Helman News and Events
November 2019
Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences
Bear Creek Restoration
Erin's Law and Sexual Abuse Prevention Lessons
In July of 2015, the Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 856 (Sexual Abuse Prevention Instruction) which requires schools to provide child sexual abuse prevention instruction kindergarten through grade 12. The elementary schools in the Ashland School District are working with the Jackson County Sexual Assault Response Team (JC SART) to provide lessons to students. JC SART is a local organization that provides services to sexual assault survivors and brings prevention education classes into our local schools.
The lesson plans are age appropriate and in line with state and national sexual health standards and Erin’s Law recommendations. All students will have the first lessons November 12 and 13. The second lesson will be taught in February. Lesson objectives can be accessed below. Additionally, the curriculum is available for parents to review in the front office. Please feel free to Michelle Cuddeback if you have any questions or concerns.
CHILDREN’S DRAMA WORKSHOP
CHILDREN’S DRAMA WORKSHOP
for STUDENTS in GRADES 3-5
taught by AHS Thespian Troupe #4630 at Ashland High School
and supervised by three adults
Monday Nov. 11, 2019 Veteran’s Day
a “no school” day
Come play theatre games, learn improvisation,
Create characters, dance, play act and have fun
Morning: 8:45-11:30 a.m.
Theatre Workshops: Musical Theatre, Tech, and Acting!
Afternoon: 12:30 -3 p.m.
Create and Perform Group Skits!
Bring your lunch if you stay the whole day!
2 healthy snacks and juice/milk provided.
Only the First 30 to register are guaranteed a spot
Attach check for $37 for full day; $19 for 1/2 day & return to
Betsy Bishop @ AHS office
By Nov 4
Waiting List will be contacted.
Location: AHS Mountain Avenue Theatre
210 S. Mountain in front of theatre
Oregon Department of Education Report Card
Harvest Lunch
Friday, Nov 22, 2019, 11:00 AM
Helman Cafeteria
Giving Snowflake Project
The holidays are upon us, and Helman Elementary School would like to do its part for the Helman community. The PTA will once again be sponsoring the Giving Snowflake Project.
There are three ways to participate:
Request a gift:
If you are a family in need of a little help this holiday season, please let us know. Your Helman community is here to help! Everyone in the family is welcome to receive a gift. Please choose a gift (new shoes, a book, a game, etc.); fill out the bottom of this form and return it to the office. Your information is private and will not be shared. All gift requests are due to the office or your child’s teacher no later than Nov. 26th.
Give a gift:
If you would like to give a gift, please pick up a snowflake from inside the office window between Dec. 2nd and Dec. 10th, and let Malinda Wood know which snowflake you selected. Return your wrapped gifts, with the numbered snowflake affixed to the top, no later than Friday December 13th.
Food Baskets:
We will also be gifting food baskets this year. Included will be a ham or turkey and a grocery bag of fixins. You can also let Malinda know if you are interested in gifting or receiving a food basket.
Fliers coming home in Friday Folders.
Lost and Found to be donated Friday!
Talent Show Auditions Nov 19-21
Participants should be prepared to share their act for their audition. Specific days and times of auditions will be emailed to parents.
November Assembly
Whole school assembly focused on Gratitude and Cooperation.
Applying for the lunch program brings $$ to schools
School Calendar
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Upcoming Important Dates and Events
Tuesday, November 12 PTA Meeting - Helman Dorr Family Library, 6:30-8:00pm
Monday, November 18 Giving Snowflake Begins
Friday, November 22 Harvest Lunch
Tuesday, November 26 Site Council Meeting - Helman Conference Room, 3:00-4:00pm
November 27-29 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
December 4-6 Book Swap - Helman Stage, before school and during lunch
Tuesday, December 10 PTA Meeting - Helman Dorr Family Library, 6:30-8:00pm
Friday, December 13 Talent Show - Helman Cafeteria, 6:00-8:00pm
Friday, December 20 Pajama Day (all day) and Movie in the Cafeteria (1:00pm)
December 23-January 3 NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
Monday, January 6 Classes Resume