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McClure Information Night - January 28th 6:30 - 8:00pm
Find out all the latest information about McClure Middle School at their upcoming information night for incoming 6th grade students.  Click here for more information.

Kindergarten Admission Nights
You are guaranteed a seat in your neighborhood school. Those who prefer a different school should complete a CHOICE FORM by May 31. For top (tiebreaker) priority, turn in a choice form between Feb. 17 and March 1 during “ON TIME” CHOICE ENROLLMENT.  Click here for more information.

Your Tax Dollars at Work Fall 2015
“A Report to the Community - Your Tax Dollars at Work Fall 2015”.  This factual report presents an overview of how funds from the Seattle Public Schools’ Operations and Capital levies, previously approved by Seattle voters, have been spent to support our students’ education. 

The School Board has approved two new levies to be submitted to Seattle voters in the February 9, 2016 special election;

• The three year Operations Levy provides about 25 percent of the district’s general fund operating budget for day-to-day educational programs and services not fully funded by the state of Washington and helps fund salaries and classroom instruction, textbooks and supplies; transportation and security; Special Education and English Language Learners programs; and student activities such as athletics, music and art.
• The renewal of the six year Capital Levy, BTA IV, will continue the work in our school buildings to help address capacity for growing enrollment by opening 3 schools and making basic health and safety improvements, including; earthquake safety, fire alarm, fire suppression, intercom, roof replacement, energy-efficient HVAC, electrical and mechanical upgrades. Technology equipment, instructional tools and training for all schools will provide direct support for students and teachers are also included in the BTA IV Capital Levy. District-wide academics components in the Capital Levy will support improvements such as modifications for Special Education, Early Learning, adding science and computer labs to meet the new 24 credit graduation requirements, student assessment, program placement, and athletic fields and lighting upgrades.

Want To Know More About The Seattle Public Schools Budget?
Have you ever wondered how school funding, staffing and budgets are determined, but never knew who to ask? The Seattle Public Schools finance team is excited to present an evening dedicated to understanding the school budget process on January 25, 2016 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the John Stanford Center. More details are listed on the Seattle Public Schools site.

Inclement Weather Information
From time to time, our normal operating hours or transportation services may be adjusted due to ice or snow. If inclement weather makes a schedule change necessary, the decision will be communicated through the following methods:

• Seattle Public School's District and school websites
• Automated phone calls or email messages from the district to parents or guardians
• The district's Twitter page
• Local media outlets
Click here for more information.

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Ballard High School Gymnastics Class - Saturday January 30th
Current and aspiring gymnasts K-5 are invited to join Ballard High School Gymnastics team to learn new skills on real gymnastics equipment.  Click https://gallery.mailchimp.com/e42a97264506dc4afb6d48179/files/BHS_Gymnastics_KIDS_CAMP_Poster.pdf for more information.