½ûÂþÌìÌÃ

Dear families, students, and colleagues,

It has been a joy to visit learning spaces over the past four months and see our students reengaged in their classroom learning and school activities. I am pleased to observe our students interacting with peers and diving into new curriculum materials. 

This has been a very productive time for ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ. My appreciation to all the dedicated Team ½ûÂþÌìÌà members who work everyday to make our school system better and stronger.

Yesterday, for the third time in two months, a gun was fired just outside a ½ûÂþÌìÌà campus. In two of those instances, ½ûÂþÌìÌà students have been injured. And across the city, during this same time period, far too many Portlanders have been victims of our region’s escalating gun violence.

As a lifelong educator, I see my primary responsibility as ensuring the safety and well-being of the children and youth under our care, as well as their teaching and learning. I am grateful for the commitment and service of our educators and support staff who everyday dedicate themselves to accomplishing these goals. 

In Gratitude

November 17, 2022

Dear ½ûÂþÌìÌà families and students,

Every week, I am filled with joy and gratitude when I visit our school communities. We have a community that continues to demonstrate a commitment to the success of our children and youth. We have adults who care deeply for our students, and who work hard to ensure each child thrives.