Kinder Open House
Meet our dedicated teachers, learn about our innovative learning approach and visit our lovely property.
May 17th, 2023
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Willow Wind Community Learning Center
1497 E Main St, Ashland, OR 97520
Reminder: Now is the time to register your Kindergartener for the 2023-24 school year by visiting https://www.ashland.k12.or.us/page/enrollment-and-registration
Kinder Open House
Meet our dedicated teachers, learn about our innovative learning approach and visit our lovely property.
May 17th, 2023
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Willow Wind Community Learning Center
1497 E Main St, Ashland, OR 97520
Reminder: Now is the time to register your Kindergartener for the 2023-24 school year by visiting https://www.ashland.k12.or.us/page/enrollment-and-registration
🍎📚✏️ Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 📚✏️🍎
As we celebrate #TeacherAppreciationWeek, join us as we express our deepest gratitude to all the teachers who have dedicated their lives to shaping our minds and nurturing our hearts. Their passion, patience, and unwavering support have made a lasting impact in countless lives, inspiring generations of students to reach their full potential.
We'd love to hear your stories in the comments below. Share an experience with a teacher who has impacted you or someone you know. Let's show our appreciation and remind them how much they mean to us.
Feel free to tag your school and use the hashtag #TeacherAppreciationWeek to join the conversation.🏆💖
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher
A wonderful MAY DAY CELEBRATION at Willow Wind Today!
Thanks to all of the volunteers who helped.
On Friday the 7th and 8th grade students hosted a MAKE A DIFFERENCE FAIR and taught the younger students how about sustainable practices. Making the world a better place through education at Willow Wind.
Ashland School Board Innovation Committees
Ashland Families, Students, and Community Members -
The Ashland School Board recently voted to create a series of Innovation Committees focused on some key areas that are of great importance to the district's operations and strategic plan. These committees will gather information and present their ideas to the Ashland School Board. We are seeking those with skills, insights, and broad perspectives to help envision schools for the future for ALL Ashland children.
At this time, the three committees we are moving forward with are:
• Calendar and Schedule;
• Re-imagining High School; and
• Enrollment: Attracting New Children and Families to Ashland.
Two meetings will be held this year and work will be scheduled to continue next fall.
Committees will be comprised of a number of constituent groups including community members, family members, teachers, administrators, and students.
If YOU are interested in learning more or serving on one of these committees, please take a moment to fill out this form to let us know by April 30, 2023. Click the link below for detailed information and to apply:
https://www.smore.com/0e5j9-school-board-innovation-committees
Students pH testing the handmade soap we crafted out of olive oil, coconut oil, lye, and peppermint oil. It turned out great!
Students pH testing the handmade soap we crafted out of olive oil, coconut oil, lye, and peppermint oil. It turned out great!
Farm Stand is back! Students are excited to share their work with you. Come check us out at our booth after school on Fridays.
Plant starts will be for sale. Students have started these from seed and have been caring for them each week.
The Change Maker March was Wednesday - Kids wanting to make the world better!
Yesterday Kouba's Kindergarten Class went to AHS to work with high school students and build planters from wood. Thanks to AHS, Mark Miller and all of the Woodshop Students for a very fun day!
Willow Wind is happy to return to class after Spring Break - We came back to find SNOW on the daffodils!
After the assembly.....big boxes are really fun to play in.
Reading instructions step-by-step and working as a team to assemble components of our much anticipated Outdoor Kitchen!
Welcome SPRING!
The Peace Choir sang for Willow Wind students today. Thank you for coming!
We celebrated Pi Day today at Willow Wind - Lots of math, circles and PIE!
ASD Elementary Parenting Series: Spring 2023
Building Capable, Confident and Resilient Children
In-person, snacks and childcare provided
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/asd-elementary-parent-workshop-series-spring-2023-1730729
Parenting Tips and Tools:
Building Household Harmony and Family Connection
Wednesday, March 22, 6:00-7:30 pm
Bellview Elementary School, Gym
Understanding the basics of brain science and emotional self-regulation helps us guide and teach our children with more confidence and connection.
During this time of post-pandemic adjustment, many of our children are experiencing increased levels of worry and upset. Understanding the basics of brain science and emotional self-regulation helps us guide and teach our children with more confidence and connection.
During this presentation we will:
• Learn about the basics of interpersonal neurobiology.
• Take part in a "Mind-Up" lesson (similar to what our children experience at school) that addresses three parts of the brain that regulate emotion, learning and memory
• Understand how using a 5-point scale can help children understand and regulate the size of challenging feelings
• Learn more about basic routines and habits that help or children feel safer, more focused and learn better
• Have the opportunity to make a "Calm Down" bottle, create a "Morning Routine" and gather resources.
Our talented and dedicated elementary CDS (Child Development Specialist) team will be leading this workshop. They are Michelle Bolinger (Bellview), Amber Langer (TRAILS), Brooke Johnson-Thygeson (Walker), Kat Smith (Helman) and Britt Humphrey (Willow Wind).
Please join Diane Berry to learn more about how we can understand, support,
and confidently guide our middle school students with ADHD.
Kids with attention deficit disorder (ADHD or ADD) struggle with self-regulation, organization, and emotional management. When you add the challenges of puberty, rapid brain development, and tween angst —including hormones, lagging communication skills, and a heightened attention to peers — parents can experience some especially turbulent and yes, frustrating parenting adventures.
At this workshop, we will cover:
-Goals for your child
-Definitions of ADHD
-Understanding Executive Functions
-Possible challenges during middle school years
-Supports and Strategies
-Materials and Resources
-Exceptional qualities and talents
This event will NOT be streamed via zoom. A power point presentation will be made available on our district website here: https://www.ashland.k12.or.us/page/parent-seminars If you have questions about this event, please reach out to rebecca.gyarmathy@ashland.k12.or.us
“Say Peas” First graders celebrating taking home their Dwarf Grey Sugar Peas that they started from seed and have been watering every week.
