The Tuesday Notice

This Week

Wed, May 21: 2025 Kindergarten Introduction Picnic, 3:00 p.m. in Clay Street Park (RESCHEDULED)

Thurs, May 22: Sun Class of 2021 Celebration (our alum graduating high school!), 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Fri, May 23: 2nd Grade field trip to Ms. Aguilar's Farm, during school hours

Fri, May 23: Siskiyou School Variety Show, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., in Pine Hall

Next Week

Mon, May 26: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

Tues, May 27: 8th Grade parent meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Thurs, May 29: 4th Grade to Kerbyville Museum, during school hours

Thurs, May 29: Forest Class moment with Faculty, 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Thurs, May 29: 3rd Grade Play - Child of the Nile, performance for our community, 6:30 p.m

Fri, May 30: 3rd Grade Play - Child of the Nile, performance for our school, 8:45 a.m.

Fri, May 30: Kindergarten Fly Away Ceremony in Clay Street Park, 11:30 a.m.

Fri, May 30: 4th Grade sleepover, 6:30 p.m., parent arrival at 7:00 a.m. Saturday

And Beyond!

Thurs, June 5: HALF-DAY - Early dismissal for Graduation (KG & 1st - 12:20 dismissal, 2nd through 4th - 12:30, 5th through 8th - 12:45)

Thurs, June 5: Forest Class Graduation! 4:00 p.m., details below

Fri, June 7: Field day! Lots of outdoor fun!

Fri, June 7: Moving day! Help us move into the next classroom!

We're excited to celebrate the graduation of the Forest Class as we see them off to their next adventure!

Please note, Classes 5-8 are REQUIRED to be at graduation, as those classes participate in the ceremony.

Graduation Details:

• ARRIVAL is at 3:45 on our campus to ensure we begin promptly at 4:00.
• Kindergarten & Classes 1, 2 & 4 are invited to attend and stay with their parents.

• Class 3: Students are welcomed and encouraged to attend the graduation of their buddy class! Students will sit with their parents.

• Classes 5-7: Students are required to attend. Students will be part of the end of the ceremony. Students will sit with their teachers. We very much hope that at least one parent per student will attend the event.

Graduation Dress Code: Children should dress in “Sunday best”! Please note, that the weather promises to be sunny and warm. Plan to bring hats, sunscreen, and perhaps a water bottle.

Attendance at 8th Grade Reception: The graduation ceremony itself is expected to end around 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will follow for 8th grade families and guests only.

Parking: Parking will be on Clay Street and in the Takelma neighborhood, not around Glendale. Please be mindful of the neighbors' driveways and park respectfully. Also, take care when parking to park fully within the median, not in the road.

If you have any questions at all, please call the office. Thank you!

Please help us make the Forest Class graduation special. Sign up to help with the link below.

As the year draws to a close, MOVING DAY is upon us! This is the time just after school (12:30) on Friday, June 6th, when we gather as a community to help clean out the classrooms and move our students into their new space for next year! It takes MANY hands, but can be a satisfying way to close out the year. Please join us! Pizza will be provided for all helpers!

Thanks to Ms. Glatte and her hours of organization and work, we will be hosting all the children for a late morning of games and outdoor fun at Clay Street Park on Friday, June 6, during school hours.

We do need your help! If you would like to help out with this special day please click the link below and sign up for a spot. It’s outdoors (bring hats and sunscreen) and wet (clothes that work for water) and an amazing amount of fun.

Please note, Kindergarten will not participate in the whole school event, but will have their own outdoor fun.

We're looking for a used but functional portable basketball hoop for recess. If you have one you'd like to donate, please let Margie Glatte know at margie.glatte@siskiyouschool.org.

Thank you!

The Yes We Can program takes recyclables and turns them into materials for our school.

To date we have raised over $700!

• Total program-to-date - $721.16
  
• Total raised during 20% match period - $125.28

From these funds we've purchased:

• 20+ books for 2nd and 3rd grade
  
• Karate/self defense classes for 8th grade
  
• New projector for school

Your participation in this program helps in so many ways! Thank you! Find out how to help with the program and what is redeemable and what's not, click on the one-sheet.

Planning a Coastal Getaway? Consider Alma’s Way in Port Orford—And Support Our School While You’re At It! We’re thrilled to share another generous partnership with a Siskiyou School family!

Siskiyou School parent Lexi Alma (mom of Lily in 7th grade) is offering 10% of the profits from bookings at their stunning coastal vacation rental, Alma’s Way in Port Orford, to benefit The Siskiyou School. It’s a perfect opportunity for a peaceful retreat and a way to support our community. Whether you’re dreaming of ocean views, quiet beaches, or just a refreshing change of scene, Alma’s Way makes for a beautiful escape.

Rental arrangements can be made by contacting Lexi directly at 541-631-9456 or via email at lexi@alexisalma.com.

The Star Class is enjoying every day at school. Last week we finally baked the Miss Suzy cake! In our last math block we learned about place value, and so we cracked 1,000 hazelnuts and then we ground the nuts into flour. Miss Suzy (a kind and helpful squirrel who lives in her little house in an old oak tree), was so kind and sent us a letter from Bluebell Forest which included a recipe. This recipe helped us bake our hazelnut cake, which was so delicious. We even sent a piece back to Miss Suzy.

We have begun to read, and we are writing full sentences in our main lesson books. We love to paint, play at recess, model with beeswax and sing together. The class was very happy to receive their name “Star Class” and we sure are many brightly shining stars in the 1st grade ready to move on in our galaxy to 2nd grade so soon!

From our classroom to your hearts, Mrs. McNamara

Our community classifieds are posted as a service to our Siskiyou School families and our broader community. If you would like to include something in the classifieds, email your text (a few lines in length) or an image file (png or jpg only), to kristin.beers@siskiyouschool.org no later than Monday by 3:00 pm. We may edit it for space purposes. Classifieds are included for two weeks, require a break for a week, and then can be renewed upon request.

SUMMER CAMPS! Ashland Children's Theatre is offering 9 theatrical camps. Nine! Improv, Acting, Singing, Clowning, Sketch Comedy and more! Check out the full listing by clicking HERE or go to ashlandchildrenstheatre.com

A local Ukrainian family is need of a washer and dryer, clothing storage, and book shelves for kids. If you are upgrading or have a spare sitting around, please reach out to Tobias' (1st) dad JP @ 971-269-7646.

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