The leaves are turning and falling. Crisp morning air turns to warm sunny afternoons and then to cold and rain. And school days at SES are in full swing. The halls have been filled with rumblings of the Harvest Fair and the sound of singing for the upcoming musical. Field studies this Fall have been a huge hit with everything from mushroom foragingto ocean clean-ups. As we head into the colder months, field studies will wind down and other activities will ramp up. Some things to look forward to in November are Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, The Public School Funding Teach-In and the PDC performance of James and the Giant Peach.
Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day
November 14th is Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. All PPS schools honor Ruby Bridges and the civil rights movement by taking this day to encourage students and families to walk to school in solidarity with Ruby and to celebrate her courage. Why the 14th? This is the day that Ruby Bridges became one of the first students of color to attend an integrated school back in 1960. Her walk into William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans was a momentous day for the Civil Rights cause.
Public School Funding History Teach-in on November 6
Whether you are a Sunnyside parent, family member of a student, or someone who is interested in public school funding this will be an interesting opportunity. Public school funding is a complex issue that has also undergone many changes in recent years that have had a big impact on our schools.
The Teach-In, which is a collaborative event put on by the Advocacy Committee of SES’s PTSA and the Community and Parents for Public Schools, will be at Sunnyside School on the evening of Thursday, November 6th from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
The organizers want to provide parents, caregivers, and community members a chance to learn about the history of public school funding in Portland and Oregon, and to learn about avenues to get more active in supporting our schools. They would love to hear community concerns and for you to participate in the conversation.
Portland Drama Club (PDC) Presents James and the Giant Peach
Love a good musical? Join us for a rendition of James and the Giant Peach put on by SES students grades 5-8 and directed by the PDC. Students have been dancing, singing, memorizing, preparing and rehearsing since September and are ready to put on a fantastic show. These fun musicals never disappoint. You can buy tickets on the PTSA Facebook page (SESPTSA) or the SES PTSA Instagram page (@ses_ptsa). If you can, buy tickets in advance because seats sell out fast. But for you procrastinators or last minute joiners, there are usually at least a couple of tickets available at the door if you get there early.
Where: SES Auditorium
When: November 14th and 15th
Cost: $10.00 (Tickets on Facebook, Instagram, or at the door.)
Willamette Valley Pie Company Fundraiser Pick-Up
If you ordered a pie or fruit during the Fall Fruit and Pie Fundraiser you can pick your order up at SES on November 12th between 3-5 p.m. out on the black top.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Harvest Fair. As always it was filled with Fall fun and smiling faces. It is always such a special way to bring the community together to celebrate this bountiful time of the year and the hard work of our students.
Have questions about SES? Email [email protected] and maybe I’ll answer them in a future column!
