School Beat 9-8-11
Sept. 21, 2011
 
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tableofcontentsInterim Superintendent: New focus, priorities for 2011-12

Susan EnfieldAs the 2011-12 school year starts, four common themes will guide work at Seattle Public Schools this year: great principals, great teachers, connected families and a responsive central office.

 

Coffee Chat with South Pacific Islands community set for Sept. 29

New focus: AGREE (Attacking Gaps/Raising Expectations Everywhere)

District News

 

Vaxservers shipped outOld VAXservers dismantled, recycled; migration of Seattle Public Schools data to new servers is completed

After more than 20 years of service to Seattle Public Schools, the District's antiquated VAXservers on Sept. 15 were dismantled, hauled away and trucked to a Midwest recycling company. The Department of Technology has completed the migration of District data onto faster, more modern servers.

 

 

Seattle Foundation to finance annual fees for Teach For America

Historic labor contract supports teachers, student achievement

District students celebrate strong gains in statewide exams

District website launches new Google custom search feature
Building Excellence (BEX) committee seeks volunteers

Seattle Public Schools names new Internal Auditor

Resources for back-to-school information

Hundreds attend Community Celebration of Learning event

Student Celebrations
Staff Celebrations

 

A youth orchestra event - organized by Beth Fortune-Gobo, Director of Orchestras at Washington Middle School - has been nominated for an "Event of the Year" award by the International Bluegrass Music Association. Fortune-Gobo will attend the Grammy-style music awards to be held Sept. 29 in Tennessee. Photo by Eric Frommer

 

Around the Schools

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Loyal Heights wins National Blue Ribbon Schools Award

The U.S. Department of Education honored Loyal Heights Elementary as a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School. Loyal Heights was the only school in Washington to receive the award, which recognized 305 schools nationwide for academic achievement.

 

ESPN airs 'Rise Up' program of Ingraham athletics renovation

Microsoft launches largest statewide IT Academy program

'Unsung Hero' recognized for work at Rainier Beach High School

Pilot program bridges gap for special education athletes

Heart of Seattle Schools goal is to have AEDs in every school

District registers nearly 100% in College Bound Scholarships 

Denny International Middle School opens (photos)

Nathan Hale celebrates completion of renovation 

Around the Community

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Application period open for State Senate Page program

 

Upcoming Events

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Reflections art program's theme: 'Diversity Means ...'

Family and Community Symposium scheduled for Oct. 15 

School and District Events Calendar
If you would like to know about current special school activities, fund-raisers or other District events, visit the online District Events Calendar where you can see what's going on monthly at Seattle Public Schools. You can also search for specific events by date, school and type. 
We need your ideas
The Communications Office is always looking for stories on interesting classroom projects, inspirational people or events in our schools to share with the greater Seattle community. We often highlight stories submitted by school staff for potential media coverage as well as District and community publications. For examples of stories we have published in the past, please visit this link. We would like to hear from you. If you have a unique story to share, please send your ideas directly to goodnews@seattleschools.org.
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