Dear Families of Hosford 8th Grade Students:

We wanted to make sure that as you plan for family gatherings and celebrations at the end of the year, you have dates for Hosford 8th grade events handy. These can be found on the calendar as well.
 
May 31     8th Grade Celebration Party, 5:00 - 7:00 PM (Cafeteria)
June 6      Promotion Practice at Cleveland High School, 2:15 pm (students walk there with Hosford staff); Promotion from 7:00-8:30 PM
June 7      Oaks Park Field Trip (8th graders) 9:30 am (students depart via bus from Hosford)
 
As always, let us know if you have questions.
 
Sincerely,
Kristyn Westphal, Principal

Hello Hosford Families! 
 
This year, instead of fundraising through a book fair, we are cutting out the middle man (and the cheap erasers!) and doing an amazon registry. This way, you can buy us books directly off our list, and they will be sent to the library and put directly in the hands of students who desperately want them! Books on our wish list range in price, and you can also purchase a gift card within your budget. Search "hosford library" in the amazon registry department, or follow the link below.
 
Thanks to all of the folks who have already donated through school pay and made the purchase of so many wonderful books possible. 
 
Link: https://www.amazon.com/wedding/share/hosfordlibrary
 
Thanks for your support of our library!
 
Em Winokur and Kate Fleming
Hosford Library

PPS partners with Multnomah County Student Health Centers (SHCs) to keep students healthy and focused on school. There are 10 SHCs throughout Multnomah County. The SHC is like having a doctor's office in your school. The center serves K-12 students and does not have any out of pocket costs for the student or family. 

 
Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRqjPHG74ys  

Hello Hosford Community!  
 
My name is Laura Sayler and I am writing on behalf of my position as an 8th grade math teacher. I applied for a teacher grant through DonorsChoose.org to get classroom whiteboard tables. This past summer I painted my own classroom tables with whiteboard paint and the kids are LOVING it! Something about it being non-permanent is really supportive for kids with anxiety around math. I’ve also found it’s great for problem solving and brainstorming! 
 
The only problem is that DIY tables have to be redone each year or so and can’t withstand the amount of work my kids are putting into them! I am asking for your support to help all of my students each year have access to a writable table to help them work through their math and thinking.  
 
Any little bit helps and I thank you so much for even considering this! Please use this link to spread the message to anyone you know who is able and interested in supporting students’ math growth in this way! 
 
Link to DonorsChoose Donation Page 
 
In addition to our appreciations and learning, you will receive handwritten thank you and pictures of our work as our heartfelt thank you! 
 
Thank you for your time, 
Laura Sayler

Here is the updated bell schedule for 2018-19.

We welcomed back our first round of 6th graders who attended Outdoor School last week! Find some photos here!

After spending the day with students there, our students had a rest break at Tai Lake, and then met their homestay partners at LiDa this afternoon. (update from Ms. Westphal)

 

 

March 19th, 2018

Dear Parents & Students of Hosford Middle School:

I’m thrilled to announce that Scott Johnston and the Hosford music program have been invited to perform in The HEART of Portland: A PPS K-12 Arts Showcase at the Portland Art Museum in the Kridel Grand Ballroom on Wednesday, April 11th at 6:30pm. This evening reception performance will showcase music, dance and theatre in the main ballroom to kick off a two-week, 90-piece visual arts gallery hosted by the museum.

In its fourth year, The HEART of Portland performance is an avenue for PPS to thank taxpayers for their generous support and investment in arts education. In addition, the show will bring ample amounts of exposure to your school’s music program and raise the profile of arts education in Portland. Attendees for the evening will include school board members, the superintendent and several keystone figures from Portland’s arts, media and political sectors.  The show is free to all who attend. Bring family and friends!

From a logistical standpoint, you’ll receive a detailed itinerary for the night of the show that will give specific information about when your child needs to report for the show and general performance notes. You can expect to receive that next week.

Again, congratulations on being accepted to perform in The HEART of Portland! I’ll be in touch soon.

Warm regards,
Kristen Brayson
PPS Arts TOSA (Teacher On Special Assignment)

Thank you to parent Melissa Toledo for providing pictures of our Student Protest on March 14. You can find more photos here.

In this week's PPS Pulse: PPS performers, speakers set to appear at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tribute; first-graders dive into coding

Portland Public Schools will again be a featured part of the city’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tribute event. The 34th edition will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, at the Highland Christian Center, 7600 NE Glisan St. The event will feature digital, musical and artistic performances, and an array of community speakers.

The PPS Visioning initiative has entered a new phase in January, with a series of community meetings in which  students, families, educators and volunteers will be able to share what they think the future of education in Portland should look like. 

Christy Wheeler of Sellwood Middle School recently won the Oregon Counselor of the Year Award from the Oregon School Counselors Association. We asked her to share her thoughts on the role counselors play in school communities.