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School Funding is Up For a Vote in February; Here’s What You Need To Know
Voter-Approved Education Levies Support Seattle Students (This article in its entirety can be found at https://www.seattleschools.org/about/levy/) There is a gap between what the state funds for K-12 education and what Seattle students need. Every three years, Seattle Public Schools asks voters to renew the Educational Programs and Operations Levy (EP&O), which is a local education …
Permanent link to this article: https://stemk8pta.org/2021/10/25/school-funding-is-up-for-a-vote-in-february-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
View and Order School Pictures Online
All students who were photographed on October 12 have photos available for viewing and ordering through the Class Act Portraits website. Check your email inbox, spam or junk folder for an email from info@classactportraits.com with a link directly to your student’s photos. If you don’t see an email, you may go to orders.classactportraits.com, click Order …
Permanent link to this article: https://stemk8pta.org/2021/10/20/view-and-order-school-pictures-online/
SPS Cuts 142 School Bus Routes
This message was prepared by Naida Boyer, SCPTSA President, President@scptsa.org. Monday, October 18th is the deadline for the Washington State COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and Seattle Public Schools will be suspending 142 school bus routes. Possible disruptions might also occur in other sectors including staff, culinary services, and building maintenance. Seattle Public School’s PTSA recognizes that this disruption will further impact our school community. Indeed, …
Permanent link to this article: https://stemk8pta.org/2021/10/18/sps-cuts-142-school-bus-routes/
School Protocols for Positive COVID-19 Result
Seattle Public Schools recently released flow charts that describe what actions take place when a student or staff member tests positive for COVID-19. Check out the links below to stay informed on these safety protocols. Staff Guidance Staff Positive COVID test Staff Close Contact with COVID Staff COVID Symptoms Student Family Guidance Student Positive COVID …
Permanent link to this article: https://stemk8pta.org/2021/10/18/school-protocols-for-positive-covid-19-result/
Attend the PTA’s Book Club in November
Everyone is welcome to attend the November STEM K8 PTA Meeting on Thursday, November 18 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM and join an important discussion on Obie is Man Enough by Schuyler Bailar. This discussion will be lead by LB STEM K8 family members Becky Barton and Shawna Murphy. Published in 2021, Obie is Man …
Permanent link to this article: https://stemk8pta.org/2021/10/18/attend-the-ptas-book-club-in-november/
Your Donation Brings More Diverse Books!
Louisa Boren STEM K8 Library added more than 850 diversity-related books to the school library this past year. These book additions were made possible by donations from school families. Thank you! Improved student literacy is a value that every educator shares. STEM educators work to ensure students read at or above grade level by the …
Permanent link to this article: https://stemk8pta.org/2021/10/11/your-donation-brings-more-diverse-books/
Students Can Eat Lunch Outdoors
School lunches, long a fun hallmark of youth friendships and the school day, have transformed into a daily period of anxiety for many families and teachers during the pandemic. It’s the one time during the day when children can be inside maskless. Indoor lunch period precautions include spacing kids out, staggering their seating, making sure they’re facing the …
Permanent link to this article: https://stemk8pta.org/2021/10/11/students-can-eat-lunch-outdoors/
PTA Decorates Staff Lounge to Show Appreciation
STEM K8 PTA executive team members purchased snacks and created signs and notes of affirmation for teachers, administration and staff of Louisa Boren STEM K8. The snacks and messages were left in the staff lounge on the afternoon of Thursday, September 30 to commemorate completing the first month of in-person school in 2021! “This year, …
Permanent link to this article: https://stemk8pta.org/2021/10/06/pta-decorates-staff-lounge-to-show-appreciation/
STEM K8 Staff Ally with LGBTQIA+ Students
STEM PTA created Pride Badges for staff, teachers and administration to visibly & publicly identify as allies to our students who identify as gay, lesbian, transgender, bisexual, queer and gender non-conforming. Badges were distributed on a lanyard to make it easy to wear. The badges also included a brief note to describe their purpose and …
Permanent link to this article: https://stemk8pta.org/2021/10/06/stem-k8-staff-ally-with-lgbtqia-students/
School Pictures: Tuesday, October 12!
Get ready for your student’s Picture Day at school on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Right now, all you need to do is have your student wear their best smile on Tuesday. AFTER TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12: -Preview your student’s photos (you’ll receive a link) -Choose from over 30 backgrounds -You’ll have options to build your own …
Permanent link to this article: https://stemk8pta.org/2021/10/06/school-pictures-tuesday-october-12/
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