Portland Public Schools
Portland, Oregon

Glencoe Elementary

"A caring and creative community promoting high levels of learning, strong citizenship and social justice."


825 SE 51st Ave. | Portland, OR 97215
Phone: (503) 916-6207 | Fax: (503) 916-2628

Upcoming Events

May 22 ~ Safety Patrol Picnic Oaks Park
May 24 ~ Spirit Day - The 80'S
May 24 ~ Popcorn Friday
May 27 ~ No School - Memorial Day
May 30 ~ Art Show 6pm
May 31 ~ Field Day

School News & Announcements

May 22 ~ Safety Patrol Picnic Oaks Park
May 24 ~ Spirit Day - The 80'S
May 24 ~ Popcorn Friday
May 27 ~ No School - Memorial Day
May 30 ~ Art Show 6:00pm
May 31 ~ Field Day
June 3 ~ Volunteer Tea 2:30pm
June 5 ~ Jr. Rose Festival Parade
June 7 ~ Storybook Parade 9:00am
June 13 ~ 5th Grade Promotion 1:00pm
June 14 ~ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!

Greetings from our Principal

Dear Glencoe Community,

As you probably know, Superintendent Smith presented her proposed budget to the board on Monday evening, and schools have now received their staffing allocations. While this budget is based on projected stable overall funding from the state, the impact at Glencoe (and many other similar schools) will be felt as a slight reduction. I am still working on a staffing plan based on this allocation, but our allocation does include funding for a full-time arts (can be music, visual arts, drama, dance) teacher(s) supported by the Arts Education and Access Income Tax. However, the remainder of our allocation is slightly smaller due to a few factors. These include changes to the general fund staffing ratio from 25.0 to 26.9 students per teacher, differentiation of some resources towards the highest need schools, and the ending of certain grant-funded programs that will be maintained from the general fund. (See the superintendent's budget message here: http://www/pps/k12/or/us/news/8534.htm) In addtion, this year, combining 5th grade into two larger sections of 30+ freed up a teacher to be used elsewhere in our staffing. Given our current enrollment projections, two sections at any grade level will not be possible next year while maintaining reasonable class sizes.

I am happy to hear your input about staffing priorities, including your thoughts on our arts program. Site Council will be holding an additional meeting on Tuesday, 4/23 at 2:40 in the library and you can also feel free to contact me by phone or email to share your thoughts. I will have final plans ready to share by the May 6th PTA Principal's coffee.

Thanks for your continued support for our school and community.

Ewan Brawley
Principal
Glencoe Elementary

Art Show May 30

Our Art Show will be Thursday, May 30 in the cafeteria. Be sure to come and enjoy the artwork your child has done throughout the year. As we wind down our fabulous year, there are still important dates that we need to remember. For more information, click here!

ParentVUE

New online parent tool        

Starting in the 2013-14 school year, PPS families will have access to student progress information in a new online tool called Synergy ParentVUE. ParentVUE will be available in multiple languages and also as a free mobile app.

Families will receive log-in instructions to Synergy ParentVUE and links to online support materials in Fall 2013. For more information, please visit synergyspotlight.pps.net

SPANISH ADAPTATION
Nueva herramienta de padres en línea
A partir del año escolar 2013-14, PPS familias tendrán acceso a la información del progreso del estudiante en una nueva herramienta en línea llamada Synergy ParentVUE. ParentVUE estará disponible en varios idiomas y también como una aplicación móvil.

Las familias recibirán log-in instrucciones a Synergy ParentVUE y enlaces a materiales de apoyo en línea en el otoño de 2013. Para obtener más información, visite synergyspotlight.pps.net

SCRIP

The easiest way to shop - use SCRIP!! Support our PTA every time you shop! Buy today or send in your order using our convenient Personal Order Form! Make checks payable to Glencoe PTA. We appreciate your support.

Amazon Link

Help out our school foundation by ordering your Amazon.com items through this link.

Sally Foster Giftwrap Sale

Due to popular demand, we are offering Sally Foster giftwrap sales all year long. This is not a PTA fundraiser, but a chance for Glencoe to make a percentage of sales all year long. Money sent back to us by Sally Foster will be used for a number of student activities and events. It's easy to do, just click here and begin your shopping! Once you have regisitered, click on "Support a Fundraiser", then select "Give credit to a school or group", type in Portland, OR 97215 and Glencoe ES will come up as an option. You are now ready to start shopping.  Thank you and happy wrapping!

Glencoe Makes the News

Glencoe's recycling program was recently written up in the District's Save-It Newsletter. Check out the great things they have to say about us by going to http://www.pps.k12.or.us/departments/facilities/3259.htm and then click on Fall 2010.

Glencoe School Calendar

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PPS News

What’s your vision for a rebuilt school?

May 24, 2013
Last November, Portland voters approved an historic $482 school facilities improvement bond.  This bond will fund replacement of leaking roofs, seismic improvements, improved accessibility and science lab upgrades.  It also will fund a full modernization of Roosevelt, Franklin and Grant high schools, and replace Faubion PK-8. [More]

High schools receive donation of surplus furniture from Nike

May 24, 2013

Starting Friday morning, high schools classrooms, College and Career Centers, and libraries in Portland Public Schools will receive more than 1,000 donated furniture items from Nike, Inc..

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Mural pays tribute to Native American legend Chief Joseph

May 24, 2013
Toma Villa

The Chief Joseph School community and Nez Perce tribal members joined May 24 to celebrate completion of the Chief Joseph mural, which frames the Nez Perce Garden on one side of this North Portland school.

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