Estimada comunidad de Chavez,

Comenzamos oficialmente el segundo trimestre de esta semana. Es emocionante ver el crecimiento de los estudiantes a medida que los maestros continúan enfocándose en implementar todo el plan de estudios del distrito recientemente adoptado en artes del lenguaje y matemáticas en K-8.

Estoy personalmente agradecido por todos y cada uno de ustedes. Nuestros estudiantes, nuestros cuidadores, nuestro personal y esta comunidad vibrante y diversa. Soy un director afortunado y me siento honrado de ser parte de esta comunidad. Hay una búsqueda del tesoro de Gratitud a continuación que tiene algunos excelentes temas de conversación a continuación.

Nuestro desayuno del cuadro de honor del primer trimestre tendrá lugar la próxima semana. Esperamos invitar a los cuidadores a regresar al edificio para este evento. Esté atento a las invitaciones a las familias de la escuela intermedia que han sido invitadas.

Recordatorio: Estamos ofreciendo conferencias híbridas el 21 y 22 de noviembre. Esto significa que puede programar una conferencia virtual o en persona con el personal de la escuela. Ya debería haber escuchado directamente de los maestros de su estudiante. Si no ha programado una conferencia, comuníquese con la oficina principal al 503-916-5666 y le conseguiremos una cita.

Gracias por todo lo que hace día tras día para hacer de Cesar Chavez un lugar increíble de aprendizaje para nuestros estudiantes.  Puede ver el boletín entero aquí 

Con apreciación,

Risa Muñoz

Principal

rmunoz@pps.net

503-310-2670

Dear Chavez Community,

We officially started second quarter this week. It is exciting to see student growth as teachers continue to focus on implementing all of the newly adopted district curriculum in Language Arts and math across K-8.

I am personally grateful for each and every one of you. Our students, our caregivers, our staff, and this vibrant and diverse community. I am a lucky principal and honored to be a part of this community. There is a Gratitude scavenger hunt below that has some great conversation starters below.

Our first quarter honor roll breakfast is happening next week. We are looking forward to inviting caregivers back into the building for this event. Keep an eye out for invitations to middle school families who have been invited.

Reminder: We are offering hybrid conferences on November 21st and 22nd. This means that you can schedule a virtual or in person conference with school staff. You should have heard directly from your student's teacher(s) by now. If you have not scheduled a conference, please reach out to the front office at 503-916-5666 and we will get you an appointment.

Thank you for all that you do day in and day out to make Cesar Chavez an amazing place for learning for our scholars.  You can see the entire newsletter here.

With appreciation,

Risa Munoz

Principal

rmunoz@pps.net

503-310-2670

In Gratitude

November 17, 2022

Dear PPS families and students,

Every week, I am filled with joy and gratitude when I visit our school communities. We have a community that continues to demonstrate a commitment to the success of our children and youth. We have adults who care deeply for our students, and who work hard to ensure each child thrives.

Dear PPS Community,

I want to recognize, on this Veterans Day, all those individuals who have served our country, especially those members of our families and local community who have previously worn a uniform. I want to take this moment to also thank the many veterans who continue their public service by choosing to work in the Portland Public Schools.

Dear PPS Families,

There has been a surge in pediatric respiratory illnesses other than COVID-19 such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), rhinovirus/enterovirus, and influenza around the country this fall. Health departments in other states have seen children presenting with multiple respiratory illnesses. According to the Oregon Health Authority, rates of respiratory disease are currently relatively low in our state, but that could change based on the arrival of winter weather, and any increase in rates has the potential to overwhelm our hospital system.

PPS takes these steps to ensure healthy school environments so that in-person learning can continue. In accordance with CDC guidance, we are also urging families to take steps to protect themselves and minimize the spread of communicable diseases in our schools. 

Dear PPS Families,

Every special education student deserves a high-quality and equitable learning experience. This belief is born from my lived experiences as an educator, and from my relationships with students receiving special education services and their families. Students that receive special education services are our community’s children, and the reason why many of us became educators.