HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT
Open Enrollment ends on Friday, January 15. Do you need help understanding, comparing, and purchasing a plan for 2021? Do you know that you may be eligible for free health insurance, depending on your income? Find out if you're eligible and get help with the enrollment process at an In-Person Open Enrollment event this Saturday, January 9, 10:00 am-2:00 pm, at Highland Park Elementary School (1012 SW Trenton Street).
 
This event will include:
  • Health Insurance Enrollment (Washington Apple Health; Qualified Health Plans, Take Charge, Pregnancy Medical, Alien Emergency Medical)
  • COVID Testing (free)
  • Flu Vaccines (underinsured/uninsured)
  • ORCA Lift (Preloaded cards with $10 & the new ORCA Lift subsided annual pass)
  • Mammograms (by appointment at 800-756-5437)
  • Translators will be available
  • Walk-ins welcome

Social Distancing will be followed and masks required.
NOTES FROM MS. BELL, MADISON LIBRARIAN
Books & Bites: Top 10 Books of 2020
Come join Ms. Bell, Wally, and other Bulldog Readers this Wednesday, January 6, at 12 noon to talk about books. We'll play a little Kahoot to guess the Top 10 Books of 2020 from our Madison Library! 
Author Talk with Roshani Chokshi
If you loved Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series, you’re going to want to meet fantasy author Roshani Chokshi next Tuesday, January 12, 11:55 am-12:30 pm. Roshani will be talking with Madison students about her writing journey and both of her fantasy series—Aru Shah and the End of Time and The Gilded Wolves. Bring your lunch and all of your questions for Roshani!
Teams meeting link
Chat with Ms. Bell
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.
SPS NEWS
Superintendent Juneau Town Hall
Join Superintendent Juneau for a Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, January 12, at 4:30 pm. 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.
Planning for Inclement Weather
Planning for winter weather in 2020-21 is different than in past years. Changes to school schedules because of winter weather will be limited and traditional "snow day" closures are unlikely. In the event of an extreme weather-related power or connectivity outage impacting large numbers of families and staff, the district will close and cancel all buildings, services, and remote learning.

The district will communicate the decision through the following methods and in this order:
  1. Local TV and Radio Stations
  2. Flash Alert notification system: Check or subscribe for emergency districtwide closures at Seattle Public Schools on Flash Alert
  3. Social Media: District Facebook and Twitter accounts
  4. District and School Websites
  5. Phone calls, emails, and text messages to families
HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES
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, 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.
Summit Schools Open House
Summit Public Schools is hosting a virtual Open House on Monday, January 13, at 6:00 pm. Come learn about project-based learning, 1:1 student-teacher mentorship, and a comprehensive, high-quality experience for your child. Meet school leaders, teachers, and current families.
The Center School Open House
The Center School will be hosting two virtual live Open Houses in January:
  • Wednesday, January 20
  • Monday, January 25

The Student Live Session will begin at 6 pm, and the Parent Live Session at 7 pm.

Pre-recorded video presentations, tours, and Teams meeting links will be available on the TCS website by January 8.
Cleveland STEM High School Open House
Cleveland STEM High School is hosting a virtual open house for prospective students, including a Q&A with Counselors, Athletic Director, Activities Coordinator, and Panel with ASB students.
When: Saturday, February 6, from 11 am to 12:30 pm
Where: A link will be posted on the website and emailed to anyone who RSVPs.
WASHINGTON STATE PTA ADVOCACY WEEK
WSPTA has designated January 18-22, as Advocacy Week. Each day has a designated focus based on member adopted legislative priorities. Sign up to receive action alerts through our Action Network.

  • Monday, January 18 - Call to action: Focus on anti-racism
  • Tuesday, January 19 - Call to action: Focus on equity
  • Wednesday, January 20 - Call to action: Focus on mental health and wellness
  • Thursday, January 21 - Call to action: Focus on preserving and flexing funding
  • Friday, January 22 - Call to action: Focus on safety and emergency preparedness