Mount Scott Messenger
11201 SE Stevens Road Happy Valley OR 97086
Phone: 503-353-5500
Fax: 503-353-5515
December 2015/16
DECEMBER
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Mount Scott Messenger online
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No School For Students
WINTER BREAK
December 21 - January 1
School Resumes January 4
MOUNT SCOTT CELEBRATES APPROPRIATE, SAFE
AND KIND BEHAVIOR
The following students were recognized at a Friday
Morning Meeting for displaying Appropriate, Safe and
Kind behavior:
Mrs. Pederson’s Class:
Leilani G.
Conner N.
JANUARY
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School Resumes Gr. K-5
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Vision Screening - Gr. K,1,3 & 5
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YMCA Classes 2 - 3:30 PM
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Friday Morning Meeting 8 AM
Ms. Guinn’s Class:
Riley S.
Mrs. Maxwell’s Class:
YMCA Classes 2 - 3:30 PM
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PTO Meeting 6:30 PM
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HOLIDAY - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
(Staff Workday)
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YMCA Classes 2 - 3:30 PM
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Mount Scott MESSENGER online
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Friday Morning Meeting 8AM
2nd Grade Showcase
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YMCA Classes 2 - 3:30 PM
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PTO Family Movie Night
Evan B.
Brooklyn J.
Mrs. Natsch’s Class:
2nd Grade Showcase
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Isabel J.
Jayedin B.
Addy S.
Mrs. Daniels’ Class:
Dylan B.
Lily S.
Mrs. Turner’s Class:
Lilly C.
Jayen P.
Ms. Pitzl’s Class:
Stella M.
Hunter N.
Hunter S.
Mrs. Wallace’s Class:
Mardy C.
Avalon D.
Ms. Morgan’s Class:
Kayla N.
Jason N.
Mrs. Richen’s Class:
Leah P.
Jasmine P.
Mrs. Hayhurst’s Class:
Ava F.
Henry M.
NEED A TAX WRITE OFF ???
ADOPT-A-CLASS is a great way to make a year
end donation that benefits our students as well
as you. Adopt-A-Class forms are available on
the website and/or in the school office.
Mr. Smith’s Class:
Rose C.
Jasmine O.
Lexi R.
Mrs. Igarashi’s Class:
Hazim A.
Mrs. Loudermilk’s Class:
Fernando
Cafeteria’s Choice:
Zarina D.
Barrett O.
Cara W.
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THIRD GRADE FUNDRAISER - HEIFER INTERNATIONAL
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Mount Scott Elementary’s annual third grade service project raised $1,792.99 for Heifer International! We
would like to thank our Mount Scott School community for donating $892.99 and Janiss and Tuan Anh
Tran for generously contributing a “matching” donation of $900.00! Heifer International’s mission is to
“end hunger and poverty while caring for the Earth.” Giving animals provides life-sustaining products such
as milk cheese, eggs, honey, and wool. The animal “gifts” also provide families a “hand up”, increasing
access to medicine, school and food. We read the book “Beatrice’s Goat.” It was a true story about a
family who received a goat from Heifer and how it changed their lives! They drank milk for the first time,
sold some of the milk and bought a new metal roof. The best thing was that Beatrice, who never was able
to attend school, was able to buy school supplies and a uniform. Her dream came true and she was
finally able to go to school!
We were able to give 1 cow, 1 “send a girl to school”, 2 goats, 1 sheep, 2 pigs, 2 “trio of rabbits”, 4
honeybee hives, 6 flocks of chicks, and 2 ducks!
Thank you for helping us help families in need. Giving made Mrs. Wallace’s and Miss Pitzl’s kids’ hearts
very happy!
Written by Avalon Donnelly & Gail Wallace
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT OUR AUTOMATED
ATTENDANCE CALLLING SYSTEM
When a student is marked absent and we have not received a phone call from a parent letting us
know why the student is out our automated attendance system begins making calls shortly after
9AM. The system will call all the parent contact numbers on your student’s registration card. It will
continue calling until someone answers the call. You MUST listen to the entire message and follow
the prompts at the end of the message to stop the system from making further phone calls. If you
answer the call, but do not respond to the prompt the system will continue to make phone calls.
Adopt-A-Classroom
Every year Mount Scott families and local businesses have an opportunity to Adopt-A-Classroom!
This means the sponsor adopts a classroom of their choice to help the teacher defray classroom
supply costs or allow the class to do something they wouldn’t usually be able to.
It is not too late to Adopt-A-Classroom! For complete details, talk to a teacher or request an
adoption form from the office. Thank you for your support!
2015/16 Adopt-A-Classroom Sponsors
Mrs. Pederson
Mrs. Maxwell
Mrs. Natsch
Mrs. Natsch
Mrs. Natsch
Mrs. Turner
Miss Pitzl
Mrs. Wallace
Mrs. Wallace
Mrs. Richen
Mr. Smith
International Immobiliare
Biomed Pharmaca Inc.
Sharon Albert
Radiant Family Dentistry
COR Accounting
Steve & Kim Maguire
International Immobiliare
Biomed Pharmaca Inc.
Cascade Wealth Advisors
Biomed Pharmaca Inc.
Harmony Adult Care Home
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YEARBOOK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!
If you are interested in taking pictures for and
designing yearbook pages, please contact Nicole
Burnham at noodlesisthebest@gmail.com
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CANNED FOOD DRIVE UPDATE
A big THANK YOU to all our Mount Scott
Families. We collected 2,563 cans- far
exceeding our goal of 1,400 cans. Your
generosity will touch the hearts of those less
fortunate!
If you haven’t ready done so, please take the time to get your student’s immunizations up-to-date. The annual
state immunization report is due to the Clackamas County Health Department in January. This means that
students not current with their immunizations and those with a previous religious exemption that has not been
converted to a non-medical exemption will be excluded from school on February 17, 2016 until their immunizations
are brought up-to-date. For a detailed listing of immunizations and non-medical exemption instructions, please
check the district website (Departments, Nurses, Vaccination Requirements). For immunization clinic information,
please call the Clackamas County Health Department at 503-655-8471 or your health care provider’s office.
Share time, not the flu virus with your family
With the winter season upon us, families and friends often gather in close quarters. All of this can lead to more
exposure to germs. So how do you stay flu free?
The best protection against the flu is to get a flu shot. But there are other ways to keep you and your family
healthy this winter season. Follow these simple steps to stop the spread of germs:
● Wash your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub.
● Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Germs spread this way.
● Try to avoid close contact with people who are ill.
● Practice good health habits. Get plenty of sleep and exercise, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids
and eat healthy.
● Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue away after use.
If your child does get the flu, please remember that students must be 24 hours free of fevers above 100.5° without
the use of fever-reducing medications before returning to school and all related activities.
How do I get a flu shot? Many drug stores, the Clackamas County Health Department and your doctor’s office
provide the vaccination.
Thank you to all those who made our Mount Scott Carnival a success!
New Seasons
Walmart
Aries Apparel
Jamba Juice
House Spirits Distillery
A Joy Forever Scrapbooking
Massage Envy
Oregon Rain
Rose City Ceramics
Garlic Jim’s
Starbucks
Francesca’s
McMenamin’s
24Hour Fitness
Sweet Tomatoes
OMSI
Portland Children’s Museum
Banfield Pet Hospital
McCool’s
Ceramic Café
Lucille’s Gifts Cards & Gifts
AAA
Sunnyside Liquor Store
Trader Joe’s
Menchies
New Cascadia
Traditional Bakery
Native Foods
Ram Brewery
Noodles & Company
Bike Gallery
Big 5
Portland Nursery
Great Harvest
KFC
Dave’s Killer Bread
Bob’s Red Mill
Playdate PDX
Portland Trailblazers
Portland Timbers/Thorns
Bikram Yoga
Kings Raven Vineyard
Mount Hood Meadows
Timberline Lodge
G6 Air Park
Enchanted Forest
The Duck Store
Harvey’s Comedy
Sah-Hah-Lee Golf
The Children’s Course
Alder Creek Kayak
Portland Spirit
Oregon State Beavers
Bullwinkle’s
Healthy Living Chiropractic
Lloyd Center Skating Rink
Arthur Murray Dance
Emerald Isle Hair and Nail
The Old Spaghetti Factory
Milwaukie Bowl
Arbonne International
Vine Gogh
North Clackamas
Aquatic Center
Pet Pro’s
Columbia
The Brown Family
Home Depot
Nathan's
Girl in the Pearl
Vine Gogh
Bike Gallery
Pietros
Shari's
Party City
Origami Owl
Scentsy
OluKai
HydroFlask
Nathan Sports
SKLZ
Brooks Running Gear
Johnson Outdoor Gear
Scensy Alicia Proctor
Brandy Johnson
Liepold Farms
Helping Hands
Paulsen Family
Shaw Family
Eichner Family
Burnett Family
Brown Family
Scott Family
Roth Family
Sanciuc Family
Wullbrandt Family
Porotesano Family
Dietrich Family
Kornish Family
Maguire Family
Valentina Family
Azar Family
Krummenacker Family
Tachney Family
Rush Family
Black Family
Shaw Family
Hamilton Family
VanBlarcom Family
Anthony Family
Bossom Family
Beka Murcray & Family
Nicole Donnelly
Bev Dixon
Carmen Fierros
Donation - Anonymous Family
Donation - Anonymous Family
Donation - Anonymous Family
Donation - Anonymous Family
Donation - Anonymous Family
Donation - Anonymous Family
Carnival Committee
Brandi Hamilton
Stephanie Ferry
Cara Brown
Jen Marco
Kara Kornish
LeeAnn Starrett
Jakie Patel
Kanani Porotesano
Stephanie Scott
Kathleen Rush
Christina Burnett
Amy Thompson