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Apr 3 - 7 SPRING BREAK
Apr 10 - Baseball Begins
Apr 11 - Track Begins
Apr 18 - SBA SPRING TESTING BEGINS (English Language Arts Reading Test today in Home Base testing block)
Apr 19 - May 26 - Make-ups for Spring SBA/8th Grade WCAS Testing as needed
Apr 19 - PTG Meeting @12:00 pm
April 25-26 – SBA SPRING TESTING CONTINUED (English Language Arts Writing Test both days in Home Base testing blocks)
Apr 20 - 8th Grade NEWTECH Skills Center field trip
Apr 26 - Baseball game vs Chase - Varsity @ Chase, JV @ Hart Field @4:30 pm
Apr 27 - Track Meet #1 - Sac/Glover/Yasuhara @ North Central @ 4:15 pm
May 01 - Baseball game vs Flett - Varsity @ Hart Field, JV @ Flett 4:30 pm
May 03 - Baseball vs Glover - Varsity @ Glover, JV @ Hart Field @ 4:30 pm
May 4 - Track Meet #2 - Sac/Salk @ Hart Field @ 4:15 pm
May 08 - Baseball vs Garry - Varsity @ Hart Field, JV @ Garry @4:30 pm
May 9 -– SBA SPRING TESTING CONTINUED (Math Computer Adaptive Test today in Home Base testing block)
May 10 – SBA SPRING TESTING CONTINUED (Math Performance Task Test today during MATH CLASS)
May 10 - Baseball vs Yasuhara - Varsity @ Hart Field, JV @ Yasuhara @4:30 pm............
May 11 - Baseball vs Glover - Varsity @ Hart Field @4:40 pm
.............- Track Meet #3 - Sac/Garry @ Rogers H.S. @ 4:15 pm
May 15 - Baseball vs Salk - Varsity @Salk, JV @ Hart field @ 4:30 pm
May 16 – 8th Grade SCIENCE WCAS TESTING 8th Grade – FULL Block Schedule A Periods 1, 3, 5 ONLY for all students.
May 17 - 8th Grade SCIENCE WCAS TESTING 8th Grade – FULL Block Schedule A Periods 2,4,6 ONLY for all students................
May 17 - PTG Meeting @ 12:00 pm
.............- Baseball vs Shaw - JV @ Hart Field, Varsity @ Shaw @ 4:30 pm
May 18 - Goodbye to “Old Sac” Reunion Open House 4:00 – 6:30 pm.
.............- Track Meet #4 - Sac/Chase @ Ferris @ 4:15 pm
May 22 - Baseball vs Chase - JV @ Hart, Varsity @ Chase @ 4:30 pm
May 24 - Baseball vs Salk - Varsity @ Hart Field, JV @ Salk @ 4:30 pm
,,,.,,,,,,,,,- ALL City Track Meet @ Hart Field @ 3:00 pm
May 27 - Track Meet - Sac/Glover/Yasuhara @ North central @ 4:15 pm
May 29 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
May 30 - Orchestra Awards Concert
May 31 - BandAwards Concert
Jun 01 - Choir Awards Concert
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Hello Thunderbird families,
It is hard to believe that we are already looking at the last months of school on the calendar and that Spring Break is only hours away.
There are a lot of memorable experiences for kids coming up, and we are busy planning and getting ready! Sometimes we say to ourselves, "what are we thinking...." but all of these events, and the amazing advisors and teachers who help with them, are what make Sac so special. Looking forward we have 8th grade Fun Day, Thunderbird Con, Rocket Launch Day, 7th grade Science Field trip to Manito, Silverwood Platinum Trip, 5th/6th grade visits to SAC and 8th grade visits to Ferris and LC!.
While we are eagerly looking forward to the end of the year activities there is still so much academic growth and learning to do. I wanted to take a moment to remind families of an opportunity to support your children and their academic mind set. Several years ago, our school committed to adding minutes into the school day to support students with study skills, homework completion, social emotional learning, and more. The Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning recognizes different competencies which include self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making. At Sacajawea we have Homebase Advisory, embedded in the school day to support our students, your children.
Two days a week, our bell schedule prioritizes students’ access to core content and elective teachers to get support with homework and academic misunderstanding. This time is known as SAT (Student Access Time). The other two days students begin practicing academic habits such as taking college-ready notes, organizing an academic binder, and filling out the student planner they received at the beginning of the school year. Teachers model and monitor these growth mindset skills and teach lessons on positive behavior and citizenship with our Character Strong Curriculum. Students also complete monthly planner and binder checks to monitor their own progress.
Our Homebase Advisory Time is 9:00-9:23 each day and the schedule is as follows:
- Monday: No Homebase/Advisory
- Tuesday: Academic Skills & Attitude of Gratitude/HB activities
- Wednesday: Academic Skills & Attitude of Gratitude/HB activities
- Thursday: Student Access Time
- Friday: Student Access Time
How can you help? As a parent/guardian, a good way to support Student Access Time and build the capacity of your children to become excellent and organized learners is to check their student planners often and ask to see their homework plan. If your student is not filling out their planner have conversations as to why. Please check PowerSchool often and encourage your children to access SAT if you see a concern in PowerSchool. Feel free to reach out to a counselor or teacher if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Leyde
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SBA/WCAS State Testing
All students will be taking Reading, Writing and Mathematics Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA) this Spring for their current grade level. Additionally, 8th grade students will also take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) that covers content from grades 6-8 this Spring as well. These state tests help provide a snapshot of student learning. The calendar below shows which days students will take which test. For the Reading, Writing, and Math Computer Adaptive SBA Tests, students test with their Home Base teacher in a testing block built into the beginning of the school day and then attend each of their classes for a shortened time the rest of the day. For the Math Performance Task test, we will be on a regular bell schedule and students will complete their test during the period they have Math. On May 16th and 17th ONLY while 8th graders take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS), the school will be on a full block schedule in which they attend only three periods per day for a longer period of time. A few additional testing tips:
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Please remind students to charge their school laptops each night.
- The night before each test, students should get a good night’s rest and eat a good breakfast the morning of. Remember breakfast is free in our cafeteria starting at 8:45am each day.
- Try to reduce the scheduling of appointments or other absences as much as possible on testing days. If students miss a test day, they may have to make it up much later in the testing window and miss work in other classes to do so.
- If possible, students should bring a set of WIRED (not wireless) headphones with them to school throughout the testing month. We have headphones to provide, but supply is limited.
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The construction team at Lydig will be installing driveway approaches for our new building during Spring break. Here are the impacts to our campus:
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Lamonte Street will be open to walkers via fenced walkway in parking lane from April 3rd to April 15th.
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Grand will close the WEST sidewalk as soon as Saturday, April 1st and is scheduled to reopen at 7am on Monday, April 10th prior to student arrival. The EAST sidewalk on Grand will not be impacted, so is still accessible to walkers, who can cross at 33rd Avenue.
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PLEASE JOIN US
As we prepare to say goodbye to our “old Sacajawea” building. Come walk the halls and reunite with former classmates and staff. Drop in anytime between 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm on Thursday, May 18th. Light refreshments provided.
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ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW!
The price is $30.00 but. We have ordered a limited number of yearbooks so reserve your copy before we run out!
You can pay at the business office or on line (click here).
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HEALTH SERVICES REMINDER
There are many students at SAC who have life-threatening health conditions (asthma, allergies {with epi-pen}, diabetes, seizures) and whose providers have marked on their care plan that the student is able to self-carry their medications. Although these students are independent with their medications, nursing chooses to periodically check with the students to make sure they have their medications with them and that they have not expired.
PLEASE REMEMBER: If you are a parents/guardians of students who have life-threatening health conditions and who self-carry their medications associated with that health condition: Please ensure your student has their unexpired medication with them daily. Per district policy, self-carry students must carry their rescue medications with them
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CELEBRATING THE "LASTS"
On Wednesday, March 29th, Sacajawea hosted the very last basketball game in our gymnasium. The boys varsity and JV both played games against Chase. It is bittersweet as we have lots of "last times" in this school that has had so many students walk through the doors over the last 63 years.
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This free one-week camp is designed for girls entering the 9th grade (in the 2023-2024 school year) to spark their interest in pursuing future careers in the STEM fields.
Participants take part in a variety of educational coding games and activities led by experienced female software developers. Camp Code introduces participants to a variety of women in technology and explore the diverse opportunities available to women who code.
The camp will be held at Eastern Washington University from June 26 - June 30, 2023. Visit www.fastenterprises.com/camp-code/ to register or for more information.
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THE LC BOOSTER CLUB IS SELLING SPIRIT GEAR! The online store is open now will close on April 10th. Check out the huge selection of shirts, hoodies, jackets and hats available at
My Team Shop (bsnteamsports.com)
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ATTENDANCE PLEA FOR HELP!!
We need your help! If you are picking up your child from school early, whenever possible, please call the office (509-354-5500), or our 24 hour attendance line (509-354-5515) in the morning. This is especially important if they will be leaving during the lunch hour, as there are many moving pieces during that time. We are happy to send a pass ahead of time enabling your child to be ready to go when you wish, and to alleviate any delay, or disruption to the classroom. Thank You!
WHEN YOUR STUDENT HAS AN APPOINTMENT
To avoid missing precious learning time, please do your best to schedule appointments outside of school hours. If this is not possible please call the day before or send in a note so we can plan ahead with a dismissal pass to avoid disrupting the classroom. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Sacajawea was well represented at a Stem Fair held at Wilson Elementary on March 16, 2023 by Mrs. Taylor's Advanced Engineering class. Our students shared some of the projects they've worked on this year, pictured below, and encouraged students entering middle school next year to get involved in Stem related classes and activities. | |
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PBIS REWARDS
Congratulations to our
Sac Way/PBIS
drawing winners!
Our February Sac Way drawing winners are Noah Laughery, and Marvin Dyer, who earned tickets to enter into the drawing from Mrs. Crow and Mrs. Soter. These students won a prize of their choice from our PBIS Catalog.
T-shirts dontated by Lewis & Clark high school, Sac's Diversity Club, and Mrs. Taylor were given away as additional prizes were also given out this month. The following students were the winners:
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXMax Menius, card from Mr. Switzer
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXCamden Mulvey, card from Mr. Switzer
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXDylan Nelson, card from Mrs. Treece
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXAbdullah Alfandi, from Dr. Schraeder
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXMacy Sharapata, from Ms. Kilbourne
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXMay Stevens, from Mr. Farley
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXKelly Lytle, from Mr. Farley
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXIsaac Kohlhauff, from Mr. Farley
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXRuby Gilman, from Mr. Switzer
Students can turn in Sac Cards that they earn from staff members for our monthly drawings in the student office, or save up tickets to “buy” other prizes in the Business Office. To find out more about how you or your business can support our Sac Way/PBIS program, please contact Laura Treece at 509-354-5444 or LauraT@SpokaneSchools.org.
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Nina Wick
7th Grade
Entrepreneur
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Nina Wick, age 13 and in the 7th Grade at Sac, started her own business in 2021 called Nina Joy’s Pet Services.
Nina, who lives in a large high rise building downtown, saw an opportunity to make some money by catering to people who may need their animals cared for while they are at work in the summer, or while they are away on vacation, etc. Nina’s clients pay her $20.00 per day to feed and water their dogs and cats, clean litter boxes, walk their dogs, feed their fish, feed their birds, and water their plants.
Nina’s clients find her by word of mouth referral, and she self markets by introducing herself to new people in the building when she sees them with their pets.
Each client receives a Pet Report at the end of each job that shows itemized times that Nina took care of each animal, the duties she performed, and the disposition of the animals during her care. Nina’s clients love this personalized touch and for that reason, she has many repeat clients in her building.
This business has helped Nina learn communication skills, contract negotiations, financial aspects of getting paid, time management, and how to work under a strict schedule. Nina has earned over $1500.00 so far as an entrepreneur.
Nina is a passionate advocate for animal rights. When she grows up she wants to work as a Zoo Keeper or a Jewelry Designer.
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Dreasyn Fields
8th Grade
State Hockey Champion
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Dreasyn is an outstanding athlete and member of the Spokane Jr. Chiefs 14UAA hockey team. Dreasyn is the team goalie and he has been playing hockey since he was 4 years old. At the age of 10 he started being a goalie. Being part of the league requires trying out every year and his current team is comprised of kids that were all born in 2008 or 2009.
The team recently won the Pacific Northwest Amateur Hockey Assoc. 14U Tier II tournament and will be representing Washington State in the upcoming USA Hockey National Championship tournament in Denver, Colorado (March 30-April 3, 2023). This will be his second trip to the Nationals.
CONGRATULATIONS DREASYN!!
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SACAJAWEA LIBRARY CONGRATULATES
We have some voracious readers at Sacajawea and want to WELCOME our newest members of the Millionaires Club. To join this elite club students must read at least 1 million words.
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Congratulations: Share your good news with us! We love to feature the incredible things our students are doing inside and outside of school. If you have good news to share, please send it to Tracey Leyde (traceyl@spokaneschools.org) to be included in the SacNYCU
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APRIL PTG UPDATE
Happy Spring and welcome to incoming 6th & 7th grade families!
Hanging Flower Baskets are $38; purchase with cash or check in the Sac Main Office. A limited number are available so order soon. Pick up will be Thursday May 4th. Speaking of early May - May 8th-12th is Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week!! Keep an eye out for information about how you can help the PTG celebrate our wonderful Sac teachers and staff.
There are a few more ways to help celebrate this spring! Sign-ups geniuses will be coming out in late April for 3rd Quarter Honor Roll celebrations (May 2nd & 3rd) and in late May for 8th Grade Celebration (afternoon of June 15th).
Finally, we still need parents to take over a few PTG roles for next year. Specifically, we still need to fill the role of President and Teacher/Staff Appreciation Coordinator. Incoming 6th and 7th grade parents are encouraged to participate!! Feel free to join us at our last 2 meetings of the year - April 19th & May 17th at noon in room 124 AND via zoom. Please email us at sacptg@yahoo.com if you are interested, attend a meeting, and/or find more information at https://www.spokaneschools.org/domain/1556
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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.
- 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.
- 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 Laura Treece at laurat@spokaneschools.org
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Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer. Officers: *Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, Jodi Harmon, (509) 354-7344 *Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer, Jodi Harmon, (509) 354-7344 *504 Compliance Officer, Jodi Harmon, (509) 354-7344 * ADA Officer, Stephanie Busch, (509) 354-5993 * Affirmative Action Officer, Nancy Lopez-Williams, (509) 354-5651 * Equal Opportunity Officer, Nancy Lopez-Williams, (509) 354-5651 *200 N. Bernard Street, Spokane, WA 99201-0206 View EEO Information
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