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2 days ago
SES PTSA

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝟯/𝟮𝟮/𝟮𝟰
Dear Sunnyside Families,
The highlight of this week was middle school mini classes. We had all sorts of activities from self-care, to breakdancing, to pie-making and salsa making, to sewing and hand quilting. The students were so engaged and we thank all of our volunteers and all of our teachers who made this possible. At Sunnyside we value this time with out students to give them some skills that they wouldn't already learn and it takes a huge community effort to make this happen.

We are all looking forward to the break. A few reminders, the doors do not open for students until 8:30 in the morning and then we ask all students to go through the back of the building, through the cafeteria for breakfast and stay in the cafeteria until teachers pick classes up outside at 8:45. Just a reminder that we have NO supervision for students before 8:45 and then again after school. Parents/families need to make sure that they are supervising their students or have provided supervision.

When we return, we will be running the home stretch to summer and things will get even busier. As always, we need your support and I hope that everyone is planning on attending our Gala so that we can raise money for much needed staff support for Sunnyside.

Dr. Berg
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𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝟯/𝟮𝟮/𝟮𝟰
Dear Sunnyside Families,
The highlight of this week was middle school mini classes. We had all sorts of activities from self-care, to breakdancing, to pie-making and salsa making, to sewing and hand quilting. The students were so engaged and we thank all of our volunteers and all of our teachers who made this possible. At Sunnyside we value this time with out students to give them some skills that they wouldnt already learn and it takes a huge community effort to make this happen.

We are all looking forward to the break. A few reminders, the doors do not open for students until 8:30 in the morning and then we ask all students to go through the back of the building, through the cafeteria for breakfast and stay in the cafeteria until teachers pick classes up outside at 8:45. Just a reminder that we have NO supervision for students before 8:45 and then again after school. Parents/families need to make sure that they are supervising their students or have provided supervision.

When we return, we will be running the home stretch to summer and things will get even busier. As always, we need your support and I hope that everyone is planning on attending our Gala so that we can raise money for much needed staff support for Sunnyside.

Dr. Berg
2 days ago
SES PTSA

𝗝𝗖𝗪𝗖 𝗥𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
We are excited to let you know that your school is being recognized during our annual celebration as a 2023 Riffle Award recipient. The educational programs that a few of your teachers, Mary Gage Davis and Sarah Conley, participated in with their classes during the 2023 was highly appreciated for their stewardship and environmental education engagement.

Educational Institution: Sunnyside Environmental School.

Sunnyside Environmental School’s Middle School Year of the River classes joined Johnson Creek Watershed Council and Portland Parks & Recreation staff for multiple field trips at Wahoo Natural Area and Johnson Creek Park for stewardship and environmental education during 2023. The students prepped the site, planted, and mulched at Wahoo, a natural park upstream from Leach Botanical Garden, to increase natural habitats while slowing and filtering rainwater that enters the Johnson Creek. At Johnson Creek Park they tested water quality in both Johnson Creek and Crystal Springs to compare how more extensive riparian and creek restoration can increase habitat conditions for salmon. The students were respectful of wildlife and their habitats and worked hard in the natural areas to increase native vegetation and clear trash.

Thanks,
Sara
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Sara Volk
Community Outreach Coordinator
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ABOUT US

SES PTSA is a nonprofit corporation under the Oregon PTA Congress. The mission of the SES PTSA is to support the mission of Sunnyside Environmental School by enhancing educational opportunities for students and families, supporting our staff, and promoting family and community involvement in our school.

We carry out this mission by focusing our activities on:

  • Raising funds to invest in enhanced learning opportunities and support for teachers, classrooms and our physical environment
  • Sponsoring events and volunteer opportunities that promote strong family and community involvement in SES
  • Actively promoting communication between school and families and developing the school community.