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From SPS Communications: NOTICE: There will be no school on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, due to an Seattle Education Association (SEA) walk out. All after school activities other than evening student performances and athletic competitions are canceled. Check with your school regarding specific events.

 In what I believe to be a nuanced letter to school communities about the May 19th walkout by teachers, Superintendent Nyland says this in closing: It is important for families to know that this SEA action is not directed at Seattle Public School families or community, but is a statement to the state legislature about the current lack of adequate state funding for basic education. I note that SEA president, Jonanthan Knapp, speaking on KUOW about two hours ago was also careful to say that the district agrees that McCleary must be enacted and on that point, the SEA and the district are in agreement. Yes, schools will be closed on May 19th and yes, there will be one day added to the end of the school year.