Principal’s Community Update 4/7/23

No School Next Week ~ Enjoy Spring Break! April 10-14

Important Dates

April 10-14 Spring Break ~ No School

Mon, Apr 17 Sneakers Giveaway ~ Miss Domingo’s 1st graders

May 1-5, 8 SBA Testing 5th Gr

May 9 5th Gr Field Trip ~ Seattle Children’s Theater

May 11 1st Gr Field Trip ~ Seattle Children’s Theater

May 11 John Muir Math Night

May 8-12 Teacher Appreciation Week

May 9-12 SBA Testing 4th Gr

May 15-18 SBA Testing 3rd Gr

May 24-26 MAP Testing Kindergarten

May 30-June 1 MAP Testing 1st-3rd Gr

Fri, June 2 Explorations Day

June 5-9 MAP Testing 3rd-5th Gr

Fri, June 9 3rd Gr Field Trip to Seattle Asian Art Museum

Fri, June 30 Last Day of school

Muir Safe Transportation Survey ~ Please take this brief, anonymous survey. 

Explorations Day ~ On Friday, June 2, all Muir students will participate in Explorations Day. Students will be able to sign up for a class that interests and excites them! If YOU have a talent and/or passion for … anything! please let Erika Gordon know. Erica is serving as the liaison between staff and parents for this amazing event. You may email Erica at steeltoestudios@yahoo.com

SPS Head Start is now accepting applications for Fall 2023! Families interested in applying:

PTA April Happenings

– 4/18, 7:00-8:30pm: PTA working meeting. Topics include2023-24 board positions, advocacy, & fundraising. Attend in-person (Muir library) or Join the meeting via Zoom (passcode099994).

– 4/26, 5:30-7:00pm: PTA-hosted Spring Community Conversation about anti-bullying (Mr. Thomas), navigating special education, and the school remodel (Ms. Haider & lead architect). Dinner at 5:30; childcare, and interpretation provided. Attend in-person (Muir library) or listen in by Zoom (passcode 099994). Volunteers for the PTA Spring Community Conversation about anti-bullying welcome!

– The April PTA Café is CANCELED. Next PTA Café May 31st, 7:55-9am.

Donate to Southeast Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance through April 30 to support South Seattle students!

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

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