October 28, 2023

Shadle Park HS Students, Families, and Community,

I hope your weekend is off to a good start! As we move toward the end of Quarter 1 on Tuesday, November 7th, it is crucial that we work together to ensure your student's success both in and beyond the classroom. When talking with your student about school, we strongly encourage you to check PowerSchool regularly to keep an eye on your student's academic progress. Please review their grades in each class for any missing assignments or assessments. This proactive approach will help them find success in their coursework, remain on track to graduate, and continue to open doors for them following high school.

In addition to using PowerSchool, we recommend maintaining close communication with your student's teachers. Effective communication is essential for your student's educational success. Regular conversations with teachers will aide in providing insight into your student's progress and create a strong support system for addressing any concerns or challenges. Your active involvement is crucial to your student's success, and as a school we are here as your partner in this endeavor. Don't hesitate to reach out to your student's counselor, teachers, or our support staff if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in your child's education!

Sincerely,

Chris Dunn

Principal, Shadle Park HS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon. 10/30: Late Start Monday
Wed. 11/1: Blood Drive
Sat. 11/4 & Sun. 11/5: Craft Fair
Mon. 11/6: Late Start Monday
Tues. 11/7: CHAS On-Site Physicals
Wed. 11/8: Orchestra Concert (7:00pm)
Thu. 11/9: Veterans Day Con

Fri. 11/10: No School/Veterans Day
Mon. 11/13: Late Start Monday
Mon. 11/13: Winter Sports Begin
Tues. 11/14: Instrumental Parent Group (6:00pm)
Wed. 11/15: Band Concert (7:00pm)
Mon. 11/20: Late Start Monday
Wed. 11/22 to Fri. 11/24: No School/Thanksgiving Break

Click here to view the SPS District Calendar

HALLOWEEN COSTUMES

With Halloween upcoming on Tuesday the 31^st, we know that some of you may desire to dress up at school. Please remember that all costumes must be school appropriate and align with our dress code. This means that costumes promoting violence, weapons, profanity, lude or vulgar topics, discrimination of any kind, or other costumes that cause a substantial disruption to the learning environment are prohibited. Additionally, for student and school safety, masks, paint, or other costumes that cover your face are also not allowed. If you have any questions, please see an administrator.

AP EXAM REGISTRATION

AP Exams Registration Ends November 9th!

Your student's AP teacher is their first resource for questions with how to register for an AP exam. To begin, your student must have a College Board account and enter the Join Codes for each AP class that you are enrolled in before ordering. For additional questions about the AP Program or the AP Exam Registration Process, please email Chris Dunn.

If you have questions about payment options for AP Exams, please call or visit the Shadle Park High School Business Office at 509-354-6720. The SPHS Business Office is open Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 3:30pm. Payments can be made on-line by clicking: wa-spokane.intouchreceipting.com .

Additional information may be found on our website by vising the Advanced Placement page.

Craft Fair

REMEMBER TO VOTE BY NOV. 7

If you are registered to vote in Spokane County, you should have received your Local Voters' Pamphlet and Ballot for the Tuesday, Nov. 7 election in the mail. Completed ballots can be returned by mail (must be postmarked by Nov. 7) or in a Ballot Drop Box by 8 p.m. on Nov. 7. Find the nearest drop box location to you HERE.

HIGHLANDER QUARTERLY STUDENT RECOGNITION

Our first Highlander Quarterly Student Recognition Ceremony will be held Tuesday, November 14th, from 8:00am - 9:00am in the Theatre. Invitations will be shared with students being recognized (and their families) in the coming weeks! Stay tuned!

WINTER SPORTS BEGIN MON. 11/13

Winter Sports begin Monday, November 13th! At Shadle Park HS, Winter Sports include:

Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Boys Wrestling
Girls Wrestling
Gymnastics

PHYSICALS FOR WINTER SPORTS

Are you thinking of playing a Winter Sport and need a physical? On Tuesday November 7th there will be a CHAS Clinic Mobile Med Van set up at Shadle offering FREE on-site sports physicals from 8:00am - 3:00pm! To take part, students will need to register and complete the forms below (printed copies of these forms are available outside the Business Office).

To reserve one of the appointments, please look for the registration link this week!

CLASS OF 2024 UPDATES

Class 2024 Students and Families! Through the GEAR UP program, ALL seniors at SPHS in the Class of 2024 are eligible for FREE college application fee waivers! This means, EVERY senior at Shadle Park this school year can apply to post-secondary programs for FREE. There are two ways to use the GEAR UP application fee waiver.

Option 1 is to apply for multiple colleges and universities at one time through the Common App Apply to college with Common App | Your future starts here and identify yourself as a student participating in Gear Up. Here are the steps to follow once you create an account through Common App.

Find the Common App Fee Waiver in the Profile section of the Common App tab.
To apply for this fee waiver: Answer “Yes” to the fee waiver statement.
Select all the indicators in the list that apply to you.
(Enter GEAR UP)
Enter your signature to certify your request. Please note that your counselor will also be asked to confirm your eligibility for this waiver. You can still submit your application without a fee while your counselor confirms.

Option 2 is to stop by the SPHS Career Center and Mrs. Eberhardt can provide an application fee waiver form (hard copy and/or electronic copy) you can use to upload to your application. You can also email Mrs. Eberhardt at AprilE@spokaneschools.org.

Grad Night Updates: Please join us for our next 2024 Grad Night Senior All-Nighter meeting on Monday, November 6th at 6pm at the school in the library. Additionally, we need parent volunteers to help raise funds for the 2024 students. Below is a link to sign up to help at the Craft Fair Concessions on November 4th and 5th.

Senior Announcements: 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

COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER UPDATES

Many colleges and universities have removed their ACT/SAT testing requirements post-COVID. Washington state colleges and universities have become test blind/test optional in their criteria for admission. Please click here to view a comprehensive list of institutions and their admissions testing requirements across the nation.

Register for a workshop to learn more on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Hear from HBCU grads, learn about the Black College Common App, the annual Black College Expo in Seattle, and get support on college application personal statements. See the flyer below for details and click here to register!