Join us for the fall general meeting!
Wednesday, October 16, RGMS Library

Our annual TAG Parent Information Night will be held on Wednesday, October 16, from 5:00-6:00 PM, here at Robert Gray MS. Please attend if you are interested. The TAG nomination form for new identification is here. Nomination forms are due completely filled out by November 26th. The slideshow we will present is is here.

TAG Nomination

• Once your child is identified as TAG in PPS, that identification always remains.
• If your child scored in the 95th percentile or above on last year’s Smarter Balanced math or reading test, TAG identification will be automatic and begin the next school year, but you MUST fill out and submit the nomination form by November 26. There is a score converter on the RGMS TAG webpage. The PPS TAG Department will send out notice to families that have eligible students.
• Students new to PPS may be considered for identification through alternate tests from last year. Those can be submitted with the TAG nomination form.
• Students that are nominated for Intellectual Giftedness will take a standardized test later in the year.
• TAG identification is made in the mid-winter for the following year.

Do you love reading? Want to help with a program that promotes reading and teamwork? RGMS is looking for help with this year’s Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) program. You would work with Teacher -Librarian Julie McMillan to organize meetings, coach kids, and run battles to determine which team will represent RGMS in our region. We understand busy schedules and hope to build a team of adults who can support our kids in this fun academic competition. Please be in touch soon as we’d like to kick things off by October 24th. jmcmillan@pps.net

 

In this week's PPS Pulse: Franklin teacher honored as Oregon Teacher of the Year; REAHL Toolkit helps students who have substance use issues

One testimonial called Mercedes Muñoz a “force of nurture.” Another said she is a “living embodiment of grace under pressure.” A third said her students are “immeasurably lucky to have her.”

The Portland Public Schools program created to support students facing substance use and mental health challenges is offering a new tool. The REAHL Online Toolkit gathers information and accredited resources to serve as a starting point for students, families and staff looking for additional strategies and supports.

A recent uptick in cases of measles and whooping cough in Portland-area children is prompting a reminder for families to keep their students up to date for vaccines.