TTH 12-16-14Rev - Dexter McCarty Middle School

FROM McCARTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
December 16, 2014
Principal’s Note: This newsletter is provided to all McCarty parents every other Tuesday throughout the school year.
Its primary purpose is to provide timely communication regarding school sports, activities, important calendar events, and
other announcements.
Important Dates and Upcoming Events
December 17 Late Start Wednesday School Starts @ 10:05 a.m.
December 22- January 2 Winter Break- No School
January 5 School Resumes
January 7 Late Start Wednesday School Starts @ 10:05 a.m.
January 14 Late Start Wednesday School Starts @ 10:05 a.m.
January 15 DAC Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. @ West Orient MS
January 19 No School- MLK Jr. Day
January 21 Late Start Wednesday School Starts @ 10:05 a.m.
January 28 Late Start Wednesday School Starts @ 10:05 a.m.
January 30 No School- S&A Day
Attendance
Your child’s attendance is an important part of their success in school. Please make sure your child is here
everyday. If for any reason, your child will be absent from school, please call us at 503.665.0148. For more
information about the importance of good attendance, please see the attached flyer.
Winter Needs Drive
McCarty’s Leadership class is holding a winter needs drive! The drive will take place through December 18th. The
items we will be collecting are clothing, non-perishable food items, toys, and hygiene items. Students can bring
these items to school for collection, or parents can drop them off in the office.
Family Empowerment Program
Family Empowerment is a free two-hour class that can help teens and parents better understand each other. This class is offered the 2nd and 3rd Thursday of
every month at Dexter McCarty Middle School from 6:00-8:00 p.m. If you are interested in attending, pre-registration is required. Please call 503.891.9065.
Some classes are also offered in Spanish.
School Closure Notifications
Receive emergency school closure notification via email or text message. Parents and community members can sign up for notification of any emergency
school closures and district news releases by email or text message. There is no cost for this service! It does have a test function when you register to confirm
that the message will get past your computer’s spam filters. To register for this notification, log on to the following website –
http:// www.flashalert.net/regions.html.
Snow Routes for Buses
“School Closure” or “Snow Route” information will normally be available on local radio stations as early as 6:00 a.m. If weather conditions require
alternative routing you will hear that “buses will run on snow routes”. If the Gresham-Barlow School District is not mentioned, then our schools will operate
on the normal schedule. Check the McCarty website: http:// mccarty.gresham.k12.or.us/ for bus snow routes.
Immunization Update
Letters will be mailed this month to parents whose children have incomplete immunization information. Should you receive a letter, please provide the
requested information as soon as possible. The school nurse is available to address any questions that you may have or to help identify a health care provider.
Health Care for School-Aged Youth During Winter Break
The Parkrose School-Based Health Center will be open Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Wednesday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. during Winter
Break. They will be closed December 25th and January 1st. For additional information, see the attached flyer.
Interested in Being an AVID Tutor?
McCarty is looking for an additional tutor for our 7th and 8th grade AVID classes. If you are interested, please contact Ms. Amy Nimz, Assistant Principal, by
phone at 503.665.0148 or via email at [email protected]. Tutors work 4 hours each week (Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00-2:00 p.m.) facilitating
tutorial sessions with our AVID students.
McCarty PTC
The McCarty PTC meets the first Tuesday of each month in the McCarty Library. For more information regarding McCarty’s PTC, please contact PTC
President, Melissa Smith via email at [email protected].
Need Information?
Please refer to McCarty’s website for important information regarding daily announcements, special events, and staff email addresses.
http://mccarty.gresham.k12.or.us
First Student Transportation is Hiring
First Student is hiring part-time bus drivers. Applicants must be able to obtain a Class B License, pass a background check and physical, read and speak
English, and be at least 21 years of age with three years of driving experience and a valid license. If interested, please contact First Student at 503.665.8193.
Sign-on bonus available.
BOLETIN DEL MARTES
DE LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA MCCARTY
16 de diciembre del 2014
Nota del Director: Este boletín es proveído cada otro martes a todos los padres de McCarty durante todo el año escolar.
El propósito principal es el de proporcionar prontamente toda comunicación con respecto a deportes, actividades, eventos
importantes del calendario y otros anuncios.
Fechas Importantes y eventos por venir
Diciembre 22 al 2 de Enero Descanso de Invierno
Enero 5 Regreso a la escuela
Enero 7 Miércoles entrada una hora mas tarde a las 10:05 am
Enero 14 Miércoles entrada una hora mas tarde a las 10:05 am
Enero 19 Día Festivo Martin Luther King
Enero 21 Miércoles entrada una hora mas tarde a las 10:05 am
Enero 28 Miércoles entrada una hora mas tarde a las 10:05 am
Enero 30 No hay Escuela Día de evaluaciones
Asistencia
La asistencia de su estudiante a la escuela es una parte muy importante para el
éxito de él o ella en la escuela. Traten de que el estudiante esté presente cada día
en la escuela, si por alguna razón su hijo(a) se ausenta de la escuela por favor
llámenos al 503-665-0148.
Programa de fortalecimiento para familias
Fortalecimiento para familias es una clase de dos horas que ayuda a los jóvenes y a los padres a
entenderse uno al otro mejor. Esta clase es ofrecida el segundo y tercer jueves de cada mes en la escuela
Dexter McCarty de 6:00 a 8:00 p.m. Si están interesados en asistir, tienen que registrarse de antemano.
Por favor llamen al 503-891-9065. Algunas clases son ofrecidas en Español.
PTC DE McCARTY
El PTC de McCarty se reúne el primer martes de cada mes en la biblioteca. Para mas información
contacten a Melissa Smith presidenta del PTC por medio del correo electrónico
:[email protected].
¿Necesita Información?
Visite el sitio de McCarty por la línea para informarse de todos los eventos, anuncios correo electrónico
de maestros y mucho mas. http://mccarty.gresham.k12.or.us
Información sobre vacunas
Cartas estarán llegando a las casas de aquellos estudiantes que no tienen las vacunas al día. Si llegan a
recibir una carta, por favor provean la información necesaria.
RECIBA INFORMACION DE EMERGENCIA ESCOLAR A SU CORREO ELECTRONICO
Reciban notificaciones por medio de correo electrónico o mensajes de texto si por alguna razón de emergencia
tenemos que cerrar la escuela. Padres y miembros de la comunidad pueden anotarse sin ningún costo. La única
función es registrarse. El sitio tiene una función de prueba el cual confirma que los mensajes llegarán a la
computadora. Para registrarse vayan al correo electrónico:
http://www.flashalert.net/regions.html
Family Empowerment Program
Empowering Teens & Parents
A FREE two-hour class that can help teens and parents
Learn about:
 How to increase your success in school
 Understanding yourself better
 Helping your parent to understand you
 How you can reach your goals
 Being a happier family
Attend the class with your parent or an
adult that is like a parent and spend
time doing something challenging and
different together!
DATE & TIME:
1st Thursday, 6pm - 8pm
Centennial Middle School
17650 SE Brooklyn St Gresham, OR 97236 2nd & 3rd Thursday, 6pm - 8pm
Dexter McCarty Middle School
1400 SE 5th St Gresham, OR 97080 Class schedule on the back of this flyer
Pre-registration required.
To register, please call (503) 891-9065
Family Empowerment Class Schedule
2014 – 2015*
Participants must call (503) 891-9065 to register for the class. Classes will be
cancelled if there are no registrations.
CLASS
DATE
TIME
Family Empowerment Class (English)
Thursday, 11/06/14
6pm – 8pm
LOCATION
Centennial MS
Family Empowerment Class (Spanish)
Thursday, 11/13/14
6pm – 8pm
Dexter McCarty MS
Family Empowerment Class (English)
Thursday, 11/20/14
6pm – 8pm
Family Empowerment Class (Spanish)
Thursday, 12/04/14
6pm – 8pm
Family Empowerment Class (English)
Thursday, 12/11/14
6pm – 8pm
Family Empowerment Class (English)
Thursday, 12/18/14
6pm – 8pm
Dexter McCarty MS
Family Empowerment Class (English)
Thursday, 01/08/15
6pm – 8pm
Centennial MS
Family Empowerment Class (Spanish)
Thursday, 01/15/15
6pm – 8pm
Dexter McCarty MS
Family Empowerment Class (English)
Thursday, 01/22/15
6pm – 8pm
Dexter McCarty MS
Family Empowerment Class (Spanish)
Thursday, 02/05/15
6pm – 8pm
Centennial MS
Family Empowerment Class (English)
Thursday, 02/12/15
6pm – 8pm
Dexter McCarty MS
Family Empowerment Class (English)
Thursday, 02/19/15
6pm – 8pm
Dexter McCarty MS
Family Empowerment Class (English)
Thursday, 03/05/15
6pm – 8pm
Centennial MS
Family Empowerment Class (Spanish)
Thursday, 03/12/15
6pm – 8pm
Dexter McCarty MS
Family Empowerment Class (English)
Family Empowerment Class (Spanish)
Family Empowerment Class (English)
Thursday, 03/19/15
Thursday, 04/02/15
Thursday, 04/09/15
6pm – 8pm
6pm – 8pm
6pm – 8pm
Dexter McCarty MS
Family Empowerment Class (English)
Thursday, 04/16/15
6pm – 8pm
Dexter McCarty MS
Family Empowerment Class (English)
Thursday, 05/07/15
6pm – 8pm
Family Empowerment Class (Spanish)
Thursday, 05/14/15
6pm – 8pm
Dexter McCarty MS
Family Empowerment Class (English)
Family Empowerment Class (Spanish)
Thursday, 05/21/15
Thursday, 06/04/15
6pm – 8pm
6pm – 8pm
Dexter McCarty MS
Centennial MS
Dexter McCarty MS
Centennial MS
Dexter McCarty MS
Centennial MS
Dexter McCarty MS
Centennial MS
*To host a Family Empowerment Class at your school, please call (503) 891-9065. ©Jason Miczek Photography
Help Your Child Succeed in School:
Build the Habit of Good Attendance Early
School success goes hand in hand with good attendance!
DID YOU KNOW?
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Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves. Start building this habit
in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Good attendance
will help children do well in high school, college, and at work.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
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For more on school readiness, visit attendanceworks.org and reachoutandread.org
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