Month: May 2019
Field Trip Details
Trip 1: Wednesday, May 29th (9:00-3:00) PDX
Jennifer, Fisher’s mom, has generously offered to guide us around the Airport. I am so pumped. We will see the huge construction project, see the planes land and take off from a special spot and learn all about what it takes to run a airport of that scale. Also, we may meet the cutest and furriest employees at PDX!
Trip 2: Friday, June 7th (9:00-3:00) Washington Park
We will be heading up to Washington Park. It encompasses many of the things Portland is known for. Wonderful hikes, roses and a beautiful view. We will be checking out a natural wonder that our city has to offer.
Trip 3: Tuesday June 11th (9:00-3:00) Mt Tabor Celebration!
This trip is on the 2nd to last day of school and it is a celebration of our Portland learning. We will get a chance to enjoy a beautiful park in our Neighborhood, see a dormant Volcano and look down on one of the best views in town. This trip is for everyone including siblings that are not yet in school.
All 3 of these trips offer a fair amount of walking. However Trips 2 and 3 have a lot of walking and are a bit up hill at times. Your child will need a lunch and a water bottle that day. I would not send your favorite water bottle in case it gets left behind. They can buy a sack lunch at school if that is what you prefer.
These trips are free and we will be walking or riding the Max.
If you would like to chaperone and have not already volunteered let me know. We are able to take all who want to go.
May 8th Invitation
Next Wednesday we will be out of school to advocate for getting our students a quality education. Students and Families are welcome to join us. CSS will be meeting at Skidmore Fountain at 11:00. It is the Saturday Market Max stop. Reminder that there will be thousands of people so it would be best to take public transportation.
See you there! Wear RED!!
Below is a letter that explains a little more about the reasons behind it and a website to more information.
Dear Parents,
As a Portland Public School (PPS) educator, I value working to create the best possible
learning environment for your student.
My role as an educator is to advocate for the needs of your students and it is something
I take very seriously. I don’t want to lose a day of teaching with my students, but I can’t
tolerate another round of budget cuts.
As you know, PPS is closing schools on Wednesday, May 8th because thousands of
teachers like me are coming together to stand up for your students and draw attention to
the need to fully fund our schools. This family friendly event will have morning activities
starting at 8:30 a.m. followed by a rally at 11 a.m. on the Tom McCall Waterfront with
educators, parents, and students.
Over the last 30 years, Oregon has spent far less than the national average per pupil,
which has resulted in larger class sizes, reduced instruction time and cuts to physical
education, art, vocational and music classes. Every year, teachers are asked to do more
and more with fewer resources. This has a real impact on all our children.
If you would like to learn more about this family friendly event so you can make an
informed decision about whether you would like to participate, please click here:
https://may8forstudents.org
Best,
CSS Teachers
CSS 3rd Grade 