Hello, Parents & Community:

Portland Public Schools is excited to announce the launch of the 2019 PPS Summer Arts Academy that is beginning next month and will run July 22 to Aug. 2 at Harriet Tubman Middle School. The summer academy targets students in grades 6-9 in the Roosevelt, Jefferson and Madison cohorts. 

PPS families and staff are invited to attend a parent dyslexia information night titled "In this Together: A Dyslexia and Literacy Information Night" on Thursday, May 30, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the PPS main offices (501 N. Dixon St.). Hosted by the PPS Humanities Department, the event will include an informational presentation, Q&A with PPS Director of Elementary Humanities, Gretchen Schlag, and networking with parents and community partners. Childcare, translators and snacks will be provided. To RSVP, please email gschlag@pps.net. 

The PPS community is invited to attend OHSU's upcoming Brain Awareness Lecture Series, which focuses on inspiring behavioral change using complementary and alternative methods to overcome negative emotional and psychological cycles. Students can attend for free by emailing Kate Stout at stoutk@ohsu.edu. PPS staff will receive a 20% discount on the price of tickets by using the promo code: OHSU20. Click "More" below for lecture dates and additional information. 

A fair to help special education students prepare for life after high school will be held Tuesday, April 23 at Roosevelt High School. The Special Education Transition Resource Fair is open to all.