District News and Announcements
CONGRATULATIONS: Adams Elementary choir sings national anthem at Mariners' May 11 game
The Adams Elementary School choir performed the national anthem at the Mariner's pre-game ceremony on Saturday, May 11, at Safeco Field. Earlier this year, Adams' choir submitted an audition and were chosen to sing at the Mariners vs. Oakland A's game. The event doubled as a fund-raiser for the Adams Elementary music program.
May 13, 2013 | Audience: Families, Students, Staff, Community | Contact: Communications (206) 252-0200
SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE: Decisions on the Measures of Academic Progress assessment
The Task Force on Assessments and Measuring Progress has developed a list of recommendations on the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments for the 2013-14 school year. The task force, comprised of principal, teacher, student, family and community representatives, met eight times since February. Based on the task force's feedback, I am making several decisions regarding the MAP assessments for the 2013-14 school year. May 13, 2013 | Audience: Families, Students, Staff, Community | Contact: Communications (206) 252-0200
DISTRICT: School Board, SEA to vote on tentative 2013-14 school year calendar
The School Board's Executive Committee has recommended that the full Board at its May 15 meeting approve a tentative calendar for the 2013-14 school year. The Seattle Education Association (SEA) is also scheduled to vote on the tentative 2013-14 calendar at its meeting on May 13. The calendar is subject to negotiations and is not final until it is approved by both the School Board and the SEA. The final 2013-14 school calendar will be posted on the District website and a news release will be sent out to families, staff, media and the community as soon as it is approved. School Board Briefing/Proposed Action Report
May 13, 2013 | Audience: Families, Students, Staff, Community | Contact: Communications (206) 252-0200
TOPIC: Building Bridges for Summer Learning symposium scheduled for May 18
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Seattle Public Schools will hold a Building Bridges for Summer Learning symposium on Saturday, May 18 at Garfield High School. All families are invited to attend this free event which includes workshops and a Summer Learning Community Resource Fair. April 16, 2013 | Audience: Families, Students, Staff, Community | Contact: Communications (206) 252-0200
STUDENTS: Ballard High students score major wins at film festival
Three shorts by ten Ballard High School video students have won two of the major prizes and an Honorable Mention at the Dominique Dunne Film Competition in Colorado Springs. Students won in the categories of "Dramatic" and "Documentary." Right photo shows some of the Ballard High winning students.May 10, 2013 | Audience: Families, Students, Staff, Community | Contact: Communications (206) 252-0104
SCHOOLS: Food, music, fun at 'Eat Real Festival' at Montlake Elementary May 31
Eat Real - Montlake, a culinary festival aimed at supporting Montlake Elementary School’s Greenhouse and Sustainability Program, will take place from 5-9 p.m., Friday, May 31 on the Montlake Elementary playground. The festival is open to the public and will feature food, school tours, a farmer’s market, raffles and music entertainment.
May 10, 2013 | Audience: Families, Students, Staff, Community | Contact: Sarah Gannholm (206) 276-5653
SCHOOLS: Denny principal lets 'Dophin Blue' go to his head
Denny International Middle School Principal Jeff Clark dyed his hair blue in a challenge to encourage school pride and high attendance during the MSP state exams. May 9, 2013 | Audience: Families, Students, Staff, Community | Contact: Communications (206) 252-0200
SCHOOLS: Superintendent Banda leads Bryant Elementary's 'Bike to School Day' ride
Superintendent José Banda joined hundreds of Bryant Elementary students and their parents for a "Bike to School Day" celebration May 8. Seattle School District has put its support behind the bike to school effort and has urged staff to engage students and school communities about biking to school and organizing group rides to class. Photo courtesy of Anne-Marije Rook/Cascade Bicycle Club.May 8, 2013 | Audience: Families, Students, Staff, Community | Contact: Laura Mar Phone: (206) 383-5445
DISTRICT: Families invited to participate in school climate surveys starting May 21
Seattle Public Schools is inviting SPS students and their families to complete a climate survey regarding the learning environment at their school. Results are reported through our annual school reports. The family survey will be administered starting May 21 via the District's automated SchoolMessenger system. This allows families to provide feedback by touch-tone phone response, or – if there is no response by phone – through a unique link to an online web survey sent by email.
May 6, 2013 | Audience: Families, Students, Staff, Community | Contact: Communications (206) 252-0200
OTHER HEADLINES
West Seattle High School culinary student wins teen chef cooking challenge (outside link)
Nathan Hale goes from 'Mad Man'-era high school to school for the millennial generation (outside link)
Nathan Hale teacher receives science grant, invited to present research paper at conference
West Seattle students honored for achievement in STEM fields (outside link)
Sounders to send Special Olympics players from Chief Sealth International to Costa Rica (outside link)
Arts being brought back to Seattle schools (outside link)
MLK Foundation announces scholarship winners; banquet to be held May 20
New online tool alerts parents to late buses
Assistance League of Seattle offers summer enrichment scholarships to Seattle Public Schools students
Past stories are posted in the News Story and News Release Archive
A selection of news articles and online coverage featuring Seattle Public Schools are posted in the News Coverage Archive
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