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Happy Second Quarter Menlo Park!
It was fantastic being able to connect with you all during our Conference Week (we led the district with 97% of conferences held)!
As we look forward to closing out this 2025 calendar year we wanted to be sure to keep you updated on a few things coming up.
- Upcoming Breaks
- Menlo Park Family Experience Survey
- Free Community Resources
Upcoming Breaks
This year our Thanksgiving Break will be November 27th and 28th. There will be no school for students during these two days.
Winter Break will be from December 22nd to January 5th. There will be no school during this time, and students will come back to school on January 6th.
Menlo Park Family Experience Survey
This year our Family Experience Survey (formerly Youthtruth) is being done as a google form. This was to make the survey more approachable, easy to use, and targeted to our school’s needs. This information is important and used when making school and district level planning. Your feedback matters! A link to the survey was sent through parentsquare. We will be sending it out regularly. You only need to fill it out once per household at Menlo Park!
- Dates: November 5 – November 30
- Time: 7-10 minutes to complete
- Translations: Chinese, Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese
Free Community Resources
We know that there has been a lot of need this time of year. We wanted to share with you all a variety of community resources. Please share this with those who would benefit.
Food pantries or free food markets:
- DDSD Food Pantry List (updated live to connect to food resources): https://www.ddouglas.k12.or.us/school-during-covid/food-resources/
- Oregon Gov Food Resource List: https://www.oregon.gov/odhs/food/pages/default.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
- Oregon Food Bank free food finder (https://foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org/) or call 503-282-0555. Search by neighborhood.
- Call or visit 211 online. 211 has lists organized by community and group
- Urban Gleaners Free Public Market (https://urbangleaners.org/food-finder/) – food donated by restaurants, grocery stores and corporate campuses.
- Food pantries can often be found in churches, schools and universities
You’ll find many different types of resources like:
Online Shopping for Pickup
- htps://www.pobcpantry.com/order-online (503) 442-8228 Located in SE 92nd area
Free Food Delivery
- sunshinedivision.org 971-325-8810. Up to two deliveries per month. Also operates a food pantry, call or visit website to schedule a time to visit.
- St Vincent de Paul (https://www.svdppdx.org/food) 503-235-8431. Delivery for those who have a disability that prevents them from coming to the pantry.
- Milk Crate Kitchen (https://www.milkcratekitchen.org/request-meal-closed-capacity-met) – a meal that serves four, delivered up to twice a month. Small organization list fills up quickly.
Resources for Seniors and those with Disabilities
- Aging and Disability Resource Connection (https://adrcoforegon.org/consumersite/) 1-855-673-2372
Free Fridges These are community run mini pantries and fridges.
PDX Free Fridge (https://linktr.ee/pdxfreefridge) – may be stocked with prepared meals from Milk Crate Kitchen. Mini pantries may be found inside some neighborhood little library boxes.
Hot Meals
Find Help dot org: https://www.findhelp.org/food/meals–portland-or?cursor=0&limit=10 Ask for a Rose City Resource Guide
Pet Food Resources
DiapersPDX Diaper Bank (https://www.pdxdiaperbank.org/)
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.
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: 9/16, 10/21, 11/18, 12/16, 1/20, 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
Family Request for Support
If your family is in need of support please click here for assistance.
Please fill out this form if you need support for your student or your family. We cannot guarantee that we have the resources to meet your needs, but we will do the best we can! If you have a question about something relating to your student or the school but you don’t know who to ask, please use this form and we will get your question to the right person!
Por favor complete este formulario si necesita apoyo para su estudiante o su familia. No podemos garantizar que tengamos los recursos para satisfacer sus necesidades, ¡pero haremos lo mejor que podamos! Si tiene una pregunta sobre algo relacionado con su estudiante o la escuela, pero no sabe a quién preguntar, utilice este formulario y le enviaremos su pregunta a la persona adecuada.
Пожалуйста, заполните эту форму, если вам нужна поддержка для вашего ученика или вашей семьи. Мы не можем гарантировать, что у нас есть ресурсы для удовлетворения ваших потребностей, но мы сделаем все, что в наших силах! Если у вас есть вопрос по поводу вашего ученика или школы, но вы не знаете, к кому обратиться, воспользуйтесь этой формой, и мы передадим ваш вопрос нужному человеку!
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We Are Here For You Family Flowchart
We value our collaboration with families. Working together as a team with our families, schools, and community, supports student achievement. We want to ensure every David Douglas student can Learn, Grow, and Thrive.
If you have concerns, questions, or need support, please follow our family flowchart: