Dear Rieke Rocket community,

Thank you to everyone, especially the staff and students, for helping make our return to in person school in 2021-22 such a success! We still have a lot of work to do to return to normal, to continue addressing learning gaps and needs, and integrate the new curriculum for the 2022-23 school year. But together I know we can do this.

The final week of the Rieke Video News includes some new footage of our outgoing 5th graders AND a bonus full blooper episode. Check them out on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RiekeStudentNews

The office is open this week from 9-3 each day until Friday. If you still have student items, medications, or other materials to pick up please come on down from now until Friday the 17th between 9-3. As of next week, Rieke will be closed for construction as our new roof installation project truly begins. The building and covered area will be fenced off from June 17 until at least August 12th. The office team does plan on returning on August 15th to Rieke. During summer if you have questions and concerns the best way to reach us is to email Jon Jeans, jjeans@pps.net.

Teachers are working to complete report cards this week. We will be mailing them home by the end of the week. Our class lists for next year are not yet finalized, but will be in August. We will send notification of classroom placements once we return in August.

Summer opportunities link: Check out all the summer options being offered through PPS. https://www.pps.net/cms/lib/OR01913224/Centricity/Domain/50/Summer-Programming_catalogue.pdf

Check out the attached lacrosse flyer.

Mark your calendar. PPS community care day is going to be Saturday, August 27th. Join us to beautify the campus before students return to school on August 30th.

Rieke Summer Plant Watering

We need your help this summer watering the new plants we installed by the school parking lot! All equipment and instructions will be provided. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

www.signupgenius.com

Have a fantastic summer and I hope to see you around the neighborhood. Cheers!

Jon Jeans-Principal

Dear PPS Community, 

This summer, youth gun violence has increased throughout the country and in the city of Portland.    This year 729 shootings have occurred throughout the Portland area, impacting PPS students, families, and entire school communities. This is traumatic for all and we encourage you to support one another and anyone impacted by gun violence in our community.

Dear PPS Community,

A moderate to high heat risk forecast continues in effect for the Portland Metro area. Here are safety measures and resources to follow to prevent heat related illness:

• Multnomah County has four 24-hour cooling centers, plus libraries with air conditioning
• The Oregon Health Authority has tips to stay safe in heat
• Beat the Heat- these are tips to help you prepare for extreme heat and information on heat related illnesses
• OSHA/NIOSH Heat APP - a heat safety tool app user guide
• If you know someone in need of shelter or drinking water, please dial 2-1-1, or email help@211info.org

Dear PPS Community,

A moderate to high heat risk is forecast for the Portland Metro area starting Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28. During this week, we will make every attempt to make decisions about summer program pauses and schedule changes by early morning. The health and safety of our students, staff, and partners is our top priority.

Dear PPS Families,

Portland Public Schools is committed to providing all students with high-quality instruction that helps students in all grades achieve our Graduate Portrait. We are taking important steps for next school year to ensure high-quality teaching and learning in every classroom, every day. We are introducing new, culturally relevant curriculum materials and a new instructional framework to provide teachers the tools they need.