Hello neighbors!
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support local artisans young and old at our Winter Craft Fair last month. We hope you found lots of lovely handmade items for you and your loved ones. Thank you also to everyone who contributed to our Circle of Giving this year. You really brightened the holiday season of families in need.
Support SES by Having a Pint at Away Days Brewing Co. on January 8
Want to shake off the mid-winter blues? Gather with friends at Away Days Brewing Co. (1234 SE Cora St.) from 3–9 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8 and support SES! Away Days is a European-inspired brewery and taproom with a curated tap list featuring pilsners, bitters, barleywine, cider, and non-alcoholic beer. Come have a drink and support a local school. All ages are welcome—and dogs can hang on the patio! There will be juice boxes and snacks for the kiddos!
Riparian Festival
The Riparian Festival (Jan. 23rd, 5:30-7:30pm) is a charming event our students look forward to every year. This month students in grades 3-8 will be displaying their work from their study of forests, rivers, oceans, and mountains throughout the school. During the festival, all third through middle school classrooms will be open for viewing so students and families can explore the many projects completed by our kids. While K-2nd grade students do not participate in the showcase directly, they are encouraged to attend and see the ways their learning will progress over time. Homemade lasagna, sweets, and hot chocolate will be available for sale, and the evening concludes with a sing-along in the auditorium.
Our Home Grown Musical Opens in March
This month, 50 students are beginning rehearsals for a musical written by our own Mo Phillips. Last month these students joined Mo for two brainstorming sessions during which they shared their most creative, wacky, wonderful ideas and worked together to decide some of the key elements of the play. Mo drafted the production over winter break, using the kids’ ideas as inspiration. Keep your eyes on this space for more information about the musical. Last year’s production was called “Where Is My Cat? An Adventure Through Space” and we anticipate that this year’s show will be equally creative and enjoyable.
Calendars Featuring Student Art Available for Purchase
Our marvelous art teacher, Indigo, has led her middle school students in making a beautiful 2025 calendar, which is available for purchase. Each month features a different student artist’s work. I am continually blown away by the artistic talent of our student body, and highly recommend checking this out if you are in the market for a calendar. We are selling them on a sliding scale, from $10 – $50. All proceeds directly support SES’s art program. If you are interested in buying a calendar or would like to preview the art, please reach out to [email protected] for a link.