- Shorecrest High
- Principal's Message
Remote Learning Fall 2020
Principal's Message 2/26/21
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Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
As we are rounding the corner of Week 3 of Term 3, this would be a good time to check in with your student regarding their academic progress. Take a look at Canvas, make sure all is caught up, and if you have any questions or concerns, please take a moment to email teachers and make contact.
This week marks the first week we have had students on campus for in-person learning. Our small group of self-contained special education students have enjoyed half days on campus and have had a smooth transition thanks to the shared efforts of caregivers at home and the Shorecrest staff. Student athletes returned to campus this week with 250 students participating in our “fall” season and it has been just wonderful to see students using our facilities again. Student athletes and staff are following clear protocols, enjoying the opportunity to re-connect with classmates and coaches, and truly, this first week has been nothing but positive.
We will continue to focus on settling into these new routines as our K-5 program prepares to launch hybrid/in-person instruction. We feel very hopeful and encouraged by all we are seeing to slow the spread of COVID in our state and we are eager to support our elementary colleagues in their efforts to transition and welcome our youngest learners back to the classroom. As more opportunities become available for our secondary students to return to our campus, we will be sure you share them with you.
For this next week please focus your energy and attention on helping your Shorecrest student register for next year’s classes. We have provided all students an overview/introduction to the registration process during class meetings this week and today, during Highlander Home, we shared all the forms and materials with students. Students now have an established Canvas course with all of the registration information they could possibly need. While you are doing that academic check in, ask to see what the registration course includes in Canvas!
On Monday night (March 1) we are hosting a Parent Registration Information event from 5 pm to 7 pm. Students are, of course, welcome as well to attend with you and get their questions answered. To access this event, please use this Zoom link.
Thank you and take care!
Go Scots!
Lisa Gonzalez, Principal
21-22 School Year Class Registration Information- Please check in with your students about the registration process. Students are currently making their course selections for the 21-22 school year. Selections need to be entered online, in Family Access, by Friday, March 5.
- Students can access all of the registration information and supporting planning documents in their Class of 20xx Canvas course.
- Parents can also access resources and supporting documents on the registrar webpage.
- Our counselors are offering a variety of zoom drop in opportunities for students and families to ask questions about their registration the week of March 1. An evening session is scheduled for Monday, March 1 from 5-7pm.
- Help session schedule: https://zoom.us/my/becky.worrell
- Daily at Lunch: 12:50-1:20 pm (except Wednesday)
- Monday, March 1: 5-7 pm
- Wednesday, March 3: 11am-12pm
- Help session schedule: https://zoom.us/my/becky.worrell
- If your student is considering running start, they should attend one of the running start information meetings:
- Running Start Info Sessions: https://zoom.us/my/becky.worrell
- Mon., March 8 at lunch, 12:55
- Wed., March 10 at 11:00am
- Tues., March 30 at lunch, 12:55
- Running Start Info Sessions: https://zoom.us/my/becky.worrell
Counselor Corner
Counselors are available for appointments! Counselors are available to discuss academic achievement, college preparation, post secondary options, and social/emotional support. Students, please fill out this google form to request an appointment and a zoom link with your appointment time will be emailed to your k12 email. Parents/Guardians can call the Counseling Office at (206) 393-4296 to schedule an appointment.
Check out the Virtual Counseling Office! Click around for links to resources, mindfulness, and more: Shorecrest Virtual Counseling Office
TOOLS FOR TEENS: STRESS MANAGEMENT & EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE
About this Event
Based on evidenced-based curriculum, this 8-week experiential program for teens ages 14-18 provides practices and tools to manage stress, increase feelings of happiness and well-being, and promote emotional resilience. Sessions include discussion related to well-being, mindfulness and other practices, intentional movement, and creative projects.
Instructors: Kim Armstrong, Kara-Lee Ruotolo, Tai Velasquez
Cost: $245-355 (Scholarships available)
More info here: https://ccfwb.uw.edu/events-classes/
AP Payment for Term 3 ClassesStudents must register and pay for their AP exams if they have not already done so.
Students must first join their class(es) using a specific join code given by the teacher and then pay for each exam using the online payment system here.
- Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch only need to join their class as the exam fee is paid by the state so no payment is due.
If students are not planning to take the AP exam, please let Wendy Friedman know so that a test is not ordered: wendy.friedman@shorelineschools.org.
Please check with your student to make sure both steps have been taken care of. Email Wendy Friedman with questions.
Book Recs for Equity and Understanding
There is a powerful book called All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely, which is told with the use of alternating chapters written by two authors—one who is Black and one who is White. The novel begins with a high school student seeing a police officer (who happens to be a family friend) violently arresting a fellow student. The aftermath of this one event sets in motion a series of events that divides their community, their school, and people’s feelings about justice and policing.
We have adopted All American Boys for use in our English 9 classes. It is a Coretta Scott King Honor Award winner. As a note, if you are interested in stories that promote peace, understanding and social justice you should check out the Coretta Scott King Award’s website @ http://www.ala.org/rt/emiert/cskbookawards.
Activities Update- We miss our students and classmates so much! We cannot wait to see each other in person again! We did welcome a few Scots back to the building this week with the return of our students with special needs and their teachers and support staff. We are hopeful all Scots can come back soon.
- The ASB Core is working with Principal Gonzalez on next steps for the plan on how to create a stronger school around the areas of consent and sexual harassment. The work is ongoing and students and staff will be part of the process via a Study Group on Sexual Assault Awareness and Consent Education. This will be introduced to all students in Highlander Home on Monday.
- Several of our clubs and teams have been actively fundraising and because those fundraising options are so limited due to COVID, we encourage you to support as you are able! Upcoming fundraisers include: The Senior Class Goodwill “Fill the Truck” at Shorecrest Feb. 27 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (bring by anything to donate other than furniture) and the Junior Class MOD Pizza Fundraiser on March 10.
- We also had class meetings this week during Highlander Home. Each grade-level went through important information from our counseling department regarding registration, from the principal, and from class advisors and class senators. You can find the slides and video recordings on the ASB website. Registration materials are due (via the Canvas Class of 20XX course) by Friday, March 5!
- Seniors can purchase a senior shirt now through March 26 at this link and the order will be processed directly by TC Span and mailed to you.
Parent Partner Support Thursdays @ 4pm
- Parent Support Group sponsored by Guided Pathways Support.
- This group meets via zoom on Thursdays from 4 to 5 pm.
- Lead Parent Partner, Melody Parshall, is back to host our Parent Support Group Thursdays at 4pm.
- Join Melody, other parents and community partners to talk about your strength, hope and resilience in the ongoing challenges of parenting in a pandemic.
- This is a free event and open to any parent living in King County.
- To join via Zoom, click here.
- Meeting ID: 580 520 1454
- Passcode: 2sDNep
Screening of "Angst" March 18- Link to register is in the PDF here: Angst Info PDF
2021 Shorecrest Senior Spree! There are many ways to support this great graduation night out for our seniors. Please read over the fundraisers and select a way to help our senior event:
- Purchase a ticket. Tickets are $145 and are totally refundable if COVID cancels the event. See Shorecrest PTSA's website and this link to sign up.
- Brown Bear Car Wash Tickets! Need your car washed? We got you covered! Brown Bear Car Wash Fundraiser is the perfect solution. Tickets are $10 each and due to Covid-19, your tickets will be personally delivered and door dropped at an arranged time. To purchase, please click here.
Thank you, and your contributions will make this a senior night to remember!
Shorecrest PTSA- It's not to late to join the Shorecrest PTSA or give a gift to the PTSA for Future Scots needs.
- Being a part of PTA provides members with multiple opportunities.
- Advocating for children, youth, and families - to improve the lives of kids through everyday practices.
- Parenting support - within your community by bringing together families with PTA activities.
- Leadership development - through opportunities for personal and career growth as a volunteer.
- Family resources - from National PTA including parent guides for student success as well as career and college readiness information.
- Discounts from many of our national sponsors
- Support our school, staff and students by joining or donation, and stay strong Scots- we're all in this together.
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Past Principal's Messages
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Message 2/12/21
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
Starting on Monday, February 22, Shorecrest will be welcoming our self-contained special education students back to our campus. Additionally, we will be launching the first day of fall athletics. The following sports will begin on site: Football, Girls Volleyball, Girls Swim/Dive, Boys Tennis, Cross Country (Boys and Girls), and Girls Soccer.
To assist you with registering your student for fall athletics, our Athletic Director, Alan Bruns, has created a video to overview the process. Start of SC Athletics Information Video. You may also go to the Shorecrest Homepage and look in the Athletics Tab for the links and documents you will need.
We received word that there was a delay in the processing of paper report cards. Please know that you should see these arriving in your mailbox some time at the end of next week. For now you can find the end of Term 2 final grades in Family Access.
It has been an emotional few weeks for our community. Next week is a great time for students to rest up, catch up, and prepare to return on February 22. We appreciate our Shorecrest community and are grateful for your continued support. In preparation for our materials distribution days this past week, we relied on the help of several parent volunteer from our Shorecrest Boosters and Shorecrest PTSA. The Shorecrest staff would like to publicly thank Hayley Uhm, Sanjivani Chettiar, Danielle Werner, Deb Harrick, Shannon McLeod, Joanna Freeman, Sara Lorimer, Jane Wierenga, Melissa Gates, Lisa Cook, Julie Wolff, Joanne Montague, Deci Evans, and Lanie Johnson. THANK YOU!
Go Scots!
Lisa Gonzalez, Principal
Counselor Corner
Counselors are available for appointments! Counselors are available to discuss academic achievement, college preparation, post secondary options, and social/emotional support. Students, please fill out this google form to request an appointment and a zoom link with your appointment time will be emailed to your k12 email. Parents/Guardians can call the Counseling Office at (206) 393-4296 to schedule an appointment.
Check out the Virtual Counseling Office! Click around for links to resources, mindfulness, and more: Shorecrest Virtual Counseling Office
TOOLS FOR TEENS: STRESS MANAGEMENT & EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE
About this Event
Based on evidenced-based curriculum, this 8-week experiential program for teens ages 14-18 provides practices and tools to manage stress, increase feelings of happiness and well-being, and promote emotional resilience. Sessions include discussion related to well-being, mindfulness and other practices, intentional movement, and creative projects.
Instructors: Kim Armstrong, Kara-Lee Ruotolo, Tai Velasquez
Cost: $245-355 (Scholarships available)
More info here: https://ccfwb.uw.edu/events-classes/
AP Payment for Term 3 ClassesThe payment window is open for AP class starting this term. This is a two-step process:
- STEP 1: Students must join their AP class in their College Board account. They received this information in their class. If they have not, check with the teacher for the specific join code.
- STEP 2: Pay with a credit card here
- If you cannot log in, contact Ms. Denney for assistance - andy.denney@shorelineschools.org
Each exam costs $95. If you qualify for free/reduced lunch, the cost is covered by the state so you don’t have to pay. Students musts still join the class in College Board.
Please complete both steps by Feb. 12th! Contact wendy.friedman@shorelineschools.org with questions.
Book Recs for Equity and Understanding
Friday, February 12th is Lunar New Year. It begins a celebration that combines family get togethers, fireworks, parades, special foods and the gift of red envelopes (with money inside) to children. Somewhere around one and a half billion people observe the occasion. There are many different ways it is celebrated from family traditions to traditions in China, Vietnam, Korea, Taiwan, many other countries, and amongst Americans with a heritage in East Asia. If you are curious there are online sources to learn more, including https://www.oprahmag.com/life/a34892893/what-is-lunar-new-year-festival/
I read the most amazing novel this year that is set between the U.S. and Taiwan. The Astonishing Color of After by Emily Pan tells the story of an American teen who travels to meet her grandparents she doesn’t know in Taiwan. It is a coming-of-age novel that shows the painful and fulfilling journey of a teen of mixed heritage who doesn’t feel like she fits in anywhere. The main character, Leigh, begins her journey to discover her maternal heritage after her mother dies by suicide and she is visited by a giant red bird. Lunar New Year is not part of the story, however there is a strong use of Chinese and Taiwanese cultural traditions and the Ghost Festival in particular. The novel begins with her mother’s suicide, and it is an honest treatment of mental illness and suicide. Given the maturity of the content you should look at a review before reading @ https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/emily-xr-pan/the-astonishing-color-of-after/.
If you want to read a classic and incredibly powerful story of mothers who grew up in China and daughters who are growing up in California, then check out The Joy Luck Club.
The Astonishing Color of After and The Joy Luck Club are available at Barnes and Noble, Third Place Books, (Amazon if you have to), and of course the Shorecrest library.
Activities Update- We had an important Student Council Meeting this past Tuesday. In it, Ms. Gonzalez addressed Representatives and took their questions on topics relating to sexual harassment and how the school can support students in this area. Ms. Gonzalez worked with ASB Core officers and met with other interested students to discuss these matters further and an FAQ was developed to share out with all students in Highlander Homes today. This work is ongoing and will adjust to student needs and incorporate student voice and leadership.
- Also today, our Link Leaders met with their freshmen links in Highlander Home for a little mentoring, fun, and connection time.
- After break we will have class meetings again during Highlander Home. These will largely involve information about registration for next year and presentations by class officers about what is going on activity-wise in each grade. The senior class meeting on Friday will focus on class updates and preparing for the end of the year, including information about Senior Spree. All class meetings will be recorded and available to watch on the Shorecrest ASB website.
- This is also an excellent time to consider checking out a new club if you are looking for a little connection and fun. New clubs are forming all the time, please visit the SC ASB “Clubs” website for more information.
Parent Partner Support Thursdays @ 4pm
- Parent Support Group sponsored by Guided Pathways Support.
- This group meets via zoom on Thursdays from 4 to 5 pm.
- Lead Parent Partner, Melody Parshall, is back to host our Parent Support Group Thursdays at 4pm.
- Join Melody, other parents and community partners to talk about your strength, hope and resilience in the ongoing challenges of parenting in a pandemic.
- This is a free event and open to any parent living in King County.
- To join via Zoom, click here.
- Meeting ID: 580 520 1454
- Passcode: 2sDNep
Explore Superheroes & the Power of Representation Feb. 24- More info here: http://thirdplacecommons.org/3143-2/
Well Beings Tour Feb 25
- As a part of the national Well Beings initiative, KCTS 9 has partnered with the WA Therapy Fund Foundation and The Root of Our Youth for a virtual event to support the mental health and well-being of Black youth in our region. Join us February 25th as we hear from both national and local organizations along with individuals who are addressing the mental health needs of Black youth every day. We will discuss barriers, reducing stigma and successful strategies for mental health and well-being within the Black community, featuring the testimony of teens and young adults with lived experience.
- Please note that the content of this virtual event is appropriate for ages 13 and up.
- Thursday, February 25
- RSVP here.
SEED Conference March 1- The Shoreline district’s annual SEED Conference is happening remotely this year on March 1st! This is a conference put together by our Equity & Family Engagement department and stands for Seeing Everyone Equally and Distinctly. For more information and the registration link, please refer to the SC homepage and watch for it in your HH slides.
- More info on the larger PDF here.
Screening of "Angst" March 18- Link to register is in the PDF here: Angst Info PDF
2021 Shorecrest Senior Spree! There are many ways to support this great graduation night out for our seniors. Please read over the fundraisers and select a way to help our senior event:
- Purchase a ticket. Tickets are $145 and are totally refundable if COVID cancels the event. See Shorecrest PTSA's website and this link to sign up.
- Brown Bear Car Wash Tickets! Need your car washed? We got you covered! Brown Bear Car Wash Fundraiser is the perfect solution. Tickets are $10 each and due to Covid-19, your tickets will be personally delivered and door dropped at an arranged time. To purchase, please click here.
Thank you, and your contributions will make this a senior night to remember!
Shorecrest PTSA- It's not to late to join the Shorecrest PTSA or give a gift to the PTSA for Future Scots needs.
- Being a part of PTA provides members with multiple opportunities.
- Advocating for children, youth, and families - to improve the lives of kids through everyday practices.
- Parenting support - within your community by bringing together families with PTA activities.
- Leadership development - through opportunities for personal and career growth as a volunteer.
- Family resources - from National PTA including parent guides for student success as well as career and college readiness information.
- Discounts from many of our national sponsors
- Support our school, staff and students by joining or donation, and stay strong Scots- we're all in this together.
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Message 2/5/21
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
I hope your home has had a smooth transition to the new term. It takes a lot of emotional energy to adjust to a new set of classes, routines, classmates, and teachers so please don’t be surprised if you have a tired student at home.
Final Term 2 grades were entered today by our teaching staff and you will be receiving report cards (the paper, mailed home via US postal mail kind) in the next 7-10 days. Because Canvas courses have turned over to the new classes of Term 3, you will not be able to see final grades for the last term in Canvas.
A reminder to all… We are all collectively using a 0.1 notation in the Canvas gradebook to identify assignments that are missing but can still (and should) be turned in. We have also extended our homework turn-in deadline across all SC classes. Students have until the end of the unit (each class has different unit end dates/timelines) to turn in classwork.
We are distributing class materials for Term 3 next week on February 10 and 11. Please check this broadcast, as well as email reminders, about when/how to come and pick up materials for your student. Lastly, we have an important Athletics Update to share with you all...
ATHLETICS UPDATE
We’re happy to announce that our athletic seasons are cleared for take-off. The traditional Fall Sports will begin on Monday, Feb. 22 and run until the end of March, to be followed by Spring Sports, and finally Winter Sports which will end on June 12.
The sports beginning on Feb. 22 will be: Girls Volleyball, Football, Girls Swim/Dive, Girls Soccer, Boys/Girls Cross Country, and Boys Tennis.
For athletes planning to come out for a sport on Feb. 22, make sure the following are taken care of: updated physical is submitted, complete online forms by going to the Final Forms link (see below), and pay the $40 ASB and $50 sports fees. Those payments can be made by using our online InTouch system, linked from the school home page and the Final Forms site.
Follow this link - https://www.shorelineschools.org/domain/692 to find contact information for coaches, schedule for the 3 seasons, link to Final Forms, and other athletic information. Feel free to reach out to me, Alan Bruns, Athletic Director, with further questions: alan.bruns@shorelineschools.org
Go Scots!
Materials Distribution- Materials distribution days are coming! Click here to find your designated time slot.
- Please do everything possible to come through during your designated day and time to ensure a smooth operation with few bottlenecks and delays.
- If there is no possible way that you can come at your scheduled time, please come at a time that works for you during the distribution hours on the following days:
- Wed, Feb 10: 11:00am - 3:30pm for juniors and seniors
- Thurs, Feb 11: 3:30pm - 7:30pm for freshmen and sophomores
SC Planners on sale until Feb 9- Get organized with an easy to use Shorecrest 2020-2021 planner!
- Purchase now thru February 9, and your planner will be available for pickup with your third semester books and materials on February 10 and February 11.
- Your purchase can be made online at https://wa-shoreline.intouchreceipting.com
- If you need assistance logging on please email andy.denney@shorelineschools.org
Food Services Updates- Thank you for supporting the food and nutrition department by ordering weekly meal boxes. Please remember to place pre-orders so we can ensure to have enough food prepared each week.
- Meals for students will remain free for the remainder of the school year. If you think you qualify for free or reduced meals, please complete and submit an application as there are other benefits that might be available to you.
- Our District will have meal distribution during Mid-Winter Break on Wednesday, February 17! The special menu for the non-school week will include a whole cheese pizza, a six-pack of whole grain bagels, fresh fruit and veggies, and milk. The order process will be just like ordering a regular meal box. Be sure to place your order between February 8 and February 10. To accommodate reduced staffing, the Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center will not be a pick-up site for this special week.
- If you are experiencing any barriers that prevent you from utilizing the free school meal box pick-up program, please call food services at 206.393.4103 or contact our Family Advocate, Erin Maurer, at erin.maurer@shorelineschools.org or 206-393-4189. Erin can discuss additional options available in order for you to access the school meal program.
- Barriers can include, but are not limited to; transportation issues, working during pick up times, or illness that prevents you from picking up. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have been unable to use the school meal box program.
FREE RESOURCES TO HELP SUPPORT REMOTE LEARNING- A safe, welcoming space for your 9th-12th grade student to work on daily virtual learning and connect with their peers. Now offering free lunch and snacks!
- Tues - Fri 1:00pm to 5:30pm, Wed 11:00am to 5:30pm @ Richmond Highlands Recreation Center
- With a King County Library card, students can access live free tutoring (click here) and submit an essay or math problem for review. Available via chat and audio.
- The library is also offering zoom Study Zone (click here) with tutors. Study Zone has tutors available that speak multiple languages.
- Here is a little video about it as well.
Counselor Corner
Counselors are available for appointments! Counselors are available to discuss academic achievement, college preparation, post secondary options, and social/emotional support. Students, please fill out this google form to request an appointment and a zoom link with your appointment time will be emailed to your k12 email. Parents/Guardians can call the Counseling Office at (206) 393-4296 to schedule an appointment.
Check out the Virtual Counseling Office! Click around for links to resources, mindfulness, and more: Shorecrest Virtual Counseling Office
TOOLS FOR TEENS: STRESS MANAGEMENT & EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE
About this Event
Based on evidenced-based curriculum, this 8-week experiential program for teens ages 14-18 provides practices and tools to manage stress, increase feelings of happiness and well-being, and promote emotional resilience. Sessions include discussion related to well-being, mindfulness and other practices, intentional movement, and creative projects.
Instructors: Kim Armstrong, Kara-Lee Ruotolo, Tai Velasquez
Cost: $245-355 (Scholarships available)
More info here: https://ccfwb.uw.edu/events-classes/
AP Payment for Term 3 ClassesThe payment window is open for AP class starting this term. This is a two-step process:
- STEP 1: Students must join their AP class in their College Board account. They received this information in their class. If they have not, check with the teacher for the specific join code.
- STEP 2: Pay with a credit card here
- If you cannot log in, contact Ms. Denney for assistance - andy.denney@shorelineschools.org
Each exam costs $95. If you qualify for free/reduced lunch, the cost is covered by the state so you don’t have to pay. Students musts still join the class in College Board.
Please complete both steps by Feb. 12th! Contact wendy.friedman@shorelineschools.org with questions.
Book Recs for Equity and Understanding
An important part of Black History Month is to say the names of African Americans who have made a difference. The contributions of Black Americans have often been minimized and left out of our collective memory as Americans. The person I want to recognize and honor is John Lewis and his autobiographies.
John Lewis fought for the dignity and equality of all people for over 65 years. He was one of the main organizers of the March on Washington in 1963. He spoke just before Dr. Martin Luther King gave his I Have a Dream speech. There is a sadness in knowing that Lewis lived to see the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and so many others. There is a joy in knowing that Lewis lived to see the presidency of Barack Obama and the growth of the Black Lives Matter movement. He believed in the need for people “to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.” The Shoreline School District’s race and equity initiatives are a natural outcome of his non-violent approach to change and getting in “good trouble.”
In his 70s John Lewis wrote 3 graphic novels titled March: Book 1, March: Book 2, and March: Book 3. He wanted to create an accessible autobiographical account of his experiences fighting for civil rights. He recounts his experiences—in particular as one of the of the original Freedom Riders and as a driving force in the Selma to Montgomery voting rights march over the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Lewis in the last years of his life toured schools speaking about his story and encouraging young people to read his March trilogy. He wanted to inspire the next generation to work towards positive change. If you have never read a graphic novel this a great introduction to graphic novels. They are an inspiring read for everyone. Lewis also wrote a more traditional autobiography, Walking with the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement (526 pages).
The March books and Walking with the Wind are available at Barnes and Noble, Third Place Books, (Amazon if you have to), and of course the Shorecrest library.
Activities Update- Students were focused on starting their new classes.
- Teachers were focused on community building in Highlander Home as a number of students moved around with new Highlander Home offerings.
- And the entire Shorecrest community was engaged in Black Lives Matter at School week and its activities.
Highlander of the Month
- We are so pleased to present this Highlander of the Month video production that shines light on some of our outstanding Scots. This time around we are honoring those nominated for the months of January and February. We will miss celebrating in person with one another, but until then, put your feet up, relax and enjoy!”
- Click here for the video
- Volunteer Acknowledgement
- A very special shout out to some of our SC Boosters and PTSA members for your contributions big and small to materials distribution preparation. If we do it right, you may never know what a monumental effort and time commitment it takes to pull off materials collection and distribution days and get our students what they need to be successful in their classes. Staff has been organizing for weeks, and having this extra support made all the difference. The Shorecrest staff thanks you and the students thank you for making it possible!
- Hayley Uhm, Sanjivani Chettiar, Danielle Werner, Deb Harrick, Shannon McLeod, Joanna Freeman, Sara Lorimer, Jane Wierenga, Melissa Gates, Lisa Cook, Julie Wolff, Joanne Montague, Deci Evans, and Lanie Johnson
Driver's Ed. Panel & Shorecrest PTSA General Membership Meeting 2/9- Save the date & register now! Driver's Ed. Panel & Shorecrest PTSA General Membership Meeting: Tues, Feb. 9th at 7pm
- Is your student nearing driving age? Have questions about driving schools or how your insurance will be affected? Get information and your questions answered here!
- It's not too late to join the Shorecrest PTSA - or give the gift of membership to a friend or family member. Click here.
- Being a part of PTA provides members with multiple benefits
- Advocating for children, youth, and families - improving the lives of kids through everyday practices
- Parenting support - bringing together families with PTA activities.
- Leadership development - providing opportunities for personal and career growth as a volunteer.
- Family resources - offering supports from National PTA, including parent guides for student success, as well as career and college readiness information.
- Discounts from many of our national sponsors.
- Support our school, staff and students by joining or donating today!
2021 Shorecrest Senior Spree! There are many ways to support this great graduation night out for our seniors. Please read over the fundraisers and select a way to help our senior event:
- Purchase a ticket. Tickets are $145 and are totally refundable if COVID cancels the event. See Shorecrest PTSA's website and this link to sign up.
- Brown Bear Car Wash Tickets! Need your car washed? We got you covered! Brown Bear Car Wash Fundraiser is the perfect solution. Tickets are $10 each and due to Covid-19, your tickets will be personally delivered and door dropped at an arranged time. To purchase, please click here.
Thank you, and your contributions will make this a senior night to remember!
Shorecrest PTSA- It's not to late to join the Shorecrest PTSA or give a gift to the PTSA for Future Scots needs.
- Being a part of PTA provides members with multiple opportunities.
- Advocating for children, youth, and families - to improve the lives of kids through everyday practices.
- Parenting support - within your community by bringing together families with PTA activities.
- Leadership development - through opportunities for personal and career growth as a volunteer.
- Family resources - from National PTA including parent guides for student success as well as career and college readiness information.
- Discounts from many of our national sponsors
- Support our school, staff and students by joining or donation, and stay strong Scots- we're all in this together.
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Message 1/29/21
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
We are halfway through the school year. New classes will launch on Monday, February 1. Between today and Monday, we hope (and encourage) your Shorecrest student to enjoy a weekend free of school work. In order to prepare for the start of the new term, we held a school-wide webinar today and also provided spring packets during materials drop off this past week.
There are some notable updates to share in the world of athletics and Mr. Bruns, our Athletic Director spoke to students this morning in the webinar. We are happy to share that some of our teams will be offering training sessions for students starting this coming week and, on Monday, February 1, our league (WESCO) will determine if we are able to start our first season and open to limited competitive play. For the most up to date information on what is happening in the world of athletics, please go to our website and to the athletics page.
To help you support your SC student in getting ready for the new term, here is all the information you need:
- Spring Packet — If you were unable to pick up a hard copy packet, it is available here in electronic form (PDF).
- Webinar — We recorded this morning’s webinar (50 minutes long) and you can review this at home (click here) to see what you missed if you were unable to attend or if you would like to review material.
- SCNN — For fun, check out the latest episode of SCNN (Shorecrest News Network) here.
Take care and enjoy the weekend!
Go Scots!
SC Planners on sale until Feb 9- Get organized with an easy to use Shorecrest 2020-2021 planner!
- Purchase now thru February 9, and your planner will be available for pickup with your third semester books and materials on February 10 and February 11.
- Your purchase can be made online at https://wa-shoreline.intouchreceipting.com
- If you need assistance logging on please email andy.denney@shorelineschools.org
Food Services Updates- Thank you for supporting the food and nutrition department by ordering weekly meal boxes. Please remember to place pre-orders so we can ensure to have enough food prepared each week.
- Meals for students will remain free for the remainder of the school year. If you think you qualify for free or reduced meals, please complete and submit an application as there are other benefits that might be available to you.
- Our District will have meal distribution during Mid-Winter Break on Wednesday, February 17! The special menu for the non-school week will include a whole cheese pizza, a six-pack of whole grain bagels, fresh fruit and veggies, and milk. The order process will be just like ordering a regular meal box. Be sure to place your order between February 8 and February 10. To accommodate reduced staffing, the Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center will not be a pick-up site for this special week.
FREE RESOURCES TO HELP SUPPORT REMOTE LEARNING- A safe, welcoming space for your 9th-12th grade student to work on daily virtual learning and connect with their peers. Now offering free lunch and snacks!
- Tues - Fri 1:00PM to 5:30PM, Wed 11:00AM to 5:30 PM @ Richmond Highlands Recreation Center
- With a King County Library card, students can access live free tutoring and submit an essay or math problem for review. Available via chat and audio. https://kcls.org/kids-subject/tutoring/ The library is also offering zoom Study Zone with tutors. Study Zone has tutors available that speak multiple languages. https://kcls.org/studyzoneplus/
- Here is a little video about it as well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkColReaHOM&feature=youtu.be
Counselor Corner
Counselors are available for appointments! Counselors are available to discuss academic achievement, college preparation, post secondary options, and social/emotional support. Students, please fill out this google form to request an appointment and a zoom link with your appointment time will be emailed to your k12 email. Parents/Guardians can call the Counseling Office at (206) 393-4296 to schedule an appointment.
Check out the Virtual Counseling Office! Click around for links to resources, mindfulness, and more: Shorecrest Virtual Counseling Office
TOOLS FOR TEENS: STRESS MANAGEMENT & EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE
About this Event
Based on evidenced-based curriculum, this 8-week experiential program for teens ages 14-18 provides practices and tools to manage stress, increase feelings of happiness and well-being, and promote emotional resilience. Sessions include discussion related to well-being, mindfulness and other practices, intentional movement, and creative projects.
Instructors: Kim Armstrong, Kara-Lee Ruotolo, Tai Velasquez
Cost: $245-355 (Scholarships available)
More info here: https://ccfwb.uw.edu/events-classes/
Book Recs for Equity and Understanding
Next week is the start of Black History Month and we have a thoughtful set of activities planned in every classroom across the district next week. As we approach February I start thinking about a question that I rarely get an answer to from students or adults. The question is:
Why do we celebrate Black History Month in February?
Black History Month started small as a 19th century celebration in African American communities of the birthdays of Frederick Douglass (February) and Abraham Lincoln (February 12th). It went from a celebration of two men into a week long focus on black history in the 1920s. It came out of a desire to counter the resurgence of the KKK in the 1920s. Here is an article about the origins: https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month#section_2
My strong feelings about Black History Month grew exponentially stronger when I found out that the inspiration for the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955 (Rosa Parks) was the actions of a teenager, Claudette Colvin. Nine months before Rosa Parks famously stayed seated to stand up for her rights, Colvin protested Montgomery’s racist bus policies. Colvin was motivated by a February focus on Black history in her 11th grade class. So, a teenager changed the world because of what she learned in class! Colvin said “I felt like Sojourner Truth was pushing down on one shoulder and Harriet Tubman was pushing down on the other—saying, ‘Sit down girl!’”
I recommend reading a short biography of Colvin’s life titled Claudette Colvin: Twice Towards Justice by Phillip Hoose. It is written for a young adult audience and I learned so much from it. I also recommend reading Frederick Douglass’ autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass written in 1845. Douglass’ life story helped persuade many Americans prior to the Civil War that Black Americans were as human as White Americans. It is a challenge to read since it was written 175 years ago. It shows a continuity of the treatment of African Americans from slavery times to our times—especially Chapter 4. Both books are available at Barnes and Noble (or Amazon), and of course the Shorecrest library.
Activities Update- We did it! We have finished the first half of our year of Remote Learning!
- Students in leadership class led Care Week this week to promote self care and kindness as a balance to the craziness of semester finals.
- Next week we will begin the process of filling ASB positions for next school year. The first phase of this is to have our ASB Core elections (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer). Any student interested in running for one of these positions is asked to please join us at the required informational meeting at lunch on February 4th: https://zoom.us/my/johanna.phillips. Please email johanna.phillips@k12.shorelineschools.org if you have any questions.
- This is also an excellent time to consider checking out a new club if you are looking for a little connection and fun. New clubs are forming all the time, please visit the SC ASB “Clubs” website for more information: https://www.shorelineschools.org/Page/2797
- Congratulations to the Shorecrest class of 2021!!! You are so close to graduation! This mosaic is made up of pictures submitted by the senior class. Shout out to seniors Ethan Yao and Miles Carrell for putting it together.
Focus Group for District Superintendent Search for BIPOC Students and Families 2/2- Shorecrest BIPOC students and families - you can help share the future and vision of Shoreline Schools by sharing your thoughts about how to select the district's next superintendent.
- There is a focus group Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 7-7:45 p.m. for students and families who identify as Black, Indigenous or People of Color. Spanish interpretation will be available. You will be asked to share your thoughts about the skills, experiences and characteristics you want to see in Shoreline Schools' next leader. Please sign in to this Zoom link at:
- Links to join: here or here
- Meeting ID: 845 1100 5890
- Passcode: 500267
Black Voices Presents HBCU Night 2/5- Have questions for the panelists? Fill out this Google Form before the event.
Driver's Ed. Panel & Shorecrest PTSA General Membership Meeting 2/9- Save the date & register now! Driver's Ed. Panel & Shorecrest PTSA General Membership Meeting: Tues, Feb. 9th at 7pm
- Is your student nearing driving age? Have questions about driving schools or how your insurance will be affected? Get information and your questions answered here!
- It's not too late to join the Shorecrest PTSA - or give the gift of membership to a friend or family member. Click here.
- Being a part of PTA provides members with multiple benefits
- Advocating for children, youth, and families - improving the lives of kids through everyday practices
- Parenting support - bringing together families with PTA activities.
- Leadership development - providing opportunities for personal and career growth as a volunteer.
- Family resources - offering supports from National PTA, including parent guides for student success, as well as career and college readiness information.
- Discounts from many of our national sponsors.
- Support our school, staff and students by joining or donating today!
Class of 2022 Prom Donations- Hello Shorecrest Students and Parents! The Class of 2022 is seeking any amount of monetary donations to help pay for their Senior Prom dance.
- To donate, go to the Shorecrest Website and under the Online Payments tab there is the option to directly donate to the Class of 2022. We thank you for your generosity and willingness to support the class!
2021 Shorecrest Senior Spree! There are many ways to support this great graduation night out for our seniors. Please read over the fundraisers and select a way to help our senior event:
- Purchase a ticket. Tickets are $145 and are totally refundable if COVID cancels the event. See Shorecrest PTSA's website and this link to sign up.
- Brown Bear Car Wash Tickets! Need your car washed? We got you covered! Brown Bear Car Wash Fundraiser is the perfect solution. Tickets are $10 each and due to Covid-19, your tickets will be personally delivered and door dropped at an arranged time. To purchase, please click here.
Thank you, and your contributions will make this a senior night to remember!
Shorecrest PTSA- It's not to late to join the Shorecrest PTSA or give a gift to the PTSA for Future Scots needs.
- Being a part of PTA provides members with multiple opportunities.
- Advocating for children, youth, and families - to improve the lives of kids through everyday practices.
- Parenting support - within your community by bringing together families with PTA activities.
- Leadership development - through opportunities for personal and career growth as a volunteer.
- Family resources - from National PTA including parent guides for student success as well as career and college readiness information.
- Discounts from many of our national sponsors
- Support our school, staff and students by joining or donation, and stay strong Scots- we're all in this together.
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Message 1/22/21
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
Shorecrest believes in providing a Safe and Supportive Learning Environment. We strive to be a place where all students are safe to learn without threat of violence, concern for safety, use of degrading or hurtful language, or harassing behavior. We are re-establishing our committment to social justice, nurturing our diverse student and staff community, and working together to create a society free of discrimination, racial injustice, and intolerance.
Over the past three weeks, as a school, we have engaged in conversations about the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6 and its racist elements. We have listened to Lebron James’ authentic perspective on those events at the Capitol as well as on racial injustice in America more broadly. Last Friday we were fortunate to be able to engage in a thoughtful three-part lesson and dialogue created by our Black Student Union students and their advisors in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King., Jr. Our work in the area of racial justice as a school community does not end here. Both students and staff have submitted reflection forms indicating that they see the necessity in continuing the conversation and the work to move forward towards being a truly antiracist learning community. With our entire district, we also will participate in the Black Lives Matter at School Week the first week of February.
Over the past two weeks, the Shorecrest Race & Equity Team, composed of 10 staff members, has met five times to support this work, prepare our teachers to engage in this work, and to hear and meet the needs of our students - in particular our Indigenous, Black, and Brown students who have historically been marginalized in our educational structures. We are listening. We commit to action. We want to work tirelessly to advance antiracism at Shorecrest. We are no longer accepting the narrative of being “not racist”, but instead proactively and aggressively creating action to combat racism. Antiracism is defined by Ibram X. Kendi in “How to Be an Antiracist” as: expressing the idea that racial groups are equals and none needs developing, and is supportive of policies that reduce racial inequity.
The following themes emerged from students via an optional Google reflection form following our MLK activities:
We need a better system to respond to, report, and have accountability around racism in school
We need to structure ongoing and year-round conversation around racial justice
We need more diverse staff and teachers
Our curriculum should incorporate strong history, representation, and current contributions of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
Shorecrest needs to listen better to student needs and community voices, especially those in the Indigenous, Black, and Brown community
Resources need to be applied to supporting the work of racial justice and supporting our students of color
Our school events, activities, celebrations, etc. should elevate antiracism
We need to better support the development of our black and brown student leaders via support for strong affinity clubs and in other school wide student leadership roles.
We need to be more authentic and action orientated in our antiracism work
We should seek to partner with and mentor younger students
Restorative Justice practices should be built into our classes and used school wide
These themes are a starting place for our Race & Equity Team and will inform the work we do moving forward.
This is a word cloud depicting how students felt after processing the Capitol insurrection and its racist components. A word cloud shows the words that come up most often in responses as larger than the ones that show up less often. Thus: angry, sad, scared, and disappointed came up the most for students.
Our staff are also beginning to engage at a deeper level in this work and are throwing themselves wholeheartedly into difficult conversations. We asked staff to reflect on being committed to this work and here is a word cloud depicting their responses:We are beginning to ask more of everyone who is part of Shorecrest: to be uncomfortable, to begin the work without seeing its end, to engage one’s whole and true self in this endeavor, and to stay present and persevere for the long haul, even when it’s hard. But that is what is necessary and it is our call to action. The Shorecrest Race & Equity Team is seeking to advance our own awareness and build our own capacity around these issues, facilitate conversations with our staff and school community related to race and equity, lead staff professional development, and incorporate voice from students and the larger school community into the work. Black Lives Matter. We have much work to do.
Our Race & Equity Team is composed of the Principal, Lisa Gonzalez; the Instructional Coach, Stacia Tellefson; our Dean of Students, Lacy Clark; our two District Race & Equity Leads, Danny Chavez-Sotnik & Johanna Phillips; our Lead Counselor, Sara McManus; and our teachers and classified staff at large: Alicia Arnold, Carlos Cardenas, Will Lewis, and Nicole Steward. Please do not hesitate to reach out.
SC Planners on sale until Feb 9
- Get organized with an easy to use Shorecrest 2020-2021 planner!
- Purchase now thru February 9, and your planner will be available for pickup with your third semester books and materials on February 10 and February 11.
- Your purchase can be made online at https://wa-shoreline.intouchreceipting.com
- If you need assistance logging on please email andy.denney@shorelineschools.org
Food Services Updates
- Thank you for supporting the food and nutrition department by ordering weekly meal boxes. Please remember to place pre-orders so we can ensure to have enough food prepared each week.
- Meals for students will remain free for the remainder of the school year. If you think you qualify for free or reduced meals, please complete and submit an application as there are other benefits that might be available to you.
- Our District will have meal distribution during Mid-Winter Break on Wednesday, February 17! The special menu for the non-school week will include a whole cheese pizza, a six-pack of whole grain bagels, fresh fruit and veggies, and milk. The order process will be just like ordering a regular meal box. Be sure to place your order between February 8 and February 10. To accommodate reduced staffing, the Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center will not be a pick-up site for this special week.
Free Remote Learning Hub
- A safe, welcoming space for your 9th-12th grade student to work on daily virtual learning and connect with their peers. Now offering free lunch and snacks!
- Tues -Fri | 1 PM to 5:30PM Wed I 11 AM to 5:30 PM Richmond Highlands Recreation Center
Counselor Corner
- Counselors are available for appointments! Counselors are available to discuss academic achievement, college preparation, post secondary options, and social/emotional support. Students, please fill out this google form to request an appointment and a zoom link with your appointment time will be emailed to your k12 email. Parents/Guardians can call the Counseling Office at (206) 393-4296 to schedule an appointment.
- Counselor Appointment Request
- Check out the Virtual Counseling Office! Click around for links to resources, mindfulness, and more: Shorecrest Virtual Counseling Office
- TOOLS FOR TEENS: STRESS MANAGEMENT & EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE
- About this Event
- Based on evidenced-based curriculum, this 8-week experiential program for teens ages 14-18 provides practices and tools to manage stress, increase feelings of happiness and well-being, and promote emotional resilience. Sessions include discussion related to well-being, mindfulness and other practices, intentional movement, and creative projects.
- Instructors: Kim Armstrong, Kara-Lee Ruotolo, Tai Velasquez
- Cost: $245-355 (Scholarships available)
- More info here: https://ccfwb.uw.edu/events-classes/
- About this Event
Book Recs for Equity and Understanding
- I was embarrassed as an American and shocked as a former history teacher that the White House released "The 1776 Report" on the most recent Martin Luther Day. The document is a series of misrepresentations, misinterpretations and even lies about slavery in the United States. There is so much we can learn about slavery and of African Americans in U.S. history that I recommend everyone read a book called Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You by Ibram Kendi and Jason Reynolds. It is a clear, concise, and cathartic telling of racism—particularly racism in the United States. I write that it is a “telling” because the narrative speaks directly to the reader as if you are listening in person to a powerful speaker who wants you to understand racism and to do something about it. The book is taught in our English 12 classes. Stamped is a remix of a more traditional history book called Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram Kendi. I read Stamped and when I wanted a more in depth understanding of a topic than I turned to Stamped from the Beginning. I recommend both, but in particular I recommend Stamped since it is aimed at informing and motivating young adults—our students.
Activities Update
- We had an Athletics Update in Highlander Home on Wednesday. If you missed it, here is a video link to watch it.
- On Thursday, we had our January Student Council meeting and were able to listen to student ideas and concerns.
- On Friday, students participated in our annual All School Art Project, brought to you by Ms. King and the SC Art Club. We folded origami cranes and fishes - the significance of which is success and perseverance respectively. Please bring your origami in a plastic bag to the materials drop off next week. We will have special collection bins for these. The origami will ultimately be strung and hung up in our school lobby as an art installation and will greet us when we return to our school building.
- Today our student leaders, with support of PTSA, honored staff with a socially distanced, “grab and go” breakfast in appreciation of the hard work of staff and teachers to keep students engaged in remote learning this year. It was wonderful to feel celebrated. Thank you to all who donated food and supported the event: Shannon McLeod, Silje Sodal, Joanna Freeman, Jane Wierenga, Julia Prosser, Renee, Danielle Werner, Deb Harrick, Theresa Greco, and Marlys Pickrell.
- We are starting to think about filling ASB positions for next year. The first phase of this is to have our ASB Core elections (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer). Any student interested in running for one of these positions is asked to please join us at the required informational meeting at lunch on February 4th. Details shared closer to the date, just planting the seed now! No experience required.
Tattoo "DREAMHOUSE" Tonight 1/22 @ 7pm
- At 7pm this evening, Tattoo will be premiering its virtual coffeehouse “DREAMHOUSE" on youtube. Here’s the link - https://youtu.be/VbDO_5tKOf4
- Following the premier, there will be a brief meet up on Mrs. Haines zoom to debut the very first virtual Tattoo magazine and have a quick artist and contributor Q&A. Here’s the link - https://zoom.us/my/kelli.haines
- Check it out!
Black Voices Presents HBCU Night 2/5
- Have questions for the panelists? Fill out this Google Form before the event: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNVXVfQ_QA83WlSXax8uH3M1ihRh-sLpDvGr-4v6666FSA5w/viewform
Class of 2022 Prom Donations
- Hello Shorecrest Students and Parents! The Class of 2022 is seeking any amount of monetary donations to help pay for their Senior Prom dance.
- To donate, go to the Shorecrest Website and under the Online Payments tab there is the option to directly donate to the Class of 2022. We thank you for your generosity and willingness to support the class!
2021 Senior Spree
2021 Shorecrest Senior Spree! There are many ways to support this great graduation night out for our seniors. Please read over the fundraisers and select a way to help our senior event:
- Purchase a ticket. Tickets are $145 and are totally refundable if COVID cancels the event. See Shorecrest PTSA's website and this link to sign up: https://www.shorecrestptsa.org/spree/spree-fundraising/spree-tickets
- Feed your family and support a locally owned Shorecrest family restaurant. On Friday, January 29 we will receive the dinner proceeds fromLake Forest Park Bar and Grill. Hot, ready to serve meal orders will be taken online and in person. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for the specialty dinner menu!
Thank you for supporting Senior Spree!
Shorecrest PTSA
- It's not to late to join the Shorecrest PTSA or give a gift to the PTSA for Future Scots needs.
- Being a part of PTA provides members with multiple opportunities.
- Advocating for children, youth, and families - to improve the lives of kids through everyday practices.
- Parenting support - within your community by bringing together families with PTA activities.
- Leadership development - through opportunities for personal and career growth as a volunteer.
- Family resources - from National PTAincluding parent guides for student success as well as career and college readiness information.
- Discounts from many of our national sponsors
- Support our school, staff and students by joining or donation, and stay strong Scots- we're all in this together.
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Message 1/15/21
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
SC Planners on sale until Feb 9- Get organized with an easy to use Shorecrest 2020-2021 planner!
- Purchase now thru February 9, and your planner will be available for pickup with your third semester books and materials on February 10 and February 11.
- Your purchase can be made online at https://wa-shoreline.intouchreceipting.com
- If you need assistance logging on please email andy.denney@shorelineschools.org
FREE RESOURCES TO HELP SUPPORT REMOTE LEARNING- A safe, welcoming space for your 9th-12th grade student to work on daily virtual learning and connect with their peers. Now offering free lunch and snacks!
- Tues - Fri 1:00PM to 5:30PM, Wed 11:00AM to 5:30 PM @ Richmond Highlands Recreation Center
- With a King County Library card, students can access live free tutoring and submit an essay or math problem for review. Available via chat and audio. https://kcls.org/kids-subject/tutoring/ The library is also offering zoom Study Zone with tutors. Study Zone has tutors available that speak multiple languages. https://kcls.org/studyzoneplus/
- Here is a little video about it as well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkColReaHOM&feature=youtu.be
Counselor Corner
Counselors are available for appointments! Counselors are available to discuss academic achievement, college preparation, post secondary options, and social/emotional support. Students, please fill out this google form to request an appointment and a zoom link with your appointment time will be emailed to your k12 email. Parents/Guardians can call the Counseling Office at (206) 393-4296 to schedule an appointment.
Check out the Virtual Counseling Office! Click around for links to resources, mindfulness, and more: Shorecrest Virtual Counseling Office
Book Recs for Equity and Understanding
I want to recommend something other than a book. We celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this weekend, but how much do we know about his thoughts and actions beyond the I Have a Dream Speech and a few specific marches? When Martin Luther King was killed in 1968, he was not respected or even liked by almost two-thirds of Americans. He was one of the least favorable people in the U.S. with 44% of Americans having a “highly unfavorable” opinion of him and another 19% having a somewhat “unfavorable" opinion of him according to a Gallup Poll taken in August of 1966. Only 12% of Americans had a “highly favorable” opinion of him.
For MLK weekend I recommend learning about the man and the movement that we celebrate. It might take an hour, but we also have a full day to commemorate him and the Civil Rights Movement. I recommend watching or reading: Martin Luther King's Why I Am Opposed to the War in Vietnam (1967) @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b80Bsw0UG-U It is a 23 minute speech in which he is speaking against the “triple evils of racism, economic exploitation, and militarism”. If you start at minute 17 then you get the 6 minute crescendo to the speech and you can also can see why the large majority Americans had unfavorable feelings towards him. The decline in MLK’s popularity in the U.S. can be seen in his opposition to the Vietnam War and his advocacy for dollars and not just laws for the poor.
I recommend reading MLK’s Letter From a Birmingham Jail @ https://www.africa.upenn.edu/Articles_Gen/Letter_Birmingham.html and MLK’s Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech @ https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/1964/king/26142-martin-luther-king-jr-acceptance-speech-1964/
Activities Update- There is a Student Council Meeting on Thursday, January 21. All students are invited to attend (more information in Highlander Home on how to log in). Student Council has been doing excellent work on behalf of students that has led to updates to how absences are communicated, a standardization on assignment deadlines, and updates to the schoolwide late work policy.
- On Friday, January 22, students will participate in our annual All School Art Project, brought to you by Ms. King and the SC Art Club. We are very excited to work on this as a community and the only supplies needed are a few sheets of white paper. More information and the big reveal in Highlander Home on Friday.
- Students in Advanced Leadership are working on projects for the month of January that include: the Lip Dub, a Kindness & Care Week, Staff Appreciation, and a video of Seniors being interviewed about their experiences during their time at Shorecrest, with Remote Learning, and in the pandemic. We are reaching out on social media and announcements with more information in efforts to involve as many students as possible.
SC Hip Hop Team Fundraiser Jan 17- The Shorecrest Hip Hop Team will be having a fundraiser at the Lake City Chipotle on Sunday, January 17 from 4 pm - 8 pm! Come support your favorite dance team! Stop by the store or order online! Use the unique code: KQJTAJR. Click here for more information
Class of 2022 Prom Donations- Hello Shorecrest Students and Parents! The Class of 2022 is seeking any amount of monetary donations to help pay for their Senior Prom dance.
- To donate, go to the Shorecrest Website and under the Online Payments tab there is the option to directly donate to the Class of 2022. We thank you for your generosity and willingness to support the class!
2021 Shorecrest Senior Spree! There are many ways to support this great graduation night out for our seniors. Please read over the fundraisers and select a way to help our senior event:
- Purchase a ticket. Tickets are $145 and are totally refundable if COVID cancels the event. See Shorecrest PTSA's website and this link to sign up.
- Feed your family and support a locally owned Shorecrest family restaurant. On Friday, January 29 we will receive the dinner proceeds from Lake Forest Park Bar and Grill. Hot, ready to serve meal orders will be taken online and in person. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for the specialty dinner menu!
Thank you, and your contributions will make this a senior night to remember!
Shorecrest PTSA- It's not to late to join the Shorecrest PTSA or give a gift to the PTSA for Future Scots needs.
- Being a part of PTA provides members with multiple opportunities.
- Advocating for children, youth, and families - to improve the lives of kids through everyday practices.
- Parenting support - within your community by bringing together families with PTA activities.
- Leadership development - through opportunities for personal and career growth as a volunteer.
- Family resources - from National PTA including parent guides for student success as well as career and college readiness information.
- Discounts from many of our national sponsors
- Support our school, staff and students by joining or donation, and stay strong Scots- we're all in this together.
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Message 1/8/21
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
This has been a challenging week for our country. As with any moment of crisis our students look to us for guidance, stability, and leadership. It is difficult when we, ourselves, are also still trying to make meaning of a traumatic event and that is especially true when we are navigating layers of trauma (a pandemic, remote learning, racial injustice and social unrest).
We took time on Thursday as a school community to mark the moment of this week’s events and to create a space for students to begin to reflect and process what they are witnessing. I shared a brief (2 and half minutes in length) video to start the day and teachers were provided with a follow up question to open conversation. The question was: “When I reflect on the events of yesterday in our nation’s capital, I think… I feel… I wonder…” And, the video introduction can be found here.
We also shared resources that were compiled by the New York City Department of Education with our staff and our social studies teachers facilitated lessons and activities in their classes using some of these activities. Again, for those of you interested, you can access these resources in the PDF attached below:
Shorecrest strives to provide a space for our community of learners to reflect, to think critically, to ask questions, to listen, and to consider multiple perspectives. We will not shy away from difficult conversations. It is incumbent upon us, however, to create a safe space -- an empathetic, compassionate space. We cannot lose sight that we are collectively experiencing trauma and that our community of color has been disproportionately impacted by this trauma.
We encourage you to talk with your student at home and to help your student make meaning of these events. These young people are remarkable. They are smart, they ask excellent questions, and they are paying attention. How they make meaning of all this, and what they choose to do, will impact the future of our country.
With a hopeful heart,
Lisa Gonzalez, Principal
SC Planners on sale until Feb 9- Get organized with an easy to use Shorecrest 2020-2021 planner!
- Purchase now thru February 9, and your planner will be available for pickup with your third semester books and materials on February 10 and February 11.
- Your purchase can be made online at https://wa-shoreline.intouchreceipting.com
- If you need assistance logging on please email andy.denney@shorelineschools.org
FREE RESOURCES TO HELP SUPPORT REMOTE LEARNING- A safe, welcoming space for your 9th-12th grade student to work on daily virtual learning and connect with their peers. Now offering free lunch and snacks!
- Tues - Fri 1:00PM to 5:30PM, Wed 11:00AM to 5:30 PM @ Richmond Highlands Recreation Center
- With a King County Library card, students can access live free tutoring and submit an essay or math problem for review. Available via chat and audio. https://kcls.org/kids-subject/tutoring/ The library is also offering zoom Study Zone with tutors. Study Zone has tutors available that speak multiple languages. https://kcls.org/studyzoneplus/
- Here is a little video about it as well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkColReaHOM&feature=youtu.be
Counselor Corner
Counselors are available for appointments! Counselors are available to discuss academic achievement, college preparation, post secondary options, and social/emotional support. Students, please fill out this google form to request an appointment and a zoom link with your appointment time will be emailed to your k12 email. Parents/Guardians can call the Counseling Office at (206) 393-4296 to schedule an appointment.
Check out the Virtual Counseling Office! Click around for links to resources, mindfulness, and more: Shorecrest Virtual Counseling Office
Book Recs for Equity and Understanding
Book Recommendation and a TED Talk on Race and Equity by Andy Berkbigler, SC Librarian:
Georgia. America. Inspirational. One of the most inspirational Americans alive today is a person from Georgia. She has helped to change Georgia and the U.S. Senate, and by extension our world. Stacey Abrams has transformed and will continue to transform our world through her hard work and inspiration. Regardless of who you support in terms of politics, I believe that it is valuable to have an understanding of Stacey Abrams' life story, her beliefs and her passion for fair elections. I recommend that everyone who is interested in politics read Stacey Abrams’ Our Time is Now (2020). It lays out a vision for an inclusive society based on increasing everyone’s involvement in elections and politics. Her previous book Lead from the Outside: How to Build Your Future and Make Real Change (2019) shows how to become a leader, especially if you are a woman, a person of color, or a young person.
I recommend that everyone—literally everyone—watch at least the first 4 minutes of a TED Talk that she gave in 2018. She begins the talk with a personal story when she won the right to visit the governor of Georgia as her school’s valedictorian, but she almost didn’t get admitted into the event because she and her parents arrived on a public bus and not in a personal car. The TED Talk is @ https://www.ted.com/talks/stacey_abrams_3_questions_to_ask_yourself_about_everything_you_do?language=en It is 4 minutes that brings tears to my eyes and inspires me every time I watch it.
Activities Update- Welcome back to Shorecrest! It is great to be back in our SC community and routines again. Our first week of the new year was one in which we sought to ease back in and plan ahead our final four weeks of the term - semester finals are January 28. Next week we will kick it back into high gear.
- On Friday, January 15th, the SC Black Student Union is leading the school in it’s celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. and in conversation about ongoing civil rights efforts in the face of institutional racism.It gives me hope to see our students engage passionately and wholeheartedly in this work, to hear them listen to each other, and learn from one another.
- We have a modified schedule on this day in order to accommodate these activities: P.1 8:50-10:35, P. 2 10:50-12:35, Lunch 12:35-1:05, P.3 1:15 - 3:00.
- There is a Student Council Meeting on Thursday, January 14. All students are invited to attend (more information in Highlander Home on how to log in). Student Council has been doing excellent work on behalf of students that has led to updates to how absences are communicated, a standardization on assignment deadlines, and updates to the schoolwide late work policy.
- Students in Advanced Leadership are working on projects for the month of January that include: the Lip Dub, a Peer Tutor Match Program, a Kindness & Care Week, Staff Appreciation, and a video of Seniors being interviewed about their experiences during their time at Shorecrest, with Remote Learning, and in the pandemic. We are reaching out on social media and announcements with more information in efforts to involve as many students as possible.
- Questions about athletics at Shorecrest? Students will have the opportunity to participate in a webinar question/answer session with our Athletic Director, Alan Bruns, during Highlander Home on January 20. More information on logging in will be sent to students in their k12 email accounts closer to that date.
SC Hip Hop Team Fundraiser Jan 17- The Shorecrest Hip Hop Team will be having a fundraiser at the Lake City Chipotle on Sunday, January 17 from 4 pm - 8 pm! Come support your favorite dance team! Stop by the store or order online! Use the unique code: KQJTAJR. Click here for more information
Class of 2022 Prom Donations- Hello Shorecrest Students and Parents! The Class of 2022 is seeking any amount of monetary donations to help pay for their Senior Prom dance.
- To donate, go to the Shorecrest Website and under the Online Payments tab there is the option to directly donate to the Class of 2022. We thank you for your generosity and willingness to support the class!
2021 Shorecrest Senior Spree! There are many ways to support this great graduation night out for our seniors. Please read over the fundraisers and select a way to help our senior event:
- Purchase a ticket. Tickets are $145 and are totally refundable if COVID cancels the event. See Shorecrest PTSA's website and this link to sign up.
- Feed your family and support a locally owned Shorecrest family restaurant. On Friday, January 29 we will receive the dinner proceeds fromLake Forest Park Bar and Grill. Hot, ready to serve meal orders will be taken online and in person. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for the specialty dinner menu!
Thank you, and your contributions will make this a senior night to remember!
Shorecrest PTSA- It's not to late to join the Shorecrest PTSA or give a gift to the PTSA for Future Scots needs.
- Being a part of PTA provides members with multiple opportunities.
- Advocating for children, youth, and families - to improve the lives of kids through everyday practices.
- Parenting support - within your community by bringing together families with PTA activities.
- Leadership development - through opportunities for personal and career growth as a volunteer.
- Family resources - from National PTAincluding parent guides for student success as well as career and college readiness information.
- Discounts from many of our national sponsors
- Support our school, staff and students by joining or donation, and stay strong Scots- we're all in this together.
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Message 12/18/20
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
We made it. Winter Break. I think we can all finally exhale.
From the bottom of our collective staff heart, thank you.
Thank you for sharing your young people with us. They are lovely beings who fill our hearts with hope, good cheer, and perspective. Thank you for all you are doing at home to support your student. We hope you and your family are able to find time to rest, to be off screens, and to get outside over these next two weeks.
Speaking of rest, teachers will be off-line starting today at 3:30 pm until 7:30 am on January 4th. They will not be checking email or Canvas. I need them to step away and take care of themselves. If you have any concerns about the well-being of a young person in your life, especially during a time when our staff are not available to help, please keep these resources close by:
- 24-hr Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
- Shoreline Community Resources Link
For some good cheer, check out our Highlander of the Month honored students: https://youtu.be/m4pMVm4EoqM
And, for some good fun, our December SCNN episode: https://youtu.be/6pVCN1ROHy0
Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021! Go Scots!
FREE RESOURCES TO HELP SUPPORT REMOTE LEARNING- With a King County Library card, students can access live free tutoring and submit an essay or math problem for review. Available via chat and audio. https://kcls.org/kids-subject/tutoring/ The library is also offering zoom Study Zone with tutors. Study Zone has tutors available that speak multiple languages. https://kcls.org/studyzoneplus/
- Here is a little video about it as well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkColReaHOM&feature=youtu.be
Free Remote Learning Hub- A safe, welcoming space for your 9th-12th grade student to work on daily virtual learning and connect with their peers. Now offering free lunch and snacks!
- Tues - Fri 1:00PM to 5:30PM, Wed 11:00AM to 5:30 PM @ Richmond Highlands Recreation Center
Counselor Corner
This week students in English 9 and 10 classes began their HS and Beyond Plan with counselors. Ask your 9th grader about the results of their “Do What You Are” survey or your 10th grader about the results of their “Career Cluster Finder.” Both surveys can be found by logging into Naviance from the Canvas grade-level course or the SC homepage. Juniors will be working in Naviance on their HS and Beyond Plan and doing college and career research with counselors in US History the week we return from winter break.
Counselors are available for appointments! Counselors are available to discuss academic achievement, college preparation, post secondary options, and social/emotional support. Students, please fill out this google form to request an appointment and a zoom link with your appointment time will be emailed to your k12 email. Parents/Guardians can call the Counseling Office at (206) 393-4296 to schedule an appointment. Counselor Appointment Request
Check out the Virtual Counseling Office! Click around for links to resources, mindfulness, and more: Shorecrest Virtual Counseling Office
Book Recs for Equity and Understanding
It’s natural to stop reading or stop listening once “racism” or “racist” is brought up. I myself have been hit with feelings of guilt, anger, denial or confusion when racism is unexpectedly brought up—sometimes I can feel all of these things in rapid succession. Just the words themselves can create a strong reaction that paralyzes a discussion and leads people to avoid issues related to racism. The best antidote to withdrawing or being angry is to be prepared to discuss racism. So You Want to Talk about Race by Ijeoma Oluo is the literary medicine we need to help us get beyond paralyzing discomfort in thinking about racism in America. The book is an exceptional starting point in a journey to start creating a more just community. I highly recommend reading Oluo’s book—it is engaging, personal, and right on target with our current realities.
If you have already read So You Want to Talk about Race and want a similar book then I recommend Robin Diangelo’s White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism or Michael Bennett’s Things That Make White People Uncomfortable.
Ijeoma Olou was recently on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (12/9/2020). You can watch @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O4ivGObux4
Activities Update- The Scavenger Hunt last weekend was a great success! Shout out to our winners: 1st place to Oliver, Callen, Jared, and Laura, 2nd place to Angelo and Harrison and 3rd place to Quinn!
- We wrapped up granting Winter Wishes this week and some were shared in Highlander Home today. It is fun to get into the spirit and spread a little joy. Thanks to all who participated. Special shout out to our staff who donated gift cards to help grant wishes.
- Our Lip Dub is taking shape. In Highlander Home, students were invited to submit a short clip of themselves dancing that will be edited into the final project. We hope to release our Lip Dub in January.
- We had a Student Council meeting on Thursday. Students shared concerns about late work policies, how absence notifications are confusing this year, and ideas for future activities. We appreciate student involvement and advocacy through this forum.
- Thanks for taking care of each other, Highlanders! Enjoy your well-deserved Winter Break!
Yearbooks on Sale- Yearbooks are now on sale until the end of December and will not be available for sale again until May! This year we will have a limited number of copies based on demand.
- Don't miss out on this historic book full of personal stories from students who are doing interesting things this year despite the challenges of Zoom learning! Full of 288 pages of student pictures, clubs, artwork and reflections, this will be a book like no other in the history of Shorecrest. This will make a great holiday gift!!
- Please purchase online at https://wa-shoreline.intouchreceipting.com
- Contact Yearbook Advisor Craig van den Bosch at craig.vandenbosch@k12.shorelineschools.org for questions.
Holiday Gift Baskets- Our PTSA is still preparing to support our families during our upcoming winter break. Rather than food baskets (to reduce risk to volunteers as well as recipients) they have coordinated a gift card drive.
- They are looking for $25 gift cards they can give to teens, children, families, etc. The City of Shoreline has already provided $50,000 in grocery cards!
- If you would like to make a contribution, please consider purchasing a gift card (write the dollar amount in a sharpie on the gift card itself as they do not wish to have excess packaging to manage).
- You can drop off gift cards at any Shoreline fire station or mail to: Holiday Gift Basket Drive/PTSA PO Box 55832, Shoreline, WA 98155-5784
Class of 2022 Prom Donations- Hello Shorecrest Students and Parents! The Class of 2022 is seeking any amount of monetary donations to help pay for their Senior Prom dance.
- To donate, go to the Shorecrest Website and under the Online Payments tab there is the option to directly donate to the Class of 2022. We thank you for your generosity and willingness to support the class!
2021 Shorecrest Senior Spree! There are many ways to support this great graduation night out for our seniors. Please read over the fundraisers and select a way to help our senior event:
- Purchase a ticket. Tickets are $145 and are totally refundable if COVID cancels the event. See Shorecrest PTSA's website and this link to sign up.
- Brown Bear Car Wash Tickets! These will be available at the Spree Tree sale. December 4th [3-8 pm], 5th [9am-8pm], and 6th [9am - 5pm] at Loyal Automotive, 1211 NE 175th, Shoreline. CASH ONLY.
- Get Flocked! Send a holiday flock of flamingos to your neighbors, family, teachers, boss or friends. We have a seasonal Santa and holiday flock or our Shorecrest Special Forces unit in green and yellow. All proceeds go to Senior Spree. Link here.
Thank you, and your contributions will make this a senior night to remember!
Shorecrest PTSA- It's not to late to join the Shorecrest PTSA or give a gift to the PTSA for Future Scots needs.
- Being a part of PTA provides members with multiple opportunities.
- Advocating for children, youth, and families - to improve the lives of kids through everyday practices.
- Parenting support - within your community by bringing together families with PTA activities.
- Leadership development - through opportunities for personal and career growth as a volunteer.
- Family resources - from National PTAincluding parent guides for student success as well as career and college readiness information.
- Discounts from many of our national sponsors
- Support our school, staff and students by joining or donation, and stay strong Scots- we're all in this together.
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Message 12/11/20
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
In another week, we will be signing off to take a much needed winter break. Teachers have been asked to provide students with a true break — no assignments, no projects, no expectation of something due upon immediate return from vacation. And, I have requested that teachers do the same and plan ahead so that they too can step away for a much needed two-week break. The best way you can help support this plan is to do a check in now, this weekend, with your student(s) to see how they are progressing in their school work. Take a look at what is due, what assignments may be missing, and what exams are coming up. Help your student(s) backwards plan so that they can truly put down their virtual school backpacks, and rest.
Recently, I was reminded that it was just a year ago this week that we experienced a long and difficult lock down at school. December of 2019 was riddled with anxiety, fear, and looking back, it was only the beginning of what would be a year filled with losses, disruption, and unknowns. Our school doors closed in March and at the time, we did not imagine that the closure would be this prolonged. Many school traditions, from traveling to Ireland to hosting our Caen Laida assembly to hosting an in-person graduation, were either abandoned or experienced in a new, virtual format. Perhaps the biggest loss of all last spring, however, was daily access to teachers, instruction, and classmates.
This fall, our students and our teachers, returned to Shorecrest via a remote learning model and from day one, we have had our screens on — for each and every class period, with live teacher instruction, and on-line lessons and activities for students to further their learning. I remember early on hearing from students who shared “It’s like real school!” I could not be prouder of the efforts of this staff to put together meaningful learning experiences for our students, to experiment with different lesson structures, and to, day in and day out, often in the face of black screens and without the benefit of seeing the faces and reactions of their students, keep their energy and their spirits high. Our students, in turn, have shown up and held on despite the awkwardness of trying to meet people and make friends with those they cannot see. They have put in the time, learned to become independent learners and organizers, and have remained good humored, and hopeful.
There are still many unknowns but the resilience and the partnership that is the Shorecrest community is not one of them. We have remained true to who we are and grateful for the connections we have with our families, our students, and amongst our staff. We anticipate 2021 will be a year of healing, health, and hope. And, that it will also be the year that brings us back together, in person.
Please do take some time to do some backwards planning with your student to work towards a complete, and much needed, break from school. Let us all walk away from computer screens and take a walk outside.
Go Scots!
Ms. Gonzalez
FREE RESOURCES TO HELP SUPPORT REMOTE LEARNING- With a King County Library card, students can access live free tutoring and submit an essay or math problem for review. Available via chat and audio. https://kcls.org/kids-subject/tutoring/ The library is also offering zoom Study Zone with tutors. Study Zone has tutors available that speak multiple languages. https://kcls.org/studyzoneplus/
- Here is a little video about it as well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkColReaHOM&feature=youtu.be
Counselor Corner
Counselors are available for appointments! Counselors are available to discuss academic achievement, college preparation, post secondary options, and social/emotional support. Students, please fill out this google form to request an appointment and a zoom link with your appointment time will be emailed to your k12 email. Parents/Guardians can call the Counseling Office at (206) 393-4296 to schedule an appointment.
Check out the Virtual Counseling Office! Click around for links to resources, mindfulness, and more: Shorecrest Virtual Counseling Office
Book Recs for Equity and Understanding
Hello, I am Andy Berkbigler your SC librarian and Ms. Gonzalez has provided me with an awesome opportunity to quickly introduce you to a book or two a week related to deepening our understanding of equity and social justice. I hope to provide you with suggestions on books that are engaging and help us to move forward in our journey to a more equitable community.
I want to get real—and for the first recommendation I am recommending two sports biographies with ties to Seattle. Biographies at their best are windows into other people’s lives and mirrors on our own life.
Inseparable by Shaquem and Shaquille Griffin is the best sports biography that I have recently read. The Griffin brothers are amongst the only twins to play for the same professional sports team and Shaquem is the first athlete to play professional football with a significant limb difference—he has only one hand. They both play for the Seahawks. I gave the book to my 78 year old mom to read and I think it was the first time she truly understood the sacrifices athletes make as children to make it to the next level, and the importance of natural hair for African American boys. There is a chapter where the Griffin brothers had to cut off their hair because their college coach was having a bad season. It’s a powerful chapter. There is so much about the lives of Shaquem and Shaquille Griffin that is eye opening. It’s also a page turner of a read. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/inseparable-shaquem-griffin/1130803292?ean=9780785230816
The NBA basketball preseason begins today. When I grew up in Seattle in the 1970s and 1980s Seattle had the SuperSonics and a lot more racism and racial injustice than I was aware of. Doug Merlino’s The Hustle opened my eyes to a Seattle I didn’t fully realize existed. It is a view of Seattle from the perspective of African American teens from South Seattle and from privileged white teens from Lakeside School. Doug Merlino lived in Shoreline. Merlino was part of an experiment in 1986 to bring together teens from Lakeside School and teens from South Seattle to play on a basketball team together. The book gets into the lives of the teens and what happened to them in the twenty years between a successful basketball season and becoming adults. Race, privilege and geography play a huge role in the lives of these very real people from the Seattle of 1986. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hustle-doug-merlino/1100400223?ean=9781608192595
Activities Update- We have some fun activities happening in December!
- Students in the Advanced Leadership Class are planning a real-life Scavenger Hunt for December 12. More information on the Shorecrest Hyphy Highlanders Instagram page!
- As a class bonding activity, today we had a game zoom open to all sophomores to play Among Us.
- We are also in the middle of granting students’ “Winter Wishes” and creating a hype video to showcase the fun and joy around this.
- Finally we are gearing up for another incredible Shorecrest Lip Dub - students wanting to be featured lip dubbers submitted applications this week and we voted on songs to include.The goal is to release the lip dub video in late January!
- The senior class is organizing a creative take on their senior class photo: to come up with a photo mosaic of every student that creates “2021” as the larger image. Seniors should have received an email in their k12 accounts today with information on how to submit their photo. It is really impressive to see these students take on these big projects to help create and continue our inclusive, fun and supportive school climate.
- We have a Student Council meeting on Thursday, December 17. We are asking that students with comments, concerns, ideas, etc. should relay those to their Highlander Home Student Council Representative or a class officer in order to get their ideas shared at the meeting.
Highlander of the Month- We are so pleased to present this video production that shines light on some of our outstanding Scots!
- For you new folks, we have an award tradition here at Shorecrest to recognize students who stand out as exceptional in some way and/or embrace and exhibit our core Scot values.
- Teachers from each department share their nominees with us and speak briefly about why each was chosen. It is a Scot tradition and a beloved ceremony that we have 5 times each year. Each Highlander of the Month ceremony is a reminder of why we are all here, and the stories shared are inspiring. Instead of hosting our students and their families in the library as we typically have, we have compiled clips for this video dedicated to our Highlanders of the Month for November and December. We will miss celebrating in person with one another, but until then, put your feet up, relax and enjoy!
- https://youtu.be/m4pMVm4EoqM
Yearbooks on Sale- Yearbooks are now on sale until the end of December and will not be available for sale again until May! This year we will have a limited number of copies based on demand.
- Don't miss out on this historic book full of personal stories from students who are doing interesting things this year despite the challenges of Zoom learning! Full of 288 pages of student pictures, clubs, artwork and reflections, this will be a book like no other in the history of Shorecrest. This will make a great holiday gift!!
- Please purchase online at https://wa-shoreline.intouchreceipting.com
- Contact Yearbook Advisor Craig van den Bosch at craig.vandenbosch@k12.shorelineschools.org for questions.
Find a Flu Shot Clinic Near You- Shoreline School District was not able to schedule flu clinics at our sites this fall, however, free or low-cost flu vaccinations for adults and children will be available at many locations in King County this flu season. Learn more and find a flu shot clinic near you HERE.
Student Wellbeing and Engagement During Remote Learning and School Closure - Webinar 12/15-
Shorewood and Einstein parent communities will host two live webinar opportunities on social/emotional health that supports school engagement for teens during "remote learning." These sessions are open to all Shoreline parents. Panelists will include school district counseling staff and Cher Anderton, MSW, LSWAIC, is a mental health therapist, MTSS-B/PBIS coach, Trauma Informed Practices consultant, Positive Discipline parent educator and former elementary school counselor. In short, Cher loves working with adults to grow their skill set and improve resilience and sustainability in heart-centered fields of work and life. Cher is the parent of 4 kids and has a BA in History and a Masters in Social Work from Boston University. Interested in interpretation services for this event, please contact us: bill.dunbar@shorelineschools.org
- Tuesday, December 15th at 8:00-9:00AM
- Please click the link below to join the webinar:
- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86222979394?pwd=eFdGQkRzUGF2V2ZXdlhHaDk2TVJWdz09
- Passcode: TBird
- Or iPhone one-tap: US: +12532158782,,86222979394# or +13462487799,,86222979394#
Holiday Gift Baskets- Our PTSA is still preparing to support our families during our upcoming winter break. Rather than food baskets (to reduce risk to volunteers as well as recipients) they have coordinated a gift card drive.
- They are looking for $25 gift cards they can give to teens, children, families, etc. The City of Shoreline has already provided $50,000 in grocery cards!
- If you would like to make a contribution, please consider purchasing a gift card (write the dollar amount in a sharpie on the gift card itself as they do not wish to have excess packaging to manage).
- You can drop off gift cards at any Shoreline fire station or mail to: Holiday Gift Basket Drive/PTSA PO Box 55832, Shoreline, WA 98155-5784
Class of 2022 Prom Donations- Hello Shorecrest Students and Parents! The Class of 2022 is seeking any amount of monetary donations to help pay for their Senior Prom dance.
- To donate, go to the Shorecrest Website and under the Online Payments tab there is the option to directly donate to the Class of 2022. We thank you for your generosity and willingness to support the class!
2021 Shorecrest Senior Spree! There are many ways to support this great graduation night out for our seniors. Please read over the fundraisers and select a way to help our senior event:
- Purchase a ticket. Tickets are $145 and are totally refundable if COVID cancels the event. See Shorecrest PTSA's website and this link to sign up.
- Brown Bear Car Wash Tickets! These will be available at the Spree Tree sale. December 4th [3-8 pm], 5th [9am-8pm], and 6th [9am - 5pm] at Loyal Automotive, 1211 NE 175th, Shoreline. CASH ONLY.
- Get Flocked! Send a holiday flock of flamingos to your neighbors, family, teachers, boss or friends. We have a seasonal Santa and holiday flock or our Shorecrest Special Forces unit in green and yellow. All proceeds go to Senior Spree. Link here.
Thank you, and your contributions will make this a senior night to remember!
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Message 12/4/20
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
We care about your student’s mental health.
Sometimes it can be tough to talk with your teen about how they are doing. With tightening COVID restrictions and the impact of social isolation, it is important we have a regular check in with each other about our mental health.
SC Counselors often use scaling questions to help students use numbers to gauge where they are at. Visuals are great, too. They can reduce the discomfort of verbalizing feelings, behaviors or thoughts, that may be uncomfortable to say out loud.
- Consider sharing this Stress Progression chart with your student - read through it together, or ask them to circle any statements that they relate to.
- Use this as a launching point to discuss healthy coping strategies and address any needs that may arise.
- Normalizing discussions of mental health are important to reducing the stigma around it.
You may find that your student could benefit from additional support. For a list of local resources, the district has a provided list - https://www.shorelineschools.org/Page/80
Additionally, Shorecrest is a UW Forefront partner school - their website has excellent resources. https://intheforefront.org/king-county/
Stress Progression Chart:
FREE RESOURCES TO HELP SUPPORT REMOTE LEARNING
- With a King County Library card, students can access live free tutoring and submit an essay or math problem for review. Available via chat and audio. https://kcls.org/kids-subject/tutoring/
- The library is also offering zoom Study Zone with tutors. Study Zone has tutors available that speak multiple languages. https://kcls.org/studyzoneplus/
- Here is a little video about it as well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkColReaHOM&feature=youtu.be
Counselor Corner
- Counselors are available for appointments! Counselors are available to discuss academic achievement, college preparation, post secondary options, and social/emotional support. Students, please fill out this google form to request an appointment and a zoom link with your appointment time will be emailed to your k12 email. Parents/Guardians can call the Counseling Office at (206) 393-4296 to schedule an appointment.
- Counselor Appointment Request
- Check out the Virtual Counseling Office! Click around for links to resources, mindfulness, and more: Shorecrest Virtual Counseling Office
Activities Update
- We have some fun activities happening in December! Students in the Advanced Leadership Class are planning a real-life Scavenger Hunt for December 12. More information coming soon! Today we had a game zoom open to all students to play Among Us and JackBox. We are also in the middle of granting students’ “Winter Wishes” and creating a hype video to showcase the fun and joy around this. Class officers (senators) are also planning additional activities for their grade-level peers. There is a student group working on student-to-student Academic Supports to address comments raised at last week’s Student Council meeting, including facilitating peer-to-peer tutoring - information in student k12 email to sign up to either tutor or request tutoring. Finally we are gearing up for another incredible Shorecrest Lip Dub - information in student k12 emails - the goal is to release the lip dub video in late January! The senior class is organizing a creative take on their senior class photo: to come up with a photo mosaic of every student that creates “2021” as the larger image. Seniors received an email in their k12 accounts today with information on how to submit their photo. It is really impressive to see these students take on these big projects to help create and continue our inclusive, fun and supportive school climate.
- We also had class meetings this week (sophomore meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 8 during Highlander Home). We had class meetings for each grade-level with important information from our counseling department, college and career center, principal, and class advisors and officers. If you missed yours, you can find the slides and video recording on the ASB website. (Note that the sophomore meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 8 during Highlander Home.)
- Our Shorecrest Boosters is also focusing on supporting school culture and climate, but for the grown ups of SC: parents, guardians, staff, and other SC supporters. They’ve come up with a novel 1980s-themed Virtual Game Night at 7:00 TONIGHT, Friday, December 4. It will feature various trivia games, music lyrics fun, a costume/best 80s hair contest and prizes. It’s free to participate in, but you must register first to get the link which will help them to organize the event: https://charityauction.bid/SCGameNight . This is hosted by the same organizers of the SC Auction and Kellogg Trivia Night, so you know it’s going to be totally fun! You do not need to organize a team to participate, just register and use your log in link!
Find a Flu Shot Clinic Near You
- Shoreline School District was not able to schedule flu clinics at our sites this fall, however, free or low-cost flu vaccinations for adults and children will be available at many locations in King County this flu season. Learn more and find a flu shot clinic near you HERE.
Holiday Gift Baskets
- Our PTSA is still preparing to support our families during our upcoming winter break. Rather than food baskets (to reduce risk to volunteers as well as recipients) they have coordinated a gift card drive.
- They are looking for $25 gift cards they can give to teens, children, families, etc. The City of Shoreline has already provided $50,000 in grocery cards!
- If you would like to make a contribution, please consider purchasing a gift card (write the dollar amount in a sharpie on the gift card itself as they do not wish to have excess packaging to manage).
- You can drop off gift cards at any Shoreline fire station or mail to: Holiday Gift Basket Drive/PTSA PO Box 55832, Shoreline, WA 98155-5784
Class of 2022 Prom Donations
- Hello Shorecrest Students and Parents! The Class of 2022 is seeking any amount of monetary donations to help pay for their Senior Prom dance.
- To donate, go to the Shorecrest Website and under the Online Payments tab there is the option to directly donate to the Class of 2022. We thank you for your generosity and willingness to support the class!
FREE Mental Health Support for BIPOC Youth & Adults Dec 12
Virtual community-based Mental Health Supports
- When: 1pm - 6pm
- Saturday, December 12
This community mental health day is a resource for youth, young adults, adults, and elderly who have been historically marginalized, especially people from the Black community in King County and communities most impacted by COVID-19 and police violence.
- Sign up online for 45-minute sessions from 1pm to 6pm with a certified provider. Please sign up for only ONE appointment.
- Sessions are not intended to provide therapy or assessments, but will offer a safe space for sharing, learning stress management and coping strategies and mental health resources
- Limited slots available, so reserve your time now!
For more info: www.disabilityrightswa.org/naacpmentalhealth
2021 Senior Spree
2021 Shorecrest Senior Spree! There are many ways to support this great graduation night out for our seniors. Please read over the fundraisers and select a way to help our senior event:
- Purchase a ticket. Tickets are $145 and are totally refundable if COVID cancels the event. See Shorecrest PTSA's website and this link to sign up: https://www.shorecrestptsa.org/spree/spree-fundraising/spree-tickets
- Feed your family and support a locally owned restaurant. Eat at Jersey's Great Food and Spirits. They will donate 15% of your order in November to our fundraiser. Take out is available. Don't forget to mention Senior Spree when ordering!
- Buy a Spree Tree! Christmas Trees, Garlands and Wreaths will be for sale December 4th [3-8 pm], 5th [9am 8 pm] and 6th [9am - 5 pm] at Loyal Automotive, 1211 NE 175th, Shoreline. CASH ONLY.
- Brown Bear Car Wash Tickets! These will be available at the Spree Tree sale. December 5th [9am-8pm] and 6th [9am - 5pm] at Loyal Automotive, 1211 NE 175th, Shoreline. CASH ONLY.
- Get Flocked! Send a holiday flock of flamingos to your neighbors, family, teachers, boss or friends. We have a seasonal Santa and holiday flock or our Shorecrest Special Forces unit in green and yellow. All proceeds go to Senior Spree. https://www.shorecrestptsa.org/spree/spree-fundraising/flocking
Thank you and your contributions will make this a senior night to remember!
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Message 11/20/20
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
As we approach Thanksgiving, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you, our families, for your on-going support and for all you are doing at home to encourage your students during this difficult time. Please know it is not lost on us that keeping a teenager engaged with remote learning, day in and day out, is a challenge! We see them on one side of the screen and you see them on the other. :) We appreciate you so very very much. Thank you, SC families! A few school updates to share...
- If you took school pictures on site earlier this fall, and your family ordered pictures, please know we will be mailing them to your home. They should arrive in the next two weeks.
- In addition, we are curtailing the weekly distribution of materials and supplies for the month of December. Only our lab classes will be distributing materials and only if absolutely essential. Due to the increase in COVID cases in our county, we are hitting pause on larger materials distribution until the new year to reduce exposure for our staff and our families. If your student has a class that requires materials to be distributed (Foods classes, Engineering, Physics), they will be notified by your teacher.
- Report cards should be landing in your mailboxes this week as well! These are final Semester 1 grades.
We hope you enjoy a few days of rest this next week. Take good care.
Go Scots!
Ms. Gonzalez
FREE RESOURCES TO HELP SUPPORT REMOTE LEARNING- With a King County Library card, students can access live free tutoring and submit an essay or math problem for review. Available via chat and audio. https://kcls.org/kids-subject/tutoring/ The library is also offering zoom Study Zone with tutors. Study Zone has tutors available that speak multiple languages. https://kcls.org/studyzoneplus/
- Here is a little video about it as well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkColReaHOM&feature=youtu.be
Counselor Corner
Counselors are available for appointments! Counselors are available to discuss academic achievement, college preparation, post secondary options, and social/emotional support. Students, please fill out this google form to request an appointment and a zoom link with your appointment time will be emailed to your k12 email. Parents/Guardians can call the Counseling Office at (206) 393-4296 to schedule an appointment.
Check out the Virtual Counseling Office! Click around for links to resources, mindfulness, and more: Shorecrest Virtual Counseling Office
Find a Flu Shot Clinic Near YouShoreline School District was not able to schedule flu clinics at our sites this fall, however, free or low-cost flu vaccinations for adults and children will be available at many locations in King County this flu season. Learn more and find a flu shot clinic near you HERE.
Holiday Gift Baskets- Our PTSA is still preparing to support our families during our upcoming winter break. Rather than food baskets (to reduce risk to volunteers as well as recipients) they have coordinated a gift card drive.
- They are looking for $25 gift cards they can give to teens, children, families, etc. The City of Shoreline has already provided $50,000 in grocery cards!
- If you would like to make a contribution, please consider purchasing a gift card (write the dollar amount in a sharpie on the gift card itself as they do not wish to have excess packaging to manage).
- You can drop off gift cards at any Shoreline fire station or mail to: Holiday Gift Basket Drive/PTSA PO Box 55832, Shoreline, WA 98155-5784
Class of 2022 Prom Donations- Hello Shorecrest Students and Parents! The Class of 2022 is seeking any amount of monetary donations to help pay for their Senior Prom dance.
- To donate, go to the Shorecrest Website and under the Online Payments tab there is the option to directly donate to the Class of 2022. We thank you for your generosity and willingness to support the class!
Poinsettia Fundraiser for the Class of 2023--Order by Nov 23Order your poinsettias now to benefit the Shorecrest Class of 2023! Use this link https://wa-shoreline.intouchreceipting.com/ to login to your Shoreline Parent account or create a guest account to purchase. You can pick up your poinsettias at the Shorecrest North Parking Lot on Wed, Dec 2nd from 11 am - 1 pm or Thur, Dec 3rd from 4-5 pm. Order yours by Mon, Nov 23rd!
SC Game Night Dec 4
The link to register is https://charityauction.bid/SCGameNight
FREE Mental Health Support for BIPOC Youth & AdultsVirtual community-based Mental Health Supports
- When: 1pm - 6pm
- Saturday, December 12
This community mental health day is a resource for youth, young adults, adults, and elderly who have been historically marginalized, especially people from the Black community in King County and communities most impacted by COVID-19 and police violence.
- Sign up online for 45-minute sessions from 1pm to 6pm with a certified provider. Please sign up for only ONE appointment.
- Sessions are not intended to provide therapy or assessments, but will offer a safe space for sharing, learning stress management and coping strategies and mental health resources
- Limited slots available, so reserve your time now!
For more info: www.disabilityrightswa.org/naacpmentalhealth
2021 Shorecrest Senior Spree! There are many ways to support this great graduation night out for our seniors. Please read over the fundraisers and select a way to help our senior event:
- Purchase a ticket. Tickets are $145 and are totally refundable if COVID cancels the event. See Shorecrest PTSA's website and this link to sign up.
- Feed your family and support a locally owned restaurant. Eat at Jersey's Great Food and Spirits.They will donate 15% of your order in November to our fundraiser. Take out is available. Don't forget to mention Senior Spree when ordering!
- Buy a Spree Tree! Christmas Trees, Garlands and Wreaths will be for sale December 4th [3-8 pm], 5th [9am 8 pm], and 6th [9am - 5 pm] at Loyal Automotive, 1211 NE 175th, Shoreline. CASH ONLY.
- Brown Bear Car Wash Tickets! These will be available at the Spree Tree sale. December 4th [3-8 pm], 5th [9am-8pm], and 6th [9am - 5pm] at Loyal Automotive, 1211 NE 175th, Shoreline. CASH ONLY.
- Get Flocked! Send a holiday flock of flamingos to your neighbors, family, teachers, boss or friends. We have a seasonal Santa and holiday flock or our Shorecrest Special Forces unit in green and yellow. All proceeds go to Senior Spree. Link here.
Thank you, and your contributions will make this a senior night to remember!
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Message 11/13/20
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
We have experienced multiple Zoom incidents this past week that have disrupted classes, upset students, and rattled teachers. Teachers have appropriately removed individuals who have entered the classroom using another student’s credentials and have reported incidents immediately to administrators. We have been studying the issue all week, working with our IT department, and are taking steps to prevent future disruptions.
All future Zoom classes, starting on Monday, will require students to log in via their k12 google accounts. For a student using their district issued Chromebook, this will not be a problem as this happens automatically when they start their Chromebook. For a student using a personal device that is not a district issued Chromebook, they will have to first be logged on to their Google k12 account before they will be permitted to enter their Zoom class. Taking this step will help us prevent unauthorized access to Zoom classes.
Please help us by ensuring that your student does not compromise their own account by sharing their Google k12 username or password with anyone -- even a trusted friend. We need students to understand that by sharing their credentials with others they risk their identity, their files, and their personal information being used without their permission. If your student is concerned and would like to change their Google k12 password, please have them reach out to our IT department for assistance. Look on the Shorecrest homepage or the district website on how to submit a tech help request.
On the upside, and this is quite impressive, 75% of our students had PERFECT attendance first semester. Not a Zoom class missed. Go Scots!
Thank you!
Lisa Gonzalez, Principal
FREE RESOURCES TO HELP SUPPORT REMOTE LEARNING- With a King County Library card, students can access live free tutoring and submit an essay or math problem for review. Available via chat and audio. https://kcls.org/kids-subject/tutoring/ The library is also offering zoom Study Zone with tutors. Study Zone has tutors available that speak multiple languages. https://kcls.org/studyzoneplus/
- Here is a little video about it as well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkColReaHOM&feature=youtu.be
Activities UpdateIt was a pretty quiet week activities-wise as we started up our new semester on Monday.
- We did have a Student Council meeting Thursday and student representatives continue to bring timely and specific feedback about their experiences with remote learning. The ASB Core officers work hard to set up and lead these meetings and then follow up with Principal Gonzalez regarding student concerns and ideas and then report back at the following Student Council. It has been a highly functional group for a number of years and even going remote has not interfered and the Student Council leader, Isaac Smith, even found a way to adopt Parliamentary Procedure for Zoom! Thanks to all our student representatives and ASB officers for dedicating their time to making SC the best it can be!
- Today we had our first meeting of upperclassmen Link Leaders with their Freshmen mentees in each Highlander Homeroom. I know both groups of students were eager to connect with one another and we are so glad to have this support up and running again under the advisors Mr. Brett Vlahovich and Ms. Kathy Elwell.
- Our clubs continue to thrive in a virtual environment. We had two new clubs approved at Student Council (Sunrise Hub & Young Women in STEM) as well as other clubs restart from the past. Please see the ASB Clubs website for more information and Zoom links. Club information is updated every Monday. Additionally, club information is also in the announcement slides each day in Highlander Home.
- Speaking of announcements, we have a number of student volunteers who take time each night to record video announcements. They are doing a marvelous job. You can find daily announcements on the bottom of the SCHS homepage!
- School Pictures Update - school picture packets will be available for pick up on our next school-wide distribution day: November 18. Stay tuned for more details.
Senior Order Week for cap & gown and other graduation gear!!! Order info:
Jostens is Shorecrest High School's official supplier of graduation products and services.
DEADLINE NOVEMBER 21st
We are extending our Senior Week prices until November 21st. Free shipping no longer applies.
Save $20 on your required cap, gown, tassel, and stole unit.
Senior Cap & Gown Order Week Extended to Nov. 21 for cap & gown and other graduation gear!!! order info:
- It is time to place your order for your required cap/gown unit, and all the graduation items you may want to be prepared for the ceremony and celebrate this wonderful accomplishment.
- This is the lowest price for the required cap & gown unit ($49 + shipping).
- Be sure to click the link below for all the information to place your order during this week.
- More information on slides 6-9 from the October 16 Senior Class Meeting.
- Link to main Jostens website featuring all graduation and senior related items.
- Direct link to the required cap & gown unit
Counselor Corner
Counselors are available for appointments! Counselors are available to discuss academic achievement, college preparation, post secondary options, and social/emotional support. Students, please fill out this google form to request an appointment and a zoom link with your appointment time will be emailed to your k12 email. Parents/Guardians can call the Counseling Office at (206) 393-4296 to schedule an appointment.
Check out the Virtual Counseling Office! Click around for links to resources, mindfulness, and more: Shorecrest Virtual Counseling Office
AP Exam Payment InformationStudents have registered for their exams in the College Board website and the payment window will be open Oct. 19-23, 2020. A $20 late fee applies after Oct. 23 and a $40 late fee applies after the Nov. 13 College Board order deadline. Please see the AP Info link in News & Notes on the SC website. Your student also heard this information in their AP class. AP classes that start term 3 will register and pay after their class starts.
Pay online here with credit card. If you cannot log in, contact Ms. Denney for assistance - andy.denney@shorelineschools.org.
Each exam costs $95. If your student qualifies for free/reduced lunch, the cost is covered by the state so no payment is due.
Contact wendy.friedman@shorelineschools.org with questions.
Find a Flu Shot Clinic Near YouShoreline School District was not able to schedule flu clinics at our sites this fall, however, free or low-cost flu vaccinations for adults and children will be available at many locations in King County this flu season. Learn more and find a flu shot clinic near you HERE.
Black Voices presents Jewell Parker Rhodes Nov 17
Poinsettia Fundraiser for the Class of 2023--Order by Nov 23Order your poinsettias now to benefit the Shorecrest Class of 2023! Use this link https://wa-shoreline.intouchreceipting.com/ to login to your Shoreline Parent account or create a guest account to purchase. You can pick up your poinsettias at the Shorecrest North Parking Lot on Wednesday, December 2nd from 11 am - 1 pm or Thursday, December 3rd from 4-5 pm. Order yours by Monday, November 23rd!
SC Game Night Dec 4
The link to register is https://charityauction.bid/SCGameNight
FREE Mental Health Support for BIPOC Youth & AdultsVirtual community-based Mental Health Supports
- When: 1pm - 6pm
- Saturday, November 14
- Saturday, December 12
This community mental health day is a resource for youth, young adults, adults, and elderly who have been historically marginalized, especially people from the Black community in King County and communities most impacted by COVID-19 and police violence.
- Sign up online for 45-minute sessions from 1pm to 6pm with a certified provider. Please sign up for only ONE appointment.
- Sessions are not intended to provide therapy or assessments, but will offer a safe space for sharing, learning stress management and coping strategies and mental health resources
- Limited slots available, so reserve your time now!
For more info: www.disabilityrightswa.org/naacpmentalhealth
2021 Shorecrest Senior Spree! There are many ways to support this great graduation night out for our seniors. Please read over the fundraisers and select a way to help our senior event:
- Purchase a ticket. Tickets are $145 and are totally refundable if COVID cancels the event. See Shorecrest PTSA's website and this link to sign up.
- Feed your family and support a locally owned restaurant. Eat at Jersey's Great Food and Spirits.They will donate 15% of your order in November to our fundraiser. Take out is available. Don't forget to mention Senior Spree when ordering!
- Buy a Spree Tree! Christmas Trees, Garlands and Wreaths will be for sale December 4th [3-8 pm], 5th [9am 8 pm], and 6th [9am - 5 pm] at Loyal Automotive, 1211 NE 175th, Shoreline. CASH ONLY.
- Brown Bear Car Wash Tickets! These will be available at the Spree Tree sale. December 4th [3-8 pm], 5th [9am-8pm], and 6th [9am - 5pm] at Loyal Automotive, 1211 NE 175th, Shoreline. CASH ONLY.
- Get Flocked! Send a holiday flock of flamingos to your neighbors, family, teachers, boss or friends. We have a seasonal Santa and holiday flock or our Shorecrest Special Forces unit in green and yellow. All proceeds go to Senior Spree. Link here.
Thank you, and your contributions will make this a senior night to remember!
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Message 11/6/20
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
Second semester begins this Monday, November 9. Students can log into their Family Access with their Google username and password to see their 2nd semester schedule as early as this evening. 2nd semester Canvas courses should also be visible. Please note that students in year-long classes will remain in those same courses. Students in semester long classes will transition into new semester courses. On Monday morning, students will log onto Canvas and go to their courses to find the class Zoom link (embedded into each Canvas Homepage for each class) to log in. If you are in need of tech assistance or have any questions, please contact the Shorecrest main office on Monday morning at 206-393-4286.
Final semester grades for this first semester will be entered by Friday, November 13. Teachers will be working this week to finalize grades and you can expect a report card to arrive at home some time during the week of November 16-20.
Stress and anxiety have been high this week with not only the end of a semester (always a busy time for teachers and students) and the transition to a new semester, but also with the many lingering unknowns remaining in the presidential election. However, true to the heart and the light that our young people bring, our student leaders wish to share with the broader community a message of love, inclusion, and optimism. We are a diverse group of people, from many walks of life, who value our friendships, have mutual respect for one another, and who care deeply about equity and inclusivity. A message from our Associated Student Body (ASB) Officers:
We know many of you are overwhelmed— we are too. We encourage you to check in with those you care for because they are probably feeling the same way you are. That check-in could really help someone; instead of saying, “how are you doing,” try “how are you feeling?”
Although it’s hard to see, the Shorecrest community has been and will remain a space where all are welcome. We encourage you to reach out to fellow students by DMing @hyphyhighlanders on Instagram. As your ASB Core, we’re here to listen, whether it be a concern, question, or if you simply need someone to talk to.
--Gabe Nelson, Isaac Smith, Eunice Back, and Bobby Parsek
Stay safe, care for one another, and… Go Scots!
Lisa Gonzalez, Principal
FREE RESOURCES TO HELP SUPPORT REMOTE LEARNING- With a King County Library card, students can access live free tutoring and submit an essay or math problem for review. Available via chat and audio. https://kcls.org/kids-subject/tutoring/ The library is also offering zoom Study Zone with tutors. Study Zone has tutors available that speak multiple languages. https://kcls.org/studyzoneplus/
- Here is a little video about it as well https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkColReaHOM&feature=youtu.be
K-12 Internet Access ProgramInternet access is critical to participating in the District’s remote learning program. We realize that for many families, getting adequate internet access can be a challenge and to help mitigate this, we have distributed over 500 mobile hotspots to families in need of access support. Now Washington State is offering a new K-12 internet access program that will provide even better internet service in most cases. The K–12 Internet Access Program connects students in need to internet access at home with no cost to the student or their family.
Through the program, students whose families are low-income and are not currently connected to the internet can get connected through the end of the 2020–21 school year for free. (Costs due to loss or damage of equipment may still apply.)
To be eligible for the program, students and their families must:
- Not have had internet connectivity in the home prior to August 2020.
- Be able to show they are low-income and eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
Details on specific offers
Each of the three service providers have specific offers for qualifying families. Families are free to select the vendor that best meets their need and provide service in their neighborhood. Information packets have been mailed to potential qualifying families from the district with the offer details from each vendor. If you did not recieve a letter and believe you qualify or have additional questions please contact the Family Advocate or Dean at your student's school. Copies of these offer letters are below. (Note: although the Comcast letter mailed to families does include an access code the letter below does not. Comcast access codes are specific to each family and can only be used once):
- Comcast
- Presidio
- Ziply
Activities Update- We celebrated Veterans Day on Friday, November 6th in Highlander Home. We solicited input, photos, stories, and interviews from students about the veterans in their lives and turned that into a video to share. Please do remember to honor America’s veterans past and present on the Veterans Day Holiday (no school) on Wednesday, November 11. Here is the link to view it on the SCNN YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/UN8o98v2FGI
- Fall Art & Photo Contest Winners & Slideshow: Click here!
- District-wide Drive In Food Drive Update: Please celebrate the beauty of our community coming together for this occasion. While it appeared to be a tie between the two halves of the district, the big winner is our entire community. It was a tremendous success and proof that with a little ingenuity we can continue to make a positive impact even in this time. I am incredibly proud of the student project team who led this work at Shorecrest and coordinated with Shorewood students: Bella Tancreti, Lacy George, Andrew Miner, Ethan Yao, Edom Napoleon and Ally Whelan and also big thanks to the other student volunteers who helped out that day too and to everyone who stopped by to donate food and socks for the Works.
- The Director of Hopelink writes of the Food Drive: “I just wanted to say thank you from all of us at Hopelink. Your drive brought in 7,655 pounds for us which is truly incredible. On top of that, the high school volunteers that you provided were really helpful and motivated, and followed directions incredibly well (something even our older volunteers can struggle with). The support you provided absolutely made our day, and we are so thankful for your hard work organizing this. This food will go directly into the food boxes our families receive and will be a valuable source of variety throughout the winter. If you want a receipt or have any other questions please let me know, otherwise I look forward to working with you again!”
- The Director of Hopelink writes of the Food Drive: “I just wanted to say thank you from all of us at Hopelink. Your drive brought in 7,655 pounds for us which is truly incredible. On top of that, the high school volunteers that you provided were really helpful and motivated, and followed directions incredibly well (something even our older volunteers can struggle with). The support you provided absolutely made our day, and we are so thankful for your hard work organizing this. This food will go directly into the food boxes our families receive and will be a valuable source of variety throughout the winter. If you want a receipt or have any other questions please let me know, otherwise I look forward to working with you again!”
- School Pictures Update - school picture packets will be available for pick up on our next school-wide distribution day: November 18. Stay tuned for more details.
- Link Crew for Freshmen Begins this Friday, Nov. 13 - Our Junior and Senior Link Leaders are excited to have a special activity and bonding time with the freshmen in their Highlander Homerooms this Friday, Nov. 13. Link Crew is a program to mentor freshmen and help them make a smooth transition to high school. We are excited to have this back up and running at Shorecrest this fall!
Senior Order Week for cap & gown and other graduation gear!!! Order info:
Senior Cap & Gown Order Week Extended to Nov. 21 for cap & gown and other graduation gear!!! Order info:
- It is time to place your order for your required cap/gown unit, and all the graduation items you may want to be prepared for the ceremony and celebrate this wonderful accomplishment.
- This is the lowest price for the required cap & gown unit ($49 + shipping).
- Be sure to click the link below for all the information to place your order during this week.
- More information on slides 6-9 from the October 16 Senior Class Meeting.
- Link to main Jostens website featuring all graduation and senior related items.
- Direct link to the required cap & gown unit
Food Services Updates:The USDA is allowing school districts to provide FREE meal service for all students through the end of the 2020-2021 school year.
- Weekly meal boxes contain 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and milk. Orders can be placed online between Monday and Wednesday, and scheduled for pick up the following Wednesday.
- Free and Reduced meal applications are available online. Even though meals are currently free, please apply if you think you may qualify as other resources and benefits may be available to you.
- Weather and Meal Box Distribution: If any weather condition forces a delay or cancelation, we will communicate using the robo-email and phone call system. Be sure to check your messages.
Counselor Corner
Counselors are available for appointments! Counselors are available to discuss academic achievement, college preparation, post secondary options, and social/emotional support. Students, please fill out this google form to request an appointment and a zoom link with your appointment time will be emailed to your k12 email. Parents/Guardians can call the Counseling Office at (206) 393-4296 to schedule an appointment.
Check out the Virtual Counseling Office! Click around for links to resources, mindfulness, and more: Shorecrest Virtual Counseling Office
AP Exam Payment InformationStudents have registered for their exams in the College Board website and the payment window will be open Oct. 19-23, 2020. A $20 late fee applies after Oct. 23 and a $40 late fee applies after the Nov. 13 College Board order deadline. Please see the AP Info link in News & Notes on the SC website. Your student also heard this information in their AP class. AP classes that start term 3 will register and pay after their class starts.
Pay online here with credit card. If you cannot log in, contact Ms. Denney for assistance - andy.denney@shorelineschools.org.
Each exam costs $95. If your student qualifies for free/reduced lunch, the cost is covered by the state so no payment is due.
Contact wendy.friedman@shorelineschools.org with questions.
Shorecrest PTSA- Shorecrest PTSA strives to connect parents, teachers and students in our school community. This year, maybe more than ever, we need your voice to enhance our ability to serve all children and families. Our goal is to keep our community connected despite being physically distanced from each other.
- Visit our Memberplanet online sign-up today!
- Need more incentive? Take advantage of lots of discounts you can get with a PTA membership, including Avis car rental, Office Depot and many more. Visit the member's benefits page to learn more!
- Become a member today and invest in our students and the broader Shoreline and Lake Forest Park community!
Find a Flu Shot Clinic Near YouShoreline School District was not able to schedule flu clinics at our sites this fall, however, free or low-cost flu vaccinations for adults and children will be available at many locations in King County this flu season. Learn more and find a flu shot clinic near you HERE.
Black Voices presents Jewell Parker Rhodes Nov 17
Holiday Baskets- Holiday Baskets PDF--English
- Holiday Baskets PDF--Amharic
- Holiday Baskets PDF--Chinese
- Holiday Baskets PDF--Korean
- Holiday baskets PDF--Spanish
- Holiday baskets PDF--Tigrinya
Poinsettia Fundraiser for the Class of 2023--Order by Nov 23Order your poinsettias now to benefit the Shorecrest Class of 2023! Use this link https://wa-shoreline.intouchreceipting.com/ to login to your Shoreline Parent account or create a guest account to purchase. You can pick up your poinsettias at the Shorecrest North Parking Lot on Wednesday, December 2nd from 11 am - 1 pm or Thursday, December 3rd from 4-5 pm. Order yours by Monday, November 23rd!
SC Logo Mask Sale through Nov 15The Shorecrest logo mask sale has been extended! It's not too late to purchase your own SC mask. Go to the SC website, click on Online Payment, and follow the login instructions. They are only $8.50, so get yours now before they disappear. Deadline to purchase is November 15. Get it today and support all classes at Shorecrest!
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Message 10/30/20
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
The end of first semester is just one week away. Our students have done a great job staying connected, adapting to a whole new routine and reality, and keeping their spirits up. One more week to go and then, a clean slate and a fresh start. A whole new semester on November 9.
If you are concerned about your SC student, please let us know. Start by reaching out to your student’s teachers and/or school counselor. Please go to the Shorecrest Counseling Page to connect with our counseling department and services.
The week ahead will be a full one -- a national election, end of the first semester, and the start of Daylight Savings (Fall Back on Sunday!). It is a good time to be reminded that emotions will be high and that our young people are paying attention. If you are able and would like to channel all that emotion towards something constructive, please join in our Food Drive on Saturday at the Shoreline Center. See the flyer in this Broadcast for more information!
Lastly, if you would like to check out the latest virtual happenings at Shorecrest, below you will find links to our students of the month celebration and our most recent edition of SCNN.
Take care, everyone.
Go Scots!
Shorecrest Highlanders of the Month Video Celebration
UPDATE: Student Affinity Groups for Secondary Students are Still Forming Now: We need your voice!"How is Remote Learning Working for you?"
Student Affinity Groups for Secondary Students are forming and we need your voice! These optional groups are intended to support and amplify the voices of individuals who are underrepresented in the Shoreline Public Schools Community to answer the question, "How is Remote Learning Working for you?"
Students who participate in a Student Affinity Group will all be asked the same 3 questions:
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What is working well for you during Remote Learning?
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What is challenging for you during Remote Learning
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What else do you need district decision makers to know?
Student Affinity Groups are intended to support the following underrepresented groups:
Black, Latinx or Indigenous, Asian, Pacific Islander, African, Mixed Race
To join fill out the brief Google Form application here due Nov 6th!
K-12 Internet Access ProgramInternet access is critical to participating in the District’s remote learning program. We realize that for many families, getting adequate internet access can be a challenge and to help mitigate this, we have distributed over 500 mobile hotspots to families in need of access support. Now Washington State is offering a new K-12 internet access program that will provide even better internet service in most cases. The K–12 Internet Access Program connects students in need to internet access at home with no cost to the student or their family.
Through the program, students whose families are low-income and are not currently connected to the internet can get connected through the end of the 2020–21 school year for free. (Costs due to loss or damage of equipment may still apply.)
To be eligible for the program, students and their families must:
- Not have had internet connectivity in the home prior to August 2020.
- Be able to show they are low-income and eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
Details on specific offers
Each of the three service providers have specific offers for qualifying families. Families are free to select the vendor that best meets their need and provide service in their neighborhood. Information packets have been mailed to potential qualifying families from the district with the offer details from each vendor. If you did not recieve a letter and believe you qualify or have additional questions please contact the Family Advocate or Dean at your student's school. Copies of these offer letters are below. (Note: although the Comcast letter mailed to families does include an access code the letter below does not. Comcast access codes are specific to each family and can only be used once):
- Comcast
- Presidio
- Ziply
Activities Update- We had a fun, laid back Spirit Week. Shout out to the dynamic duo of brothers Ethan & Logan Yao for winning the Scavenger Hunt! Kudos to the Highlander Homes of Mr. Goenen and Ms. Krusemark for taking the spirit competition up to the next level - getting really high spirit week participation with their students and sending us fun screenshots of students dressed up. We ended Friday afternoon with an online Among Us tournament for all interested students.
- Fall Art & Photo Contest - Last Call! We want to see, share, and celebrate student artists! Submit to this link before November 2: https://forms.gle/PQqg8oz4gnVCKdjM6.
- Categories to submit artwork to: Halloween, Fall, and Community Celebration/Representation. We also encourage you to submit artwork to SC’s Tattoo Literary Magazine!
- School Pictures Update - school picture packets will be available for pick up on our next school-wide distribution day: November 18. Stay tuned for more details.
Senior Order Week for cap & gown and other graduation gear!!! Order info:
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It is time to place your order for your required cap/gown unit, and all the graduation items you may want to be prepared for the ceremony and celebrate this wonderful accomplishment.
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During Senior Week there will be free shipping on your entire order and the best prices for your required cap/gown unit. If you choose to order a class ring, your cap & gown unit will be free.
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Be sure to click the link below for all the information to place your order during this week.
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More information on slides 6-9 from the October 16 Senior Class Meeting.
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Link to main Jostens website featuring all graduation and senior related items.
Food Services Updates:- The USDA is allowing school districts to provide FREE meal service for all students through the end of the 2020-2021 school year.
- Weekly meal boxes contain 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and milk. Orders can be placed online between Monday and Wednesday, and scheduled for pick up the following Wednesday.
- Free and Reduced meal applications are available online. Even though meals are currently free, please apply if you think you may qualify as other resources and benefits may be available to you.
- Weather and Meal Box Distribution: If any weather condition forces a delay or cancelation, we will communicate using the robo-email and phone call system. Be sure to check your messages.
Picture Day - Order Info and what if you missed it?- There are no make up picture days and we will be unable to print photo ID cards for students who missed picture day. When we return to hybrid or in person instruction we will review our options and determine next steps for students who need a student ID.
- To order photos online: go to www.dorianstudio.com and type in our school name and picture date(s). Act now to avoid possible late processing fees.
Counselor Corner
Counselors are available for appointments! Counselors are available to discuss academic achievement, college preparation, post secondary options, and social/emotional support. Students, please fill out this google form to request an appointment and a zoom link with your appointment time will be emailed to your k12 email. Parents/Guardians can call the Counseling Office at (206) 393-4296 to schedule an appointment.
Check out the Virtual Counseling Office! Click around for links to resources, mindfulness, and more: Shorecrest Virtual Counseling Office
AP Exam Payment InformationStudents have registered for their exams in the College Board website and the payment window will be open Oct. 19-23, 2020. A $20 late fee applies after Oct. 23 and a $40 late fee applies after the Nov. 13 College Board order deadline. Please see the AP Info link in News & Notes on the SC website. Your student also heard this information in their AP class. AP classes that start term 3 will register and pay after their class starts.
Pay online here with credit card. If you cannot log in, contact Ms. Denney for assistance - andy.denney@shorelineschools.org.
Each exam costs $95. If your student qualifies for free/reduced lunch, the cost is covered by the state so no payment is due.
Contact wendy.friedman@shorelineschools.org with questions.
Shorecrest PTSA- Shorecrest PTSA strives to connect parents, teachers and students in our school community. This year, maybe more than ever, we need your voice to enhance our ability to serve all children and families. Our goal is to keep our community connected despite being physically distanced from each other.
- Visit our Memberplanet online sign-up today!
- Need more incentive? Take advantage of lots of discounts you can get with a PTA membership, including Avis car rental, Office Depot and many more. Visit the member's benefits page to learn more!
- Become a member today and invest in our students and the broader Shoreline and Lake Forest Park community!
Find a Flu Shot Clinic Near YouShoreline School District was not able to schedule flu clinics at our sites this fall, however, free or low-cost flu vaccinations for adults and children will be available at many locations in King County this flu season. Learn more and find a flu shot clinic near you HERE.
Black Voices presents Jewell Parker Rhodes Nov 17
Highlander of the Month (First Virtual Edition)We are so pleased to present this video production that shines light on some of our outstanding Scots!
For you new folks, we have an award tradition here at Shorecrest to recognize students who stand out as exceptional in some way and/or embrace and exhibit our core Scot values.
As Scots, we…
Support each other
Challenge ourselves
are Open-minded & genuine
have Tenacity
Show strength & spirit
Instead of hosting our students and their families in the library, we have compiled clips for this video dedicated to our Highlanders of the Month for September and October. Teachers from each department will share their nominees with us and speak briefly about why each was chosen. It is a Scot tradition and a beloved ceremony that we have 5 times each year. Each Highlander of the Month ceremony is a reminder of why we are all here, and the stories shared are inspiring. We will miss celebrating in person with one another, but until then, put your feet up, relax and enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scf5Zlwvgtg&feature=youtu.be
Holiday Baskets- Holiday Baskets PDF--English
- Holiday Baskets PDF--Amharic
- Holiday Baskets PDF--Chinese
- Holiday Baskets PDF--Korean
- Holiday baskets PDF--Spanish
- Holiday baskets PDF--Tigrinya
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Message 10/23/20
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
Fall has most definitely arrived! The cold snap has already led to power outages in some of our neighborhoods and I know that leads to a stressor we never faced before — how to access remote learning from home when the power is out! If this were to happen to your student, please assure them that teachers have their daily class materials and activities available on Canvas so that they can access them when the power is back on. And, when your student is able, they should send an email to their teachers explaining their situation. This will help teachers in providing assistance or an extension on a due date.
We will soon be transitioning to a new semester. Our first semester ends in two weeks — on November 6. Most teachers/courses have a deadline of submitting late or missing work and/or completing test re-takes, etc. by October 30. Please be sure to communicate any special needs to teachers in advance so they can plan ahead. Teachers must submit final semester grades by November 13. This gives teachers one week (from November 6 to November 13) to complete all grading. At home, this is the time to check Canvas grades before the due date for turning in missing/late work so you can make a plan with your student.
Next week is Spirit Week so check out the theme for each day and on Saturday, October 31, we are “competing” with our sister school, Shorewood, to see how many canned goods we can collect to benefit our community. More information on these activities and more are included in the Broadcast!
Hope you are joining in the fun tonight with the SC Boosters Virtual Auction! Special Shout Out to Deci Evans for all her efforts and her leadership. Thank you, Deci, and thank you, SC Boosters!
Go Scots!
K-12 Internet Access Program
Internet access is critical to participating in the District’s remote learning program. We realize that for many families, getting adequate internet access can be a challenge and to help mitigate this, we have distributed over 500 mobile hotspots to families in need of access support. Now Washington State is offering a new K-12 internet access program that will provide even better internet service in most cases. The K–12 Internet Access Program connects students in need to internet access at home with no cost to the student or their family.
Through the program, students whose families are low-income and are not currently connected to the internet can get connected through the end of the 2020–21 school year for free. (Costs due to loss or damage of equipment may still apply.)
To be eligible for the program, students and their families must:
- Not have had internet connectivity in the home prior to August 2020.
- Be able to show they are low-income and eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
Details on specific offers
Each of the three service providers have specific offers for qualifying families. Families are free to select the vendor that best meets their need and provide service in their neighborhood. Information packets have been mailed to potential qualifying families from the district with the offer details from each vendor. If you did not recieve a letter and believe you qualify or have additional questions please contact the Family Advocate or Dean at your student's school. Copies of these offer letters are below. (Note: although the Comcast letter mailed to families does include an access code the letter below does not. Comcast access codes are specific to each family and can only be used once):
- Comcast
- Presidio
- Ziply
Activities Updates
SPIRIT WEEK!
Next week, October 26-30, is Spirit Week with an “Impostober” theme ala “Among Us” spy games. We tried to make it pretty chill and low-key and hope all Scots participate as they are able! See PDF for details.
Food Drive
Next Saturday, October 31st, is the District-Wide “Drive In Food Drive” at the Shoreline Center from 11-2. This is a great opportunity to help our neighbors and have a little fun while doing it. All food donations go to our local HopeLink and we are having a friendly east side - west side competition going. We are encouraging students from all Shoreline Schools to come out to support the food drive and we will also be collecting socks for the PTSA Council’s Socktober sock drive benefiting the Works, our district’s free clothing store. Come on by in your school spirit gear or costume!
Among Us
Back by popular demand, next Friday, Oct. 30 at 3:15pm, there is an Among Us virtual video game tournament for all interested SC students. We hosted dozens of students to play the Among Us game and appreciate the support of Mr. Walters for supervising it. Click here to register and get a Zoom link “day of”: https://tinyurl.com/scamongus2
Veteran's Day
We are making a Veterans Recognition Video this year in place of the Veterans Recognition Assembly we usually have every year. We would love to include pictures/videos of family members who are active duty or veterans. Please email a photo/video and include the Shorecrest student’s name, family member’s name and anything else you’d like to include to ks0985599@k12.shorelineschools.org
- Additionally, for our Veterans Recognition Video, we are also trying to include interviews with these family members who served/ are serving, too. If possible, we would really appreciate your time asking the service member in your life some of the questions off this list: here (it is a Google Doc that forces you to make a copy). We would love photos/videos by this weekend (Sunday, Oct 25), please! Thanks! Kris and the SC Leadership Class. Email Ms. Phillips at johanna.phillips@k12.shorelineschools.org if you have questions.
- Fall Art & Photo Contest! We want to see, share, and celebrate student artists! Submit to this link before November 2: https://forms.gle/PQqg8oz4gnVCKdjM6.
- Categories to submit artwork to: Halloween, Fall, and Community Celebration/Representation. We also encourage you to submit artwork to SC’s Tattoo Literary Magazine!
- We had our October Student Council meeting on Thursday. It was great to hear from students about what’s working and what we need to work on to meet student needs. Student Council Representatives reported back in Highland Home today (Friday, Oct. 23). Minutes can be found near the top, linked, on the ASB website: https://www.shorelineschools.org/Page/2796
Food Services Update
- The USDA is allowing school districts to provide FREE meal service for all students through the end of the 2020-2021 school year.
- Weekly meal boxes contain 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and milk. Orders can be placed online between Monday and Wednesday, and scheduled for pick up the following Wednesday.
- Free and Reduced meal applications are available online. Even though meals are currently free, please apply if you think you may qualify as other resources and benefits may be available to you.
- Weather and Meal Box Distribution: If any weather condition forces a delay or cancelation, we will communicate using the robo-email and phone call system. Be sure to check your messages.
Picture Day - Order Info and What if you missed it?
- There are no make up picture days and we will be unable to print photo ID cards for students who missed picture day. When we return to hybrid or in person instruction we will review our options and determine next steps for students who need a student ID.
- To order photos online: go to www.dorianstudio.com and type in our school name and picture date(s). Act now to avoid possible late processing fees.
Cap & Gown Order 10/26 - 11/1
- It is time to place your order for your required cap/gown unit, and all the graduation items you may want to be prepared for the ceremony and celebrate this wonderful accomplishment. Jostens is our High School’s official graduation supplier. They are setting aside a full week of savings for our Seniors: October 26 Through November 1. During Senior Week there will be free shipping on your entire order and the best prices for your required cap/gown unit. If you choose to order a class ring, your cap & gown unit will be free. Be sure to click the link below for all the information to place your order during this week.
- More information on slides 6-9 from the October 16 Senior Class Meeting.
- Link to main Jostens website and instructions to order required cap/gown unit: Jostens.com > Shop High School > Shorecrest High School, Shoreline > Graduation > Scroll down to small box “browse all grad & cap/gown” > scroll down to “browse all cap and gown products” > Scroll down to “individual products” > “cap, gown, tassel, stole unit”
Athletics Update:- Students who are considering a sport or performance group here at Shorecrest, here’s information about Off-Season Zoom sessions that our head coaches are leading this fall! This is a great way to meet other students with similar interests. If you would like to be included in these optional “gatherings" then please do the following:
- follow this link to our Coaches Directory https://www.shorelineschools.org/Page/7711
- find the coach of the sport you’re considering and send him/her an email from your k12 account, indicating your interest
- The coach will then send you an email with a link and time for the Zoom session. Coaches can provide information about their program, training suggestions, tips for skill development, and it’s a time for kids to connect outside of the “classroom”. Again, these are optional and have no bearing on an athlete being selected or not for a particular team.
ONE WEEK LEFT! Senior Deadlines for Yearbook! Due dates for Senior pictures, quotes and Tributes will be all on one day! October 30. Please visit the link on the SC website homepage for details and more information. This year's book will still be in print and will be one of the most personal and dynamic books SC has ever produced. Don't miss out on being included! Please email Loch Yearbook adviser Craig van den Bosch if you have questions.
SENIOR PICTURES - DEADLINE: OCTOBER 30, 2020 - Click here
SENIOR QUOTES - DEADLINE: OCTOBER 30, 2020 - Click here
SENIOR TRIBUTES (ADS) - DEADLINE OCTOBER 30, 2020 - Click here
Please direct questions to craig.vandenbosch@shorelineschools.org.
Counselor CornerCounselors are available for appointments! Counselors are available to discuss academic achievement, college preparation, post secondary options, and social/emotional support. Students, please fill out this google form to request an appointment and a zoom link with your appointment time will be emailed to your k12 email. Parents/Guardians can call the Counseling Office at (206) 393-4296 to schedule an appointment.
Check out the Virtual Counseling Office! Click around for links to resources, mindfulness, and more: Shorecrest Virtual Counseling Office
AP Exam Payment Information
Students have registered for their exams in the College Board website and the payment window will be open Oct. 19-23, 2020. A $20 late fee applies after Oct. 23 and a $40 late fee applies after the Nov. 13 College Board order deadline. Please see the AP Info link in News & Notes on the SC website. Your student also heard this information in their AP class. AP classes that start term 3 will register and pay after their class starts.
Pay online here with credit card. If you cannot log in, contact Ms. Denney for assistance.
Each exam costs $95. If your student qualifies for free/reduced lunch, the cost is covered by the state so no payment is due. Contact wendy.friedman@shorelineschools.org with questions.
SC vs SW Drive In Food Drive 10/31Hello everyone!
Shorecrest and Shorewood are hosting a districtwide food drive that will take place on Oct. 31 from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM in the school district office building parking lot. There will be a different section of the parking lot for the East Side and West Side with people holding signs directing where to drop off food depending on your side.
Everyone is encouraged to wear spirit gear but are also welcome to wear costumes if desired. Masks are required.
Our target items are: peanut butter, mac cheese, canned meals, oatmeal, and socks (see below).
The donated food will be donated to Hopelink food bank and the socks will be donated to Shoreline's Works Program. Although they are not food, we are also listing socks as a target item because Shorecrest and Shorewood are now participating in Socktober as part of our food drive. We will have a separate drop-off area for sock donations from members of Shorecrest and Shorewood.
We hope to see you at the Drive-in Food Drive!
Shorecrest PTSA- Shorecrest PTSA strives to connect parents, teachers and students in our school community. This year, maybe more than ever, we need your voice to enhance our ability to serve all children and families. Our goal is to keep our community connected despite being physically distanced from each other.
- Visit our Memberplanet online sign-up today!
- Need more incentive? Take advantage of lots of discounts you can get with a PTA membership, including Avis car rental, Office Depot and many more. Visit the member's benefits page to learn more!
- Become a member today and invest in our students and the broader Shoreline and Lake Forest Park community!
Find a Flu Shot Clinic Near YouShoreline School District was not able to schedule flu clinics at our sites this fall, however, free or low-cost flu vaccinations for adults and children will be available at many locations in King County this flu season. Learn more and find a flu shot clinic near you HERE.
Holiday Baskets -
Message 10/16/20
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
We had a good week. Having our students on campus for picture day was a highlight for sure. Students were excited to see their classmates, if only for just a moment. Our 9th graders were on campus for the first time as SC students! Our Seniors had a chance to keep our Senior Handprint Wall tradition. The handwashing station after handprints was my absolute favorite place to be as I had the opportunity to chat with students as they scrubbed off paint. Such a sweet moment to talk and re-connect! It was just a lovely experience to be reminded how wonderful, kind, engaging, and thoughtful our students are. My goodness, we miss them.
For those of you who were unable to participate in picture day, know that we are unable to offer a make up day this year. That said, when we return to some form of in-person learning, we will review our options and determine our best next steps for students who need a student ID. If your student did come in to take a school photo, you can still order these on-line through Dorian. Go to our homepage to find the link! For Seniors, remember the deadline to turn in Senior Photos for the Yearbook is October 30!
Another highlight of this past week was hosting Class Meetings during Highlander Home. Senators and Class Advisers led webinars throughout the week -- each day for a different class -- to update students on upcoming events and share information. The Freshmen Class selected Senators (Congratulations!) and had a chance to meet their Class Advisers for the first time. Our Seniors had a lot of information to process, including the latest and greatest on how to order your Senior Cap & Gown! Speaking of which, for families of Seniors, see the blurb below on what you need to know!
For families of Seniors, here is what you need to know:
It is time to place your order for your required cap/gown unit, and all the graduation items you may want to be prepared for the ceremony and celebrate this wonderful accomplishment. Jostens is our High School’s official graduation supplier. They are setting aside a full week of savings for our Seniors: October 26th Through November 1st. During Senior Week there will be free shipping on your entire order and the best prices for your required cap/gown unit. If you choose to order a class ring, your cap & gown unit will be free. Be sure to click the link below for all the information to place your order during this week. Link to main Jostens website: Jostens.com > Shop High School > Shorecrest High School, Shoreline > Graduation > Scroll down to small box “browse all grad & cap and gown” > scroll down to “browse all cap and gown” > Scroll down to “individual products” > “cap, gown, tassel, stole unit”.
Please also see the attached grading guidelines for your reference. The end of first semester is approaching. November 6 is the end of the first semester (not quarter, but semester) and these grading guidelines provide you with the information you will need to understand what that means for your student. Grading Guidelines PDF
Thank you all! Have a wonderful weekend.
Go Scots!
Activities Update
We had a very busy and productive week at Shorecrest! Here’s a little bit about what happened from the activities arena:
- More clubs are up and running! Check out most current list and zoom links on the Clubs section of the ASB website.
- We selected juniors and seniors to serve as Link Leaders (mentors to our freshmen) in Highlander Home this week! Look for activities to connect our freshmen to their SC Link Leaders happening at the end of this month.
- We had picture days for our students!
- We did the Senior Handprint Wall! Look for the panels to be on display in the main lobby of SC facing out so that you can see them.
- We had class meetings for each grade-level with important information from our counseling department, college and career center, principal, and class advisors and officers. If you missed yours, you can find the slides and video recording on the ASB website.
- The Leadership Class and ASB are planning new projects: Food Drive 10/31 with SW, Spirit Week last week of October with SW, Veterans Recognition to be part of HiHo 11/6, Art & Photo Contest, Staff Appreciation, Among Us, Movie Night TBD.
- ASB officer positions have been filled and freshmen senators elected. These students and advisors are here to serve the SC community! Students highlighted in yellow are new to our ASB officer team - congratulations!!!
Johanna Phillips
ASB Coordinator
Gabe Nelson
12/ President
Isaac Smith
12/ Vice President
Eunice Back
11/ Secretary
Bobby Parsek
11/Treasurer
Fal Iyoab
12/ Chief Justice
Ethan Yao
12/ Senior Justice
Riley Shoemaker
11/ Justice
Tess McKee
11/ Justice
Devon Dang
10/ Justice
Natasha Last-Bernal
10/ Justice
Niko Lisondra
9/ Justice
Nuhamin Tesfihuen
9/Justice
Kris Stojetz
12/ Site Council
Connor McCullum
12/ Site Council
Teja Raichur
11/ Site Counci
Aliyan Muhammad
11/ Site Council
Rebecca Swinney
10/ Site Council
Tyler Wunder
10/ Site Council
Preston Holman
9/ Site Council
Vacancy to be filled spring 2021
9/ Site Council
Mareshet Pulliam
12/ School Board Rep
Miles Carrell
12/ ASB Tech Lead
Megan Hicks
11/ ASB Tech
2021 Senators
Advisors:
Nicole Steward, Elizabeth Hinson, & Claire Hinman
Kulmurzaeva, Kamila
Prestia, Liam
Sidler, Ellie
Yuyama, Caetano
2022 Senators
Advisors:
Alicia Arnold & Brady Grieve
George, Lacy
Mamuye, Melat
Miner, Andrew
Rabaa, Laila
2023 Senators
Advisors:
Joe Peterson & Gabe Martinez
Harrick, Eliana
Smith, Luke
Tancreti Bella
Villar, Allysa
2024 Senators
Advisors
Brett Vlahovich & Kathy Elwell
Fraeb Abebe
Spencer Berry
Neela Nevens
Shivraj Raichur
Picture Day FAQ
Picture day - order info and what if you missed it?
- There are no make up picture days and we will be unable to print photo ID cards for students who missed picture day. When we return to hybrid or in person instruction we will review our options and determine next steps for students who need a student ID.
- To order photos online: go to www.dorianstudio.com and type in our school name and picture date(s). Act now to avoid possible late processing fees.
Cap and Gown Info
- It is time to place your order for your required cap/gown unit, and all the graduation items you may want to be prepared for the ceremony and celebrate this wonderful accomplishment. Jostens is our High School’s official graduation supplier. They are setting aside a full week of savings for our Seniors: October 26 Through November 1. During Senior Week there will be free shipping on your entire order and the best prices for your required cap/gown unit. If you choose to order a class ring, your cap & gown unit will be free. Be sure to click the link below for all the information to place your order during this week.
- More information on slides 6-9 from the October 16 Senior Class Meeting.
- Link to main Jostens website and instructions to order required cap/gown unit: Jostens.com > Shop High School > Shorecrest High School, Shoreline > Graduation > Scroll down to small box “browse all grad & cap/gown” > scroll down to “browse all cap and gown products” > Scroll down to “individual products” > “cap, gown, tassel, stole unit”
Athletics Update
- Students who are considering a sport or performance group here at Shorecrest, here’s information about Off-Season Zoom sessions that our head coaches are leading this fall! This is a great way to meet other students with similar interests. If you would like to be included in these optional “gatherings" then please do the following:
- follow this link to our Coaches Directory https://www.shorelineschools.org/Page/7711
- find the coach of the sport you’re considering and send him/her an email from your k12 account, indicating your interest
- The coach will then send you an email with a link and time for the Zoom session. Coaches can provide information about their program, training suggestions, tips for skill development, and it’s a time for kids to connect outside of the “classroom”. Again, these are optional and have no bearing on an athlete being selected or not for a particular team.
Senior Tributes for Yearbook Due Oct 30
- We are asking for Senior Tributes early this year due to the class schedules. Don't miss out on celebrating your amazing student with a tribute in the upcoming yearbook. These tributes help celebrate the accomplishments of your student and a way to wish them well on their way to life after high school. These usually sell out! Reserve your space now before it is too late!!
Deadline: Friday, October 30, 2020
Link: https://forms.gle/5zYqA6jWbabA4UtN9
Counselor Corner
Counselors are available for appointments! Counselors are available to discuss academic achievement, college preparation, post secondary options, and social/emotional support. Students, please fill out this google form to request an appointment and a zoom link with your appointment time will be emailed to your k12 email. Parents/Guardians can call the Counseling Office at (206) 393-4296 to schedule an appointment.
Check out the Virtual Counseling Office! Click around for links to resources, mindfulness, and more: Shorecrest Virtual Counseling Office
AP Exam Payment Information
Students have registered for their exams in the College Board website and the payment window will be open Oct. 19-23, 2020. A $20 late fee applies after Oct. 23 and a $40 late fee applies after the Nov. 13 College Board order deadline. Please see the AP Info link in News & Notes on the SC website. Your student also heard this information in their AP class. AP classes that start term 3 will register and pay after their class starts.
Pay online here with credit card. If you cannot log in, contact Ms. Denney for assistance - andy.denney@shorelineschools.org.
Each exam costs $95. If your student qualifies for free/reduced lunch, the cost is covered by the state so no payment is due.
Contact wendy.friedman@shorelineschools.org with questions.
SC vs SW Drive In Food Drive 10/31
Hello everyone!
Shorecrest and Shorewood are hosting a districtwide food drive that will take place on Oct. 31 from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM in the school district office building parking lot. There will be a different section of the parking lot for the East Side and West Side with people holding signs directing where to drop off food depending on your side.
Everyone is encouraged to wear spirit gear but are also welcome to wear costumes if desired. Masks are required.
Our target items are: peanut butter, mac cheese, canned meals, oatmeal, and socks (see below).
The donated food will be donated to Hopelink food bank and the socks will be donated to Shoreline's Works Program. Although they are not food, we are also listing socks as a target item because Shorecrest and Shorewood are now participating in Socktober as part of our food drive. We will have a separate drop-off area for sock donations from members of Shorecrest and Shorewood.
We hope to see you at the Drive-in Food Drive!
SC Boosters
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year!
We are excited to invite you to join the booster club!
The Booster club is made up of parents, alumni, relatives, and friends dedicated to promoting and enhancing the students participating in over 40 clubs, athletics, arts, and academic groups at Shorecrest high school. Did you know that over 75% of students participate in at least one sport or activity at Shorecrest? Get involved today and make a difference!
Membership in the Booster Club is open to all interested in the enhancement of the student activities at Shorecrest. Membership is $50 for the green level and $100 for the gold level. This year, all gold level members will receive two SCstrongertogether tee-shirt that you can wear with pride! You can sign up and find all the details at www.scboosters.org
We are happy to announce our biggest fundraiser will be virtual this year. #SCstrongertogether auction will begin with an online auction beginning October 19th And the live program will be held on Friday, October 23 at 7 pm. Our virtual live event program will be a fun night of raising funds to support our students. Registration to the event is free and we are offering a Spirt Pride box with fun Shorecrest items you can only get during the event for $50. We are also looking for donations, sponsorships, and volunteers to help with social media if that is you please drop us a line at president@scboosters.org
Your donation of time, talent, and support makes it possible to provide programs and services that show SCOT pride to our students, parents, alumni, faculty, and fans.
You can find all the information at scboosters.net
Again, Welcome to the new school year at Shorecrest, lets make it a great one!!
GOOOO SCOTS!
Shorecrest 2020 Booster Sponsor and Donation Packet
Holiday Baskets