September Key Highlights

• Attendance
• Tech Devices Fee Schedule to repair or replace any devices. 
• Celebrations

Key Highlights:

• Back to school info
• Bond updates

Key Highlights:

• Summer reading challenge
• Summer activities

Key Highlights:

• DDHS & Fir Ridge Graduations 
• Juneteenth
• Pride Month

Key Highlights:

• Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
• Teacher Appreciation Week

Key Highlights:

• Connect to Kindergarten
• School Library Month
• Autism Awareness Month
• Arab American Heritage Month

Key Highlights:

• Music Appreciation Month
• Women’s History Month
• Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Key Highlights:

• Black History Month
• Gilbert Park Elementary Spotlight
• Our Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN)Program
• Our partnership with The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)

Key Highlight:

Interview with our District Math Specialist 

Youth Truth and Winter Weather Procedures

This month, we discuss the annual YouthTruth survey and how to prepare for colder weather.

Native American Heritage Month, English Language Arts Curriculum Update & Elementary / Fir Ridge Campus Conferences

This month, the Happenings showcases students sharing stories about principals that have positively impacted their lives and much more. 

Welcome Back & Hispanic Heritage Month! 

This month’s video showcases students sharing what they are looking forward to this new school year, and some of our David Douglas Staff members shared how they celebrate and honor Hispanic Heritage Month. 

This month’s issue provides information on how to get involved at your local food bank, your children’s school, and the community.

Additional Links

• DDSD Volunteer Procedures
• Multnomah County Library Volunteer Information 
• Schoolhouse Supplies Volunteer Information