Restaurant: Pastini Pastathon
When: Monday, March 2 & Tuesday, March 3
Description:
Eat pizza for SES
Mention SES at Pastini on SE 20th & Division anytime on Monday and Tuesday, March 2-3, and Pastini will donate 20% of what you spend to SES.
VERY IMPORTANT: YOU MUST MENTION SES WHEN YOU ORDER OR WE DO NOT GET CREDIT FOR YOUR MEAL
Come out to support the SES cast and crew in the WORLD PREMIER of the completely original musical, “Microbiome – My Home.” Journey inside the human body, exploring the intriguing world of our gut. Humans are a host to a vast array of microorganisms known collectively as the microbiome, which affects many aspects of our health and happiness. Join us as we get microscopic and discover together the ways that diversity makes a community thrive.
Performance Times:
Friday 3/13 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday 3/14 at 3:00 p.m.
Saturday 3/14 at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets ($7 each) are on sale now. Show time is about 90 minutes, with an intermission. All ages welcome. Concessions and student-designed T-shirts will be available for sale during all performances. Ticket, t-shirt, and concessions proceeds directly support SES PTSA.
Our annual fundraiser, Read-A-Thon, is here! The official reading days are from February 18-March 2. SES students received all of their information packets and bookmarks on February 18.
We have lots of amazing prizes for top fundraisers and top readers, plus TONS of exciting activities planned for the students. Here is the list:
We’ll also have ongoing events and reading prizes throughout Read-A-Thon, including: House Cup, Got Caught Reading and Locker Library.
A very important reminder: We measure reading for this event in UNITS, NOT MINUTES.
Please feel free to contact me with questions at leslielothamer@gmail.com.
To download another brochure or just have a digital version click here.
Ready, set, read!
Cheers,
Leslie Lothamer
The READ-A-THON helps fund Sunnyside’s enriching programs such as Gardening and Outdoor Classroom, Virtual Art and Music Enrichment, Teacher Grants and Virtual Field Studies, so start your fundraising engines! Fundraising will be online only go from TODAY – April 1st.
Numbers of minutes read can be submitted by teachers for their whole class each day. For K-2 full number of minutes will be shown below, for 3rd-8th minutes will be divided by 2 (this is what we do every year for fairness and consistency).
Stop by here to see who is winning so far.
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by Heather’s 5th grade class
Prizes in fundraising are awarded for each grade group: K-2, 3-5, 6-8
TOP 3 FUNDRAISERS (per grade group)
$50 Gift card of choice (local business’s only please)
TOP FUNDRAISING CLASSROOM (per grade group)
Class celebration: Class party organized by Gillian (school librarian)
TOP READING CLASS (per grade group): class with highest submitted average of completed Reading Challenges
Book Legacy Prize: $100 Gift Card to Powell’s
READING RAFFLE PRIZES
One raffle ticket per completed “Reading Challenges”
PRIZES AVAILABLE (per grade group):
Escape Room in a box
A graphic novel bundle from Books with Pictures with personal concierge book selection help by Katie (the owner)
Book bundle with books personally selected by Gillian
2 x $15 Books with Pictures gift cards
5 x $5 Powell’s Gift Cards
The amount requested ($90 per student) is determined by calculating roughly what all of our fundraising needs are to support SES each year, and then dividing the number of students enrolled at SES.
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Some of you have shared that you feel fortunate and lucky, expressed that you want to give more than you have in the past and asked how to do so. Other community members are experiencing traumatic financial hardship, and we understand that you may not be able to contribute at all. The pandemic has revealed the spectrum of home/job/life experiences that are alive within our community during this unprecedented time in our lives. If you are able to give more, thank you. If you are not, we’ve got you. Everyone is better only when everyone is better, and as a school it is our job to meet the needs of each and every child, as well as each and every family.
Please give as you are able and know that we will continue to hold fundraisers as we can safely and there may be small classroom asks as appropriate throughout the year to support all of our students, classrooms, and grades.
Your donations pay for important programs unique to Sunnyside which are not funded by PPS. It takes all of us to make Sunnyside a special school. If you have questions or concerns please go to sesptsa.com and click on the “contact” pull down menu to contact us. There is also a section of our website called “Where does the Money Go?” which will explain more about our yearly budget.
I can help! Please visit www.schoolpay.com, use the “nonprofit groups” tab on the left to find our BTS ask to make a tax deductible contribution (you can sign up here for a recurring monthly donation as well). Your school pay may have different nonprofit groups depending on what other schools your kiddos attend.
If you would prefer to pay by check, please make your check payable to SES PTSA and mail your contribution to:
SES PTSA
3421 SE Salmon St.
Portland OR 97214
Every dollar and every cent is helpful and appreciated and serves all the kids at SES.
Thank You!
Join fellow Sunnyside families for Sunnyside Family Weekend at Camp Westwind, a beautiful camp on the coast north of Lincoln City. Our weekend this year is April 10 – 12. This is a great way to relax, enjoy a beautiful natural setting, and grow connections with other SES families. The $80 / per person cost includes heated / lit accommodations in bunk houses, six vegetarian meals (with gluten-free / vegan flexibility!), and a whole bunch of fun. Register here: Learn more about Camp Westwind here: https://westwind.org
Questions? Ask Gwen at: gwen@parachutestrategies.com or 503.475.8529
The amount requested ($150per student) is determined by calculating roughly what all of our fundraising needs are to support SES each year, and then dividing the number of students enrolled at SES.
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Some of you have shared that you feel fortunate and lucky, expressed that you want to give more than you have in the past and asked how to do so. Other community members are experiencing traumatic financial hardship, and we understand that you may not be able to contribute at all. The pandemic has revealed the spectrum of home/job/life experiences that are alive within our community during this unprecedented time in our lives. If you are able to give more, thank you. If you are not, we’ve got you. Everyone is better only when everyone is better, and as a school it is our job to meet the needs of each and every child, as well as each and every family.
Please give as you are able and know that we will continue to hold fundraisers as we can safely and there may be small classroom asks as appropriate throughout the year to support all of our students, classrooms, and grades.
Your donations pay for important programs unique to Sunnyside which are not funded by PPS. It takes all of us to make Sunnyside a special school. If you have questions or concerns please go to sesptsa.com and click on the “contact” pull down menu to contact us. There is also a section of our website called “Where does the Money Go?” which will explain more about our yearly budget.
I can help! Please visit www.schoolpay.com, use the “nonprofit groups” tab on the left to find our BTS ask to make a tax deductible contribution (you can sign up here for a recurring monthly donation as well). Your school pay may have different nonprofit groups depending on what other schools your kiddos attend.
If you would prefer to pay by check, please make your check payable to SES PTSA and mail your contribution to:
SES PTSA
3421 SE Salmon St.
Portland OR 97214
Every dollar and every cent is helpful and appreciated and serves all the kids at SES.
Thank You!
Good afternoon, Sunnyside Families and Friends! 🌻 😎 🌞 ☀ 🕶
THANK YOU to the dozens of amazing parents and teachers who joined us for the first PTSA meeting last week! We are beyond thrilled to have so many people ready to roll up their sleeves with us this year! If you couldn’t join us, no worries, this weekly newsletter will be a great way to stay connected! Our first big volunteer need is with Harvest Fair, coming up at the end of next month!
Volunteers Needed to Help Sell Pies! (NEW!) 🎂 🍰
Do you like pie? Want to help raise money for Sunnyside? Our fourth annual pie sale is coming up and we need help putting up flyers, staffing our table at the Harvest Fair, and distributing pies on November 16th. Anyone who is interested please contact Valerie Kahn at vdutton.
Wanted: Classroom Family Representatives / Room Parents 💌 👂 🍪
We still need volunteers for Art, Gardening, and P.E. and for MaryGage’s classroom.
I’m Emily Lillywhite, fellow SES grown-up and this year’s Classroom Family Coordinator. Each year, we ask that two adults fill the role of Classroom Family Representative for each class. Typical duties of this shared role include: Creating and sharing classroom families contact information, sending a simple weekly email communicating classroom goings-on, liaising with teachers to make sure they have enough family support for class activities, etc. It’s an easy way to get to know both your kiddo’s teacher and classroom community better. Please reach out if you’re interested or have any questions: emilylillywhite. And know that all the teachers & the community at large will super appreciate it. Thanks!!
SES Harvest Fair is Saturday, October 22!! 🎃 🍂
Mark your calendar now for Harvest Fair! Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Free entry, carnival tickets sold in advance and day-of. ALL are welcome to attend. You can look forward to games and activities galore, fresh apple cider, sausages from Franks-A-Lot, a Seed Exchange, the famous Cookie Palace, and a community meal courtesy of Bamboo Grove Hawaiian Grille. It’s going to be magical.
We need new families to step up and take on the following projects: Dunk Tank, Apple Cider Press, Community Meal, and the Baked Goodie Boogie. Kindergarten, Third, Fourth and Fifth grades all have special roles to play, too. Learn more about the key roles and SIGN UP HERE.
Want to get involved? Unsure but excited? New ideas? Contact Steph Barnhart at stephbarnhart1.
Truck Needed!
Do you have a flatbed truck 🚚 and could help us pick up some equipment on 10/22? Do you know a bluegrass jam band? Other ideas? Contact Steph Barnhart at stephbarnhart1. Full volunteer sign-up will be available 9/23! Stay tuned for more!
Merch Fundraiser brought in over $2400!! 👕 👚 🤑
Our merch campaign just concluded and we raised $768 and made sure that there are a bunch of cuties running around campus in SES tees! We started this fundraiser last spring and the total tally for both rounds is $2442! THANK YOU! And if you missed out, we’ll do another round (with new colors and options!) in December!
Sunnyside Bike Bus! 🎒 🏫 🚲 🚴
Let’s bike to school together! On Wednesday, October 12, Sunnyside students and families will ride bikes to school together to celebrate alidacantor.
BACK TO SCHOOL ASK! 💰 💲
Each year EVERY family is asked to contribute $150 per student to go toward the Garden and Sustainability program, Administrative Academic Support, Music and Art Specials, Scholarships, and Field Studies. Our goal is $20,000 and we are more than halfway there! If you aren’t able to contribute $150 at this time, we invite you to pay whatever makes sense for you or pay incrementally. And if you can offer more, please do! Back to School Ask here.
Go Bowling in September, Earn Cash for SES 🎳 💵
Restaurant Night fundraisers have returned! First up: Throughout September, c.yilk).
NEXT PTSA MEETING! 👬 🤓 🙂
October 7 @ 8:45am! We will have coffee ☕ again from Oblique roasters, plus a chance for some dirty volunteer work following the meeting! We’re seeking six or seven volunteers to help us from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, October 7th to help us clear out space in the basement to prep for Harvest Fair! 🍂 🍁 This is your chance to see some seriously vintage items in the broiler room… 👵 🗝 💺 📚 and it will really help us out! Email us if you are interested (see our addresses below)!
Please reach out to us anytime if you have questions, ideas, or suggestions!
Auburn Harrison & Heather de Michele, PTSA Co-presidents 👯
auburnharrison | tanky34
😎 🌻 🌞
Good morning Sunnyside Families and Friends!
👪🏫🎒
It’s the second week of school and your PTSA co-prezzies are here to wish you a peaceful week and a few quick reminders. First off, we are SOOOO excited to be hosting our first official meeting this Friday, and we’d LOVE to see you there!
Where: ROOM 102
When: 8:45 a.m. right after drop off (stop by the office to sign in!)
What: Join a committee, plan a fundraiser, meet a friend, drink some coffee, share your ideas!
Who: You, me, all of us!
Bring your own mug! ☕ The amazing owners of Oblique Coffee Roasters (and SES parents) will have coffee brewed and ready!
Tees & Hoodies Fundraiser! 👚 👕 💰 🤑
Our merch campaign with Bonfire runs comes to a close in 3 DAYS so grab your goodies while you still can! Bonfire ships directly to your home and kicks 30-40% back to the PTSA! There is a wide variety of kids and adults colors and sizes available. Check ’em out and help us spread the word: BONFIRE! And don’t forget to wear your new SES gear on Fridays – Spirit Wear Day!!
BACK TO SCHOOL ASK! 🙏
Each year EVERY family is asked to contribute $150 per student to go toward the Garden and Sustainability program, Administrative Academic Support, Music and Art Specials, Scholarships, and Field Studies. Our goal is $20,000 and we are almost halfway there! If you aren’t able to contribute $150 at this time, we invite you to pay whatever makes sense for you or pay incrementally. And if you can offer more, please do! Back to School Ask here.
SES Harvest Fair is Back!!! SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, October 22 🎃 🍂 🍁
Do you smell that? Apple cider spice, 🍎 zesty sausages, 🌭 ooey gooey baked goods, 🍰vanilla wafting from the magical cookie palace, 🍪 crunchy hay, 🐎 and the splishy splash of your favorite teacher taking a refreshing autumn dip into the dunk tank? 💦 YES! THAT’S RIGHT! SES’s beloved fall fun-raiser is making its grand return after two sad years away. Mark your calendar now – Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Free entry, carnival tickets sold in advance and day-off. ALL are welcome to attend. This one takes a lot of volunteer oomph to make it happen, and each grade level plays a special role. Volunteer sign up coming soon – stay tuned! Contact Steph Barnhart at stephbarnhart1.
That’s it for now! Please reach out to us anytime if you have questions, ideas, or suggestions!
Auburn Harrison & Heather de Michele, PTSA Co-presidents
auburnharrison | tanky34
The official reading days are from February 22-March 11.
SES students received all of their information packets and bookmarks on February 22.
Your child will get their own custom link to send out to friends and family.
Buy books to support our guest authors and SES on SchoolPay (20% of book sales goes to us). ALL books will be signed by the authors and will be delivered to school to your student when they arrive.
We have lots of amazing prizes for top fundraisers and top readers, plus TONS of exciting activities planned for the students.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd
READ-A-THON kicks-off!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25th
Social justice day. Wear a social justice shirt. Read, Rise, Resist!
Author talk and drawing lesson: Ron Chan (Plants vs. Zombies series, Earth Boy and more) @ 10am
THURSDAY, MARCH 3rd
Author talks: Cathy Camper (Lowriders in Space series and new picture book 10 Ways to Hear Snow), 9:30am (about picture book 10 Ways to Hear Snow) & 10am (Lowriders to the Rescue)
FRIDAY, MARCH 4th
Pajama Day read-in event. Enjoy cozy read-in time during recess.
TUESDAY, MARCH 8th
Author Talk: Kate Berube (John’s Turn, Hanna & Sugar and more) @ 10am
THURSDAY, MARCH 10th
Author talks: Marjorie Liu (Wingbearer and more) @ 9:30am and 10am
FRIDAY, MARCH 11th
Dress as a Book Character Day, prizes awarded for “Locker Library”, & FINAL reading day.
We’ll also have ongoing events and reading prizes throughout Read-A-Thon, including: House Cup, Got Caught Reading and Locker Library.
A very important reminder: We measure reading for this event in UNITS, NOT MINUTES.
Please feel free to contact me with questions at leslielothamer@gmail.com.
To download another brochure or just have a digital version click here.
Ready, set, read!
Cheers,
Leslie Lothamer
The READ-A-THON helps fund Sunnyside’s enriching programs such as Gardening and Outdoor Classroom, Virtual Art and Music Enrichment, Teacher Grants and Virtual Field Studies, so start your fundraising engines! Fundraising will be online only go from TODAY – April 1st.
Numbers of minutes read can be submitted by teachers for their whole class each day. For K-2 full number of minutes will be shown below, for 3rd-8th minutes will be divided by 2 (this is what we do every year for fairness and consistency).
Stop by here to see who is winning so far.
[visualizer id=”3938″ lazy=”no” class=””]
by Heather’s 5th grade class
Prizes in fundraising are awarded for each grade group: K-2, 3-5, 6-8
TOP 3 FUNDRAISERS (per grade group)
$50 Gift card of choice (local business’s only please)
TOP FUNDRAISING CLASSROOM (per grade group)
Class celebration: Class party organized by Gillian (school librarian)
TOP READING CLASS (per grade group): class with highest submitted average of completed Reading Challenges
Book Legacy Prize: $100 Gift Card to Powell’s
READING RAFFLE PRIZES
One raffle ticket per completed “Reading Challenges”
PRIZES AVAILABLE (per grade group):
Escape Room in a box
A graphic novel bundle from Books with Pictures with personal concierge book selection help by Katie (the owner)
Book bundle with books personally selected by Gillian
2 x $15 Books with Pictures gift cards
5 x $5 Powell’s Gift Cards
