THIS IS THE LAST WEEK TO REGISTER FOR PIL TRACK & FIELD! FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OR ON OUR WEBSITE FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OR ON OUR WEBSITE PRACTICES MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, MEETS ON THURSDAYS PRACTICES MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, MEETS ON THURSDAYS FREE NIKE SHOES AND HOODIE TO KEEP! FREE NIKE SHOES AND HOODIE TO KEEP! OVER 75 STUDENTS FROM SE PDX ARE ALREADY REGISTERED! OVER 75 STUDENTS FROM SE PDX ARE ALREADY REGISTERED!

Please release student council members at 11:06 a.m. to the cafeteria this Tuesday

The following students will be assisting with the 5 th grade visit on March 9 th. They have a training on March 3 rd in the Library during Period 5. Arrayan, Avary6 Barnett, Matreya6 Burchard, Caroline 6 Burke, Lily6 Chatkupt, Josephine 6 Denning, Claire6 Jourda, Arden6 Marthaler, Rena6 Moniatte, Claire6 Paesler, Markella6 Ramsey, George6 Scales, Colin6 Sykes, Maya6 Thomas, Lena6 Vogel, Natalie6 Crouser, Hannah7 Kitanga, Gloria7 Macdonald, Ryleigh 7 Mahaley, London7 Schwartz, Adley7 Shin, Ella7 Stein, Basil7 Baines, Abby8 Bergler, Evelyn8 Bogza, Margarita8 Cogan, Maya8 Cordova, Talia8 Frkonja, Francesca 8 Gibson, Isabelle8 Halling, Ruth8 Kuehn, Bucky8 Lehr, Aden8 McRae, Ainsley8 Pizzuti, Sophia8 Puhala, Ayla8 Read, Rosa8 Robinson, Megan8 Springer, Ella8 Thompson, Kiley8 Thompson, Kyndall 8 Williams, Phoebe

Our school spelling champion is Elliot Hutfilz! Runners-up were Henry McCreery and Antonia Lou. Congratulations, spellers!

Oregon Battle of the Books It was an exciting and competitive evening as seven teams vied for the chance to represent our school The Brilliant Bookworms came out on top (Sydney Cottrell, Mary Loeb, Emily Avendano, and Olivia Taylor) Close behind were The Bookenders, Root of the Rutabaga, and Pneumonoultramicroscopicvolcanoconiosis! Great job, readers!

Student of the Month The skill for March is Caring: To feel and show concern for others

During the last week of August 2005, Hurricane Katrina cut a disastrous swath through Louisiana and the surrounding states. By Aug. 31, 80 percent of the city of New Orleans was flooded, with many residents trapped in their homes. Police officer Earl Dunbar was one of the many dedicated public servants who came to the rescue of many people in Katrina’s aftermath. On one of his routine calls that fateful week, Dunbar came across a displaced mother with two small children and a newborn baby that was just five days old. The mother was so exhausted that she could not walk one more step as she approached the New Orleans Superdome, seeking help. She had been trapped in her home for three days in the wake of Katrina. Instantly sensing the family’s urgent need, Dunbar stepped in to offer his assistance. He carefully cradled the infant in his arms as he rushed the mother and her children to receive the medical care they desperately needed. Officer Dunbar is simply one shining example of the many people who stepped in during Katrina’s aftermath, and following similar disasters around the globe, who are constantly willing to give of themselves. He and others like him save the lives of their neighbors every day, simply by stepping in and caring in a time of need. “Caring can be learned by all human beings, can be worked into the design of every life, meeting an individual need as well as a pervasive need in society.” —Mary Catherine Bateson, Writer, Cultural Anthropologist “No act of kindness is too small. The gift of kindness may start as a small ripple that over time can turn into a tidal wave affecting the lives of many.” —Kevin Heath Caring looks like: Being kind. Being compassionate and showing you care. Expressing gratitude. Forgiving others. Helping others in need. Questions to think about: What are some ways you can show others you care? How do being kind, sharing, and helping relate to caring? What is your plan for this week to show others you care?

The Talent Show is coming! Start planning and practicing now. Auditions are on March 10 th & 11 th ! Bring your talents!!