No School- Report card prep day
2024-11-04 07:45 - 14:15 (America/Los_Angeles)

No school- Veterans Day
2024-11-11 07:45 - 14:15

No school- Work Day/In-service Day
2024-11-22 07:45 - 14:15

No school- Conference Day
2024-11-25 - 2024-11-26

No School - Thanksgiving Break
2024-11-27, 2024-11-28, 2024-11-29

No School - Winter Break
2024-12-23 - 2025-01-03

No School - Work Day/In-service Day
2025-01-06, 2025-01-20, 2025-02-24, 2025-04-14

No School - Report Card Prep Day
2025-01-31

No School - President's Day
2025-02-17

Annual Auction
2025-03-08 18:00 - 21:00
Save The Date for 3/8/2025

No School - Spring Break
2025-03-24 - 2025-03-28

No School - Elementary- Report Card Prep Day
2025-04-11

No School - Elementary- Work Day/In-service Day
2025-05-16

No School - Memorial Day
2025-05-26

Last Day of School
2025-06-12

Ice Cream Social + Classroom Meet & Greet
2025-08-28 14:45 - 15:45
When you arrive, head to your classroom for a brief meet & greet from 2:45-3:15. Then, join us at the covered basketball area for a treat and play from 3:15-3:45pm.
Please RSVP so we get enough treats: 2025 Ice Cream Social RSVP

First Day of School (Grades 1-5)
2025-09-02

First Day of School - Kindergarten
2025-09-08

Orientation (Back to School) - Thursday, 9/18 at 5:30pm
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:00
We’re excited to invite you to our Orientation on Thursday, September 18th from 5:30–7:00 PM!
This evening is designed to share information with families, answer questions about our Sojourner programming, and bring our community together to celebrate the start of the school year. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect!
Families are welcome from 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM— If you have children in more than one level (Primary, Transitional, Intermediate), feel free to attend the sessions that best meet your needs based on the agenda below:

Primary Information Session/Q&A – 5:30-6:30 in the Primary classroom
Transitional Information Session – 6:00-6:30 in the Transitional classroom
Intermediate Information Session – 6:30-7:00 in the Intermediate classroom
POD Q&A – 5:30-6:00 or 6:30-7:00 in the transitional classroom
Violin Information Session/Q&A 6:00-6:30 or 6:30-7:00 in the Violin classroom

**If you attend the POD session it will count towards your training to teach a POD. If you have attended a POD training in the past you do not need to attend again.
Here’s what to expect:

Classroom/Level Informational Sessions (30 minutes)

Opportunity to see your student’s classroom(s)

Visit the Violin classroom

Support from our front office (supply fees, medications, etc.)

Adult-supervised play for Sojourner students on the playground

Please check your child in/out at the undercover area with the playground staff

Note: Classroom information sessions are intended for adults only. We’ll have supervised play available so students can enjoy the evening while caregivers participate. Young siblings are best supervised by a parent or with a caregiver.
We look forward to seeing you there and kicking off another awesome year of learning and connection!
Warmly,
Nabil Zerizef

Jog-A-Thon (@ School Track)
2025-09-26 13:30 - 14:00
The Jog-A-Thon is the PTA’s largest fundraiser of the year, and your financial contribution will support school shirts, community enrichment activities, swim days and more! The per student goal is $45, or $8,000 altogether.
Family is welcome to come watch and cheer on students, even if they’re not volunteering. All visitors must check in in the office first.
Remind your student to wear tennis shoes, silly socks and school colors (blue and purple) and get ready to run!
Donate via PayPal at www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/8A3GGEDVBXVTQ

1st Auction Committee Meeting (Virtual)
2025-10-02 18:30 - 19:00
Join us for our first planning meeting for our annual auction, scheduled for March 7, 2026.
This committee will meet monthly, online on the first Thursday, until Mar 5, 2026.
Scheduled dates are: November 6, December 4, January 15, January 29, February 12, February 26 and March 5
Send us an email if you would like a reoccurring calendar invite – sef@sojournerschoolcommunity.com
Meeting details:

Monthly, first Thursday
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Casual
Online via Google Meet: meet.google.com/yuu-tgfd-pxk
Join by phone: ‪(US) +1 417-448-6142‬ PIN: ‪983 761 082‬#

Pietro's Dine Out Night (PTA Fundraiser)
2025-10-08

Picture Day
2025-10-15 08:00 - 11:00

PTA/SEF Community Meeting (Library and Online)
2025-10-15 18:30 - 19:30
PTA and SEF are hosting our first community meeting of the year to share exciting details about the school, fundraising needs and goals, as well as program updates from the teachers and Principal Z.
This meeting is hybrid, but we hope you can join us in-person in the library for better connection.
Kids are welcome to do a quiet activity or play on the visible playground.
Google Meet link: meet.google.com/oit-jubx-rge

Fall Family Night and SEF Raffle Drawing (at school)
2025-11-14 18:30 - 20:00
Bring your family to an evening of community and FUN! Please join us for a variety of games to play including an inflatable obstacle course, Sojourner T-shirt tie-dying, Experiment PDX staff with live bugs to hold and science experiments, and outer space themed activities!
Sojourner Education Foundation (SEF) will be selecting the raffle winner at the event. Ticket sales closed 11/13 at midnight. Last minute tickets can be purchased during the first hour of the Fall Festival.
Reserve your free pizza dinner here:https://docs.google.com/…/1QvDfhyGgPZV4p6qJOhQS…/edit…
Sign up to volunteer here:https://helpcounterweb.com/ci/signup/1243595a842
