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July 20, 2022
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Esteemed Atkinson Staff and Parent Community,
It has been a joy to serve such a supportive and resourced community. As principal at Atkinson over the past 3 years, I have seen how families and staff can rise to the challenges of a global pandemic to support one another and pull resources from the community together to distribute support in a way that creates more equitable access and outcomes for students and families. As my first experience working in a non-title 1 school, I was amazed at how privilege and power can be put to use for justice in increasing opportunities for all students and families, particularly our linguistically diverse students of color. It was an honor to support the dual language program and intensive skills programs, and I wish all three Atkinson programs the unity and strength they have cultivated despite the challenges of disparate resources and initiatives.
I have decided to resign effective August 1, 2022 from school administration altogether to focus on the health and wellbeing of my family and myself. The last three years have been challenging for all, to say the least, and I have found that it is time for me to take a step back and focus on prioritizing health and wellness for myself and my kiddos.
I will miss Atkinson students dearly!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Fontana
20 de julio de 2022
MENSAJE DE LA DIRECTORA
Estimada comunidad de padres de Atkinson,
Ha sido un placer servir a una comunidad tan solidaria y con tantos recursos. Como director de Atkinson durante los últimos 3 años, he visto cómo las familias y el personal pueden enfrentar los desafíos de una pandemia mundial para apoyarse mutuamente y reunir recursos de la comunidad para distribuir el apoyo de una manera que genere acceso y resultados más equitativos. para estudiantes y familias. Como mi primera experiencia trabajando en una escuela que no es del Título 1, me sorprendió cómo se puede usar el privilegio y el poder para hacer justicia y aumentar las oportunidades para todos los estudiantes y las familias, en particular para nuestros estudiantes de color lingüísticamente diversos. Fue un honor apoyar el programa bilingüe y los programas de habilidades intensivas, y les deseo a los tres programas de Atkinson la unidad y la fuerza que han cultivado a pesar de los desafíos de recursos e iniciativas dispares.
He decidido renunciar por completo, efectivo el 1 de agosto de 2022, a la administración de escuelas para centrarme en la salud y el bienestar mío y de mi familia. Los últimos tres años han sido un desafío para todos, por decir lo menos, y he descubierto que es hora de dar un paso atrás y concentrarme en priorizar la salud y el bienestar para mí y mis hijos.
¡Extrañaré mucho a los estudiantes de Atkinson!
Sinceramente,
Jennifer Fontana
Dear PPS Community,
This summer, youth gun violence has increased throughout the country and in the city of Portland. This year 729 shootings have occurred throughout the Portland area, impacting PPS students, families, and entire school communities. This is traumatic for all and we encourage you to support one another and anyone impacted by gun violence in our community.
Dear PPS Community,
A moderate to high heat risk forecast continues in effect for the Portland Metro area. Here are safety measures and resources to follow to prevent heat related illness:
Dear PPS Community,
A moderate to high heat risk is forecast for the Portland Metro area starting Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28. During this week, we will make every attempt to make decisions about summer program pauses and schedule changes by early morning. The health and safety of our students, staff, and partners is our top priority.
Dear PPS Families,
Portland Public Schools is committed to providing all students with high-quality instruction that helps students in all grades achieve our Graduate Portrait. We are taking important steps for next school year to ensure high-quality teaching and learning in every classroom, every day. We are introducing new, culturally relevant curriculum materials and a new instructional framework to provide teachers the tools they need.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Board of Education Regular Meeting
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ATK Community Care Day / Proyecto de Cuidado Comunitario
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ATK PTA Kinder Meet-Up! / Reunión de Kinder!
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM ATK PTA Kinder Meet-Up! / Reunión de Kinder!
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Board of Education Regular Meeting
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Board of Education Regular Meeting
Teacher professional development/planning day - no school for students
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Board of Education Regular Meeting