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June - Happy Summer!!

Calendar of Events

June
19 - End of 2nd Semester - Grades due.

July/Aug - Happy summer!!
  • Office will be open Aug. 24th

Sept
1 - Sneak Peek for 7th graders and new to Sac 8th graders see information below.
3 - 1st day of School
9 - Open House @ 5:00
Message from Mr. Ochse
Future Thunderbirds. I want to personally welcome you to Sacajawea Middle school. You will be entering a school with over 50 years of tradition and history. Students from Sacajawea leave our school prepared for high school and ready to lead. Our staff are so excited to share with each of you what makes Sacajawea the top middle school in the state.

We recognize that your families’ 6 th grade year has been anything but normal. The experiences to help you transition to Sacajawea would normally begin during your 6 th grade conference. We are saddened that you did not get to participate in your conference and end of year tour at Sac.  Since this did not happen, we want to answer many of your questions in our first Sacajawea News You Can Use, (SNYCU).  You will notice in this newsletter critical information for families about our potential plans regarding welcoming you in the fall, future key dates and answers to many of the questions families are asking.  As a family, plan on SNYCU being your main source of information from Sacajawea.

Our leadership team is working closely with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and Spokane Public Schools task forces and committees delegated with developing plans for reopening school in the fall. Our administrative team is on the front lines of this work and will keep you informed along the way. Our hope is by August 1 st , to have a better understanding of specifics for opening in the fall.
Finally, please know your family and your child will be entering a school that cares deeply for kids, works tirelessly to build and sustain a school culture that is inclusive, kind, committed to academic press and a welcoming environment.

Jeremy Ochse
Sacajawea Principal
Enrollment Confirmation - Please do this today!!!

Please share your plans for next year....this will help us immensely as we plan and prepare for next year. (And save you from getting emails from us over the summer about enrollment confirmation.)

Sneak Peek - Tentative Date Sept 1, 2020
 
Right now our plan is for business as "sort of" usual. (We will of course be following all the safe start guidelines as set forth by our district and OSPI.)
Incoming 7th graders and "new to Sac" 8th graders will have a chance to get their schedules and walk the building to find classes.
Sports Physicals may also be offered at Sac during this time.
**We would highly recommend a Dr visit this summer to obtain the Sports Physical release in the event we are not able to offer this at the school.
 
*** Stay tuned for more information as details may change for safety reasons.


Summer Assignments
ALL SACAJAWEA students have summer work.!!!
The assignments can be found on our website....




Zero HOUR Health and Fitness Class offered.

  To enhance our students’ daily program and fulfill a need we see here at Sacajawea, we are offering a Zero Hour Fitness and Health.
The class begins at 7:55 AM Monday - Friday and transportation must be provided by the family. This is a participation-based class, therefore attendance is very important. If attendance becomes an issue, we will move Fitness and Health back into the regular schedule. Students will still be able to participate in other morning school functions such as, Jazz Band, Drill team and all our sports opportunities without penalty. 
We have limited spots, so please click on the link below to register for Zero Hour Fitness...

 
If you have any questions, please call or email:

Greg Smith 
354-5452
gregs@spokaneschools.org
Meal Sites and Resources for Families

Health care deadlines
MMR vaccines:  As of July 28, 2019, personal and philosophical exemptions for the MMR vaccine are no longer valid per state law.

This change includes students who currently have this type of exemption on file with Spokane Public Schools. The MMR vaccine is a two-shot series, given at least 28 days apart.
Health care plans and medications: These must be turned in at your student’s school no later than Aug. 28, 2020, for your student to attend school the first day. High schools are open all summer, and the remainder of schools will be open by Aug. 20th.
7th grade students must be vaccinated with the TDAP vaccine before the first day of school. TDAP must be given on or after age 10.
NO GRACE PERIOD given for Year 2020-2021.
Community Partners
About our Community Partner's Program..... We would appreciate you partnering with us in supporting the PBIS program at Sacajawea.

There are 2 ways to participate and help the Sacajawea community.
  1. We ask that businesses pick one month of the school year to sponsor our PBIS program, with a suggested donation of $75.  When your business sponsors a month of PBIS, it will be recognized in Sacajawea “News You Can Use” email with a link to your businesses’ website. This email gives your business exposure to the families of the 800+ students enrolled at Sacajawea. We will also advertise your business for the entire month on our brand new Sacajawea Middle School electronic reader board, located on Grand Blvd. at 32nd Ave.
  2. Other businesses provide us with rewards and tangible goods for students and staff.

If you are a business owner and would like to partner with us by contributing to our Sacajawea family with donations of time or resources please email hollyki@spokaneschools.org