Dear Seattle 2e Community,
We are in the final hours before the signing of the lease for our Seattle campus! Our new home will be located at 2706 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98144, which is currently the Seattle Girls School. The site comprises approximately 20,000 square feet with two buildings for classrooms, one single-story and one two-story. There are also adjacent buildings for offices and other school purposes, as well as two small homes on 28th Street. The outdoor space is modest, but does include a courtyard and the adjacent backyards of the two houses.
With only minor modifications, the property will comfortably serve between 80–90 students. With a little more work, we could accommodate up to 108 students. Of course, some of the specialty rooms need some “Bridgification,” which means outfitting the spaces with the resources needed to create a learning environment that will engage and excite your children. These plans are being developed as I write this letter.
If over the next few years we find ourselves growing beyond our capacity, that would be a “happy problem”. Our strategic thinking for the near and long-term allows for many options, including new construction, major renovations, and/or multiple campuses. The sky's the limit as we strategically and creatively work to respond to the needs of the 2e community in the Greater Seattle area.
Right now it's time to celebrate a little! We eagerly anticipate the start of something truly special for an amazing group of children and their families. We will send you more information over the next few weeks about admissions, financial aid, programs, logistics, and our Founder’s Fund. We hope all of you will take part in our campaign to launch the campus for the 2022-2023 inaugural year and move forward toward a great future.
I want to thank all of the well-wishers who have supported and continue to support the 2e mission in Seattle. Your input and advice are valued and welcomed as we plan our future in Seattle. Stay involved!
We look forward to engaging you in our admissions process, which is deliberately low stress with minimal bureaucracy. Contact Kayla Franklin Waesche to begin or continue your conversation about a future for your child at Bridges and see how to apply for the inaugural year below!
School starts September 6, 2022.
Best Regards,
Carl Sabatino
Head of Schools
