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Family events and affinity groups (dates subject to change)

Family Movie Night

Neurodivergent Family Gatherings

Family Movie Nights 

in the Cafeteria, Fridays at 

5:30 PM - doors open and concessions for sale

6 PM - movie starts


  • November 15
  • January 10
  • March 14
  • May 2


Questions? Email melissasircy@gmail.com


Translation of flyer

Neurodivergent Family Gatherings

Neurodivergent Family Gatherings

Neurodivergent Family Gatherings

in the Cafeteria, Thursdays at 5:30 pm

Pizza dinner provided


  • September 5
  • November 14
  • January 16
  • March 20
  • May 8


Questions? Email gretawest1@gmail.com


Translation of flyer

Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Family Gatherings

Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Family Gatherings

BIPOC Family Gatherings

in the SUN Room (Room 4), Tuesdays at 5:30 pm

Dinner & childcare provided


  • October 1
  • December 3
  • February 4
  • April 8


Questions? Email rbilbrew@pps.net


Translation of flyer

inclusion committee

The Inclusion Committee partners with our students, teachers, staff, families, and community leaders to prioritize IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access)

Initiatives to Support Students & Families

  • Hygiene Stations: free toiletries for students and families
  • Sensorimotor Lending Library: gross- and fine-motor fidgets and tools to help students cope with  big feelings and sensory overwhelm more effectively and improve concentration
  • Install flags banner in cafeteria representing world countries (200+), Oregon's Indigenous People (11), Black Americans (2), LGBTQIA2S+ (10), and types of Neurodivergence (9).
  • Arleta's Day at the PPS/PTA Clothing Center: recruit mandatory volunteers semi-annually and forward resource to families 
  • Fulfill holiday food baskets for families in partnership with our school counselors and SUN Community School
  • Share-a-Toy Donation Drive with items donated by and gifted to families within our community in partnership with  our school counselors and SUN Community School
  • Family Movie Nights bi-monthly from Nov-May
  • Co-host Neurodivergent Family Gatherings in partnership with expert parents  and school staff
  • Translate documents & announcements in all languages spoken by members of our community
  • Build community of BIPOC Families in partnership with dedicated BIPOC parent volunteers and SUN Community School
  • Supported counselors in creating a Calming Space in each classroom
  • Promote small businesses owned by Arleta families by creating/maintaining a designated page on the PTA website

Education

  • Informing PTA communication and activities of inclusive practices
  • Monthly bulletin boards celebrating diverse cultures and identities, building positive character, and teaching about global citizenship (photo gallery below)
  • Native American Heritage Month 2022 celebration (PTA presentation, Native dance & song at school assembly) through close coordination with NAYA staff and Arleta mother Lisa Jackson
  • Co-facilitate Recognizing and Supporting Neurodiversity in the Classroom presentation at an All Staff Meeting
  • Black History Month sticker mosaic involving all students in partnership with Teacher Librarian, Treasa Street 
  • Feliz Día del Niño (Happy Day of the Child) 2022 celebration

Initiatives 2020-22

  • Host DEI-theme community presentations 

                   •  Anti-racism

                   •  Microaggressions    

                   •  Police Violence and Protests       

                   •  Allyship          

                   •  Compassion Fatigue

  • Championed PTA to fund a robust DEI library book collection
  • Assist in expanding the on-site clothing closet in partnership with SUN and school counselors
  • Inaugural Fall Lantern Walk: the first community gathering after returning from COVID-19 distance learning, in partnership with PTA Family Engagement Coordinator
  • Collaboration with Arleta's parent representative for the SE Guiding Coalition (SEGC) to increase BIPOC family engagement/voices

Grant Recipient

  • National 2022 Advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in PTA Grant to support listening sessions with members of our community within marginalized groups to elevate their voices
  • Vibrant Spaces Community Events Activation Grant sponsored by City of Portland, Events Action Table Porltand Bureau of Transportation, American Rescue Plan largely funded the BIPOC-led 2022 Fall Welcome Back Block Party

Committee:

  • Sheryl Moren, Lead
  • Melissa Sircy

Sensorimotor Lending library: provides tools to calm students & improve learning

Welcoming students

Fall 2021

Fall 2022

Fall 2023

Fall 2024

Flags Banner in cafeteria representing world countries (200+), Oregon's Indigenous People (11), Black Americans (2), LGBTQIA2S+ (10), and types of Neurodivergence (9)

Bulletin Boards

2021-22

Latinx/Hispanic Leaders

Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month

Día de los Muertos

Día de los Muertos

Native American Leaders

Native American Heritage Month

We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga and We Are Still Here! written by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Frané Lessac

Black, African American, and Civil Rights Leaders

Black History Month

Chronology of the Civil Rights Movement and Black Leaders

Community Helpers

Arab-American Leaders

Asian Pacific Islander American Leaders

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LGBTQIA2S+ Leaders

2022-23

Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month

Abuela written by Arthur Dorros, illustrated by Elisa Kelvin

Positive affirmations in Spanish

Native American Heritage Month

We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga and We Are Still Here! written by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Frané Lessac

Native American Leaders

Holidays Around the World

Dimensions of Diversity

Black History Month

Civil Rights Movement

School-wide student MLK, Jr. sticker mosaic housed in the library

Neurodiversity Celebration

Neurodivergent leaders & debunking ADHD assumptions

Mental Health Awareness Month

Strength-based, positive affirmations, coping strategies, and more

LGBTQIA+ Pride

2023-24

Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month

Día de los Muertos

Native American Heritage (delayed due to PAT strike) 

& Winter Holidays Around the World

Black History Month

Women's History Month & Neurodiversity Celebration

The Neurodiversity Umbrella Project and flags representing subtypes

Arab American Heritage Month & Celebrate Diversity

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage 

& Mental Health Awareness Month

LGBTQ Pride Month

2024-25

Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month

Día de los Muertos

Native American Heritage

Winter Holidays Around the World

Black History Month

Past events

Inaugural Lantern Walk at Woodstock Park, Oct 2021

Día de los Muertos display at Lantern Walk

Inaugural Lantern Walk Planning Committee

From left to right: Carrie Bowers, Sheryl Moren, Nicole Irish, Melissa Sircy

Secure grant for a robust DEI collection of reading material in the library 

DEI Library book dedication

Volunteers create DEI-theme bookcase end caps for library

First annual Feliz Día de Los Niños (Day of the Child) celebration originating in Mexico and dates back to 1925

Music of Encanto played as students chose free books, activities, and treats

Brainstorm with 2nd Grade Team projects to highlight students' intersecting identities resulting in the first annual Flag Walk

Collaborated with PPS Multilingual Community Agents to increase access to written and verbal translations

Playground inclusive signs

Family Movie Night with concessions in the cafeteria. BYO blanket and lawn chairs.

PTA Inclusion Committee and SUN collaboration

Bi-monthly social and educational gatherings for neurodivergent families, co-facilitated by 2 parents with professional expertise.

Secure volunteers for Arleta’s Day at the district PPS/PTA Clothing Center each fall and spring to allow families in our community to shop for clothing

FAll welcome back block party 2022 sponsored by PBOT Vibrant spaces program

Oregon Hope Chinese School Wushu Kung Fu

Calpulli Coatlicue

OfF.Brand

Anthony Rivera (Hip Hop for Love)

Freddie Lane

Delicious food from vendors Tamales el Pollón, Shorty's Hotdogs, and Bui's Natural Tofu 

The Be SMART campaign promotes responsible gun ownership to reduce child gun deaths. PBOT Safe Routes to School offered educational material and safety tools.

YMCA and SUN donated school supplies and backpacks

Student crafts, games, and karaoke

SUN Staff 

Urban Gleaners and Clackamas Service Center provided free groceries and home goods. Free furniture also offered.

Block Party Planning Committee

Adults from left to right: Leslie Nordella, Carrie Bowers, Sheryl Moren, Melissa Sircy, Grace Kim, Raina Bilbrew, Lisa Hawking


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