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Seattle Public Schools Newsletter


March 1, 2023

Big IDEAS

Elementary Students Creating Their Own Path in Learning 

Cedar Park and Thornton Creek elementary schools allow students to choose their own adventure through expeditionary learning and IDEA time. 

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District Budget Overhaul 

Seattle Public Schools is facing a significant projected budget deficit for the next school year. Watch as Superintendent Brent Jones outlines how we are working to stabilize our financial future. 

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School News

Choppin’ It Up with Chef Tila Food Network chef Jet Tila stopped by South Shore PK-8 and Alan T. Sugiyama High School to share with students his experience as a professional chef. 

All Heart Students at Rainier Beach High School greeted Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Moon for a recent episode of the YouTube series, “Heart of a Hall of Famer.” 

Shared Passions West Seattle Elementary’s Husky Clubs give students the opportunity to learn about topics they enjoy with teachers and peers who share similar passions. 

We Are SPS! Our students are the pride and joy of SPS. See how a student firefighter and a cyclist from Cleveland STEM High School are preparing for their future. 

We Appreciate Our Classified Employees SPS salutes the important contributions of classified employees during Classified School Employee Appreciation Week. Shout out a classified school employee from your school community. 

Announcements

Celebrate Women’s History Month March is when we celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. To all women, we celebrate you!   

Early Entrance to Kindergarten Applications for Early Entrance to Kindergarten (EEK) are now open to any child who will turn five between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31.   

2023 Summer Programs Plans for summer programs are in the works for elementary, middle, and high school students.    

Get on Board The School Board is recruiting student members to serve for the 2023-24 school year. 

More to the Story April is School Library Month, and we are celebrating the contributions of SPS librarians. Tell us what you’ve learned from your librarian.  

It’s Time to Thank a Teacher Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8-12. We want to honor SPS educators for making a positive impact on our students. Say “thank you” to your favorite SPS teacher.  

Lend Your Voice to Special Education Current and former SPS high school students with disabilities, community partners, and adults with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the Special Education Advisory Council by March 3. 

Quest for Success Amazon Career Quest206 is a paid, two-week summer program looking for SPS students who want to pursue careers in technology. Apply now! 

Technology and Adoption Access Survey The City of Seattle gathers information from the community to learn about residents' use of technology. 

Preparing for Preschool Applications to enroll in the Seattle Preschool Program for the 2023-24 school year open March 15.  

It’s Time to Spring Ahead Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 12. Mark your calendar to move clocks ahead one hour. 

Homework Help to the Rescue Seattle Public Library’s free after-school tutoring service, Homework Help, is back at multiple branches around the city. 

Brush Up on Your Skills The Seattle Skills Center application for the 2023-24 school year is now open. Find a wide array of courses designed to prepare students for college, career and life! 

Explore Seattle Colleges Seattle Colleges – North, Central, and South – are hosting four virtual events about the areas of study offered at their campuses. 

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