October 2014 The Mountain View Claudia Ruf, Principal Kelly Bordwell, Assistant Principal Amy Henning, Assistant Principal 17500 SW Farmington Rd. Beaverton, Or 97007 Main Ph: 503-259- 3890 Attendance Line: 503-259- 6285 Fax: 503-259- 3894 Principal s message / Mensaje de la directora Calendar Events Dear MV families, We are beginning our 5 th week of school and things are going very well. Students are embracing their AVID strategies, working on getting their folders organized, taking good notes in class and showing PRIDE all around school. BTSN was a great success. It was wonderful to see you and teachers enjoyed sharing information with you. As always, please refer to our website for updates and information on how to contact your child s teachers: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/schools/mountain- view/ Our Parent Group is working hard and we have several restaurant nights scheduled and our Holiday Bazaar is already filled to capacity. These are great opportunities to support our school. StudentVUE and ParentVUE are great resources to monitor the academic and behavioral growth of your child. In addition, you can view attendance information and other records from your computer, tablet, or telephone. For more information, visit https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/ps/pages/parentvue_studentvue.aspx. Please let us know how we can best support you and your students. Ms. Ruf Queridas familias de MV, Estamos empezando nuestra quinta semana de clases y las cosas van muy bien. Los estudiantes están adoptando sus estrategias de AVID, trabajando a mantener sus carpetas organizadas, tomando buenos apuntes en clase y mostrando PRIDE todo alrededor de la escuela. BTSN fue un gran éxito. Fue maravilloso verlos a ustedes y los maestros disfrutaron mucho compartir información con usted. Como siempre, por favor consulte nuestro sitio web para obtener información sobre cómo ponerse en contacto con los maestros de su niño: https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/schools/mountainview/ Nuestro grupo de padres está trabajando duro y tenemos varias noches de restaurante programadas y nuestro bazar ya está lleno. Estas son grandes oportunidades para apoyar a nuestra escuela. 10/1 Parent/Principal Pizza, 6:30pm 10/6- Fundraiser begins 10/10- No School, Staff Development Day 10/16- Fundraiser Due 10/18- Resiliency Fair 10-2pm 10/24- Picture Retakes 11/8- Holiday Bazaar, 10-5pm 11/10- No school, Staff Development day 11/11- Veterans Day, Schools closed StudentVUE y ParentVue son grandes recursos para monitorear la crecimiento académico y de comportamiento de su hijo. Además, puede ver la información de asistencia y otros documentos en su computadora, tableta o teléfono. Para obtener más información, visite https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/ps/pages/parentvue_studentvue.aspx. Por favor, háganos saber cómo podemos apoyarlos a ustedes y a sus estudiantes. Ms. Ruf 1
Thrive.....Contribute..... Excel District Goal for 2010-2015: All students will show continuous progress toward their personal learning goals, developed in collaboration with teachers and parents, and will be prepared for post- secondary education and career success. What s Happening at Mountain View Outdoor school: We are excited to offer Outdoor School to our 6 th grade students and we highly encourage all students to attend. If you are considering not sending your child to Outdoor School, please contact your child s humanities teacher, counselor, or an administrator. We want to answer any questions, and appease the nerves and uncertainty. We also want all families to know that if you cannot afford Outdoor School we will provide scholarships and support. La escuela al aire libre: Estamos muy contentos de ofrecer a nuestros escuela al aire libre para los estudiantes de 6 º grado y alentamos a todos los estudiantes a asistir. Si está pensando en no enviar a su hijo a la escuela al aire libre, por favor póngase en contacto con los maestros de humanidades de su hijo, consejero, o un administrador. Queremos responder a cualquier pregunta, y apaciguar los nervios y la incertidumbre. También queremos que todas las familias sepan que si usted necesita ayuda para Escuela al Aire Libre vamos a ofrecer becas y apoyo. AVID Volunteer Tutors Needed AVID volunteer tutors are needed to help Beaverton middle school students get ready to succeed. AVID = Advancement Via Individual Determination The new-to-beaverton AVID Program teaches students the skills and behaviors necessary for academic success in high school, college and beyond. AVID tutors work with small groups of middle school students under the supervision of a teacher. Tutors are trained to use specific strategies that help develop students critical thinking, literacy, and math skills. Tutoring is held on a Tuesday & Thursday, and times vary depending on the school and volunteer availability. Training and ongoing support provided. Community Volunteer Application and Background Check required. For more information contact: Danica Jensen Weiner at (503) 591-4478 or danica_jensen@beaverton.k12.or.us 2
AVID Voluntarios Tutores Necesario Se necesitan tutores voluntarios de AVID para ayudar a los estudiantes de secundaria de Beaverton a prepararse para tener éxito. AVID = Avance Vía Determinación Individual El Programa AVID nuevo- a- Beaverton enseña a los estudiantes las habilidades y conductas necesarias para el éxito académico en la escuela secundaria, la universidad y más allá. tutores AVID trabajan con pequeños grupos de estudiantes de secundaria, bajo la supervisión de un profesor. Los tutores están entrenados para usar estrategias específicas que ayudan a desarrollar habilidades de pensamiento, alfabetización, matemáticas y crítico de los estudiantes. La tutoría es los martes y jueves, y los tiempos varían dependiendo de la disponibilidad de escuelas y voluntarios. Capacitación y apoyo continuo proporcionado. Solicitud de Voluntario de la Comunidad y verificación de antecedentes requeridos. Para obtener más información comuníquese con: Danica Jensen Weiner en (503) 591-4478 o danica_jensen@beaverton.k12.or.us Beaverton Education Foundation Phone-a-thon OCTOBER 14-23! Between October 14-23, hundreds of high school students and community volunteers will telephone Beaverton residents during the Beaverton Education Foundation s annual Phone-a-thon, requesting donations to fund critical summer, classroom and after-school programs for students in our schools. (such as, insert your school name and BEF funded program if applicable) Last school year Beaverton Education Foundation s 3000 donors helped fund programs at all 51 schools benefiting 15,960 students. The BEF s goal is to fund programs at all 51 Beaverton schools again this year. Your financial support of BEF is vital and ensures that thousands of students benefit from these important hands-on projects and programs. Costs of our phone-a-thon are underwritten by our generous sponsors, so that your tax-deductible donation can help more Beaverton kids. BEF wishes to thank them for their support. 3
Who s new at Mt. View Anne Kennedy, Math Intervention Kelly Bordwell, Assistant Principal Amy Henning, Assistant Principal Jessica McKiernan, Choir Erricka Brownell, Principal s Tesla Tobin, Math Intervention Megan Moe, Counselor Mai- Lill Magi, 6th Grade Math and Intervention, 7th grade Advisory Rebecca Adkins, 7th Science Eric Stubenberg, 6th Humanitities Rebecca Dennis, 7th grade Science 4
Beaverton School District News Excellence Innovation Equity Collaboration OPTION SCHOOLS FOR 2015-16: The process for applying to Beaverton School District option schools is being revised for students wishing to apply for the 2015-16 school year. Applications will be due two weeks earlier than previous years. Applications will be accepted starting Monday, October 27, 2014. All applicants must reside within the BSD boundaries. Current BSD students will be able to apply online, beginning October 27, 2014, using their student ID. Resident students not currently attending a Beaverton school will need to complete a paper application available online, or at any school office beginning October 27, 2014. While the Summa program is not considered an Option Program, it follows the same application calendar as Option Schools. Qualified students who would like to attend Summa should submit an application. Qualified students may apply for both Summa and an Option School. Applications will be due no later than Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 4:00pm. Beaverton Education Foundation Phone-A-Thon October 14-23! Between October 14-23, hundreds of high school students and community volunteers will telephone Beaverton residents during the Beaverton Education Foundation s annual Phone-a-thon, requesting donations to fund critical summer, classroom and after-school programs for students in our schools. BEF funded our afterschool programs at Mt. View, as wells as Robotics club. Last school year Beaverton Education Foundation s 3000 donors helped fund programs at all 51 schools benefiting 15,960 students. The BEF s goal is to fund programs at all 51 Beaverton schools again this year. Your financial support of BEF is vital and ensures that thousands of students benefit from these important hands-on projects and programs. Costs of our phone-a-thon are underwritten by our generous sponsors, so that your tax-deductible donation can help more Beaverton kids. BEF wishes to thank them for their support. 5
Smarter Balanced: Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium? The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) is a team of states including Oregon working together voluntarily to develop K-12 assessments in English language arts/literacy and math called Smarter Balanced. These tests are aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and accurately measure student progress toward college and career readiness. The Consortium includes educators, researchers, policymakers, and community groups working to help all students thrive in a knowledge-driven global economy. Smarter Balanced members states educate more than 19 million students nationally. 2. How are teachers involved in creating the Smarter Balanced assessment system? Smarter Balanced is committed to engaging teachers in the design of an assessment system that provides resources and information to improve teaching and learning. Teachers helped write and review assessment items and performance tasks for the Pilot Test of the assessment system in early 2013 and contributed to the development of items for the Field Test in early 2014. In addition, teams of teachers from each state have been and are helping evaluate various assessment tools and resources for the new Smarter Balanced assessment system. Over 250 educators in Oregon have participated in the development process developing test questions, creating teaching resources, and helping set achievement levels for the new tests. 3. What are the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and how are they related to Smarter Balanced? Developed by 48 states, two territories, and the District of Columbia, the Common Core State Standards offer schools, teachers, students, and parents clear, understandable, and consistent standards in English language arts and mathematics. The CCSS defines the knowledge and skills students should take away from their K-12 schooling to be successfully prepared for college and career opportunities. More than 40 states have adopted the Common Core State Standards. Oregon adopted the standards in 2010, and local schools and districts have been working hard to implement the standards in their classrooms. Teachers and parents need information about whether students are meeting the expectations set by the CCSS. The Smarter Balanced assessment system measures mastery of the Common Core State Standards and will provide timely information about student achievement and progress toward college and career readiness. Educators will also have access to resources and tools that they can use in the classroom to address the individual needs of their students as we make this transition. 4. Does a shared assessment system require a shared or common curriculum? No. Curriculum decisions are made by educators at the local level. Our Oregon schools and districts make local decisions about what our students are taught in the classroom. As a participating member of SBAC, Oregon will have access to professional development materials and instructional resources for teachers. These tools are optional and can be used, as needed, to complement local curriculum supports to districts and teachers. 6
Smarter Balanced: Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium? The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) is a team of states including Oregon working together voluntarily to develop K-12 assessments in English language arts/literacy and math called Smarter Balanced. These tests are aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and accurately measure student progress toward college and career readiness. The Consortium includes educators, researchers, policymakers, and community groups working to help all students thrive in a knowledge-driven global economy. Smarter Balanced members states educate more than 19 million students nationally. 2. How are teachers involved in creating the Smarter Balanced assessment system? Smarter Balanced is committed to engaging teachers in the design of an assessment system that provides resources and information to improve teaching and learning. Teachers helped write and review assessment items and performance tasks for the Pilot Test of the assessment system in early 2013 and contributed to the development of items for the Field Test in early 2014. In addition, teams of teachers from each state have been and are helping evaluate various assessment tools and resources for the new Smarter Balanced assessment system. Over 250 educators in Oregon have participated in the development process developing test questions, creating teaching resources, and helping set achievement levels for the new tests. 3. What are the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and how are they related to Smarter Balanced? Developed by 48 states, two territories, and the District of Columbia, the Common Core State Standards offer schools, teachers, students, and parents clear, understandable, and consistent standards in English language arts and mathematics. The CCSS defines the knowledge and skills students should take away from their K-12 schooling to be successfully prepared for college and career opportunities. More than 40 states have adopted the Common Core State Standards. Oregon adopted the standards in 2010, and local schools and districts have been working hard to implement the standards in their classrooms. Teachers and parents need information about whether students are meeting the expectations set by the CCSS. The Smarter Balanced assessment system measures mastery of the Common Core State Standards and will provide timely information about student achievement and progress toward college and career readiness. Educators will also have access to resources and tools that they can use in the classroom to address the individual needs of their students as we make this transition. 4. Does a shared assessment system require a shared or common curriculum? No. Curriculum decisions are made by educators at the local level. Our Oregon schools and districts make local decisions about what our students are taught in the classroom. As a participating member of SBAC, Oregon will have access to professional development materials and instructional resources for teachers. These tools are optional and can be used, as needed, to complement local curriculum supports to districts and teachers. 7
Parent Group News Pizza with Claudia, Wednesday, October 1, at 6:30. ALL ARE WELCOME! RSVP: lorrianslam@gmail.com October 8 th, Walk/ Bike to school day! Parent Council Meeting, October 22, 6:30 pm, Library Thursday, October 23- Taco Del Mar restaurant fundraiser night, restaurant location is the one on Farmington. November 7, 4:00- Looking for volunteers to help with Bazaar set up. Here's a few volunteer opportunities: please contact Lorri (Parent Group President) at lorriranslam@gmail.com 1. Box Tops Coordinator needed 2. Holiday Bazaar volunteers are needed Please go to https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/schools/mountain- view/for- parents/pages/parent- organization.aspx to find out ways to help you school! Don't forget Parent and Principal Pizza meeting on October 1 at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Lorri ASAP. 8