The Tuesday Notice

The children of our school smiles, laughed, and were fully engaged as they enjoyed last Friday's performance of the 6th grade play, Roma Amor. Experiencing class plays across the grades helps weave the school community together, giving younger students a glimpse of what lies ahead. It also nurtures the important skill of listening, watching, and being a considerate audience member. Bravo, Butterfly Class and thank you Siskiyou School for being a great audience!

This Week

Wed, Nov 19: Class Meetings for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 4th through 8th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Fri, Nov 21: Winter Faire Holiday Market (no children, please), 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Sat, Nov 22: Winter Faire! 10:00 - 4:00 pm

Next Week

Tues, Nov 25: Food Drive Ends

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

Looking Ahead!

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

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

Thank you to those of you who have already contributed to Annual Giving. We are about 15% to this year's goal of $140,000. We need your help and are hoping for an outpouring of donations in the next 4 weeks. Make your contribution before the end of the year for tax benefits. The time to donate is now!

The Siskiyou School has a tradition during this time of year, donating to the Ashland Food Bank. The food drive started Monday, November 10 and will end on Tuesday morning, November 25. Students are asked to bring non-perishable food items: canned food, packaged food, and even personal hygiene and cleaning products. While our 5th grade, the Butterfly Class, spearheads the food collection and is responsible for delivering our gifts to the food bank, each classroom has a collection box.

What if every student brought us several items over the next weeks of the food drive? Let's make the season bright for those hungry in our community!

In alignment with our Kindergarten program’s emphasis on preserving a sense of security and wonder in young children, the kindergarten class's participation is done differently. The Kindergarten children will not take part directly in the food drive yet Kindergarten parents who would like to contribute may bring donations to the front office. In class this month, the children will see as a puppet show and act out stories of sharing in this season of giving.

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

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! More details to come, 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.

Winter Faire is almost here and we still have volunteer spots open! We need your help to make this magical event happen! Please consider taking a shift. Middle School students and alumni are encouraged to sign up as well.

The change in weather has made our Lost and Found quite full! If you're wondering where that misplaced item might be, drop by and take a peek at our collection before Winter Break. You can find lost and found either out front of the school or in Pine Hall! Items will be donated to Goodwill after Friday, December 19.

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.

Thank you Mr. Criswell and the 6th grade Butterfly Class for sharing your pastel work!

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.

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