Community Newsletter

Dear Dolphin Families,

This past Wednesday, we had the privilege of celebrating our 8th grade students at the Be Respectful Assembly, where several students were honored for the many ways they uplift and show respect in our community.

We also kicked off our second session of Out of School Time this week with exciting new activities and opportunities – details are below. And to start March, we launched our Women’s History Month raffle, honoring the incredible women who have made a lasting impact.

We are excited for all that’s ahead this month!

Warmly,

Principal Ingraham

• 3-8 Boys Varsity Basketball 10:00 at Lincoln High School against JAMS
• 3-8 Boys JV Basketball 10:00 at Denny against Madison
• 3-8 Boys JVC Basketball 8:30 at Denny against JAMS
• 3-8 Girl's Varsity Basketball 1:00 at Chief Sealth against Mercer
• 3-8 Girl's JV Basketball 11:30 at Denny against McClure
• 3-12 PTSA Meeting on Zoom at 7:00 pm
• 3-27 Denny Dine Out PTSA Fundraiser at Mod Pizza

What grade will have the BEST attendance for the month of March?

Whole School Plan for March Madness

• Each grade will compete for who has the best attendance

• Pizza on April 2nd for winning grade level

Individual Student Plan for March Madness

• Top 5 students who have improved their attendance for the week will get a personal snack cart visit

• Top 6 students who have improved their attendance for March get pizza and a free period on April 1st

• Denny Dinero for improved attendance

Basketball Practice Schedule:

• Mondays: All Girls
• Tuesday: All Boys
• Thursday: All JV
• Friday: All Varsity

This Saturday's Games:

• 3-8 Boys Varsity Basketball 10:00 at Lincoln High School against JAMS
• 3-8 Boys JV Basketball 10:00 at Denny against Madison
• 3-8 Boys JVC Basketball 8:30 at Denny against JAMS
• 3-8 Girl's Varsity Basketball 1:00 at Chief Sealth against Mercer
• 3-8 Girl's JV Basketball 11:30 at Denny against McClure

It’s almost time to register for spring OST (Out-of-School-Time) Activities!

Please follow the link below or use the QR Code to sign up or come to the main office for a paper form.

Spring Out of School Time Registration

Classes run from March 3 to May 30 (12 weeks)

We have gotten our link so that all can officially join the PTSA. Please use the following link to become a Denny PTSA member: https://wspta-00030863.givebacks.com/store

The PTSA will hold their next general meeting on Wednesday, March 12th from 7:00 to 8:00 by Zoom. Please find the link to join below. The general meetings will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each months.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/95559484589?pwd=MlZCdTNSYzd4c0Y4d005SWpidmk0Zz09
Meeting ID: 955 5948 4589
Passcode: 363034

The Denny and Sealth libraries are thrilled to announce that NYT best-selling author Nic Stone will be visiting to talk to our students on Wednesday, March 12 about her newest book, Dear Manny. The event will take place from during 6th and 7th periods; interested students must get a permission slip signed to be excused from their classes. Extra permission slips can be found in the library or your student’s ELA class. Students and families have the option to buy a copy of Dear Manny at the event for $22.01 with card, cash or check made out to Third Place Books but it is in no way required to attend. If students are able to stay after school, they will have the opportunity to get their book signed. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Risi at karisi@seattlechools.org.

"This SBIRT newsletter is focused on how you as parents and caregivers can support your teen's healthy relationships. Last year, 26% of SPS 8th and 9th graders had already begun to date romantically and 4% experienced relationship problems. You can view it on our website at https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/prevention-and-intervention/sbirt-check-yourself/sbirt-newsletters/. You can find more resources about relationship health on our website: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/prevention-and-intervention/sbirt-check-yourself/parent-resources/relationship-health-resources/. If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to Drea Jones, dmjones3@seattleschools.org

THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY WELL-BEING

Free Public Lecture with Lucía Magis-Weinberg, M.D., Ph.D., Brandon T. McDaniel, Ph.D., and David M. Levy, Ph.D.

April 24, 2025

6:00 PM-7:30 PMPT

Free Public Lectures

Thursday, April 24, 2025

6:00pm-7:30pm

Location

Live Online Webinar

Open to

Public

Cost

Free

Register/RSVP

This webinar will include a panel of experts discussing parents’, teens’, and preteens’ digital technology and social media use and its relation to mental health. Panel members will be asked to discuss current patterns of social media use by parents and youth, and share about the potential for both positive and detrimental effects of social media, including the role of technology and social media in supporting social connectedness and awareness, while also contributing to mental health challenges. Panelists will suggest approaches to social media use that incorporate mindfulness and support well-being.

T-Mobile’s project 10 million is open again for new applicants. https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/project-10-million
Any student that qualifies for the Free and Reduced Meal Program is eligible for a free 200GB/month hotspot for 5 years.

Closes again once they hit their 10 million students.

Food:

• Byrd Barr Place | https://byrdbarrplace.org/ 722 18th Ave (206) 812-4940
• Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Market (Food Bank) Open Tuesday 11:00am - 4:00pm ; Wednesday 12:00pm - 4:00pm ; Thursday 10:00 am - 2:00 p.m.
• Call (206) 812-4940 for weekly home delivery service - Serves the 98102, 98112 or 98122 ZIP codes.
• Food Pantry (King County) | https://www.foodpantries.org
• Non-profit, charitable organization that distributes food to those who have difficulty purchasing
• Seattle Community Kitchen Collective | 2822 Martin Luther King Way S. Seattle, WA 98144
• http://www.thatbrowngirl.com/everybodygottaeat
• Chef Kristi & The That Brown Girl Cooks team will be operating as a Community Kitchen. Serving free meals to the community every Thursday & Saturday 2pm - 6pm.
• Sound Generations
• Community Dining Locations - https://soundgenerations.org/our-programs/food-security/community-dining/locations/

Rent/Housing Supports:

• Byrd Barr Place | 206-812-4940, housingassistance@byrdbarr.place
• Offers financial support for apartment and home renters in the Seattle area who have an active eviction notice or who have had a loss of income and owe past-due rent. We currently have a waiting list for rental assistance.
• Online form at https://westseattlefoodbank.org/apply/assistance/
• Catholic Community Services | (206) 328-5724 South: (253) 850-2523 East: (245) 213-1963
• https://ccsww.org/get-help/shelter-homeless-services/emergency-assistance/
• This program offers King County residents emergency assistance and move-in cost assistance.
• Housing and essential needs (HEN) (206) 328-5755
• Emergency Assistance Program – (253) 850-2523: Call First and Third Thursdays of each month from 2:00 - 3:00 pm
• El Centro De La Raza | (206) 329-0786 | 2524 16th Ave S, Seattle | www.elcentrodelaraza.org
• Provides assistance for various types of housing emergencies, affordable housing, transitional housing, and rental assistance
• Neighborhood House Helpline | (206) 767-7124
• Low-income residents of South King County, including White Center/Burien residents, can get assistance with eviction prevention funds and grants
• Washington 2-1-1
• Help line number to connect with services that can help with rental assistance, shelter, legal referrals, housing assistance, transportation, food, and other needs. Larger organizations may not accept clients unless they’ve gone through 211
• Search for available resource at https://search.wa211.org/
• YWCA Project Self-Sufficiency | (206) 209-5677| 211 referral needed
• The agency provides several services to women, their children, and their families. This service is for families or individuals who are on the edge of homelessness and need help maintaining their current rental or find alternative home
• https://www.ywcaworks.org/programs/housing-stability-project-king-county211
• Salvation Army | (206) 442-8365 | (206) 447-9944 |811 Maynard Ave S, Seattle |
• Resources can help with housing needs, with a focus on preventing homelessness in the King County area.
• Eviction prevention, move-in and security deposit assistance, limited rent help, and utility bill assistance.
• Salvation Army's Social Services Department in White Center | (206) 767-3150
• http://seattlewhitecenter.salvationarmy.org/
• 9050 16th Ave SW Seattle WA, 98106 Hours: Monday, starting 8:30am until all appointments are filled.
• Jewish Family Services | (206) 861-8796 | 1601 16th Ave, Seattle
• https://www.jfsseattle.org/get-help/community-stabilization-services/financial-assistance-request/
• JFS provides services to people of all backgrounds as well as Jewish individuals and families. They accept financial aid requests on Mondays, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Visit during those times to fill out the online request form. All financial assistance requests must be submitted using the online form.
• Saint Vincent de Paul Financial Assistance | (206) 767-6449 | 5950 4th Ave S
• https://fs20.formsite.com/svdpseattle/form20/index.html?1500502963998
• The Society of St. Vincent de Paul parish is a non-profit that serves people of all backgrounds and religions. They offer personal assistance with food, clothing, gasoline, medicine, rent, utilities, and transportation to people facing economic or emotional crises.
• Families can call the helpline center or complete a request form at https://svdpseattle.org/get-help/online-help-request-form/
• UNEA Community Outreach/Rent Assistance | markseattl3@aol.com
• Provides limited assistance with rent to qualifying King County families. If you are interested, please email. Due to funding limitations, this program is only able to serve Seattle families, with youth and/or Elders in the household.

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.