SHS/PGS Principal's Newsletter

Dear Parents, Guardians and Significant Adults-

There have been many happenings at Sequoia/PGS and HS Online Options this month. Sequoia and Port Gardner are wrapping up Spirit Week based on the works of Tim Burton (SHS) and Dr. Seuss (PGS). During the month, there have also been presentations by RAP (Regional Apprenticeship Pathways) and Sno Isle Tech.

PGS also held their annual Fall Festival complete with student pumpkins decorated based on literary works.

HS Online Options is continuing to innovate and have added new courses to their offerings this year. Interested students and parents are encouraged to view their presentation.

We continue to see students actively engaged in all our programs with all levels of staff who are dedicated to student learning.

Jack Roy, Principal

SHS/PGS/HS Online Options

SHS -

Sunday, Nov 3rd - Daylight Savings Time begins

Friday, Nov 8th - Early Release, 12pm. Per 1 - 4 & Advisory ONLY for SHS. See Bell Schedule.

Monday, Nov 11th - Veteran's Day, NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, Nov 13th - End Term 2

Thursday, Nov 14th - Appointment Day. Mandatory attendance. Appointment Day Release Schedule.

Friday, Nov 15th - Start of Term 3

Wednesday - Friday, Nov 27th - 29th - Thanksgiving Break

PGS -

Friday, Nov 1st - Progress Due

Sunday, Nov 3rd - Daylight Savings Time begins

Tuesday, Nov 5th - PRs received after noon today will be marked Overall Unsatisfactory

Friday, Nov 8th - Regular Schedule. No Early Release

Monday, Nov 11th - Veteran's Day - NO SCHOOL

Friday, Nov 15th - Progress Report Processing - NO CLASSES Today

Wednesday - Friday, Nov 27th - 29th - Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL Today

Even if you do not plan on attending meetings or volunteering, your membership with the PGS/SHS PTSA is an easy way to financially support our school community and help fund PTSA activities.

Term 2 ends on November 13th, so Appointment Day to schedule classes for Term 3 will be taking place on November 14th. There will be a special Appointment Day Schedule that day, and release time is dependent on a student's status on their Term 2 classes.

Students are scheduled and dismissed according to this rubric:

1. Met Progress - students passed at least 3 scheduled classes.
2. Limited Progress - students have incompletes on some assignments and have only passed 2 classes. Must stay later to work on those assignments.
3. No/Unsatisfactory Progress - students have passed fewer than 2 classes in a term. Must stay to work on assignments and complete an intervention plan with their advisor.

At the end of each term, any student who received a Super Squirrel Award (see below) during the previous term will be entered in a drawing to spin the prize wheel!

Any student who received a Perfect Attendance award for the term will also have the opportunity to spin!

Elections and appointments for this year's ASB leadership team are complete! Thank you to all our leadership team students willing to participate in this student-led governing body leading in the planning of activities, fundraisers and projects, as well as contributing to a positive culture at SHS for all our students.

Advisor, Maryke Haynes

Bravo to Kalie & Naomi for attending their first PTSA meeting so far this year!

After many months of searching, we are thrilled to announce that we have added Alisha Perry, Daycare para, to our SHS staff. If you have/are a SHS student in need of daycare for their child, please fill out a daycare application. Alisha will be ready to take new babies at the start of Term 3, November 15th.

November

• Nov 1 - Progress Due
• Nov 5 - PRs received after noon today will be marked Overall Unsatisfactory
• Nov 11 - Veteran's Day - NO SCHOOL
• Nov 15 - Progress Report Processing - NO CLASSES Today
• Nov 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL Today

Overview for Students/Parents: HS Online Options

Course Catalog

Teachers in order of appearance:

• Sherman Iversen - Social Studies
• Rhonda Hodgins - Health/PE & Science
• Mark Ryder - Math & PE
• Laura Wight - English & CCRS

*Please contact Judy Lennard, HS Online Options secretary, for more information about HS Online - jlennard@everettsd.org

Sahana has exemplified what it means to be an exemplary independent learner and sets the bar high not only for Yoga Core students but for all online learners.

When asked the following 4 questions, this is what Sahana had to say:

What are your academic endeavors?

“In the future, I plan to pursue a degree in computer science, followed by an MBA. My ultimate goal is to enter project management, where I can apply my technical and leadership skills to manage successful projects.”

What are your strengths?

“My strengths include strong leadership and organizational skills which help me effectively manage both academics and extracurriculars. Additionally, I am creative, always willing to explore new ideas and adapt to anything that comes my way.

What hobbies/sports do you enjoy?

“Some of my hobbies include singing, drawing, and baking.”

What would you want people to know about you and what makes you successful as an online learner?

“What makes me successful is my ability to stay focused and persevere through challenges. Furthermore, my commitment to making a positive impact drives me to keep pushing forward, and my attention to detail ensures that I deliver high-quality results in everything I do. These qualities help me stay on track and achieve my goals. One thing I want people to know about me is that I founded Pages of Hope, a community service organization dedicated to empower children in our community. Our goal is to foster a love for learning and help children in need thrive academically. My team and I are currently working on an upcoming book drive to collect and distribute books to the children in need in our community.”

In Walk FITT 1, students will experience an increase in cardiorespiratory endurance, core strength, and stamina. These life-changing results will occur over a 12-week period of logging daily steps based on a personalized fitness plan which includes body weight movements to help facilitate a comprehensive approach to walking/step fitness along with a weekly increase in steps. Each student will be expected to track steps using their iPhone or Android step app of choice. Weekly log submissions along with Canvas module assignments are required.

In Walk FITT 2, you will develop a personalized fitness plan based on the number of steps you take a day, focused on your personal goals and log activity for 12 weeks. But before you do that, you will dive into the mechanics of muscles and flexibility. Additionally, you will work together with a group online to complete an ongoing project. This course will challenge you to improve your walk fitness. Tracking steps with a pedometer, weekly and consistent logging is required.