Good Evening Lane Families,

Here are a few reminders and updates to keep you informed.

Reminder: No Classes Tomorrow,  Friday, Oct. 8

This is a reminder that there are no classes for students on Friday, Oct. 8. This day is the Oregon Statewide Teacher Inservice day and staff will not be at school. Classes resume on Monday, Oct. 11

SUN School Programming Begins Next Week

SUN school classes will begin on Monday, Oct. 11. Students received their class schedules this week if they turned in a registration form. If you have questions, please contact Travis Wells, Lane's SUN School Site Manager at Travis.Wells@portlandoregon.gov.

Franklin Youth Basketball Tryouts on Nov. 6th and 7th

Franklin youth basketball will be holding tryouts on Saturday Nov. 6th and Sunday Nov. 7th at FHS. Players only need to attend 1 day. Sunday Nov 7th is for players unable to attend on Saturday Nov 6th. Here is the link for player registration: https://www.familyid.com/franklin-youth-sports-registration

OHSU COVID-19 Voluntary Student Screening Program
Students at all PPS schools can sign up to get free weekly COVID-19, PCR tests through their school. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has contracted with OHSU to provide these tests to participating K-12 schools in Oregon. The tests involve students collecting a saliva sample at home and dropping it off at school. Kits will be available to students on Wednesdays and then dropped back at the school on Thursday mornings at Lane MS. You can learn more about the program here. Information including consent forms were given to students to take home on this past Monday. This program is entirely voluntary and is another way we are working to keep our community healthy. Please consider having your student participate. Forms are still available at school and students can be added whenever they are turned in. 

As always, please reach out if you have questions, concerns or needs that we may be able to help with. You can reach me by replying to this email, or by texting my cell at 971-678-9700. Be well, be safe!

Sincerely, 

Michael Rowell, Principal 

Lane Middle School

Dear Lane Families,

Here are few updates and announcements to keep you informed. 

Picture Day - Monday, Oct. 4
All students will have their pictures taken at school on Monday, October 4, whether or not you are planning on purchasing a photo package. Information about purchasing photos was included in the informational packet that was sent home with all students last week. There will be a make up day for students who are absent or those who need a retake. More information to come on the date of the make up Picture Day. 

SUN Classes Now Begin October 11
The Lane SUN program and after school partner programs will now be starting on October 11th. Students will receive their after school schedules on Tuesday, October 5th during lunch. If you have any questions regarding SUN or schedules please contact Travis Wells at 971-347-5722 or Travis.Wells@portlandoregon.gov. 

OHSU COVID-19 Voluntary Student Screening Program
Students at all PPS schools can sign up to get free weekly COVID-19, PCR tests through their school. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has contracted with OHSU to provide these tests to participating K-12 schools in Oregon. The tests involve students collecting a saliva sample at home and dropping it off at school on a specific day each week. You can learn more about the program here -- we will be sending more information and consent forms home with all students early next week. This program is entirely voluntary and is another way we are working to keep our community healthy. Please consider having your student participate. 

Social Distancing during Meal Times
Students continue to do a great job following our COVID related protocols. One area in which are seeing concerns is in having students space themselves adequately during meal times. We appreciate how much students want to socialize with their friends, but meal times are the rare moments when large numbers of students have their masks off, increasing the risk of possible infection. Please take a moment with your students to discuss the importance of leaving as much space between people during meals. Thank you for your support.

As always, please reach out if you have questions, concerns or needs that we may be able to help with. You can reach me by replying to this email, or by texting my cell at 971-678-9700. Be well, be safe!

Sincerely, 

Michael Rowell, Principal 

Lane Middle School