Service Learning at O.E.S.
Information provided by Kristen Haferbecker
OES Humble Lunch, February 14, 2018
Information provided by Kristen Haferbecker
OES Humble Lunch, February 14, 2018
The 2nd Annual Humble Lunch is coming up on Wednesday, February
14. We want to provide you with the context, so you can think through your own
questions and wonderings in advance of the day. Second grade students heard about Humble Lunch and food insecurity on Monday from Mrs. Haferbecker and then the 5th graders shared more in Chapel on Tuesday, Feb. 6. They brainstormed phrases and questions to use in making for our campus.You will see more information about it in this week's Wednesday Express. Teachers will have specific framing and reflection
questions to use in our classroom to bring our students as thoughtfully as
possible into the spirit of the day (including acknowledging the different food
experiences they likely encountered that day due to Valentine's Day). NOTE--PK,
K, P, 1, 2 students in the Lower Cafeteria will not have the full humble lunch
experience.
Did you know?
16.1% of Oregon households are experiencing food insecurity?
Food insecurity sets up a series of difficult choices--the choice between paying for food or for utilities, the choice between paying for food or for rent, the choice between buying inexpensive, unhealthy food or more expensive, healthier food to stretch a budget.
16.1% of Oregon households are experiencing food insecurity?
Food insecurity sets up a series of difficult choices--the choice between paying for food or for utilities, the choice between paying for food or for rent, the choice between buying inexpensive, unhealthy food or more expensive, healthier food to stretch a budget.
But what is food insecurity?
The USDA defines food insecurity as, “A state at which consistent access to adequate and healthy food is limited by a lack of money and other resources at times during that year."
We know that there are members of our broader Portland community, in all walks of life, of all ages, currently experiencing food insecurity.
The USDA defines food insecurity as, “A state at which consistent access to adequate and healthy food is limited by a lack of money and other resources at times during that year."
We know that there are members of our broader Portland community, in all walks of life, of all ages, currently experiencing food insecurity.
Why the Humble Lunch?
The OES community has been engaged in conversations around how we think about the topic of food insecurity and how we then respond. One way we
will advance this conversation is through the Humble Lunch on Wed. February 14.
At lunch on that day the OES community will share a Humble Lunch together of
soup and fresh bread. The difference between the cost of preparing this meal
and the cost of preparing a fully serviced OES lunch will be donated to
Neighborhood House Food Box, an organization serving SW Portland, to support
their efforts to feed those experiencing food insecurity in our community. With
every $1 donation, The Food Box can buy 4 lbs of food from the Oregon Food Bank
to then give to their clients. The Humble Lunch also intentionally coincides with
Ash Wednesday, a day when there is a focus on humility and a focus on our
connectedness as a community.
Poster created by 2nd graders
Our class provided acolytes this week for our weekly chapel. This is a more personal opportunity for the children to have an active part in the service.
Our class' upcoming schedule includes:
Wednesday, February 14th (Ash Wednesday)
Andy
Enryc
Harper
Parker
Rowan
Grant
Tuesday, February 20th
Miller
Zach
Beatrix
Arvin
If you would prefer that your child not participate, please let me know as soon as possible.
Chaplain Craig visited the class this week to help the children prepare for the Lenten season. Each child wrote and decorated a special celebratory word that will go into a basket a remain unspoken until after Easter. Ask your child to share that word with you and tell you what they understand it to mean.
Chaplain Craig visited the class this week to help the children prepare for the Lenten season. Each child wrote and decorated a special celebratory word that will go into a basket a remain unspoken until after Easter. Ask your child to share that word with you and tell you what they understand it to mean.
Homework for the week of 2/5/18, due 2/12 (no school Feb. 8th and Feb. 9th)
Read for at least 20 minutes each night
Schedule to interview an adult about a personal hero (guidelines listed above)
Email the recording to schillingj@oes.edu
Return the hero story adult and student forms
Math Journal: page 78
Homework for the week of 2/12, due 2/20 (no school Feb. 19th-President's Day)
Read for at least 20 minutes each night
Math Journal: pages 81-82
Valentine’s Day
Second graders are getting excited about Valentine’s Day! We are too! We will exchange valentines and
have a simple party on Wednesday, February 14th. If your child wishes to exchange or make
valentines, we request that they have one for every child in the class. Valentines may be exchanged with
members of other classes, but should be delivered before school in order to avoid feelings of exclusion
(unless there is one for each member of that class). Candy treats may also be exchanged, but we ask that
they are small, individually wrapped, and meet our school’s nut free policy. Please try to include
gluten-free treats so that all members of our community can enjoy! Second grade class lists are in your
OES directory and can be helpful in making sure everyone gets a valentine.
have a simple party on Wednesday, February 14th. If your child wishes to exchange or make
valentines, we request that they have one for every child in the class. Valentines may be exchanged with
members of other classes, but should be delivered before school in order to avoid feelings of exclusion
(unless there is one for each member of that class). Candy treats may also be exchanged, but we ask that
they are small, individually wrapped, and meet our school’s nut free policy. Please try to include
gluten-free treats so that all members of our community can enjoy! Second grade class lists are in your
OES directory and can be helpful in making sure everyone gets a valentine.
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