During the winter break, as you sort and refresh closets, please consider saving gently used clothing for our clothing drive. We will be accepting all sizes, especially adult sizes. The clothing drive will take place at the end of January. More details will be sent out after the break. Thank you for your support.
Our middle school dance fun
Lilybeth of 8th grade, earns the Tough Chain wearing privilege in Algebra this week for her hard work, deep thinking and mathematical discourse 💪
Pictures from our bingo town hall on Monday!
Also from 7th grade book clubs (final celebration, they had snacks and got to share their own memoirs!)
On January 12, at 7:00 p.m. The Sauvie Island Grange will be hosting a gathering of Sauvie Island authors and illustrators. They will share books they've authored, artwork, and the creative process for making books. Two of the authors and illustrators feature children's books! The authors include: Marcie Houle, Adrienne Kieth, Barbara Scot, Rich Walton, and Sheila Bailey.
All lost and found will be donated Friday. Encourage your student to check and families are welcome to stop in this week to check.
7th grade practicing observation with their nature journals in one of the school habitats.
Families, we want to ensure every student has the support they need to stay healthy and ready to learn. If your family is not currently enrolled in health coverage, you may qualify for free or low-cost state healthcare.
4th grade did an amazing job sharing their national parks storyline work with our community.
Farmer Cindy came to the Kinder's classroom and taught a lesson about the bay tree she has on her farm (and how we use bay leaves for cooking). The kids drew the leaves, nuts, and seedlings in their plant journals.
K-3 PE did winter themed stations. 8th grade got to join in on the fun with 2nd grade! Curling, ski jump, snowball toss, and build-a-snowman stations.
The Kindergarten students created characters for their Pumpkin Patch Storyline!
Thank you to Bailey Nurseries for becoming a Garden Program Sponsor.
Tomorrow is Knock-Knock Joke Day. Students, bring in your favorite jokes to share with your homeroom teacher. The top knock-knock jokes will be read over the school's PA system throughout the day.
Congratulations to our own Mrs. A on being awarded a grant to support a Sauvie Island Cookbook project in our 7th grade classes! Read more about the project in the Columbia County Spotlight: https://columbiacountyspotlight.com/2025/11/25/rainier-sauvie-island-teachers-awarded-grants-to-fund-creative-classroom-projects/
Middle School Update:
As we head into a new trimester, Mr. Hess would like all middle school families to know that students must have a separate pair of shoes for PE. These need to stay clean to protect our gym floor and maintain a safe playing surface. Even if you wear athletic shoes to school, you must have a clean pair for the gym. No crocs, boots, dress shoes or slippers.
Beginning this trimester, being prepared with proper PE shoes will now be part of the middle school’s PE assessments for grading. If you don't have access to an extra pair of shoes, please contact Mr. Hess (rhess@sauvieislandschool.org) as he has extra shoes and can assign a pair to your student.
Thank you!
As we head into a new trimester, Mr. Hess would like all middle school families to know that students must have a separate pair of shoes for PE. These need to stay clean to protect our gym floor and maintain a safe playing surface. Even if you wear athletic shoes to school, you must have a clean pair for the gym. No crocs, boots, dress shoes or slippers.
Beginning this trimester, being prepared with proper PE shoes will now be part of the middle school’s PE assessments for grading. If you don't have access to an extra pair of shoes, please contact Mr. Hess (rhess@sauvieislandschool.org) as he has extra shoes and can assign a pair to your student.
Thank you!
Wednesday, December 10th, is Knock-Knock Joke Day. Students will bring in their favorite jokes to their homeroom teacher. The top knock-knock jokes will be read over the school's PA system throughout the day.
3rd grade sharing their Chinook fishing tools with 2nd grade.
Congratulations to our students. They have earned their second Sauvie Star Celebration!
Wednesday, December 10th, is Knock-Knock Joke Day. Students will bring in their favorite jokes to their homeroom teacher. The top knock-knock jokes will be read over the school's PA system throughout the day.
Wednesday, December 10th, is Knock-Knock Joke Day. Students will bring in their favorite jokes to their homeroom teacher. The top knock-knock jokes will be read over the school's PA system throughout the day.
Lost & Found Cleanup Coming!
Parents, our Lost & Found is packed! If your student has come home missing a sweatshirt, coat, or lunchbox lately… it might be here. 😄
Please remind your child to check before Winter Break—all remaining items will be donated next week.
