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Monday, September 18, 2023 View this email in your browser SCPTSA Calendar of Events for September Monday, September 18, 2023 at 5PM - 6:30 PM Tonight Open Discussion with RARE (see below) Office Hours with the President on Friday at 10 AM Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88659252462 Meeting ID: 886 5925 2462 Online: Teams Meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 5:30 p.m SPS Upcoming Community Meeting Sept. 26th Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - BITES AND BALLOTS Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Rainier Avenue Church, 5900 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 Translation Access Google Form Calendar Open Discussion Event - Tonight Monday, September 18, 2023, 5 PM PST Learn what programs are in place in several Seattle Public Schools to address racial equity. Principals from both north end and south end schools will share what programs they have in place to mitigate racial inequity, what challenges they’ve face and are anticipated, as well as success stories that have enhanced the educational value of their students. The evening will be moderated by Rena Mateja Walker Burr Spanish and Somali translation provided Evento de conversación  abierta Lunes 18 de septiembre de 2023, 5 p. m. hora del Pacífico Conozca qué programas existen en varias escuelas públicas de Seattle para conseguir la equidad racial.Los directores de las escuelas del norte y del sur de Seattle compartirán qué programas tienen implementados para mitigar la desigualdad racial, qué desafíos han enfrentado y qué se anticipa, así como historias de logros que han mejorado el valor educativo de sus estudiantes. El evento será moderado por Rena Mateja Walker Burr Evento de conversación abierta Para registrarse para este evento: https://bit.ly/3OTrWEd DHACDADA WADA HADALKA U FURAN SHACABK AIsniin, Sebtember 18, 2023, 5 galabnimo PST Wax ka baro barnaamijyada ka jira dhowr dugsiyo dadweynaha Seattle si wax looga qabto sinnaanta jinsiyaddeed. Maamulayaasha labada dhinac ee  iskuulada waqooyi iyo kuwa koonfurta ayaa wadaagi doona barnaamijyada ay hayaan si loo yareeyo sinnaan la'aanta jinsiyadeed oo ka jirta iskuulada, caqabadaha ay la kulmeen iyo kuwa la filayo, iyo sidoo kale sheekooyinka guusha ee kor u qaaday qiimaha waxbarasho ee ardaydooda. Fiidka waxaa soo bandhigi doona, Rena Mateja Walker Burr Tarjumaano Soomaali iyo Isbaanishkaba waa la bixin doonaa Haddad u bahaantahay Nala socodsii! Si aad isu diwaangeliso dhacdadan:  tag https://bit.ly/3OTrWEd Access Social Media Graphics Want to share with your community about tonight’s event? Click here to Access Translated social media graphics in English, Spanish and Somali Bites and Ballots The Bites & Ballots Community Roundtable with Candidates on Education is on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 6 to 8 p.m. It is a public, free and accessible event for parents and the Seattle Public Schools community to share a meal and meet local candidates running for Seattle School Board and Seattle City Council up close and personal. Reflections! Reflections Deadline for submission to Seattle Council PTSA is November 15, 2023. If you have questions about starting a Reflections program in your school, there are grants available! Register Your PTA (please note, the National PTA does not send a confirmed email) Promote the program in your school (download poster 17x22) Collect and send your Art Questions? Contact Erin and June at reflectionschairs@scptsa.org Register Your PTA  Today RSVP to event Membership It's that time of year again!  There are so many things happening at the beginning of the school year, and growing your PTA/PTSA Membership is one of them.  We are here to help you.  The goal is for your PTA/PTSA to have enter a minimum of 3 officers  (Pres, Secretary, Treasurer) and 25 members into MemberPlanet, by the end of October. Email MembershipChair@scptsa.org with the name and contact information of your PTA/PTSA's membership chair and or alternative contact. Review and follow this Membership checklist: Membership - WSPTA Success (memberplanet.com) There are A LOT of resources found on the WSPTA website. Enter officers and members as directed on the above website.  If you have trouble with memberplanet - contact support@wspta.org Dues per member:  National PTA dues: $2.25 per member  Washington State PTA dues: $5.75 per member  SCPTSA dues: $3.50 - Council service fees are waived for PTAs in Schools that are *Title 1 School Wide or that Receive Title 1 Targeted Assistance now or in the last two years $5.75+$2.25 + $3.50 = $11.50 or $5.75 + $2.25 = $8.00 for *Title I Schools  Building level Local PTA/PTSA can opt to add an additional fee Membershipe Questions? Email Melanie! Language Access PowerPoint for Hybrid Meetings Hello Community Our Zoom Language Access Interpretation PowerPoint and Google Presentation is here to make hybrid meetings even more inclusive and connected. With this powerful tool, we're breaking down language barriers and ensuring that everyone's voice is heard. Together, we're building a more inclusive and vibrant community. Stay diverse, stay connected! 🤗 SPS Upcoming Community Meeting Sept. 26th We are excited to create a united vision for well-resourced schools. You are invited to join us in a community conversation. Your feedback will inform future district planning. Online: Teams Meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 5:30 p.m. Interpretation will be available in: Amharic, ASL, Cantonese, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese. A link to this meeting will be shared by Monday, Sept. 11th. Link to System of Well-Resourced Schools WSPTSA Corner PTA & the Law September 19 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm This is the most important and useful class of them all, as it will prepare you and your fellow officers to run your PTA with an eye toward the important legal and fiscal requirements in running a nonprofit. PTA and the Law deals with state and federal rules and regulations relevant to running a charitable, tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation in the state of Washington and will explain how these rules impact your PTA. PTA and the Law is a required class for at least one PTA officer each year. RSVP Here for PTA and the Law PTA & the Law September 23 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm This is the most important and useful class of them all, as it will prepare you and your fellow officers to run your PTA with an eye toward the important legal and fiscal requirements in running a nonprofit. PTA and the Law deals with state and federal rules and regulations relevant to running a charitable, tax-exempt, nonprofit corporation in the state of Washington and will explain how these rules impact your PTA. PTA and the Law is a required class for at least one PTA officer each year. RSVP Here for PTA and the Law Legislative Assembly 2023 Registration is now open for the WSPTA’s 45th annual Legislative Assembly, October 21-22, 2023.  This year, WSPTA is planning a remote event for more inclusive participation. The event can be accessed through the Whova app which will allow attendees to participate through the mobile app or through their computer’s desktop browser.   VOLUNTEER AT SPS Volunteer Program Liaisons: Find your VPL resources at bit.ly/Info4VPLs My office hours are Mon 3pm, Wed 2pm, Fri 11am Click here to hop on Teams for PD, demos, and program updates. Answers to FAQs from volunteers are here! Educators: Do you teach at an Equity Tier 1-2 school? Learn about volunteer tutors and classroom help. Volunteers: Visit https://www.seattleschools.org/volunteer to learn how to apply, renew, and help create welcoming schools for students furthest from educational justice. VOLUNTEER SERVICES Community Events Creating Equity with Gracious Space A group coaching, training, and case study approach to increase inclusion and equity in your teams and organizations. Link Roundtable Description. Gracious Space is an inherently inclusive model that canhelp facilitators and leaders create more inclusive workplace cultures. Drawing from Pat’s new bookGracious Space and Equity, this Roundtable includes group coaching, training, and peer learning tohelp you use Gracious Space to increase inclusion and equity in groups and organizations. Mondays October 2, 9, 16 & 23.3:00 - 4:30 PST Session 1 - Inclusion and Belonging Session 2 - Historically White Institutions Session 3 - Sharing Power Session 4 - Partner Practices and Case Studies Creating Equity with Gracious Space Book Link to Training Sign up Leadership Grants for PTA leaders who want to attend but don’t have the resources are available. OSPI's Custom Language Testing: Language Proficiency, Competency-based Credits, and the Seal of Biliteracy This 60-min professional development webinar will teach district personnel all they need to know about Washington's exclusive Custom Testing for Language Proficiency. There will be a 45-min presentation and 15-minutes for questions. Topics will include an explanation of need for Custom Testing, a walk-through of the Extempore platform, and a sample score sheet.  Remaining September Sessions Wed, Sept 20 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Mon, Sept 25 | 10:00 - 11:00 am link to register Translation & Interpretation Certificate Info Session Are you bilingual and interested in learning about our Translation and Intepretation classes and certificate program? Join this FREE Info Session to learn what to expect in these classes, and bring any questions you might have. Interpretation Zoom Info Session Copyright (C) *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*. All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|**|LIST:DESCRIPTION|**|END:IF|* Our mailing address is: *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|**|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|**|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe

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