Published every Wednesday! 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.