Family and Community News | May 28, 2023 | |
Students get to school on the Walking School Bus | |
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Welcome aboard! Students at Stafford Elementary are getting active and learning to safely navigate their surroundings with the help of the Walking School Bus program.
The Walking School Bus program provides a safe, alternative way for students to get to and from school. Each day, students walk together with a trusted adult route leader as they get to know their community.
Thank you to our partners, the City of Tacoma's Safe Routes to School and Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, for helping create this opportunity for students.
Get on board with this video.
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New student information system will bring efficiency, new tools for families; online enrollment to close for summer | |
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In July, Tacoma Public Schools will launch a new student information system (SIS) called Synergy. Individual student information and schedules are stored in it, along with enrollment forms and other information.
Synergy SIS will help streamline multiple systems, bring greater efficiency for reporting and data collection, and provide portals for teachers, families and students.
Online enrollment for new students will be closed June 23-July 23
With the rollover into the new SIS, online enrollment will be temporarily closed June 23 to July 23. Families enrolling new students are encouraged to complete their enrollment before June 23. During the closure, families can sign up to be notified when enrollment is available in the new system starting July 24.
New portals for families, teachers and students will launch in August
Synergy has three portals designed to help teachers, families and students access and input information. Before the new school year, each family will be asked to create a ParentVUE account to ensure they have access to information about their student.
Get more information.
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Get your tickets now! TPS Night at the Rainiers is June 1 | |
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TPS and the Rainiers are teaming up for a fun night at the ballpark, when Rainiers players will wear a student-designed jersey that will be auctioned off during the game. Students will also sing the national anthem, perform color guard, throw the first pitch, and perform during the game.
The game is Thursday, June 1 (gates open at 5:30 p.m. The first pitch is at 7:05 p.m.)
Get tickets
- Group Express tickets are $20 and include a reserved seat and ballpark meal.
- Group Double Play tickets are $25 and include a reserved seat, ballpark meal, and limited edition Rainiers hat.
- Party Deck tickets are $40.50 and include deck seating and an all-inclusive BBQ buffet.
Five dollars from every ticket will benefit Beyond the Bell and Club Beyond, our after-school clubs and programs we offer in partnership with community organizations. Your support will help us keep activities affordable and accessible for everyone.
Get tickets.
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Seniors can get free, personalized coaching for help with next steps | |
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High school seniors in Tacoma can get free, personalized coaching to help them plan for life after graduation.
After seniors complete the required survey, they will receive guidance from college and career experts from around the community to help them navigate - or find - the path they decide to pursue. They can get connected to support with college applications, paying for school, writing a resume, finding a job, and more.
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Get more information.
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Math, science tutoring now available in Spanish on Tutor.com | |
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Live tutoring, paper review, math question drop off, and SAT/ACT preparation continue to be available for free from Tutor.com for Tacoma Public Schools students in grades 3-12.
New services have been added to program, including:
- Math and science tutoring in Spanish
- World Language support in Spanish
- Math tutoring in pre-calculus and calculus
Students can access free tutoring seven days a week by logging into their Schoology account, selecting a course, and then selecting Tutor.com from the menu on the left side of the screen.
Tacoma Online students in grades 6-12 can access Tutor.com through their Clever account.
Get more information.
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Celebrate Juneteenth at festival at Stewart Heights Park | |
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The community is invited to join in the Juneteenth celebration at Stewart Heights Park in Tacoma from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, June 19.
At the celebration, five students representing Tacoma Public Schools will compete in the Miss Juneteenth Pageant & Scholarship Program.
In addition, the festival will include performances, speakers, a kid zone, facepainting and playground. Vendors from trade associations, local businesses, nonprofit organizations and finance organizations will attend. The goal is to create an opportunity for economic growth and set a path for financial stability in the BIPOC community – and celebrate!
Get more information.
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Community members, coaches and students shared ideas for field updates at Peck and Hilltop Heritage | |
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This week, a team of Hilltop community members, Stadium High School and Hilltop Heritage Middle School coaches, student athletes and parents met to gather ideas for a new all-season, multi-use sport infrastructure and playfields at Peck Sports Park and Hilltop Heritage Middle School.
The team, called the Design Advisory Committee, also included Korsmo Construction and D.A. Hogan, who will complete the work.
Next month, the same team will meet to review and refine their ideas before sharing them with Metro Parks Tacoma and Tacoma Public Schools leadership.
Community outreach meetings in June, July and August
Metro Parks Tacoma and Tacoma Public Schools will also host three community outreach meetings:
- June 5 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the People’s Center
- July 18 (details coming)
- Mid-August (details coming)
Get more information.
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School immunizations available at June 8 clinic at First Creek Middle School | |
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Tacoma Public Schools students can get free school immunizations at an upcoming clinic at First Creek Middle School.
When: Thursday, June 8, 3:30 - 6 p.m.
Where: First Creek Middle School, 1801 E. 56th St., Tacoma
Prepare: Register here
Immunizations are by appointment only. No walk-ups will be accepted. Registration is limited.
Parents/guardians must accompany their student during vaccination and must complete screening and consent forms prior to appointment. If registration becomes full, families can schedule an appointment at a different time.
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Check out summer programs through Metro Parks Tacoma | | | | |
