Just a few notes this time around.
I'd like to introduce the newest member(s) of the Riverdale Grade School family!
Evan Charuhas was born early on Monday morning. In the picture he's holding up four fingers -- perhaps for the four more years until he's in kindergarten here? Karen Roney will be replacing Leslie whilst she is otherwise occupied. She has a wealth of pe experience and comes highly recommended. We couldn't be happier to have found her!
Conferences are coming, next Thursday and Friday.
Parent-teacher conferences are a great way to connect and discuss your child's learning. However, our format at grades 5-8 does not lend itself to long and meaningful conversations. Please help us by limiting conversations with any one particular teacher to less than ten minutes. This can be difficult to remember, but, at the end of the day, when one conversation goes over time, another parent is frustrated with less teacher contact time. Any serious concerns requiring more in-depth focus should take place in a separately scheduled meeting.
Update on Air Quality
Portland Public Schools performed air quality testing in and around the classrooms in which we found mold enclosed in walls. The mold was removed safely and disposed of by an abatement contractor. The testing results demonstrate that -- both before and after the abatement -- the air quality inside the school was superior to that outside. Obviously, this was a huge relief to us. We will continue to verify that mold is not in the walls, following the same procedures. Simultaneously, the root cause of this issue -- a failing (flat) roof -- will be fixed by PPS-hired contractors. You will not see drywall and insulation go up prior to the effective remediation of the roof problem. I really appreciate the trust families put in our dedication to maintaining a safe learning environment.
Upcoming events:
Monday
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM GS Picture Retakes
3:30 PM GS Girls' Soccer (away) v OES Blue
4:15 PM GS Div I Boy's Soccer (home) v Portland Adventist
Wednesday
8:45 AM - 12:30 PM GS - Kinder FT - Sauvie Island Pumpkin Patch
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM GS - 3rd Gr. FT - Hoyt Arboretum
4:15 PM GS Div II Boy's Soccer game (home) v OES
Thursday
No School -- Conferences
4:00 PM GS - 6/7/8 Girls VB vs. Rivergate @ Home
4:15 PM GS Div I Boy's Soccer (away) v Corbett
5:15 PM GS 6/7/8 Gr. Girls' VB (away) vs Good Shepherd
Friday
No School -- Conferences
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