Community Newsletter

Dear Dolphin Families,

I hope this message finds you well and filled with the same excitement that has permeated our school halls this week! It's been another thrilling week at Denny International Middle School, and I'm delighted to share some of the highlights with you all.

First and foremost, our 7th-grade scholars showcased their talents and team spirit at the much-anticipated Field Day. It was fantastic to witness their energy and enthusiasm as they participated in various activities and bonded with their peers. Events like these not only promote physical activity but also foster a sense of camaraderie among our students.

Additionally, our 6th graders demonstrated their competitive edge in the games and relays held against our dedicated staff members. The friendly rivalry and shared laughter truly exemplified the strong bonds that exist within our school community. These moments of joy and connection remind us of the importance of building relationships beyond the classroom.

Last but certainly not least, we had the privilege of honoring our outstanding 8th-grade scholars at the Be Respectful awards ceremony. It was a momentous occasion filled with pride and recognition as we celebrated their achievements and commitment to academic excellence. Congratulations to all the recipients!

As we reflect on the past week's events, I am reminded of the incredible spirit and dedication of our staff, scholars, and families. Together, we create a vibrant and supportive learning environment where every individual is valued and encouraged to thrive.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in nurturing the success of our students. I look forward to many more memorable moments ahead as we journey through the remainder of the school year.

Warmly,

Mary Ingraham

• 5-4-24 Varsity Volleyball Game at 10:00am at Meany Middle School
  
• 5-4-24 JV Volleyball Game at 8:30am at Meany Middle School
• 5-4-24 Track Meet at 10:00 at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex
• 5-4-24 Varsity Boys Soccer game at 11:30 am at Van Asselt
• 5-4-24 JV Boys Soccer game at 8:30 am at JAMS #1
• 5-4-24 Ultimate Frisbee A2 5:00 pm at Brighton Playfield (6000 39th Ave S)
• 5-4-24 Ultimate Frisbee C 6:30 pm at Brighton Playfield (6000 39th Ave S)

Hello Denny Family,

This year we will celebrate Multicultural Night on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 6pm – 8pm. Our theme for Multicultural Night this year is the “Culture Fusion Feast”. Our hope for this night is that families will volunteer to cook a dish that represents their culture to share with the Denny community and with these dishes we will create our Denny International Cookbook. A dish DOES NOT have to be provided to participation in the Multicultural Night, we welcome all families to come and enjoy and build community.

International families gathering for meals from different ethnicities often embrace diverse culinary traditions, blending flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques from various cultures. These gatherings celebrate culture exchange, fostering understanding and appreciation for each other’s backgrounds through the universal language of food. Each dish tells a story, reflecting heritage, history, and the shared bonds of humanity across borders.

We want to kindly encourage Denny families, and only if you are able, to participate in this wonderful gathering to explore the rich tapestry of global cuisine and celebrate diversity, creativity, and the interconnectedness of culinary traditions worldwide.

Below is the link for registration or use the QR code on the flyer. Please indicate if you will prepare a dish to share. Please prepare an ingredients card with the name of the dish, its origin or culture it connects to, and of course, the ingredients for the Denny International Cookbook.

Thank you.

Stephen Boney

Denny Int’l Middle School – CLC Program Coordinator

https://forms.office.com/r/e6A4r7Nysr

Please 8th grade families save the date for June 20th the doors will open at 6:30 for our 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony. More information will be coming shortly.

The Denny Theater Club is designed for individuals of all skill levels that are interested in the Theater arts with an emphasis on performance.

Students are introduced to the basic concepts of the Theatrical Arts. They use various creative drama techniques to build confidence and trust as well as stimulate their imagination through drama games and activities. Students learn to loosen their inhibitions, gain trust in themselves as well as others, and develop life skills such as listening, public speaking, collaboration, as well empathy and the emotional introspective of themselves. Individual’s skills will be reinforced through performance, movement, and character building.

Area covered may include but are not limited to:

Theater terminology Improvisation

Theater etiquette Audition Process & Prep

Physicalization Character Building

Vocalization Storytelling

Simple Script Writing Script Analysis

(monologue & dialogue)

Performance of Theatrical Literature

To continue and grow this program we now have a donation page set up so that parents and community members can donate to the Denny Performance Theater Club. Please follow the below link to donate.

Denny Performance Theater Club (blackbaud.com)

The PTSA is doing a ton of amazing things, use the link below to get involved and become a part of it.

The next meeting will be on May 2, 2024 at 7:00 virtually on Zoom https://zoom.us/j/95559484589?pwd=MlZCdTNSYzd4c0Y4d005SWpidmk0Zz09

• 5-4-24 Ultimate Frisbee A2 5:00 pm at Brighton Playfield (6000 39th Ave S)
• 5-4-24 Ultimate Frisbee C 6:30 pm at Brighton Playfield (6000 39th Ave S)

• 5-4-24 Track Meet at 10:00 at Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex. This is the Championship meet, Denny has several runners in the championships.

• 5-4-24 Varsity Boys Soccer game at 11:30 am at Van Asselt. There will be a bus from Denny at 10:30 AM.
• 5-4-24 JV Boys Soccer game at 8:30 am at JAMS #1. THERE IS NO BUS FOR JV THIS WEEKEND, players need to be at the field by 8:00 AM.

• 5-4-24 Varsity Volleyball Game at 10:00am at Meany Middle School. Players need to be there by 9:30 AM.
  
• 5-4-24 JV Volleyball Game at 8:30am at Meany Middle School. Players need to be there by 12:30 PM.

The Seattle Skills Center summer application is open now for all high school students and this year's 8th graders. Here are some details:

Skills Center Student Summer Schedule

Tuesday, July 9 to Tuesday, July 30

In-person: 10:30am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday

Asynchronous: 1.75 hours of asynchronous work per day for each of the 16 days.

Daily in person hours: 4.5

Daily remote hours: 1.75

• Summer Skills Center classes are a great way for incoming 9th graders to get an early start on high school credit, make new friends, and explore college and career pathways well before they finish high school.
• Students earn a .5 HS CTE credit (and Family Health counts towards their HS Health class requirement, but is not open to incoming 9th graders).
• A Summer Skills Center class is a "real class" with "real grades" (I always remind students of this), so their grade goes on their high school transcript.
• Students can only miss a maximum of 3 classes.
• Transportation is not provided.
• A translated email has gone out to all 8th-11th grade families, and classes fill fast, so please share this info with your students, especially those students who you think would benefit from earning a .5 CTE credit this summer.
• We have two Intro to Maritime Vessel Operations classes, and the class aboard the schooner Adventuress has a different schedule and other requirements (see application for details)

(And we have a couple classes right next door at Chief Sealth International! Intro to Construction Trades, and Intro to Media Arts)

Here’s a link to more information about our summer program, including course descriptions: https://skillscenter.seattleschools.org/summer/

Find the link to the Skills Center summer application here.

Learn more:

Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace and Maritime video: https://vimeo.com/900275898

Teacher Academy video: https://vimeo.com/731843327

Seattle Skills Center Maritime Vessel Operations video: https://vimeo.com/521142092

Maritime Student Interviews: https://vimeo.com/580088143

Construction Trades Summer video: https://vimeo.com/736626730

Firefighting Student Story: https://skillscenter.seattleschools.org/news/burning-through-stereotypes-with-the-firefighting-course/

Advanced Manufacturing article: https://www.seattletimes.com/sponsored/hands-on-coursework-readies-students-for-high-demand-jobs/?scrlybrkr=aff900a6

Article about Career and Technical Education for Skilled Trades, Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/as-tech-jobs-melt-the-trades-beckon-this-tacoma-plumber-makes-140k/

To learn more about Neighborcare Health and school-based health center services for the 2023-2024 school year, or to pre-register your student for services, view the Denny International Middle School page on the Neighborcare Health website.

We can help students succeed in school. Our trained Homework Help tutors can assist with school assignments, provide reading support and skill-building activities at select Library locations.

Students in Seattle can also get free virtual tutoring from Tutor.com with a Library card or a Library Link number - www.spl.org/VirtualTutoring

Broadview Branch (12755 Greenwood Ave. N.): Tuesdays & 4 - 7:30 p.m. & Wednesdays 3 - 5 p.m.

Columbia Branch (4721 Rainier Ave. S.): Mondays 4 - 5:45 p.m. & Tuesdays 4 - 7 p.m.

Douglass-Truth Branch (2300 E. Yesler Way): Tuesdays & Wednesdays 4 - 7 p.m.

High Point Branch (3411 S.W. Raymond St.): Tuesdays 4 - 7:30 p.m. & Wednesdays 4 - 6 p.m.

Lake City Branch (12501 28th Ave. N.E ): Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

New Holly Branch (7058 32nd. Ave. S.): Thursdays 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Northgate Branch (10548 Fifth Ave. N.E.): Mondays 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays 4 - 7:30 p.m., & Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Rainier Beach Branch (9125 Rainier Ave. S.): Mondays 4 - 5:45 p.m. & Wednesday 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

South Park Branch (8604 Eighth Ave. S.): Mondays & Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Homework Help | The Seattle Public Library (spl.org)

Get help with your homework in-person at the High Point Branch from trained volunteers. Free for K-12 students. Snacks provided!

Tuesdays 4:00-7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Family Story Time @ High Point Branch, Saturday, 10:30 - 11am - Event Calendar | The Seattle Public Library (spl.org)
At story time, kids ages 0-5 and their families can enjoy stories, songs, and fun learning activities. Saturdays @ 10:30 a.m. September 23rd – December 9th.