Rosa Parks Elementary
School
Parent & Student Handbook & Calendar
2015-2016
Tamala M.W. Newsome, Principal | Reiko Williams, Assistant Principal
8960 N. Woolsey Ave. Portland, OR 97203 | P: 503-916-6250 | F: 503-916-2607
Dear Rosa Parks Families,
Welcome back!! We are so excited to jump into our second year of our year-round balanced calendar model. The first year was a success so we are eager to see how the second year will
continue to help our students succeed!
We wish to extend a sincere welcome to our returning families as well as our brand new
families. We are also excited about all the wonderful events we have planned for this school year.
We invite you to take part in these fun family activities. This Handbook/Calendar contains a
great deal of information. There are many ways you can stay informed of upcoming
school/community events, including:
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The Rosa Parks Voice Newsletter
The school website: www.pps.k12.or.us/schools/rosaparks/
The school Facebook page: www.facebook.com/rosaparksnorthportland
The reader board located in front of our school
Flyers that are sent home with your child
The Handbook will answer many questions you may have about policies and procedures at Rosa Parks Elementary. You can also contact
our office and we will be glad to assist you with questions or concerns you may have. We are sure you will find all the information included in this calendar/handbook to be helpful.
Please be assured that, at Rosa Parks School, we are here to serve all families and to provide the best education possible for your children. I
invite you to contact us anytime if you have questions or concerns. This
is your school and we want you to always feel welcome. If there is anything we can do to support you or your children, please do not hesitate
to let us know. Our children and families are our first priority!
Sincerely,
Tamala M.W. Newsome
Principal
Don’t Forget the 4 B’s!
Be Kind
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Safe!
July 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
First Day Back for
Students grades 1-5
Welcome Back
Breakfast
18
School Closed
Teacher Planning
Day
School Closed
Teacher Planning
Day
School Closed
Teacher Planning
Day
Kindergarten Assessment
19
20
Kindergarten
Assessment
Kindergarten
Assessment
26
27
22
21
28
23
24
25
First Day for
Kindergarten
Parent Kindergarten
Tea @ 8:30 am
29
30
31
Curriculum Night
4-6:30 PM
CARES Team
Meeting
8:15am-9:30am
Parent Resource Room
Rosa Parks Elementary School Staff
Tamala M.W. Newsome, Principal
Reiko Williams, Assistant Principal
Classroom Teaching Staff
Kindergarten
Van Nguyen
Kindergarten
Skye Hanna
Kindergarten
Saranya Sureshkumar
1st
KC Huizinga
1st
Meggie Feutrier
1st
Curtis Wilson
2nd
Patrice Pierre
2nd
Diedre Iwersen
2nd
Matilde Martinez
3rd
Jennifer Jackson
3rd
Amber Bradley
3rd
Emma Ford
4th
Marsha Wolfe
4th
Mark Wilson
4th
Jonathan Antonucci
5th
Nicole Holden
5th
Stephanie Windham
5th
Spencer McEwen
Classroom Teaching Staff
Kurt Brucato
Marilyn Calli
Cynthia Casin
Dawn Davidson
Gabriela Davis
Diane Dean
Jamie Duncan
Shiwaye Gared
Phyllis Harris
Demetria Ford
Olga Filinova
Tanisha Franklin
Kimberly Giarelli
Yesica Gonzales-Cortes
Tyrin Harris
Shaqlan Hassan
Luvenia Jackson
Shara Klein
Angela Kulak
Lauri Leonetti
Erik Lentzkow
Mary Martin
Da’Anyel McKelvey
Anne Mesch
Angel Middleton
Mary Oliver
Staci Postema
William Rainsmyth
Ruthie Richard
Douglas Sutton
Susan Winn
Seth Truby
Beyoung Yu
ESL Teacher
K-2 Literacy Coach
SMART
Cafeteria Manager
School Psychologist
ESL Teacher
Principal Secretary
Head Custodian
Media Specialist
Paraeducator
Russian CA
K—Educational Assistant
Learning Center (RC)
Cafeteria Assistant
Evening Custodian
Somali ESL Teacher
K—Educational Assistant
Learning Center (RC)
School Nurse
LiPS Clinician
Evening Custodian
LiPS Clinician
Physical Education Teacher
Art Teacher
Cafeteria Assistant
School Secretary
School Counselor
LiPS Clinician
Educational Assistant
Music Teacher/SMS
Speech Pathologist
BRAVO
ESL Teacher
August 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
11
12
13
14
15
21
22
Free Dress Day
9
10
Fall Pictures
TAG Meeting 5-6 PM
ESL Meeting 6-7 PM
16
17
18
19
No School
Day and Evening
Conferences
23
24
25
26
20
No School
Day and Evening
Conferences
27
School Closed
28
29
CARES Team
Meeting
8:15-9:30am
30
31
The Boys & Girls Club will be closed August 24th—September 11th.
Rosa Parks
School Pledge
Today I will use my strength
to build my character.
I will be honest.
I will be respectful of myself,
my peers and my teachers.
I will be part of the solution:
working to make lives better.
Today will be a day of excellence.
Enrichment for Students
We are pleased to offer a host of after-school activities to enhance and
enrich student learning. These programs include the following:
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BRAVO after-school violin/viola/Cello instruction (2 nd and 3rd, and
4th grades)
Homework Club (all students)
Reading and Math Support (3rd, 4th and 5th grade students)
Ethos Music Classes
Boys and Girls Homework Club (1st through 5th grade)
Charles Jordan Recreation Center activities (all grades)\
Each program has requirements for participation. If you have any questions or are interested in learning more about after-school supports for
your child/children, please contact the main office at Rosa Parks Elementary School.
Library
The Rosa Parks library serves as a resource center for students from K-5th
grades. Through this resource, students are encouraged to become involved in daily reading. Students are taught library skills, which will be valSafety Patrol
Rosa Parks School has a Safety Patrol, which is organized with the help of the uable throughout their lives. Access to research and utilizing technology
Portland Police Departments Safety Education Division. Every effort is made to has become a component of the library program at Rosa Parks.
train our student volunteers to serve you and your children. Please discuss
with your child the importance of following the directions of the Safety Patrol.
The Following is the schedule for these patrols:
7:45 – 8:00AM
2:10 – 2:30PM
Woolsey & Trenton
Woolsey & McCoy
Woolsey Ave. Crosswalk (front of school)
Fourth and Fifth grade students who apply and qualify for the Safety Patrol are
trained and supervised by Mr. Brucato. The majority of Rosa Parks students
will be on their own when traveling to and from school. Parents, please stress
the need for children to cross streets at a corner, to watch for traffic both ways
and practice safety at all times. We discourage students from stopping at the
park, bus stops or a friend’s home. Ask your children to use the Safety Patrol
crossings. Your cooperation will help ensure the safety of our students while
they travel to and from school.
September 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
2
3
4
Awards Assembly
5
Free Dress Day
6
7
Labor Day
NO SCHOOL/
OFFICES CLOSED
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
*Re-take Fall
Pictures
CARES Team
Meeting
8:15-9:30am
National Boss Day
No School for
Students
Teacher Planning
Day
End of 1st Grading Period
20
21
22
School Closed
Fall Break
27
28
23
School Closed
Fall Break
29
School Closed
Fall Break
24
School Closed
Fall Break
25
School Closed
Fall Break
26
School Closed
Fall Break
30
School Closed
Fall Break
School Closed
Fall Break
The Boys & Girls Club will be closed August 24th—September 11th.
Weekly Parent Coffee
School Contact Information
http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools/rosaparks
Main Office:
503-916-6250
Fax: 503 916-2607
Office Hours
7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
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School Hours
Opening Bell
Tardy Bell
Dismissal Bell
8:00 a.m.
8:10 a.m.
2:15 p.m.
Not Before 7:40 A.M.
Breakfast is served to all Rosa Parks students beginning at 7:40 A.M. every morning that
school is in session. Please help us ensure students safety by not allowing students to
arrive at school earlier than 7:40 A.M. There is no supervision for students arriving at
school before 7:40 A.M. Students arriving at school too early are outside, alone and unsupervised. This is a serious safety issue. As the fall season approaches, so does the loss
of daylight, and the cold and rainy weather. Let us work together to keep our children safe,
warm and out of harm’s way by ensuring that our students are not arriving prior to 7:40
A.M. Thank you for your cooperation.
PPS Breakfast & Lunch Program
Breakfast is served in the cafeteria at 7:40-8:00 A.M.
Breakfast and Lunch is served to all students enrolled in
Rosa Parks for FREE!
Breakfast
Adults: $2.00
Children: $1.55
Staci Postema and Veronica Acosta conduct the “Parent Coffee” meetings. The Parent Coffee is well attended and offers a wide variety of topics and an opportunity to learn about community resources, participate in engaging discussions and many, many interesting guest speakers from within our very own community. Some topics include:
Lunch
Adults: $4.10
Children: $3.70
Milk: $.50
PPS participates in the National Breakfast Program which is to provide a universal breakfast to every child free of charge. Students who eat breakfast are more attentive and have
improved behavior, which results in an enhanced learning environment in the classroom.
Home Ownership
Personal Safety Awareness
Resources on raising a family
Substance Abuse
Energy Conservation Tips & Freebies
Information on Energy Assistance
..and much, much more!
Stop by the Family Resource Room on select Friday mornings 8:30am – 9:30am to share a cup
of coffee and refreshments, meaningful conversations and information from our featured weekly
guest speakers.
If it’s Friday Morning…it’s Weekly Parent Coffee!
October 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
1
4
5
6
Intervention/
Enrichment
Week
11
12
7
13
2
Intervention/
Enrichment
Week
14
Sat
3
School Closed
Fall Break
School Closed
Fall Break
9
State Instructional
Day
School Closed
10
Intervention/
Enrichment
Week
16
17
8
Intervention/
Enrichment
Week
Fri
15
Awards Assembly
Free Dress Day
18
19
1st Parent Coffee
20
21
22
23
24
Parent Coffee
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
CARES Team
Meeting
8:15-9:30am
Spirit Week
Spirit Week
Spirit Week
Spirit Week
Spirit Week
Halloween
November 2015
Sun
1
Mon
2
Daylight Savings
Time Ends
Fall Back One Hour
8
Tue
3
Wed
4
Thu
5
6
7
10
11
12
13
In-service Day for
Teachers
No School for
Students
15
16
Sat
Awards Assembly
Parent Coffee
Free Dress Day
9
Fri
17
18
14
Parent Coffee
19
20
21
CARES Team
Meeting
8:15-9:30am
22
23
24
25
Grandparents Day
29
30
26
Thanksgiving
Holiday
School Closed
27
Thanksgiving
Holiday
School Closed
28
All students are encouraged to discover and respect their own uniqueness as well as that of others in ways that go beyond outward dress.
Polo shirts may be purchased in uniform colors
from area retailers or online below.
Burlington Coat Factory
Kohls
K-Mart
Old Navy
Wal-Mart
JC Penny
Goodwill Stores
At Rosa Parks, the school atmosphere is conducive to teaching and
learning, free from distractions, including those caused by appearance. At school, students are to be more concerned with their educational growth than with what they and others are wearing. Cleanliness,
neatness and appropriate attire are expected of students at all times.
Parents are expected to assume the responsibility of implementing the uniform dress code throughout the school year.
School uniforms are required for students in all grades. Uniforms must
be worn everyday from the first day of school until the last. There will
be a “Free Dress” day every month on the first school day of each
month from July to June. On “Free Dress” days, students are expected to follow all dress code standards, including proper fit with no
inappropriate slogans or logos. Rosa Parks’ uniform clothing may be
worn on “Free Dress” days.
Uniforms are to be worn on field trips as well. Although, some field
trips may warrant other attire, that decision will be made by the teacher and principal.
When students come to school without their uniform, the Rosa Parks
policy is:
First time:
 Student will receive a written warning from the teacher, which
will need to be signed by a parent/family member then returned.
Second time:
 A Parent/guardian will be called, and requested to bring their
child’s uniform. Every effort will be made to adhere to uniform
policy.
Students are allowed to wear any of the listed clothing items in an
appropriate manner and proper size.
December 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
Wed
2
Thu
3
4
Free Dress Day
6
7
8
Fri
Sat
5
Awards Assembly
Parent Coffee
9
10
11
12
Family Movie Night
Parent Coffee
13
14
15
16
17
18
End of 2nd grading
period
20
21
22
School Closed
Winter Break
27
28
23
School Closed
Winter Break
29
School Closed
Winter Break
24
School Closed
Winter Break
30
School Closed
Winter Break
31
School Closed
Winter Break
Teacher Planning
Day
School Closed
25
School Closed
Winter Break
School Closed
Winter Break
New Year’s Eve
19
School Closed
Winter Break
Christmas Day
26
Accident and Illness
Attendance Procedures
If a child is injured or becomes ill at school, we are not permitted to administer more than First Aid Treatment. In the case of serious accident/
illness, we will try our best to:
Regular student attendance contributes to student success in school. Students that are in class on-time receive the necessary in-class instruction and
are more successful. You are encouraged to send your child(ren) to school on
time and ready to learn. If your child(ren) are sick or experiencing a high or
fluctuating fever, do not send them to school for at least 24 hours after their
fever breaks. Please call our office if you have questions regarding attendance procedures or to report your child’s absence at 503-916-6250.
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Contact Parents, Legal guardian or Caregivers
Contact the emergency numbers provided
Arrange medical transportation of the student to the nearest
hospital (if an emergency arises and we are not able to reach
you)
Auto-Dialer
Medication Administered At School
Oregon Law requires that all medication administered at school, prescriptions as well as over-the-counter medication, be dispensed from an
original prescription container and be accompanied by written consent
from the parent as well as written instructions from the physician. School
personnel are not authorized to dispense any medication at school unless these requirements are met. All medication must be administered by
office personnel only. The required forms are available in the school office and only these forms are permitted.
Beginning this school year, all PPS schools will notify parents and guardians
of students’ unexcused morning absences before the end of the school
day. But we need your help to do it!
It is very important that you provide the school with a phone number to reach
you during the daytime. How do you do that?
Returning students: If you are the parent/guardian of a student returning to
Rosa Parks, you will complete the student verification form. The number we
will call to notify you of your student’s absence is in Section 9* on this form.
New students: If you are the parent/guardian of a new student to Rosa
Parks, you will complete a student registration form. The number we will call
to notify you of your student’s absence is in Section 17* on this form.
Updating your phone number: If the phone number that you provide changes during the school year, contact our office to update it.
PPS requires schools to make calls by mid-day when students in grades K-5
have unexcused absences. Why are we making the change? It’s our job to
keep you engaged in your student’s education. And it’s the law: The Oregon
Legislature approved a bill early this year that requires all school boards to
have an attendance notification policy for their districts. Portland Public
Schools is modifying its policy to meet these requirements.
January 2016
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
Sat
2
School Closed
Winter Break
New Year’s Day
3
4
5
Intervention/
Enrichment
Week
10
11
6
Intervention/
Enrichment
Week
12
7
Intervention/
Enrichment
Week
13
Intervention/
Enrichment
Week
14
18
9
15
16
Awards Assembly
Parent Coffee
Free Dress Day
17
8
Teacher Inservice
No Students
19
20
21
22
MLK, Jr Holiday
Schools/Offices
Closed
24
25
31
23
Parent Coffee
26
27
28
29
30
CARES Team
Meeting
8:15-9:30a
Parent Resource Room
General Information
Volunteers
Volunteers assist school staff by completing many non-teaching tasks; going on fieldtrips, assisting with breakfast, lunch, RIF book giveaways, becoming a S.M.A.R.T. reader, just to name a few. Volunteers play a vital role
in the education of our students. Our instructional support is also enhanced
by our volunteers providing additional assistance in the classroom. A clear
background check is required to volunteer at Portland Public Schools. Each
person who volunteers in a school or office must complete PPS criminal
background check at https://volunteer.pps.net/. We are thankful to our volunteers for the many hours donated to support our students and staff. If you
are interested in volunteering at Rosa Parks, please stop by the office and
speak with Ms. Reiko Williams, our Assistant Principal. Ms. Williams will
assist you in submitting the very brief online background check. Once
cleared, volunteers will be matched with a classroom or many additional
volunteer opportunities. Please remember: Volunteers must protect teachers' and students' right to privacy and may not disclose school information
or personal matters, whether shared with them directly or overheard. Volunteers should only discuss student problems or concerns with the staff member with whom they are working or the principal.
Damage or Loss of Library Books and Textbooks
Students who have missing or damaged books will need to pay for these
materials. If materials are found for which payment has been made, a refund will be issued to you.
Records Review
Parents or eligible students should submit a written request to the principal
that identifies the records(s) they wish to inspect. The school official will
make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of
the time and place where the records may be inspected. The right to inspect
and review student’s education records will be available within 45 days after
the school receives a request for access.
Use of Telephone
Except in cases of emergency, we hesitate to call students or teachers from
the classroom during school hours to answer phone calls. Permission for
students to use the telephone will be limited to emergency calls only. A note
will be required from a child’s teacher if a need exists for a student to come
to the office to use the telephone. The office will be glad to relay important
messages to your child and/or give you the option to leave a non-urgent
School Visitations
Parents are supported and are always welcome to visit our school. Class- voice mail message for your child’s teacher. However, we ask that parents
room visitations are allowed by making prior arrangements with your child’s avoid calling the school on a regular basis to communicate messages reteacher. Please be sure that you sign in at the main office, upon arrival, so garding baby-sitting or supervision changes unless an emergency exists. If
necessary, these messages should reach the office well before our 2:15
that we know you are in the building. We appreciate your cooperation.
p.m. dismissal time.
Field Trips
A permission slip will always be
sent home for each school sponsored field trip. We must have a
permission slip signed by a parent/
guardian to allow a student to
leave school. We cannot accept
handwritten notes or phone calls in
place of the field trip form.
Inclement Weather
When school closure decisions are made, the district instantly publishes the
information through www.newsbridge.net/portland and on the PPS website
www.pps.net. This is a community resource link. Please tune into the radio
or television stations for these announcements. If school is released early
due to inclement weather, we will refer to the student verification form to
contact you. There are three possibilities for school closure due to bad
weather. First, schools can be closed; second schools can have a twohour late opening. On late opening days, school begins at 10:00am. Finally,
early dismissal may be announced. It is imperative that your child knows
Money
Please limit the amount of cash that students carry to school to the amount what to do in case of an early dismissal. Please make sure you have comneeded for that day. This helps to avoid any problems with money being lost pleted the bright red Family Emergency Form included with your child’s regor stolen. You will always be notified in advance when funds are requested istration packet.
from families for a school activity or field trip.
February 2016
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
2
Wed
3
Thu
4
7
8
5
Rosa Parks
Birthday
Free Dress Day
9
10
Fri
11
Sat
6
Awards Assembly
Parent Coffee
12
13
Parent Coffee
14
15
Valentine’s Day
21
16
School/Offices
Closed
Presidents Day
22
28
18
19
Connect to
Kindergarten
1-3 PM & 6-7PM
23
29
17
24
20
Parent Coffee
25
Multicultural Night
6-7:30 PM
26
27
CARES Team
Meeting
8:15-9:30a
Parent Resource Room
Discipline
Objects Brought To School
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does
not interfere with the rights of others (both school personnel and fellow students). All individuals have the right to attend school without
fear of being physically or verbally abused. While everyone has the
right to express themselves within limits, no student has the right to
cause disruptions which interfere with the teacher’s responsibility to
teach and the students’ right to a good education.
The possession of any weapon (simulated or real) requires districtmandated discipline, which could include expulsion and referral to
school police. Knives, bullets, casings, matches, cigarette lighters,
fire crackers, guns of any kind (fake or real), caps, etc., should never
be brought to school.
The small percentage of students, whose acts disturb the operation
of the school or jeopardize the safety of others, will be subject to disciplinary action based upon classroom guidelines and Rosa Parks
School discipline plan. Our discipline plan uses the District’s Handbook on Student Responsibilities, Rights, and Discipline. This is
shared with students the first week of school, and sent home.
No Cell Phones/Electronic Devices During School
Hours
Cell phones, data phones, iPods, Cameras, CD players, electronic
games, radios and all wireless devices are not allowed at school.
When any of these items are brought to school, they must be
checked in with the classroom teacher. Any items checked in will be
returned at the end of the day. Students are responsible for their personal property. We discourage students from bringing valuable perA continued emphasis will be placed on conflict resolution. Students sonal items to school. They may become misplaced, damaged or
will receive training on how to resolve problems. Adult supervisors stolen. The school does not assume liability and will not be responsible for any of these items.
will be on the playground during recess.
Items confiscated during the school day will be returned at the end of
the day. Repeated violations will result in the device being held until
Promotion Non-Promotion
Each student has a unique rate of growth and development, and a parent/guarding can pick it up.
since these involve a continuous process, student progress and promotion in the Portland Public Schools is determined on the basis of Bicycles, Skateboards and Roller Blades
Bike racks are available for staff and students to lock their bikes
each individual child.
on the South side of the building. We recommend that you
If the various instructional programs available to under-achieving stu- have your child’s bicycle registered if you have not already done
dents have been utilized but the student, (because of disinterest, lack so. Skateboards and roller blades are not allowed at school.
of effort, or excessive absence) has failed to achieve the basic skills
necessary to succeed at the next level, non-promotion can be considered by the teacher and principal, in consultation with parents.
Lost and Found
A large quantity of clothing (jackets, shirts, etc.) and other items accumulate at school in lost and found. If these items are labeled, we
have a good chance of returning them to the owner. When marking
children’s clothing please use a permanent marker, Lost and Found
articles will be kept in the Family Resource Center. Parents are invited to check for Lost and Found articles. Any unclaimed pieces of
clothing left at the end of the school year will be donated to the PTA
clothing center.
March 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
Wed
2
Thu
3
Fri
4
Sat
5
Free Dress Day
Awards Assembly
Parent Coffee
6
7
8
9
10
End of 3rd
grading period
13
Daylight Savings
Time Begins
Spring Forward
One Hour
14
20
21
15
School Closed
Spring Break
28
17
School Closed
Spring Break
23
School Closed
Spring Break
29
Intervention/
Enrichment
Week
Easter
School Closed
Spring Break
St. Patrick’s Day
22
School Closed
Spring Break
27
16
24
School Closed
Spring Break
30
Intervention/
Enrichment
Week
School Closed
Spring Break
12
18
19
School Closed
Spring Break
25
School Closed
Spring Break
31
Intervention/
Enrichment
Week
11
Teacher Planning
Day
No School for
Students
Intervention/
Enrichment
Week
School Closed
Spring Break
26
School Psychologist
Site Council
The Site Council is composed of parents and staff members who focus on
school improvement. This group meets on the first Monday of every month
at 3:00p.m. The Site Council is supported by committees who research,
plan, and implement goals that the Site Council deems worthy. The Site
Council is open to parents. For more information, please contact Mrs. Newsome.
CARES Team
We hope you will join
in the CARES Team
and take part in their
activities this year. The
CARES Team offers its
members the opportunity to become involved in supporting
Rosa Parks staff and
students through various school-related services and activities.
Some of the major
goals of the CARES
Team include informing parents of events at school, assisting with pictures,
hosting family events, hosting staff appreciation luncheons, volunteer help,
fund-raising, and many other services to the school and children. The
CARES Team on the last Friday of select
months in the Parent Resource Room
from 8:15am—9:30am.
PPS District Clothes Closet
The District Clothes Closet is a resource for
families in need of clothing. Families needing
this service may stop by the school office to
pick up a referral. For additional information,
you may call the school office at
503-916-6250.
The school psychologist functions as the school’s primary link with the district special education services. She serves as a member of the Building
Screening Committee, which meets regularly to determine plans of action
for students with educational needs. If it is determined that assessment is
not appropriate for the student, the school
psychologist may assist the teacher or staff
in developing a building-level plan to meet
the particular needs of the student. If the
student is to be assessed, it is the responsibility of the school psychologist to obtain
written consent from the parent, to get developmental/social history, to administer
cognitive and academic tests, to ensure
adaptive behavior of classroom behavior
checklist is completed, to conduct student
observations, and to obtain medical reports
when necessary.
School Counselor
The school counselor promotes successful school experiences for all children through group guidance, individual counseling, effective classroom
activities, and helping students build positive attitudes toward themselves
and others. Activities for personal awareness, getting along with others,
problem solving, and learning about other cultures are offered. The school
counselor can help families locate community resources and is available to
consult with parents about child development and parenting concerns.
April 2016
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
Intervention/
Enrichment
Week
Sat
2
Identified Students
Only
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Kindergarten
Cap & Gown
Pictures
Free Dress Day
10
11
Parent Coffee
12
13
14
15
16
Parent Coffee
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Earth Day
Parent Coffee
24
25
26
27
28
Spring
Pictures
Take your child to
work day
29
30
CARES Team
Meeting
8:15-9:30a
Parent Resource Room
Events and Activities
Grandparents and Special Friends Day
Students at Rosa Parks are encouraged to invite their grandparents or a special
adult to visit school in November. This experience is positive for all parties involved
since students enjoy sharing what they do in school and Grandparents-Special
Friends are interested in school activities.
Back To School/Curriculum Night
Run For the Arts
Each spring, students and staff participate in an annual “Run for the Arts,” a
jog-a-thon to raise money to bring art-related performances (music, dance,
puppetry, mime, poetry) and visual arts workshops to Rosa Parks. The funds
raised also cover costs of providing Artists-In-Residence experiences for all
students, along with our Family Arts Night. These experiences enhance our
educational program.
Rosa Parks offers Back to School/Curriculum Night in July so that parents/
guardians have the opportunity to hear the State of the Schools address, with
Family Activity Nights
a question and answer session, visit your child’s homeroom and observe
class programs. Teachers provide overviews of their goals and activities for Rosa Parks offers Family Activity Nights throughout the year with fun
the year. Support staff is also available to answer questions and give insights hands-on activities in Math and Reading along with Multi-Cultural events and
other well planned educational programs. These events, developed by our
about their programs as well.
Family Involvement Committee and supported by the Rosa Parks staff, provide an opportunity for parents to participate in fun activities which support
Book Fairs
their students learning.
Twice a year, the Media Center sponsors Book Fairs which raise funds for
Rosa Parks’ literacy programs. It is a great opportunity for parents to purchase great books and fun educational items for their children.
Field Day
Field Day is held during the last two weeks of school and is coordinated by
our Support Staff. This event includes a variety of fun activities that promote
physical fitness and good sportsmanship. This is an event that both students
and staff look forward to.
Field Trips
A permission slip will be sent home for each school-sponsored field trip. We
must have a permission slip signed by a parent/guardian to allow a child to
leave school. Each grade level participates in fund-raising to support field
trips, which are related to the curriculum. These trips are an extension of the
classroom and provide students with hands-on experiences that reinforce
what they have learned in class.
May 2016
Sun
1
Mon
2
Tue
3
Wed
4
8
9
Staff Appreciation Week
10
Staff Appreciation Week
11
Fri
5
Cinco de Mayo
6
Awards Assembly
Parent Coffee
Staff Appreciation Week
Staff Appreciation Week
12
13
Free Dress Day
Staff Appreciation Week
Thu
Sat
7
14
Parent Coffee
Mother’s Day
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Parent Coffee
Career Day
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
CARES Team
Meeting
8:15-9:30a
Parent Resource Room
29
30
School/Offices
Closed
Memorial Day
31
Last Day of
Specials
Special Programs and Resources
Building Screening Committee
Talented and Gifted (TAG)
The Rosa Parks Learning Center staff, school psychologist, speech
and language pathologist, and a school administrator are members of
the Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT). This team, in addition to general
education staff, forms the Building Screening Committee, which
meets to determine the course of action with students who have been
referred. The committee discusses each student presented and determines appropriate interventions and strategies. If assessment occurs, the MDT makes recommendations about special services or
placements. The committee also serves as a resource to staff and
families who seek new ideas and strategies in order to address the
needs of particular students. Parents are consulted throughout the
entire process.
The TAG program has undergone major changes during the past few years.
Students are observed for traits, attributes, and behaviors that display giftedness. Teachers then nominate students for further testing. Parents also
have opportunities to nominate their
child(ren).
Our
Structured Learning Center (SLC)
goal is to recognize and provide services to a broader range of gifted children. A staff member coordinates the
TAG program. For more information,
please check the TAG bulletin board in
the main office or inquire.
Students who qualify for special education assistance in reading,
writing and /or math are eligible to receive services and/or consulta- Project S.M.A.R.T.
tion from the LC staff. Supplemental instruction is provided to stu- Start Making a Reader Today is sponsored by the Oregon Children’s
dents and is coordinated with homeroom teachers and other support
Foundation. Rosa Parks/Ball was one of the pilot schools in this proprograms.
ject, which started in January of 1992. Volunteers come into our
building and read to selected students in Kindergarten through Second grade. Approximately two books are given to each student in the
Title I Program
program each month. The goal of S.M.A.R.T is to build an interest in
Title I is a federally-funded proreading and knowledge base from which students can strengthen
gram designed to provide suptheir reading skills. The volunteers do not specifically teach reading.
port to students needing help in
If you are interested in becoming a S.M.A.R.T. volunteer, please conthe areas of reading and math.
tact the S.M.A.R.T coordinator, Cynthia Casin, in the main office.
Rosa Parks has a school-wide,
Title 1 program which allows
students of concern to receive
Speech and Language
supplementary services in readSpeech and Language services are provided to students with coming and math. Title I has estabmunication disorders such as articulation, fluency, voice or language.
lished a parent compact that
The speech/language pathologist diagnoses and provides intervenoutlines responsibilities of stution for students who are eligible for services based upon Oregon
dents, parents, teachers, and
State eligibility criteria. This specialist is a member of the Multidiscithe principal.
plinary Team.
June 2016
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
Thu
Fri
Sat
2
3
4
8
Teacher Planning
Day
No School for
Students
9
Teacher Planning
Day
No School for
Students
10
11
15
16
17
Free Dress Day
Field Day
5
6
7
Kindergarten
Promotion
12:45 PM
Last Day of School
For Students
5th Grade Promotion
12:45 PM
End of 4th grading period
12
13
Summer Break
19
20
Summer Break
26
27
Summer Break
14
Summer Break
21
Summer Break
28
Summer Break
Summer Break
22
Summer Break
29
Summer Break
Summer Break
23
Summer Break
30
Summer Break
Summer Break
18
Summer Break
24
Summer Break
25
Our elementary school is named in honor of Rosa Parks, 19132005. In protesting unequal treatment in Montgomery, Alabama,
Rosa Parks is credited with beginning the civil rights movement.
Her actions raised an unknown clergyman, Martin Luther King Jr.,
to national prominence.
Rosa Parks
Elementary School
Dedicated To the Whole Child
Defined by Strength,
Character & Excellence
As a young student Mrs. Parks followed her mother’s advice to
take advantage of opportunities no matter how few they were. She
serves as a positive role model for students. Rosa Parks personifies strength and dignity, and demonstrates that one person can
make a difference.
Rosa Parks symbolizes the academic success of the students
here, a result achieved when the community comes together for its
children. Just as people came together to support Rosa Parks to
achieve her goals of freedom and equality, our community came
together to form the partnerships that resulted in the building of
Rosa Parks School.