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Important Dates:
January 4:
Introduction of 2012/13 Transition Plan and Short-Term Capacity Management Plan
January 12:
Reflections Awards Ceremony, JSCEE, Seattle
January 17:
PTA Charter School Forum, Washington MS, Seattle
January 18:
Vote on 2012/13 Transition Plan and Short-Term Capacity Management Plan
January 26:
Region 6 PTA & the Law, Lincoln HS, Seattle
February 4:
Region 6 PTA & the Law, Cleveland HS, Seattle
February 20:
Focus Day in Olympia, WA
February 20:
Emerging Minority Leaders' Conference, Renton
March 22:
Region 6 Spring Training (location and time TBA)
May 4-6:
WSPTA Convention, Doubletree Hotel, SeaTac
More Information
(206) 364-7430
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Dear PTA and PTSA Leaders,
As many of you have very likely heard by now, Interim Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield sent an email to all SPS families stating she will neither seek nor accept the role of permanent Superintendent. She will continue in the interim role until June 2012. In the meantime, the School Board will begin a search for a permanent Superintendent. We will keep you posted on the search as information becomes available.
This month, the School Board will vote on the Short Term Capacity Management Plan and the Transition Plan for 2012-13 for the New Student Assignment Plan. Both plans are scheduled to be introduced on Wednesday, January 4 and voted on January 18.
This past December, I had the pleasure of attending the SCPTSA's Reflections Art Exhibit at the Center School. I was amazed at the talent and creativity of our students. I'd like to give a big thanks to all of the PTA and PTSA Reflections Chairs for pulling this contest together at their local schools. I'd also like to thank SCPTSA VP of Enrichment, Diane Sandoval Onikubo, for leading this event on behalf of the Seattle Council PTSA. Thank you, Diane!
Have a great New Year!
Sincerely,
Lauren McGuire
President, Seattle Council PTSA |
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Capacity Information Update
-From SPS
The School Board will be introducing the Short Term Capacity Management and New Student Assignment Plan: Transition Plan for 2012-13 at the Wednesday, January 4 School Board Meeting. These will be voted on January 18. Included in this plan is the opening of the Boren site in West Seattle to serve as an interim site for an Option Program commencing in September 2012, and installing portables at various locations throughout the district as may be needed to meet capacity management needs. This week FACMAC (Facilities and Capacity Management Advisory Committee) will start work on the Intermediate Term Capacity Management Planning. School Board Briefing/Proposed Action Report |
| SCPTSA Reflections Recognition Ceremony
Thursday, January 12
6:30-8:00pm at the John Stanford Center Auditorium, 2445 3rd Ave S. Seattle, 98134
Reflections entries that were selected as a Finalist or Honorable Mention at the SCPTSA level in December will be recognized at a family ceremony on January 12 at the John Stanford Education Center Auditorium from 6:30-8:00pm.
Many thanks to all the students and Reflections Chairs that participated in the program this year, and to all the supporters that came to see the Reflections Exhibit at the Center School.
If you have any questions please contact enrichment@seattlecouncilptsa.org. |
PTA Public Charter School Forum
Tuesday, January 17
6:30-8:30pm at Washington Middle School Cafeteria, 2101 S. Jackson St., Seattle 98144
You are invited to attend the WA State PTA Forum on Public Charter Schools hosted by Region 6 PTA. The event includes a review of the PTA Charter Issue that was passed this fall, National PTA policies on charter schools and WA State PTA resolutions/issues that will impact any prospective bill. The format includes pro and con presentations and questions from the audience.
Moderated by C.R. Douglas, Q13 Fox, Political Analyst
If you have any questions please contact Heidi Bennett, WA State PTA Region 6 Legislative Chair at heidi@bennettdirect.net.
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PTA and the Law
Thursday, January 26, 6-9pm at Old Lincoln HS site
4400 Interlake Ave N, Seattle 98103
Saturday, February 4, 9am-noon at Cleveland HS
5511 15thAve S, Seattle 98108
Region 6 will offer two more sessions of PTA & the Law this winter. One will be on Thursday, January 26, 5:30 check-in, 6-9 pm class at the Lincoln High School site in Seattle; the second will be on Saturday, February 4, 8:30 am check-in, 9 am - noon class at Cleveland High School in Seattle. The registration fee of $40 (postmarked by January 24) covers as many board members, administrators or general members, as your PTA wishes to send. If someone in your group wants to attend the January 26 session while another person in your PTA can only come on February 4, that's okay - just indicate who is coming when on the attached form.
Registration Form
Leanne Hawkins
Region 6 Director, Washington State PTA PTAReg6@wastatepta.org |
College Goal Sunday Events-Financial Aid Information
-From SPS
Trained volunteers will help you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form needed for college financial aid. Students and families will have opportunities to talk with expert financial-aid administrators. College Bound Scholarship seniors must complete the FAFSA by February 1, 2012 to meet the deadline for priority funding. Learn more about College Goal Sunday at www.collegegoalsundaywa.org.
College Goal Sunday Events in January 2012
January 5 6-8pm Ballard HS (1418 NW 65th)
January 7 10am-1pm Cleveland HS (5511 - 15th Ave S)
January 8 1-4pm Seattle Public Library (1000 - 4th Ave)
January 11 5-7pm Rainier Beach HS (8815 Seward Park S)
January 18 6-8pm Ingraham HS (1819 N 135th St)
January 19 6:30-9pm Franklin HS 3013 (S Mt. Baker Blvd)
January 21 11am-2pm Seattle Public Library (1000 - 4th Ave)
January 26 7-9pm Chief Sealth HS (2600 SW Thistle)
January 31 6-8pm Nathan Hale HS (10750 - 30th NE)
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World Languages Competency-Based Credits Timeline
-From SPS
Please click here for information on the World Languages Competency-Based Credits Timeline. |
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| Library Community Meetings
-From Seattle Public Library
Do you check out books or DVDs from the Library? Do you come to the Library for story time, to use a free computer or listen to an author? Or do you come for homework help for students, Internet access, research, community events, job search activities, or online learning? The Seattle Public Library needs to hear from you! The Library wants your input on priorities for improvement in four essential areas: hours, books and materials, computers and online services, and maintenance. Strategies for stabilizing Library funding will also be discussed. Please join us for these important community meetings. For more information, visit www.spl.org and select "Libraries for All: A Plan for the Present, A Foundation for the Future," or call 206-386-4636.
The community meetings are scheduled as follows:
- 10am to noon Saturday, January 7, Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Auditorium (206-386-4636)
- Noon to 2pm Saturday, January 14, Beacon Hill Branch, 2821 Beacon Ave. S. (206-684-4711)
- 6 to 8pm Wednesday, January 18, Ballard Branch, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W. (206-684-4089) |
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