At Willow Wind , students in grades K-2 read a story about famous Black inventors and were inspired to make their own inventions using random materials. Inventions included a kite for extra windy days, a classroom vacuum robot, and a indestructible dog toy. We were grateful for all the contributions of Black inventors!
Learn more about Black inventors: Book: Have You Thanked an Inventor Today? By Patrice McLauren
At Willow Wind we are celebrating Black History Month. Grades 6-8 are researching African Americans who have made historically significant contributions to our country. We also learned about some ways to celebrate Black History Month at home. Students made a hoecake recipe from chef Marcus Samuelson, author of The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food.
Check out his recipes- they look delicious! https://marcussamuelsson.com/recipe
Today Willow Wind students had the opportunity to watch a Taiko Drumming concert featuring Takumi Kato and his children - Sogen, Kato and Yamato. They are traveling across the United States with the goal of playing 1000 free concerts to spread the message of PEACE. So much fun! Thank you Takumi!
Inquiry Forms for enrollment at Willow Wind for 2023-24 are now available on our website. https://www.ashland.k12.or.us/o/wwclc/page/inquiry-forms
We will begin meeting with interested families in mid- February.
The lottery for fall enrollment will be held on May 6, 2023.
Willow Wind First Graders have been busy writing letters to their pen pals at the Manor.
Willow Wind students created inspiring posters to decorate the Barn for our Day of Service Community Friday.
Yesterday was the last day of January Focus Workshops. One group of students spent two weeks cooking from the garden and creating a cookbook. So much learning and fun!
The Winter Welcome Board at Willow Wind. Thanks Erika!
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!
