Just one room. That's all we need!
On February 1, PPS suddenly and unexpectedly withdrew and denied previously allocated space for the Beaumont Alameda Pre-K program, leaving families and children without care and teachers without jobs for the 2018-2019 school year.
Beaumont Middle School and PPS committed a space for the program at Beaumont Middle School (where the program has operated for many years). IED, the non-profit organization that operates the program, then fully enrolled its program for next year, thereby making a commitment to numerous families in the NE area who attend the public schools only to break that commitment for reasons yet to be explained.
Parents have advocated moving the program to Sabin (a conversation that was begun more than a year ago but put on hold due to boundary/middle school delays), where the principal was receptive and enthusiastic to have the program, and space would likely be available.
The district denied this space as well, and further stated that there would be no space available in ANY school ANYWHERE in the NE.
As the opening of the two middle schools and conversion of schools to K-5’s is undoubtedly going to leave some empty classrooms in Sabin, King, Irvington, Scott, and possibly other schools, how can PPS claim there is not a single room available for this program???
We understand that this is a year of great transition in the NE quadrant and it is not clear where all of the programs and enrollment are going to land. However, if the district believed this program was important, it seems that they could find a space for a transition year for this program until a more long-term home is clear, especially as a commitment has already been made and it is truly disruptive to all involved to withdraw it at this late date.
Please help add your voice to this fight and sign this petition!
Thank you,
Advocates for Save Beaumont Pre-K
Updates
February 14, 2018
The scale of this response is compelling enough to force a formal response from the district leadership. I am currently finalizing a letter to the school board that demands a public accounting of the available square footage in Sabin and King. Expect a report on their official position following my meeting with the regional coordinator.
Reached 100 supporters
February 14, 2018
71 Comments
Please find a temporary, and then permanent space for this valuable program. Mir and team have become a seamless extension of the Irvington school and community, providing high quality education and care for incoming students. To say it would be a loss to families and the school community would be a vast understatement.
Not only was the program excellent at preparing our girl for kindergarten, but Mir's dedication to equity and making the program affordable for all students is really for other pre-K's in the city. For the sake of the kids in NE Portland, please do the right thing and reconsider.
I'm certain my daughter would be struggling in kindergarten right now if she hadn't attended Beaumont Alameda Pre-K, and we hope to send my son in two years. PPS would be making a huge mistake to abandon Mir and his team, some of the most talented educators in our community,
This is a quality program that has served our community well. It is unfair to displace them with such late notice - leaving their business and so many families in jeopardy. I hope that PPS will work to find a place for their program to continue serving our neighborhood families!
IED at Beaumont Middle school set my children up for success in school. It is well run, made accessible to many in our community who otherwise could not access a pre-K program, and is exactly what NE Portland needs more of. Keep IED going for our children - it’s the right thing to do.
This program should be expanded, not pushed out! Our second grader is an IED alum. The pre-K program provided a warm nurturing educational environment, and was an excellent transition from pre-school to Kindergarten. What is PPS thinking?!
Absolutely support this program PPS! It’s a feeder into you shill system and it’s been extremely beneficial to th community.
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Just one room. That's all we need!
On February 1, PPS suddenly and unexpectedly withdrew and denied previously allocated space for the Beaumont Alameda Pre-K program, leaving families and children without care and teachers without jobs for the 2018-2019 school year.
Beaumont Middle School and PPS committed a space for the program at Beaumont Middle School (where the program has operated for many years). IED, the non-profit organization that operates the program, then fully enrolled its program for next year, thereby making a commitment to numerous families in the NE area who attend the public schools only to break that commitment for reasons yet to be explained.
Parents have advocated moving the program to Sabin (a conversation that was begun more than a year ago but put on hold due to boundary/middle school delays), where the principal was receptive and enthusiastic to have the program, and space would likely be available.
The district denied this space as well, and further stated that there would be no space available in ANY school ANYWHERE in the NE.
As the opening of the two middle schools and conversion of schools to K-5’s is undoubtedly going to leave some empty classrooms in Sabin, King, Irvington, Scott, and possibly other schools, how can PPS claim there is not a single room available for this program???
We understand that this is a year of great transition in the NE quadrant and it is not clear where all of the programs and enrollment are going to land. However, if the district believed this program was important, it seems that they could find a space for a transition year for this program until a more long-term home is clear, especially as a commitment has already been made and it is truly disruptive to all involved to withdraw it at this late date.
Please help add your voice to this fight and sign this petition!
Thank you,
Advocates for Save Beaumont Pre-K
Updates
February 14, 2018
The scale of this response is compelling enough to force a formal response from the district leadership. I am currently finalizing a letter to the school board that demands a public accounting of the available square footage in Sabin and King. Expect a report on their official position following my meeting with the regional coordinator.
Reached 100 supporters
February 14, 2018
71 Comments
This program has been a staple for years and many families in the neighborhood have relied on it. You cannot take it away from us AFTER the application deadline for many other programs! Please, our children are our future!
Please find a temporary, and then permanent space for this valuable program. Mir and team have become a seamless extension of the Irvington school and community, providing high quality education and care for incoming students. To say it would be a loss to families and the school community would be a vast understatement.
Not only was the program excellent at preparing our girl for kindergarten, but Mir's dedication to equity and making the program affordable for all students is really for other pre-K's in the city. For the sake of the kids in NE Portland, please do the right thing and reconsider.
I'm certain my daughter would be struggling in kindergarten right now if she hadn't attended Beaumont Alameda Pre-K, and we hope to send my son in two years. PPS would be making a huge mistake to abandon Mir and his team, some of the most talented educators in our community,
This is a quality program that has served our community well. It is unfair to displace them with such late notice - leaving their business and so many families in jeopardy. I hope that PPS will work to find a place for their program to continue serving our neighborhood families!
IED at Beaumont Middle school set my children up for success in school. It is well run, made accessible to many in our community who otherwise could not access a pre-K program, and is exactly what NE Portland needs more of. Keep IED going for our children - it’s the right thing to do.
This program should be expanded, not pushed out! Our second grader is an IED alum. The pre-K program provided a warm nurturing educational environment, and was an excellent transition from pre-school to Kindergarten. What is PPS thinking?!
Absolutely support this program PPS! It’s a feeder into you shill system and it’s been extremely beneficial to th community.
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This program has been a staple for years and many families in the neighborhood have relied on it. You cannot take it away from us AFTER the application deadline for many other programs! Please, our children are our future!