Willow Wind Community Learning Center

A cold morning in the Willow Wind Greenhouse learning about decomposition!

Compost Puppets! Using the garden compost to have fun and be entertained.

The fourth and fifth graders at Willow Wind, the Meadowlarks and the Hummingbirds, are organizing a food drive! We will be gathering non-perishable food items as well as other needed supplies all week. We hope everyone can participate by donating items for this cause. Many families in our community need help around the holidays and every day. Thank you for your support!!!!

November 14th Mental Health Matters Please join Julie Bleicker and Lance Matthewson to learn more about the uptick in anxiety in the middle school population and how you can help. The prevalence of anxiety has become the primary mental health issue for teens at AMS. Parents are asking for ways to best support the social/emotional needs of their kids. We will talk about healthy habits, proactive strategies and ways to effectively communicate with your kids as well as create a forum for dialogue and questions parents have about preteen mental health.

Beautiful fall corn harvested before the rain!

October is National Principal’s Month! Help us celebrate our amazing leaders in Ashland.

The annual Willow Wind PUMPKIN FESTIVAL is Friday, 10/28 at 1:00 pm. Families are welcome to join us for CRAFTS, GAMES , PUMPKIN CARVING and FUN WITH FRIENDS.

Kouba released the monarch butterfly today. The Debut class has watched it develop from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. It was set free in the Willow Wind garden.

Today we had a wonderful assembly celebrating Indigenous People's Day. We were so fortunate to have Te Maia, Keeya and Aubrie from the Yurok tribe presenting to the students of Willow Wind!

Garden Art!

6th grade Ancient Civilization Class was tasked with creating their own while collaborating to show the seven main characteristics of a civilization. At the creek for this project -

Hanging out on the climbing wall on a beautiful fall day - Taking a break from challenging brain work!

Scavenger Hunt in the fall garden

Fall has arrived! The fresh paint on the Willow Wind buildings highlight the fall color palate. The garden is also looking like fall with apples, pears, tomatoes and sunflowers. Make sure to visit Farm Stand next Friday!

The Willow Wind Community Association Welcome Back Picnic is tomorrow. Thursday, September 15 from 5:30-7:30 pm. This will be a fun way to reconnect on campus as a community after a two-year hiatus and to welcome new families into the Willow Wind community!

FIRST FALL FARM STAND TOMORROW 2:15 - 2:45 We are excited to announced our first Farm Stand of fall. Come check out our offerings of tomatoes, student-designed bouquets, and an assortment of other garden goodies.

BARN COFFEE TOMORROW AT WILLOW WIND......8:30 - 9:45 Both new and returning families are invited to come to the barn for coffee or tea and take some time to talk with other parents. Bring your questions, meet new friends and find out more about the Willow Wind community. Stop by to catch up with friends and share your experience and wisdom with new families.

Rogue Valley Love Your Neighbor Day September 8, 2022 As we remember the lives, homes, and businesses lost to the Alemda and Obenchain Fires, we also remember how our community united in strength, generosity, and compassion. On September 8th, please do some good for someone else. Let’s fill our community with random acts of kindness and continue supporting each other with #roguevalleylove

Today is the first day of fall classes at Willow Wind! Our focus is represented on the Welcome Boards - ALL are welcome and we are ready to "grow" together! It's a great day - a little smokey, but filled with smiles!

What a wonderful day! Thanks to all of the families who came and helped out today. It was so fun to see everyone and get a lot of work done. Tomorrow is the first day of regular fall classes - yahoo!