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School Beat

Seattle Public Schools Newsletter


September 21, 2022

School Beat: First Day of School at West Seattle Elementary

School is in Session 

SPS students start the school year 

As the school year gets underway, Superintendent Brent Jones outlines his mission for 2022-23.  

Letter to Families

Student Positions Added to School Board 

Beginning this year, the Seattle School Board will annually seat student members to represent student voice through committees and general board meetings. 

Meet the Student Board

New Math Materials = Success 

All elementary and K-8 schools are implementing newly adopted math instructional materials. 

Learn More

Board Districts are Shifting 

This fall, SPS will redraw the boundaries of existing School Board director districts. We need your feedback!  

Learn More

You’ve Got Options 

Performing arts, filmmaking, ethnic studies, and STEM. These are some of the areas of interest students can explore at one of the alternative secondary schools.   

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SPS Students, Staff, and Schools Shine Bright 

Whether it's centennial anniversaries, enduring spirits, or Merit Scholarship semifinalists, SPS has no shortage of things to celebrate. We are honoring students and staff whose accomplishments go beyond the classroom. 

SPS Shout Outs

SPS Honors Latinx Heritage Month 

September 15 marks the beginning of National Latinx Heritage Month. We celebrate our Latinx community and recognize the achievements and contributions of Latinx champions who have inspired others to achieve success. 

Latinx Heritage Month

More News 

Down for the Weekend The Source will be unavailable Sept. 23-25 as the system undergoes upgrades. Service will return at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25. 

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

Early Literacy Screening Starting Sept. 26, 1st and 2nd graders will be screened during the fall using the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) assessment during the 2022-23 school year. 

Share Your Input Seattle Public Schools is seeking members for the Information Technology Advisory Committee. The application is open until Oct. 2. 

Get Connected All SPS families are invited to join Family Connectors University, a family-focused online course designed to help parents and caregivers support their child’s learning.  

Where Students Become Teachers Students in the Skills Center’s Teaching Academy get hands-on experience in the field of education that can lead to career opportunities within SPS. 

SPS Wants You Applications for Cohort 5 of the Academy of Rising Educators (ARE) teacher certification program are now open. The program is designed to increase the number of teachers of color in SPS schools.  

Virtual Classes Available SPS has a new way for students to access ethnic studies and world language classes in the 2022-23 school year. 

Calling all LGBTQIA2S+ Families Whether you are an LGBTQIA+ parent/guardian or have a student who identifies as LGBTQIA+, we want to keep you informed of upcoming events. Join our mailing list! 

COVID-19 Testing & Consent iHealth rapid antigen home tests are available to every SPS student. Families will also receive an email from CIC Health about COVID-19 testing consent at school. Please submit the consent form as soon as you receive it. 

Vaccine Clinics SPS is hosting flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics at multiple SPS sites through October. 

September is National Suicide Prevention Month If you or someone you know needs mental health crisis services, call or text 988 for free, 24/7 emotional support. 

Get the Message If you are not receiving messages from SPS, now is the time to update your contact information. Student data verification forms are available on the Source.  

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