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Happy Third Quarter Menlo Park!

We have had a great first month back at school. We have completed our benchmark testing in reading and math and have a lot to celebrate. Teachers will be using the data on Feb 6th to make instructional changes to address needs they see in the data to help improve student learning and growth.

Upcoming Dates

• Feb 10th- Parent Teacher Organization Meeting at 6pm
• Feb 13th- Lunar New Year Celebration at DDHS at 5:30pm
• Feb 16th- No School, Presidents Day
• Feb 20th- 100th Day of School
• Feb 20th- Family Movie Night at 5:30pm
• March 8th- Daylight Savings
• March 12th- Kindergarten Field Trip to the Bird Alliance
• March 13th- No School, Teachers Preparing for Conferences
• March 18th- 1:40 Early Release
• March 18th- Conferences 4pm-8pm
• March 19th- Conferences 8am-8pm
• March 20th- March 30th- Spring Break

Menlo Park Spring Conferences

Spring conferences will be March 18th and 19th. Please look for conference scheduling sign-ups coming out on Parent Square on February 27th. If you are not receiving Parent Square messages or need help setting up Parent Square, please reach out to the school office for support. Families needing interpreters for conferences will be contacted before February 27th.

State Testing

Our 5th grade students will take their science test the week of March 9th-13. We will begin math and reading testing after spring break. Here is a breakdown of testing dates:

• 5th Grade Science: March 9-13
• 3rd Grade Reading/Writing: April 8-16
• 4th Grade Reading/Writing: April 20-24
• 5th Grade Reading/Writing: April 27-May 1
• 3rd Grade Math: May 4-8
• 4th Grade Math: May 11-15
• 5th Grade Math: May 18-26

Attendance

Attendance Matters!  It is important for your student to be at school every day.  If your child has a fever, rash, or is throwing up, it is encouraged you keep them home.

Please call the office, 503-256-6506, by 9:15 a.m. when your child is going to be absent.  If we do not receive a call from you, for safety reasons the office will attempt to contact the family. 

Picking Up Students and Changes To Dismissal Information

Please try to schedule all appointments after dismissal so your child does not miss the end of the day activities. If it’s essential that you pick up your child, they will not be released without a parent or designated adult signing them out in the office. Please update your emergency contacts and numbers. If there is a change to how your child is leaving school, please send a note to the office or call the office before 2:30pm so we are able to let the teacher know of the change.

Locked Doors

All of the school doors are locked at all times. All visitors and volunteers must enter through the front doors by ringing the doorbell. Once you ring the doorbell, the office staff will let you into the building. Once inside, you will need to go to the office to sign in. Our staff is here to help you, so if you have any questions, please ask. During arrival, there is an adult checking in adults in the hallway who will give out visitor stickers once you are signed in.

Emergency Procedures

David Douglas School District uses the “I Love You Guys” emergency process. This aligns with other Multnomah School Districts who use Standard Response Protocols for emergencies. 

Parents at School

We are excited to welcome parent volunteers at Menlo Park. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out a volunteer packet in the office and communicate with your child’s teacher. Please remember to sign in at the office anytime you visit the school. You will be given a badge to wear while in the building.

Before & After School Care

DDSD has a new before and after school childcare partnership. If you wish to enroll your student in childcare for the Fall 2025, please register with AlphaBEST. Visit the AlphaBEST DDSD Webpage for all details you will need, including: Program Overview, Weekly Rates, Full Day Rates, Hours of operation, Frequently Asked Questions and Registration link.

Site Council

The Menlo Park Site Council is a committee of teachers and parents with a goal of continual school improvement. The team meets once a month on Tuesdays. If you are interested in serving on the Site Council, please contact Mrs. Phillips at 503-256-6506 (phone) or sarah_phillips@ddsd40.org (email). Site Council Dates for this year: 2/24, 3/31, 4/21, 5/19, 6/2

Menlo Park Parent Teacher Organization (Parent Organization)

Families and the Menlo Park community play a valuable role in helping our students be successful. The Parent Teacher Organization has been an integral part of that process. In the past, they have supported teachers, students, and families. Our PTO also supports the organization of afterschool events and activities. We are looking for parents that would like to represent our community and be involved in being a voice for our children. Please consider joining and supporting the Menlo Park Parent Teacher Organization. If you are interested in joining, please give us a call at 503-256-6506.

Parent Square

David Douglas is using ParentSquare as our communication platform. You are able to tailor how you receive communication based on your preferences (email, text, phone). If you are a new family, an invitation email has been sent to you. Please use the link in the email to create your account. You can also download the ParentSquare app for your phone. Please reach out to the office at 503-256-6506 if you need assistance in accessing parent square.

Please feel free to to email our school principal, Mrs. Sarah Phillips at sarah_phillips@ddsd40.org or our Assistant Principal, Nick Erickson at nick_erickson@ddsd40.org, or call the office at 503-256-6506 if you have any questions regarding information shared. 

David Douglas School District Cell Phone Policy

David Douglas Elementary Schools have an “Off and Away” phone policy during the school day. Governor Tina Kotek issued an Executive Order 25-09, that mandates a ban on cell phone use by students in K-12 public schools during the school day. During this fall the David Douglas School Board will be adopting a comprehensive policy that will be shared with the DDSD community that aligns with the expectations put forth in the Executive Order.

Calendars

You can find the most up to date calendars here:

• Menlo Park Events Calendar: https://mn.ddouglas.k12.or.us/school-calendar/
• Elementary 25-26 Year Calendar
• David Douglas School District Events Calendar: https://www.ddouglas.k12.or.us/events/

Contact information 

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links: 

Principal: sarah_phillips@ddsd40.org

Assistant Principal: nick_erickson@ddsd40.org 

Main Office: 503-256-6506