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To All PTA/PTSA Members
Reminder: Upcoming Events and Deadlines |
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Seattle Public Schools to Host Three Public Engagement Meetings on Short-Term Capacity Management Planning
-From SPS
To gather as much feedback as possible, Seattle Public Schools will hold three additional community engagement meetings regarding the proposed capacity management plan:
Monday, November 28, 6-7:30pm at Denny International Middle School Library, 2601 S.W. Kenyon St
Tuesday, November 29, 6-7:30pm at Eckstein Middle School Library, 3003 N.E. 75th St
Thursday, December 1, 6-7:30pm at Washington Middle School Library, 2101 S. Jackson St
The meetings will include presentations by Seattle Public School Capital Projects and Planning staff members, followed by a question and answer period. Comments from the community will be collected, recorded, considered and included in the District's Short Term Capacity Management planning process. For information on the District's capacity management process click here.
For further information, please contact Tom Redman, Capital Communications,
Email: tlredman@seattleschools.org. Phone: 206-252-0655 |
Southeast Community Meeting with Seattle Public Schools
Tuesday, November 29
6:00pm at Rainier Beach High School, 8815 Seward Park Ave. S, Seattle 98118
Please join Executive Directors Brianna Dusseault and Michael Tolley to review the District's vision and work plan for the Southeast region, see newly disaggregated 2010-11 student performance data, and learn about the upcoming IB (International Baccalaureate) program at Rainier Beach High School.
We hope our families and community can join us as we work together to build high-achieving, vibrant schools in our Southeast neighborhood. |
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Meet Your Ombudsman Day
-From the Office of the Education Ombudsman
Saturday, December 3
9:30am to noon at the OEO Office, 155 N.E. 100th St. #210, Seattle
The Office of the Education Ombudsman (OEO) resolves complaints, disputes, and problems between families and elementary and secondary public schools in all areas that affect student learning. We function independently from the public school system and provide an alternative to costly lawsuits and administrative hearings. Our services are available to students from Kindergarten to 12th grade, and are free and confidential.
A large percentage of ombudsmen work takes place over the telephone. We realize how important it is to also meet our clients and have conversations in person.
Please join us for a delicious, light breakfast so we can talk further about education issues that matter to you and your children. Children are welcome to attend with you!
For more information telephone (206) 729-3232 or click here.
RSVP OEOinfo@gov.wa.gov. |
Applicants Wanted for Families and Education Levy Oversight Committee
-From the Mayor's Office
Closing date Monday, December 5 at 8:00am
The City of Seattle is seeking candidates to fill eight citizen positions on the Families and Education Levy Oversight Committee. Approved by Seattle voters on November 8, the $232 million Levy will be effective from 2012 through 2018, providing funding for school readiness and early learning; academic achievement in elementary, middle and high schools; guidance and related support for college and career preparation; and student health services.
Citizen members serve three year terms and may be reappointed. In order to stagger the terms, two members will serve single year terms initially and three will serve two year terms initially. Citizen members should have an interest in education policy and professional, personal or research experience associated with the growth and development of children, including their academic success. The City also seeks candidates who have an understanding of and experience working with new immigrants and refugees, communities of color, Native American tribes, children of different abilities, and others who have historically not been academically successful in traditional education programs.
Applicants should live or work in Seattle. Candidates must disclose if they may have a potential conflict of interest due to a relationship with an entity that receives or competes for funding under the ordinance.
If interested in applying to serve, please send a resume and letter of interest, and a completed potential conflict of interest form, to Holly Miller by e-mail at holly.miller@seattle.gov or by fax at 206-233-5142 before 8:00 a.m., Monday, December 5, 2011.
The Mayor and City Council shall each appoint four citizen members. Members appointed by the Mayor shall be confirmed by the City Council. |
Student Art Exhibit '11-'12 REFLECTIONS "Diversity Means..."
Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11
10am-3:00pm at The Center School, 3rd Floor Center House at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St.
Open to all Seattle Public School families and friends. Free and fun for all ages. Come and see the creative talents of Seattle area school students in visual arts, photography, film, musical composition, dance and literature. This is a nationwide arts competition that starts at the local school level and leads to state and national Reflections levels.
Reflections Chairpersons please remind your students, teachers and families to come and view Reflections art from across the district and see which ones will go to WA State Reflections. For more details contact enrichment@seattlecouncilptsa.org. |
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