October 11, 2018


Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!

Upcoming Events:

  • Running Club: Every Tues. & Thur. during lunch recess
  • Scholastic Book Fair: Oct 16-19
  • Passport Club: Oct 18
  • Movie Night: Oct 19
  • OBOB Meeting: Oct. 23
  • Usborne Author Visit, Eric Ode: Oct 23

Current Needs:

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

Highlighted opportunities are below.  Please click on the links to sign up.

Book Fair

The Book Fair needs a lot of volunteers to be successful.  We still need more help.
Setup Fall 2018 – 10/15, 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Cashier / Helper Fall 2018 – 10/16 – 10/19 Multiple times, including Friday evening
Pack Up Fall 2018 – 10/19 7:45 PM – 9:00 PM (after Movie Night ends)

Passport Club Helper

Specific dates, once a month, multiple shift times.
Help students with their passports.  Training is provided – see here for more details.

Running Club – Tuesdays and Thursdays

Help students get out and run on our great track on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:35 – 11:35 and 11:30 – 12:30.
10:35-11:35 (Kindergarten/ First Grade/ Second Grade)
11:30 – 12:30 (Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades)

Read to Me: Kindergarten

“Read to Me” is reading and enjoying picture books out loud one-on-one with a student. Volunteers must participate in a short training session before reading to a student. Please contact Kristine Edmunds to set up a training time or with any questions (kristine_edmunds@beaverton.k12.or.us)
12:00 – 12:30 Daily

Read with Me: 1st Grade

Schrader
Wednesday – Friday,  10:15 AM – 10:40 AM
“Read with Me” is having a student read a book to you and helping them when needed.
Volunteers must participate in a short training session before reading to a student. Please contact Kristine Edmunds to set up a training time or with any questions (kristine_edmunds@beaverton.k12.or.us)

Popcorn Help

Help out at Movie Night by popping and serving popcorn from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm.

Bulletin Boards

Want a low commitment opportunity to share your creativity?  The PTC needs help updating two bulletin boards throughout the school year.  Interested? Sign up here.

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

 


PTC Club and Event Happenings:

Jog-A-Thon

Thank you to all the students, staff, volunteers, family members, and sponsors who made this year’s Jog-A-Thon a huge success! The Jog-A-Thon committee is working to finalize the results and will announce them as soon as possible.

Scholastic Book Fair

The Fall Book Fair is NEXT WEEK!  This year’s fall fair theme is The Enchanted Forest.

This year, in addition to purchasing books at school, you can also purchase books online.  See details below.

Before school 8:10am – 8:30am

Lunch time 10:45am – 12:30pm

After school Tue, Thur, Fri 3:05pm – 3:30pm, Wed, 1:35pm – 2:00pm

It is also open during Movie Night on Friday, October 19th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Look for the book fair flyer in Thursday folders this week.

The Book Fair is a wonderful opportunity to share your love of reading with your whole class by donating a book to your student’s classroom. Teachers have chosen books they would like to have in their classroom and set them aside behind the cashier.

Book Fair Online:

Online shopping for the fair offers an expanded selection of books for all ages.   Online shopping begins on 10/10 and ends 10/23. Any books ordered online can ship to the school for free and we’ll get them to you or you can pay to ship to an address.

NOTE:  The site has a School Wish List, however the books listed are a default list from Scholastic and do not reflect what the school would like.  Please visit the fair at school if you would like to purchase and donate books to classrooms.  Thank you.

Online Shopping Link

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

Movie Night

Terra Linda Movie Night will be held on Friday, October 19 at 6pm.  The featured movie this year will be Coco.

Here is a review of the movie from Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/coco

Students MUST bring a parent/guardian with them to this event.  There is no charge for the movie and popcorn will be provided for everyone.  Additional concessions will be sold.

Doors open at 6:00 and the movie begins at 6:15.

Help out at Movie Night by popping and serving popcorn from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm.

This event is sponsored by the PTC.

Running ClubRunning Club

Terra Linda Running Club is off and running this year!  The first day of running our students ran 89.5 miles and finished September with 839.75 miles!!  This is like running to Sequoia National Park!

What is Running 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.  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 medal at a Marathon (26 miles).

Questions?
Contact Kelly Olson:  kellyaolson@gmail.com

Passport Club

What country in South America borders every other country but two? Where do kagaroos live? Where was pizza born? Which country measures its success by gross national happiness?

Study this month’s passport countries to find out! Don’t forget you have extra help with online study maps!

Go to www.passportclubonline.com/maps.html  – click on study maps, then enter Password:  HelloWorld (case sensitive)

We will see you on Oct 18 to check your skills!

OBOBOBOB

Terra Linda will be participating in Oregon Battle of the Books for the fourth 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

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 23

November 20

December 18

January 15

February 19

March 5 Official Battles

What are kids reading this year?

Check out this awesome list that includes a brief description of each book and reading levels.

I still have questions?

Check out this website:  www.oregonbattleofthebooks.org

Contact Kelly Olson:  kellyaolson@gmail.com

Play.Fit.Fun

Looking for an after school program that will keep your kids active, engaged and having a blast?

Play.fit.fun is all about action, movement, the Power of Play and FUN.

THIS IS LIKE FIELD DAY CRASHED INTO PE…THEN BUMPED INTO TEAM BUILDING!

They meet every Tuesday, 3:05-4:45.

For more information or to sign up, email:  spencer@playfitfun.com

Cedar Mill Taekwondo

Cedar Mill Taekwondo is hosting a fundraiser for Terra Linda!

Sign up your child for 3 weeks of class and the entire registration fee of $49, which includes uniform and belt, will be donated directly to your TERRA LINDA PTC.

For more information on how to register, download this flyer.

Author Visit

Terra Linda welcomes, author Eric Ode.

He is a national award-winning children’s singer/songwriter, a widely published author and poet, and a thoroughly engaging entertainer. His upbeat, high-participation programs are bubbling over with fun, interactive music and include stories, skits, poetry, props and puppets.

Tuesday, October 23rd – Assembly Schedule (parents welcome)

8:35 – 9:25 Grades 3, 4, 5

9:45 – 10:25 Grades K, 1, 2


Did you know?

The PTC Budget is available live for anyone to view?  We value transparency and welcome your thoughts.  We are in this together!

Author Visit: Michelle Nelson – Schmidt

Author/Illustrator Michelle Nelson-Schmidt will be visiting Terra Linda on Wednesday, May 2.

Ms. Michelle has written six children’s books and spoken to more than 1,000,000 children, visiting more than 800 schools in 37 states.

While here, she will share a message of perseverance, courage, overcoming fears, embracing imagination, friendship, and believing in yourself.

Assembly Schedule (parents are welcome too!)

8:30-9:15 (2nd – 3rd grade)

9:30-10:25  (K – 1st grade)

10:30-11:15 (4th – 5th grade)

For a preview of Ms. Michelle, check out her YouTube channel

You also have the opportunity to pre – order SIGNED copies by Michelle.  Download this order form and return it to the school office by Friday, April 27.

April 19, 2018

Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!

Upcoming Events:

  • Running Club: Every Tues. & Thur. during lunch recess
  • Usborne Books & More, Book Fair: Apr. 18-20
  • STEAM Night: Apr. 20
  • Passport Club Check: Apr. 26
  • Author Visit: May 2
  • PTC meeting: May 2
  • Teacher Appreciation Week: May 7-11
  • Pioneer Day: May 18
  • Dining for Dollars: May 20

Current Needs:

We need your help!  We all have gifts, talents and time to give to our community.  Is there any area that aligns with your gifts or talents? Do you time to share?

Below is a list of the many areas of leadership that the PTC needs help.!

PTC Board Vacancies:

  • Vice President of Fundraising
  • Communication Coordinator
  • Volunteer Coordinator Co-Chair

Committee Chair Vacancies: 

  • Clothes Closet
  • Back to School Picnic
  • Walk and Bike to School Day
  • Scholastic Book Fair Co-Chair
  • Green Team
  • Coding Club
  • Fall Dance
  • Movie Night
  • Science Fair
  • 5th Grade Grad Party Fundraiser Chair (4th Grade Parent)

For a description of each of these opportunities, please visit our Volunteer Page, under Volunteer Opportunities.

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact:  Rick Collett


PTC Club and Event Happenings:

May PTC Meeting

May 2nd @ 7:00

The PTC Board has already been planning and preparing for next year!  The board will be presenting a proposed budget for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year at our next meeting.

We know that evenings are busy but we still value your input!   If you are not able to be present at this upcoming meeting will you take this survey?

Wish Lists Purchases

A quick thank you to Terra Linda parents and our community!  Using funds you’ve donated, the PTC voted to buy enrichment supplies from teachers’ Wish Lists.

Some of the items purchased include yoga gear for P.E., 3 new drums for Music, and jumbo checkers, chess, and a tumbling tower to assist SRC teachers in creating an alternative recess area for students.

Thank you all for providing our students with these awesome materials!  There are still some great materials on teachers’ Wish Lists if you were considering purchasing something for your student’s classroom! Teacher Appreciation Week is May 7-11 this year!

Passport Club

Please help your students prepare!  Our next Passport Club check day is in one week.

To find this month’s study maps, check out our Passport page

Here are the remaining check days:

April 26 • May 24 • June 7 (2nd chance day)

STEAM Night

THIS FRIDAY NIGHT: 6:00 – 8:00

Don’t miss this fun evening of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

Come see student science and art projects, participate in hands-on inquiry stations, buy a book at the Usbourne Book & More book fair, and tour the new Makerspace.

This is a fun FAMILY event for all!

For more information, check out our STEAM Night page.

Usborne Books & More

Book Fair, Apr. 18-20.

Hours:
Morning  8:10 – 8:28
Lunch  10:45  – 12:45
Afterschool 3:00 -3:30
STEAM Night 6:00 – 8:00

Purchase online, all online sales support the book fair!

Author Visit Assembly

Author/Illustrator Michelle Nelson-Schmidt will be visiting Terra Linda Wednesday, May 2.

Ms. Michelle has written six children’s books and spoken to more than 1,000,000 children, visiting more than 800 schools in 37 states. While here, she will share a message of perseverance, courage, overcoming fears, embracing imagination, friendship, and believing in yourself.

Assembly Schedule (parents are welcome too!)

8:30-9:15 (2nd – 3rd grade)

9:30-10:25  (K – 1st grade)

10:30-11:15 (4th – 5th grade)

For a preview of Ms. Michelle, check out her YouTube channel

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher appreciation is coming up May 7-11!  Volunteer Penny Galvin and a handful of other amazing volunteers have a whole week of fun planned for our teachers.

Here is how you can participate too:

  • On Tuesday, please bring in a flower for your teacher. Flowers can also be purchased in the lobby for $1.  All flowers brought in will go towards bouquets for each teacher.
  • On Tuesday, you can also purchase a raffle tickets for your teacher.  Three teachers will be chosen to win prize money to buy supplies for their classroom!  Tickets will be on sale in the lobby before and after school for $1 per ticket.
  • The PTC will be providing meals and treats for the staff throughout the week. Contact Penny Galvin for more information penny.galvin@gmail.com

Dining for Dollars: Bethany Public House

Our final Dining for Dollars event of the year is Sunday, May 20th @ 9:00-9:00.

Enjoy a weekend breakfast, lunch, or dinner out with your family and Terra Linda will receive a percentage of the day’s sales!

Take out orders are included too.

 


Did you know?

  • We want to know your priorities as we work to build next year’s PTC budget!  Please take this survey and tell us your thoughts!

 

  • Curious what the PTC supports?  Check out our WHAT WE DO page.  The PTC support over 20 enrichment program events and club.   ALL VOLUNTEER RUN! 

 

 

April 5, 2018

Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!

Upcoming Events:

  • Running Club: Every Tues. & Thur. during lunch recess
  • Usborne Books & More, Book Fair: Apr. 18-20
  • STEAM Night: Apr. 20
  • Passport Club Check: Apr. 26
  • Author Visit: May 2
  • PTC meeting: May 2

Current Volunteer Needs:

  • Field Trips – If parents want to be eligible to volunteer on an upcoming class field tip, you MUST be an approved volunteer in the system.
  • If you would like to volunteer at Terra Linda, please visit our Volunteer Page, to see current volunteer opportunities, or to sign up to become a new volunteer.
  • Questions about volunteering at Terra Linda?  Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Rick Collett, at volunteers@terralindaptc.org

 


PTC Club and Event Happenings:

PTC Meeting updates

Special thanks to BSD Emergency Coordinator, Ashley Vanderjagt, who shared at our PTC Meeting last night.  She went over the many districtwide security improvements that have been incorporated, emergency protocol & drills, as well as emergency preparedness tips for your family and home.

She is a wealth of information!  If you couldn’t make it to last nights’ meeting but have some questions, please contact Ashley at ashley_vanderjagt@beaverton.k12.or.us,  or visit BSD’s Public Safety Office page.

Passport Club

The world is complex and not always black and white.  Einstein said, “The more I learn, the more I realize I don’t know.”

All the more reason that young people should gain a foundation in geography so that, later on, they are more apt to wrestle with the complexities of life more successfully.

To find this month’s study maps, check out our Passport page

STEAM Night

Don’t miss this fun evening of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math scheduled for Apr. 20 at 6-8.

Come see student science and art projects, participate in hands-on inquiry stations, buy a book at the book fair, and tour the new Makerspace.

This is a fun FAMILY event for all!

For more information on Science Fair & Art Blast submission forms, check out our STEAM Night page.

Usborne Books & More

Book Fair, April 18-20.

Look for fliers coming home in April.

Hours:
Morning  8:10 – 8:28
Lunch  10:45  – 12:45
After school Weds 1:30 – 2:00,  Thurs/Fri 3:00 -3:30
STEAM Night 6:00 – 8:00

Purchase online, all online sales support the book fair!

Author Visit

Author/Illustrator Michelle Nelson-Schmidt will be visiting Terra Linda Wednesday, May 2.

Ms. Michelle has written six children’s books and spoken to more than 1,000,000 children, visiting more than 800 schools in 37 states. While here, she will share a message of perseverance, courage, overcoming fears, embracing imagination, friendship, and believing in yourself.

Assembly Schedule (parents are welcome too!)

8:30-9:15 (2nd – 3rd grade)

9:30-10:25  (K – 1st grade)

10:30-11:15 (4th – 5th grade)

For a preview of Ms. Michelle, check out her YouTube channel

Plant Sale

Last call for the Plant Sale!

New Leaf Greenhouse donates 30% of the sales to our school, so this is a great way to improve your yard and help Terra Linda!

Order Forms are due Thurs. April 12th.

Orders will arrive May 10th, just in time for Mother’s Day.

You can also print out your order form, here.

2018-2019 PTC Board & Chair Vacancies

PTC Board Vacancies:

  • Vice President of Fundraising
  • Communication Coordinator
  • Volunteer Cooridnator Co-Chair

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact:  Rick Collett

The following committee chair vacancies need to be filled by May 2018.

Committee Chair Vacancies: 

  • Clothes Closet
  • Back to School Picnic
  • Walk and Bike to School Day
  • Scholastic Book Fair Co-Chair
  • Green Team
  • Coding Club
  • Fall Dance
  • Movie Night
  • Science Fair
  • OBOB Co-Chair
  • 5th Grade Grad Party Fundraiser Chair (4th Grade Parent)

For a description of each of these opportunities, please visit our Volunteer Page, under Volunteer Opportunities.


Did you know?

  • We will be discussing next years PTC budget at our May PTC meeting.  Please mark your calendar to attend:  May 2, 7:00

 

  • We understand that spring time brings a whole new level of busy for your families but we value your input.  In the coming week, the PTC will be sending out a survey via email.  We want to know your priorities as we work to build next year’s PTC budget!

 

 

March 15, 2018

Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!

Upcoming Events

  • Coding Club: Mar. 16
  • Passport Club: Mar. 22
  • NO SCHOOL (Spring Break): Mar. 26-30
  • Running Club: Every Tues. & Thur. during lunch recess
  • Usborne Books & More, Book Fair: Apr. 18-20
  • STEAM Night: Apr. 20
  • Author Visit: May 2

Current Volunteer Needs:

Having volunteers who are bilingual is not necessary, but very helpful.  There are 3 slots available per each shift.  Please click on the Clothes Closet link above to see the shifts and sign up.  For information on the Clothes Closet, click here.

  • 2018-2019 PTC Board & Chair Vacancies

We have many committee chair veterans whose students are moving on to middle school. The following committee chair vacancies need to be filled by May 2018, in order to be considered for next year’s PTC Budget.

Committee Chair Vacancies: 

  • Clothes Closet
  • Back to School Picnic
  • Walk and Bike to School Day
  • Scholastic Book Fair Co-Chair
  • Green Team
  • Coding Club
  • Fall Dance
  • Movie Night
  • Science Fair
  • OBOB Co-Chair
  • 5th Grade Grad Party Fundraiser Chair (4th Grade Parent)

For a description of each of these opportunities, please visit our Volunteer Page, under Volunteer Opportunities.

PTC Board Vacancies:

  • Vice President of Fundraising
  • Communication Coordinator
  • Volunteer Cooridnator Co-Chair

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact:  Rick Collett

 


PTC Club and Event Happenings:

PTC Meeting updates

  • Special thanks to Dr. Shannon Anderson, Cedar Park Principle for sharing at last nights PTC meeting with incoming 6th grade parents on what to expect in the coming year!
  • Mrs. Batsell, along with a panel of teachers, collectively proposed to create Terra Linda’s Future Ready Makerspace.  At last night’s PTC Meeting, the PTC Board approved to kickstart this incredible initiative by gifting the school with $4,500.  You can also donate supplies to get this space off and running.
  • If you missed the PTC Meeting you can also check out last night’s  Terra Linda PTC Meeting Agenda.

Passport Club

Get ready! The next Passport Club check date is Thurs. Mar. 22.

Please help your kids locate where the wildebeest migrate, Perito Moreno Glacier caves, figure out which is the largest landlocked country (and also believed to be the origination of the beloved apple), and locate the country with the history behind St. Patrick’s Day.

To find this month’s study maps, check out our Passport page

STEAM Night

Our 1st Annual STEAM Night is Apr. 20th at Terra Linda.  Come see your child’s work showcased!

This evenings’ events will include:

  • Science Fair
  • Art Blast
  • Usborne Books & More, Book Fair
  • Makers Space Open House

This is a fun FAMILY event for all!

For more information on Science Fair & Art Blast submission forms, check out our STEAM Night page.

Usborne Books & More

Book Fair, April 18-20.

Look for fliers coming home in April.

Hours:
Morning  8:10 – 8:28 a.m.
Lunch  10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
After school Weds 1:30 – 2:00 p.m,  Thurs/Fri 3:00 -3:30 p.m.
STEAM Night 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Purchase online, all online sales support the book fair!

Author Visit

Author/Illustrator Michelle Nelson-Schmidt will be visiting Terra Linda Wednesday, May 2.

Ms. Michelle has written six children’s books and spoken to more than 1,000,000 children, visiting more than 800 schools in 37 states. While here, she will share a message of perseverance, courage, overcoming fears, embracing imagination, friendship, and believing in yourself.

Assembly Schedule (parents are welcome too!)

8:30-9:15 (2nd – 3rd grade)

9:30-10:25  (K – 1st grade)

10:30-11:15 (4th – 5th grade)

For a preview of Ms. Michelle, check out her YouTube channel

U.S World Class Taekwondo Association, Character Kids program

When you sign up your child for this 3-week class, 100% of the proceeds go to Terra Linda.

It’s really a win-win for everyone!

The three week class includes:
1. Focus and Confidence
2. Discipline and Respect
3. Bully Prevention

For more information or to sign up: click here.

REGISTRATION IS DUE ON MAR. 30

Plant Sale

If all this spring-like weather has you thinking about sprucing up your garden, the annual plant sale is coming up soon!

New Leaf Greenhouse donates 30% of the sales to our school, so this is a great way to improve your yard and help Terra Linda!

Plant sale order forms will come home on Thursday, March 15th. Orders will arrive May 10th, just in time for Mother’s Day. 

You can also print out your order form, here.

Did you know?

  • The Parent Teacher Club is 100% volunteer run!  Do you have a skill that you could share with our community?  Please volunteer!