Hello Astor Families!

There are a couple of great events coming up prior to the start of school that we want you to know about. 

Connect to Kindergarten

August 18 from 5:30 to 6:30 - Link with information is here 

Join Astor Staff and other Astor Kindergarten students and families as we visit together prior to the start of the school year. You'll be able to see the kinder classrooms and take part in an outside scavenger hunt. Hope to see you there!

Project Community Care Day

August 27th from 9am to 12pm - Link with information is here 

Please join us for Project Community Care Day, an annual tradition and a wonderful opportunity to help beautify our school grounds to be held on Saturday, August 27th, from 9am to 12pm.  We encourage you to bring your gardening gloves and tools and refillable water bottle. Students are welcome to join you and we’ll just ask that you supervise your own child. We look forward to seeing you Saturday, August 27th, 9 am to 12 pm!

Astor’s 2nd Annual Warm Welcome!

August 29th from 4:30pm to 6pm - Link with information is here

This event on campus will allow for our students and families to meet, see the entrance that they should come to at the start of each day, and pick up their back to school packets and Middle School schedules and supply lists. Additionally, many of our teachers will be at this event and it's a great time to connect with them prior to the start of the school year. Families may arrive at the school at a time that works for them between 4:30pm and 6pm on August 29th.

Hello Astor Families, 

Classroom/homeroom teacher notifications went out today for all 1st through 8th graders! If you did not receive this information or you have multiple children in the same grade level, then please reach out to the office tomorrow at 503-916-6244. The office hours are from 7:30 to 4 daily. Our office is closed today, but open Tuesday and Wednesday this week.

Kindergarten families will receive a phone call over the next week regarding your child's teacher, school start date, and parent-teacher meeting time/day.

All families can find our welcome back letter for the 22-23 school year here -  https://bit.ly/22-23Astorwelcomeletter

We have so many exciting events coming up this month! You can find information on them in the last Astor Connection here - https://www.smore.com/rwy4z

Have a wonderful rest of the summer and we hope to see you at our first school-wide event, Project Community Care Day on August 27th from 9am to 12pm. 

Warmly,

Blake Robertson
Principal @ Astor

Our community partner, the Coalition of Black Men, invites boys in grades 6-8 to join their DREAM BIGGER Mentoring Program.

What: This program provides academic support, mentoring, cultural enrichment and personal development to our young men!

When: Begins September 28th 

           Every Tuesday from 1:45 - 2:30 pm 

Where: Room 63 (portable 3)

How do I join?: Scan the QR code on the flyer below or visit https://forms.gle/F3RA3/1Q8ePn2aGV97

Questions?: Contact mentoring@cobmportland.org

Hello PPS Communities, 

Are you interested in learning more about the PPS budget? The Budget Info Session is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the budget, the district’s strategic plan and targeted investments, to ask questions and provide feedback!

In Gratitude

November 17, 2022

Dear PPS families and students,

Every week, I am filled with joy and gratitude when I visit our school communities. We have a community that continues to demonstrate a commitment to the success of our children and youth. We have adults who care deeply for our students, and who work hard to ensure each child thrives.

Dear PPS Community,

I want to recognize, on this Veterans Day, all those individuals who have served our country, especially those members of our families and local community who have previously worn a uniform. I want to take this moment to also thank the many veterans who continue their public service by choosing to work in the Portland Public Schools.

Dear PPS Families,

There has been a surge in pediatric respiratory illnesses other than COVID-19 such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), rhinovirus/enterovirus, and influenza around the country this fall. Health departments in other states have seen children presenting with multiple respiratory illnesses. According to the Oregon Health Authority, rates of respiratory disease are currently relatively low in our state, but that could change based on the arrival of winter weather, and any increase in rates has the potential to overwhelm our hospital system.

PPS takes these steps to ensure healthy school environments so that in-person learning can continue. In accordance with CDC guidance, we are also urging families to take steps to protect themselves and minimize the spread of communicable diseases in our schools.