10/26/23
Sacajawea Community News
Our Mission: Teach every student with kindness, equity, and empathy.
Our Vision: Educational justice for all.
October 26th, 2023
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A Message from our principal
Hello Sacajawea families,
Thank you to the Parent Teacher Association and community members who helped make our first Move-a-Thon in three years a huge success. The students, teachers and families all had a great time running and or walking while raising money for our amazing PTA. Thank you also to QFC and Metropolitan Market for sponsoring this event.
In partnership,
Barry Fisk (he/him)
Principal
Top Items & Upcoming Events
- Join us for the Heritage Potluck on Thurs, November 16 from 5:30-7:30 in the cafeteria. Sign up to bring a dish and help out.
- Need grocery or food assistance? Contact ksmurphy@seattleschools.org to receive one bag of food per child per week.
- Family support is also accepting $25 QFC gift cards. Our usual allotment of grocery assistance has been cut in half for this year, and our need is much larger. Thank you for any help you can provide! Contact ksmurphy@seattleschools.org
- Looking to volunteer in school? Get approved now! Volunteering at school or chaperoning field trips requires an SPS approval process. Apply early using the SPS volunteering page as it can take two weeks. Contact Charlene Shanahan cyshanahan@seattleschools.org for questions. We currently need help with Packs for Kids, lunchroom helper, and equity team.
Volunteering Requests
Volunteers Make Things Happen at Sacajawea. We Need You! So many wonderful things happen at our school because of our dedicated group of parents, grandparents and community members. We have various PTA committees, school needs and event help to fit any schedule. Detailed descriptions are on our PTA volunteering page.
- Equity Team Members – Do you share our goal of creating an actively anti-racist school community where everyone is respected and welcomed? Are you interested in working with school and PTA leaders to promote racial equity at Sacajawea? Our Parent Racial Equity Team is looking for members to participate in monthly meetings and focus on bringing an equity perspective to Sacajawea events, activities and learning.
- Packs for Kids – Our Packs program supports families who could use some extra help with food over the weekends and breaks. We’d love to add a few more team members to organize grocery bags in the school cafeteria on Friday mornings from 9:45 – 10:45 am, to be able to alternate weeks and have flexibility in schedules.
- Lunch and Recess Support – A fun glimpse into the daily life of your student! Help with lunchroom and playground supervision 11 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. Once a week, once a month or whenever you are able.
Please note: on-campus volunteers and field trip chaperones will need a background check. Apply or update your volunteer profile on the SPS Volunteering page.
If you have any questions or are interested, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Charlene Shanahan cyshanahan@seattleschools.org.
Join the PTA and the School Directory Our printed Sac directory helps you connect with other families for parties, play dates, and more. Plus, join the PTA at the same time to make your voice heard. Submit your PTA Directory and Membership details.