
Don't Forget - Middle School Info Night is happening tonight at SIS, starting at 6 PM. We encourage any future middle schooler interested in learning about the upper grades (6th-8th) to come and meet the teachers, hear about the projects and curriculum, talk to current and former students, and ask questions. Pizza will be provided. Please RSVP at https://forms.gle/t3neQ6q5WR5nqtou8


Reminder: No School on Friday, Feb. 2nd, for the Scheduled Professional Development Day for Staff.

6th grade making social studies happen in our church space. Great to see our students adapt and bring their best selves to learning wherever they are!





A few snaps from our music concert last night. Thanks to all who came out to support!









See everyone tonight for our music concert! Plan to arrive at 6:15 at Scappoose High School. Students will go to the cafeteria to join with their class before taking the stage while parents find seats. Looking forward to hearing the voices and talents of our SIS students.


Hello all!
Our wonderful staff will be in an all day in-service this Friday, February 2, 2024. We are hoping to support them by providing items for breakfast and lunch (and treats between). Please consider supporting by signing up for breakfast and/or lunch items. There are about 25 staff so please provide enough for all. We are hoping all items will be brought in either the afternoon before or morning of. Please email us at volunteers@sauvieislandschool.org if you are able to contribute and we can help you sign up. Or please refer to the volunteer tab on the SIS app for a link to sign up.
Thanks for considering.
Best,
Kim Lucey and Kelli Magnia
SIS Volunteer Coordinators

Hello All!
Our middle school information night is coming up soon. This event is for families and students to come learn more about what SIS offers in grades 6, 7 and 8. It is open to everyone whether or not you are a current SIS family. Come learn more about our place based educational philosophy and the benefits of experiential community based learning. Come meet our current staff, parents, students and alumni who will share information and answer your questions.
Pizza will be provided.
When: February 8, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:15 pm
Where: Sauvie Island School
Who: Students and families who are approaching (or even thinking about!) the middle school years. Open to both current SIS families and those who are not yet enrolled. Please RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/t3neQ6q5WR5nqtou8


Feb 8th is our annual Middle School Information Night @ 6PM! This event is for students and families wanting to learn more about what SIS offers in grades 6, 7, and 8. It is open to everyone, whether or not you are a current SIS student or family! Pizza will be provided. Please RSVP https://forms.gle/t3neQ6q5WR5nqtou8


Special shout out to our friends and internet provider at coho.net. They arrived during the storm week and promptly relayed our secure internal network to our temporary middle school spaces so that we didn't skip a beat. Amazing customer service!
http://www.coho.net


Save the date! May 18th is our annual school auction. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the SIS adult community and raise money for the school.


5th grade had a great time at the Junior Achievement biz town field trip.





January 25th newsletter is live on the app and website! Lots of news and events in the coming weeks, so please have a look.

Our Middle School Information Night is an event for both students and families who want to learn more about what SIS offers in grades 6, 7, and 8. It is open to everyone, whether or not you are a current SIS student or family!
Come learn more about our Place-based educational philosophy, the benefits of experiential community-based learning, and how those teaching styles relate to those all-important middle school years! Our teachers, students, and even some of our alumni and their families will be there to share their experiences and to answer questions. Pizza will be provided.
When: February 8, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:15 pm
Where: Sauvie Island School
Who: Students and families who are approaching (or even thinking about!) the middle school years. Open to both current SIS families and those who are not yet enrolled.
Please RSVP: Middle School Info Night RSVP


Our MS teachers and students settled into their new spaces today. Thanks to our amazing staff and community for making this adjustment successful.





Winter Wishes for our SIS staff. Check your email and the snowflakes in the main entryway.


Join us Thursday, February 1st from 5:30-6:30 PM to celebrate learning, pick up some clothes and books, play some games, and build community!
There will be math and literacy game stations as well as our annual clothing and book exchange. This is a free event for everyone!
Do you have clothes and children/youth books you’d like to donate? You can drop off clean, gently used items between January 22-26th.
We look forward to seeing you!


Bingo this Saturday!


Thank you, Bailey Nurseries Staff, for helping clear our parking lots!



Thank you to all that came to help shovel the playground! ❄️




We would like to invite our Middle School Families to a Zoom meeting on Sunday, January 21st, from 6-6:30 PM to provide families with an update and a preview of the school day/schedule utilizing alternative learning spaces. Please check your email for the Zoom link and additional information.