We had a beautiful first three days of school! We focused our time on helping students settle into the school year: they took their school picture, picked up a laptop, learned about the many clubs and athletics opportunities available to them, and learned about the academic supports we provide. Our students made our campus a joyful place to be this week.

This week, I shared with students my dream for Cleveland to be a picture of the beloved community, where everyone belongs, and everyone gets what they need. We know one of our students' great needs is support for mental health. To support our students needs, we will be applying for a significant mental health grant this week through the City of Seattle. We have collected input from students, staff, and now we want to hear from you. If you have not already, please take a moment to fill out this survey to let us know your thoughts on how we can better support our students' mental health.

We hope you and your family have a safe and restful weekend. We look forward to having our first full week of school on Monday!

With Gratitude,

Principal Jeff Lam

Assistant Principal Jacklyn Cable

Assistant Principal Laura Roesener

Admin Intern Jenn Kekuna

Admin Intern Trisha Pilapil

The PTSA gave our staff an amazing boost on Day 1 this week. Thank you PTSA for putting together this beautiful, spread - it was delicious and helped us feel cared for and supported by our amazing community of Cleveland families. Thank you!

• 9/12 | PTSA Community Meeting (7:00 - 8:00 pm, Cafeteria)
• 10/13 | Curriculum Night (tentative)

All students have now received their start of school forms. Please have students return their forms to the main office.

It’s time to RED OUT and show your Eagle pride! Cleveland spirit wear orders will be accepted through September 15 with expected delivery by end of October. Sponsored by the Cleveland Athletics Booster, all proceeds from this sale go towards funding Cleveland Athletics and student spirit initiatives. Thank you for your support of Cleveland Booster! Use this link to order your spirit wear today!

NOTE: All items are made-to-order and sales are final. We cannot accept returns or exchanges. Email Cleveland Booster at chsbooster2022@gmail.com with questions.

Are you an SPS high school sports fan? Make sure to buy your SPS-hosted game tickets digitally. It’s the safest and fastest way to purchase tickets. Fans can buy tickets digitally through the HomeTown Ticketing website or Fan app.

This includes:

• All regular season football and basketball games.
• Post-season Metro League tournaments for volleyball, basketball, wrestling, gymnastics, baseball, soccer, softball, and track/field.

More information about digital tickets is on the SPS website.

Contact: athletics@seattleschools.org

Our students reviewed the Student Handbook yesterday. Please feel free to take a look. It will continue to be updated as needed.

For our Muslim students who would like to participate in afternoon prayer, please fill out this form and return to the main office. We have partnered with a local Imam (and Cleveland parent!) to create plan for our prayer time that meets the needs of our students.

If your student is interested in getting a locker this year, please complete this form. We will set you up with a locker by 9/16.

Family Connectors University is now enrolling for the spring term! All SPS families are invited to join North Seattle College’s (NSC) Family Connectors University (FCU). This is a family-focused online course designed to help parents and caregivers support their child’s learning and growth.

FCU topics include:

• Helping your child with learning
• Social Emotional Learning ideas for home
• Becoming a supportive partner at your school
• Helping your child with ‘big emotions’
• Supporting your child with reading and math
• Talking to kids about race, racism, and antiracist actions

Take this course in real-time or attend offline at a time that works for you. The class takes place online via Zoom for 10 weeks beginning Tuesday, Oct. 4, 6-7:30 p.m. You can participate synchronously or asynchronously, as sessions will be recorded. The course is facilitated by NSC Parent Education Instructor Lea Evans, SPS Family Partnerships Coordinator Asosa Sailiai, and special guest speakers.

Check out our FCU video and course details for more information. Please join us for a quick orientation on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m. Link to Zoom session.

We’ll answer your questions, give you details on how to sign up through North Seattle College, and tell you how to apply for a need-based scholarship. If you can’t make it live, a recorded version of the orientation will be available. The cost for the 2-unit class is $37.08 and some scholarships are available. Email Asosa Sailiai to enroll or find out more information.

Contact: Asosa Sailiai, family partnerships coordinator, amsailiai@seattleschools.org

Please use this guide to learn to access important digital resources for CHS students and families, including laptops, email, the Source, Echo, and Microsoft Teams. Please note that for day-to-day coursework and grades, Cleveland uses Echo, not Schoology.

We are applying for a significant grant from the City of Seattle to support the mental health needs of our students, and we would love your input on what we should include with our budget proposal.

Please take a moment to consider the kinds of mental health services you would like to see provided for students on campus, and take a moment to share with us your ideas and suggestions on this survey. We will be collecting ideas.

Students at Cleveland who drive to school are invited to park on 15th Ave S, or on any of the side streets nearby, including Orcas, Lucile, or Bennett St. Students are not permitted to park in the staff parking lot. All vehicles in the staff parking lot will need to have the appropriate permit or risk being ticketed or towed.

We are fortunate to have ample street parking all around the school. The side streets highlighted in red are available street parking.

The student data verification form enables parents and guardians to update their household and student information online. This form includes the important student health information, emergency and family contact information, and much more.

To access, log in to your Source account and select Student Data Verification form from the navigation menu.