Shoreline Schools Update - June 22, 2023

This week’s update contains information about: Year-end message from Superintendent Susana Reyes Last day of school is Tuesday, June 27 Summer digital learning resources Congratulations, 2023 retirees! Budget planning update Website changes for the 2023-24 school year Reminder: Assistance with school supplies Reminder: Possible Summer Pandemic-EBT Food Funds Reminder: Free summer meal sites in Shoreline School Board Happenings Dear Shoreline Students, Staff, and Families,   As the school year draws to a close, I want to extend my heartfelt wishes for a relaxing and enjoyable summer break. We have been through so much together this year. Our school year has been filled with incredible learning and growth, wonderful successes, and joy-filled experiences.  We have also endured difficult moments and are continuing to face our fiscal challenges. It is not lost on me that this is impactful and painful for our community. Please know I hear and see this, and I will continue to listen, engage, and help us work through this process together. I am inspired every day by our incredible staff and students and deeply grateful to live and work in our community.   Parents and guardians, thank you for your partnership in support of your child’s learning. Together, we continue to foster a strong sense of community, grounded in a spirit of unity, collaboration, and support, which are the core of who we are as Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. Thank you for your unwavering support of our schools and community.   As the school year ends and summer break begins, may it be a time of joy, relaxation, and cherished moments with your loved ones. Whether it's spending time outdoors, pursuing hobbies, or simply enjoying moments of tranquility, I hope you find fulfillment and rejuvenation.   Wishing you a wonderful summer.   With deep appreciation and respect, Last Day of School is Tuesday The last day of school is this coming Tuesday, June 27. This is a half-day release for all schools. Half-day release times: 11:30 am for Briarcrest, Brookside, Parkwood, and Ridgecrest 11:55 am for Echo Lake, Highland Terrace, Lake Forest Park, Meridian Park, Syre, and Cascade K-8 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) 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 . Congratulations, Retiring Class of 2023! Shoreline Public Schools thanks the following employees for their years of service to our students, schools, and district community. This year’s retiring class spans buildings, programs, disciplines, and even two centuries within Shoreline Schools. 2023 Shoreline Public Schools Retirees: Barb Cruz Library Technician Echo Lake Elementary School 1996 - 2023 Toby Dederick     Japanese Teacher Kellogg Middle School 2007 - 2023 Greg DiMaio     District Warehouse/Courier 1974 - 2023 Lynda Hart     Paraeducator Meridian Park Elementary School 1996 - 2023 Terri McCauley     Elementary Kitchen Lead Lake Forest Park Elementary School 2001 - 2023 Stacey Neble     5th Grade Teacher Briarcrest Elementary School 1989 - 2023 Geneva Norton     District Librarian 1990 - 2023 Garnet Osborn     District Capital Projects Accounting Supervisor 1995 - 2023 Laurie Pearson     Kindergarten Teacher Lake Forest Park Elementary School 1993 - 2023 Jan Pembrooke     4th/5th Grade Teacher Parkwood Elementary School 1986 - 2023 Mary Rae      Elementary Teacher Ridgecrest Elementary School 1984 - 2023 Carrie Thompson     1st Grade Teacher Echo Lake Elementary School 2000 - 2023 Pam Wright Preschool Lead Teacher Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center 1993-2023 Grace Yuen     Elementary Kitchen Lead Highland Terrace 2004 - 2023 If you know a retiring staff member, please take a moment to thank them for their dedication and wish them well on this exciting next phase of their life. In the coming days, we will feature the contributions of these valued staff members on our website and in social media ( Facebook , Instagram ). Each retiree has also generously been offered a grant for the school of their choice, courtesy of the  Shoreline Public Schools Foundation ! Congratulations, retirees, and thank you for all you’ve done to enrich the lives of countless students and colleagues throughout your careers. Budget Planning Update It has been a month since the  last update about the Shoreline Schools’ budget rebalancing process for the 2023-24 school year , and the school year is quickly drawing to a close, so we want to provide information about the work that is ongoing and ahead of us. What is happening now Work with our employee partners - The district continues to collaborate with employee groups through the collective bargaining process. Technical budget work  - District finance staff are preparing the technical budget, which involves: collaborating with the Human Resources team to fully update staffing plans for budget purposes (staff are 88% of our budget currently) updating known factors such as insurance costs, utility trend costs, etc. translating outcomes from the recent legislative session into what they mean for our funding and expenses refining the overall financial picture What lies ahead  Planning for the 2023-24 school year will continue through the summer.  Key dates include: July 10, 2023: Deadline for draft budget in state-required format submitted to PSESD July 18 or August 8, 2023: Presentation of draft budget at a School Board meeting August 22, 2023: Board vote to approve final budget for 2023-24 The district continues to update the  budget FAQs throughout the process, and questions and suggestions may be sent to budget.advteam@ssd412.org While regular Friday updates will pause for Summer Break, the budget rebalancing process will continue, and when there are major budget developments, we will send communications to our community. New Web Addresses for 2023-24 School Year We are excited to share that the district’s website will move to a new platform, called Finalsite, starting this coming school year.  While making this move, the website’s domain will change from www.shorelineschools.org to www.ssd412.org. We plan to launch the new site in August, before the start of the school year, and there will be no downtime between the current website and the new platform. The Finalsite platform is built to be a better mobile experience and to offer improved accessibility, clearer translation, intuitive search, and standardized design. As we move and rebuild content on the new system, we are also ensuring that content meets accessibility standards and web best practices. The annual cost of this more modern platform will be less than our previous system, and we anticipate that the amount of time spent maintaining website content by many staff across the district will decrease due to the efficiencies of this platform and the way we are deploying it. Many local districts, including Edmonds and Highline, have moved to the Finalsite platform in recent years, and we’ve been learning from their work and the wonderful support and onboarding teams at Finalsite.  What does this mean for you? You may have pages bookmarked or may come across links that will no longer point to the right page, and you may need to search for their new location. We will redirect from shorelineschools.org to ssd412.org, and common URLs such as shorelineschools.org/enrollment and /jobs will redirect, as will school domains. We look forward to putting into practice improved usability, clear organization, more intuitive interface, consistency, and accessibility for all members of our school district community. School Supplies for Fall 2023 If your family needs assistance with school supplies for next year, items will be available at each school a few days before school begins. 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 our Amazon wishlist . Make a financial contribution to Shoreline Public Schools Foundation. Possible Summer Pandemic-EBT Food Funds The State has notified the school district that there may  be P-EBT (Pandemic-EBT) funds available in summer for students who are qualified for school meal benefits. Enrolled students who are approved for free/reduced-price meals will automatically become eligible for Summer P-EBT funds to help families buy groceries. If your child already qualifies for free/reduced-price meals, you will be notified if summer P-EBT funds become available.  Learn more about the P-EBT program . If your child does not currently receive free or reduced-price meals, there is still time to apply for this school year. If you feel your household may qualify for benefits, please submit a school meal application by Monday, June 26. How to find and submit an application: Submit an electronic application by logging into your Family Access account , on the Food Service tab.  Get a printable application (available in in ten languages along with income guidelines). Printed applications can be returned by email, fax, or US Mail: nutrition.services@ssd412.org Fax: 206-393-4104 Shoreline Food Services, 18560 1st Ave. NE, Shoreline, WA, 98155 Please contact us with any questions: nutrition.services@ssd412.org Phone:  206-393-4209 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 . 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 Meeting Tuesday, June 20 PRESENTATIONS: First Reading: Revisions to Policy 3210 ( STUDENTS, Nondiscrimination)  and Policy 5010 ( PERSONNEL, Nondiscrimination) First Reading of Revisions to Policy 3209 ( STUDENTS, Sexual Harassment of Students Prohibited)  and Policy 5013 ( Sexual Harassment of District Staff Prohibited) Video Recording Note that audio is faint until 27:36 of the meeting but has been increased to the highest volume possible in the recording. The School Board heard a presentation by Executive Director Darlene Mendoza of the first readings of four School Board Policies that are being revised at the direction of WA OSPI and legal counsel. Board members then engaged in a follow-up discussion. The presentation was informational only. No board direction was given, and no action was taken. Board Next Step : Vote to adopt revised policies at July 18 School Board meeting EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Superintendent and School Board met in an executive session to review the performance of a public employee per RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) Action Item : The School Board voted to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to nonrenew provisional employee

Friday, Jun 23 2023

Shoreline Schools Update - June 16, 2023

This week’s update contains information about: Juneteenth holiday on Monday Assistance with school supplies Possible Summer Pandemic-EBT Food Funds Calendar information for 2023-24 school year Reminder: Free summer meal sites in Shoreline Reminder: Athletic fee increases for next school year, with donation option School Board Meeting Tuesday, June 20 School Board Happenings Shoreline Schools Honor Juneteenth Shoreline school buildings and offices will be closed on Monday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. This means that Wednesday, June 21, is a full school day, not early release. In 2021, Juneteenth became a federal holiday as well as a state legal holiday. This Juneteenth marks the first time Shoreline School District will close in observance of this important event since being signed into law. What is Juneteenth? On June 19, 1865, news finally reached Galveston, Texas, that the Civil War had ended and all enslaved persons were now released from the bondage of slavery. This news arrived two and one-half years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation and two months after the end of the Civil War. Juneteenth honors and celebrates this momentous day in history. While the history of the holiday includes the injustice of enslavement, Juneteenth should also be understood in the context of Black people’s fight for justice and freedom. Learning for Justice staff writer Coshandra Dillard notes, “Students, particularly Black students, can find empowerment in the jubilant celebrations of culture, activism and the humanity of a people.” Learn more about the holiday, its importance, and how to honor the day in this article by OSPI " Juneteenth: Resources for Recognizing and Learning ." School Supplies for Fall 2023 If your family needs assistance with school supplies for next year, items will be available at each school a few days before school begins. 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 our Amazon wishlist . Make a financial contribution to Shoreline Public Schools Foundation. Possible Summer Pandemic-EBT Food Funds The State has notified the school district that there may  be P-EBT (Pandemic-EBT) funds available in summer for students who are qualified for school meal benefits. Enrolled students who are approved for free/reduced-price meals will automatically become eligible for Summer P-EBT funds to help families buy groceries. If your child already qualifies for free/reduced-price meals, you will be notified if summer P-EBT funds become available.  Learn more about the P-EBT program . If your child does not currently receive free or reduced-price meals, there is still time to apply for this school year. If you feel your household may qualify for benefits, please submit a school meal application by Monday, June 26. How to find and submit an application: Submit an electronic applications by logging into your Family Access account , on the Food Service tab.  Get a printable application (available in in ten languages along with income guidelines Printed applications can be returned by email, fax, or US Mail: nutrition.services@ssd412.org Fax: 206-393-4104 Shoreline Food Services, 18560 1st Ave. NE, Shoreline, WA, 98155 Please contact us with any questions: nutrition.services@ssd412.org Phone:  206-393-4209 Calendar Subscriptions for School District Important Dates Did you know that Shoreline Schools maintains a google calendar of all early release days, school breaks, holidays, and district events? You can use this iCal link to access the district's calendar on an iOS device, such as iPhone or iPad: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/c_42b70c9e5hjbe99ccnurt9gd54%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics Or this shareable link to subscribe to the district's calendar in another system: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y180MmI3MGM5ZTVoamJlOTljY251cnQ5Z2Q1NEBncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t 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 lunch 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 . Athletic Fee Increases for 2023-24 School Year As many members of the Shoreline Schools community are aware, our district is facing a significant budget shortfall for the coming school year due to declining revenues and decreased enrollment in recent years. This school year, we have been engaged in extensive budget planning work, part of which is examining what adjustments need to be made to maintain programs and while minimizing position reductions. In the area of athletics, the decision has been made to increase athletic fees for student participation and maintain the current athletic programs that are offered at our middle and high schools for the 2023-24 school year. High school sport fees will increase from $100 per sport to $200 per sport. Middle school sport fees will increase from $20 per sport to $100 per sport. Revenue from these fees goes into the district’s general fund, where it pays coaches’ salaries and funds transportation for sports teams.  As they do currently, students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals can receive a waiver of their sport fees. If the fee increase is prohibitive for a student’s participation, we encourage them or a parent/guardian to reach out to their school’s athletic director for support. Many members of our community have asked how they can help programs such as athletics be accessible for all students, regardless of ability to pay. We are currently adding an optional donation field to athletic fee payments in our online payment system. Donations received will go to help students who aren't eligible for a fee waiver but need financial assistance for the fees to participate in a sport. We are grateful for the generosity of our community members who have offered this support to fellow students and families in many forums this school year. Donations may be made via this page:  https://wa-shoreline-lite.intouchreceipting.com/ Look for the items in the drop-down menu named [school code]-GF-ATHLETIC DONATIONS EIN = Einstein Middle School KEL = Kellogg Middle School SC = Shorecrest High School SW = Shorewood High School School Board Meeting Tuesday, June 20 The Shoreline School Board will hold a  Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 20, at 6:00 pm . The meeting will be held in person in the Shoreline Room of the Shoreline Center (18560 1st Ave. NE) and streamed via Zoom. Please note that the June 20 School Board meeting will not include a budget planning process update, as there is no new information to share at this time. Next week, we will provide a summary of this year's work and include any new information we may have. We will again share key dates and next steps that will take place as budgeting work continues through July and August.  The Budget FAQ has also recently been updated with current information. Reports and Presentations: First Reading: Revisions to Policy 3210 STUDENTS, Nondiscrimination and Policy 5010 PERSONNEL, Nondiscrimination First Reading of Revisions to Policy 3209 STUDENTS, Sexual Harassment of Students Prohibited and Policy 5013 PERSONNEL, Sexual Harassment of District Staff Prohibited 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, June 20 . 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/88056090907?pwd=UDdKZ1cxUjMxMWd5amVRRXZEb3dXdz09 Webinar ID: 880 5609 0907 Passcode: 830602 Dial-In Phone Numbers: 1-253-215-8782 or 1-669-900-6833 Meeting agenda will be posted here 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. Study Session Tuesday, June 13 PRESENTATION: Equitable Literacy and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Presentation |  Video Recording Presenters: Mike VanOrden, District Academic Officer Aimee Miner, Principal, Lake Forest Park Elementary Jessica Hendrick, First Grade Teacher Leslie Woods, School Psychologist Julianne Colwell, LAP Reading Teacher Ingrid Nyberg, LAP Reading Teacher The School Board heard a presentation about Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) in Shoreline Schools, how this framework relates to equity and inclusion, and the alignment between the equitable literacy practices in our schools with MTSS. The presentation was informational only. No board direction was given, and no action was taken.

Saturday, Jun 17 2023

Shoreline Schools Update - June 9, 2023

This week’s update contains information about: Monday, June 12 is an early release day and June school calendar changes Athletic fee increases for next school year No Flagship newsletter for spring/summer 2023 Reminder: Free summer meal sites in Shoreline School Board Study Session Tuesday, June 13 School Board Happenings Early Release June 12 and Reminder of June School Calendar Changes This coming Monday, June 12 is an early release day.  Find school dismissal times Wednesday, June 14 will be a full school day, not early release. As we've been sharing in past updates, we want to remind you of some important changes to the school year calendar that have arisen since the start of this school year as well as Juneteenth, which is a new holiday for Shoreline Schools this year. Here are the important dates: Monday, June 12  - early release school day Wednesday, June 14 - full school day, not early release Monday, June 19 - no school, in observance of Juneteenth Monday, June 26 - full school day Tuesday, June 27 - half-day release and last day of school 2022-23 school year one-page calendar ( black-and-white version ) The 2023-24 school year one-page calendar of important dates is now available: 2023-24 Important dates calendar (color)  |  2023-24 Important dates calendar (black and white) Athletic Fee Increases for 2023-24 School Year As many members of the Shoreline Schools community are aware, our district is facing a significant budget shortfall for the coming school year due to declining revenues and decreased enrollment in recent years. This school year, we have been engaged in extensive budget planning work, part of which is examining what adjustments need to be made to maintain programs and while minimizing position reductions. In the area of athletics, the decision has been made to increase athletic fees for student participation and maintain the current athletic programs that are offered at our middle and high schools for the 2023-24 school year. High school sport fees will increase from $100 per sport to $200 per sport. Middle school sport fees will increase from $20 per sport to $100 per sport. Revenue from these fees goes into the district’s general fund, where it pays coaches’ salaries and funds transportation for sports teams.  As they do currently, students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals can receive a waiver of their sport fees. If the fee increase is prohibitive for a student’s participation, we encourage them or a parent/guardian to reach out to their school’s athletic director for support. Many members of our community have asked how they can help programs such as athletics be accessible for all students, regardless of ability to pay. We are currently adding an optional donation field to athletic fee payments in our online payment system. Donations received will go to help students who aren't eligible for a fee waiver but need financial assistance for the fees to participate in a sport. We are grateful for the generosity of our community members who have offered this support to fellow students and families in many forums this school year. No Spring/Summer Flagship Newsletter Shoreline Schools will not be publishing and mailing a spring/summer edition of  The Flagship  newsletter to members of the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park communities. We plan to resume this publication digitally in the fall or winter and in print at a later date, when finances allow. 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 lunch 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 . School Board Study Session Tuesday, June 13 The Shoreline School Board will hold a  Study Session on Tuesday, June 13, at 6:00 pm . The public may watch a live-streamed session in the Board Room, Shoreline Center (18560 1st Ave. NE) or via Zoom. Topic:  Equitable Literacy and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Link to attend via Zoom: https://ssd412-org.zoom.us/j/84849654563?pwd=dkdlSjdxdjhMM2JDdkM4SWNRbEduUT09 Webinar ID: 848 4965 4563 Passcode: 942921 Dial-In Phone Numbers: 1-253-215-8782 or 1-669-900-6833 Meeting agenda will be posted here 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. Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 6 PRESENTATION: First Reading: District Instructional Materials Committee (DIMC) Recommendations Presentation | Video Recording The School Board heard a presentation by Mike VanOrden, District Academic Officer, recommending that the book Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Adichie be added to the district’s approved instructional materials list. The presentation was informational only. No board direction was given, and no action was taken. Board Next Step :  DIMC recommendation will appear on the consent agenda for board approval at the next School Board meeting on June 20 PRESENTATION: Equity Alignment Update Presentation | Video Recording The School Board heard a presentation by Dr. Tanisha Brandon-Felder, Director of Equitable Leadership, Pedagogy and Family Engagement, and Mike VanOrden, District Academic Officer, about the work being done across Shoreline Schools departments and schools to further equitable education in alignment with with the race and equity board policy, anti-racism resolution, ethnic studies resolution, and instructional strategic plan. The Equity Alignment presentation also connects to and aligns with the school improvement planning process, which was the topic of the May 16 study session. Presentation | Video Recording The presentation was informational only. No board direction was given, and no action was taken. Board Next Steps : Equitable Literacy and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Study Session June 13 Next Equity Alignment presentation with 2022-23 data and outcomes to be scheduled for fall 2023 ACTION ITEM: None

Friday, Jun 09 2023

Mon., June 12 is an early release day for Shoreline ...

Good morning, Shoreline Schools families. Don't forget that this coming Monday, June 12 is an early release day!   Early release is the time schools often dismiss on Wednesdays. Find dismissal times for all schools Wednesday, June 14 will be a full school day, not early release. Other important June calendar reminders: Monday, June 19 - no school, in observance of Juneteenth Monday, June 26 - full school day Tuesday, June 27 - half-day release and last day of school Thank you, Shoreline Schools

Thursday, Jun 08 2023

Shoreline Schools Update - June 2, 2023

This week’s update contains information about: June is Pride Month in Shoreline Schools Reminder: June school calendar changes Free summer meal sites expanded in Shoreline Customizing your ParentSquare notification settings Reminder: Now hiring mobility assistants and bus drivers School Board meeting Tuesday, June 6 June is Pride Month! We want to express our school district’s appreciation and support of our LGBTQ+ students, staff, community members, and allies. We see you and we stand with you.  LGBTQ+ Pride Month is celebrated each June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, an uprising to resist the police harassment and persecution to which the LGBTQ+ community was commonly subjected. This marked the beginning of a movement to outlaw discriminatory laws and practices against people who identify as LGBTQ+. While our nation has made progress in that path to equality, we recognize there is much more work to do to achieve equality for our LGBTQ+ community. This month, we are proudly flying Pride Flags at each of our schools and the district office. We invite you to join us this month in reaffirming our support for our LGBTQ+ students, families, and community and recognizing their vast contributions to society. Reminder of June School Calendar Changes As we've been sharing in past updates, we want to remind you of some important changes to the school year calendar that have arisen since the start of this school year as well as Juneteenth, which is a new holiday for Shoreline Schools this year. Here are the important dates: Monday, June 12  - early release school day Wednesday, June 14 - full school day, not early release Monday, June 19 - no school, in observance of Juneteenth Monday, June 26 - full school day Tuesday, June 27 - half-day release and last day of school 2022-23 school year one-page calendar ( black-and-white version ) School dismissal times The 2023-24 school year one-page calendar of important dates is now available: 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 lunch 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 . Customize Your ParentSquare Settings Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the number of ParentSquare notifications you receive? Or do you miss posts occasionally and wish you could be notified right away? 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. If you want to be notified right away about district posts, but you'd like school posts summarized at the end of each day, you can customize this. If you want texts of each post but an email daily digest to bring them all together, you can create this setting for yourself. The Digest setting  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. 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. Here's an example of how one parent customized their own notification settings to work best for them by school, district, and program, for each channel (email, text, and app): Bus Drivers and Mobility Assistants Needed! Shoreline Schools is now hiring and training bus drivers and mobility assistants! These valuable transportation professionals keep our students moving and schools running, and we need even more for the 2023-24 school year. Bus Drivers Employees are paid during driver training Permanent positions, 4+ hours/day available Full-time work is available Sub drivers are also needed Starting pay rate is $27.10/hour $30.75/hour after just 60 days! Mobility Assistants Assistants work on a team with a school bus driver to support students with disabilities who are using district transportation. $22.87/hour Why should you work for Shoreline Schools Transportation? Give back to children and the community. Morning and afternoon hours free up your day. Extra pay opportunities driving for field trips, athletics, and activities. Be the first to welcome students to their school day. Benefits include: Retirement, Medical, Dental (family), Vision (family), Paid Leave, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance Apply today at:  www.shorelineschools.org/jobs School Board Meeting Tuesday, June 6 The Shoreline School Board will hold a  Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 6, at 6:00 pm . The meeting will be held in person in the Shoreline Room of the Shoreline Center (18560 1st Ave. NE) and streamed via Zoom. Reports and Presentations: First Reading: District Instructional Materials Committee (DIMC) Recommendations Equity Alignment Update Action Items: none Link to Meeting Agenda: https://app.eduportal.com/share/96f4e004-019e-11ee-b183-06c64aa3b8d4 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, June 6. 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/83246478636?pwd=SkhyaGdTT2FQdDdwdEZwMnJrWlp6QT09 Webinar ID: 832 4647 8636 Passcode: 180145 Dial-In Phone Numbers: 1-253-215-8782 or 1-669-900-68

Saturday, Jun 03 2023

Wed., May 31 is a full day for Shoreline Schools

Good afternoon, Shoreline Schools families. Please remember that tomorrow, Wednesday, May 31, is a full school day, not early release.  Find dismissal times for all schools The typical custom is that short weeks have a full school day on Wednesdays. There can be exceptions, so be sure to check the  Shoreline Schools calendar  if you are unsure. We also want to remind you of some important changes to the June calendar that have arisen since the start of this school year as well as Juneteenth, which is a new holiday for Shoreline Schools this year. Here are the important dates: Monday, June 12 - early release school day Wednesday, June 14 - full school day, not early release Monday, June 19 - no school, in observance of Juneteenth Monday, June 26 - full school day Tuesday, June 27 - half-day release and last day of school 2022-23 school year one-page calendar ( black-and-white version ) Thank you, Shoreline Schools

Tuesday, May 30 2023

Shoreline Schools Update - May 26, 2023

This week’s update contains information about: Memorial Day is Monday and reminder of June date changes Free summer meal sites announced District extended care interest form open through Tuesday, May 30 Reminder: LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Month kickoff event Reminder: Now hiring mobility assistants and bus drivers NEW! School Board Happenings Schools Closed Monday, May 29, and Reminder of June School Days In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, Shoreline schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 29. We honor members of the United States military who lost their lives in service to our country. With June nearing, we want to remind you of some important changes to the school year calendar that have arisen since the start of this school year as well as Juneteenth, which is a new holiday for Shoreline Schools this year. Here are the important dates: Monday, June 12  - early release school day Wednesday, June 14 - full school day, not early release Monday, June 19 - no school, in observance of Juneteenth Monday, June 26 - full school day Tuesday, June 27 - half-day release and last day of school 2022-23 school year one-page calendar ( black-and-white version ) School dismissal times The 2023-24 school year one-page calendar of important dates is now available: 2023-24 Important dates calendar (color)  |  2023-24 Important dates calendar (black and white) Shoreline Schools 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 School 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 2023-24 Extended Care Interest Form Open Through Tuesday Enrollment has begun for district-operated before- and after-school childcare next school year at these elementary schools: Briarcrest* Brookside Highland Terrace Meridian Park Ridgecrest The interest form for new families closes on May 30.  Currently enrolled families have received information directly from the Extended Care program to express interest for next school year. Visit the Extended Care webpage for enrollment timeline, rates, FAQs, and interest forms. *Briarcrest rates and times to be determined when school schedule is finalized; registration for Briarcrest will be advertised directly to all Briarcrest families when it begins. This will include a registration timeline for Briarcrest only. Registration is open through The Y’s  Before and After-School Enrichment (BASE) program for extended care at Echo Lake, Lake Forest Park, Parkwood, and Syre elementary schools. BASE childcare is run independent of the Shoreline School District Extended Care Program. Program availability, interest lists, hours, rates, and schools served are managed by The Y, not by Shoreline Schools. For questions about The Y’s BASE program, please contact them directly:  base@seattleymca.org LGBTQIA2S+ and Allies Potluck and Book Fair June 1 Kick off Pride Month with the LGBTQIA2S+ & Allies Dessert Potluck and Pride Book Fair! Thursday, June 1 5:30-7:30 pm Shoreline Center (north entrance), 18560 1st Ave. NE Registration required through eventbrite:  ShorelineLGBTQ2023.eventbrite.com More about the event: Bring a dessert to share Family friendly Special guest speakers LGBTQIA2S+ info tables and references Read-aloud for young children Shop at the Pride Book Fair hosted by Third Place Books. Bring your credit/debit card! Raffle prizes Photo booth LGBTQIA2S+ is an acronym for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit, and the countless affirmative ways in which people choose to self-identify. Bus Drivers and Mobility Assistants Needed! Shoreline Schools is now hiring and training bus drivers and mobility assistants! These valuable transportation professionals keep our students moving and schools running, and we need even more for the 2023-24 school year. Bus Drivers Employees are paid during driver training Permanent positions, 4+ hours/day available Full-time work is available Sub drivers are also needed Starting pay rate is $27.10/hour $30.75/hour after just 60 days! Mobility Assistants Assistants work on a team with a school bus driver to support students with disabilities who are using district transportation. $22.87/hour Why should you work for Shoreline Schools Transportation? Give back to children and the community. Morning and afternoon hours free up your day. Extra pay opportunities driving for field trips, athletics, and activities. Be the first to welcome students to their school day. Benefits include: Retirement, Medical, Dental (family), Vision (family), Paid Leave, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance Apply today at:  www.shorelineschools.org/jobs School Board Happenings In this new section of the Shoreline Schools weekly update, we will provide a recap of any board meetings and important information or actions that were taken in the preceding week. Study Session Tuesday, May 23 Topic:  District-Managed Extended Care Presentation | Video Recording The School Board heard a presentation by Hillery Clark, Co-Director of Early Learning, on current offerings, enrollment, staffing, and future considerations, then engaged in a follow-up discussion. The study session was informational only. No action was taken. Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 23 PRESENTATION: Enrollment Update for April and May Update and Financial Report for March and April Updated Projected Year-End Balance for General Fund Presentation | Video Recording The School Board heard a presentation by Jennifer Farmer, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations, and Mark Spangenberg, Director of Finance and Business Services, and engaged in follow-up discussion. The presentation was informational only. No board direction was given, and no action was taken. Board Next Steps :  June 20: Likely budget update report July 18 or August 8: Proposed 2023-2024 budget initial presentation August 22: Final budget adoption to meet August 31 state submission deadline ACTION ITEM: Adoption of Revision to Policy 2410, Graduation Requirements: Permanently Repeal Community Service Graduation Requirement Revised policy (see page 4) | Video Recording |  Video Recording of First Reading and Discussion (May 9 School Board meeting) The School Board voted to adopt the revised policy, which repeals the 40-hour community service graduation requirement. Board Next Step : None

Friday, May 26 2023

Letter from Superintendent Reyes About District Budg...

Dear Shoreline Schools Community, It has been just over a month since the approval of the Shoreline School District Reduced Educational Program on April 18. This month has felt long and stressful due to the challenging conversations about our fiscal situation. At the same time, it has flown by with the volume and importance of the work that we are collectively engaged in, which includes the incredible work that takes place throughout our schools every day. We are facing the hard realities of a significant budget shortfall, and difficult decisions lie ahead to arrive at a final budget to submit to the state by August 31. With a budget reduction of this size, there will be areas of reductions across the entire district. Despite the challenges, school district leadership, bargaining groups, and the school board are committed to minimizing the impact felt across our school system as much as possible. What has happened since the Reduced Educational Program was approved? Non-employee  cost savings have been identified that total approximately $966K, from sources such as instructional materials, athletics, utilities, and building budgets. Employee  cost savings have been identified that total approximately $8.1 million, from reductions across the district, including administrators, central office and centralized support positions, certificated staff, and building-based support staff. These savings take many forms, including furlough days, position reductions, contract suspensions, and other adjustments. These savings add up to about $9.1 million of the $13.9 million estimated savings needed to reach a targeted 2% minimum overall ending fund balance for 2023-24. There is a difference of approximately $4.8 million that must still be achieved as we continue to develop a final budget for the next year. Recently, we have received many questions about extracurricular clubs and activities. Specifically, people are asking if these are being cut from Shoreline Schools. There is no plan to eliminate all extracurricular activities, also referred to as “Extended Learning Opportunities” or “ELOs.” The district recognizes the value of these opportunities, and we are working on options to make ELOs available to students within the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. We understand that these programs and activities are important to our community and appreciate your patience as we work through this complex process. When we have final decisions about programming for the coming year, those will be communicated with the Shoreline Schools community. The  FAQs about Shoreline Schools budget now address the topic of ELO funds, and we will continue to provide updates as we work through this process during the school year and into the summer. There will be a budget planning update presentation at the May 23 board meeting with more detail about the steps that have been taken and what lies ahead as we work to rebalance the school district budget.  Meeting information and Zoom link As I visit schools and attend events in our community, I witness great joy, moments of profound learning, and a strong sense of support that envelops the Shoreline Schools community. I also know and see the level of anxiety and stress that this experience has brought about for our community. I see and hear the deeply felt concern and frustration around the current unknowns for next school year. As the process develops, we will share updates and clarifications as soon as we are able. I am thankful to all of you and the way in which you have engaged and participated in the process. We are a strong community, and I know we will continue to support each other during all of our ups and downs as we move along this path. I’m proud to be part of this district, and honored to serve and support our community during this time. In gratitude, Susana

Tuesday, May 23 2023

Shoreline Schools Update - May 19, 2023

This week’s update contains information about: Assistant Superintendent resignation District extended care interest form now open Memorial Day and June date changes Reminder: Now hiring mobility assistants and bus drivers Reminder: AANHPI Heritage Month celebration event Reminder: LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Month kickoff event School Board meetings Tuesday, May 23 By early next week, we will update the Budget Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page of our website with responses to questions we've been receiving about extracurricular clubs and activities.  Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Farmer Resigning Effective June 30 We are saddened to share that Assistant Superintendent of Business & Operations, Jennifer Farmer, has submitted her resignation, to be effective June 30. The position is posted for candidates to apply in the school district's  FastTrack hiring system . Jennifer has brought invaluable knowledge and experience to Shoreline Schools, and we are thankful for her expertise, clarity, and signature witty delivery of information in even the most difficult conversations. We wish her the very best in her future endeavors. Superintendent Susana Reyes says, "Jennifer, we are so grateful for your incredible work and all that you have done this year to help us work through this very difficult process. Your expertise, kind spirit, and sense of humor have lifted us and helped us move along this path. We will miss you!" 2023-24 Extended Care Interest Form Open to New Families Enrollment has begun for district-operated before- and after-school childcare next school year at these elementary schools: Briarcrest* Brookside Highland Terrace Meridian Park Ridgecrest The interest form for new families closes on May 30.  Currently enrolled families have received information directly from the Extended Care program to express interest for next school year. Visit the Extended Care webpage for enrollment timeline, rates, FAQs, and interest forms. *Briarcrest rates and times to be determined when school schedule is finalized; registration for Briarcrest will be advertised directly to all Briarcrest families when it begins. This will include a registration timeline for Briarcrest only. Registration is open through The Y’s  Before and After-School Enrichment (BASE) program for extended care at Echo Lake, Lake Forest Park, Parkwood, and Syre elementary schools. BASE childcare is run independent of the Shoreline School District Extended Care Program. Program availability, interest lists, hours, rates, and schools served are managed by The Y, not by Shoreline Schools. For questions about The Y’s BASE program, please contact them directly:  base@seattleymca.org Memorial Day is May 29 and Reminder of June School Days In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, Shoreline schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 29. We honor members of the United States military who lost their lives in service to our country. With June nearing, we want to remind you of some important changes to the school year calendar that have arisen since the start of this school year as well as Juneteenth, which is a new holiday for Shoreline Schools this year. Here are the important dates: Monday, June 12  - early release school day Wednesday, June 14 - full school day, not early release Monday, June 19 - no school, in observance of Juneteenth Monday, June 26 - full school day Tuesday, June 27 - half-day release and last day of school 2022-23 school year one-page calendar ( black-and-white version ) School dismissal times The 2023-24 school year one-page calendar of important dates is now available: 2023-24 Important dates calendar (color)  |  2023-24 Important dates calendar (black and white) Bus Drivers and Mobility Assistants Needed! Shoreline Schools is now hiring and training bus drivers and mobility assistants! These valuable transportation professionals keep our students moving and schools running, and we need even more for the 2023-24 school year. Bus Drivers Employees are paid during driver training Permanent positions, 4+ hours/day available Full-time work is available Sub drivers are also needed Starting pay rate is $27.10/hour $30.75/hour after just 60 days! Mobility Assistants Assistants work on a team with a school bus driver to support students with disabilities who are using district transportation. $22.87/hour Why should you work for Shoreline Schools Transportation? Give back to children and the community. Morning and afternoon hours free up your day. Extra pay opportunities driving for field trips, athletics, and activities. Be the first to welcome students to their school day. Benefits include: Retirement, Medical, Dental (family), Vision (family), Paid Leave, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance Apply today at:  www.shorelineschools.org/jobs AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration Event May 24 Save the date for the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month celebration event on Wednesday, May 24. Admission is free! Shoreline Community College Theatre (west gate) 16101 Greenwood Ave. N, Shoreline, WA 98133 5:00 pm: Food trucks Kathmandu MoMoCha and Tabassum open 5:30 pm: Doors open, with Japanese American Citizen's League (JACL) panels and resource tables available 6:30-8:30: Performances in the theatre: Shoreline Community College Pop Dance Society Hokulani Hula Studio Headlining act Seattle Kokon Taiko Event Sponsors: Shoreline Community College SCC AANHPI Student Program City of Shoreline Shoreline School District Equity Dept. JACL Korean Community Service Center YouthKan Shoreline Historical Museum LGBTQIA2S+ and Allies Potluck and Book Fair June 1 Kick of Pride Month with the LGBTQIA2S+ & Allies Dessert Potluck and Pride Book Fair! Thursday, June 1 5:30-7:30 pm Shoreline Center (north entrance), 18560 1st Ave. NE Registration required through eventbrite:  ShorelineLGBTQ2023.eventbrite.com More about the event: Bring a dessert to share Family friendly Special guest speakers LGBTQIA2S+ info tables and references Read-aloud for young children Shop at the Pride Book Fair hosted by Third Place Books. Bring your credit/debit card! Raffle prizes Photo booth LGBTQIA2S+ is an acronym for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit, and the countless affirmative ways in which people choose to self-identify. School Board Meetings Tuesday, May 23 The Shoreline School Board will hold a Study Session on Tuesday, May 23, at 4:00 pm. The public may watch a live-streamed session in the Board Room, Shoreline Center (18560 1st Ave. NE) or via Zoom. Topic:  District-Managed Extended Care Link to attend via Zoom: https://ssd412-org.zoom.us/j/86937507577?pwd=R2VKbUIxZUFsQU9DR2RIUmZZV3IxZz09 Webinar ID: 869 3750 7577 Passcode: 027355 Dial-In Phone Numbers: 1-253-215-8782 or 1-669-900-6833 Agenda will be posted here The Shoreline School Board will hold a  Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 23, at 6:00 pm.  The meeting will be held in person in the Shoreline Room of the Shoreline Center (18560 1st Ave. NE) and streamed via Zoom. Reports and Presentations: Enrollment Update for April and May, Update and Financial Report for March and April, Updated Projected Year-End Balance for General Fund Action Item: Adoption of Revision to Policy 2410, Graduation Requirements: Permanently Repeal Community Service Graduation Requirement 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, May 23. Public comment can also be shared during the meeting in person or via Zoom. If public comment at the board meeting lasts more than one hour, a 10-minute break will be taken after each hour of comment. Link to attend Meeting via Zoom: https://ssd412-org.zoom.us/j/86867595747?pwd=SmZiUzFtTFNNV3pHUzVwZ3dzSFFkUT09 Webinar ID: 868 6759 5747 Passcode: 428360 Dial-In Phone Numbers: 1-253-215-8782 or 1-669-900-6833 Agenda will be posted here

Saturday, May 20 2023

Shoreline Schools Update - May 12, 2023

This week’s update contains information about: Hiring and training bus drivers and mobility assistants Special education "Moving Up" info night AANHPI Heritage Month celebration event LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Month kickoff event Retirement celebration event canceled Reminder: June date changes School Board study session Tuesday, May 16 Bus Drivers and Mobility Assistants Needed! Shoreline Schools is now hiring and training bus drivers and mobility assistants! These valuable transportation professionals keep our students moving and schools running, and we need even more for the 2023-24 school year. Bus Drivers Employees are paid during driver training Permanent positions, 4+ hours/day available Full-time work is available Sub drivers are also needed Starting pay rate is $27.10/hour $30.75/hour after just 60 days! Mobility Assistants Assistants work on a team with a school bus driver to support students with disabilities who are using district transportation. $22.87/hour Why should you work for Shoreline Schools Transportation? Give back to children and the community. Morning and afternoon hours free up your day. Extra pay opportunities driving for field trips, athletics, and activities. Be the first to welcome students to their school day. Benefits include: Retirement, Medical, Dental (family), Vision (family), Paid Leave, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance Apply today at:  www.shorelineschools.org/jobs Special Education "Moving Up" Info Night May 18 This special event, held on Zoom, will help parents of students with an IEP understand the transition from: Preschool to Elementary School Elementary to Middle School Middle to High School In your breakout room, you will join a Question & Answer session with parents of current students with IEPs and Building Administration. Join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4270330930 AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration Event May 24 Save the date for the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month celebration event on Wednesday, May 24. Admission is free! Shoreline Community College Theatre (west gate) 16101 Greenwood Ave. N, Shoreline, WA 98133 5:00 pm: Food trucks Kathmandu MoMoCha and Tabassum open 5:30 pm: Doors open, with Japanese American Citizen's League (JACL) panels and resource tables available 6:30-8:30: Performances in the theatre: Shoreline Community College Pop Dance Society Hokulani Hula Studio Headlining act Seattle Kokon Taiko Event Sponsors: Shoreline Community College SCC AANHPI Student Program City of Shoreline Shoreline School District Equity Dept. JACL Korean Community Service Center YouthKan Shoreline Historical Museum LGBTQIA2S+ and Allies Potluck and Book Fair June 1 Kick of Pride Month with the LGBTQIA2S+ & Allies Dessert Potluck and Pride Book Fair! Thursday, June 1 5:30-7:30 pm Shoreline Center (north entrance), 18560 1st Ave. NE Registration required through eventbrite:  ShorelineLGBTQ2023.eventbrite.com More about the event: Bring a dessert to share Family friendly Special guest speakers LGBTQIA2S+ info tables and references Read-aloud for young children Shop at the Pride Book Fair hosted by Third Place Books. Bring your credit/debit card! Raffle prizes Photo booth LGBTQIA2S+ is an acronym for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit, and the countless affirmative ways in which people choose to self-identify. June 1 Retirement Reception Canceled The retirement recognition reception originally scheduled for June 1 has been canceled due to the small number of retirees to honor this year.  We are grateful to the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation's financial support that would allow us to hold the event. We will recognize and celebrate the retiring Shoreline Schools staff and all that they have contributed to our district in other communication channels. Check Your Calendars for June School Days With June nearing, we want to remind you of some important changes to the school year calendar that have arisen since the start of this school year as well as Juneteenth, which is a new holiday for Shoreline Schools this year. Here are the important dates: Monday, June 12  - early release school day Wednesday, June 14 - full school day, not early release Monday, June 19 - no school, in observance of Juneteenth Monday, June 26 - full school day Tuesday, June 27 - half-day release and last day of school 2022-23 school year one-page calendar ( black-and-white version ) School dismissal times The 2023-24 school year one-page calendar of important dates is now available: 2023-24 Important dates calendar (color)  |  2023-24 Important dates calendar (black and white) School Board Study Session Tuesday, May 16 The Shoreline School Board will hold a Study Session on Tuesday, May 16, at 6:00 pm. The public may watch a live-streamed session in the Board Room, Shoreline Center (18560 1st Ave. NE) or via Zoom. Topic:  School Improvement Plan (SIP) Adjustments for 2023-2024 Link to attend via Zoom: https://ssd412-org.zoom.us/j/82100637605?pwd=clN6c3hMTnJQWGNUY0pXWkllU3loUT09 Webinar ID: 821 0063 7605 Passcode: 557118 Dial-In Phone Numbers: 1-253-215-8782 or 1-669-900-6833 Agenda will be posted here

Friday, May 12 2023