Dear Shorecrest Families,

Our 2021 Senior Gala is TOMORROW, May 29, at Shorecrest! 275+ Attending!  Class of 2021 Seniors ONLY. It is a MEGA EVENT combining the best of our annual Senior traditions — Prom, Caen Laida, Annual Day, and the Senior Breakfast.  For those of you new to Shorecrest, Caen Laida is our moving up assembly and our student awards/recognition event. For families and students at home, you can view Caen Laida LIVE starting at 7:30 pm at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_7kEcua_R7J2uFpc52-3eQ.The video recording will be available after that time athttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_7kEcua_R7J2uFpc52-3eQ . 

In other big Shorecrest News our SC Drama Production’s original musical, More Than a Feeling, not only aired its 7 episodes over the past week but also began to receive media attention. King 5 News ran a special segment highlighting the series. You can find the written, and the recorded for TV, segments here at:  https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/shorecrest-high-schools-drama-students-release-new-tv-style-series-amid-pandemic/281-4bdd6dd1-483a-419a-a670-88f5d579bbeb

Our SC Drama students wrote original songs, served as performers, episode directors, and editors. With the support of SC Drama Director Andy Kidd, our students created something truly unique and learned new skills along the way that will only further serve them as they pursue their passion for the performing arts. We could not be prouder of our students for telling the story of these pandemic months in a funny, quirky and inspiring way with our beautiful campus as the backdrop. 

If you have not already done so, check out Shorecrest’s More Than a Feeling at this YouTube link: http://bit.ly/SCDrama. Share on social media and pass on to friends and family. Also, without ticket sales to support our drama program this past year and a half, we are inviting folks to make a contribution here:  https://wa-shoreline-lite.intouchreceipting.com/scdrama. Please share this as well. Shorecrest holds its arts and music programs dear — indeed, they are at the very heart of our community — and we invite you to participate, to support the voices and the work of our young people, and to celebrate the resilience that is on full display in More Than a Feeling. No spring musical? Why not create a one of a kind, original 7 part series musical? 

P.S.  Please fast forward through segments of More Than a Feeling featuring the SC Principal and/or please know the SC Principal has other redeeming qualities. Thank you.

For your home calendaring and planning purposes, here is the End of Year Calendar…

 

Go Scots! 

Lisa Gonzalez, Principal 

 

We hope you'll join us on YouTube, beginning this Friday, May 21st, as Shorecrest Drama presents an original limited musical series, More Than A Feeling. Here's the gist:

 

Shorecrest High School (yep, the very one) lands a one-night-only reunion concert of one of the hottest boy bands of the 2010s---One Direction---and a chance for one lucky Shorecrest student to be featured as the opening act! But before the big night, forces beyond anyone's control threaten to thwart everyone's dreams. With book, music, and lyrics by Andy Kidd and Chris DiStefano, and featuring SC Drama students as performers, episode directors, and additional songwriters, More Than A Feeling is a quirky musical comedy about a group of high-school kids facing an extraordinary challenge and discovering the power of community.

 

SC Drama will drop a new episode (seven total) at 7pm daily---kicking off with two episodes Friday, May 21st---at this YouTube link: http://bit.ly/SCDrama. Nope, they're not selling tickets for this show! Should you feel inspired to donate to SC Drama, please do so here (link also posted in video description/caption on YouTube); donations are immensely appreciated, and will help offset production expenses.

 

To whet your appetite, here is a teaser and a longer trailer for the show!

Dear Shorecrest Families,

On Tuesday of this week, 160 Shorecrest students received the Pfizer vaccine on our campus. It was an uplifting, positive experience for all involved and we are grateful to our partners at UW Medicine and the Shoreline Fire Department. Our second Mobile Vaccination Clinic will be on June 10 and these same students will receive their 2nd dose.  We appear to be heading in a hopeful direction overall in regards to COVID-19 as national and local data suggests the virus is in retreat and vaccination rates are high. In fact, OSPI (Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction) has announced that all schools will be open to all students this coming fall in our state!

As we prepare for a full reopening in September 2021, please know we are planning for a return to our traditional two semester, six period block schedule.  Our administrative and counseling team will be working over the course of the coming weeks to build our schedule for next school year while we also bring closure to this one. Speaking of closure, one of our traditional culminating events at Shorecrest is our “moving up” assembly which we know as Caen Laida. While we are unable to gather all of our students together for this celebration, we are fortunate to be able to offer an in-person Caen Laida for the graduating Class of 2021 and to invite all of you to attend via livestream. 

Caen Laida is this coming Saturday, May 29 at 7:30 pm. If you would like to watch this live, please tune in to: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_7kEcua_R7J2uFpc52-3eQ on Saturday night. If you are unable to participate in the live airing of Caen Laida it will also be recorded and you will be able to access the recording at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_7kEcua_R7J2uFpc52-3eQ. 

We are looking forward to our Senior Gala event on Saturday, May 29 at Shorecrest and thank you to all of you who have contributed a whopping extra $2300 to the event so that we can make it extra special for our soon to be graduates of Shorecrest High School.  Our seniors last year did not have an opportunity for this type of closure and celebration so we are very grateful to be able to do this for the Class of 2021.We will be combining elements of Prom, Caen Laida, the Senior Breakfast, and Annual Day all into one mega event. 

In short, things are looking up. 

For your home calendaring and planning purposes, here is the End of Year Calendar…

 

Go Scots! 

Lisa Gonzalez, Principal

 

 

We hope you'll join us on YouTube, beginning this Friday, May 21st, as Shorecrest Drama presents an original limited musical series, More Than A Feeling. Here's the gist:

 

Shorecrest High School (yep, the very one) lands a one-night-only reunion concert of one of the hottest boy bands of the 2010s---One Direction---and a chance for one lucky Shorecrest student to be featured as the opening act! But before the big night, forces beyond anyone's control threaten to thwart everyone's dreams. With book, music, and lyrics by Andy Kidd and Chris DiStefano, and featuring SC Drama students as performers, episode directors, and additional songwriters, More Than A Feeling is a quirky musical comedy about a group of high-school kids facing an extraordinary challenge and discovering the power of community.

 

SC Drama will drop a new episode (seven total) at 7pm daily---kicking off with two episodes Friday, May 21st---at this YouTube link: http://bit.ly/SCDrama. Nope, they're not selling tickets for this show! Should you feel inspired to donate to SC Drama, please do so here (link also posted in video description/caption on YouTube); donations are immensely appreciated, and will help offset production expenses.

 

To whet your appetite, here is a teaser and a longer trailer for the show!

Dear Shorecrest Families,

We are happy to announce that per the Governor’s communication this week, our Senior Gala on Saturday, May 29 is a GO! It has been difficult having so much uncertainty and changes to plans over these last many months. Having this event to count on and look forward to is a big win for the Class of 2021. Please look for detailed information in this Broadcast on how to register for the event. In short, the Senior Gala is open to Shorecrest Seniors (no guests or underclassmen are permitted to attend). Both for our event planning as well as fulfilling our responsibilities around contact tracing for the Department of Health, we need to know who will be in attendance. Seniors will need to RSVP through the provided Google Form by May 20. The evening will be a combination of several SC traditions:  Prom (so dress up!) + Caen Laida + Senior Slide Show + Annual Day (all Seniors who ordered a yearbook will receive their copy this evening; no yearbook sales are possible during the event). Seniors can look forward to music, food trucks, and to a safe evening of social distancing and mask wearing. It will be a special night to note the accomplishments of the Class of 2021, celebrate all that they have gone through together, and to provide some much needed time for closure and celebration. 

Following a community survey, our district officially moved graduation to June 20 and to a new venue, the Everett Memorial Stadium. I know there are mixed emotions to the change of date for graduation this year. Believe me, I have longed for predicability just as all of you have. It is hard, exhausting actually, to constantly have to adjust. We are doing all we can to focus on the positive and on providing the best graduation experience we can for our students on June 20. We are grateful that the entire class will have the opportunity to graduate, in person, together. We are grateful that we have maximized the number of tickets available for families to attend and participate in the celebration. It was devastating to the Class of 2020 to not have this experience and I certainly hope, with my entire Principal and Parent heart, that your graduate and your family will be able to participate in graduation. Our Superintendent will be providing an opportunity for students who cannot attend on June 20 to come to Shorecrest on June 13 and take a photo in their cap and gown as well as pick up their diploma. More information will be forthcoming on that event from our district.

On the public health front, we are also eager to share with you information regarding the availability of the Pfizer vaccine for young people ages 12 and up. Shoreline is fortunate to have a mass vaccination site at the Shoreline Center via a partnership between UW Medicine, the Shoreline Fire Department, and our school district. Please see information on how to access vaccinations for your children provided in this Broadcast. Also, stay tuned for more information about a possible Vaccination Pop Up Clinic at Shorecrest! IF we are able to offer this with our UW Medicine and Shoreline Fire Department partners we will send a separate communication with detailed information!

18 school days remain for Seniors and 23 school days remain for our underclassmen this school year! Between today and the last day of school there is a lot taking place! To help you with your own calendar planning at home, please refer to the attached PDF of our End of Year Calendar. Please note AP testing dates and times (all tests will be administered remotely with the exception of world language exams which will take place on site) and please be sure your student has downloaded the required AP testing app as well as received the review/prep materials provided by the College Board and our SC AP Teachers. Additionally, you see the scheduled date for Annual Distribution (June 2) and when school materials/texts/supplies need to be returned (June 16 for Seniors and June 17 for All Others). Senior events are also specifically identified in GREEN.

 

Go Scots! 

Lisa Gonzalez, Principal

 

To our phenomenal PTSA, we are blown away!! During Staff Appreciation Week, we were showered with treats, notes for staff from students and parents/guardians, flowers to brighten spaces, an amazing and seemingly never-ending luncheon spread for days, random acts of kindness, gift cards and messages. Thank you for your care and kind gestures. We know it took hours of coordination and work, and we are feeling the love. Thank you from the bottom of our Shorecrest hearts! <3

 

Dear Shorecrest Families, 

We have good news to share for our Senior families. We will be hosting a Senior Class Gala on Saturday, May 29 from 6:45 pm to 10:30 pm at Shorecrest. This is the date we had been holding for Senior Prom for the past year (previously, students had made reservations at an outside venue with the hope a traditional prom could be organized) and though these plans fell through, we were able to come up with an option that will still allow our seniors to gather, celebrate, and be celebrated. The evening will combine several elements of our most beloved traditions at Shorecrest — Caen Laida, Prom, Senior Slide Show as typically shown at Senior breakfast, and Annual Day. We will be sending out information to Seniors shortly on how to register for this event (it is FREE to all Seniors) and is limited to Seniors only — no underclassmen or outside guests will be permitted.

Our district has also sent out a survey regarding graduation to all Seniors and families of Seniors. There are four different options available on how we could structure and organize our graduation ceremony. Please know that whatever is selected will be the same for Shorewood and Shorecrest so it is very important that Shorecrest expresses its preferred choice and is heard. The survey closes on Sunday. Check your email in box for the link to the district survey! Again, students can complete and families can complete. Thank you!

In other Shorecrest news, we are coming to the end of our second week of In-Person/Hybrid Learning and the start of our final sports season (Winter Sports — basketball and wresting). Speaking of sports, it was a highlight last Friday to be at the stadium and see our Shorecrest Soccer team overcome Shorewood in an exciting 2 - 1 win! Soccer, Girls Tennis, Track, Baseball, and Softball have all wrapped up their seasons as well. I think it was particularly special to see these programs have a season after losing their season last spring. 

With six weeks remaining in the school year, this is a good time to be checking in with your Shorecrest students in regards to their academic progress. Take a look at Canvas to make sure all is in order. Parents of Seniors, your extra attention to things like… Seniors completing and submitting their High School and Beyond Plan, making sure all classes are in good standing, and reminding your Senior to note in Naviance their college of choice for final transcripts would all be appreciated “nagging points” from the Shorecrest perspective. Just let them know their Principal said it was okay for you to do this. :)

On the COVID and safety protocols front, we could really use your help in a couple of key areas:   Please remember to keep your student home if they are not feeling well or if anyone in your household is ill, has been a close contact to someone who has tested positive with COVID-19, or who is awaiting a COVID-19 test result. Students can attend classes remotely during their assigned cohort time. If there is even the slightest concern, keep your student home.  

Based on our structures and protocols at Shorecrest we are able to ensure that no student or staff member is in close contact with anyone and keep everyone healthy. Close contact is defined as being within 6 feet (2 meters) of a person confirmed to have COVID-19 for a combined total of 15 minutes or more within a 24-hour period. Our classroom desks are spaced 6+ feet apart, our passing periods are five minutes in length and students are continuously moving in the hallways and in/out of the building, and all are masked. All that said, we need everyone to continue to be vigilant, to make good, healthy choices outside of school. Help us keep our community healthy.

 

Go Scots! 

Lisa Gonzalez, Principal

 

 

• If your student is remote (even for the day) and has an appointment or needs to miss part of a class period, that is okay. They can still be marked present for that class!
• You do not need to let the attendance office know ahead of time if a student needs to “leave” class early or miss Zoom learning. Instead, students need to follow the protocol listed above in contacting their teachers through the Daily Check in Google Form or email to make sure they are marked present.
• If your student is in-person/hybrid (even for the day) and has an appointment or needs to miss part of a class period, we do need to hear from you so we know who is physically in the building for safety reasons!
• Please email sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org to report the reason for the absence and the time you need your student released from class.Our attendance secretary is working remotely so email is preferred if at all possible. If email is not an option for you or it is a last minute arrangement, please call 206-393-4286 for assistance. If you have not notified the school, your student will not be released for safety reasons. If you have arranged for someone other than yourself to pick up your student, please make sure that the person is on your student’s emergency contact list. To update or verify, check family access or call 206-393-4296. Lastly, to pick up your student for an early dismissal or to drop off for a late arrival, please use the front/main loop as the main entrance will have the only open door. 

 

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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

Dear Shorecrest Families,

 

Go Scots! 

Lisa Gonzalez, Principal

 

 

• If your student is remote (even for the day) and has an appointment or needs to miss part of a class period, that is okay. They can still be marked present for that class!
• You do not need to let the attendance office know ahead of time if a student needs to “leave” class early or miss Zoom learning. Instead, students need to follow the protocol listed above in contacting their teachers through the Daily Check in Google Form or email to make sure they are marked present.
• If your student is in-person/hybrid (even for the day) and has an appointment or needs to miss part of a class period, we do need to hear from you so we know who is physically in the building for safety reasons!
• Please email sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org to report the reason for the absence and the time you need your student released from class.Our attendance secretary is working remotely so email is preferred if at all possible. If email is not an option for you or it is a last minute arrangement, please call 206-393-4286 for assistance. If you have not notified the school, your student will not be released for safety reasons. If you have arranged for someone other than yourself to pick up your student, please make sure that the person is on your student’s emergency contact list. To update or verify, check family access or call 206-393-4296. Lastly, to pick up your student for an early dismissal or to drop off for a late arrival, please use the front/main loop as the main entrance will have the only open door. 

 

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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

Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,

Term 4 launched this week just as the weather turned warm, the cherry blossoms in our courtyard exploded with color, and we were fortunate to host our incoming Class of 2024 for an in-person orientation. Spirits are high and the presence of students back on campus is a tremendous boon to our school morale. We have such hope for a positive spring to close out the year!

 

Below are a few calendar reminders to keep on your radar:

Final Term 3 Grades were entered today into our Student Information System and should be available to see next week on Family Access; Report cards will be mailed home after Spring Break;

 

Next week, April 19-23, is Spring Break and teachers will not be available to respond to calls or emails but our administrators and office team will be working;

 

April 26 is our first day of In-Person/Hybrid Learning

• COHORT A will attend school in person or remotely in the morning and do asynchronous work in the afternoon
• COHORT B will attend school in person or remotely in the afternoon and do asynchronous work in the morning

The bell schedule is posted on our website along with the Student Webinar and Family Webinar recordings and slides. 

 

There will be a reminder email sent to students and families on Sunday, April 25 regarding our schedule and what to expect regarding instruction with the start of In-Person/Hybrid Learning.

 

A group of our secondary students has created a helpful video to help us all remember How to Do School. Check it out!

 

Please follow the Washington State Department of Health and CDC Guidelines as it relates to travel over spring break. We wish to have a safe, healthy start.

 

Go Scots! 

Lisa Gonzalez, Principal

 

 

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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

Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,

Term 3 has come to an end. 3 terms down, one to go. Come this Monday morning (April 12), please help your student check Canvas and find their new Term 4 courses/teachers. On each teacher’s main Canvas page they will find the class Zoom link. They will need to log in via their k12 account and k12 email address to access Zoom classes. All classes will be taught REMOTELY. See the early release bell schedule for Monday-Friday next week. 

The Daily Early Release Schedule for April 12-16:

• Period 1 Zoom Class 8:50 - 9:25
• Period 2 Zoom Class 9:30 - 10:05
• Period 3 Zoom Class 10:10-10:45
• Asynchronous Work Time 10:55 - 3:00

Please join us on the evening of Wednesday, April 14 for a Family Webinar that will overview our transition to hybrid/in-person learning, our new bell schedule, and our building COVID protocols. We will also provide you with information, and time, to create your account with ParentSquare. ParentSquare is what we will be using to complete our daily health screenings. 

You are invited to a Zoom Shorecrest Parent/Family Webinar.

• When: Apr 14, 2021 07:00 - 8:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
• Topic: Hybrid Info Meeting for SC Families
• Please click the link below to join the webinar:
• https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81835161361?pwd=UHprazZOOXZOWFlpSWVXdE05Y1JQUT09
• Passcode: Scots

We are hosting our Freshman and New Student Link Crew Orientation on Wednesday, April 14 from 11:45-1:00 pm. Link Crew leaders will provide tours for our 9th graders who have registered for in-person/hybrid learning and for our new (non-9th grade) students. Bus transportation from elementary school sites is available. 

Please register your 9th grader or New Student for the orientation by Monday, April 12, at 10:00 AM using the following link:  https://forms.gle/i6Njze4CaAohjUq38 

All will need to wear a mask and maintain social distance. We  are looking forward to welcoming students to the school campus for the first time.

Go Scots!

Student Shoutouts

• Hi Scots, we are starting up student shoutouts.
• This is a way to recognize your friends and peers for their hard work during this time, please take a minute to fill out this google form that will also be found on the slide announcements for today.
  • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdDSUflhYuxpUeJ8Zt-62Hm8poDWjA1z0JKetG7Abrlr-2BA/viewform
• Thanks!

Shorecrest 2020-2021 Student Parking Passes are now available

• The online application form and terms of acceptance can be found here:
  • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddyT2v5k-6oyMEe-8LRqeb1Z6F09r1AwRj0Cmdg27mGOrC8g/viewform?usp=sf_link

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

Forefront Family Resources

PDF: Forefront Family Resources 

Suicide Prevention Parent Education Night April 12

Book Recs for Equity and Understanding

• ASL? BASL? April 15^th is National American Sign Language Day. It is a day to recognize and celebrate the deaf community. ASL is the third most widely used language in the US. As Shoreline schools have made a pledge to support Black Lives Matter at school, it is important to recognize and celebrate Black American Sign Language (BASL). The deaf community is one of the most marginalized groups in the US and deaf African Americans are literally a minority within a minority.
• Black American Sign Language? ASL and BASL are separate languages with English in common. The fact that there is a separate Black American Sign Language illustrates a lot about race in America. It is a product of racial segregation in schools for the deaf that lasted in some schools until the 1970s. It is a product of the intersection of being African American and someone who is deaf. At the moment BASL is under threat of being subsumed into ASL. A news report on BASL can be found @ https://abcnews.go.com/US/preserving-black-american-sign-language-deaf-community/story?id=75976659  A pretty amazing and eye opening book on the Black deaf community is The Hidden Treasure of Black ASL by Carolyn McCaskill. You can learn a lot about what it means to be deaf in America, what it mean to be deaf and Black in America, and what it means to overcome racism in America.
• The coolest aspect of learning ASL is that a person who knows ASL can communicate with others in non-English speaking countries from Peru to Syria. This is because ASL is used as a second sign language by deaf people around the world. So, an Arabic speaker in Syria might know Arabic sign language and also ASL. American Sign Language is what you could call the lingua franca of the deaf world.  

Activities Update

• Our Link Crew advisors and student leaders are preparing for and excited to welcome our new-to-Shorecrest students to school for an orientation on Wednesday, April 14. And our student leaders are planning a big welcome back for all students returning for in person learning on April 26! We are also planning a special week of Highlander Home for our return after Spring Break. The focus will be on supporting students through the transition and providing social and emotional supports as well as building our community and having fun together.
• We have a number of open ASB Positions for next year and we want to connect with our amazing students to fill these positions and engage in this work! Students interested in applying for the following open ASB position for next year are encouraged to attend the required informational meeting at lunch on Thursday, April 15 (12:50-1:30 /  https://zoom.us/my/johanna.phillips ). These positions are filled through an application / interview process: School Board Representative (class of 2022), Site Council Representatives (two from class of 2023), ASB Tech Coordinator (class of 2023), Sophomore Senator (class of 2024). Email johanna.phillips@k12.shorelineschools.org to learn more.

Senior Cap & Gown Order

• Senior Cap & Gown Order - Order ASAP for SC Delivery on 4/29:
• (If you have already ordered your cap & gown, please disregard this order reminder. Note that you will be able to pick up your cap and gown and any other materials at Shorecrest on April 29 from 3:30-5:30pm. Stay tuned for details.)
• Hey seniors and parents! We know there has been a lot of uncertainty and unknown in these times, but one thing we know for sure, you and your class will be celebrated! With graduation only a few months away, we wanted to inform you that if you still haven't ordered your Cap and Gown time is running out!
  • Place your order for your required cap/gown unit, and all the graduation items for our SC Delivery Day on April 29. (You can order after that date, but it will have to be mailed separately which costs more.)
  • All students walking in graduation will need a JOSTENS cap, gown, tassel & stole unit.
• *If you need financial assistance or a scholarship, please contact your counselor - the earlier the better.
• Be sure to click the link below for all the information to place your order during this week.
  • Link to main Jostens website featuring all graduation and senior related items: https://www.jostens.com/ 
  • Direct link to purchase the required cap/gown/tassel/stole unit: https://www.jostens.com/apps/catalog/packageBuilder.mvc?customerId=1118484&customerName=Shorecrest+High+School&catalogOsr=GRAD_PROD_HS_SENIOR_SPRING_CATALOG&parentCategoryOsr=REGALIA&parentCategoryName=Caps+%26+Gowns&categoryOsr=REGALIA&categoryName=Caps+%26+Gowns&pubCatId=1430331899&packageOsr=PKC-MASTER-0001&packageName=Required+Cap+and+Gown+Package 

Boys Basketball Optional Open Gym Workouts

• Hello boys basketball families - Starting on Monday of next week there will be open gym workouts for all boys interested in playing basketball. These will take place twice a week, Monday and Wednesday, from 4:30 - 6:00pm, in the SC gym. All are welcome. These are optional, and will not have any impact on team selections in May.  Those athletes who are currently participating in a spring sport need to prioritize that team over this open gym workout.  Masks are required at all times, and Covid checklist forms will be filled out prior to each session. The coaches will have forms on hand to be filled out.  
• Contact Coach George with any questions:  coacheddiegeorge@gmail.com

Class of 2022 Goodwill Fill the Truck Fundraiser April 11

Freshmen Fundraiser @ MOD April 14

• Class of 2024! PUT THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR: Wednesday, April 14
• Why? Because you and your family will be having Mod Pizza for dinner!! This is a fundraiser to support the Freshman Class! You can order take out, delivery, or pick up! Be sure to mention “Shorecrest Class of 2024” before placing your order!

Senior Fundraiser @ Chipotle April 14

• On behalf of SCHS Class of 2021 you’re invited to join us and eat out, not only in support of the organization, but to show one of your Lake Forest Park restaurants some love too!
• We are also holding a fundraiser at the Lake city Chipotle next month on April 14th Order online and pickup Chipotle for your fundraiser by using the Promo Code 7C8Q3PM on the Chipotle app or website.

Class of 2021 Graduation Lawn Sign

• Celebrate the 2021 graduate in your family with a SCOTS lawn sign! Graduation yard signs for seniors share the great news with family, friends, neighbors, and anyone driving or walking by your home.
• Signs are $20 each and will be distributed at cap and gown pick up on April 29th visit https://charityauction.bid/SCSwag and order one or two today!

Shorecrest PTSA

• It's not to late to join the Shorecrest PTSA or give a gift to the PTSA for Future Scots needs.
  • https://www.shorecrestptsa.org
• 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. 

Art Club Needs YOU for the Art Installation

• If you’ve seen a Shorecrest all-school art installation, then you know how amazing they are and what an impact they have on our entire community. These projects are organized by the art club and executed by the entire school! This one is special. Imagine thousands of cranes and fish strung up at the front entrance, or even throughout our Art Building making origami magic! Cranes and fish symbolize peace, love, hope, contentment, and healing. What could be more inspiring during these challenging times?
• But to make it work, they need your help! So, here’s the plan:  everyone makes a few and then drops them off at Shorecrest at designated times that will come up periodically. Then the Art Club will complete the vision and make it a reality to be enjoyed by all upon our return to school. There are near 1500 students at Shorecrest and if everyone made five, we’d have 7500 cranes! We are counting on you, so we want to make it easy!

 

• How do I make the cranes and fish?
  • Please use blank or lined white paper for a uniform look. (However, you can personalize your cranes by writing your wishes for the new school year on them.)
• Instructions:
  • CRANE: https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/easy-origami-crane-instructions-4082282
  • FISH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuPuTuXG0GU
• When/where can I drop them off?
  • The last Wednesday and Thursday of the month (3/31-4/1, 4/28-29, and 5/26-27). The bin will be set out near the main doors in front of the school, where you can easily drop your creations in a plastic bag anytime during school hours (7:30-4:00)
  • The top three contributors will get gift cards! Let’s go! Your participation is so appreciated! Let’s do this, Scots!

Thanks!

SC Art Club

 

Scholarships

• We're nearing the end of scholarship season for seniors - but there are some goodies still out there for just the right applicant. There's money for Korean Americans. There's dough for seniors planning to major in engineering. And - if you know your way around a hammer and a nail - there are some pretty good bucks out there from both Porch.com AND the Master Builders Association for seniors with an eye on construction trades.
• Do any of these scholarships sound like they're up your alley? If so, reach out to your counselor or Ms. Monson.

Nursing or Healthcare Career Opportunity

• We know there are some of you out there who aren't afraid of a little blood - or taking someone's blood pressure.
• If you're thinking about a career in nursing or healthcare, this is for you: The University of Washington Seattle is hosting its Summer Nurse Camp virtually and it's free! Applicants must be sophomores or juniors and at least 16 years old by July 12.
• The camp runs July 12-16.
• It's designed to diversify the healthcare provider population, so BIPOC students and students with economic challenges are encouraged to apply. Nurse "campers" can talk to current nursing students, attend nursing panels and be matched with a mentor nursing student in a virtual setting.
• Mrs. Monson has posted the application link into Canvas.

Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,

An important notification was sent to you today in regards to our plans to return our high school students to in-person learning on Monday, April 26. You have the opportunity to register your student via Family Access for in-person/hybrid learning or to continue to have your student engage in remote learning. The deadline to register is this coming Monday, March 29. Here is the direct link to the district website with information about the daily schedule and how to register.

 

Here are a few quick answers to common questions we are receiving this afternoon...

How do I know which cohort my student is in?

Cohorts are being entered as Period 6. So, students should be able to look at their class schedule and see their 6th period class as either Cohort A or Cohort B in Family Access. 

 

Can we request or change our student’s cohort assignment?

At this time we are unable to make changes to cohort requests. We are anticipating that classes in the morning and afternoon cohorts may be full to Department of Health guidelines.  A request to make a change may be made to your student's counselor for reasons limited to family caregiving and other unique circumstances stemming from the pandemic. Such requests will be held until registration is complete and may be able to be addressed at that time.  

 

Can a student change from In-Person/Hybrid to Remote or visa versa?

Any cohort or schedule changes begin by connecting with your student’s counselor as you would with any schedule change request. Due to contact tracing requirements we cannot have students/families change their mode of instruction without a proper schedule/registration change in our system. 

 

If my student misses class in the morning, can they log in to the afternoon class?

Students must remain with their assigned cohort. Cohort A is in the morning whether remote or in-person. Cohort B is in the afternoon whether remote or in person. We have balanced sections and do not wish to alter that balance in order to maximize instructional time. 

 

We will update you and provide more information in the coming days. Please know that we have an important schedule change/update for this coming Wednesday, March 31. On Wednesday, March 31st, students will attend a school-wide webinar during periods 1, 2 and 3. Students must start in their period 1 class (attendance will be taken at that time) and then will be released to the webinar. The webinar will provide students with important information around the end of the term and the upcoming hybrid transition. At the same time, teachers will be contacting the families of some of their students. You may receive a phone call between 9 and 11 am on Wednesday March 31st from a Shorecrest teacher.

 

Go Scots! 

Lisa Gonzalez, Principal

 

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• The state of Washington will be giving out Pandemic EBT benefits to families who qualify for free and reduced lunch. P-EBT benefits can be used like a debit card to buy food in most grocery stores and farmers markets, or to buy food online at Amazon or Walmart. In order to qualify for the P-EBT, you need to qualify for free and reduced lunch. If you have not filled out a free and reduced lunch application this school year, please do so here.
• To find out more about the Pandemic EBT, when they will be mailed to families, and how the benefits work, please visit this website.
• Pandemic EBT benefits will be sent to the mailing address on file with the school district. If you need to update your mailing address, please email jocelyn.hudson@shorelineschools.org or for questions, please contact our family advocate, Erin Maurer, at 206-393-4189.

 

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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

Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,

We just passed the one year anniversary (March 10) of our extended school closure. Looking back, we had such little time to prepare, so much was unknown, and never did we imagine we would still be in remote learning a year later. In recent days we have had reason to hope that the pandemic is receding, that the vaccine is increasingly accessible, and now, per the Governor’s proclamation earlier today, that we could soon see the return of in person learning for our high school students. Add to all of this a few days of warm weather and blue skies and things are looking up, indeed!

 

As we move ahead, please know that planning for a transition to a hybrid/in-person schedule at the high school level will be a different sort of challenge and opportunity than building an elementary hybrid schedule. We are navigating multiple classes and teachers vs. one class and one teacher and our classes consist of mixed grade levels. We also must have a schedule that allows students to continue with their current courses and that meets all graduation needs and requirements. That said, also know we were also careful to build our master schedule so we could pivot (thus, our steadfast position to not allow schedule changes throughout the year). We will begin working with our district leaders to explore options and as we know more, you will know more!

 

In the immediate, we are happy to share a fun event that is intended to 1) help us gather materials that were distributed to students for Term 1 and 2 and still need to be returned and 2) bring back the Shorecrest Cupcake tradition courtesy of our SC PTSA! See the details below.

• What: Happy St. Patrick’s Cupcakes and Gratitude + Bringing Ireland To SC + Return our Stuff + New/Packaged Underwear Drive Day!
• When: Wednesday, March 17 from 11 am to 12:30 pm
• Where: North Lot at SC (Remain in vehicles, drive through only, masks on)
• Who: SC Staff will be there to cheer, wave, collect items, and hand out cupcakes any time from 11 am to 12:30 pm. 
• SC Students are invited to drive through the North Lot and DROP OFF any school materials from Term 1 and Term 2 that still need to be returned as well as…
  • Pick up a cupcake, courtesy of our PTSA
  • Drop off notes of gratitude/thanks to any SC staff member
  • Donate new/packaged underwear for the PTSA drive (flyer below)
• Why: Because we need to have some FUN and,
  • Because we need our stuff back :)

Go Scots! 

Lisa Gonzalez, Principal

 

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• The state of Washington will be giving out Pandemic EBT benefits to families who qualify for free and reduced lunch. P-EBT benefits can be used like a debit card to buy food in most grocery stores and farmers markets, or to buy food online at Amazon or Walmart. In order to qualify for the P-EBT, you need to qualify for free and reduced lunch. If you have not filled out a free and reduced lunch application this school year, please do so here.
• To find out more about the Pandemic EBT, when they will be mailed to families, and how the benefits work, please visit this website.
• Pandemic EBT benefits will be sent to the mailing address on file with the school district. If you need to update your mailing address, please email jocelyn.hudson@shorelineschools.org or for questions, please contact our family advocate, Erin Maurer, at 206-393-4189.

 

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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/

Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,

This week has been an uplifting and hopeful one for our staff. The news that K12 staff could now seek out and schedule an appointment to receive the COVID vaccine was a real “shot in the arm.” (Sorry. I couldn’t help myself.) Our K-5 students are returning to their school buildings for the first time this coming Monday in almost year. Our student athletes had their first contests this past week. Our self-contained special education students are eating lunch in our Commons again. There is a light emerging at the end of this dark, difficult tunnel.

 

Please know we have hope that we will soon to be able to do more in-person with our own students. We will expand offerings and opportunities as we are able and we will let you know when we can do just that. This has been hard, really hard, and somewhat like a very long, arduous family road trip (“Are we there yet?”) it is particularly difficult being patient when you are so ready for the trip to be over and to get out of the car. We want to get out of the car too. We are tired too. We don’t quite know how much longer we have to go, but we sense we are getting close… Hang in there with us. We will get there.

 

Our students are telling me just how tired they are. The monotony of remote learning. The struggle to stay motivated. They are so over it. And, yet, they are still in it. Kudos to them. Hear them when they say they are wiped out, when they say they are ready for a change, when they say they can’t keep doing this… Break it down to one day at a time. Just try to take it one day at a time. These are awesome kids. Shorecrest students are truly the best. We miss seeing their faces, hearing their laughter in our halls, and watching them grow (literally) in front of our eyes. 

 

Hang on to hope, everyone. Spring is coming. Good things are coming. We will keep hanging on. One day at a time!

 

Go Scots!

 

Pandemic EBT

• The state of Washington will be giving out Pandemic EBT benefits to families who qualify for free and reduced lunch. P-EBT benefits can be used like a debit card to buy food in most grocery stores and farmers markets, or to buy food online at Amazon or Walmart.  In order to qualify for the P-EBT, you need to qualify for free and reduced lunch.  If you have not filled out a free and reduced lunch application this school year, please do so here
• To find out more about the Pandemic EBT, when they will be mailed to families, and how the benefits work, please visit this website https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/pandemic-ebt-p-ebt
• Pandemic EBT benefits will be sent to the mailing address on file with the school district.  If you need to update your mailing address, please email jocelyn.hudson@shorelineschools.org or for questions, please contact our family advocate, Erin Maurer, at 206-393-4189

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/

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Running Start Info Meetings

• Thinking about Running Start? Want to find out if it’s right for you? Then mark your calendars and plan to attend one of the info meetings coming up in early March! Pick one and we’ll see you then!
• Zoom link: https://zoom.us/my/becky.worrell
  • Running Start Information Session #1 - March 8th @ 12:50 - 1:20
  • Running Start Information Session #2 - March 10th @ 11:00 - 11:30
  • Running Start Information Session #3 - March 30th @ 12:50 - 1:20

AP Exam Registration

• Students 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: https://wa-shoreline.intouchreceipting.com.  
  • 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.

AP Exam Dates Selected

• All Shoreline School District AP tests will be administered from June 1st to 11th. This administration window was selected to provide students with as much time as possible to prepare for the tests, particularly in light of the many members of our community who are facing significant challenges during the Covid pandemic. 
• All tests will be administered digitally except World Language (French, Japanese, Spanish). The World Language tests will be administered in person on Friday, June 4th - details about how and where those tests will take place will be communicated at a later date.
• The test schedule can be found here (click on the link in the Administration 3 box):  https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/exam-administration-ordering-scores/exam-dates
• Most students have already registered for their AP exam.  Your student should have already joined their AP classroom in their College Board website using a code given by their teacher.  If you have not yet paid for your AP test, please pay by March 10th on the Shorecrest website.  Students must do both - join their class and pay - in order to have an exam ordered for them.

Book Recs for Equity and Understanding

• We live in an extraordinary time of social change. The mid-1960s were also an extraordinary time of social change. Sometimes it helps find perspective by looking at similar times in history. In honor of the start of Women’s History Month and as a way to understand our own times I recommend reading Maya Angelou’s A Song Flung Up to Heaven. Maya Angelou is one of America’s greatest poets, the world’s best autobiographical writer, and an extraordinary woman.
• In A Song Flung Up to Heaven Maya Angelou tells her story of returning to America after living in Egypt and Ghana. She came back to the U.S. in 1965 to work with her friend Malcolm X on the Organization of Afro-American Unity. Before she could talk with him again in person Malcolm X was assassinated. In the following months Maya wandered and eventually ended up in Los Angeles where she witnessed the Watts Riots or Watts Rebellion of 1965. The reaction to the Watts Riots was similar to many people’s reaction to Black Lives Matter protests. Maya wandered again and ended up in New York City where Martin Luther King Jr. convinced her to work with him to raise money for the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign. As she prepared to devote all of her time to civil rights work, MLK was assassinated on her 40^th birthday. Maya wandered. She came out of the turbulence of the summer of 1968 with the help of her friend James Baldwin who helped convince her to write about her life.
• Maya Angelou concludes A Song Flung Up to Heaven with “I thought about black women and wondered how we got to be the way we were. How did it happen that we could nurse a nation of strangers, be maids to multitudes of people who scorned us and still walk with some majesty and stand with a degree of pride?” She then wrote the first lines of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings—the world’s best autobiography.

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Activities Update

• We had elections for ASB Core offices today! Thank you to all the students who put themselves forward as candidates to serve their peers next year. Results were emailed to students Friday afternoon. Students interested in running for class office (senator) positions for next year are encouraged to attend the required informational meeting at lunch on Tuesday, March 9 at lunch (12:50-1:30 /  https://zoom.us/my/johanna.phillips ). 
• The student representatives at large have now been selected for the Study Group on Sexual Assault Awareness and Consent Education. Thank you so much to all the students who are interested in advancing this work at Shorecrest. We look forward to working hard in this group and making positive changes in our community.
• Students, my guess is that you might find yourself in need of a positive mind-shift or re-energizer. If that is the case, I hope you please consider attending the SERVUS Leadership Conference on March 19 from 9:00-1:00. It is a virtual field trip and open to all Shorecrest students. This is the premier leadership conference in the state and features some amazing speakers this year including Erin Jones, Ethan Zohn, and Jeremy Rubin. Students who want to attend should register with this link by March 17. More info on this flier. Questions? Reach out to the SC Activity Coordinator: johanna.phillips@k12.shorelineschools.org . 
• 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 the link below:
  • https://zoom.us/j/5805201454?pwd=Zy85U1RtalBDaFJjKzRwWnVPaHZlQT09
  • Meeting ID: 580 520 1454
  • Passcode: 2sDNep

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Screening of "Angst" March 18

• Link to register is in the PDF here: Angst Info PDF 

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NHS Volunteer Hours Due 4/9

• NHS members: Be aware - there is a new process for submitting your tutor/volunteer obligation. Please note NHS Canvas to understand you submit with a NEW form directly to the assignment where you want the credit in Canvas.
• 4 hours are due by April 9 for seniors to have distinction on graduation program and wear a stole.

Vote on the Class of 2024 Mascot

• Hey Freshman! Please check your K12 email for an important survey regarding your Class Mascot!
• Currently there's a tie between Scrooge McDuck and Shrek. Your vote matters in who will win the battle! Go Class of 2024!

Tattoo Submissions for Spring Magazine

• Tattoo submissions for the spring magazine will be extended until the end of day on Wednesday, March 17! Submissions such as short films, dance videos, poetry, movie reviews, drawing, paintings and more are all acceptable submission types.
• We will be voting on our current submissions during our Monday club meetings as well as our voting party from 3-4:30 on Tuesday, March 9.
• You can get volunteer hours for reviewing our lovely art and writing submissions. Make sure to use Mrs. Haines's Zoom link if you want to be a part of voting!

SERVUS Leadership Conference Virtual Field Trip

• Feeling low energy? Feeling like every day is the same? Need a boost? Come to the SERVUS Leadership Conference Virtual Field Trip! This is open to all Interested Shorecrest Students. Erin Jones is one of the speakers!
• It is March 19, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• More info on their website: https://www.servusconference.com
• Questions? Email SC Activity Coordinator: johanna.phillips@k12.shorelineschools.org
• Want to come? All you have to do is register at this link: https://forms.gle/jwVVYV5eBivbJXAo6 by Wednesday, March 17.
• The day before the conference, a login link will be sent to your k12 email address. Hope to see you there!!!

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

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.
  • https://www.shorecrestptsa.org
• 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. 

Resources

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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

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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/

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

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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/

  

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! 

 

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• 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.

  

 

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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/

  

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!

 

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• 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

  

 

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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/

• 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!

  

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/

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.
  • https://www.shorecrestptsa.org
• 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.