"Hello HOA Families!
Welcome back to HOA!! I hope that you had a wonderful summer, enjoying everything that you like to do, and with those who you enjoy spending time with! I am very excited for this school year! We have some new activities/games on the horizon in PE, as well as those favorite games/activities that many of our returning students enjoy! We will look forward to seeing many of our elementary school students in HOA’S Onsite PE classes starting around the first of October.
I would like to take this time to share some news that I received over the summer, I was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. Although this was a shocking diagnosis, fortunately, we caught it at an early stage (2). At this time I have undergone 1 round of Chemotherapy, which caused a few side effects (mostly fatigue), but after the first week after the treatment, I have my full energy back! As we know, chemo is most often associated with hair loss, and I have been told that I will lose my hair. Although this is a scary thought, I am coming to terms with it (as of today, I still have my hair). I just wanted our students to know that when they see me in October, I probably will look a little different. I feel that being upfront about this will ease my anxiety, and prepare them for the “different look”! Personally, I feel that losing my hair is a small price to pay for getting rid of the cancer!
Anyway, I cannot wait to see all of your faces really soon! Please take care until we see each other again!
Becky Stubbs"
HOA IS A NUT-FREE CAMPUS We have a number of students at HOA that have life threatening peanut/nut allergies. Prevention is the best approach. We ask your cooperation in not sending any class treats or snacks containing peanut/nut products to school with your child. Please let me know if you have any questions about this, thank you so much for your cooperation.
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GERMS, ILLNESSES, AND ON-SITE CLASSES Given Ms. Stubbs recent cancer diagnosis and subsequent chemotherapy treatments, we are asking families to keep students at home if they are not feeling well, particularly if there is a fever. We will be using hand sanitizer frequently as a precaution while students are on campus. If you have any specific questions for Ms. Stubbs, her email is [email protected].
ODYSSEYWARE SUPPORT Next week I will have two drop-in sessions for those needing help getting started with Odysseyware, Monday and Tuesday 11:00-12:00. Due to the importance of the parent role, it is highly recommended that the support session be attended by both parent and student.
TAG If you think your child may qualify for TAG services, and want information about the referral and identification process, please contact: Casy Burnsed, [email protected].
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION Here is the link to the district's volunteer application. Approved applications are good for two years. https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/Page/163
OUTDOOR SCHOOL INFO There will be an Outdoor School Parent Meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 12:00-1:00 in the classroom here at HOA. I will discuss the packing list, Cedar Ridge, what the camp schedule will be like, and have a Q&A. Registration forms for Outdoor School are due September 20.
MRS. KELLAR'S OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday 9:00-3:00. If you would like one-on-one meeting with me, please email me so we can set something up.
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Monday, September 16
11:00-12:00 Odysseyware Support
Tuesday, September 17
11:00-12:00 Odysseyware Support
12:00-1:00 Outdoor School Parent Meeting
UPCOMING DATES:
September 17 Outdoor School Parent Meeting
September 20 Outdoor School Registration forms due
September 23 Bagley Park Meet Up 11:00-12:00
September 30 On-Site Activities Begin for Elementary!
October 21-23 Outdoor School!
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No Old News yet!
I hope you all have had a great week. As always, please let me know if you ever have any questions or concerns, we are here to help!