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Holcomb 4th and 5th Grade Parents/Guardians -

From Mr. Mead, our Holcomb Elementary Music teacher:

On May 28th, join us for an evening of music performances at Holcomb Elementary School's Spring Concert! Our 4th and 5th grade students have been diligently honing their talents in their music classes and they're thrilled to showcase their skills through "Time Travel" themed musical numbers.

Here's a glimpse of our concert schedule:

5:30 p.m. - Arrive at Tumwata Middle School and enter the Auditorium. Students will sit with their classes and families will find available seats.

5:45 p.m. - Performance begins.

6:30 p.m. - End of performance. Families will connect with students and teachers for dismissal.

We kindly request our supportive families assist us in managing limited parking by limiting attendance to 4 audience members per family and considering carpooling arrangements where possible. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

Let's come together to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our talented students. We look forward to seeing you at Tumwata Middle School for Holcomb Elementary School's Spring Concert on Thursday, May 28th!

*Students who are performing should arrive at Tumwata at 5:30 pm dressed and ready. Students and audience members are welcome to dress in the style of "time travel" fashion, however, it is not required. (Medieval, Country Western, 60's Rock and Roll, Futuristic outfits are all fun options) School appropriate "dress attire" is absolutely acceptable as well!

Thanks!

--
Taylor Mead
Music Teacher
Holcomb Elementary School

Join us for an evening of music performance at Holcomb Elementary School's Spring Concert! Our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-grade students have been diligently honing their talents in music class, and they're thrilled to showcase their skills on Wednesday, May 27th at Tumwata Middle School.


Here's a glimpse of our concert schedule:

1st Grade:

- 5:30 PM: Arrival of 1st-grade students (students to classrooms and families to gymnasium)

- 5:45 - 6:05 PM: Student performance

- 6:05 - 6:15 PM: Student collection and exit


2nd Grade:

- 6:00 PM: Arrival of 2nd-grade students (Students to classrooms and families wait in cafeteria)

- 6:15 - 6:35 PM: Student performance

- 6:35 - 6:45 PM: Student collection and exit


3rd Grade:

- 6:30 PM: Arrival of 3rd-grade students (Students to classrooms and families wait in cafeteria)

- 6:45 - 7:05 PM: Student performance

- 7:05 - 7:15 PM: Student collection and exit


*with overlapping schedules, please feel free to reach out with any questions for families with multiple grade levels that will be in attendance.


We kindly request our supportive families to assist us in managing limited parking by limiting attendance to 4 audience members per family and considering carpooling arrangements where possible. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!


Let's come together to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our talented students. We look forward to seeing you at Holcomb Elementary School's Spring Concert on May 27th!

--
Taylor Mead
Music Teacher
Holcomb Elementary School

Get ready for Summer!

Support local business AND Holcomb Elementary School by shopping at Serres Garden Center! Shop Sunday, May 24th to Sunday, June 7th and Serres will generously donate 15% of sales to Holcomb PTA to be used towards our students and school. Be on the lookout for a paper flyer coming home soon.

Thank you for your support!

Holcomb PTA

Holcomb Spirit Wear Spring window is closing on Monday, May 4th! We have both the black/red and red/white options available. Orders will be delivered by May 11th, in time for end of the year celebrations and Field Day.

Order Here - https://hoodviewgraphics.com/holcomb_elementary/shop/home All orders are due by Monday, May 4th

All new students receive a free t-shirt from the PTA. If they haven't received one, please let us know by emailing us directly at holcombpta@gmail.com.

Holcomb PTA

You can now pre-order the 2025-2026 Holcomb Yearbook!

• Go to treering.com/validate

• Enter our school passcode: 1016807086462959

Order by May 12
$16.00 each

A flyer will be sent home soon with your student if you prefer to pay by check or cash.

Holcomb PTA

OCSD | OCEA
Bargaining Update!
Yesterday we met with OCEA leadership in a mediated bargaining session until 5:15 am this morning. We had some really great conversations and will continue our mediation session on May 6. For more information, please visit our dedicated webpage: OCEA - OCSD Labor Negotiations

Did you know? Every OCSD student a library that goes wherever they go?

Oregon City School District provides every student free access to Sora, a digital library app designed specifically for K–12 learners. Whether your student is a confident reader, still building their skills, or somewhere in between, Sora has something for them — and the tools to help them grow.

Here's what's waiting for your family
📚 A library built for them: Ebooks, audiobooks, picture books, read-alongs, and graphic novels — all hand-selected and age-appropriate for all our readers.
🏠 Access anywhere, anytime: Sora works on phones, tablets, and computers. Books are available 24/7 — no library hours, no late fees, no lost books.
🌎 Books in their language: The app is available in 13 languages and includes bilingual titles and world language books, so every family can engage with reading in the language that works best for them.
👁️ Built for every kind of reader: Adjustable text size, dyslexic-friendly fonts, high contrast display, and a read-aloud feature that highlights words as they're spoken — Sora meets your student where they are.
🏅 Motivation built in: Daily reading goals, progress tracking, and achievement badges make reading fun and engaging!
🏙️ Two libraries in one: Through our partnership with Oregon City Public Library, your student's student library card also unlocks OCPL's digital collection inside Sora — even more books, same app, no extra steps.

Select the Oregon City School District, log in with your student's Classlink, and start exploring today.

📚 Download Sora for free wherever you get your apps.

Let's talk about what "being here" does for our students. 📈

Students who attend school each day:
Earn higher grades and test scores - these look great on job applications, apprenticeship applications, college applications, etc.
Build stronger friendships and social connections - a strong support system helps students thrive
Feel more confident and engaged in learning - making learning connections stronger
Have better career and college opportunities - see the first three points!

We're here to support students. If you or your student needs support in attendance (or otherwise), OCSD offers counseling services for students, family resource supports, and staff who care. Please reach out to your school for more information on accessing these supports.

Show up. Level up. We're cheering for you every single day.

Holcomb Spirit Wear Spring window is now OPEN! We have both the black/red and red/white options available. Orders will be delivered by May 11th, in time for end of the year celebrations and Field Day.

Order HERE
Orders due Monday, May 4th

All new students receive a free t-shirt from the PTA. If they haven't received one, please let us know by emailing us directly at holcombpta@gmail.com.

Spring Picture Day is Coming to Holcomb Elementary on April 7th! All orders for individual spring pictures must be placed before 9:00 AM on picture day. Only students with an order will be photographed individually.

Quick and Easy Online Ordering! Spring picture day information, online ordering, and our customer advocate team are all at your fingertips. Scan the QR code or visit mydorian.com, search for your school, and click on the green Order button or yellow Help button associated with your spring picture day.

Here are some helpful tips to make spring picture day great!

• Plan haircuts early - Schedule haircuts 7-10 days before picture day for a natural, fresh look.

• Keep outfits simple - Solid colors or small patterns work best. Sleeves and classic collared shirts always photograph well.

• Avoid logos and text - Avoid clothing with graphics or writing—these may be partially cropped in the final image.

We are planning a festive week for our teachers and staff the week of April 13th - 17th. Donate today to buy a coffee and a taco for staff members during Teacher Appreciation Week! You can leave a message for the staff when making the donation or email us at holcombpta@gmail.com and we will be sure to share it with them.

Holcomb PTA

Join us Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 6:30-7:30 pm for our General PTA Meeting. We will be meeting in the library and also via zoom - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88119943650?pwd=MEhxdGxlYmwvbDBFUllRTS9PVmE0QT09

We will be focusing on Teacher Appreciation week and beginning talks about Field Day 2026!

Holcomb PTA

This is a reminder that our survey will close on Wednesday, March 18. Please take a bit of time to watch our informational video and share your thoughts in our survey for the 2026-2027 Budget.

www.ocsd62.org/page/district-annual-budget

Please take a bit of time to watch our informational video and share your thoughts in our survey for the 2026-2027 Budget.

www.ocsd62.org/page/district-annual-budget

Oregon City School District's Strategic Plan is built on partnership — with students, families, staff, and community. Strong partnerships start with strong communication, and strong communication starts with listening to you.

Take our 10–15 minute survey by April 1.

Your responses will guide how we communicate across the district — from school newsletters to community updates.

Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S6YCTFM