Community Newsletter
Denny International Middle School | August 11, 2023
LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Dolphin Families,
As the start of the school year approaches, we are eagerly preparing to welcome both familiar faces and new members to our Denny International Middle School community. The beginning of the academic year is always a special time, filled with excitement, possibilities, and the promise of new friendships and achievements. We are thrilled to extend an invitation to you for our upcoming Welcome Event on August 31st, where we will embark on this journey together.
Event Details:
Date: August 31st
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Denny International Middle School
Agenda:
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Welcoming New Students and Families
Join us in giving a warm welcome to all new sixth-grade students and families, as well as any seventh and eighth-grade students new to Denny International. This portion of the event will provide an opportunity for you to:
- Meet our dedicated staff members
- Explore the school through guided tours
- Gain insights into the daily routines and vibrant culture of our school
- Connect with other families who are new to our community
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Family Connection and PTSA Ice Cream Social
At 5:00 pm, all Denny International families are invited to gather in the Galleria for a delightful ice cream social hosted by our Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA). This is a perfect time to:
- Connect with fellow families and strengthen bonds
- Enjoy delicious ice cream treats
- Discover the range of resources, opportunities, and experiences our school offers
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Sharing Our Vision and Building Partnerships
To conclude the evening, from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm, we invite all families to join us once again as we introduce our administrative team. During this time, we will discuss:
- The vision and direction of Denny International Middle School
- How we plan to collaborate with families consistently throughout the year
This event is a wonderful opportunity to not only familiarize yourselves with the school environment but also to create connections that will enrich your entire Denny International experience. We believe in the strength of a united community and look forward to joining with you to support our students' growth and success.
Please mark your calendars for August 31st and make plans to join us for this important event. Your presence is valued and appreciated as we begin another fantastic year at Denny International Middle School.
We can't wait to see you there!
Warmly,
Mary Ingraham
IMPORTANT DATES
- 8-21 to 8-31: 6th Grade Home Visits
- 8-31 4:00 to 6:00 pm Welcome to Denny Event for all New Scholars and their Families
- 8-31 5:00 to 5:30pm PTSA Ice Cream Social and Learn about Opportunities at Denny in the Galleria
- 8-31 5:30 to 6:00 pm Family Forum--Connect and Meet the Admin Team
- 8-31 Student Class Schedules become live on the Source
- 9-6 First Day of School
6th Grade Home Visits: Starting August 21st (REPEAT)
This event is sponsored through Title Funds
Welcome to Denny Event: August 31st 4:00-6:00 (REPEAT)
Our "Welcome to Denny" event for all 6th graders and any 7th or 8th graders who are new to Denny will be on August 31st (4:00-6:00). Students can tour the building and meet their homeroom teacher and new classmates. Family members will be meeting with our administrative team. Through our partnership with City Year, all students will receive backpacks with school supplies, so they are prepared and ready to go on the first day of school. Thank you to City Year for their generosity!
This event is sponsored through Title Funds
Family Forum: Connect with Admin Team - Aug. 31st 5:30-6:00 (REPEAT)
From 5:00 to 5:30 come join other families and enjoy ice cream and popsicles from our PTSA to connect and learn about the different opportunities and resources in Denny's Galleria.
This event is sponsored through Title Funds
Join DIMS PTSA (REPEAT)
Please Check Out the Delridge Farmers Market
Here is more information from those that run the market-Our market runs every Saturday from 10a-2p at 9421 18th Ave SW, Seattle WA 98106 until the end of October. We are Seattle’s only BIPOC-priority farmers market, and the only farmers market where no fees are taken from vendors, so folks keep 100% of their revenues.
All our vendors are BIPOC-owned businesses focusing on a wide range of culturally appropriate fruits and vegetables, prepared and packaged foods, artisan products, jewelry, and more. Our market is rooted in community care and solidarity, focused on increasing fresh healthy food access and offering a wide range of community programs for communities across Southwest Seattle.
We host the market in a lovely courtyard at Hope Academy, a Somali language school, which shares its site with the Masjid Al-Furqan – we maintain a halal standard, meaning no pork, alcohol, or other products that would be considered haram are sold, and many of our prepared food vendors use certified halal ingredients.
At the end of each market day, we even buy back the leftover produce from our farmers at full price for free community distribution, ensuring our farmers are meeting their financial needs and nothing goes to waste.
Folks can follow along on IG @delridgefarmersmarket or check out our website for more info – https://www.achdo.org/delridgefarmersmarket
At each market we offer:
$5 youth bucks so all kids who join us get a chance to practice healthy shopping habits
50+ bags of local, organic produce available free of charge with no questions asked
Free basic needs and resource distribution i.e. hygiene, personal care, and cleaning products
Unlimited SNAP-EBT matching (for every $1 on SNAP, we match with $1 Market Match), and our vendors accept Fresh Bucks, WIC and Senior FMNP programs
Youth activities each week offered by our partners at Hope Academy
Fitness classes for families to learn low-impact exercises together
Cooking demonstrations from a wide range of African Diaspora chefs (starting 8/5!)
A wide range of culturally appropriate products for sale representing cultures from across the globe
Apply to be a Member of the Information Technology Advisory Committee
Seattle Public Schools is seeking members for the Information Technology Advisory Committee (ITAC). The membership application is open until Sept. 22. Selected members will be notified by Oct. 1.
ITAC serves as an advisory committee for IT recommendations and future funding planning. Providing expertise and input, the committee includes students, parents/guardians, community members, teachers, and staff. ITAC members are asked to commit to attending monthly meetings for one year. The committee is currently holding virtual meetings, which are open to the public, using MS Teams.
If you have questions about ITAC’s membership, don’t hesitate to get in touch with DoTS Admin at: spsdepartmentoftechnologyservices@seattleschools.org
Student Class Schedules Open August 31st (REPEAT)
September 6th, The First Day of School (REPEAT)
After School Opportunities - Starting in October! (REPEAT)
Fall Athletics (REPEAT)
Family Income Survey: Action Item for All Families (REPEAT)
Why is this Survey Important?
The Family Income Survey provides your student’s school with a way to collect household income information. This information is important because it helps your school receive federal and state funding (Learning Assistance Program, teacher incentives, etc.).
The form is simple to fill out and confidential. The information will only be used to help your school receive funding from state and federal programs.
In addition to healthy and nutritious meals, the Family Income Survey helps to fund programs such as:
- Before and after school enrichment programs
- School counselors
- Health and wellness services
- Resources for classrooms and teachers
Please complete and submit this form. Families with multiple students will only complete this form once. Regardless of income level, families with students at Denny International should complete the Family Income Survey.
**The Family Income Survey will be available in multiple languages shortly