Siuslaw School District has four Budget Committee positions open for the school board budget process.   Positions 1, 2(1-year unexpired term), 3 and 6 are open for appointment by the school board. Apply by December 5, 2022 by 5:00PM. The Budget Committee includes the Board of Directors and seven volunteer citizens who are appointed to serve 3-year terms. Committee members must be registered voters living within the boundaries of the Siuslaw School District, and cannot be employees, officers, or agents of the district.   The school board will consider applications at the December 14, 2022, school board meeting. Please fill out an application and return to 97j@siuslaw.k12.or.us or the Siuslaw School District Office, 2111 Oak Street, Florence, OR 97439 by December 5, 2022, no later than 5 p.m.   If you would like more information about becoming a budget member or information on the budget process, see the links in the column to the left on the following school district webpage: https://tinyurl.com/SiuslawBudget.  Call the district office at 541-997-2651 if you have questions.   Application link, if needed: https://5il.co/1kox5 or https://tinyurl.com/SSDBudget
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We would like to invite you to attend our Open House on Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. for a fun night. We will have a scavenger hunt that will help familiarize you with the building & staff, have fun with makerspace activities in the library, and have a chance to meet some of our community partners.  You will also have a chance to visit the Art room for some activities.  Upon your arrival, please start your evening by checking in with your classroom teacher to get your scavenger hunt card.  Each student will get one card to guide them.  The card can be turned in after all locations have been visited for a treat at the end of your visit.  Community Partners & Programs you can expect to see:  Title 1 Staff - Orientation Information in the Library  Art Activities RM # 9  PTA  Boys & Girls Club  Siuslaw Baseball & Softball Association  Siuslaw Youth Soccer Association  Safe Shelter for Siuslaw Students - Jennifer Ledbetter  Migrant Education Program - Recruiter, Marta Montoya de Guzman  Lane African American - Black Student Success -Regional Navigator, Elisa Grundmeyer  We look forward to a fun evening and hope to see you all!  Mrs. Flora, Mr. Ulrich & SES Staff
​A Youth Accidental Overdose Prevention Event is scheduled on Thursday, November 17 in-person or virtually. This event will be held at Straub Hall, University of Oregon, and will be held virtually at Siuslaw Middle School.   Education and resources will be provided to help parents and youth feel confident preventing accidental overdose. Both parents and youth will receive Naloxone training and fentanyl awareness information. Additional information for parents include local trends about fentanyl, how to talk to your teen about overdose prevention, information on medication storage, and county and district updates. Our youth will receive information from UO peer educators on overdose prevention for self and peers as well as be made aware of community-based resources.  This event is presented by the Center on Parenting and Opioids, Lane County Public Health, and the University of Oregon Collegiate Recovery Center in collaboration with community partners.   Provide your input and receive follow-up emails about registration at shorturl.at/gnqR6.
WANTED: Tiny teachers to make a visit one time each month to Siuslaw Elementary classrooms this school year! If you have a 2-4 month old baby, you could be one of our Roots of Empathy families. This innovative program has been shown to increase prosocial behavior and decrease bullying in the children who participate. Help us change the world one child at a time.  See rootsofempathy.org or email saraL@90by30.com to learn more about what it means to be a Roots of Empathy family.  To learn more about this program, visit: tinyurl.com/learnmore/ROE
Have a safe and happy Halloween! On a day for goblins and tricks, make safety a treat. 3,200 Halloween-related injuries estimated per year over the last three years (55% pumpkin carving; 25% falls involving decorations, tripping on costumes, or walking while trick-or-treating; 20% lacertations, ingestions, allergic reactions and rashes). Some safety tips: 1) Prevent fires by using battery-operated lights or glow sticks. 2) Prevent trips and falls by wearing a costume that fits. 3) Keep kids safe by keeping pumpkin carving to adults. 4) Keep safe from COVID by following CDC advice to wear a mask.  GET READY FOR A THRILLING AND SAFE HALLOWEEN!
​Celebrate Red Ribbon Week at SES October 24th through the 31st.   Monday, October 24: Wear Red Day. Pledge to be drug free by wearing red.  Tuesday, October 25: Crazy Socks & Hat Day. Wear a pair of mismatched socks and a wacky hat or headband. Wednesday, October 26: Crazy Hair Day. Express yourself with wild and crazy hair.  Thursday and Friday, October 27-28: Parent Conference Day. No school for students. Monday, October 31: Storybook Character Costume Day. Come dressed as your favorite storybook character or dress up to represent your favorite sports team.  Reminder: No face paint or face coverings. No props of any kind. ​
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Free Conscious Discipline Parenting Class starts Sept. 29 for 10 weeks from 10:30 to 2 p.m. Contact Safe Shelter via email (jen@safeshelterforsiulsawstudents.org) or via Facebook (@SafeShelterk12) for more information. Classes are for all parents, caregivers, and educators in the Siuslaw region. Classes are in-person or online. Children's activities provided for those attending in person. Start Strong is the ability to recognize and manage both mild and toxic stress. As an adult it is a prerequisite for equipping the next generation to do the same. Using neuroscience, child development, evidence-based strategies, and a trauma-informed approach, this essential content will equip you with best practices and transform how we see ourselves, our relationships, and our children.
SSD seeking custodian. Apply online at siuslaw.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx or contact Pam at 541-997-5470. This is a full-time position with benefits including medical, dental/vision, and paid leave. 3 to 11 p.m. shift. Need a high school diploma or GED. Minimum of one year of experience in work related to the care of schools or public buildings or equivalent experience, which shows ability to perform the duties. Siuslaw School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Tiny Teachers (yes, babies!) are needed. If you had a baby born between May-August, your baby could be a Tiny Teacher. Tiny Teachers will make a visit each month to a first-grade classroom this year. This innovative program has been shown to reduce bullying and increase prosocial behavior in the children who participate. See rootsofempathy.org or email saraL@90by30.com to learn more about what it means to be a Roots of Empathy family. SSD Policy KJA: Siuslaw School District does not endorse or sponsor the activities and/or information contained in community flyers.
Seeking Volunteers for Roots of Empathy. Roots of Empathy reduces levels of aggression, including bullying, among elementary school children while raising social and emotional competence and increasing empathy. Volunteer instructors attend a 4-day, in-person training October 10-12 and an additional day mid-way through the year. Email saraL@90by30.com to learn more or visit www.rootsofempathy.org and click on Participate to find out more. Roots of Empathy is about changing the world, child by child.  SSD Policy KJA: Siuslaw School District does not endorse or sponsor the activities and/or information contained in community flyers.
SES Back-to-School Important Information: Sept. 6 New Student Orientation Day. Sept. 6-9 Kindergarten Orientation. Sept. 7 First day of school for grades 1-5. Sept. 12 First day of school for kindergarten. Sept. 23 no school for students. Sept. 28 school picture day. A special welcome to new SES teachers: 1st Monica Rasmussen, 3rd Faiza Serang, 4th Kristie Storm, 5th, Jo Davis and Janet Rue.
City of Florence Back-to-School BBQ  Sept. 7, 3  to 7 PM or until supplies run out at Miller Park Concession Stand. Hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream, and drinks.--for FREE! Activities include corn hole, ladder ball, chalk, and more!
Surplus Sale TODAY at SES. Most items are free. Some items available are filing cabinets,c hairs, tables, storage items, scales, and desks.
Surplus Sale Thursday - Begins at 8 a.m. behind Siuslaw Elementary School. No holds, items sold "as is" and no early entry.  Many items are free. Potential items include file cabinets, desks, chairs, and more!
Siuslaw School District is hiring substitute teachers, bus drivers, and various classified  positions (and more!) Come work for us. Visit https://siuslaw.tedk12/hire/index.aspx
Siuslaw School Pictures:  SHS: Sept. 14-15 | SMS: Sept. 15 | SES: Sept. 28
SEEKING TEACHERS: 3RD, 5TH, H.S. SPECIAL EDUCATION - Visit https://siuslaw.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx