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Important Dates
Open Enrollment: Mar. 15 through Apr. 15th. Extended Dates
Apr. 15- 17: Books for Teachers! The Friends of the Seattle Public Library
Apr. 29 - May 1: WSPTA Annual Convention SeaTac Doubletree Hotel. Registration is now open!
April 29: Washington State PTA Emerging Minority Leaders Conference
May 9: SCPTSA General Meeting
May 14: SPS Building Bridges: Connecting Families and Schools
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Dear Seattle PTA and PTSA Leaders,
I hope springtime is finding you well and you are looking forward to a relaxing Spring Break. As usual, please feel free to share this information with your members.
Sincerely,
Lauren McGuire
President, Seattle Council PTSA
president@seattlecouncilptsa.org
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| Proposed School Bus Arrival and Departure Times
Proposed school bus arrival and departure times are posted on the district website. Bus arrivals and departures will impact bell times. Executive Directors for Schools and the Superintendent will make the final decision in the beginning of May.
Click here to see the proposed times.
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Proposed legislation to make it easier to have childcare facilities in schools
A bill in the Washington House is proposing changes to current laws to make it easier to offer childcare in schools.
To read about the law, click here.
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SCPTSA Nominating Committee
Interested in helping serve kids at all schools?
We'd love to welcome you to Seattle Council PTSA! To find out more, please contact our Nominating Committee Andrea Baumgarten, Naheed Nizam and Sharon Rodgers at nominate@seattlecouncilptsa.org.
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Books for Teachers -The Friends of the Seattle Public Library Spring Sale April 15- 17
The Friends continue to provide $100 to some Seattle Public School teachers at Title I schools to buy books and materials at its twice-a-year book sales. During the last three book sales, over 110 teachers from 14 schools have been able to purchase over $11,000 worth of books and materials for their classes.
The Books for Teachers program has been so well received by teachers and students alike that an additional $6,000 is being provided for the upcoming spring sale. These funds are made possible by the generosity of the Renee B. Fisher Foundation. If you are (or know of) a Seattle Public School teacher at a Title I school, and would like to receive a $100 grant, contact Joan Abrevaya at joanabrevaya@gmail.com. The upcoming spring sale runs April 15-17 (April 15 is the Members Only Preview Sale). Hours on Saturday, April 16 are 9 am - 5 pm; Sunda y is 11 am - 4 pm. The sale is held at Warren G. Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way NE, Hangar Bldg. #30 and The Brig (for cds). |
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Neighborhood Matching Grant Deadline: May 9
-- from SPS
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods "Small and Simple Project Fund" deadline is May 9th. In the past, several school PTAs have been awarded these grants to help fund emergency preparedness supplies in their schools. If you are interested in learning more about this program - visit this website.
Judy Simon
Supervisor, Safety Administration
Health and Safety Department
Seattle Public Schools
206-252-0729 (office)
jusimon@seattleschools.org
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The City of Seattle's Families and Education Levy Update
On March 28, 2011 the Seattle City Council voted to put the Families and Education Levy on this year's general election ballot: Families and Education Levy - Council Bill 117103. Click here to read the levy. The City of Seattle sponsors this levy and determines how the money will be spent. This is a seven year levy, and will be on the ballot in November. The levy will raise $231M over seven years.
On May 9, 2011, the SCPTSA will host a panel discussion on the Families and Education Levy during our general meeting. We encourage PTA leaders to take part of the discussion and get more information about the city Levy.
From the City Council website
Using researched-based best practices, the Levy proposal seeks to reduce the academic achievement gap by targeting the students and schools that need the most help. The renewed Levy would provide a spectrum of support interventions, including (but not limited to):
- early learning for pre-kindergartners;
- focused academic support for children who have fallen behind at key school transition points;
- school-based health centers proven to keep kids in class; and
- case management services to families who need extra help negotiating the education system.
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SPS Building Bridges for Summer: Connecting Families and SchoolsSaturday, May 14 Garfield High School
Seattle Public Schools will be hosting another family symposium with workshops to help parents support their student's success in school. Tentative topics include: Middle and High School readiness, College Readiness, Special Education Resources, Advanced Learning and more.
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