Newsletter 05/27/2025

ANNOUNCEMENTS

McMenamin's Kennedy School Friends And Family Night: May 28

Come out to McMenamins Kennedy School and support BCS PTA at the Courtyard Restaurant.

Wednesday, May 28

5pm to 11pm

50% of dine-in and to-go sales donated to the BCS PTA.

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BCS Student Art Show - Volunteer Thanks and Help Needed

Thank you so much for all your help with the art show!

Thanks to our incredible volunteers, the event was a big success.

We could still use a few extra hands this week to help carefully un-tape the artwork from the paper walls so it can be returned to our talented young artists. If you’re able to donate just a little time, please sign up. We truly appreciate your continued support—thank you in advance!

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PTA General Meeting, June 2 at 7pm

We're excited to announce the current slate for the 2025/2026 BCS PTA Board!

Please join us on Monday, June 2 to vote to approve this slate AND to accept nominations from the floor for remaining positions.

President - Marie Westom

Treasurer - Andy Byers

Secretary - Morgan Brakken

Membership Chair - Sara Hallvik

Education Support Chair - Chris Stanley

Student Enrichments Chair - Vacant

Fundraising Chair - Laura Schwab

Community Engagement Chair - Vacant

Communications Chair - Joelle Lyons

Teacher Rep (K-5) - May Best

Teacher Rep (MS) - Jen Roser

If you're interested in learning more about the election, volunteering for the board or another position, or have any other questions, please contact membership@beverlyclearyschool.org.

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Junior Rose Parade

We are excited to announce the Beverly Cleary School community will have a large-group entry in this year's Portland Rose Festival Junior Parade. The nation’s oldest and largest children’s parade, the Jr. Rose Parade runs right through our neighborhood, and our school closes for a half day.

The parade route is one mile long. RSVP here to receive updates!

Join the BCS parade entry in one of two ways: Walk or bike with your BCS family or friends or the BCS Bike Bus Organize your BCS class, club, sports team, OBOB team, scout troop, or other group to walk together

BYO supervising adult: All students must bring an adequate number of trusted adults to keep track of their group at all times and ensure good behavior. The PTA, BCS, and PPS cannot supervise individual kids at this event - join at your own risk.

What to bring: Wear BCS blue, wear your group/team uniform, or both! Bring water, lunch or snack, weather-appropriate clothing, and an activity to keep your group entertained during the (sometimes long) wait at the start line.

Signs: If you’d like, bring a sign that says “Beverly Cleary” and something you love about our school (BCS friends, BCS reading, BCS & the name of your team, BCS diversity, BCS theater, etc).

When and Where: Wednesday June 4. Line up @ 12pm, parade runs 1-3pm from NE 52nd and Sandy to Grant Park When you arrive, visit the parade check-in booth on NE Sacramento St (btwn NE 52nd Ave & NE 53rd Ave). Ask officials where the line up spot is for ""Beverly Cleary School, large groups, community entry."" Come find us!

Official parade rules: The parade is open to children through middle school age and their chaperones. All entries must be appropriate for an audience of small children and are subject to Committee approval. All entries must follow the instructions of parade officials. All entries must keep up with the parade. No counter marching or stopping to perform routines -- they must be done while moving forward. Nothing can be handed out or thrown from any parade participants due to safety concerns. Do not plan on passing out flyers, candy, etc. Such items may be confiscated by parade officials. No advertising is permitted without Committee approval. No entries allowed with religious, political, or social messaging. No pets, horses or motor driven vehicles (other than official vehicles) are allowed. All marchers must wear shoes.

BCS student behavior expectations (for everyone, especially our older kids): All PPS school rules apply during the event (however phone use is allowed) No alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs allowed at any time Phone use is allowed at the event. Students must use phones responsibly and respect others' wishes with regard to any photos or videos captured at the event Students will be polite and considerate of adults and students at the event, including younger children Language, behavior, and any signs must be appropriate for younger children at the event Students will conduct themselves in a way that represents BCS positively to the broader community

Questions and RSVPs: Contact Liz Turnbull at BikeBus@beverlyclearyschool.org, and RSVP below for more details closer to the event!

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