SIUSLAW NEWS SCHOOL NEWSLETTER ❚ SEPTEMBER 2016 ❚
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Siuslaw
Introduction
to innovation
I
n the real world, engi-
neers design all kinds
of things to make our
lives easier. In the class-
room, student engineers
develop problem solving
and critical thinking skills
to prepare for the future.
In an introduction to
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the engineering
Students create hydraulic devices
design process,
to grasp and move items.
eighth-grade students
in Mrs. Wells’
Science classes were
lenged the students to build
introduced to the basic prin- a hydraulic device that
ciple of hydraulics.
could grasp a cup.
As part of hands-on appli-
Students had a limited
cation, they built a hydraulic amount of time to brain-
system using syringes, clear
storm their ideas with their
tubing and colored water.
teams, choose their best
Students soon realized
idea, build a prototype, test
that when the plunger of one their prototype and redesign
syringe was pushed down
before doing a final test and
the plunger of the other
demonstration to the class.
syringe would move up.
Through this process, stu-
This is a result of the liquid
dents worked together to
being incompressible, so
produce a variety of solu-
when a force is applied to
tions for grabbing a cup
one end of the hydraulic
with their devices. Some
system it is transmitted
students even went beyond
through the liquid to the
the task given and invented
other end.
ways to lift their cups, as
This force can be used to
well. — Submitted by Alexis
move, push or lift things.
Wells
Mrs. Wells then chal-
Giving P EA C E a chance
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Students from Siuslaw Middle School Choir performed a concert of music to celebrate 2016 World Peace Day on
Sept. 21. Students from the fifth-grade class of Kim Stokes were special guests. — Submitted by Debra Young
Once a band director, ASPIRE kicks off new year
always a band director
G
loria Mittleman, retired
school principal and
band teacher, volun-
teered to conduct a workshop
last week for the flute and
clarinet students in Mr.
Rowbotham’s Beginning Band
Woodwinds class at Siuslaw
Middle School.
Mittleman took the stu-
dents through the proper instru-
ment assembly, fingerings,
embouchure and care and
cleaning techniques. Over four
periods on Monday through
Thursday, she reinforced Mr.
R’s classroom expectations for
proper posture, classroom con-
duct and respect for fellow
Band members.
Retired since 2005 from the
Sweet Home School District,
Mittleman continues to provide
free private music lessons in
Coos Bay, Ore., to young band
students.
“I love Band from the
utmost part of my heart,”
Mittleman stated. “When I
retired from administration, I
did not want to retire from
teaching music completely. A
A
Gloria Mittleman (right)
teaches proper technique
to Chris Rowbotham’s
Beginning Band
Woodwind students.
chance meeting connected me
with Mr. Rowbotham and set
up the opportunity for this
week in Florence. I am
impressed with the behavior of
this class and also how kind the
Siuslaw Middle School stu-
dents and staff have been to
myself and my service dog,
Gage.”
Rowbotham and the students
bid her a hearty goodbye and
thanks, and invited her to their
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first concert on Monday, Dec.
5, at the middle school.
For more information about
Siuslaw Bands, to donate a
playable band instrument or to
volunteer, contact Siuslaw
Middle School at 541-997-
8241. — Submitted by Rachel
I. Pearson
We are off to a busy beginning of the school
year.
Here are some important dates to keep in mind:
• Lane County College Fair at University of
Oregon in Eugene, Friday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to
noon.
Over 40 colleges will be at the University of
Oregon for the college fair. See Mr. Moser to reg-
ister to attend. Space is limited as Mr. Moser is
driving a mini-bus. You must be pre-excused
and use this web address, www.register.goto
collegefairs.com/Registration/Registration, to
register. The website will give you a bar code so
the colleges that interest you can scan you into
their system.
• “Make it Happen” Local Scholarship Night,
Siuslaw High School Commons, Tuesday, Oct.
18, at 6:30 p.m.
• Financial Aid Night, Siuslaw High School
Commons, Thursday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m.
Local Scholarship and Community Service
Night and the Financial Aid Night are open to
grades 11 and 12.
Last year, our community gave over $124,000
in scholarships. However, there were several
career-based scholarships — which could fund
trade schools as well as colleges — which were
not given out because students did not apply.
Don’t count yourself out!
2016-17
Siuslaw
School District
hours
Also remember, these organizations like to
give to students who give back by volunteering,
so meet with service providing agencies who
could use a hand.
• ACT Test at Siuslaw High School, Saturday,
Oct. 22. Register through Friday, Sept. 30. Go to
www.actstudent.org for more information.
• SAT Test at Siuslaw High School, Saturday,
Dec. 3. Register by Nov. 3 at normal price or pay
late fees through Nov. 22. For more information,
go to www.collegeboard.org.
Juniors need to register and pay with Mr.
Moser for the PSAT on Wednesday, Oct. 19. if
they want to qualify for the National Merit
Scholarship Program.
Note the registration deadlines for the ACT and
SAT.
Any student who qualifies for free or reduced
lunch can get a fee waiver which only works if
you register on time. Use the websites above to
learn more and to prepare for these tests.
ASPIRE volunteer mentors came on board
after Sept. 21, so students can expect call slips for
appointments after that.
The Pride period will be a popular choice but
times can be throughout the school day. Please be
reliable.
Happy new school year! — Submitted by Bou
Kilgore
Monday to Thursday
Friday
Elementary
8:35 a.m. – 2:50 p.m. | 8:35 a.m. – 1:35 p.m.
Middle
8:30 a.m. – 3:10 p.m. | 8:30 a.m. – 1:52 p.m.
High School 8:28 a.m. – 3:10 p.m. | 8:28 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
SHS also has a new bell schedule so that students have time
during the school day to study. — Submitted by Kerri A. Tatum
SOLID FOUNDATION FOR A NEW SCHOOL YEAR
Save the date! Florence
Community PTA and Siuslaw
Elementary School will be hold-
ing a Color-A-Thon 5K fun run
on Saturday, Nov. 5.
For more information,
go to florencepta.org and
schoolathon.com.
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Max Perry created this bulletin board outside his classroom at Siuslaw High School. This year he is teaching
a brand new class for incoming freshmen geared to getting students set on the right track and with a solid
foundation so that every student graduates on time. He will be covering social skills, study skills and how stu-
dents can advocate for themselves, among other things. We are hopeful that this, in conjunction with some
of our other supports, will help us solve our graduation problem over the next few years. — Submitted by
SHS Principal Kerri A. Tatum
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