The Tuesday Notice

This Week

Tues, Nov 25: Food Drive Ends. Thank you!!

Wed, Nov 26 through Fri, Nov 28: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

Fri, Nov 28: All School Lantern Walk at the Ashland Santa Parade, gathering time 4:30 pm in front of the library. Bring lanterns, lights, friends and family.

Next Week

Tues, Dec 2: Giving Tuesday! Support our Annual Giving Campaign HERE

Tues, Dec 2: Family Enrichment - Staying Connected Through the Teenage Years: Evening Talk with Tom Shelstad of Inner Guide Expeditions, 6:00 pm

Fri, Dec 5: Parent tour of OHRA (details below), 8:45 am

Looking Ahead

Mon, Dec 8: Spiral of Light for our students

Thurs, Dec 11: Main Lesson Tour, all are welcome! 8:30 am

Thurs, Dec 11: Winter Assembly at Oregon Shakespeare's Angus Bowmer Theatre, 6:00 pm

Save the Date

Fri, Jan 9: Middle School Dance! 6:00 to 8:00 pm - Details to come!

Let your light shine! Bring your homemade lanterns and all kinds of other lights and join us in the Ashland Santa Parade on Friday, November 28.

The parade is at 5:00 pm and we'll gather around 4:30 pm for our all school lantern walk! We'll be in front of the library, just after Wheelhouse Motion Pictures and before Ashland Dance Works. Everyone is invited!

This year we'd love to be musical and will be singing some of our lantern walk songs. Click on the link to hear them.

We are excited to see you at our all-school Winter Assembly. At Winter Assembly grades 1 through 8 will bring presentations of music, verse, and movement. The evening ends with the whole community singing together. All students are expected to attend and to come dressed in their best for this celebration.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

• Where is it? Thanks to the generous contributions from some in our community, we are able to hold our assembly at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Angus Bowmer Theatre in downtown Ashland at 20 E Main St, Ashland, OR 97520.
• When is it? The program starts at 6:00 p.m. and is generally an hour and a half. Seating will begin around 5:45.
• Who is involved? Students from grades 1 through 8 with the help of our dedicated faculty and staff. Our kindergarten is not performing this evening and may sit with their parents. This year, because of our location, we're able to welcome friends and family to be in our audience.

Look for more details to come!

Siskiyou School parent and OHRA Development Director, Brandy MacDonald, invites interested parents to learn more about how Opportunities for Housing and Resource Assistance (OHRA) supports community members experiencing homelessness or living on very low incomes. Parents are welcome to join her for a tour of OHRA at 2350 Ashland Street, followed by a brief presentation and Q&A with OHRA’s Executive Director and senior staff. The discussion will include an overview of OHRA’s work in the community and information about the city-owned property at 2200 Ashland Street currently used as a severe weather shelter.

If you are interested in joining please email brandym@ohrahelps.org

As we move into colder weather please make sure your child is bringing appropriate layers to school. Outdoor recess happens rain or shine and ‘indoor recess’ is only called for on the rainiest of days.

The students need a waterproof coat and a hat. The hat can be a winter hat, waterproof hood, or baseball cap with a hood over it. We are trying to keep their bottom layer and heads dry. If they do not have waterproof layers or head covering they are sent to play under cover in front of the classroom. Gloves are a bonus!

On Tuesday, December 2nd, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, join us for an evening workshop called “Staying Connected Through the Teenage Years”, hosted by Tom Shelstad, co-founder of Inner Guide Expeditions. Tom will talk and guide families in discussion around supportive communication and connection with their kids in their teen years.

The Star Class is doing wonderful work in the classroom. We are finishing a Fables Block. We learned about the Tortoise and the Hare (slow and steady wins the race), about the Grasshopper and the Ants (don’t put off for tomorrow what you should do today), The North Wind and the Sun (gentle persuasion succeeds where force fails), and many more. We heard the stories, we made little plays out of them, we drew and we wrote many sentences into our books and appreciated all the good lessons.

In math we are learning our subtraction facts; we are reading, spelling, learning to do creative writing, and we are singing and reciting together. All in all, we are doing well and we look forward to all the wonderful things that will come to our classroom in the month of December.

All the children enjoyed Winter Faire so very much. Today in Main Lesson we shared what our favorite activities were and then we drew our own creative drawings into our main lesson books. See pictures below.

We wish everyone a warm and connective Thanksgiving and a restful little break.

With warmth,

Mrs. McNamara

As we wrap up our Africa block, the students are hard at work putting the finishing touches on their slideshows, studying for their block test, and completing their country reports.

I’ve had the pleasure of seeing a few presentations already, and they have been absolutely wonderful! What strikes me most is how each child brings their own unique perspective and creativity to their work. Some students have shared music from their chosen countries, others have brought in food to help us experience different cultures, and all of them have poured themselves into these projects in meaningful ways.

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I find myself particularly grateful to be teaching this group of students. Their enthusiasm, curiosity, and individuality make every day in the classroom a surprise.

Thank you for your continued support as we finish strong!

Miss Glover

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It's the 9th Annual Homemade Craft Fair at RVUUF (Flyer below)

When: Saturday, Dec 6th, 11am - 2pm

Where: Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Church at 87th 4th St., Ashland OR 97520

What:

· Kids can make their own holiday presents for friends and loved ones: Ornaments, candy sleighs, gingerbread houses, food gifts, jewelry & much more!

· All ages and budgets welcome: Family friendly and affordable as craft options priced at cost.

· No crafting experience needed, there will be helpers to walk through instructions for each station.

· No entry fee. Complimentary holiday cookies and also snacks & drink for sale.

Join us at Hummingbird Heart Co. for a special First Friday Art Walk as we celebrate our 1-Year Anniversary in beautiful Ashland, Oregon. This family-friendly event brings together art, community, and alcohol-free celebration at our non-alcoholic & dry elixir bar.

Our Featured Artist, Brenna E. Culbert, will showcase her vibrant, handcrafted work, adding a creative spark to the evening. Guests can also enjoy a free tasting of Bero Non-Alcoholic Beer by Tom Holland, experience balloon animals, and wrap the night in magic with Unicorn Storytime—making it perfect for kids and adults alike.

Whether you’re exploring Ashland’s First Friday gallery scene, looking for non-alcoholic drink options, or searching for unique community events, Hummingbird Heart Co. is the place to unwind, connect, and celebrate. Come raise a glass (alcohol-free!) to one year of magic, community, and wellness.

It's a holiday tradition! The Hamazons will perform an unscripted tale inspired by such films as It’s a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, and A Christmas Carol. Come along on an impromptu sleigh ride of humor and hilarity as the Warrior Princesses of Improv whip up some winter magic bringing a spontaneous sparkle to this uplifting genre. Okay for ages 10+. Go to www.hamazons.com

Ashland Children's Theatre presents - The Robin Hood Project and The Clever Maiden for one weekend only - Nov. 21, 22, 23. Where the classic legend of Robin Hood meets “theatrical license” in this playful romp through Sherwood Forest. This new take on an old story is filled with comedy, adventure, and some brief lessons in social justice. Featuring Siskiyou School's own Adrian (8th), Leo and Kai (7th) Tickets available at www.ashlandchildrenstheatre.com or click HERE

Middle School Parents -- Hola, I'm Profe Cohen, a parent (2nd, 5th,6th, & 8th) and I'm the Spanish teacher at Madrone Trail Charter. I am leading a Middle School Spanish Immersion Trip this summer to Peru (Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu) with EF Tours to experience ancient Incan history and give the students a chance to be in an all Spanish & Latin American culture reality. This is an amazing opportunity to open their eyes up to other cultures. This trip is open to 6th-8th graders (and their parents who would like to join--parental accompaniment NOT mandatory). My goal is to create an interconnectedness to the world and its peoples and fuel their passion to learn other languages! If you are interested in registering, please click on the link for more trip info, fees, etc. http://www.eftours.com/2968879NZ

If I get enough parent interest, I will host an info meeting next week. Please confirm interest at ruth.cohen@madronetrail.org. I can't think of a more epic mother-son/daughter, father-daughter/son trip than Peru & Machu Picchu!

Our 2025 fall show is coming…

November 21 (Friday) 11:00 am to 7:00 pm November 22 (Saturday) 10:00 to 7:00 pm November 23 (Sunday) 10:00 to 3:00 pm at the Medford Armory

1701 S Pacific Hwy, Medford, OR 97501

admission is free!

Clayfolk will feature over 70 ceramic artists - Southern Oregon’s largest handmade pottery display! There will be pottery‑making demonstrations and hands‑on clay experience for children (ages 0‑100 and up) - only available on Saturday (Nov 22) 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday (Nov 23) 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Come one, come all! We can't wait to see you there!

Get event reminders via facebook here: http://bit.ly/4pGXJd9 Look for our presentation schedule and more at: www.clayfolk.org

Email: office@siskiyouschool.org
Website: www.siskiyouschool.org
Location: 631 Clay Street, Ashland, OR, USA
Phone: 541-482-8223