Spring Break: School will be closed 4/8-4/12 for Spring Break! We hope everyone has a rejuvenating, safe and fun break!  

Multicultural Day!!:  Get ready and mark your calendars because April 25th is our fabulous Multicultural Day!  We’re bursting with excitement to announce a jam-packed day of celebration starting with a school-wide assembly at 9:00 a.m., featuring dazzling performances from our talented students and vibrant community members. And guess what? Parents, you’re invited too! Come join the fun and witness the magic unfold! But wait, there’s more! As the day rolls on, our festivities continue with the Multicultural Festival and potluck from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. It’s a feast for the senses where everyone is encouraged to bring a dish representing their culture to share. Can you imagine the deliciousness and diversity on display? We’re salivating just thinking about it! We will also have performances from various community partners. Now here’s where you come in – we’re on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this day even more spectacular. If you’re itching to lend a hand and spread some multicultural joy, simply shoot us an email at caitlinmcconnico@gmail.com to sign up. Let’s make this celebration one for the books!

The Muir PTA Presents Supporting our Kids’ Mental Health: Tues April 16th, 5:30-7:30pm, at Muir.: In honor of mental health awareness month, come to this special PTA event to learn about how Muir supports social and emotional learning, and from community experts about how to support your kids at home. Childcare and interpretation will be provided. Please bring a dish to share for a potluck dinner. Details here: https://muires.seattleschools.org/calendar/pta-working-meeting-8/  

State Assessments: Smarter Balance Assessment (SBA) will take place from April 29 to May 30th for all 3rd -5th graders. If you have questions about state testing, please email Mr. Thomas at qothomas@seattleschools.org.   

“Move Around the World” with the Muir Lions: Monday April 29th and Friday May 3rd: John Muir families can join nearly 7,000 other families across SE Seattle (representing 17 schools!) in Move-A-Thon events and fundraising. We’ll kick off with a Spirit Morning at drop-off on 4/29, and then cheer on each grade as they move on the playground on 5/3. You can treat yourself on Saturday, May 4th at our community Bake Sale! Please donate today at bit.ly/SupportSESSFA and share with your network. (Funds raised are distributed among Alliance schools using an equitable funding distribution model.) 

Want to Help Support Muir? Join the PTA Executive Committee! Most members of our current board have served a two-year term so we’re seeking volunteers for the roles of President, Vice President, and Secretary. Orientation and hands-on training and support will be provided to incoming leaders. If you’re interested or have questions, please reach out to info@themuirpta.org. 

Volunteer Opportunities: We have exciting volunteer opportunities coming up in April and early May (see below)! To learn more and sign up, please visit https://www.themuirpta.org/volunteer   

Upcoming events:  

• Teacher Appreciation – donate baked goods! (April 15) 
• Multicultural Arts Potluck (April 25) 
• SESSFA Move-a-thon Fundraiser (April 29, May 3) 
• SESSFA Bake Sale hosted by John Muir (May 4) 
• Spring music performance (May 9) 

Ongoing opportunities:  

• Student and family dismissal support 
• Lunch or recess play support 
• Book table volunteers 

Summer Camp through Parks & Rec sign-ups start April 16: financial aid applications must be submitted in advance of camp registration. Community center staff can be helpful with getting you set up with aid. Many community centers have interpreters on staff. 

Quinta Thomas, Principal