The Tuesday Notice

Congratulations to the Bear Class (3rd grade), on the completion of their shelter projects! On Monday, the class visited the Rogue Valley Manor to share their projects with the residents, getting an opportunity to share their hard work and feel proud of what they built.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for History and Vision Night last week! It was such a meaningful time to come together, connect, and hear heartfelt stories from faculty, parents, board members, and a former student about how the Siskiyou School has enriched our community.

I’m thrilled to share that since then, our Annual Giving total has seen a significant boost, with donations both large and small bringing us to over $90,000—more than 75% of our $115,000 goal! With several families still yet to contribute, I’m confident that, through our collective effort, we can reach this goal together.

We are striving for 100% participation from all families. This not only strengthens our eligibility for grants but also ensures the continued vitality of our school. For those who haven’t yet had the opportunity to give, I encourage you to use this campaign as a moment to reflect on what this community means to your family. Every contribution—no matter the size—brings us closer to our goal and supports the exceptional education we are committed to providing. Thank you for being part of this important effort!

Katherine Holden

Administrator

This Week

Mon, Jan 27: Beginning of Second Semester

Thurs, Jan 30: Class 6 Play, The Sword in the Stone, presented for our community, 6:30 p.m.

Fri, Jan 31: Class 6 Play, The Sword in the Stone, presented for the school, 8:45 a.m.

Next Week

Tues, Feb 4: Parent Enrichment Talk: Window into Waldorf with Nina Gallwey, 6:30 p.m.

Thurs, Feb 6 & Fri, Feb 7: No School - Parent-Teacher Conferences

And Beyond!

Tues, Feb 11: School Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

Thurs, Feb 13: Main Lesson Tour, 8:30 a.m.

Fri, Feb 14: 8th Grade Signing Valentine delivery, Grades Valentine assembly

Wed, Feb 19: Middle School Information Night, 6:30 p.m.

Fri, Feb 21: Grandparents' Day!

We're starting our Kindergarten and first grade enrollment process for the 2025-26 school year. If you have a kindergarten student or know of a family that may be interested in our school, please be sure to contact Kristin at kristin.beers@siskiyouschool.org to ensure you're on the list to be contacted in the next weeks. The first step is returning an application for admission, available here. Thank you!

Cutoff for Kindergarten: 5 years old by June 1st

Cutoff for First Grade: 6 years old by June 1st

Please take a moment to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences by clicking the link HERE. The link will CLOSE on Tuesday, February 4 at 1:30pm and all subsequent changes must be made through the office.

• Click on the tabs at the bottom of the page to get to your class teacher’s page.
• After entering your information, click to another location to “save” your work.
• These times have been carefully chosen by the teachers, please do not alter them.
• If you cannot make the times available, please contact your teacher. Please note, make-up conferences are reserved for emergencies only. Two household families, please sign up for ONE conference time.
• If you need help signing up, please call or email the office.
• Students are REQUIRED to attend 7th grade conferences.
• Upper grades math and language arts conferences are upon request of teacher or parents
• Parents are expected to be available on the designated Thursday or Friday rather than asking to schedule a conference on another day.

• OHANA FAMILIES: Please sign up for your conference in the highlighted times available. You will meet with both class teacher and Ohana teacher.

We’re happy to be able to offer childcare for conferences! Childcare will be available from 8:00 to 4:00 on Thursday and 8:00 to 2:00 on Friday. Children stay free during your conference time, beyond that time childcare is $10/hour (cash or check only please).

Join us for a presentation and discussion on the key elements of Waldorf education and how its curriculum supports the developing child in today’s world. Nina Gallwey, founder of Ohana Family Resources and the Siskiyou School, will guide us through the fundamentals of Waldorf pedagogy and how modern science affirms the value of what we practice daily at the Siskiyou School. This talk is especially relevant for families looking to join our school. Childcare available with RSVP to Amy Bull at 541-482-8223 or amy.bull@siskiyouschool.org.

Help us plan for this important event by completing the form below. Thank you!

Help support the 8th Grade with their fundraising for their end of the year trip, while at the same time warming the heart of a friend or a loved one. Forms are now available and orders will be available until Monday, February 10. The cost is $25 which includes a friend or loved one being serenaded to on Valentine’s Day and receiving a card and a bar of chocolate. This is an annual tradition for the 8th grade class and our community, and you can really make someone’s day!

Also available, online valentines! Send your out-of-town loved one a cheery greeting from the Forest class via email. The emailed valentine will include a music video of one of the students' favorite songs for a discounted price of $20! See the link below to order.

A quick note from the traffic team, please remember to use your TURN SIGNALS (blinkers) when going into or out of our parking lot. Thank you!

The Butterfly Class is finishing up our second block on ancient civilizations. With ancient Egypt came the beloved Ancient Egypt project. The students found their own topic of study and in their reports, they answered a question they developed along the way. The topics ranged from, artwork, jewelry, dance and warfare, to pyramids, mummification, and the daily life of women in rural settings. The detailed writings and beautiful artistic works were beyond my greatest hopes.

From here we'll move back into North American Geography, and really consider the states and features of the USA. I look forward to witnessing the engagement of the 5th grade as they learn about the states, and their wider world in a new way.

Mr. Criswell

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.

Looking for academic support for your child for the remainder of the school year? Experienced Waldorf class teacher available for virtual tutoring and curriculum support for grades 1-8. Expertise includes math, reading, and writing. Check out my website and feel free to reach out!

catherinehdixon.com

IMPROV CLASS: Games, games, games – let’s play!

New to improv? You have experience, but are feeling rusty? Or maybe you just want an opportunity to play? This workshop will tap into the spontaneous thrill of improv. Class will start with a variety of fun warm-up exercises & skill builders, then it’s all about the games! Half-life, New Choice, Whose Line, and more. Come play!

• 3 weeks: Jan. 29, Feb 5, 12
• When: Wednesday from 7pm - 9pm
• Where: The Gambrel Annex in Ashland
• Cost: $60
• Taught by Eve Smyth - email her at grimmgirl@gmail.com for more info or to hold a spot.

Spring Break Ladies Surf Retreat now open to Mothers and Daughters!

All skill levels and ages above 10 years old welcome!

Costa Rica is the perfect warm water spot to learn, hone skills, and connect.

Come out in January for AHS Weekend Basketball Camp Mini-Series!

A fundraiser for the AHS Girls Basketball Program, and coached by AHS Girls Varsity Basketball Players, including Siskiyou School alum Kayla Hawkins of the Dolphin Class!

Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, January 18 & 19, and January 25 & 26

Location: 9am-12pm, at AHS Main Gym in Ashland

Who: Coed, grades 4th-8th Grade

Camp Cost: $75/weekend, including camp shirt

Contact: AHS Girls Basketball Head Coach, Allison Gida
Allison.gida@yahoo.com

(Also, come see a HOME game at 5:30pm in AHS Main Gym, Jan. 17 & 28, Feb. 4, 14 or 25!)

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