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September 2009
Principal’s Message From Mrs. Gray Thanks so much for all of your support in getting our school year off to such a great start. We had record attendance at our all school BBQ and it was wonderful to see so many of our families enjoying a warm Seattle night! You will be receiving data sheets home with your child in the next few days. Please take time to correct and update this information as it is the information we use to contact you in the event of an emergency or illness at school. Individuals who are listed on this data sheet are the only individuals to whom we will release your child. It is imperative this information is accurate and detailed for the safety of your child. Please date and sign the sheet before you return it to school. Please be reminded that our school day begins at 9:10 and ends at 3:20. There is no adult supervision before 8:45 or after 3:20. It is very unsafe for children to be outside on the playground unsupervised, so please do not drop them off before 8:45. The lunchroom opens for breakfast at 8:45. Students must be picked up daily at 3:20. Students get very worried when no one is here to pick them up and again, we have no supervision after 3:20. We look forward to seeing everyone on September 30^th at Curriculum Night! Upcoming Events September 30^th-Early Release-1:20 Curriculum Night-6:00 October 9^th-NO SCHOOL-Professional Development Day	Curriculum Night This year’s curriculum night will be held on September 30^th from 6:00-8:00. The schedule will be as follows: 6:00-6:15-Introduction of staff and Title 1 support services overview 6:15-7:00-First session 7:10-7:55-Second Session Information tables will be set up in the main hallway area with information from outside community agencies and groups. We look forward to seeing all of our families as this is your opportunity to hear about your child’s academic day, and all related expectations and procedures. Supplemental Educational Services All Highland Park students are eligible for Supplemental Educational Services as a result of our school not meeting Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) . We did not make the required gains in 3 out of 23 cells. These cells were Special Education (math and reading) and low income. Supplemental Services refers to additional educational tutoring support outside of the school day. Enrollment forms and additional information will be available shortly in the school office. Information meetings are being held for parents to learn more about these services on the dates listed below. The services are being organized through our central office and specific questions should be directed to Rachel Osborn at 252-0079. Information meetings are as follows: Thursday September 24^th-7:00-8:00/Aki Kurose Middle School Tuesday September 29^th-7:00-8:00/Aki Kurose Middle School SES provider fair-October 3^rd-10:AM-2:PM-John Stanford Center Advanced Learning Nomination Forms available in the main office If you are interested in nominating your child for Advanced Learning Services, the forms are available in the main office. The deadline to submit forms is October 8^th and testing will begin in late October. Both teachers and parents may nominate students. Student Attendance Reminders Please be sure to call the school at 252-8240 or 252-8242 when your child will be absent from school. Thanks for your support in making sure we have this important information.