The Tuesday Notice

This Week

Wed, Nov 20: Class 6 meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Thurs, Nov 21: 8th Grade Play, A Midsummer Night's Dream - performance for our community, 7:00 p.m.

Fri, Nov 22: 8th Grade Play, A Midsummer Night's Dream - performance for our school, 8:45 a.m.

Fri, Nov 22: Class 6 Stargazing Evening, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. (May be postponed due to weather)

Fri, Nov 22: Last day to order Thanksgiving centerpieces made by the ACORN classes

Sat, Nov 23: 8th Grade Play, A Midsummer Night's Dream - performance for our community ($5 per seat donation requested) and bake sale fundraiser! 1:00 p.m.

Next Week

Tues, Nov 26: Last day for our Food Drive!

Wed, Nov 27 to Fri, Nov 29: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

Fri, Nov 29: All School Lantern Walk at the Ashland Santa Parade, gathering time 4:00 p.m., on Siskiyou Blvd. near the library

And Beyond!

Mon, Dec 2: Spiral of Light for Siskiyou School students, during school hours

Fri, Dec 6: Winter Faire Holiday Market Shopping Evening (no children, please), 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Sat, Dec 7: Winter Faire! 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Holiday wreaths are available for pre-sale now at the special price of $25 ($30 at Winter Faire). Quantity is limited and wreaths will be ready for pick up by December 10th. We will notify you when it is ready!

Pre-sale ends November 26th.

Please bring in gently used or new items for the Gingerbread House. Items can be dropped off with Amy in the front hallway.

Suggested items: clean toys, board games with all the pieces, jewelry, kitchen items, gift sets, small pieces of art, crystals, window hangings, craft kits, think things you want your kids to buy for you or their siblings! No clothing or shoes this year please.

Let your light shine! Bring your homemade lanterns and come join us in the Ashland Santa Parade on Friday, November 29.

The parade is at 5:00 pm and we'll gather beforehand at 4:00 pm on Siskiyou Boulevard near the library for our all school lantern walk! More details to come, everyone is invited.

Once again, the ACORN classes will be making and selling Thanksgiving Centerpieces with real pumpkins filled with fresh flowers, greenery, and berries. All the proceeds will go to the Ashland Food Bank. This is a wonderful opportunity for the children to support their local community, while being creative and resourceful. If you would like to preorder a centerpiece to showcase on your table or as a special gift for a loved one, please click the link below. Quantities are limited, so do order now.

They will be ready for pick up Monday, Nov. 25 & Tuesday, Nov. 26. The centerpieces will be a $20 per pumpkin.

If you happen to have an abundance of rosemary, sage, or rose hips please drop them off no later than Monday, Nov. 25th so we know what we have to work with. Thank you for your support!

Available ONLY by pre-order now through Friday, November 22. Pick-up on campus ONLY (no delivery).

There are so many positive benefits to learning a second language, which are worth reflecting on. While the left side of the brain is primarily responsible for language acquisition, the right side of the brain plays a critical role in helping learners identify the basic sounds associated with language. Like a puzzle, the process involves putting together the different phonic particularities and igniting different parts of the brain to work together. According to numerous studies and research, people who spoke two languages (bilinguals) had more gray matter in the brain (a very good thing) and better short-term memory, problem-solving skills, and attention when compared to those who only spoke one language. Scientific papers show physical increases in certain regions of the brain, especially the hippocampus, which allows there to be greater neuroplasticity/neural pathways for cognitive function.

Mandarin Chinese is spoken by over a billion people around the world, about one fifth of the global population. The benefits of learning Mandarin Chinese extend far beyond language acquisition. By delving into the language, one can gain access to a fascinating world of art, literature, history, and tradition. The ability to communicate with native speakers on a deeper level fosters meaningful connections and cross-cultural understanding. The Chinese traditional cultural values of harmony, benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom, honesty, loyalty and filial piety are embodied in people’s way of life. Written Chinese is one of the oldest continuously used writing systems dating back over 3000 years. Chinese characters, known as Hanzi (汉字), made up of pictographs and ideographs, form the basis of Chinese writing and differ markedly from the alphabet system used in English and other European derived languages.

Mandarin Chinese has four basic tones and one neutral tone. The tonal nature of the language makes it challenging for English speakers. From the 1st to 3rd grade, all learning occurs within an oral context through songs, poems, tongue twisters, games, activities that involve rhythm, and situational dialogues. The children feel, act, and live every aspect of this in a spontaneous, playful and lively way. Age appropriate stories are told across the grades. Fairy tales for 1st graders, animals and Buddhist fables for 2nd, creation stories for 3rd. Monkey King and the Journey to the West, (the Chinese Exodus story), is the theme for 4th grade. Ancient China is the focus for 5th grade, including the practice of the five animal Qigong system invented by the Medical Sage, Huatuo. In 4th and 5th grade the children learn to write simplified Chinese that is now in use in China.

It’s an honor to share this language and cultural journey with your children.

~ Zhang Laoshi (Ms.Carroll)

In middle school Spanish our 7th and 8th graders are diving into a rich unit on Mexico. Together we’re exploring the heart of Mexican culture—its geography, food, and traditions. Through these studies, students are building a true appreciation for this vibrant culture while also strengthening their comprehension and writing skills.

In 8th grade we’re reading "Carlos no quiere ir a Mexico", a fun and easy story that tells of a boy whose family moves to Mexico for a year to teach at a school. Students are able to connect vocabulary to real-life situations, seeing how daily life in Mexico unfolds. This storytelling brings meaning to their language learning and makes it personal, while also giving them confidence in pronunciation and reading ability.

Meanwhile, our 6th graders are focusing on the language of their daily routines, describing their own activities from morning to night. The 8th grade is coming in to help us stay on task and be good role models, and we are so grateful! This grounding in everyday vocabulary helps the 6th graders feel confident expressing themselves in Spanish and nurtures a growing awareness of the world beyond their own.

I'm so proud of them all! Cheers to much more learning,

Señora Díez

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.

Hello everyone. Thank you to all the students who showed up on November 8th. It was fun to be back with both the returning students, as well as those new to the group. It also felt good to be getting back into the chess mindset once again. It has me re-inspired and excited to dive in with new material. The children were very focused and seemed to be enjoying being back on the boards as well.

Apologies for anyone who missed the TN on 11/5 that Chess Club has not officially started back up on a weekly basis just yet. That will happen after winter break as there are some scheduling conflicts over the next month. But, we will be meeting this Friday - 11/22. We will also meet Friday, December 13th (I will put out a reminder in the TN before then).

If your child has not come to Chess Club this year and plans to be there this week, please email me at dustin.monda@siskiyouschool.org.

*Remember to pack your child a lunch or an extra snack. Thank you, Dustin Monda

Also, 4 bedroom coming up for sale in a month or so.

Medford Armory, 1701 S Pacific Hwy,

Medford, OR 97501

Friday, November 22: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Saturday, November 23: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Sunday, November 24: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join Siskiyou parent Kendra Ortner (kids Azie Friedman in 8th and Emmet Friedman in 4th) at the Clayfolk fall show and sale! You can find her ceramic artwork at booth 35. There is also a kids' clay area open for playing with clay on Saturday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and on Sunday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm! Free admission! Check out an online catalog of artists before the show here: https://adobe.ly/40mZTo2

Women’s Gratitude

Breathwork & Sensual Embodiment Evening

November 24th * 4 - 6:30pm

SOMA WELLNESS Ashland

REGISTER: https://www.somawellnessashland.com/book-a-session

Take a Break from Giving to Everyone Else—It’s Time to Nourish You! This Thanksgiving, give yourself the gift of gratitude, peace, and profound holistic self-care in supportive community.

You’ve held it all together for everyone else, now its your turn!

🌺Reset Your Nervous System in the Sauna. The soothing heat melts away stress. Let’s get clear on our self-love intentions from a place of relaxation so you can clearly state your needs.

🌺Connect to Your Body’s Wisdom with Sensual Dance: You will feel grounded, present, & aligned with your body’s senses to understand how you can create deeper listening and care for yourself.

🌺 Breathwork to Release Stress & Overwhelm: The Breathwork & Sound Bath will release deep stress & stagnant emotions so you can find clarity and confidence in your life and relationships.

🌺Rejuvenate Your Spirit in a refreshing Cold Flower Petal Plunge. This ceremony will cleanse and restore energetic harmony, inviting blessings and positive energy into your life.

Location: Soma Wellness 599 East Main St Ashland, OR

Date/Time: Sunday, November 24, 2024; 4pm -6:30pm: $40

Nicole Ananda | https://www.nicoleanandacoaching.com

Opal David and Amirah David are in The Camelot’s “The Sound of Music” opening Nov 22 and running until the end of Dec!

Ashland Children's Theatre presents - The Cinderella Project and Sole Mates for one weekend only - Nov. 22, 23, 24. Featuring Siskiyou School's own Layla (8th), Adrian (7th), Emmet (4th), plus alumni Kalila, Jade, Alia, Zoe. Tickets available at: https://www.ashlandchildrenstheatre.com/tickets-cinderella-project

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