 School BeatOct. 8, 2012
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Superintendent's Messages |
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Thank you for the warm welcome I've received since arriving at Seattle Public Schools. I've enjoyed speaking with families and community members at the various meetings around the region.
During some of these meetings, I outlined some of my goals to build student access across the School District. See news release.
We are working hard to address the enrollment growth of Seattle Public Schools and are putting together a Building Excellence plan with a list of proposed projects. Read more
If you want to personally discuss these plans, or any other topic with me, I have open office hours on the last Thursday of every month. To schedule an appointment, call (206) 252-0167 or email vhwallace@seattleschools.org.
Archive of past messages
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District News |
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Early enrollment for 2013-14 school year Oct. 1, 2012, to Jan. 31, 2013
Incoming kindergarten students and other families new to Seattle Public Schools for the 2013-14 school year can get a jump on the enrollment process. Early enrollment is being offered Oct. 1, 2012, through Jan. 31, 2013.
* Thank you to the sponsors of our 2012-13 Calendar and Family Guide
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Around the Schools |
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Families, staff, students and community members celebrated the opening of the newly remodeled McDonald International School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house Sept. 4.
 Rainier Beach High School PTSA President Carlina Brown was one of 12 Parent Teacher Association leaders across the nation who was recognized at the White House as "Champions of Change."
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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. |
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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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In the News |
For a sampling of this week's local news stories on Seattle Public Schools, please click here. |
Dexter Tang, a Roosevelt High School senior, took his seat Oct. 3 as the student representative to the School Board. Tang is president of the Seattle Student Senate, a citywide student advocacy organization for Seattle Public Schools. 
Families, students, staff and community members are invited to participate in the annual Family Symposium set for Saturday, Oct. 20 at Chief Sealth International. The goal of the symposium is to support families as critical partners in their student's academic success.