05/19/23 School Messenger
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• School News (NEW)
• Upcoming Dates
• Websites to Know
• Fliers and community links (NEW)
• Della Clementine’s Guide to Getting Lost at Echo Theater (NEW)
• Art Room wish list
• Class pictures

School News (NEW)
Dear Sunnyside Families,

We never cease to be amazed by how this community shows up: Last week we were overwhelmed with appreciation, from signs outside the school to being spoiled rotten with goodies. We felt your love and appreciation, and we hope you know that the Sunnyside staff feels the same about all of you. Thank you for being our team. We couldn’t do any of this without you.

As just one example of how this community comes through: All three middle school marine biology trips took place this week after a three-year hiatus. Thanks to dedicated volunteers, our staff was able to take 6th graders to Newport, 7th graders up to Olympic National Park, and 8th graders (who return this evening) to Catalina Island. All reports indicate that our middle schoolers had incredible experiences (and lots of fun). Some evidence:

8th graders on Catalina Island in California:

7th graders in Olympic National Park:

6th graders in Newport:

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you,
Eryn & Alix

Upcoming Dates
View the full SES calendar here.

Websites to Know

• 8th grade speech calendar
• Sign up to support Christina at lunch
• SES current volunteer needs
• 2022-2023 Back to School Ask
• SES attendance form: English | Español
• Sunnyside School Page
• SES PTSA website | SES PTSA newsletters | After school activities at SES
• SchoolPay | SchoolCafé
• MESD head lice resources and information
• PPS self-screening tool

Fliers and community links (NEW)

• Multnomah Early Childhood Program: Preschool Classes, 2023-24 (NEW)
• Portland Art Intensive: Summer Camp (June 26-July 14) (NEW)
• Portland Rose Festival Junior Parade Invitation: English | Spanish | Vietnamese
• NAYA Family Center: May 26 Queer Prom

Della Clementine’s Guide to Getting Lost at Echo Theater (NEW)
On Thursday, our 7th graders saw an awesome performance by high school students(including SES alumni) at Echo Theater. It is an aerial acrobatic theater for all ages. There are still some tickets available for this weekend if your family is interested.

Art Room wish list

Hello beautiful SES community,

Looking for a few donations to get us through the end of the year:

• Watercolor paper of any size and quality. (If you are buying new, this is a good deal.)
• Shrinky dink film
• Sharpies black or metallic
• Beads and stretchy beading thread

Thanks for your continued support of the Arts at Sunnyside. I really appreciate my volunteers and donations big and small. Sending positivity, Indigo

Class pictures
Class pictures were this week; each class took one formal photo and one goofy photo. Each photo costs $8.00. (If you are able, please consider contributing additional funds towards a scholarship. Our desire is for every student to take home a copy of their class photo.)

• Buy FORMAL class photos here.
• Buy GOOFY class photos here.

05/12/23 School Messenger
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• School News (NEW)
• Upcoming Dates
• Websites to Know
• Fliers and community links (NEW)
• Art Room wish list (NEW)
• Class pictures

School News (NEW)
Dearest Sunnyside Families,

The auction last week was a reminder to me of how important community is and how powerful it is when community shows up to support one another and embrace a common goal. Also, it was a great party! I want to thank all of the organizers of the event and all of those who worked that night to make sure that everything went smoothly and that everyone had a ton of fun! I wish that schools didn't have to raise money to support their programming, but alas that is public education, and you all showed up in force. Because of you, we get to continue providing our students with field trips and unique educational opportunities that they wouldn't get in any other place. Thank you!

Eryn & Alix

Upcoming Dates
View the full SES calendar here.

Websites to Know

• 8th grade speech calendar
• Sign up to support Christina at lunch
• SES current volunteer needs
• 2022-2023 Back to School Ask
• SES attendance form: English | Español
• Sunnyside School Page
• SES PTSA website | SES PTSA newsletters | After school activities at SES
• SchoolPay | SchoolCafé
• MESD head lice resources and information
• PPS self-screening tool

Fliers and community links (NEW)

• Portland Rose Festival Junior Parade Invitation: English | Spanish | Vietnamese (NEW)
• NAYA Family Center: May 26 Queer Prom (NEW)
• American Cultural Exchange Service: Host an international student

Art Room wish list  (NEW)

Hello beautiful SES community,

Looking for a few donations to get us through the end of the year:

• Watercolor paper of any size and quality. (If you are buying new, this is a good deal.)
• Shrinky dink film
• Sharpies black or metallic
• Beads and stretchy beading thread

Thanks for your continued support of the Arts at Sunnyside. I really appreciate my volunteers and donations big and small. Sending positivity, Indigo

Class pictures
Class pictures were this week; each class took one formal photo and one goofy photo. Each photo costs $8.00. (If you are able, please consider contributing additional funds towards a scholarship. Our desire is for every student to take home a copy of their class photo.)

• Buy FORMAL class photos here.
• Buy GOOFY class photos here.

05/06/23 School Messenger
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• School News (NEW)
• Upcoming Dates
• Websites to Know
• Fliers and community links (NEW)
• Staff Appreciation Week is May 8-12! (NEW)
• Class pictures

School News (NEW)

Hello Sunnyside Community,

As you know, our Sunnyside Auction is happening online now, and the Gala is TONIGHT (Saturday, May 6th). There’s still time to register! 

Our funds have been used to pay for our library assistant, field study coordinator, and for our part time EA. Next year these monies are needed as we still need to continue to support our important positions at Sunnyside. I don't want to name names, but without these people, Sunnyside just simply cannot do what it does to bring all of our environmental thematics to life and support our students inside and outside of the school building.

Please join us tonight to support our community! We invite you to invite your contacts far and wide to bid on items and join us for the gala! It will be a very fun party and it all goes to support this amazing school and students.

Eryn & Alix

Upcoming Dates
View the full SES calendar here.

Websites to Know

• 8th grade speech calendar
• Sign up to support Christina at lunch
• SES current volunteer needs
• 2022-2023 Back to School Ask
• SES attendance form: English | Español
• Sunnyside School Page
• SES PTSA website | SES PTSA newsletters | After school activities at SES
• SchoolPay | SchoolCafé
• MESD head lice resources and information
• PPS self-screening tool

Fliers and community links (NEW)

• American Cultural Exchange Service: Host an international student (NEW)
• Rec Tennis: Tennis Afterschool Zone @ Winterhaven
• Community Transition Program: Spring Plant Sale

Staff Appreciation Week: May 8-12 (NEW)
Sunnyside's Staff Appreciation Week is NEXT week and we need everyone's support to make this week special for the folks who work so hard for our kids! There are many ways to chip in and shower our staff with love during the week. Please check out all the opportunities to contribute, and sign up HERE!

1. Gifts for non-classroom staff - Our school could NOT function without our incredible non-classroom staff. By donating via this link: Staff Gifting Fund, we will be able to gift our custodians, cafeteria angels, special education staff, front office rock stars, specials teachers, and the other amazing members of the SES staff.
    
2. Food - Sign up here to bring in yummy brunch treats on the mornings of Monday, 5/8 or Friday, 5/12.
    
3. Flowers - Tuesday morning, 5/9, from 8:00 - 9:00ish, we will gather on the playground to make as many bouquets as possible to gift our staff. We need donations of flowers (from the store, your yard, your neighbor's yard...), mason jars, florists' tools, and *people* to help put all this goodness together. The more people and flowers, the more wonderful the bouquets.
    
4. Love Baskets - Contribute generously to your classes' Love Baskets (details from your Classroom Family Reps). Write notes, share art, include small gifts and/or go in on a larger group gift from the whole class. It's a lovely way to make sure your classroom teacher feels super appreciated.
    
5. Chalk Love Notes & Card Making - Take a moment during the week to grab a piece of chalk from around the school ground & leave a love note that shares your appreciation for our staff. Card making stations will also be set up on school grounds before school on Tuesday, and after school Wednesday and Thursday. Sign up to help!
    
6. Tuesday Blue-sday Photo - To show solidarity with PAT, our teachers' union as they negotiate a contract for safe, sustainable, and equitable schools, we'll be gathering on Tuesday, 5/9, at 3:15 (Salmon & 35th) for a giant group photo. Wear blue!

Other ways our staff will be celebrated will include: 15-minute massages, a catered lunch from Hoda's, grab-and-go snacks during the week, a lovingly decorated school, and, hopefully, extra smiles and spontaneous thank yous from the community.

https://bit.ly/SES-SAW23-Volunteers

Questions or ideas? Contact Emily: emilylillywhite@gmail.com.

Class pictures
Class pictures were this week; each class took one formal photo and one goofy photo. Each photo costs $8.00. (If you are able, please consider contributing additional funds towards a scholarship. Our desire is for every student to take home a copy of their class photo.)

• Buy FORMAL class photos here.
• Buy GOOFY class photos here.

04/28/23 School Messenger
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~~ The latest PTSA newsletter is found here. ~~

• School News (NEW)
• Upcoming Dates
• Websites to Know
• Fliers and community links (NEW)
• SES In Bloom Gala & Auction (NEW)
• Staff Appreciation Week is May 8-12! (NEW)
• Class pictures
• From the library: Specific Book Topics Ask!
• Bring Empwo to SES
• SES PTSA News (NEW)

School News (NEW)
Yesterday we had our student-led conferences for the first time since before the pandemic. What a lovely evening it was for all of us to witness how many students and parents came to Sunnyside to show off their brilliant work. I loved watching the kinders proudly take their parents' hands and lead them through the classroom and then also hearing the energy of the 4th graders show off their drumming schools, in addition, it was so fun to see so many middle schoolers walk through the halls with their parents excitedly pointing out their work. It's so special to have Sunnyside traditions continue and it also feels so great to see so many people wear their Sunnyside gear and buy more Sunnyside gear. We proudly show off our Sunnyside spirit.

This week we had a ton of travel and it was a warm one! Michael and Robin went to the Japanese Gardens, Sarah's class went to Reed Canyon, Becca went to NE Alberta, Tara at Esplanade, and 4th and 5th grade to Laurelhurst. We are so happy to travel and we need you to join us! Please connect with your childs' teacher and chaperone if you can. It takes all of us. 

Speeches continue to impress me and our 8th graders are showing up with kindness, wisdom, and truth. What a gift to be able to see the culmination of their time here at Sunnyside.

Thank you for all you do! Stay cool and enjoy our blue skies.
Eryn & Alix

Upcoming Dates
View the full SES calendar here.

Websites to Know

• 8th grade speech calendar
• Sign up to support Christina at lunch
• SES current volunteer needs
• 2022-2023 Back to School Ask
• SES attendance form: English | Español
• Sunnyside School Page
• SES PTSA website | SES PTSA newsletters | After school activities at SES
• SchoolPay | SchoolCafé
• MESD head lice resources and information
• PPS self-screening tool

Fliers and community links (NEW)

• Rec Tennis: Tennis Afterschool Zone @ Winterhaven (NEW)
• Community Transition Program: Spring Plant Sale (NEW)
• AFS-USA: Student Exchange Programs

SES In Bloom Gala & Auction (NEW)
Get your dance pants on, friends! If you haven't snagged tickets to In Bloom yet, it's time to make it happen! Come out to the Show Bar at Revolution Hall on Saturday, May 6! There will be LIVE auction items, game prizes, raffles and party boards available ONLY at this in-person event.

The Online Auction is LIVE with new and exciting things recently added!! There's something for everyone at all price points. A sample of offerings include:

• vacation rentals
• hot air balloon ride
• local restaurant gift cards 
• a brand new hybrid bicycle
• Trail Blazer tickets
• youth camps
• karaoke party 
• Raspberry Rally Girl Scout Cookies
• & MORE!

Staff Appreciation Week is May 8-12! (NEW)
Our staff and teachers invest an extraordinary amount of time, energy, and love to make SES the wonderful and unique place it is, and we'll be showing our gratitude all week long. There are so many ways to chip in and shower our staff with love during the week: donate food or supplies for two brunches, make flower bouquets, give to the fund for non-classroom teaching staff gifts, help kids make cards for their beloved teachers, and more! Please check out all the opportunities to contribute, and sign up below!

https://bit.ly/SES-SAW23- Volunteers

Questions or ideas? Contact Emily: emilylillywhite@gmail.com.

Class pictures
Class pictures were this week; each class took one formal photo and one goofy photo. Each photo costs $8.00. (If you are able, please consider contributing additional funds towards a scholarship. Our desire is for every student to take home a copy of their class photo.)

• Buy FORMAL class photos here.
• Buy GOOFY class photos here.

From the library: Specific Book Topics Ask!
We have had LOTS of interest in Dungeons and Dragons books, both stories and handbooks. If you have any sitting around unused the library would love them!

Also high interest right now is cat-themed manga and graphic Novels, especially Chi and Pusheen. The library would love any unloved copies floating around your house!

Thanks!!
Gillian and Becky

Bring Empwo to SES
Empwo is an extremely talented local artist who has murals featured around the city. Funds raised will go toward having Empwo lead a group of students in painting a mural in the school at Sunnyside, something which will be enjoyed by all for years to come. View Empwo’s art on Instagram. Empwo is also a breakdancer and would love to bring a crew of dancers to Sunnyside to showcase their skills during assemblies for K-5 and middle school. Please, donate if you can!

SES PTSA News (NEW)

The latest PTSA newsletter is found here, and includes information about the following:

• Support our teachers,
• In Bloom, the SES auction and gala fundraiser
• Willy Wonka,
• Farmer Nathan’s weekly update,
• … and more!

04/21/23 School Messenger
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~~ The latest PTSA newsletter is found here. ~~

• School News (NEW)
• Upcoming Dates
• Websites to Know (NEW)
• Fliers and community links (NEW)
• Class pictures (NEW)
• From the library: Specific Book Topics Ask! (NEW)
• Sunnyside South Green Street and Sewer Project Construction Update (NEW)
• 8th grade speeches have begun
• Chaperones needed for 6th and 7th marine biology trips
• Report card update
• News from the Art Room
• Bring Empwo to SES
• Cleveland High School Dance Team tryouts
• SES PTSA News (NEW)

School News (NEW)
Hello Sunnyside Community

With warmer weather right around the corner, we want to remind families that there is no supervision for students before 8:45 and after school which is 3:00 for K-5 and 3:15 for middle school. We know that many students like to play on the playground before and after school and we love that we are right in the middle of the neighborhood. Due to the fact that teachers and staff are planning and preparing for the school day before and after school, we do ask that families supervise their students if they are on the playground before and after school and if you allow your student to be here without supervision, please talk with them about expectations for the playground and park. Recently we have had students climb on top of the portables after school hours, move equipment from the garden, and leave garbage out when they leave. We know that we are a multi use area with many neighbors using the space as well and we ask that Sunnyside students please treat the area as they would during the school day. Thank you.

Please note that the cafeteria is open at 8:30 for breakfast but students must either stay in the cafeteria or take their breakfast outside. 

As we gear up for the auction, please take time to read the auction news and alerts. We need all your support to continue our robust programming and retain vital support staff.

Thanks for all you do!
Eryn & Alix

Upcoming Dates
View the full SES calendar here.

Websites to Know (NEW)

• 8th grade speech calendar (NEW)
• Sign up to support Christina at lunch
• SES current volunteer needs
• 2022-2023 Back to School Ask
• SES attendance form: English | Español
• Sunnyside School Page
• SES PTSA website | SES PTSA newsletters | After school activities at SES
• SchoolPay | SchoolCafé
• MESD head lice resources and information
• PPS self-screening tool

Fliers and community links (NEW)

• AFS-USA: Student Exchange Programs (NEW)
• Benson High School: Benson Tech Show

Class pictures (NEW)
Class pictures were this week; each class took one formal photo and one goofy photo. Each photo costs $8.00. (If you are able, please consider contributing additional funds towards a scholarship. Our desire is for every student to take home a copy of their class photo.)

• Buy FORMAL class photos here.
• Buy GOOFY class photos here.

From the library: Specific Book Topics Ask! (NEW)
We have had LOTS of interest in Dungeons and Dragons books, both stories and handbooks. If you have any sitting around unused the library would love them!

Also high interest right now is cat-themed manga and graphic Novels, especially Chi and Pusheen. The library would love any unloved copies floating around your house!

Thanks!!
Gillian and Becky

Sunnyside South Green Street and Sewer Project Construction Update (NEW)
City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services continues construction on a project that will install and upsize almost two miles of public sewer pipes and construct 25 green street planters in the Sunnyside neighborhood. This construction will increase sewer capacity, relieve sewer backups, and reduce street flooding.

You can read the latest project update here. The project website is here.

8th grade speeches have begun
Each year as our SES 8th graders prepare to leave for high school, they must complete a portfolio of assignments designed to help them think both retrospectively, prospectively and introspectively. One of those assignments is a speech that talks about something they believe.

On Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays during middle school morning meeting, 8th graders are delivering these speeches, starting at 8:45am.

You can find the schedule of speeches here. The schedule does change, so please be sure to check for updates regularly if there's someone you really want to see. (Note: No one is allowed to exit or enter the auditorium when a speech is in progress; please show up on time.)

Chaperones needed for 6th and 7th marine biology trips
We still need chaperones for the 6th and 7th grade marine biology trips. If you are interested, please visit the following forms for more information and to sign up:

• 6th grade chaperone signup
• 7th grade chaperone signup

Please email kcannistra@pps.net with any questions.

Report card update
Report cards are complete and are available on ParentVUE. Middle School report cards have been sent to the printer, and will be mailed when ready. Elementary report cards are not being printed; if you would like a printed copy, please email Jenny at jethomas@pps.net and request that one be sent to you.

News from the Art Room
There is currently SES middle school student Art on display at the PPS showcase in the Portland Art Museum. The Art will be on display until April 23rd when the Miller Free Day is happening. Reserve free tickets here. K-8 student Art is also up at the Belmont Library in their community event room through May. Make more Art! View More Art!

Last week in Art we did a project with the K-5 using the four school dogs as inspiration. Below are a few highlights from this project we would love to share with the community. The students’ humor was on full display in their Art, and so much laughter occurred. Hoping this Art brings you some joy.
Sending positivity, Indigo & Meg

Bring Empwo to SES
Empwo is an extremely talented local artist who has murals featured around the city. Funds raised will go toward having Empwo lead a group of students in painting a mural in the school at Sunnyside, something which will be enjoyed by all for years to come. View Empwo’s art on Instagram. Empwo is also a breakdancer and would love to bring a crew of dancers to Sunnyside to showcase their skills during assemblies for K-5 and middle school. Please, donate if you can!

Cleveland High School Dance Team tryouts
The Cleveland High School Dance Team tryouts are coming up on May 8th and 10th for all incoming Freshman to Cleveland! View the flier here. Tryout packets and info sheets are linked here: Tryout packet | Information sheet. All dancers and skill levels are welcome! Email clevelandtenacitydance@gmail.com with any questions.

SES PTSA News (NEW)

The latest PTSA newsletter is found here, and includes information about the following:

• Support our teachers,
• In Bloom, the SES auction and gala fundraiser
• Willy Wonka,
• Farmer Nathan’s weekly update,
• … and more!