BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE, ENGAGING & EMPOWERING SPACE FOR ALL STUDENTS, FAMILIES & STAFF AT ARLETA K-5 IN SE PORTLAND
LATEST NEWS & EVENTS
Pi(e) Day Raffle Through Mar 12
Who wouldn't love the chance to win delicious pie?
Purchase your tickets to the Arleta Pi(e) Day Raffle to support our school! Tickets are $2 per entry or $10 for six entries. Raffle ends March 12th at midnight and winners will be drawn March 13th. Check out all the pie options and purchase entries for your favorites:
https://app.givebacks.gives/pieday/Campaign/Details
Thank you for supporting the Arleta PTA!
Call to Volunteers for Arleta's Day at the PPS/PTA Clothing Center - Mar 13
The PPS/PTA Clothing Closet is where PPS students can "shop" for new clothes twice a year when referred by a school counselor.
This past school year, the Center assisted nearly 1400 PPS students! Arleta's Days is March 13, 2025. We will need 5-6 volunteers to help families select clothes and sort donations. Go to Sign-ups to volunteer for any amount of time. Thank you!
Questions? Email ArletaSchoolPTA@gmail.com
If your family is interested in getting a referral to shop there, please contact Ms. Aud at or aumanansala@pps.net Ms. Blei at jeblei@pps.net
Family Movie Night - Mar 14
The next family movie night is Friday, March 14th featuring Turning Red!
Join us in the cafeteria - doors will open at 5:30, and the movie will start at 6:00. Bring your camp chairs and blankets to make a comfortable place to sit, and you're welcome to bring your dinner. We'll have popcorn and concessions for sale too. Students need to be supervised by an adult, and follow school rules.
Dumpster Day - Mar 15
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability hosts neighborhood Dumpster Days around the city where people who live in the area can drop off listed large, bulky trash items for no charge. On March 15th from 9-10 am, this will happen at Celebration City, 6828 SE Holgate Blvd.
The site also provides information on recycling and donating household items in good, working condition (no broken or missing parts) to local nonprofits.
Free Adult Salsa Class Series Through Mar 19
Interested in learning Latin Salsa? Arleta's SUN Community School is hosting a FREE
Beginner's Salsa Class Series
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm
January 15th - March 19th
Email Raina Bilbrew at rbilbrew@pps.net
to reserve your spot today!
Neurodivergent Family Gathering - Mar 20
We're excited to have our next Neurodivergent Family Gathering on Thursday, March 20th from 5:30-7 pm in the cafeteria. Students, parents, and guardians welcome!
The group offers a safe space to talk, connect, and play. Pizza dinner and kid activities will be provided.
Art & Literacy Night - Apr 10
Mark Your Calendars!
Arleta will have a big celebration of Arts and Literacy on April 10th from 5:30-7 pm. This is a community event where students showcase their artwork and writing skills. You will also get to join in some art and literacy activities.
Know Your Rights - ILRC Red Cards
Know Your Rights, Protect Your Community
with this informational Red Card
Stand up for your rights and help protect your community! The Red Card provides vital information on how to respond when approached by immigration officers. Carry one with you and share with friends and family.
Know Your Rights if approached by ICE:
- Stay Silent: You have the right to remain silent. You do not have to answer questions about your immigration status.
- Ask for a Lawyer: You have the right to speak to a lawyer. Do not sign any documents without consulting one.
- Do Not Open Doors: If ICE agents come to your home, do not open the door unless they have a warrant signed by a judge.
- Document Everything: Take notes and record what happens. Get names, badge numbers, and details of the encounter.
Support Arleta Through Bottle Drop
Theater Club School Play Rehearsals Began Feb 3
Theater Club School Play Rehearsals Began Feb 3
The Arleta Theater Club is excited to announce this year's musical:
"Charlie!"
Below are some key dates:
- February 3: Rehearsals begin. Rehearsals will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:15 pm. Rehearsals are mandatory as assigned. No rehearsals 2/17, 3/3, 3/24, 3/26, 4/7. Plus potential make-up dates TBD.
- May 15-16: Performances (mandatory)!
Sign up for Konstella, our Family Communication App
STAY CONNECTED AND INFORMED!
Konstella is a new communication tool built for school groups that the Arleta PTA will start using for our school this year, which should make it easier to keep families informed and communicate directly with each other.
Konstella can do all of this in the language of your choice: join social and parent groups, sign up to volunteer, see newsletters and announcements, join committees, get event reminders and classroom communications, file and photo sharing, see calendar of events, send private and group messages, access the parent and teacher directory, view information on your cell phone or computer. Learn more at konstella.com.
1. Download the Konstella app today! The app is available for iOS (iphones) and Android.
2. Tap Register
3. Enter invitation code FH3W5B
4. Tap Join in your email
Calendar for Family Movie Nights, Neurodivergent- and BIPOC-Family Gatherings
The PTA Inclusion Committee (IC) in partnership with parent leaders and SUN host recurring family events every other month during the school year. We hope you can join us!
Please email us with any questions:
Family Movie Nights - Melissa at melissasircy@gmail.com
Neurodivergent Family Gatherings - Greta at gretawest1@gmail.com
BIPOC Family Gatherings - Raina at rbilbrew@pps.net
General questions or related to Inclusion Committee - Sheryl at sha_r_@hotmail.com
Lead, Join or Volunteer for a PTA Committee
Lead, Join or Volunteer for a PTA Committee
A HUGE thank you to the community members who stepped up to keep Arleta's PTA alive this year!
We still have a few spots where we could use some help.
We need a leader for our Green Team, and could definitely use additional co-chair assistance for Fundraising, Events, Inclusion, Advocacy, Family Engagement or really anywhere your interests lie.
Don't want to lead, just want to be an occasional volunteer? We'd love to know that too! Email arletaschoolpta@gmail.com to get involved
and
THANK YOU!
ongoing EVENTs, Resources & volunteering
Recess & Lunch Volunteers Needed
We are looking for 2-3 volunteers each day from 10:45am to 12:30pm to help monitor the playground and assist in the lunch room. This is a fun way to get to know the students and staff!
Volunteers need to have passed a PPS background check and be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Visit the PPS website to start your application and screening process. (Once approved, your application is good for three years).
Check out the sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4BA5A92FA2F58-47051724-lunch#/
Litter Clean-Ups twice monthly before and after school
Green Team hosts litter clean ups at 2:30 pm on the 2nd Thursdays each moth, and 8 am on the 4th Thursdays each month during the academic year. Any amount of time helps!
SUN Clothing Closet, Hygiene Closet, and Food Pantry
SUN Clothing Closet, Hygiene Closet, and Food Pantry
Arleta has a small food pantry and clothes closet available for the use of any Arleta family. To set up an appointment to use the pantry or the closet, please email our SUN School Coordinator, Raina Bilbrew
or raina.bilbrew@portlandoregon.gov
or call/text her at 971-803-8986.
Free Toiletries for Students and Families
SUN Clothing Closet, Hygiene Closet, and Food Pantry
In addition to the students' Hygiene Station housed in the counselor's office, the PTA Inclusion Committee partnered with SUN to create a second Hygiene Station that families can access in the SUN Community Room (Room 4). There are lots of great toiletries available for free! Schedule an appointment to gather family toiletries via our SUN School Coordinator, Raina Bilbrew at rbilbrew@pps.net
Collaboration of Parents/Guardians make things happen at Arleta!
Arleta thrives on the collaboration of parents, guardians, students, and staff to make all the great things and events happen at Arleta. This includes you. We'd love to incorporate your voice, suggestions, ideas, participation, and/or leadership to make things happen, both old and new.
Above shows a snapshot of what the PTA stands for, what the PTA hosts/supports, and Committees within it. The flyer also highlights school-facilitated programs unique to Arleta separate from the PTA, as well as PTA partners.
To dissolve the mystery, the PTA is nothing more than a bunch of parent volunteers who want to work together to help enrich the experiences of all our kids and provide opportunities for us to build relationships with one another. By doing this under the umbrella of a non-profit PTA, Arleta is able to tap into assistance, resources, grants, fundraising opportunities, and legal protections that would otherwise be unavailable to us.
Want to learn more? We'd love to talk with you!
Arleta Family-Owned Business Listing
The Arleta community has so many great family businesses, and we'd love to show them our support! Check out the list we've compiled so far, and let us know at this link if you'd like us to add one.
We ♥ Arleta Yard Sign Sales
Purchase your We ♥ Arleta yard sign for just $10 here and support the Green Team!
Free Mental Health Classes for Parents and Caregivers
Parent (and Guardian) Support Group
Drop-in support group for parents and caregivers of children/adolescents experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition and/or behavioral challenges.
Schedule: First & third Wednesdays of every month, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Format: Online via Zoom
Join our notification list here to receive group reminders and meeting links.
Message Ms. Aud at aumanansala@pps.net if you have any questions.
Join the PTA today - it's free & connects you to your school community!
Sign up for your free membership here
Help Arleta Shine by Writing a School Review
Help Arleta Shine by Writing a School Review
Reviews can play an important part when deciding to try a new restaurant or making an online purchase. The same goes for choosing a school for our kids. Parents and caregivers who are researching where to send their child to school pay attention to what others say about their experience.
You can help shine a positive light on Arleta by writing a review on the Great Schools website.