The PDF version of the SES PTSA Family Directory was emailed on the evening of Saturday the 13th. It was mailed to the list of email addresses contained within the directory itself. If you expected to receive it, but didn't please check your spam folder. If you still don't see it by Monday, please write to sesmessenger@comcast.net

 Please keep this PDF on your computer. The best part of it is that it is fully searchable and so very easy to find contact information, even if you only have a partial name!

 Also, don't forget to read and use the SES Sunflower Pages. These businesses have all helped support the kids at Sunnyside.

In this issue

• News from Sarah
• MS/HS Lottery
• School News
• Fundraising
• Community Happenings
• Second Chance Prom
  

Upcoming Events

PTSA Fundraising Read-A-Thon Kickoff: Friday Feb. 12 Half-day "read-in": Wednesday Mar. 3 Pledge funds, forms due: Friday Mar. 12 The SES PTSA made the decision last summer to forgo the auction in 2010 in favor of a fundraiser that did not rely heavily on consumption in a time of economic hardship. Instead, we invite all families to participate in this wonderful event that will promote literacy and a love of reading in addition to raising funds for SES. By holding a pledge-based event, our hope is that families will reach out to friends, neighbors, grandparents, co-workers — anyone who believes in SES's mission and loves literacy! Download: Welcome Letter & Reading Record Read-A-Thon Rules & Pledge Sheet Seed and Bulb Sale  Last week for PTSA’s Seed and Bulb Sale Our annual Territorial seed sale ends February 19th. This year we’ve combined it with the chance to order quality bulbs. Order seeds and bulbs via the order forms in the front hall or online. One check can be written for both sales. Orders can be put into the envelope in the office or deposited into the PTSA safe in the workroom next to the office. Questions about bulbs can be directed to Cindi Carrell, 503-232-0880 or ccarrell@gmail.com.

From PPS Nutrition: Tuesday, March 2nd, we will be celebrating Tuesday, March 2nd, we will be celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday in the cafeteria!  We will be serving strawberry shortcake as a treat with lunch, made with local strawberries. . . YUMMY!  Join us for lunch to help celebrate!

4-H Urban-Rural Exchange Update
  Sunnyside School middle school students are currently participating in a 4-H rural exchange with Grant County 4-H.  Please stay posted for news from our SES youth when they return and share what they learned.

We are also pleased to announce that Lecia Schall, SES parent, has been hired part-time to help coordinate the 4-H Urban-Rural Exchange.  You can reach Lecia by email at wildlifestewards@oregonstate.edu.  She can also be reached by phone at 503-916-6074.  Please help us welcome Lecia!

OPENINGS STILL AVAILABLE FOR KLAMATH 4-H EXCHANGE:  The 4-H rural exchange to Klamath County still has a few openings.  This exchange  is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.  The trip is scheduled for March 18-22nd.  The cost is $100.  Register immediately if you would like to attend or contact Lecia Schall for more information.

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED:  SES will be hosting rural families from Eastern Oregon April 18-22.  If you are interested in hosting two rural students from Eastern Oregon, please contact Lecia for more information or visit our website.

http://www.4hwildlifestewards.org/Oregon%20Programs/Urban-Rural%20Exchange/index.html

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 Activate Oregon Youth Leadership Opportunity!
Oregon State University Extension Service Announces
4-H Project 2010:  Take a Stand Now, For a Better Tomorrow
Summit for Youth Leadership Towards a Sustainable Future
Hosted by World Forestry Center
4-H Teen Leadership Committee Now Forming!

Activate your heads, hearts and hands for a healthy, sustainable Oregon.  Lead the way toward a sustainable future for our communities, state and world. Help Oregon State University Extension Service build the Project 2010 Youth Summit for Sustainability for grades 7-12 at the World Forestry Center in Portland, Oregon during Earth Week, April 23rd and 24th.

Where and When:  Our first leadership meeting will happen February 20th from Noon – 3:30 in downtown Portland (exact location to be announced).   We will have another leadership meeting in March. The leadership team is also expected to attend at least one of the summit days on April 23rd or 24th.

What’s happening at the February 20th meeting?   You will network, socialize, plan and activate with other youth leaders and Oregon State University faculty to begin building an action plan for Project 2010.  There are leadership positions available for 15 teens in 9-12th grade.
Benefits:
-Build your resume.
-Partner with leaders in sustainability.
-Explore academic programs that focus on sustainability.
-Discover career opportunities.
-Lead by example and mentor other students.
-Help build Oregon’s future.
Visit our website to learn more and apply for the youth leadership committee http://extension.oregonstate.edu/metro4h/4-h-activate-oregon

Sarah

School News:

Immunization Exclusion Day is Wed. Feb. 17th. Parents were notified by mail in November if their student was deficient with immunizations. The school nurse enters data when she receives it and enters it in your students school records and into the computer. Second notifications will be sent out soon. If you turned in immunization records after Jan. 12th, then you may receive a second notification. The nurse will begin entering data again this week. If your student has received a recent vaccination, please bring proof to the main office and it will be entered so the exclusion letter will be cancelled. Students who are deficient with their immunizations will be excluded from school on Feb. 17th and will not be allowed to return until the proper vaccinations are received.
 
Free vaccinations:
Students are being offered an opportunity to obtain the required vaccines at a free clinic.  Students who have no insurance, are on Medicaid OHP, who have insurance that does not cover immunizations, or whose family cannot afford co-pays can go to a free immunization clinic on Tuesday, February 9th, between 3:00 and 7:30 pm at the Family Support Center (located next to Kelly School) at 9015 SE Rural St., Portland.  Bring  the Certificate of Immunization Status form or any other immunization records to the clinic.

Fundraising Opportunities:

Create washable labels for your students’ clothing, lunch gear and other items

"Because the labels are ordered on-line and shipped directly to you this is a good fundraiser to share with people outside of Portland. We'd appreciate it if you would copy this section of the Messenger and forward to family and friends as an email."

Create custom washable labels for your student’s gear with this fundraiser from PTSA. SES parent Cindi Carrell is coordinating the sale and has used these labels in the past: “Both my sons have these labels on their school lunch containers and they have lasted over 3 years being washed daily in a regular dishwasher. Tags on their clothing have had the same durability.” Cindi prints her labels with her students’ last name and phone number. She also uses these labels on dishware for potlucks so she can get her plate back (masking tape falls off and Sharpie usually fades after one or two washings) and for marking water bottles. Through the end of February PTSA retains 20% of all sales through the web site: www.SES.lovablelabels.ca. You can also find a link on the SES PTSA web site under Fundraising. For more information, see the site or contact Cindi at ccarrell@gmail.com.

Created by a Canadian mom, this line of labels includes Regular and Slimline Stickers (great for lunch containers, water bottles and other smaller items), Shoe Labels, Iron-ons and Bag Tags. The labels are bright, simple and durable. The Regular and Slimline labels are microwave and dishwasher safe, the Iron-on labels stay put in the washer and dryer, the Shoe Labels have an extra strength adhesive to ensure they won't come off (great for rain boots) and the Bag Tags are made of a durable and flexible plastic. For older students, you can choose to leave off the icons.

8TH GRADE MARINE BIOLOGY FUNDRAISERS

1. Portland Taiko Drummers Benefit
    When: Friday, February 19th 7-8:30pm
    Where: Da Vinci Middle School Auditorium, 2508 NE Everett St.
    Cost: $25 family, $12 adult, $9 student/senior, free for kids under 5
    Get more event details and/or purchase tickets online at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/97862
    Tickets will also be sold near the SCRIP table in the main hallway 8:15am to 9:00am Mondays and Fridays, and  3:00pm to 3:45pm Wednesday.

2. Massage For a Cause
    Licensed massage therapist, Michele Stokes, is donating $20 of each $60 massage (or gift certificate) in the month of February. Contact Michele at gyrebodyworks@gmail.com or 503-830-5691. Office is at 2607 SE Hawthorne Blvd.

3. Saturday Brunch
    When: Saturday, February 20th, 9am-2:30pm
    Where: Jade Lounge, 2342 SE Ankeny St.
    Enjoy a delicious Saturday brunch and 20% of your meal will fund the 8th grade trip. Jade Lounge is right next to il Piatto restaurant and owned by a Sunnyside parent. Find out more about it: at http://www.jadeloungepdx.com/ or call 503-236-4998. (Note: 20% brunch coupon not valid with the fundraiser)

4. Parents' Night Out or Special Family Dinner
    Where: Lorenzo's Ristorante Italiano, 3807 N. Mississippi Ave.
    When: Thursday February 25th, 5-9pm
Enjoy a delicious wholesome meal in the heart of North Portland's Mississippi neighborhood and 20% of your purchase will support the 8th grade trip. Find out more about Lorenzo's at: http://www.ilpiattopdx.com or call 503-284-6200.

    MORE ABOUT THE 8TH GRADE MARINE BIOLOGY TRIP:  In late May Sunnyside Environmental School 8th Graders will be attending the Catalina Environmental Leadership Program (CELP), an outstanding program that provides students with the opportunity to learn about the unique marine environment of the kelp forest.  Experienced staff teach the students to become environmental stewards through exploration, group challenges and sustainability activities.  Students are exposed to the plant and animal life first hand through snorkeling and kayaking and lab work.  They make connections between their actions and the environment by learning about the history of the island.  They participate in organic gardening and composting leading to an understanding of how the plants and animals are interconnected. http://www.celp.net/index2.html---

Technology Recycling Service

We are collecting any used or broken electronic  to raise money for new school tecnolegy. Save all your electronics for electronic recycling! We take cell phones, Ipods, MP3 players, ink jet cartridges, DIGITAL CAMERAS, LAPTOPS, NETBOOks, DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERAS, GPS DEVICES RADAR DETECTORS AAAANNNND LAST, BUT DEFINITLY NOT LEAST, LETS GIVE A ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR KINDLE & SONY BOOK READERS!!  If you have any of these items that you are no longer using and you want to recycle them in a “green” way, please put them in the bin that we have in the office copy room under the table.

We are doing this as a service and a fund raiser for Sunnyside Technology.

THANKS!
Ian Shriner and Harry Herzberg with John Richter and Howard Hiton

From Monica:

Brown, the bunny is looking for a permanent loving home.  Many of you know Brown from the 1-2 classrooms.  He has most recently been living in Monica's room, but the classroom is no longer able to contain him.  Brown is a very calm sweet bunny. He is litter trained and loves to be around people.  He is use to wandering around the classroom for hours so time outside his cage every day is vital.  He does like to chew paper, books, and wires- naughty bunny, but he sure is cute!  If you are interested let me know.
Thanks-
Monica Eckrich
5th Grade Teacher
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Here is a great contest that an SES parent brought to our attention: http://www.americasgreenestschool.com/overview.aspx