Saturday, October 6, 2018

Cultural Experience - El Dia de los Muertos

Museum admission is $5 from 5-8 p.m.


Community Celebration: Día de Muertos

WHEN:
November 2, 2018 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
WHERE:

FREE EVENT Fields Ballroom in the Mark Building
(youth 17 and under are always free)
Portland Art Museum opens its doors to host an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity event, Día de Muertos.
Por primera vez el Museo de Arte de Portland abre sus puertas a un evento reconocido por la UNESCO como patrimonio intangible de la humanidad, el Día de muertos.
Día de Muertos is a Mexican celebration to remember deceased loved ones. Join us for this Mexican celebration featuring art from selected local Mexican artists, altares de muertos, food, Aztec dances, and more! Organized in partnership with Revolucion Coffee House, local Mexican Muralist HectorH Hernandez, community advocate Marifer Sager.
El día de muertos es una celebración mexicana en donde recordamos a nuestros ancestros. Vengan a celebrar con nosotros, tendremos una exposición de arte contemporáneo por artistas así como altares, comida, danza azteca y más!
El evento es organizado por Revolución Coffee House, el artista y muralista Héctor H Hernández y Marifer Sager, representante comunitario y activista.
Mexican gastronomy is one of the best of the world and known by its contribution to the world gastronomy. Bringing the best flavors to our Day of Dead celebration, some of the best Mexican restaurants and “tiendas Mexicanas” will sell moles, tamales, pan de muerto, atoles, aguas frescas and more.
La gastronomía mexican ha sido reconocida como una de las mejores del mundo así como sus grandes contribuciones a la gastronomía mundial, por ello algunos de los mejores restaurantes y tiendas mexicanas locales, nos deleitarán con moles, tamales, pan de muerto, atoles, aguas frescas y más, todo relacionado con la celebración de día de muertos.
All food and beverages will be for sale, a percentage of the sales will go to a local social justice organization, Don’t Shoot Portland.
La comida estará a la venta y un porcentaje de ella se donará a Don’t Shoot Portland, organización local enfocada en la justicia social.
Restaurantes participantes:
Participating restaurants:
Prizes to the best CULTURAL outfit, (no Halloween), best Catrina makeup, best mole and pan de muerto!
Altar exhibition led by Mexican Muralist Hector H Hernandez.
Exposición de arte coordinada por el Muralista Héctor H Hernández.

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Sunnyside Middle School Service - October Ideas and Opportunities



Morning Meeting - Student Survey - Fall 2018

Upcoming Service Opportunities:

 School

Middle School Fall Musical Info (starting Wednesday, 9/19):

PTSA Evening Babysitting - Wednesday, October 3 - 6:00 - 8:00

 Community

The Great Willamette River Clean Up - Saturday, Oct 6th

Mudbone Grown Unity Farm - Events
October 20th: Columbia Slough Watershed Work Party and Mudbone Garden Tool Drive from 9:30-12:30.
Get in touch with Art and Shantae with questions at mudbonegrown@gmail.com 


Garden

Check in on Steph's clipboard in the back of the auditorium for upcoming garden service opportunities at school.
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Thursday, September 27, 2018

Willamette Clean Up Opportunity...and you get to go on a boat too!


Get Dirty For GOOD at the 10th Annual Great Willamette Clean Up, a watershed-wide day-of-action!
Next Adventure will be donating the use of kayaks & paddleboards for volunteers to utilize at Sellwood Riverfront Park and Scappoose Bay! Feel free to bring your own boat or participate by foot to free our river of trash and debris, while improving habitat and community spirit along the way. Afterward, enjoy a tasty lunch at our post-cleanup celebrations (see site registrations for details). Jump in at a riverside near you - 30 sites this year from the headwaters community of Oakridge all the way to Scappoose Bay in the greater Portland area! REGISTER TODAY!
 
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Thursday, September 6, 2018

Sunnyside Middle School Service - September Ideas and Opportunities

Welcome to the 2018-19 SES Middle School Service Blog!!!

What is Service Learning anyway???

"True service learning for social justice is a shared partnership!" - Amy Kleiner

What service learning is NOT
-one-sided
-charity
-volunteering without connecting

What service learning IS
-two-sided
-mutually beneficial
-tied to outcomes

How could this article from "Oregon Humanities" about our most recent SES 3rd grade musical connect to our approach to service in the middle school this school year??? -->  More to the Story...


Upcoming Service Opportunities:
School

Middle School Fall Musical Info (starting Wednesday, 9/19):

Community

Mudbone Grown Unity Farm - Events
September 13th: 7-9pm Urban Roots Documentary at Clinton Street Theater Site Info Here
September 15: Market Days (My Melain is Poppin!) on the Farm from 1pm-5pm
September 22nd:  WIC Event from 10am-12pm
September 22nd:  Seed Saving Workshop 2pm-5pm Sign-up Here.
October 20th: Columbia Slough Watershed Work Party and Mudbone Garden Tool Drive from 9:30-12:30.
Get in touch with Art and Shantae with questions at mudbonegrown@gmail.com 


Errol Heights 
-Anytime before September 22nd --- online Errol Heights survey (worth 30 minutes of community service) 
-Saturday, September 8th from 10am - 1pm --- Errol Heights Open House 
Go to the Open House this Saturday-       September 8th  See the currently proposed plans and tour the site with city biologist 
-Saturday, Sept 15th from 9am - noon - Solve Beach and River Cleanup @ Errol Heights 

Saturday, September 8th from 12:00pm - 4:00pm @ Glenhaven City Park 

 Tryon Creek Eco-Crew
Mt. Tabor Volunteer Plant Restoration Event:
Help restore Mt. Tabor Park by removing invasive species, maintaining native plants and performing trail maintenance. After the work stick around for a celebratory event with local food and entertainment. Register at the link above or via email at orvolunteers@tnc.org.
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, September 29
Place: Mt. Tabor Park, Portland (SE 60th and Salmon Ave.)


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Tuesday, June 5, 2018

End of Year Morning Meeting Survey

End of Year Morning Meeting Survey - 6th + 7th Grade

End of Year Morning Meeting Survey - 8th Grade


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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

End of Term 4 - June Service Learning Opportunities


"True service learning for social justice is a shared partnership!"

 What service learning is NOT
-one-sided
-charity
-volunteering without connecting

What service learning IS
-two-sided
-mutually beneficial
-tied to outcomes

Community Service Opportunities

 Saturday, June 2, 10am-5pm: Sunnyside Sunflower annual public painting

Saturday, June 2, 5-9pm: Starlight Run volunteers needed
Get service hours and help earn money for SES. 25 volunteers are needed to help with the Starlight Run on Saturday, June 2, from 5-9pm. For details please refer to this document. Interested in signing up? Email Jarrett Altman  at jarrett@nworksrealty.com.

Saturday, June 2nd - No Ivy League @ Forest Park - 9:00 - 12:00 (Portland Parks Volunteer Calendar Details)


Learning Extension Opportunities

Morning Meeting Musician Follow Up - Ivy Ross Ricci 

Khan Academy Opportunity
Is your child great at explaining math or science concepts? They could win a $250,000 scholarship!
We’re proud to support the Breakthrough Junior Challenge video contest again this year. To enter, your child should create a short (under three minutes) video explaining a challenging concept in physics, mathematics, or the life sciences in an engaging, illuminating, and creative way. In addition to awarding a college scholarship to the winner, the Breakthrough Junior Challenge will give the winner’s teacher a $50,000 prize and the winner’s school a new $100,000 science lab.
Anyone ages 13 through 18 is eligible. The winner will also be invited to an awards ceremony, where the prize will be presented in front ofsuperstars of science, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood.
Good luck—we can’t wait to see your child’s video!
Onward,
The Khan Academy team
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Monday, May 7, 2018

May Service Updates + Marine Bio Updates


Marine Biology Dates + Updates:


6th Grade  – May 22-24
Hi 6th Grade Families,

We are excited for our marine biology overnight trip out to Newport, Oregon tomorrow. 

We wanted to send out a last second email to emphasize some of the details for tomorrow and the trip.

There was some confusing info sent out about when to arrive at school tomorrow. Students should show up at school at the normal start time 8:45 to get checked in for our trip. 

Adults should check in students and any medications at the auditorium. Once checked in students should load their gear (with their names on all gear) onto their designated bus. After they have loaded their gear onto their bus, students should use the bathroom and then settle onto their bus with their day-pack. Day-packs should include a water bottle and a packed lunch for tomorrow. Students are encouraged to bring a book and any drawing materials to help them settle in during the bus ride and during down times throughout the trip. The buses will be leaving for Newport no later than 9:15.

We will be back Thursday, May 24th by 3:15. 


Things of note includes labeling all gear, packing utensils in a labeled bag for meals, bug spray/sunscreen, and no electronics including cell phones. 

Thanks to all for their support of this special experience. We are looking forward to an excellent trip.

6th Grade Marine Bio Team,

Carrie, Heidi, and Michael

7th Grade – May 21-24

8th Grade – May 21-25

  • Tara will be updating and posting the groups sometime in the early evening of Sunday, May 20th.
Term 4 service requirements might sneak up on you if you aren't careful. There are only 2 weeks left in the school year once we get back from Marine Biology. What are you doing for your term 4 service hours???

 Garden Service with Steph:
  • Wednesday 5/16  - Late Open 2 garden hours 8:45 start time
    •  MUST SIGN UP on clipboard outside of Steph's office in the Auditorium or email at sunnysidesustainability@gmail.com ---  only 10 spots available
    • This is the last garden service opportunity with Steph of the school year!!!

Late Start Babysitting

Where: The Maker Space or the Auditorim (check both)
When: Wednesday, May 16th, 8:30 to 10:45

If you show up on Wednesday without confirming you are volunteering, we might have to turn you away due to logistics and numbers (last time we had more middle school students than younger students and it ended up feeling like people were having to "babysit" the middle schoolers)

Make sure when you sign up, you get an email response that confirms you are babysitting. If you get no response, or you get a response saying “we have enough volunteers”, that means that you were not chosen for late start babysitting. Only come if you get a positive email response.

If you wish to sign up, email strom.alison@gmail.com

Thanks!


Learning Extension Opportunities

Morning Meeting Musician Follow Up - Ivy Ross Ricci 

Khan Academy Opportunity
Is your child great at explaining math or science concepts? They could win a $250,000 scholarship!
We’re proud to support the Breakthrough Junior Challenge video contest again this year. To enter, your child should create a short (under three minutes) video explaining a challenging concept in physics, mathematics, or the life sciences in an engaging, illuminating, and creative way. In addition to awarding a college scholarship to the winner, the Breakthrough Junior Challenge will give the winner’s teacher a $50,000 prize and the winner’s school a new $100,000 science lab.
Anyone ages 13 through 18 is eligible. The winner will also be invited to an awards ceremony, where the prize will be presented in front ofsuperstars of science, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood.
Good luck—we can’t wait to see your child’s video!
Onward,
The Khan Academy team


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Friday, April 20, 2018

SPIRIT WEEK

SES Middle School SPIRIT WEEK - April 23rd - April 27th

Participate in Spirit Week if you feel so inclined and inspired!

Monday - Decades Day
Tuesday - Media Day
Wednesday - Rainbow Color Day
Friday: Day of Twinsies (which can be more than just one person)


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Tuesday, April 3, 2018

April Service Learning Updates

8th Grade Baby Photos!
Submit by April 20th!!!!


Make sure to include your first and last name in the email.

If you have any questions, ask Tara (tbranham@pps.net)


Late Start Babysitting

Where: The Maker Space or the Auditorim (check both)
When: Wednesday, Feb. 21st, 8:30 to 10:45 


If you show up on Wednesday without confirming you are volunteering, we might have to turn you away due to logistics and numbers (last time we had more middle school students than younger students and it ended up feeling like people were having to "babysit" the middle schoolers)

Make sure when you sign up, you get an email response that confirms you are babysitting. If you get no response, or you get a response saying “we have enough volunteers”, that means that you were not chosen for late start babysitting. Only come if you get a positive email response. 

If you wish to sign up, email strom.alison@gmail.com

Thanks!

 Garden Service Opportunities: Sign up on Steph's clipboard outside her office in the auditorium
Tuesday, April 3rd - 3:15 - 4:30
Wednesday, April 11th - 3:15 - 4:30
Sunday, April 29th - GARDEN DAY - 9:00 - 1:00

Community Service Opportunities:
Saturday, April 7th - Friends of Tryon Creek - Trillium Festival


In case students are looking for service opportunities, I wanted to share a couple of upcoming Nature Conservancy volunteer events that might be a fit. Feel free to share with students. We do require registration, so they will want to sign up online. One is coming up on Saturday, so is more time sensitive to announce!
Saturday, April 14
Camassia Natural Area (9:30 am-2:30 pm) – Lend a hand to this spring wildflower haven just outside of Portland. Volunteers will pull English ivy during this family-friendly event. Register here. 
Saturday, April 21 
Wilkes Creek Earth Day Celebration (9 am-12 pm) – Join The Nature Conservancy, Portland Parks & Recreation and Columbia Slough Watershed Council for this family-friendly event in Northeast Portland. Volunteers will help plant native species, remove invasive plants and spread mulch in honor of Earth Day! Register here. 
To see all of our events, they can visit: nature.org/oregonworkparties. Not all events are appropriate for middle schoolers and for many, they will need to have transportation to get there (unless the site is local and accessible by bus).

 Oregon Jewish Museum (http://www.ojmche.org/)
Calling all students! Sign up now for
Youth Open Mic Night!
Thursday, May 3rd, 6:00-7:00pm
OJMCHE is holding a Youth Open Mic Night for middle and high school students during our last First Thursday with the exhibit, Vedem: The Underground Magazine of the Terezin Ghetto. We want STUDENTS to participate by reading their own poetry, prose, and creative writing. There is still time to sign up: write to us at education@ojmche.org now to reserve a time to read.

Tuesday, May 8th - We Can Listen
We Can Listen is a social justice series happening at TOC Concert Hall downtown (formerly The Old Church Concert Hall). The event is "NATIVE PERSPECTIVES ON ARTS, CULTURE AND JUSTICE http://wecanlisten.org

I HEART You Community Fundraiser Art Project
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
Is your child great at explaining math or science concepts? They could win a $250,000 scholarship!
We’re proud to support the Breakthrough Junior Challenge video contest again this year. To enter, your child should create a short (under three minutes) video explaining a challenging concept in physics, mathematics, or the life sciences in an engaging, illuminating, and creative way. In addition to awarding a college scholarship to the winner, the Breakthrough Junior Challenge will give the winner’s teacher a $50,000 prize and the winner’s school a new $100,000 science lab.
Anyone ages 13 through 18 is eligible. The winner will also be invited to an awards ceremony, where the prize will be presented in front ofsuperstars of science, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood.
Good luck—we can’t wait to see your child’s video!
Onward,
The Khan Academy team

P.S. The deadline for submission is July 1, 2018. Learn more and register today.


7th Grade Service Project Updates:

1. If you haven't already done so,  tell us your 7th Grade Service Project Plan --- 7th Grade Service Project Plans 2018... Fill out this Google Form about your 7th Grade Service Project plan

2. Know and understand the expectations by reviewing the 7th Grade Service Project - Speech Rubric

3. Use the 7th Grade Service Project - Speech Graphic Organizer to begin writing your speech!!!

4. You should be ready to give your speech by Monday, April 9th. Set up a date with your core teacher for when you will share this speech with your core class.

MARINE BIOLOGY OVERNIGHT DATES:
6th Grade  – May 22-24
7th Grade – May 21-24
8th Grade – May 21-25

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Wednesday, March 7, 2018

March Service Learning Updates

Here a few quick March updates...

Garden Service Opportunities: Sign up on Steph's clipboard outside her office in the auditorium
Thursday, March 29th (during spring break) - 2:00 - 4:00
Tuesday, April 3rd - 3:15 - 4:30
Wednesday, April 11th - 3:15 - 4:30
Sunday, April 29th - GARDEN DAY - 9:00 - 1:00

If you already have all of your SES garden hours completed, you can count this work towards other service areas (school/community).

8th Grade Baby Photos!

If you want to submit a photo for the yearbook, send a photo to 


Make sure to include your full name in the email.

If you have any questions, ask Tara (tbranham@pps.net)

Thanks!


 AWESOME extension opportunities related to our Human Rights + Refugee Unit (most of which could count as a cultural exchange experience)


Community Service Opportunities:
Saturday, April 7th - Friends of Tryon Creek - Trillium Festival


OPB's "Think Out Loud
This week, many High School students in Portland came together to discuss the issue of Race in education in Portland. OPB's "Think Out Loud" coordinated with many of my former Students of Color. Sage Sol (my son attending Jeff) and I were there along with HS students and teachers, to talk about how RACE shows up in school. 

This broadcast is set to air on Tuesday, March 13th at noon. SES Student of Color groups plan to tune in at this time as part of our Affinity meeting. Core teachers are welcome to do so as well. 

Perhaps this can generate future discussions. 

Humbly, 
Shannon

4H Urban-Rural Exchange!!!!
We have a very special and unique opportunity for7th and 8th grade students – our 4-H Rural Exchange Program,  a national award-winning program that has been featured on OPB.

Registration for this very popular program is only available to 4-H members and students from your 4-H Partner Schools.  Register here

Flyer: You can download the Promotional flyer here with more information.

Overview: The program is a 6-day program where Portland 4-H youth travel to Eastern Oregon and are assigned to a rural 4-H youth family involved in ranching and/or farming.  Youth of the same gender are placed in groups of two to a host family.

Website: Here is a link to our website with more information.

Program Video: Here is a link to the OPB special that has aired several times on TV and highlights this program.

Chaperons Needed:  An important need for this program is chaperons.  We are also recruiting parent and/or teacher chaperons.  There is no cost of chaperons and the primary role of the chaperons is to drive the OSU Extension vans to the rural community and then be available to assist with any issues that might arise.  Chaperons also stay with a host family (separate from youth) and participate in the rural Oregon experience.  Past chaperons have reported that this experience was a life changing event for not only their students/child but also themselves.  We are hoping to recruit a minimum of 2 chaperons from each school.

Cost and Scholarships:  The cost for the 6-day exchange program for youth is $229.00.  However, we do have scholarships available!

4-H Urban Exchange Host Families: We are also recruiting urban host families who are willing to host two 4-H rural youth in their home March 14-18th.  Information about this program is also on our website and interested families can apply here.  All host families must complete a 4-H screening process which includes a criminal background check.






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