February

1 Professional Development Day: No School

19 Scrip Orders Due in main office

Cafeteria News

A big "Thank You" to the parents who have taken care of their children’s lunch accounts. BUT we still have a long way to go – there is still $300 in overdue accounts. Please make this a top priority. Please check your child’s Friday folder to see if there is a Negative Balance letter. Have you tried

Chez Jose has generously offered to hold a fundraiser for Irvington School on Monday, January 28. They will donate 10% of all proceeds from that evening to the PTA. Chez Jose is located at

2200 NE Broadway and the phone # is 503-280-9888. They will be open from 4pm to 10pm. Please note, they ask that parties of seven or more make reservations as they plan on being very busy that night!

6th Annual School Auction

From the Library…

We will be having a book give-away in March. If you have any unwanted readables for children pre-k to 7th grade, please drop them off at the library. –Thanks, Morreen

Information Night

If you are the parent or guardian of a 5th grade student and wish to learn more about the 6th – 8th grade program here at Irvington, please come to an Open House next Thursday, January 31. It will be held in the school library from 6:30-8:00. You will have a chance to see curriculum materials, talk to students and staff and get some of your questions answered. See you there.

PTA Corner

Was your New Year's resolution to join the PTA? To find out more information about our wonderful school? To meet other Irvington community members? To get a chance to talk with Principal MacLeod? Make that resolution happen! PTA meeting Tuesday, February 5th, 6:30pm, Library, childcare provided for kids 3 yrs old + up.

PTA is working hard to communicate its work with all the members of our Irvington school community. Check out our updated PTA bulletin board across from the school's office. You will find PTA meeting minutes, a monthly PTA (and PPS) calendar, membership information and PTA contact information. Our school's web site is also up and running again: www.irvingtonschool.com. The web site contains up to date PTA meeting notes, PTA/PPS calendar of events, scrip forms, In Touch, auction information, site council meeting minutes and more. We realize that some Irvington families may not have Internet access. If you would like to receive PTA information in your child's Friday folder, just let us know and we will provide you with that information. For those non-English speaking families or those that would rather get their PTA information in Spanish, we are looking into translation services as well.

PTA is also in need of some help. Would anyone be willing to coordinate our annual Art's night? As many of you know, Irvington Art's night is a fabulous community event. It provides our community with an opportunity to come together, create arts and crafts, and have fun. Interested in coordinating the event? Contact Irma @ 503.493.2219 or imurauskas@earthlink.net

Many parents have expressed concern about traffic safety and congestion during drop-off and pick-up times at the school. In response, the PTA helped organize a traffic study by the city of Portland Department of Transportation (PDOT). School safety specialists from the city conducted their review on January 9 during pick-up time. A report will be issued that could contain recommendations on additional signage, street markings or other measures to enhance safety. In the meantime, you can help! Please make sure to obey all traffic signs in and around the school, especially the "No Parking" signs near intersections and crosswalks. Parking in those areas blocks the view of other drivers when children are crossing the street. The PTA hopes to share the Portland Department of Transportation report with all parents once it is completed.