SCHOOLWIDE AUTHOR TALK ASSEMBLY |
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Author Dan Gemeinhart will be talking with the entire school during Advisory on Wednesday, December 16, about his writing journey and his hugely popular novel, The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise. Students will start in their normal Advisory Teams meeting that day at 9 am and then switch over to a Teams live event for the all-school author talk assembly. Students--start thinking now of questions that you want to ask Dan!
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The Madison School-Based Health Center is hosting another outdoor Flu Clinic on Thursday, December 17, 1:00-5:00 pm. This flu clinic is free and open to all SPS students. The clinic will take place at Madison Middle School, in the South Parking Lot. Register in advance by using this online form or calling (206) 933-7842. Walk-ins are also welcome, but spots may be limited. More information on this flyer.
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NOTES FROM MS. BELL, MADISON LIBRARIAN |
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NaNoWriMo has come to an end for this year, but our Writing Club has not! Join us this Tuesday, December 15, 11:55 am-12:30 pm, to hone your skills and share your writing with other passionate readers and writers!
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Come join Ms. Bell, Wally, and other Bulldog Readers this Wednesday, December 16, at 12 noon to talk about books and “Pass the Love,” Brady Bunch style. You’ll have to join to find out what it’s all about!
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Curbside Library Book Pickup |
Be sure to stop by the Curbside Library Book Pickup this Thursday, December 17, 3:00-5:00 pm. Don’t miss out on getting some great books for the winter break, seeing some friends, and—BONUS—being entertained by some of our very own Madison Orchestra musicians! Put books on hold ahead of time through the Madison Online Library Catalog, or just browse our mini-library that will be set up on the south side of the building. Hope to see you on Thursday to usher in the winter break!
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Library Book Fair Success |
Thank you so much for your amazing support of our Madison Library Book Fair! We brought home over $800 to purchase new books for our Madison Library and students. The books you ordered will be available for pickup on Thursday, December 17, 3:00-5:00 pm on the south side of the building. If you need home delivery on Friday, December 18, please contact Ms. Bell with your address and where to leave your book purchases if you aren’t home.
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Does your child want to schedule a time to meet with Ms. Bell to talk about their reading life? If so, they can pick a Teams meeting time at this link.
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STUDENT MEAL BOX PICKUP FOR WINTER BREAK |
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The Madison Middle School meal site will offer one-week meal box pickup for students and their families. Meal boxes will be limited.
- Monday, December 21, 11:15 am-1:15 pm.
- Tuesday, December 29, 11:15 am-1:15 pm.
The Madison Middle School meal site will be closed December 22-28 and December 30-January 3. Our meal site will resume meal services on Monday, January 4.
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SAVE THE DATE! PTSA RACIAL EQUITY TEAM |
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Virtual Screening and Conversation: Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man |
Date: Tuesday, January 12
Time: 7-8 pm
Who is invited: All Madison students, parents, caregivers and educators
How to join: In early January, look for a PTSA Facebook event or the PTSA newsletter for registration information.
Join fellow Madison students, parents, caregivers and educators to virtually watch excerpts from Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man--a video series in which former NFL player Emmanuel Acho talks with guests about race and answers questions in an effort to close the racial divide. Then gather to reflect, chat and do some live polling. If you have been wanting to show up for racial justice, here is a space to connect with our Madison community. Watch together, stay to learn from one another.
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Superintendent Juneau Letter to Families |
Last week, Superintendent Denise Juneau sent a message to families and staff letting them know that she is not seeking a new contract with Seattle Public Schools. Her current contract will finish at the end of June 2021.
“It has been the greatest honor of my professional journey to serve Seattle Public Schools students, families, school leaders, educators, and staff."
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Superintendent Juneau Town Hall |
Join Superintendent Juneau for a Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, December 15, at 4:30 pm. Superintendent Juneau and guests will share updates and answer questions on mental health supports. To join the meeting, connect at the meeting date and time with Teams Live. You can also watch this event on the Seattle Public Schools Facebook page, the SPSTV local TV cable channel, and the SPS YouTube channel.
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LGBTQ+ Virtual Families Dinner Series |
The annual Seattle Public Schools LGBTQ+ Families Dinner is a time for LGBTQ+ students, families, and staff to come together and connect in a safe and welcoming environment.
This LGBTQ+ Virtual Families Dinner Series is an opportunity for people within SPS to connect across shared identities and experiences. Each event in the series is specifically intended for the group highlighted by the event. If you belong to more than one group, you are welcome to attend each event that aligns with your experience.
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Raisbeck Aviation High School Open House |
Wondering if Aviation is a good fit for your student? Mark your calendar for the virtual information night on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Learn about:
- The application process, what to expect, how and when to apply.
- RAHS's curriculum and how we prepare your student for college and career.
- Extra-curricular activities such as Science Olympiad, Speech and Debate, Robotics, and Ultimate Frisbee.
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Statewide COVID-19 Exposure Notification Tool |
Washington residents now have a new way to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Washington Exposure Notifications — WA Notify — is a completely private feature on smartphones that can inform people if they have been exposed to COVID-19 by another user who later tests positive. You can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by adding WA Notify to your phone today. Studies show that the more people who use it, the more effective it is.
To learn more:
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Visit WANotify.org to see how easy it is to add WA Notify to your smartphone.
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Click here to download the WA Notify app for Android devices.
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Click here for instructions on how to enable WA Notify for iPhones.
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Information about WA Notify is available in multiple languages.
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View a video that describes how WA Notify works.
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City of Seattle COVID-19 Test Sites |
The City of Seattle is offering free COVID-19 testing, for all ages, across Seattle through a partnership with King County and UW Medicine. Walk-up testing is available in West Seattle at the Southwest Athletic Complex (2801 SW Thistle Street), Monday through Saturday, 8:45 am-5:30 pm. You do not need to have insurance or a doctor's note to schedule a test, but you must first register online.
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