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Seattle Public Schools Newsletter


June 7, 2023

Final Countdown 

School’s (almost) out for summer 

The last day of school is June 30! Let’s look back at some of the stories from the classroom and social media that caught your attention this year. 

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Creating Safer Spaces 

Seattle Public Schools is making progress in strengthening the safety of our district through improvements and partnerships. 

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School News

A Wall That Unites Students at Orca K-8 are experiencing active learning through sensory walls. 

Getting Creative The National Endowment for the Arts awarded a $100,000 grant to SPS initiative, The Creative Advantage. 

Nice Work There’s no shortage of talent in SPS. From scholarship and internship winners to our Counselor of the Year, we’re celebrating some of the district’s finest.  

Announcements

Loud & Proud In June, SPS celebrates Pride Month. LGBTQIA+ students, staff, families, and allies are invited to march with SPS in Seattle's annual Pride Parade on June 25. 

Celebrate Good Times Graduation season is upon us! Find the date and time for commencement ceremonies for each high school. 

Let Freedom Ring Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when those who were still enslaved in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free. All schools and the central office will be closed on Monday, June 19, in observance. 

Logging Off SPS student devices will need to be returned before the end of the school year.  

Your Help Adds Up SPS is beginning a selection process for Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 instructional materials. Be part of the Adoption Committee! The deadline to apply is June 8. 

Expanded Horizons High school students across the district can take virtual courses in Black Studies, Arabic, Native American Literature, or Filipinx Studies in 2023-24. 

You Make the Choice SPS is looking for people to join a committee to help choose digital Language Arts materials for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. 

Highly Capable and Racial Equity Services Advisory Attend our Zoom meeting on June 8 at 4 p.m. to find out how you can help Advanced Learning provide equitable and accessible service to all SPS students.  

2023-24 Key Dates Calendar Important dates for the upcoming school year are now available.  

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