This week's Announcements
Week of May 5, 2025
We would like to thank all of our teachers and paraprofessionals at Portola for their dedication and positive impact on students. I would like to acknowledge the hard work and sacrifices our Portola teachers make to ensure students feel valued. Happy National Teacher Appreciation Week!
Portola will start administering CAASPP assessments Monday, May 5, 2025. It is important that your child eats a healthy breakfast and comes to school on time during this testing week.
To make sure your child feels comfortable taking the SBAC tests, you can:
- Explain to your child that these tests are tools to help them learn and they should not be anxious or scared.
- Explore the practice tests with your child at https://www.caaspp.org/practice-and-training/index.html so your child can become familiar with the platform and setup of the tests.
- Remind your child that you and their teacher want them to try their best and are there to help, every step of the way.
At Portola Charter Middle School, we aim for all students to achieve their full potential. The SBAC results are one way to see if we are meeting that goal. Thank you for all you do to partner with us in your child’s education.
Newsies
Portola’s production of “Newsies” is coming up May 16th through May 18th. Please see the flyer for details and please CLICK HERE for reserved seating.
Incoming 6th Grade Families
If you have an incoming 6th grade student, please see flyer regarding important registration, math placement, and 6th grade Summer Bridge program.
Upcoming Events:
May 5- May 9- SBAC Testing from 8:00- 10:23 AM Daily
May 12- May 16- 8th Grade Science CAST Test during science Period
Tuesday, May 13- FOP Fundraiser at The Stand Encino - 11:00 AM- 9:00 PM
Wednesday, May 14- SSC/ LSC/Governance Meeting at 3:30 PM in Room 134
Friday, May 16- Spring Production- Newsies Jr. at 7:00 PM in MPR
Saturday, May 17- Spring Production- Newsies Jr. at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM in MPR
Sunday, May 18- Spring Production- Newsies Jr. at 2:00 PM in MPR
Tuesday, May 20- Fire/Earthquake Drill
Wednesday, May 21- Spring Music Concert at 6:00 PM
Thursday, May 22- Spring Music Concert at 6:00 PM
Friday, May 23- Minimum Day Dismissal at 12:43 PM
Friday, May 23- Student of the Season Homeroom Assembly
Friday, May 23- 8th Grade Grad Night at Universal Studios at 4:00 PM
Monday, May 26- No School- Memorial Day
Thursday, May 29- Glee Club Performance at 5:00 PM
Friday, May 30- Textbook/Chromebook Returns- 8th Graders
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