Important Dates:
February 20:
Focus Day in Olympia, WA
February 27-March 9:
SPS Open Enrollment
February 29:
PTA Public Charter School Forum, Washington MS, Seattle
March 1:
WSPTA Outstanding Service Award Nominations Due
March 1:
WSPTA Men's Essay Contest Entries Due
March 10:
Emerging Minority Leaders' Conference, Renton
March 17:
Parent Forum, Rainier Beach HS, Seattle
March 22:
Region 6 Spring Training, 6-9pm, Nathan Hale HS, Seattle
May 4-6:
WSPTA Convention, Doubletree Hotel, SeaTac
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Dear PTA and PTSA Leaders,
Please feel free to share information in this newsletter with your community.
Sincerely,
Lauren McGuire
President, Seattle Council PTSA |
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Comprehensive Arts Plan
-From SPS
Seattle Public Schools has partnered with the City of Seattle and community arts organizations, to create a comprehensive arts plan focused on increasing quality arts education access for all K-12 students. A vital part of this 18-month planning period is feedback from community stakeholders such as youth, parents, teachers, artists, and more.
Share your thoughts on arts education in the next two months:
Take this short survey to help SPS prioritize the order in which they implement the arts plan for the different arts disciplines. |
| WA State PTA Public Charter School Forum - Rescheduled for Wednesday, February 29
6:30-8:30pm at Washington Middle School in the cafeteria, 2101 S. Jackson St, Seattle
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, WA State PTA resolutions/issues on public Charter Schools. The format includes pro and con presentations and questions from the audience.
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Rainier Beach High School Tours
Thursday, March 1st, School Tour 8-9:30am
Thursday, March 8th, School Tour 8-9:30am
Rainier Beach is a comprehensive high school with the smaller size that many parents prefer. This provides a more personalized education in which the staff can get to know students well - a key factor in student achievement. Rainier Beach has a Culinary Arts program, a Law Magnet program, and Informational Technology program which is part of SPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.
Through the Advanced Placement classes, the arts and music classes, and the CTE classes, students work with a group of teachers over a period of time. Strong mentoring programs support incoming ninth-graders in the transition to high school. This continues until students graduate. We have created a climate in which all students feel a sense of belonging, and these efforts are paying off in improved student achievement - our shared goal for all of our students.
Rainier Beachis also applying to become an International Baccalaureate (IB) program. The second phase of the application for the school is due on April 1, 2012. RBHS and SPS should know if the application is accepted by January 2013, with the program potentially starting in the fall of 2013. |
WSPTA Outstanding Service Award
-From WSPTA
The WSPTA Outstanding Service Award Committee is seeking nominations for deserving individuals who demonstrate dedicated volunteer service that affects children throughout Washington State. Please help us to recognize and appreciate these exceptional volunteers who consistently work hard to help every child achieve their potential. The nomination form is available here and must be postmarked by March 1, 2012.
This award will be presented at the WSPTA Convention on May 4-6. |
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The 2012 Sanity Circus Program
-From the Puget Sound Adlerian Society
The Puget Sound Adlerian Society (PSAS) has just received a grant for the 2012 Sanity Circus program. Local PTA's are welcome to inquire about co-sponsoring a series with PSAS. Sanity Circus is a course for parents who want to improve family relationships. It has been co-sponsored with PTAs, schools, and other nonprofits since 1982. For more information please click here. |
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Grant Funds Now Available to Bridge the Digital Divide!
-From the City of Seattle, Department of Information Technology, Community Technology Program
The City of Seattle is offering grants to support community education and engagement projects through the Technology Matching Fund. Grants of up to $20,000 are available. The deadline is Tuesday, April 3.
The fund supports Technology Literacy & Access and Civic Engagement projects that reach technology underserved communities, thereby increasing, "digital inclusion."
You are invited to attend an upcoming information session to learn more about the application process, grant requirements, and what makes a successful application. Interpretation services will be provided for you upon request.
Grant Information Sessions:
Thursday, March 1
Solid Ground
1501 N 45th St, Seattle, 98103
10:30am - Noon
Saturday, March 3
Delridge Community Center
4501 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, 98122
10:30am - Noon
The City will be accepting applications after February 29 through our online grants management tool. Grant guidelines and application
For help with the Technology Fund application contact:
Delia Burke, Technology Matching Fund Manager, (206) 233-2751
delia.burke@seatttle.gov
http://www.seattle.gov/tech |
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