Roseway Heights School

May 9, 2012

Dear Roseway Heights Families,

It looks like our staffing situation may be changing with the partnership that has formed between the District, the teachers’ union, and the City of Portland.  I do not have specifics to share as I write this and probably will not until each has received approval from its overseeing board, members, and council which I believe will be completed by May 15^th.  I am hopeful there may be good news to share next week.

There is, however, definitely good news to share right now even though the City Council has not yet officially approved it:  Mayor Sam Adams did include in his budget proposal, besides the money to go to PPS, to keep current funds for SUN programs which means we are very likely to have our fantastic SUN program next year.  A tremendous thank you goes to Grace Groom who rallied all of us SUN supporters and helped us make a very favorable impression with the Mayor and City Council members.  These supporters were not only parents and community members, but lots of Roseway Heights students who wrote powerful letters telling what SUN means to them.  A job well done by all!!

Be sure and keep checking the Roseway Heights’ calendar as the next five weeks have all sorts of activities taking place.  Things are definitely hopping but we will still have a focus on learning right up until the very end of the year.  The last day for students K-7^th grade is Wednesday, June 13.  Our 8^th graders will finish on Tuesday, June 12 as their Promotion Ceremony and Celebration is that evening.

Everyone tells me one of the biggest events of the year, one that is definitely fun for the whole family, is our Family Fun and Fitness night this Friday.  I am looking forward to it, even my time in the CAGE.  Tammy West tells me that the weather consistently cooperates every year and the current forecast certainly supports that.  So, please come join in the fun from 6-8:30 this Friday, May 11.

Thank you for the wonderful support that has been shown our staff during this Teacher Appreciation Week.  I feel very fortunate to be at a school with the perfect triad:  great students, a very involved and supportive community, and a skilled and highly dedicated staff.  Yeah Roseway Heights!

Have a great rest of the week and enjoy this sunny change in the weather.