March 28 2016.pub - Molalla River Academy

ParentMemoMarch21st—April1st,2016
“Guiding students in becoming responsible lifelong learners and compassionate community members
through interdisciplinary studies in the arts and sciences within a safe and nurturing environment.
2015-2016 MRA Essential Question:
“H ow do I imp a ct my e nvironme nt a nd how d oes my e nvironme nt impact me?”
Auction VIP Tables!
This year we have two VIP tables up for auction. The Beach Bum Table will sport a more relaxed décor
and the Formal Luau a more upscale décor. Both tables will be front and center, giving you the perfect
view of the Live Auction, and both come with special appetizers, beverages, and party favors for you
to take home. Bidding is on line, closing on April 1st at 11:55 p.m.
Bidding starts here —https://molallariveracademy.schoolauction.net/2016auction/catalog
Click ‘Bid Now’ and then sign up to bid online.
Spring Break, No School, Week of March 21st—28th
Monday, March 28th
 No School, Teacher Workday
 6:30 p.m. Auction/Booster Meeting at El Charrito in Molalla
Tuesday, March 29th
Wednesday, March 30th
 1:10 to 3:00 p.m. DaVinci Workshop
Thursday, March 31st
 3:15 MRA Grounds Work Day
 3:15 Leadership
Friday, April 1st
 Enrollment deadline for entry into the Fall 2016 Lottery
Important MRA Notices:
Parking Reminder
Please be patient with us as we work to improve the parking and traffic flow here at MRA. Drop off and pick up are when we
have the most congestion and really need everyone to follow the guidelines:
 Parking: Pull into the lot or go around the road and find a parking space. We do have a lot of mud for now which is difficult
to avoid, but warmer weather is coming and we will be able to take care of that.
 Not Parking/Dropping Off or Quick Pick Up: Do NOT pull through the lot, but drive around the gravel road to drop off or
pick up in front of the building, and then exit the lot.
 Keep your speed under 5 mph and watch for little ones.
 Please mindful of the two parking lot spots that are reserved for the people who purchased those at the MRA Auction. Both
spots are marked and are located right next to the handicapped parking area by the playground.
Summer Camps at MRA 2016!
MRA will be hosting a variety of summer camps starting in June. If you are interested in teaching a camp please complete the
attached from and return it to Shelley Urben at [email protected], or bring it into the MRA office.
Oaks/Smarter Balanced Testing
This year students in grades 3 through 8 will be taking the Smarter Balanced standardized test for Language Arts and Math, and
Our Vision Is: Successful graduates with the knowledge and confidence to pursue their dreams and enrich the community.
the 5th and 8th graders will be taking the Oaks test for Science. Students will be given one opportunity to pass
the Smarter Balanced exams and two for the Science. Testing will begin March 31st with 5th and 8th grade
science. The Alders will be testing the week after. Please watch for details on the schedule or in your teachers
websites and blogs. We will be working with students here at school, but we encourage you to have them go
onto the practice site and do the practice tests at home. This will help them get used to the different tools and
expectations, and allow them to make notes on areas where they are struggling and need help. The practice site
is: http://sbac.portal.airast.org/practice-test/
Please let your classroom teachers know if you have any questions.
Attached to this memo is a letter from ODE and the official Opt-Out Form if you don’t want your child/children to
participate in testing.
Important MRA Upcoming Events:
The MRA Plant Sale Has Started—Benefit Our Garden!!
Our annual plant sale kicked off on March 14th. Orders will be due on April 1st and the plants will be delivered to MRA on May
5th. Order forms are attached to the memo and available on the MRA Website. Proceeds from this years plant sale will be going
to our Roots of Responsibility Garden.
March 31st—Workday at MRA
We will be holding our first spring workday on Thursday, March 31st after school and during Leadership. Plans for the afternoon
include general clean up of the grounds, trimming, and weed whacking. Please bring gloves and tools.
April 6th—Bowling
This year we will be bowling for PE equipment on Wednesday April 6th from 6-9pm at Molalla Bowl. This is a 50/50 fundraiser
at $10 per person. All proceeds go to our PE program. See the attached flyer.
April 16th—MRA Auction
VIP Table On Line Auction—Get your bid in now!! Close 11:55 p.m. April 1st
Help Needed the Day of the Auction!!
Please go HERE (http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4daaa62da5f94-ohana) to sign up to help set up, pick up and
help during the Auction.
Dessert
Attention bakers!!
We need desserts for the dessert auction that will take place after dinner at our big auction on April 16. Get out your
favorite cookbooks and find that perfect recipe that will show off your baking talent. Or if you don't quite have the time,
reach out to your favorite bakery and kindly ask for a donated dessert. Lastly, you're welcome to purchase a dessert to
donate as well. We need at least 35 desserts that will each feed at least 8 people. Desserts will either need to be dropped
off at the school on Friday, April 15 or brought straight to the auction site (preferred) on Saturday, April 16. Please contact Sarah Susbauer if you have any questions @ [email protected].
Class Baskets:
Please remember to donate to your class basket! Class baskets only make up a small number of auction items. We typically have around 200 silent auction items along with about 25 live auction items.
Procurement:
Attached is an updated list of businesses already approached. If you don’t see a business on the list, feel free to reach out
to them for a donation. If they donate attach the receipt (in the memo) with their donation and either turn it into your
classroom basket or into the school office. If they didn’t donate please complete the Procurement Request form
(attached) and put it into the basket or the office. You can also email Angie Brandenburg at [email protected]
and she can enter your information into our main procurement spreadsheet.
Tickets:
Tickets can be purchased online at: http://molallariveracademy.schoolauction.net/2016auction/homepages/show
April 7th and 8th—Student Led Conferences
This April we will be conducting our second annual student led conferences. All of our students will be presenting their portfolios
to their parents in a conference format. This is an incredible opportunity for you to sit down with your student, review the work
they have done this year, and set some goals for next year. Conferences will be held April 7th and 8th. Every student will lead his
or her own conference with a teacher in attendance to assist as needed. You will be asked to sign up for your times and come to
MRA with your student. Please make sure to mark your calendars and plan to attend. Students will be working
hard to prepare for these conferences and will be excited and proud to share their work with you.
Sign up sheets are located outside the school office. This year we are asking that you sign up for conferences
with specials teachers in addition to the general ed teachers. This will help with wait time. We have added conference times on Thursday evening to accommodate working parents. Please be respectful of the time limit of
your conferences.
Information about student led conferences can be found on the front page of the website as a downloadable document.
Calendar of Events at MRA:
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March 21st to 25th
March 28th
March 31st
March 31st, 3:15 to 4:15
April
April 1st
April 5th, 6:30 p.m.
April 6th, 6:00 p.m.
April 7th—8th
April 16th
April 27th
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March DaVinci Flyer
April DaVinci Flyer
Plant Sale Flyer and Order Form
Bowling Flyer
Summer Camp Proposal Sheet
Auction Procurement List To Date
Auction Receipt
Auction Procurement Request Form
Smarter Balanced Opt Out Letter
Attachments:
Spring Break, No School
Teacher Planning Day, No School
Oaks Science Testing Grades 5 and 8
MRA Grounds Work Day
Poetry Month
Last Day for Enrollment for Fall 2016 Lottery Entry
MRA Public Lottery
Bowling for MRA
Student Led Conferences
MRA Auction at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds
Poem in Your Pocket Day and Assembly
DA VINCI WORKSHOP
March
theme: Spring
March 2
Woven Flowers
(3 mediums)
March 9
Homemade Paper
March 16
Spring Birds with
Potatoes
March 30
Bird Nests Terry
Cloth
CONNECTING STUDENTS TO THEIR
INNER ARTIST THROUGH CRAFTS
Allstudentswelcome‐‐‐appropriateforallabilities
levels2nd–8thgrades
Studentsarepickedupfromtheirclassroomat
1:00pm.Parentspickuptimeis3:00pmor
studentswillbetakentoaftercare.
Cost:$10persession
Pre‐register:
[email protected] or see Jaylene in the office
MOLALLA RIVER
ACADEMY
16897 S. Callahan Rd.,
Molalla, Oregon, 97038
503-829-6672
[email protected]
DA VINCI WORKSHOP
April
theme: Spring
April 4
Wood Words of
String
April 11
Spring Rain
April 18
Plaster Animal
Prints
CONNECTING STUDENTS TO THEIR
INNER ARTIST THROUGH CRAFTS
April 25
Cupcakes
Allstudentswelcome‐‐‐appropriateforallabilities
levels2nd–8thgrades
Studentsarepickedupfromtheirclassroomat
1:00pm.Parentspickuptimeis3:00pmor
studentswillbetakentoaftercare.
Cost:$10persession
Pre‐register:
[email protected] or see Jaylene in the office
MOLALLA RIVER
ACADEMY
16897 S. Callahan Rd.,
Molalla, Oregon, 97038
503-829-6672
[email protected]
MRA Family Fun Night At Molalla Bowl Wednesday, April 6th 6pm‐9pm Bring the whole family and enjoy unlimited bowling for $10 per person Molalla Bowl will donate 50% back to our school to benefit the PE program MOLALLA RIVER ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP PROPOSAL 2016 Please complete this if you are interested in running a summer camp class at MRA summer of 2016. Return to Shelley Urben’s box by Thursday, March 17th. If you are not a teacher, sub, or IA already associated with MRA, please include a resume with your proposal. Name: Proposed Camp: Topic and Description: Number of Days/Time/Specific Dates: (Can be one week out of the summer, 8 weeks, partial days, full days,… whatever works for you) Age of Students: Approximate minimum and maximum number of students: What is the hourly pay rate you would like to receive? Will you need supplies for this that will need to be included in the cost to parents? Other Ideas: MRA 2016 Auction Updated
Procurement List 3/18/2016
2016 Intel Oregon International Air Show
A Tuscan Estate B&B- McMinnville
Adelsheim Vineyard - Newberg
Al's Garden Center - Woodburn
Alaska Airlines (corporate)
Alder Creek Kayak - Portland
Alex & Ani (corporate)
Alexana Winery - Newberg
Alexis Hotel - Seattle
All Mine Frozen Yogurt - Molalla
Allison Inn & Spa - Newberg
American Girl Doll
Amtrak
Andina Restaurant - Portland
Angel Art Creations
Angie Brandenburg
Archers Afield - Tigard
Ashland Springs Hotel - Ashland
Aspen Lakes Golf Course - Sisters Or
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa - Reno NV
Back40 Tattoo - Molalla
Bauman's Farms - Gervais
Beaver Creek Cooperative Telephone Co
Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc
Benihana - Portland
Bentley Feed - Molalla
Bikram Yoga - West Linn/Happy Valley
BiMart (Corporation request)
Bitterman & Sons - Portland
Bob's Red Mill - Milwaukie
Boneyard Beer - Bend
Bottle & Bottega- Portland
Boulder Creek Ranch - Bates OR
Brentwood Corporation - Molalla
Bricks & Minifigs - Canby
Bugattis - Oregon City
Build A Bear (Corporation online)
Bull Run Distillery - Portland
Bullwinkles - Wilsonville
Byers Septic Tank Service
Cabela's (Corporate-online)
Camp Dakota - Scotts Mills
Canby Builders Supply
Canby Cinemas
Canby Fair and Rodeo
Canby Rental & Equipment Inc
Canby Swim Center
Charles Fine Art Portraits - Portland
Chehalem Ridge B&B- Newberg
Christopher Bridge Winery
Chuck E. Cheese - Salem
Cinetopia - Beaverton
Clackamas County Public Safety Training Center & Indoor Range
Club Sport - Tualatin
Coffee Rush - Hilltop Oregon City
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum
Costco Wholesale Warehouse - Clackamas
Cowgirl Trading - Molalla
Crave Catering - Portland
Dave's Killer Bread
Davis Cleaning Company-Chandra Davis
Deschutes Brewery - Bend/Ptld
Disneyland
Dutch Brothers Coffee - Canby
Eastside Distilling - Portland
El Charito - Molalla
Elephants Delicatessen- Portland
Elk Cove Winery
Enchanted Forest - Turner
Evergreen Space Museum - McMinnville
Fat Cupcake - Oregon City
Figaros - Molalla
Five Pine Lodge - Sisters Or
Fred Meyer - Kroger (corporate)
Fred Meyer - Wilsonville
General Mills (corporate)
Gilbert House Children’s Museum -Salem
Gilgamesh Brewery - Salem
Glendoveer Golf Course
Great Wolf Lodge - Washington
Grooming Barn- Molalla
Haggen's - Oregon City
Haven and Rest Day Spa-Happy Valley
Healthy Look Salon
Heron Lakes Golf Club - Portland
Hersey - (corporate)
Hi-School Pharmacy-Molalla
High Desert Museum - Bend
Hoffman House - Molalla
Hollywood Theatre - Portland
Imago Theatre - Portland
Inn at Cannon Beach
Inn at Seaside
Jackson Family Wines JetBlue Airways
JJ Jump - Clackamas
Kayak Tillamook - Tillamook
Kendall Jackson Family Wines (corporate)
Kershaw Knives - Tualatin
Kona Ice
Kroc Corp Community Center
Kyllo's Seafood & Grill - Lincoln City
Lake Theatre & Cafe - Lake Oswego
Lam's Chinese - Molalla
Langdon Farms Golf Club - Aurora
Lange Estate Winery and Vineyards- Dundee
Lloyd Center Ice Rink - Portland
Mad Science of Portland & Vancouver
Marine Discovery Tour
Mariner Square - Newport (Wax Museum, Ripley's and Undersea Gardens)
Martins Town & Country Furniture - Canby
Maryhill Museum of Art - Goldendale WA
Maryhill Winery - Goldendale WA
McLarens Carpet One Floor & Home - Canby
McMenamins Edgefield
Meadow Lakes Golf Course
Milk Creek Produce - Mulino
Millar's Tire Factory - Canby
Minted.com (corportate)
Mo's Restaurant - Cannon Beach
Mo's Restaurant - Newport
Molalla Buckeroo
Molalla Communications
Molalla Fire Department
Molalla Pioneer
Molalla River Massage
Moody National
Moonstruck Chocolate - Portland
Mt. Hood Meadows
Mt. Hood Railroad - Hood River
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl
Museum of Flight
My Mother Knows
Nails Unlimited
Napa Valley Wine Train
Nautilus Plus
New Deal Distillery - Portland
Nickelodeon Suites & Resort - Orlando
Nintendo (corporate)
Northwest Children's Theater - Portland
Northwest Dental of Molalla
Nutcase Helmets - Portland
Oak Knoll Winery - Hillsboro
Oakley Sunglasses(corporate)
Oaks Park - Portland
Olive Garden - Clackamas
OMSI - Portland
Oregon Ballet Theatre - Portland
Oregon Cabaret Theatre
Oregon Children's Theatre - Portland
Oregon City Children's Theatre
Oregon Coast Aquarium - Newport
Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad - Tillamook
Oregon Garden
Oregon Jamboree Music Festival
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Oregon Symphony - Portland
Oregon Zoo
Organic Valley (corporate)
OSU Athletics - Beavers
Otterbox (corporate)
Pacer Propane - Molalla
Pacific Pie Co. - Portland
Palace Theatre - Silverton
Parklane Mattresses (corporate)
Pat's Acres Racing Complex- Canby
Pelican Brewing Co. - Pacific City
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino - Reno
PepsiCo
Phelps Creek Vineyards- Hood River
Pittock Mansion
Ponzi Winery
Portland Art Museum - Portland
Portland Baroque Opera - Portland
Portland Children's Museum - Portland
Portland Children's Museum - Portland
Portland City Grill - Portland
Portland Home Chef
Portland Japanese Garden
Portland Spirit
Portland Thunder
Portland Timbers
Portland Trailblazers
Powell's Books - Portland
Precision Elite Gym-Clackamas
Precision Elite Gymnastics
Radio Shack (corporate)
RedBox
Rejuvenation Massage & Spa - Lincoln City
Roaring Springs Waterpark - ID
Rogue Brewery/Ales - Portland
Rogue Valley Zipline Adventures - Central Point
Rose City Rollers - Portland
Rosse Posse Acres
Ruby Jewel - Portland
Rustic Shed - Molalla
Safari Sams - Sherwood
Safeway (corporate)
Salishan Spa & Golf Resort-Gleneden Beach
Salty's - Portland
Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Mariners
Seattle Seahawks
Serra Vineyards - Grants Pass
Serres Greenhouse &Farm - Oregon City
Seven Brides Brewing - Silverton
ShurTech Brands (corporate)
Silverwood Theme Park - ID
Six Flags Magic Mountain CA
Sky High Sports - Tigard
Spirit Airlines
Starbucks (all locations) - Canby
Stash Tea (corporate)
Stone Creek Golf Club - Oregon City
Sunriver Resort
Tan Republic - Molalla
Taylor Guitars - CA
Team Equine Saddle Pad Co. - Molalla
Tee to Green Transportation - Portland
The Cheesecake Factory - Tigard
The Children's Course - Gladstone
The Container Store
The DreamGiver's Bed & Breakfast - Newberg
The Growler Run
The Mill Casino & Hotel -- North Bend
The Murder Mystery Co - Portland
The Paramount Hotel - Portland
The Party Place - Portland
The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club - Aloha
The White Horse - Molalla
The Wildflower Grill - Lincoln City
TicketLiquidator.com (corporate)
Tillamook Air Museum
Timberline Lodge
Triple Play - Idaho
Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe - Bend
U of O Athletics - Ducks
Vacasa - Portland
Vanguard Brewing - Salem
Verizon - Molalla
Verizon - Molalla
Video Game Wizards - Molalla
Vista Ballooning - McMinnville
Vitis Ridge - Silverton
Voicebox Karaoke Lounge - Portland
Wallace Books - Portland
Wanderlust Tours - Bend
Westover Inns - Wilsonville
Whole Foods Market Greenway - Tigard
Widmer Brothers Brewing - Portland
Wildlife Safari - Winston OR
Willamette Valley Vineyards
Wunderland Arcade - Milwaukie
Yamhill Vineyards Bed & Breakfast - Yamhill
Z-va Massage - West Linn
Zappos.com (corporate)
Molalla River Academy
Molalla River Academy
16897 S. Callahan Rd.
Molalla, OR 97038
503-829-6672 Fax: 503-759-6672
www.molallariveracademy.com
16897 S. Callahan Rd.
Molalla, OR 97038
503-829-6672 Fax: 503-759-6672
www.molallariveracademy.com
Donation Receipt
Donation Receipt
Donor Information
Donor Information
Name/Company:
Name/Company:
Mailing Address:
Mailing Address:
City, State, Zip:
City, State, Zip:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
Phone Number:
Contact Person:
Contact Person:
Email Address:
Company Web Address:
Email Address:
Company Web Address:
Donor’s Signature:
Donor’s Signature:
MRA Solicitor’s Name:
Yes! I (we) want to Support Education
I (we) want to donate:
_____Gift Certificate (s)
_____Physical Item (s)
_____Cash Donation
Date:
Item #
Amt./Value
$____________
$____________
$____________
Fax Number:
MRA Solicitor’s Name:
Yes! I (we) want to Support Education
I (we) want to donate:
_____Gift Certificate (s)
_____Physical Item (s)
_____Cash Donation
Date:
Item #
Amt./Value
$____________
$____________
$____________
Description of Physical Item:
Description of Physical Item:
Restrictions, Limitations or Expirations:
Restrictions, Limitations or Expirations:
____To Be Picked Up, Instructions: ______________________
____To Be Delivered, Date:____________________________
____Mailed, Date:__________________________________
____To Be Picked Up, Instructions: ______________________
____To Be Delivered, Date:____________________________
____Mailed, Date:__________________________________
Molalla River Academy Hereby Acknowledges Receipt
and expresses Thanks! Our Federal ID# is 26-2018413
Donor please keep one copy and return one copy with your donation.
Molalla River Academy Hereby Acknowledges Receipt
and expresses Thanks! Our Federal ID# is 26-2018413
Donor please keep one copy and return one copy with your donation.
2015-16 Notice for Statewide Tests
ALL STUDENTS GRADUATE PREPARED
In 2010, Oregon adopted higher K-12 standards in English Language
Arts and Math to ensure all students move from grade to grade with
the academic knowledge and skills necessary for success beyond
high school. Because we raised the bar for what we expect students
to know and be able to do, we have also changed the way we
measure student progress through our state tests, known as Smarter
Balanced.
How much time do the tests take?
The tests are not timed so your child can take as long as he or she
needs to fully demonstrate what he or she knows and can do. With
our new exams, your child only tests once each year, unlike our
previous exams which many students took multiple times. Learn
more about the estimated time your child may take to complete the
tests on Page 35 of Oregon’s Test Administration Manual:
http://tinyurl.com/TestAdminManual.
What do the results mean and where do I get my child’s results?
Test results identify your child’s strengths and areas for
improvement in English Language Arts and Math. Each subject will
be broken into categories and will show how well your child
performed in each area. The tests measure student learning on a 4point scale. Your school will share your child’s scores with you at the
beginning of the next school year to help support your child’s
success as he or she moves from grade to grade.
Why does participation matter?
While no single test can give a complete picture of your child’s
progress, having your child take the statewide tests provides
educators and administrators with information about what
educational approaches are working and where additional
resources are needed. Your child’s participation is important to
ensure schools and districts receive the targeted resources they
need to help all students succeed.
OREGON’S STATE TESTS
o Challenge your child to think
critically and apply his or her
knowledge to real-world
problems
o Go beyond multiple choice and
ask your child to explain his or
her answers
o Act as a snapshot of your child’s
progress and may be considered
along with other pieces of
information to determine your
child’s academic success
o Help identify schools and
districts that need additional
supports to ensure more students
are meeting higher standards
STATEWIDE TESTING WINDOWS
Smarter Balanced English Language Arts &
Math Tests
February 9 – June 10, 2016
Oregon Extended Assessments for English
Language Arts & Math
February 18 – April 28, 2016
When will my child take the test?
Your child will be tested once after he or she has completed at least two-thirds of the school year. Your child’s
school will determine the specific dates your child takes the tests within the statewide testing window above.
STAY INFORMED
Talk to your child’s teacher or school principal if you have questions or want to learn more. Patience and
persistence will be required to help our students and schools continue towards success.
Resources
To learn more about what your child should know and be able to do in English Language Arts & Math:
http://tinyurl.com/ELARoadmap & http://tinyurl.com/MathRoadmap
To view sample test questions: http://tinyurl.com/ORPracticeTests
To read more about your child’s results: http://tinyurl.com/ORTestResults
2015-16 Opt-Out Form
DESCRIPTION OF RIGHTS
House Bill 2655 permits parents and adult students* to annually opt-out of Oregon’s statewide summative
tests in English Language Arts and Math by submitting this form to the school the student attends. The
school shall provide any student who is exempted from a state test with supervised study time while other
students are testing. Visit this link to learn more about House Bill 2655: http://tinyurl.com/OR-HB2655.
To opt-out of state tests this section must be completed by the parent/guardian or adult
student:
Student’s Legal Last Name___________________________________________________________________
Student’s Legal First Name___________________________________________________________________
Student’s ID Number_____________________________________ Enrolled Grade______________________
Student’s School_________________________________________Date__________________________
Please indicate the state test(s) you are opting out of for the 2015-16 school year:
English Language Arts
Mathematics
To best support school district planning, you are encouraged to submit this form to your child’s school no later
than February 1, 2016. For students who enroll after the statewide testing window begins on February 9,
2016, you are encouraged to submit the form within 2 weeks of enrollment. This form is only valid for the
2015-16 school year. Parents and adult students are required to submit an opt-out form annually should they
wish to be exempted from statewide summative tests.
I understand that by signing this form I may lose valuable information about how well my
child is progressing in English Language Arts and Math. In addition, opting out may impact
my school and district’s efforts to equitably distribute resources and support student
learning.
Parent/Guardian* (signature)________________________________________________
*Adult students (age 18 and older) may sign on their own behalf and do not require a signature by a parent or
guardian.
Parent/Guardian or Adult Student (printed name)____________________________________