of children with special developmental needs. 10:00 am - 11:30 am Free
Summer Kindergarten Jumpstart Application
You’re invited to the TTSD Summer Kindergarten Jumpstart at Templeton Elementary this year! Kindergarten Jumpstart is a program for those students entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2022. Please complete this form by June 1, 2022 to have your child be considered for placement in summer school!
Summer School Dates:
August 1 - August 4
Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m
August 8 - August 11
Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
TSO Highlights
-The Jog-a-thon is coming up Thursday April 14th 8:15-11:15 am . Thanks to Heather Frederick for putting this entire thing together with Marcy Watts assistance! They have done an outstanding job and we are excited to finally be able to have our biggest fundraiser back! Look for an email soon with sign up links to volunteer!
-Field trips are back! Biztown for 5th graders and the zoo for 1st grade.
-TSO elections are held in May. Nominations need to be in by the next TSO meeting in April. All positions are available. Please look for flyer to come which describes positions in further detail.
-Our next TSO meeting is on April 19th at 7 pm! We hope you join us!
JOG-A-THON FUNDRAISER
Reminder to keep receiving donations and turn in the day of the event.
DATE
Thursday, April 14th, 2022
LOCATION
Twality Middle School Track
14650 SW 97th Ave, Tigard, OR 97224
EVENT SCHEDULE
TIME GRADE
9:15 - 9:45am
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
10:05 - 10:35am
2nd and 3rd Grade
8:25 - 8:55am
4th and 5th Grade
QUESTIONS?
Art Literacy
Templeton Elementary’s Art Literacy Program
Highlight on our current artist:
Ansel Adams 1902-1984
Ansel Adams changed the perception of photography during his lifetime. It was viewed as a nice hobby, but Ansel Adams transformed it into an accepted art form with his keen eye and stunning photographs.
Our current project: black & white pictures taken by students, inspired by Ansel Adams
Check out our Art Literacy blog for more info: www.templetonartlit.blogspot.com
For information about Art Literacy please contact Laurie Gregory/Becca Johnson at tempartlit@gmail.com.
Weekly Covid Screening
If you would like to be removed please make sure to email the front office: templetonoffice@ttsd.k12.or.us with your students full name.
If you are interested in learning more about this program or signing up for weekly screening tests, visit our website: OHSU Screening Program or call Templeton's front office at 503-431-4850 with questions.
Stickers
Important announcement!!!
Templeton Support Organization is having a sticker fundraiser. Help support the TSO and share your support with these Templeton Tiger, 3 inch, white or holographic stickers on sale for $2. Purchases can be made in the front office (cash or check). We have limited quantities so don’t wait, act fast and don’t miss out!
Spirit wear
We are excited to launch our first Templeton Spirit Wear event for this school year!! We have tees and hoodies available to purchase, both offered in adult & youth sizes and in 3 color options.
The Templeton Online Store is now open! The online store will be open to shop through March 27th. All ordered products will be delivered to your child’s classrooms the week of April 11th.
Get your new Templeton gear ordered now!!!
Dental3 Application
All are Welcome Here
Email: Templetonoffice@ttsd.k12.or.us
Website: ttsd.school.org/templeton
Location: 9500 Southwest Murdock Street, Tigard, OR, USA
Phone: 503.431.4850
Facebook: facebook.com/Facebook
Twitter: @Templeton_Tiger