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May 17, 2018

Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!

Upcoming Events:

  • Running Club: Every Tues. & Thur. during lunch recess
  • Pioneer Day: May 18
  • Sunset High School Service Day: May 20
  • Dining for Dollars: May 20
  • Passport Club Check: May 24
  • Scholastic BOGO Book Fair: May 29
  • June PTC Mtg: June 6
  • Field Day: June 15

Current Needs:

Scholastic BOGO Book Fair (Buy one get one free)
Tuesday 5/29 – Friday 6/1
Work a shift, typically 1-2 hours in length, in the library, ringing up sales for books and other items sold at the book fair. Also help with setting up and pulling down the fair. The proceeds go towards our school and also to Terra Linda’s library for new books.  Please click on the link below to view shift times and to sign up.
Cashier / Helper BOGO 2018

Makerspace Help
The school is looking for volunteers to help keep the new Makerspace organized.  If you are interested, please click on the links below to sign up and then you will be contacted with more information.  The first person that signs up to be the coordinator gets the job and will be responsible for working with the other volunteers to assign tasks.
Makerspace Coordinator
Makerspace Volunteer

Field Day
Friday, 6/15, 1:00 – 2:45
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. Please click on the link below to sign up. (Games for the K-2 students are run by 5th graders in the morning.)
Field Day 1:00 – 2:45

PTC Club and Event Happenings:

Passport Club

One week until our last regular passport check day of the year!

Help your students finish strong!

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

Here are the remaining check days:

May 24 • June 7 (2nd chance day)

Fourth Grade Fundraiser

The fourth grade class is raising money for their fifth grade end-of-the-year graduation party….FOR 2019!

This fundraising event will be on June 1st,  6-8 at the Terra Linda Gym.

The evenings’ events will include:

  • A silent action
  • Food for purchase
  • LIVE entertainment including music, dancing, jokes and more all hosted by the fourth grade!

Every class is welcome so please help spread the word and come out to support our fourth graders.

Dining for Dollars: Bethany Public House

Our final Dining for Dollars event is: Sunday, May 20th @ 9:00am-9:00pm.

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.

Please present this Bethany Public House flyer

Service Day

Sunset High school’s student leadership team has planned a Service Day at Terra Linda on May 20th.

They plan to paint the bike racks, plant flowers, demolish old garden beds and few a other projects!  If you would like to participate in this service day, please sign up here.

If you are unable to participate but would like to help out, below is a list of items that are needed for the May 20:

  • 6 Wheelbarrows (to move dirt/weeds from Garden Beds)
  • 8 Drop Clothes (to put under bike racks and fire gate as we paint)
  • 2 Pry Bars (to break apart garden bed boards)
  • 12 large shovels (to dig up garden beds)
  • 3 large garden rakes (to finish garden beds)
  • 10 5-gallon buckets (to collect weeds)

You can drop off these items at Terra Linda office May 17-18, 7:30am – 4:30pm.

Please label each item with your name.  ALL ITEMS will be returned and available for pick up on May 21st.

SCHOLASTIC BOGO BOOK FAIR

Tuesday, May 29th – Friday, June 1st

All books, posters and school supplies are BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!

The fair will be in the library:

  • Before school 8:10 – 8:30
  • Lunch time 10:45 – 12:45
  • After school 3:05 – 3:30 (Wed 1:35 – 2:00)
  • Friday 6:00 – 8:00 PM during the Fourth Grade Fundraiser

Come by and stock up on reading for the summer or buy a book for yourself and get one free for your classroom.

Flyers will be sent home with students soon!

Sam Day 5k

Terra Linda Alumni, Sam Day, was diagnosed with a rare pediatric cancer while he attended Terra Linda.  His absence has left a huge gap in our community but his legacy still lives on through many of you!

In his honor, the Day family, along with the Sam Day Foundation, is hosting a 5k & 1k fun run to raise awareness and financial support for rare pediatric cancers.

If you would like to attend this event held on June 23 at Sunset High School, please sign up here:  https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/Portland/SD5K

Terra Linda Discount:  Use the code, Terra at check out and you will receive $5 discount

Field Day 2018

Field Day is the is the highlight of the school year and we could really use your help running field day games for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders.
Right now we have 10 out of 32 stations filled.  Please sign up here.
(Games for the K-2 students are run by 5th graders in the morning.)
Question? Please email Danielle Justice at  dcjustice03@yahoo.com

 

Did you know?

WE STILL NEED chairs for the following events:

  • Back to School Picnic
  • Author Visit
  • Scholastic Book Fair Co-Chair
  • Back Pack Program
  • Clothes Closet
  • Coding Club
  • Fall Dance
  • Science Fair
  • Spirit Week
  • Walk/Bike to school

If you have questions about any of these roles, please contact Rick Collett

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!

 

 

 

February 1, 2018

Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!

Upcoming Events:

  • Running Club: Every Tues. & Thur. during lunch recess
  • PTC Meeting: Feb. 7
  • Passport Club: Feb.9
  • Scholastic Book Fair: Feb.27 -Mar.2
  • Bingo Night: Mar. 2

Current Volunteer Needs:

Please see the current volunteer opportunities below and visit our Volunteer Page for the current needs and information on how to become a volunteer.

Hearing Re-Screening
Hearing re-screening is Thursday, February 8, from 8:40 to 10:30. The school needs two volunteers to go to classrooms with a list of students and taking them to the re-screening and back.

Read to Me: Kindergarten
Monday – Friday, ongoing, multiple shift times.
Volunteers will have time to read to two students. Link above will take you to Opportunities, scroll down to Read to Me: Kindergarten to sign up.  Brief training required. Please contact Kristy Edmunds (Kristine_Edmunds@beaverton.k12.or.us) to setup a training session.

Read with Me: 1st Grade
Marlia – Schrader – Schroeder
Monday – Friday, ongoing, multiple shift times.
Volunteers will have time to read to two students. The links above will take you the shifts for each teacher where you can sign up.  Brief training required.  Please contact Kristy Edmunds (Kristine_Edmunds@beaverton.k12.or.us) to setup a training session.

Read with Me: 2nd Grade
Monday – Friday, ongoing, 8:30 – 9:00
Volunteers will have time to listen to/help two students read. Brief training required. Please contact Kristy Edmunds (Kristine_Edmunds@beaverton.k12.or.us) to setup a training session.

Running Club
Help students get out and run on the new track on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:45 – 11:45 and 11:45 – 12:30.  (Running is not required for volunteers)
10:45-11:45 (Kindergarten/ First Grade/ Second Grade)
11:45-12:30 (Fifth Grade/ Fourth Grade)

PTC Club and Event Happenings:

PTC Meeting

Guest Speaker, Mrs. McAndie, fifth grade teacher, will be sharing how teachers use the 90-minute reading block each day to strengthen our readers. You will see an example of a mini lesson, learn about reading goals, and learn more about the Lucy Calkins Units of Study in Reading.

Wednesday, Feb. 7 @ 7pm in the school library.

Wish Lists

Visit our teachers’ Wish lists and send a little love to your child’s class!

Interested in a higher-priced item? Consider reaching out to other parents and coordinating a group gift!

Beaverton School District Clothes Closet

LAST DAY TO DROP OFF DONATIONS:  Friday, 2/2

Please bring new socks and/or underwear and place them in the lobby bins.  There’s currently a high demand for larger sizes that fit ages 13-18.

Student Directory

LAST DAY to opt out before the student directory goes public!

If you would like to edit or opt out of sharing any personal information, please click on this link to opt out by Friday, 2/2.

In the coming month, you will receive an email with a log in protected link to access Terra Linda’s online student directory.

Passport Club

PTC PASSPORT CLUB is looking for a volunteer to help for 40 minutes just ONCE A MONTH.

This is a great opportunity to help out – minimal time commitment but BIG impact!

Opportunity #1: We are in need of someone to arrive at 7:50am on Passport check days to set out maps and stamps and quiz the 6 or 7 first graders who arrive before school begins. We have a team of 5th grade students who also help. It is quick, fun, and rewarding. You are out the door by 8:30am! (training provided)

Opportunity #2:  For those of you who like to plan ahead! We are in need of someone to help copy and collate maps and intro letters to students for the 2018/19 school year.  This person will assist Veronika Zeisset in early September. The time commitment is 2-3 hours.

Please contact Lori Miller or Amanda Englund if you would be interested in either of these opportunities or if we can provide you with more information. 

With the Olympics just around the corner, have fun with your kids locating all of the countries you see- especially during the parade of nations! Turn it into your own home/family competition and see if you can find the different countries before your children!


Did you know?

December 7, 2017

Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!

Upcoming Events:

  • Running Club: Every Tues. & Thur. during lunch recess
  • OBOB  Meeting: Dec. 8
  • Passport Club: Dec. 19
  • PTC Meeting: Jan. 10
  • Coding Club: Jan.12
  • Movie Night:  Jan. 19
  • Dining for Dollars @ Subway: Jan. 25

Middle School Open Houses:  December 

  • Cedar Park: TODAY, Dec. 7
  • HS2: Dec. 12
  • ACMA: Dec. 13

For more information for each of these events: click here.

Current Needs:

Teachers are looking for more volunteers to help in the classroom.  If you are already an approved volunteer, please check out the opportunities in the Volunteer System.

If you are not an approved volunteer yet, please submit an application.  See more information on our volunteer page to learn more.

PTC Club and Event Happenings:

A special thanks to:

  • Kristine Baker for serving as the PTC Secretary for the past 6 months.  She has volunteered in many different roles at Terra Linda and we are grateful for her time.  She is passing the baton on to Emily Struthers who is our new PTC Secretary.
  • Mrs. Piper for sharing her love and understanding of Common Core with Terra Linda Parents at last night’s PTC meeting.  She is full of ideas on how to support your child from home!  We will be posting some of these ideas on social media in the days to come.  Stay tuned!

Wish List

Tis’ the season for giving!  Treat your student’s classroom to an item from their teacher’s Wish List.

Don’t forget our specialist teachers too!

Jog-A-Thon Update

With corporate sponsorship commitments still rolling in, we are projecting that you raised $24,000.

A huge THANK YOU, to each and everyone of you who have supported these efforts.  You make all these programs possible!

OBOBOregon Battle of the Books

The next OBOB meeting will be held on Friday, December 8 after school in the library.  The meeting will end at 4:00 and pick up will be in the library.

ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE A NOTE FROM A PARENT WITH PERMISSION TO STAY FOR THE OBOB MEETING.

The focus book for the December meeting will be The Case of the Case of the Mistaken Identity.

We will be registering teams at the December meeting.  Registration can be completed on paper or electronically.  Please send a $5 donation to offset expenses.

Please fill out this: Registration Form

Questions:  OBOB@terralindaptc.org

Running ClubRunning Club

Congratulations to our second half marathoner of the year, Dylan W. from fourth grade!

Running Club has completed 595.75 miles this year.  We recently had our annual Turkey Trot on Tuesday and are looking forward to a Evergreen Tree run in December.  On special runs every runner receives a commemorative token to add to their necklace or key chain.

Running Club also wanted to thank all of our new volunteers who have come out to cheer on the kids.

Questions:  RunningClub@terralindaptc.org

Coding ClubCoding Club

Coding Club will be returning to Terra Linda for a second year.  This after school program is taught by volunteer IT professionals and aims to introduce computer science skills to students.

This program will take place one Friday a month after school until 4:15.  The program is limited to twenty 4th and 5th students.  Students that are interested in joining this program must commit to attending every session and completing assigned homework.  There is a suggested $5 donation to offset the cost of materials.

Coding Club Dates for 2018
January 12
February 9
March 16
April 20
May 11
June 8

Coding Club will focus on having each student build a website that showcases their technical skills.

Please submit this application before Friday, December 15.  Students will be notified via email if they have been selected for the class on Wednesday, December 20.  Selections will be based on computer skills/interest and on a first come first served basis.

Questions:  CodingClub@terralindaptc.org

Passport Club

December’s check date has been changed to Tuesday, December 19th due to a scheduling conflict.***

Online study maps can be found: here  Password (case sensitive): HelloWorld.

We would love to have any interested parents join us in the lobby on the 19th anytime between 8:30-12:30 to see how Passport Club works and help quiz students.

Links to special itinerary study guides for 3rd-5th can be found here

After School Fine Arts Class with Veronica Lake 

Fine Art Classes are returning again on January 17th and scheduled for Wednesdays from 2 – 5 pm.

That is RIGHT…. three FULL hours of instruction!  Space is limited.  For more information on how to sign up, click here.

Girls on the Run

We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.

Does this sound like a program you’d like to bring to Terra Linda?  We are looking for Committee Chair to head up this initiative. If you are interested in learning more about Girls on the Run or would like to head this up, please contact:  kellyaolson@gmail.com

Did you know?

  • You can now find the Terra Linda PTC on Instagram: @terralindaptc
  • Our Pizzicato fundraiser was a success.  Congrats to Cate Collette who was ‘budding chef’ winner!!  Thank you to Pizzicato for their generous donation $450.00!

 

 

 

 

Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!

Upcoming Events:

  • Running Club: Every Tues. & Thur. during lunch recess
  • Canned Food Drive: Nov. 13-17
  • Dining for Dollars, Pizzicato: Nov. 14
  • Passport Club: Nov. 16
  • OBOB Meeting: Nov. 17

Middle School Open Houses:  NOVEMBER

  • ISB: Nov. 14
  • HS2: Nov. 15
  • Rachel Carson: Nov. 15
  • ACMA: Nov. 16
  • Springville: Nov. 16
  • ISB: Nov.28
  • ACMA: Nov. 28
  • Raleigh Hills: Nov. 29
  • HS2: Nov. 30

For more information for each of these events: click here.

PTC Club and Event Happenings:

Wish Lists

NEW THIS YEAR!  We are very THANKFUL for our teachers! To show a little appreciation and to make their jobs a little easier, we have asked teachers to put together a Wish List of items they need or want for their classroom.

Please view the Wish Lists on the Terra Linda PTC website

 

Jog-A-Thon: UPDATE

The Jog-A-Thon committee is working hard to get all the generous donations counted and prize winners identifed. Results will be announced at the 11/29 assembly. Stay tuned!

PTC Meeting

You may have noticed that we’ve changed the format of the PTC meetings this year. We’re sending out the agenda and updates before the meeting, so everyone can see the topics ahead of time.

The updates will not be reviewed, in the meeting, unless parents/staff have questions. It’ll give us more time to discuss PTC business that requires parent input and feedback.  Please bring questions or concerns to the meeting.  We welcome your input!

We’re hoping this will help streamline the meetings, so we can discuss topics that really matter to our Terra Linda community. We’d love to see you at our next meeting!

Some months we will have guest speakers on topics that matter to you.  Save the date for the December PTC meeting:  Wednesday, Dec. 6

We’ll learn about how BSD elementary schools are approaching math instruction this year.

  • What are students doing during the school day?
  • How can you be supportive at home?
  • How do the math skills and strategies build from year to year?

Join us for an interactive presentation beginning at 7:00 pm followed by a brief discussion of PTC activities and events.

Scholastic Book Fair

Last week’s book fair was a success!

The PTC received 25% of sales, over $1,200, so we were able to purchase every book that teachers and Mrs. Nelson, our librarian, had requested.

Thank you to the many parent volunteers and Sunset HS students who made this event possible!

Canned Food Drive

Don’t forget our annual canned food drive is coming up next week.

If you are able to donate this year, please bring non-perishable food items to the Terra Linda lobby from 11/13 – 11/17.

All food collected will be distributed to Terra Linda families in need, along with a PTC-funded gift card to round out a Thanksgiving meal. Sturdy, medium-sized boxes are also needed to package the food. Please drop off boxes in the office.

Here are the most needed items:

  • Peanut Butter and Almond Butter
  • Rice
  • Canned tuna or chicken
  • Canned fruits and vegetables
  • Beans (canned or dried)
  • Pasta
  • Whole Grain Cereal
  • Shelf-stable Milk
  • Cooking Oil
  • Canned Tomatoes
  • Other nutritious foods

Again this year, the fifth-graders are managing this project with the leadership of Mrs. McAndie.

If you would like to apply for this, or other food benefits available at Terra Linda, please contact the office.

Piccolo Mondo shopping fundraiser


Want to get a jump on your holiday shopping and help Terra Linda at the same time?! Piccolo Mondo Toys is generously hosting a shopping fundraiser for local schools including Terra Linda.

Shop at Piccolo Mondo from Sunday 11/12 – Friday, 11/17 and mention you are shopping to benefit Terra Linda when you check out, and 15% of your total purchase amount will be donated to Terra Linda. It is easy as that!

PizzicatoDining for Dollars

We are partnering with the Cornell Pizzicato for our next Dining for Dollars event on Tuesday, Nov. 14.

They will be donating 20% of their entire day’s sales to Terra Linda!

The restaurant has very limited seating, so it’s recommended that you call in advance for take out orders, or have it delivered to you!  Check out their menu.

If you are unable to participate that day, you are able to order gift cards by emailing diningfordollars@terralindaptc.org by Friday, November 10th.

Running Club

Running Club

Running Club had another successful month in October.  We passed out pumpkin tokens on Halloween to everyone that ran a lap.  This year students have run 575.75 miles!

Congratulations to our first half marathoner, third grader, Gabriel T.!

Thanks to our new track we have only had to cancel two running club sessions this year.  We are looking forward to a winter of running and more half marathons soon!

OBOB

OBOB

The next OBOB meeting will be held on Friday, November 17 in the library after school.  The meeting will end at 4:00.

We will be assisting teams with registration, discussing the different types of questions and how battles are scored, and practicing battles with questions from Dash.

We also have a special letter to read to the class that Kirby Larsen, the author or Dash, wrote to the Terra Linda OBOB group!

Passport Club

Our next Passport Club check day is fast approaching!

Canada, Panama, Turkey, Algeria, and Mongolia are some of the countries we’re locating. Please help/encourage your child to study!

Online study maps can be found: here. Password (case sensitive): HelloWorld.

Links to special itinerary study guides for Grades 3rd-5th can be found here.

***Please remember that December’s check date has been changed to Tuesday, December 19th due to a scheduling conflict.***

Did you know?

  • For every box top you turn in, our school receives $0.10.  That adds up real fast!
  • Terra Linda PTC could be receiving a donation every time you make an eligible purchase on Amazon! All you have to do is sign up for their Amazon Smile program.

 

Optional Middle Schools

If you and your child are just beginning to explore options, it can be a bit overwhelming to know where to start.

All Terra Linda Elementary students feed into Cedar Park Middle School.  They will have an open house for all 5th Grade students on December 7th, 6:00-7:30pm.

If you are interested in looking into other optional schools, below are some helpful flyers that will help you get acquainted with all your options!

  • You can get a quick overview of each middle school in this Powerpoint Presentation.
  • For quick facts on each school, check out this flyer too.
  • Open House Hours are listed here.

Have more questions?  Contact Tyler Young:  Robert_Young@beaverton.k12.or.us

Quick snippets on what’s ahead at Terra Linda!

Upcoming Events:

  • Running Club: Every Tues. & Thur. during lunch recess
  • Scholastic Book Fair: Oct. 26-31
  • Dance & Glow: Oct. 27
  • PTC Meeting: Nov. 1 (6:30pm)
  • Canned Food Drive: Nov. 13-17
  • Dining for Dollars, Pizzicato: Nov. 14
  • Passport Club: Nov. 16
  • OBOB Meeting: Nov. 17

Current Needs:

Volunteers are needed for Book Fair, Read to Me, Running Club, and Passport Club.  For more information on other opportunities, click here.

PTC Club and Event Happenings:

Jog-A-Thon

Our 3rd Annual Jog-A-Thon was a success!

Thank you to the many volunteers, parents, grandparents, community members, and Sunset High School students who came out to cheer on the students. We had a blast!

 

Please help us finish this fundraising campaign strong, just like the kids did on the track this week. Every donation, no matter the size, helps our Terra Linda community.

All donation envelopes, with all money included, need to be turned into teachers by Friday, Oct. 27.

Please make sure your student’s name and teacher is written on the envelope. The final day to collect pledges through PledgeStar is also Oct. 27.

If your employer matches donations, please use the tax receipts that come home with students this week to apply for matching funds. Additional 2017 Jogathon Tax Receipts can also be printed. If you are a Nike employee, please make your donation directly through the Nike giving website to get the match.

PTC Meeting

Mark your calendar for our next PTC meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 1 from 6:30-8:00pm.

ATTN: 4th & 5th Grade families:

We will review the BSD Option Schools for middle school and have a panel discussion with representatives from each school.

Canned Food Drive

Our annual canned food drive is coming soon!

Please bring non-perishable food items to the Terra Linda lobby Nov. 13-17. All food collected will be distributed to Terra Linda families in need, along with a PTC-funded gift card to round out a Thanksgiving meal.

Sturdy, medium-sized boxes are also needed to package the food. Please drop off boxes in the office.

Here are the most needed items:

  • Rice
  • Peanut Butter and Almond Butter
  • Canned tuna or chicken
  • Canned fruits and vegetables
  • Beans (canned or dried)
  • Pasta
  • Whole Grain Cereal
  • Shelf-stable Milk
  • Cooking Oil
  • Canned Tomatoes
  • Other nutritious foods

This year, the fifth-graders are managing this project with the leadership of Mrs. McAndie.

If you would like to apply for this, or other food benefits available at Terra Linda, please contact the office.

PizzicatoDining for Dollars

We are partnering with the Cornell Pizzicato for our next Dining for Dollars event on Tuesday, Nov. 14.

They will be donating 20% of their entire day’s sales to Terra Linda (including gift cards)!

The restaurant has very limited seating, so it’s recommended that you call in advance for take out orders, or have it delivered to you!  If you are unable to participate that day, you are able to order gift cards by emailing Becky Seppala at diningfordollars@terralindaptc.org

Also, students may submit this Budding Chef form to Becky Seppala or bring it to the school office if they would like their own pizza recipe to be entered into a contest to be the featured pizza special for the day of our event!

Gift card orders and recipe forms need to be submitted by 11/9

Running Club

Running Club

Halloween will be a special event for Running Club!  Every participant will receive a pumpkin token to add to their award chain!

Questions:  runningclub@terralindaptc.org

OBOB

OBOB

OBOB will meet on Nov. 17 in the library after school until 4:00pm.  The focus book for November will be Dash.

Students may still join OBOB.  Registration will remain open until January.

Please see the attached October OBOB Agenda if you were unable to attend the meeting.

Questions:  OBOB@terralindaptc.org

 

Coding ClubCoding Club

Coding Club has decided to delay meeting until January.  This should allow for additional time to recruit more volunteers, distribute applications, and develop the new curriculum.

Questions:  TerraLindaCodingClub@gmail.com

Scholastic Book Fair

Fall Book Fair opens TODAY!

Thursday, Oct. 26 – Tuesday, Oct. 31, the Fair will be in the school library:

Before school 8:10am – 8:30am
Lunch time 10:45am – 12:30pm
After school 3:05pm – 3:30pm (not open on Friday after school)

It is also open during Fall Dance on Friday, Oct. 27 from 6:00 – 8:00pm and Wednesday morning, Nov. 1 from 8:10 – 8:30am.

Teachers have chosen books they would like to have in their classroom and set them aside behind the cashier.

Passport Club

Thank you to all who participated in check day TODAY. We had a great time with the kids and the bell was ringing!

Study next month’s passport countries with hardcopy maps coming home today or online study maps found here. Password (case sensitive): HelloWorld.

Links to special itinerary study guides for Grades 3rd-5th can be found here.

We will see you again on Nov. 16!

***Please note that December’s check date has been changed to Tuesday, Dec. 19 due to a scheduling conflict.***

Here are the remaining check days:

Nov 16      Dec 19      Jan 25

Feb 22      Mar 22      April 26

May 24      June 7 (2nd chance day)

Dance and Glow

Get ready to GLOW!!!

Dance and Glow, on Oct. 27 from 6:30-8:00pm at Terra Linda.

Wear your whites or glow in the dark clothes and come ready to rock out with your friends to our awesome DJ!

It’s gonna be GLOWTASTIC!

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, check out this: US World Class flyer. You may also sign up here.  REGISTRATION IS DUE ON OCT. 28.

Did you know?

  • Last day to turn Jog-A-Thon pledges is Friday, Oct. 27
  • PTC is short for Parent Teacher Club
  • You can find us on Facebook for the latest updates too.  Please invite other Terra Linda parents who don’t already follow this page.