January 24th, 2026

On the Horizon

• Math & Literacy Night: January 30th, 5:30-6:30 in the gym
• PTC Meeting: February 3rd, Scappoose HS Conference Room, 7-8pm or on Zoom
• Middle School Info Night: February 5th, 6-7pm, SIS Gym. RSVP here.
• In-school OBOB battles begin: February 9th, lunch recess, 3rd-5th grade

Kindergarten Updates with Mrs. V

Kindergarten has been having fun blending letters to read words in Phonics. We have also been learning how to print uppercase letters. In Language Arts, we just started a new book, The Three Billy Goats Gruff. We will learn about problems and solutions in this story. The students noticed and wondered about the book while sitting with a partner. Several times in January, we invite parents and family members into the classroom to play board games with the kids. It's always a fun time for the grownups and the students! We've been drawing in our nature journals, and last week, we sat in the sunshine and drew the dew on the grassy field. Kindergarten is looking forward to starting our place-based lessons about the plants, animals, and native foods of Sauvie Island soon! 

3rd Grade Updates with Mrs. Schacht

We are kicking off an exciting new science unit as students begin studying the solar system. Our salmon fry release with the 8th graders was a huge success and a memorable hands-on learning experience. We’re also gearing up for OBOB and can’t wait to dive into some great books and friendly competition!

Middle School Updates with Ms. Ferris

We’re hard at work with our study of the hero’s journey in 6th grade Language Arts. We finished reading Ramayana: Divine Loophole by Sanjay Patel and are now reading a translation of The Odyssey by Gillian Cross. It’s been cool to see students apply their background knowledge of Greek mythology to the story, and we are mapping out the different phases of the hero’s journey to see if The Odyssey has all the same parts as Ramayana. 

We started nature journaling last week, and this mild January weather has been great! We’ve already been out twice (see photos). I’m looking forward to seeing families at Math & Literacy Night on January 30! Come say hello—I’ll be working the Book Swap in the cafeteria. (And don’t forget to donate your gently used books and clothes; you know, in order to make room on your shelves for all the new ones you’ll pick up next Friday.)

For all current volunteer opportunities, please check out the "Volunteer" tab on the SIS app. Here you will be able to find all the current volunteer needs in one place.  If you have any questions, concerns or ideas regarding volunteering at SIS, please reach out to Kelli and Mashell at volunteers@sauvieislandschool.org

Hello volunteer community!

Thank you again for all the time and dedication you continue to give to the students and school. You are all greatly appreciated. Look for email sign ups closer to the time of event. Here is a list of our current and upcoming events we need volunteers for:

- Auction help is currently ongoing until 5/17. Please contact the PTC for specifics at ptcauction@sauvieislandschool.org. 

- Daily 1:1 Reading ongoing with students (various times during the school day). 

- 1/30 Clothing exchange. Help needed day prior, day of, and day after.  Click here to sign up.

- 3/14 plant sale led by the 6th grade class. 

- April there will be one Feed the Teachers meal… more info to come. 

- 5/4-5/8 Staff Appreciation Week. There will be a different ask for each day such as a snack day, lunch day, breakfast day… More to come as it gets closer. 

- 5/16 Sauvie Island School PTC Auction night.  Volunteers needed the 5/15 for set up, 5/16 the day of, and 5/17 clean up. 

Please check your emails for all the sign ups that are happening. If you are having a hard time, please reach out to us at volunteers@sauvieislandschool.org and we can help out with that.

Best,

Kelli Magnia and Mashell Pastorino 

SIS Volunteer Coordinators

A reminder that all volunteers need to have an up to date background check on file with the school office.  Please reach out if you are unsure if yours is up to date and we can verify for you.  These need to be renewed every two years.  As always, feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns or if you would like to be added to the email list for ongoing volunteer opportunities at volunteers@sauvieislandschool.org.

Join us Friday, January 30th 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 20-27th.

If you’d like to volunteer to help at this event, please email volunteers@sauvieislandschool.org

We look forward to seeing you!

• School hours are 8:10am-3:05pm (2:05 pm Wednesdays)

• Any changes to your child's pick-up schedule must be made with Ann at the front desk at least one hour prior to dismissal.

• Please check Lost & Found for any missing treasures!

• Ask about our monthly giving Mug Club! It's a great way to give back to the school on a regular basis and enjoy perks like free coffee days and receive an insulated Sauvie Island School travel coffee mug.

Grange Hall Rentals

The Sauvie Island Grange is available to all as a rental space for private parties, meetings and gatherings. You can rent the building by the hour or half-day. The hall space can be rented separately from the kitchen or together based on need. Grange members thoroughly sanitize the hall and kitchen before scheduled use. Please visit this link for more specifics on rentals or contact Katherine Topaz at 503-708-0008. 

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Sauvie Island School offers community organizations the opportunity to post information that may be of interest to students and families.  Sauvie Island School does not endorse or recommend any of these organizations, services or products.  The responsibility is on families to evaluate the organization and its services and products.  Sauvie Island School will not be held responsible for any actions or inactions connected to these organizations.  

Community Family Fun Night at the Sauvie Island Church

Thursday, February 5th, 5:30-7:30PM

Come join us in fun and fellowship. Games, jigsaw puzzles, and pizza! All are welcome. Invite your neighbors. Free event!

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14445 NW Charlton Rd.
Portland, Oregon 97231

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