SES Messenger
May 17, 2024
School News (NEW)
Dear Sunnyside Families,
Our 6th graders returned home yesterday from their trip to the coast and all of their tired smiles and sunburned faces told us that they had a great time. We are eagerly awaiting the return of our 7th graders this afternoon and our 8th graders tonight. We are so lucky to be able to be part of a school that values these experiences for our students and all of your support is so important to us so that we can continue to live true to our mission and vision.
As the year closes, please keep in mind that as the spring heats up, so does our building. Please make sure your students have water bottles and appropriate clothing for the warm weather. We also want to remind you that there is no supervision before and after school and I do ask that parents supervise their children before and after school. We have had several students climb on top of the portables and on top of the garden watering system and this can cause huge damage to our buildings as well as it is not safe. In addition, we do ask that students do NOT climb on the fire escape stairs as they are emergency only and should not be used as a play structure.
We are looking forward to a few more joyful weeks as we end this year. Thank you for your partnership!
Dr. Berg
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6th Grade - Newport
6th Grade - Boat Tour Newport
8th Grade - Catalina
8th Grade - Catalina
7th Grade - Nature Bridge
7th Grade - Nature Bridge
Upcoming Dates
- Tues, May 21, 5-10pm: Bagdad Pub (not including theater) SES restaurant fundraiser
Tues, May 21, 6-7pm: Connect to Kindergarten
Wed, May 22, 8:45am: SES PTSA meeting: SES room 102
Mon, May 27: Memorial Day. No School
Tue, Jun 4, 11am-11pm: SES restaurant fundraiser at Straight from NY (Belmont only)
Thu, Jun 13, 6-8pm: SES 8th grade promotion (at Franklin High School)
Fri, Jun 14, 8:45-10: SES 5th grade promotion (in the auditorium)
Fri, Jun 14: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Fri, Jun 14, 6-8pm: Middle School end-of-year dance
PTSA News
You are invited to attend our final PTSA meeting of the year on May 22 at 8:45 a.m. in Room 102, or join digitally on Google Meet: bit.ly/SESPTSA-Meeting-Link! We’re looking forward to hearing from Guest State Rep. Rob Nosse & conducting Board Elections.
Please feel welcome, even if it’s your first one ever, you want to get more involved next year but aren’t sure how, or just want to drink some coffee & eat a donut on us. Coffee by Oblique, bring your own mug!
Executive Board positions with renewing terms and up for election include:
Co-President
Treasurer
Board Member at Large
Many other volunteer positions: Winter Craft Fair, Dine Out for SES, Bottle Drop/Green Team Coordinator, and more.
Open roles & position descriptions for 2024-25 HERE. Interested? Reach out so we can chat and add your name to the ballot! Steph (stephbarnhart1@gmail.com) and Heather (tanky34@gmail.com).
Review April Meeting Minutes | View the May Agenda
Purchase class photos
Class photos have been taken and can be purchased below. Photos will be delivered to classrooms before the end of year.
Formal-Class-Photo-Spring-2024
SES x Ridwell Plastic Films Drive
There is still time to bring your plastic films to SES! Last day to bring in materials is Tuesday, May 21. Put them in the labeled bins under the 3rd / 4th grade entry door stairwell, or ask the office for directions. Plus, if you sign up for a Ridwell membership at your own house before May 31, you help us get free plastic film pickups for the entire 2024-25 school year! Use link: get.ridwell.com/Sunnyside
Hello from the Art Room
Hello from the Art Room,
Middle school classes have been doing collage with fabric this week and will be drawing shoes as still life next week. Elementary classes have spent two weeks drawing Day in the Life of Comics and next week we will use yarn to make puffball creatures. Thanks for all the love appreciation and support, Indigo
Art supply wish list with links, but if you have any of these items at home previously loved we would love them also.
Post-it notes for flipbooks- link
Blank notecards also for flipbooks- link
Tacky glue- link
Pencil sharpeners- link
Micron Pens- link
Aluminum wire- link
Looms- link
Loom warp thread- link
Crochet needles- link
8th grade speeches have begun
Each year as our SES 8th graders prepare to leave for high school, they must complete a portfolio of assignments designed to help them think both retrospectively, prospectively and introspectively. One of those assignments is a speech that talks about something they believe.
On Tuesdays and Fridays during middle school morning meeting, 8th graders are delivering these speeches, starting at 8:45am.
You can find the schedule of speeches here. The schedule does change, so please be sure to check for updates regularly if there's someone you really want to see. (Note: No one is allowed to exit or enter the auditorium when a speech is in progress; please show up on time.)
Dine Out for SES: McMenamins Bagdad Pub - Tuesday, May 21st
Head out to support our wonderful neighbors, McMenamins Bagdad Pub (restaurant only, not including theater), who will donate 50% of ALL SALES TO SUNNYSIDE on May 21st, 5pm-10pm!! This is huge - spread the word! Tell your friends! Dine in or take out. Check out the menu HERE!
Fliers and Community Links
- PSU Jase Coburn Basketball Camps (Aug. 5-8)
- American Cultural Exchange Service: Host an international student
Websites to Know
Apply for Free/Reduced Meals - NEW Oregon expanded income guidelines
Konstella - One stop shop for parent information (PTSA)
Communicable disease protocol - aka when should I keep my child home from school?