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Good Day, Highlanders!
October brings blustery days and definite signs of autumn. We have reached the midpoint of 1st quarter and teachers have updated their grades in Power School. Please check out Power School for your student’s midterm 1st quarter academic progress. We conducted a teacher training last week on how to streamline the assignments in Microsoft Teams to then be transferred to Power School which continues to be the student data system we use to record grades and construct transcripts. We recognize that navigating these digital platforms can be challenging so always feel comfortable emailing the classroom teacher if you have questions. Our teachers are attempting to reach out to every student who has not completed assignments so far and a partnership with parents/guardians is welcome. Last week I shared with the Shadle Staff an article titled, Professor Ahmad’s Six-Month Wall: Rehumanizing The Virtual Workplace by Nancy Doyle which described how to cope with the ongoing pandemic from the perspective of Dr. Aisha Ahmad, Professor of Political Science of the University of Toronto. In part, the article states:
Human Beings, Not Human Doings
Your individual coping strategies are unique to you. We are all different in what works, what provides solace, so encourage your team to share ideas. However, we are all the same in this pandemic in worrying about the future, wondering what will happen to our transport, social structures, and economic paradigms. There will be losses. We know that some of the most inspirational stories will surely emerge as we emerge, the businesses who are innovating right now in chrysalis. But in order to get there we need to rehumanize and find a way to truly connect to each other.
The article goes on to explain that the pandemic crisis is not unlike other personal crises we experience. The key is we must continue. Students need to continue to learn and teachers need to continue to teach. It is how our students develop effective coping skills, student advocacy traits (now called student agency) and resiliency. Our teachers benefit from students showing their faces on camera to discern how students are feeling and understanding the lesson. Teachers are encouraging students to reach out to them for social connections and tutorial guidance. We are lacking the typical cues of facial expressions, body language, informal chats and spontaneous hand raising in the classroom. Therefore, please encourage your student to take initiative and reach out to their teachers and counselor at any time.
We have a fun “Stay-Home-Coming 2020 Celebration” scheduled next week, October 19 – 23 that Mr. Scott Harmon’s ASB leadership class is sponsoring. The student leaders have spent a lot of time organizing the social distance/face mask, drive thru parking lot event. Be sure to encourage your Highlander to attend if for no other reason than to see their teachers and be around other Highlanders! We are pressing forward with keeping school spirit alive even in Virtual Shadle!
Also, be sure to attend the Class of 2021 Senior All-Nighter clothing drive fundraiser on Sunday, October 18th from 12 – 3 p.m. in the Wellesley parking lot. It is a wonderful way to promote the Class of 2021 who deserve a successful and traditional end of year celebration sponsored by parents.
To your good health! 1
Julie S. Lee, School Principal Page Page
Oct./Nov. 2020 Shadle Park Virtual School
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
12 13 14 15 16 Grad Night ‘21 Planning DECA Meeting, 12-12:30 DEADLINE! Last day to Committee Meeting via p.m. eat on the 2019-2020 Zoom @ 7:00 p.m.; Free and Reduced Meal
CLICK HERE for more Status; CLICK HERE to info SHADLE BOOSTERS first submit your 2020-21 (virtual) meeting of the application now!
year, 6:30 p.m., CLICK
HERE for meeting link
19 20 21 22 23 STAY-HOME- COMING WEEK! WHITWORTH UNIV. Info VIRTUAL SENIOR “GREEN & GOLD Day” CLASS ELECTION Session on ZOOM, 6:00- SEMINAR, 2:30-3 p.m. on CAMPAIGN VIDEOS “I Woke Up This Way Drive Thru Trick or Treat 6:45 p.m.; CLICK HERE Microsoft Teams; CLICK available in Advisory Pajama Day” in North Parking Lot for meeting link HERE for meeting link (CLICK for schedule) “Freaky Fun Food “Be Proud in Pink” Day “Pet Day” Friday”
26 27 28 29 30 SENIOR PARENT INFO DECA Meeting, 12-12:30 DEADLINE: Early NIGHT #2 via Microsoft p.m. Registration for AP Teams, 6-7 p.m.; Exams
Meeting Link TBA
2 3 4 5 6 SPHS CLASS ELECTION VIRTUAL SENIOR END OF FIRST QUARTER DAY (digital voting) SEMINAR, 2:30-3 p.m. on
Microsoft Teams; CLICK
HERE for meeting link 2 Page Page
Shadle Park’s Stay-Home-Coming 2020 Celebration October 19-23 Hey, Shadle Park! Let’s show some PRIDE!
Next week is our “Stay-Home-Coming” week and our student leaders have planned some fun Spirit Days and a special event for the afternoon of Thursday, October 22nd. Join us!
Date Theme Theme Description Mon., Oct. 19 “I Woke Up This Way Pajama Day Day” Tues., Oct. 20 “Be Proud in Pink Wear PINK to honor and recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Day” Month Wed., Oct. 21 “Pet Day” ** Either have your cute critter in your lap, on your screen to share with your classmates; just make sure your microphone is muted. **Pets are not allowed in the school building. For students attending classes on campus, please bring a photo of your pet instead. Thurs., Oct. 22 “Green & Gold Day” Get dressed in your favorite SP and Green/Gold gear or an old Groovy Shoes shirt Fri., Oct. 23 “Freaky Fun Food Get out your aprons and show us a fun, homemade snack or Friday” treat!
• Also, we are having a Drive-Through Trick or • Finally, our staff is competing in a pumpkin Treat Day the afternoon of Thurs., Oct. 22nd in contest. As you drive through, you can choose Shadle’s North parking lot (Wellesley & Ash — your favorite pumpkin and vote for your favorite enter off Wellesley). Wear your favorite SP and staff pumpkin design. Green/Gold gear and drive to school—or have a • Please come at your assigned time to help us family member drive you. Slowly roll through the manage traffic flow. Thank you. parking lot and get tricks or treats from our amazing staff who will be handing out goodies! Event Schedule: You can also decorate your car if you want. This 3:00-3:30 pm Staff Set-up will be a fun time to see, meet, or greet your 3:30-4:00 pm Seniors/12th grade
teachers and just a way to show some Shadle Pride. 4:00-4:30 pm Juniors/11th grade 3 • Also, we will have a picture booth (weather 4:30-5:00 pm Sophomores/10th grade
permitting) to take pics with a pumpkin or two. 5:00-5:30 pm Freshmen/9th grade Page
Staff/Students/Parents: Get Your Flu Shot!
There are 3 ways to get it: 1. Your licensed health provider 2. A pharmacy 3. Come to a regional health district drive-through vaccine clinic Spokane Regional Health District vaccine clinics are every Tuesday 3:30 to 6 pm at either Mead or Rogers High School (see schedule below). To make an appointment call 509-324-1611. Date Time Location Address Tues., Oct. 13, 2020 3:30-6:00 p.m. Mead High School 302 W. Hastings Rd.
Tues., Oct. 20, 2020 3:30-6:00 p.m. Rogers High School 1622 E. Wellesley Ave.
Tues., Oct. 27, 2020 3:30-6:00 p.m. Mead High School 302 W. Hastings Rd.
2020 Community Survey Community Prevention & Wellness Initiative (CPWI) The Shadle Prevention & Wellness committee is interested in your opinions about youth substance use in our community. We need community input to determine what youth needs are and it also helps us with funding. Your responses will help inform and improve prevention programs for our youth. The 10-15 minute online survey is completely anonymous. You may skip any
questions or stop the survey at any time. 4 Please CLICK HERE to go to the online survey. We value your
opinion. Thank you! Page Page
Attention, AP students! It is time to register for your AP Exams! Early registration closes on Friday, October 30th. After October 30th, you will be charged a $40 late registration fee. Each AP Exam costs $95.
Financial assistance is available to qualifying families. CLICK HERE to view more information from the Shadle website’s AP page and to access the online registration form .
For questions about the AP Exam Registration Process, please email your AP teacher or: Andre Wicks, Assistant Principal [email protected] For questions about the payment options for AP Exams, you may also call the Shadle Park Business Office at (509) 354-6720 (M-F, 7:30 am—3:00 p.m.)
Free WiFi available for Qualifying Families
Exciting news! We just got word that the WA State Office of the
Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has announced they will be
providing WiFi support to qualifying families for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year! 5
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION! Page Page
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Saturday, October 24, 2020
10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Safely dispose of your unwanted, unused or expired medications (including medication samples, opiods, pet medications, and vaping devices without batteries) from your vehicle window at this drive-through event. NOTE: No needles accepted.
Location: Spokane C.O.P.S. Northwest 2215 W. Wellesley Street, Suite D Spokane, WA 99205 ** Please enter from Belt Street **
Protect your loved ones AND the environment. This is a drive-through, contact- free event and our volunteers will be following DOH safety recommendations.
For more information:
• Please visit our website at https://westspokanewellness.com/event/
• Call us at (509) 723-6398 6 Page Page
Senior Spotlight
Greetings, Class of 2021!
Here are your weekly College & Career announcements; my apologies for the delay, I was out on leave at the start of this week:
• It is FAFSA season! Please finish the FAFSA so that you can find any money that you are eligible for that can pay for four post-secondary education plans. Please see the attached document that outlines all the FAFSA eligible institutions of higher learning and visit www.studentaid.gov to begin the FAFSA process CLICK HERE for a list of participating institutions for the Washington College Grant, College Bound Scholarship, and Passport
• Financial Aid Advising Day is on November 10th from 11a-2p; please plan to attend, this is an opportunity to receive expert advice about funding sources for post-secondary education and you MUST PRE-REGISTER to attend by going to this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvf-CqrTgoG9Uooj5_MgsS_B2xiNMHfmlK
• To request transcripts this year, you should be going through the college application manager in Schoolinks. If you have questions about this, please -e mail Mrs. Eberhardt ([email protected]).
• There are several virtual events in October, among them is the Senior Parent Information Night on Oct. 27th from 6p-7p. A Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent out this week, here is the meeting link: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
• Please complete the Beginning of Year Senior Survey by October 31, 2020 by going to this link: https://tinyurl.com/y6lh38nn
• Visit the Class of 2021 Information Station Teams Channel for new documents uploads and announcements
• Full tuition funding is available for Gonzaga or Whitworth University by applying for theAct 6 Scholarship. Every year Act Six recruits diverse, multicultural cadres of Spokane’s most promising emerging community leaders. We look for young people who want to use their college education to make a difference on campus and in their communities at home. Please visit www.actsix.org to learn more. Scholarship application is due in December.
• Jostens will be mailing an order form to homes according to your Power School information prior to “Senior Week” Oct. 26-30 and then following up with an e-mail. Please be on the lookout or contact Peter Bauernfeind, our Jostens rep @ 509-468-1608
Very respectfully, 7 April Eberhardt, M.Ed., College & Career Readiness Specialist
Google Voice (text and talk): (360) 320-6449 Email: [email protected] Page
DANCE TEAM NEWS
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST DANCE TEAM MEMBERS WHO COMPLETED OUR FALL TRYOUTS:
Cajsa Morse - Senior Katie Robideaux - Senior Jaidyn Heller - Freshman Eva Nielsen - Freshman
Shadle Park High’s Social Media Accounts
Facebook: Instagram, continued: Shadle Park High School (**Official school FB page) Shadlepark2021 (SPHS Class of 2021) (**Official) Shadle Park High School Highlanders’ Activities Photo Shadleparkhs_2022 (SPHS Class of 2022) (**Official) Album Sphs2023 (SPHS Class of 2023) (**Official page) Shadle Park High School Cheer Squad Shadleparkbandstudents Shadle Park Boosters (**Official page) Shadleparkrahs (SP Cheer) Shadle Park Wrestling Shadleparkwrestling 2021 Shadle Park HS Senior All-Nighter (aka: Grad Shadleparkdeca (SPHS DECA) Night ‘21) (**Official page) Sphs_fccla (SPHS Family, Career & Community Shadle High School Girls Basketball Leaders of America Club) ShadleParkPipeBand Sphsinternationalclub (SPHS International Club)
Shadlegymnastics (**Official page) Instagram: Sphs_fitnessfoods shadleparkhs (**Official school page) Shadlepark_football Shadleparkleadership (**Official page) Shadleparkxc (SPHS Girls XC & Distance running) spokaneschools (**Official page)
Shadle Park Dance (Dance Team page) Miscellaneous Sites: Shadleparkchoirs www.shadleparkband.org (Official Band & Orchestra
Shadleparktf (Shadle Park Track & Field) page) 8 _sphsnhs (SPHS National Honor Society) www.shadleparkfootball.com (**Official page)
Shadle_yearbook (**Official page) www.sphschoirs.blogspot.com Page Page
Seniors’ Grad Night ‘21 Fundraiser Help our Class of 2021 Seniors raise money for their Senior All-Nighter Celebration by bringing your clothing and textile donations to the Shadle North Parking Lot this Sunday, October 18th from 12:00-3:00 p.m. (No books or large items, please). This is a terrific opportunity for you to clean out your closets AND help our seniors at the same time! Thank you for your support. Questions? Please send an email to: [email protected]
Shadle Park High School Sports
We encourage any students interested in participating in our 2020- 21 sports season to sign up using Shadle Park’s FAMILYID (CLICK HERE) so our coaches can get a better sense of how many kids might participate. Participants will need to have a current sports physical on file. Sports physicals are good for 2 years; call our Business Office at (509)354-6720 if you are unsure if your physical is still current.
Eventually, student athletes will need to purchase a 2020-21 GSL card, but you will not need to do that at this point. We are strictly looking to get a feel for the numbers.
Questions? Contact Bruce Hafferkamp, Shadle Park’s Athletic
Director.
Phone: (509) 354-6758 9
Email: [email protected] Page Page
Daily Real-Time Virtual Shadle Student Bell Schedule Looking for the daily bell schedule? CLICK HERE TO BE ROUTED TO THAT INFORMATION ON THE SHADLE WEBPAGE!
What is Peachjar? Peachjar is an app the district started using to help alleviate the mountains of paper flyers our schools were sending home with students each week. Peachjar is an e-flyer application that works with Power School to send an email notification to parents and guardians when there is information, programs, or services to share with our families. Parents can opt out of the Peachjar notifications if they wish. Peachjar e- flyers are also available for viewing on Shadle’s webpage; just click on the Peachjar e-flyers link!
Editor: Margie Wordell
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Virtual Shadle Newsletter Issue 09 October 14, 2020 Published each Wednesday! Page Page