Portland Parents

1. Be warm, loving and responsive
2. Respond to the child’s cues and clues
3. Talk, read and sing to your child
4. Establish routines and rituals
5. Encourage safe exploration and play
6. Make television watching selective
7. Use discipline as an opportunity to teach
8. Recognize that each child is unique
9. Choose quality child care and staff involved
10. Take care of yourself

There are three different calendars that schools in the Portland area can use. The one we put on our calendar here is the trimester calendar(pdf format). This calendar is used by these schools:
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All students in grades 1-12.

Join us for a special screening of Ghostbusters to benefit Libraries Yes!, the campaign to save our libraries.

With 50% of libraries funds up for a vote this November, saving the library is up to all of us.

What: Special screening of Ghostbusters plus free ice cream provided by Ben & Jerry’s Uptown Center
When: Sunday, September 17th 4:30 – 7pm
Where: Cinema 21, 616 NW 21st Avenue, Portland, OR
Cost: $10 per adult, $5 for children 15 and under
RSVP: online at Libraries Yes

The event is sponsored by:

1. Annie Blooms Books
2. Ben & Jerry’s Uptown Center
3. Child’s Play
4. Laurelwood Northwest Public House
5. 23rd Avenue Books

Kindergarteners!

Saturday, September 30, 2006 girls of all ages, from every community will gather at the Portland Expo Center to participate in hands-on activities, try new things, and learn about resources and opportunities for girls in our community. GirlFest is free for all girls and their families. No registration is required.

Though admission is free, don’t forget your money; parking is $7 per car (with a dollar discount if you have 3 or more) and of course there will be stuff for sale, including their “Big Book of Girl Stuff,” apparel and patches.

Need lodging for the Girlfest? Try Oxford Suites; they’re clean and close.

A special screening of Ghostbusters to benefit Libraries Yes!, the campaign to save our libraries. With 50% of libraries funds up for a vote this November, saving thelibrary is up to all of us.

What: Special screening of Ghostbusters plus free ice cream provided by Ben & Jerry’s Uptown Center
When: Sunday, September 17th 4:30 – 7pm
Where: Cinema 21, 616 NW 21st Avenue, Portland, OR
Cost: $10 per adult, $5 for children 15 and under
RSVP: (503) 232-0780; online at Libraries Yes!

The event is sponsored by:
Annie Blooms Books
Ben & Jerry’s Uptown Center
Child’s Play
Laurelwood Northwest Public House
23rd Avenue Books

At the Expo Center, Free for girls and their families. Website: http://www.girlscoutscrc.org/News/girlfest.htm