Leading up to the start of in-person instruction and hybrid learning, see the latest updates and resources at pps.net/reopen2021
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January 29, 2021
Faubion Families,
This letter comes to you after a chilling and tumultuous first month of 2021. As we move through this time, always remember that Faubion School is here to support you and your learner. Though we continue to learn remotely, it is vital that we nurture a caring community.
Moving into our third quarter, we would like to keep a few items on your radar.
PPS is moving forward with MAP assessments for grades 3-8 February 1st – 26th. Grade level teams and teachers will be in touch with details on how the test will be administrated and when. We encourage families to support learners in independently doing their best. This assessment’s data will be used to inform where we are at in regard to learning. It is not a high-stakes test. We hope all of our learners will attempt this assessment, and our teachers are aiming to make the online testing environment as positive as possible.
Faubion School will be moving our celebration of Black Excellence online! Middle school students will be sharing pieces they have created in two assemblies this month. Additionally, our middle school will be participating in examining the Black Lives Matter movement in Advisory. We will also be rolling out to our elementary community, information and lessons about notable (and lesser known) figures who highlight black excellence. Please join us in recognizing all of the black excellence in our community!
In an effort to increase engagement in our Advisory sessions, we will be slightly altering the middle school schedule.
In early February, the district will be rolling out its annual Successful Schools Survey. When you receive the survey information, we encourage families to take the survey to help inform how Faubion School is best serving you. The survey should only take 20 minutes or less.
You may have seen recent news regarding PPS beginning to roll out limited in-person instruction, and possible Hybrid instruction beginning Quarter 4. Faubion is planning to roll this out in a format that is both safe and supports academic achievement/social-emotional wellness. We will be prioritizing limited in-person instruction for learners who are demonstrating little to no engagement during this remote learning period, as well as other criteria warranting support. Soon a survey will be sent to families in an effort to determine which families will want to continue in Comprehensive Distance Learning or will want to send their students to school for Hybrid. It is important for our community to know that we take the safety component of bringing students back to the building very seriously. As we solidify details related to these opportunities, we will be sure our community understands all aspects and is able to weigh in our planning. Stay tuned for information in the next few weeks.
Please continue to reach out any time. We are all here for you and we miss our bulldogs immensely.
In solidarity,
Dr. Karmin Williams, Faubion PK-8 School Principal
29 de enero de 2021
Familias de Faubion,
Esta carta llega a usted después de un primer mes escalofriante y tumultuoso de 2021. Mientras vamos avanzando por este tiempo difícil, recuerden que Faubion School siempre está aquí para apoyarlos a ustedes y a su estudiante. Aunque continuamos aprendiendo de forma remota, es vital que cultivemos una comunidad solidaria.
Pasando a nuestro tercer trimestre, queremos mantenerles informados de las siguientes cosas importantes:
PPS está pensando realizar las evaluaciones de “MAP” para grados 3-8 del primero al 26 de febrero. Los equipos de nivel de grado y los maestros estarán en contacto con ustedes acerca de los detalles de cómo se administrará los exámenes y cuándo. Alentamos a las familias a apoyar a los estudiantes para que hagan su mejor esfuerzo independientemente. Los datos de esta evaluación se utilizarán para informar dónde nos encontramos con respecto al aprendizaje. No es una prueba de alta consecuencia del estado. Esperamos que todos nuestros alumnos realicen esta evaluación, y nuestros profesores tienen como objetivo hacer que el entorno de las pruebas en línea sea lo más positivo posible.
¡La escuela Faubion moverá nuestra celebración de la Excelencia Afroamericana en línea! Los estudiantes de la escuela intermedia compartirán piezas que han creado en dos asambleas este mes. Además, nuestra escuela intermedia participará en el examen del movimiento Black Lives Matter en Advisory. También estaremos lanzando a nuestra comunidad de primaria, información y lecciones sobre figuras notables (y menos conocidas) que destacan la excelencia Afroamericana. ¡Únase a nosotros para reconocer toda la excelencia Afroamericana en nuestra comunidad!
En un esfuerzo por aumentar la participación en nuestras sesiones de Advisory/asesoramiento, modificaremos un poco el horario de la escuela secundaria.
A principios de febrero, el distrito lanzará su Encuesta anual de escuelas exitosas. Cuando reciba la información de la encuesta, esperamos que las familias respondan para ayudar a informar cómo la escuela Faubion le está sirviendo mejor. La encuesta sólo toma 20 minutos o menos para hacer.
Es posible que haya visto noticias recientes sobre el comienzo de PPS a implementar una instrucción presencial (en persona) limitada. Faubion también está considerando implementar esto en algúna forma que sea seguro y que apoye al rendimiento académico y bienestar socioemocional. Daremos prioridad a la instrucción presencial limitada para los alumnos que demuestran poca o ninguna participación durante este período de aprendizaje remoto, así como otros criterios que justifiquen el apoyo. Es importante que nuestra comunidad sepa que nos tomamos muy en serio el componente de seguridad de traer a los estudiantes de regreso al edificio. Mientras vamos consolidando los detalles relacionados a esta oportunidad, nos aseguraremos de que nuestra comunidad comprenda bien todos los aspectos y que pueda aportar a nuestra planificación. Estén atentos para obtener información en las próximas semanas.
Por favor, sigan comunicándose conmigo en cualquier momento. Todos estamos aquí para ustedes y extrañamos inmensamente a nuestros bulldogs.
En solidaridad,
Dra. Karmin Williams
Directora de la escuela Faubion PK-8
If you are having technology difficulties, please start trouble shooting by contacting your teacher or our Technology Assistant, Isaiah Ford-Lucas (ifordlucas@pps.net). Additionally, you can go to www.pps.net/student for more assistance and support.
The PPS Youth Transition Program, in collaboration with Community Services Network, DePaul Industries, Meadowlark and Easter Seals of Oregon, is pleased to host a Virtual Special Education & Transition Resource Fair on April 27 and 28 from 6-8 p.m. Participants will receive information and valuable resources from a variety of local community agencies that provide support and services for students while in high school and beyond.
Portland Public Schools is thrilled to announce the availability of $10 million to support partners who provide summer safety and enrichment programming for students this summer.
Dear PPS Community,
As we continue welcoming our students to hybrid in-person learning, today we want to share a new resource that is available to you. For this project, we ReImagine a Digital Experience – an experience that is easy to navigate, multilingual, user-friendly and welcoming for ALL.
Dear PPS Families,
We have been working hard to put the finishing touches on the safe return of students to our schools for hybrid learning, and are excited to see students in grades 6-8 starting next week! For families whose students will participate in hybrid instruction, we have included information and reminders to help you prepare for the first days of in-person learning this school year.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Board Charter Schools and Alternative Programs Committee
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Board Spring Retreat
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Board Policy Committee Meeting
6:00 PM District Board Meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Community Budget Review Committee meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Board Budget Work Session
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Community Budget Review Committee meeting
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Board Policy Committee Meeting
6:00 PM District Board Meeting
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Board Intergovernmental Committee Meeting
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Board Audit Committee Meeting
6:00 PM District Board Meeting
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM School Improvement Bond Committee Meeting
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Board Policy Committee Meeting
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