Important Dates:
March 22:
Region 6 Spring Training, 6-9pm, Nathan Hale HS, Seattle
April 3:
Community BEX IV Meeting, Eckstein MS, Seattle
April 5:
Community BEX IV Meeting, Denny International MS, Seattle
April 10:
Community BEX IV Meeting, Mercer MS, Seattle
May 4-6:
WSPTA Convention, Doubletree Hotel, SeaTac
More Information
(206) 364-7430
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Dear PTA and PTSA Leaders,
I would like to warmly welcome the new Viewlands PTSA. Viewlands Elementary re-opened this past fall and the PTSA had their Charter meeting last week. They have a great group of parent leaders and a very engaged and energetic community.
Please feel free to share this information with your school community.
Sincerely,
Lauren McGuire
President, Seattle Council PTSA |
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'11 -'12 Reflections - Congratulations Seattle Public Schools Students!
Reflections is a PTA (local-council-state-national) cultural arts competition that provides an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by creating artwork on a given theme in one of six categories. The '11 -'12 theme was "Diversity Means..."
The Following Seattle Public School students were selected as Awardees for recognition at the WA State PTA Reflections. Their work will be on display at the WA State PTA Convention in May. The students will also be recognized at a special ceremony on Sunday, May 6.
Claire K. - Bryant Elementary, Choreography, Primary, Award of Excellence
Kate K. - Bryant Elementary, Choreography, Intermediate, Award of Excellence
Liberty P. - Lowell APP, Film, Intermediate, Award of Excellence
August D. - Film, Senior, Award of Merit
Lilli S. - Hamilton International Middle School, Literature, Middle, Award of Merit
Tigerlily C. - Hamilton International Middle School, Music, Middle, Award of Excellence
*Jackson H. - Laurelhurst Elementary, Photography, Intermediate, Outstanding Interpretation Award
*Art work will advance to National PTA Reflections
Many thanks to all the Seattle area Reflections Chairpersons and volunteers, for their time and support. |
| Seattle Special Education PTSA General Meeting: Inclusion in Seattle Schools
Tuesday, March 20
7:00 - 9:00pm in Room 2765 at the John Stanford Center, 2445 3rd Ave. S., Seattle 98134
Please join us for our Seattle Special Education PTSA General Meeting, where Dr. Cassie Martin will be our guest speaker.
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Martin who will present her research findings on inclusion in Seattle Public Schools. The purpose of Dr. Martin's study was to describe a process for teachers, administrators, and families to examine existing structures that support inclusion in their schools and in their children's schools. The study used Appreciate Inquiry, a process that identifies an organization's strengths and what is working well within the system, to show how stakeholders can take a more active role in supporting education reform.
We hope you will join us! Bring a friend!
Seattle Special Education PTSA |
WSPTA Region 6 Spring Leadership Conference
Thursday, March 22
5:30-9:00pm at Nathan Hale HS, 10750 30th Ave NE, Seattle, 98125
The Region 6 Spring Conference, "Staying on Track for Success", will be held at Nathan Hale High School in north Seattle the evening of Thursday, March 22. This conference is another opportunity for executive committee and other key leaders to take required training.
Registration form
Description of classes and roundtables |
Ron McGlone Named to New SPS Position of District Ombudsman
-From SPS
In an effort to help Seattle Public Schools families better navigate the customer service process; Interim Superintendent, Dr. Susan Enfield, has appointed current SPS Enrollment and Customer Service Outreach Coordinator, Ron McGlone, to the newly created position of District Ombudsman.
The current SPS conflict resolution process directs parents to first talk with their child's teacher, then the principal, then the executive director who oversees the child's school. Ron McGlone will work with families to resolve disputes that have not been settled through that process.
Starting March 19, Ron McGlone can be contacted by phone at (206) 252-0529 or email at ombudsman@seattleschools.org.
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Seattle Public Schools Seeks Input for
Building Excellence IV (BEX IV) Capital Levy Project Options
-From SPS
Seattle Public Schools will host three community meetings on April 3, 5 and 10, to share information, and ask for feedback about options for possible building construction projects to be included in the Building Excellence IV (BEX IV) Capital Levy package. Once final, this list of construction projects will be in front of Seattle voters in February 2013.
The community meetings will be held:
Tuesday, April 3, 6:30-8:00pm at Eckstein Middle School
Thursday, April 5, 6:30-8:00pm at Denny International Middle School
Tuesday, April 10, 6:30-8:00pm at Mercer Middle School
Each meeting will include presentations by Capital Projects and Planning staff members, followed by a question and answer period with community attendees. Comments from the community will be collected, recorded, reviewed, considered and included in considering the Building Excellence IV Capital Levy projects package.
For further information, please contact Tom Redman, Capital Communications Manager
Email: tlredman@seattleschools.org Phone: 206-252-0655. |
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