Tomorrow Night!
Special visitors today! 5th graders started their morning with goat snuggles from these newborns. Thank you Moss family for sharing these babies with us!
Kinder Open House
Discover our top-notch facilities, dedicated educators, and innovative learning approach. No reservations needed.
May 17th, 2023
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Helman Elementary School 705 Helman 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
🍎 Cheers to #HelmanTeachers! 🌟 Your expertise in nurturing children's independence, sparking their passion for learning, and guiding them to reach their fullest potential is truly inspiring. 🌱 Thanks for your dedication to the whole-child approach and for uplifting the Helman community daily! 💖 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher
Kinder Open House
Discover our top-notch facilities, dedicated educators, and innovative learning approach. No reservations needed.
May 17th, 2023
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Helman Elementary School 705 Helman 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
It was Wacky Wednesday for National Walk and Roll to School Day! We had a spectacular turnout and the raffle winner will be announced in the morning. Thank you Piccadilly Cycles for your generous donation!!
Way to bring it Dragons!!
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
đź“Ł Join us for a Virtual Public Input Session on April 17th, 5:30 PM! Share your thoughts on the K-12 math curriculum adoption process in Ashland School District. Review info, ask questions & make your voice heard! Click to join: https://asdconnect-org.zoom.us/j/94828181269?pwd=SUJlaDJmK3FQUklLYTI0Q1lmN0owdz09 (Passcode: 276444)
For more information on the Math Adoption Recommendations please visit our website: https://www.ashland.k12.or.us/page/ashland-school-district-math-adoption-recommendations
Ashland Elementary Changemaker Assembly and March 2023! We had a wonderful morning with our friends across the district as we came together to highlight a few ways these fabulous kids are making a positive impact in our community.
https://youtu.be/g71_GOeeAiI
It's obstacle course time in PE! Always a favorite!
Clay Night for Staff with Summer @Kilnedwithkindness. We are grateful for ASD's amazing Health & Wellness Committee and grants that make opportunities like this possible. Extremely thankful for the amazing artist and teacher Summer Brendlinger.
4th graders take to the hallways to create large Picasso-inspired portraits. These are so fun and each one is so different. Can't wait to see the final product!
Safe Routes To School Plan – We Want Your Input!
Does your student walk, bike, or roll to school?
With planning assistance from the Oregon Department of Transportation, the City of Ashland and Ashland School District are working on a Safe Routes to School Plan to improve conditions for students and families who walk and bike to school. We could use your help identifying challenges and opportunities for active transportation.
How can I participate?
1) Join us for walk audits!
April 11th:
- 7:30 a.m. at Helman Elementary School
- @Helman Elementary School ( School Office)
We will be observing students’ arrival and dismissal and documenting walking and biking conditions in the area of the school.
2) Attend a public meeting!
Meet with us on April 11th, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Ashland Middle School library at 100 Walker Ave. to share your ideas and experiences.
3) Share feedback using our interactive online map!
[Link to the online map: http://odotsrtsprojectid.com/ ]
People who provide feedback on the map will be entered to win fun prizes.
Questions? Contact Jacqueline Schad, Jacqueline.Schad@ashland.k12.or.us
For detailed information, visit our Safe Routes to School Page
https://www.ashland.k12.or.us/o/asd/page/safe-routes-to-schools-plan
This past Thursday, educators from across our district, including teachers, administrators, and instructional coaches, gathered for the final Math Studio Day of the year. Our dedicated cohort of 5th-grade teachers, coaches, and administrators have been working collaboratively throughout the year, continually learning and improving. The process has involved planning, observing the studio teacher implementing lessons, collecting data, analyzing evidence, setting goals, and refining plans. This intensive professional development experience has had a profound impact on our students. We're excited to see even more of our district's educators take part in this amazing opportunity soon! #mathstudio #proudtobeASD
Congratulations to Helman 4th graders Vyla Jovick, Sylvie Bayouth-Choy, Everly Fondell, and Ellery Scott on earning 1st place in the Southern Oregon Regional Oregon Battle of the Books Competition on Saturday! They will now go on to compete at the State final competition in Salem! Way to Go Dragons!! #OBOB #ABookInTheDark #WeAreHelmanDragons
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).
It's Classified Staff Appreciation Week and we are celebrating the backbone of our District. Our front Office staff, Samantha Wilson and Kelly Tygerson, go the extra mile every single day, helping the students, staff, and families feel welcomed and supported. Everything from taking temperatures, to ordering supplies, to managing student information, attendance, and records.... these two DO IT ALL! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Kelly and Samantha! We appreciate you!
Due to the recent snow days in February, we will be using two of our make-up days. Please take note of the updated school calendar that shows a full day of classes on April 17th and June 14th, and a half day on June 15th (the last day of school)
The link below will take you to the web page where the new calendar can be viewed and downloaded.
https://www.ashland.k12.or.us/page/school-day-calendars
It's Classified Appreciation Week! Who are Classified Staff? Custodial, Maintenance, Nutrition Services, Bus Drivers, Technology and Web Services, Office Managers, Secretaries, Educational Assistants, and Youth Advocates. Without these talented folks, the operations of schools and the safe learning environments our students are welcomed into each day would not be possible. Thank you for your care, patience, creativity, and dedication! We appreciation you!
#ROCKSTARS #ClassifiedAppreciationWeek #WeAreHelmanDragons
