Virtual Kindergarten Tour Information
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Sacajawea Elementary Welcomes Future Kindergarten Families
Our virtual tours were held on 1/31 and 2/7. Below is school information that was shared. Please reach out if we can answer any questions!
Contacts:
- Substitute Principal: Barry Fisk bsfisk@seattleschools.org
- Office Manager: Doreen Norman dnorman@seattleschools.org
- Student Support: Karen Murphy ksmurphy@seattleschools.org
- Volunteer Coordinator: Charlene Shanahan cyshanahan@seattleschools.org
- Sacajawea PTA: Learn more at SacPTA.org
- Sacajawea Racial Equity Team: equity@sacpta.org
- Contacts:
- Land Acknowledgement
- Our Mission:
- Our Vision:
- Our Community
- Special Events
- Extra-Curricular Opportunities
- Our School
- Academics
- A typical Kindergarten Day:
- Sacajawea PTA – We are Sacajawea Proud!
- The Sacajawea Racial Equity Team
- El equipo de equidad racial de Sacajawea
- Supporting our Families and Community
- Volunteering at Sacajawea
- Key enrollment dates
Land Acknowledgement
We at Sacajawea acknowledge that we live, study, and work on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People, and honor with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe
Our Mission:
Teach every student with kindness, equity, and empathy
Our Vision:
Educational Justice for All
Our Community
- Monday Morning Assemblies
- Shingin Star, I Admire
- Reading Buddies
- Continental Focus
- Friday Music
- Nests – Multigrade Learning Groups
- Global Reading Challenge
- Newsletter/Communications
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Staff and Parents Equity Teams
- Strong and Active PTA
Special Events
- Teddy Bear Picnic
- Jump Start
- Artist in Residence
- Heritage Potluck
- Race & Equity Events
- Instrumental Music Concerts
- Math & Science Fair
- Literacy Night
- Summer Learning Social
- Arts Festival
- Drama/School Play
- Book Fair
- Global Reading Challenge
- Move-a-Thon
- Family Nights
- Field Day
Extra-Curricular Opportunities
- Instrumental Music
- After School Enrichment Classes
- Sports
- Language
- Arts & Crafts
- Science
- Cooking
- Dance
- Drama/School Play
- Girls on the Run
- Sacajawea Eagles Ultimate
Our School
- New upper playground asphalt and painting
- K classrooms release to lower playground with climber, play areas, garden and stage
- Library, Art Room, Gym, Stage, Cafeteria
- Rebuild 2024 and beyond
Academics
ELA & Math
- English Language Arts
- Center for the Collaborative Classroom
- Whole class, small group & indiviual
- Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing
- Social Emotional Learning connection
- Mathematics
- Ready Math Curriculum
- Math for Love supplement
- Collaboration, games, problem solving
Science & Social Studies
- Science
- Amplify Curriculum
- Phenomenon based learning
- Students explore hands-on, collaborate, read, watch, draw, make conjectures & solve problems to learn scientific concepts
- Social Studies
- Since Time Immemorial Curriculum
- Washington State Standards
- Equity & Racism
- History
Library
- Students learn library & technology skills
- Develop a love for reading
- Currently revitalizing our library with new books, updating decor and accessibility
- Using an equity lens to focus on acquiring books that represent all of our students, authors of color and diverse topics
Art & Health and Fitness
- Visual Arts
- Students learn arts concepts, skills, and appreciation through hands-on and visual art lessons
- Health and Fitness
- Students learn about the 5 components of fitness
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Health habits
- Fitness activites and games
Social Emotional Learning
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports – SHINE
In the Hall
Safe
- Use walking feet
- Walk one step at a time on the stairs
- Hands only on stair railing
Helpful
- Stay to the right
- Keep body & objects to yourself
Inclusive
- Voice level 1 – be aware that others are learning
Neighborly
- Greet others with a smile
- Open and close lockers quietly
- Unpack/Pack up and go
Engaged
- Follow adult directions
- Go directly to your destination
RULER
- Recognizing emotions in self and others
- Understanding the causes and consequences of emotions
- Labeling emotions accurately
- Expressing emotions appropriately
- Regulating emotions effectively
Who Rules? You Rule:
- Your emotions
- Your choices
- Your solutions
Student Supports
- Reading Specialist
- UW Riverways & VOlunteer Tutors
- Multilingual Department
- Bilingual Instructional Assistant
- Support for English Langauge learners
- School Counselor
- Special Education Services
- Resource
- Access
- Distinct
- Focus
- Developmental Preschool
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Physical Therapy
A typical Kindergarten Day:
- 7:55 First Bell
- 8:00 Check in and Morning Circle Mood Meter ELA Block
- 9:00 Library on Thursday
- 9:45 Handwashing and Snack Transition
- 9:55 Recess
- 10:10 Math
- 11:00 Lunch/Recess
- 11:35 Science/Social Studies
- 12:15 Art/Health and Fitness
- 12:55 SEL (Social Emotional Learning)
- 1:25 Recess
- 1:40 Free Choice
- 2:15 Pack up
- 2:25 Dismissal
Room 1: Ms. Jackson
Room 5: Ms. Park
Room 4: Ms. Lauren & Instructional Assistants (IAs)
Sacajawea PTA – We are Sacajawea Proud!
- Our Mission is to equitably enrich the educational experience for all Sacajawea students while support and building our community.
- Together, our membership of over 100 parents and teachers volunteers to support student enrichment programs, advocate for our students, provide in-class support, and raise funds for programs.
- Our favorite events each year include:
- Move-a-thon
- Book fair
- Math & science fair
- School dance
- Arts fest
- Heritage Potluck
- Drama
- Ice cream social
Working together to strengthen our community. Learn more at SacPTA.org
The Sacajawea Racial Equity Team
Supports the work of our parents, teachers, staff, and students to make Sacajawea an anti-racist, inclusive community where everyone is respected and welcomed.
Our Efforts:
- School-wide Events
- Community Support
- Arts and Culture Committee
- Classroom and Library Materials
- PTA Board Work
- Faculty Racial Equity Team Support
We need your help as part of the team! Contact us at equity@sacpta.org
El equipo de equidad racial de Sacajawea
Apoya el trabajo de nuestres m/padres, maestres, personal y estudiantes para hacer de Sacajawea una comunidad inclusivea y antirracista donde todes sean respetades y bienvenides.
Nuestros esfuerzos
- Eventos escolares
- Apoyo de la comunidad
- El comite de arte y cultura
- Materiales para el aula y la biblioteca
- Trabajo de la PTA
- Apoyo del equipo de equidad racial del profesorado
Necesitamos su ayuda como parte del equipo Contactenos en equity@sacpta.org
Supporting our Families and Community
Pack for Kids
- Weekend snacks donated by University Food Bank
- Supporting over twenty families with weekend snacks
- Nearly 40 individual children supported each week
- Coat Drive
- Rent/Bill/Grocery Assistance
- Diaper Assistance
- Holiday Giving
- Donations and Community Partners
- Hunger Intervention
- Right Now Needs Funding
- Neighborhood churches
- Windermere Foundation
- Friday volunteers
- Sacajawea Families (Sign Up Genius)
Volunteering at Sacajawea
Sacajawea thrives because of our wonderful volunteers and family participation
Benefits to getting involved:
- Meet other families and staff
- Make strong school community connections
- Positive impact on students
- Better attendance and grades
- You feel good!
There are many ways to volunteer:
- School support: classroom, lunchroom, library, tutors, packs for kids, event help, field trips
- At home: website, newsletter, directory, room parents
- Join Sacajawea PTA, Equity Team, various school or PTAactivity committees
Key enrollment dates
- Enrollment for new students (including kindergarten students) for 2022-23 school year began: January 3
- Open Enrollment for School Choice: February 1 – 28
- Non-Seattle Resident Enrollment: June 1 – August 31, 2022
Jumpstart – Kindergarten Transition Program
- August 15-19, 2022 from 9am – 12noon
PreK and K students start school Monday, September 12, 2022