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Good evening WSMS families and students,
I am so grateful and thankful to be reaching out to you this evening with the news that our District leaders and the Portland Association of Teachers have reached a tentative agreement. With this, we are pleased to welcome our students back to school tomorrow! We’ve missed seeing everyone and know that our students will have a variety of emotions about returning back to the classroom with their teachers and friends tomorrow after many weeks of unknowns. School Counselors will be available to offer supports throughout the weeks ahead for social emotional supports and are listed by grade level here:
6th grade: Rebecca Cohen: rcohen@pps.net
7th grade: Ricky Almeida: ralmeida@pps.net
8th grade: Kandice Abney: kaabney@pps.net
Below you will find information that will be helpful for you as you prepare your student(s) this evening to come back to school tomorrow:
Reopening date/time: Classes will resume on Monday, November 27 on a two-hour delay, with all programs and services running as normal. Both breakfast and lunch will be served.
School doors open at 11 a.m., and classes begin at 11:15 a.m.
For bus riders, buses will pick you up two hours later from your normal pickup time, at your normal stop. As an example, if your bus were to pick you up at 8:05 on a normal day, they pick you up at 10:05 tomorrow.
For Monday, November 27th only, all students will report to their Quarter One classes. We will be on a period 1-7 schedule (No Advisory tomorrow - see full schedule above). This will give all students and Educators a final day to wrap up items together before Educators submit final quarter one grades, which are turned in by Monday, December 4th.
Quarter Two classes will start meeting on Tuesday, November 28th. There are a variety of schedule changes due to quarter-long electives, and Middle Schools want to give students and Educators one day to finalize items prior to switching to some potentially new classes/teachers.
Quarter grading and conferences: Quarter 1 report cards will be available no later than Friday, December 8th.
Changes to school calendar: The District and the Union have agreed to make up our 11 lost instructional time on the following days:
Dec 18-22 (previously week 1 of the winter break)
January 26 (previously a professional development day for staff)
February 19 (President’s Day holiday)
April 8 (previously a professional development day for staff)
June 12-14 (the dates set aside for inclement weather)
6-12: Athletics and Extracurriculars: All athletics and extracurricular activities will resume as normal. High school and PIL Youth Sports schedules can be found here.
I want to express my gratitude for your patience and support during this challenging time. We are all eager to return to a focused and productive educational environment that ensures the best outcomes for our students. We love our students, teachers, and families and are happy that our school community will be together again tomorrow!
If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out to Jill Hunt (jihunt@pps.net), Ben Keller (bkeller@pps.net) or any School Counselor for social emotional supports for your student(s) as they reenter school.
In Community,
Jill Hunt, Principal
~ View the full 2023-24 District Calendar here ~
November 17, 2023
Greetings, West Sylvan families!
Throughout the week, we have all watched and waited to hear some better news about a return to school for our entire school community. This process is growing exponentially more difficult for all involved as time has gone on in this strike. I am sad and disappointed that we are still not at a point where there is a clear timeline for a return to school. Please be sure that your email address(es) are correct and updated in ParentVue so that you are receiving communications. Here are the updates that I have at this point, and the majority of these were shared through larger communications from the District:
Fall conferences are not occurring on November 20th/21st and will have to be reconsidered for another time, pending calendar agreements made through this bargaining process with PAT and PPS.
Even if an agreement is reached, voted on, and accepted by PAT over the weekend, there will be no added make-up school days for students on November 20th/21st in lieu of the postponed conferences.
First, the two groups still have to reach tentative agreements or MOUs on the numerous articles that they are bargaining.
Next, PAT would need to vote to accept a full contract proposal prior to the strike ending. If the contract proposal is not ratified through voting, the mediation process continues.
Folded into these decisions, the two groups need to agree to any changes in the District calendar, including adding back missed school days, adding back missed conferences and any changes in the grading calendar.
View strike information and family resources:
Most recent proposals: PAT has just responded to PPS proposal from 11.15
PPS bargaining website and contingency plans
Please click here to read our full weekly Family Communication, which was sent out via email on Friday, November 17th.
Go Wolfpack!
Jill Hunt, Principal
Ben Keller, Assistant Principal
2/03/23 Family Communication [ Español | Tiếng Việt | 中文 | Українська ]
1/27/23 Family Communication [ Español | Tiếng Việt | 中文 | Українська ]
1/13/23 Family Communication [ Español | Tiếng Việt | 中文 | Українська ]
*12/23/22 + 12/30/22 Winter Break - no Family Communications sent out
12/16/22 Family Communication [ Español | Tiếng Việt | 中文 | Українська ]
12/09/22 Family Communication [ Español | Tiếng Việt | 中文 | Українська ]
12/02/22 Family Communication [ Español | Tiếng Việt | 中文 | Українська ]
*11/25/22 Fall Break - no Family Communication sent out
11/11/22 Family Communication [ Español | Tiếng Việt | 中文 | Українська ]
11/04/22 Family Communication [ Español | Tiếng Việt | 中文 | Українська ]
10/21/22 Family Communication [ Español | Tiếng Việt | 中文 | Українська ]
10/14/22 Family Communication [ Español | Tiếng Việt | 中文 | Українська ]
10/07/22 Family Communication [ Español | Tiếng Việt | 中文 | Українська ]
10/01/22 Family Communication [ Español | Tiếng Việt | 中文 | Українська ]
9/24/22 Family Communication [ Español | Tiếng Việt | 中文 | Українська ]
9/16/22 Family Communication [ Español | Tiếng Việt | 中文 | Українська ]
9/09/22 Family Communication [ Español | Tiếng Việt | 中文 | Українська ]
8/11/22 Welcome Back Letter to Families
2021 - 2022 School Year:
6/3 Family Communication [Español| Tiếng Việt| 中文| Русский]
5/27 Family Communication [Español| Tiếng Việt| 中文| Русский]
5/20 Family Communication [Español| Tiếng Việt| 中文| Русский]
5/13 Family Communication [Español| Tiếng Việt| 中文| Русский]
5/6 Family Communication [Español| Tiếng Việt| 中文| Русский]
4/29 Family Communication [Español| Tiếng Việt| 中文| Русский]
4/22 Family Communication [Español| Tiếng Việt| 中文| Русский]
4/15 Family Communication [Español| Tiếng Việt| 中文| Русский]
4/8 Family Communication [Español| Tiếng Việt| 中文| Русский]
4/1 Family Communication [Español| Tiếng Việt| 中文| Русский]
*3/25 Spring Break - no Family Communication sent out
3/4 Family Communication [Español| Tiếng Việt| 中文| Русский]
2/25 Family Communication [Español| Tiếng Việt| 中文| Русский]
2/18 Family Communication [Español| Tiếng Việt| 中文| Русский
2/11 Family Communication [Español| Tiếng Việt| 中文| Русский]
2/4 Family Communication [Español| Tiếng Việt| 中文| Русский]
1/28 Family Communication [Español| Tiếng Việt| 中文| Русский]
1/21 Family Communication [Español| Tiếng Việt| 中文| Русский]
1/14 Family Communication [Español| Tiếng Việt| 中文| Русский]
1/7 Family Communication [Español| Tiếng Việt| 中文| Русский]
*12/24 + 12/31 Winter Break - no Family Communication sent out
12/17 Family Communication [Español]
12/10 Family Communication [Español]
12/3 Family Communication [Español]
*11/26 Fall Break - no Family Communication sent out
Quick Reference:
Principal |
Dr. Jill Hunt |
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Assistant Principal |
Ben Keller |
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Principal’s Secretary |
Jerda Solonche |
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School Secretary (Enrollment/Attendance) |
Kirsten Crombie |
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Counselor [6th Grade] |
Rebecca Cohen |
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Counselor [7th Grade] |
Ricky Almeida |
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Counselor [8th Grade] |
Kandice Abney |
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School Climate Specialist |
Shawn McVicar |
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Student Success Advocate - Restorative Justice |
Alonzo Parnell |
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Instructional Coach |
Jean Jett |
Last spring, when Portland Public Schools moved to ensure that every middle school in the district had an active advisory program, the focus was on relationship building and giving students and teachers the tools needed to nurture a sense of belonging.
The goals for the advisory programs were clear. What the district had yet to arrive at was a curriculum that would help everyone achieve those goals.
Harrison Park, which transitioned from a K-8 to a middle school this fall, recently held a school-wide vote for a new mascot. According to Principal Leah Dickey, these first few months as a middle school have been pivotal for students as they navigate the new exciting normal and establish an identity as a school and community. Picking a mascot has been an important part of that journey.
Principal Phu Dao is many things to the students and staff of Roseway Heights Middle School: mentor, role model, champion, friend. Ask anyone who has learned from and worked with him and they will tell you that he has dedicated his entire career to advocating for students, families, and educators. And now he’s being honored for that dedication.
Courageous Conversation, a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit that works with individuals and institutions to address racial disparities through sustained, fruitful dialogue, has named Principal Dao this year’s recipient of the Dr. Charles Hopson Racial Equity Principal Leadership Award.
Bird watching, Lego robotics, gardening, mindful art, coding, running and walking, the high-stakes world of self-governance. It’s all in a morning’s work for the students of Skyline K-8, where every Wednesday begins with participation in one of the school’s many C.A.S. clubs.
Forecasting for next year 2023-24 has been extended through to MAY 12th. Please carefully review all resources below before forecasting in StudentVue. Thank you!
Forecasting Process for Electives:
STEP 1. Resources and elective descriptions to review before completing forecasting:
Uprising 5th Graders review the following information:
Current 6th Graders review the following information:
Current 7th Graders review the following information:
WATCH - "How to Forecast" Video
6th Grade Elective Video Descriptions - (Please be aware that we do not have a current video, and this video may not represent all of our updated course options. Please refer to the electives list for the most current elective choices.)
STEP 2. Understand how many electives to choose:
6th graders will choose:
1 PE experience
2 Priority Electives
2 Alternative Electives
7th graders will choose:
1 PE experience
1 World Language experience
2 Priority Electives
2 Alternative Electives
8th graders will choose:
Watch Forecasting Video to see HOW to enter electives in StudentVue
Log into Student Vue.
Use the Course Request Tab on the left menu of choices to open elective options.
Make primary elective selections.
Make alternate elective choices.
Lock your selections.
Non-Feeder School 6th Grade Survey
Non-Feeder School 7th Grade Survey
Non-Feeder School 8th Grade Survey
West Sylvan Main Office westsylvanoffice@pps.net
503-916-5690
Ben Keller bkeller@pps.net
Kandice Abney-8th Grade Counselor: kaabney@pps.net
Rebecca Cohen-6th Grade Counselor: rcohen@pps.net
Ricky Almeida-7th Grade Counselor: ralmeida@pps.net
LINCOLN YOUTH SPORTS
Portland Interscholastic League Youth Sports Program
https://www.pilathletics.com/
The PPS middle grades (6th - 8th) youth sports program will be directed by the Portland Interscholastic League (PIL). The student/athletes will represent their neighborhood high school cluster. The cluster each athlete participates in is determined by address. For information about this policy and to access the interactive map please go to Boundary Map and FAQ's under the Youth Sport tab.
WINTER SPORTS OFFERED (Begins Late October/Early November): Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Wrestling
Registration - FamilyID (except Football*)
We are excited to announce that we are now using online registration through FamilyID (www.familyid.com). FamilyID is a secure registration platform that provides you with an easy, user-friendly way to register for PIL Youth Sports Programs, while allowing us to be more administratively efficient and environmentally responsible. If you need assistance registering, please contact your Cluster Coordinator.
https://www.familyid.com/
WINTER SPORTS
Boys Basketball
Head Coach: Heather Roberts heroberts@pps.net
Cluster Coordinator: Craig Woods craigxwoods@aol.com
Tryouts at Lincoln HS ~ Dec. 2nd / (Grade 6) 8am-10am, (Grades 7-8) 10:30am-12:30pm
Girls Basketball
Head Coach: Kevin Berry lincolnbasketballpdx@gmail.com
Cluster Coordinator: Rainey Shriver LincolnYouthGBB@gmail.com
Tryouts at Lincoln HS ~ Dec. 2nd, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Wrestling
Head Coach: John Farinola lincolnwrestlingpdx@gmail.com
Cluster Coordinator: Christina Fera-Thomas lincolnpdxyouthwrestling@gmail.com
Practices beginning the week of December 4th
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm at Skyline K-8
Wednesdays 6:15-8:15pm at Lincoln HS
For additional information, please contact the PIL District Office at 503-916-3223
Lincoln Baseball Winter Baseball Skills Camp
Use this QR code to register!
Registration: https://pps.schoolpay.com/link/2023WinterBaseballCamp
Dates: Saturday, December 16th and Sunday, December 17th
Time(s): Saturday 1-4PM and Sunday 1-4PM
Location: Lincoln High School (Gym and Hitting Facility)
Age Groups: Kindergarten - 8th Grade
● Players will be split up into groups by age/skill level
Cost: $100
Join Head Coach C.J. Watson and Lincoln coaches for two days of learning “The Lincoln Way” at this year's Winter skills Camp. This camp will include development in all phases of the game, including hitting, pitching, fielding, and base running, as well as covering arm care, strength & conditioning, and the mental game.
What they will need to bring:
Tennis shoes (NO CLEATS!), Baseball pants or shorts, Glove, Bat, Batting gloves, and water bottle
Pay/Register Here:
SchoolPay link ~ click here to PAY
Click here to Register: https://forms.gle/VPkc6FDJAzxrkdXR6
Questions? Email lincolnyouthGBB@gmail.com
6th, 7th & 8th Grade
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TRYOUTS will be held at Lincoln High School Gym (1750 SW Salmon St)
PRACTICES will be held at West Sylvan Middle School
Registration Link: https://www.familyid.com/programs/lincoln-youth-fall-2023
The PPS middle grades (6th - 8th) youth sports program will be directed by the Portland Interscholastic League (PIL).
The student/athletes will represent their neighborhood high school cluster. The cluster each athlete participates in is determined by address. For information about this policy and to access the interactive map please go to Boundary Map and FAQ's under the Youth Sport tab.
Late arrival? Early dismissal? Appointment? To report any PARTIAL DAY or PAST absences, click the button above to send an email to westsylvanoffice@pps.net.
Families are able to record future FULL DAY absences for their Students directly in ParentVUE without needing to contact the Main Office.
Please remember, if a Student is going to miss multiple days, it is up to the Student and/or Parent/Guardian to communicate absences with each Teacher and make a plan for missing work and assignments.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM School Board - Annual Board Ethics and Public Meeting Training
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM School Board - Executive Session (Labor Negotiation)
7:15 PM - 8:15 PM School Board - Executive Session
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM School Board - Facilities and Operations Committee meeting
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM School Board- Regular Meeting
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Lincoln HS 8th Grade Info Night
LINCOLN YOUTH SPORTS
Portland Interscholastic League Youth Sports Program
https://www.pilathletics.com/
The PPS middle grades (6th - 8th) youth sports program will be directed by the Portland Interscholastic League (PIL). The student/athletes will represent their neighborhood high school cluster. The cluster each athlete participates in is determined by address. For information about this policy and to access the interactive map please go to Boundary Map and FAQ's under the Youth Sport tab.
WINTER SPORTS OFFERED (Begins Late October/Early November): Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Wrestling
Registration - FamilyID (except Football*)
We are excited to announce that we are now using online registration through FamilyID (www.familyid.com). FamilyID is a secure registration platform that provides you with an easy, user-friendly way to register for PIL Youth Sports Programs, while allowing us to be more administratively efficient and environmentally responsible. If you need assistance registering, please contact your Cluster Coordinator.
https://www.familyid.com/
WINTER SPORTS
Boys Basketball
Head Coach: Heather Roberts heroberts@pps.net
Cluster Coordinator: Craig Woods craigxwoods@aol.com
Tryouts at Lincoln HS ~ Dec. 2nd / (Grade 6) 8am-10am, (Grades 7-8) 10:30am-12:30pm
Girls Basketball
Head Coach: Kevin Berry lincolnbasketballpdx@gmail.com
Cluster Coordinator: Rainey Shriver LincolnYouthGBB@gmail.com
Tryouts at Lincoln HS ~ Dec. 2nd, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Wrestling
Head Coach: John Farinola lincolnwrestlingpdx@gmail.com
Cluster Coordinator: Christina Fera-Thomas lincolnpdxyouthwrestling@gmail.com
Practices beginning the week of December 4th
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm at Skyline K-8
Wednesdays 6:15-8:15pm at Lincoln HS
For additional information, please contact the PIL District Office at 503-916-3223