January 7, 2024

Shadle Park HS Students, Families, and Community,

We hope this email finds you well, and that you had a fantastic start to the new year and a restful winter break with your loved ones.

As we ease back into the routine of school, we're excited for our annual event that is always highlight for our entire student body and school community - Groovy Shoes!

Groovy Shoes is more than just a competition; it's a moment for us to come together, connect with one another, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Our students have been hard at work over the last few months and over the Winter Break putting the final touches on what promises to be one of the best themes of recent history! We encourage each and every one of you to join us as we rally to bring home the shoes and showcase the incredible spirit of Shadle Park HS!

As we enter back into a week filled with Shrek Spirit, time to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther Kind Jr., and getting back into the routines of school, we look forward to seeing each of you tomorrow morning and at the Spokane Arena on this Tuesday!

Sincerely,

Chris Dunn

Principal, Shadle Park HS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon. 1/8: Late Start Monday
Tues. 1/9: Groovy Shoes @ Spokane Arena
Fri. 1/12: MLK Con
Sat. 1/13: Chipotle IPG Fundraiser (4:00pm - 8:00pm, Ash/Francis location)
Mon. 1/15: No School/MLK Day
Tues. 1/16: 8th Grade Band Night (5:00pm, Auditorium)
Wed. 1/17: Family Advisory Group (6:00pm, Career Center)
Sat. 1/20: Class of '25 Textiles Drive (11:00am - 12:00pm, SPHS Ash/Wellesley Parking Lot)
Mon. 1/22: Late Start Monday
Tues. 1/23: FAFSA Workshop (2:30pm - 4:30pm, Career Center)
Tues. 1/23: 8th Grade Orchestra Night (5:00pm, Auditorium)

Mon. 1/29: Late Start Monday
Tues. 1/30: FAFSA Workshop)2:30pm - 4:40pm, Career Center)
Wed. 1/31: Semester 1 Finals (P1, P3, P5)
Thurs. 2/1: Semester 1 Finals (P2, P4, P6)
Thurs. 2/1: Solo & Ensemble Showcase (6:00pm, Auditorium)
Fri. 2/2: No School/Semester Break Day
Sat. 2/3: Solo & Ensemble Event at Shadle Park HS
Mon 2/5: Late Start Monday
Tues. 2/6: 8th Grade Parent Night (6:00pm)

Click here to view the SPS District Calendar

BELL SCHEDULES FOR 1/9 & 1/12

GROOVY SHOES EVENT INFORMATION

General Information:

Arena is open at 1:00pm on game day for participants, 4:30pm for General Admission
NO BACKPACKS ALLOWED
All concessions are Cashless inside arena, must be card or digital pay.

Spokane Arena Policies, Ticketing, and Parking Information:

Please review Spokane Arena policies, which include Cashless Concessions and Clear Bags Only, at spokanearena.com/knowbeforeyougo.php.
SPS students with an ASB card with a GSL sticker will enter through one line and their card will be scanned. If their card isn’t accepted, they will be provided with a ticket.
Adults with GSL passes will enter through a separate line and will be provided with a ticket for entry. Each ticket is for one adult and up to two children under high school age. If two parents arrive using one GSL pass, each parent will receive a ticket for entry.
Students and adults without an ASB card or GSL pass will need to purchase tickets through TicketsWest (bit.ly/3NBuxmw) or at the Spokane Arena ticket window. NOTE: Tickets will not be sold at high school business offices.
Qualifying students can access no-cost tickets by visiting their school business office before the game.
Spokane Arena parking is $10 and can be purchased ahead of time at bit.ly/3NBuxmw. NOTE: ONE Spokane Stadium parking passes are not valid at Spokane Arena events.

STA Transportation Options:

The picture below contains multiple options for students to take STA transportation (available free of charge with their Student ID Card) to the Spokane Arena from Shadle Park HS.
Or, plan your own trip from a different location by using the STA Trip Planner at https://www.spokanetransit.com/plan-your-trip/

GROOVY SHOES SHIRTS

Groovy Shoes shirts are still available for purchase in the Shadle Park HS Business Office for $8.00 (for the pair of two shirts)!

This event is for ALL Shadle Park HS students! If your student has not purchased a shirt yet, we encourage you to send them to school with $8.00 on Monday. Students must have on a Groovy Shoes shirt to sit in the student section. If you need help purchasing a shirt, please email your student's counselor!

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Semester 1 ends on Thursday February 1, 2024! To ensure your student earns all of their credits this semester and remains on track with high school graduation requirements, we encourage you to check PowerSchool regularly and ask that students ensure they get work turned in and tests/quizzes taken or retaken as soon as possible!

Our teachers and staff are here to support your student(s) before and after school. If you have specific questions, we encourage families to reach out to our staff and teachers directly.

Students who need a quiet place to work on homework or desire additional tutoring and support can work with their teacher in the mornings between 7:30am - 8:00am or after school from 2:30pm - 3:00pm, or work with one of our Academic Interventionists in the HUB after school Monday through Thursday until 3:30pm.

2024 BOND & LEVY

As you likely are aware, Spokane Public Schools is running a bond and replacement levy that will be decided by voters on February 13, 2024.

The bond continues the district's approach to strategically modernizing or replacing a few of our oldest schools while making smaller improvements to keep all schools well maintained and updated with the latest security and technology. Projects include:

Adams Elementary School Replacement
Madison Elementary School Replacement
North Central High School Modernization
Garry Middle School Modernization and Addition
Chase Middle School Upgrades
Design Work for Balboa and Indian Trail Elementary Schools
Option School Upgrades
Safety and Technology Improvements
Annual District-Wide Building Improvements

The levy, which is a 3-year replacement levy spanning 2025 to 2027, maintains student programs not fully funded by state and federal funds to include:

Teachers for lower class size, Advanced Placement courses, and special education
Counselors, nurses and librarians
School support staff (custodial, clerical, paraeducators, safety specialists, maintenance and administrative)
Sports, clubs, intramural and music programs
Curriculum materials, facility maintenance, technology, and laptops for students

I encourage you visit the Spokane Public Schools Bond and Levy webpage to learn more about each of the projects proposed in the bond and each of the school programs funded by the replacement levy.

FAMILY & COMMUNITY ADVISORY GROUP

Please join us this Wednesday January 17th from 6:00pm—7:00pm in the SPHS Career Center for our next Family & Community Advisory Committee Meeting of the year! We look forward to seeing those of you who can attend, hearing feedback from you, and strengthening our family and community partnership! Our agenda for the meeting includes an updates regarding the CHAS school-based health clinic, school planning and improvement updates, College in the High School updates, and more!

For your planning, future Family & Community Advisory Committee Meeting dates include:

Wednesday February 21st (6:00pm - 7:00pm)
March 20th (6:00pm - 7:00pm)

OPEN GYM

BOOSTER CLUB UPDATES

Next Booster Club Meeting: As a reminder, our next Booser Club Meeting is Monday January 8th 6:00pm at the Kelly-Brady Office located at the corner of North Wall and Country Holmes Blvd.

Save the date! The Shadle Park Boosters annual Dinner & Auction Night is Saturday March 2, 2024, at 5:00pm!

Join this event for an evening filled with great food, entertainment, fun and all while supporting the Students at Shadle Park High School!
There will games, dinner, and both a live and silent auction!
Check back soon for more details!!

YEARBOOKS

It is not too late to submit your Baby Pictures to be in the 2023-2024 Yearbook! These congratulatory ads are $35 apiece and may be purchased on the Yearbook website or through the Shadle Park High School Business Office. Submit your note and photo by January 12, 2024 to ensure it makes it into the book.

Yearbooks are $45 until Spring Break! On April 6, 2024, the cost will increase to $55. Order now with the Business Office or purchase online to take advantage of the discounted price.

Email Mr. Triplett with any questions regarding the Yearbook or photo submissions.

Mr. Craig Triplett

CTE Photography/Yearbook

Shadle Park High School

CraigT@spokaneschools.org

(509) 354-6785

CLASS OF 2024 UPDATES

Engineering Scholarship: Seniors wanting to pursue engineering as a major at an institution in Washington should look into this scholarship. This year the Spokane Chapter of the Washington Society of Professional Engineers (WSPE) will be sponsoring the Carl M. Hansen Foundation Engineering Scholarships to Spokane County seniors wanting to enter an engineering college next year. Click the link below to learn more. DUE by 2/14/24.
https://washingtonengineer.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024-WSPE-Scholarship-Application.pdf

Grad Night Meeting: Please join the Class of 2024 Grad Night Meeting on Thursday January 11th at 6:00pm in the Shadle Commons!

Parent Volunteers Needed: The Senior Grad Night Committee needs parent volunteers to help with concessions at Shadle Park home events or at the Spokane Arena. Profits from these events benefit the Class of 2024!
Sign-Up to volunteer for Concessions at Shadle Park HS
Sign-Up to volunteer for Concessions at the Spokane Arena

College Application Deadlines: College application season is in full swing! Please review the Washington College Application Deadlines to be sure you meet the necessary timelines!

College Application & SchooLinks Support: Contact Mrs. Eberhardt or Ms. Eddy in the Career Center for help navigating your application and SchooLinks or, schedule an appointment in the College & Career Center.

College Application Fee Waivers: As a reminder, ALL seniors at Shadle qualify for unlimited application fee waivers through Gear Up!

High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP): This task, which is a graduation requirement, is due by Monday January 8th for ALL Seniors! For a tutorial on how to complete your HSBP please see the Class of 2024 HSBP Directions PDF or visit Ms. Aaliyah in the HUB.

Letters of Recommendation: If you need a letter of recommendation, use this the Letter of Recommendation Form to provide to the person writing your letter to highlight your accomplishments. Please give your recommender at least 2 weeks notice before your application is due!

Scholarships 101: Where do I start? Start HERE! For support with scholarships, please see Mrs. Eberhardt and Ms. Eddy in the Career Center!

Senior Webpage: Remember to utilize the Senior Webpage to access all resources and tutorials relating to College & Career Planning as well as Graduation Information.

SPHS Booster Grad Night Dinner & Auction: Mark your calendars for March 2nd, 2024 for the Boosters/Grad Night Dinner and Auction. More information coming on how you can volunteer or attend. You can find information on Grad Night and other senior announcements the following ways:
Email (check your spam folder): shadleparkgradnight2024@outlook.com
Facebook: Shadle Park Class of 2024
Remind: Mrs. Filippini’s SPHS Class 2024
Instagram: @shadlepark_2024

SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CLINIC

Stay tuned for opportunities to learn more about the CHAS School-Based Health Clinic that anticipated opening at Shadle Park High School in February/March 2024!