In this Edition

Principal’s Back To School Dinner! August 21: Below

Volunteers Needed for Back to School Packets: Below

Message from Odyssey PTA with Various Updates: Below

Talent Show Sign Up Time! Below

Community Care Day – Saturday August 24: Attached

1^st Restaurant Night of the Year! Spaghetti Factory: Below

Wanted! Fall Festival Parent Party Boards: Below

Odyssey Summer Family Campout at Oxbow Park: Below

Odyssey Summer Playdates: Attached

Summer Student Health Center for All Students: Attached

 

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Upcoming Events

Principal’s Back to School Dinner: Wednesday, August 21, 6-7:30pm

Odyssey Summer Family Campout at Oxbow Park! August 23 – 25

Community Care Day: Saturday, August 24, 10am – 1pm

1^st Restaurant Night of the Year! Spaghetti Factory: Wednesday, September 11

Odyssey Fall Festival: Saturday, September 21

Odyssey Summer Playdates: Every Tuesday, July 9 – August 20, 4:30-6pm, Odyssey Playground

 

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Back to School Principal’s Dinner – August 21

 

Wednesday, August 21^st, from 6:00-7:30 at our school 

 

Come and meet our new principal Dr. Eryn Berg 

 

Meet and greet new Odyssey families and reconnect with old friends 

 

*Dinnerware will be available, but please bring your reusable plates, utensils and cups to cut down on waste

 

Hope to see you there!! 

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

 

*** if someone will be coming from the Northeast to Odyssey, we are looking for 1-2 volunteers to transport pizza. Please contact me if you are available to help out.***

 

Questions? 

Please contact Natalie Stamper 

natstamper@gmail.com 

503.805.4643

 

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Volunteers Needed for Back to School Packets

 

Hello Odyssey Families! 

 

I hope everyone is having a fabulous summer!  I’m back in the office now, working to get everything ready for the new school year. 

 

I am looking for 4-8 volunteers to collate Back To School Student Packets.  This is taking place Wednesday, August 21^st, at 10:00 AM.  (If you need to arrive earlier that morning, that’s fine too!) 

 

Any time you can give is very much appreciated!  Please email me if you can help at ahoffart@pps.net

 

With much appreciation,

Angela Hoffart

Principal’s Secretary

Odyssey Program @ East Sylvan

P:  503-916-6310

F:  503-916-2124

 

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Message from Odyssey PTA with Various Updates

 

Dear Odyssey Community,

 

CARPOOLING MAP ADMINISTRATOR NEEDED - Responsibilities include: (1) letting new families know about the Odyssey carpooling map, (2) encouraging families to enter and update their information on the map, and (3) reviewing and accepting information entered into the map. Here is the link to the map: https://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=2077318. If you are interested, please contact Sarah Silkie at ospc-carpool@odysseyprogram.org. Carpooling Information is attached. 

 

SCHOOL DIRECTORY- Starting this year, entering information for the Odyssey School Directory will be online. The deadline for getting your information into the directory is September 16, 2019. Visit  http://bit.ly/odysseyDirectory2019 now to get your information in. See attached flier.

 

DIRECT GIVING- You can complete your Direct Giving Commitment online.Visit https://form.jotform.com/92068330354151 now to complete your commitment form. Commitment forms are due September 16, 2019. See attached form.

 

RAMP CREW- Bob Wall is still looking for a few volunteers to be part of the ramp crew. Please contact Bob at bob@fwfocus.com if you want to be part of this team. This is an important way to volunteer so we can provide physical accessing to our entire community.  

 

SCHOOL SUPPLIES- Remember, the PTA is purchasing most of the school supplies for the 2019/20 school year! There is a small list of supplies for each student to bring. If you are looking for the supply list for each cluster, visit https://www.pps.net/domain/4772. 

 

JOIN OUR CLASS- This year the Cluster Coordinators will be utilizing Join Our Class. What is it? Check out https://invited.joinourclass.com

and enter code: pwtous. (Hint: It is a student and parent information system to keep all of us up to date on what is going on. You will need to be approved to join so please be patient since it is summer break).

 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: 

 

1. Principal's Dinner: August 21, 6:00-7:30pm.

2. Community Care Day: August 24, 10am-1pm.

3. Coffee Carts: August 28 and September 3.

4. Fall Festival: September 21.

5. First PTA Meeting: October 1 ("Welcome to Odyssey").

6. Restaurant Nights:

     The Old Spaghetti Factory, Wednesday, September 11 4:30–9:00 p.m

      McMenamin's Releigh Hills Pub,October 15, 5pm-9pm.  Odyssey will receive 50% of the night's sales! 
7. Talent Show: October 18 (most likely).

 

Sincerely,

Odyssey PTA Board

 

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Talent Show Sign Up Time!

 

Summer … the perfect time to pick and perfect your talent show act. You’re already having play dates so why not come up with an act and keep yourself busy on these summer days. Below is the link to the sign-up form. At the top of the form are all the show details. If you have any questions feel free to contact us.

 

https://forms.gle/xQ7ayPCqJ2Ar4uyu5

 

Rebecca Hicks, 503.781.1435, rebgak@hotmail.com

Karen Varney, 503.348.4900, ksvarney@hotmail.com

 

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1^st Restaurant Night of the Year! Spaghetti Factory

 

Join us for the 1^st Restaurant Night of the Year at the Old Spaghetti Factory!

Wednesday, September 11 4:30–9:00 p.m.

715 SW Bancroft Street, Portland 97239

 

More details to come soon!

 

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Wanted: Parent Party Boards for the Fall Festival

 

What is a Party Board??

 

Party boards are a fundraiser for Odyssey. A person hosts a party and pays all expenses. A list of all the parties will be put up on a board at the Fall Festival, folks sign up to attend the party, pay the set fees, attend the party and have fun!

 

Steps to host a Party Board:

 

1. Pick a party to host

2. Pick a day, time and location of your party

3. Set a donation price for your party

4. Sign up to host using this form

or email dizlaly@gmail.com with any questions

5. The Fall Festival team will post all party sign up sheets at the Fall Festival. People will sign up to attend parties. We will send you a list of the people who have signed up for your party board after the festival.

 

Some popular parties from last year:

 

·       Homemade Italian Dinner Party

·       Mom's Movie night out

·       Manicure party

·       Hair blow out party

·       American Girl tea party

·       Dance party for 50 adults

 

Ideas for Party Boards

 

·       Holiday Cocktail Party

·       Watching children after school on the playground

·       Ice cream social

·       Baking party

·       Lego party

·       jewelry party

·       Poker party

·       Silk scarf painting

·       Bike ride with lunch

·       Star Wars party

·       Art/crafting party

·       The ideas are endless!!

 

If you are interested or have questions, please email Liz Davis at dizlaly@gmail.com

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Odyssey Summer Family Campout at Oxbow Regional Park August 23-25

Join us for a community campout this summer at Oxbow Regional Park. It is 25 miles east of Portland (about a 45 minute drive) on the Sandy River. There are flush toilets (and a few vault toilets), free hot showers, a playground, an amphitheater, many trails and access to sandy beaches, wading, inner tube floating. There are 14 tent sites that we reserved (unfortunately, no RV sites were available). You can come out Friday afternoon and stay both nights, or come out Saturday for one night (or just the day). We always have a great time swimming, splashing and inner tubing in the river, building fires, roasting marshmallow and getting to know each other better. Note that camping sites are limited, so don’t wait until the last minute!

More information, pictures and directions to Oxbow Regional Park can be found here: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/oxbow-regional-park/camping-oxbow

Cost:

2 nights: $52 + a one time $5 parking fee that you pay to the park when you arrive (up to two cars per site)

1 night:   $38 +  a one time $5 parking fee that you pay to the park when you arrive (up to two cars per site)

Day trip: $5 for parking that you pay to the park

Contact Marie-Eve Thifault if you want to join in the fun at mthifault@gmail.com and include the following:

·        Name and number of people in group

·        Which nights (Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24)

·        You preferred site number and a second and third choice just in case. This Google doc spreadsheet lists the sites that we reserved. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EbfSyQrelAY8cQsJrGxo3TeRV2j2i9B4_EKWhnM1BRk/edit?usp=sharing

Here is the link to the campsite map: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/sites/default/files/2019/02/08/Oxbow-camping-guide.pdf

Paypal (david.nicholas.barsic@gmail.com) and Venmo (David Barsic) payments preferred but you can also pay with a check (contact us for details). 

Hope you can join the fun!

Marie-Eve Thifault & David Barsic

Dear Odyssey Community,

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Eryn Berg will be the new principal of the Odyssey Program. We know Odyssey’s focus option approach and community are unique, and we believe Eryn will be a good fit to lead it.

In this Edition

Farewell Message from Vice Principal Self: Below

Student PPS Account Change: Below

Fall Festival Party Board Leadership Volunteers: Below

Farewell Party for Principal Froehlich: Attached

Lost & Found: Below

Odyssey Summer Family Campout at Oxbow Park: Below

Odyssey Summer Playdates: Attached

Summer Student Health Center for All Students: Attached

 

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Upcoming Events

Last Day of School: Wednesday, June 12

Principal Froehlich’s Farewell Party: Thursday, June 13, 6-7pm at Hayhurst

Odyssey Summer Family Campout at Oxbow Park! August 23 - 25

Save the Date - Fall Festival: Saturday, September 21

Odyssey Summer Playdates: Every Tuesday, July 9 – August 20, 4:30-6pm, Odyssey Playground

 

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Farewell Message from Vice-Principal Self

Dear Odyssey,

It has been such a pleasure to be a part of the Odyssey Community for the last three years.  Thank you for trusting me, helping me, and challenging me everyday.  I have learned something from each of you and I will miss the warm smiles, enthusiastic learning, and helpful attitude.  While I am excited to move on to my next adventure, please know that Odyssey will always hold a special place in my heart! 

Best Wishes,

Denise 

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Student PPS Account Change

 

On June 19, apps4pps.net changes to student.pps.net!

Students wishing to log into their PPS Google account away from school and during the summer will need to use a new domain name, student.pps.net, starting June 19. For example, if your username is ksmith1234@apps4pps.net, your new username would be ksmith1234@student.pps.net.

 

Thank you,

Angela Hoffart

Principal’s Secretary

The Odyssey Program at East Sylvan

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Fall Festival Food Cart Ideas

 

The Fall Festival team is in search of food suggestions and feedback regarding the dinner option(s) that will be available for the Fall Festival. Are there any Odyssey Families that have a connection to a food truck owner that may be interested in selling food at the event?

 

We are looking to book a food truck that will be interested in partnering with us in a "restaurant night" style service where a percentage of the proceeds are donated back to the school for fundraising efforts.

 

Please contact Danica (danicawnuk@gmail.com) or Todd (tcstevenson@gmail.com) with feedback and suggestions.

 

Thank you for helping make the 2019 Fall Festival a success!

 

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Lost and Found

 

Lost & Found is piling up again….  The next time you’re at school please check our Lost and Found for any items your student has misplaced.  It’s located in the stairwell near the gym and Ms. Gregoire’s classroom. 

 

Angela Hoffart

Principal’s Secretary

The Odyssey Program at East Sylvan

P:  503.916.6310

F:  503.916.2124

 

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Odyssey Summer Family Campout at Oxbow Regional Park August 23-25

Join us for a community campout this summer at Oxbow Regional Park. It is 25 miles east of Portland (about a 45 minute drive) on the Sandy River. There are flush toilets (and a few vault toilets), free hot showers, a playground, an amphitheater, many trails and access to sandy beaches, wading, inner tube floating. There are 14 tent sites that we reserved (unfortunately, no RV sites were available). You can come out Friday afternoon and stay both nights, or come out Saturday for one night (or just the day). We always have a great time swimming, splashing and inner tubing in the river, building fires, roasting marshmallow and getting to know each other better. Note that camping sites are limited, so don’t wait until the last minute!

More information, pictures and directions to Oxbow Regional Park can be found here: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/oxbow-regional-park/camping-oxbow

Cost:

2 nights: $52 + a one time $5 parking fee that you pay to the park when you arrive (up to two cars per site)

1 night:   $38 +  a one time $5 parking fee that you pay to the park when you arrive (up to two cars per site)

Day trip: $5 for parking that you pay to the park

Contact Marie-Eve Thifault if you want to join in the fun at mthifault@gmail.com and include the following:

·        Name and number of people in group

·        Which nights (Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24)

·        You preferred site number and a second and third choice just in case. This Google doc spreadsheet lists the sites that we reserved. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EbfSyQrelAY8cQsJrGxo3TeRV2j2i9B4_EKWhnM1BRk/edit?usp=sharing

Here is the link to the campsite map: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/sites/default/files/2019/02/08/Oxbow-camping-guide.pdf

Paypal (david.nicholas.barsic@gmail.com) and Venmo (David Barsic) payments preferred but you can also pay with a check (contact us for details). 

Hope you can join the fun!

Marie-Eve Thifault & David Barsic

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In this Edition

Run For The Arts – Return Donations: Below

Field Day June 5 – Details! Below

Farewell Celebration June 5: Below

8^th Grade Graduation Request: Below

Scrip – Only ONE More Order Date! Below 

Library Book Return June 5: Below

Fall Festival Party Board Leadership Volunteers: Below

Lost & Found: Below

Odyssey Summer Family Campout at Oxbow Park: Below

Odyssey Summer Playdates: Attached

Summer Student Health Center for All Students: Attached

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Upcoming Events

LAST Scrip Order Due: Monday, June 3

Field Day: Wednesday, June 5

Farewell Celebration for Denise Self, Debbie Crawford, Fran Barth: Wednesday, June 5, 2:30pm

Last Day of School: Wednesday, June 12

Odyssey Summer Family Campout at Oxbow Park! August 23 - 25

Save the Date - Fall Festival: Saturday, September 21

Odyssey Summer Playdates: Every Tuesday, July 9 – August 20, 4:30-6pm, Odyssey Playground

 

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Run for the Arts: Return Donations

 

Run for the Arts: Thanks again to our wonderful students and families for your support of Run for the Arts. If your student has not returned their donations, maybe it’s in the bottom of the backpack or still on the kitchen counter, please turn these in to Angela next week.

 

Thanks,

Jana Childes, jchildes@gmail.com

 

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Field Day June 5!  Details!

 

Field Day is coming soon, on Wednesday June 5.  The morning session will be from 10:30-11:30 with 20 minute intervals with the bouncy houses! So it’ll be K12 for the first 20 minutes, then 345, and finally 678. When they are not at the bouncy house there will be stations that they can choose from with a parent volunteer at each one. I’ll explain their stations to the parents before we start! Then the afternoon session is from 12-1 with 20 minute intervals with the bouncy house again but it’ll be flipped so 678 will go first because I don’t want the smaller kids jumping in the bouncy house right after lunch! Let me know if you need anything else!

 

Thank you,

Coach John Payne, jpayne2@pps.net

 

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Farewell Celebration honoring Denise Self, Debbie Crawford, & Fran Barth! 

 

Don't forget to join us this upcoming Wednesday, June 5th as we say a fond Farewell to Denise Self, Debie Crawford, & Fran Barth! 

 

Bring your farewell cards and well wishes as we enjoy as much time as we can with these fantastic women before they embark on a new chapter (*please note I misspelled Debi's name in the previous email, and invite that went home. The correct spelling is Debi. Sorry folks!). The party will take place on June 5th, 2:30-3: 30 pm in the Odyssey Cafeteria. All are welcome! 

 

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer please contact Marisa, borrevikfamily@gmail.com.

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8^th Grade Graduation Request

 

Our amazing eighth graders will soon be leaving the Odyssey community!

 

As we prepare to send off our amazing group of 8th graders to High School, please consider donating gifts or money to support the creation of gift bags. Gift bags are a long-standing Odyssey tradition and are presented to our graduates on their promotion date (Monday, June 10th). Gifts could include:

· gift cards (Starbucks, Dutch Bros, Subway, Jamba Juice, etc.)

· stationery/school items (thank you cards, pens, mechanical pencils)

· gift certificates to local eateries

· candy, fidget toys

· picture frames

· $ (any value helps!) to go towards any of the above

We have 23 graduates so if donating, please provide the item(s) in that amount. 

 

Anyone (including parents of K-5 kids) can donate - - pay it forward and keep the tradition alive! Please turn in your donations by WEDNESDAY JUNE 5 to the school office. 

Cash or checks to "Lisa VanNatta"

 

Once again, and almost for the last time, if you have any questions let me know!

Lisa <lisavannatta@gmail.com> proud mama of 8th grader Gavin Smith

 

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LAST Scrip Order of the Year!! Monday, 6/3

 

The Last Scrip Order of the Year will be due Monday, 6/3

 

Still waiting to try out scrip for the first time? It's easy write a check to Odyssey PTA for the gift card amount and I will fill your order keeping a small rebate for the school. Write a $100 check for a New Seasons card and get a New Seasons card for $100 and the school keeps the $4 rebate. Scrip cards are great for buying groceries, going to restaurants and gifts.

 

Turn your form into the box by 2:15pm on 6/3 and I will have your order ready for you the following Thursday afternoon.

 

Forms listing all the choices are attached.

 

Lisa <lisavannatta@gmail.com>

 

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Library Book Return Due Date June 5

 

Please return library books no later than Wednesday, June 5^th.

 

Thanks!

Mrs. Hanf

 

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Fall Festival Party Board Leadership Volunteers

 

The Fall Festival team is looking for a parent (or parents) to volunteer organizing the Party Boards that will be available for signup during the event.

 

Responsibilities will include:

· Soliciting Party Board sponsors

· Advertising the Party Boards that will be available during the Fall Festival

· Creating the signup boards that will be posted during the Fall Festival

· Ensuring that Party Board sponsors are followed up with after the Fall Festival to help ensure successful execution of the party

 

To help make this process easier and get you started, we have the list of Party Boards from 2018 and some execution information to help you get underway.

 

Please reach out to Danica (danicawnuk@gmail.com) or Todd (tcstevenson@gmail.com) for questions or interest.

 

Thank you for helping make the 2019 Fall Festival a success!

 

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Lost and Found

 

Lost & Found is piling up again….  The next time you’re at school please check our Lost and Found for any items your student has misplaced.  It’s located in the stairwell near the gym and Ms. Gregoire’s classroom.  J

 

Angela Hoffart

Principal’s Secretary

The Odyssey Program

     at East Sylvan

P:  503.916.6310

F:  503.916.2124

 

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Odyssey Summer Family Campout at Oxbow Regional Park August 23-25

Join us for a community campout this summer at Oxbow Regional Park. It is 25 miles east of Portland (about a 45 minute drive) on the Sandy River. There are flush toilets (and a few vault toilets), free hot showers, a playground, an amphitheater, many trails and access to sandy beaches, wading, inner tube floating. There are 14 tent sites that we reserved (unfortunately, no RV sites were available). You can come out Friday afternoon and stay both nights, or come out Saturday for one night (or just the day). We always have a great time swimming, splashing and inner tubing in the river, building fires, roasting marshmallow and getting to know each other better. Note that camping sites are limited, so don’t wait until the last minute!

More information, pictures and directions to Oxbow Regional Park can be found here: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/oxbow-regional-park/camping-oxbow

Cost:

2 nights: $52 + a one time $5 parking fee that you pay to the park when you arrive (up to two cars per site)

1 night:   $38 +  a one time $5 parking fee that you pay to the park when you arrive (up to two cars per site)

Day trip: $5 for parking that you pay to the park

Contact Marie-Eve Thifault if you want to join in the fun at mthifault@gmail.com and include the following:

·        Name and number of people in group

·        Which nights (Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24)

·        You preferred site number and a second and third choice just in case. This Google doc spreadsheet lists the sites that we reserved. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EbfSyQrelAY8cQsJrGxo3TeRV2j2i9B4_EKWhnM1BRk/edit?usp=sharing

Here is the link to the campsite map: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/sites/default/files/2019/02/08/Oxbow-camping-guide.pdf

Paypal (david.nicholas.barsic@gmail.com) and Venmo (David Barsic) payments preferred but you can also pay with a check (contact us for details). 

Hope you can join the fun!

Marie-Eve Thifault & David Barsic

In this Edition

Field Day June 5 – Need Volunteer! Below

Farewell Celebration June 5: Below

8^th Grade Graduation Request: Below

Scrip – Only ONE More Order Date! Below & Attached  Page 1  Page 2

Library Book Return June 5: Below

678 Photos for Yearbook Needed ASAP: Below

Fall Festival Family Donations: Below

Lost & Found: Below

Odyssey Summer Family Campout at Oxbow Park: Below

Oregon Health Plan Enrollment: Attached

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Upcoming Events

LAST Scrip Order Due: Monday, June 3

Field Day: Wednesday, June 5

Farewell Celebration for Denise Self, Debbie Crawford, Fran Barth: Wednesday, June 5, 2:30pm

Last Day of School: Wednesday, June 12

Odyssey Summer Family Campout at Oxbow Park! August 23 - 25

Save the Date - Fall Festival: Saturday, September 21

 

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Field Day June 5!  Looking for Volunteers!

 Field Day is coming soon, on Wednesday June 5.  We need parent volunteers for this super fun, all-ages day of games and celebration!  Please mail Coach Payne at jpayne2@pps.net to volunteer. 

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Farewell Celebration honoring Denise Self, Debbie Crawford, & Fran Barth! 

 Join us Wednesday, June 5th for a Farewell Celebration honoring Denise Self, Debi Crawford,and Fran Barth! 

Bring your farewell cards and well wishes as we enjoy as much time as we can with these fantastic women before they embark on a new chapter. The party will take place on June 5th, 2:30-3: 30 pm in the Odyssey Cafeteria. All are welcome! 

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer please contact Marisa, borrevikfamily@gmail.com. 

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8^th Grade Graduation Request

Our amazing eighth graders will soon be leaving the Odyssey community!

As we prepare to send off our amazing group of 8th graders to High School, please consider donating gifts or money to support the creation of gift bags. Gift bags are a long-standing Odyssey tradition and are presented to our graduates on their promotion date (Monday, June 10th). Gifts could include:

· gift cards (Starbucks, Dutch Bros, Subway, Jamba Juice, etc.)

· stationery/school items (thank you cards, pens, mechanical pencils)

· gift certificates to local eateries

· candy, fidget toys

· picture frames

· $ (any value helps!) to go towards any of the above

We have 23 graduates so if donating, please provide the item(s) in that amount. 

Anyone (including parents of K-5 kids) can donate - - pay it forward and keep the tradition alive! Please turn in your donations by WEDNESDAY JUNE 5 to the school office. 

Cash or checks to "Lisa VanNatta"

Once again, and almost for the last time, if you have any questions let me know!

Lisa <lisavannatta@gmail.com> proud mama of 8th grader Gavin Smith

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LAST Scrip Order of the Year!! Monday, 6/3

The Last Scrip Order of the Year will be due Monday, 6/3

Still waiting to try out scrip for the first time? It's easy write a check to Odyssey PTA for the gift card amount and I will fill your order keeping a small rebate for the school. Write a $100 check for a New Seasons card and get a New Seasons card for $100 and the school keeps the $4 rebate. Scrip cards are great for buying groceries, going to restaurants and gifts.

Turn your form into the box by 2:15pm on 6/3 and I will have your order ready for you the following Thursday afternoon.

Forms listing all the choices are attached.

Lisa <lisavannatta@gmail.com>

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Library Book Return Due Date June 5

Please return library books no later than Wednesday, June 5^th.

Thanks!

Mrs. Hanf

 

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678 Photos Needed for Yearbook

Dear Odyssey Parents,

Two 8th grade students, Audie and Maya, are the amazing editors of the middle school Odyssey 2019 Yearbook this year; however, they need our HELP!

If you attended the 678 performance and snapped a photo or two of the cast members of Showtime on the Showboat, would you please send a maximum of 10 photos to the following email addresses ASAP!  

Due: ASAP, please

(sorry for the rush request)

Email photos to:

audie.ethridge@odysseyprogram.org

maya.briley@odysseyprogram.org

donna_hostler@yahoo.com

The hope is that cast, stage crew, lights, and sound were somehow captured! Next year, we'll request a volunteer photographer ahead of time!

Thank you SO much!!!

Best regards,

Maya Briley, Odyssey 8th grade

Audie Ethridge, Odyssey 8th grade

Donna Hostler, Parent volunteer 

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Fall Festival Family Donations

Business donations for the Fall Festival are well underway, however an important component of our auction and fundraising efforts are donations from you, our Odyssey families.

Previously donated items have included:

· Vacation homes

· Hotel stays

· Custom perfume

· Themed gift baskets (assemble fixins’ for various means of entertainment, think: book packages, movie nights, game nights, get creative with it!)

· Wine basket

· Will creation/legal services

· Handmade items

· Massage services

· Veterinary services

· Acupuncture

· Photography packages

· Theater/sporting tickets (Have season tickets? Consider donating a set)

Now is the chance to turn your asset into a wonderful (and tax-deductible!) gift for the students at Odyssey. Please see the attached form, and feel free to reach out to Danica Wnuk danicawnuk@gmail.com) with any questions.

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Lost and Found

Lost & Found is piling up again….  The next time you’re at school please check our Lost and Found for any items your student has misplaced.  It’s located in the stairwell near the gym and Ms. Gregoire’s classroom.  J

Angela Hoffart

Principal’s Secretary

The Odyssey Program

     at East Sylvan

P:  503.916.6310

F:  503.916.2124

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Odyssey Summer Family Campout at Oxbow Regional Park August 23-25

Join us for a community campout this summer at Oxbow Regional Park. It is 25 miles east of Portland (about a 45 minute drive) on the Sandy River. There are flush toilets (and a few vault toilets), free hot showers, a playground, an amphitheater, many trails and access to sandy beaches, wading, inner tube floating. There are 14 tent sites that we reserved (unfortunately, no RV sites were available). You can come out Friday afternoon and stay both nights, or come out Saturday for one night (or just the day). We always have a great time swimming, splashing and inner tubing in the river, building fires, roasting marshmallow and getting to know each other better. Note that camping sites are limited, so don’t wait until the last minute!

More information, pictures and directions to Oxbow Regional Park can be found here: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/oxbow-regional-park/camping-oxbow

Cost:

2 nights: $52 + a one time $5 parking fee that you pay to the park when you arrive (up to two cars per site)

1 night:   $38 +  a one time $5 parking fee that you pay to the park when you arrive (up to two cars per site)

Day trip: $5 for parking that you pay to the park

Contact Marie-Eve Thifault if you want to join in the fun at mthifault@gmail.com and include the following:

·        Name and number of people in group

·        Which nights (Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24)

·        You preferred site number and a second and third choice just in case. This Google doc spreadsheet lists the sites that we reserved. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EbfSyQrelAY8cQsJrGxo3TeRV2j2i9B4_EKWhnM1BRk/edit?usp=sharing

Here is the link to the campsite map: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/sites/default/files/2019/02/08/Oxbow-camping-guide.pdf

Paypal (david.nicholas.barsic@gmail.com) and Venmo (David Barsic) payments preferred but you can also pay with a check (contact us for details). 

Hope you can join the fun!

Marie-Eve Thifault & David Barsic

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Terri Preeg Riggsby

Communications Coordinator

In this Edition

Message from Principal Froehlich: Below

8^th Grade Graduation Request: Below

Scrip – Only 2 More Order Dates! Below & Attached   Page 1  Page 2

Last Days for Library Checkout: Below

Lost & Found: Below

Odyssey Summer Family Campout at Oxbow Park: Below

Foothill Soccer Club: Below

Compassion SW - May 18: Attached

Oregon Health Plan Enrollment: Attached

 

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Upcoming Events

Compassion SW: Saturday, May 18

Field Day: Wednesday, June 5

Last Day of School: Wednesday, June 12

 

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Message from Principal Froehlich

 

Dear Families,

I want to keep you updated on our staffing for the Odyssey Program.  The good news is that Coach Payne will be joining us next Fall. He is super excited to continue with our Physical Education program. He will be at Odyssey on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. We will share him with Markham on the other two days.

On the other hand, we are losing Katie Francis, school counselor who we share with Sellwood Middle School. Katie, will return to Sellwood full time.  We wish her all the best and will truly miss her! 

I have not yet interviewed for Media Specialist, Art teacher and Counselor as the jobs have not been posted with HR. They will hopefully be posted in the next few weeks, and the interview process will begin.  

More news as it unfolds.

Thanks!

Deanne Froehlich
Principal

 

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Field Day June 5!  Looking for Volunteers!

Field Day is coming soon, on Wednesday June 5.  We need parent volunteers for this super fun, all-ages day of games and celebration!  Please mail Coach Payne at jpayne2@pps.net to volunteer. 

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8^th Grade Graduation Request

Our amazing eighth graders will soon be leaving the Odyssey community!

As we prepare to send off our amazing group of 8th graders to High School, please consider donating gifts or money to support the creation of gift bags. Gift bags are a long-standing Odyssey tradition and are presented to our graduates on their promotion date (Monday, June 10th). Gifts could include:

· gift cards (Starbucks, Dutch Bros, Subway, Jamba Juice, etc.)

· stationery/school items (thank you cards, pens, mechanical pencils)

· gift certificates to local eateries

· candy, fidget toys

· picture frames

· $ (any value helps!) to go towards any of the above

We have 23 graduates so if donating, please provide the item(s) in that amount. 

Anyone (including parents of K-5 kids) can donate - - pay it forward and keep the tradition alive! Please turn in your donations by WEDNESDAY JUNE 5 to the school office. 

Cash or checks to "Lisa VanNatta"

Once again, and almost for the last time, if you have any questions let me know!

Lisa <lisavannatta@gmail.com> proud mama of 8th grader Gavin Smith

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LAST Scrip Orders of the Year

The Last Scrip Orders of the Year will be due Monday, 5/20 and Monday, 6/3

Still waiting to try out scrip for the first time? It's easy write a check to Odyssey PTA for the gift card amount and I will fill your order keeping a small rebate for the school. Write a $100 check for a New Seasons card and get a New Seasons card for $100 and the school keeps the $4 rebate. Scrip cards are great for buying groceries, going to restaurants and gifts.

Turn your form into the box by 2:15pm on the dates above and I will have your order ready for you the following Thursday afternoon.

Forms listing all the choices are attached.

Lisa <lisavannatta@gmail.com>

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Library Check Out – May 20 & 22

 

The last day to check out books will be May 20^th for 345 and May 22^nd for K12.    Students will still have library for the rest of the year, but will not be checking out books after May 22^nd.

Thanks!
Mrs. Hanf

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Lost and Found

Lost & Found is piling up again….  The next time you’re at school please check our Lost and Found for any items your student has misplaced.  It’s located in the stairwell near the gym and Ms. Gregoire’s classroom.  

Angela Hoffart

Principal’s Secretary

The Odyssey Program

     at East Sylvan

P:  503.916.6310

F:  503.916.2124

 

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Odyssey Summer Family Campout at Oxbow Regional Park August 23-25

Join us for a community campout this summer at Oxbow Regional Park. It is 25 miles east of Portland (about a 45 minute drive) on the Sandy River. There are flush toilets (and a few vault toilets), free hot showers, a playground, an amphitheater, many trails and access to sandy beaches, wading, inner tube floating. There are 14 tent sites that we reserved (unfortunately, no RV sites were available). You can come out Friday afternoon and stay both nights, or come out Saturday for one night (or just the day). We always have a great time swimming, splashing and inner tubing in the river, building fires, roasting marshmallow and getting to know each other better. Note that camping sites are limited, so don’t wait until the last minute!

More information, pictures and directions to Oxbow Regional Park can be found here: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/oxbow-regional-park/camping-oxbow

Cost:

2 nights: $52 + a one time $5 parking fee that you pay to the park when you arrive (up to two cars per site)

1 night:   $38 +  a one time $5 parking fee that you pay to the park when you arrive (up to two cars per site)

Day trip: $5 for parking that you pay to the park

Contact Marie-Eve Thifault if you want to join in the fun at mthifault@gmail.com and include the following:

·        Name and number of people in group

·        Which nights (Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24)

·        You preferred site number and a second and third choice just in case. This Google doc spreadsheet lists the sites that we reserved. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EbfSyQrelAY8cQsJrGxo3TeRV2j2i9B4_EKWhnM1BRk/edit?usp=sharing

Here is the link to the campsite map: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/sites/default/files/2019/02/08/Oxbow-camping-guide.pdf

Paypal (david.nicholas.barsic@gmail.com) and Venmo (David Barsic) payments preferred but you can also pay with a check (contact us for details). 

Hope you can join the fun!

Marie-Eve Thifault & David Barsic

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Foothills Soccer Club

Foothills Soccer Club is holding tryouts for the 2019/2020 Academy Soccer season in May.   See attached Flyer for dates, times, and locations of tryouts.

To register for tryouts, visit http://www.foothillssoccer.org/home.php

For more information about our Academy program, visit https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=2673143

Competitive Spirit.  Community Soul.

 

In this Edition

8^th Grade Graduation Request: Below

Craftwarehouse – Sponsored by Girls on the Run! May 13: Below

Scrip – Only 2 More Order Dates! Below & Attached  Page 1  Page 2

Last Days for Library Checkout: Below

Odyssey Summer Family Campout at Oxbow Park: Below

Compassion SW - May 18: Attached 

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Upcoming Events

Craft Warehouse – Sponsored by Girls on the Run! Monday May 13, 2:30 – 3:30, school cafeteria

Compassion SW: Saturday, May 18

Last Day of School: Wednesday, June 12

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8^th Grade Graduation Request

Our amazing eighth graders will soon be leaving the Odyssey community!

As we prepare to send off our amazing group of 8th graders to High School, please consider donating gifts or money to support the creation of gift bags. Gift bags are a long-standing Odyssey tradition and are presented to our graduates on their promotion date (Monday, June 10th). Gifts could include:

· gift cards (Starbucks, Dutch Bros, Subway, Jamba Juice, etc.)

· stationery/school items (thank you cards, pens, mechanical pencils)

· gift certificates to local eateries

· candy, fidget toys

· picture frames

· $ (any value helps!) to go towards any of the above

We have 23 graduates so if donating, please provide the item(s) in that amount. 

Anyone (including parents of K-5 kids) can donate - - pay it forward and keep the tradition alive! Please turn in your donations by WEDNESDAY JUNE 5 to the school office. 

Cash or checks to "Lisa VanNatta"

Once again, and almost for the last time, if you have any questions let me know!

Lisa <lisavannatta@gmail.com> proud mama of 8th grader Gavin Smith

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Craft Warehouse – Sponsored by Girls on the Run!  May 13

The GOTR ladies are hosting a community project and want to invite our Odyssey students! 

Girls on the Run 

Craftwarehouse

Monday, May 13th

2:30-3:30 in the cafeteria

Come to a free "crafternoon" on Monday! All ages are welcome to create their own projects!

There will be an Origami Station, a Free Form Station, and a Drawing/Coloring Station.

Looking forward to seeing you there,

The Odyssey Girls on the Run Team

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Scrip Orders Due Monday 5/20

Only TWO more scrip orders for the year! Help make our goal of $3000 profit.

Our last two due dates are Monday, 5/20 and Monday, 6/3.

It's time to stock up for summer and get gift cards for all those graduates and wedding gifts. 

Columbia Passes are here. Buy a $50 gift card get a pass to the employee store.

And if you want to be in charge next year the job could be yours. Let me

Questions? Lisa <lisavannatta@gmail.com>

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Library Check Out – May 20 & 22

The last day to check out books will be May 20^th for 345 and May 22^nd for K12.    Students will still have library for the rest of the year, but will not be checking out books after May 22^nd.

Thanks!
Mrs. Hanf

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Odyssey Summer Family Campout at Oxbow Regional Park August 23-25 

Join us for a community campout this summer at Oxbow Regional Park. It is 25 miles east of Portland (about a 45 minute drive) on the Sandy River. There are flush toilets (and a few vault toilets), free hot showers, a playground, an amphitheater, many trails and access to sandy beaches, wading, inner tube floating. There are 14 tent sites that we reserved (unfortunately, no RV sites were available). You can come out Friday afternoon and stay both nights, or come out Saturday for one night (or just the day). We always have a great time swimming, splashing and inner tubing in the river, building fires, roasting marshmallow and getting to know each other better. Note that camping sites are limited, so don’t wait until the last minute!

 

More information, pictures and directions to Oxbow Regional Park can be found here: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/oxbow-regional-park/camping-oxbow

Cost:

2 nights: $52 + a one time $5 parking fee that you pay to the park when you arrive (up to two cars per site)

1 night:   $38 +  a one time $5 parking fee that you pay to the park when you arrive (up to two cars per site)

Day trip: $5 for parking that you pay to the park

Contact Marie-Eve Thifault if you want to join in the fun at mthifault@gmail.com and include the following:

·        Name and number of people in group

·        Which nights (Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24)

·        You preferred site number and a second and third choice just in case. This Google doc spreadsheet lists the sites that we reserved. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EbfSyQrelAY8cQsJrGxo3TeRV2j2i9B4_EKWhnM1BRk/edit?usp=sharing

Here is the link to the campsite map: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/sites/default/files/2019/02/08/Oxbow-camping-guide.pdf

Paypal (david.nicholas.barsic@gmail.com) and Venmo (David Barsic) payments preferred but you can also pay with a check (contact us for details). 

Hope you can join the fun!

Marie-Eve Thifault & David Barsic

 

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Foothills Soccer Club

 

Foothills Soccer Club is holding tryouts for the 2019/2020 Academy Soccer season in May.   See attached Flyer for dates, times, and locations of tryouts.

To register for tryouts, visit http://www.foothillssoccer.org/home.php

For more information about our Academy program, visit https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=2673143

Competitive Spirit.  Community Soul.

 

In this Edition

Odyssey Art Show May 9 – Volunteers Needed: Below

TEACHER APPRECIATE WEEK! Below

8^th Grade Graduation Request: Below

Looking for Plants for K12 Performance: Below

Scrip – Only 2 More Order Dates! Below & Attached  Page 1  Page 2

Odyssey Summer Family Campout at Oxbow Park: Below

Foothill Soccer Club: Below

5678 Trivia Night: Attached

Compassion SW - May 18: Attached

 

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Upcoming Events

ALL WEEK – Teacher Appreciate Week 😊

No School: Wednesday, May 8

Odyssey Art Show: Thursday, May 9

5678 Trivia Night: Friday, May 10 from 7-9pm

Compassion SW: May 18

 

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Art Show, Thursday, May 9th 6–8 p.m.

 

Volunteers are still needed to help with the Art Show!  Many volunteer spots are available for the days and evenings before, during, and after the Art Show.  Please e-mail Genevieve if you can help. gfu@aya.yale.edu

Monday, May 6th 6pm–8pm

1 more helper needed to hang the black paper

 

Tuesday, May 7th 12:15–2:15 pm
1 more helper needed to hang the artwork

 

Wednesday, May 8th 10:30-2:15 pm (2 hour shift within this time range)

There is no school, but the building will be open!

2 more helpers needed to hang the artwork

 

Thursday, May 9th 2:15–3:15 pm

3 more helpers needed to display the 3D items

  

Friday, May 10th 8:00–10:00 am

2 more helpers needed to take the art down

 

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TEACHER APPRECIATE WEEK 😊 May 6- May 10

Hello Odyssey Families! Teacher Appreciation is next week and we have a great week planned to help support the teachers and staff of our great school!

 

Monday: Coffee Cards and Chocolate. Each staff member will receive a gift card for coffee and a delicious chocolate bar!

 

Tuesday: Flowers. Bring some flowers from your garden, and they will be made in to beautiful bouquets for each of our staff members.

 

Wednesday: Head downtown to support our teachers!

 

Thursday: Thank you Notes. Your child will have some time before the school day to make some thank you notes for our staff.

 

Friday: Catered Lunch. Our staff will enjoy lunch from Baja Fresh.

 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jamie at: jamieclary@outlook.com

 

Best,

Jamie

 

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8^th Grade Graduation Request

 

Our amazing eighth graders will soon be leaving the Odyssey community!

 

As we prepare to send off our amazing group of 8th graders to High School, please consider donating gifts or money to support the creation of gift bags. Gift bags are a long-standing Odyssey tradition and are presented to our graduates on their promotion date (Monday, June 10th). Gifts could include:

· gift cards (Starbucks, Dutch Bros, Subway, Jamba Juice, etc.)

· stationery/school items (thank you cards, pens, mechanical pencils)

· gift certificates to local eateries

· candy, fidget toys

· picture frames

· $ (any value helps!) to go towards any of the above

We have 23 graduates so if donating, please provide the item(s) in that amount. 

 

Anyone (including parents of K-5 kids) can donate - - pay it forward and keep the tradition alive! Please turn in your donations by WEDNESDAY JUNE 5 to the school office. 

Cash or checks to "Lisa VanNatta"

 

Once again, and almost for the last time, if you have any questions let me know!

Lisa <lisavannatta@gmail.com> proud mama of 8th grader Gavin Smith

 

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Request for Plants for K12 Performance

 

Hello families!

We are looking to build a jungle for the amazing K12 play! 

I am hoping to borrow some large potted plants from those of you who would be willing to lend them (we will take good care of them!).

I have a pickup truck and am able to pick up at your house or would happily meet you anytime at school next week between Monday and Friday to gather the forest!

I am also interested in potted ferns or other dripping hanging baskets to add to the groovy vibe. 

Please send me a PM at luakniz@gmail.com if you have a plant to lend.

Thank you!

Laura Geisel

 

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Scrip Orders Due Monday 5/20

 

Only TWO more scrip orders for the year! Help make our goal of $3000 profit.

 

Our last two due dates are Monday, 5/20 and Monday, 6/3.

 

It's time to stock up for summer and get gift cards for all those graduates and wedding gifts. 

 

Columbia Passes are here. Buy a $50 gift card get a pass to the employee store.

 

And if you want to be in charge next year the job could be yours. Let me

 

Questions? Lisa <lisavannatta@gmail.com>

 

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Odyssey Summer Family Campout at Oxbow Regional Park August 23-25

Join us for a community campout this summer at Oxbow Regional Park. It is 25 miles east of Portland (about a 45 minute drive) on the Sandy River. There are flush toilets (and a few vault toilets), free hot showers, a playground, an amphitheater, many trails and access to sandy beaches, wading, inner tube floating. There are 14 tent sites that we reserved (unfortunately, no RV sites were available). You can come out Friday afternoon and stay both nights, or come out Saturday for one night (or just the day). We always have a great time swimming, splashing and inner tubing in the river, building fires, roasting marshmallow and getting to know each other better. Note that camping sites are limited, so don’t wait until the last minute!

More information, pictures and directions to Oxbow Regional Park can be found here: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/oxbow-regional-park/camping-oxbow

Cost:

2 nights: $52 + a one time $5 parking fee that you pay to the park when you arrive (up to two cars per site)

1 night:   $38 +  a one time $5 parking fee that you pay to the park when you arrive (up to two cars per site)

Day trip: $5 for parking that you pay to the park

Contact Marie-Eve Thifault if you want to join in the fun at mthifault@gmail.com and include the following:

·        Name and number of people in group

·        Which nights (Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24)

·        You preferred site number and a second and third choice just in case. This Google doc spreadsheet lists the sites that we reserved. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EbfSyQrelAY8cQsJrGxo3TeRV2j2i9B4_EKWhnM1BRk/edit?usp=sharing

Here is the link to the campsite map: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/sites/default/files/2019/02/08/Oxbow-camping-guide.pdf

Paypal (david.nicholas.barsic@gmail.com) and Venmo (David Barsic) payments preferred but you can also pay with a check (contact us for details). 

Hope you can join the fun!

Marie-Eve Thifault & David Barsic

 

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Foothills Soccer Club

 

Foothills Soccer Club is holding tryouts for the 2019/2020 Academy Soccer season in May.   See attached Flyer for dates, times, and locations of tryouts.

To register for tryouts, visit http://www.foothillssoccer.org/home.php

For more information about our Academy program, visit https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=2673143

Competitive Spirit.  Community Soul.

 

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--

Terri Preeg Riggsby

Communications Coordinator

In this Edition

Run For The Arts – MONDAY APRIL 29: Below

Odyssey’s First Annual Used Book Sale May 1-3: Below

Scrip – Only 3 More Order Dates! Below & Attached  Page 1  Page 2

Odyssey Art Show May 9 – Volunteers Needed: Below

K12 Performance Program Shout Outs & Ads: Below & Attached

Odyssey Summer Family Campout at Oxbow Park: Below

Foothill Soccer Club: Below & Attached

Lincoln Youth Football: Below

Inclusive Playground Coming to Gabriel Park – Message from Portland Parks & Recreation: Below

Missing Water Bottle: Below

5678 Trivia Night:Attached

Compassion SW - May 18: Attached

 

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Upcoming Events

Run for the Arts: Monday, April 29

Scrip Orders Due: Monday, April 29

Odyssey Annual Used Book Sale: May 1-3

NO SCHOOL: Wednesday, May 8

Odyssey Art Show: Thursday, May 9

5678 Trivia Night: Friday, May 10 from 7-9pm

Compassion SW: May 18

Odyssey Summer Campout: August 23-25

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Run for the Arts!  MONDAY, April 29

Run for the Arts will be held on MONDAY. Please be sure that your student has a good breakfast and wears running shoes to school. If they have a Run for the Arts t-shirt from a previous year, please wear it on race day! Pledge sheets will be returned to students after the race. Donations should be returned to school by Friday, May 10. Please be sure that checks are made out to “Young Audiences.”

The K12 run will be at 8:30, 345 run at 9:15 and 678 run at 12:30. Please email me at jchildes@gmail.com if you have questions. Thank you, Jana Childes

 

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Odyssey’s First Annual Used Book Sale, NEXT WEEK!  May 1-3

Hi Friends, I need your help to make our first ever Used Book Sale a success this year! All proceeds will be donated to our sweet little library as we get ready to welcome our new librarians.

 

BASIC INFORMATION

• WHEN: The book sale is next week, May 1st- 3rd, immediately following school from 2:15 pm - 3pm in the auditorium. 
• LOTS OF BOOKS: There are books for EVERYONE to browse! Kids, Young Adults, Grownups, Family Friendly, etc. 
• BRING CASH: This is a cash only event. Books will be priced $1-$3, smaller bills are always appreciated. 
• DONATE BOOKS: You still have until Tuesday to drop off your used books at Odyssey, the collection box is in the main hallway. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Each shift is only about an hour long from 2pm-3pm ish. You will get to sort through books and help kiddos and parents check out. We need the following volunteer shifts filled:

 

May 1st, Wednesday - 2 people

May 2nd, Thursday - 2 people

May 3rd, Friday - 2 people

To sign up to volunteer or if you have any questions email Marisa at borrevikfamily@gmail.com. 

Happy Reading Everyone, 

Marisa Borrevik

 

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Scrip Orders Due Monday

Only three more scrip orders for the year! Help make our goal of $3000 profit.

Scrip due Monday, April 29 at 2:15. Last two dates will be Monday, 5/20 and Monday, 6/3.

It's time to stock up for summer and get gift cards for all those graduates and wedding gifts. 

Columbia Passes are here. Buy a $50 gift card get a pass to the employee store.

And if you want to be in charge next year the job could be yours. Let me know if you are interested!

Questions? Lisa <lisavannatta@gmail.com>

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Art Show, Thursday, May 9th 6–8 p.m.

Volunteers are still needed to help with the Art Show!  Many volunteer spots are available for the days and evenings before, during, and after the Art Show.  Please e-mail Genevieve if you can help. gfu@aya.yale.edu

Monday, May 6th 6pm–8pm

1 more helper needed to hang the black paper

Tuesday, May 7th 12:15–2:15 pm
2 more helpers needed to hang the artwork

Wednesday, May 8th 10:30-2:15 pm (2 hour shift within this time range)

2 more helpers needed to hang the artwork

Thursday, May 9th 2:15–3:15 pm

3 more helpers needed to display the 3D items

Thursday, May 9th 7:30–8:00 pm

2 more helpers needed to remove the 3D items from their display

Friday, May 10th 8:00–10:00 am

2 more helpers needed to take the art down

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K12 Performance Program Shout Outs and Ads 2019

Imagine your child’s delight when they open their program on the night of the K12 performance and see a special message just for them! Give them a shout out or message of congratulations in the 2019 performance program. It's easy to do and will help celebrate all the hard work they have put toward this year’s performance. You can also send a message of appreciation to the teachers and other staff that make this event such a success. You can deduct your ad as a business expense by advertising for your small business, hobby or etsy shop. Do you have friends who run a small business? Pass this email to them and ask them to participate. Every little bit helps mitigate the expense of printing the program. A lot of love goes into the program to create a special momento for your child. Now is the time to be a part of it! If you would like to contribute, here’s how:

1. Fill out the form, noting what size ad you would like to purchase.

2. Write a check (made out to Odyssey PTA) for the amount indicated on the form. 

3. Email your digital ad to me (Johanna Manalis) at johanna.manalis@gmail.com. 

4. Drop your form and check in the PTA box in the Odyssey front office

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Odyssey Summer Family Campout at Oxbow Regional Park August 23-25

Join us for a community campout this summer at Oxbow Regional Park. It is 25 miles east of Portland (about a 45 minute drive) on the Sandy River. There are flush toilets (and a few vault toilets), free hot showers, a playground, an amphitheater, many trails and access to sandy beaches, wading, inner tube floating. There are 14 tent sites that we reserved (unfortunately, no RV sites were available). You can come out Friday afternoon and stay both nights, or come out Saturday for one night (or just the day). We always have a great time swimming, splashing and inner tubing in the river, building fires, roasting marshmallow and getting to know each other better. Note that camping sites are limited, so don’t wait until the last minute!

More information, pictures and directions to Oxbow Regional Park can be found here: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/oxbow-regional-park/camping-oxbow

Cost:

2 nights: $52 + a one time $5 parking fee that you pay to the park when you arrive (up to two cars per site)

1 night:   $38 +  a one time $5 parking fee that you pay to the park when you arrive (up to two cars per site)

Day trip: $5 for parking that you pay to the park

Contact Marie-Eve Thifault if you want to join in the fun at mthifault@gmail.com and include the following:

·        Name and number of people in group

·        Which nights (Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24)

·        You preferred site number and a second and third choice just in case. This Google doc spreadsheet lists the sites that we reserved. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EbfSyQrelAY8cQsJrGxo3TeRV2j2i9B4_EKWhnM1BRk/edit?usp=sharing

Here is the link to the campsite map: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/sites/default/files/2019/02/08/Oxbow-camping-guide.pdf

Paypal (david.nicholas.barsic@gmail.com) and Venmo (David Barsic) payments preferred but you can also pay with a check (contact us for details). 

Hope you can join the fun!

Marie-Eve Thifault & David Barsic

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Foothills Soccer Club

Foothills Soccer Club is holding tryouts for the 2019/2020 Academy Soccer season in May.   See attached Flyer for dates, times, and locations of tryouts.

To register for tryouts, visit http://www.foothillssoccer.org/home.php

For more information about our Academy program, visit https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=2673143

Competitive Spirit.  Community Soul.

 

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Lincoln Youth Football 2019 registration is now open!!

 

FLAG FOOTBALL: Grades K-4th

ROOKIE TACKLE: Grades 3rd-4th

TACKLE: Grades 5th-8th

For more details and to sign up early & receive a discount on registration

($25 discount for Flag, $30 for Tackle) go to our website:

https://www.lincolnyouthfootball.info   

 

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MISSING: 16 oz Wide mouth Flip cap Hydroflask Color: Blueberry Purple

Dear families,

The Friday before Spring Break,  Opal in 678 went to PE and set her

backpack with everyone else's on the landing outside the auditorium that

678 regularly uses.  In the water bottle holder on the side of her

backpack was a new 16 oz Wide mouth Flip cap Hydroflask Color: Blueberry

Purple.  It had a printed label with her name on it on the bottle.

When she returned from PE the water bottle was gone from her backpack. 

She checked everywhere, thinking perhaps it had fallen out or someone

grabbed it thinking it was theirs.  She scoured the school, asked her

teachers and classmates, and checked the lost and found daily after

spring break.

 

It's been a few weeks now and Opal is feeling pretty discouraged that it

hasn't turned up, her grandmother gave it to her for Christmas and they

are really expensive to replace, so we thought we'd send out this little

note. If you happen to see this water bottle anywhere around Odyssey or

if it made it to your house by mistake, please just return it to the

office and Opal can collect it there.  Photo attached.

Thanks so much!  Brynn Anderson

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An inclusive playground is coming to Gabriel Park!

Thanks to funding from the Parks Replacement Bond and System Development Charges, planning is underway for the next inclusive playground in the PP&R system at Gabriel Park in southwest Portland. The new playground will provide a rich play experience for kids of all abilities to access and enjoy.

Join us at a series of open houses this spring to help design YOUR new playground. Refreshments will be provided, and kids are encouraged to attend. Stop by the second open house to give your input on three concepts:

Gabriel Park Playground Open House #2

Wednesday, May 22, 6pm-8pm

Southwest Community Center Lobby, 6820 SW 45th Ave

Questions?

Find more information on the project webpage. 

Maija Spencer, Parks Bond Community Engagement
503-823-5593 |

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Terri Preeg Riggsby

Communications Coordinator

In this Edition

Drop Off & Pick Up Concerns: Below

RSVP Today - Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon April 26: Below

Run For The Arts – CHANGED TO APRIL 29: Below

K12 Performance Program Shout Outs & Ads: Below & Attached

Odyssey’s First Annual Used Book Sale May 1-3: Below & Attached

Lincoln Youth Football: Below

Inclusive Playground Coming to Gabriel Park – Message from Portland Parks & Recreation: Below

5678 Trivia Night: Attached

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Upcoming Events

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon: Friday, April 26, 11:30-1pm

Run for the Arts: Monday, April 29

Odyssey Annual Used Book Sale: May 1-3

Save the Date! Odyssey Art Show: Thursday, May 9

5678 Trivia Night will be on Friday, May 10 from 7-9pm

 

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Drop Off and Pick Up Concerns

We are having trouble with the traffic flow in our parking lot and safety concerns for our community.  Most recently, the PJA after-school bus couldn’t drive behind our school because cars lined both sides of the drive-through.  Parking is not allowed where there are yellow curbs or areas marked with cones.  When dropping off or picking up, please do not have students cross the street in front of the school. 

Deanne Froehlich
Principal

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RSVP TODAY! Odyssey Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon April 26

 

Please RSVP, if you’re able to join us!! 

Odyssey owes its success in large part, to the volunteers who generously donate their time to the program.  K12 cluster has 20 volunteers who come help on a regular basis, and 80-100 volunteers helping with the performance.  345 cluster benefits from 50 volunteers over the course of the year, plus 60-65 field study volunteers.  Finally, 678 has 40 volunteers over the course of the year, and 60-65 helping out with field study!  Add another 40 art volunteers for K-5 and we've got a whole heap of volunteers!!!

The school will recognize these wonderful volunteers with a light luncheon on Friday, April 26th from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.  We hope you're available to join us!  

Please e-mail me at gfu@aya.yale.edu if you plan on attending.  We need numbers for food orders. We’ll happily accommodate dietary requests. 

 

With thanks,

Genevieve Fu, gfu@aya.yale.edu

 

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Run for the Arts!  Date CHANGED to Monday, April 29

Run for the Arts pledge forms went home this week – please check your student’s backpack. This is an exciting fundraiser for our school. The funds raised through this run are used to bring additional arts programs to Odyssey. Last year a mosaic artist worked with students in the 345 cluster to create the tile mosaic that is displayed outside the front doors! These funds have also been used for dance and creative movement programs, singers, storytellers and other visiting artists.

Students are asked to obtain pledges that will be collected after the run. Pledges may be a flat donation or an amount pledged per lap. The course is a lap around the outside of the school, so most students run 10-20 laps on race day!

There is also an option to set up an online fundraising page and collect pledges electronically, which are then processed after the race. The use of an online page means no need for you or your student to collect the pledges after the race. Just be sure to mark the online pledges on the pledge form!

Pledge forms must be returned to school BEFORE the race. Pledge forms are due on Wednesday, April 24^th.

Please let me know if you are interested in volunteering on race day! Parent volunteers help punch lap cards, pass out snacks and cheer our racers. The K12 run will be at 8:30, 345 run at 9:15 and 678 run at 1:00. Please email me at jchildes@gmail.com if you are able to volunteer! Thank you, Jana Childes

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K12 Performance Program Shout Outs and Ads 2019

Imagine your child’s delight when they open their program on the night of the K12 performance and see a special message just for them! Give them a shout out or message of congratulations in the 2019 performance program. It's easy to do and will help celebrate all the hard work they have put toward this year’s performance. You can also send a message of appreciation to the teachers and other staff that make this event such a success. You can deduct your ad as a business expense by advertising for your small business, hobby or etsy shop. Do you have friends who run a small business? Pass this email to them and ask them to participate. Every little bit helps mitigate the expense of printing the program. A lot of love goes into the program to create a special momento for your child. Now is the time to be a part of it! If you would like to contribute, here’s how:

1. Fill out the form, noting what size ad you would like to purchase.

2. Write a check (made out to Odyssey PTA) for the amount indicated on the form. 

3. Email your digital ad to me (Johanna Manalis) at johanna.manalis@gmail.com. 

4. Drop your form and check in the PTA box in the Odyssey front office. 

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Odyssey’s First Annual Used Book Sale, May 1-3

"Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them." - Lemony Snicket

You have one week left to clean out your bookshelves and donate your previously loved books to Odyssey's first annual Used Book Sale. You can drop them off anytime at the school, a collection box is conveniently set up in the main hallway. All books are welcome!

We are also looking for volunteers to take shifts during the sale, May 1st - 3rd. ALL VOLUNTEERS WILL GET TO SHOP THE SALE FIRST ON WEDNESDAY MAY 1ST! Shifts will run approximately from 2pm to 3pm-ish. Please email Marisa at borrevikfamily@gmail.com if you are interested. Thank you! 

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Odyssey Summer Family Campout at Oxbow Regional Park August 23-25

Join us for a community campout this summer at Oxbow Regional Park. It is 25 miles east of Portland (about a 45 minute drive) on the Sandy River. There are flush toilets (and a few vault toilets), free hot showers, a playground, an amphitheater, many trails and access to sandy beaches, wading, inner tube floating. There are 14 tent sites that we reserved (unfortunately, no RV sites were available). You can come out Friday afternoon and stay both nights, or come out Saturday for one night (or just the day). We always have a great time swimming, splashing and inner tubing in the river, building fires, roasting marshmallow and getting to know each other better. Note that camping sites are limited, so don’t wait until the last minute!

More information, pictures and directions to Oxbow Regional Park can be found here: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/oxbow-regional-park/camping-oxbow

Cost:

2 nights: $52 + a one time $5 parking fee that you pay to the park when you arrive (up to two cars per site)

1 night:   $38 +  a one time $5 parking fee that you pay to the park when you arrive (up to two cars per site)

Day trip: $5 for parking that you pay to the park

Contact Marie-Eve Thifault if you want to join in the fun at mthifault@gmail.com and include the following:

·        Name and number of people in group

·        Which nights (Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24)

·        You preferred site number and a second and third choice just in case. This Google doc spreadsheet lists the sites that we reserved. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EbfSyQrelAY8cQsJrGxo3TeRV2j2i9B4_EKWhnM1BRk/edit?usp=sharing

Here is the link to the campsite map: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/sites/default/files/2019/02/08/Oxbow-camping-guide.pdf

 

Paypal (david.nicholas.barsic@gmail.com) and Venmo (David Barsic) payments preferred but you can also pay with a check (contact us for details). 

Hope you can join the fun!

Marie-Eve Thifault & David Barsic

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Lincoln Youth Football 2019 registration is now open!!

 

FLAG FOOTBALL: Grades K-4th

ROOKIE TACKLE: Grades 3rd-4th

TACKLE: Grades 5th-8th

For more details and to sign up early & receive a discount on registration

($25 discount for Flag, $30 for Tackle) go to our website:

https://www.lincolnyouthfootball.info   

 

Join the Flock & GO CARDS!!!

 

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An inclusive playground is coming to Gabriel Park! Thanks to funding from the Parks Replacement Bond and System Development Charges, planning is underway for the next inclusive playground in the PP&R system at Gabriel Park in southwest Portland. The new playground will provide a rich play experience for kids of all abilities to access and enjoy. Join us at a series of open houses this spring to help design YOUR new playground. Refreshments will be provided, and kids are encouraged to attend. Stop by the second open house to give your input on three concepts:   Gabriel Park Playground Open House #2 Wednesday, May 22, 6pm-8pm Southwest Community Center Lobby, 6820 SW 45th Avenue

 

Comment form for Open House #1 closes this Friday Thank you to everyone who attended the first Open House on April 10. If you missed this event, you can:  Review the presentation boards shared Give us your comments online - comments due by 5pm, Friday, April 19

 

Questions? Find more information on the project webpage.  Maija Spencer, Parks Bond Community Engagement 503-823-5593 | maija.spencer@portlandoregon.gov

 

In this Edition

Drop Off & Pick Up Concerns: Below

Childcare Provided! PTA Meeting & Emergency Preparedness Presentation April 18: Below & Attached

RSVP Today - Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon April 26: Below

Run For The Arts – CHANGED TO APRIL 29: Below

K12 Performance Program Shout Outs & Ads: Below & Attached

Odyssey’s First Annual Used Book Sale May 1-3: Below

5678 Trivia Night: Attached

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Upcoming Events

PTA Meeting/Emergency Preparedness Presentation: Thursday, April 18, 5:45-8:30pm

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon: Friday, April 26, 11:30-1pm

Run for the Arts: Monday, April 29

Odyssey Annual Used Book Sale: May 1-3

Save the Date! Odyssey Art Show: Thursday, May 9

5678 Trivia Night will be on Friday, May 10 from 7-9pm

 

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Drop Off and Pick Up Concerns

We are having trouble with the traffic flow in our parking lot and safety concerns for our community.  Most recently, the PJA after-school bus couldn’t drive behind our school because cars lined both sides of the drive-through.  Parking is not allowed where there are yellow curbs or areas marked with cones.  When dropping off or picking up, please do not have students cross the street in front of the school. 

Deanne Froehlich
Principal

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PTA Meeting and Emergency Preparedness Presentation April 18, 5:45 - 8:30 pm

The next PTA Meeting is Thursday, April 18 from 5:45-6:30pm, directly followed by the Emergency Preparedness Presentation. 

Come learn about what you as an individual and we as a community can do to be ready for the next big earthquake!

Laura Hall has volunteered to come and lead a discussion about how to prepare our homes and schools. Laura Hall is co-chair of Parents4Preparedness, a group of parents helping other parents advocate for seismic safety in schools. She is also a Team Leader for the Portland Neighborhood Emergency Team program, an earthquake preparedness instructor at Portland Community College, creator of PortlandPrepares.org, and the Communications Coordinator for the Regional Disaster Preparedness Organization.

Childcare and fun time will be held in the gym during the April PTA meeting and Emergency Preparedness event on April 18th. Please RSVP to Sarah Silkie at ospc-giving@odysseyprogram.org to make sure there is room for your kid(s).

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RSVP TODAY! Odyssey Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon April 26

 

Please RSVP, if you’re able to join us!!

 

Odyssey owes its success in large part, to the volunteers who generously donate their time to the program.  K12 cluster has 20 volunteers who come help on a regular basis, and 80-100 volunteers helping with the performance.  345 cluster benefits from 50 volunteers over the course of the year, plus 60-65 field study volunteers.  Finally, 678 has 40 volunteers over the course of the year, and 60-65 helping out with field study!  Add another 40 art volunteers for K-5 and we've got a whole heap of volunteers!!!

 

The school will recognize these wonderful volunteers with a light luncheon on Friday, April 26th from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.  We hope you're available to join us!  

Please e-mail me at gfu@aya.yale.edu if you plan on attending.  We need numbers for food orders. We’ll happily accommodate dietary requests. 

 

With thanks,

Genevieve Fu, gfu@aya.yale.edu

 

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Run for the Arts!  Date CHANGED to Monday, April 29

Run for the Arts pledge forms went home this week – please check your student’s backpack. This is an exciting fundraiser for our school. The funds raised through this run are used to bring additional arts programs to Odyssey. Last year a mosaic artist worked with students in the 345 cluster to create the tile mosaic that is displayed outside the front doors! These funds have also been used for dance and creative movement programs, singers, storytellers and other visiting artists.

Students are asked to obtain pledges that will be collected after the run. Pledges may be a flat donation or an amount pledged per lap. The course is a lap around the outside of the school, so most students run 10-20 laps on race day!

There is also an option to set up an online fundraising page and collect pledges electronically, which are then processed after the race. The use of an online page means no need for you or your student to collect the pledges after the race. Just be sure to mark the online pledges on the pledge form!

Pledge forms must be returned to school BEFORE the race. Pledge forms are due on Wednesday, April 24^th.

Please let me know if you are interested in volunteering on race day! Parent volunteers help punch lap cards, pass out snacks and cheer our racers. The K12 run will be at 8:30, 345 run at 9:15 and 678 run at 12:30. Please email me at jchildes@gmail.com if you are able to volunteer!

 

Thank you, Jana Childes

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K12 Performance Program Shout Outs and Ads 2019

Imagine your child’s delight when they open their program on the night of the K12 performance and see a special message just for them! Give them a shout out or message of congratulations in the 2019 performance program. It's easy to do and will help celebrate all the hard work they have put toward this year’s performance. You can also send a message of appreciation to the teachers and other staff that make this event such a success. You can deduct your ad as a business expense by advertising for your small business, hobby or etsy shop. Do you have friends who run a small business? Pass this email to them and ask them to participate. Every little bit helps mitigate the expense of printing the program. A lot of love goes into the program to create a special momento for your child. Now is the time to be a part of it! If you would like to contribute, here’s how:

1. Fill out the form, noting what size ad you would like to purchase.

2. Write a check (made out to Odyssey PTA) for the amount indicated on the form. 

3. Email your digital ad to me (Johanna Manalis) at johanna.manalis@gmail.com. 

4. Drop your form and check in the PTA box in the Odyssey front office. 

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Odyssey’s First Annual Used Book Sale, May 1-3

Happiness is never running out of great books to read! 

Clean out your cluttered shelves and donate your books to Odyssey's first annual used book sale. You can drop them off starting this Monday at the school, collection boxes will be conveniently set up in the main hallway. All books are welcome! Then join us after school May 1-3 to shop the sale, load up on literature for next school years Battle of the Books, get a head start for Multnomah County Library's Summer Reading Program, and grab something for yourself to read as you soak up some much-needed summer sun!  

All proceeds will be donated to our sweet little library as we get ready to welcome our new librarians - I can't think of a better way to say welcome than with a little extra bundle of cash! ;) 

Any volunteers interested in helping sort and/or work the sale please contact Marisa Borrevik at borrevikfamily@gmail.com 

 

In this Edition

Odyssey’s New Chant: Below

Drop Off & Pick Up Concerns: Below

THIS SUNDAY! 2^nd Annual Odyssey Skate Night April 7: Below

Balancing Life & Technology Talk at Hayhurst April 9: Below & Attached

Pizzicato Restaurant Night April 9: Below & Attached

Costume Donations for K12 Please: Below

Gabriel Park New Playground Planning Open House April 10: Below & Attached

5-6-7-8 Coffee Chat April 11: Below

345 Info Session April 12: Below

Run For The Arts April 15: Below

Childcare Provided! Emergency Preparedness Presentation April 18: Below & Attached

RSVP! Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon April 26: Below

 

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Upcoming Events

Odyssey 2^nd Annual Family Skate Night: Sunday April 7, 5-7pm

Balancing Life & Technology – at Hayhurst: Tuesday, April 9, 6 – 8:30pm

Pizzicato Restaurant Night: Tuesday, April 9, ALL DAY!

Gabriel Park New Playground Planning Open House: Wednesday, April 10, 6-8pm

5-6-7-8 Coffee Chat at Driftwood: Thursday, April 11, 11:30am – 1:30pm

345 Information Session: Friday, April 12, 8-9am

Run for the Arts: Monday, April 15

PTA Meeting/Emergency Preparedness Presentation: Thursday, April 18, 5:45-8:30pm

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon: Friday, April 26, 11:30-1pm

Save the Date! Odyssey Art Show: Thursday, May 9

 

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Odyssey’s New Chant

 

We have a new Odyssey Chant!   Congratulations to Milo in 2^nd grade.  He and his dad, Stephan, joined us for our Monthly Salute this morning and taught the whole school.  Thank you to everyone who submitted a chant.  They were all great!  It was such a treat to watch the Odyssey spirit and pride shine!

 

Have your Odyssey student give you a preview.  Here are the words….

 

At O-dy-ssey  (clap-clap-clap-clap)

Learn to suc-ceed (clap-clap-clap-clap)

Through his-tor-y (clap-clap-clap-clap)

And u-ni-ty (clap-clap-clap-clap)

At O-dy-sseeeey

Learn to suc-ceeeed

Through his-tor-yyyy

And u-ni-tyyyy                                                                                                          

(repeat)

 

Mathilda, Opal, Luke, Tatianna, Audie, Beatrice, and Etai performed our new Odyssey song.  I can’t replicate their fantastic performance, but let’s just say Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” will never be the same!  Great job! 

 

Denise Self

Assistant Principal

dself@pps.net

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Drop Off and Pick Up Concerns

 

We are having trouble with the traffic flow in our parking lot and safety concerns for our community.  Most recently, the PJA after-school bus couldn’t drive behind our school because cars lined both sides of the drive-through.  Parking is not allowed where there are yellow curbs or areas marked with cones.  When dropping off or picking up, please do not have students cross the street in front of the school. 

 

Deanne Froehlich

Principal

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Odyssey Skate Night Sunday April 7

THIS SUNDAY!  APRIL 7th! 2nd annual Odyssey Family Skate Night!!  We have the entire Oaks Park Skating rink to ourselves! 5-7pm/$5 suggested donation!  Enjoy a night out with friends from Odyssey and celebrate a night of fun before our crazy month of May approaches! 

 

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Balancing Life & Technology Talk at Hayhurst April 9

 

Mark your calendars April 9, 2019 from 6-8:30 pm at Hayhurst Elementary for a night about Balancing Technology and Life with local author and speaker, Doreen Dodgen-Magee. The Odyssey and Hayhurst PTAs are jointly sponsoring this event and providing light snacks. Middle and high schoolers are welcome to attend. For more information about our speaker, please visit her website at doreen dodgen-magee psy.d. or her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/doreendodgenmageepsyd/

 

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Pizzicato Restaurant Night April 9

 

Odyssey Families,

 

Tuesday, April 9 is our last Restaurant Night of the year.  Let's go out with a bang!  We've got a shot at reaching $2,000 in Restaurant Night fundraising for the year, if this all goes well!

 

Here's the deal.  The Hillsdale Pizzicato is donating 20% of their total store sales on Tuesday, April 9th to Odyssey.  It would be great to see you there!  See menu attached.

 

Welcome back from spring break!  I hope you're all relaxed and refreshed.

Genevieve Fu, gfu@aya.yale.edu

 

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Costume Donations for K12 Performance Please!

Hello Odyssey families! K12 will be taking costume donations for our upcoming performance on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. APRIL 9 and 10 at drop off and pick up in the auditorium!  If you no longer need your child’s costume from the previous  ASIA PERFORMANCE please consider donating to the k12 program!  We are also in search of various animal costumes, masks etc ...any and all will do!! 

 

Thank you!
Katie Dill
Katie.dill@odysseyprogram.org

 

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Gabriel Park New Playground Planning Open House Wednesday, April 10

Thanks to funding from the Parks Replacement Bond and System Development Charges, planning is underway for the next inclusive playground in the PP&R system at Gabriel Park in Southwest Portland. The new playground will provide a rich play experience for kids of all abilities to access and enjoy. Join us at a series of open houses this spring to help design YOUR new playground.

Come to the first open house to learn more about inclusive play, see different play themes, and share your ideas:

 

Gabriel Park Open House #1

Wednesday, April 10, 6pm-8pm

Stephens Creek Crossing - Community Room, 6719 SW 26th Avenue*

 

*Parking at Stephens Creek Crossing is limited to residents. Please park at Hillsdale Community Church, 6948 SW Capitol Highway. Refreshments will be provided, and kids are welcome and encouraged to attend. Read more at www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/75411.

 

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5-6-7-8 Coffee Chat

 

Hello 5-6-7-8 Families,

 

My name is Linda, I am the 6-7-8 Cluster Coordinator this year and I will be next year as well.  I would like to have a day and time to have coffee and make myself available for questions, volunteering discussions and feedback on how this year has gone and ways to make things better for next year. 

 

I am not providing coffee.  I will be an open mind, and friendly ear to listen. Please email me feedback, questions and RSVP to zsgooley@yahoo.com.  On 4/11 at Driftwood Coffee from 11:30am- 1:30pm. 

 

Thank you,

Linda McNamara zsgooley@yahoo.com

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345 Information Session April 12 8am-9am

 

Friday, April 12th just after drop off from 8am-9am.  Do you have a current 2nd grade student at Odyssey? Are you wondering what’s different in the 345 cluster? We will have an informal Q & A with current parents of 345 students.  We will highlight some of the differences you can expect as your 2nd graders move up to the 345 cluster.  

 

Thanks, Sarah Kramer, 345 Cluster Coordinator. sarah.kramer@odysseyprogram.org

 

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Run for the Arts!  Monday, April 15

 

Run for the Arts: This year’s run is scheduled for Monday, April 15. Coach Payne will be sending pledge forms and instructions home right after spring break.  Please take note of the date, especially if you’d like to volunteer on race day. More information will be coming after spring break!

 

Thank you,

Jana Childes

childesj@ohsu.edu

 

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Family & School Preparedness Presentation April 18, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

 

Come learn about what you as an individual and we as a community can do to be ready for the next big earthquake!

 

Laura Hall has volunteered to come and lead a discussion about how to prepare our homes and schools. Laura Hall is co-chair of Parents4Preparedness, a group of parents helping other parents advocate for seismic safety in schools. She is also a Team Leader for the Portland Neighborhood Emergency Team program, an earthquake preparedness instructor at Portland Community College, creator of PortlandPrepares.org, and the Communications Coordinator for the Regional Disaster Preparedness Organization.

 

Childcare and fun time will be held in the gym during the April PTA meeting and Emergency Preparedness event on April 18th. Please RSVP to Sarah Silkie at ospc-giving@odysseyprogram.org to make sure there is room for your kid(s).

 

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RSVP TODAY! Odyssey Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon April 26

 

Please RSVP, if you’re able to join us!! 

Odyssey owes its success in large part, to the volunteers who generously donate their time to the program.  K12 cluster has 20 volunteers who come help on a regular basis, and 80-100 volunteers helping with the performance.  345 cluster benefits from 50 volunteers over the course of the year, plus 60-65 field study volunteers.  Finally, 678 has 40 volunteers over the course of the year, and 60-65 helping out with field study!  Add another 40 art volunteers for K-5 and we've got a whole heap of volunteers!!!

The school will recognize these wonderful volunteers with a light luncheon on Friday, April 26th from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.  We hope you're available to join us!  

Please e-mail me at gfu@aya.yale.edu if you plan on attending.  We need numbers for food orders. We’ll happily accommodate dietary requests. 

 

With thanks,

Genevieve Fu, gfu@aya.yale.edu

In this Edition

Note From Mrs Crawford: Below

Scrip Orders Due April 4: Below

Balancing Life & Technology Talk at Hayhurst April 9: Below & Attached

Family & School Preparedness Presentation April 18: Below & Attached

Odyssey Pizzicato Budding Chef Contest: Below

Run For The Arts: Below

2^nd Annual Odyssey Skate Night April 7: Below

RSVP! Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon April 26: Below

Gabriel Park New Playground Planning Open House April 10: Below & Attached

 

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Upcoming Events

Pizzicato Budding Chef Contest Forms Due: Monday, April 1

Scrip Orders Due: Thursday, April 4

Odyssey 2^nd Annual Family Skate Night: Sunday April 7, 5-7pm

Balancing Life & Technology – at Hayhurst: Tuesday, April 9, 6 – 8:30pm

Pizzicato Restaurant Night: Tuesday, April 9

Run for the Arts: Monday, April 15

Family & School Preparedness Presentation: Thursday, April 18

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon: Friday, April 26, 11:30-1pm

Save the Date! Odyssey Art Show: Thursday, May 9

 

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Note From Mrs Crawford

Special Project for the Portland Art Museum

Last week in art class we started a special project for the Heart of Portland Show at the Portland Art Museum. Every year a show is put on to thank the voters for supporting the Art Tax. The reception and opening of the show is April 16th. It is a night filled with art, dance and musical performances from schools throughout the district. The whole family is invited and especially the artists that will be showcased that evening. Please note: Only the 5th-grade class was invited to do the project since I am asked to do the specific activities with one class at each school.

In addition to the group project, I am asked to select one student whose artwork has stood out over the years. There are so many talented artists at Odyssey, this is a very difficult decision. This year Yuna Kim will have a watercolor painting on display at the Heart of Portland Show to represent all the great artist at Odyssey. Congratulations Yuna!

Currently at the Portland Art Museum is a special exhibit called The Map is Not the Territory. The exhibit is part of a triennial series featuring regional artists exploring place and boundaries. I invite you to visit the exhibit with your student if you get a chance.

Before creating our own art, I asked the students to consider the idea of belonging, identity, boundaries, connection to the land, and kinship. How are people and places connected? What does belonging mean to you? What makes you feel part of the community?

Each of the students was given a quilt square and embroidery thread to use for their creation. After sketching them on paper, they were transferred to cloth. The TOSA for the art teachers will be sewing them together. The finished work of art will be on display during the Heart of Portland show which lasts about 3 weeks.

I feel privileged to work with your kids! I will greatly miss them next year...

Mrs. Debi Crawford, DCrawford@pps.net

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Scrip Due Thursday 4/4 by 2:15.

Note the unusual Thursday scrip due date! (There is no school on 4/8 and I don't pick up on Fridays!)

We are again utilizing the See's Spring Candy Sale through the scrip center. Order forms are below and are due along with the 4/4 order. $1 profit for us for each candy sold.

Time to get ready to buy scrip for all those wedding and graduations! And as the year ends I am looking to pass on the scrip torch to the next volunteer! Contact me at the e-mail below if you want more details:

As always send me any questions! Lisa VanNatta <lisavannatta@gmail.com>

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Balancing Life & Technology Talk at Hayhurst 4/9

Mark your calendars April 9, 2019 from 6-8:30 pm at Hayhurst Elementary for a night about Balancing Technology and Life with local author and speaker, Doreen Dodgen-Magee. The Odyssey and Hayhurst PTAs are jointly sponsoring this event and providing light snacks. Middle and high schoolers are welcome to attend. For more information about our speaker, please visit her website at doreen dodgen-magee psy.d. or her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/doreendodgenmageepsyd/

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Family & School Preparedness Presentation April 18, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Come learn about what you as an individual and we as a community can do to be ready for the next big earthquake!

Laura Hall has volunteered to come and lead a discussion about how to prepare our homes and schools. Laura Hall is co-chair of Parents4Preparedness, a group of parents helping other parents advocate for seismic safety in schools. She is also a Team Leader for the Portland Neighborhood Emergency Team program, an earthquake preparedness instructor at Portland Community College, creator of PortlandPrepares.org, and the Communications Coordinator for the Regional Disaster Preparedness Organization.

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Odyssey Pizzicato Budding Chef Contest - April Restaurant Night April 19

Thank you to all of you who made Verde Cocina a part of your lunch/dinner plans yesterday!  It was great seeing all of your support.  April is our last Restaurant Night of this school year, so let's try to go out with a BANG!

In conjunction with giving Odyssey 20% back on all dine-in, take-out, delivery, and gift card sales from the entire day on Tuesday, April 9th at their Hillsdale location, Pizzicato is running a fun budding chef program to inspire our young chefs!  Students are welcome to create a pizza recipe using their list of ingredients (attached) and their chef will choose a pizza that will be featured as the Special Pizza of the Day that day in Hillsdale. Entry forms (attached) are due in the Odyssey Office by Monday, April 1st, the first day back from spring break!  

I will put a copy of the forms in mailboxes this week. 

With thanks,

Genevieve

gfu@aya.yale.edu

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Run for the Arts!  Monday, April 15

Run for the Arts: This year’s run is scheduled for Monday, April 15. Coach Payne will be sending pledge forms and instructions home right after spring break.  Please take note of the date, especially if you’d like to volunteer on race day. More information will be coming after spring break!

Thank you,

Jana Childes

childesj@ohsu.edu

 

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Odyssey Spring Choir! Grades 3-8/six week session!  Enroll now!

 

Six Week Session

Wednesdays April 3, 10, 17, 24, and May 1  

2:20-3:30  

Classes Held at Odyssey Auditorium  

Joint Choir Concert:  Odyssey Kids Choir Together with Hayhurst Kids Choir

Performance: Tues Evening, May 7, 6:30 PM in Odyssey Auditorium

(Dress Rehearsal 5:00 PM Before Start of Concert)

$65 Class Tuition Includes:  6 Class Sessions, Concert Opportunity, Materials, & T Shirt 

Checks may be made out to Kim Weber (Return with Permission Slip or Bring to First Class) 

Feel free to contact me with questions at:  kim.piano@comcast.net

SPOTS AVAILABLE:  Registration Due by Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Contact Principal Froehlich for financial assistance at dfroehlich@pps.net 

 

Kim Weber 

♫  Kim Weber  ♫♫

P i a n o  with  K i m 

kim.piano@comcast.net

503.616.8818

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SAVE THE DATE!! Odyssey Skate Night Sunday April 7

Odyssey k-8 family skate night has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 7th. 5-7pm

Second Annual Odyssey Skate Night at Oaks Park Roller Rink! 

Suggested $5 donation per person! 

Questions?  Katie Dill at ktdill78@gmail.com

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RSVP TODAY! Odyssey Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon April 26

 

Please RSVP, if you’re able to join us!! 

Odyssey owes its success in large part, to the volunteers who generously donate their time to the program.  K12 cluster has 20 volunteers who come help on a regular basis, and 80-100 volunteers helping with the performance.  345 cluster benefits from 50 volunteers over the course of the year, plus 60-65 field study volunteers.  Finally, 678 has 40 volunteers over the course of the year, and 60-65 helping out with field study!  Add another 40 art volunteers for K-5 and we've got a whole heap of volunteers!!!

The school will recognize these wonderful volunteers with a light luncheon on Friday, April 26th from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.  We hope you're available to join us!  

Please e-mail me at gfu@aya.yale.edu if you plan on attending.  We need numbers for food orders. We’ll happily accommodate dietary requests. 

 

With thanks,

Genevieve Fu, gfu@aya.yale.edu

 

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Gabriel Park New Playground Planning Open House Wednesday, April 10

Thanks to funding from the Parks Replacement Bond and System Development Charges, planning is underway for the next inclusive playground in the PP&R system at Gabriel Park in Southwest Portland. The new playground will provide a rich play experience for kids of all abilities to access and enjoy. Join us at a series of open houses this spring to help design YOUR new playground.

Come to the first open house to learn more about inclusive play, see different play themes, and share your ideas:

 

Gabriel Park Open House #1

Wednesday, April 10, 6pm-8pm

Stephens Creek Crossing - Community Room, 6719 SW 26th Avenue*

 

*Parking at Stephens Creek Crossing is limited to residents. Please park at Hillsdale Community Church, 6948 SW Capitol Highway. Refreshments will be provided, and kids are welcome and encouraged to attend. Read more at www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/75411.

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In this Edition

Coach Payne Plays Semi-Pro Football – Game Tomorrow 3/16! Below

Scrip Orders Due – 3/18: Below & Page 1   Page 2

Odyssey Chant Submissions – Due March 22: Below & Attached

Balancing Life & Technology Talk at Hayhurst April 9: Below & Attached

Family & School Emergency Preparedness, April 18: Below & Attached

Odyssey Pizzicato Budding Chef Contest: Below & Info and Budding Chef Form

2^nd Annual Odyssey Skate Night April 7: Below

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon April 26: Below

 

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Upcoming Events

Scrip Orders Due: Monday, March 18

Odyssey Chant Submissions Due: Friday, March 22

Pizzicato Budding Chef Contest Forms Due: Monday, April 1

Scrip Orders Due: Thursday, April 4

Odyssey 2^nd Annual Family Skate Night: Sunday April 7, 5-7pm

Balancing Life & Technology – at Hayhurst: Tuesday, April 9, 6 – 8:30pm

Pizzicato Restaurant Night: Tuesday, April 9

Family & School Preparedness Presentation: Thursday, April 18, 6:30 – 8:30pm

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon: Friday, April 26, 11:30-1pm

Save the Date! Odyssey Art Show: Thursday, May 9

 

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Coach Payne Plays Semi-Pro Football!  Game Saturday 3/16, 12pm!

 

Hi everyone,

 

I just wanted to let you know that I am playing on a local Semi-pro Football team and would like to invite you out to some of my games! Most of my games are played at Hare Field field in Hillsboro and they are also free to get in. There is a game this Saturday March 16th at 12pm. If you would like to look at the schedule for later games, I will attach it to the bottom of the email and look for the Washington Sentinels games. I hope to see you out there this season! 

 

Schedule: http://pnfl.org/schedule

 

Thank you,

Coach Payne 

 

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Upcoming scrip dates are Monday 3/18 and Thursday 4/4 by 2:15.

 

Then just 3 more orders to finish out the year.

 

Note the unusual Thursday scrip due date! (There is no school on 4/8 and I don't pick up on Fridays!)

 

We are again utilizing the See's Spring Candy Sale through the scrip center. Order forms are below and are due along with the 4/4 order. $1 profit for us for each candy sold.

 

Time to get ready to buy scrip for all those wedding and graduations! And as the year ends I am looking to pass on the scrip torch to the next volunteer! Contact me at the e-mail below if you want more details:

 

As always send me any questions! Lisa VanNatta <lisavannatta@gmail.com>

 

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Odyssey Chant!  Submissions Due Friday March 22

 

We have such a great Odyssey community that we want to chant about it at our next Monthly Salute!  Students, along with their families and friends, are invited to participate in the Odyssey Chant competition.  After writing a catchy chant about Odyssey, students should submit it to me by the end of the school day on Friday, March 22.  Be prepared, I will ask the students to perform it when they submit it to me.  I will record it, but they can perform it solo or with friends.  Just keep in mind that the chant should be simple, fun, and school appropriate.  The student, and family, who write the selected chant will receive a prize and the student will be asked to teach it at an upcoming Monthly Salute.  I can’t wait to hear what you come up with!  

 

Let me know if you have any questions.

Denise Self

Assistant Principal

 

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Balancing Life & Technology Talk at Hayhurst 4/9

 

Mark your calendars April 9, 2019 from 6-8:30 pm at Hayhurst Elementary for a night about Balancing Technology and Life with local author and speaker, Doreen Dodgen-Magee. The Odyssey and Hayhurst PTAs are jointly sponsoring this event and providing light snacks. Middle and high schoolers are welcome to attend. For more information about our speaker, please visit her website at doreen dodgen-magee psy.d. or her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/doreendodgenmageepsyd/

 

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Family & School Emergency Preparedness Presentation April 18, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Come learn about what you as an individual and we as a community can do to be ready for the next big earthquake!

Laura Hall has volunteered to come and lead a discussion about how to prepare our homes and schools. Laura Hall is co-chair of Parents4Preparedness, a group of parents helping other parents advocate for seismic safety in schools. She is also a Team Leader for the Portland Neighborhood Emergency Team program, an earthquake preparedness instructor at Portland Community College, creator of PortlandPrepares.org, and the Communications Coordinator for the Regional Disaster Preparedness Organization.

 

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Odyssey Pizzicato Budding Chef Contest - April Restaurant Night April 19

 

Thank you to all of you who made Verde Cocina a part of your lunch/dinner plans yesterday!  It was great seeing all of your support.  April is our last Restaurant Night of this school year, so let's try to go out with a BANG!

 

In conjunction with giving Odyssey 20% back on all dine-in, take-out, delivery, and gift card sales from the entire day on Tuesday, April 9th at their Hillsdale location, Pizzicato is running a fun budding chef program to inspire our young chefs!  Students are welcome to create a pizza recipe using their list of ingredients (attached) and their chef will choose a pizza that will be featured as the Special Pizza of the Day that day in Hillsdale. Entry forms (attached) are due in the Odyssey Office by Monday, April 1st, the first day back from spring break!  

 

I will put a copy of the forms in mailboxes this week. 

 

With thanks,

Genevieve

gfu@aya.yale.edu

 

 

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SAVE THE DATE!! Odyssey Skate Night Sunday April 7

Odyssey k-8 family skate night has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 7th. 5-7pm

Second Annual Odyssey Skate Night at Oaks Park Roller Rink! 

Suggested $5 donation per person! 

 

Questions?  Katie Dill at ktdill78@gmail.com

 

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Odyssey Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon April 26

 

Odyssey owes its success in large part, to the volunteers who generously donate their time to the program.  K12 cluster has 20 volunteers who come help on a weekly basis, and 80-100 volunteers helping with the performance.  345 cluster benefits from 50 volunteers over the course of the year, plus 60-65 field study volunteers.  Finally, 678 has 40 volunteers over the course of the year, and 60-65 helping out with field study!  Add another 40 art volunteers for k-5 and we've got a whole heap of volunteers!!!

 

The school will recognize these wonderful volunteers with a luncheon on Friday, April 26th from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.  We hope you're available to join us!

 

I'd love the help of a couple people who can arrive at 11:00 to help with set-up. 

Please e-mail me at gfu@aya.yale.edu if you can attend or help out.  Include dietary requests in your e-mail.

 

With thanks

Genevieve

 

In this Edition

School Survey – PLEASE COMPLETE by March 15: Below

Restaurant Night March 13 at Verde Cocina: Below

Odyssey Chant Submissions – Due March 22: Below & Attached

Balancing Life & Technology Talk at Hayhurst April 9: Below & Attached

2^nd Annual Odyssey Skate Night April 7: Below

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon April 26: Below

 

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Upcoming Events

 

Restaurant Night at Verde Cocina Sylvan location: Wednesday, March 13 – all day!

School Survey – Please Complete by Friday March 15

Odyssey Chant Submissions Due: Friday, March 22

Odyssey 2^nd Annual Family Skate Night: Sunday April 7, 5-7pm

Balancing Life & Technology – at Hayhurst: Tuesday, April 9, 6 – 8:30pm

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon: Friday, April 26, 11:30-1pm

Save the Date! Odyssey Art Show: Thursday, May 9

 

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School Survey – Please Complete by March 15!

 

Dear Odyssey Families,

 

We would really love your feedback about the school climate and culture at Odyssey.  The Successful School Survey will be used to tell us how we can improve the climate, school engagement, and safety at Odyssey.  The survey is completely anonymous and will take approximately 15-20 minutes.  

 

To access the survey, click on this link https://surveys.panoramaed.com/portlandor/ppsfamily/surveys?language=en and scroll down to Odyssey.  The survey deadline has been extended to March 15.  

 

We have good participation so far, but I know we can do even better!  Our goal is to hear from all of our families.  

 

Thanks for your input and feedback.  If you have any questions, please let me know.

Denise Self

Assistant Principal

 

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March Restaurant Night is THIS Wednesday, March 13! 

 

Verde Cocina, a stone's throw from Odyssey, will donate 20% of sales for people who mention Odyssey anytime that day. 

 

Yes, lunch counts and they open at 11 a.m.!

 

678 families, there's a performance that day!  Enjoy a nice, square dinner before or after the show with your student, or sneak away to Verde Cocina for drinks/dinner between show drop-off and pick-up, if you're seeing the show the next day.

 

However you make it work into your evening plans is very much appreciated by the school!

 

Verde Cocina at Sylvan Highlands

5515 SW Canyon Court
Portland, OR 97221
Tel: (503) 297-5568

They take reservations over the phone and on their website. https://www.verdecocinamarket.com/sylvan/

 

With thanks,

Genevieve

gfu@aya.yale.edu

 

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Odyssey Chant!  Submissions Due Friday March 22

 

We have such a great Odyssey community that we want to chant about it at our next Monthly Salute!  Students, along with their families and friends, are invited to participate in the Odyssey Chant competition.  After writing a catchy chant about Odyssey, students should submit it to me by the end of the school day on Friday, March 22.  Be prepared, I will ask the students to perform it when they submit it to me.  I will record it, but they can perform it solo or with friends.  Just keep in mind that the chant should be simple, fun, and school appropriate.  The student, and family, who write the selected chant will receive a prize and the student will be asked to teach it at an upcoming Monthly Salute.  I can’t wait to hear what you come up with!  

 

Let me know if you have any questions.

Denise Self

Assistant Principal

 

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Balancing Life & Technology Talk at Hayhurst 4/9

 

Mark your calendars April 9, 2019 from 6-8:30 pm at Hayhurst Elementary for a night about Balancing Technology and Life with local author and speaker, Doreen Dodgen-Magee. The Odyssey and Hayhurst PTAs are jointly sponsoring this event and providing light snacks. Middle and high schoolers are welcome to attend. For more information about our speaker, please visit her website at doreen dodgen-magee psy.d. or her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/doreendodgenmageepsyd/

 

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SAVE THE DATE!! Odyssey Skate Night Sunday April 7

Odyssey k-8 family skate night has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 7th. 5-7pm

Second Annual Odyssey Skate Night at Oaks Park Roller Rink! 

Suggested $5 donation per person! 

 

Questions?  Katie Dill at ktdill78@gmail.com

 

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Odyssey Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon April 26

 

Odyssey owes its success in large part, to the volunteers who generously donate their time to the program.  K12 cluster has 20 volunteers who come help on a weekly basis, and 80-100 volunteers helping with the performance.  345 cluster benefits from 50 volunteers over the course of the year, plus 60-65 field study volunteers.  Finally, 678 has 40 volunteers over the course of the year, and 60-65 helping out with field study!  Add another 40 art volunteers for k-5 and we've got a whole heap of volunteers!!!

 

The school will recognize these wonderful volunteers with a luncheon on Friday, April 26th from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.  We hope you're available to join us!

 

I'd love the help of a couple people who can arrive at 11:00 to help with set-up. 

Please e-mail me at gfu@aya.yale.edu if you can attend or help out.  Include dietary requests in your e-mail.

 

With thanks,

Genevieve Fu, gfu@aya.yale.edu

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In this Edition

School Survey – Please Complete by March 8: Below

Restaurant Night March 13: Below

Odyssey Chant Submissions – Due March 22: Below & Attached

Chess Club at Odyssey? Below

Balancing Life & Technology Talk at Hayhurst April 9: Below & Attached

Lottery for Additional Students/Siblings: Below

2^nd Annual Odyssey Skate Night April 7: Below

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Upcoming Events

School Survey – Please Complete by Friday March 8!

Restaurant Night at Verde Cocina Sylvan location: Wednesday, March 13 – all day!

Odyssey Chant Submissions Due: Friday, March 22

Odyssey 2^nd Annual Family Skate Night: Sunday April 7, 5-7pm

Balancing Life & Technology – at Hayhurst: Tuesday, April 9, 6 – 8:30pm

Save the Date! Odyssey Art Show: Thursday, May 9

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School Survey – Please Complete by March 8!

Dear Odyssey Families,

We would really love your feedback about the school climate and culture at Odyssey.  The Successful School Survey will be used to tell us how we can improve the climate, school engagement, and safety at Odyssey.  The survey is completely anonymous and will take approximately 15-20 minutes.  

 

To access the survey, click on this link https://surveys.panoramaed.com/portlandor/ppsfamily/surveys?language=en and scroll down to Odyssey.  The survey deadline has been extended to March 8.  

We are up to 61% participation, but I know we can do even better.  We would love to hear from all of our families.  

Thanks for your input and feedback.  If you have any questions, please let me know.

Denise Self
Assistant Principal

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March Restaurant Night is coming up on Wednesday, March 13! 

Verde Cocina, a stone's throw from Odyssey, will donate 20% of sales for people who mention Odyssey anytime that day. 

Yes, lunch counts and they open at 11 a.m.!

678 families, there's a performance that day!  Enjoy a nice, square dinner before or after the show with your student, or sneak away to Verde Cocina for drinks/dinner between show drop-off and pick-up, if you're seeing the show the next day.

However you make it work into your evening plans is very much appreciated by the school!

Verde Cocina at Sylvan Highlands 5515 SW Canyon Court Portland, OR 97221 Tel: (503) 297-5568

They take reservations over the phone and on their website. https://www.verdecocinamarket.com/sylvan/

With Thanks,

Genevieve

gfu@aya.yale.edu

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Odyssey Chant!  Submissions Due Friday March 22

We have such a great Odyssey community that we want to chant about it at our next Monthly Salute!  Students, along with their families and friends, are invited to participate in the Odyssey Chant competition.  After writing a catchy chant about Odyssey, students should submit it to me by the end of the school day on Friday, March 22.  Be prepared, I will ask the students to perform it when they submit it to me.  I will record it, but they can perform it solo or with friends.  Just keep in mind that the chant should be simple, fun, and school appropriate.  The student, and family, who write the selected chant will receive a prize and the student will be asked to teach it at an upcoming Monthly Salute.  I can’t wait to hear what you come up with!  

Let me know if you have any questions.

Denise Self
Assistant Principal

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Chess Club at Odyssey?

Interested in a potential after school Chess Club at Odyssey? There is a very high interest from parents and students to bring a Chess Club to Odyssey! A few parents have been doing research and getting some background knowledge regarding the reality and logistics of housing an after school program at Odyssey! Exciting! What we really need is a parent (or 2 or 3) that are willing to volunteer their time to make it happen!  Any interest? Let me know!

Katie Dill
Katie.dill@odysseyprogram.org

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Balancing Life & Technology Talk at Hayhurst 4/9

Mark your calendars April 9, 2019 from 6-8:30 pm at Hayhurst Elementary for a night about Balancing Technology and Life with local author and speaker, Doreen Dodgen-Magee. The Odyssey and Hayhurst PTAs are jointly sponsoring this event and providing light snacks. Middle and high schoolers are welcome to attend. For more information about our speaker, please visit her website at doreen dodgen-magee psy.d. or her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/doreendodgenmageepsyd/

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Lottery for Additional Incoming Student/Sibling

Existing Odyssey families receive first priority in the lottery, below are the required steps:

1.       Submit an online lottery application:   https://pps.schoolmint.net/signin

2.       Attend a parent information meeting:

Information Meetings (attend one of the following):
Thursday, February 21st  6-7:30 pm
Wednesday, March 6th, 6-7:30 pm
Monday, March 11th, 9:30-10:30 am  (This meeting is primarily designed for parents who cannot attend a meeting on February 21 or March 6. Teachers or administration will not be present at
the March 11th meeting and there will be no classroom visitation available.)

                Students are welcome to attend a meeting with parent, however childcare is not provided.

3.       Please notify Angela in the office that you have an incoming student.

Thank you,
Angela Hoffart
Principal’s Secretary

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SAVE THE DATE!! Odyssey Skate Night Sunday April 7

Odyssey k-8 family skate night has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 7th. 5-7pm

Second Annual Odyssey Skate Night at Oaks Park Roller Rink! 

Suggested $5 donation per person! 

 

Questions?  Katie Dill at ktdill78@gmail.com

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Terri Preeg Riggsby

Communications Coordinator

In this Edition

School Survey: Below 

Scrip Due February 25: Below & Attached  Page 1  Page 2

March 8 Movie Night Cancelled: Below

Lottery for Additional Students/Siblings: Below

2^nd Annual Odyssey Skate Night April 7: Below

Lacrosse Gear Sale This Weekend: Below

Balancing Life & Technology Talk at Hayhurst 4/9: Attached

 

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Upcoming Events

345 Performance: Sunday, February 24, 11am & 1:30pm

Scrip Due: Monday, February 25, 2:15pm

Odyssey 2^nd Annual Family Skate Night: Sunday April 7, 5-7pm

Balancing Life & Technology – at Hayhurst: Tuesday, April 9, 6 – 8:30pm

Save the Date! Odyssey Art Show: Thursday, May 9

 

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School Survey

Dear Odyssey Families,

We would really love your feedback about the school climate and culture at Odyssey.  The Successful School Survey will be used to tell us how we can improve the climate, school engagement, and safety at Odyssey.  The survey is completely anonymous and will take approximately 15-20 minutes.  

To access the survey, click on this link https://surveys.panoramaed.com/portlandor/ppsfamily/surveys?language=en and scroll down to Odyssey.  Surveys need to be completed by March 1.  

We are currently at 30% participation.  While our goal is 50%, one of our neighboring schools is at 57%…

Thanks for your input and feedback.  If you have any questions, please let me know.

Denise Self

Assistant Principal

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SCRIP is due Monday, February 25 by 2:15

Scrip continues! We have just crept past the $2000 mark in profits. Forms are available attached and on the bulletin board at school.

Thanks - Lisa VanNatta <lisavannatta@gmail.com>

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March 8 Odyssey Movie Night Cancelled

The March 8th Odyssey family movie night will be cancelled.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may have, thank you for understanding:)

Katie Dill
Sarah Kramer

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Lottery for Additional Incoming Student/Sibling

Existing Odyssey families receive first priority in the lottery, below are the required steps:

1.       Submit an online lottery application:   https://pps.schoolmint.net/signin

The lottery opens Feb. 8^th and closes March 8^th

2.       Attend a parent information meeting:

Information Meetings (attend one of the following):
Thursday, February 21st  6-7:30 pm
Wednesday, March 6th, 6-7:30 pm
Monday, March 11th, 9:30-10:30 am  (This meeting is primarily designed for parents who cannot attend a meeting on February 21 or March 6. Teachers or administration will not be present at
the March 11th meeting and there will be no classroom visitation available.)

                Students are welcome to attend a meeting with parent, however childcare is not provided.

3.       Please notify Angela in the office that you have an incoming student.

Thank you,

Angela Hoffart

Principal’s Secretary

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SAVE THE DATE!! Odyssey Skate Night Sunday April 7

Odyssey k-8 family skate night has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 7th. 5-7pm

Second Annual Odyssey Skate Night at Oaks Park Roller Rink! 

Suggested $5 donation per person! 

 

Questions?  Katie Dill at ktdill78@gmail.com

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Sale This Weekend at DICK’s Sporting Goods for Lincoln Girls Lacrosse

New to lacrosse and need equipment?  Returning player and looking to upgrade?  You are in luck because this weekend DICK’s Sporting Goods is offering 20% off throughout the store at their Washington Square store location!  This includes lacrosse equipment packages for both beginning and experienced players.  From sticks to goggles, balls and bags, you can find it all at DICK’s - and if something is out of stock, you can order it in-store and have it shipped free to your house, just ask a store attendant for assistance.   Just make sure you bring in the coupon below when you go.

And if you are on the fence because of the cost of the program or the equipment, Lincoln Girls Lacrosse has a great financial assistance program to make sure that everyone who wants to play can play.  For more information please contact our youth coordinator, Kristin Walton at kkwalton1@gmail.com or (484) 354-5615.  Even though the official registration deadline has passed, it’s not too late to sign up!

--

Terri Preeg Riggsby

Communications Coordinator

In this Edition

School Survey: Below

Lottery for Additional Students/Siblings: Below

Odyssey– Girl Scout Cookies!!: Below

2^nd Annual Odyssey Skate Night April 7: Below

Odyssey Love Your Neighbor Food Drive – Thank You! Below

Lincoln Girls Lacrosse Grades 2-8: Below

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Upcoming Events

345 Performance: Sunday, February 24, 11am & 1:30pm

Odyssey 2^nd Annual Family Skate Night: Sunday April 7, 5-7pm

Save the Date! Odyssey Art Show: Thursday, May 9

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School Survey

Dear Odyssey Families, 

We would really love your feedback about the school climate and culture at Odyssey.  The Successful School Survey will be used to tell us how we can improve the climate, school engagement, and safety at Odyssey.  The survey is completely anonymous and will take approximately 15-20 minutes.  

To access the survey, click on this link https://surveys.panoramaed.com/portlandor/ppsfamily/surveys?language=en and scroll down to Odyssey.  Surveys beed to be completed by March 1.  

We are currently at 30% participation.  While our goal is 50%, one of our neighboring schools is at 57%…

Thanks for your input and feedback.  If you have any questions, please let me know.

Denise Self
Assistant Principal

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Lottery for Additional Incoming Student/Sibling

Existing Odyssey families receive first priority in the lottery, below are the required steps:

1.       Submit an online lottery application:   https://pps.schoolmint.net/signin

The lottery opens Feb. 8^th and closes March 8^th

2.       Attend a parent information meeting:

Information Meetings (attend one of the following):
Thursday, February 21st  6-7:30 pm
Wednesday, March 6th, 6-7:30 pm
Monday, March 11th, 9:30-10:30 am  (This meeting is primarily designed for parents who cannot attend a meeting on February 21 or March 6. Teachers or administration will not be present at
the March 11th meeting and there will be no classroom visitation available.)

                Students are welcome to attend a meeting with parent, however childcare is not provided.

3.       Please notify Angela in the office that you have an incoming student.

Thank you,
Angela Hoffart
Principal’s Secretary

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Odyssey – Girl Scout Cookies

 

Come support our Odyssey Brownie Troop #12814 and buy some Girl Scout cookies from them on Wednesday Feb 20th after school near the office. Thin Mints! (They’re vegan!) Tagalongs! Do-Si-Dos! Gluten free Toffee-Tastic! Samoas, and more! They will accept cash and checks, so come prepared...

 

Odyssey Girl Scout Troop 12814 (2nd and 3rd graders) will also be selling cookies after school on Wednesday, February 20. Boxes are $5 and $6. Can't wait to be your cookie dealers!

Thank you!
Cassie Clervi, cassieclervi@gmail.com (Brownie Troop cookie dealer)

Danette Foster, danettefoster@yahoo.com (Girl Scout Troop cookie dealer)

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SAVE THE DATE!! Odyssey Skate Night Sunday April 7

Odyssey k-8 family skate night has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 7th. 5-7pm

Second Annual Odyssey Skate Night at Oaks Park Roller Rink! 

Suggested $5 donation per person! 

 

Questions?  Katie Dill at ktdill78@gmail.com

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The Odyssey Love Your Neighbor Donation Drive is Finished

 

People are hungry. You helped. Thanks.

 

Our drive has finished. The need continues. I urge you to support local outreach efforts through the Hayhurst-Odyssey-Ainsworth Elementary Food Pantry, Neighborhood House, the Oregon Food Bank and many others.

 

Thanks for showing the love.

If you have any questions Lisa <lisavannatta@gmail.com>

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Registration Open:  Lincoln Girls Lacrosse

Registration for Lincoln Girls Lacrosse is now open for kids in Grades 2-8!  No experience is necessary - all experience levels are welcome.  The last day to register is February 18. For more information or to register, visit our website:  www.LincolnLaxGirls.com

If you are new to lacrosse or unsure what it is all about, there is a Try Lacrosse clinic for kids ages 6-12 years old at Wilsonville High School next Saturday, February 9, from 12:30-2pm.  The registration fee for the clinic is $35 and includes a lacrosse stick, a t-shirt and a ball (over $100 value!).  For more information about this and other upcoming clinics, or to register, visit the Oregon Girls Lacrosse Association website:  www.oregongirlslax.com. 

If you have any questions, please contact Ursula Lalovic at ulalovic@gmail.com

In this Edition

February Restaurant Night is Family Karaoke Night! 2/12:  Below & Attached

Odyssey Love Your Neighborhood Donation Drive: Below

Lottery for Additional Students/Siblings: Below

2^nd Annual Odyssey Skate Night April 7: Below

Lincoln Girls Lacrosse Grades 2-8: Below

Lincoln Youth Baseball – Evaluations 2/10: Attached

Multnomah ESD Measles Information: Attached

Grandparents & Special Friends Day 2/14: Attached

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Upcoming Events

February Restaurant Night at Etc…Eatery: Tuesday, February 12, 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Grandparents & Special Friends Day: Thursday, February 14, 1 – 2:15pm

345 Performance: Sunday, February 24, 11am & 1:30pm

Odyssey 2^nd Annual Family Skate Night: Sunday April 7, 5-7pm

Save the Date! Odyssey Art Show: Thursday, May 9

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February Restaurant Night Is Family Karaoke Night!

Save the date for an exciting new event on the Odyssey Calendar!  February Restaurant Night is Family Karaoke Night from 5:30–7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12 at etc...  eatery.  Come sing your heart out while enjoying Pacific NW comfort food.  Kid's menu, vegetarian, vegan, and GF options available.  10% of the night's sales will be donated to our school, no flyer necessary.  

etc... eatery
6500 SW Virginia Ave
Portland, OR 97239

Questions? Message Genevieve Fu at gfu@aya.yale.edu

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The Odyssey Love Your Neighbor Donation Drive

Now through February 14

People are hungry. People will be hungry. You can help.

Our community has a big heart. Let’s show it. Announcing a Donation Drive to help support the Hayhurst-Odyssey-Ainsworth community. In this time of contention and unstable future, let’s bring the love.

To help the more than forty families in our broader school community that rely on federal resources we are having a donation drive. We are looking for either shelf stable items from the list below and cash/gift card donations to buy perishable items. Cash donations will be turned into grocery store gift cards and divided between bolstering the existing food bag program that supports Hayhurst-Odyssey-Ainsworth neighborhoods and being distributed directly to families by Principal Froelich. Our cash goal is $4000. This would help allay just a single month of benefits in the event of any disruption. If there is no disruption the food bag program will be well funded for the remainder of the year.

Shoutout to those affected by the federal shutdown, we want to help. Talk to Principal Froelich and let her know what you need. In fact, if you are in need for any reason talk to Principal Froelich.

Requested food items (as identified by the Oregon Food Bank):

Canned soup/chili (low sodium)

Ramen noodles

Peanut butter and Almond Butter

Canned tuna

Dried pasta

Canned fruit

Shelf stable milk

Rice

Beans (canned or dried)

Whole Grain Cereal

Cooking Oil

Canned Tomatoes

Boxes will be in the Odyssey Lobby for canned goods. Cash and Checks made out to Odyssey PTA as well as any grocery store gift cards can be placed in the Your neighbor collection canister in the office.

Let’s show our neighbors “We LOVE You!”

If you have any questions please ask! Lisa <lisavannatta@gmail.com>

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Lottery for Additional Incoming Student/Sibling

Existing Odyssey families receive first priority in the lottery, below are the required steps:

1.       Submit an online lottery application:   https://pps.schoolmint.net/signin

The lottery opens Feb. 8^th and closes March 8^th

2.       Attend a parent information meeting:

Information Meetings (attend one of the following):
Thursday, February 21st  6-7:30 pm
Wednesday, March 6th, 6-7:30 pm
Monday, March 11th, 9:30-10:30 am  (This meeting is primarily designed for parents who cannot attend a meeting on February 21 or March 6. Teachers or administration will not be present at
the March 11th meeting and there will be no classroom visitation available.)

                Students are welcome to attend a meeting with parent, however childcare is not provided.

3.       Please notify Angela in the office that you have an incoming student.

Thank you,
Angela Hoffart
Principal’s Secretary

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SAVE THE DATE!! Odyssey Skate Night Sunday April 7

Odyssey k-8 family skate night has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 7th. 5-7pm

Second Annual Odyssey Skate Night at Oaks Park Roller Rink! 

Suggested $5 donation per person! 

Questions?  Katie Dill at ktdill78@gmail.com

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Registration Open:  Lincoln Girls Lacrosse

Registration for Lincoln Girls Lacrosse is now open for kids in Grades 2-8!  No experience is necessary - all experience levels are welcome.  The last day to register is February 18. For more information or to register, visit our website:  www.LincolnLaxGirls.com

If you are new to lacrosse or unsure what it is all about, there is a Try Lacrosse clinic for kids ages 6-12 years old at Wilsonville High School next Saturday, February 9, from 12:30-2pm.  The registration fee for the clinic is $35 and includes a lacrosse stick, a t-shirt and a ball (over $100 value!).  For more information about this and other upcoming clinics, or to register, visit the Oregon Girls Lacrosse Association website:  www.oregongirlslax.com. 

If you have any questions, please contact Ursula Lalovic at ulalovic@gmail.com

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Terri Preeg Riggsby

Communications Coordinator

In this Edition

Odyssey Love Your Neighborhood Donation Drive: Below

Call for Odyssey Info Night Volunteers! Below & Attached

K12 Performance Reschedule: Below

February Restaurant Night is Family Karaoke Night! 2/12:  Below

February Scrip Orders Due Monday 2/4: Below & Attached  Page 1  Page 2

2^nd Annual Odyssey Skate Night April 7: Below

Dyslexia 101 Presentation at Hillsdale Library: Below & Attached

Lincoln Girls Lacrosse Grades 2-8: Below

Girls on the Run at Odyssey: Below

Multnomah ESD Measles Information: Attached

Grandparents & Special Friends Day 2/14: Attached

 

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Upcoming Events

Scrip Orders Due: Monday, February 4

February Restaurant Night at Etc…Eatery: Tuesday, February 12, 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Grandparents & Special Friends Day: Thursday, February 14, 1 – 2:15pm

Odyssey 2^nd Annual Family Skate Night: Sunday April 7, 5-7pm

Save the Date! Odyssey Art Show: Thursday, May 9

 

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The Odyssey LOVE Your neighbor Donation Drive

Now through February 14

 

People are hungry. People will be hungry. You can help.

 

Our community has a big heart. Let’s show it. Announcing a Donation Drive to help support the Hayhurst-Odyssey-Ainsworth community. In this time of contention and unstable future, let’s bring the love.

 

To help the more than forty families in our broader school community that rely on federal resources we are having a donation drive. We are looking for either shelf stable items from the list below and cash/gift card donations to buy perishable items. Cash donations will be turned into grocery store gift cards and divided between bolstering the existing food bag program that supports Hayhurst-Odyssey-Ainsworth neighborhoods and being distributed directly to families by Principal Froelich. Our cash goal is $4000. This would help allay just a single month of benefits in the event of any disruption. If there is no disruption the food bag program will be well funded for the remainder of the year.

 

Shout-out to those affected by the federal shutdown, we want to help. Talk to Principal Froelich and let her know what you need. In fact, if you are in need for any reason talk to Principal Froelich.

 

Requested food items (as identified by the Oregon Food Bank):

Canned soup/chili (low sodium)

Ramen noodles

Peanut butter and Almond Butter

Canned tuna

Dried pasta

Canned fruit

Shelf stable milk

Rice

Beans (canned or dried)

Whole Grain Cereal

Cooking Oil

Canned Tomatoes

 

Boxes will be in the Odyssey Lobby for canned goods. Cash and Checks made out to Odyssey PTA as well as any grocery store gift cards can be placed in the LOVE Your neighbor collection canister in the office.

 

We are also looking to provide Valentine’s Day cards for families. To cover the need we are looking for 50 boxes of cards. These can also be dropped in the office.

 

Let’s show our neighbors “We  LOVE You!”

 

If you have any questions please ask! Lisa <lisavannatta@gmail.com>

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Odyssey Information Event Volunteers Needed

 

Hello Odyssey Parents,

 

Odyssey information events are quickly approaching, and we’ll need your help volunteering to make it a success. Our new information event flyer (low resolution) is attached. The event dates/times are February 21st, March 6th and March 11th.

 

There are several volunteer opportunities for you to consider:

 

1.     Distribute flyers: help distribute flyers at your neighborhood coffee shops, community centers, churches, libraries, etc. throughout Portland;

2.     Social Media Mavens: spread the word about Odyssey information events on your favorite social media platform, with Facebook and Nextdoor serving as obvious ones;

3.     Identify outreach locations in underrepresented communities: if you belong to or are networked within an underrepresented community in Portland, I’d like your help getting the word out about Odyssey; and

4.     Event logistics (i.e., 2/21 or 3/6): help set up/take down chairs, hand out information packets about the school as guest arrive, and pass out a questionnaire at the end of the events before guest leave.  (3-5 volunteers for each event are needed).

 

If you are able to volunteer for any of these opportunities, please contact me directly and feel free to reach out with questions. I look forward to hearing from you.

 

Thank you!

Todd Stevenson

todd.stevenson@odysseyprogram.org

tcstevenson@gmail.com

 

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K12 Performance Reschedule

 

Friends and Families,

 

Upon careful consideration the K-1-2 teachers and administrators have rescheduled our performance.  Please save the following dates.  Dress rehearsal is Tuesday, May 14^th at 12:30pm.  This is a daytime show for the students only unless you are volunteering. We are asking that parents take their children home to rest and enjoy a healthy dinner before coming back for the first official evening show on Tuesday, May 14^th, 2019 at 6:00 pm.  Wednesday will be a day of rest.  The second and final performance will be on Thursday, May 16^th at 6:00 pm.  Pajama day will follow on Friday.  Thank you for your support and understanding. 

 

Sincerely,

Ms. Gregoire, Mrs. Howard and Mrs. Wilebski

 

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February Restaurant Night Is Family Karaoke Night!

 

Save the date for an exciting new event on the Odyssey Calendar!  February Restaurant Night is Family Karaoke Night from 5:30–7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12 at etc...  eatery.  Come sing your heart out while enjoying Pacific NW comfort food.  Kid's menu, vegetarian, vegan, and GF options available.  10% of the night's sales will be donated to our school, no flyer necessary.  

etc... eatery

6500 SW Virginia Ave
Portland, OR 97239

 

Questions? Message Genevieve Fu at gfu@aya.yale.edu

 

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February SCRIP order

 

The next scrip order is due Monday, February 4 by 2:15pm in the scrip box.

 

Forms available attached and in the Odyssey Lobby bulletin board.

 

Lisa <lisavannatta@gmail.com>

 

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Fall Festival: Need for Leadership!

 

Parents,

 

Since 2015, we have had either an auction (with Hayhurst) or our own event (Fall Festival). Those events have helped pay for most of the technology in our school (such as chromebooks, iPads, WeDo Kits, Makey Makeys, EV3 Lego Robots), library books, chuck wagon trailer, shed, auditorium upgrades, and much more. Additionally, the 2016 auction funded our transition to East Sylvan.

 

Unfortunately, we are losing the Chair and Auction Organizer (Rebecca Hicks and Lisa VanNatta) for 2019. We need parents to fill these roles. Rebecca and Lisa are willing to help the next Chair and Auction Organizer transition. Attached are the job descriptions that they prepared for your review. Each position can be held singularly or jointly.

 

The long and short of it is that if parents do not step up then there is no Fall Festival next year. Basic planning traditionally starts before winter break and procurement begins now. However, there is still time to start but that time is now. The 2019 Fall Festival will only be our 3rd and is really what parent volunteers want to make it.

 

If you are interested in either position or want to discuss the positions further, please contact myself at ospc-chair@odysseyprogram.org, Rebecca Hicks at rebgak@hotmail.com, or Lisa VanNatta at lisavannatta@gmail.com.

 

Thank you!

Jim Shikany

PTA President

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SAVE THE DATE!! Odyssey Skate Night Sunday April 7

Odyssey k-8 family skate night has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 7th. 5-7pm

Second Annual Odyssey Skate Night at Oaks Park Roller Rink! 

Suggested $5 donation per person! 

 

Questions?  Katie Dill at ktdill78@gmail.com

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Dyslexia 101 Presentatio at Hillsdale Library

 

The Hillsdale Library will be hosting a free workshop for parents (older kids & teens are welcome too) about dyslexia. A representative of Decoding Dyslexia will be presenting:

 

Dyslexia 101

Weds Feb 6th

6:30 - 7:30

Hillsdale Library

1525 SW Sunset

Program description: Dyslexia is invisible and frequently misunderstood, yet it affects up to 20% of the population. Dyslexia 101 informs attendees about this neurobiological learning difference by exploring: early warning signs, causes, treatment and consequences of not providing teacher training or evidence-based instruction for dyslexia in America's public schools and discussion of recent Oregon legislation regarding dyslexia. Register online at https://multcolib.org/events/dyslexia-101/99494 or call 503-988-5123. 

 

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Registration Open:  Lincoln Girls Lacrosse

Registration for Lincoln Girls Lacrosse is now open for kids in Grades 2-8!  No experience is necessary - all experience levels are welcome.  The last day to register is February 18. For more information or to register, visit our website:  www.LincolnLaxGirls.com

If you are new to lacrosse or unsure what it is all about, there is a Try Lacrosse clinic for kids ages 6-12 years old at Wilsonville High School next Saturday, February 9, from 12:30-2pm.  The registration fee for the clinic is $35 and includes a lacrosse stick, a t-shirt and a ball (over $100 value!).  For more information about this and other upcoming clinics, or to register, visit the Oregon Girls Lacrosse Association website:  www.oregongirlslax.com. 

If you have any questions, please contact Ursula Lalovic at ulalovic@gmail.com

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Girls on the Run at Odyssey

 

A Huge thanks to everyone who stepped up to assist for our GOTR coach these past few weeks!  Search no more, we have our 3rd and final coach!  Details soon to come!

 

Thanks!

Katie Dill, ktdill78@gmail.com