Malabon May/June Newsletter and More
Newsletter
Click on Malabon May/June Newsletter to find important information and dates for the rest of the 2012-2013 school year.
Free Dental Services
Join us in Celebrating Bethel Health Center’s 2nd Anniversary!
Come tour the facility, learn about its services, meet the staff, and show your support for Bethel’s school-based health center.
Light snacks and coffee provided.
Open House
May 15th, 2013
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Bethel Health Center
1525 Echo Hollow Rd. Suite A
541-607-1430
(Inside Cascade Middle school. Private entrance on the north side of the building.)
Did you know
· Bethel Health Center is a full service medical clinic
· All Bethel youth are eligible for services regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay
· Bethel Health Center has a Teen Council – a student group that supports the Health Center and is actively involved in health care issues
· Learn more about The Bethel Health Center: http://blogs.bethel.k12.or.us/bshc/
News from Malabon
Public Meeting On New School Design

The location of a new school on the Malabon property will be part of the discussion at the Live Design public meeting May 6th.
It’s time to design a new Malabon and we need your input. The first of three public “Live Design” sessions is Monday, May 6th at 6:00 p.m. here at Malabon.
The Design Team from Soderstrom Architects will engage the Malabon neighborhood community in a discussion about what we want in our new school facilities. The Design Team will present its initial design studies regarding the location of the new Malabon. They will also talk about daylighting, location of play areas, parking and site access issues.
This will be a preliminary meeting to listen to the neighborhood before beginning the actual design of the buildings. We want these building to be part of the community both in function and design, so your input and involvement in the design process is needed from the outset.
Join us on Monday the 6th for an exciting evening of creative sharing.
Summer Sports and Activity Scholarships Available
Summer is fast approaching! Malabon was blessed with some generous donations this year and we are able to offer a limited number of scholarships (on a first come/first served basis) for summer activities and sports. If you are interested in more details, please contact our school counselor, Amy Tuski at 541-461-6424 x2523 or by email at amy.tuski@bethel.k12.or.us
Grease On Willamette Stage
Here is a great opportunity for the whole family. Willamette High School’s Drama program will stage its production of Grease this week, complete with a live band in the orchestra pit. A fun and engaging family show, Grease features music from the 50’s including the songs Summer Nights and Greased Lightnin’.
Grease will be on Willamette’s stage Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, May 2 – 4, at 7:00. Tickets are $5 for Students and Staff, $7 General Admission.
Gang Prevention Symposium
Lane County has seen a recent increase in gangs and gang activity. You can learn what preventative measures work in other communities and help create a plan to solve the gang problem in our area. The Lane County Gang Symposium is Saturday, 9:00-4:30 at LCC, Building 19. This free event is open to everyone in the community with the focus on creating a successful plan to move forward. Click here for more information.
Brief Lockdown At Malabon
Malabon was in lockdown for an hour Tuesday morning.
Police were looking for a suspect in the general area and asked that, as a precaution, we not allow students to go outside. There was free movement within our individual buildings and teaching and learning continued.
As always, student safety is very important at Malabon and we believe it is also important to provide updates on events such as this.
If you have any questions or concerns call the school office at 541-461-6421.
Malabon Happenings!
It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week!
Thanks so much to all of our Volunteers…for without you , we couldn’t do half of the exciting things we do that make Malabon the place it is. To thank all of our wonderful volunteers who help us in a variety of ways throughout the year, Malabon is hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast.
When: This Friday, April 26th starting at 7:30am
Where: Malabon’s Staff Room located past the library
Invitations are being sent home in Tuesday folders tomorrow, however, if you have volunteered and we somehow missed getting an intvite to you, please come on in. Volunteers consist of our PTO board and members who attend meetings and volunteer during PTO sponsored activities, classroom helpers, and more.
The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming!
When: This Thursday and Friday, April 25th and 26th
Time: 11:30-1:30 and 2:30 to 4:30
When: In Malabon’s Library
Ready, Set, Run for it!
The Jog-a-Thon is coming!
The Malabon Jog-a-Thon will be held during class PE times on Tuesday, May 7 and Wednesday, May 8.
Kids: Collect your pledges and practice your laps!
Parents: Come and cheer or volunteer!
Pledge sheets are due May 7; donation envelopes are due May 21.
For more information, call Kimberly Storey (541) 954-6224 or find us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/MalabonElementarySchoolPto
News from Malabon’s Principal
Kindergarten Registration
Do you have a student ready to join us in the fall for kindergarten or do you know of any students who will be 5 years old on or before September 1st, 2013? If so, please pass the word and join us this Wednesday, March 13th, at Malabon’s Kindergarten Registration. We have two scheduled times: 230 and 6:30 to accommodate families’ schedules. Families will be able to meet the kindergarten teacher, and a few other specialists and community supports. Thanks for helping us get the word out!
Safety And Equity Committee In Bethel
Bethel School District is looking for great candidates to join the Safety and Equity Committee, an advisory committee of the School Board.
The primary goal of this volunteer committee is to ensure all students can access opportunities and resources provided by Bethel schools.
In addition, we seek to make schools safe for all students and staff through curriculum, policy and procedural recommendations. Members of the Safety and Equity committee are critical for helping to guide the district and assist staff in meeting the needs of our diverse student population.
Please complete the Safety and Equity Application for Appointment and return by 5:00 p.m., March 22, to:
Bethel School District
4640 Barger Drive
Eugene, OR 97402
For questions or more information, email or call Remie Calalang, 541-607-1454.
Supporting Our Supporters
Healthy Moves has provided professional fitness trainers as P.E. instructors at Malabon within the last few years at no cost to us. Now we can say thanks by buying coffee as a Healthy Moves fundraiser.
The Original Firehouse Coffee Company next to Winco will donate half its sales to Healthy Moves on Saturday, March 16th between 3:00-7:00 p.m.
Enjoy a delicious coffee drink and support continued fitness opportunities for our kids.
Bike Helmet Giveaway
Oregon law requires individuals under 16 to wear a helmet while riding a bike. Now Bethel students can receive a bike helmet for free or a minimal charge, thanks to Safe Routes to Schools.
Just check out this information and call or email Nicole Zwink to make arrangements for a new bike helmet.



