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1/11/24

Sacajawea Community News

Our Mission: Teach every student with kindness, equity, and empathy.
Our Vision: Educational justice for all.

January 11th, 2024

A Message from our principal

Hello Sacajawea families,

As the Winter weather settles in, I encourage everyone to please be cautious while driving to and from Sacajawea. I have requested that the Seattle Department of Transportation plow and or de-ice 20th Ave NE, and I am hopeful they will honor this request.

School Dropoff: It is important to note that the surrounding roads behind and around Sacajawea are still very likely to be icy. I recommend not coming down 98th or 96th to access the school, as they are both very steep and can become dangerous with even a moderate amount of ice. It is much easier and safer to come up from Lake City Way rather than coming down from the 15th in the event of icy conditions.

Please drive south on the 20th from 98th, drop off or pick up your child at the front entrance, and continue south on the 20th. Please do not turn around in front of Sacajawea or head North on 20th at any time during drop off or pick up, this will help us to maintain safety for all students walking, taking busses, or being transported in cars. In case of snow accumulating on the roadways, here is the current snow-plow map from the city of Seattle.

Bus Riders: Please check the Transportation Department’s Adverse Weather webpage for details about transportation services. In early December, families with students who receive transportation services (yellow bus or van) will receive a separate letter in the mail with information about the snow routes for their student’s bus route. King County Metro may also operate snow routes during a snow or ice event. Students who use King County Metro to get to school can view Metro’s snow route information.

Schedule changes or Closures: If weather conditions make a schedule change necessary, the SPS Communications team will share the schedule change in the following ways: Families will be notified at approximately 5 a.m. on the morning of a weather event through phone voice messages, emails, and text messages. Updates will also be shared with local media stations, on social media, and on the district and school websites.

In partnership,

Barry Fisk (he/him)
bsfisk@seattleschools.org

Top Items & Upcoming Events

  • Auction Committee volunteers needed. The PTA will be hosting a silent auction again this April, and we need help with item procurement, event planning, and so much more! Can you help? Please reach out to PTA Fundraising Chair, Jessi Friedrichs: jessi@sacpta.org.
  • Join Sac at the MLK March on Monday. March with our community and our Parent Equity Team on Jan 15th. We will meet at the Garfield High School Playground at 12 pm, and the march starts at 12:30. Look for the grey & yellow Sacajawea Elementary banner! Details and resources on our website (español). Day of contact is Equity team parent Mandi Grover 206-612-3689
  • Ultimate Frisbee at Sac this Spring. If your 3rd-5th grader wants to join the co-ed Sac Ultimate Frisbee team this spring, read below for more information and get in touch with coaches Darrick darrickmeneken@yahoo.com and Jon jbrenner@gmail.com if you have any questions or want to help.
  • In-person kindergarten tours. Do you know any incoming Kindergarten families? Please let them know of our upcoming tour on January 29th from 8:05-9:05 am. Families will attend the Monday morning assembly, have a campus tour, and do Q&A with Principal Fisk. Please RSVP to Charlene Shanahan Cyshanahan@seattleschools.org.
  • Pokemon After-School Club is back at Sac. By popular demand! Hosted at Sacajawea, the Math n’ Stuff team teaches 2nd – 5th graders how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game in this after-school club that runs Wednesdays, Jan. 24th – Mar. 20th (except midwinter break). The cost is $195, and scholarships are available through PTA (contact Ms. Charlene cyshanahan@seattleschools.org. All registered students will be waitlisted until confirmed by Math n’ Stuff.
  • PTA Financial Report for January. For a look at our PTA’s current finances and budget, PTA Treasurer’s Report. If you have any questions about it please feel free to reach out to Treasurer Jessi Friedrichs jessi@sacpta.org.