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SEGC Implementation Update (9/2/22)
Lent Engagement Materials
October 18 - Community Meeting Presentation
Weekly Updates to Lent English Scholars familiesBoundary and Program Change Milestones
View DocumentBoundary and Program Change Questions & Answers
View Document
News & Updates
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Phase 2 Enrollment & Program Balancing Implementation Update 2/13/2023 - 2/20/2023
3/3/2023This bi-monthly memo provides an update regarding the Phase 2 Enrollment & Program Balancing implementation work for the weeks of 2/13/2023 - 2/20/2023
Facilities
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Another meeting with Kristy Mize (Bridger principal) and the architect to review space needs in order to be aligned took place this week. This meeting was to occur last week but due to the inclement weather, we rescheduled for this week.
- Our draft schedule for the building modification work is as follows:
- Arch. Design complete by 4/16/23
- Permit Review Submission to City on 4/17/23
- Construction Bidding Start on 4/24/23
- Construction Bids due 5/12/23
- Contract Board Approval on 6/13/23
- Construction Start on 6/16/23
- Construction Substantially Complete by 8/25/23
Engagement
Various community building events have been underway across EPB schools. The Open House event at Bridger, Marysville and Lent were a success, with about 40 families in attendance at Marysville, 50 families in attendance at Lent, and 150 in attendance at Bridger. Additionally, staff from Childcare, Transportation, Enrollment and Transfer, and Facilities were in attendance. Staff members were able to respond to questions as they arose. We will continue to provide updates about community building events..
Transportation
Transportation will be provided to students going from Lent to Bridger and Bridger to Lent. As a result of space needs for childcare, Transportation is also willing to transport CSS students who are currently at Bridger back to CSS in the afternoon (after school) for childcare.
Childcare
Childcare concerns have been addressed. Champions, currently at Harrison Park, will provide childcare at Lent. They will need 10 students in the morning and 20 students in the afternoon for the program to be sustainable. We believe this goal is achievable because of the families transitioning from Bridger School. Campfire will remain at the Clark building and will serve Harrison Park, K-5 students. There is a request for transportation to be provided from Bridger School to the Clark building for parents who want their children to remain with Campfire.
Enrollment & Transfer
K-5 transfer cycle is open through March 17. Custom transition letters to SE impacted families were emailed/mailed last week. We will have a count of requests for principals to review after spring break.
Nutrition Services
We met with the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), Child Nutrition Programs Director and Specialists on Feb 21 to review the process for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) election for the 2023-24 school year. CEP is the federal provision that allows us to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students. The data used for this election process is pulled on April 1st. Since there are multiple schools (both current CEP and non-CEP) changing enrollment and boundaries, we discussed how we would proceed with reviewing direct certification data and proposing which eligible schools could be considered after April. At this time, the plan and guidance from ODE is to review the data once all students have shifted enrollment in Synergy (late July/early August), but hopefully finalized in a quick timeline to notify and communicate with school leaders and each school community.
OTIS
Clark ES has been added in Synergy for school year 2023-24. 2023-24 enrollments for next year's Clark DLI program students have now been imported into the Synergy Production database, completing NYR DLI adjustments. Our next step is to work on 2023-24 enrollment adjustments related to boundary changes.
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Phase 2 Enrollment & Program Balancing Implementation Update - Weeks of 1/30/2023-2/6/2023
2/13/2023This memo provides an update regarding the Phase 2 enrollment & program balancing implementation work for the weeks of 1/30/2023-2/6/2023.
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Phase 2 Enrollment & Program Balancing Implementation Update - Weeks of 1/16/2023-1/31/2023
1/31/2023This weekly memo provides an update regarding the Phase 2 enrollment & program balancing implementation work for the weeks of 1/16/2023-1/31/2023.
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Strengthening Our Southeast Schools
11/30/2022Dear Southeast PPS families and staff,
We want to provide you with some updates regarding the Southeast Enrollment & Program Balancing implementation. As a reminder, last spring the PPS School Board approved boundary changes for fall 2023 that expand access to middle schools, and strengthen enrollment at small elementary and dual-language immersion programs. On October 25, 2022, the Board also passed resolution 6599 to move the Lent English Scholars to Marysville at the beginning of the 2023-24 school year.
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School-by-School Impact Analysis
General FAQs
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How do I find changes in my neighborhood?
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What are the changes to my school?
Please check out our "School-by-School Impact Analysis" above. You will find PDFs that give a summary of your school’s changes.
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Who do I contact if I have additional questions that are not listed?
Please use our Let’s Talk link and you can submit any questions there.
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How do I know if my family is affected by boundary change?
Go to www.pps.net/Page/19890 and click on “Check your address” to see the assigned elementary and middle schools for your home.
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We live in a boundary change area, but my children are already enrolled in elementary and middle schools. Do they have to move to the new neighborhood schools next year?
No, they can stay where they are through the highest grades at their current schools or program. Elementary school boundary changes begin with new kindergartners and middle school changes begin with new sixth graders.
Your children can also transfer into the new neighborhood schools. Transfer application links and deadlines are shown below.
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What about new students whose siblings attend the former neighborhood schools?
Younger siblings qualify for guaranteed transfers into the former neighborhood schools, so long as their siblings will be enrolled there next year. Transfer links and deadlines are shown below.
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Will my children have transportation if they enroll at the new neighborhood school?
Children qualify for transportation if they attend a neighborhood elementary school more than one mile from their home or a middle school more than one and a half miles from their home. There are some exceptions for hazardous zones. Please visit the transportation department website at pps.net/Page/142 or contact your new school for more information.
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Will transportation continue for students who remain at the former neighborhood school?
Transportation will be phased out for areas that are affected by boundary changes. Contact the transportation department for more information at 503-916-6901.
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Which programs are moving to new locations next year?
Here are the program moves that will begin in 2023-24 school year:
Program
Location in Fall 2023
Harrison Park-K-5 English program and Chinese Immersion
Clark Elementary School
1231 SE 92nd Ave
Hosford MS Chinese Immersion
Harrison Park Middle School
2225 SE 87th Ave
Mt. Tabor MS Spanish Immersion
Kellogg Middle School
3330 SE 69th Ave
Bridger ES Spanish Immersion
Lent Elementary School
5105 SE 97th Ave
Creative Science Focus Option
Bridger-Creative Science K-8
7910 SE Market St
Lent ES English Scholar program
Marysville Elementary School
7733 SE Raymond St
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Which students are affected by program moves?
All students in all grade levels will move to the new locations next year.
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Will my children receive transportation to the new program location?
Transportation options depend on where you live and the program your child attends, among other factors. Please contact the transportation department or your new school for details.
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Can my child remain at their current school instead of moving to the new program location?
Families must apply for transfer out of their special program, even if they want to attend their neighborhood school. Transfer application links and deadlines are shown below.
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How do I ask for transfer to a different school?
All PPS families can request transfers to other schools during the annual transfer cycles:
- Middle School Transfer Cycle: November 15-December 16, 2022
- Elementary School Transfer Cycle: February 15-March 17, 2023
Approval is based on lottery priorities or hardship petition reasons and space availability. Applications received after the closing dates are less likely to be approved because of limited space at most schools. Go to www.pps.net/schoolchoice or call 503-916-3205 for more information.
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Do these changes extend to high school?
The current changes are for elementary and middle schools only. You will be invited to participate if there are future proposals to adjust high school boundaries or program locations.
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How are teachers and other staff affected by the changes?
PPS and labor partners are working together on a transition process for staff affected by boundary or program changes. Schools affected by program changes will go through the staffing process earlier than other schools.
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Who can I talk to about how these changes may affect my children?
Your school counselor and principal are ready to help you with any transition questions or concerns. You can also connect with central departments directly via Let’s Talk at pps.net.
School Specific FAQs
Upcoming Community Building Meetings
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April 12, 2023
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April 13, 2023
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6:00 PM Lewis Connect to Kindergarten
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6:00 PM Vestal Connect to Kindergarten
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April 27, 2023
6:00 PM Arleta Connect to Kindergarten Parent Information Night
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May 11, 2023
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4:45 PM Lent Community Building
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5:00 PM Bridger Community Gathering
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May 17, 2023
9:30 AM Hosford Fly Up Day
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May 18, 2023
6:00 PM Lewis Connect to Kindergarten
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May 20, 2023
11:00 AM Arleta Community Picnic
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May 24, 2023
6:30 PM Hosford 5th Grade Family Night
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May 31, 2023
3:30 PM Creative Science K Sneak Peek (for incoming K families)