The Tuesday Notice

A huge thank you to Hilton Landscape, Mr. Criswell, Alicia Welder, The Siskiyou School Grants Committee, and The Siskiyou School Playground Committee for helping make this joyful update happen. The children’s laughter says it all!

Dear Siskiyou School community,

A quick reminder, there will be no school on Monday, October 13, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

In recognition of this day, our school will gather this Friday morning for a special assembly to honor and celebrate the many Indigenous peoples whose histories, cultures, and lands continue to shape Southern Oregon and our shared story.

The assembly will be led by Siskiyou School parent Lupe Sims (Cedar, 2nd grade, Star Class) and will include language teaching, a remembrance of the original peoples of this region, a brief history of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Ashland, a reading of the SOU land acknowledgment, and a round dance as we lift up respect and gratitude for the Native peoples of this area.

Please bundle your children warmly for Friday’s assembly, we’ll be outside together for about 30 minutes. We look forward to gathering in community for this meaningful celebration.

Warmly,

Katherine Holden

Administrator

This Week

Thurs, Oct 9: Main Lesson Tour, 8:30 am

Fri, Oct 10: Class 3 to Willow Witt Ranch

Next Week

Mon, Oct 13: NO SCHOOL - Indigenous Peoples' Day

Tues, Oct 14: Board Meeting, 6:00 pm

Wed, Oct 15: Anxious Generation Book Group, 6:00 pm

Thurs, Oct 16: Class 8 Play, performance for our community, 6:30 pm

Fri, Oct 17: Class 8 Play, performance for our school, 8:45 am

Looking Ahead!

Wed, Oct 22: Middle School Clay Street Park Clean-up day

Wed, Oct 22: Class 3 meeting, 6:30 pm, childcare upon RSVP to the school office

Thurs, Oct 23 & Fri, Oct 24: Fall Conferences (see link below to sign-up)

Please take a moment to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences by clicking the link HERE. The link will CLOSE on Tuesday, October 21 at 1:30 p.m. and all subsequent changes must be made through the office.

• Click on the tabs at the bottom of the page to get to your class teacher’s page.
• After entering your information, click to another location to “save” your work.
• These times have been carefully chosen by the teachers, please do not alter them.
• If you cannot make the times available, please contact your teacher. Please note, make-up conferences are reserved for emergencies only. Two household families, please sign up for ONE conference time.
• If you need help signing up, please call or email the office.
• Class 5 through 8 families, please sign up for an additional optional MATH conference with your child’s math teachers.

• All conferences will be in person.
• OHANA FAMILIES: Please sign up for your conference in the highlighted times available. You will meet with both class teacher and Ohana teachers at this one conference time.

We’re excited to be able to offer childcare for conferences! Childcare will be available from 8:00 to 4:00 on Thursday and 8:00 to 3:00 on Friday. Children stay free during your conference time, beyond that time childcare is $10/hour (cash or check only please). Childcare funds go to our dedicated 8th grade students for their 8th grade trip fundraising!

If your family is new to the Siskiyou School we'd like to invite you to sit for a welcome moment with Sarah Collins, our Events and Fundraising Coordinator. Please sign up for a time during our conferences, on the first sheet for conferences, you can't miss it!

Couldn't make it to the first meeting, don't worry! Catch up at this link with what we covered, a great video for parents and helpful resources and join us for the next meeting!

9/21 Meeting Info and resources

NEXT DISCUSSION GROUPS:
6:00 - 7:00 pm Pine Hall

Wednesday, October 15th

Wednesday, November 12th

Sign up here!

New school directories will be going home with children this week. If your family has more than one child here at the school, your oldest child will receive your family directory to bring home. If you would like an electronic copy of the directory or your physical copy went missing on the way home, please reach out to Amy at amy.bull@siskiyouschool.org. Thank you!

In just a few weeks, our 8th grade, Blue Heron Class, will present their play. To complete the set, they need to borrow as many beautiful quilts as they can get! If you have a quilt to lend, please bring it to the front office and we'll get it to the class. Thank you!

If you have a child that would join next year's Siskiyou School Kindergarten or First Grade class, please email their name, date of birth, and current school to Kristin at kristin.beers@siskiyouschool.org. We'll begin enrollment for next academic year in January, but we'd love to have you on our list to ensure you get our initial enrollment email. It will be here in the blink of an eye!

Our Kindergarten for our 2026-27 year is already filling up!

Please note, children must be five years old by June 1st of 2026 for Kindergarten or six years old for 1st Grade. Thank you!

THE BATTLE IS ON! Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) is coming back to The Siskiyou School! OBOB is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the Oregon Association of School Libraries and Library Services and Technology Act grant. Students in 3rd-8th grade regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints.

OBOB’s mission is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading, to broaden reading interests, to increase reading comprehension, promote academic excellence, and to promote cooperative learning and teamwork among students. Students will form teams, read at least 4 books (up to 16) and compete in battles with the support of a parent coach. Reading, team meetings, and battles will occur outside of school hours.

To learn more about OBOB please view their website at www.oregonbattleofthebooks.org or reach out to Amy Bull at amy.bull@siskiyouschool.com, and keep an eye out for the student permission slips along with more detailed information.

Parent Coaches are needed! We need awesome adults to help lead the teams, please let Amy know if you'd like to help with this amazing program!

The Bear Class is thriving!

As always, our days are filled with giggles, growth, and friendship. We have thoroughly enjoyed our first block study on Oregon Geography—especially our field trips to Crater Lake and Table Rock! The children have been practicing descriptive writing both in small groups and as a whole class.

Please enjoy their reflection from Table Rock below,

~Mrs. Bartow

Table Rock

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.

Moira Smiley is coming to Ashland and will lead a community singing workshop in Pine Hall with Ruth Hoffecker of Ashland School of Uncovering the Voice. Known for beautiful folk arrangements, body percussion, and her own compositions that blend folk traditions with relevant current themes, Moira will be leading two SINGING WORKSHOPS and giving a solo concert.

Fri Oct 24th 6pm Workshop in Williams

Sat. Oct 25th noon-2pm Workshop in Ashland

Sat. Oct 25th 7:30pm Solo Concert in Ashland

LISTEN to her wide-ranging work:

"How can I cry" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDto1EssPAY

"Stand in that river" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohWAuNRVm7Y

"We are timeless" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIT_KZivOXw

More Info and Get Tickets:

(Ashland Workshop) https://events.humanitix.com/moira-smiley-vocal-workshop-gbnah3tk

(Williams Workshop) https://events.humanitix.com/moira-smiley-vocal-workshop

(Ashland Concert) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moira-smiley-in-a-rare-southern-oregon-concert-tickets-1641268591539?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=aff0bandsintown&bit_userid=$%7Buser_id%7D&appId=wf_zbvenfzvyrl.pbz&comeFrom=242&artist_event_id=107108330

We are excited to announce our yearly community apple harvest and cider making celebration at Mindful Earth Farm.

We hope to see you here!

Tenasi and Duriann

Step into the Magical Botanical Studio this autumn and discover the colors of the earth. In this six-week journey, we’ll gather in the natural dye garden at Sunny Joy Farm to create art infused with nature’s beauty and rhythm. Together we’ll paint with soy milk and food-waste dyes on soft napkins, press flowers into fabric to make eco-printed bandanas, and craft a walnut and oak table runner filled with the quiet magic of the season.

Each class offers more than making—it’s a gentle space to slow down, breathe, and feel restored. Through the soothing movements of eco-arts, youth will learn simple practices for calming their nervous systems, building self-awareness, and finding balance, while weaving their inner world with the beauty of the outer.

Details:
📍 Sunny Joy Farm, Talent, OR
📅 Tuesdays, Oct. 7–Nov. 11 (6 weeks)
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
💵 $210 total ($168 tuition + $42 supply fee)
🎟 Limited to 5 students. Scholarships available.

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