Ready, Set, ¡Vamos! Summer flew by in a flash, and we're excited to welcome our Arco Iris familia back for another amazing year of bilingual learning! As we prepare for the 2025-26 school year at our tuition-free Spanish immersion charter school, we're here to make your transition as smooth as possible.
Ease First-Day Jitters
Our dedicated Spanish immersion teachers know that starting a new school year can bring butterflies – for kids AND parents! To help turn nerves into excitement, have a family chat about what everyone's looking forward to this year. If you are new to Arco Iris, remind your child they're joining a warm, welcoming community where every student belongs.
Save the Date: Meet the Teacher Night is August 25, 2025! This special evening welcomes students and families to explore their classroom, connect with teachers, meet classmates, and drop off supplies.
Essential links for your 2025-26 prep:
Build Your Morning Momentum
The secret to stress-free mornings? Practice makes perfect! When we establish solid routines now, our students' minds are free to focus on what matters most: learning and friendships. Try these proven strategies:
- Set up a "launch pad" by the door with backpacks and shoes
- Review our school calendar together as a family
- Decide on your lunch strategy: Will you pack the night before or make it a morning ritual?
Speaking of lunch, our Wellness program encourages nutritious packed lunches, but we've got you covered with our Fresh n' Local partnership, too. These pre-ordered, monthly meal plans offer healthy, kid-approved options. We proudly offer free and reduced lunch programs for qualifying families.
Buenos Días/Buenas Tardes Extended Care
Need coverage beyond school hours? Our beloved BDBT program has you covered! Registration for Buenos Días/Buenas Tardes has closed for the 2025-2026 school year, but we have a wait list! Reach out to us for more information.
Buenos Días (Morning Care): Drop-off starting at 7:00 AM. Students enjoy healthy snacks, quiet games, reading time, and gentle activities to start their day right – all in Spanish!
Buenas Tardes (After School): Pick-up until 5:30 PM. Our afternoon program extends the immersion experience with themed activities, cultural celebrations, and homework-free fun that aligns with classroom learning.
Drop-off window: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM After-school hours: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Sweet Dreams = Successful Days
As excitement builds for August 26th, let's talk sleep! Well-rested students are ready-to-learn students. Start shifting bedtime earlier by 10-15 minutes each night beginning mid-August. Consider these calming bedtime rituals:
- Spanish or bilingual storytime
- Gentle music or nature sounds
- Screen-free wind-down starting one hour before bed
- Earlier, lighter dinners to promote better sleep
Remember: elementary students need 9-11 hours of sleep for optimal learning and growth.
Spread the Arco Iris Joy!
Know a family searching for exceptional bilingual education? Our proven immersion model creates confident, capable bilingual and biliterate learners. Every student enjoys:
- Daily 30-minute PE classes
- Integrated arts and music
- Outdoor learning and play
- A true multicultural community
- Singapore Math excellence
- No homework policy (yes, really!)
School begins August 26, 2025! Experience all the benefits of our close-knit community in a true multicultural setting. A few spots remain for the 2025-26 school year – share this opportunity with families ready to give the gift of bilingualism!
About Arco Iris
Arco Iris Spanish Immersion is a small tuition-free public charter school providing a rich, immersive Spanish language experience and robust academics in a true multicultural setting. Centrally located off 217, between SW Portland and Tigard, we serve K-5 students in the greater Beaverton area to become bilingual and biliterate leaders of the future. Get to know us on Instagram @arcoiris_spanishimmersion and on the web at www.arcoirisschool.org. We’re enrolling for Fall 2025-26. Bilingual Education: A Rainbow of Possibilities