Shoreline Public Schools Update - September 29, 2023

This week’s update contains information about: Disability awareness month Additional flu and COVID vaccine clinic added: November 7 School meals: Two ways to pay City of Shoreline and Shoreline Fire Department opportunity Reminder: Fall athletics in full swing Reminder: 24/7/365 Safety Tipline School Board happenings October is Disability History and Awareness Month Disability History and Awareness Month takes place during October to increase awareness, respect, and acceptance for people with disabilities, and to bring a greater sense of pride to people with disabilities. The Shoreline School District's vision of special education is to provide high-quality, individualized, equitable, inclusive education to all students. All students will learn the academic and work-life skills to achieve student-centered post-secondary success.  See our Special Education Vision and Guiding Principles Shoreline School District teachers will be provided with resources from the  One Out of Five: Disability History and Pride Project . One Out of Five was designed by the Washington State Governor's Office of the Education Ombuds in partnership with Rooted in Rights and two local educators, Adina Rosenberg and Sarah Arvey. Shoreline Special Education PTSA  Our mission is to build community within and between student groups, caregivers and staff, and to advocate for special education students and for equitable, inclusive education for all.   Join Special Education PTSA Facebook |  Instagram November 7 Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic at Kellogg We are once again partnering with the Seattle Visiting Nurses Association (SVNA) to host community vaccination events this fall. Appointments for the October flu and COVID vaccine clinics have been filled, so we are offering another opportunity: Location: Kellogg Middle School Tuesday, November 7 3:30 – 7:00 pm Flu and COVID vaccines will be available to staff, students, families, and community members. SVNA will be offering the Flucelvax Quadrivalent Preservative-Free Flu Vaccine and the Updated 2023-2024 Moderna COVID-19 booster. Health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and out-of-pocket payments will be accepted. Sign up here Advance appointment sign-up is highly recommended. Walk-ins will be accepted if space allows, and registration using a patient's own smart phone on site will be required. Nurses will not be available to help with clinic registration. Please note that there will not be privacy screens, so please wear short-sleeved clothing to the clinic. Find SVNA's vaccine clinic FAQs School Meal Purchasing Options 1. Free Meals Need help paying for school meals?  Fill out a Free & Reduced Meal application If you qualify, breakfast and lunch are 100% free (no more copays for reduced-price meals) A la carte items must still be purchased with cash in hand or on account (these are snacks and extra food items sold separately from the full school meal) 2. Paid Meals Buying school meals or a la carte items?  Load your student's account Breakfast costs $2.10-$2.60 (varies by grade) Lunch costs $3.95-$4.45 (varies by grade) Families will get account low and negative balance notifications Account balances must be positive to purchase a la carte items About school meals: Lunch is made up of 5 basic food components: milk, meat or meat alternate, vegetable, fruit, and grain. Breakfast is made up of 4 food items: milk, fruit/vegetable, 2 grains (or 1 grain and 1 meat/meat alternate). Many of our foods are made from scratch using the best ingredients, including low-fat proteins, whole grain pastas, fresh fruits and vegetables, locally sourced breads, and hormone-free milk.  Learn About the Shoreline Fire Department! Wednesday, October 4, 7 pm, in-person and online Join in-person in Council Chambers at Shoreline City Hall (17500 Midvale Ave. N, Shoreline, WA 98133) or online.  Zoom link for this session Learn how the Shoreline Fire Department serves the City. October is National Fire Prevention Month, so expect safety tips for home and work. This presentation is part of  CityLearn , a monthly series of hybrid meetings that is open to everyone who lives and/or works in Shoreline. CityLearn meetings start with Council updates and feature presentations about timely issues from City staff and partner organizations. There will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions and discuss issues. Questions? Contact Constance Perenyi: cperenyi@shorelinewa.gov Root, Root, Root for the Home Team this Fall Season! Fall sports seasons are underway for our middle and high school student athletes! Fall high school sports: Football* Girls Soccer* Volleyball* Boys Tennis Cross Country Girls Swim & Dive Shorecrest High School Sports Schedules Shorewood High School Sports Schedules *Athletic events that charge admission for junior varsity and varsity events Shorecrest HS athletics advance ticket purchase Shorewood HS athletics advance ticket purchase Fall middle school sports: Football Softball Cross Country Einstein Middle School Sports Schedules Kellogg Middle School Sports Schedules For those families with young children, consider attending a middle school, C-team, or junior varsity event, with start times as early as 3:45 pm to cheer on our Tigers, Knights, Scots, and Stormrays! Shoreline Schools Safety Tip Line Available 24/7/365 To quickly, easily, and anonymously report safety concerns, we have an  anonymous safety tip line   This system allows anyone to report safety concerns to school officials any day, at any time, helping us create a safer learning environment. School Board Happenings In this section of the Shoreline Schools weekly update, we provide a recap of any board meetings and action that was taken in the preceding week. School Board Regular Meeting September 26 PRESENTATIONS: Overview of City of Shoreline Surface Water Management Fee Requirements The School Board heard a presentation by City of Shoreline City Manager Bristol Ellington and City of Shoreline Surface Water Utility Manager John Featherstone on the management of surface water within the city and details of the Fee Education Credit program. Board members and presenters then engaged in a follow-up discussion, which included how surface water management fees impact school district expenditures and general information about surface water management on district-operated properties.  The presentation was informational only. No board direction was given, and no action was taken. Presentation |  Video Recording Equity Alignment: Data Updates The School Board heard a presentation by District Academic Officer Mike VanOrden that included an equity alignment review and data about elementary reading and literacy and secondary academic performance. The presentation and follow-up discussion by board members included analysis of the equitable literacy and equitable grading practices work being done in the district.  The presentation was informational only. No board direction was given, and no action was taken. Presentation |  Video Recording September 2023 Enrollment and July 2023 Financial Report The School Board heard a presentation by Director of Finance and Business Services Mark Spangenberg that included September enrollment and a general fund financial update through July 2023. Board members then engaged in follow-up discussion.  The presentation was informational only. No board direction was given, and no action was taken. Presentation | Video Recording

Friday, Sep 29 2023

Shoreline Public Schools Update - September 22, 2023

This week’s update contains information about: Joint statement from District, SESPA, SEA regarding ratified agreements Fall athletics in full swing A la carte lunch items now available for 4th/5th grade students Reminder: 24/7/365 Safety Tipline School Board meeting September 26 Dear Shoreline Schools Community, As reported previously, the School District has reached agreements with the Shoreline Educational Support Professionals Association (SESPA) and the Shoreline Education Association (SEA). Since that time, both Associations have ratified their agreements. These will be presented to the Board for ratification on September 26, 2023, at the regularly scheduled Board meeting.  We are thankful that the bargaining teams, including our Shoreline Center Administrators (SCA) and Shoreline Principals' Association (SPA) colleagues, were able to find thoughtful, creative agreements despite challenging fiscal realities. The agreements represent a cooperative effort by multiple bargaining groups to listen deeply to student, community and employee priorities. What are the key takeaways of the agreements? The District and SEA reached an agreement to restore funding for extended learning opportunities (ELO), such as band, orchestra, drama, and other student-led activities.  SEA, SPA, SCA and other District staff have agreed to a 1% salary deferral in the 2023-24 school year. This deferral is in addition to other concessions and adjustments previously approved. The SESPA agreement provides a 1% salary raise for the current school year and maintains some paid holidays, workdays, and work hours of employees as part of a new 3-year collective bargaining agreement. Additionally, SESPA conceded contractual benefits in alignment with those given by SEA in support of addressing ongoing fiscal challenges.   While staff reductions were made as part of the 22-23 Reduced Educational Program, the efforts and sacrifices of the District and the bargaining groups resulted in agreements that maintained various support positions critical to the needs of students and families furthest from equity.  Both the District and the bargaining groups recognize the District continues to face serious financial challenges. The above-mentioned agreements add additional costs that will need to be addressed in budget planning for future years.  As always, we look forward to continuing our collaborative work. We expect more challenging, thoughtful, and creative efforts will continue to be necessary over the coming weeks and months as the District and its bargaining groups work in partnership to ensure financial stability for our educational community, now and in the years to come.  Dawn Hamid and Heather Hahn, Co-Presidents, SESPA Matt Reiman, President, SEA Dr. Susana Reyes, Superintendent Root, Root, Root for the Home Team this Fall Season! Fall sports seasons are underway for our middle and high school student athletes! Fall high school sports: Football* Girls Soccer* Volleyball* Boys Tennis Cross Country Girls Swim & Dive Shorecrest High School Sports Schedules Shorewood High School Sports Schedules *Athletic events that charge admission for junior varsity and varsity events Shorecrest HS athletics advance ticket purchase Shorewood HS athletics advance ticket purchase Fall middle school sports: Football Softball Cross Country Einstein Middle School Sports Schedules Kellogg Middle School Sports Schedules For those families with young children, consider attending a middle school, C-team, or junior varsity event, with start times as early as 3:45 pm to cheer on our Tigers, Knights, Scots, and Stormrays! A la Carte Lunch Items Available for 4-5th Graders During lunch service fo r students in 4th and 5th grade, there is now a small selection of healthy snacks such as yogurt, sparkling water, and beef jerky available for purchase. Elementary á la Carte List with Prices |  CK8 and HEE á la Carte List with Prices If you have a 4th or 5th grader w e recommend discussing your á la carte purchasing expectations with them. To set limits on your student's á la carte purchasing ability, log into Family Access and follow these instructions . You may set a purchase dollar limit or restrict  á la carte purchases. There is a three-item purchase limit for elementary-aged students. Please note that snacks are not part of the free/reduced-price meal benefit and lunch accounts must be in good standing with funds available before a snack can be purchased. Find all school meal menus and nutrition facts Shoreline Schools Safety Tip Line Available 24/7/365 To quickly, easily, and anonymously report safety concerns, we have an  anonymous safety tip line   This system allows anyone to report safety concerns to school officials any day, at any time, helping us create a safer learning environment. School Board Meeting Tuesday, September 26 The Shoreline School Board will hold a Regular Board Meeting on  Tuesday, September 26, at 6:00 pm . The meeting will be held in person in the Board Room of the Shoreline Center (18560 1st Ave. NE) and streamed via Zoom. Reports and Presentations: Overview of City of Shoreline Surface Water Management Fee Requirement Equity Alignment: Data Updates            July 2023 Financial Update and September 2023 Enrollment Meeting Agenda: Will be available here Zoom Information: Webinar ID: 892 4135 0648 Passcode: 874758 Attend September 26 Board Meeting via Zoom Public Comment: If you would like to provide written public comment in advance of the regular board meeting, you can do so by 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting, and it will be provided to the Board. Public Comment Online Form

Friday, Sep 22 2023

Shoreline Public Schools Update - September 15, 2023

This week’s update contains information about: Sign up now for October 5 and 12 vaccine clinics Hispanic Heritage Month begins today Reminder: Purchase athletic tickets online and with a card at games Reminder: Safety tip line to report a concern in schools Reminder: Customizing your ParentSquare Board Happenings Sign Up for Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinics We are once again partnering with the Seattle Visiting Nurses Association (SVNA) to host two community vaccination events this fall. Flu and COVID vaccines will be available to staff, students, families, and community members. SVNA will be offering the Flucelvax Quadrivalent Preservative-Free Flu Vaccine and the Updated 2023-2024 Moderna COVID-19 booster. Health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and out-of-pocket payments will be accepted. Location 1: Shorecrest High School Thursday, October 5 3:00 – 7:00 pm Location 2: Shorewood High School Thursday, October 12 3:00 - 7:00 pm Sign up here Advance appointment sign-up is highly recommended. Walk-ins will be accepted if space allows, and registration using a patient's own smart phone on site will be required. Nurses will not be available to help with clinic registration. Please note that there will not be privacy screens, so please wear short-sleeved clothing to the clinic. Find SVNA's vaccine clinic FAQs Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15 Please join us in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month and expressing our appreciation for our Hispanic and Latinx students, staff, families, and community members! Each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Spain. The observance started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on approval of Public Law 100-402. The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of the independence of: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month . Online Ticket Purchases Available and Cards Accepted at Athletic Events Are you planning to attend high school athletic events this school year? Then we have great news for you! For home athletic contests that charge admission, tickets can now be purchased online to skip the line and enjoy contactless payment and entry. Both cash and card sales are available at event entry as well. High school sports that charge admission are: Fall: Football, Girls Soccer, Volleyball Winter: Basketball, Wrestling Spring: Boys Soccer Find Shorewood HS athletic events and purchase tickets in advance Find Shorecrest HS athletic events and purchase tickets in advance Shoreline Schools Safety Tip Line Available 24/7/365 To quickly, easily, and anonymously report safety concerns, we have an  anonymous safety tip line   This system allows anyone to report safety concerns to school officials any day, at any time, helping us create a safer learning environment. ParentSquare Account Management ParentSquare is the main communication platform for our schools and district. Communications through ParentSquare can be sent via email, phone call, text (if enabled by user) and/or app notification. It also has a web interface where you can access past posts and school and classroom news and information. Families automatically receive communications through ParentSquare in their preferred language on file. If you need to have your preferred language updated, you can do so by  contacting your school office . If you have not done so yet, find out how to activate your ParentSquare account . We encourage parents and guardians to access their accounts so they can  download the mobile app and update their notification preferences, including opting to receive text messages, as described below. ParentSquare Notifications Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the number of ParentSquare notifications you receive? Do you receive a "daily digest" of posts but wish you were notified about each one? Or would you prefer a combination of the two, depending on the notification method, student or school? The good news is that ParentSquare allows family members and staff to choose exactly how they're notified about posts via email, text, and app notifications--and each method can be customized to work best for you!  The Instant setting  will send all post notifications in real time, so you'll receive one separate notification for every post. If too many emails throughout the day seems overwhelming, setting an email rule works well to send all emails from ParentSquare into one folder or label, where you can go find them later. The Digest setting is the default for all ParentSquare accounts with Shoreline Schools. It   sends direct messages, alerts, and time-sensitive posts instantly, but sends all posts that are not time sensitive at approximately 6 pm each day. Posts within Digest notifications don’t have titles, so they can get overlooked, but they limit the number of emails, texts, or app notifications you receive throughout the day.  If you have students at more than one school, you can even customize how you are notified for each one. You can change your notification preferences, including your preferred language of communication, on your  ParentSquare account page . Learn how to  tidy up your ParentSquare in our Tech Help for Families section . You'll find detailed instructions and a video of how to make these updates in the ParentSquare app or in a web browser. School Board Happenings In this section of the Shoreline Schools weekly update, we provide a recap of any board meetings and action that was taken in the preceding week. School Board Regular Meeting September 12 PRESENTATIONS: ChatGPT Overview The School Board heard a presentation by Director of Technology Eric Caldwell on generative artificial intelligence and its impacts on education and on the Shoreline School District's students and staff. Board members then engaged in a follow-up discussion. The presentation was informational only. No board direction was given, and no action was taken. Presentation  |  Video Recording WSSDA General Assembly Positions Consideration The School Board heard a presentation from Director Sara Betnel (Board Legislative Representative) on the process and purpose of the Washington State School Board Director's (WSSDA) General Assembly, happening next week. During the Assembly, representatives from school boards across the state will come together to review, discuss, and vote on proposed positions which form the member organization's legislative advocacy platform. Following the presentation, the Board had a discussion on a few of the positions under consideration and provided direction to Director Betnel on how to vote on the Board's behalf. Presentation  |  Video Recording Celebrations, Recognitions, Introductions and Gratitude: Oath of Office - Junior Student Representatives | Watch Video Introduction of New Administrators First Day of School Highlights

Friday, Sep 15 2023

Shoreline Public Schools Update - September 8, 2023

This week’s update contains information about: Tentative agreements reached with bargaining groups Early release Wednesday on September 13 School meals 101 Purchasing athletic tickets online and with a card at games Fundraiser to benefit Shoreline Schools Foundation Monday, September 11 Voluntary student insurance available Student rights and responsibilities handbooks available online Community Eligibility Program at Ridgecrest Elementary School Reminder: 24/7/365 Safety Tipline Reminder: New Shoreline Schools website Reminder: Health Curriculum Night September 13 Customizing your ParentSquare School Board meeting September 12 Joint Statement from District, SEA, SESPA Regarding Tentative Agreements Shoreline School District and Shoreline Educational Support Professionals Association (SESPA) are pleased to announce we have reached a new tentative agreement. In addition, the Shoreline Education Association (SEA) and the District have reached an agreement on extended learning opportunities (commonly referred to as "ELO"). In each case, the agreements are fully supported by the bargaining teams as well as both District and Association leadership and will be recommended for ratification next week. The agreements reached today reflect many hours of hard work on the part of the District and both Associations’ bargaining teams. The teams listened to each other’s interests and worked together to find creative and thoughtful new solutions. The new SESPA and SEA agreements also reflect cooperation from additional bargaining groups, including our Shoreline Center Administrators (SCA) and Shoreline Principals' Association (SPA) colleagues. The full details of the new agreements will be available to the community after they are presented to the full membership of both SESPA and SEA and to the school board for ratification. We expect more challenging, thoughtful, and creative work will continue to be necessary over the coming weeks and months as the District, SESPA, and SEA work in partnership to ensure financial stability for our educational community. Heather Hahn and Dawn Hamid, Co-Presidents, SESPA Matt Reiman, President, SEA Dr. Susana Reyes, Superintendent Early Release on Wednesday, September 13 As we finish the first week of the school year for most of our students, it's time to look ahead to the first full, five-day week of school next week. That means our first early release day is Wednesday, September 13. During five-day weeks of school, when there's no holiday or school break during that week, schools release early on Wednesdays. Find school dismissal times Calendar Options On the  district calendar page , you can print a monthly calendar view as well as find options to add to your own digital calendaring system. When printing, you can select portrait or landscape to work best, and you can adjust margins or scale for your printer and paper size. Also on the  district calendar page , you can see and subscribe to the calendar for events and dates such as early release Wednesdays and school breaks, using the gray "RSS" button. And this page hosts PDFs of both color and black-and-white versions of the one-page calendar that was mailed to students' homes. You can also sort to your school calendar(s) on the district calendar page using the "Schools" tab and print or subscribe to their calendar, or do so directly on each school's online calendar page. If you print a calendar, keep in mind that new events may be added, and schedules do occasionally change due to snow days and other factors. Make sure to also subscribe or to  check the online calendar regularly to ensure you have the latest information for your family. Breakfast and Lunch at School The Food and Nutrition Services Department participates in the National School Lunch Program and the National School Breakfast Program, which are federally funded food assistance programs. Please read below for important information about purchasing or receiving meals at school. Two Options to Eat at School Free Meals Need help paying for school meals? Fill out a free and reduced-price meal application for your family each school year. If you qualify, breakfast and lunch are 100% free (no copays for reduced-price meals) A la carte items must still be purchased with cash on hand or on account (these are snacks and food items sold separately from the full school meal) Households are encouraged to submit the application as soon as possible. Families are responsible for accrued meal debt. If your student is approved for free or reduced meals, be sure to fill out the Consent to Share Form to potentially qualify for other discounts and benefits. Paid Meals Buying school meals or a la carte items? Load your student's account . Breakfast costs $2.10-$2.60 (varies by grade) Lunch costs $3.95-$4.45 (varies by grade) Families will get account low and negative balance notifications Accounts must be positive to purchase a la carte items Shoreline School District displays all menus through  My School Menus   powered by Heath-e Pro (a Washington State company).   Menus can be viewed online or by downloading the My School Menus app from Google Play or the App Store.   Click here to view school menus online   Get the My School Menus app for your mobile device: Download on the App Store  |  Get it on Google Play School Meals 101   contains more helpful information about eating meals while at school this year. Online Ticket Purchases Available and Cards Accepted at Athletic Events Are you planning to attend high school athletic events this school year? Then we have great news for you! For home athletic contests that charge admission, tickets can now be purchased online to skip the line and enjoy contactless payment and entry. Both cash and card sales are available at event entry as well. High school sports that charge admission are: Fall: Football, Girls Soccer, Volleyball Winter: Basketball, Wrestling Spring: Boys Soccer Find Shorewood HS athletic events and purchase tickets in advance Find Shorecrest HS athletic events and purchase tickets in advance Shoreline Public Schools Foundation Fundraiser on Monday Mark your calendar for Monday, September 11, to visit  Spiro's Pizza & Pasta 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm! A percentage of Spiro's sales will go to the  Shoreline Public Schools Foundation to fund grant requests that directly benefit Shoreline Schools students and their educational success. Dine-in orders, take-out orders, and gift certificates purchased will all count toward the fundraiser. Thank you to the Foundation and Spiro's for their generous support of our schools and students. Optional Insurance for Student Injuries and Accidents The school district connects students who need it to affordable Voluntary Student Accident Insurance offered by Myers-Stevens & Toohey.  Letter in English | Brochure in English Letter in Spanish | Brochure in Spanish Student Rights and Responsibilities The handbook of student rights and responsibilities was mailed to homes of students enrolled in Shoreline School District late this summer. The handbooks are also available for reference online , with copies posted in the following languages: English Spanish Amharic Arabic Chinese Korean Tagalog Tigrinya Vietnamese Student rights and responsibilities handbook Ridgecrest Elementary Students Eat for Free This School Year In the 2023-2024 school year, Ridgecrest Elementary will be participating in a federal program called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). The CEP program allows all students enrolled at Ridgecrest to receive breakfast and lunch at no charge.  Why only at Ridgecrest? Ridgecrest is the only school in the District that has a high enough percentage of students who currently qualify for free meals based on enrollment in other benefit programs like SNAP and TANF. Find information about CEP Washington State House Bill 1238 was recently approved, allowing increased student access to free meals at some elementary schools in Washington. Our district does not have any schools that qualify for this new program in the 2023-2024 school year, but you can help qualify your school for the following school year.  How can you help?  Fill out and submit a meal benefit application . House Bill 1238 allows elementary schools with a 30% or higher free/reduced rate as of October 31 to qualify for free meals for the following school year. Shoreline Schools Safety Tip Line Available 24/7/365 To quickly, easily, and anonymously report safety concerns, we have an  anonymous safety tip line   This system allows anyone to report safety concerns to school officials any day, at any time, helping us create a safer learning environment. The New Shoreline Schools Website The new  ssd412.org launched just this week! The new website platform and domain address offer improved user experience, accessibility, and navigation for all visitors. District and school staff have been working for several months to prepare the new site for use this school year, and we are still adding and improving information as we ramp up to students returning to school. Take a video tour around the district and school websites to view the organization structure, new features, and improved experience:                                                                                       Health Curriculum Night Registration Now Open Join us for our District Health Curriculum Night Webinar on Wednesday, September 13, 6:00-7:00 pm.  Pre-registration at this link is required . During the webinar, families will have the opportunity to learn about our health curriculum in Shoreline Schools prior to it being taught in classrooms and receive modification/opt-out options of the sexual health lessons if they choose. Please see the Washington State Healthy Youth Act and Shoreline School District Policy 2125 and Policy 2169 for details. Learn more about our curriculum: The Great Body Shop and  FLASH . Recordings of the presentation will be posted online for those unable to attend. After registering, you will automatically be emailed a link to use when joining the webinar. If you do not receive an email with the webinar link within one hour of registering, please email public.info@ssd412.org. ParentSquare Account Management ParentSquare is the main communication platform for our schools and district. Communications through ParentSquare can be sent via email, phone call, text (if enabled by user) and/or app notification. It also has a web interface where you can access past posts and school and classroom news and information. Families automatically receive communications through ParentSquare in their preferred language on file. If you need to have your preferred language updated, you can do so by  contacting your school office . If you have not done so yet, find out how to activate your ParentSquare account . We encourage parents and guardians to access their accounts so they can  download the mobile app and update their notification preferences, including opting to receive text messages, as described below. ParentSquare Notifications Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the number of ParentSquare notifications you receive? Do you receive a "daily digest" of posts but wish you were notified about each one? Or would you prefer a combination of the two, depending on the notification method, student or school? The good news is that ParentSquare allows family members and staff to choose exactly how they're notified about posts via email, text, and app notifications--and each method can be customized to work best for you!  The Instant setting  will send all post notifications in real time, so you'll receive one separate notification for every post. If too many emails throughout the day seems overwhelming, setting an email rule works well to send all emails from ParentSquare into one folder or label, where you can go find them later. The Digest setting is the default for all ParentSquare accounts with Shoreline Schools. It   sends direct messages, alerts, and time-sensitive posts instantly, but sends all posts that are not time sensitive at approximately 6 pm each day. Posts within Digest notifications don’t have titles, so they can get overlooked, but they limit the number of emails, texts, or app notifications you receive throughout the day.  If you have students at more than one school, you can even customize how you are notified for each one. You can change your notification preferences, including your preferred language of communication, on your  ParentSquare account page . Learn how to  tidy up your ParentSquare in our Tech Help for Families section . You'll find detailed instructions and a video of how to make these updates in the ParentSquare app or in a web browser. School Board Meeting Tuesday, September 12 The Shoreline School Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 12, at 6:00 pm . The meeting will be held in person in the Board Room of the Shoreline Center (18560 1st Ave. NE) and streamed via Zoom. Celebrations, Recognitions, Introductions and Gratitude: Oath of Office - Junior Student Representatives Introduction of New Administrators First Day of School Highlights Reports and Presentations: ChatGPT Overview Find Meeting Agenda Here Attend School Board Meeting via Zoom Webinar ID: 857 0701 1653 Passcode: 204590 Dial-In Phone Numbers: 1-253-215-8782 or 1-669-900-6833 If you would like to provide written public comment for the regular board meeting, you can do so by  filling out this online form by 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting, and it will be provided to the Board.

Saturday, Sep 09 2023

Shoreline Public Schools Update - Back-to-School Edi...

Dear Shoreline Schools Families and Students, I want to extend a warm welcome to our students, staff, and families as we enter the 2023-24 school year. Entering my third year as your Superintendent, I am filled with appreciation and continued excitement for this work. When I was the age of our youngest learners, I could not have imagined how wonderful and rewarding my future career would be. My early experiences could not have foretold that one day I would get to be of service to you. What an incredible honor it is to live and work in our community.  As we begin the new school year, I acknowledge that we are continuing to work on addressing our budget challenge. Over the past year, we have worked hard to balance the need to achieve financial stability with the importance of providing high-quality learning experiences for students. We will continue this work together in collaboration with our employee groups, students, families, and community. I also want to express my ongoing commitment to our schools and community to be with you as we continue on this journey. As we do this, I often focus on what helps me stay centered and grounded: thoughts of gratitude , hope , and  togetherness .  Gratitude : I am grateful for the moments of great wonder and discovery our students experience throughout their school days, for the laughter and the energy that our staff and students share on a daily basis, and for the robust and never-ending support of our families and community.  Hope : I feel immensely hopeful and confident that we will move successfully through our current budget difficulties. We do this by honoring each other; creating a sense of belonging for our students, families, and staff; and being our best selves in the midst of our challenging financial situation. Togetherness : We are better and stronger together. Throughout the year, we will have opportunities to come together in our schools and in our community. We will share experiences through the many traditions that make our school district special and wonderful.Your input, ideas, and feedback are invaluable as we work together to navigate these challenges.  With gratitude, hope, and coming together in a spirit of collaboration and support for each other, we will make this a wonderful school year.  Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and your children. I am honored to live and work in our community. Sincerely, This week’s update contains information about: School meals Bus routes Important school dates Health reminders for back-to-school 24/7/365 Safety Tipline New Shoreline Schools website Health Curriculum Night September 13 School delay and cancelations Emergency communications How we communicate with families School Meals 101 The Food and Nutrition Services Department participates in the National School Lunch Program, and the National School Breakfast Program, which are federally funded food assistance programs. Please read below for important information about meals at school. Two Options to Eat at School Free Meals Need help paying for school meals? Fill out a free and reduced-price meal application for your family each school year. If you qualify, breakfast and lunch are 100% free (no copays for reduced-price meals) A la carte items must still be purchased with cash on hand or on account (these are snacks and food items sold separately from the full school meal) Households are encouraged to submit the application as soon as possible. Families are responsible for accrued meal debt. If your student is approved for free or reduced meals, be sure to fill out the Consent to Share Form to potentially qualify for other discounts and benefits. Paid Meals Buying school meals or a la carte items? Load your student's account . Breakfast costs $2.10-$2.60 (varies by grade) Lunch costs $3.95-$4.45 (varies by grade) Families will get account low and negative balance notifications Accounts must be positive to purchase a la carte items Shoreline School District displays all menus through  My School Menus   powered by Heath-e Pro (a Washington State company).   Menus can be viewed online or by downloading the My School Menus app from Google Play or the App Store.   Click here to view school menus online   Get the My School Menus app for your mobile device: Download on the App Store  |  Get it on Google Play School Meals 101   contains more helpful information about eating meals while at school this year. Fall Bus Route and More Transportation Information You can find your child's bus route information, including bus stop locations and pick-up and drop-off times, by following the instructions and link on our  Student Bus Stops (E-Link) webpage . If you have any questions regarding school bus transportation, you can contact our Transportation Department at  transportation.helpdesk@ssd412.org .   Fall Bus Route Information contains more helpful information about bus riding to start the school year. Key Dates and School Start and End Times First days of school: Wednesday, September 6: First day of school, grades 1-12 (full day, not early release) Monday, September 11: First day of school, kindergarten and preschool You can find these and other important dates on our  website calendar. School start and end times, including those for early release and half days, are available on our  bell times webpage .   The school year one-page calendar of important dates is also available to print or view. 2023-24 Important dates calendar (color) 2023-24 Important dates calendar (black and white) Health and Wellness While at School Student health and wellness is a critical part of keeping our schools safe and productive places for learning and growth. Together, we can help keep our community healthy by following some simple health guidelines. Too Sick for School? A sick student has a hard time learning and may not be able to participate in class. Keeping a sick child home allows them to rest and recover, and it prevents the spread of illness in the school community. The Department of Health COVID-19 decision tree contains symptoms, guidance for those with COVID-19 symptoms, what to do if you've been exposed, and more information. Please refer to this guidance for new or worsening symptoms. Contact your school  and do not send your child if they have tested positive for COVID. There are other medical conditions besides COVID-19 that may require your child to stay home from school. If your child has any of the following symptoms, please keep them home and contact their school: Fever (over 100.4) or chills (must be fever-free for at least 24 hours before returning to school) Appearance, behavior – unusually tired, pale, lack of appetite, difficult to wake up, confused or irritable Sore throat (especially with fever or swollen glands) Persistent nasal drainage and/or consistent cough Vomiting or diarrhea (must be free of these symptoms for at least 24 hours before returning to school) Eyes – white or yellow drainage, vision change, and/or redness of the eyelid or skin around the eye, itchiness, pain, or sensitivity to light.  Students can remain in school if there is only minimal redness to the white of the eye and no other signs. Ear pain – consult with the student’s health care provider if your student complains of ongoing inner ear pain. Treatment may be necessary. Rash – body rash, especially with fever or itching.  Contact your healthcare provider if your student is experiencing any symptoms that are of concern to you. If you need assistance finding a clinic,  contact your School Nurse . "Mental Health Days" are also an official excused absence reason in Shoreline schools.   An excused absence for mental health wellness provides the ability to be proactive in care, notice and address symptoms, and take time as needed to prioritize wellness.  If you are a student or parent of a student who is missing school due to a mental health issue, we encourage you to reach out to your school counselor or another staff member for support. Flu and COVID Community Vaccine Clinics October 5 and 12 You may also wish to attend one of the community flu and COVID vaccine clinics in October. Sign-up information will be shared as the clinic dates approach. For now, save these dates! Location 1: Shorecrest High School Thursday, October 5 3:00 – 7:00 pm Location 2: Shorewood High School Thursday, October 12 3:00 - 7:00 pm Shoreline Schools Safety Tip Line Available 24/7/365 To quickly, easily, and anonymously report safety concerns, we have an  anonymous safety tip line   This system allows anyone to report safety concerns to school officials any day, at any time, helping us create a safer learning environment. The New Shoreline Schools Website The new  ssd412.org launched just this week! The new website platform and domain address offer improved user experience, accessibility, and navigation for all visitors. District and school staff have been working for several months to prepare the new site for use this school year, and we are still adding and improving information as we ramp up to students returning to school. Take a video tour around the district and school websites to view the organization structure, new features, and improved experience: Health Curriculum Night Registration Now Open Join us for our District Health Curriculum Night Webinar on Wednesday, September 13, 6:00-7:00 pm.  Pre-registration at this link is required . During the webinar, families will have the opportunity to learn about our health curriculum in Shoreline Schools prior to it being taught in classrooms and receive modification/opt-out options of the sexual health lessons if they choose. Please see the Washington State Healthy Youth Act and Shoreline School District Policy 2125 and Policy 2169 for details. Learn more about our curriculum: The Great Body Shop and  FLASH . Recordings of the presentation will be posted online for those unable to attend. After registering, you will automatically be emailed a link to use when joining the webinar. If you do not receive an email with the webinar link within one hour of registering, please email public.info@ssd412.org. Emergency Communications During an emergency, our first priority is to protect our students and staff. When we share information, our goal is to ensure that it’s timely and accurate. We oftentimes are not at liberty to share information from law enforcement, so we communicate what we can, when we can. We urge our families and community to look for an official message from the district through our official communication channels and to avoid sharing unofficial and potentially incorrect information. In an emergency situation: Parents/Guardians of schools affected will receive automated phone calls, emails, and text messages (if a cell phone number is on file) to alert them to the situation. Parents/Guardians of schools impacted will receive a second round of emails and text messages when an emergency situation has ended or when additional information on a current situation is available. Information will also be shared through the school district's website and social media channels, as appropriate. What should parents do in an emergency? Remain calm As difficult as it may be, please don't call or go to the school. This keeps phone lines open and reduces traffic and interference for first responders. Avoid contacting your child. Depending on the situation, this can further compromise safety and overload cell systems. If your child contacts you, please remind them to remain calm and follow the directions of school staff and first responders. Be patient and wait for additional information and instructions. Weather Delays and School Closures When winter weather hits, our top priority is the safety of students and staff. We also recognize that school delays and closures disrupt family schedules and the school year may have to be extended. Our district’s geography is taken into account when the decision is made. One part of our district may be clear, while other areas are struggling with snow or ice. In the event of a  school delay or cancelation , families will be contacted using our ParentSquare mass notification system. Please be sure your contact information is current at your child's school. You may find school delay/cancelation announcements on local television and radio stations, or online at: ssd412.org facebook.com/shorelineschools instagram.com/shorelineschools How We Communicate with Families Shoreline School District uses a variety of communication tools to inform and engage families, staff, and students. Please take a moment to review the information below to learn about some of these tools and how they are used. The communication tools pull contact information directly from students' registration records, so it is important to keep your contact information current with your children's schools. If your contact information changes, be sure to contact your school office   to have it updated. ParentSquare ParentSquare is the main communication platform for our schools and district. Communications through ParentSquare can be sent via email, phone call, text (if enabled by user) and/or app notification. It also has a web interface where you can access past posts and school and classroom news and information. Families automatically receive communications through ParentSquare in their preferred language on file. If you need to have your preferred language updated, you can do so by  contacting your school office . Some of the types of information shared through ParentSquare may include: School, district, and classroom communications Current news and announcements Emergency alerts Upcoming events Newsletters Unexcused absences alerts Meal account balance alerts If you have not done so yet, find out how to activate your ParentSquare account . We encourage parents and guardians to access their accounts so they can  download the mobile app and update their notification preferences, including opting to receive text messages, as described below. ParentSquare Notifications Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the number of ParentSquare notifications you receive? Do you receive a "daily digest" of posts but wish you were notified about each one? Or would you prefer a combination of the two, depending on the notification method, student or school? The good news is that ParentSquare allows family members and staff to choose exactly how they're notified about posts via email, text, and app notifications--and each method can be customized to work best for you!  The Instant setting  will send all post notifications in real time, so you'll receive one separate notification for every post. If too many emails throughout the day seems overwhelming, setting an email rule works well to send all emails from ParentSquare into one folder or label, where you can go find them later. The Digest setting is the default for all ParentSquare accounts with Shoreline Schools. It   sends direct messages, alerts, and time-sensitive posts instantly, but sends all posts that are not time sensitive at approximately 6 pm each day. Posts within Digest notifications don’t have titles, so they can get overlooked, but they limit the number of emails, texts, or app notifications you receive throughout the day.  If you have students at more than one school, you can even customize how you are notified for each one. You can change your notification preferences, including your preferred language of communication, on your  ParentSquare account page . Learn how to  tidy up your ParentSquare in our Tech Help for Families section . You'll find detailed instructions and a video of how to make these updates in the ParentSquare app or in a web browser. Family Access Skyward Family Access is the information hub for all of your student's registration information, records, reports and more. This resource provides access to real-time information about your child's grades, attendance, report cards, schedule, purchases and payment/balance information on their food services account. Family Access provides safe, secure, and easy access to your child's record. Parents/Guardians can log in to Family Access to find and complete: Registration Class schedules Forms Report cards Final grades Assessment scores Fees and fines Attendance records Family contact information Instructions for logging in to Family Access Electronic Flyers Peachjar is used to share electronic flyers with families from local and regional non-profit organizations. Approved flyers are sent to families via email and posted to school and district websites . Families are automatically registered to receive Peachjar flyers. You can manage your email flyer notification preferences by  logging in to Peachjar here , using the email address on file with your child's school. Electronic flyers sent through Peachjar may include: PTA information and events  School clubs and activities Local events and activities Youth sports leagues and recreation Performing arts groups Camps and excursions If you are part of a non-profit organization that is interested in sharing electronic flyers through Peachjar, you can  learn more about the flyer submission process .   Social Media You can also follow Shoreline Schools on: facebook.com/shorelineschools instagram.com/shorelineschools twitter.com/shorelinek12

Saturday, Sep 02 2023

Fall Bus Route Information

Greetings from your Shoreline Transportation Team! We hope you had a restful summer. As students prepare to return to school, we know many families will have questions about their bus stops and times, as well as what to expect on the first day of school. Requesting a Bus Ride and Viewing Bus Route Information All student routing is now viewable online via the  Student Bus Stops page .  Simply follow the instructions provided on the page to access e-link, and the student’s route number, stops, and times will be displayed. If your child’s routing information appears there, you do not need to submit a form for their transportation. No further action is necessary. Please do not contact the transportation department for routing information before first checking the online portal. We recommend checking your child's route time on e-link the night before the first day of school. While we do not anticipate any major changes, late enrollments may alter stop times between now and September 6. A final check will make sure you have the latest information in case of minor adjustments. If you do not see your child's information on the portal, please email us at  transportation.helpdesk@ssd412.org . We will review their status and respond as soon as possible. The First Day of School The first day of school is an exciting and much-anticipated event for many of our students and families, especially first-time bus riders. Our bus drivers do their best to keep everyone on time year-round. But after a long summer break, the first day back can present some challenges for students and families as they adapt to the school day schedule. This inevitably leads to greater delays than usual on this particular day. If your child’s bus is late on the first day of school, we kindly ask for your patience and to not call the dispatch office directly. Historically, we receive hundreds of phone calls on this day asking when a bus will arrive. While we understand parents being concerned about when their child will get to or return from school, it is not possible for our staff to answer this many phone calls at once. In the vast majority of cases, your bus is still on its way and is simply delayed.  Please call the dispatch office ONLY if you have reason to believe that: your student boarded the wrong bus your student got off at the wrong stop any situation that might otherwise involve a student being missing or endangered in some way Any other concerns should be  sent via email  if possible. This will allow us to address them in an equitable and orderly fashion. If unable to email, you can reach us by phone at 206-393-4277. Boundary Exceptions If you have submitted a request for a transportation boundary exception for your child, please be aware that these are processed roughly four weeks into the school year. This gives us time to record accurate rider statistics so we don't overcrowd a bus. If you have already submitted a boundary exception you do not need to do anything further, and we will be in touch as your request is processed, near the beginning of October. Transportation, like education, is a team effort. Many factors must align to ensure its success. Your cooperation and understanding will help us make this a great year for all our students and families. Sincerely, Transportation Department Shoreline School District

Wednesday, Aug 30 2023

Food Service Information for 2023-24

The new school year is almost here! Please take a few minutes to review the information below about the Shoreline School District Food Service Program.  Menus  are available online or download the My School Menus app. A la carte items  (extras & snacks) are available at Middle & High School and a small selection at Elementary School for 4th and 5th grade students. These purchases must be paid for using funds on meal accounts or cash in hand.  Please take this opportunity to discuss snack purchasing expectations with your student. If you wish to set an a la carte purchase limit for your student, the option can be found on the Food Services tab of  Family Access . To find meal prices and learn how to  make a payment , check our  Prices & Payments  page. Now is a great time to reload your student's meal account by  paying online . There is a $1.50 convenience fee. You can check your student's account balance on the Food Service tab of  Family Access . Applications for Free or Reduced priced meals can be completed electronically on the Food Service tab of  Family Access . If you prefer a paper application, a copy has been mailed or can be  printed from our website . If you have students attending Ridgecrest Elementary,  check this page  for important information. If you're new to the District, or just want more information about  how meal accounts work , you can find great information on the  Food Service pages  of the district website. Contact us  with any questions. Have a great school year!  Food and Nutrition Services

Monday, Aug 28 2023

Shoreline Schools Update - August 25, 2023

This week’s update contains information about: Key back-to-school dates Reminder: Vaccine clinic this coming Tuesday Jessica Torvik Lee selected as Einstein Interim Assistant Principal Visit us this weekend at Shoreline and Lake Forest Park farmers markets Reminder: Watch your mailbox for a mailing with free and reduced-price lunch application and more! School Board Happenings Key Dates for Back-to-School Time The start of the school year will be here before we know it! Please take a look at the key dates below and make sure your family's plans and calendar are up to date. Soon families will begin receiving communications from the district via ParentSquare with more information about transportation, school meals, and more. Schools will be in touch with students' schedules, teacher assignments, and other school-specific back-to-school information. First days of school: Wednesday, September 6: First day of school grades 1-12 (full day, not early release) Monday, September 11: First day of school kindergarten and preschool You can find these and other important dates on our  website calendar. School start and end times, including those for early release and half days, are available on our  bell times webpage .   The school year one-page calendar of important dates is also available to print or view. 2023-24 Important dates calendar (color) 2023-24 Important dates calendar (black and white) Vaccination Clinic Tuesday, August 29   Does your student need immunizations for the coming school year? Do they need their COVID booster? ICHS (International Community Health Services) is offering a one-day clinic for Shoreline students who are in need of vaccinations before school/childcare starts in September. When:  Tuesday, August 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm AND 1:00 - 3:30pm Where:  ICHS, Shoreline location , 16549 Aurora Ave. N, Shoreline, WA 98133 What to bring: Bring your insurance information. If you do not have insurance, there will be no cost to those aged 18 years and under. If you have vaccination records from another state or country, bring these with you. Parents/Guardians MUST be with their children (age 17 and under) to receive care Appointments are strongly encouraged but not required. Appointment sign-up form *NOTE: Filling out this form is not a guarantee of an appointment. You will receive a text message or call with a confirmation of your appointment information.* Please call Danna Nunez Fernandez with ICHS at 206-462-7168 if you have any questions. Washington State  School and Childcare Vaccination Requirements Jessica Torvik Lee Selected as Interim Einstein Assistant Principal Jessica Torvik Lee has been selected to serve as Interim Assistant Principal at Einstein Middle School for the 2023-24 school year, Superintendent Susana Reyes announced. Jessica replaces Jamila Gordon, who served in the role for the 2022-23 school year. Jessica's career in education has come full circle back to Shoreline Schools. After a few years working in science research, she earned her Master's in Teaching in 1997 from Seattle University, completing her teaching internship at Shorewood High School. Jessica spent her first two years at Monroe High School, then joined the staff at Nathan Hale High School in Seattle, where she taught Science and CTE Horticulture from 1999 to 2018. Jessica earned her school leadership certification from Gonzaga University in 2018 and has served as the Shoreline School District's 6-12 STEM Instructional Specialist and Einstein Middle science teacher for the past four years. Jessica shares that she looks forward to serving the Einstein community as Interim Assistant Principal and brings extensive background in equitable grading practices, site-based professional development, project-based and service learning, and culturally responsive teaching practices. Jessica and her family have lived in Shoreline since 2002. Her son and daughter attend Shorecrest High School, and her husband is a history teacher at Ballard High School. Jessica enjoys hiking with her two Dachshunds, traveling with her extended family, and serving as the board president and founding teacher of the Nathan Hale Urban Farm. “We are thrilled to welcome Jessica into this Interim Assistant Principal role!” says Superintendent Reyes. “Her knowledge of secondary education and wealth of experience in educational practices will serve the Einstein community well.” Watch your Mailbox for a Packet from Shoreline Schools! Families with children enrolled in Shoreline schools will soon receive a packet in the mail that contains: Calendar of important school year dates, events, and observances - perfect for refrigerators and bulletin boards! Free and reduced-price meal application Student rights and responsibilities handbook Free and reduced-price meal applications are also available online. You will find applications in English, Spanish, Amharic, Chinese, Korean, and Tigrinya. Visit Us Saturday and Sunday at Markets Around Town Join Superintendent Susana Reyes at the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park farmers markets this weekend! Shoreline Farmers Market Saturday, August 26 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Shoreline Park & Ride , 18821 Aurora Ave. N (192nd St. N & Aurora Ave. N) Shoreline Schools will have our signature blue canopy up and ready for you to stop by and say hello. Lake Forest Park Farmers Market Sunday, August 27 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Lake Forest Park Town Center , 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 Shoreline Schools are the day sponsor at this event, and you can stop by the market's community tent, near Lake Forest Park City Hall, to say hello to Superintendent Reyes. School Board Happenings In this section of the Shoreline Schools weekly update, we provide a recap of any board meetings and action that was taken in the preceding week. School Board Regular Meeting August 22 PRESENTATION: District Website Transition Update Presentation |  Video Recording The School Board heard a presentation by Director of Technology Eric Caldwell and Public Information Officer Rachel Belfield about the transition of the district’s website platform and domain to launch August 28, 2023. Board members then engaged in a follow-up discussion. The presentation was informational only. No board direction was given, and no action was taken. ACTION ITEM: Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution 2023-10, Adoption of 2023-2024 Budget Presentation |  Video Recording The School Board held a public hearing of the proposed 2023-24 school year budget, presented by Assistant Superintendent Angela Von Essen and Director of Finance and Business Services Mark Spangenberg. The proposed final General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Debt Service Fund, Associated Student (ASB) Body Fund, and Transportation Vehicle Fund budgets were presented for board approval. The 2023-24 General Fund budget required waiver of Board Policy 7130 for minimum fund balance. The proposed 2023-24 fee schedule, food service meal prices, and required 4-year budget projection were also included in the adopted budget. Board members then engaged in a follow-up discussion. The board voted to adopt the 2023-24 Shoreline School District budget as presented. Key Points: In the adopted 2023-24 budget, the projected total ending General Fund balance is approximately $5.5 million (3.3% total  fund balance). Of the total fund balance, approximately $2.3 million (1.2%) is the projected unreserved fund balance, for which 4-5% is the goal for district fiscal health. The process for expenditure reductions will need to continue over the course of the 2023-24 and 2024-25 fiscal years, and beyond, in collaboration with staff, students, families, and our community. The Board expressed deep appreciation for the extensive work and collaboration that went into achieving this budget through significant contributions from all the district labor groups; extensive input from students, families, staff, the Budget Advisory Team, and the community; and the leadership of the Superintendent in convening dozens of school, student, staff, family, and community visits and conversations across the district to share information, answer questions, and receive feedback to support a community informed and guided process.  As we continue this very hard and complex work, collaboration through the bargaining process is ongoing with our labor partners.

Saturday, Aug 26 2023

Shoreline Schools Update - August 18, 2023

This week’s update contains information about: August 29 vaccine clinic Watch your mailbox for a mailing with free and reduced-price lunch application and more! Key back-to-school dates Visit us at Celebrate Shoreline Rosa Khim selected as Shorecrest Assistant Principal School Board meeting Tuesday, August 22 Vaccination Clinic for Shoreline Schools Families   Does your student need immunizations for the coming school year? Do they need their COVID booster? ICHS (International Community Health Services) is offering a one-day clinic for Shoreline students who are in need of vaccinations before school/childcare starts in September. When:  Tuesday, August 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm AND 1:00 - 3:30pm Where:  ICHS, Shoreline location , 16549 Aurora Ave. N, Shoreline, WA 98133 What to bring: Bring your insurance information. If you do not have insurance, there will be no cost to those aged 18 years and under. If you have vaccination records from another state or country, bring these with you. Parents/Guardians MUST be with their children (age 17 and under) to receive care Appointments are strongly encouraged but not required.  Appointment sign-up form *NOTE: Filling out this form is not a guarantee of an appointment. You will receive a text message or call with a confirmation of your appointment information.* Please call Danna Nunez Fernandez with ICHS at 206-462-7168 if you have any questions. Washington State  School and Childcare Vaccination Requirements Watch your Mailbox for a Packet from Shoreline Schools! In the next 1-2 weeks, families with children enrolled in Shoreline schools will receive a packet in the mail that contains: Calendar of important school year dates, events, and observances - perfect for refrigerators and bulletin boards! Free and reduced-price meal application Student rights and responsibilities handbook Free and reduced-price meal applications are also available online. You will find applications in English, Spanish, Amharic, Chinese, Korean, and Tigrinya. Key Dates for Back-to-School Time First days of school: Wednesday, September 6: First day of school grades 1-12 (full day, not early release) Monday, September 11: First day of school kindergarten and preschool You can find these and other important dates on our  website calendar. School start and end times, including those for early release and half days, are available on our  bell times webpage .   The school year one-page calendar of important dates is also available to print or view. 2023-24 Important dates calendar (color) 2023-24 Important dates calendar (black and white) Visit Us Tomorrow, August 19, at Celebrate Shoreline! Join Superintendent Susana Reyes and our Food and Nutrition Services team at  Celebrate Shoreline . Stop by the Shoreline Schools booth to visit with Superintendent Reyes, play a fun game about reducing food waste, and enter for a chance to win a free kids bike! Celebrate Shoreline Festival Saturday, August 19, 2023 12:00 - 9:00 pm (district booth open until 6:00 pm) Cromwell Park , 18030 Meridian Ave. N, Shoreline, WA 98133 Celebrate Shoreline is the City's annual birthday celebration! The festival has multiple stages with live music and shows, a beer garden, pony rides, children’s theater, food, toy workshop, hands-on activities, and more!  Event parking map This is a free, family-friendly festival. There is a cost for food, beverages, and some activities.  Rosa Khim Selected as Assistant Principal at Shorecrest High School Rosa Khim has been selected as the new assistant principal at Shorecrest High School, Superintendent Susana Reyes announced.  Rosa replaces Alison Shawver, who served as an assistant principal at Shorecrest since 2020.  Since 2018, Rosa has served as a math teacher at Heatherwood Middle School in the Everett SD.  Additionally, this past year, she served as the math department lead and administrative intern.  Prior to that, from 2013 to 2018, Rosa taught math at Cedarcrest (Marysville SD) and Kenmore (Northshore SD) Middle Schools, as well as algebra and geometry at Glacier Peak High School (Snohomish SD). As shared by her new principal, Chad Towe, one event that Rosa organized at her previous school, of which she is particularly proud, was the Multicultural Night.  “As an educator of color who is also an immigrant, I understand the feeling of being underrepresented.  Multicultural Night is an event where everyone feels included and can showcase cultures, traditions, food, and literature.  It’s an event that increases family engagement and also a lot of learning from one another.” Rosa attended the University of Washington for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.  She earned her bachelor’s degree in mathematics with a minor in education, a master’s degree in teaching secondary math, and attended Seattle Pacific University for her principal certification program.  She has lived in Washington since moving to the United States in 2000 from Cambodia.  “We are so excited to have Rosa join our team. Rosa brings a wealth of knowledge, talent, and experience in a number of areas including equity-focused work in support of student learning and well-being. She will make such wonderful contributions to our Shorecrest community,” says Superintendent Reyes. “Welcome to Shoreline Schools, Rosa!”  School Board Meeting Tuesday, August 22 The Shoreline School Board will hold a  Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.   The meeting will be held in the Board Room of the Shoreline Center (18560 1st Ave. NE) and streamed via Zoom. Reports and Presentations: District Website Transition Update Action Items: Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution 2023-10, Adoption of 2023-2024 Budget Message from Superintendent Reyes: We have appreciated our community coming together around this challenging fiscal situation over the course of the last year. Staff, students, parents, and community members' input and feedback in person, via public comment, through survey, and a multitude of other forums and venues helped us focus our budget rebalancing efforts. Collaboration with all of our employee labor partners has also been critical to achieving a balanced budget for the coming school year, and we cannot overstate how much we value their partnership. We will continue to engage and collaborate as we work on developing further strategies and plans to continue improving our fiscal picture. If you would like to provide written public comment for the Regular Board Meeting, you can do so by  filling out this online form by 12:00 pm on August 22. Public comment can also be shared during the meeting in person or via Zoom.  Link to Attend the Meeting via Zoom: https://ssd412-org.zoom.us/j/87496732018?pwd=ZjFJcjh1NG81aWFzQU82dDBoM3dBZz09 Webinar ID: 874 9673 2018 Passcode: 567125 Dial-In Phone Numbers: 1-253-215-8782 or 1-669-900-6833 Meeting agenda will be posted here .

Friday, Aug 18 2023

Shoreline Schools Update - July 14, 2023

This week’s update contains information about: Budget planning process update Angela Von Essen selected as Assistant Superintendent School offices open August 14 Reminder: Free summer meal sites in Shoreline Reminder: Summer digital learning resources Reminder: Assistance with school supplies School Board meeting Tuesday, July 18 Budget Planning Update We hope that the Summer Break is treating everyone well and you are finding time for the rest, relaxation, and recreation that you look forward to and that refreshes your family during this break from school. Our finance team, employee groups, human resources department, and many others have been hard at work on the budget planning process. We have an update to share on the status of the staffing levels of the positions that support our students and families. The Shoreline School District and Shoreline Educational Support Professionals Association (SESPA) have reached a tentative agreement on the positions listed below, based on significant contractual concessions.   As a result of their efforts to date, the following positions will be restored: Apex/Credit Recovery (aka: Online Education): 2 positions High School Counseling Secretary: 2 positions Middle School Security: 2 positions, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year Family Advocates: 1 half-time position at each school Nurses: restored in all schools, with a slightly shorter workday   We deeply appreciate our SESPA employee partners and value their immense contributions to our students and district community. Negotiations regarding non-financial issues will continue and are planned for early August.  For reference, you can view the  Reduced Educational Program  that was approved at the April 18 School Board meeting. A preliminary 2023-24 budget update will be presented at the next board meeting on Tuesday, July 18. This presentation will include information about the draft budget that was submitted to the state on July 10.  While the budget for the 2023-24 school year is still in draft form, we are happy to share that it appears we will be projected to end the coming school year with a positive fund balance, which is approximately the targeted 2% ending fund balance that has been directed by the School Board. These numbers will fluctuate and change throughout the school year, as they are budgeted and not actual. The presentation will include preliminary 2023-24 budget information for the following categories: General Fund Capital Projects Fund Debt Service Fund Associated Student Body (ASB) Fund Transportation Vehicle Fund Final budget adoption to meet the August 31 state submission deadline will take place during the August 22 School Board meeting. Those who have participated in the budget planning process are to be commended for their contributions, including students, staff, and community members who shared their input and feedback in various forums throughout the 2022-23 school year. As a community, we have worked on this process together, and we thank everyone who has engaged in this work with us. While there will be future reductions and changes in coming years to continue to develop a sustainable budget for our evolving school district, we are grateful that we are able to restore some of the valued services that our students and community rely on as we continue to move toward financial health. Angela Von Essen Selected as Assistant Superintendent - Business & Operations Angela Von Essen has been selected to serve as Assistant Superintendent - Business & Operations, Superintendent Susana Reyes announced today. The appointment is subject to approval by the Shoreline School Board. She will succeed Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Farmer, who previously served in the role. Most recently, Angela has served as Superintendent of Kittitas School District in central Washington since 2021. Prior to that role, she worked for West Valley School District as Assistant Superintendent, Business, Operations. Angela’s career began when she served as a state auditor from 1990 to 1996, auditing various state agencies and municipalities. She has also served as Business Manager and Executive Director of Finance and Operations at public school districts in Washington. Says Angela, “Growing up in an environment surrounded by educators, I developed a deep understanding of the challenges they face. More importantly, I witnessed the immense satisfaction that comes from mentoring and advocating for students. I am deeply honored to join the Shoreline School District team and community. This opportunity allows me to bring my passion, expertise, and unwavering commitment to ensuring student success to the communities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.” Angela is completing her Educational Leadership Doctorate Program with Washington State University, which is where she also completed the Superintendent’s Program. She has a Master of Business Administration from Western Governor’s University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Central Washington University, and an Associate of Arts from Yakima Valley Community College. "Angela brings a wealth of experience in school district leadership and school finance and a deep understanding for fiscal accountability and compliance,” says Superintendent Reyes. "Angela is a leader who has dedicated her career to serving students, staff, and community members in diverse districts in our state. She’s known to prioritize the well-being of students, and we are excited that she is joining Shoreline Schools." School Offices Open in August School offices will open for the 2023-24 school year on Monday, August 14. Key dates for back-to-school: August 14: School offices open September 6: First day of school grades 1-12 September 11: First day of school kindergarten and preschool The 2023-24 school year one-page calendar of important dates is also available to print or view. Perfect for fridges, bulletin boards, and home offices! 2023-24 Important dates calendar (color) 2023-24 Important dates calendar (black and white) Local Free Summer Meals for Children and Teens Shoreline Public Schools will serve free meals this summer to kids and teens, ages 1 to 18.  Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday July 11 through August 3, 2023 There is no registration or application required. Children do not need to be Shoreline School District students. Children ages 1 to 18 can join us for a free lunch at these two Shoreline Schools locations:  Shorecrest High School   11:00 - 11:25 am 15343 25th Ave. NE Shoreline, WA 98155   Echo Lake Elementary School  11:20 - 11:35 am 19345 Wallingford Ave. N Shoreline, WA 98133 Meals must be eaten on site.  Find menus and more information The Hunger Intervention Program will also offer what is referred to as "wrap-around" meal service at Shorecrest High School on the dates that the school district's lunches are not available. Therefore, every weekday, from Wednesday, June 28 through Monday, August 28, there will be free lunches for children at Shorecrest High School, 11:00 - 11:25 am. On the following days, the lunches provided by the Hunger Intervention Program will be available in the Shorecrest parking lot: M, T, W, Th, F: June 28 - July 7 (except July 4) M and F: July 10 - August 4 (meals offered inside Shorecrest on T, W, Th these weeks) M, T, W, Th, F: August 7 - August 28 Additional nearby free lunch sites in Shoreline and North Seattle are available through Hunger Intervention Program, including the Dale Turner Y, Ballinger Homes, and the Shoreline Library throughout the summer.  Find free lunch locations and times . Digital Resources for Summer Exploration Here is a list of digital resources that Shoreline K-12 students will have access to during the summer. This is an opportunity for students to read, create, program, discover, and continue learning. ClassLink Resources The ClassLink application that contains district digital resources will be available all summer except a day in early August when Skyward rosters transition to the next school year. Remember that applications in a student’s ClassLink account are dependent on grade level. Accessing Google Chrome from a personal device and logging in with a Shoreline student account allows access to ClassLink resources, which may include Seesaw , PebbleGo ,  Bridges math apps, and other databases or resources. Local Library Resources King County Library System (KCLS) offers K-12 students in the KCLS service area a student account. It is a special kind of library account. It uses a student’s school ID number instead of a physical library card. Student accounts provide full access to eBooks, audiobooks, online newspapers, and downloadable material plus interesting databases. Access to some resources can also be dependent on grade level.  Examples include: Bookflix (elementary) Tumblebooks (elementary) Britannica (all grades) New York Times (secondary) KCLS Online Resources KCLS Summer Reading program Read anything you want. Track your reading time to earn prizes. Sign up, find reading recommendations, and attend events. For all ages. Learn more and sign up at the  KCLS Summer Reading website . School Supplies for Fall 2023 If your family needs assistance with school supplies for next year, please watch for your school to communicate how to pick up supplies or contact your school’s main office. The Shoreline PTA Council and Shoreline Public Schools Foundation are collaborating to collect donations to help make sure all kids are back-to-school-ready! They are seeking new backpacks and financial contributions for school supplies. If you are able to contribute, following are some ways you can. Donate backpacks in person at: Dale Turner YMCA 19290 Aurora Ave. N, Shoreline, WA 98133 or Center for Human Services 17018 15th Ave. NE, Shoreline, WA 98155 Purchase backpacks from this Amazon wishlist . Make a financial contribution to Shoreline Public Schools Foundation. School Board Meeting Tuesday, July 18 The Shoreline School Board will hold a  Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 18, at 6:00 pm . The meeting will be held in person in the Board Room of the Shoreline Center (18560 1st Ave. NE) and streamed via Zoom. Reports and Presentations: 2023-2024 Preliminary Budget Link to Agenda:   https://app.eduportal.com/share/0ac4b4d8-2291-11ee-b165-06c64aa3b8d4   If you would like to provide written public comment for the Regular Board Meeting, you can do so by  filling out this online form by 12:00 pm on Tuesday, July 18. Public comment can also be shared during the meeting in person or via Zoom.  Link to Attend Meeting via Zoom: https://ssd412-org.zoom.us/j/83022764815?pwd=WVA4YW42WlpmVDdVTUprSG9sQThQdz09 Webinar ID: 830 2276 4815 Passcode: 943235 Dial-In Phone Numbers: 1-253-215-8782 or 1-669-900-6833 The next two regular School Board meetings are scheduled for August 8 and 22. School Board regular meeting agendas, presentation topics, action items, Zoom link, and an online public comment form are posted on this page no later than Friday preceding a Tuesday meeting.

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