Hello Senators, 

We expect to have more detailed information regarding several of the topics going into the weekend. Today we wanted to provide what new information we do have as of today. Many of our staff have been meeting virtually to start collaborating on how we can support our students post Spring Break. 

Our top priority is to support students and families in our community who need Food Support and Mental Health Support. If you have a concern or are hearing of concerns please send an email to askyles@pps.net. 

If it is an emergency please contact 911. 

PPS also has set up a Google Form in multiple languages where families and students can send in questions. The form can be found https://www.pps.net/Page/15080  on the right-hand side of the site under Questions & Concerns?

 Please note that the updated information below is in red.

1. Seniors and Graduation: We are still waiting for an announcement from ODE regarding graduation.  The Oregon Department of Education will be making an announcement in the next several days that will provide clarity for families and schools. Once this announcement is made we will have a clearer picture of how PPS and Madison will proceed. Questions regarding credit recovery for current seniors and all students are being worked on, but nothing is finalized yet.  

2. School After Spring Break: We should have more info before we head into the weekend. I know this is a major question and concern for many. The district is still in the planning process. Questions around: access to the internet, access to technology, how students receiving Special Education and/or English Language Learner services will be supported, AP testing, Dual Credit students, will be addressed in the District-wide plan that is being developed.  

3. Teacher Communications and Enrichment activities: Some communications from staff could be a check-in to just say hello, a reminder of assignments that have been given pre March 23, 2020, enrichment activities, and/or study reminders for the current curriculum that was being covered. Students can email their teachers directly. Please note that the assignments are not being graded at this point in time and there are no extra credit options. 

3. Food Resources: Please Check: https://www.pps.net/Page/15080 for the most updated information regarding Food Resources. Madison (at the Marshall Campus) will continue to serve as a food hub. We will be closed for Spring Break but will reopen March 30th and stay open Monday-Friday from 11am - 1pm  until April 28th. More information can be found at pps.net regarding other Food Hubs in the district. Scott and Rigler are schools providing the same services in NE Portland. The Oregon Food Bank will also be using Madison (Marshall Campus) as a distribution site. We will send out future dates and times.   

4. School year being extended: There is no concrete information regarding the school year being extended at this time. Once I receive information directly from the Oregon Department of Education and  PPS District Office I will pass that along.  

5. Prom: We have a new date reserved for Saturday, May 23rd. 

6. School Events, Spring Sports and Activities: The OSAA is still in the planning process. All school events have been suspended until after April 28th. I do not have specifics regarding any event at this time. We will begin to work with staff in April to look at what events can be rescheduled and possible dates. We will also send out a list of events that unfortunately will not be rescheduled.  

7. AP Exams: The College Board is finalizing the AP exam plan. Madison AP teachers have been tracking this and will be meeting as a team virtually to plan together how we will support our AP students. The details are still being worked out. Once there is a final decision Madison will work to ensure we are supporting our students. If you have a student who is in an AP class they should be using the online recourse to continue to prepare. If they have questions they should contact their teacher directly. Here is a link to The College Board website: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/

9. Mental Health Support: 

          Click Here

10. Tips For Social Distancing, and talking to students about COVID-19: 

          Multiple Languages: Click Here

          Click Here

11. If you need to borrow a computer or need assistance with internet access:Click Here

12. Volunteer and Donation options: (we will add to this list as more options become available)

      The Fund for Portland Public Schools

      Oregon Food Bank

13. Child Care Resources:

    Click Here

Please take the time to look through the entire site created by PPS for more information on current supports and the most updated information on PPS’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.pps.net/coronavirus (Multiple Languages) 

Google created a COVID-19 information site: https://www.google.com/covid19/

If you have specific questions and or need support please let me know.  

Adam Skyles

Principal 

Madison High School

askyles@pps.net

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfR9vU1RGTJigjBOlpYQwi4DHLNbZVJ07PdhAsj3c13VeqMxQ/viewform

Families call these numbers to connect with a PPS Language Access Team Member in the following languages:

Dear Senators,

We know that many families depend on schools not only for their students’ education but also for meals, child care, access to health services and other supports. We are working quickly to identify ways to provide services to students and families during the closure. 

Madison will send out a daily communication with updates via Email, text, and school website. Please also check the school website and https://www.pps.net/coronavirus for updated information.  

The Multnomah County Health Center located at Madison High School Marshall Campus will be open this week 3/16-3/20.

Meals

Breakfast and lunch will be provided to children in the community ages 1-18. Tuesday, March 17 through Friday, March 20, and Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31. Meals will be available for pickup outside the school from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the following locations:

• Boise-Eliot/Humboldt Elementary - 620 N Fremont Ave
• César Chávez Elementary - 5103 N Willis Blvd
• George Middle School - 10000 N Burr Ave
• Harrison Park School - 2225 SE 87th Ave
• Lent School - 5105 SE 97th Ave
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary - 4906 NE 6th Ave
• Rigler Elementary - 5401 NE Prescott St
• Rosa Parks Elementary - 8960 N Woolsey Ave
• Scott Elementary - 6700 NE Prescott St
• Sitton Elementary - 9930 N Smith St
• Woodmere Elementary - 7900 SE Duke St
• Markham Elementary - 10531 SW Capitol Hwy
• Madison at Marshall - 3905 SE 91st Ave
• Franklin High School - 5405 SE Woodward St

For more information about access to food for families, please call 211 or visit oregonfoodfinder.org. Free Food Portland:  BROCHURE

Curriculum and Enrichments

We encourage students and their families to stay engaged academically during this time off. We encourage parents to read with their pre-K and elementary school children. Many teachers are also sending workbooks, printed materials, and grade-appropriate readers for their students to use during the break.

Printed instructional resources for language arts and mathematics will be available to students and families at the schools sites where we will be providing meals to children. These printed resources will be distributed on Tuesday, March 17 and Thursday, March 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We encourage students and families to take advantage of these resources.

Digital learning applications and websites are valuable resources to use during this time. We are creating a “Virtual Learning Opportunities” portal that will be made available at pps.net/coronavirus. PPS staff will continue to update the portal throughout our closure.

Click Here for Child Care Information 

Health Centers
Multnomah County will keep some Student Health Center locations open during the break. The Multnomah County Health Center Located at Madison High School Marshall Campus will be open this week 3/16-3/20. 

Health services are available for all K-12 students in Multnomah County over spring break (March 23-27) at:
Parkrose Student Health Center
12003 NE Shaver St
503-988-3392
Spring Break Flyer (English/ Spanish)

 
This is an unprecedented time in our community, and we hope that some of the services and supports described above will be helpful to families over the closure. During the closure we encourage everyone to follow recommended practices by avoiding large gatherings, washing hands frequently and covering mouths when coughing or sneezing. Those experiencing symptoms of a cold or flu should stay at home until symptom-free for 72 hours. If you are concerned about symptoms, please consult with a doctor. You can find much more information and additional resources by clicking pps.net/coronavirus.

Hello, Spring athletics families,
We are following the guidelines set by both the Oregon School Activities Association and PPS regarding athletics practices and games in the coming weeks. The directions from the OSAA are (paraphrased):

• OSAA SUSPENDS PRACTICES AND CONTESTS THROUGH APRIL 28.
• Athletes and teams must heed the Governor’s “Stay Home. Save Lives.” Executive Order which remains in effect until terminated by the Governor.
• The closure of schools and school properties through April 28 includes a prohibition on students/community members using school properties, athletic fields, and playgrounds.
• We realize it is tempting for our high school athletes to have informal workouts together at parks, etc., but we discourage groups of students from getting together in alignment with local, state, and federal social distancing guidelines.
• COVID-19 continues to live for days on some surfaces, including playground/athletic equipment and public seating areas. 

UPDATE: 3/13/20 

During the extended closure, students can access online resources to continue their learning prior to the AP exams scheduled for May. PPS has not received any notification from the College Board regarding an adjusted test schedule at this time.

Link to online AP exam resources