Helman Elementary School

Today we honor and celebrate the perseverance, rich diversity and contributions of all Indigenous peoples—from the first peoples of this place to those from across the globe who now call Oregon home. We especially recognize our local tribes including the Takelma, Shasta, Modoc, Klamath, and Umpqua as well as the almost 160 students in our schools who identify as Native American and their families. We value the individual and cultural traditions and contributions that they bring that strengthens our ASD community.

Our meal payment and application processing system has changed. We are no longer using Titan. Your student accounts, including account balance, has all been rolled over to mealtime. If you had an account with Titan for online payments, it has been closed. You will need to set up a new account for your students in the mealtime system. You will be prompted to set up a username and password. Your students will be identified with the same student body number they used for Titan and for Powerschool. That number is the same as long as they are students within the Ashland school district. If you do not have that number, you can get it from the office at your school, or reach out to nutrition services directly at nutritionservice@ashland.k12.or.us Once you have an account set up you will be able to add funds to your students account, or apply for free or reduced meal benefits. Note, if you already had an account set up with Mealtime from 4 years ago, that account information is no longer valid and you need to set up a new account. https://www.ashland.k12.or.us/o/asd/page/nutrition-services

Congratulations to 2nd grade teacher Kari Smith for her recent recognition! We wholeheartedly agree that Kari ROCKS and are so lucky to have her on #TeamHelman.

Congratulations to Ashland High School Class of 2023! One of our favorite traditions is the Parade of Scholars where we get to celebrate our former Dragons as they move on to the next chapter in their life. It was so fabulous to see these graduates last Friday! #AHS2023 #HelmanDragons

Water Polo Summer Opportunities Summer Drop-In Classes: Beginning June 21, the Daniel Meyer Pool will offer water polo classes on Wednesdays from 6-7:30pm for just $4. This is a wonderful opportunity to maintain your skills over the summer. All ages are welcome! Regular Fall Season: Practice for the Ashland High School fall season (exclusive to high school students) will commence in August. Please frequently check our website for updates and to register for the fall season. For more information, visit ashlandwaterpolo.org.

Friday we watched the temporary construction fences come down and today we enjoyed playing on the field for recesses!

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

📣 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