October 20, 2020 / El 20 de Octubre de 2020

Dear Scott Families and Community,

I am excited to announce that we have hired a new Interim Assistant Principal!  I hope you all will join me in welcoming Jose Salinas to the position.  Maestro Salinas has been an integral part of our community over the past years and is already leading our Instructional Leadership for Equity Team.  He started his Administrative certification program earlier this year.  I strongly believe that Assistant Principal Salinas is the best fit candidate for this position and will be a value-add to our leadership team.  

We are also welcoming Blanca Strode, a seasoned PPS DLI teacher with previous experience teaching 5th grade, to our team.  Maestra Strode will serve as our 4th/5th grade DLI teacher, taking over for Maestro Salinas.  Maestra Stode has a track record of success in DLI and specializes in the intermediate grades.  We are incredibly thankful and excited to welcome such a high quality teacher to our team.  Maestra Strode and Maestro Salinas will co-teach for at least one week to transition the classroom.  

Additionally, Kris Meyer has been helping out as our Admin Substitute during this transition and will stay on with us for the next few weeks to ensure a smooth and effective transition.  

Thank you all for your patience and support during our Assistant Principal Transition and while we continue to learn about and improve on our Comprehensive Distance Learning model.  

Sincerely,

Megan McCarter

Scott School, Principal

Estimadas familias y comunidad de Scott,

¡Me complace anunciar que hemos contratado a un nuevo subdirector interino! Espero que todos se unan conmigo para dar la bienvenida a José Salinas al puesto. El Maestro Salinas ha sido una parte integral de nuestra comunidad durante los últimos años y ya está liderando nuestro Equipo de Liderazgo Instruccional para la Equidad(ILET). Comenzó su programa de certificación administrativo a principios de este año. Creo firmemente que el subdirector Salinas es el candidato más adecuado para este puesto y será un miembro valioso para nuestro equipo de liderazgo.

También damos la bienvenida a nuestro equipo a Blanca Strode, una maestra con experiencia de PPS DLI que ya ha ejercido en la enseñanza de quinto grado. La maestra Strode servirá como nuestra maestra DLI de 4º / 5º grado, reemplazando al Maestro Salinas. La maestra Strode tiene un historial de éxito en DLI y se especializa en los grados intermedios. Estamos increíblemente agradecidos y emocionados de dar la bienvenida a nuestro equipo a una maestra de tan alta calidad. La maestra Strode y Maestro Salinas enseñarán conjuntamente  durante al menos una semana para hacer la transición del aula.

Además, Kris Meyer ha estado ayudando como nuestra administradora suplente durante esta transición y permanecerá con nosotros durante las próximas semanas para garantizar una transición sin problemas y eficaz.

Gracias a todos por su paciencia y apoyo durante nuestra transición de subdirector y mientras continuamos aprendiendo y mejorando nuestro modelo integral de aprendizaje a distancia.

Atentamente,

Megan McCarter

Scott School, Principal

Dear Families of PPS Secondary Students,

During Comprehensive Distance Learning, opportunities are built into the schedule for all families to be able to connect with teachers during office hours. As in a traditionally formatted year, we will also be offering Parent-Teacher Conferences (morning to evening) on November 23-24. 

Dear PPS Families,

With the announcement that Portland Public Schools is extending Comprehensive Distance Learning through at least January 28, we want to make you aware of upcoming updates to our meal service as we adjust to the coming colder weather and shorter days.

Dear PPS Families and Staff,

We are now several weeks into Comprehensive Distance Learning, and simultaneously working on the next phases of a gradual re-opening of schools. PPS remains focused on published health metrics from the county and state and our medical experts. We also continue to observe Oregon Department of Education guidelines as we contemplate introducing limited in-person opportunities. While we are anxious to have all of our students back on campus, we will proceed in a measured and prudent manner that prioritizes the health and safety of our students and employees. 

Dear PPS Families and Staff,