Family Newsletter

With the election over, I recognize that we hold within our community a wide range of feelings and emotions: some are happy with the outcome, some are relieved that it’s over, and some are deeply upset and hurt.

I shared with students this week that the priority of Cleveland staff is to support students with processing and making sense of the election results, and we were prepared to provide this support regardless of outcome. This meant that all of our staff received non-partisan classroom activities and resources, our counselors and social work office were open for drop-in meetings, and our library was set-up with different independent activities for students to opt-in to. I have been heartened to see so many of our students be particularly patient and generous with one another this week and using the resources available as needed.

We remain committed to cultivating a beloved community where everyone belongs and everyone gets what they need to thrive, and we do this by being with those in the margins. Whether that looks like organizing and strategizing, or merely putting one foot in front of the other, we are committed to tending to Cleveland, and we are grateful to be in community with you and your student.

Principal Jeff Lam

Assistant Principal Jacklyn Cable

Assistant Principal Laura Roesener

Admin Intern Joseph Mingo

• 11/11 | Veterans Day (no school)
• 11/12 | College Application & Personal Statement Workshop (see below)
• 11/12 | PTSA Meeting @ Chuck's Hop Shop
• 11/14 | Training on IEPs and Special Education with Open Doors (see below!)
• 11/22 | PTSA social at Flatstick Pub in South Lake Union
• 11/27 | Waiver Day for Student Led Conferences (no school)
• 12/18 | Multicultural night!

The holiday season can be a significant financial stressor, but help is available. One of our community partners, Therapeutic Health Services, has compiled a list of resources that you or your loved ones can access, including free food and gifts. Please click here to check out the support that

We will have a training this week with Open Doors for families to learn more about IEPs and Special Education. Check out the flyer to learn more!

Check out the flyer below to learn more about how you can get a free frozen turkey and free meal from Ezell's!

Are you or someone you know interested in income-based housing? Please check out the flyer below to learn more or visit www.liveatfouramigos.com.

The College and Career Leadership Team (CCLT) will be hosting our annual Senior College Application/Personal Statement Workshop this Tuesday November 12th after school from 3:50-6:00 pm in room 1172. This event is for 12th grade students only.

The following college reps and CBOs will be in attendance to help look over students’ personal statements and answer questions about college applications. Pizza will also be provided from College Success Foundation.

• UW Seattle Computer Science and Engineering
• UW Bothell
• Western Washington University
• UW STEMsub
• UW Upward Bound
• College Success Foundation

The PTSA is in urgent need of one volunteer to assume a co-secretary role on the PTSA Board. Duties to be shared with one volunteer who is currently serving in the role part of the time. The role needs to be filled for the PTSA to be stable and to sustain its legal status at CHS. Please email chseaglesptsa@gmail.com for more information.

Other opportunities that are available:

• Events chair and members – If you like planning events and collaborating with other volunteers and venders this may be the right opportunity for you.
• Membership chair and members- If you like recruiting or just talking to people, the PTSA needs you.
• Advocacy chair and members- If you think that we can make a difference at the school, connect other community members with needs that our CHS students may have, we need you.
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• Athletic booster roles: Help with spirit wear sales, basketball concession, accounting, leadership roles and more.
• Grant and fundraising members: Apply for grants and fundraisers.
• Finance review chair and members: review monthly bank statements with other members, help with annual and semi-annual reports.
• Co- Vice President: Assist president and step in when she is away temporarily.

Chair opportunities have voting rights and has a say on how the PTSA is driven

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We need members, we need you. Click here to join or renew your membership. Fees are not required.

Thank you for supporting our Jollibee fundraiser, your donation, time, and participation is greatly appreciated.

Our PTSA is hosting a community event on 11/22 at Flatstick Pub in South Lake Union from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Mini golf, darts, and light food included. They’re hoping for staff to come out! If you’re interested, please RSVP here.

All SPS Students have access to Seattle Public Library digital books, eBooks and additional resources using their Library Link account. Click here to learn more!

Username is 99000+student id. Example: 990001234578

Password is MMDD. Example June 17 = 0617

Flipster online magazine collection: Browse and download full-color, interactive versions of your favorite magazines. No waiting and no limit to the number of downloads you can have. Also available via app. Hundreds of magazines are available including Sports Illustrated, Wired, Newsweek, National Geographic, The Atlantic and more.

Recommended read for this week is from The Atlantic Monthly magazine, November 2024 edition: The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books.

Thank you to all our families who are calling, emailing or coming in to speak with our Attendance Specialist, Ms. Zarco to excuse student absences. We appreciate your effort to plan ahead for early dismissal or late arrivals. We want to be sure that your student’s absences are cleared or excused and that your student’s attendance record is accurate.

If your student is marked absent in any class, you will automatically receive a phone call and/or an email letting you know. If you receive a message that says your child was marked absent for “Period 9,” that means that your student did not attend Advisory. Advisory class is Period 9.

You can find more information about our attendance procedures our school’s Attendance web page. If you need to excuse your child’s attendance, please contact our attendance specialist, Ms. Zarco at (206) 252-7804 or email clevelandhs.attendance@seattleschools.org.

In the coming weeks, you will hear from your student's advisory teacher to schedule their Student-Led Conference. Through SLC's, we want students to articulate their hopes for the future and identify immediate goals that they can work on right now to set them up to reach their goals. During this time, you'll hear what your student's post-secondary plans and how they are doing in school, today.

You will hear from your student's advisory teacher soon to schedule this time, and you can choose to have your SLC virtually or in person.

Click here to learn more about Cleveland athletics opportunities, contact information, athletics registration, and game schedules.