SUN aims to build a community hub to ensure academic success for students and economic prosperity for families by mobilizing and organizing community resources and partners to provide wide-ranging support for kids and families.

After school classes offered include flag football, Pokemon, zoology, basketball, soccer, STEM, Stratego Club, movie club, and more!

Space is limited. Participation is not guaranteed.

Each student will receive a paper confirmation letter or a waitlist letter.

Contact Jazmin Caliman at (971) 227-4480 or jazmin_caliman@partner.ddsd40.org for any questions. 

Watch this space for new information about 2026-27 SUN School & Community Resources!

Mission

IRCO SUN School’s Mission is to enrich, empower and inspire all stakeholders to be forces of change for
student achievement and community development at Ventura Park. We are committed to creating
inclusive systems that make educational success available to all.

Vision

Our vision is to create a vibrant community center at Ventura Park. By serving as a positive force for our
School Community we will harness collective efforts in order to enrich, empower and inspire our
immigrant and refugee families and the community at large.

Extended Day

SUN Extended-Day is an after-school opportunity for students to build upon what they learn in school.
Students practice their academic skills while having fun, making friends, expressing themselves
creatively, engaging with staff in smaller groups, and more.

2026-2027 Dates

Fall: October 5 – November 20, 2026
Winter: January 11 – March 12, 2027
Spring: April 5 – May 28, 2027

Play and Learn

Play and Learn is a free educational program for parents and 0-5 year
olds. See Flyer for more details.
Classes are held by Ms. Claryssa, Ventura’s Family
Coordinator. If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact Ms. Claryssa 503-984-2812.

Food and Other Assistance

If your family needs help with food, utilities, or other essential items, please contact Claryssa Minjares at claryssam@irco.org. We may be able to help! Our Fresh Food Pantry occurs
every Monday from 3:15 to 4:15 pm in the covered basketball court in the back of the school. Please
bring a reusable shopping bag, and come pick up some fresh produce and other food items!

Family Request for Support

Please fill out this Family Request for Support Form if you need support for your student or your family.
We cannot guarantee that we have the resources to meet your needs, but we will do the best we can! If
you have a question about something relating to your student or the school but you don’t know who to
ask, please use this form and we will get your question to the right person!

Por favor complete este formulario si necesita apoyo para su estudiante o su familia. No podemos
garantizar que tengamos los recursos para satisfacer sus necesidades, ¡pero haremos lo mejor que
podamos! Si tiene una pregunta sobre algo relacionado con su estudiante o la escuela, pero no sabe a
quién preguntar, utilice este formulario y le enviaremos su pregunta a la persona adecuada.

Пожалуйста, заполните эту форму, если вам нужна поддержка для вашего ученика или вашей
семьи. Мы не можем гарантировать, что у нас есть ресурсы для удовлетворения ваших
потребностей, но мы сделаем все, что в наших силах! Если у вас есть вопрос по поводу вашего
ученика или школы, но вы не знаете, к кому обратиться, воспользуйтесь этой формой, и мы
передадим ваш вопрос нужному человеку!

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thể đảm bảo rằng chúng tôi có đủ nguồn lực để đáp ứng nhu cầu của bạn, nhưng chúng tôi sẽ cố gắng
hết sức có thể! Nếu bạn có câu hỏi về điều gì đó liên quan đến học sinh của mình hoặc trường học
nhưng bạn không biết hỏi ai, vui lòng sử dụng biểu mẫu này và chúng tôi sẽ chuyển câu hỏi của bạn đến
đúng người!