As I hope you’ve heard already, Governor Brown has ordered that all elementary school open for in-person instruction by March 29th. While there are many details to be sorted out, I am SO EXCITED to have students back in the building. Keep your eyes on your preferred modes of communication and the district’s web presence for the most recent updates and information. If your student is planning on coming to the building for in-person instruction, please review our Hybrid Expectations.

A lot of kids told me this week that they didn’t remember where things were in the building. I did a quick virtual tour this morning.

What a whirlwind of a week it has been. In Kindergarten, we had so many ideas for how to spread kindness! I was inspired. First grade learned how to find their Peaceful Spots – good practice with so much going on this week 😉 Online safety wrapped up the fourth grade guidance unit – it was really wonderful to see how supportive and helpful students are with each other. It is still Women’s History Month, too! This week’s story comes all the way from Nepal – Mighty Mira. Have you ever tried something new like she did?

Resource Round-Up

• Volunteers Needed.   Multnomah County is seeking bicultural and/or bilingual Health professionals to volunteer at County clinics: Sign up through Medical Reserve Corps.  Multnomah County’s Medical Reserve Corps is a voluntary unit, made up of local licensed healthcare professionals. It can be called upon to assist in the response to large-scale health or medical emergencies and local public health events (e.g., COVID vaccination clinics).  Contact: Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator (mrc@multco.us)
• BIPOC 65+ Vaccine clinic.  Sunday, March 14, 9am-4pm Tualatin will be hosting a COVID vaccination clinic for members of the BIPOC community 65 years or older. The clinic will be held at the Juanita Pohl Center in Tualatin. It will be by appointment only. You can set up an appointment using this link https://washingtoncountycovidvaccine.as.me/JPC-T or by calling 503-692-2002.
• Translated Videos and Flyers about the Vaccine. 
  • Frontline Workers (English) and in Hmong and Simplified Chinese
  • 65+ Vaccine Information for Older Oregonians (English) and in Russian and Simplified Chinese         
  • Underlying Health Conditions (English) and in Simplified Chinese         
  • Benefits of a Vaccine Flyer (English) and in  Arabic , Hmong ,  Korean,  Marshallese,  Russian,  Simplified Chinese,  Somali , Traditional Chinese and Vietnamese  
• Serie Sobre las Vacunas del COVID-19: COVID-19 Vaccine Series in Spanish. Alcance sin Límites is creating a series of 4 podcast episodes in Spanish about the COVID-19 vaccine. In these episodes we interview experts in the field of medicine and public health in order to clarify doubts, myths and truths and empower our community to make informed decisions. Listen and share! Subscribe to get the latest updates from Familia’s podcasts.
• OHA Vaccine info sessions for Asian communities. Dr. Shimi Sharie, will talk about COVID-19 and the vaccine and cover some of these common questions and more:
  • What are the different COVID-19 vaccines and how do they work?
  •  Does the vaccine work for the different COVID-19 variants?
  • When can I get the vaccine?
  • (Q&A)
  • Flyers in English, Vietnamese, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Korean.
• Job opportunity with New Avenues for Youth: BIPOC Youth Mentor.  See website for details.
• GirlStrength Spring Break Workshops – self defense, empowerment and more, age 10-15.  To register, email girlstrength.pb@portlandoregon.gov or fill out WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM.
  • Saturday, March 13th (10-11:30): Self-Defense Basics: introductory class open to all new students (and anyone who might want a refresher). We will cover self-defense basics, talk about the role of intuition in keeping us safe and practice some physical skills!
  • Tuesday, March 23rd (10-11:30): Self-Defense Basics: introductory class open to all new students (and anyone who might want a refresher). We will cover self-defense basics, talk about the role of intuition in keeping us safe and practice some physical skills!
  • Wednesday, March 24th (1-2:30): Self-Defense for LGBTQ+ Students!  A class just for LGBTQ+ students! We will talk about intuition, assertive communication and learn some basic self-defense moves and strategies. 
  • Thursday, March 25th (2-3pm): All About Healthy Relationships: In this workshop we will explore what makes a relationship healthy, red flags to look out for and how to communicate our boundaries to the people we care about. 
• LGBTQ+ BIPOC (65+) vaccine event.  East Portland Community Center, 3/16.  See flyer to sign up for an appointment.
• Job opportunity with Cascadia: Program Manager III – QMHP, outpatient setting.