Sentinel Snapshot

I think we all agree that our kids do awesome work. Sometimes, that work is attached to our classes and clubs, like the ofrenda that our art classes made for Día de los Muertos. Other times, our students seek out volunteer hours in order to help make our community better. Our team wanted to come up with a way to honor the service work that some of our kids take on, and so we have created a Service & Scholarship Policy which you can read more about here. Students meeting the criteria can now earn an official varsity letter for their volunteerism!

Getting better, every day. - Jake

• Literature Club Book Drive: 10/21-11/25
• Red Ribbon Week: 10/28-11/1
• Winter Athletic Coaches Meeting: 10/28 6pm in the SHS Library
• Ace Day: 10/30
• Winter Athletics Parent Meeting: 10/30 6:00pm in the SHS Theater

• Literature Club Book Drive: 10/21-11/25
• Ace Day: 11/6
• SHS Superintendent Student Advisory Committee Meeting: 11/6
• CWU Onsite Admissions: 11/6
• ASVAB: 11/7 in the SHS Theater at 8:30am
• Veterans Day Assembly: 11/8 8:30am

The Cadets of the Sentinel Battalion would like to honor the military heritage of our student body. To help with that, we're asking families to fill out the form (linked below) and to submit a photo of students' forebears for us to use in events around Veterans Day.

Veterans Day Form

Join SHS leadership and clubs this Sunday for Trunk or Treat

Do you have any used books sitting around? It’s time to clean off those shelves! The Literature Club is running a Used Book Fundraiser! Starting this week (October 21st – November 25th), we’re collecting used book donations. Then, for Red Ribbon Bazaar in December, we’ll create a “Used Book Sale” booth!

Donate any used or unwanted books you may have, starting this week, and then stop by our booth at Red Ribbon Bazaar in December to find some new and interesting books to read!

Red Ribbon Week is a drug and violence prevention awareness campaign that highlights the importance of living a drug free life. This year's Red Ribbon week theme is Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free. The theme is a call to action to speak out in support of healthy choices. It also serves as a reminder that we are all empowered with shaping the communities around us through positivity, bravery, and strength.

Starting November 13th, Puget Sound Educational Service District will be offering a free six week course during WIN time in teen Mental Health First Aid. teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) teaches teens in grades 9-12, or ages 14-18, how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in their friends and peers. If your teen is interested or has any questions, they can contact Sarah Menard, behavioral health assistant in room 122. Please see the links below for additional resources.

What Parents/Guardians Need to Know About teen Mental Health First Aid

General Information Guide

It's that time of year again, fall festivities and Thanksgiving! If you are in need of Thanksgiving support, please email your student's school counselor with the following;

• Parent/Guardian Name
• Email & phone number
• Number of adults in the home
• Number of children in the home

The deadline to submit your information is November 7, 2024.

Running Start Students

It's that time of year again! Winter quarter registration is happening now. It's time to get your Winter EVF. These meetings are mandatory to get your EVF!

If you are a senior (Class of 2025), please schedule an appointment with Mr. Johnson.

If you are a junior (Class of 2026), please schedule an appointment with Mrs. Johnson.

Friendly reminder: We have our new hours to grab food before you head off to the college! If you have questions, please ask your counselor.

Seniors, do you have a 3.3 GPA and have met, or are on track to meet your CADRs (College Academic Distribution Requirements)?

You may be receiving an Automatic Admissions Letter from Pacific Lutheran University. (It's real! )

What does this mean? Just that you have another option when it comes to choosing your next step after high school. How neat! Please see Mr. Johnson if you have any questions.

Hi Seniors,

I know many of you are in the thick of college applications, or at least thinking about applying. If you haven't already, it's a great time to start looking at colleges that may be right for you. CommonApp is an amazing resource where you can apply to multiple colleges at once. If you need help with college applications, reviewing essays, resumes, or just any questions about post high school life, Dr. Chase and I will be doing "Beyond HS Assistance" during the next Wednesday WIN time.

P.S. During this year, you will feel many emotions ranging from high stress to extreme joy. Don't forget to stop, take a breath, and enjoy the moment. You are all capable of doing great things!

-Mr. Johnson

Seniors! There is one deadline for all FOUR senior yearbook items

Senior photos, Grad Ads, Baby photos and Senior quotes are all due FRIDAY Dec. 6th!

If you have any questions, contact Yearbook adviser Lindsay Webster at lwebster@steilacoom.k12.wa.us

Make sure to register with the QR code below.

Steilacoom High School is proud to announce that Ava Field has broken the school record in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 1:09.54, surpassing the previous record of 1:10.09 set by Alex Ruppe in 2021.

Ava’s journey in swimming began in Korea, where she started in the third grade, and continued

in Kansas with her first club team, the Lancers. After moving to Washington in 2018, she joined

TOSC, then UPAC, and currently competes with the prestigious King Aquatic Club. Despite

joining Steilacoom’s high school swim team in her junior year, Ava has quickly made a name for

herself.

Although she excels in breaststroke, Ava’s favorite stroke is backstroke. Her love for swimming

was sparked at a young age by her fascination with mermaids, and after trying several sports,

swimming was the one that stuck.

Ava’s goals for the season include breaking another school record and coming in first at state in

both of her individual events.

For more information, please contact Tom Bradbury tbradbury@steilacoom.k12.wa.us.

Register now and join a great team, Let's go Sentinels!

Let's go Sentinels!

Thank you for supporting our sentinel athletics. Please take a moment to review the payment options for our league.

Athletic Director: Thomas Bradbury

Phone: (253) 983-2372

Email: tbradbury@steilacoom.k12.wa.us

steillyathletics.com

The Office of Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland is hosting a West Point Forum for high school students interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy. It is a great first step for students to make the connection to both a West Point recruiter, and to our Congressional Office so they can have a strong start to the application process for nomination to a U.S. Service Academy. This is an amazing opportunity sentinels, make sure to take a moment to find out additional information.

We are actively seeking dedicated individuals to join our team in various roles, including teachers, paraeducators, and substitutes. If you're passionate about fostering a supportive learning environment and making a positive impact, we want you on our team!

Click Here to learn more about our open positions and apply today!

Looking for something fun to do in October? Make sure to check out the events below.

Steilacoom Historical School District uses ParentSquare for school communication, primarily with email, text and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.

Email: steilacoomhsoffice@steilacoom.k12.wa.us
Website: www.steilacoom.k12.wa.us
Location: 54 Sentinel Drive, Steilacoom, WA, USA
Phone: 253-983-2300
Instagram: @bigsteilly

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Daily Schedule: Bell Schedule