THE BULLDOG
BARK
NOVEMBER 30 th , 2016
EARL B OYLES E LEMENT ARY SCH OO L • (503) 256-6554
10822 S E B USH ST REET , PO RT LAND , ORE GO N 97266
M ARK YO U R CA LENDA R
M ESSAG E FRO M O UR P RINCI PAL
NO SCHOOL ON:
December 19, 2016 through January 2, 2017
January 16, 2017
January 27, 2017
Dear Earl Boyles Families,
PARENTS' 4TH GRADE MATH NIGHT
Date: December 6, 2016
Time: 3:45PM-5:15PM
Location: Room 27 and 25
Teaching 4th grade parents strategies for helping their students
with math at home. Spanish Interpreter, childcare and
refreshments will be available.
LAST DAY FOR SUN CLASS:
Thursday, December 8th
COOKIES DOUGH:
Delivery Date: Tuesday, December 13th
WINTER BREAK:
First Day of Winter Break: December 19, 2016
Last Day of Winter Break: January 2, 2017
Return to School on January 3, 2017
SPIRIT ASSEMBLY:
Character Trait: Empathy
Theme: Sing-A-Long/Pajama Day
Date: 12/16/16
Time: 2:15PM
Location: GYM Date:
Character Trait: Integrity
Theme: Hat Day
Date: 1/24/17
Time: 1:30PM
Location: GYM
Character Trait: Respect
Theme: Twin Day
Date: 2/27/17
Time: 10:30AM
Location: GYM
Character Trait: Work Ethic
Theme: Favorite College Team
Date: 3/21/17
Time: 2:15PM
Location: GYM
Character Trait: Resourceful
Theme: Green Day
Date: 4/25/17
Time: 9:30AM
Location: GYM
Character Trait: Compassion
Theme: Professional Dress Day
Date: 5/30/17
Time: 1:30PM
Location: GYM
Character Trait: ALL TRAITS
Theme: Hawaiian Day
Date: 6/15/17
Time: 2:00PM
Location: GYM
We strive to keep Earl Boyles a safe environment for
learning, teaching and working. And our intent is to keep our
community informed about efforts we are taking to preserve
that safe environment.
As you know, the District began testing water for lead levels
back in 2013. At that time, any drinking fountains that tested
above the federal allowable limit were shut off and bottled
water stations provided where needed. Since then, fixtures on
water sources testing high have been replaced. More often
than not, replacing the fixtures on water sources testing high
solves the issue.
This fall, the District has gone back to retest all sources and
expanded its testing to include sinks and other sources not
usually associated with drinking water. Again, any water
source testing above federal limits have been shut off and
fixtures have been or will be replaced. The Fall, 2016 results
for Earl Boyles are now available, and we are very fortunate
that we do not have any faucets tested above limits at Earl
Boyles.
Complete results from lead testing in both 2013 and 2016
for Earl Boyles, as well as all other buildings in the District,
can be found on the District's website. Go
to http://www.ddouglas.k12.or.us/2016/11/testing-leadwater/
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or
concerns.
Thank you,
Ericka Guynes
PARENTS U NITED G RO U P
(P UG )
Parents United Group would like to
invite you and your family to our next
meeting on Tuesday, December 6 from
9:15 to 11:15 am. There will be
childcare and a light snack provided for those who attend.
FEATURE MOVIE "BEYOND BEYOND"
Join us for our next movie night, Friday, December 9.
Doors will open at 6 PM. Don’t forget to bring your
Yellow Certificate to receive a Free Hot Dog or Nacho. We
hope you can join us!!
ITEM S O F INTEREST
We started a new lunch/recess schedule at Earl Boyles.
This change was made to give our students more time to
eat their lunch, and to increase positive interactions at
recess. Here is our new schedule:
3rd grade: Lunch at 11:15-11:35, Recess at 11:40-12:00
Kindergarten: Recess at 11:15-11:35, Lunch at 11:40-12:00
4th grade: Lunch at 11:55-12:15, Recess at 12:20-12:40
1st grade: Recess at 11:55-12:15, Lunch at 12:20-12:40
2nd grade: Lunch at 12:35-12:55, Recess at 1:00-1:20
5th grade: Recess at 12:35-12:55, Lunch at 1:00-1:20
Please let us know if you have concerns or questions.
CO O KI E DO U GH FU NDRAI SER
Our cookie dough fundraiser was very successful and our
Bulldogs did a great job earning "dough" for our
school! We are still finalizing the sale, which includes many
online orders that will be credited to the appropriate
students. Students who earned the Limo-to-Lunch prize
will be informed soon and our lunch date will take place on
Thursday, December 8th. Names will be printed in our next
BARK. Thank you Bulldogs!
Also..... Bulldog shirts and hoodies have been ordered and
will be here in a couple weeks!
CH AM PI ONS DAY CARE
When School’s Out, We’re In – Come Spend Winter
Break with Champions!
Enroll now in our program and know that your child’s
winter days will be a little brighter with friends and fun
learning activities. When school is closed, Champions®
gives children the opportunity to continue to learn and
have fun with educational activities and special guests.
Whether it’s a seasonal break, a holiday, or an extended
vacation, Champions is there. Come one day or every
day—whatever works for your family! And remember,
our program is open to all families—even those who
don’t attend Champions during the rest of the year. So
tell a friend or family member.
If your family is looking for before- and after-school care
too, look no further than Champions! Champions brings
learning and fun together—and the best part? We help
children build their potential by encouraging them to
choose their own learning activities, work in groups, and
stay active. When children are at Champions, they
experience moments of wonder and discovery that last a
lifetime.
ENROLL NOW @ Discoverchampions.com
WINTER BREAK DATES AT CHAMPIONS:
Monday December 19 through Friday December 23
Tuesday December 27 through Friday December 30
CLOSED on Monday, December 26th and Monday,
January 2nd
RATES: One Full Day: $36
LOCATION:
Menlo Park @ 12900 NE Glisan St, Portland
Site Lead: Melanie Speight I Cell: 503-252-2098 I Email:
[email protected]
Enroll Online @ www.discoverchampions.com
Customer Care: 1-800-246-2154
[email protected]
EB WINTER G IFT PRO GRA M
Earl Boyles is currently collecting new items to include in
our EB Winter Gift Program. Items I need include
scarfs/gloves, board games, books, toys, and art supplies.
If you are able to donate items to our program, please
bring UNWRAPPED items to the EB office by
December 9th.
IN NEED O F G IFTS?
If you are in need of gifts for the holiday season, be sure
to fill out the EB Winter Gift Program application that is
in your child's backpack today. Only fill out one
application per family. The applications are DUE BY
DECEMBER 5TH at 3:30pm. Families will be notified
in their oldest child's backpack 7th.