Monday, December 12, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Fall midterm reporting letter
Hi families,
This letter should have arrived with midterm progress reports about our use of ESIS. Here is a digital copy of it for your reference.
Peace,
Ken
This letter should have arrived with midterm progress reports about our use of ESIS. Here is a digital copy of it for your reference.
Peace,
Ken
Fall Conferences!
Hi all,
It is fall student-teacher-parent conference time! Upper school advisors host conferences in the weeks following Thanksgiving break. This should give families time to reflect on the midterm progress reports which should have arrived over the break.
Please sign up through this form by clicking right here.
Happy fall!
Peace,
Ken
It is fall student-teacher-parent conference time! Upper school advisors host conferences in the weeks following Thanksgiving break. This should give families time to reflect on the midterm progress reports which should have arrived over the break.
Please sign up through this form by clicking right here.
Happy fall!
Peace,
Ken
Thursday, November 10, 2011
GCC Tunisia video conference opportunity THIS Saturday!
About the video conference
How often do you get to have a meaningful conversation with peers from half way across the globe? Well this upcoming Saturday you will have the opportunity to speak with youth from Gafsa, Tunisia. This is a tremendous opportunity as Tunisia is just weeks removed from its first fair and free election! The youth you will be speaking with are at the forefront of promoting change having lived through their country’s recent revolution. They are taking an active role in Tunisia to shape their future and build a new societal framework. Come share your culture, tradition and views on current events as you dialogue with your Tunisian peers during this remarkable period in history!
The video conference itself will take about one hour and will be preceded by a one hour preparation workshops. During the hour before the video conference you will have time to devise questions as a group to make sure all participants are prepared and comfortable for the video conference. Your Tunisian peers will all speak English so there is no foreign language requirement.
*RSVP to awells@mercycorps.org OR gcorral@mercycorps.org
• • • • • • • • •
Amie Wells
Program Coordinator, Global Citizen Corps Int.
Program Manager, Global Citizen Corps US
main 503.896.5000
fax 503.896.5011 skype amie.wells
How often do you get to have a meaningful conversation with peers from half way across the globe? Well this upcoming Saturday you will have the opportunity to speak with youth from Gafsa, Tunisia. This is a tremendous opportunity as Tunisia is just weeks removed from its first fair and free election! The youth you will be speaking with are at the forefront of promoting change having lived through their country’s recent revolution. They are taking an active role in Tunisia to shape their future and build a new societal framework. Come share your culture, tradition and views on current events as you dialogue with your Tunisian peers during this remarkable period in history!
The video conference itself will take about one hour and will be preceded by a one hour preparation workshops. During the hour before the video conference you will have time to devise questions as a group to make sure all participants are prepared and comfortable for the video conference. Your Tunisian peers will all speak English so there is no foreign language requirement.
*RSVP to awells@mercycorps.org OR gcorral@mercycorps.org
• • • • • • • • •
Amie Wells
Program Coordinator, Global Citizen Corps Int.
Program Manager, Global Citizen Corps US
main 503.896.5000
fax 503.896.5011 skype amie.wells
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Sunday, November 06, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Lessons from the Real World
Hello everyone,
During the spring of 2010 documentary filmmaker Bob Gliner spent time at Trillium, as well as other schools around Portland, to document what schools were doing to combat the powerful push of No Child Left Behind. He was interested to see how kids were involved in meaningful, real world, projects. The results of his work can be seen in the film "Lessons From The Real World". Several Trillium teachers are highlighted in the film.
Check it out on Sunday, October 30 at 8 pm on OPB Plus.
Here is the link.
http://www.opb.org/television/programs/lessons-from-the-real-world/
During the spring of 2010 documentary filmmaker Bob Gliner spent time at Trillium, as well as other schools around Portland, to document what schools were doing to combat the powerful push of No Child Left Behind. He was interested to see how kids were involved in meaningful, real world, projects. The results of his work can be seen in the film "Lessons From The Real World". Several Trillium teachers are highlighted in the film.
Check it out on Sunday, October 30 at 8 pm on OPB Plus.
Here is the link.
http://www.opb.org/television/programs/lessons-from-the-real-world/
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Last minute driver for Friday's Evergreen College trip?
Hi all,
I am writing in hopes that one among you might be interested in an adventure this Friday: our college tour to Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington is overflowing with students desirous of going. Currently a parent, Tom Geha, and I are both driving mini-vans full of students and have enough interest for another full car load! We need another driver. We would leave Trillium at 8:30 this Friday and return by 3:00. Please let me know if you might be willing and able to chaperon the trip!
Peace,
Ken
I am writing in hopes that one among you might be interested in an adventure this Friday: our college tour to Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington is overflowing with students desirous of going. Currently a parent, Tom Geha, and I are both driving mini-vans full of students and have enough interest for another full car load! We need another driver. We would leave Trillium at 8:30 this Friday and return by 3:00. Please let me know if you might be willing and able to chaperon the trip!
Peace,
Ken
Monday, October 17, 2011
Hi All,
Off-campus lunch has begun for majority of high school students. If you wish your student to stay on campus during lunch, please contact your student's advisor directly.
Also beginning for the year is Community Resources Away From Trillium (CRAFT). If your student has your permission to leave during normal school hours outside of lunch times, you will need to read and sign CRAFT form. Advisors must also consent for students to have CRAFT privileges. For instance, a student taking Internship and will be leaving early to their placement will need to have this form on file. Or senior students who wants to visit the library during a free period would need to have this form on file. There is a procedure for signing out and checking in with staff that each student must do in order to keep this privilege. Advisors will be covering this procedure in Advising.
If you have had previous permission to leave campus during the day Advisors will still ask students and parents to sign this new form. Please let your Advisor know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
High School Advisors
Off-campus lunch has begun for majority of high school students. If you wish your student to stay on campus during lunch, please contact your student's advisor directly.
Also beginning for the year is Community Resources Away From Trillium (CRAFT). If your student has your permission to leave during normal school hours outside of lunch times, you will need to read and sign CRAFT form. Advisors must also consent for students to have CRAFT privileges. For instance, a student taking Internship and will be leaving early to their placement will need to have this form on file. Or senior students who wants to visit the library during a free period would need to have this form on file. There is a procedure for signing out and checking in with staff that each student must do in order to keep this privilege. Advisors will be covering this procedure in Advising.
If you have had previous permission to leave campus during the day Advisors will still ask students and parents to sign this new form. Please let your Advisor know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
High School Advisors
Evergreen trip this week!
High school students will have the opportunity to visit Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington this Friday, October 21st on a group trip. Evergreen is a public university with an alternative education model similar in many regards to that of Trillium. The campus is beautiful, and the resources are outstanding. High school students of all grade levels are encouraged to go. We leave Friday morning at 8:30 and will return by 3:00. We will be given a guided tour and information session while on the Evergreen campus. The cost for the trip is $10. See Ken for more details.
Monday, October 10, 2011
PSAT this week!
Attention Sophomores & Juniors!
On Wednesday, October 12th, 10th will be taking the PSAT (Preliminary SAT) and 11th graders have the opportunity to take the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Both of these measure reading, math and writing skills developed over many years. Results give feedback about critical academic skills, provide preparation for SAT, start kids in getting ready for college and (for juniors) may qualify students to
enter scholarship opportunities. This is free for sophomores; $14 for juniors (unless eligible for free/reduced lunch). There is no need to study for this! However, if you want to learn more about the skills tested, for to www.collegeboard.org/psatskills. For sample questions and practice test answer explanations, go to www.collegeboard.org/psat.
On Wednesday, October 12th, 10th will be taking the PSAT (Preliminary SAT) and 11th graders have the opportunity to take the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Both of these measure reading, math and writing skills developed over many years. Results give feedback about critical academic skills, provide preparation for SAT, start kids in getting ready for college and (for juniors) may qualify students to
enter scholarship opportunities. This is free for sophomores; $14 for juniors (unless eligible for free/reduced lunch). There is no need to study for this! However, if you want to learn more about the skills tested, for to www.collegeboard.org/psatskills. For sample questions and practice test answer explanations, go to www.collegeboard.org/psat.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Yoga for Young Women
THIS SUNDAY. This instructor comes highly recommended! Click here for the flyer to find out more.
Snowdays Foundation!
Our amazing friends at Snowdays are offering extremely special deals on gear at their first ever Garage Sale. The event is for Snowdays veterans only and is THIS SATURDAY. Special deals like whole snowboarding getups (boards, boots, jacket, and pants) for $25!!! Ask Ken for details on this most top secret event,
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Military recruiter list opt-out form
Hi all,
I have just been informed that Trillium is required to provide student information to military recruiters on any junior or senior at Trillium UNLESS parents fill out this form within the next week. Clicking here will take you to the document.
I have just been informed that Trillium is required to provide student information to military recruiters on any junior or senior at Trillium UNLESS parents fill out this form within the next week. Clicking here will take you to the document.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
FREE MONEY!!!
Wanna help write a grant? Many options to support Trillium here and deadlines are coming up soon!
Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grants - DUE: 10/14/11
Increase parent involvement? Build stronger community spirit? Create a new school tradition? The ideas are endless. Whatever goals and dreams you have for your school, Lowe's can help you fulfill them!
For more than 60 years, Lowe's has supported the communities you call home. At a time when schools and community groups are struggling to make ends meet, Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation recognizes the need to increase their focus on basic, one-time project needs. Grants range from $2,000 to $5,000.
For more information and a grant application, visit the Lowe's website.
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NEA Foundation: Learning and Leadership Grants - DUE: 10/15/11
NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership Grants support public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education for one of two purposes. Grants to individuals fund participation in high-quality professional development experiences, such as summer institutes or action research; grants to groups fund collegial study, including study groups, action research, lesson study, or mentoring experiences for faculty or staff new to an assignment. Maximum award: $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study. Eligibility: public school teachers grades K-12; public school education support professionals; or faculty and staff at public higher education institutions.
For more information, visit the NEA Foundation website.
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NEA Foundation: Student Achievement Grants - DUE: 10/15/11
The NEA Foundation Student Achievement Grants provide funds to improve the academic achievement of students by engaging in critical thinking and problem-solving that deepen knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students' habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. Maximum award: $5,000. Eligibility: practicing U.S. public school teachers, public school education support professionals, or faculty or staff at public higher education institutions.
For more information, visit the NEA Foundation website.
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Educator for a Day National Grant Program - DUE: 10/17/11
The Walden grant program is intended to encourage teachers and administrators to participate in the National Education Association's Educator for a Day event by hosting aspiring educators, community leaders, parents, and friends as they "shadow" teachers in the classroom. Schools that receive a grant will be required to arrange for teacher shadowing opportunities during Educator for a Day events on November 17, 2011.
Five schools from across the United States will be selected to receive a $5,000 grant. Funding may be used to enhance classroom education, provide educational technology or supplies, or sponsor special educational activities.
Any teacher or administrator from a public or private pre-K–12 school may submit a nomination.
Visit the Walden University website for complete program guidelines and nomination procedures.
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Shell Science Teacher Award - DUE: 10/17/11
This award recognizes one outstanding classroom science teacher (K–12) who has had a positive impact on his or her students, school, and community through exemplary classroom science teaching. The award includes $10,000 and an all-expense paid trip to attend NSTA’s National Conference; two finalists will also receive all-expense-paid trips to the conference.
For more information, visit the NSTA website.
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Magna Awards: Funding for School Boards - DUE: 10/31/11
The Magna Awards is a national recognition program co-sponsored by American School Board Journal, the National School Boards Association, and Sodexo School Services that honors school board best practices and innovative programs that advance student learning.
Magna nominations are judged according to three enrollment categories (under 5,000 enrollment; 5,000-20,000 enrollment; and over 20,000 enrollment) with one Grand Prize Winner in each category. Each Grand Prize Winner receives a $4,000 contribution from Sodexo School Services. There are five additional winners and five honorable mention winners within each enrollment category.
For more information and an application, visit the Magna website.
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11. Georgia-Pacific Foundation: Funds for Education - DUE: 10/31/11
The Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports a wide range of nonprofit organizations that improve the quality of life in communities where Georgia-Pacific operates, and where company employees live and work. (In Oregon, this includes Albany, Canby, Clatskanie, Coos Bay, Eugene, Halsey, Philomath, Portland and Toledo.) The Foundation has identified the following key investment areas: education, including job readiness and literacy; community enrichment, including affordable housing, cultural, and safety programs; environment, including resource conservation and clean air/clean water; and entrepreneurship, especially among youth, women, and minorities.
Visit the Georgia-Pacific website to take the required online eligibility survey and for more information.
Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grants - DUE: 10/14/11
Increase parent involvement? Build stronger community spirit? Create a new school tradition? The ideas are endless. Whatever goals and dreams you have for your school, Lowe's can help you fulfill them!
For more than 60 years, Lowe's has supported the communities you call home. At a time when schools and community groups are struggling to make ends meet, Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation recognizes the need to increase their focus on basic, one-time project needs. Grants range from $2,000 to $5,000.
For more information and a grant application, visit the Lowe's website.
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NEA Foundation: Learning and Leadership Grants - DUE: 10/15/11
NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership Grants support public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education for one of two purposes. Grants to individuals fund participation in high-quality professional development experiences, such as summer institutes or action research; grants to groups fund collegial study, including study groups, action research, lesson study, or mentoring experiences for faculty or staff new to an assignment. Maximum award: $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study. Eligibility: public school teachers grades K-12; public school education support professionals; or faculty and staff at public higher education institutions.
For more information, visit the NEA Foundation website.
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NEA Foundation: Student Achievement Grants - DUE: 10/15/11
The NEA Foundation Student Achievement Grants provide funds to improve the academic achievement of students by engaging in critical thinking and problem-solving that deepen knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students' habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. Maximum award: $5,000. Eligibility: practicing U.S. public school teachers, public school education support professionals, or faculty or staff at public higher education institutions.
For more information, visit the NEA Foundation website.
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Educator for a Day National Grant Program - DUE: 10/17/11
The Walden grant program is intended to encourage teachers and administrators to participate in the National Education Association's Educator for a Day event by hosting aspiring educators, community leaders, parents, and friends as they "shadow" teachers in the classroom. Schools that receive a grant will be required to arrange for teacher shadowing opportunities during Educator for a Day events on November 17, 2011.
Five schools from across the United States will be selected to receive a $5,000 grant. Funding may be used to enhance classroom education, provide educational technology or supplies, or sponsor special educational activities.
Any teacher or administrator from a public or private pre-K–12 school may submit a nomination.
Visit the Walden University website for complete program guidelines and nomination procedures.
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Shell Science Teacher Award - DUE: 10/17/11
This award recognizes one outstanding classroom science teacher (K–12) who has had a positive impact on his or her students, school, and community through exemplary classroom science teaching. The award includes $10,000 and an all-expense paid trip to attend NSTA’s National Conference; two finalists will also receive all-expense-paid trips to the conference.
For more information, visit the NSTA website.
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Magna Awards: Funding for School Boards - DUE: 10/31/11
The Magna Awards is a national recognition program co-sponsored by American School Board Journal, the National School Boards Association, and Sodexo School Services that honors school board best practices and innovative programs that advance student learning.
Magna nominations are judged according to three enrollment categories (under 5,000 enrollment; 5,000-20,000 enrollment; and over 20,000 enrollment) with one Grand Prize Winner in each category. Each Grand Prize Winner receives a $4,000 contribution from Sodexo School Services. There are five additional winners and five honorable mention winners within each enrollment category.
For more information and an application, visit the Magna website.
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11. Georgia-Pacific Foundation: Funds for Education - DUE: 10/31/11
The Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports a wide range of nonprofit organizations that improve the quality of life in communities where Georgia-Pacific operates, and where company employees live and work. (In Oregon, this includes Albany, Canby, Clatskanie, Coos Bay, Eugene, Halsey, Philomath, Portland and Toledo.) The Foundation has identified the following key investment areas: education, including job readiness and literacy; community enrichment, including affordable housing, cultural, and safety programs; environment, including resource conservation and clean air/clean water; and entrepreneurship, especially among youth, women, and minorities.
Visit the Georgia-Pacific website to take the required online eligibility survey and for more information.
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Beginning of Year Goodies
Hi All,
As promised at tonight's registration bananza, here is the welcome letter. For those yearning for a copy of the course sign up sheet, it's right here. And this is the catalog. Along with Trillium graduation requirements. And here is the new Danny Macaskill video, which has nothing to do with Trillium, except in that, like Trillium, it is totally amazing.
Yay Trillium!
As promised at tonight's registration bananza, here is the welcome letter. For those yearning for a copy of the course sign up sheet, it's right here. And this is the catalog. Along with Trillium graduation requirements. And here is the new Danny Macaskill video, which has nothing to do with Trillium, except in that, like Trillium, it is totally amazing.
Yay Trillium!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Here we come!
Hello! Happy wonderful sunny days of August. There are three more glorious weeks left of summer and I plan to use them to the fullest - which includes putting finishing touches on the next school year. Stay tuned for exciting news about the new daily schedule and a variety of useful support mechanisms for our amazing school. Looking forward to seeing Trillium community again soon! Peace, Ken
Monday, June 20, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Opportunity for rising 10th graders
Conexiones (C3) is focused on rising 10th graders, providing career and college exploration as well as academic support. Students will engage in activities around team-building and leadership; culture and identity; college and career preparation; and have the opportunity to earn up to 0.5 high school elective credit. Starting on June 27th and ending on July 29th, Conexiones will meet every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:00 to 5:00pm here at Trillium.
Our program is Latino-specific in that staff, presenters, and site-visits will be bilingual and bicultural--but we are open to students of all backgrounds.
Please see Ken or Andrea for more information!
Our program is Latino-specific in that staff, presenters, and site-visits will be bilingual and bicultural--but we are open to students of all backgrounds.
Please see Ken or Andrea for more information!
Represent US Youth in Qatar!
Global Citizen Corps is accepting applications for the 2nd International Global Citizen Corps Gathering July 23-29th in Doha, Qatar!
Only two GCC Leaders or Mentors will be selected to go, one male and one female. If you have any questions you can email Amie Wells at awells@mercycorps.org.
The gathering will include youth from 9 countries around the world and the theme will be Celebrating the International Year of Youth: Youth as Leaders, Change Makers, and Connected Global Citizens. A detailed agenda for the gathering is under development, and we will be seeking ideas from participants, too. The event will take place July 23-29th at Education City, a large university campus developed by the Qatar Foundation under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Mozah, wife of Qatars Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Education City is directly across the street from the office of our strategic partner and the primary funder of GCC, Reach Out to Asia. Please see this link for more details:http://www.myeducationcity.com. Housing for participants will be provided in a nearby youth hostel.
For more information please contactawells@mercycorps.organd read through the application.
Here is the application link:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JFHPP7H
We are accepting applications for theannual National GCC Leadership Summit, July 5-9thin Portland, OR.20 US GCC leaders will be accepted to attend the training, so be one of them, or send your friends. If you havent attended the summit apply now and meet your GCC peers from around the country. We are still accepting applications and preference goes to GCC leaders that havent attended.If you have attended encourage someone from your school or community to apply.
Only two GCC Leaders or Mentors will be selected to go, one male and one female. If you have any questions you can email Amie Wells at awells@mercycorps.org.
The gathering will include youth from 9 countries around the world and the theme will be Celebrating the International Year of Youth: Youth as Leaders, Change Makers, and Connected Global Citizens. A detailed agenda for the gathering is under development, and we will be seeking ideas from participants, too. The event will take place July 23-29th at Education City, a large university campus developed by the Qatar Foundation under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Mozah, wife of Qatars Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Education City is directly across the street from the office of our strategic partner and the primary funder of GCC, Reach Out to Asia. Please see this link for more details:http://www.myeducationcity.com. Housing for participants will be provided in a nearby youth hostel.
For more information please contactawells@mercycorps.organd read through the application.
Here is the application link:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JFHPP7H
We are accepting applications for theannual National GCC Leadership Summit, July 5-9thin Portland, OR.20 US GCC leaders will be accepted to attend the training, so be one of them, or send your friends. If you havent attended the summit apply now and meet your GCC peers from around the country. We are still accepting applications and preference goes to GCC leaders that havent attended.If you have attended encourage someone from your school or community to apply.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Hey Juniors, plan for college this summer!
NELA, the Northwest Education Loan Association, offers a free summer program for juniors that will help navigate the financial world of college and university. Click here for an application.
End of Semester Exhibition Info
Click here for the questions and guidelines for Exhibition creation.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Senior Update: Commencement and More!
This Friday is the last Senior Project Class! Come meet with Ken and the class of 2011 to get your cap, gown, and tassle, and learn about graduation logistics.
Senior and Alumni dinner is this Friday at 6:30 at Trillium. Seniors and alumni, come get fed! Please RSVP to Ken (email, phone, facebook, or send an owl) to confirm your spot.
Commencement is on Saturday (!) at PCC Cascade (N Albina and Killingsworth) in the Moriarty Arts and Humanities Building Room 104. [I still have a few graduation announcements; if you need some last minute ones, let me know.] The ceremony starts at 2:00. Doors open to parents, friends and families at 1:45. Seniors must be there at 12:00 noon!
Senior and Alumni dinner is this Friday at 6:30 at Trillium. Seniors and alumni, come get fed! Please RSVP to Ken (email, phone, facebook, or send an owl) to confirm your spot.
Commencement is on Saturday (!) at PCC Cascade (N Albina and Killingsworth) in the Moriarty Arts and Humanities Building Room 104. [I still have a few graduation announcements; if you need some last minute ones, let me know.] The ceremony starts at 2:00. Doors open to parents, friends and families at 1:45. Seniors must be there at 12:00 noon!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Hosting Iraqi Youth!
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR IRAQI YOUTH - JULY 22 – AUGUST 3
This summer the World Affairs Council and World Learning have the pleasure of bringing Iraqi high school students to Portland through the Iraqi Youth Leaders Exchange Program. They will be traveling with American high School students from St. Louis, Missouri. Attached you will find more information about this wonderful opportunity for Iraqi and American youth to get to know each other…person to person.
We are looking for Portland-area families with teenagers to host Iraqi and American participants in this program.
Hosting involves providing students a bed, breakfast and dinner most days, and transportation to and from our offices in downtown Portland.
Our goal is to pair the St. Louis students with one of their new Iraqi friends in a homestay . So we are hoping to have the good luck of finding host families with two available beds.
Our additional hope is that a willing host family will have a teenager so the Iraqi students can witness everyday life for American teens first hand.
Hosts and host siblings are invited to participate in program activities and events which will greatly enrich the experience for the whole family.
An Iraqi teacher and World Learning staff member will need home stays as well.
Although it is preferred that host families have a teenage in the home and can provide transportation, this is not a mandatory requirement. We will accept applications from any interested hosts. Please be aware that criminal background checks are conducted on all household members age 18 and over.
A fabulous Iraqi youth would love to be a part of your family this summer for two short weeks. Please send the attached host family application ASAP!
All my best,
Karen
Karen Ettinger
K-12 Education Director
World Affairs Council of Oregon
1200 SW Park Ave, FL 3, Portland, OR 97205
503.306.5270 | Cell 503.803.0439
karen@worldoregon.org
This summer the World Affairs Council and World Learning have the pleasure of bringing Iraqi high school students to Portland through the Iraqi Youth Leaders Exchange Program. They will be traveling with American high School students from St. Louis, Missouri. Attached you will find more information about this wonderful opportunity for Iraqi and American youth to get to know each other…person to person.
We are looking for Portland-area families with teenagers to host Iraqi and American participants in this program.
Hosting involves providing students a bed, breakfast and dinner most days, and transportation to and from our offices in downtown Portland.
Our goal is to pair the St. Louis students with one of their new Iraqi friends in a homestay . So we are hoping to have the good luck of finding host families with two available beds.
Our additional hope is that a willing host family will have a teenager so the Iraqi students can witness everyday life for American teens first hand.
Hosts and host siblings are invited to participate in program activities and events which will greatly enrich the experience for the whole family.
An Iraqi teacher and World Learning staff member will need home stays as well.
Although it is preferred that host families have a teenage in the home and can provide transportation, this is not a mandatory requirement. We will accept applications from any interested hosts. Please be aware that criminal background checks are conducted on all household members age 18 and over.
A fabulous Iraqi youth would love to be a part of your family this summer for two short weeks. Please send the attached host family application ASAP!
All my best,
Karen
Karen Ettinger
K-12 Education Director
World Affairs Council of Oregon
1200 SW Park Ave, FL 3, Portland, OR 97205
503.306.5270 | Cell 503.803.0439
karen@worldoregon.org
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Front Space Update
Hello Trillium Community,
As you may have noticed we have begun our work to finish up the beautiful wall around our front space. The two benches will get roofs and the wall will be getting a final coat of plaster.
Additionally two community members (Bruce Mulligan and Jon Molenkamp) are heading up the project to complete the gate with an artistic design so it can be closed and we can better secure the space.
We are looking for a few volunteers to help with this project. Anyone who would like with metal work and design are invited. You don't have to be an expert and kids may join in as well.
Additionally we are looking for some donations of rebar and metal rods for the gate itself. OR if you could give a cash donation that would be appreciated as well. Bruce and Jon are putting together a price sheet but are estimating a few hundred dollars worth of metal, welding wire and Argon gas.
If you can be part of this project in any way please let me know as soon as possible.
Thank you very very much
Rob van Nood
Intermediate Advisor &
The head of last years gate project who is trying to help finish up the part project that never got completed.
As you may have noticed we have begun our work to finish up the beautiful wall around our front space. The two benches will get roofs and the wall will be getting a final coat of plaster.
Additionally two community members (Bruce Mulligan and Jon Molenkamp) are heading up the project to complete the gate with an artistic design so it can be closed and we can better secure the space.
We are looking for a few volunteers to help with this project. Anyone who would like with metal work and design are invited. You don't have to be an expert and kids may join in as well.
Additionally we are looking for some donations of rebar and metal rods for the gate itself. OR if you could give a cash donation that would be appreciated as well. Bruce and Jon are putting together a price sheet but are estimating a few hundred dollars worth of metal, welding wire and Argon gas.
If you can be part of this project in any way please let me know as soon as possible.
Thank you very very much
Rob van Nood
Intermediate Advisor &
The head of last years gate project who is trying to help finish up the part project that never got completed.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
All School Meeting Proposal
1) proposal -
I propose an all school talent show like we used to have. I think we should have two votes the first to decide whether or not it's happening and the second to decide whether it's a fundraiser or not.
My mom has talked to Kirk who has had past experience with Trillium talent shows and he says he will help out with it. My mom will also help out with organizing.
Some possible dates that don't have anything else on the calendar are the 8th or 9th of June. It would be from 5:30 till 8 p.m. in the courtyard.
We shall have a sign up sheet in the common space for the talent show. There will be room for 24 people. If more than that sign up we will have auditions. Auditions will be Friday the 27th of May directly after school .
We will put together a committee of staff and kids to organize the event, oversee auditions etc.
Parents will be encouraged to attend. No food will be provided.
2) How does this fit in constitution/bill of rights
Rights and responsibilities #1
3) How will the proposal be implemented and by whom?
A committee headed by me and my mom and Kirk will organize it.
4) estimate time needed for proposal
20 minutes
5) This is for the all school meeting
Thanks!
-Django, 4th grade, Sara's Advising.
I propose an all school talent show like we used to have. I think we should have two votes the first to decide whether or not it's happening and the second to decide whether it's a fundraiser or not.
My mom has talked to Kirk who has had past experience with Trillium talent shows and he says he will help out with it. My mom will also help out with organizing.
Some possible dates that don't have anything else on the calendar are the 8th or 9th of June. It would be from 5:30 till 8 p.m. in the courtyard.
We shall have a sign up sheet in the common space for the talent show. There will be room for 24 people. If more than that sign up we will have auditions. Auditions will be Friday the 27th of May directly after school .
We will put together a committee of staff and kids to organize the event, oversee auditions etc.
Parents will be encouraged to attend. No food will be provided.
2) How does this fit in constitution/bill of rights
Rights and responsibilities #1
3) How will the proposal be implemented and by whom?
A committee headed by me and my mom and Kirk will organize it.
4) estimate time needed for proposal
20 minutes
5) This is for the all school meeting
Thanks!
-Django, 4th grade, Sara's Advising.
Monday, May 09, 2011
More FREE Snowboarding!
The most excellent folks at Snowdays are taking us up again, THIS Saturday. This trip is for experienced snowboarders. Sign up sheet is on my classroom window.
Friday, May 06, 2011
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Senior Update: Class this Friday!
Hi everyone,
There are a few important items to cover this Friday, and it is essential that the class of 2011 is present:
- We are fortunate to have Rebecca Bateman, lower school parent and professional photographer, take individual and group photos of the entire senior class this Friday at 10:00. Rebecca has done this in years past: her work is beautiful and we are fortunate to have her volunteer her valuable skills.
- We need to size graduation gowns.
- We will be planning Senior Project Night, which happens on Friday, May 13th.
- We will do some preparation for commencement, Saturday, June 4th.
Seniors, please make sure you are at Trillium by 9:30. If you are so willing, the pleasure of your company would be most celebrated at high school meeting, which starts at 9:00.
Best,
Ken
There are a few important items to cover this Friday, and it is essential that the class of 2011 is present:
- We are fortunate to have Rebecca Bateman, lower school parent and professional photographer, take individual and group photos of the entire senior class this Friday at 10:00. Rebecca has done this in years past: her work is beautiful and we are fortunate to have her volunteer her valuable skills.
- We need to size graduation gowns.
- We will be planning Senior Project Night, which happens on Friday, May 13th.
- We will do some preparation for commencement, Saturday, June 4th.
Seniors, please make sure you are at Trillium by 9:30. If you are so willing, the pleasure of your company would be most celebrated at high school meeting, which starts at 9:00.
Best,
Ken
Senior Update: Class this Friday!
Hi everyone,
There are a few important items to cover this Friday, and it is essential that the class of 2011 is present:
We are fortunate to have Rebecca Bateman, lower school parent and professional photographer, take individual and group photos of the entire senior class this Friday at 10:00. Rebecca has done this in years past: her work is beautiful and we are fortunate to have her volunteer her valuable skills.
- We need to size graduation gowns.
- We will be planning Senior Project Night, which happens on Friday, May 13th.
- We will do some preparation for commencement, Saturday, June 4th.
Seniors, please make sure you are at Trillium by 9:30. If you are so willing, the pleasure of your company would be most celebrated at high school meeting, which starts at 9:00.
Best,
Ken
There are a few important items to cover this Friday, and it is essential that the class of 2011 is present:
We are fortunate to have Rebecca Bateman, lower school parent and professional photographer, take individual and group photos of the entire senior class this Friday at 10:00. Rebecca has done this in years past: her work is beautiful and we are fortunate to have her volunteer her valuable skills.
- We need to size graduation gowns.
- We will be planning Senior Project Night, which happens on Friday, May 13th.
- We will do some preparation for commencement, Saturday, June 4th.
Seniors, please make sure you are at Trillium by 9:30. If you are so willing, the pleasure of your company would be most celebrated at high school meeting, which starts at 9:00.
Best,
Ken
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Taking Action on Climate Change
Climate Justice Portland
Updates, Action & Events!
___________________________________
Climate Justice will do some Movement Education at May meetings
1st and 3rd Mondays, May 9 & 23, 7-9pm, 2249 E Burnside
Climate Justice Portland will be hosting two opportunities to get down with Movement education -- come discuss and get educated about the ins and outs of climate change, Climate Justice and how Portland will be affected! If you are a new face, now is the time to come in.
Check out the materials for our self-education sessions. Readings & videos!
___________________________________
Are you a media maker or a video visionary?
Multnomah County is hosting a Climate Short Film Contest.
5 minutes or less about how climate change will impact Oregon. Deadline: June 10.
Want to enter? Got ideas? Come to the May 9th meeting or email cjcpdx@gmail.com and let's collaborate!
___________________________________
Fight against expansion of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) – No to HB 2700
The Oregon Legislature is voting on an Anti-Climate, Pro-LNG bill soon
Click here to send an email opposing HB 2700 to your State Senator TODAY!
For the third session in a row, a bill to change how state-issued wetland removal-fill permits are granted in Oregon is moving forward. This means LNG on a Fast Track through our communities! Soon, the State Senate Business, Transportation & Economic Development committee will vote on the amendment to exclude LNG-related pipelines from the current bill, HB 2700.
THIS IS AN UPHILL FIGHT, and we need to encourage our state senators to do the right thing against strong pressure from financial and fossil-fuels interests.
Click here to send an email opposing HB 2700 to your State Senator TODAY!
Learn more and take action!
__________________________________
Events
May 13, 10am -2pm, Portland State University Native American Student and Community Center
Stop the Tar Sands and the Heavy Haul Teach-In & Salmon Bake
We are tribal groups, environmentalists, and community members. We are protesting the use of the Columbia and Snake Rivers by big oil corporations to ship equipment upriver to Idaho where they will then drive the machinery up to the Alberta Tar Sands.
May 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1838 SW Jefferson St.
Climate Ethics and Equity Forum.
Updates, Action & Events!
___________________________________
Climate Justice will do some Movement Education at May meetings
1st and 3rd Mondays, May 9 & 23, 7-9pm, 2249 E Burnside
Climate Justice Portland will be hosting two opportunities to get down with Movement education -- come discuss and get educated about the ins and outs of climate change, Climate Justice and how Portland will be affected! If you are a new face, now is the time to come in.
Check out the materials for our self-education sessions. Readings & videos!
___________________________________
Are you a media maker or a video visionary?
Multnomah County is hosting a Climate Short Film Contest.
5 minutes or less about how climate change will impact Oregon. Deadline: June 10.
Want to enter? Got ideas? Come to the May 9th meeting or email cjcpdx@gmail.com and let's collaborate!
___________________________________
Fight against expansion of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) – No to HB 2700
The Oregon Legislature is voting on an Anti-Climate, Pro-LNG bill soon
Click here to send an email opposing HB 2700 to your State Senator TODAY!
For the third session in a row, a bill to change how state-issued wetland removal-fill permits are granted in Oregon is moving forward. This means LNG on a Fast Track through our communities! Soon, the State Senate Business, Transportation & Economic Development committee will vote on the amendment to exclude LNG-related pipelines from the current bill, HB 2700.
THIS IS AN UPHILL FIGHT, and we need to encourage our state senators to do the right thing against strong pressure from financial and fossil-fuels interests.
Click here to send an email opposing HB 2700 to your State Senator TODAY!
Learn more and take action!
__________________________________
Events
May 13, 10am -2pm, Portland State University Native American Student and Community Center
Stop the Tar Sands and the Heavy Haul Teach-In & Salmon Bake
We are tribal groups, environmentalists, and community members. We are protesting the use of the Columbia and Snake Rivers by big oil corporations to ship equipment upriver to Idaho where they will then drive the machinery up to the Alberta Tar Sands.
May 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1838 SW Jefferson St.
Climate Ethics and Equity Forum.
Sunday, May 01, 2011
GCC: Iraqi Video Conference Prep
Hi all,
The big day is almost here. Our video conference with students from northern Iraq starts promptly at 7:00 in the morning this Tuesday the 3rd, down at the Action Center, 45 Southwest Ankeny Street. Students should arrive at the Action Center by 6:50 or meet Ken at the MAX station in front of Trillium by 6:25.
In order to be ready, all students must prepare to answer and ask a few questions. These questions have been generated by students (both here, and in Iraq), and student names have been assigned to the specific questions for which the student is responsible. If your name is next to a question, be prepared to both ask AND ANSWER that question.
Click here for the list of questions we will be ASKING.
Besides the questions on that sheet, there is one central question ALL students should be able to answer for the Iraqi students: What does rapid climate change mean to you, and what can you do to stop it?
Please thoroughly review your questions and prepare your answers ahead of time. We are ambassadors of Trillium, of the United States, and of Mercy Corps' Global Citizenry program. Let us be at our truest and best selves for this work.
Peace,
Ken
The big day is almost here. Our video conference with students from northern Iraq starts promptly at 7:00 in the morning this Tuesday the 3rd, down at the Action Center, 45 Southwest Ankeny Street. Students should arrive at the Action Center by 6:50 or meet Ken at the MAX station in front of Trillium by 6:25.
In order to be ready, all students must prepare to answer and ask a few questions. These questions have been generated by students (both here, and in Iraq), and student names have been assigned to the specific questions for which the student is responsible. If your name is next to a question, be prepared to both ask AND ANSWER that question.
Click here for the list of questions we will be ASKING.
Besides the questions on that sheet, there is one central question ALL students should be able to answer for the Iraqi students: What does rapid climate change mean to you, and what can you do to stop it?
Please thoroughly review your questions and prepare your answers ahead of time. We are ambassadors of Trillium, of the United States, and of Mercy Corps' Global Citizenry program. Let us be at our truest and best selves for this work.
Peace,
Ken
Friday, April 29, 2011
Midterm Report Cards and Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences
Hi all,
Midterms came out today, so expect to see them arriving home soon. They make great fodder for a spring parent-teacher-student conference, which you can sign up for through clicking here.
Best,
Ken
Midterms came out today, so expect to see them arriving home soon. They make great fodder for a spring parent-teacher-student conference, which you can sign up for through clicking here.
Best,
Ken
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
FREE MONEY!: PCC Scholarship
The Future Connect Scholarship is an initiative of the Mayor's Office and Portland Community College to eliminate barriers to attending college while providing on-going support to help students once they get there (see overview for more details). I am hoping that you can help refer additional PPS students for this opportunity.
As you are aware, we have 200 scholarships available this fall at PCC. The initial application phase ended on March 31st, and we still have 20-40 slots available. We only had 18 students from PPS high schools apply plus another 42 students from Ed Options. Please work with the administration at Jefferson, Marshall, and Roosevelt plus affiliated Ed Options schools to get the word out.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Low income and/or 1st generation college
- Affiliated with a Summer Youth Connect partner (students at Jefferson, Marshall, and Roosevelt would qualify because those schools hosted Ninth Grade Counts program last summer plus many Ed Options schools are affiliated with SummerWorks)
- Graduating this year and planning to attend PCC in the fall
ACTION NEEDED
1) Encourage students to complete the 3-STEP application. The application is available online: www.pcc.edu/futureconnect
2) Help students who have started an application to complete it. (These students are highlighted in yellow on the attached spreadsheet.)
Let me know if I can be of assistance in your outreach. We will be accepting applications on a rolling admissions basis, so encourage students to APPLY TODAY!
Best,
-Reese
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reese Lord
Education Strategies Program Coordinator
Office of Mayor Sam Adams
City of Portland
1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Suite 340
Portland, OR 97204
P: 503-823-4027
E: reese.lord@portlandoregon.gov
W: mayorsamadams.com ( http://www.portlandonline.com/mayor/index.html )
Check out our latest Education Progress Report ( http://www.portlandonline.com/mayor/index.cfm?c=49520&a=330075 )
As you are aware, we have 200 scholarships available this fall at PCC. The initial application phase ended on March 31st, and we still have 20-40 slots available. We only had 18 students from PPS high schools apply plus another 42 students from Ed Options. Please work with the administration at Jefferson, Marshall, and Roosevelt plus affiliated Ed Options schools to get the word out.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Low income and/or 1st generation college
- Affiliated with a Summer Youth Connect partner (students at Jefferson, Marshall, and Roosevelt would qualify because those schools hosted Ninth Grade Counts program last summer plus many Ed Options schools are affiliated with SummerWorks)
- Graduating this year and planning to attend PCC in the fall
ACTION NEEDED
1) Encourage students to complete the 3-STEP application. The application is available online: www.pcc.edu/futureconnect
2) Help students who have started an application to complete it. (These students are highlighted in yellow on the attached spreadsheet.)
Let me know if I can be of assistance in your outreach. We will be accepting applications on a rolling admissions basis, so encourage students to APPLY TODAY!
Best,
-Reese
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reese Lord
Education Strategies Program Coordinator
Office of Mayor Sam Adams
City of Portland
1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Suite 340
Portland, OR 97204
P: 503-823-4027
E: reese.lord@portlandoregon.gov
W: mayorsamadams.com ( http://www.portlandonline.com/mayor/index.html )
Check out our latest Education Progress Report ( http://www.portlandonline.com/mayor/index.cfm?c=49520&a=330075 )
Friday, April 22, 2011
Lunch Program Changes
Dear Trillium Families,
We have been working hard this year to get an amazing lunch program that serves hot, healthy food and pays for itself. Beth and Elizabeth have been dedicated and have work so hard. The trick is with the amount of reporting and compliance involved with being a National School Lunch Program with federal guidelines there is an incredible amount of labor that is required for the program. Try as hard as we have, we have not found a way to make it economically viable at this time.
We do believe in providing healthy lunch so after much number crunching and brainstorming we have come up with a option we feel will meet Trillium's needs. We will no longer be participating in the National School Lunch Program. We will have a morning snack and lunch to those who need it. It won't be fancy, but it will be FREE! It sounds crazy, but it actually will cost Trillium less money to offer a simple free lunch choice that requires minimal preparation and no administration. The preparation will be done by volunteers (let us know if you are interested in helping!) with the free Dave's Killer Bread we get on weekly basis.
If you are in need of a breakfast - think granola bar or a bagel and a piece of fruit in the morning. Or a PB&J, milk, and a piece of fruit for lunch there will be food available. Breakfast will be served Monday-Friday and Lunch will be served Monday-Thursday. We won't be charging for these options, however donations will be accepted to keep the food cost down. These changes will start on Monday, April 25th.
Thank you for your understanding-
Genevieve
We have been working hard this year to get an amazing lunch program that serves hot, healthy food and pays for itself. Beth and Elizabeth have been dedicated and have work so hard. The trick is with the amount of reporting and compliance involved with being a National School Lunch Program with federal guidelines there is an incredible amount of labor that is required for the program. Try as hard as we have, we have not found a way to make it economically viable at this time.
We do believe in providing healthy lunch so after much number crunching and brainstorming we have come up with a option we feel will meet Trillium's needs. We will no longer be participating in the National School Lunch Program. We will have a morning snack and lunch to those who need it. It won't be fancy, but it will be FREE! It sounds crazy, but it actually will cost Trillium less money to offer a simple free lunch choice that requires minimal preparation and no administration. The preparation will be done by volunteers (let us know if you are interested in helping!) with the free Dave's Killer Bread we get on weekly basis.
If you are in need of a breakfast - think granola bar or a bagel and a piece of fruit in the morning. Or a PB&J, milk, and a piece of fruit for lunch there will be food available. Breakfast will be served Monday-Friday and Lunch will be served Monday-Thursday. We won't be charging for these options, however donations will be accepted to keep the food cost down. These changes will start on Monday, April 25th.
Thank you for your understanding-
Genevieve
Monday, April 11, 2011
Study Chinese at PSU
Intensive Chinese Language Summer Program at PSU
8 weeks for $750. Scholarships Available.
WHEN: Sessions begin on June 20 or June 27 and end on August 12, 2011
Classes meet 2 hours per day, Monday – Friday
WHERE: Portland State University
WHAT: The class will be highly interactive, using a fun situational method of language learning. Students will receive 4 credits for the 8-week course.
WHO: This program is for individuals 15 or older with an interest in learning Chinese. Participants should have no background in Chinese. Students will be expected to spend about 2 hours everyday on self-managed study.
COST: $500 for 4 credits plus a $250 lab fee. Books are about $50.
INSTRUCTORS: The lead teacher will be Prof. Hao-Hsiang Liao from Ohio State University who has taught Chinese at Harvard and Williams College. He will be joined by teacher-trainees of the PSU/ALLEX teacher training program.
SPONSORSHIP: This program is sponsored by the Dept. of World Languages and Literatures at PSU in collaboration with the Alliance for Language Learning and Educational Exchange (ALLEX).
HOW TO APPLY: For Information or to get an application please contact:
Tom@Allex.org or call 607-218-2130
8 weeks for $750. Scholarships Available.
WHEN: Sessions begin on June 20 or June 27 and end on August 12, 2011
Classes meet 2 hours per day, Monday – Friday
WHERE: Portland State University
WHAT: The class will be highly interactive, using a fun situational method of language learning. Students will receive 4 credits for the 8-week course.
WHO: This program is for individuals 15 or older with an interest in learning Chinese. Participants should have no background in Chinese. Students will be expected to spend about 2 hours everyday on self-managed study.
COST: $500 for 4 credits plus a $250 lab fee. Books are about $50.
INSTRUCTORS: The lead teacher will be Prof. Hao-Hsiang Liao from Ohio State University who has taught Chinese at Harvard and Williams College. He will be joined by teacher-trainees of the PSU/ALLEX teacher training program.
SPONSORSHIP: This program is sponsored by the Dept. of World Languages and Literatures at PSU in collaboration with the Alliance for Language Learning and Educational Exchange (ALLEX).
HOW TO APPLY: For Information or to get an application please contact:
Tom@Allex.org or call 607-218-2130
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Organizing and Socializing Spot
Friends:
I will be opening Columbia Cottage at 8:00 am tomorrow morning for the Trillium Community to gather, talk, share and have a base of operations during the shut-down. I will be opening it up most days during the shut-down.
This is NOT a drop-off daycare offer or replacement for the school. However, if you would like to come with your kids, watch them play together, have a cup of coffee or tea, visit with other parents, please feel free to come by. We can even put a nice warm fire in the fireplace. Please feel free to bring lunch... or we could even go in together to get a pizza ;-)
The cottage has a large grandroom in which kids can play, it is close to the Columbia pool and to a playground.
Columbia Cottage is located in Columbia Park at 4339 N Lombard (google map).
Blake Swensen
503-957-6807
I will be opening Columbia Cottage at 8:00 am tomorrow morning for the Trillium Community to gather, talk, share and have a base of operations during the shut-down. I will be opening it up most days during the shut-down.
This is NOT a drop-off daycare offer or replacement for the school. However, if you would like to come with your kids, watch them play together, have a cup of coffee or tea, visit with other parents, please feel free to come by. We can even put a nice warm fire in the fireplace. Please feel free to bring lunch... or we could even go in together to get a pizza ;-)
The cottage has a large grandroom in which kids can play, it is close to the Columbia pool and to a playground.
Columbia Cottage is located in Columbia Park at 4339 N Lombard (google map).
Blake Swensen
503-957-6807
New announcements regarding the temporary closure
Latest updates can be found at http://trilliumupdates.wordpress.com/.
Saturday, April 09, 2011
URGENT INFORMATION: Temporary Suspension in Classes
Dear Trillium Community,
We were informed at the end of business day on Friday that we must temporarily suspend classes and we may not use the building because our property and liability insurance was canceled. The cancellation is due to our account history that occurred as a result of our financial struggles over the past few years. Thankfully, we are making great strides, but work on our transition to financial stability is still a real issue.
We are actively communicating with our insurance broker to reinstate our insurance policy as soon as possible. This suspension of classes, which impacts all grade levels and preschool, will begin Monday, 4/10. This means there will be NO SCHOOL, nor will be there anyone in the building.
Our hope is that this issue can be resolved sooner, but we must plan for a 2 week suspension of classes and building use.
We understand this is an unexpected announcement and that it will be challenging. Thankfully, Trillium is a strong community and we will work through this together. We will communicate via email to update you daily and as we have new information about insurance reinstatement. We know you have questions and we will do our best to answer them. In addition to the email we will contact parents on the phone, creating a blog specific to this suspension of classes to better update and connect online.
This Tuesday at 6:30pm we will be holding an ALL COMMUNITY MEETING location TBA. The Board, Genevieve, many Staff members, and TFT will be available at 6:30pm to answer questions and connect about working together.
We ask that parents please email your student's adviser to let them know you have received this message and understand that classes will not be held beginning Monday. Adviser emails are listed below.
Please refer any media inquiries to:
Executive Director, Genevieve Bouwes Genevieve@trilliumcharterschool.org or Trillium’s Board Chair, James Hindes James@trilliumcharterschool.org
Thank you for all the positive support as we navigate this detour. We look forward to having all of our students together in a learning community very soon.
Sincerely,
Trillium Administration
Preschool:
trilliumpreschool@gmail.com
Kindergarten:
polly@trilliumcharterschool.org
1st & 2nd Grade:
beth@trilliumcharterschool.org
brian@trilliumcharterschool.org
whitney@trililumcharterschool.org
3rd, 4th, 5th Grade:
sara@trilliumcharterschool.org
rob@trilliumcharterschool.org
jeremy@trilliumcharterschool.org
lyndsey@trilliumcharterschool.org
6th, 7th, 8th Grade:
amy@rilliumcharterschool.org
kirk@trilliumcharterschool.org
nina@trilliumcharterschool.org
kurt@trilliumcharterschool.org
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Grade:
will@trilliumcharterschool.org
ken@trilliumcharterschool.org
jess@trilliumcharterschool.org
sarah@trilliumcharterschool.org
--
Genevieve Bouwes
Executive Director
Trillium Charter School
We were informed at the end of business day on Friday that we must temporarily suspend classes and we may not use the building because our property and liability insurance was canceled. The cancellation is due to our account history that occurred as a result of our financial struggles over the past few years. Thankfully, we are making great strides, but work on our transition to financial stability is still a real issue.
We are actively communicating with our insurance broker to reinstate our insurance policy as soon as possible. This suspension of classes, which impacts all grade levels and preschool, will begin Monday, 4/10. This means there will be NO SCHOOL, nor will be there anyone in the building.
Our hope is that this issue can be resolved sooner, but we must plan for a 2 week suspension of classes and building use.
We understand this is an unexpected announcement and that it will be challenging. Thankfully, Trillium is a strong community and we will work through this together. We will communicate via email to update you daily and as we have new information about insurance reinstatement. We know you have questions and we will do our best to answer them. In addition to the email we will contact parents on the phone, creating a blog specific to this suspension of classes to better update and connect online.
This Tuesday at 6:30pm we will be holding an ALL COMMUNITY MEETING location TBA. The Board, Genevieve, many Staff members, and TFT will be available at 6:30pm to answer questions and connect about working together.
We ask that parents please email your student's adviser to let them know you have received this message and understand that classes will not be held beginning Monday. Adviser emails are listed below.
Please refer any media inquiries to:
Executive Director, Genevieve Bouwes Genevieve@trilliumcharterschool.org or Trillium’s Board Chair, James Hindes James@trilliumcharterschool.org
Thank you for all the positive support as we navigate this detour. We look forward to having all of our students together in a learning community very soon.
Sincerely,
Trillium Administration
Preschool:
trilliumpreschool@gmail.com
Kindergarten:
polly@trilliumcharterschool.org
1st & 2nd Grade:
beth@trilliumcharterschool.org
brian@trilliumcharterschool.org
whitney@trililumcharterschool.org
3rd, 4th, 5th Grade:
sara@trilliumcharterschool.org
rob@trilliumcharterschool.org
jeremy@trilliumcharterschool.org
lyndsey@trilliumcharterschool.org
6th, 7th, 8th Grade:
amy@rilliumcharterschool.org
kirk@trilliumcharterschool.org
nina@trilliumcharterschool.org
kurt@trilliumcharterschool.org
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Grade:
will@trilliumcharterschool.org
ken@trilliumcharterschool.org
jess@trilliumcharterschool.org
sarah@trilliumcharterschool.org
--
Genevieve Bouwes
Executive Director
Trillium Charter School
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Tomorrow!: Act for Equal Funding!
House Bill #3397 is a Charter School equity bill that I believe Trillium community members should support. The first hearing this Wednesday morning at 8 am in the House Revenue Committee.
This bill would bring funding for charter schools in line with all other per pupil funding. For Trillium it would mean at approximately $250,000 worth of revenue every year. It is worth the battle.
I believe the hearing will be in Hearing room A on the first floor on the House side of the building. The bill's supporters would love parents and families to come to the hearing and even testify if they would like. If your can't attend contact you representatives and urge their support.
CHARTER SCHOOLS SHOULD GET THE SAME $ PER STUDENT AS OTHER PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
This google map shows where the State Capital is located.
This is the directions from Trillium.
It will take over an hour to get there so if you plan on coming remember that the hearing starts at eight and parking might take some time.
This bill would bring funding for charter schools in line with all other per pupil funding. For Trillium it would mean at approximately $250,000 worth of revenue every year. It is worth the battle.
I believe the hearing will be in Hearing room A on the first floor on the House side of the building. The bill's supporters would love parents and families to come to the hearing and even testify if they would like. If your can't attend contact you representatives and urge their support.
CHARTER SCHOOLS SHOULD GET THE SAME $ PER STUDENT AS OTHER PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
This google map shows where the State Capital is located.
This is the directions from Trillium.
It will take over an hour to get there so if you plan on coming remember that the hearing starts at eight and parking might take some time.
TODAY at 5!: Solidarity with Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio
Please join Tuesday's demonstration downtown, sponsored by Jobs with Justice and others:
Rally in solidarity with Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio
Tuesday, March 15th at 5:00pm
Terry Schrunk Plaza
SW 3rd and Madison in Portland
Though millions of Americans are out of jobs, corporate-funded politicians are attacking worker rights and slashing public services, instead of addressing the jobs deficit.
Why? It’s simple: political payback to the same Wall Street and corporate CEOs who pushed millions of Americans out of jobs and homes, got bailed out and are back to making record profits. The corporate greed agenda is a permanent “jobless recovery" that concentrates wealth at the top, while leaving the rest of us to fight over what’s left.
These corporate-backed politicians have other proposals that will lower wages, decimate public education, hang teachers out to dry by weakening or eliminating the right for fair treatment and due process on the job.
Meanwhile, we should draw inspiration from the massive resistance that has been going on in Wisconsin since Gov. Walker announced his rollback of workers rights -- and that has been replicated in Indiana and Ohio.
"In our glorious fight for civil rights, we must guard against being fooled by false slogans such as ‘right to work.’ It provides no ‘rights’ and no ‘works.’ Its purpose is to destroy labor unions and the freedom of collective bargaining… We demand this fraud be stopped." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio are the frontlines today, but this program will soon be showing across the country, if we don’t stop them.
Rally in solidarity with Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio
Tuesday, March 15th at 5:00pm
Terry Schrunk Plaza
SW 3rd and Madison in Portland
Though millions of Americans are out of jobs, corporate-funded politicians are attacking worker rights and slashing public services, instead of addressing the jobs deficit.
Why? It’s simple: political payback to the same Wall Street and corporate CEOs who pushed millions of Americans out of jobs and homes, got bailed out and are back to making record profits. The corporate greed agenda is a permanent “jobless recovery" that concentrates wealth at the top, while leaving the rest of us to fight over what’s left.
These corporate-backed politicians have other proposals that will lower wages, decimate public education, hang teachers out to dry by weakening or eliminating the right for fair treatment and due process on the job.
Meanwhile, we should draw inspiration from the massive resistance that has been going on in Wisconsin since Gov. Walker announced his rollback of workers rights -- and that has been replicated in Indiana and Ohio.
"In our glorious fight for civil rights, we must guard against being fooled by false slogans such as ‘right to work.’ It provides no ‘rights’ and no ‘works.’ Its purpose is to destroy labor unions and the freedom of collective bargaining… We demand this fraud be stopped." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio are the frontlines today, but this program will soon be showing across the country, if we don’t stop them.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Important Senior News
Dear Parents of the Class of 2011,
There are a few important things to keep track of as we move towards graduation.
Your student should be on the home stretch with his/her senior project. Final Project Review Committee (PRC) meetings happen during the last week of April. Projects are due to all PRC members sufficiently in advance of the final PRC meeting to allow PRC members to look over the work ahead of time. This is a stressful time for many seniors as the Friday, May 6th deadline for projects approaches. Students should be communicating regularly with a member of their Project Review Committee to problem solve any issues they might have around their project. Any student who has not held the second (of 3 required) PRC meeting should arrange one immediately. A successfully completed senior project is required to receive a diploma.
As of today, projects are due in less than six weeks!
Commencement will be held at the Moriarty Arts and Humanities Building at Portland Community College Cascade Campus on Saturday, June 4th. Exercises begin at 2 o’clock.
We will be ordering graduation announcements soon and generally have them available to parents and students by May 1st. Please make sure Ken knows exactly how many you would like for your student. Announcements are printed on beautiful, one hundred percent post consumer material with soy based ink, come in envelopes, and will cost one dollar each.
Caps and gowns have been ordered, and will be black. We use a cap and gown company that rents us high quality robes. Rental cost is $30. Students will be able to keep the caps and tassles.
All checks should be made payable to Trillium Charter School, and given to the front desk.
Senior Project Night is a wonderful showcase of students' work and will take place on Friday, May 13th. Students will each have one 30-45 minute slot to present their work to parents, family members, and friends. The event takes place at Trillium. Please tell family and friends to mark their calendars as this event is amazing and should not be missed!
This information, as well as a the senior calendar, and other senior resources, are available on my blog (http://ken-trillium.blogspot.com).
This is an exciting time of year and of life. I would be happy to help with any questions you might have around your graduates’ experience.
Best,
Ken Gadbow
Ken@TrilliumCharterSchool.org
There are a few important things to keep track of as we move towards graduation.
Your student should be on the home stretch with his/her senior project. Final Project Review Committee (PRC) meetings happen during the last week of April. Projects are due to all PRC members sufficiently in advance of the final PRC meeting to allow PRC members to look over the work ahead of time. This is a stressful time for many seniors as the Friday, May 6th deadline for projects approaches. Students should be communicating regularly with a member of their Project Review Committee to problem solve any issues they might have around their project. Any student who has not held the second (of 3 required) PRC meeting should arrange one immediately. A successfully completed senior project is required to receive a diploma.
As of today, projects are due in less than six weeks!
Commencement will be held at the Moriarty Arts and Humanities Building at Portland Community College Cascade Campus on Saturday, June 4th. Exercises begin at 2 o’clock.
We will be ordering graduation announcements soon and generally have them available to parents and students by May 1st. Please make sure Ken knows exactly how many you would like for your student. Announcements are printed on beautiful, one hundred percent post consumer material with soy based ink, come in envelopes, and will cost one dollar each.
Caps and gowns have been ordered, and will be black. We use a cap and gown company that rents us high quality robes. Rental cost is $30. Students will be able to keep the caps and tassles.
All checks should be made payable to Trillium Charter School, and given to the front desk.
Senior Project Night is a wonderful showcase of students' work and will take place on Friday, May 13th. Students will each have one 30-45 minute slot to present their work to parents, family members, and friends. The event takes place at Trillium. Please tell family and friends to mark their calendars as this event is amazing and should not be missed!
This information, as well as a the senior calendar, and other senior resources, are available on my blog (http://ken-trillium.blogspot.com).
This is an exciting time of year and of life. I would be happy to help with any questions you might have around your graduates’ experience.
Best,
Ken Gadbow
Ken@TrilliumCharterSchool.org
Monday, March 07, 2011
State of the School - March 16th at 6:30
State of our School Community Forum
Wednesday, March 16th from 6:30-8:00
Please join us on March 16th from 6:30-8:00 for an update of the financial status of Trillium as well as a facilitated break out sessions for your input.
As part of our strategic planning work, we will be conducting an online survey that will go out in the next few days. We will follow it up with this community night that will include a State of the School speech to inform all of Trillium’s financial situation and small breakout groups to get direct community feedback. The underlying objective of the meeting is to inform everyone about the work that lies ahead for Trillium and how we can together to successfully move us forward.
Childcare will be available at Trillium that evening. Please email Ramona@trilliumcharterschool.org by March 14th to sign up for childcare.
--
Genevieve Bouwes
Executive Director
Trillium Charter School
Wednesday, March 16th from 6:30-8:00
Please join us on March 16th from 6:30-8:00 for an update of the financial status of Trillium as well as a facilitated break out sessions for your input.
As part of our strategic planning work, we will be conducting an online survey that will go out in the next few days. We will follow it up with this community night that will include a State of the School speech to inform all of Trillium’s financial situation and small breakout groups to get direct community feedback. The underlying objective of the meeting is to inform everyone about the work that lies ahead for Trillium and how we can together to successfully move us forward.
Childcare will be available at Trillium that evening. Please email Ramona@trilliumcharterschool.org by March 14th to sign up for childcare.
--
Genevieve Bouwes
Executive Director
Trillium Charter School
Saturday, March 05, 2011
Teachers Wonder Why the Scorn?
"You are glorified baby sitters who leave work at 3 p.m. You deserve minimum wage." From the New York Times,
Snowdays Gear and Opportunities
[From Snowdays director Jolene Wilson]
Hi,
I am writing to repsond to a message that a student sent out back in January. Sorry for the delay, but I had to do some investigating in order to find an answer to his request. I am also writing because we would like to invite a couple students on our next trip with SEI. We can take 3-4 Trillium students on the next trip if you have interested kids. The trip is on 3/12 (next Saturday).
One, if you have students who would like to borrow gear we may be able to lend some out if we are given enought notice!
Second, we are trying to organize a gear 'sale' at the end of the year. This would be an event where students could get a gear set-up at rock-bottom prices at the end of the season.
Third, if any of your more advanced snowboarders are interested in earning snowboard gear they can do so by volunteering to peer mentor students on daytrips. THis is a new aspect of Snowdays that we are developing. Let me know if you have an interested student and we can coordinate their involvement in a trip or two this year.
Looking forward to hearing back!
Jolene Willson
Hi,
I am writing to repsond to a message that a student sent out back in January. Sorry for the delay, but I had to do some investigating in order to find an answer to his request. I am also writing because we would like to invite a couple students on our next trip with SEI. We can take 3-4 Trillium students on the next trip if you have interested kids. The trip is on 3/12 (next Saturday).
One, if you have students who would like to borrow gear we may be able to lend some out if we are given enought notice!
Second, we are trying to organize a gear 'sale' at the end of the year. This would be an event where students could get a gear set-up at rock-bottom prices at the end of the season.
Third, if any of your more advanced snowboarders are interested in earning snowboard gear they can do so by volunteering to peer mentor students on daytrips. THis is a new aspect of Snowdays that we are developing. Let me know if you have an interested student and we can coordinate their involvement in a trip or two this year.
Looking forward to hearing back!
Jolene Willson
Thursday, March 03, 2011
Writing Contest - with cash prizes!!
The Norman Mailer Writers Colony and the National Council of Teachers of English are pleased to invite submissions for the 2011 Norman Mailer High School and College Writing Awards for Creative Nonfiction. We hope you will encourage your students to apply.
PRIZES
Cash prizes of $5,000 to $10,000 will be awarded to National Winners. Four finalists in each category will be awarded trophies. Sixteen semifinalists in each category will be awarded certificates. Winners receive travel and lodging to attend the Colony's National Award Ceremony.
Submission Guidelines
CATEGORY
Norman Mailer produced extraordinary works in many genres, including the category of this year’s award:
Creative Nonfiction. Students may submit work in any of the subgenres of creative nonfiction: memoir or autobiography, essay, literary journalism, profiles of people or places, and so on. Whatever its type, the best work will be true material presented with compelling literary merit.
ELIGIBILITY, PAGE LENGTH, and DEADLINES
Entries accepted online only March 1 - April 28, 2011, Noon CST.
• High School Competition is open to all high school students. Students may submit one or more pieces of writing, maximum 10 single-spaced pages, endorsed by a teacher and released by a parent or guardian. Cash award of $5,000.
• Two-Year College Competition is open to first- and second-year full-time students enrolled in a community college, junior college, technical college. Maximum 15 single-spaced pages. Cash award of $5,000.
• Four-Year College Competition is open to current full-time students. Maximum 15 single-spaced pages.
The college winner receives a scholarship to the Norman Mailer Writers Colony during the summer of 2012 and cash award of $10,000.
For complete submission guidelines and judging criteria, or to submit an entry, visit the NCTE website. Please email any questions to nmw@ncte.org.
PRIZES
Cash prizes of $5,000 to $10,000 will be awarded to National Winners. Four finalists in each category will be awarded trophies. Sixteen semifinalists in each category will be awarded certificates. Winners receive travel and lodging to attend the Colony's National Award Ceremony.
Submission Guidelines
CATEGORY
Norman Mailer produced extraordinary works in many genres, including the category of this year’s award:
Creative Nonfiction. Students may submit work in any of the subgenres of creative nonfiction: memoir or autobiography, essay, literary journalism, profiles of people or places, and so on. Whatever its type, the best work will be true material presented with compelling literary merit.
ELIGIBILITY, PAGE LENGTH, and DEADLINES
Entries accepted online only March 1 - April 28, 2011, Noon CST.
• High School Competition is open to all high school students. Students may submit one or more pieces of writing, maximum 10 single-spaced pages, endorsed by a teacher and released by a parent or guardian. Cash award of $5,000.
• Two-Year College Competition is open to first- and second-year full-time students enrolled in a community college, junior college, technical college. Maximum 15 single-spaced pages. Cash award of $5,000.
• Four-Year College Competition is open to current full-time students. Maximum 15 single-spaced pages.
The college winner receives a scholarship to the Norman Mailer Writers Colony during the summer of 2012 and cash award of $10,000.
For complete submission guidelines and judging criteria, or to submit an entry, visit the NCTE website. Please email any questions to nmw@ncte.org.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Global Citizenry class - Gaza video conference this Tuesday!
We are so excited to be taking part in our first video conference of the year with youth in the Palestinian Territory of Gaza.
When: Tuesday, March 1st at 7:00 AM
Where: Mercy Corps Action Center, downtown at 45 SW Ankeny St 97204.
How: Students can meet Ken at Trillium by 6:25 AM (!) to ride down on the MAX, or make their own way to Mercy Corps by 7:00.
Why: Because we can! The early hour (our time) is to ensure the safety and security of our Gaza partners, because it is late (their time).
Questions: Call Ken.
When: Tuesday, March 1st at 7:00 AM
Where: Mercy Corps Action Center, downtown at 45 SW Ankeny St 97204.
How: Students can meet Ken at Trillium by 6:25 AM (!) to ride down on the MAX, or make their own way to Mercy Corps by 7:00.
Why: Because we can! The early hour (our time) is to ensure the safety and security of our Gaza partners, because it is late (their time).
Questions: Call Ken.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Solidarity with Wisconsin - Two Events
*REPORT BACK FROM THE CLASS WAR IN WISCONSIN*
From Egypt to Wisconsin: The Crisis of Capitalism and Resistance from Below
Thursday, February 24th, 7pm
Portland State University, Smith Memorial Student Union Room 327
Around the world, economies are being wrecked by crisis. In addition to the trillions of dollars handed over to Wall Street, the governments of Ireland, Greece, and Portugal required similar bailouts while Spain and Italy are seek a way out of the financial crisis. In poor countries, anger over unemployment and rising food prices is helping fuel revolts and revolutions as evident from the recent events in Tunisia and Egypt.
Of course, working-class people everywhere are being forced to pay for the crisis, through joblessness, wage-cuts, and the slashing of social services. Though these cuts have been less severe in the United States, the same political and economic dynamics provoking resistance in Europe and North Africa are at work here.These dynamics have begun to play out in the recent struggle in Wisconsin against Governor Walker's draconian anti-union legislation. Join the International Socialist Organization and Adam Sanchez, a member of the Portland Association of Teachers and ILWU Local 5 who has spent the last few days in Wisconsin and will be reporting back on the struggle. Come discuss the evolving crisis, the resistance to austerity, and the Wisconsin turning point for US Labor.
******
Stand with Wisconsin: An Injury to One Is an Injury to All!
Friday, February 25, 4pm
Director Park (SW Yamhill and SW Park) - map
Please distribute widely!
Join us this Friday, February 25, at 4pm as we stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Wisconsin as well as Ohio, Indiana and other states where attacks on working people are happening. Wear red (Wisconsin color). Bring your banners. Bring your signs of solidarity. More info on the Jobs with Justice website.
What else can I do?
Here are a couple of ideas. Sign the We are Wisconsin petition and check out the videos. Donate a pizza from Ian's for the demonstrators in Madison. Ian's reports orders from 45 states and 12 countries including Egypt. The number to call is 608-257-9248.
More on Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, workers, students, faith, immigrant rights groups, LGBT groups, women's groups, all sectors of labor, environmental groups, and more continue to occupy the state capitol and more in numbers that are climbing to over 80,000 people.
In states across the country, workers are fighting back against corporate-backed lawmakers who are trying to use state budget problems as an excuse to gut workers’ rights and benefits, when in fact it was Wall Street’s gambles and broken promises that have hurt taxpayers and the middle class—not workers. CEOs are trying to shift the blame for high unemployment and rising poverty levels away from themselves and onto workers and our unions.
The fightback in Wisconsin is historic -- please join us on Friday.
Steve Snyder
Portland Jobs with Justice
From Egypt to Wisconsin: The Crisis of Capitalism and Resistance from Below
Thursday, February 24th, 7pm
Portland State University, Smith Memorial Student Union Room 327
Around the world, economies are being wrecked by crisis. In addition to the trillions of dollars handed over to Wall Street, the governments of Ireland, Greece, and Portugal required similar bailouts while Spain and Italy are seek a way out of the financial crisis. In poor countries, anger over unemployment and rising food prices is helping fuel revolts and revolutions as evident from the recent events in Tunisia and Egypt.
Of course, working-class people everywhere are being forced to pay for the crisis, through joblessness, wage-cuts, and the slashing of social services. Though these cuts have been less severe in the United States, the same political and economic dynamics provoking resistance in Europe and North Africa are at work here.These dynamics have begun to play out in the recent struggle in Wisconsin against Governor Walker's draconian anti-union legislation. Join the International Socialist Organization and Adam Sanchez, a member of the Portland Association of Teachers and ILWU Local 5 who has spent the last few days in Wisconsin and will be reporting back on the struggle. Come discuss the evolving crisis, the resistance to austerity, and the Wisconsin turning point for US Labor.
******
Stand with Wisconsin: An Injury to One Is an Injury to All!
Friday, February 25, 4pm
Director Park (SW Yamhill and SW Park) - map
Please distribute widely!
Join us this Friday, February 25, at 4pm as we stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Wisconsin as well as Ohio, Indiana and other states where attacks on working people are happening. Wear red (Wisconsin color). Bring your banners. Bring your signs of solidarity. More info on the Jobs with Justice website.
What else can I do?
Here are a couple of ideas. Sign the We are Wisconsin petition and check out the videos. Donate a pizza from Ian's for the demonstrators in Madison. Ian's reports orders from 45 states and 12 countries including Egypt. The number to call is 608-257-9248.
More on Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, workers, students, faith, immigrant rights groups, LGBT groups, women's groups, all sectors of labor, environmental groups, and more continue to occupy the state capitol and more in numbers that are climbing to over 80,000 people.
In states across the country, workers are fighting back against corporate-backed lawmakers who are trying to use state budget problems as an excuse to gut workers’ rights and benefits, when in fact it was Wall Street’s gambles and broken promises that have hurt taxpayers and the middle class—not workers. CEOs are trying to shift the blame for high unemployment and rising poverty levels away from themselves and onto workers and our unions.
The fightback in Wisconsin is historic -- please join us on Friday.
Steve Snyder
Portland Jobs with Justice
School Closure Information
Trillium follows PPS school closure policies. Closures and delays are announced on the PPS inclement weather page.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Cheer Trillium and Co. on the Big Screen
Exclusive movie premiere!
Lessons from the Real World
Produced by Robert Gliner and featuring Portland-area students, teachers, and schools
Thursday, March 10, 2011, 6pm
Doors open and reception at 5:30pm
The filmmaker will attend and take questions after the screening
Hollywood Theatre
4122 Northeast Sandy Boulevard, Portland
Free admission and light refreshments. All ages are welcome.
Seating is limited to the first 220 people.
Please call the PSU Box Office for reservations: 503-725-3307
A new documentary film featuring Portland-area schools will premiere at the Hollywood Theatre on Thursday, March 10. Lessons from the Real World, by filmmaker Robert Gliner, takes on negative perceptions about our schools and features successful innovative lessons conducted by Oregon educators at eight Metro-area schools.
Gliner’s answer to the recent documentary, Waiting for Superman, puts a positive spin on effective education practices that feature students working on projects outside the school in their communities. “Learning to read, do math and other subjects will come if students care about what they are learning, rather than drilling them with subject matter largely divorced from their real lives,” he says.
Schools featured in the 58-minute film include Trillium Charter School, Sunnyside Environmental School, Jefferson High School, Marshall Campus, Roosevelt High School, Atkinson Elementary, Sojourner in North Clackamas, and Portland State University.
For more information, contact: EDfilm@pdx.edu
About Robert Gliner:
Robert Gliner, PhD, is an award-winning documentary producer with more than 30 projects to his credit. His films have appeared on PBS stations throughout the United States and have also been viewed in a wide variety of university and public school settings and nonprofit organizations. His primary focus is social justice both inside the United States and throughout the world. He has filmed in Russia, Macedonia, Vietnam, India, Tanzania, Israel, Ecuador, and Cuba. He is involved in all aspects of the production process from initial stages of research to filming and editing. He is an emeritus professor of sociology at San Jose State University in California. www.docmakeronline.com
Sponsored by
Portland State University
Graduate School of Education
Center for Academic Excellence
President's Office
Lessons from the Real World
Produced by Robert Gliner and featuring Portland-area students, teachers, and schools
Thursday, March 10, 2011, 6pm
Doors open and reception at 5:30pm
The filmmaker will attend and take questions after the screening
Hollywood Theatre
4122 Northeast Sandy Boulevard, Portland
Free admission and light refreshments. All ages are welcome.
Seating is limited to the first 220 people.
Please call the PSU Box Office for reservations: 503-725-3307
A new documentary film featuring Portland-area schools will premiere at the Hollywood Theatre on Thursday, March 10. Lessons from the Real World, by filmmaker Robert Gliner, takes on negative perceptions about our schools and features successful innovative lessons conducted by Oregon educators at eight Metro-area schools.
Gliner’s answer to the recent documentary, Waiting for Superman, puts a positive spin on effective education practices that feature students working on projects outside the school in their communities. “Learning to read, do math and other subjects will come if students care about what they are learning, rather than drilling them with subject matter largely divorced from their real lives,” he says.
Schools featured in the 58-minute film include Trillium Charter School, Sunnyside Environmental School, Jefferson High School, Marshall Campus, Roosevelt High School, Atkinson Elementary, Sojourner in North Clackamas, and Portland State University.
For more information, contact: EDfilm@pdx.edu
About Robert Gliner:
Robert Gliner, PhD, is an award-winning documentary producer with more than 30 projects to his credit. His films have appeared on PBS stations throughout the United States and have also been viewed in a wide variety of university and public school settings and nonprofit organizations. His primary focus is social justice both inside the United States and throughout the world. He has filmed in Russia, Macedonia, Vietnam, India, Tanzania, Israel, Ecuador, and Cuba. He is involved in all aspects of the production process from initial stages of research to filming and editing. He is an emeritus professor of sociology at San Jose State University in California. www.docmakeronline.com
Sponsored by
Portland State University
Graduate School of Education
Center for Academic Excellence
President's Office
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
End of Term Course Assessments
Find the End of Term Self Assessment form for regular classes here.
Or you can use this link.
Or this one.
(Three are provided in case you are filling these out for different classes, or stopped in the middle of one and need to complete the rest of the answers.)
SENIORS, fill this survey out for Senior Project.
ADVISING, please fill out this survey.
PERSONALIZED PROJECTS (PLP's), please fill out this survey.
Or you can use this link.
Or this one.
(Three are provided in case you are filling these out for different classes, or stopped in the middle of one and need to complete the rest of the answers.)
SENIORS, fill this survey out for Senior Project.
ADVISING, please fill out this survey.
PERSONALIZED PROJECTS (PLP's), please fill out this survey.
Get Massage. Trillium gets Money.
Hey Everyone,
I saw the great idea that another parent had to use their construction business to generate donations for Trillium and felt inspired to do the same. I have a small school of Traditional Thai Massage and Medicine, and a Thai Massage Clinic. Everyone doing Thai massage at the clinic is dedicated to deep study and the authentic practice of traditional Thai massage; we don't do any other modality, and we have all spent lots of time studying with masters in Thailand. I talked to the others and they all agreed that for the months of February and March, anyone who books a massage appointment and mentions Trillium, a 15% of the massage price will be donated to the school.
I love this idea of community supporting community; I love learning about businesses that other parents are involved in, and I love the idea that we can support each other's businesses at the same time as supporting the school.
You can schedule a massage using our online appointment scheduler. Please put "trillium" in the comments box in the signup form. If you are using a new version of Safari, please use Firefox or Google Chrome instead as we are having a problem with the new safari browser that we are trying to figure out.
Cheers,
-Nephyr
I saw the great idea that another parent had to use their construction business to generate donations for Trillium and felt inspired to do the same. I have a small school of Traditional Thai Massage and Medicine, and a Thai Massage Clinic. Everyone doing Thai massage at the clinic is dedicated to deep study and the authentic practice of traditional Thai massage; we don't do any other modality, and we have all spent lots of time studying with masters in Thailand. I talked to the others and they all agreed that for the months of February and March, anyone who books a massage appointment and mentions Trillium, a 15% of the massage price will be donated to the school.
I love this idea of community supporting community; I love learning about businesses that other parents are involved in, and I love the idea that we can support each other's businesses at the same time as supporting the school.
You can schedule a massage using our online appointment scheduler. Please put "trillium" in the comments box in the signup form. If you are using a new version of Safari, please use Firefox or Google Chrome instead as we are having a problem with the new safari browser that we are trying to figure out.
Cheers,
-Nephyr
End of Term Self Assessment
Find the End of Term Self Assessment form for regular classes here.
Or you can use this link.
Or this one.
(Three are provided in case you are filling these out for different classes, or stopped in the middle of one and need to complete the rest of the answers.)
SENIORS, fill this survey out for Senior Project.
ADVISING, please fill out this survey.
PERSONALIZED PROJECTS (PLP's), please fill out this survey.
Or you can use this link.
Or this one.
(Three are provided in case you are filling these out for different classes, or stopped in the middle of one and need to complete the rest of the answers.)
SENIORS, fill this survey out for Senior Project.
ADVISING, please fill out this survey.
PERSONALIZED PROJECTS (PLP's), please fill out this survey.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
This weeks' schedule
Hi All,
Thanks for a great Exhibition.
This week is a little different from our normal week. Monday through Wednesday will follow our normal schedule. Wednesday will be the last day of semester one classes. As you all know intensives were originally scheduled this week, but have been canceled. Our students still need a well deserved break between semesters, so on Thursday we are planning a variety of trips for students. Some possibilities include: college tours to PSU, Reed, and PCC, museum visits to OMSI, the Portland Art Museum and Historical Museum. There might be also be trips to Women and Trades or a hike in Forest Park.
We are not needing drivers but chaperones because many of the museum trips are contingent on having a good ratio of students to adults. The art museum for instance asks for a ratio of 6:1. Please let us know if you would like a day at a museum, chaperons get in free!
Thanks,
HS Advisors
Thanks for a great Exhibition.
This week is a little different from our normal week. Monday through Wednesday will follow our normal schedule. Wednesday will be the last day of semester one classes. As you all know intensives were originally scheduled this week, but have been canceled. Our students still need a well deserved break between semesters, so on Thursday we are planning a variety of trips for students. Some possibilities include: college tours to PSU, Reed, and PCC, museum visits to OMSI, the Portland Art Museum and Historical Museum. There might be also be trips to Women and Trades or a hike in Forest Park.
We are not needing drivers but chaperones because many of the museum trips are contingent on having a good ratio of students to adults. The art museum for instance asks for a ratio of 6:1. Please let us know if you would like a day at a museum, chaperons get in free!
Thanks,
HS Advisors
Eat Pizza Tuesday. Trillium gets the dough.
This Tuesday, February 1st, 20% of ALL SALES ALL DAY at the Pizzicato at 4217 NE Fremont (Ne 42nd and NE Fremont), will go to Trillium. Come out and support the school, and be sure to tell your friends and family!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
End of Term Self Assessment
Find the End of Term Self Assessment form for regular classes here.
Or you can use this link.
Or this one.
(Three are provided in case you are filling these out for different classes, or stopped in the middle of one and need to complete the rest of the answers.)
SENIORS, fill this survey out for Senior Project.
ADVISING, please fill out this survey.
Or you can use this link.
Or this one.
(Three are provided in case you are filling these out for different classes, or stopped in the middle of one and need to complete the rest of the answers.)
SENIORS, fill this survey out for Senior Project.
ADVISING, please fill out this survey.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Peace Essay Contest
Greetings to all Oregon High Schools:
With great pleasure, Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility announces our third annual Greenfield Peace Writing Contest. Any 11th or 12th grade student in Oregon may enter by submitting an original piece of fiction, poem, or essay (maximum 600 words) reflecting on the following question:
What do we need to change to create a world without nuclear weapons?
Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility is a chapter of the U.S. affiliate of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, recipient of the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize for publicizing the dangers of nuclear weapons. We continue our work to educate the public about the grave threats posed by the existence of nuclear weapons and the health effects of war. We are sponsoring this writing contest in order to encourage Oregon’s youth to consider their role in promoting peace, thus creating a safer world for us all.
Entry forms, a flyer, and all peace writing contest details can be found on our website at www.oregonpsr.org. Submissions may be sent by email or US mail and are due by February 15, 2011. A panel of judges consisting of noted writers and distinguished community members will select the three winning entries. The first prize winner will receive an award of $1000, the second $750 and the third $500. Oregon PSR will host an awards dinner on April 15th at the Oregon Zoo in Portland at which the three winners will be honored and the winning entry will be read. This awards ceremony will be part of our 30th Anniversary Celebration, featuring keynote speaker Jody Williams, Nobel Peace Laureate for her work with the International Campaign to Ban Landmines.
Please help us in announcing this opportunity to all 11th and 12th grade students and their teachers. We greatly appreciate your support in spreading the word and your feedback on this project. Please feel free to contact us with any questions that your school, teachers or students may have.
In peace and health,
Sean Tenney
Communications and Development Associate
Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility
812 SW Washington Street, Suite 1050
Portland, Oregon 97205
503.274.2720 (o)
503.730.4520 (c)
email: sean@oregonpsr.org
www.oregonpsr.org
With great pleasure, Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility announces our third annual Greenfield Peace Writing Contest. Any 11th or 12th grade student in Oregon may enter by submitting an original piece of fiction, poem, or essay (maximum 600 words) reflecting on the following question:
What do we need to change to create a world without nuclear weapons?
Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility is a chapter of the U.S. affiliate of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, recipient of the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize for publicizing the dangers of nuclear weapons. We continue our work to educate the public about the grave threats posed by the existence of nuclear weapons and the health effects of war. We are sponsoring this writing contest in order to encourage Oregon’s youth to consider their role in promoting peace, thus creating a safer world for us all.
Entry forms, a flyer, and all peace writing contest details can be found on our website at www.oregonpsr.org. Submissions may be sent by email or US mail and are due by February 15, 2011. A panel of judges consisting of noted writers and distinguished community members will select the three winning entries. The first prize winner will receive an award of $1000, the second $750 and the third $500. Oregon PSR will host an awards dinner on April 15th at the Oregon Zoo in Portland at which the three winners will be honored and the winning entry will be read. This awards ceremony will be part of our 30th Anniversary Celebration, featuring keynote speaker Jody Williams, Nobel Peace Laureate for her work with the International Campaign to Ban Landmines.
Please help us in announcing this opportunity to all 11th and 12th grade students and their teachers. We greatly appreciate your support in spreading the word and your feedback on this project. Please feel free to contact us with any questions that your school, teachers or students may have.
In peace and health,
Sean Tenney
Communications and Development Associate
Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility
812 SW Washington Street, Suite 1050
Portland, Oregon 97205
503.274.2720 (o)
503.730.4520 (c)
email: sean@oregonpsr.org
www.oregonpsr.org
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Service Day Tomorrow
At Ariadne.
Prepare for rain! And cold!
A good way to do that would be to wear rain gear, and dress in layers.
Prepare for rain! And cold!
A good way to do that would be to wear rain gear, and dress in layers.
This is it.
The end of the semester is upon us.
This is the last weekend to get things done.
Work, work while you can!
This is the last weekend to get things done.
Work, work while you can!
End of Term Self Assessment
Find the End of Term Self Assessment form here.
Or you can use this link.
Or this one.
(Three are provided in case you are filling these out for different classes, or stopped in the middle of one and need to complete the rest of the answers.)
Seniors, fill this survey out for Senior Project.
Or you can use this link.
Or this one.
(Three are provided in case you are filling these out for different classes, or stopped in the middle of one and need to complete the rest of the answers.)
Seniors, fill this survey out for Senior Project.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Eat Pizza. Trillium gets the dough.
The Pizzicato Dough For Dollars Event is Tuesday February 1st. Trillium will receive 20% of ALL sales at the Fremont Street location that day. You can come in and eat pizza, take-out, or have pizza delivered (within a 2 mile radius of the store).
You can also support Trillium by pre-ordering par-baked pizzas, appetizers, salads, and gift cards ($20 denominations). Twenty Percent of those sales will also go to Trillium. The food and gift cards will be available for pick-up at Trillium at 3:00 on Tuesday February 1.
We will be taking pre-orders beginning Wednesday January 18. You can fill out the attached order form or pick up a hard copy in the lobby before or after school. YOU MUST PAY WHEN YOU ORDER! (Checks go to Trillium Charter School.) All orders must be received no later than Thursday January 27th. They can be dropped off in the lobby before or after school, or dropped in the silver SCRIP box in the lobby.
Thank you for supporting Trillium!
Leigh Ann Kennedy
(Mom to Joshua Poe, Rob's class)
You can also support Trillium by pre-ordering par-baked pizzas, appetizers, salads, and gift cards ($20 denominations). Twenty Percent of those sales will also go to Trillium. The food and gift cards will be available for pick-up at Trillium at 3:00 on Tuesday February 1.
We will be taking pre-orders beginning Wednesday January 18. You can fill out the attached order form or pick up a hard copy in the lobby before or after school. YOU MUST PAY WHEN YOU ORDER! (Checks go to Trillium Charter School.) All orders must be received no later than Thursday January 27th. They can be dropped off in the lobby before or after school, or dropped in the silver SCRIP box in the lobby.
Thank you for supporting Trillium!
Leigh Ann Kennedy
(Mom to Joshua Poe, Rob's class)
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Mercy Corps/Global Citizen Corps Partnership
The excitement is mounting for Trillium's latest partnership with Mercy Corp's Global Citizen Corps. For those students who get into the 20 person class semester 2, we will spend Tuesdays and Thursday afternoons in GCC trainings down at the action center, design our own community projects, and partner with students from GCC partner countries, Pakistan, Lebanon, Iraq, Indonesia, Jordan, and the UK. Here and here are more information on some of the opportunities.
Exhibition Night is Friday the 28th
The Trillium High School Exhibition Night is Friday, January 28th from 6:00 to 8:00 and features short individual presentations from each member of the high school to a group of their peers and family members. Several exhibitions will be going on at any one time, taking place throughout the building. Attendees can expect to see students reflect on one or two areas in which they have shown growth or development over the last few months. Student presenters may reflect on projects or work in the areas of academic, artistic, political, or social-emotional. Presentation slots, including question and answer time, generally run under ten minutes apiece. Students prepare for Exhibition Night by selecting work that feels meaningful to them and developing concise, thoughtful presentations that represent their learning. High School Exhibitions take place at the end of every semester. This is the first year that the event has been moved to an evening slot to allow for greater family and community member participation. If you have any questions about Exhibition, please contact any of the high school Advisors, Jess, Ken, Sarah, or Will. We look forward to seeing you there!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Trillium's Financial Need
Dear Trillium Community,
We are writing to you today unified in the goal of renewing our beloved school’s charter. Our upcoming renewal hinges on our ability to demonstrate our financial viability. This will likely not happen if we continue down the same path of relying primarily on the public funding we receive from the state.
There’s the long story and the short story of why we find ourselves in financial need. The shortest story is the one we all know: Trillium, like all charter schools in Oregon, receives substantially less funding for our students than traditional public schools.
The longer story is about how our community has responded to that reality, and how we are now choosing to evolve, organize, and empower ourselves.
We must blaze a new trail. In order to reach out to larger funding sources such as grants, we must demonstrate first that we have a community-based financial support network. Our financial commitment to our children and each other, combined with our dedication to our mission and staying involved is what will keep our children’s school open.
There are 2 ways to support Trillium’s charter renewal right now:
Tax deductible donation online: (your tax receipt is provided in an email)
CLICK this link: https://www.ticketturtle.com/index.php?contribution=trill
Donate the amount you can, or set up a recurring donation (it’s easy!).
OR
Send a check:
Trillium Charter School
Attn: Genevieve Bouwes
5420 N. Interstate Ave.
Portland, OR 97217
Please consider asking your employer if they will match your tax deductable contribution to a 501(c)3 non-profit such as Trillium.
Thank you for your continued support of Trillium.
Genevieve Bouwes-Executive Director, Trillium Board of Directors, Together For Trillium
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Genevieve Bouwes
Executive Director
Trillium Charter School
We are writing to you today unified in the goal of renewing our beloved school’s charter. Our upcoming renewal hinges on our ability to demonstrate our financial viability. This will likely not happen if we continue down the same path of relying primarily on the public funding we receive from the state.
There’s the long story and the short story of why we find ourselves in financial need. The shortest story is the one we all know: Trillium, like all charter schools in Oregon, receives substantially less funding for our students than traditional public schools.
The longer story is about how our community has responded to that reality, and how we are now choosing to evolve, organize, and empower ourselves.
We must blaze a new trail. In order to reach out to larger funding sources such as grants, we must demonstrate first that we have a community-based financial support network. Our financial commitment to our children and each other, combined with our dedication to our mission and staying involved is what will keep our children’s school open.
There are 2 ways to support Trillium’s charter renewal right now:
Tax deductible donation online: (your tax receipt is provided in an email)
CLICK this link: https://www.ticketturtle.com/index.php?contribution=trill
Donate the amount you can, or set up a recurring donation (it’s easy!).
OR
Send a check:
Trillium Charter School
Attn: Genevieve Bouwes
5420 N. Interstate Ave.
Portland, OR 97217
Please consider asking your employer if they will match your tax deductable contribution to a 501(c)3 non-profit such as Trillium.
Thank you for your continued support of Trillium.
Genevieve Bouwes-Executive Director, Trillium Board of Directors, Together For Trillium
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Genevieve Bouwes
Executive Director
Trillium Charter School
Friday, January 14, 2011
Monday, January 10, 2011
American education has peaked
Some radical ideas on how to reshape schools from Marion Brandy's Washington Post piece.
Friday, January 07, 2011
Snowdays Again!
We are thrilled, pleased, and tickled to be partnering once again (for the sixth year running!) with the Snowdays Foundation. Snowdays volunteers will be picking us up in tomorrow morning, Saturday, January 8th and providing an absolutely free day of snowboarding to the lucky 15 students whose names came out of the hat, the majority of which have never been snowboarding before. Thank you, Snowdays.
If you are one of the lucky boarders tomorrow, and seem to have misplaced the proper information, here it is:
Here is the letter to parents.
Here is the Snowdays waiver and release form.
Be at Trillium by 7:30!
If you are one of the lucky boarders tomorrow, and seem to have misplaced the proper information, here it is:
Here is the letter to parents.
Here is the Snowdays waiver and release form.
Be at Trillium by 7:30!
Thursday, January 06, 2011
DRAFT of S2 schedule and catalog
Here is the DRAFT of the catalog for S2.
Here is the DRAFT of the schedule for S2.
We will work through any bugs in these in the next week, and do sign up after that.
Here is the DRAFT of the schedule for S2.
We will work through any bugs in these in the next week, and do sign up after that.
Congratulations to Alex L!
We are most excited to learn that Alex L has been accepted to the World Affairs program to study in Serbia later this year. Congratulations, Alex!
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