December 9, 2023

Shadle Park HS Students, Families, and Community,

I hope this message finds your weekend off to a wonderful and relaxing start! As we close out this past week, we want to extend our sincere appreciation for your continued partnership in our collective journey to ensure that every student at Shadle Park High School is known by name, story, strengths, and needs, while being loved, challenged, and supported in all facets of their high school experience. Your involvement is integral to the success of our shared mission, which results in each of our students finding their passions an maximizing their potential.

As we head into the second to last week before Winter Break, we want to bring your attention to two upcoming events. Firstly, we invite all Senior Families to join us for Virtual FAFSA Night on Monday, December 11th, at 6:00 pm (link to join below in the Class of 2024 Updates section of the newsletter). This event provides a valuable opportunity to explore and understand the financial aid options available for colleges/technical schools/etc., ensuring that our seniors have the necessary support as they plan for their future endeavors.

In addition to FAFSA Night, we encourage all families to come together and support our incredibly talented Advanced Drama students by attending the gripping play, "12 Angry Men." The performances are scheduled for this Wednesday (12/13), Thursday (12/14), and Friday (12/15) at 7:00 pm (tickets are $5)!

Once again, thank you for your ongoing dedication to our school community and the collaborative spirit that defines who we are together! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Sincerely,

Chris Dunn

Principal, Shadle Park HS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon. 12/11: Late Start Monday
Mon. 12/11: Area 11 DECA Competition
Tues. 12/12: Jazz Rehearsal w/ WSU Jazz Faculty & Taco Dinner (5:00pm)
Tues. 12/12: Instrumental Parent Group Meeting (6:00pm)
Wed. 12/13 to Fri. 12/15: 12 Angry Men (7:00pm, Auditorium)
Mon. 12/18: Late Start Monday
Tues. 12/19: Choir Concert (7:00pm)
Wed. 12/20: Family & Community Advisory Group Meeting (6:00pm, Career Center)

Wed. 12/20: Stinky Singlet Wrestling Match (7:00pm)
Thu. 12/21: The Hate U Give Movie Night
Mon. 12/25 to Fri. 1/5: No School/Winter Break
Tues. 1/9: Groovy Shoes @ Spokane Arena
Fri. 1/12: MLK Con
Mon. 1/15: No School/MLK Day

Click here to view the SPS District Calendar

12 ANGRY MEN

Please join us this week on Wednesday December 13th, Thursday December 14th, or Friday December 15th for our Advanced Drama's performance of 12 Angry Men! Tickets are $5 at the door. Doors open at 6:30pm nightly, with the play beginning at 7:00pm!

FOOD AND NECESSITIES DRIVE

Do you have toiletries, cans of food, or other non-perishable items that you can spare? Please consider donating to our Food and necessities Drive which runs from this Tuesday 12/5 through Wednesday 12/20. A list of items that is most helpful is below for your reference.

Food: Hamburger Helper, Stuffing, Rice, Cereal, Oatmeal, Granola Bars, Trail Mix, etc. (basically anything non-perishable)
Toiletries: Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Shampoo, Conditioner, etc. (all of which must be new and in package)

FAMILY & COMMUNITY ADVISORY GROUP

Please join us Wednesday December 20th from 6:00pm—7:00pm in the SPHS Career Center for our first 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 introduction to the CHAS school-based health clinic, school planning and improvement updates, Groovy Shoes information, and more!

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

Wednesday January 17th (6:00pm - 7:00pm)
Wednesday February 21st (6:00pm - 7:00pm)
March 20th (6:00pm - 7:00pm)

SHADLE PARK BOOSTER CORNER

Support Boys Basketball: Please consider supporting our Boys Basketball Program raise money for uniforms and other equipment by purchasing an awesome Shadle tumbler through their fundraiser!

Next Booster Club Meeting: As a reminder, our next Booser Club Meeting is Monday December 11th at 6:00pm at the Kelly-Brady Office located at the corner of North Wall and Country Holmes Blvd.

HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND PLAN

ATTN Seniors! Your High School and Beyond Plan is due Monday January 8th (the day we come back from Winter Break)! This is a graduation requirement so please ensure you have completed the necessary steps on time! Questions? Email or go see Ms. Aaliyah!

NEWTECH 10TH GRADE FIELD TRIP

ATTN 10th Grade Students who registered for the NewTech 10th Grade Career Day Field Trip! Please note the time change on the flyer below! Your bus will now be leaving at 8:45am and returning at 11:00am!

YEARBOOKS

Attention Class of 2024 Students and Families!

It is time to send in Senior Photos and Baby Pictures to be in the 2023-2024 Yearbook! Submission forms are live on the Yearbook Website.

You may also access the Senior photo form and the baby picture form using the QR codes below!

Yearbooks may be purchased through our Business Office or online for $45. Congratulatory ads are $35/ad.

Important Yearbook Deadlines:

Senior Pictures – December 15, 2023
Baby Pictures with Congratulatory Ads – January 12, 2024
Yearbook price increase – April 6, 2024

Photos received after these deadlines will not be guaranteed to be included in the Yearbook.

Email Mr. Triplett with any questions regarding the Yearbook.

Mr. Craig Triplett

CTE Photography/Yearbook

Shadle Park High School

(509) 354-6785

CLASS OF 2024 UPDATES

(NEW) 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

(UPCOMING EVENT) Grad Night Meeting: Please join the Class of 2024 Grad Night Meeting on Thursday December, 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

(UPCOMING EVENT) Virtual FAFSA Night: Please join Mrs. Eberhardt for a virtual overview and Q & A on the new 2024-2025 FAFSA Application Process via Teams on Monday December 11^th from 6:00pm - 7:00pm using the TEAMS JOIN LINK HERE on the night of the event. No registration is required. This virtual meeting will allow students and families to clarify the following questions in advance of the opening of FAFSA for the Class of 2024!
When can you start the FAFSA?
Who is a contributor on the FAFSA?
What is consent and approval?
What materials and documents are needed to complete the FAFSA?
Which parent should complete the FAFSA?
How is financial need determined?
How is student dependency determined?
When will I find out if I have received financial aid?

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!