Principal’s Community Update 5/15/23
Message from Principal, Alana Haider:
Dear Muir Community,
After wrestling with a life-changing decision, I have determined to step away from my role as John Muir’s principal. This was a very difficult decision to make, but I realized that I do not want to compromise my ability to perform at 100% here while I focus on other aspects of my life.
I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to work with and get to know staff, students, and families in this unique, amazing community the past three years. A priceless life experience!
The district will soon share information with you regarding the steps that will be taken to find and hire a new principal. Stay tuned for how you can contribute your wants/needs in filling this position. Thank you for your support, and I wish you nothing but the best in years to come!
Muir Aftercare (ARC) sign-ups are Tues, 5/16/23 at noon!
- Sign up for FlexReg Program Detail Seattle Parks and Recreation
- Set up a Seattle Parks and Rec profile before May 16.
- Financial assistance Info: Scholarships & Financial Aid – Parks
- ARC Hours: m-f at 2:30-6 pm. Info on After School Programs
Important Dates
- May 15-19 Bike/Walk to School Week
- May 15-18 SBA Testing 3rd Gr (Send in healthy snacks if you wish!)
- May 24-26 MAP Testing Kindergarten (Send in healthy snacks if you wish!)
- Thu, May 25 2nd Gr Field Trip ~Seattle Art Museum
- May 30-June 1 MAP Testing 1st-3rd Gr (Send in healthy snacks if you wish!)
- May 31 PTA Café 7:55-9:00 ~ Cafeteria
- Fri, June 2 Explorations Day
- June 5-9 MAP Testing 3rd-5th Gr (Send in healthy snacks if you wish!)
- Tues, June 6 3rd Gr Field Trip ~ Lincoln Park
- Fri, June 9 3rd Gr Field Trip to Seattle Asian Art Museum
- Wed, June 14 Multicultural Night 5:00-7:00 (hosted by PTA)
- Fri, June 23 Kindergarten Celebration 1:30
- Tues, June 27 5th Gr Graduation 1:30
- Thur, June 29 5th Gr to Family Fun Center
- Fri, June 30 Last Day of school
The Muir Gear Store closes tonight, Monday, May 15 so place your order today and show your Muir pride with t-shirts, sweatshirts, yard signs, and totes!
We’re halfway through Muir Bike and Walk to School month! So many ways you can celebrate!
- Complete the bike/walk bingo card sent home in backpacks for a chance to win prizes.
- Follow Muir’s Drop Off and Pickup Policy
- Take this brief, anonymous Muir Transportation survey!
- Email johnmuirsaferoutes@gmail.com to share Walk/Bike success stories that we can share in an upcoming PTA newsletter!
- Join the Walking School Bus (starts@ 38th Ave S/Andover, stopping at Rainier Court)
What is a walking school bus?
A group of students who walk to school with one or more adults. Walking school buses help students get to school on time, reduce pollution and congestion near school, and connect neighbors to each other.
Where is the walking school bus?
See the route below – join at a stop or along the way (Notifications sent via What’s App).
Who runs the school bus?
The bus is powered by Muir parents and volunteers.
When does the school bus run?
Our bus will start May 3 and run daily Monday through Friday for the month of May. We hope to add after school routes and continue through June depending on interest and volunteers.
What can I do to prepare?
Encourage classmates to join, be ready when group arrives and review safety tips (English, Amharic, Chinese, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese).
Walking School Bus Route
- At 7:27 a.m. Depart 38th and Andover (meet at NE corner).
- At 7:36 a.m. Meet at Charlestown St and Courtland Pl (SE corner)
- At 7:42 a.m. Meet at Rainier Court along 34th Ave S and proceed north on 34th Ave S.
- At 7:47 a.m. Arrive at John Muir in style!
*Accessibility Note: route involves steep descent, including a staircase between stop 1 & 2. Rest of route is fairly flat.
Questions? Feedback? Interested in starting or suggesting a new route, or volunteering to support the route? Please email johnmuirsaferoutes@gmail.com.
Questions? Contact the front office: 206-252-7400. Erika and Helina are always happy to help! You may also email Alana Haider (principal) amhaider@seattleschools.org or Quinta Thomas (ass’t principal) qothomas@seattleschools.org
