During our first full week together, I found myself inspired by our young people as I visited them in their classrooms: I heard students articulately describe the differences between science and pseudoscience, share insights into how they would use data visualization strategies to make raw data more meaningful, create stunning art displays (see below!), and share vulnerably with one another as they worked toward building classroom community. Cleveland High School serves extraordinary students, and it has been great to get to know so many of them already.

As we settle into the rhythm of this new school year, please take a look at this week's newsletter to learn about some more important events and opportunities coming up. We hope you have a safe and restful weekend with your loved ones.

With Gratitude,

Principal Jeff Lam

Assistant Principal Jacklyn Cable

Assistant Principal Laura Roesener

Admin Intern Jenn Kekuna

Admin Intern Trisha Pilapil

This week, our art students in Ms. Camber's class created their first art installation. Inspired by the work (and especially this project) from artist Candy Chang, students brainstormed feelings they hope to experience while making work in the art room. After putting all those responses in a bag, students chose one at random to turn into a sign, using colors they associate with their chosen feeling. The art class now has their own "This is a Good Place to..." installation right as you enter the room. Thank you Ms. Camber for this incredible work!

• 9/19 | 1st Year Running Start Student meet-up (9:00 - 10:00 am in CHS Auditorium - see below for more info)
• 9/19 | Student Club Fair (see more info below)
• 10/7 | Homecoming Dance (7:00 - 10:00 pm)
• 10/11 | School Day SAT for Seniors (see below for more info)
• 10/12| Curriculum Night (tentative)
  
• 10/14 | No school (Teacher-in-service day)
• 11/22 | No school (Student-Led Conference waiver day)

Our Athletics program is an incredible opportunity for all students to find a place to stretch themselves, develop new skills, and find community. We are proud of Cleveland's student athletes!

This week, the volleyball team swept their match against Rainier Beach, winning in three straight sets! This is just the start of great things for this team. We play Franklin this next Monday - please come out to support the team! It has to be noted that this team has a combined GPA of 3.85 - they are winners on the court and in the classroom. Go Lady Eagles!

We have incredible student turnout for many of our Fall Athletics programs: Cross country has 45 student athletes, Golf has 32, Volleyball has 35, and Ultimate Frisbee has 45 - more than any other school in West Seattle or the Southeast.

We are looking for more athletes to join Football and Slow-pitch Softball. Please sign up on final forms, or come speak with our Athletic Director Dan Jurdy.

Go Eagles!

Monday, 9/18

• 4:00 | Boys JV Football @ Ingraham HS
• 5:30 | Girls Volleyball v. Franklin HS

Tuesday, 9/19

• 3:30 | Boys Varsity Golf @ Garfield HS (Jefferson Park)
• 4:00 | Girls JV Soccer @ Garfield HS

Wednesday, 9/20

• 3:40 | Girls Varsity Cross Country (Lower Woodland Park XC Course)
• 4:00 | Girls Varsity Softball - Slow Pitch @ Chief Sealth HS
• 4:10 | Boys Varsity Cross Country (Lower Woodland Park XC Course)
• 5:30 | Girls Volleyball v. Chief Sealth HS

Thursday 9/21

• 3:30 | Boys & Girls Varsity Golf v. West Seattle HS (West Seattle Golf Course)
• 4:30 | Girls JV Soccer @ Ingraham HS

Friday 9/22

• 4:00 | Girls Varsity Swimming (Rainier Beach Pool)

It’s time to RED OUT and show your Eagle pride! Cleveland spirit wear orders will be accepted through September 15 with expected delivery by end of October. Sponsored by the Cleveland Athletics Booster, all proceeds from this sale go towards funding Cleveland Athletics and student spirit initiatives. Thank you for your support of Cleveland Booster! Use this link to order your spirit wear today!

NOTE: All items are made-to-order and sales are final. We cannot accept returns or exchanges. Email Cleveland Booster at chsbooster2022@gmail.com with questions.

We want Cleveland to be a school community where everyone belongs. To support this, we are excited to be holding our first CHS Club Fair during lunch this Tuesday, in the courtyard between Buildings 1 and 3. We encourage all students to check this out and get involved in our school community. We have a lot of club opportunities, and we also offer the opportunity for students to start their own. Encourage your student to visit the club fair to get connected and explore their interests.

Running Start students will be starting classes at their college soon. To help ensure our Running Start students have a smooth start (especially our first year Running Start students), we want to invite you to join us on Tuesday, September 19, from 9: 00 - 10:00 am in the Cleveland auditorium. You'll have time to look at Canvas (the Learning Management System many colleges use), ctcLINK, and participate in a Q&A so that you feel fully prepared for your fist day of classes.

Students should bring a laptop and be ready to sign into Canvas and ctcLINK. Click here to activate your account now if you haven't done so already.

The following Cleveland Staff members will be leading this meeting:

Clair Abe cwabe@seattleschools.org,

Trisha Pilapil tbpilapil@seattleschools.org,

Jamil Harding jtharding@seattleschools.org,

Chev Gary csgary@seattleschools.org ,

Kevin Hernandez kjhernandez@seattleschools.org

Seniors are invited to sign up to take the SAT at Cleveland on 10/11. Interested seniors can sign up using this link. If students have questions, they are encouraged to reach out to Ms. Kekuna in Room 1141 or email her at jmkekuna@seattleschools.org.

For our Muslim students who would like to participate in afternoon prayer, please fill out this form and return to the main office. We have partnered with a local Imam (and Cleveland parent!) to create a plan for our prayer time that meets the needs of our students.