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School Beat
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Seattle Public School Launches Student Supports Division
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Seattle Public Schools appointed Wyeth Jessee to Chief of Student Supports. Effective July 1, Jessee will provide leadership to the new Student Supports division with a focus on the implementation of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) model.
MTSS is a framework designed to accelerate academic and social/emotional learning behaviors for all students through high quality instruction and intervention. Jessee will continue to report to Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Michael Tolley.
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SPS Celebrates Retiring Staff
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Dr. Larry Nyland presents certificate of appreciation to Richard Brooks.
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Seattle Public Schools honored the 2016 class of staff retirees during a special reception at the John Stanford Center June 28. Combined, the 120 retirees dedicated hundreds of years to teaching and supporting students. Superintendent Dr. Larry Nyland presented all of them with certificates of appreciation. Enjoy the handful of photos that represent a snapshot of the ceremony.
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Retirees chat before ceremony.
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Retiree Roxanne Trees chats during ceremony.
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Retirees enjoying themselves during ceremony.
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| | Back: Stephan Blanford, Rick Burke, Jill Geary, Scott Pinkham Front: Betty Patu, Leslie Harris, Sue Peters |
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Superintendent Response to OSPI
Lawsuit
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In the McCleary versus Washington state ruling, the state Supreme Court directed the state Legislature to provide ample, equitable and dependable basic education funding. The lawsuit contends that the district is illegally using its local levy funds to pay a portion of teacher salaries. The district is reviewing the complaint and will be working to coordinate with other districts on the suit. Our district negotiates fair, competitive wages to attract and retain quality educational professionals. We will continue to locally support and promote student achievement while we wait for the Legislature to fully fund education and fulfill their duty.
Dr. Larry Nyland
Superintendent
Seattle Public Schools
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Advanced Learning Requests Community Comment
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Students with teacher.
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The Advanced Learning office has been soliciting community comment regarding proposed revisions to Superintendent Procedure 2190SP, Seattle Public Schools Highly Capable Services and Advanced Learning.
The proposed DRAFT will be reviewed by the Curriculum and Instruction Policy Committee at their meeting on Monday, August 15, 2017. Please send your comments to advlearn@seattleschools.org with the subject line 219OSP.
The proposed DRAFT will be reviewed by the Curriculum and Instruction Policy Committee at their meeting on Monday, August 15, 2017. Please send your comments in before July 31 to assure it will be reviewed prior to the meeting.
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New Bell Schedules for 2016-17
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 Schools' start and end times will change for the 2016-17 school year for all Seattle Public Schools. You can view new bell times for all schools on our webpage New Bell Schedules for 2016-17. These changes will be reflected on individual school websites this month.
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SPS Welcomes New Director
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James Bush.
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Seattle Public Schools (SPS) hired James Bush as the district's School and Community Partnerships Director. In collaboration with community partners, Bush will lead the district's efforts to build on the strengths of students, improve outcomes and provide enriching learning opportunities for all youth. SPS and the School and Community Partnerships staff are thrilled Bush has decided to join the SPS family.
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School Leader Opportunities
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Seattle Public Schools is currently accepting applications for the following school leader positions openings.
Job postings as of July 18, 2016:
Principal
Graham Hill Elementary School
Lafayette Elementary School |
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All-City Band Plays at JSCEE
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The All-City Band recently marched and performed at the John Stanford Center in front of dozens of central office employees.
Established in 1951 by the Seattle Public Schools, the All-City Band has a reputation for excellence in music education, student leadership, and entertainment. The band brings together students from schools throughout the greater Seattle area to entertain in upwards of 20 parades and community celebrations each summer. Its energetic performances and choreography has garnered hundreds of first place and sweepstakes awards and entertained audiences throughout the Puget Sound region as well as in California, Hawaii, and British Columbia.
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Staffing Adjustments 2016-17 FAQ
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Seattle Public Schools supports families in selecting schools and programs that best meet the needs of their children. There are a number of educational options provided to SPS families including: neighborhood schools, option schools, the Highly Capable Cohort (HCC) pathway, and school enrollment outside of their assigned neighborhood school if space is available.
This commitment to family choice is supported during the open enrollment and school choice process (mid-February through May 31) and can result in enrollment fluctuations and staffing changes at individual schools.
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Students at Rainier Beach High School.
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This last school year, the district's use of phone notification to families was restricted. We heard from numerous stakeholders, including many of our English Language Learner (ELL) families, that this restriction was a barrier to sharing and receiving critical district and school information. After further review and clarification of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) rules, the district is launching a solution for families this fall.
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