What’s Coming up:

Vote Yes For Shoreline Schools by February 9th, 2010!

The Shoreline School District is putting three ballot measures before Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. While each of the three Shoreline School District ballot measures is important, the Bond, in particular, requires our special attention. A Bond measure requires a 60% YES vote to pass, i.e., a “supermajority.”

A four-year replacement of expiring levy for educational programs, maintenance and operations levy. The maintenance and operations levy, which replaces the four-year levy passed by voters in 2006, will provide the district with about 20 percent of its general operating budget. (Needs simple majority to pass)
A $150 million bond for the modernization/replacement of Shorecrest and Shorewood High Schools. The 2006 bond approved by voters included funds for the planning and design for the two high school projects, but not for the actual construction costs. In order to build new High Schools, funding must be approved. (Needs 60% of a minimum turn out of 9,516 votes to pass)
A four-year capital levy for technology improvements and support. This levy would provide a funding source for technology in all aspects of the district’s program. Currently, the general fund is required to support approximately $2 million in expenses annually. The technology levy would support the district’s technology program and services, as well as fund replacement equipment that students need for today’s. (Needs simple majority to pass)

For more information http://www.shorelineschools.org/bondlevy/.

The Shoreline School District has made it a top priority to keep taxes at a stable level. Make sure all your friends, neighbors and relatives know that a YES vote will not result in a higher tax bill from the District.

http://www.voteyesforshorelineschools.org/YES/Vote_YES.html

WSPTA Scholarships Available

The Washington State PTA is awarding scholarships to graduates of Washington State public high schools beginning their freshman year of post-secondary education in the United States.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of:

financial need,
academic performance, and
leadership/community service.

The application form is available on the Washington State PTA website at: http://www.wastatepta.org/programs/scholarship/index.html.

This application form is the only form that will be accepted.

Applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2010.

May 1, 2010 is the date by which recipients will be notified. Those who do not receive a scholarship will not be notified.

Senior
Spree

Calling all Seniors...

Calling all Parents of Seniors...

Embrace Shorecrest

Next event, Saturday, February 27, 10 am to 2 pm. Click here for details.

Show Your Scot Spirit with Our New SC Scots Decal

Great for notebooks, car windows music cases and spirit posters.

$2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 (actual size: 4" x 4")

Please contact () to make payment and delivery arrangements.

Pass the Hat

Pass the Hat is the largest PTSA fundraiser of the year.

Did you know that 100% of your Pass-the-Hat contribution goes directly towards PTSA programs that support our kids?

This year the PTSA is focused on student enrichment. Writers in the School (WITS) is the program of the year. Click here for more information on how you can help enrich your student’s school life and for details about Writers in the School

2009-2010 Presidents’ Message: “Our Legacy”

What’s already gone down:

Holiday Cookie Exchange a Big Success

Santa’s Workshop this year was the Teacher’s Lounge at Shorecrest High School, where parent/elves assembled 170 cookie/treat baskets for the entire staff and faculty! Amid all the holiday hustle and bustle and pressure, hundreds of Shorecrest parents found the time to bake and bring a sleigh-full of cookie treats to the Annual Cookie Exchange for staff and faculty!

A hearty Thank You to all the wonderful families who support Shorecrest and its staff and faculty! One of the many “gifts of the heart” that make up the holiday season in our community!

Happy Holidays!
Lonna Calas, Angelina Hughes, and Ann Corbett
PTSA Staff Appreciation