This message updates discussions on the possible closure of the Pinehurst K-8 program after this school year. After much research and looking at alternatives, my preliminary recommendation is that the program should be closed. No decision has been made at this time. The School Board will have the final decision authority. More. 

� Appointment of Executive Director of Schools for NW Region
� Appointment of Washington Middle School interim principal

� Archive of Superintendent Messages

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� Superintendent to focus on equitable access, closing opportunity gap 

� Deadline Nov. 1 for nominations to discipline advisory committee

� Earthquake safety projects under way at Seattle Public Schools

� Looking for part-time work? Jobs available for school crossing guards

� Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Dinner set for Nov. 7

� Feedback sought on newest growth boundary recommendation

� School Beat TV: Interview with Superintendent Jos� Banda

� Katie Johnson hired as manager of Student Health Services 

� Information available for academically advanced programs 

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Teachers honored as 'Heroes in the Classroom'

Nathan Hale teacher Doug Edelstein and Roxhill Elementary teacher Robin Hicks were recognized for teaching excellence as 'Heroes in the Classroom' during ceremonies at their schools and Century Link Field.

� Teacher's civics articles published in Education Week, Seattle Times

� Three ELA teachers selected for NEA Master Teacher Project

� Garfield teacher named Secondary Teacher of the Year

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 Washington Middle School students
paint drug-prevention mural at bus stop 
A group of Washington Middle School students on Oct. 14 held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate a bus-stop mural project aimed at promoting their message: "We Have Better Things to Do Than Drugs." 

� Queen Anne Elementary partners with Zambia school (SeattleTimes)

� Concord International displays artwork, poetry at Fiestas Patrias