2017-18 Meal Program Changes at 12 Portland Public Schools

NEW - Families with students attending the schools listed below will need to submit a meal application before school begins August 30 to determine if they are eligible to receive free or reduced price school lunch.  School lunch will no longer be automatically free to all students enrolled in the school.  Families are encouraged to apply online at www.pps.net/Page/2464. Paper applications are available at your school office, cafeteria and online. All students will continue to receive lunch at no charge until October 11. If a meal application is not submitted or if a family is not eligible to receive free or reduced lunch, meal charges will begin October 12.

If your family is ineligible for meal benefits you can provide a meal from home, or pay for school meals with cash, check or debit/credit card online at www.schoolcafe.com. NOTE: There is a 5% convenience fee per online transaction.

Please note that the changes do not apply to breakfast, which will remain free to all students. We are committed to working with families to ensure those who qualify will continue to receive free or reduced lunches. If you need assistance in applying, please contact your school or PPS Nutrition Services at 503-916-3399 or nutritionservices@pps.net.

For meal prices, menus and other information, please go to www.pps.net/Domain/59.

Thank you.

Do you want to help inspire culinary curiosity and nourish the health of the community through school meals? Portland Public Schools Nutrition Services is recruiting for Roving Food Service Assistants to provide students delicious, high quality, nutrient rich, and safe meals. Our kitchens and cafeterias provide a vibrant and inviting atmosphere for enjoying and sharing meal time. We want you to be a part of our team! Training provided. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, call Anya Friday or Charles Hardin at 503-916-3399 or apply at https://careers.pps.net – Roving Food Service Asst. - 15742 

Gitta Grether-Sweeney, Sr. Director, Nutrition Services
x63397   gsweeney@pps.net

Monday, September 18, 2017

College Ready ‐ Career Focused ‐ Committed to a Just World

Good morning Rider Families,

I hope you had a restful weekend.  We had a wonderful Welcome Back assembly last week.  We were joined by Damian Lillard from the Blazers 

Monday, September 11, 2017

College Ready ‐ Career Focused ‐ Committed to a Just World

Good Morning Rider Families,

Here are a few announcements for the days ahead:

DACA – Many thanks to Sylvia, Moe and several other staff who organized a Know Your Rights event last week.  As many of you know, 

Good Morning Rider Families,

I hope you had a restful weekend and a good start to the new school year.  We had the best start of the year that I can remember in my 15+ years as a teacher and principal.  Our students seemed excited to be back, the new building is (nearly complete), and our teachers and staff welcomed back students with open arms.  Our counselors deserve a lot of credit for making sure that our student schedules were ready for students.  There were no long lines of students with ‘holes’ in their schedules, waiting for counselors to fix their schedules.  Our office staff also did a phenomenal job of helping with registration, student photos, and countless other tasks that were sprung upon them.  I also want to thank our paras and EAs for helping our students (and families) transition back into school mode, and I want to give a shout out for our Campus Security Agents for being visible, approachable, and supportive.  Last but not least, kudos go out to our teachers for starting this school year with thoughtful and engaging activities, for beginning to build thriving learning communities, and for reminding our students why Roosevelt feels like home.  Here is to a great year ahead! 

Calendar This Week:

Monday: Labor Day (no school)

Tuesday: B Day (EARLY DISMISSAL)

Wednesday: A Day

Thursday: B Day

Friday: A Day

Dear Roosevelt Families,

It is my pleasure to welcome all new and returning students and families to the 2017-2018 school year!

On Saturday, September 16, dozens of PPS staff and volunteers fanned-out across Portland to knock on doors and reach out to students who have disconnected from school. These door-knockers invited students back to school and offered resources to help them re-engage with their education.

Architectural Digest picked Roosevelt High School as one of the most beautiful high schools in the nation. According to the story, “while many high school buildings might be rather bland from a design perspective, there are others that are veritable works of art.”

The honor comes as crews are putting finishing touches on a full modernization of the school, thanks to a voter-approved bond.  

A visit by Portland Trail Blazers basketball star Damian Lillard helped ring in the new school year at  Roosevelt High School. Lillard appeared at their back-to-school assembly and offered his support, telling students that sometimes it’s all about showing up.

The PPS Board has made it clear that the district supports “dreamers” – students and staff members who were brought to the United States at a young age by immigrant parents.

In a unanimous vote, the board approved a resolution that urges Congress to protect those who fall under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program approved by President Barack Obama.