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Originally delivered on 4/7/2026 4:26 pm

SUBJECT: Chimney Flyer 4/7/26 - Issue #14

Issue #14 I 4.7.2026

IN THIS ISSUE...


  • PPS DISTRICT & CHAPMAN REMINDERS
  • PRINCIPAL'S NOTE
  • PTA & SCHOOL NEWS
  • EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
  • EXTRACURRICULAR INFO
  • IMPORTANT LINKS

PPS DISTRICT DATES AND REMINDERS:


  • THERE WILL BE NO ADDITIONAL EARLY-RELEASE DAYS
  • MAY 1: NO SCHOOL

UPCOMING CHAPMAN DATES:

  • APRIL 9: ART NIGHT (5:30 p.m.)
  • APRIL 10: WALK TO SCHOOL DAY
  • APRIL 14: PTA MEETING (6 p.m.)
  • APRIL 15: CONNECT TO KINDERGARTEN (6 p.m.)
  • APRIL 22: EARTH DAY BIKE BUS


FOR MORE INFO:

UPDATED PPS District Calendar 2025-2026 School Year

Breakfast menu

Lunch menu

A NOTE FROM PRINCIPAL VAN DER WOLF

What a glorious several days we’ve had in a row. Everything is blooming, including our children and their learning. The final weeks of school are always such exciting ones because we see the hard work of the year paying off. After a long unit of study about the civil rights era that included a great deal of writing instruction, students in Mr. Kelley’s class created this video about Ruby Bridges. So much is happening in our classrooms!

We are excited for this year’s Art Night! Join us this Thursday for Chapman’s Art Night: “The Art of Doing”! Enjoy live performances, hands-on art experiences, and a celebration of creativity across the school. 5:30–730 pm. All families welcome. Don’t be late.

With everything going on in Portland Public Schools right now, it is an excellent time to get involved! Share your input on the future of Portland's Schools and attend one of our Board Engagement Sessions

 

Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 2:00PM

Kellogg Middle School | 3400 SE 69th Ave, PDX 97206

Virtual via Zoom | https://pps-net.zoom.us/j/86256517467


Monday, April 20, 2026 | 6:00PM

Virtual via Zoom | https://pps-net.zoom.us/j/82289805530

 

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 6:00PM

Ida B. Wells High School | 1151 SW Vermont St, PDX, 97219

Virtual via Zoom | https://pps-net.zoom.us/j/82289805530

 

Please RSVP here to help us plan for childcare and accommodation needs. (RSVP is much appreciated but not required.)

LOST & FOUND: COME & CLAIM IT

Last call! After the April 17 Round-Up, all items left in the Chapman Lost & Found will be donated to make room for the incoming Spring Shed. We're currently at capacity and have no more room for "donations," either because of purposeful generosity or mere forgetfulness. 

Tables will be set out at the April 17 Round-Up for adults to peruse the items their students may have left behind, and after that we'll bag it up and send whatever is left to a good home. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We have a lot of events in the Spring, including Art Night coming up this Thursday, and they all take volunteers to make them run smoothly. Is that you? Could be! Please check out the volunteer portal and sign up for an event (or two) where you could lend a hand (or two)! 

SHARE THE FAIR & E-WALLET

Don't forget to load up your student's e-wallet before the Fair. And if you can, contribute to Share the Fair, the giving program that benefits students at our school who need help buying new books.

Register for LYS Intent to Play 2026-2027

Registration is now open for Lincoln Youth Soccer’s 2026-2027 season Player Placement Days! LYS offers Select soccer programming for ages U8-U18.

At LYS we believe in the power of soccer to change lives, strengthen communities, and improve our world. We are a youth-centric program that values long-term player development over short-term wins while also fielding some of the top teams in Oregon. Player joy, freedom, kindness, creativity, confidence, innovation, and problem-solving are nurtured and celebrated. We strive to have our kids play with their classmates, in their neighborhoods, in an unconditionally positive environment.

For more info and to register, please visit our website: Lincoln Youth Soccer

IMPORTANT RESOURCES

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