April 7, 2024

Shadle Park HS Students, Families, and Community,

Welcome back from spring break! As we return to school, we're filled with excitement as we prepare to close out Quarter 3 this Friday and head into the final stretch of the 23-24 academic year.

Over the next few weeks, we have an array of exciting events and opportunities lined up! We eagerly anticipate dance team tryouts, cheer tryouts, celebrating our Spokane Scholars, and cheering on our athletes as they compete in spring sports. Additionally, our talented students will represent us in national DECA and Debate competitions, showcasing their skills and dedication. And don't forget, we'll be electing next year's ASB Officers this upcoming Friday at our Spring Spirit Con, a pivotal moment for our student leadership.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to excellence and for finishing Quarter 3 strong! Let's make it a great week!

Chris Dunn

Principal, Shadle Park HS

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mon. 4/8: Late Start Monday
Fri. 4/12: Spring Spirit Con/ASB Elections
Mon. 4/15: Late Start Monday
Mon. 4/15 to Fri. 4/19: English Smarter Balanced Assessment (10th Grade Students)
Tues. 4/16: Booster Club Meeting (6:00pm)
Wed. 4/17: Family Advisory Committee Meeting (6:00pm)
Mon. 4/22: Late Start Monday

Tues. 4/23: Quarterly Student Recognition Ceremony
Fri.4/26 to Wed. 5/1: National DECA Competition
Fri. 4/26: Native American Community Graduation
Tues. 4/30: Instrumental Concert (7:00pm)
Sat. 5/4: Senior Prom
Mon. 5/6 to Fri. 5/17: AP Exams

Click here to view the SPS District Calendar

FINISHING QUARTER 3 STRONG: ACCESSING ACADEMIC SUPPORT

As a reminder, Quarter 3 ends this Friday, April 12th! This is the final week for students to work on improving their grades and earning the highest GPA possible! Our partnership with each of you is invaluable in creating the best environment for your student to learn and grow the most 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. Specifically, we encourage families to look for missing assignments and assessments students may need to take or retake.

Along with utilizing PowerSchool, one of the best methods of support is regular dialogue with your student's teachers. Our teachers, support staff, counselors, and administration can be contacted either by phone or by email by visiting our staff directory. Further, if you are in need of additional resources or supports, we encourage families to visit our resources and supports page on our website!

Finally, we encourage students to utilize the following academic support options which are available for your student daily/weekly!

Morning Teacher Access Time: 7:30am - 8:00am (Tu - F), 8:30am - 9:00am (M)
Afternoon Teacher Access Time: 2:30pm - 3:00pm (M - Th)
HUB Academic Support: 2:30pm - 3:30pm (M - Th)

GENERATION ALIVE FOOD PACKING SUCCESS

Thank you to all of our Feeder Schools, our Generation Alive Action Team Student Leaders, and our wonderful partner Douglass Properties! Thanks to all of your hard work our students were able to pack over 38,000 meals to combat food insecurity in our community!

FAMILY & COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

As a reminder, our next Family & Community Advisory Committee meeting is Wednesday April 17th at 6:00pm in the Shadle Park HS Career Center. The focus of the meeting will be on:

Planning for next year through the collection of family input on areas of focus for the 24-25 school year

Additionally, to assist in future planning below are dates of the remaining meetings for the year.

Wednesday May 15th (6:00pm - 7:00pm)
Wednesday June 12th (6:00pm - 7:00pm)

YEARBOOKS

Mr. Craig Triplett

CTE Photography/Yearbook

Shadle Park High School

CraigT@spokaneschools.org

(509) 354-6785

SPRING SPIRIT CON BELL SCHEDULE

FAFSA UPDATES

Class of 2024! CLICK HERE to view the most recent FAFSA Updates!

For FAFSA Support, please reach out to our Career and College Readiness Team!

April Eberhardt (Career and College Readiness Specialist)
Alexa Eddy (College Success Foundation Coordinator)

CHEER TEAM TRYOUTS

DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS

Tryouts are here for the 2024-2025 Dance Team! Open to current 8th graders through juniors, no dance experience is required. We train mostly in jazz/contemporary and hip hop. We are a competitive team and practice year-round. Our program is affordable and allows for you to play another sport or balance a job. Register on Final Forms to participate! Tryout Week is April 22nd - 26th. All details are on our social media @shadleparkdance. Join the Dance Team and make unforgettable memories!

MARCH MADNESS ATTENDANCE COMPETITION FINAL RESULTS

Remember every day counts and every class attendance makes a difference! After an exhilarating four weeks of tracking attendance during our very own March Madness, we're thrilled to announce the champions of punctuality! Drumroll, please...

🏆 9th Grade Champions: Mr. Bloom and Mr. Gump have taken the lead with an outstanding attendance rate of 95.9% and 93.15%, respectively! Their dedication to being present and engaged in every class deserves a standing ovation!

🏆 10th Grade Champions: Let's give a round of applause to Hoenike and Osborne for their remarkable attendance rates of 97.5% and 91.17%! These students are setting the bar high for commitment and consistency.

🏆 11th Grade Champions: Mrs. Allen emerges victorious with an impressive attendance rate of 92.17%! Her class knows the value of showing up and participating wholeheartedly.

🏆 12th Grade Champions: A special shoutout to Mrs. K. Jones and Mrs. Ruehl for achieving a flawless attendance rate of 100% and 93.45%

respectively! They've truly set the gold standard for attendance excellence.

But wait, there's more excitement in store! As a token of appreciation for their outstanding dedication, we'll be distributing gift cards this week to the winning classes. It's our little way of saying thank you for making every moment count and showing up ready to learn!

Let's keep the momentum going as we head into the next phase of our academic journey. Congratulations to all the winners, and let's continue to make every day count here at Shadle Park High School!

PARKING/TRAFFIC ON LONGFELLOW

As we continue into a busy season of the year filled with sports, performances, and events, we kindly remind you to prioritize safety when parking and driving on the south side of our school, especially around the intersection of Longfellow and Oak. With increased activity, it's crucial to ensure legal parking and cautious driving practices, both during drop-off in the mornings and after-school activities. Your mindfulness and cooperation greatly contribute to the safety of our students and families! Thank you for your attention to this matter!

SBA ASSESSMENTS

Spring Assessments are around the corner! Sophomores will begin testing this month in English and conclude next month with Math, and Juniors will test in Science next Month. On the weeks your students is scheduled to test, please ensure they get a good night sleep, eat a healthy meal, stay hydrated, bring their charged laptop to school (with their charge cord), and - most importantly - do their best! We believe in our students and know they will make us (and themselves) proud! Details for testing are below.

10th Grade English Assessment:

ELA Assessment (4/15-4/19) all 10^th graders will take the ELA SBAC during their ELA class.
ELA Assessment (4/22-4/26) all 10^th graders will continue SBAC assessment during their ELA class.

10th Grade Math Assessment:

Math Assessment (May 20-24) all 10^th graders will take the Math SBAC during their Math class.
Math Assessment (May 27-31) all 10^th graders will continue SBAC assessment during their Math class.

11th Grade Science Assessment:

Science Assessment (May 20-24) all 11^th graders will take the SBAC Science assessment in the library during your regular Science class period.

AP EXAM SCHEDULE

Spring 2024 AP Exams are around the corner! Please see the exam schedule below and look for more information from your AP Teacher(s) in the upcoming weeks!

SUMMER EBT AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES

Families who meet income eligibility requirements or have been directly certified for free and reduced-priced school meals are eligible to receive federal assistance through a program called Summer EBT.

Qualifying families can go to Spokaneschools.org/cep to fill out the Family Income Survey, check their status, and print the free and reduced-priced lunch letter. For federal assistance, surveys must be submitted before June 14. Families can visit the United States Department of Agriculture for more information.

SPOKESMAN SUMMER INTERNSHIP

BOOSTER CLUB UPDATES

Next Booster Club Meeting: Mark your calendars for Tuesday April 9th at 6:00pm for the next Booster Club Meeting. The meeting will be held at Kelly Brady on the corner of Wall and Country Holmes Blvd.

Golf Tournament: Join us for the Annual Shadle Park Highlander Golf Tournament Fundraiser. It’s a four person scramble on May 11th at 1:00 pm. The tournament will be held at Downriver again this year. The first 36 paid foursomes will be guaranteed a spot. Register HERE! For more information about upcoming SPHS Booster Events, please visit www.shadleparkboosters.com!

CLASS OF 2024 GRAD NIGHT

Upcoming Meetings: Mark your calendars for our next three meetings. They will be at 6:00pm at Shadle Park HS in the Career Center: Wed. April 10th and Thurs. May 9th