Chris Sullivan, an English Language Learner teacher at Sacramento Elementary School in the Parkrose School District, has created the Sacrament Market for all Sacramento families.

Every Friday afternoon from 3 to 4 p.m. the market is set up in a breeze way outside his second grade classroom. Sacramento families are encouraged to bring an empty grocery bag to the school, 11400 N.E. Sacramento St., and fill it with free fresh fruit, vegetables and whole grain bread.

While picking up her grandson Timmy after school, Kareny Phomauhanh, with granddaughter Lyla, picks up fresh vegetables from Sacramento Market for tonight’s dinner.

In anticipation of the severe weather forecast for tonight, the Parkrose School District canceled all meetings and school related activities tonight, including the scheduled school board meeting.

We wish you a Happy New Year.  A recap with links to stories in the January 2011 Mid-county Memo follows:

We caught up to busy busy Superintendent Karen Fischer Gray for an interview as she begins her third year at the helm of the Parkrose School District.

East Portland business and neighborhood leaders are canvassed and asked what are major issues facing our little corner of Portland.

Joann “JoJo” Glass calls it quits after 35 years tending bar at the Candle Light Restaurant and Lounge on 74th and Northeast Glisan St.

The Russell Neighborhood Association meets tonight, from 7 to 9 p.m. at University of Western States’ Hampton Hall Conference Room, 2900 N.E. 132nd Ave. The meeting notice from RNA Chair Bonny McKnight about tonight’s meeting and guest follows:

Russell Neighborhood Association is beginning a discussion which will be very important to every resident of East Portland as it grows into full urban status as part of the City of Portland, Here is why we think it is important.

Portland Plan meeting at David Douglas today

A media advisory (new name for  press release) from Bureau of Planning & Sustainability Eden Dabbs about the Portland Plan’s Phase Two workshop at David Douglas High School follows:

“WHAT: Portland residents are invited to participate in the Portland Plan Phase Two Community Workshops all over town!

“Featuring door prizes, refreshments and live music, the East Portland Plan workshop will be Saturday, May 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at David Douglas High School. Childcare will be provided.

A recap, with links, to the January 2010 issue of the Mid-county Memo follows.

A feature story about Multnomah County Sheriff’s office personnel adopting residents of a skilled nursing facility, a MCSO neighbor, is on this month’s front page.

Lee Perlman asks Mid-county business leaders, school and social service agency administrators to reflect on 2009 and what they see for 2010.

A story by Heather Hill about shop classes and vocational training for Parkrose High School students provided by a partnership with the Northwest College of Construction.

We received a note from über Parkrose schools volunteer Allison Newman Woods. It follows. It seems Allison, along with Superintendent Dr. Karen Fischer Gray are the progenitors behind the formation of a new group of Parkrose Patrons focused on enhancing the music experience at Parkrose Schools.

“Hello, as many of you know, Dr. Gray and I have been spreading the word about an exciting new program designed to raise funds and offer volunteer support for the Parkrose Scool District’s music programs throughout the District. We settled on a date for our kick off meeting, Tuesday, July 7 at 4 p.m. at the District Office., 10636 N.E. Prescott St.

We received a note from Allison Newman-Woods, Parkrose Educational Foundation Board member and chair for its annual dinner/auction. Her missive has the 2009 auction results. and a PEF news note follows:

“I know that everyone has been eagerly awaiting the results of the Parkrose Educational Foundation Auction. Below are the results and some other Foundation happenings. If you are interested in helping out with the Foundation let me know.  Remember this groups helps raise funds to support all the kids in the Parkrose School District.

Thanks,
Allison 503-784-8076

Parkrose Educational Foundation Auction and Board News

We recieved a news release today from Parkrose School District.
It follows.
Parkrose High School Community Center is in eastr Portland at 12003 NE Shaver St.

News Release from: Parkrose Sch. Dist.
PARKROSE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO HOST SWEARING-IN CEREMONY OF NEW MAYOR
Posted: December 18th, 2008 11:18 AM
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Portland, OR, December 18, 2008: The Parkrose School District has been selected as the site for the swearing-in ceremony of Mayor-elect Sam Adams.

The event is scheduled for Monday, January 5th, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. and will be held at the Parkrose High School Performing Arts Theater.

Recently, we received an e-mail from ACE Academy Director Michael Taylor, inviting us to their barbecue welcoming parents, staff and patrons and the all-new charter high school in east Portland inviting us to their barbecue welcoming students, parents, staff and patrons.
The Academy for Architecture, Construction & Engineering, or ACE Academy, is a public charter school combining technical and academic education for high school juniors and seniors.

Taylor’s note follows: