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First Bell December Edition

Watch the latest edition of “First Bell,” the Seattle Public Schools news broadcast.
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Enrollment Open for Parent Education Course to Support Student Learning

SPS families are invited to join Family Connectors University, an online course to help caregivers support their child’s growth. Space is limited.
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Join the Instructional Materials Committee 

Seattle Public Schools is looking for parents/guardians to serve on the Instructional Materials Committee (IMC).

Texting with Talking Points

TalkingPoints is a two-way multilingual family engagement platform helping teachers and families to stay connected via text message.

Safety Planning Update and Progress for a System of Well-Resourced Schools

Superintendent Jones provides an important update on SPS safety plans and on the System of Well-Resourced Schools Plan.

Math and ELA Adoption

The Seattle School Board approved two adoptions for digital instructional materials in English Language Arts (ELA) and Algebra and Geometry.
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Thornton Creek Elementary Artifact Day

Artifact Day gives students a chance to teach others about their family history and culture.
Students wear stethoscopes and practice using them together in a classroom

Schools Celebrate National African American Parent Involvement Day

John Muir Elementary and Orca K-8 brought Black families to campus for food, fun, and fellowship for National African American Parent Involvement Day.
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Career Week at B.F. Day Elementary

Counselors at B.F. Day Elementary help students explore their possibilities during the annual event.

Join a Community Forum to help SPS Select an Accessible Emergency System

Help select a new emergency system for SPS schools that is accessible for our students, staff, and families!…