Seattle Schools Community Forum

Family Symposium on October 15 From the District: We at Seattle Public Schools are committed to preparing all of our students to graduate ready for college, careers, and life. A component of this commitment is strengthening Family and Community Engagement District wide. We would like to invite you to participate at our Annual Family and Community Engagement Symposium scheduled for Saturday, October 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Garfield High School located at 400 23rd Ave Seattle, WA 98122. The goal of our Family and Community Engagement Symposium is to support our families as critical partners with us in their student’s academic success. At this Symposium, we will offer workshops for our families and community partners on research-based best practices and practical strategies to help them support student academic achievement at home and in the community. PLEASE JOIN US! Light Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. Date: Saturday, October 15 Time: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. ...

A couple of fun things coming up for this weekend for kids so put them on your calendar. First up, the FIRST FRC Seattle Regional which is a high school robotics competition.  It's March 18th and 10th (Friday and Saturday) at Qwest Field Event Center, from 9-4 pm (with a lunch break for the participants from noon to 1 p.m.) It's free to the public.  From the website: Event is for all ages. Self guided Robot Pit tours are available, but closed toed shoes will be required (no sandals or open footwear). Eye protection is required and available for loan. Baby strollers not allowed in Robot 'Pit'. Seattle is represented by teams from Franklin High, Ballard High, Nathan Hale and Cleveland High.   They are looking for volunteers if you are interested in helping out. Also to note, students from Coe Elementary will competing in a national robotics contest using Lego in Carlsbad, California in May. (Not to plug Legoland but it's a far be...