If you need a PPS Chromebook for your student or an internet hotspot, please fill out this form. We prefer that students use a PPS-issued device.

We are trying to measure the need and make a plan for the distribution of devices. If you have one from last year, plan for your student to bring it to school, charged and ready to go, every day. 

Join us on Saturday, 8/28 from 9 am to noon- drop-in for any portion of time that you can.

We'll be spreading bark chips and mulch, weeding, pruning, and doing general cleanup projects outside on the school grounds. 

Wear a mask, bring garden tools if you have them, and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. 

We look forward to seeing you! 

Here are a couple of useful how-to videos for you to learn how to access and navigate ParentVue and Canvas, which are both useful throughout the school year. 

ParentVue (& StudentVue shows the same information but is the student version) is where you can see schedules when they are posted, final grades, attendance, and where you update your personal information each year. Please complete the YEARLY VERIFICATION so we have current emergency contacts, phone numbers, and your correct address. If you need an activation key to start your account or you get locked out, contact sbryan@pps.net in the office. 

Ms. Wison's Video Link 

Canvas is the learning management system teachers use for each class period to post calendars, assignments & grading, and course content. Parents and guardians can become an "observer" on Canvas to monitor progress if desired. Once courses are published, students will have access to all of their classes on Canvas. You must get the code to join from the student's page. 

Ms. Wilson's Video Link

Happy August! We hope you are staying healthy and enjoying the summer. The da Vinci team is back and making plans for the 21-22 school year. Here are answers to frequently asked questions and we will be sending more information out soon. 

First Day of School September 1st, 2021- All 6th and 7th graders will start at 8:45 for a two-hour orientation before going to classes. 8th-grade students will start at 10:45 am. The day ends at 3:15. 

School Hours Our regular school day is 8:45 am to 3:15 pm. Breakfast starts at 8:00 am. 

School Supply List Here is the recommended list of supplies. 

Student Schedules Student schedules will be available on StudentVue/ParentVue about a week before school starts. We are still making a few adjustments. 

Carpool List and Family Directory If you want to be added to the directory, fill out this form. The sheet is only shared with those families that opt-in. 

Community Care Day August 28th, 9 am to 12 noon. Volunteers are needed to help get the school grounds cleaned up before school starts. Bring garden tools if you can, gloves, and a water bottle.

Here you will find links to our weekly newsletter, Dragon Tales! The link will be posted each week and sent out to our mailing list. If you want to be added (or removed) contact Sheli Bryan in the office, sbryan@pps.net. Below is the news for now and stay tuned for updates. 

Link to Smore Newsletter, August 20, 2021

Note- some of the information shared in during the Meet & Greet is changing and developing as we receive new Standard Operating Procedures. We are working on safety plans and will be sharing more news as we can. The video has been disabled at this time. 

Link to Smore Newsletter, August 13, 2021

As part of reopening Portland Public Schools in the 2021-22 school year, the district must submit a plan to the Oregon Department of Education. As part of the requirement, PPS is asking for feedback on the plan.

Dear PPS Families,

The 2021-22 school year is fast approaching, and we continue to prepare to safely reopen our schools for in-person learning. We want to make sure you are aware of upcoming opportunities to receive a COVID-19 vaccine during registration at our nine comprehensive high schools.

Dear PPS Students, Families and Staff,

As we finalize our last Back to School FAQ sections, we wanted to share with you a couple of updates. First, the district’s Office of Internal Performance Audit recently presented to the Board of Education its audit of our health and safety practices for hybrid learning last spring. We are pleased and proud to say that auditors reported no findings. From last week’s presentation:

Dear Colleagues,

The public health guidance is clear--vaccines are the best way to prevent the spread and the severity of COVID. Today we are announcing a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for all PPS staff.