The Tuesday Notice

On Monday, our school embraced the cherished tradition of the Waldorf Spiral of Light. In the quiet darkness of Pine Hall, each child walked into the spiral, chose a candle at its center, and placed the candle along the path as they exited—adding their light to illuminate the way for others. This reflective and peaceful experience invites contemplation of the season's darkness and the light we each carry and share with the world. A heartfelt thank you to Aaron Smith, our Woodworking and Groundskeeper, and Anouschka Andersen, head teacher of Little Gnomes Nature School, for their dedication and effort in creating our beautiful spiral.

This Week

Wed, Dec 4: Teacher Gift Fund opens, holiday cards available to sign

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

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

Next Week

Tues, Dec 10: Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

Thurs, Dec 12: Main Lesson Tour, 8:30 a.m. - Join us!

And Beyond!

Tues, Dec 17: Santa Lucia procession, in school event

Wed, Dec 18: Winter Assembly, 6:00 p.m. at OSF's Angus Bowmer Theatre

Fri, Dec 20: Last day of school before Winter Break

Today is Giving Tuesday! GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people around the world to use their individual power of generosity to support their communities. On GivingTuesday – December 3, 2024 – the whole world comes together to give back in many different ways: through acts of kindness, gifts of voice, time, talent, or treasure. We would love for you to consider a donation to the Siskiyou School on this Giving Tuesday and help to support our school and Waldorf education in our community.

We are excited to see you at our all-school Winter Assembly. At Winter Assembly grades 1 through 8 will bring presentations of music, verse, and movement. The evening ends with the whole community singing together. All students are expected to attend and to come dressed in their best for this celebration.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

• Where is it? Thanks to the generous contributions from some in our community, we are able to hold our assembly at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Angus Bowmer Theatre in downtown Ashland at 20 E Main St, Ashland, OR 97520.
• When is it? The program starts at 6:00 p.m. and is generally an hour and a half. Seating will begin around 5:45.
• Who is involved? Students from grades 1 through 8 with the help of our dedicated faculty and staff. Our kindergarten is not performing this evening and may sit with their parents. This year, because of our location, we're able to welcome friends and family to be in our audience.

Look for more details to come!

If you pre-ordered a Holiday Wreath from our 8th grade class, they will be available for pick up on Wednesday at pick-up (3:00 to 3:45) and at the 8th grade classroom on Friday during Winter Faire set up! As you drive through, let us know you'd like to pick up your wreath and we'll bring it to your window!

Thank you!

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.

This is the perfect gift for young children... truly the gift that keeps on giving. Your children will spend countless hours reveling in this magical space that will nurture his/her imagination!

Here is the link for the play lofton FB Marketplace. https://www.facebook.com/share/15Mf88FuGf/

This loft was custom built by a craftsman and features Madrone and Manzanita woods. It is an amazing addition to a kindergarten yet small enough for someone's home! If there is a problem viewing it, please feel free to contact me by text or email. Leah Avital - 541-301-2398 or leahavital1318@gmail.com I am happy to answer questions by phone also once we connect.

The Hamazons present

"A Completely Improvised Holiday Classic (that has yet to be told)"

An annual Holiday tradition - The Hamazons will perform an unscripted tale inspired by such films as It’s a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, and A Christmas Carol. Come along on an impromptu sleigh ride of humor and hilarity as the Warrior Princesses of Improv whip up some winter magic bringing a spontaneous sparkle to this uplifting genre.

Friday, Dec. 6th & Saturday, Dec. 7th @ 8pm
Sunday, Dec. 8th @ 3pm

At The Bellview Grange
1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland

Advance tickets $17 online* at www.hamazons.com
$20 at the door

Limited seating - get your tickets soon!

*Online tickets: No need to print - your name will be on our list at the door.

(If you don't see an email confirmation, please check your junk mail.)

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