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 Sunnyside Environmental School PTSA Messenger
January 21, 2010
  

A huge THANK YOU to the wonderful middle schoolers (and 5th graders) who watched our children Tuesday night.

They did a great job.  Thank you!!!

In this issue

 Upcoming Events

Saturday, January 23
6pm INGLES Y ESPANOL
 
Tuesday, January 26
Pizzicato Night
6:30pm SES Nature Night
 
Friday, January 29
9:00am Principal's Tea
 
Friday, February 5
8:45am Middle School Shadowing
 
Tuesday, February 9
6:00pm Mandatory Kindergarten Round
 
Monday, February 15
NO SCHOOL Presidents' Day
 
Tuesday, February 16
6:30pm Mandatory Middle School Mtg
 
Enrollment: Middle School Shadow Opportunities every Friday in February (except February 12th). See www.sesptsa.com for more info.
  

Your family is invited to SES Nature Night!

"Feeding Backyard Birds" with James Davis, Tue. Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m.
What cool birds are in your backyard and schoolyard this winter? Come to Nature Night to find out who they are and what to feed them, and make your own suet bird feeder to take home! We're lucky to have James Davis from Metro as our guest speaker this month. James is a well-loved Portland naturalist, educator for Smith and Bybee Wetlands, and author of The Northwest Nature Guide. This one hour program is free to SES families. All ages/siblings are welcome with a parent. We'll meet in the science room. Please reserve your spot soon so we get enough supplies--call or e-mail Elisabeth Neely, (503) 493-0137 or  elisabethandbob@q.com .  

   

 

 

Fundraiser for families displaced by Hurricane Ida in El Salvador and the earthquake in Haiti.

Salvadorenos Unidos de Oregon is hosting a fundraiser at Sunnyside from 6-10pm on Saturday, January 23rd.  50% of the donations will go to victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

The $12 per person entrance fee includes yummy Salvadoran and Mexican food, dancing, live music, and entertainment.  Children under 12 are admitted free (this does not include food).

Tickets will be available for purchase Thursday and Friday after school and at the door on Saturday.

This is a great international/multi-cultural event for Middle Schoolers service portfolio.

See you Saturday!

Here is a link to the flier: www.sesptsa.com/email_attachments/INGLES_Y_ESPANOL.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 



 
 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Kindergarten sign up in office
 
If you are a transfer family and are planning on enrolling a KINDERGARTEN SIBLING for the 2010-2011 school year, please come to the office and sign our clipboard to let us know of your intention. This is the only means we have for setting our transfer slots. If you do not sign the clipboard, we will not be able to set aside a slot for your student. This is a very important method of communication for us. We will be setting slots in the near future...please be sure to sign the clipboard by Wednesday, January 27. Thank you!
 
Amy Kleiner
Assistant Principal
Sunnyside Environmental School
503.916.6226

 


School Choice Transfer Cycle for 2010-11 and HS dates

ES/MS:

1/29 Elementary/Middle School application window opens
3/12 Elementary/Middle School application closes
4/30 Elementary/Middle School Lottery Result letters mailed

HS:

1/20 MLC Visitor's Day [10a]
1/22 High School application window opens
1/22 Franklin HS to Sunnyside [9:20a]
1/27 MLC Visitor's Day [7p]
1/29 Benson HS to Sunnyside [9:20a]
1/29 Grant Shadow application due
2/2  Franklin Open House [6:30p-8:30p]
2/4  Cleveland HS 'Bridging The Gap' Open House/Information Night [7p] [or 3/3 at 8:30a]
2/4  Lincoln HS Info Night [7p-8:30p]
2/4  Wilson HS 8th Grade Parent Night [6:15p]
2/9  Franklin and Grant shadow date
2/10 Grant HS Info Night [6p]
2/16 and 2/23 Franklin shadow dates
2/26 High School application window closes
4/9   High School Lottery Result letters mailed

Students should see Ryan for Shadow applications, information on other HSs and any HS related questions.  The Enrollment and Transfer Center can also be contacted at 503/916.3205.

More information and application links can be found here:
http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools-c/make_a_choice.php

Ryan Pederson
Sunnyside Counselor
503/916.6226

  Fundraising/Community Opportunities:

Night off for all cooks!! Pizza Night at Pizzicato at 2811 E Burnside on Tuesday January 26th.

Help support fundraising for the Middle school Marine Biology trips and the PTSA General Fund and have an easy and delicious dinner on the table at the same time. You could also double your effort in supporting the school by buying scrip for Pizzicato on Monday and using it on Tuesday. If you don\'t want pizza that night.... buy a gift certificate at Pizzicato on tuesday and use it another time.

20% from all of Pizzicato sales on that tuesday the 26th goes to SES & PTSA needs.

We are on the Pizzicato last chance list to make it worth their while to do fundraisers for us.

TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW TO EAT AT EASTSIDE BURNSIDE PIZZICATO ON TUESDAY!

To learn more about the 8th grape Marine Biology trips read below:

Catalina Environmental Leadership Program (CELP) is 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.

  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.

Seed sale through Territorial Seeds is coming soon

Dreaming of your summer garden? To help gardeners get an earlier jump on growing plant starts, PTSA has moved the Territorial Seed sale earlier. Look for order information and catalogs to be coming in the next week or two. Our plant and bulb sale will occur at its regular time in the spring.

Save your old cell phones, ink cartridges, iPods and laptops.  Sunnyside is working out the final details to an electronics recycling fundraiser.  More information will be available after the holidays.  Questions?  Email Howard at Hiton@speakeasy.net.

 

Community Happenings/Offerings (These offerings are not operated, vetted, or endorsed by SES PTSA--go to sesptsa.com for information on submission criteria):

   

Franklin High School:

Discover Franklin!  Join us for our open house on February 2nd from 6:30-8:30pm.  Come and see all that Franklin has to offer!  Check out our advanced classes, Freshman Academy, student supports, and variety of elective programs.  Will your student want a closer look?  Inquire about having your student shadow a current Franklin student.  Sign up for 2/9, 2/16, or 2/23 by calling us at 503-916-5140.  Visit our website for more information and the shadowing form at www.franklin.pps.k12.or.us.
 
Thanks!
Petra

Franklin Vice Principal

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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
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4-H Volunteer  Appreciation and Welcome Back Event!
Multnomah County 4-H invites you to our Welcome Back 4-H and 2009 Volunteer Appreciation Event at Sunnyside Environmental School on January 25th from 6 PM -8 PM.
This is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers, families and everyone interested in making a difference in young peoples’ lives to share their 4-H experiences and look forward to a wealth of exciting opportunities in 2010 and beyond.
Event highlights include…

    * A chance for 4-H volunteers and youth to meet, share and have a good time together.
    * Fun, hands-on activities for children and families alike.
    * Recognition of volunteer and community partner support for Multnomah County 4-H.
    * Spotlight on the return of 4-H to Multnomah County and accomplishments for 2009.
    * Overview of exciting new opportunities and resources for youth and volunteers in 2010.
    * Free food and snacks for everyone!

It is the dedication and support of 4-H volunteers and partners that truly make the difference.  You are the heads, hands and hearts that nurture the positive development of 4-H youth and give them the critical life skills to be healthy and successful. Please join together in recognition of all that you provide and look forward to the great things to come.

Please RSVP to Jon Mayer by email at jonathan.mayer@oregonstate.edu or phone at 503-916-6074 by January 21st with the number and ages of people attending so that we can make sure we have plenty of food and other goodies for all!
 

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A weekly group for parents and other caregivers of

children with challenging behaviors: http://www.sesptsa.com/email_attachments/Peer_to_Peer.pdf

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

             



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