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Principal's Message 5/20/22
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Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
This weekend is closing weekend for SpongeBob SquarePants, The Musical. Our students have been performing to sold-out audiences and this past week, performed four special matinees for our elementary students. Our elementary students lost their minds with the sounds, the lights, the set decoration, and they LOVED every single moment of the show. The sheer JOY that was felt and shared in the theater was palpable. It feels like a big piece of our Shorecrest soul has been restored with the return of our theater program and it feels really, really good. Thank you to all of you who support our student performers!
Next week is the last full week of school for our Seniors. We have our Academic Awards celebration on Wednesday, May 25 and our final Music Concerts. Then, we move into Annual Day, Prom, Caen Laida, Graduation Rehearsals, Graduation… It goes by super fast! We are so excited to be able to return to having all of these rituals and celebrations this year. It has been such a loss to our community over these last two years to miss these events. Please, soak it all in and encourage your senior to participate to the fullest. I encourage all parents of Seniors to do all you can to “slow down” and mark every moment you can.
All AP and state testing is now completed and behind us. Classes are wrapping up final units of study. Please check Canvas to check on grades as we are coming down to some final, and hard, deadlines on when work must be completed and submitted.
3 more weeks till graduation!
4 more weeks to the end of the school year for all other grades.
We got this! Go Scots!
Lisa González
Principal
ACTIVITIES UPDATE Seniors gathered today for an important senior meeting about all the events happening in the upcoming dates as well as all the business that seniors need to take care of to graduate. Please review the Senior Class Meeting slides for details or if you missed it.
Caen Laida is our big end-of-the-year assembly in which all students move forward and we celebrate achievements, retirements, and most importantly, bid farewell to our graduating seniors. We also have performances from some of our most talented members of the senior class and present prestigious awards. We are happy to announce that we are able to invite visitors to attend. It is 10:30-12:15 on Friday, June 10. Please check into the Main Office by 10:20 before going to the Gym and sitting in the visitor section (SE corner).
SC Spikes is a volleyball tournament run by our volleyball team. Watch teams compete for a chance to take on the varsity SC volleyball team on Monday, May 23, in the SC Gym. Tickets are $3 with ASB / $5 without.
Senior Academic Awards is in the Shorecrest Theater this Wednesday, May 25, at 7:00 PM. All are welcome to attend this special evening honoring the academic achievements of our senior students.
Senior Reminders:
Senior slideshow submissions deadline. Submit your top 5 photos from elementary school, middle school, and high school! We will accept more than five photos, as well as photos from families. Our goal is for all class of 2022 students to be in the slideshow; we need YOUR photos to do this! See Andrew Miner or senior senators with questions. Submit via Google Form by May 25 to: https://forms.gle/X1BvMeciz218h8kN7
Mark your calendar for our Senior Farewell on June 2, during Highlander Home in the Theater. Seniors come together to celebrate each other’s accomplishments, hear speeches from their honored teachers and class advisors and watch the senior slideshow in its entirety together. You won’t want to miss it!
Submit prom song suggestions to your senators by May 30.
Caps, gowns and other graduation gear can be picked up at the ASB Window. It is not too late to order caps and gowns needed for graduation, here is a direct link to the cap and gown section of the Jostens.com website.
Just a reminder to please check the Senior Letter for all important senior end of year info.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Register now for Shorecrest's NASA Night event on Thursday, June 2, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM! This event is free for all ages and open to the public.
Shorecrest Women in STEM Club presents NASA Night, an evening of engaging talks and an interview with former NASA astronaut Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger and UW Aeronautics and Astronautics Professor and Chair Dr. Kristi Morgansen. Learn about spacewalks, underwater missions, space systems, astronomy, and current space exploration. If you are interested in subjects like the upcoming Artemis I mission, aerodynamics, astronautics, astronomy, engineering, what it takes to be a professor, career development, or geology, this event is for you. We will have concessions and complementary NASA items and a special surprise will be in store for all attendees at the end! Space enthusiasts of all ages and genders are welcome, bring friends and family!
Here is the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nasa-night-at-shorecrest-high-school-tickets-342223558877
The Scot Shoppe will be closed for the remainder of the year.
New articles have been released on the Highland Piper site! Covering issues such as ASB election reforms, gender binary pronoun and bathroom access awareness, the SC parking lot jam, movie reviews, video interviews and of course, a new Billy the Bean comic installment, there is sure to be something for everyone! Read on! https://highlandpiper-sc.com/ Newspaper club meets in M187 every Friday at lunch. You can also submit articles without being a club member. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUUZQmdw2vluviW1-691mcOcqwlZt-Z3vQ-Zxw7ASIULt9MQ/viewform
Hey Scots! We are still looking for a School Board Representative from the Class of 2023 due to receiving no applications in the first round. We've streamlined the process and it is quite simple to apply. This ASB position is an amazing opportunity to change our school community for the better and make your voice heard in the halls of government while honestly representing the student body. Everyone is welcome for the May 24 info meeting during Lunch in room 139, Ms. Phillips' room. We hope to see you there.
The Animal Welfare Club would happily accept your donations AND we will drop them off at PAWS. Items such as cat and kitten food, puppy and dog food (canned and dry), peanut butter, dog bones, cat scratchers, cat beds, blankets, leashes, cat litter, and many more items are needed! Check out the wishlist on the PAWs website for more needed items. You can leave your donations in the Shorecrest main office in the PAWS donation box. Thank you!
Art Exposition 2022! A showcase of student artwork from the entire year!
Art Expo will be running from May 31 – June 3 from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, in the lobby of the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center and along the hallways leading to the Commons.
There will be an Awards Showcase Evening on Friday, June 3 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM in the lobby of the Performing Arts Center. Stay after the Awards Showcase Evening and enjoy Tattoo Coffeehouse at 7:00 PM in the Shorecrest Commons.
The yearbook, titled Metamorphosis will be on sale for a limited time from May 1 - May 31. Full of student pictures, senior quotes and tributes along with a wide variety of coverage of clubs, events and all that students are doing inside and outside of classes, this year’s book documents the return to in person school and the metamorphosis that has taken place in students, staff and our school culture as it unfolded. The book usually sells out, so get your copy today! Please use the following link to purchase:https://wa-shoreline.intouchreceipting.com. Contact Advisor Craig van den Bosch for any questions. craig.vandenbosch@k12.shorelineschools.org
Please bring your donations for Care Club's book drive to the commons during lunch on Tuesday, May 24, or Thursday, May 26, to get a piece of candy in return! If you can't make it, please still continue to donate to the boxes outside of G106. We will be closing the drive on June 13. Thank you!
NEW ELECTRONIC VOLUNTEER APPLICATION PROCESS The District currently defines a Volunteer as a person who is authorized to enter the school building or be on campus to perform a service for staff and/or students. Volunteers may be on campus on a recurring basis. We are pleased to announce that, effective as of March 11, 2022, the Shoreline School District will be moving to an electronic submission process for individuals interested in making application as a school Volunteer.
As in the past, volunteer applicants will be required to provide the information and identification necessary to undergo a Washington State Patrol (WSP) background check. In addition, Volunteer applicants will also be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The process has been set up in ParentSquare to support easy access for parents/staff. While the primary submission process will be electronic, we anticipate that there may still be some exceptional instances where Volunteer Applicants need to submit via paper. In that event, Volunteer applicants may access and complete a hard copy of the updated WSP Volunteer Background Check Form at https://www.shorelineschools.org/Page/8424. Completed paper forms must be submitted along with the required ID and proof of vaccination to the school in which you are seeking Volunteer status.
Please feel free to contact your resident school or Shoreline School District Human Resources (206-393-4224) if you have questions or need assistance.
SHORECREST REMINDERS How to Arrange Early Dismissals
If your student needs an early dismissal for an appointment or other such reason, please notify our attendance office in advance by emailing sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org. We would like to know of the early dismissal at least one day in advance so we can prepare a pass to give to the student. When you arrive to pick up your child without prior notice, please know it will take more time for us to locate your student (oftentimes PE classes are on the field or on a walk) and have them meet you.
Visitors/Families on Campus
Unfortunately we are still not permitted to have guests, volunteers, or visitors on campus. This includes our families. We hope this will change in the near future but for now, please help us by remaining in your car in the parking lot when you come to Shorecrest to pick up or drop off your student.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
We need your help. With the increased number of students being dropped off or picked up at Shorecrest, we need families to use the North Parking Loop (behind the theater building) and to follow the directions on our signage. Please DO NOT turn left out of our parking lot as it will back up traffic for days. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER Watch for scholarships by checking your k12 email and by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorecrestcollegeandcareer
Principal's Message Archive
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Info posted 4/15/22
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
We are gearing up for Spring Spirit Week next week. We are excited to be preparing for our first school-wide Lip Dub since before the pandemic on Tuesday. All, we mean ALL, of our students will be located in various places throughout Shorecrest and dancing, singing, and performing (lip syncing) to various songs selected by our student body. Our staff team will also be featured throughout and our student video production crew will be gathering the footage as well as completing the final edit. If you haven’t seen a Shorecrest Lip Dub before, you certainly will by the end of next week. Our hope is to premier the Lip Dub on Friday during our Spring Pep Assembly, our first in person assembly in two years. Dress-up days are organized for each day next week and, in short, we are intending to have as much fun as possible. It is incredibly gratifying to be returning to some of our cherished school rituals and traditions.
Right after Spring Break (April 25-29) we will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-5) and AP Testing will begin (May 2-12). All AP Testing will be held at North City Elementary. Our school musical, Sponge Bob Square Pants The Musical, will premiere on May 12. Tickets will go on sale for this production next week and please know — we will sell out. Our drama productions are known far and wide and you do not want to wait to get your tickets!
COVID numbers are holding steady but we are still sending notifications to the community whenever we have even a single reported case. We are still monitoring, working with the Department of Health, and are cautiously optimistic about this spring.
Senior Season is upon us, so please pay attention to our social media sites as we recognize the Top 25 of the Class of 2022 and prepare for our Academic Award season.
Take care and Go Scots!
Lisa González
PrincipalMARCH / APRIL HIGHLANDERS OF THE MONTH We are so pleased to present our Highlander of the Month awards for the months of March and April! This Scot tradition happens 5 times per year and is very meaningful to our community. It allows for an opportunity to recognize students who stand out as exceptional in some way and/or embrace and exhibit our core Scot values. Teachers from each department get the chance to nominate at least one student in a school year and share with us why each was chosen. This slideshow is an inspiring reminder of why we are all here. Thank you for joining us in shining some light on some outstanding
Slideshow for March and April here.ANNOUNCEMENTS Last reminder for seniors! The second annual S.C.O.T. (Shorecrest College Opportunity Tribute) scholarship is now open! You received a Canvas message in your Class of 2022 course with application details. This award is for $2,500 a year, and renewable annually for up to four years for $10,000. Open exclusively to Shorecrest seniors with at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA. Selection is based on 40% financial need, 40% proven academic excellence and commitment and 20% outside involvement. Deadline: April 20, 2022.
Shorecrest will be hosting a FREE Mobile Dental Service to take care of student dental needs. Don’t have insurance? That’s okay! If it has been awhile since you’ve been able to get your student to the dentist or if they are experiencing mouth or tooth pain, please inquire with the school nurse about filling out an application to reserve an appointment @ 206-393-4308. Stay tuned for mobile clinic dates coming soon!
Lacrosse club is selling sunglasses which would be perfect for spirit days and pep assemblies! Come by the ASB window at lunch and talk to Ms. Denney if you want a pair. They are only $5.00! Go Scots!
Do you like to eat? Do you like to eat dumplings? Do you want to learn how to make dumplings? Come to Chinese Club this Thursday, April 21, at lunch in Room 324. Space is limited, so please sign up here by Wednesday to reserve your spot and help us figure how much we need to prepare: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVJNZaDHbBuihukuG9Q3kj1YLfx6CGLizojszo9us6uSn7uA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Ever wanted to Usher? Come join our crew next Tuesday at lunch in the blackbox! We are looking for students who are ready to guide guests through the auditorium and selling concessions during our upcoming SpongeBob Musical! All who are willing are welcome and wanted, and if you stop by Mr Kidd’s room, the blackbox, during lunch on Tuesday, April 19, you can find out how YOU can be involved with ushering the show and earning community hours.
ACTIVITIES UPDATE This week we took time to focus on Empathy & Kindness. Grateful Grams were delivered and students made a video that showcases a lot of Shorecrest students and staff talking about these ideas and followed up with a Care Cards activity. Here’s a link to the video.
Class of 2022 fundraiser TOMORROW, April 16:
Next week is Spring Spirit Week! We have dress up days planned, we are filming the Lip Dub on Tuesday during Highlander Home, and we are capping off the fun week with our first Pep Assembly of the year on Friday! There is a slightly modified schedule due to the Pep Assembly. All students will be in the Lip Dub and more information is here: Slides & Instructions. More info on the Spring Pep Assembly here: Slides. Spirit Week Dress Up Days hot tips: country v. country club can be interpreted as western-wear vs. preppy and Adam Sandler day is a day to wear your baggiest clothes.
Link Leaders Wanted: Attention class of 2023 & 2024 students. Do you want to make the transition from middle school to high school better for our incoming students? Do you want to support next year’s freshmen at getting off on the right foot in high school? Are you willing to have fun, be kind, and follow through with commitments? Please consider applying to be a Link Leader for next year. Applications available from your Highlander Home teacher April 18 and due April 21. There will be several training sessions in addition to running the Link Crew new student orientation day on September 6, the day before school starts next fall. See Ms. Philips, Ms. Elwell, Ms. Friedman, or Mr. Berkbigler with any questions.
For a limited time, the remaining plants from the Spring Plant Sale are available NOW in the Shorecrest Main Office - everything you see is available for purchase. Visitors are allowed into school to purchase during school hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Thanks for supporting the SC Class of 2025!
$2 - All Flowers/Veggies in pony pack of 4 seedlings & Strawberries
$3.50 - All herbs (3” pot, one plant)
$4 - Large 6” pot tomatoes
Tally up your order, submit it with payment (cash or check to Shorecrest ASB) and get planting!
At last week’s Senior Class Meeting, seniors received caps, gowns, and announcements, copies of the Senior Letter, and a 2022 SC Graduate Yard Sign courtesy of our awesome Booster group. Any uncollected items will be kept at the ASB Window. It is not too late to order caps and gowns for delivery the second week of May, here is a direct link to the cap and gown section of the Jostens.com website. All the information from the Senior Class meeting can be found on these slides.
NEW ELECTRONIC VOLUNTEER APPLICATION PROCESS The District currently defines a Volunteer as a person who is authorized to enter the school building or be on campus to perform a service for staff and/or students. Volunteers may be on campus on a recurring basis. We are pleased to announce that, effective as of March 11, 2022, the Shoreline School District will be moving to an electronic submission process for individuals interested in making application as a school Volunteer.
As in the past, volunteer applicants will be required to provide the information and identification necessary to undergo a Washington State Patrol (WSP) background check. In addition, Volunteer applicants will also be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The process has been set up in ParentSquare to support easy access for parents/staff. While the primary submission process will be electronic, we anticipate that there may still be some exceptional instances where Volunteer Applicants need to submit via paper. In that event, Volunteer applicants may access and complete a hard copy of the updated WSP Volunteer Background Check Form at https://www.shorelineschools.org/Page/8424. Completed paper forms must be submitted along with the required ID and proof of vaccination to the school in which you are seeking Volunteer status.
Please feel free to contact your resident school or Shoreline School District Human Resources (206-393-4224) if you have questions or need assistance.
SHORECREST REMINDERS How to Arrange Early Dismissals
If your student needs an early dismissal for an appointment or other such reason, please notify our attendance office in advance by emailing sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org. We would like to know of the early dismissal at least one day in advance so we can prepare a pass to give to the student. When you arrive to pick up your child without prior notice, please know it will take more time for us to locate your student (oftentimes PE classes are on the field or on a walk) and have them meet you.
Visitors/Families on Campus
Unfortunately we are still not permitted to have guests, volunteers, or visitors on campus. This includes our families. We hope this will change in the near future but for now, please help us by remaining in your car in the parking lot when you come to Shorecrest to pick up or drop off your student.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
We need your help. With the increased number of students being dropped off or picked up at Shorecrest, we need families to use the North Parking Loop (behind the theater building) and to follow the directions on our signage. Please DO NOT turn left out of our parking lot as it will back up traffic for days. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER Highlights & News:
Seniors: High School & Beyond Plan must be turned in to your Canvas Class by April 15!!!
2022-2023 UW Young Executives of Color Cohort: Are you interested in Business? Or the business sector? Open to all students! This is an amazing program to get the resources you need! Established in 2006, the mission of the Young Executives of Color (YEOC) program is to cultivate the academic potential of underrepresented high school student leaders in Washington State through college preparation, powerful mentorship, and the development of real-life business skills. Check Canvas for the application materials and deadline.
Scholarship Highlights:
Ridgecrest Neighborhood Scholarship: This year the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association is offering two $1500 scholarships for students who currently live in, or have previously lived in, the Ridgecrest neighborhood as defined by its boundaries of: NE 175th Street to NE 145th Street; and 15th Avenue NE to the I-5 freeway. Check Canvas for more information!
Lake Forest Park Rotary Scholarship: This scholarship is for seniors who have already applied and have either been accepted or have received a letter of intent from their university or college of choice. This application is for students who not only excel academically, but who also have a passion for "Service Above Self" either through volunteerism or work study. We have 10 - $1000 scholarships to award. Check Canvas for more information!
Community Service Spotlights:
Briarcrest Needs Camp Counselors: On application page - “5th grade camp is approaching and we are looking for energetic, positive, responsible high school juniors and seniors (sophomores may be considered) to accompany us to camp.” Camp dates: June 1 through June 3 - Applications are due by April 22, 2022. Check Canvas for more information!
Watch for more scholarships by checking your k12 email and by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorecrestcollegeandcareer
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Info posted 4/8/22
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
To say that our screen time went up during the pandemic is an understatement. During the pandemic most of us have been dependent on our digital devices for work, school, and socialization. As we transition back to life in-person many of us are struggling with the amount of time we are attached to our devices, including our cell phones.
For our young people who are learning about time management while balancing school, work, and other activities, screen time can be a distraction and a way of staying connected. Sometimes screen time is a coping mechanism for dealing with difficult feelings. So how do you tell if your teenager's screen-use is becoming a problem? Some common signs are disruption in sleep patterns, feeling an intense need to check social media sites, increased anxiety when the phone is not available, and continued use despite negative consequences or bad feelings. If you are noticing these signs and more, it may be time to re-set some new boundaries around your teen’s screen time. We’ve included links to a few different articles that detail the rise in screen use on brain development, and offer suggestions about how to replace screen activities with other options:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/08/well/live/smartphone-addiction-tips.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/16/health/covid-kids-tech-use.html
At Shorecrest, we are working to discourage our students from having their cell phones out, or AirPods in, during class time. We have approached this carefully and slowly because of the reality of these past two years but it is time for us to work together to help our students set some limits with these devices. Please know that we will be taking the following steps to help students set boundaries with cell phones and AirPods including:
- Verbal reminder and re-direction from staff member(s) to put away cell phones and remove AirPods during class
- Contacting parent/guardian if behavior persists to alert an adult at home
- Disciplinary referral and progressive disciplineAs we are norming school-wide behavior expectations around cell phone use we suggest that you have a conversation with your teen so that they understand what your expectations are for phone use at school. We encourage you to talk openly about the positive and negative effects of increased screen time with your teenager and help them set healthy boundaries.
Lisa González
PrincipalVISITOR PARKING, STUDENT PARKING, BUSES, STUDENT DROP-OFF/PICK-UP Visitor parking central and north
Parents who are coming to visit SC and conduct business should park in the central or north lots.Student parking
All student parking is located in the south lot; it is the parking lot for SC students with valid parking passes.Buses only in the bus loop in the front of the school during peak times: 7:30-8:00 am, and 2:00-2:50 pm
Buses drop-off and pick up in the bus zone out front. This loop area is reserved for buses only during peak times; no other vehicles should enter this front area. The critical times are 7:30-8:00 am, and 2:00-2:50 pm. During these two periods please stay out of the front section of the central driveway. There are also buses for our students with special needs who do drop off and pick up in the north lot. Please do not block their way.Student drop-off and pick-up – North Lot Only
The ONLY student drop-off and pick-up location on school days is the north lot. When dropping off students in the morning please make sure to pull up to the curb closest to the school so that students do not need to cross traffic. Remember also that the exit is right turn only in order to quickly help with traffic exiting the lot.For parents who drop off students earlier than (or by) 7:30, the south student lot is an excellent option because in the mornings student drivers tend to arrive later, closer to our 7:50 start time. Dropping off students here by 7:30 avoids the congestion coming into the south lot that occurs closer to the actual class start time. This also features a right turn only on exiting.
Picking up in the south lot immediately after school is not recommended because it means contending with lots of teenagers leaving in a hurry.
Best kept secret in Shoreline: student drop-off and pick-up outside of peak times
After school you might be best served by not coming onto campus until 2:50 or so. By that time, the student lot should be quiet, and the bus zone is accessible as the buses will have departed. Parents that can arrive later to pick up their students will encounter less traffic congestion.When parents need to pick students up or drop them off in the middle of the day, the central lot and loop are clearly the most convenient options. Outside of peak bus times, parents can feel free to use the central loop.
SC PTSA SENIOR SPREE 2022 Get your Senior Spree 2022 ticket - on sale now through April 15. Cost is $145 and includes transportation, food and beverages, activities and entertainment. No extra money will be needed. Scholarships are available. We have sold close to 100 tickets and there are plenty of tickets left to sell. We would love to see you at the event. Get your ticket today by clicking on this link: https://www.shorecrestptsa.org/spree/spree-tickets.
This year's Spree committee has worked hard fundraising so that any Senior who wishes to attend, can. Full and partial scholarships are available. If you need financial assistance to attend Spree, go to https://www.shorecrestptsa.org/spree/spree-scholarship-request-form. You will be contacted by the committee directly regarding scholarships.
If you have any questions about Senior Spree, please go to https://www.shorecrestptsa.org/spree or email us at shorecrestspree2022@gmail.com. We will be sending more information out to registered students as we get closer to the event. Thank you!
Julia Prosser & Tiffany Arnone
Senior Spree 2022 Co-ChairsANNOUNCEMENTS Seniors! The second annual S.C.O.T. (Shorecrest College Opportunity Tribute) scholarship is now open! You received a Canvas message in your Class of 2022 course with application details. This award is for $2,500 a year, and renewable annually for up to four years for $10,000. Open exclusively to Shorecrest seniors with at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA. Selection is based on 40% financial need, 40% proven academic excellence and commitment and 20% outside involvement. Deadline: April 20, 2022.
Lacrosse club is selling sunglasses which would be perfect for spirit days and pep assemblies! Come by the ASB window at lunch and talk to Ms. Denney if you want a pair. They are only $5.00! Go Scots!
Pre-Season Football Meeting. All students interested in playing Football next year - there is a mandatory team meeting WEDNESDAY, April 13, during lunch in the MAIN GYM. This meeting is for all students who plan on trying out for Football next year!
SC will offer a FREE Mobile Dental Service. Students, please stop by and pick up an application in the Health Office. Parents/guardians can call or email Nurse Carlene at 206-393-4308 or carlene.urrutia@shorelineschools.org and reserve your student’s appointment today!
ACTIVITIES UPDATE The following ASB Positions for 2022-23 school year are open: Site Council Representative (2 spots for class of 2024), ASB Tech Coordinator (1 spot for class of 2023, 1 spot for class of 2024), and School Board Representative (1 spot, class of 2023). These positions are application/interview, no need to give a speech! These are full-ASB positions and students not only work in their specific areas of focus, but also work to support a vibrant and inclusive school community as a whole. Our Site Council Representatives share student voice at monthly evening stakeholder meetings and work on special projects as needed. Tech Coordinators support assemblies, activities, videos, etc and have a hand in just about everything ASB/ Leadership executes. The School Board Representative attends twice-monthly School Board evening meetings and acts as a liaison between the students and the Board and also represents student voice to the Board. Want to know more about any of these? Thinking about applying? Come to the required informational meeting at Highlander Home on Tuesday, April 12. See Ms. Phillips in 139 for a purple pass and more information.
At today’s Senior Class Meeting, seniors received caps, gowns, and announcements, copies of the Senior Letter, and a 2022 SC Graduate Yard Sign courtesy of our awesome Booster group. Any uncollected items will be kept at the ASB Window. It is not too late to order caps and gowns for delivery on this date, here is a direct link to the cap and gown section of the Jostens.com website. All the information from the Senior Class meeting can be found on these slides.
Link Leaders Wanted: Attention class of 2023 & 2024 students. Do you want to make the transition from middle school to high school better for our incoming students? Do you want to support next year’s freshmen at getting off on the right foot in high school? Are you willing to have fun, be kind, and follow through with commitments? Please consider applying to be a Link Leader for next year. Applications available from your Highlander Home teacher April 18 and due April 21. There will be several training sessions in addition to running the Link Crew new student orientation day on September 6, the day before school starts next fall. See Ms. Philips, Ms. Elwell, Ms. Friedman, or Mr. Berkbigler with any questions.
NEW ELECTRONIC VOLUNTEER APPLICATION PROCESS The District currently defines a Volunteer as a person who is authorized to enter the school building or be on campus to perform a service for staff and/or students. Volunteers may be on campus on a recurring basis. We are pleased to announce that, effective as of March 11, 2022, the Shoreline School District will be moving to an electronic submission process for individuals interested in making application as a school Volunteer.
As in the past, volunteer applicants will be required to provide the information and identification necessary to undergo a Washington State Patrol (WSP) background check. In addition, Volunteer applicants will also be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The process has been set up in ParentSquare to support easy access for parents/staff. While the primary submission process will be electronic, we anticipate that there may still be some exceptional instances where Volunteer Applicants need to submit via paper. In that event, Volunteer applicants may access and complete a hard copy of the updated WSP Volunteer Background Check Form at https://www.shorelineschools.org/Page/8424. Completed paper forms must be submitted along with the required ID and proof of vaccination to the school in which you are seeking Volunteer status.
Please feel free to contact your resident school or Shoreline School District Human Resources (206-393-4224) if you have questions or need assistance.
SHORECREST REMINDERS How to Arrange Early Dismissals
If your student needs an early dismissal for an appointment or other such reason, please notify our attendance office in advance by emailing sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org. We would like to know of the early dismissal at least one day in advance so we can prepare a pass to give to the student. When you arrive to pick up your child without prior notice, please know it will take more time for us to locate your student (oftentimes PE classes are on the field or on a walk) and have them meet you.
Visitors/Families on Campus
Unfortunately we are still not permitted to have guests, volunteers, or visitors on campus. This includes our families. We hope this will change in the near future but for now, please help us by remaining in your car in the parking lot when you come to Shorecrest to pick up or drop off your student.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
We need your help. With the increased number of students being dropped off or picked up at Shorecrest, we need families to use the North Parking Loop (behind the theater building) and to follow the directions on our signage. Please DO NOT turn left out of our parking lot as it will back up traffic for days. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER Highlights & News:
Seniors: High School & Beyond Plan must be turned in to your Canvas Class by April 15!!!
2022-2023 UW Young Executives of Color Cohort: Are you interested in Business? Or the business sector? Open to all students! This is an amazing program to get the resources you need! Established in 2006, the mission of the Young Executives of Color (YEOC) program is to cultivate the academic potential of underrepresented high school student leaders in Washington State through college preparation, powerful mentorship, and the development of real-life business skills. Check Canvas for the application materials and deadline.
Scholarship Highlights:
Ridgecrest Neighborhood Scholarship: This year the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association is offering two $1500 scholarships for students who currently live in, or have previously lived in, the Ridgecrest neighborhood as defined by its boundaries of: NE 175th Street to NE 145th Street; and 15th Avenue NE to the I-5 freeway. Check Canvas for more information!
Lake Forest Park Rotary Scholarship: This scholarship is for seniors who have already applied and have either been accepted or have received a letter of intent from their university or college of choice. This application is for students who not only excel academically, but who also have a passion for "Service Above Self" either through volunteerism or work study. We have 10 - $1000 scholarships to award. Check Canvas for more information!
Community Service Spotlights:
Briarcrest Needs Camp Counselors: On application page - “5th grade camp is approaching and we are looking for energetic, positive, responsible high school juniors and seniors (sophomores may be considered) to accompany us to camp.” Camp dates: June 1 through June 3 - Applications are due by April 22, 2022. Check Canvas for more information!
Watch for more scholarships by checking your k12 email and by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorecrestcollegeandcareer
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Info posted 4/1/22
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
Our students and staff have been engaged all year in finding ways to make the reporting process, the resources, and the manner in which we work with survivors of sexual assault more transparent, supportive, and consistent at Shorecrest. As a result of these efforts, we will be updating our school website with information on how to make a report, share what resources are available at school, and provide outside resources as well. Students, in collaboration with Shorecrest Counselors, developed a one-page flyer of sexual assault resources for students that will be available in all restroom stalls, in our health office, and in our counseling center starting this coming week.
Also, our student Sexual Assault Council is meeting this weekend (Saturday) in our library for an all-day training session facilitated by New Beginnings (an organization devoted to ending domestic violence) to provide students with information, tools, and skills to support their peers. Ultimately, our goal is to have these students provide peer to peer training and resources (like our Natural Helpers do with suicide prevention) around consent, prevention of sexual violence/assault, and supporting survivors.
April is national Sexual Assault Awareness month and we invite you to preview the resources we have worked to develop in conjunction with our student leaders. We will continue to seek out ways to support our young people and to make the reporting process a more supportive, transparent one and also, actively work to prevent sexual assault through consent education.
Lisa González
PrincipalHow to Report Sexual Harassment or Assault at Shorecrest High School (pdf link here).
VISITOR PARKING, STUDENT PARKING, BUSES, STUDENT DROP-OFF/PICK-UP Visitor parking central and north
Parents who are coming to visit SC and conduct business should park in the central or north lots.Student parking
All student parking is located in the south lot; it is the parking lot for SC students with valid parking passes.Buses only in the bus loop in the front of the school during peak times: 7:30-8:00 am, and 2:00-2:50 pm
Buses drop-off and pick up in the bus zone out front. This loop area is reserved for buses only during peak times; no other vehicles should enter this front area. The critical times are 7:30-8:00 am, and 2:00-2:50 pm. During these two periods please stay out of the front section of the central driveway. There are also buses for our students with special needs who do drop off and pick up in the north lot. Please do not block their way.Student drop-off and pick-up – North Lot Only
The ONLY student drop-off and pick-up location on school days is the north lot. When dropping off students in the morning please make sure to pull up to the curb closest to the school so that students do not need to cross traffic. Remember also that the exit is right turn only in order to quickly help with traffic exiting the lot.For parents who drop off students earlier than (or by) 7:30, the south student lot is an excellent option because in the mornings student drivers tend to arrive later, closer to our 7:50 start time. Dropping off students here by 7:30 avoids the congestion coming into the south lot that occurs closer to the actual class start time. This also features a right turn only on exiting.
Picking up in the south lot immediately after school is not recommended because it means contending with lots of teenagers leaving in a hurry.
Best kept secret in Shoreline: student drop-off and pick-up outside of peak times
After school you might be best served by not coming onto campus until 2:50 or so. By that time, the student lot should be quiet, and the bus zone is accessible as the buses will have departed. Parents that can arrive later to pick up their students will encounter less traffic congestion.When parents need to pick students up or drop them off in the middle of the day, the central lot and loop are clearly the most convenient options. Outside of peak bus times, parents can feel free to use the central loop.
A MESSAGE FROM THE SC BOOSTERS 2022 Graduate yard sign sales are open now through April 4.
The students will pick them up during cap and gown distribution on April 8. Buy one today and celebrate your 2022 graduate!
Spread the word! LINK: https://ourschool.support/SC2022Signs
Join us for a Booster Club BBQ at the Shorecrest vs. Shorewood Baseball Game! Tuesday, April 5.
BBQ begins at 5:30, game begins at 6:30. Game is at Shorecrest. Fans get a chance to enjoy a great night of baseball, buy some Shorecrest Swag, eat a meal, and see the mighty Scots in action. Hamburger and hotdog meals are available for purchase. (We've got gluten free and vegetarian options as well!)
BBQ is a fundraiser for the Shorecrest Boosters to help strengthen community support for all Shorecrest teams, clubs and programs.
SC PTSA SENIOR SPREE 2022 Get your Senior Spree 2022 ticket - on sale now through April 15. Cost is $145 and includes transportation, food and beverages, activities and entertainment. No extra money will be needed. Scholarships are available. We have sold close to 100 tickets and there are plenty of tickets left to sell. We would love to see you at the event. Get your ticket today by clicking on this link: https://www.shorecrestptsa.org/spree/spree-tickets.
This year's Spree committee has worked hard fundraising so that any Senior who wishes to attend, can. Full and partial scholarships are available. If you need financial assistance to attend Spree, go to https://www.shorecrestptsa.org/spree/spree-scholarship-request-form. You will be contacted by the committee directly regarding scholarships.
If you have any questions about Senior Spree, please go to https://www.shorecrestptsa.org/spree or email us at shorecrestspree2022@gmail.com. We will be sending more information out to registered students as we get closer to the event. Thank you!
Julia Prosser & Tiffany Arnone
Senior Spree 2022 Co-Chairs
Senior Spree Car Wash Ticket Sales
Once again, we are fundraising and selling Brown Bear Car Wash Tickets for the Class of 2022 Senior Spree! Senior Spree is the all-night graduation party for our seniors! Please join us at Central Market on either Saturday, April 2, or Sunday, April 3. Several shifts (morning or afternoon) available. Sign up below. We appreciate your support! www.signupgenius.com
ANNOUNCEMENTS Parent Education Night - Suicide Prevention, Webinar, Wednesday, April 6, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Seniors! The second annual S.C.O.T. (Shorecrest College Opportunity Tribute) scholarship is now open! You received a Canvas message in your Class of 2022 course with application details. This award is for $2,500 a year, and renewable annually for up to four years for $10,000. Open exclusively to Shorecrest seniors with at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA. Selection is based on 40% financial need, 40% proven academic excellence and commitment and 20% outside involvement. Deadline: April 20, 2022.
Kindergarteners through adults, GET CREATIVE! The Lake Forest Park Rotary Club Peace contest entry deadline (April 9) is fast approaching. Express yourself in any form of writing or artwork, and the winner in each of the five age groups will get a $50 gift card redeemable at Third Place Books. Email submissions to: lfprotarypeacebuilders@gmail.com.
Could you or your family use some help in finding local resources or support? Resources might include food, medical resources, paying bills, recreational activities, or anything else that you or your family might need. Shorecrest has family advocates who are here to help support you. Please stop by room 213 to meet with Ms. Harrington or Ms. Maurer.
SC will offer a FREE Mobile Dental Service. Students, please stop by and pick up an application in the Health Office. Parents/guardians can call or email Nurse Carlene at 206-393-4308 or carlene.urrutia@shorelineschools.org and reserve your student’s appointment today!
SENIORS - Click on this link to order your cap and gown before APRIL 8, 2022: https://jostenspnw.clickfunnels.com/senior-week1601591092091
If you order PRIOR to April 8, your order will be available for pick up at Shorecrest on April 8.SC Jostens Grad Delivery Event pdf flyer Link: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/11913944
ACTIVITIES UPDATE Important Senior Dates now through graduation (Save this link!)
Top Scot is happening!!! Mark your calendars for April 13. This is a night showcasing our funniest and most talented seniors - you will not want to miss it! It is April 13, in our SC Theater, advance tickets $10 with ASB, $12 without, available at the ASB Window. All tickets are $15 at the door and we usually sell out before the night, so plan on buying your ticket in advance! All proceeds benefit the Senior Class and help us fundraise for prom.
The following ASB Positions for 2022-23 school year are open: Site Council Representative (2 spots for class of 2024), ASB Tech Coordinator (1 spot for class of 2023, 1 spot for class of 2024), and School Board Representative (1 spot, class of 2023). These positions are application/interview, no need to give a speech! These are full-ASB positions and students not only work in their specific areas of focus, but also work to support a vibrant and inclusive school community as a whole. Our Site Council Representatives share student voice at monthly evening stakeholder meetings and work on special projects as needed. Tech Coordinators support assemblies, activities, videos, etc and have a hand in just about everything ASB/ Leadership executes. The School Board Representative attends twice-monthly School Board evening meetings and acts as a liaison between the students and the Board and also represents student voice to the Board. Want to know more about any of these? Thinking about applying? Come to the required informational meeting at Highlander Home on Tuesday, April 12. See Ms. Phillips in 139 for a purple pass and more information.
We are planning the Unity Festival for this year and were wondering if YOU wanted to be involved! You don’t have to have any specifics of what you want to do yet. The main point is to showcase the cultures of our students. This will be a celebration with performances, dances, music, food, and a grand finale fashion show. We are planning on holding the Unity Festival on May 10 with an in school performance and an after school performance. We would love to stay in touch with you! Please email back with any questions you may have! rp0979699@k12.shorelineschools.org Feel free to stop by and see Ms. Phillips in 139 with any questions you might have or email her at johanna.phillips@k12.shorelineschools.org
If you are interested in being in helping Emcee, or Performing in the Unity Festival, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6PQ7_r0wsp3WT9hCktWtGFpplFQCq3EI9Po2B_P8SznHNsg/viewform?usp=sf_link
If you are interested in being in the Fashion Show, email stacia.tellefson@shorelineschools.org
NEW ELECTRONIC VOLUNTEER APPLICATION PROCESS The District currently defines a Volunteer as a person who is authorized to enter the school building or be on campus to perform a service for staff and/or students. Volunteers may be on campus on a recurring basis. We are pleased to announce that, effective as of March 11, 2022, the Shoreline School District will be moving to an electronic submission process for individuals interested in making application as a school Volunteer.
As in the past, volunteer applicants will be required to provide the information and identification necessary to undergo a Washington State Patrol (WSP) background check. In addition, Volunteer applicants will also be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The process has been set up in ParentSquare to support easy access for parents/staff. While the primary submission process will be electronic, we anticipate that there may still be some exceptional instances where Volunteer Applicants need to submit via paper. In that event, Volunteer applicants may access and complete a hard copy of the updated WSP Volunteer Background Check Form at https://www.shorelineschools.org/Page/8424. Completed paper forms must be submitted along with the required ID and proof of vaccination to the school in which you are seeking Volunteer status.
Please feel free to contact your resident school or Shoreline School District Human Resources (206-393-4224) if you have questions or need assistance.
SHORECREST REMINDERS How to Arrange Early Dismissals
If your student needs an early dismissal for an appointment or other such reason, please notify our attendance office in advance by emailing sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org. We would like to know of the early dismissal at least one day in advance so we can prepare a pass to give to the student. When you arrive to pick up your child without prior notice, please know it will take more time for us to locate your student (oftentimes PE classes are on the field or on a walk) and have them meet you.
Visitors/Families on Campus
Unfortunately we are still not permitted to have guests, volunteers, or visitors on campus. This includes our families. We hope this will change in the near future but for now, please help us by remaining in your car in the parking lot when you come to Shorecrest to pick up or drop off your student.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
We need your help. With the increased number of students being dropped off or picked up at Shorecrest, we need families to use the North Parking Loop (behind the theater building) and to follow the directions on our signage. Please DO NOT turn left out of our parking lot as it will back up traffic for days. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER Highlights & News:
Seniors: High School & Beyond Plan must be turned in to your Canvas Class by April 15!!!
2022-2023 UW Young Executives of Color Cohort: Are you interested in Business? Or the business sector? Open to all students! This is an amazing program to get the resources you need! Established in 2006, the mission of the Young Executives of Color (YEOC) program is to cultivate the academic potential of underrepresented high school student leaders in Washington State through college preparation, powerful mentorship, and the development of real-life business skills. Check Canvas for the application materials and deadline.
Scholarship Highlights:
Ridgecrest Neighborhood Scholarship: This year the Ridgecrest Neighborhood Association is offering two $1500 scholarships for students who currently live in, or have previously lived in, the Ridgecrest neighborhood as defined by its boundaries of: NE 175th Street to NE 145th Street; and 15th Avenue NE to the I-5 freeway. Check Canvas for more information!
Lake Forest Park Rotary Scholarship: This scholarship is for seniors who have already applied and have either been accepted or have received a letter of intent from their university or college of choice. This application is for students who not only excel academically, but who also have a passion for "Service Above Self" either through volunteerism or work study. We have 10 - $1000 scholarships to award. Check Canvas for more information!
Community Service Spotlights:
Briarcrest Needs Camp Counselors: On application page - “5th grade camp is approaching and we are looking for energetic, positive, responsible high school juniors and seniors (sophomores may be considered) to accompany us to camp.” Camp dates: June 1 through June 3 - Applications are due by April 22, 2022. Check Canvas for more information!
Watch for more scholarships by checking your k12 email and by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorecrestcollegeandcareer
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Info posted 3/25/22
From the Athletic Director ...
Spring Sports are underway and competitions have begun. Check out the schedules and standings for all of our teams here at this link: http://www.wescoathletics.com/index.php?pid=0.3.41.0.300&sport=0
Let’s celebrate our top athletes from the Winter Sports season. First our 1st Team All-Wesco athletes, as voted on by the league coaches.
Elijah Johnson - Basketball Cade Birgfeld - Swim
Parker Baumann - Basketball Kason Kirkpatrick - Swim
Colton Stoecker - Swim Tristan Serrano - Swim
Andrew Miner - Swim Joseph Martinez - Wrestling
Sean Neils - Swim Thomas Rhodes - Wrestling
Diego Reed – Swim
Next up, our Athletes of the Season, as voted on by our Shorecrest coaches.
JORDAN TIKALSKY
- Senior captain, Girls Basketball
- 2nd Team All-Wesco
- Leading scorer on the team, 18 points per game
- 2nd consecutive year winning this award
THOMAS RHODES
- Senior captain, Wrestling
- Placed 2nd in State tournament
- 1st Team All-Wesco, 29-1 record this season
- Will wrestle for Coast Guard Academy next year
And finally, our top academic athletic group from the Winter Season was the Girls Varsity Basketball team with a 3.81 GPA. Great job balancing “student” and “athlete” by this group of girls!
GO SCOTS!
VISITOR PARKING, STUDENT PARKING, BUSES, STUDENT DROP-OFF/PICK-UP Visitor parking central and north
Parents who are coming to visit SC and conduct business should park in the central or north lots.Student parking
All student parking is located in the south lot; it is the parking lot for SC students with valid parking passes.Buses only in the bus loop in the front of the school during peak times: 7:30-8:00 am, and 2:00-2:50 pm
Buses drop-off and pick up in the bus zone out front. This loop area is reserved for buses only during peak times; no other vehicles should enter this front area. The critical times are 7:30-8:00 am, and 2:00-2:50 pm. During these two periods please stay out of the front section of the central driveway. There are also buses for our students with special needs who do drop off and pick up in the north lot. Please do not block their way.Student drop-off and pick-up – North Lot Only
The ONLY student drop-off and pick-up location on school days is the north lot. When dropping off students in the morning please make sure to pull up to the curb closest to the school so that students do not need to cross traffic. Remember also that the exit is right turn only in order to quickly help with traffic exiting the lot.
For parents who drop off students earlier than (or by) 7:30, the south, student lot is an excellent option because in the mornings student drivers tend to arrive later, closer to our 7:50 start time. Dropping off students here by 7:30 avoids the congestion coming into the south lot that occurs closer to the actual class start time. This also features a right turn only on exiting.
Picking up in the south lot immediately after school is not recommended because it means contending with lots of teenagers leaving in a hurry.
Best kept secret in Shoreline: student drop-off and pick-up outside of peak times
After school you might be best served by not coming onto campus until 2:50 or so. By that time the student lot should be quiet, and the bus zone is accessible as the buses will have departed. Parents that can arrive later to pick up their students will encounter less traffic congestion.When parents need to pick students up or drop them off in the middle of the day the central lot and loop are clearly the most convenient options. Outside of peak bus times, parents can feel free to use the central loop.
A MESSAGE FROM THE SC BOOSTERS Don't let the date fool you! The Shorecrest Booster club fundraiser is back and in-person on Friday, April 1, 2022. Scottish Rite Center 1207 N152nd Street, Shoreline. Doors open at 6:00. BINGO begins at 6:30.
This fun event includes food, drinks, silent and live auction, and BINGO fun!
BOOSTERS NEED YOUR HELP!!!General Procurement & Help
Do you have an idea for a donation, or an amazing experience we can auction off at our event? Do you want to help with check in and check out, and distributing sold auction items? Please contact auction@scboosters.org or president@scboosters.org.
Volunteers Needed on 4/1!
Your SC Boosters Club is looking for help at our Booster's Bingo Bash this year on 4/1! Check out this sign-up to see if there is something that suits you! No training is needed. Just a smile and a helping attitude! And you get to work with some of your amazing Booster board members!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4EA8A72CA3F94-bingo
2022 Graduate yard sign sales are open now through April 4.The students will pick them up during cap and gown distribution on April 8. Buy one today and celebrate your 2022 graduate.
Spread the word! LINK: https://ourschool.support/SC2022Signs
Join us for a Booster Club BBQ at the Shorecrest vs. Shorewood Baseball Game! Tuesday, April 5.
BBQ begins at 5:30, game begins at 6:30. Game is at Shorecrest. Fans get a chance to enjoy a great night of baseball, buy some Shorecrest Swag, eat a meal, and see the mighty Scots in action. Hamburger and hotdog meals are available for purchase. (We've got gluten free and vegetarian options as well!)
BBQ is a fundraiser for the Shorecrest Boosters to help strengthen community support for all Shorecrest teams, clubs and programs.
SC PTSA SENIOR SPREE 2022 Get your Senior Spree 2022 ticket - on sale now through April 15. Cost is $145 and includes transportation, food and beverages, activities and entertainment. No extra money will be needed. Scholarships are available. We have sold close to 100 tickets and there are plenty of tickets left to sell. We would love to see you at the event. Get your ticket today by clicking on this link: https://www.shorecrestptsa.org/spree/spree-tickets.
This year's Spree committee has worked hard fundraising so that any Senior who wishes to attend, can. Full and partial scholarships are available. If you need financial assistance to attend Spree, go to https://www.shorecrestptsa.org/spree/spree-scholarship-request-form. You will be contacted by the committee directly regarding scholarships.
If you have any questions about Senior Spree, please go to https://www.shorecrestptsa.org/spree or email us at shorecrestspree2022@gmail.com. We will be sending more information out to registered students as we get closer to the event. Thank you!
Julia Prosser & Tiffany Arnone
Senior Spree 2022 Co-Chairs
Senior Spree Car Wash Ticket Sales
Once again, we are fundraising and selling Brown Bear Car Wash Tickets for the Class of 2022 Senior Spree! Senior Spree is the all-night graduation party for our seniors! Please join us at Central Market on either Saturday, April 2, or Sunday, April 3. Several shifts (morning or afternoon) available. Sign up below. We appreciate your support! www.signupgenius.com
ANNOUNCEMENTS Debate club is meeting on Mondays at lunch in room 170, Ms. Gamble's room, next to the Scot Shop. Come as soon as you can and bring your lunch. Remember - it’s never too late to debate!
Seniors! The second annual S.C.O.T. (Shorecrest College Opportunity Tribute) scholarship is now open! You received a Canvas message in your Class of 2022 course with application details. This award is for $2,500 a year, and renewable annually for up to four years for $10,000. Open exclusively to Shorecrest seniors with at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA. Selection is based on 40% financial need, 40% proven academic excellence and commitment and 20% outside involvement. Deadline: April 20, 2022.
Could you or your family use some help in finding local resources or support? Resources might include food, medical resources, paying bills, recreational activities, or anything else that you or your family might need. Shorecrest has family advocates who are here to help support you. Please stop by room 213 to meet with Ms. Harrington or Ms. Maurer.
SC will offer a FREE Mobile Dental Service. Students, please stop by and pick up an application in the Health Office. Parents/guardians can call or email Nurse Carlene at 206-393-4308 or carlene.urrutia@shorelineschools.org and reserve your student’s appointment today!
Please join Animal Welfare Club Thursday in Room 228 during lunch to help make posters to advertise our pet supply donation for PAWS!! We need your support! Snacks will be provided while we have fun making posters that will support a good cause that helps our furry friends. Also, bring a picture of your own pets which can be included on our posters!
The Highland Piper's writing contest, Piper Prompts, has returned with our winner!Congratulations to Hank Rohs for his piece, Is a Wish Worth It? His work is now featured on the Highland Piper website, check it out here: https://highlandpiper-sc.com/ Thank you to our wonderful Shorecrest writers for submitting, and to all those who voted. We look forward to your participation in our future contests!
SENIOR Families - Click on this link to order your cap and gown before APRIL 1, 2022:
https://jostenspnw.clickfunnels.com/senior-week1601591092091
ACTIVITIES UPDATE
03-25-2022 Activities Update:
Important Senior Dates now through graduation (Save this link! This will also be mailed home to families of seniors): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FvjRqf6Qtm3bjcfBmrxE-JXGtUKPR_Baei8CH4NeL3k/edit?usp=sharing
Club Presidents have a meeting in room 139 at Highlander Home on Tuesday, March 29. Get your purple pass from Ms. Phillips in advance.
Top Scot is happening!!! Mark your calendars for April 13. This is a night showcasing our funniest and most talented seniors - you will not want to miss it! It is April 13, in our SC Theater, advance tickets $10 with ASB, $12 without, available at the ASB Window. All tickets are $15 at the door and we usually sell out before the night, so plan on buying your ticket in advance! All proceeds benefit the Senior Class and help us fundraise for prom.
Final Week - Shorecrest Spring Plant Sale! Planting season is starting! Get your hands on some great prices for a variety of plants from flowers to herbs and vegetables, all while supporting the Class of 2025 with the Shorecrest Spring Plant Sale.Donʼt wait–our sale ends March 31! Forms can be found online 2025.ga/plantsaleform or at the ASB window. Plants will be ready for pickup on April 13, and all orders are due March 31. Email johanna.phillips@k12.shorelineschools.orgfor more Printable order form for paper & check orders. Online google sheet order form force copy link - order on this spreadsheet and pay on the InTouch system - directions in the spreadsheet.
We are planning the Unity Festival for this year and were wondering if YOU wanted to be involved! You don’t have to have any specifics of what you want to do yet. The main point is to showcase the cultures of our students. This will be a celebration with performances, dances, music, food, and a grand finale fashion show. We are planning on holding the Unity Festival on May 10 with an in school performance and an after school performance. We would love to stay in touch with you! Please email back with any questions you may have! rp0979699@k12.shorelineschools.org Feel free to stop by and see Ms. Phillips in 139 with any questions you might have or email her at johanna.phillips@k12.shorelineschools.org
If you are interested in being in helping Emcee, or Performing in the Unity Festival, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6PQ7_r0wsp3WT9hCktWtGFpplFQCq3EI9Po2B_P8SznHNsg/viewform?usp=sf_link
If you are interested in being in the Fashion Show, email stacia.tellefson@shorelineschools.org
NEW ELECTRONIC VOLUNTEER APPLICATION PROCESS The District currently defines a Volunteer as a person who is authorized to enter the school building or be on campus to perform a service for staff and/or students. Volunteers may be on campus on a recurring basis. We are pleased to announce that, effective as of March 11, 2022, the Shoreline School District will be moving to an electronic submission process for individuals interested in making application as a school Volunteer.
As in the past, Volunteer applicants will be required to provide the information and identification necessary to undergo a Washington State Patrol (WSP) background check. In addition, Volunteer applicants will also be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The process has been set up in ParentSquare to support easy access for parents/staff. While the primary submission process will be electronic, we anticipate that there may still be some exceptional instances where Volunteer Applicants need to submit via paper. In that event, Volunteer applicants may access and complete a hard copy of the updated WSP Volunteer Background Check Form at https://www.shorelineschools.org/Page/8424. Completed paper forms must be submitted along with the required ID and proof of vaccination to the school in which you are seeking Volunteer status.
Please feel free to contact your resident school or Shoreline School District Human Resources (206-393-4224) if you have questions or need assistance.
SHORECREST REMINDERS
How to Arrange Early Dismissals
If your student needs an early dismissal for an appointment or other such reason,please notify our attendance office in advance by emailing sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org. We would like to know of the early dismissal at least one day in advance so we can prepare a pass to give to the student. When you arrive to pick up your child without prior notice, please know it will take more time for us to locate your student (oftentimes PE classes are on the field or on a walk) and have them meet you. If you would like to call, the Attendance Office phone is 206.393.4294
Visitors/Families on Campus
We are now permitted to have guests, volunteers, or visitors on campus. This includes our families. Please check in with the Main Office when you enter the building.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
We need your help. With the increased number of students being dropped off or picked up at Shorecrest, we need families to use the North Parking Loop (behind the theater building) and to follow the directions on our signage. Please DO NOT turn left out of our parking lot as it will back up traffic for days. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient. -
Info posted 3/11/22
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,Today marks the two year anniversary of our school closure two years ago on March 11, 2020. We assumed we’d be back at school within days or weeks. We never imagined a full closure, a shift to remote learning, another shift to hybrid learning, and a transition back to in-person learning with masking requirements. Starting this coming Monday, March 14, we will begin a new phase of in-person learning without the mask mandate. While many will say this is a return to “normal,” it is a more of a step in that direction. Regardless of whether or not you have been looking forward to this day or dreading this day, it will take time to adjust.Per the new guidelines and recommendations of our state and public health officials, wearing a mask indoors, including in schools, is now optional. It will be up to each and every individual to determine whether to wear a mask, or not. The only classroom that will continue with a mask requirement is the self contained classroom that serves our medically fragile student population. Otherwise, no classroom or school building will require masking. It will be up to each person — student or staff member— to determine if they wish, personally, to mask or not. We will honor and respect each individual’s choices.I know, we know, that there will be great discomfort and awkwardness around this change for many. It feels uncomfortable to remove your mask in a public space where you have been masked for so long. Again, this will take time to adjust to. It will also take kindness, patience, and empathy. I recommend that everyone keep a mask with them at school so that they have the choice to wear it, or not, depending on how they are feeling.
In addition to the lifting of the mask mandate in schools, we are working to catch up and update all other COVID protocols in schools. Starting next week:— The drinking fountains will all be re-opened and accessible to all.— The gym will be closed to overflow lunch seating. All lunch eating/seating will be in the Commons, on first floor, or in outside areas.— Clubs can meet and eat in classrooms during lunch.— Bell covers and masks will be optional in band, orchestra, and choir classes. Students may choose to use these but will no longer be required to do so.
We anticipate more updates regarding spacing/distancing at evening events, the potential return of school assemblies, school dances, etc. We will share these out with our students, staff, and families as we receive further guidance. For now, we will be working to get re-acclimated to seeing faces again.Take good care, SC.Lisa González, Principal
RUNNING START INFO SESSION
Are you going to be a Junior or Senior next year? Interested in learning more about how you can access college credit classes through Running Start? We have one more Running Start informational meeting this spring. The last meeting date is coming up next week and please note that if you want to attend the in-person session in the library, you will need to get a purple pass ahead of time and seating is limited to 50 students.
RUNNING START Info Sessions:
March 17, HH in the library.
**To attend, come to the Counseling Office on March 16 for your purple pass!
(50 spots)
A MESSAGE FROM THE SC BOOSTERS Shorecrest Booster BINGO Bash and Auction Fundraiser
Don't let the date fool you! The Shorecrest Booster club fundraiser is back and in-person on Friday, April 1, 2022, at the Scottish Rite Center 1207 N 152nd Street, Shoreline. Doors open at 6:00 PM. BINGO begins at 6:30 PM.
BINGO is $35 per person. This fun event includes food, drinks, silent and live auction, and BINGO fun! Buy your tickets today - auctria.events/BingoAuction2022
See you there, live and in person!
2022 Graduate yard sign sales are open now through April 4.
The students will pick them up during cap and gown distribution on April 8. Buy one today and celebrate your 2022 graduate.
Spread the word! LINK: https://ourschool.support/SC2022Signs
SC PTSA SENIOR SPREE 2022 Senior Spree Car Wash Ticket Sales
Once again, we are fundraising and selling Brown Bear Car Wash Tickets for the Class of 2022 Senior Spree! Senior Spree is the all-night graduation party for our seniors! Please join us at Central Market on either Sat April 2 or Sun April 3. Several shifts (morning or afternoon) available. Sign up below. We appreciate your support! www.signupgenius.com
ANNOUNCEMENTS Have you ever wanted to be a part of the stage crew for a Shorecrest production? Well, good news! Next Thursday there will be a meeting for anyone interested in being on crew for our upcoming show, The SpongeBob Musical. Come by the blackbox theater during lunch on March 17 to find out more about how you can help out with costumes, props, sets, lights, and more! We hope to see you there!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our stage manager and assistant stage manager, Grace Moore and Rowan Wasserman. [rw0979235@k12.shorelineschools.org, gm0979698@k12.shorelineschools.org]
Your SC Highland Piper just dropped a bunch of new articles featuring staff written stories about Taylor Swift, Virgil Abloh, the beauty of liking things, community service, comic books and politics, an open letter to college admissions officers, along with a new installment of the Billy the Bean comic. Check it out! If you are interested in contributing to the Piper, come to our club meetings Fridays at lunch in M187! https://highlandpiper-sc.com/
Have you completed a lot of community service in the last year, from March 2021-present? If so, you may want to apply for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award.
Qualifications:
Under age 16: 50 hours of service from 3/1/21- 2/28/22
Over age 16: 100 hours of service from 3/1/21- 2/28/22
Check your Canvas graduating class course (Class of 20XX) for information on how to apply. The deadline to apply is March 18.
Want to help support the class of 2023? Or have things you need to get rid of?
Come on Saturday, March 19 from 9 to 12 and drop your stuff off with Goodwill. The truck will be located in the Student lot!
No large items are allowed (ie: mattresses or anything larger than an end table) but average household items and clothing are A-Ok! We'll see you there!
SENIOR Families - Click on this link to order your cap and gown before APRIL 1, 2022:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zHLNmTiCAaKRrjLp-8OwiU9bSZlBCFmqoOAxdxpV2is/edit?usp=sharing
ACTIVITIES UPDATE
03-11-2022 Activities Update:
TONIGHT, March 11, is Shorecrest Serves in the SC Gym. Volleyball games begin at 6:30. Seven student teams will play through a bracket, all money raised will go to the winning team’s charity of choice. The grand finale is a game between the top student team and the SC staff volleyball team. Tickets at the door: $5 w/ASB and $7 w/out.
Love Shorecrest? Love your peers? Want to make SC the best it can be? Please consider running for Class Senator next year for the class of 2023, 2024 or 2025. There is a mandatory informational meeting at HiHo on Tuesday, March 15, in Ms. Phillips’ room 139. Get a purple pass from her to attend. This is open to all interested students, no experience necessary. On the fence? Just come to the meeting and learn more about it!
Shorecrest Spring Plant Sale is on now! Planting season is starting! Get your hands on some great prices for a variety of plants from flowers to herbs and vegetables, all while supporting the Class of 2025 with the Shorecrest Spring Plant Sale. Donʼt wait–our sale ends at the end of March!Forms can be found online 2025.ga/plantsaleform or at the ASB window (Ms. Dennyʼs Window). Plants will be ready for pickup on April 13, and all orders are due March 31. Email johanna.phillips@k12.shorelineschools.org for more info.
We are launching the 2022 Shorecrest Lip Dub!!!! We’ll film it during Highlander Home on April 19 and all students will be invited to line the halls and be part of the fun. Want to be a featured lip dubber? Hope so! We want a lot of different students highlighted - students from all grades and with different interests, etc. Please submit a 30 second video clip of you lip syncing to a song as your "audition” so we can get to know you better. Submit via this form: https://forms.gle/6EZbUwFhNSPUV54FA by Tuesday, March 15, at midnight. We will follow up with everyone who auditions by March 18. In the future we’ll be looking for our camera crew and working with clubs/teams/groups who want to have featured moments in the video. Stay tuned for more info.Questions? Email Ms. Phillips or talk to someone on the project team: Eliana Harrick, Laila Rabaa, Teja Raichur, Preston Holman, and Jolie Brown
We are seeking student stories and shout outs for our annual Empathy Assembly. If you’d like to recognize someone for being empathetic and understanding OR if you have a personal story to share related to empathy, please let us know by filling out this google form by March 13: https://forms.gle/VXhntiNpjpMty2ZD8
NEW ELECTRONIC VOLUNTEER APPLICATION PROCESS The District currently defines a Volunteer as a person who is authorized to enter the school building or be on campus to perform a service for staff and/or students. Volunteers may be on campus on a recurring basis. We are pleased to announce that, effective as of March 11, 2022, the Shoreline School District will be moving to an electronic submission process for individuals interested in making application as a school Volunteer.
As in the past, Volunteer applicants will be required to provide the information and identification necessary to undergo a Washington State Patrol (WSP) background check. In addition, Volunteer applicants will also be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The process has been set up in ParentSquare to support easy access for parents/staff. While the primary submission process will be electronic, we anticipate that there may still be some exceptional instances where Volunteer Applicants need to submit via paper. In that event, Volunteer applicants may access and complete a hard copy of the updated WSP Volunteer Background Check Form at https://www.shorelineschools.org/Page/8424. Completed paper forms must be submitted along with the required ID and proof of vaccination to the school in which you are seeking Volunteer status.
Please feel free to contact your resident school or Shoreline School District Human Resources (206-393-4224) if you have questions or need assistance.
SNO-KING SCHOOL RETIREES ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS Sno-King School Retirees (SKSR) is proud to announce scholarships are now available for any senior graduating in June of 2022 from a public high school in Edmonds, Northshore, or Shoreline School Districts. Applicants must be planning a career in a school related field. (Teacher, Counselor, School Psychologist, Speech and Hearing Specialist, Physical Therapist)
They will offer four scholarships of $2,000 each that can be extended for three more years when proof is shown that the student is studying for a degree in one of the accepted fields.
Application forms are available with school career specialists, school counselors and online at the SKSR website: http://www.sksr.org/.
All completed applications must be postmarked or received electronically by March 18, 2022.
Linda Fitzgerald or fitzdl@aol.com
18311 Sunset Way
Edmonds, WA 98026
SHORECREST REMINDERS
How to Arrange Early Dismissals
If your student needs an early dismissal for an appointment or other such reason,please notify our attendance office in advance by emailing sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org. We would like to know of the early dismissal at least one day in advance so we can prepare a pass to give to the student. When you arrive to pick up your child without prior notice, please know it will take more time for us to locate your student (oftentimes PE classes are on the field or on a walk) and have them meet you.
Visitors/Families on Campus
Unfortunately we are still not permitted to have guests, volunteers, or visitors on campus. This includes our families. We hope this will change in the near future but for now, please help us by remaining in your car in the parking lot when you come to Shorecrest to pick up or drop off your student.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
We need your help. With the increased number of students being dropped off or picked up at Shorecrest, we need families to use the North Parking Loop (behind the theater building) and to follow the directions on our signage. Please DO NOT turn left out of our parking lot as it will back up traffic for days. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient. -
Info posted 3/4/22
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
First, in COVID news, we have continued on our streak and have had no new COVID cases to report. With our state and county health recommendations shifting to dropping the mask mandate indoors starting after March 1, our district is working to catch up and update our various COVID protocols. We have followed the recommendations of our public health officials throughout this pandemic and we will continue to do so. We just need a moment to catch up. Please know there will be information provided by our district in the coming days.
In other news, we returned from Mid Winter Break and launched right into Registration Season for current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students. Students in these grades have received Registration presentations in their English and/or History class this week. Each grade has its own Canvas course. Example - the 9th Grade Canvas course is called Class of 2025. There is a Canvas tile for each class. Within this Canvas course, students can find all their registration materials including:
- 2022-2023 Registration Guide (includes all course descriptions, graduation requirements, etc.)
- 4-Year Planning Worksheet (to help students look at all their graduation requirements and build a 4-year graduation plan)
- Registration Form (to help students draft out their ideas for classes they wish to take next year)
- Form with Class Codes (needed to be able to identify classes when registering on Family Access)
- How to Register via Family Access (a supporting document that outlines the steps on registering for courses online)
Please connect with your student at home to talk about what they are thinking about taking, what elective interests they have, and if they have individual questions - this is the time to reach out to their counselor or teacher(s) for support and information. Counselors are outside of their offices and on their mobile carts before and after school, during class breaks, and lunch time. Students can approach a counselor any time! Also, we will be hosting a student/family help session via Zoom on Tuesday, March 8, from 6:00 -7:00 pm. You can drop in any time during that window! Here is the Zoom link for Registration Help Session: https://zoom.us/my/becky.worrell
You may easily access information regarding Registration at home via our school website. Go to the Families section and there you will find the link to the Registration webpage. Here is a quick and easy link you can use: https://www.shorelineschools.org/domain/576. For incoming Juniors considering Running Start (taking community college courses), please attend one of the Running Start Help Sessions listed below.
One of the very most important things to not overlook is the selection of ALTERNATE COURSES. Classes do fill and we always want to know what other courses students are interested in taking or otherwise, students may be placed in a course they haven’t even considered let alone have any interest in. We build our Master Schedule of class options each spring based on what students register for and what their interests are. It is very difficult for us to make schedule changes once this schedule is built so taking the time now to be thoughtful and deliberate in class selections is critical in our planning process.
The deadline for students to register for next year’s classes is this coming Friday, March 11.
Registration can be a fun and exciting time for students as they begin to re-think their graduation plans and their goals after high school. Have conversations at home, ask lots of questions, and consider the entirety of your student’s interests, skill sets, and commitments outside of school.
Take care and GO SCOTS!
Lisa González, Principal
RUNNING START INFO SESSIONS Are you going to be a Junior or Senior next year? Interested in learning more about how you can access college credit classes through Running Start? We have Running Start informational meetings this spring. See the list of meeting dates coming up next week and please note that if you want to attend the in- person sessions in the library, you will need to get a purple pass ahead of time and seating is limited to 50 students.
RUNNING START Info Sessions:
March 8, HH in the library.
**To attend, come to the Counseling Office on March 7 for your purple pass! (50 spots)
March 9, on Zoom - 2:00 pm
https://zoom.us/my/jill.brown5
March 17, HH in the library.
**To attend, come to the Counseling Office on March 16 for your purple pass! (50 spots)
A MESSAGE FROM THE SC BOOSTERS Shorecrest Booster BINGO Bash and Auction Fundraiser
Don't let the date fool you! The Shorecrest Booster club fundraiser is back and in-person on Friday, April 1st, 2022.
Location: Scottish Rite Center 1207 N 152nd Street, Shoreline
Time: Doors open at 6:00, BINGO begins at 6:30.
Info: BINGO is $35 per person. This fun event includes food, drinks, silent and live auctions, and BINGO fun!
Buy your tickets today at this link. See you there, live and in person!
CORRECTED LINK FOR JANUARY/FEBRUARY HIGHLANDERS OF THE MONTH The last SC Broadcast had the wrong link for the January/February Highlanders of the Month slideshow. Here is the corrected one:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1raqr-Kgiy8lsf9pRhzbclxXGkqH6PQ1t/view?usp=sharing
ANNOUNCEMENTS Care Club is currently hosting a clothing drive for the nonprofit organization Clothes For Kids that gifts their clothes to low-income families. We will be collecting gently used clothes for school-aged children and teens until March 8. Please bring your donations to the boxes in the gym building outside of Ms. Pratt's room (G106).
Have you completed a lot of community service in the last year, from March 2021-present? If so, you may want to apply for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Qualifications:
- Under age 16: 50 hours of service from 3/1/21- 2/28/22
- Over age 16: 100 hours of service from 3/1/21- 2/28/22
Check your Canvas graduating class course (Class of 20XX) for information on how to apply. The deadline to apply is March 18.
Love Shorecrest? Love your peers? Want to make SC the best it can be? Please consider running for Class Senator next year for the class of 2023, 2024 or 2025. There is a mandatory informational meeting at HiHo on Tuesday, March 15, in Ms. Phillips’ room 139. Get a purple pass from her to attend. This is open to all interested students, no experience necessary. On the fence? Just come to the meeting and learn more about it!
The City of Shoreline is hiring day camp leaders for their upcoming spring break and summer camps. These are seasonal and non-benefited positions, both full and part-time positions are available: Ages 16+ Link here.
SENIOR Families - Click on this link to order your cap and gown before APRIL 1, 2022.
ACTIVITIES UPDATE 03-04-2022 Activities Update:
SC Leadership class is beginning to plan a lot of fun activities coming up! Look for the following later this spring: Unity Festival, Joyful Little Things, Empathy Assembly, Wellness Week, and the Lip Dub. More information and details will be shared as we work on planning! We hope to involve as many students as possible and know what all students are welcome to join in!
ASB Core Elections are Monday, March 7, during Highlander Home. Watch the speeches and learn more about the candidates before voting - voting is open until 12:45 PM Monday with results announced at the end of the school day. Here is the Voter Guide featuring the platforms of all the candidates.
Senior Class Meeting in the gym at Highlander Home on Monday, March 7. Learn more about all the big end of the year senior things, vote for the Annual’s Senior Superlatives, and more.
For students considering taking AP classes next year, please stop by the AP Info Tables at lunch on Tuesday, March 8, in the Commons. Each course will have an info table hosted by current students in the class.
Come to Shorecrest Serves next Friday, March 11, at the SC Gym. Games begin at 6:30. Seven student teams will play through a bracket, all money raised will go to the winning team’s charity of choice. The grand finale is a game between the top student team and the SC staff volleyball team. Tickets at the door: $5 w/ASB and $7 w/out.
SHORECREST REMINDERS How to Arrange Early Dismissals
If your student needs an early dismissal for an appointment or other such reason, please notify our attendance office in advance by emailing sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org. We would like to know of the early dismissal at least one day in advance so we can prepare a pass to give to the student. When you arrive to pick up your child without prior notice, please know it will take more time for us to locate your student (oftentimes PE classes are on the field or on a walk) and have them meet you.
Visitors/Families on Campus
Unfortunately we are still not permitted to have guests, volunteers, or visitors on campus. This includes our families. We hope this will change in the near future but for now, please help us by remaining in your car in the parking lot when you come to Shorecrest to pick up or drop off your student.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
We need your help. With the increased number of students being dropped off or picked up at Shorecrest, we need families to use the North Parking Loop (behind the theater building) and to follow the directions on our signage. Please DO NOT turn left out of our parking lot as it will back up traffic for days. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER Scholarship Highlights:
Sno-King School Retirees (SKSR) is proud to announce scholarships are now available for any senior graduating in June of 2022 from a public high school in Edmonds, Northshore, or Shoreline School Districts. Applicants must be planning a career in a school related field. (Teacher, Counselor, School Psychologist, Speech and Hearing Specialist, Physical Therapist)
They will offer four scholarships of $2,000 each that can be extended for three more years when proof is shown that the student is studying for a degree in one of the accepted fields.
Application forms are available with school career specialists, school counselors and online at the SKSR website: http://www.sksr.org/.
All completed applications must be postmarked or received electronically by March 18, 2022.
Linda Fitzgerald or fitzdl@aol.com
18311 Sunset Way
Edmonds, WA 98026
Kelly Foundation scholarship: Citizenship, academic achievement and financial need are considered for this scholarship, which granted 52 $2,500 scholarships in Washington state last year. Qualified candidates will demonstrate good citizenship and academic merit, extra-curricular achievements in school and in the community, and financial need. Three letters of recommendation required. Deadline: March 10, 2022. kellyfoundationwashington.org
Watch for more scholarships by checking your k12 email and by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorecrestcollegeandcareer
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Info posted 2/18/22
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,We have made it to Mid-Winter Break! And, even more importantly, we had ZERO cases of COVID this week! It’s a welcome milestone for sure. Please be mindful as we move into this time away from school to still use common sense and follow the health guidelines so we can continue to be healthy and COVID free this spring. COVID District Dashboard link here.The change to not requiring masks outdoors (as of today) is one we will explore in regards to what it means for us during lunch and nutrition break, etc. Can students remove their masks outside while at school? We will find out. We are also awaiting updated news and guidelines regarding how we will address visitors, volunteers, and what the latest news of masks not being required indoors, including at schools, starting on March 21, will mean for our district and for Shorecrest. For now, hold tight, enjoy a COVID free break and the lack of COVID notifications coming through and know we will update you as things evolve.Please keep an eye on our social media accounts next week as we will be tracking the progress of our swim, gymnastics, wrestling, and basketball teams as well as our Chess Team in post-season play. We are excited to celebrate our students who are doing so well in the post-season. It is a lot of fun!In other news, we are happy to announce the addition of some new staff including our College and Career Counselor, our new Registrar, Family Advocate, Security Monitor, and two Academic Coaches. It feels like, just in the nick of time, we are getting the supports in place to help us better serve our students.Have a great break!Go Scots!
Lisa González, Principal
SAT TEST FOR JUNIORS AND CLASS SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR MARCH 2 The SAT test will be administered to all 11th grade students on Wednesday, March 2, during school hours. On this date, they should report to the main gym and bring a calculator, pencils, water bottle, and a snack. Lunch will be available to students after the test. Extra calculators will NOT be provided. A calculator on a phone is not permitted. Students who do not bring a calculator will test without one.
Students at all other grade levels will attend their classes. The schedule has been modified so that students taking the SAT can access lunch and is as follows:
P0 7:00-7:45
P1 7:50-8:25
P2 8:30-9:05
Extended Passing 9:05-9:15
P3 9:25-10:10
P4 10:20-10:55
P5 11:00-11:35
P6 11:40-12:15
Lunch 12:15-12:55In recent years because of Covid, many colleges and universities have moved away from requiring the SAT for entrance. All public universities in the state of Washington are now test optional, including University of Washington, Washington State University, Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, The Evergreen State College, and Western Washington University. Some select schools still require an SAT or ACT. Please check the individual college website to confirm their application requirements. A student’s SAT score should never stop them from applying to colleges or universities that they are interested in. The admissions process is a holistic review that includes the student’s academic transcript, personal statement, and letters of recommendation.
ATTENDANCE REMINDERS The Importance of Attending School…
- Students who miss 10 days or more during a school year are less likely to graduate from high school and ever enroll in college
- High school graduates make, on average, $1 million more than a non-graduate over a lifetime
- Develops a skill that will help you do well in class and keep a job later
- School only gets harder when you skip a class as you miss learning that you need for lessons later on
- A day here or there adds up - missing 1 day every 2 weeks adds up to nearly a month of school for the year!
- If you’re having trouble getting to school and are facing challenges, tell someone - a teacher, a counselor, or your family. We have access to services to help you and your family.
How to Excuse an Absence:
Parent / Guardian can:
- Email sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org
- Phone call/voicemail to 206-393-4294
- Write a note for you to drop at the attendance office
- Include full first and last name as well as the date, time and reason for the absence
NEWS FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Reminder: Spring Sports start on Feb. 28 - be sure all registration is complete on Final Forms, more details on our Athletics page
Boys Basketball: in the district playoffs, next game is Saturday, February 19, at 11:00 am at Everett CC, a win will advance the team to Regionals which start on 2/22
Boys Swim: 3A District 1 champs and sending the following boys to State this weekend
Cade Birgfeld - all relays and 200 IM, 100 FL
Dutch Chandler - 400 Fr relay
Ian Franklin - Med relay, 200 FR relay, 100 BR
Kason Kirkpatrick - All relays
Alec Lewis - 200 FR relay
Porter Lewis - 200 M relay
Andrew Miner - All Relays, 50 FR (passing), 100 FR
Liam Muilenburg - 500 FR
Sean Neils - All Relays, 100 FR, 100 BK
Diego Reed - All Relays, 100 FR
Tristan Serrano - 200 FR relay, 400 FR relay
Colton Stoecker - 200 FR, 500 FR, 400 FR relay
Jiahao Zeng - Med relay, 100 BKWrestling - going to State this weekend:
Thomas Rhodes (Senior 145lb) continued his undefeated season (26-0) and captured the regional championship at 145lbs. There have been only 4 regional champions in Shorecrest's 60-year history and T. Rhodes has now accomplished this twice in the past three years.
George Fernandez (Junior 113lb) advances on to state. George F. has now qualified for state in two sports this year (Wrestling and Cross country)Joseph Martinez (Junior 120lb) also punched his ticket for the State meet next weekend at the Tacoma Dome. Martinez has a record of 20-7 on the year.
Peter Grimm (Sophomore 160lb) Peter is the youngest of the group moving on to state. Grimm had to "bounce-back" after a tough loss early Saturday morning. He worked his way through the consolation bracket, eventually setting up a rematch with the opponent he had lost to earlier in the day. Grimm won the rematch and he will continue his season next weekend at State!
Gymnastics - Olivia Powell, a freshman, has qualified for State in two events - vault and balance beam
SHORECREST PRESENTS THE HIGHLANDERS OF THE MONTH We are so pleased to present our Highlander of the Month awards for the months of January and February! This Scot tradition happens 5 times per year and is very meaningful to our community. It allows for an opportunity to recognize students who stand out as exceptional in some way and/or embrace and exhibit our core Scot values. Teachers from each department get the chance to nominate at least one student in a school year and share with us why each was chosen. The slideshow presentation is inspiring and a reminder of why we are all here. Thank you for joining us in shining some light on some outstanding Scots.
January and February slideshow link here.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Submissions for the spring edition of the Tattoo Magazine are still open, and will remain so until the end of the day on February 27! Take this opportunity to share your original writing and art with the student body! Pieces will be voted upon and compiled into a print magazine. Visit Tattoo's website under the 'student publications' tab on the SC homepage for additional info.
Chess team dominates WESCO Championships! Eight teams and over 60 players, but when the dust cleared, five of the top eight players at the Championship came from one school - Shorecrest. We are now the proud possessors of the 2022 WESCO team champion trophy and the #1 WESCO player of the year: undefeated #1 senior from Shorecrest- Hieu Tran. But the trophy belongs to all 15 competitors from our school (the largest team in WESCO by far) and every player and spectator at our Thursday lunch chess at Shorecrest Park in the Commons. An atmosphere of fun and chess competition has been created at SC. Now it’s on to STATE March 4-5. Tough competition? Top players taking part include International Master Anthony He (Tesla STEM), National Masters Rushaan Mahajan (Overlake) and Joseph Levine and US Chess Expert Vignesh Anand (both from Garfield). Hopefully Hieu will get to tell his children or grandchildren one day that he faced an International master. Maybe our own 'quick draw' Pungukir, will get to exchange queens with a national master. Thanks everyone for being a part of the SC chess phenomenon.
Shorecrest Artists! Submissions are open for this year's Art Expo posters. Requirements are that (1) the piece is on white approximately printer sized paper, (2) it’s black and white (make sure it’s dark enough to photocopy well, sharpie is generally a good idea), and (3) it somehow incorporates the text “Shorecrest Art Expo 2022”. Get your artwork in to Ms. King by March 4, the Friday back. We will be choosing a few winners’ art to be posted around the school and on cards sent home to announce the Expo. Come to Ms. King or Art Club with any questions, T113 Mondays at lunch and/or after school. We have examples posted on the doors if you’re interested in some inspiration.
The City of Shoreline is hiring day camp leaders for their upcoming spring break and summer camps. These are seasonal and non-benefited positions, both full and part-time positions are available: Ages 16+ Link here.
SENIOR Families - Click on this link to order your cap and gown before APRIL 1, 2022.
ACTIVITIES UPDATE Shorecrest Serves is returning to Shorecrest Friday, March 11. This is a volleyball tournament that allows students to form their own teams of 6-10 players to play to win it all and the honor of playing the Shorecrest staff volleyball team in the final match. All money raised at the event will go to the winning team’s charity of choice. Make a team with your HiHo Homies or your favorite club members or your sports team buddies or your best friends. Fill out the Google form by Feb. 18 and pay $10 at the ASB Window to register your team for the tournament. Questions? See Ms. Phillips in room 139.
To register your team, click here. For more info, click here.
SC Leadership class is beginning to plan a lot of fun activities coming up! Look for the following later this spring: Unity Festival, Joyful Little Things, Empathy Assembly, Wellness Week, Outdoor/ Drive In Movie Night, and hopefully the Lip Dub. More information and details will be shared as we work on planning! We hope to involve as many students as possible and know what all students are welcome to join in!
SHORECREST REMINDERS How to Arrange Early Dismissals
If your student needs an early dismissal for an appointment or other such reason, please notify our attendance office in advance by emailing sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org. We would like to know of the early dismissal at least one day in advance so we can prepare a pass to give to the student. When you arrive to pick up your child without prior notice, please know it will take more time for us to locate your student (oftentimes PE classes are on the field or on a walk) and have them meet you.
Visitors/Families on Campus
Unfortunately we are still not permitted to have guests, volunteers, or visitors on campus. This includes our families. We hope this will change in the near future but for now, please help us by remaining in your car in the parking lot when you come to Shorecrest to pick up or drop off your student.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
We need your help. With the increased number of students being dropped off or picked up at Shorecrest, we need families to use the North Parking Loop (behind the theater building) and to follow the directions on our signage. Please DO NOT turn left out of our parking lot as it will back up traffic for days. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER Scholarship Highlights:
NEW!! Sno-King School Retirees (SKSR) is proud to announce scholarships are now available for any senior graduating in June of 2022 from a public high school in Edmonds, Northshore, or Shoreline School Districts. Applicants must be planning a career in a school related field. (Teacher, Counselor, School Psychologist, Speech and Hearing Specialist, Physical Therapist)
They will offer four scholarships of $2,000 each that can be extended for three more years when proof is shown that the student is studying for a degree in one of the accepted fields.
Application forms are available with school career specialists, school counselors and online at the SKSR website: http://www.sksr.org/.
All completed applications must be postmarked or received electronically by March 18, 2022.
Linda Fitzgerald or fitzdl@aol.com
18311 Sunset Way
Edmonds, WA 98026
Kelly Foundation scholarship: Citizenship, academic achievement and financial need are considered for this scholarship, which granted 52 $2,500 scholarships in Washington state last year. Qualified candidates will demonstrate good citizenship and academic merit, extra-curricular achievements in school and in the community, and financial need. Three letters of recommendation required. Deadline: March 10, 2022. kellyfoundationwashington.org
Watch for more scholarships by checking your k12 email and by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorecrestcollegeandcareer
- Students who miss 10 days or more during a school year are less likely to graduate from high school and ever enroll in college
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Info posted 2/11/22
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,It’s a sunny Friday and we are well into our second semester. We have many things to celebrate! Our boys swim team captured the WESCO title for the first time in several years. Our wrestlers won the Spartan Cup and 10 Scots wrestlers qualified for the 3A post-season tournament. In addition, for the first time in school history, we had two female wrestlers qualify for the women’s tournament. Our boys basketball team won last night and is advancing in post-season play, while at the same time, our girls gymnastics team captured the Shoreline Cup. Just over a week ago, the SC Chess Team earned the WESCO title. And, looking at first semester grades, 94% of our students earned credit in every class. So, in short, our students are crushing it!We are happy to report that we have hired a wonderful College and Career Readiness Counselor who will begin his new role at Shorecrest on March 7. We are welcoming back to Shorecrest our alum, Mario Orallo, who graduated from Shorecrest in 2008. Mario is coming to us from Western Washington University where he has spent the last ten years in various college recruitment, admissions, and counseling roles. Stay tuned for more information from our College and Career Center!Please take a look at all the updates in this week’s broadcast and stay tuned for more good news.Go Scots!
Lisa González, Principal
ATTENDANCE REMINDERS The Importance of Attending School…
- Students who miss 10 days or more during a school year are less likely to graduate from high school and ever enroll in college
- High school graduates make, on average, $1 million more than a non-graduate over a lifetime
- Develops a skill that will help you do well in class and keep a job later
- School only gets harder when you skip a class as you miss learning that you need for lessons later on
- A day here or there adds up - missing 1 day every 2 weeks adds up to nearly a month of school for the year!
- If you’re having trouble getting to school and are facing challenges, tell someone - a teacher, a counselor, or your family. We have access to services to help you and your family.
How to Excuse an Absence:
Parent / Guardian can:
- Email sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org
- Phone call/voicemail to 206-393-4294
- Write a note for you to drop at the attendance office
- Include full first and last name as well as the date, time and reason for the absence
SPRING SPORTS STARTS FEBRUARY 28 Spring sports is around the corner. The first turnout happens on Monday, February 28.
We offer the following sports: girls tennis, girls softball, boys golf, girls golf, boys and girls track and field, boys soccer, and baseball. All forms are submitted online through our Final Forms system. Physicals can be submitted online, by fax to the school, or hard copies can be dropped off in the main office.
If your student is a returning athlete, make sure you’ve gone into Final Forms to select the sport for the spring. This link will take you to our Athletics page with more details about accessing Final Forms.
Thanks, and please contact me with any questions you might have: alan.bruns@shorelineschools.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS Students interested in trying out for the 2022-23 Flag Team, tryout packets and final forms are due February 28. Please turn them into Mrs. Cobb in room 207. Tryouts will be March 7 - 16 in the main gym from 6:50am - 7:30am. The final tryout is March 17 after school. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Cobb at linda.cobb@shorelineschools.org.
Thank you for considering submitting to the first ever Piper Prompts Highland Piper Newspaper writing contest! The 1-word prompt for this semester's contest is "Wish." Please stick to a maximum word limit of 500 words. We are accepting submissions through February 18 until 12AM PST.
Feel free to interpret the 1-word prompt in whichever way you choose! We are accepting all forms of writing (ex. poetry, a short story, journalism/non-fiction, prose, etc.). Your work will be judged mainly on creativity, technical skill, and interpretation of the prompt. Your writing will be first evaluated anonymously by Highland Piper Staff. The top 3 finalists will have their anonymous work sent to the whole school to select a winner!
Submissions open: January 31 (Mon) through February 18 (Fri)
Voting Round 1: Ends February 24 (Thur)
Voting Round 2: Opens February 25 (Fri) and ends February 28 (Mon)
Winner Reveal: March 4 (Fri)
SENIOR Families - Click on this link to order your cap and gown before APRIL 1, 2022.
ACTIVITIES UPDATE Shorecrest Serves is returning to Shorecrest Friday, March 11 (date change!). This is a volleyball tournament that allows students to form their own teams of 6-10 players to play to win it all and the honor of playing the Shorecrest staff volleyball team in the final match. All money raised at the event will go to the winning team’s charity of choice. Make a team with your HiHo Homies or your favorite club members or your sports team buddies or your best friends. Fill out the Google form by Feb. 18 and pay $10 at the ASB Window to register your team for the tournament. Questions? See Ms. Phillips in room 139.
To register your team, click here. For more info, click here.
A MESSAGE FROM THE SC PTSA Senior Parents!
We need your help! We're diligently working on planning Senior SPREE but we're running into cash flow issues - most of our funding comes from ticket sales and those are off to a light start. Therefore, to encourage purchase of your Senior SPREE ticket ASAP, we're offering a discounted ticket price for the next 2 weeks. Tickets are currently $125 each and on February 15 they will increase to $145 each. If you're able, please purchase your ticket soon so that we can continue planning this great event designed to keep your seniors safe on Graduation night!
Here's the link to buy: www.shorecrestptsa.org/spree/spree-tickets.
THANK YOU!
The 2022 SPREE Committee
SHORECREST REMINDERS How to Arrange Early Dismissals
If your student needs an early dismissal for an appointment or other such reason, please notify our attendance office in advance by emailing sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org. We would like to know of the early dismissal at least one day in advance so we can prepare a pass to give to the student. When you arrive to pick up your child without prior notice, please know it will take more time for us to locate your student (oftentimes PE classes are on the field or on a walk) and have them meet you.
Visitors/Families on Campus
Unfortunately we are still not permitted to have guests, volunteers, or visitors on campus. This includes our families. We hope this will change in the near future but for now, please help us by remaining in your car in the parking lot when you come to Shorecrest to pick up or drop off your student.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
We need your help. With the increased number of students being dropped off or picked up at Shorecrest, we need families to use the North Parking Loop (behind the theater building) and to follow the directions on our signage. Please DO NOT turn left out of our parking lot as it will back up traffic for days. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER Scholarship Highlights:
NEW!! Sno-King School Retirees (SKSR) is proud to announce scholarships are now available for any senior graduating in June of 2022 from a public high school in Edmonds, Northshore, or Shoreline School Districts. Applicants must be planning a career in a school related field. (Teacher, Counselor, School Psychologist, Speech and Hearing Specialist, Physical Therapist)
They will offer four scholarships of $2,000 each that can be extended for three more years when proof is shown that the student is studying for a degree in one of the accepted fields.
Application forms are available with school career specialists, school counselors and online at the SKSR website: http://www.sksr.org/.
All completed applications must be postmarked or received electronically by March 18, 2022.
Linda Fitzgerald or fitzdl@aol.com
18311 Sunset Way
Edmonds, WA 98026
Kelly Foundation scholarship: Citizenship, academic achievement and financial need are considered for this scholarship, which granted 52 $2,500 scholarships in Washington state last year. Qualified candidates will demonstrate good citizenship and academic merit, extra-curricular achievements in school and in the community, and financial need. Three letters of recommendation required. Deadline: March 10, 2022. kellyfoundationwashington.org
Watch for more scholarships by checking your k12 email and by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorecrestcollegeandcareer
- Students who miss 10 days or more during a school year are less likely to graduate from high school and ever enroll in college
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Info posted 2/4/22
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
Shorecrest is celebrating and honoring Black History Month with a variety of school-wide activities. I’d like to first shout out our Black Student Union for their time, energy, and leadership. This student group spent countless hours designing and creating a stairwell decoration up our main staircase that showcases Black culture. From the ground floor celebration of Black hair to the 2nd floor tribute to leaders of our Black community, our students are walking through and experiencing, every day, a living display created by their peers that was done with a tremendous amount of love and pride. We will spotlight images of this work through our social media accounts so you can get a glimpse of what our students designed.During Highlander Home today, all students participated in a Black Lives Matter at School activity centered around the BLM principle, empathy. I listened in on a powerful conversation about privilege, intersectionality, and the desire to look deeper, with empathy, into understanding peoples’ experiences and stories. When the world gets a bit dark and scary, I am always brought back to a place of hope and optimism when I hear the voices of our young people. Thank you for raising and supporting such thoughtful, reflective individuals. They are good humans.Going forward, our entire school district is participating in our annual Black Voices celebration. For information about Black Voices, please go to this link. This coming Wednesday, February 9, the award-winning and bestselling author Jewell Parker Rhodes will be talking about her newest title, Paradise on Fire, with students and families on Zoom at 6:00 pm. Please go to the website to register to attend. There is plenty of room! Also going on this week and next is our Black Book Fair. We have partnered with Third Place Books and every purchase you make will help add new titles to our school libraries. Did you know that though they make up approximately 40% of the US population, less than 10% of children's books released the last 24 years were written by and for people of color? Even more, the Cooperative Children's Book Center of the University of Madison-Wisconsin discovered that children's books published in a given year were 3x more likely to feature an animal or other character than a Black character. When children see mirrors of themselves or positive windows into the world of another, they are able to better develop empathy, more well-rounded narratives and critical thinking skills needed to talk about matters of identity. You can play a key role in helping our school district add new titles to our libraries that will help our children see themselves in the story. To participate, please go to this link.Take care.
Go Scots!Lisa González, Principal
FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Congratulations to our wrestling team for their victory over Shorewood in the Shoreline Cup. After two seasons in the hands of our rivals, the trophy is back here with the Scots!
A big shout-out to the boys swim team, who with their victory against Jackson last week clinched a 1st place finish in Wesco. Good luck to the team as they advance through Districts and on to the State tournament.
Spring sports is around the corner. The first turnout happens on Monday, February 28.
We offer the following sports: girls tennis, girls softball, boys golf, girls golf, boys and girls track and field, boys soccer, and baseball. All forms are submitted online through our Final Forms system. Physicals can be submitted online, by fax to the school, or hard copies can be dropped off in the main office.
If you’re a returning athlete, make sure you’ve gone into Final Forms to select your sport for the spring. This link will take you to our Athletics page with more details about accessing Final Forms.
Thanks, and please contact me with any questions you might have: alan.bruns@shorelineschools.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS Thank you for considering submitting to the first ever Piper Prompts Highland Piper Newspaper writing contest! The 1-word prompt for this semester's contest is "Wish." Please stick to a maximum word limit of 500 words. Submissions are open January 31 through February 18 until 12AM PST.
Feel free to interpret the 1-word prompt in whichever way you choose! We are accepting all forms of writing (ex. poetry, a short story, journalism/non-fiction, prose, etc.). Your work will be judged mainly on creativity, technical skill, and interpretation of the prompt. Your writing will be first evaluated anonymously by Highland Piper Staff. The top 3 finalists will have their anonymous work sent to the whole school to select a winner!
Submissions open: January 31 (Mon) through February 18 (Fri)
Voting Round 1: Ends February 24 (Thur)
Voting Round 2: Opens February 25 (Fri) and ends February 28 (Mon)
Winner Reveal: March 4 (Fri)
SENIOR Families - Click on this link to order your cap and gown before APRIL 1, 2022.
ACTIVITIES UPDATE Shorecrest Serves is returning to Shorecrest Friday, March 11 (date change!). This is a volleyball tournament that allows students to form their own teams of 6-10 players to play to win it all and the honor of playing the Shorecrest staff volleyball team in the final match. All money raised at the event will go to the winning team’s charity of choice. Make a team with your HiHo Homies or your favorite club members or your sports team buddies or your best friends. Fill out the Google form by Feb. 18 and pay $10 at the ASB Window to register your team for the tournament. Questions? See Ms. Phillips in room 139.
To register your team, click here. For more info, click here.
If you have a heart for all things Shorecrest and are interested in working hard to make our high school experience the best it can be, please consider running for ASB Core Office next year: President, VP, Secretary and Treasurer. There is a mandatory informational meeting at HiHo on Tuesday, Feb. 8 in Ms. Philips’ room, 139. Get a purple pass from her to attend. This is open to all interested students, no experience necessary. On the fence? Just come to the meeting and learn more about it!
A MESSAGE FROM THE SC PTSA Senior Parents!
We need your help! We're diligently working on planning Senior SPREE but we're running into cash flow issues - most of our funding comes from ticket sales and those are off to a light start. Therefore, to encourage purchase of your Senior SPREE ticket ASAP, we're offering a discounted ticket price for the next 2 weeks. Tickets are currently $125 each and on February 15 they will increase to $145 each. If you're able, please purchase your ticket soon so that we can continue planning this great event designed to keep your seniors safe on Graduation night!
Here's the link to buy: www.shorecrestptsa.org/spree/spree-tickets.
THANK YOU!
The 2022 SPREE Committee
Save the Date! - Feb. 8 @ 8 pm - Shorecrest PTSA General Meeting & Annual Driver's Ed. Forum via Zoom!
All are welcome to attend!
A representative from a local driving school and an insurance agent will be on hand to answer questions about how to enroll your student in driver education classes and the process for becoming a licensed driver. Register now for this informative event and you will receive the Zoom link prior to the event. Register Here!
SHORECREST REMINDERS How to Arrange Early Dismissals
If your student needs an early dismissal for an appointment or other such reason, please notify our attendance office in advance by emailing sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org. We would like to know of the early dismissal at least one day in advance so we can prepare a pass to give to the student. When you arrive to pick up your child without prior notice, please know it will take more time for us to locate your student (oftentimes PE classes are on the field or on a walk) and have them meet you.
Visitors/Families on Campus
Unfortunately we are still not permitted to have guests, volunteers, or visitors on campus. This includes our families. We hope this will change in the near future but for now, please help us by remaining in your car in the parking lot when you come to Shorecrest to pick up or drop off your student.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
We need your help. With the increased number of students being dropped off or picked up at Shorecrest, we need families to use the North Parking Loop (behind the theater building) and to follow the directions on our signage. Please DO NOT turn left out of our parking lot as it will back up traffic for days. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER Scholarship Highlights:
NEW!! Sno-King School Retirees (SKSR) is proud to announce scholarships are now available for any senior graduating in June of 2022 from a public high school in Edmonds, Northshore, or Shoreline School Districts. Applicants must be planning a career in a school related field. (Teacher, Counselor, School Psychologist, Speech and Hearing Specialist, Physical Therapist)
They will offer four scholarships of $2,000 each that can be extended for three more years when proof is shown that the student is studying for a degree in one of the accepted fields.
Application forms are available with school career specialists, school counselors and online at the SKSR website: http://www.sksr.org/.
All completed applications must be postmarked or received electronically by March 18, 2022.
Linda Fitzgerald or fitzdl@aol.com
18311 Sunset Way
Edmonds, WA 98026
Kelly Foundation scholarship: Citizenship, academic achievement and financial need are considered for this scholarship, which granted 52 $2,500 scholarships in Washington state last year. Qualified candidates will demonstrate good citizenship and academic merit, extra-curricular achievements in school and in the community, and financial need. Three letters of recommendation required. Deadline: March 10, 2022. kellyfoundationwashington.org
Watch for more scholarships by checking your k12 email and by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorecrestcollegeandcareer
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Info posted 1/28/22
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
We are at the halfway point of the school year, COVID cases are on the decline, the sun is now setting after 5 pm, and today, we saw blue sky. All good things! Students should be able to take a bit of a rest this weekend with the end of the semester and teachers will be turning their attention to finalizing grades and preparing for the start of the new semester on Monday. Final grades will be submitted by teachers on Friday, February 4, and you can expect to see report cards in your mailbox 7-10 days later.
For the start of this new semester, we utilized some of our building funds to add new sections of US History, 9th grade English, Health, and Robotics in order to reduce class sizes. We are still tightly scheduled, however, and there is truly no room for student schedule changes — particularly in our elective classes. If your student has an open period (i.e. there appears to be no class scheduled for a particular period), please have your student come to the counseling center during that open period. All students should have 6 scheduled classes and a Highlander Home scheduled. Your student can find their 2nd semester schedule on Family Access and they should take a look before Monday morning to be sure they know where to go!
Take care and Go Scots!
Lisa González, Principal
COVID-19 STUDENT SURVEY The 2022 Covid-19 Student Survey will be administered to all Shorecrest students during HiHo on February 1. This needs assessment collects information about student thoughts, feelings, and behaviors during the pandemic and was created jointly by the University of Washington and OSPI. The survey is voluntary and completely anonymous.
Last year our students completed a similar survey and the data was used to plan supports for students and to create a district-wide recovery plan. More information about the survey can be found in the attached document and at this website: https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/health-safety/covid-19-student-survey.
(To access the parent notifications in English, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, or Somali on the above website, just click on Resources for Parents and Families.)
FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Spring sports is around the corner. The first turnout happens on Monday, February 28.
We offer the following sports: girls tennis, girls softball, boys golf, girls golf, boys and girls track and field, boys soccer, and baseball. All forms are submitted online through our Final Forms system. Physicals can be submitted online, by fax to the school, or hard copies can be dropped off in the main office.
If you’re a returning athlete make sure you’ve gone into Final Forms to select your sport for the spring. This link will take you to our Athletics page with more details about accessing Final Forms.
Thanks, and please contact me with any questions you might have: alan.bruns@shorelineschools.org
TALKING WITH YOUR TEEN ABOUT FENTANYL We are sending out this emergent information because we care about our community. Fentanyl (a very strong narcotic/opioid used to make fake oxycodone pills) is in Shoreline and education can lead to prevention. We encourage you to look through this information and have a discussion with your teen about the dangers of fentanyl.
Explain the reality: “An effective conversation with youth about fentanyl will focus on listening and facts, not judgment. We know that youth want the adults in their lives to trust them with information and support them in making decisions. Simply telling kids “don’t do drugs” may cause those most at risk to just tune out.” - Gabriel Spitzer (Public Health Insider, King Co.)
Local article about fentanyl and how to talk with your teen here. Locally created video here.
Also, you can check out “Laced and Lethal,” a great interactive website where you or your child can learn more about how dangerous fentanyl is.
People who use the M/30 pills usually know that they are made with fentanyl and can be deadly if swallowed. This h
as led users to take the drug differently. The pill is broken up into smaller pieces, a piece is placed on top of a piece of tin foil, then a lighter is used to burn the pill from underneath. A short straw is used to suck up the smoke that is created from the burnt pill. The high can be stronger when smoked versus ingestion and more immediate.
Nicknames: Mexican Blues, Blues, M-Boxes
THINGS TO LOOK FOR:- Someone nodding off (looks like they are really tired and falling asleep, person may be sitting or standing).
- Small blue pills that have an M on one side and the number 30 on the other side.
- Tin foil, lighter or used tin foil that has burnt marks on it, usually the burns look like thin black lines.
- Straws cut in half or pens hollowed out and cut in half.
SIGNS OF AN OVERDOSE
The most clear sign of an overdose is if someone is unresponsive (won’t wake up). Other signs include:
- Slowed or no breathing
- Heavy gurgling or snoring sounds
- Blue or gray skin, lips, or nails
- Cold or clammy skin
If you know anyone who may be using fentanyl, please see the resources below or please contact the school drug and alcohol counselor, Coquille Johnson, to find out where to get support. In an emergency, call 911, and when available, administer Naloxone. Naloxone is the only medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. It’s available over-the-counter without a prescription at Washington state pharmacies and many community-based organizations.
NALOXONE
Young people may not know about naloxone, or, if they do, they may not carry it or know where to get it. Naloxone is widely available and legal for all ages.
- Youth and adults can confidentially order free naloxone for delivery online. Find a link to order at LacedAndLethal.com
- Local providers such as pharmacies offer naloxone without a prescription. Find a list of providers offering free naloxone at StopOverdose.org
RESOURCES
- Teen Link is a hotline staffed by trained teen volunteers to the youth of King County. It is a part of the Crisis Connections program and can be accessed by dialing (866) TEENLINK
- Crisis Connections tends to the emotional and physical needs of individuals across WA. Immediate help is available 24 hours a day by calling the adult crisis line: (866) 427-4747
- The Washington Recovery Help Line (866) 789-1511 is open 24/7 to anyone struggling with substance abuse, gambling addiction, and/or mental health challenges. They can direct you to the best resource that fits your situation.
- Never Use Alone provides a life-saving, judgement-free crisis line for people who use drugs alone. Call (800) 484-3731 for this free service.
Please feel free to contact Coquille Johnson with any questions or concerns.
Shorecrest Drug & Alcohol Counselor
coquille.johnson@shorelineschools.org
(206) 393-4313ANNOUNCEMENTS Thank you for considering submitting to the first ever Piper Prompts Highland Piper Newspaper writing contest! The 1-word prompt for this semester's contest is "Wish." Please stick to a maximum word limit of 500 words. Submissions are open January 31 through February 18 until 12AM PST.
Feel free to interpret the 1-word prompt in whichever way you choose! We are accepting all forms of writing (ex. poetry, a short story, journalism/non-fiction, prose, etc.). Your work will be judged mainly on creativity, technical skill, and interpretation of the prompt. Your writing will be first evaluated anonymously by Highland Piper Staff. The top 3 finalists will have their anonymous work sent to the whole school to select a winner!
Submissions open: January 31 (Mon) through February 18 (Fri)
Voting Round 1: Ends February 24 (Thur)
Voting Round 2: Opens February 25 (Fri) and ends February 28 (Mon)
Winner Reveal: March 4 (Fri)
An informational meeting for those interested in trying out for Girls Golf will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at the beginning of lunch. We will meet in G106. Contact Coach Quiles with any questions.
Hey, Scots! Are you interested in playing girls’ water polo? If you are, then come to Mrs. Phillips room 139 on Tuesday, Feb. 1 during the first half of lunch! There will be scheduling info, athletic packets, and other details. This is a required meeting in order to participate, so even if you’re mildly interested, come check it out! No previous experience is necessary!
They checkmated their opponent, Jackson HS last night. Our Shorecrest chess team defeated Jackson 3.5-1.5 to finish the regular WESCO season undefeated and untied. Their first place finish in the conference results in an automatic bid to the state tournament Mar. 4 and 5 at Stanwood HS. Special congratulations go out to Emiliano (Emi) Valdes who won his first varsity match last night defeating an older, more experienced player and also to Lucas Deng, another Junior Varsity freshman who stepped up to fill a pretty big hole. Lucas may have participated in one of the strangest matches of all time; reaching a draw after 90 minutes of play and not one piece taken. A 90-minute war with no casualties, not even the spilling of a drop of pawn's blood. Not since the first battle of the Civil War (Ft. Sumpter) and the famous Pig War of the San Juan Islands in 1859, have we seen battles with no casualties. Ask Lucas how he managed it and why it was really a victory. Next up - the WESCO championship tournament Feb 10 and 17; then on to STATE!
ACTIVITIES UPDATE Shorecrest Serves is returning to Shorecrest in early March. This is a volleyball tournament that allows students to form their own teams of 6-10 players to play to win it all and the honor of playing the Shorecrest staff volleyball team in the final match. All money raised at the event will go to the winning team’s charity of choice. Make a team with your HiHo Homies or your favorite club members or your sports team buddies or your best friends. Fill out the Google form by Feb. 18 and pay $10 at the ASB Window to register your team for the tournament. Questions? See Ms. Phillips in room 139.
To register your team, click here. For more info, click here.
If you have a heart for all things Shorecrest and are interested in working hard to make our high school experience the best it can be, please consider running for ASB Core Office next year: President, VP, Secretary and Treasurer. There is a mandatory informational meeting at HiHo on Tuesday, Feb. 8 in Ms. Philips’ room, 139. Get a purple pass from her to attend. This is open to all interested students, no experience necessary. On the fence? Just come to the meeting and learn more about it!
SENIOR Families - Click on this link to order your cap and gown before APRIL 1, 2022.
Thank you to our amazing PTSA members for a fun Staff Appreciation with soda and chips to power through our grading and our setting up of second semester courses today!!! It was just what we needed!
A MESSAGE FROM THE SC PTSA Show Appreciation for Shorecrest Staff! - Feb. 3 - MOD Pizza Fundraiser
Order from MOD, in person or online (code MOD1128) and 20% of each order will benefit Shorecrest PTSA so our amazing Staff Appreciation team can continue to provide our hardworking, dedicated teachers and staff with gifts, food and other items of appreciation.
Save the Date! - Feb. 8 @ 8 pm - Shorecrest PTSA General Meeting & Annual Driver's Ed. Forum via Zoom!
All are welcome to attend!
A representative from a local driving school and an insurance agent will be on hand to answer questions about how to enroll your student in driver education classes and the process for becoming a licensed driver. Register now for this informative event and you will receive the Zoom link prior to the event. Register Here!
Hey Seniors & Senior Families! - Senior Spree tickets are on sale now!
A committee of Shorecrest PTSA members and parents chaperone and sponsor an ALL NIGHT graduation party and it is truly an event that you don’t want to miss with your classmates on graduation night!
Take advantage of the early bird discount now as the ticket price increases February 14! All seniors are encouraged to attend and financial help is available. Please visit the Shorecrest PTSA website for more information and to purchase your ticket today.
SHORECREST REMINDERS How to Arrange Early Dismissals
If your student needs an early dismissal for an appointment or other such reason, please notify our attendance office in advance by emailing sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org. We would like to know of the early dismissal at least one day in advance so we can prepare a pass to give to the student. When you arrive to pick up your child without prior notice, please know it will take more time for us to locate your student (oftentimes PE classes are on the field or on a walk) and have them meet you.
Visitors/Families on Campus
Unfortunately we are still not permitted to have guests, volunteers, or visitors on campus. This includes our families. We hope this will change in the near future but for now, please help us by remaining in your car in the parking lot when you come to Shorecrest to pick up or drop off your student.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
We need your help. With the increased number of students being dropped off or picked up at Shorecrest, we need families to use the North Parking Loop (behind the theater building) and to follow the directions on our signage. Please DO NOT turn left out of our parking lot as it will back up traffic for days. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER Seniors – feeling overwhelmed with college or career planning questions? Good news: Shorecrest counselors have you covered. College Apps Café hosts its twice-weekly lunch (New time! New time!) help sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays. Counselors are in the Career Center to answer questions about Naviance, college applications and more. Seating is limited so arrive early. There is no dining in Career Center.
Scholarship Highlights:
NEW!! Sno-King School Retirees (SKSR) is proud to announce scholarships are now available for any senior graduating in June of 2022 from a public high school in Edmonds, Northshore, or Shoreline School Districts. Applicants must be planning a career in a school related field. (Teacher, Counselor, School Psychologist, Speech and Hearing Specialist, Physical Therapist)
They will offer four scholarships of $2,000 each that can be extended for three more years when proof is shown that the student is studying for a degree in one of the accepted fields.
Application forms are available with school career specialists, school counselors and online at the SKSR website: http://www.sksr.org/.
All completed applications must be postmarked or received electronically by March 18, 2022.
Linda Fitzgerald or fitzdl@aol.com
18311 Sunset Way
Edmonds, WA 98026
Kelly Foundation scholarship: Citizenship, academic achievement and financial need are considered for this scholarship, which granted 52 $2,500 scholarships in Washington state last year. Qualified candidates will demonstrate good citizenship and academic merit, extra-curricular achievements in school and in the community, and financial need. Three letters of recommendation required. Deadline: March 10, 2022. kellyfoundationwashington.org
Watch for more scholarships by checking your k12 email and by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorecrestcollegeandcareer
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Info posted 1/21/22
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
Though the week started with a higher than usual daily count of positive COVID cases due to a combination of the holiday weekend and delays in testing, we have begun to see a decline. Our hope is that we are on trend with much of the Seattle area in seeing the virus begin to recede. Daily notifications will continue until we have no new cases to report. We are looking forward to that day. Please remember to contact our Health Office with news of any positive (PCR) test results and most importantly, stay home if you are experiencing any symptoms.
First semester ends this coming Friday, January 28. With the end of the semester, many students are completing final assessments and turning in any late work remaining from the unit of study they are currently in for any given class. Please know that the semester deadline is a hard deadline. Late work is not accepted past January 28. Students will need to complete and submit work by no later than Friday. Our teachers then have one week to complete all grading and submit final grades.
Our school-wide grade scale is below. Students, other than those pre-identified students who receive language learning or special education services, will receive letter grades. During our year of remote learning, grading was relaxed to include a more widespread use of the P (passing) grade indicator which granted students credit without impacting GPA. This school year we have returned to our traditional grading scale.
School-Wide Grading Scale:
A = 93-100%
A- = 90-92%
B+ = 87-89%
B = 83-86%
B- = 80-82%
C+ = 77-79%
C = 73-76%
C- = 70-73%
D+ = 67-69%
D = 60-66%
F = 0-59%Lastly, these school-wide policies may be helpful to review as you are looking at Canvas and preparing for this final week of the semester.
In all classes...
- If an assignment is not turned in by the due date it will be considered missing.
- All missing assignments will be entered with a “0.1” score in the gradebook.
- The “0.1” score means the assignment has not been turned in YET but that you can still turn it in without penalty.
- All missing assignments are due by the end of the unit to earn full credit.
- Once the deadline has passed, missing assignments will be converted to a final 50% score/grade unless special circumstances are communicated to the teacher and/or to your counselor.
- Assessments must be completed according to posted course timelines.
- With assessments, the 0.1 missing designation will not be converted to a 50%, but rather, will be assigned the final grade earned.
- If special circumstances arise and you are in need of an extension, please communicate with your teacher and/or counselor.
- All assignment and assessment deadlines will be posted on Canvas.
Thank you all for your on-going support and patience as we reach the half point in the school year.
Take care and Go Scots!
Lisa González, Principal
SHORECREST REMINDERS SCHEDULE for the Week: 1/24 - 1/28 **RED ZONE**
MON 1/24 - SC Regular O Schedule
TUE 1/25 - SC Regular E Schedule
WED 1/26 - SC Regular O Schedule
- Replacement Levies Presentation, Shoreline Center, (virtual option available), 10:00-11:00 AM
- Replacement Levies Presentation, Shoreline Center, (virtual option available), 7:00-8:00 PM
- Finals, Odd Classes
THU 1/27 - SC Regular E Schedule
- Finals, Even Classes
- 1st Semester Ends
FRI 1/28 - SC Early Release A Schedule (SNOW MAKE UP DAY)
- Period 1 7:50 - 8:25
- Period 2 8:30 - 9:05
- Break 9:05 - 9:25
- Period 3 9:25 - 10:10
- Period 4 10:20 - 10:55
- Period 5 11:00 - 11:35
- Period 6 11:40 - 12:15
- Lunch 12:15 - 12:55
**RED ZONE** = the 5 days before semester exams + exam days
To allow maximum class time for students before semester exams:
- no field trips will be scheduled
- students will be called out of class only in emergency situations
For a direct link to the SC calendar, click here.
FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Spring sports is around the corner. The first turnout happens on Monday, February 28.
We offer the following sports: girls tennis, girls softball, boys golf, girls golf, boys and girls track and field, boys soccer, and baseball. All forms are submitted online through our Final Forms system. Physicals can be submitted online, by fax to the school, or hard copies can be dropped off in the main office. If you’re a returning athlete make sure you’ve gone into Final Forms to select your sport for the spring.
This link will take you to our Athletics page with more details about accessing Final Forms.
Thanks, and please contact me with any questions you might have: alan.bruns@shorelineschools.org
ACTIVITIES UPDATE Thank you to everyone who supported the joint Shorecrest-Shorewood North Helpline Food Drive last weekend. We appreciate your generosity for our neighbors. Look for this to become an annual Food Drive at Hoop-A-Palooza each year!
Shorecrest Serves is returning to Shorecrest in early March. This is a volleyball tournament that allows students to form their own teams of 6-10 players to play to win it all and the honor of playing the Shorecrest staff volleyball team in the final match. All money raised at the event will go to the winning team’s charity of choice. Make a team with your HiHo Homies or your favorite club members or your sports team buddies or your best friends. Fill out the google form by February 18 and pay $10 at the ASB Window to register your team for the tournament. Questions? See Ms. Phillips in room 139.
To register your team click here.
For more info click here.
If you have a heart for all things Shorecrest and are interested in working hard to make our high school experience the best it can be, please consider running for ASB Core Office next year: President, VP, Secretary and Treasurer. There is a mandatory informational meeting at HiHo on Tuesday, February 8, in Ms. Philips’ room, 139. Get a purple pass from her to attend. This is open to all interested students, no experience necessary. On the fence? Just come to the meeting and learn more about it!
Student Council met yesterday. In addition to approving the new CARE Club, students discussed questions and concerns regarding COVID protocols used in our district. The best summary of information on this at this time can be found in the SC Principal’s Message email from Principal Gonzalez on January 14, 2022.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Interested in the arts? SC Art Club is starting up the All School Art Project again! (You may remember the origami installation from last year currently in the theater commons.) This year we are doing Stencil Murals. To hear more about the project and getting involved, please come to Art Club, Monday, January 24, in Ms. King’s room T113 at lunch and or after school. We are working on a test piece, so if you’re interested, come and paint with us!
Hello Current Ambassadors and Ambassador applicants! Please check your K12 account for information about upcoming interviews. If you have questions or concerns, feel free to stop by Room 228 to talk to Ms. Elwell.
Shorecrest chess keeps rolling (or checkmating). In a tight one, we beat Stanwood 3-2 last night to stay undefeated in WESCO action. This weekend, 14 SC players will compete in an on-line state individual tournament where they play 10 matches each. One more WESCO dual meet (vs. Jackson) then WESCO conference championship tournament followed by the state team championship the first week in March.
We are so pleased to present our Highlander of the Month awards for the months of November and December! This Scot tradition happens 5 times per year and is very meaningful to our community. It allows for an opportunity to recognize students who stand out as exceptional in some way and/or embrace and exhibit our core Scot values. Teachers from each department get the chance to nominate at least one student in a school year and share with us why each was chosen. This special slide show presentation is inspiring and a reminder of why we are all here. Thank you for joining us in shining some light on some outstanding Scots.
November and December HOM Slideshow link here.
SENIORS - Click on this link to order your cap and gown before APRIL 1, 2022.
A MESSAGE FROM THE SC PTSA Save the Date! Tuesday, February 8 at 8:00 pm: Shorecrest PTSA General Meeting & Annual Driver's Ed. Forum via Zoom!
All are welcome to attend! A representative from a local driving school and an insurance agent will be on hand to answer questions about how to enroll your student in driver education classes and the process for becoming a licensed driver. Register now for this informative event and you will receive the Zoom link prior to the event. Register Here!
Hey SENIORS! Senior Spree tickets are on sale now! A committee of Shorecrest PTSA members and parents chaperone and sponsor an ALL NIGHT graduation party and is truly an event that you don’t want to miss with your classmates on graduation night. Take advantage of the early bird discount now as the ticket price increases Feb 14! All seniors are encouraged to attend and financial help is available. Please visit the Shorecrest PTSA website for more information and to purchase your ticket today.
Click here for additional information.
Click here to register.
SHORECREST REMINDERS How to Arrange Early Dismissals
If your student needs an early dismissal for an appointment or other such reason, please notify our attendance office in advance by emailing sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org. We would like to know of the early dismissal at least one day in advance so we can prepare a pass to give to the student. When you arrive to pick up your child without prior notice, please know it will take more time for us to locate your student (oftentimes PE classes are on the field or on a walk) and have them meet you.
Visitors/Families on Campus
Unfortunately we are still not permitted to have guests, volunteers, or visitors on campus. This includes our families. We hope this will change in the near future but for now, please help us by remaining in your car in the parking lot when you come to Shorecrest to pick up or drop off your student.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
We need your help. With the increased number of students being dropped off or picked up at Shorecrest, we need families to use the North Parking Loop (behind the theater building) and to follow the directions on our signage. Please DO NOT turn left out of our parking lot as it will back up traffic for days. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER Seniors – feeling overwhelmed with college or career planning questions? Good news: Shorecrest counselors have you covered. College Apps Café hosts its twice-weekly lunch (New time! New time!) help sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays. Counselors are in the Career Center to answer questions about Naviance, college applications and more. Seating is limited so arrive early. There is no dining in Career Center.
Scholarship Highlights:
Kelly Foundation scholarship: Citizenship, academic achievement and financial need are considered for this scholarship, which granted 52 $2,500 scholarships in Washington state last year. Qualified candidates will demonstrate good citizenship and academic merit, extra-curricular achievements in school and in the community, and financial need. Three letters of recommendation required. Deadline: March 10, 2022. kellyfoundationwashington.org
Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) scholarship: https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/ Deadline: Jan. 26, 2022. Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who:
- Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status;
- Are the first in their families to attend college;
- Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and
- Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.
Watch for more scholarships by checking your k12 email and by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorecrestcollegeandcareer
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Info posted 1/14/22
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
All of us, myself included, remember the early charts with phases and metrics we used to make decisions in regards to COVID. Many of you have reached out to ask what we are using now to determine if school remains open. Currently, there are no comparable, black and white, metrics in place to determine if/when schools should close. That said, we do have systems in place to track, notify, and monitor COVID transmission. I hope that some of the information provided below will help answer some of the questions you may have.- Our school district follows the recommendations of public health and adheres to state guidelines. The overwhelming recommendation is that schools remain open and continue with in-person learning. There is no plan to shift to remote or hybrid instruction. However, if public health officials were to advise schools to return to remote learning or to close temporarily, we absolutely would do so.
- Every day we not only track any information we have on new positive cases, we also report those to our district and in turn, our district reports this information to public health. Our health department is notified of every single positive case we have at Shorecrest.
- The high schools that are shifting to remote learning in our area are doing so due to staffing shortages. It is important to note that because it is not related to COVID cases at school so much as whether they have staff to run the building. These same high schools are still doing winter sports — practices, games, spectators present – so again, it is the school day where they are struggling with staffing and they are not shutting down full operations or preventing students from gathering. Thus far, we have been able at Shorecrest to find coverage and provide supervision for our classes and students. We will continue to work hard, every day, to do so.
- The COVID outbreak we experienced in December at Shorecrest was quickly identified through our contact tracing and work with the health department to be linked to our winter athletics program. We put extra safety measures in place (including an increase in testing, requiring masks, and closing down winter sports for two weeks) that have had positive results, i.e., a significant decline in positive cases.
- The new cases we’ve received and reported thus far in the last two weeks are coming out of a winter break exposure — not a school related exposure.
School has actually been one of the safer places to be as it relates to COVID transmission. Our students and staff wear a mask at all times except for when they are eating and drinking. We encourage all to limit the amount of time the mask is removed, to wash hands frequently, and to maintain social distancing. These measures are effective.
We will continue to update you on new cases on a daily basis and we will be paying careful attention to any new patterns or trends that emerge through our contact tracing.
While we believe that what is best for our young people is to keep our school doors open for in-person learning, that will not come at the expense of their health or the health of our community. We will always follow the recommendations of our public health officials.
I am cautiously optimistic that we will start seeing a consistent downward trend in cases at Shorecrest. In order to do this, we need to remain vigilant, adhere to all safety measures, and stay home if we are not feeling well.
As semester one is coming to a close on January 28, it is important that all students and families are tuning into Canvas for information on deadlines, assessments, and making up any missing assignments. Semester grades are final, transcripted grades. Teachers are making sure that all course information/assignments are accessible on Canvas. Please reach out to individual teachers with any questions or concerns.
Stay well, everyone.
Lisa González, PrincipalANNOUNCEMENTS Today we honored the work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and considered how each of us is part of the continuing work of moving ourselves as a country ever closer to social justice. A team of students created a video that was watched in our homerooms as the centerpiece of this recognition. Here is a link to the video.Hey Scots, Hoop-a-Palooza is TOMORROW, Saturday, January 15, in the Shorecrest Gym. It is a full day of basketball against Shorewood starting at noon and culminating at 5:00 PM with the girls varsity game and 7:00 PM with the boys varsity game. Flags, Cheer and Hip Hop Teams, as well as the band, will be performing at halftimes! Boosters will be selling SC gear and will have food available for purchase.We are also having a Drive Through Food Drive at Shorecrest TOMORROW from noon to 7:00 PM. Please bring non-perishable food items and hygiene items to benefit North Helpline. The food drive is also a competition against Shorewood, so let’s represent and show how we take care of each other here on the Eastside!
Tattoo is hosting Coffeehouse again - an evening showcase of the creative talent of students in our community! It will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel on January 21 at 7:00 PM. The theme this winter is "Traveling Through Time House". We hope to "see" you there!
And they say chess isn't exciting! Overtime in football or basketball; shootout in soccer; tiebreaker in tennis; how about with the team score 2-2, freshman junior varsity future phenom Lucas Deng, while playing against the older more experienced #4 varsity player from Edmonds-Woodway, pulled out an 'end-game' victory from what looked like certain defeat due to meticulous long-term strategizing and execution. Lucas was part of a three-freshman lineup (Soy Ider and Emi Valdes) and along with sophomore Justin Pangukir will assure that the Highlanders will be a force to be reckoned with for years. Because of the effort yesterday, the Highlanders remain undefeated (5-0) in WESCO play and stay on track to head for the conference and state championship with dreams of trophies and banners.
SENIOR Families - Click on this link to order your cap and gown before APRIL 1, 2022
A MESSAGE FROM THE SC PTSA Hey seniors and senior families! Senior Spree tickets are on sale now! A committee of Shorecrest PTSA members and parents chaperone and sponsor an ALL NIGHT graduation party and is truly an event that you don’t want to miss with your classmates on graduation night. Take advantage of the early bird discount now as the ticket price increases February 14! All seniors are encouraged to attend and financial help is available. Please visit the Shorecrest PTSA website for more information and to purchase your ticket today.
Click here for additional information:
https://www.shorecrestptsa.org/spree
Click here to register:
SHORECREST REMINDERS
How to Arrange Early Dismissals
If your student needs an early dismissal for an appointment or other such reason,please notify our attendance office in advance by emailing sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org. We would like to know of the early dismissal at least one day in advance so we can prepare a pass to give to the student. When you arrive to pick up your child without prior notice, please know it will take more time for us to locate your student (oftentimes PE classes are on the field or on a walk) and have them meet you.
Visitors/Families on Campus
Unfortunately we are still not permitted to have guests, volunteers, or visitors on campus. This includes our families. We hope this will change in the near future but for now, please help us by remaining in your car in the parking lot when you come to Shorecrest to pick up or drop off your student.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
We need your help. With the increased number of students being dropped off or picked up at Shorecrest, we need families to use the North Parking Loop (behind the theater building) and to follow the directions on our signage. Please DO NOT turn left out of our parking lot as it will back up traffic for days. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.GO SCOTS!
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Info posted 1/7/22
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
The return from winter break has come with several new confirmed COVID cases. Thankfully, the symptoms being experienced by our vaccinated students have been generally mild and short lived from our contact tracing conversations we have had with families. Contact tracing has been limited as well because there have not yet been any identified close contacts at school with the buffer that winter break provided. We continue, however, in our efforts to personally reach out to all families to help determine return dates to school and provide academic support.
It is our understanding that we will have some new guidelines for schools from our Public Health officials, and when we have these, we will share them with you. Right now, our focus and energy is on keeping our school doors open and ensuring a safe, healthy environment for our students. Wearing masks, maintaining social distancing whenever possible, and limiting exposure is at the forefront of each and every school day. Meanwhile, students keep learning and are maintaining connections with their teachers and with their classmates. Yesterday I had the opportunity to observe flight tests in Advanced Engineering as the students in this class were testing their airplane designs for the first time. Then, I watched our AP Computer Science students write code to program their robots. The students were completed engaged with their projects and with the problem solving required.
As the semester comes to a close, please know that we all understand that students, and staff, may find themselves out of class for a period of time to monitor symptoms, get tested, or await test results. As such, our teachers will continue to rely on Canvas for all course communication. If you need any assistance, know you can email teachers, your student’s school counselor, or any member of our administrative team for support.
We will continue to send daily COVID notifications for any positive cases reported on our campus. If you are looking for information related to COVID Testing or to schedule an appointment through our North City Elementary Site please click here.
If you are seeking a COVID booster for your student, please see the list of locations here in our region providing boosters to schedule an appointment.
Be well.
Ms. GonzálezANNOUNCEMENTS We just wrapped up delivery of Winter Wishes, and it went incredibly well. Here’s a highlight video of wishes being granted. Thank you all so much for your donations, we were able to grant so many wishes because of them! We could not have done this project without your help. Thanks again, and happy New Year! Best, Winter Wishes Team.
Bottomless fries… freckled lemonade… famous burgers… Please join us at the Northgate Mall Red Robin on Thursday, January 13, from 5:00-9:00 PM to support the Shorecrest Class of 2025. Mention SHORECREST to your server to help us earn 20% of the sales. You can also do a take out order that is brought to you curbside.
Northgate Red Robin: 401 NE Northgate Way #403 Seattle, WA 98125. See you there!
LAST reminder of an upcoming event in January: UW Bothell Free Application Help Day!!
Does your student need help figuring out how to complete their first year application? Haven't started yet? Attend a virtual application workshop before UW Bothell's first year application deadline of January 15. Their admissions advisors will guide students through the process and answer any questions they may have one-on-one.
All workshop attendees will receive an application fee waiver to submit their application to UW Bothell for free! The session is virtual.
Wednesday, January 12 // 4 PM - 5 PM
REGISTER AHEAD HERE!
SHORECREST REMINDERS How to Arrange Early Dismissals
If your student needs an early dismissal for an appointment or other such reason, please notify our attendance office in advance by emailing sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org. We would like to know of the early dismissal at least one day in advance so we can prepare a pass to give to the student. When you arrive to pick up your child without prior notice, please know it will take more time for us to locate your student (oftentimes PE classes are on the field or on a walk) and have them meet you.
Visitors/Families on Campus
Unfortunately we are still not permitted to have guests, volunteers, or visitors on campus. This includes our families. We hope this will change in the near future but for now, please help us by remaining in your car in the parking lot when you come to Shorecrest to pick up or drop off your student.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
We need your help. With the increased number of students being dropped off or picked up at Shorecrest, we need families to use the North Parking Loop (behind the theater building) and to follow the directions on our signage. Please DO NOT turn left out of our parking lot as it will back up traffic for days. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER Seniors – feeling overwhelmed with college or career planning questions? Good news: Shorecrest counselors have you covered. College Apps Café hosts its twice-weekly lunch (New time! New time!) help sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays. Counselors are in the Career Center to answer questions about Naviance, college applications and more. Seating is limited so arrive early. There is no dining in Career Center.
Scholarship Highlights:
Kelly Foundation scholarship: Citizenship, academic achievement and financial need are considered for this scholarship, which granted 52 $2,500 scholarships in Washington state last year. Qualified candidates will demonstrate good citizenship and academic merit, extra-curricular achievements in school and in the community, and financial need. Three letters of recommendation required. Deadline: March 10, 2022. kellyfoundationwashington.org
Jackie Robinson: Seniors of color with strong GPA, leadership, volunteerism, involvement and financial need are encouraged to apply by Jan. 12, 2022. https://jackierobinson.org/apply/
Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) scholarship: https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/ Deadline: Jan. 26, 2022. Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who:
- Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status;
- Are the first in their families to attend college;
- Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and
- Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.
Watch for more scholarships by checking your k12 email and by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorecrestcollegeandcareer
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Info posted 12/10/21
ANNOUNCEMENTS DECA members are collecting pledges for blood donations to help Bloodworks supply local hospitals. Someone needs blood in a PNW hospital supplied by Bloodworks every 2 seconds, and Bloodworks has only a 1 day surplus supply on hand - they are nearing a crisis, and need new donors to make sure everyone who needs blood can get it. To pledge, you must be 16 or older and weigh 110+ lbs.
Pledge codes for DECA members can be found here, a few myths about donating can be found here, and some more information about donating can be found here.
Click here to pledge and save a life!
Congratulations to several of our Music Department students who earned spots in the WMEA All-State honor groups this year.
Those students are…
Carmen Borton, All-State Treble Choir, alto
Laurel Madhavan, All-State Symphonic Choir, alto
Grace Moore, All-State Symphonic Choir, soprano
Daniel Lyons, All-State Wind Ensemble, trumpet
Calvin Rice, All-State Wind Ensemble, clarinet
Rohan Wassink, All-State Concert Band, tenor saxophone
THANK YOU!!! Scots, your generosity and support have been amazing this week.
- The Staff Appreciation Breakfast was a huge success - shout out to the PTSA members for the delicious foods and to leadership class for organizing.
- The Jacket Drive for the Works has been a huge success and we have a lot of jackets to share with our community thanks to your donations! Way to go, Scots!
Final Call - Winter Wishes - Quirky Donations Sought
We have received so many wishes already, but there is still a chance to join the fun and bring good cheer by filling a Winter Wish. The Shorecrest tradition of Winter Wishes. SC students were invited to make wishes on behalf of other students to spread good cheer and kindness. These can range from a number of things like a cup of coffee or a whole Costco rotisserie chicken and are all in good fun, many have a sense of humor. We could really use your assistance attaining some of the gifts that the students have asked for as we simply don’t have the resources to grant them all. You can sign up to donate something from this link and drop it off at the SC main office by Monday, December 13th. This way, we can grant as many wishes as possible!
Thank you for your help and consideration, The ASB Winter Wishes team.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E49A8AC2FAAF58-scwinter
The yearbook will be on sale for a limited time from December 1 - 31. This year's book will be a limited run based on demand and could sell out before going on sale again in May. Full of student pictures, senior quotes and tributes along with a wide variety of coverage of clubs, activities and more, the yearbook documents what's inside and outside of Shorecrest.
Purchases can be made online. So easy! Click here (online payment portal) to purchase.
Contact advisor Craig van den Bosch with any questions: craig.vandenbosch@k12.shorelineschools.org
Cap & Gown Order Time
To walk in graduation, students need to have a Jostens green graduation gown, cap, tassel, and gold 2022 stole. Scholarships and financial assistance available, please contact your student's counselor ASAP. Orders can be made later in the school year, but prices increase and some items are in limited quantities. Special group pricing extended now until December 17.
Direct link to order cap, gown, stole, tassel package that is needed for graduation.
Link to Shorecrest section of the Jostens Website
Reminder of an upcoming event in January: UW Bothell Free Application Help Day!!
Does your student need help figuring out how to complete their first year application? Haven't started yet? Attend a virtual application workshop before UW Bothell's first year application deadline of January 15. Their admissions advisors will guide students through the process and answer any questions they may have one-on-one.
All workshop attendees will receive an application fee waiver to submit their application to UW Bothell for free! The session is virtual.
Wednesday, January 12 // 4 PM - 5 PM
REGISTER AHEAD HERE!
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER HIGHLANDER OF THE MONTH Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Highlander of the Month awards presentation video for the months of November and December will be postponed until next week. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to it!
COVID UPDATES AND INFORMATION In collaboration with the Washington State Department of Health, our school district will begin participating in a program called Learn to Return to provide voluntary and free in-district COVID-19 testing. This testing opportunity will be incorporated into our existing district safety protocols as a convenient option to further help contain the virus, protect our communities, and keep students and staff safe and healthy.
Here is how the voluntary testing program will work:
Test Site Access: Teachers, staff, students, and members of their household who require a COVID-19 test may access a testing site that serves just our school district. We will offer PCR laboratory COVID-19 tests at no cost, with results generally available the morning after the test sample is collected.- Location: North City Elementary School (816 NE 190th St.)
- Availability: Drive up or pre-register through your school
- Times: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Days of operation: open school days only (not weekends or holidays)
- Start date: Wednesday, October 27
Testing Procedures:
Informed consent: Individuals to be tested (or their parent/guardian, as appropriate) must complete an informed consent form, available online Student Consent Form - Adult Consent Form, at the testing site or at any district school.- Nasal swab tests: We’re partnering with a company called AtlasGenomics to provide test kits, analyze samples, and provide PCR laboratory test results. Samples are collected by the individual (or their parent/guardian) using a painless nasal swab, under the observation of a trained test administrator.
- Test results: Positive test results will be reported to parents/guardians, students 18 and over, or staff, as well as District test administrators. The District will continue to follow the Department of Health flowchart for quarantine and isolation protocols for those with positive test results. School nurses will assist with quarantine/isolation guidance for students, and staff should follow the DOH flowchart found on the district’s website.
- Contact tracing: As usual, every positive case will be reported to Public Health – Seattle & King County for case investigation and contact tracing, in order to reduce spread of the COVID-19 virus and keep our schools as safe as possible for students and staff.
This testing protocol fits into our larger strategy to contain and control the virus, and all of our protocols are guided by the Department of Health and CDC. Please see our district COVID-19 Safety Guide here.
Our goal is to put the best possible strategies in place so that our teachers, staff, students and families feel safe, protected, and comfortable focusing on teaching and learning—and so our students can get the great education they deserve.FREE APPLICATION FOR STUDENT AID (FAFSA) INFORMATION SENIOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
If your student will be continuing their education next year, we strongly recommend you fill out the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the first step to getting financial aid for all colleges and training programs.
WHO: Senior and parent/guardian fill this out together!
WHAT: Fill out and submit an online FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov
WHY: To secure financial assistance for college or training programs
WHEN: NOW! As soon as possible, or by the end of November!
HELP? Check out Canvas Class of 2022 for lots of helpful information.
COLLEGE BOUND SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT? THIS IS THE WAY YOU ACTIVATE THE COLLEGE BOUND SCHOLARSHIP.
If a student or parent does not have a Social Security Number, please check in with your student's counselor so we can help you determine if you file a FAFSA or WASFA.
Questions? Contact your student's counselor! Students can make counseling appointments through their Class of 2022 Canvas Course.
PTSA DONATION DRIVE Please help support our teachers and students!!!!
Let's face it, fundraising pre-covid was exhausting, and fundraising during Covid is near impossible. But we still need your support to help fund some of our important programs like teacher grants and staff appreciation! We have happily received several teacher grant requests, which go to fund classroom activities, supplies and equipment, with the intention of providing more enriching educational opportunities to students in those classrooms or programs. We need your help and support to help fully fund these requests. Our fundraising goal for this year is $3500, so far we have raised just over $2240, so we have another $1260 to go. And any overages will go to help fund our Staff Appreciation program.
Please help us get there by donating today! The great news is, we have made it easier than ever. No auction, no bake sale, no wreath sales. All you have to do is CLICK THIS LINK RIGHT HERE and consider donating at the following donor levels:
$25 - Here's $25 and my email address, I am happy to volunteer down the road to bring in meals and treats for teachers, or cupcakes for kids, when we get the Covid clearance.
$50 - Here's $50, and my email address. Feel free to ask me to cook, bake or show up, but just know, I will only do it when I feel like it.
$100 - Here's $100 or more to forget my name and face and never ask me for anything else all year!
SHORECREST REMINDERS How to Arrange Early Dismissals
If your student needs an early dismissal for an appointment or other such reason, please notify our attendance office in advance by emailing sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org. We would like to know of the early dismissal at least one day in advance so we can prepare a pass to give to the student. When you arrive to pick up your child without prior notice, please know it will take more time for us to locate your student (oftentimes PE classes are on the field or on a walk) and have them meet you.
Visitors/Families on Campus
Unfortunately we are still not permitted to have guests, volunteers, or visitors on campus. This includes our families. We hope this will change in the near future but for now, please help us by remaining in your car in the parking lot when you come to Shorecrest to pick up or drop off your student.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
We need your help. With the increased number of students being dropped off or picked up at Shorecrest, we need families to use the North Parking Loop (behind the theater building) and to follow the directions on our signage. Please DO NOT turn left out of our parking lot as it will back up traffic for days. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER Seniors – feeling overwhelmed with college or career planning questions? Good news: Shorecrest counselors have you covered. College Apps Café hosts its twice-weekly lunch (New time! New time!) help sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays. Counselors are in the Career Center to answer questions about Naviance, college applications and more. Seating is limited so arrive early. There is no dining in Career Center.
Upcoming College and Military Representative Visits
See your Canvas Class of 2022 course module for the Zoom links open during HH or lunch. Arrange a purple pass from your counselor to participate virtually from the SC Career Center.
Scholarship Highlights:
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education Free Speech scholarships: This program is open to all juniors and seniors in the U.S., and invites students to submit an essay of 700-900 words addressing this prompt: “In a persuasive letter or essay, convince your peers that free speech is a better idea than censorship.” One $10,000 first prize; one $5,000 second prize; three $1,000 third prizes; and four $500 prizes. Link here. Deadline: Dec. 31. Questions? Email essaycontest@thefire.org
Kelly Foundation scholarship: Citizenship, academic achievement and financial need are considered for this scholarship, which granted 52 $2,500 scholarships in Washington state last year. Qualified candidates will demonstrate good citizenship and academic merit, extra-curricular achievements in school and in the community, and financial need. Three letters of recommendation required. Deadline: March 10, 2022. kellyfoundationwashington.org
Pacific Lutheran University Nurse and Educator Dependent Commitment. New in 2020, this scholarship commits that "If your parent/legal guardian is a nurse or K-12 educator, at least HALF of your PLU tuition will be covered by PLU-funded scholarships and grants." Parents who are educators may work in roles beyond classroom teachers. Link here.
Jackie Robinson: Seniors of color with strong GPA, leadership, volunteerism, involvement and financial need are encouraged to apply by Jan. 12, 2022. https://jackierobinson.org/apply/
Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) scholarship: https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/ Deadline: Jan. 26, 2022. Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who:
- Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status;
- Are the first in their families to attend college;
- Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and
- Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.
Watch for more scholarships by checking your k12 email and by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorecrestcollegeandcareer
Community Service Spotlights:
The City of Lake Forest Park seeks a high school student for its Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Help advise the city council and mayor on park master planning and recreation programs. Terms are one-year long, but students may serve up to three terms. Details and application at: https://www.cityoflfp.com/577/Parks-and-Recreation-Advisory-Board
Forest Restoration at North City Park: Green Shoreline Partnership invites students to volunteer with removing invasive plans and replace them with native plants, and perform path and trail maintenance. Tools and gloves available, but you may bring your own, on early release Wednesdays, 12:30-3 p.m., and/or the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, 9-11 a.m., at North City Park, 19201 10th Ave. N.E., Shoreline. Students under age 18 will need to bring a signed waiver available at the registration site. Details: Judy MacCully, 206-618-6999, friendsofnorthcitypark@gmail.com, https://forterra.org/subpage/green-shoreline-partnership
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Info posted 12/10/21
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE ATHLETICS DESK - MR. BRUNS
The Fall sports season has come to an end, and we’re now two weeks into Winter sports, with the first contests happening this week.
If you’re looking to find an event to attend, here’s a link to the sports calendar.As for our Fall sports stars, we had a number of athletes who earned 1st Team All-Wesco South honors. (see below)
GIRLS SWIM
200 Medley Relay: Owan Fralick, Aila Howson, Quinn Whorley, Miranda Thompson
200 Freestyle: Miranda Thompson
200 Ind Medley: Aila Howson
50 Freestyle: Owan Fralick
1 meter Diving: Klara Darby
100 Butterfly: Quinn Whorley
100 Freestyle: Miranda Thompson
200 Freestyle Relay: O. Fralick, Q. Whorley, Elle Howson, Miranda Thompson
100 Breaststroke: Aila HowsonCROSS-COUNTRY
Luke Schmidt
FOOTBALL
Carson Christensen
Connor DowBOYS TENNIS
Zaid Khan (singles)
Calvin Rice and Owen Pierce (doubles)Award winners for "Athlete of the Season" - as voted on by Shorecrest coaches
Anna Knyphausen - Volleyball - Anna was a 3 year starter for the Lady Scots Volleyball team, and this season she was a captain. She was named 2nd team All Wesco and nominated 2x for Player of the Week with the Herald newspaper. She finished in the top ten in the state for the season with 50 solo blocks (155 total blocks), averaged 13 kills, 3 aces and 5 digs per match. Anna was voted Offensive Player of the year on the team. This Senior has put in the work during the off season and continued to be a wonderful role model for the up and coming underclassmen.
Carson Christensen - Football - Senior/Team Captain/ 3 Year Letterman. First Team All-Wesco Quarterback Selections (2020 & 2021). Was the Scots Dual-Threat QB, leading the league in Passing yardage with 1,879 and 12 TD’s. Was also the Scots leading rusher, finishing the season ranked 3rd in Wesco South with 675 yards and 10 Touchdowns. His combined 2,554 yards from scrimmage, and 22 TD’s, were the top marks in Wesco. He was the unanimous, All-League QB selection this season. Carson was awarded the Scots “Game Changer” team award for the 2nd straight year. He overcame a lot of adversity and showed resiliency, while leading a very young and inexperienced team in his Senior season.
SPREE TREES THIS WEEKEND
Shorecrest Class of 2022 is sponsoring its annual Spree Tree Sale to benefit their Senior Spree graduation night festivities! Warm drinks and other gifts for purchase will be available.Dates & hours of the sale:
Fri 12/3 (3pm – 8pm)
Sat 12/4 (9am – 8pm)
Sun 12/5 (9am – 5pm)Location:
Lake Forest Park Town Center (Windermere office)
Intersection of Bothell and Ballinger Way (17711 Ballinger Way NE)
Trees of all sizes and various price points. Cash and credit card payments accepted.Please come show your support for Shorecrest’s Senior Class of 2022!
HOLIDAY BASKETS
Holiday Baskets at the YMCA provides free food and gift support to Shoreline School District families in circumstances that make it challenging to provide for their family.
Registration opened Friday, November 26 and closes on December 10. Registration link here.
Staff Appreciation Breakfast, December 10 - Items Needed!
SC Leadership Class is working with PTSA to put together a staff appreciation breakfast on Friday, December 10. Sign up to donate items here. Items can be dropped off at SC on a cart outside the main doors on Thursday, December 9 (7:30 AM - 3:00 PM) or by 7:30 AM on Friday, December 10. If a student is bringing in the items, they can go on a cart in the main office itself. Please email johanna.phillips@k12.shorelineschools.org with any questions in general or slmc613@gmail.com with any questions about the Sign Up Genius. Thank you for your support!
Winter Wishes - Quirky Donations Sought
As Winter Break approaches, so does the Shorecrest tradition of Winter Wishes. SC students were invited to make wishes on behalf of other students to spread good cheer and kindness. These can range from a number of things like a cup of coffee or a whole Costco rotisserie chicken and are all in good fun, many have a sense of humor. We could really use your assistance attaining some of the gifts that the students have asked for as we simply don’t have the resources to grant them all. You can sign up to donate something from this link and drop it off at the SC main office by Monday, December 13. This way, we can grant as many wishes as possible!
Thank you for your help and consideration, The ASB Winter Wishes team. Link here.
Jacket Drive - Final Week!
Share the warmth! We are helping collect new and gently used rain jackets and winter coats for the Shoreline PTSA Works free clothing store. We are collecting kids sizes 4T-16 and all adult sizes. Jackets can be brought to the Shorecrest Main Office now through December 10.
Cap & Gown Order Time
To walk in graduation, students need to have a Jostens green graduation gown, cap, tassel, and gold 2022 stole. Scholarships and financial assistance available, please contact your student's counselor ASAP. Orders can be made later in the school year, but prices increase and some items are in limited quantities. Special group pricing extended now until December 17.
Direct link to order cap, gown, stole, tassel package that is needed for graduation.
Link to Shorecrest section of the Jostens Website
COVID UPDATES AND INFORMATION In collaboration with the Washington State Department of Health, our school district will begin participating in a program called Learn to Return to provide voluntary and free in-district COVID-19 testing. This testing opportunity will be incorporated into our existing district safety protocols as a convenient option to further help contain the virus, protect our communities, and keep students and staff safe and healthy.
Here is how the voluntary testing program will work:
Test Site Access: Teachers, staff, students, and members of their household who require a COVID-19 test may access a testing site that serves just our school district. We will offer PCR laboratory COVID-19 tests at no cost, with results generally available the morning after the test sample is collected.- Location: North City Elementary School (816 NE 190th St.)
- Availability: Drive up or pre-register through your school
- Times: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Days of operation: open school days only (not weekends or holidays)
- Start date: Wednesday, October 27
Testing Procedures:
Informed consent: Individuals to be tested (or their parent/guardian, as appropriate) must complete an informed consent form, available online Student Consent Form - Adult Consent Form, at the testing site or at any district school.- Nasal swab tests: We’re partnering with a company called AtlasGenomics to provide test kits, analyze samples, and provide PCR laboratory test results. Samples are collected by the individual (or their parent/guardian) using a painless nasal swab, under the observation of a trained test administrator.
- Test results: Positive test results will be reported to parents/guardians, students 18 and over, or staff, as well as District test administrators. The District will continue to follow the Department of Health flowchart for quarantine and isolation protocols for those with positive test results. School nurses will assist with quarantine/isolation guidance for students, and staff should follow the DOH flowchart found on the district’s website.
- Contact tracing: As usual, every positive case will be reported to Public Health – Seattle & King County for case investigation and contact tracing, in order to reduce spread of the COVID-19 virus and keep our schools as safe as possible for students and staff.
This testing protocol fits into our larger strategy to contain and control the virus, and all of our protocols are guided by the Department of Health and CDC. Please see our district COVID-19 Safety Guide here.
Our goal is to put the best possible strategies in place so that our teachers, staff, students and families feel safe, protected, and comfortable focusing on teaching and learning—and so our students can get the great education they deserve.FREE APPLICATION FOR STUDENT AID (FAFSA) INFORMATION SENIOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
If your student will be continuing their education next year, we strongly recommend you fill out the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the first step to getting financial aid for all colleges and training programs.
WHO: Senior and parent/guardian fill this out together!
WHAT: Fill out and submit an online FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov
WHY: To secure financial assistance for college or training programs
WHEN: NOW! As soon as possible, or by the end of November!
HELP? Check out Canvas Class of 2022 for lots of helpful information.
COLLEGE BOUND SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT? THIS IS THE WAY YOU ACTIVATE THE COLLEGE BOUND SCHOLARSHIP.
If a student or parent does not have a Social Security Number, please check in with your student's counselor so we can help you determine if you file a FAFSA or WASFA.
Questions? Contact your student's counselor! Students can make counseling appointments through their Class of 2022 Canvas Course.
PTSA DONATION DRIVE Please help support our teachers and students!!!!
Let's face it, fundraising pre-covid was exhausting, and fundraising during Covid is near impossible. But we still need your support to help fund some of our important programs like teacher grants and staff appreciation! We have happily received several teacher grant requests, which go to fund classroom activities, supplies and equipment, with the intention of providing more enriching educational opportunities to students in those classrooms or programs. We need your help and support to help fully fund these requests. Our fundraising goal for this year is $3500, so far we have raised just over $2240, so we have another $1260 to go. And any overages will go to help fund our Staff Appreciation program.
Please help us get there by donating today! The great news is, we have made it easier than ever. No auction, no bake sale, no wreath sales. All you have to do is CLICK THIS LINK RIGHT HERE and consider donating at the following donor levels:
$25 - Here's $25 and my email address, I am happy to volunteer down the road to bring in meals and treats for teachers, or cupcakes for kids, when we get the Covid clearance.
$50 - Here's $50, and my email address. Feel free to ask me to cook, bake or show up, but just know, I will only do it when I feel like it.
$100 - Here's $100 or more to forget my name and face and never ask me for anything else all year!
MORE SENIOR SPREE 2022 INFORMATION Are you a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or a student in Honor Society who needs to earn Volunteer Community Service hours? This 2 hour activity is just right for you. Senior Spree needs your help selling Brown Bear car wash tickets at Central Market and Ballinger Thriftway. Sign up today.
The weekend dates and times are listed on this Sign Up Genius link. Bring a friend or two. If you have any questions please contact us at shorecrestspree2022@gmail.com. Don’t forget to bring your volunteer community sheet with you, with your parent signature. You can get copies at the school office or print one off the Shorecrest website.
Parents are welcome too. We need at least one parent/guardian per shift. It’s super easy - the tickets sell themselves!
SPREE 2022 Co-Chairs Tiffany Arnone, and Julia Prosser, shorecrestspree2022@gmail.com
SHORECREST REMINDERS How to Arrange Early Dismissals
If your student needs an early dismissal for an appointment or other such reason, please notify our attendance office in advance by emailing sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org. We would like to know of the early dismissal at least one day in advance so we can prepare a pass to give to the student. When you arrive to pick up your child without prior notice, please know it will take more time for us to locate your student (oftentimes PE classes are on the field or on a walk) and have them meet you.
Visitors/Families on Campus
Unfortunately we are still not permitted to have guests, volunteers, or visitors on campus. This includes our families. We hope this will change in the near future but for now, please help us by remaining in your car in the parking lot when you come to Shorecrest to pick up or drop off your student.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
We need your help. With the increased number of students being dropped off or picked up at Shorecrest, we need families to use the North Parking Loop (behind the theater building) and to follow the directions on our signage. Please DO NOT turn left out of our parking lot as it will back up traffic for days. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER Seniors – feeling overwhelmed with college or career planning questions? Good news: Shorecrest counselors have you covered. College Apps Café hosts its twice-weekly lunch (New time! New time!) help sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays. Counselors are in the Career Center to answer questions about Naviance, college applications and more. Seating is limited so arrive early. There is no dining in Career Center.
Upcoming College and Military Representative Visits
See your Canvas Class of 2022 course module for the Zoom links open during HH or lunch. Arrange a purple pass from your counselor to participate virtually from the SC Career Center.
Scholarship Highlights:
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education Free Speech scholarships: This program is open to all juniors and seniors in the U.S., and invites students to submit an essay of 700-900 words addressing this prompt: “In a persuasive letter or essay, convince your peers that free speech is a better idea than censorship.” One $10,000 first prize; one $5,000 second prize; three $1,000 third prizes; and four $500 prizes. Link here. Deadline: Dec. 31. Questions? Email essaycontest@thefire.org
Kelly Foundation scholarship: Citizenship, academic achievement and financial need are considered for this scholarship, which granted 52 $2,500 scholarships in Washington state last year. Qualified candidates will demonstrate good citizenship and academic merit, extra-curricular achievements in school and in the community, and financial need. Three letters of recommendation required. Deadline: March 10, 2022. kellyfoundationwashington.org
Pacific Lutheran University Nurse and Educator Dependent Commitment. New in 2020, this scholarship commits that "If your parent/legal guardian is a nurse or K-12 educator, at least HALF of your PLU tuition will be covered by PLU-funded scholarships and grants." Parents who are educators may work in roles beyond classroom teachers. Link here.
Jackie Robinson: Seniors of color with strong GPA, leadership, volunteerism, involvement and financial need are encouraged to apply by Jan. 12, 2022. https://jackierobinson.org/apply/
Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) scholarship: https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/ Deadline: Jan. 26, 2022. Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who:
- Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status;
- Are the first in their families to attend college;
- Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and
- Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.
Watch for more scholarships by checking your k12 email and by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorecrestcollegeandcareer
Community Service Spotlights:
The City of Lake Forest Park seeks a high school student for its Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Help advise the city council and mayor on park master planning and recreation programs. Terms are one-year long, but students may serve up to three terms. Details and application at: https://www.cityoflfp.com/577/Parks-and-Recreation-Advisory-Board
Forest Restoration at North City Park: Green Shoreline Partnership invites students to volunteer with removing invasive plans and replace them with native plants, and perform path and trail maintenance. Tools and gloves available, but you may bring your own, on early release Wednesdays, 12:30-3 p.m., and/or the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, 9-11 a.m., at North City Park, 19201 10th Ave. N.E., Shoreline. Students under age 18 will need to bring a signed waiver available at the registration site. Details: Judy MacCully, 206-618-6999, friendsofnorthcitypark@gmail.com, https://forterra.org/subpage/green-shoreline-partnership
City of Shoreline Parks and Recreation Art and Public Event: A professional artist-in-residence is looking for 10 to 15 creative students to earn up to 40 hours of volunteer service while: collecting stories; creating a short film; creating a hand-made art book; creating a Shaman costume; painting/decorating a small rowboat and oars; hosting public work-alongs; basic caretaking at the CareTakers Cottage at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park in Shoreline. Information session: Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-noon. Parents are welcome. Work will be performed Saturdays, Oct. 23-Dec. 11 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Volunteers do not need to attend every session. Details: wylyastley@gmail.com
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Info posted 11/19/21
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
We have wrapped up another fun spirit week with several dress up days ranging from PJs on Monday to Formal Wear today. A young woman in the hallway today told me she was excited to wear the Homecoming Dress she did not get to wear last year or this fall. It made me both sad thinking of the missed opportunities but also grateful that students and staff continue to find ways to be creative and make special memories.
In other school news, you should be seeing 1st Quarter report cards landing in your mailboxes in the next few days. 2nd Quarter is underway and this first semester ends on January 27, 2022. Tryouts for Girls and Boys Basketball took place this week and Wrestling, Boys Swim, and Gymnastics have begun. Winter Sports Season has arrived! Our student leaders have been spreading cheer by sending teachers notes of appreciation and organizing a hot chocolate day for students. We keep on keeping on at Shorecrest - - with hope and optimism.
As we move into our school break next week please know that we have an early dismissal on Wednesday of 10:50 am. We will not be sending our typical Friday Broadcast next week and will provide our next Broadcast Update on Friday, December 3.
We wish you and your whole extended family a peaceful and restful break! Thank you and…
Go Scots!
Lisa Gonzalez, Principal
FREE THANKSGIVING MEAL SUPPORTS Various organizations in our community are supporting families with food to prepare a Thanksgiving meal or pick up a hot takeout meal. Please visit here for more information.
North Helpline Food Bank: 206-367-3477
Saturday, November 20, between 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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12736 33rd Ave NE, Seattle WA 98125 (Lake City)
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13000 Linden Ave N, Seattle WA 98133 (Bitter Lake Location)
Wednesday, November 24, between 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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12736 33rd Ave NE, Seattle WA 98125 (Lake City)
Details:
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North Helpline will provide a food box consisting of a Turkey (or chicken based on family size) and other food to make side dishes
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No registration/No ID Needed for the food box
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While there, you can sign up for their holiday gift program - Identification required for the holiday program only
The Shorecrest Family Advocate is also available to help support our families in connecting with local community resources.
If your family could use some support with food, clothing, rental assistance, recreation programs, finding medical providers, paying bills, or other resources, please contact our Family Advocate, Erin Maurer, at 206-393-6161 or erin.maurer@shorelineschools.orgANNOUNCEMENTS Please support the Class of 2024! Thank you!!!!
Jacket Drive - Share the warmth! We are helping collect new and gently used rain jackets and winter coats for the Shoreline PTSA Works free clothing store. We are collecting kids sizes 4T-16 and all adult sizes. Jackets can be brought to the Shorecrest Main Office now through December 10.
Cap & Gown Order Time - To walk in graduation, students need to have a Jostens green graduation gown, cap, tassel, and gold 2022 stole. Scholarships and financial assistance available, please contact your student's counselor ASAP. Orders can be made later in the school year, but prices increase and some items are in limited quantities. Special group pricing extended now until December 17.
Direct link to order cap, gown, stole, tassel package that is needed for graduation.
Link to Shorecrest section of the Jostens Website
COVID UPDATES AND INFORMATION In collaboration with the Washington State Department of Health, our school district will begin participating in a program called Learn to Return to provide voluntary and free in-district COVID-19 testing. This testing opportunity will be incorporated into our existing district safety protocols as a convenient option to further help contain the virus, protect our communities, and keep students and staff safe and healthy.
Here is how the voluntary testing program will work:
Test Site Access: Teachers, staff, students, and members of their household who require a COVID-19 test may access a testing site that serves just our school district. We will offer PCR laboratory COVID-19 tests at no cost, with results generally available the morning after the test sample is collected.- Location: North City Elementary School (816 NE 190th St.)
- Availability: Drive up or pre-register through your school
- Times: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Days of operation: open school days only (not weekends or holidays)
- Start date: Wednesday, October 27
Testing Procedures:
Informed consent: Individuals to be tested (or their parent/guardian, as appropriate) must complete an informed consent form, available online Student Consent Form - Adult Consent Form, at the testing site or at any district school.- Nasal swab tests: We’re partnering with a company called AtlasGenomics to provide test kits, analyze samples, and provide PCR laboratory test results. Samples are collected by the individual (or their parent/guardian) using a painless nasal swab, under the observation of a trained test administrator.
- Test results: Positive test results will be reported to parents/guardians, students 18 and over, or staff, as well as District test administrators. The District will continue to follow the Department of Health flowchart for quarantine and isolation protocols for those with positive test results. School nurses will assist with quarantine/isolation guidance for students, and staff should follow the DOH flowchart found on the district’s website.
- Contact tracing: As usual, every positive case will be reported to Public Health – Seattle & King County for case investigation and contact tracing, in order to reduce spread of the COVID-19 virus and keep our schools as safe as possible for students and staff.
This testing protocol fits into our larger strategy to contain and control the virus, and all of our protocols are guided by the Department of Health and CDC. Please see our district COVID-19 Safety Guide here.
Our goal is to put the best possible strategies in place so that our teachers, staff, students and families feel safe, protected, and comfortable focusing on teaching and learning—and so our students can get the great education they deserve.FREE APPLICATION FOR STUDENT AID (FAFSA) INFORMATION If your student will be continuing their education next year, we strongly recommend you fill out the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the first step to getting financial aid for all colleges and training programs.
WHO: Senior and parent/guardian fill this out together!
WHAT: Fill out and submit an online FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov
WHY: To secure financial assistance for college or training programs
WHEN: NOW! As soon as possible, or by the end of November!
HELP? Check out Canvas Class of 2022 for lots of helpful information.
COLLEGE BOUND SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT? THIS IS THE WAY YOU ACTIVATE THE COLLEGE BOUND SCHOLARSHIP.
If a student or parent does not have a Social Security Number, please check in with your student's counselor so we can help you determine if you file a FAFSA or WASFA.
Questions? Contact your student's counselor! Students can make counseling appointments through their Class of 2022 Canvas Course.
FREE APPLICATION FOR STUDENT AID (FAFSA) INFORMATION SENIOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
If your student will be continuing their education next year, we strongly recommend you fill out the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the first step to getting financial aid for all colleges and training programs.
WHO: Senior and parent/guardian fill this out together!
WHAT: Fill out and submit an online FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov
WHY: To secure financial assistance for college or training programs
WHEN: NOW! As soon as possible, or by the end of November!
HELP? Check out Canvas Class of 2022 for lots of helpful information.
COLLEGE BOUND SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT? THIS IS THE WAY YOU ACTIVATE THE COLLEGE BOUND SCHOLARSHIP.
If a student or parent does not have a Social Security Number, please check in with your student's counselor so we can help you determine if you file a FAFSA or WASFA.
Questions? Contact your student's counselor! Students can make counseling appointments through their Class of 2022 Canvas Course.
PTSA DONATION DRIVE Please help support our teachers and students!!!!
Let's face it, fundraising pre-covid was exhausting, and fundraising during Covid is near impossible. But we still need your support to help fund some of our important programs like teacher grants and staff appreciation! We have happily received several teacher grant requests, which go to fund classroom activities, supplies and equipment, with the intention of providing more enriching educational opportunities to students in those classrooms or programs. We need your help and support to help fully fund these requests. Our fundraising goal for this year is $3500, so far we have raised just over $2240, so we have another $1260 to go. And any overages will go to help fund our Staff Appreciation program.
Please help us get there by donating today! The great news is, we have made it easier than ever. No auction, no bake sale, no wreath sales. All you have to do is CLICK THIS LINK RIGHT HERE and consider donating at the following donor levels:
$25 - Here's $25 and my email address, I am happy to volunteer down the road to bring in meals and treats for teachers, or cupcakes for kids, when we get the Covid clearance.
$50 - Here's $50, and my email address. Feel free to ask me to cook, bake or show up, but just know, I will only do it when I feel like it.
$100 - Here's $100 or more to forget my name and face and never ask me for anything else all year!
SENIOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
SC Boosters have a SUPER special offer coming soon!
A custom Shorecrest Highlander glassybaby! Get one of these beautiful SC mementos just in time for candle season!
Go to https://fundraiser.support/SCSwag on November 1 to get yours!
Note: No preorders, and limited quantity available.
SENIOR SPREE 2022 Senior Class 2022 Parents and Guardians – Please join us Monday November 22 at 8:00 pm for a quick informational Zoom call to discuss Spree. This substance free event being planned for your senior on graduation night is going to be special and something they will never forget! Please join us to find out what Spree is and why we plan it. We will have a quick review of upcoming events, scholarship opportunities, how you can get involved, show you how to register your student, and how you can take advantage of the Early Bird Special going on right now. There will be time for questions and answers. We look forward to seeing you there. Zoom Link here.
Oh Senior Spree, Oh Senior Spree…The Senior Spree online Charleston Wrap fundraiser is going on right now! Seniors can earn 30% of their sales proceeds to cover the cost of a Spree Ticket. It’s not too late. All you need to do is register and send out an electronic notification to friends and family with your specific shopping code. It’s not too late to get started. Here is a link to the flyer that will help you get set up. All Items are shipped directly to the customer, so you don’t have to sort or delivery anything. It’s that easy. Spree Tickets are now on sale for the Early Bird Special price of $125 and will be going up to $145 after the holidays. This fundraiser ends November 30. For more information go to our website here.
Volunteers Needed: Senior Spree needs your help selling Brown Bear car wash tickets at Central Market and Ballinger Thriftway. Here is the link to sign up, dates and times included. Bring a friend or two. If you have any questions please contact us at shorecrestspree2022@gmail.com. We need at least one parent/guardian per shift. It’s super easy, they sell themselves!
SPREE 2022 Co-Chairs Tiffany Arnone, and Julia Prosser
SC BOOSTERS SPECIAL OFFER There are only THREE custom Shorecrest Highlander glassybabies left! Get one of these beautiful SC mementos just in time for candle season!
Go to https://fundraiser.support/SCSwag to get yours!
SHORECREST REMINDERS How to Arrange Early Dismissals
If your student needs an early dismissal for an appointment or other such reason, please notify our attendance office in advance by emailing sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org. We would like to know of the early dismissal at least one day in advance so we can prepare a pass to give to the student. When you arrive to pick up your child without prior notice, please know it will take more time for us to locate your student (oftentimes PE classes are on the field or on a walk) and have them meet you.
Visitors/Families on Campus
Unfortunately we are still not permitted to have guests, volunteers, or visitors on campus. This includes our families. We hope this will change in the near future but for now, please help us by remaining in your car in the parking lot when you come to Shorecrest to pick up or drop off your student.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
We need your help. With the increased number of students being dropped off or picked up at Shorecrest, we need families to use the North Parking Loop (behind the theater building) and to follow the directions on our signage. Please DO NOT turn left out of our parking lot as it will back up traffic for days. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER Seniors – feeling overwhelmed with college or career planning questions? Good news: Shorecrest counselors have you covered. College Apps Café hosts its twice-weekly lunch (New time! New time!) help sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays. Counselors are in the Career Center to answer questions about Naviance, college applications and more. Seating is limited so arrive early. There is no dining in Career Center.
Upcoming College and Military Representative Visits
See your Canvas Class of 2022 course module for the Zoom links open during HH or lunch. Arrange a purple pass from your counselor to participate virtually from the SC Career Center.
Scholarship Highlights:
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education Free Speech scholarships: This program is open to all juniors and seniors in the U.S., and invites students to submit an essay of 700-900 words addressing this prompt: “In a persuasive letter or essay, convince your peers that free speech is a better idea than censorship.” One $10,000 first prize; one $5,000 second prize; three $1,000 third prizes; and four $500 prizes. Link here. Deadline: Dec. 31. Questions? Email essaycontest@thefire.org
Kelly Foundation scholarship: Citizenship, academic achievement and financial need are considered for this scholarship, which granted 52 $2,500 scholarships in Washington state last year. Qualified candidates will demonstrate good citizenship and academic merit, extra-curricular achievements in school and in the community, and financial need. Three letters of recommendation required. Deadline: March 10, 2022. kellyfoundationwashington.org
Pacific Lutheran University Nurse and Educator Dependent Commitment. New in 2020, this scholarship commits that "If your parent/legal guardian is a nurse or K-12 educator, at least HALF of your PLU tuition will be covered by PLU-funded scholarships and grants." Parents who are educators may work in roles beyond classroom teachers. Link here.
Jackie Robinson: Seniors of color with strong GPA, leadership, volunteerism, involvement and financial need are encouraged to apply by Jan. 12, 2022. https://jackierobinson.org/apply/
Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) scholarship: https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/ Deadline: Jan. 26, 2022. Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who:
- Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status;
- Are the first in their families to attend college;
- Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and
- Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.
Watch for more scholarships by checking your k12 email and by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorecrestcollegeandcareer
Community Service Spotlights:
The City of Lake Forest Park seeks a high school student for its Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Help advise the city council and mayor on park master planning and recreation programs. Terms are one-year long, but students may serve up to three terms. Details and application at: https://www.cityoflfp.com/577/Parks-and-Recreation-Advisory-Board
Forest Restoration at North City Park: Green Shoreline Partnership invites students to volunteer with removing invasive plans and replace them with native plants, and perform path and trail maintenance. Tools and gloves available, but you may bring your own, on early release Wednesdays, 12:30-3 p.m., and/or the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, 9-11 a.m., at North City Park, 19201 10th Ave. N.E., Shoreline. Students under age 18 will need to bring a signed waiver available at the registration site. Details: Judy MacCully, 206-618-6999, friendsofnorthcitypark@gmail.com, https://forterra.org/subpage/green-shoreline-partnership
City of Shoreline Parks and Recreation Art and Public Event: A professional artist-in-residence is looking for 10 to 15 creative students to earn up to 40 hours of volunteer service while: collecting stories; creating a short film; creating a hand-made art book; creating a Shaman costume; painting/decorating a small rowboat and oars; hosting public work-alongs; basic caretaking at the CareTakers Cottage at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park in Shoreline. Information session: Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-noon. Parents are welcome. Work will be performed Saturdays, Oct. 23-Dec. 11 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Volunteers do not need to attend every session. Details: wylyastley@gmail.com
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Info posted 11/12/21
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
Today is the final day to submit your feedback on the annual district survey. We gather input from staff, students, and parents/caregivers on a variety of topics every year that help us evaluate how well we are meeting, and supporting, the needs of students. We rely on the survey to highlight areas of strength as well as growth and to help us craft our school improvement plans. If you have not already done so, please take ten minutes to complete this on-line survey using one of the appropriate links below.
EES-Student
EES-Family
Shorecrest advanced three teams to State this fall! SC volleyball, Girls Swim and Dive, and Girls Soccer all made it into post season play! Congratulations to all our athletes for a positive fall season. Starting on Monday, November 15, we will begin our Winter Sports Season (basketball, wrestling, girls gymnastics, boys swim and dive) and you can find all the information and forms you will need for your student to participate on the SC website under our Athletics tab.
Congratulations as well to our DECA students and our TSA students for their participation in regional leadership conferences this fall. We are happy to see our students re-engaging in these activities and organizations! Please check out the SC Activities page for more information on our student clubs.
Lastly, expect to see 1st Quarter reports cards landing in your mailboxes (the old fashioned kind) in about a week or so. Remember these are essentially progress report grades as it is only the grades at the semester that are placed on the student transcript and used to calculate GPA. Still, this is a good time for course corrections and adjustments.
Have a good weekend, and Go Scots!
Lisa Gonzalez, Principal
COVID UPDATES AND INFORMATION In collaboration with the Washington State Department of Health, our school district will begin participating in a program called Learn to Return to provide voluntary and free in-district COVID-19 testing. This testing opportunity will be incorporated into our existing district safety protocols as a convenient option to further help contain the virus, protect our communities, and keep students and staff safe and healthy.
Here is how the voluntary testing program will work:
Test Site Access: Teachers, staff, students, and members of their household who require a COVID-19 test may access a testing site that serves just our school district. We will offer PCR laboratory COVID-19 tests at no cost, with results generally available the morning after the test sample is collected.- Location: North City Elementary School (816 NE 190th St.)
- Availability: Drive up or pre-register through your school
- Times: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Days of operation: open school days only (not weekends or holidays)
- Start date: Wednesday, October 27
Testing Procedures:
Informed consent: Individuals to be tested (or their parent/guardian, as appropriate) must complete an informed consent form, available online Student Consent Form - Adult Consent Form, at the testing site or at any district school.- Nasal swab tests: We’re partnering with a company called AtlasGenomics to provide test kits, analyze samples, and provide PCR laboratory test results. Samples are collected by the individual (or their parent/guardian) using a painless nasal swab, under the observation of a trained test administrator.
- Test results: Positive test results will be reported to parents/guardians, students 18 and over, or staff, as well as District test administrators. The District will continue to follow the Department of Health flowchart for quarantine and isolation protocols for those with positive test results. School nurses will assist with quarantine/isolation guidance for students, and staff should follow the DOH flowchart found on the district’s website.
- Contact tracing: As usual, every positive case will be reported to Public Health – Seattle & King County for case investigation and contact tracing, in order to reduce spread of the COVID-19 virus and keep our schools as safe as possible for students and staff.
This testing protocol fits into our larger strategy to contain and control the virus, and all of our protocols are guided by the Department of Health and CDC. Please see our district COVID-19 Safety Guide here.
Our goal is to put the best possible strategies in place so that our teachers, staff, students and families feel safe, protected, and comfortable focusing on teaching and learning—and so our students can get the great education they deserve.FREE APPLICATION FOR STUDENT AID (FAFSA) INFORMATION If your student will be continuing their education next year, we strongly recommend you fill out the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the first step to getting financial aid for all colleges and training programs.
WHO: Senior and parent/guardian fill this out together!
WHAT: Fill out and submit an online FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov
WHY: To secure financial assistance for college or training programs
WHEN: NOW! As soon as possible, or by the end of November!
HELP? Check out Canvas Class of 2022 for lots of helpful information.
COLLEGE BOUND SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT? THIS IS THE WAY YOU ACTIVATE THE COLLEGE BOUND SCHOLARSHIP.
If a student or parent does not have a Social Security Number, please check in with your student's counselor so we can help you determine if you file a FAFSA or WASFA.
Questions? Contact your student's counselor! Students can make counseling appointments through their Class of 2022 Canvas Course.
PTSA DONATION DRIVE Please help support our teachers and students!!!!
Let's face it, fundraising pre-covid was exhausting, and fundraising during Covid is near impossible. But we still need your support to help fund some of our important programs like teacher grants and staff appreciation! We have happily received several teacher grant requests, which go to fund classroom activities, supplies and equipment, with the intention of providing more enriching educational opportunities to students in those classrooms or programs. We need your help and support to help fully fund these requests. Our fundraising goal for this year is $3500, so far we have raised just over $2240, so we have another $1260 to go. And any overages will go to help fund our Staff Appreciation program.
Please help us get there by donating today! The great news is, we have made it easier than ever. No auction, no bake sale, no wreath sales. All you have to do is CLICK THIS LINK RIGHT HERE and consider donating at the following donor levels:
$25 - Here's $25 and my email address, I am happy to volunteer down the road to bring in meals and treats for teachers, or cupcakes for kids, when we get the Covid clearance.
$50 - Here's $50, and my email address. Feel free to ask me to cook, bake or show up, but just know, I will only do it when I feel like it.
$100 - Here's $100 or more to forget my name and face and never ask me for anything else all year!
SC BOOSTERS SPECIAL OFFER SENIOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
SC Boosters have a SUPER special offer coming soon!
A custom Shorecrest Highlander glassybaby! Get one of these beautiful SC mementos just in time for candle season!
Go to https://fundraiser.support/SCSwag on November 1 to get yours!
Note: No preorders, and limited quantity available.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES The Shorecrest Family Advocate is available to help support our families in connecting with local community resources.
If your family could use some support with food, clothing, rental assistance, recreation programs, finding medical providers, paying bills, or other resources, please contact our Family Advocate, Erin Maurer, at 206-393-6161 or erin.maurer@shorelineschools.org
SENIOR SPREE 2022 Hear ye’ Hear ye’ Senior class of 2022. The Senior SPREE online Charleston Wrap fundraiser is going on right now! Earn 30% of your sales proceeds to cover the cost of your SPREE Ticket. All you need to do is register and send out an electronic notification to friends and family with your specific shopping code. It’s not too late to get started. Here is a link to the flyer that will help you get set up. All Items are shipped directly to the customer, so you don’t have to sort or deliver anything. It’s that easy.
SPREE Tickets are going to go on sale very soon for the Early Bird Special price of $125 and will be going up to $145 after the holidays. This fundraiser ends November 30. For more information go to our website: https://www.shorecrestptsa.org/spree
Calling all Senior Parents and Guardians - do you know what Senior Spree is? Would you like to know more about this special event being coordinated for your Senior Student? We invite you to come to our Parent/Guardian SPREE Information Conference Call. Mark your calendars for Monday, November 22, @ 8:00 pm. We will be sending out a zoom link in next week’s Shorecrest Friday Broadcast Newsletter. We will answer questions and provide you with as much information as we can. We look forward to seeing you!
Community Service Volunteers Needed: Senior Spree needs your help selling Brown Bear car wash tickets at Central Market and Ballinger Thriftway. Here is the link to sign up, dates and times included. Bring a friend or two. If you have any questions please contact us at shorecrestspree2022@gmail.com. Don’t forget – National Honor Society requires volunteer hours, all grades welcome. We need at least one parent/guardian per shift. It’s super easy, they sell themselves!
Save the Date – Shorecrest SPREE Trees are coming! Friday, December 4, thru Sunday, December 6, at 17711 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, Windermere Northlake parking lot.
- SPREE 2022 Co-Chairs Tiffany Arnone, and Julia Prosser
ANNOUNCEMENTS Dinner dilemma solved! The Class of 2024 is hosting a fundraiser with Chipotle on Wednesday, November 17, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. 33% of event sales will be donated to the Class of 2024. Order online for pickup using this code: 6HKT7BB.
AND the Class of 2024 is also selling Poinsettias. Please note the order by date has been changed to November 24.
Please support the Class of 2024! Thank you!!!!
Congratulations to the Shorecrest girls swim and dive district team!
The district team had a fantastic meet. Of the 54 splashes in Friday/Saturday races, we had 43 best times this season!!!!! The team placed 3rd overall. What tough competitors!
Highlights include having at least one, and sometimes two, swimmers and divers advance into the State meet in 11 of the 12 events held.
Individual District champions include:
- Quinn Whorley, 100 fly
- 200 Free relay of Quinn Whorley, Miranda Thompson, Elle Howson, Owan Fralick
- In an amazing swim, Aila Howson not only won, but broke a 37 year old school record in the 100 Breast!
- Additional swimmers moving on to State include Jackie Deiparine, Eliana Harrick, and senior Maddie Eaves
- Advancing for diving is Klara Darby Way to go, and good luck at State!
Congratulations to Hana Butler, George Fernandez, and Luke Schmidt for their performances over the weekend at the State Cross Country Championships meet! They all represented Shorecrest admirably at the highest level of competition in the state. Luke was able to bring home a medal for his performance, finishing in the top 20 in our classification. We’re proud of all they accomplished this season, and are excited to see what all three are able to achieve next year when they return for their senior season!
Jacket Drive - Share the warmth! We are helping collect new and gently used rain jackets and winter coats for the Shoreline PTSA Works free clothing store. We are collecting kids sizes 4T-16 and all adult sizes. Jackets can be brought to the Shorecrest Main Office now through December 10.
SHORECREST REMINDERS How to Arrange Early Dismissals
If your student needs an early dismissal for an appointment or other such reason, please notify our attendance office in advance by emailing sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org. We would like to know of the early dismissal at least one day in advance so we can prepare a pass to give to the student. When you arrive to pick up your child without prior notice, please know it will take more time for us to locate your student (oftentimes PE classes are on the field or on a walk) and have them meet you.
Visitors/Families on Campus
Unfortunately we are still not permitted to have guests, volunteers, or visitors on campus. This includes our families. We hope this will change in the near future but for now, please help us by remaining in your car in the parking lot when you come to Shorecrest to pick up or drop off your student.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
We need your help. With the increased number of students being dropped off or picked up at Shorecrest, we need families to use the North Parking Loop (behind the theater building) and to follow the directions on our signage. Please DO NOT turn left out of our parking lot as it will back up traffic for days. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER In this Broadcast:
- College Apps Café in full swing
- Recording from “3-in-1” College Planning Night
- Scholarships for Seniors
- Community Service spotlight
Seniors – feeling overwhelmed with college or career planning questions? Good news: Shorecrest counselors have you covered. College Apps Café hosts its twice-weekly lunch (New time! New time!) help sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays. Counselors are in the Career Center to answer questions about Naviance, college applications and more. Seating is limited so arrive early. There is no dining in Career Center.
Upcoming College and Military Representative Visits
See your Canvas Class of 2022 course module for the Zoom links open during HH or lunch. Arrange a purple pass from your counselor to participate virtually from the SC Career Center.
Scholarship Highlights:
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education Free Speech scholarships: This program is open to all juniors and seniors in the U.S., and invites students to submit an essay of 700-900 words addressing this prompt: “In a persuasive letter or essay, convince your peers that free speech is a better idea than censorship.” One $10,000 first prize; one $5,000 second prize; three $1,000 third prizes; and four $500 prizes. Link here. Deadline: Dec. 31. Questions? Email essaycontest@thefire.org
Kelly Foundation scholarship: Citizenship, academic achievement and financial need are considered for this scholarship, which granted 52 $2,500 scholarships in Washington state last year. Qualified candidates will demonstrate good citizenship and academic merit, extra-curricular achievements in school and in the community, and financial need. Three letters of recommendation required. Deadline: March 10, 2022. kellyfoundationwashington.org
Pacific Lutheran University Nurse and Educator Dependent Commitment. New in 2020, this scholarship commits that "If your parent/legal guardian is a nurse or K-12 educator, at least HALF of your PLU tuition will be covered by PLU-funded scholarships and grants." Parents who are educators may work in roles beyond classroom teachers. Link here.
Jackie Robinson: Seniors of color with strong GPA, leadership, volunteerism, involvement and financial need are encouraged to apply by Jan. 12, 2022. https://jackierobinson.org/apply/
Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) scholarship: https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/ Deadline: Jan. 26, 2022. Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who:
- Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status;
- Are the first in their families to attend college;
- Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and
- Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.
Watch for more scholarships by checking your k12 email and by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorecrestcollegeandcareer
Community Service Spotlights of the Week:
The City of Lake Forest Park seeks a high school student for its Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Help advise the city council and mayor on park master planning and recreation programs. Terms are one-year long, but students may serve up to three terms. Details and application at: https://www.cityoflfp.com/577/Parks-and-Recreation-Advisory-Board
Forest Restoration at North City Park: Green Shoreline Partnership invites students to volunteer with removing invasive plans and replace them with native plants, and perform path and trail maintenance. Tools and gloves available, but you may bring your own, on early release Wednesdays, 12:30-3 p.m., and/or the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, 9-11 a.m., at North City Park, 19201 10th Ave. N.E., Shoreline. Students under age 18 will need to bring a signed waiver available at the registration site. Details: Judy MacCully, 206-618-6999, friendsofnorthcitypark@gmail.com, https://forterra.org/subpage/green-shoreline-partnership
City of Shoreline Parks and Recreation Art and Public Event: A professional artist-in-residence is looking for 10 to 15 creative students to earn up to 40 hours of volunteer service while: collecting stories; creating a short film; creating a hand-made art book; creating a Shaman costume; painting/decorating a small rowboat and oars; hosting public work-alongs; basic caretaking at the CareTakers Cottage at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park in Shoreline. Information session: Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-noon. Parents are welcome. Work will be performed Saturdays, Oct. 23-Dec. 11 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Volunteers do not need to attend every session. Details: wylyastley@gmail.com
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Info posted 11/5/21
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
We have arrived at the end of the first quarter. We made it. Reaching this first benchmark is especially sweet given all the interruptions and disruptions to learning we have faced over the last three school years. We will continue to move ahead with optimism and with caution.
As you are aware, our district has launched a COVID testing site and has shared information regarding vaccine clinics for our elementary school children. For many, there is hope that we will soon be able to let go of the constant worry we have carried for so many days. With the coming winter months, however, it is especially important that our high school students remain vigilant and careful. Indoor gatherings with friends and socializing outside of school are healthy for the social development of young people and our students are craving that connection. Students must still be mindful of COVID protocols and just remain, aware. I am very proud of our students and how they have approached and handled this school year. Please take a moment to celebrate that we have made it through a quarter of the school year. We did it, together. Bring on 2nd Quarter!
If you would like to keep up with student life at Shorecrest in addition to following us on Instagram and Facebook, you can also subscribe to our student SCNN YouTube channel. You can become a subscriber by following these simple directions here.
Thank you and Go Scots!
Lisa Gonzalez, Principal
COVID UPDATES AND INFORMATION In collaboration with the Washington State Department of Health, our school district will begin participating in a program called Learn to Return to provide voluntary and free in-district COVID-19 testing. This testing opportunity will be incorporated into our existing district safety protocols as a convenient option to further help contain the virus, protect our communities, and keep students and staff safe and healthy.
Here is how the voluntary testing program will work:
Test Site Access: Teachers, staff, students, and members of their household who require a COVID-19 test may access a testing site that serves just our school district. We will offer PCR laboratory COVID-19 tests at no cost, with results generally available the morning after the test sample is collected.- Location: North City Elementary School (816 NE 190th St.)
- Availability: Drive up or pre-register through your school
- Times: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Days of operation: open school days only (not weekends or holidays)
- Start date: Wednesday, October 27
Testing Procedures:
Informed consent: Individuals to be tested (or their parent/guardian, as appropriate) must complete an informed consent form, available online Student Consent Form - Adult Consent Form, at the testing site or at any district school.- Nasal swab tests: We’re partnering with a company called AtlasGenomics to provide test kits, analyze samples, and provide PCR laboratory test results. Samples are collected by the individual (or their parent/guardian) using a painless nasal swab, under the observation of a trained test administrator.
- Test results: Positive test results will be reported to parents/guardians, students 18 and over, or staff, as well as District test administrators. The District will continue to follow the Department of Health flowchart for quarantine and isolation protocols for those with positive test results. School nurses will assist with quarantine/isolation guidance for students, and staff should follow the DOH flowchart found on the district’s website.
- Contact tracing: As usual, every positive case will be reported to Public Health – Seattle & King County for case investigation and contact tracing, in order to reduce spread of the COVID-19 virus and keep our schools as safe as possible for students and staff.
This testing protocol fits into our larger strategy to contain and control the virus, and all of our protocols are guided by the Department of Health and CDC. Please see our district COVID-19 Safety Guide here.
Our goal is to put the best possible strategies in place so that our teachers, staff, students and families feel safe, protected, and comfortable focusing on teaching and learning—and so our students can get the great education they deserve.IMPORTANT DISTRICT SURVEY Shorecrest Families - Please take a few moments to complete this important annual survey that is coordinated by our district. We ask that all families, students, and staff complete this survey to give us important feedback regarding the climate of our schools. Your input is important to us and we would like to hear from you so we can continue to improve our practices.
FREE APPLICATION FOR STUDENT AID (FAFSA) INFORMATION
SENIOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
If your student will be continuing their education next year, we strongly recommend you fill out the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the first step to getting financial aid for all colleges and training programs.
WHO: Senior and parent/guardian fill this out together!
WHAT: Fill out and submit an online FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov
WHY: To secure financial assistance for college or training programs
WHEN: NOW! As soon as possible, or by the end of November!
HELP? Check out Canvas Class of 2022 for lots of helpful information.
COLLEGE BOUND SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT? THIS IS THE WAY YOU ACTIVATE THE COLLEGE BOUND SCHOLARSHIP.
If a student or parent does not have a Social Security Number, please check in with your student's counselor so we can help you determine if you file a FAFSA or WASFA.
Questions? Contact your student's counselor! Students can make counseling appointments through their Class of 2022 Canvas Course.
NEED HELP WITH UW SEATTLE AND UW BOTHELL APPLICATION
SENIOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
UW Seattle and Bothell Application deadlines are right around the corner - November 15.
HELP is available in the form of several webinars hosted by UW Admissions. Follow this link to REGISTER to attend a webinar on one of these dates: November 8, 10, or 12. https://admit.washington.edu/apply/freshman/. You will need to open the drop down +How To Apply menu and then click on a specific date. See screenshot below.
As always, drop in help is available Mondays and Tuesdays in the College Application Cafe at lunch. AND, the Canvas Class of 2022 has a complete set of resources, including specifics for both UW schools (UW Seattle and Bothell Coalition App) and Common App schools.UW BOTHELL FREE APPLICATION DAYNeed help figuring out how to complete your first year application? Haven't started yet? Attend a virtual application workshop before the first year application deadlines of November 15 and January 15 for UW Bothell. Their admissions advisors will guide students through the process and answer any questions one-on-one.All workshop attendees will receive an application fee waiver to submit their application to UW Bothell for free!
All sessions are virtual.
REGISTER AHEAD: https://www.uwb.edu/admissions/visit/fall-preview-eventsSC BOOSTERS SPECIAL OFFER SC Boosters have a SUPER special offer coming soon!
A custom Shorecrest Highlander glassybaby! Get one of these beautiful SC mementos just in time for candle season!
Go to https://fundraiser.support/SCSwag on November 1 to get yours!
Note: No preorders, and limited quantity available.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES The Shorecrest Family Advocate is available to help support our families in connecting with local community resources.
If your family could use some support with food, clothing, rental assistance, recreation programs, finding medical providers, paying bills, or other resources, please contact our Family Advocate, Erin Maurer, at 206-393-6161 or erin.maurer@shorelineschools.org
SENIOR SPREE GIFT WRAP FUNDRAISER $$$ Attention Seniors $$$ – Do you want to go to SPREE for Free? The SPREE online Charleston Wrap fundraiser has begun. You can earn 30% of your sales proceeds to cover the cost of your SPREE Ticket. All you need to do is register and send out an electronic notification to friends and family with your specific shopping code. Here is a link to the flyer that will help you get set up https://www.shorecrestptsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Charleston_Senior-Spree-Flyer.pdf.
All items are shipped directly to the customer, so you don’t have to sort or delivery anything. It’s that easy. SPREE Tickets are going to go on sale very soon for the Early Bird Special price of $125 and will be going up to $145 after the holidays. This fundraiser ends November 30. For more information go to our website https://www.shorecrestptsa.org/spree.
-- SPREE 2022 Co-Chairs Tiffany Arnone and Julia Prosser
SHORECREST REMINDERS How to Arrange Early Dismissals
If your student needs an early dismissal for an appointment or other such reason, please notify our attendance office in advance by emailing sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org. We would like to know of the early dismissal at least one day in advance so we can prepare a pass to give to the student. When you arrive to pick up your child without prior notice, please know it will take more time for us to locate your student (oftentimes PE classes are on the field or on a walk) and have them meet you.
Visitors/Families on Campus
Unfortunately we are still not permitted to have guests, volunteers, or visitors on campus. This includes our families. We hope this will change in the near future but for now, please help us by remaining in your car in the parking lot when you come to Shorecrest to pick up or drop off your student.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
We need your help. With the increased number of students being dropped off or picked up at Shorecrest, we need families to use the North Parking Loop (behind the theater building) and to follow the directions on our signage. Please DO NOT turn left out of our parking lot as it will back up traffic for days. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER In this Broadcast:
- College Apps Café in full swing
- Recording from “3-in-1” College Planning Night
- Scholarships for Seniors
- Community Service spotlight
Seniors – feeling overwhelmed with college or career planning questions? Good news: Shorecrest counselors have you covered. College Apps Café hosts its twice-weekly lunch (New time! New time!) help sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays. Counselors are in the Career Center to answer questions about Naviance, college applications and more. Seating is limited so arrive early. There is no dining in Career Center.
Upcoming College and Military Representative Visits
See your Canvas Class of 2022 course module for the Zoom links open during HH or lunch. Arrange a purple pass from your counselor to participate virtually from the SC Career Center.
University of Washington Seattle iDub free application workshops: African-American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Southeast Asian, and American Indian & Alaska Native high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher should apply for. Join free workshops on Nov. 12 (from 3-5:30 pm). Link here.
Scholarship Highlights:
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education Free Speech scholarships: This program is open to all juniors and seniors in the U.S., and invites students to submit an essay of 700-900 words addressing this prompt: “In a persuasive letter or essay, convince your peers that free speech is a better idea than censorship.” One $10,000 first prize; one $5,000 second prize; three $1,000 third prizes; and four $500 prizes. Link here. Deadline: Dec. 31. Questions? Email essaycontest@thefire.org
Kelly Foundation scholarship: Citizenship, academic achievement and financial need are considered for this scholarship, which granted 52 $2,500 scholarships in Washington state last year. Qualified candidates will demonstrate good citizenship and academic merit, extra-curricular achievements in school and in the community, and financial need. Three letters of recommendation required. Deadline: March 10, 2022. kellyfoundationwashington.org
Pacific Lutheran University Nurse and Educator Dependent Commitment. New in 2020, this scholarship commits that "If your parent/legal guardian is a nurse or K-12 educator, at least HALF of your PLU tuition will be covered by PLU-funded scholarships and grants." Parents who are educators may work in roles beyond classroom teachers. Link here.
Jackie Robinson: Seniors of color with strong GPA, leadership, volunteerism, involvement and financial need are encouraged to apply by Jan. 12, 2022. https://jackierobinson.org/apply/
Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) scholarship: https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/ Deadline: Jan. 26, 2022. Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who:
- Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status;
- Are the first in their families to attend college;
- Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and
- Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.
Watch for more scholarships by checking your k12 email and by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorecrestcollegeandcareer
Community Service Spotlights of the Week:
The City of Lake Forest Park seeks a high school student for its Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Help advise the city council and mayor on park master planning and recreation programs. Terms are one-year long, but students may serve up to three terms. Details and application at: https://www.cityoflfp.com/577/Parks-and-Recreation-Advisory-Board
Forest Restoration at North City Park: Green Shoreline Partnership invites students to volunteer with removing invasive plans and replace them with native plants, and perform path and trail maintenance. Tools and gloves available, but you may bring your own, on early release Wednesdays, 12:30-3 p.m., and/or the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, 9-11 a.m. , at North City Park, 19201 10th Ave. N.E., Shoreline. Students under age 18 will need to bring a signed waiver available at the registration site. Details: Judy MacCully, 206-618-6999, friendsofnorthcitypark@gmail.com, https://forterra.org/subpage/green-shoreline-partnership
City of Shoreline Parks and Recreation Art and Public Event: A professional artist-in-residence is looking for 10 to 15 creative students to earn up to 40 hours of volunteer service while: collecting stories; creating a short film; creating a hand-made art book; creating a Shaman costume; painting/decorating a small rowboat and oars; hosting public work-alongs; basic caretaking at the CareTakers Cottage at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park in Shoreline. Information session: Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-noon. Parents are welcome. Work will be performed Saturdays, Oct. 23-Dec. 11 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Volunteers do not need to attend every session. Details: wylyastley@gmail.com
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Info posted 10/29/21
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
We made it through a week of windy, wet weather and are almost through the first quarter of the school year. Next Friday is the last day of the quarter and most classes have current deadlines to submit classwork and assessments. Please check in with your student and take a look at Canvas.
While we are all definitely feeling a bit weary, we also all have a lot to be proud of as we look back on the start of this year. Wearing a mask all day is tiring. Re-learning how to do school takes effort and persistence. Being in close proximity to others has required lots of energy. Slowly but surely we have settled into a steady routine and pace this fall. And, we haven’t had a positive COVID case in three weeks. Our total case count is holding steady at 7. We welcomed 154 new members of National Honor Society at our Zoom Induction Ceremony last night. Our sports teams have had full seasons and are starting post season play now. These are all things to celebrate!
The next few days will be busy ones as we close the marking period but know that quarter grades are NOT permanent grades — they are progress report grades. Semester grades are the final, transcripted grades. There is still time for students to improve, to grow, and to settle into school. Thank you for supporting your Scot! We appreciate you!
Go Scots!Lisa Gonzalez, Principal
COVID UPDATES AND INFORMATION In collaboration with the Washington State Department of Health, our school district will begin participating in a program called Learn to Return to provide voluntary and free in-district COVID-19 testing. This testing opportunity will be incorporated into our existing district safety protocols as a convenient option to further help contain the virus, protect our communities, and keep students and staff safe and healthy.
Here is how the voluntary testing program will work:
Test Site Access: Teachers, staff, students, and members of their household who require a COVID-19 test may access a testing site that serves just our school district. We will offer PCR laboratory COVID-19 tests at no cost, with results generally available the morning after the test sample is collected.- Location: North City Elementary School (816 NE 190th St.)
- Availability: Drive up or pre-register through your school
- Times: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Days of operation: open school days only (not weekends or holidays)
- Start date: Wednesday, October 27
Testing Procedures:
Informed consent: Individuals to be tested (or their parent/guardian, as appropriate) must complete an informed consent form, available online Student Consent Form - Adult Consent Form, at the testing site or at any district school.- Nasal swab tests: We’re partnering with a company called AtlasGenomics to provide test kits, analyze samples, and provide PCR laboratory test results. Samples are collected by the individual (or their parent/guardian) using a painless nasal swab, under the observation of a trained test administrator.
- Test results: Positive test results will be reported to parents/guardians, students 18 and over, or staff, as well as District test administrators. The District will continue to follow the Department of Health flowchart for quarantine and isolation protocols for those with positive test results. School nurses will assist with quarantine/isolation guidance for students, and staff should follow the DOH flowchart found on the district’s website.
- Contact tracing: As usual, every positive case will be reported to Public Health – Seattle & King County for case investigation and contact tracing, in order to reduce spread of the COVID-19 virus and keep our schools as safe as possible for students and staff.
This testing protocol fits into our larger strategy to contain and control the virus, and all of our protocols are guided by the Department of Health and CDC. Please see our district COVID-19 Safety Guide here.
Our goal is to put the best possible strategies in place so that our teachers, staff, students and families feel safe, protected, and comfortable focusing on teaching and learning—and so our students can get the great education they deserve.IMPORTANT DISTRICT SURVEY Shorecrest Families - Please take a few moments to complete this important annual survey that is coordinated by our district. We ask that all families, students, and staff complete this survey to give us important feedback regarding the climate of our schools. Your input is important to us and we would like to hear from you so we can continue to improve our practices.
AP EXAM INFORMATION It is time to confirm and pay for AP exams. The window to pay for AP exams is October 25 - November 5. Please view the slides here for links and directions. Information is also on the SC website under Counseling and AP Testing Information. Students will receive this information in their AP class(es). Questions? Contact wendy.friedman@shorelineschools.org.
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER HIGHLANDER OF THE MONTH STUDENTS We are so pleased to present our Highlander of the Month awards for the months of September and October! This Scot tradition happens 5 times per year and is very meaningful to our community. It allows for an opportunity to recognize students who stand out as exceptional in some way and/or embrace and exhibit our core Scot values. Teachers from each department get the chance to nominate at least one student in a school year and share with us why each was chosen. Narrated by our Principal, Lisa González, these video presentations are inspiring and a reminder of why we are all here. Thank you for joining us in shining some light on some outstanding Scots.
September recipients: Anna Varney, Jackie Velasco, Otto Begus, Edward Cheshire, Diego Alcaraz, Isabelle Wihley, Titus Wagner, Audrey McLaughlin, Liz Phillips, Tsedenia Adno, Kyler Morgan, and Leslie Cea
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uJuJRvyXF40bxcGSWjmtz-D4_PWxQ0PI/view?usp=sharing
October recipients: Jelani McCann, Michael Sinegiorgis, Christine Hoffmann, Erin Maxwell, Junior Kagarabi, Ella Fredericks, Logan Yao, Megan O’Neill, Enrique Rudd-Navarro, Adele Katrin Lynn, Mahdere Fikre, and Michael Weldedawit
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vE1p3puMyODKEcOYpE7rVbczVZbLCB1a/view?usp=sharing
SC BOOSTERS SPECIAL OFFER SC Boosters have a SUPER special offer coming soon!
A custom Shorecrest Highlander glassybaby! Get one of these beautiful SC mementos just in time for candle season!
Go to https://fundraiser.support/SCSwag on November 1 to get yours!
Note: No preorders, and limited quantity available.
FROM OUR ATHLETIC DIRECTOR - Winter Sports season is coming! On November 15 the following sports will begin: Wrestling, Girls Gymnastics, Boys Swim/Dive, Boys and Girls Basketball
- Make sure to complete the online registration process using Final Forms - follow this link for our Athletics web page: https://www.shorelineschools.org/domain/692
- If you already went through the registration process in a previous season you’ll still need to go through Final Forms and update signatures on some of the forms.
- ASB and Sport-specific fees are due prior to the 1st game/meet.
- Please reach out if you have questions: alan.bruns@shorelineschools.org
UW BOTHELL FREE APPLICATION HELP DAY! Need help figuring out how to complete your first year application? Haven't started yet? Attend a virtual application workshop before the first year application deadlines of November 15 and January 15 for UW Bothell. Their admissions advisors will guide students through the process and answer any questions one-on-one.
All workshop attendees will receive an application fee waiver to submit their application to UW Bothell for free!
All sessions are virtual.
REGISTER AHEAD: https://www.uwb.edu/admissions/visit/fall-preview-events
SENIOR SPREE GIFT WRAP FUNDRAISER $$$ Attention Seniors $$$ – Do you want to go to SPREE for Free? The SPREE online Charleston Wrap fundraiser has begun. You can earn 30% of your sales proceeds to cover the cost of your SPREE Ticket. All you need to do is register and send out an electronic notification to friends and family with your specific shopping code. Here is a link to the flyer that will help you get set up https://www.shorecrestptsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Charleston_Senior-Spree-Flyer.pdf.
All items are shipped directly to the customer, so you don’t have to sort or delivery anything. It’s that easy. SPREE Tickets are going to go on sale very soon for the Early Bird Special price of $125 and will be going up to $145 after the holidays. This fundraiser ends November 30. For more information go to our website https://www.shorecrestptsa.org/spree.
-- SPREE 2022 Co-Chairs Tiffany Arnone and Julia Prosser
SHORECREST REMINDERS How to Arrange Early Dismissals
If your student needs an early dismissal for an appointment or other such reason, please notify our attendance office in advance by emailing sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org. We would like to know of the early dismissal at least one day in advance so we can prepare a pass to give to the student. When you arrive to pick up your child without prior notice, please know it will take more time for us to locate your student (oftentimes PE classes are on the field or on a walk) and have them meet you.
Visitors/Families on Campus
Unfortunately we are still not permitted to have guests, volunteers, or visitors on campus. This includes our families. We hope this will change in the near future but for now, please help us by remaining in your car in the parking lot when you come to Shorecrest to pick up or drop off your student.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
We need your help. With the increased number of students being dropped off or picked up at Shorecrest, we need families to use the North Parking Loop (behind the theater building) and to follow the directions on our signage. Please DO NOT turn left out of our parking lot as it will back up traffic for days. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER In this Broadcast:
- College Apps Café in full swing
- Recording from “3-in-1” College Planning Night
- Scholarships for Seniors
- Community Service spotlight
Seniors – feeling overwhelmed with college or career planning questions? Good news: Shorecrest counselors have you covered. College Apps Café hosts its twice-weekly lunch (New time! New time!) help sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays. Counselors are in the Career Center to answer questions about Naviance, college applications and more. Seating is limited so arrive early. There is no dining in Career Center.
Is the Coalition Application giving you a headache? There’s help! Video tips from the University of Washington Seattle and UW Bothell are in your Canvas Class of 2022 page. Still have questions? Email Shorecrest’s UW Seattle admissions counselor, HtooShar Mon, hmon@uw.edu or Shorecrest’s UW Bothell admissions counselor, Garick Sherburn at sherburn@uw.edu
Upcoming College and Military Representative Visits
See your Canvas Class of 2022 course module for the Zoom links open during HH or lunch. Arrange a purple pass from your counselor to participate virtually from the SC Career Center.
University of Washington Seattle iDub free application workshops: African-American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Southeast Asian, and American Indian & Alaska Native high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher should apply for. Join free workshops on Oct. 29; Nov. 5; and/or Nov. 12 (all from 3-5:30 pm). Link here.
Scholarship Highlights:
VFW Voice of Democracy Local, state and national awards up to $30,000 are available for teens who like to write or produce videos. This year's Voice of Democracy theme from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is "America: Where Do We Go From Here?" Deadline: Oct. 31. For more details, see the Shorecrest Career Center or local VFW Post 3348 here.
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education Free Speech scholarships: This program is open to all juniors and seniors in the U.S., and invites students to submit an essay of 700-900 words addressing this prompt: “In a persuasive letter or essay, convince your peers that free speech is a better idea than censorship.” One $10,000 first prize; one $5,000 second prize; three $1,000 third prizes; and four $500 prizes. Link here. Deadline: Dec. 31. Questions? Email essaycontest@thefire.org
Kelly Foundation scholarship: Citizenship, academic achievement and financial need are considered for this scholarship, which granted 52 $2,500 scholarships in Washington state last year. Qualified candidates will demonstrate good citizenship and academic merit, extra-curricular achievements in school and in the community, and financial need. Three letters of recommendation required. Deadline: March 10, 2022. kellyfoundationwashington.org
Coca-Cola Scholars: At least 150 awards available nationally for student leaders/volunteers who have at least a 3.3 GPA. Deadline: Oct. 31.
Pacific Lutheran University Nurse and Educator Dependent Commitment. New in 2020, this scholarship commits that "If your parent/legal guardian is a nurse or K-12 educator, at least HALF of your PLU tuition will be covered by PLU-funded scholarships and grants." Parents who are educators may work in roles beyond classroom teachers. Link here.
Jackie Robinson: Seniors of color with strong GPA, leadership, volunteerism, involvement and financial need are encouraged to apply by Jan. 12, 2022. https://jackierobinson.org/apply/
Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) scholarship: https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/ Deadline: Jan. 26, 2022. Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who:
- Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status;
- Are the first in their families to attend college;
- Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and
- Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.
Watch for more scholarships by checking your k12 email and by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorecrestcollegeandcareer
Community Service Spotlights of the Week:
The City of Lake Forest Park seeks a high school student for its Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Help advise the city council and mayor on park master planning and recreation programs. Terms are one-year long, but students may serve up to three terms. Details and application at: https://www.cityoflfp.com/577/Parks-and-Recreation-Advisory-Board
Forest Restoration at North City Park: Green Shoreline Partnership invites students to volunteer with removing invasive plans and replace them with native plants, and perform path and trail maintenance. Tools and gloves available, but you may bring your own, on early release Wednesdays, 12:30-3 p.m., and/or the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, 9-11 a.m. , at North City Park, 19201 10th Ave. N.E., Shoreline. Students under age 18 will need to bring a signed waiver available at the registration site. Details: Judy MacCully, 206-618-6999, friendsofnorthcitypark@gmail.com, https://forterra.org/subpage/green-shoreline-partnership
City of Shoreline Parks and Recreation Art and Public Event: A professional artist-in-residence is looking for 10 to 15 creative students to earn up to 40 hours of volunteer service while: collecting stories; creating a short film; creating a hand-made art book; creating a Shaman costume; painting/decorating a small rowboat and oars; hosting public work-alongs; basic caretaking at the CareTakers Cottage at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park in Shoreline. Information session: Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-noon. Parents are welcome. Work will be performed Saturdays, Oct. 23-Dec. 11 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Volunteers do not need to attend every session. Details: wylyastley@gmail.com
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Info posted 10/22/21
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
Two weeks remain in the first quarter. Between now and Friday, November 5, please be sure to check for submission deadlines for missing work as well as end of unit assessments/deadlines. Shorecrest teachers will note on their Canvas pages the due dates and will indicate with a .01 designation in the grade book if an assignment can still be submitted/accepted. Our Math teachers organize re-takes and test make ups as well. If there are any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out and ask teachers for assistance via email or messaging through Canvas.In order to support students with wrapping up the quarter we are opening up Highlander Home on Tuesdays and Thursdays so that teachers may work with students to provide assistance, help with completing end of quarter assessments, and submitting any missing class work. Teachers will reach out to students they need to work with and provide them with a pass to see them during Highlander Home.Please keep in mind that quarter grades are progress report grades. Only the end of semester grades are permanent, transcripted grades. There is still another quarter ahead for your student to grow, improve their grades, and finish the semester strong. The end of the first quarter is a good time to reflect, set new goals, and create new habits.All week, our sports teams have been competing against Shorewood High School — our sister school to the west. Tonight, our Rotary Cup week will culminate at the Shoreline Stadium with our Friday night football match up. Shorewood and Shorecrest fans will come together in their school colors to celebrate our Shoreline community. The fun kicks off at 7:00 pm. Hope to see you there!Go Scots!
Lisa Gonzalez, Principal
COVID UPDATES AND INFORMATION Following updated guidance from Public Health – Seattle & King County, students with one or more COVID symptoms should stay home for at least 10 days or until documentation is provided to the school indicating:
- A negative COVID-19 test (PCR testing only, not rapid testing or at-home tests) AND
- 24 hours after fever has resolved (without fever-reducing medication) AND
- Other symptoms have improved.
- OR if alternative diagnosis by health care provider, follow provider directions and isolate per condition diagnosed (whichever isolation is longer).
COVID-19 Symptoms include:
- Chills or Fever of 100 F or higher
- Cough
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Sore Throat
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Congestion or Runny Nose
- Diarrhea
- New Loss of Taste or Smell
- Muscle or Body Aches
- Difficulty Breathing
Please contact Shorecrest and do not send your student to school if they have any of the symptoms noted above. If they do arrive at school with any of the above symptoms, they will be sent home for 10 days or until documentation is provided (as indicated above) and symptoms have improved.
If your student tests positive for COVID-19, keep your student home and contact the Shorecrest school nurse at carlene.urrutia@shorelineschools.org.
IMPORTANT SENIOR INFORMATION Senior Pictures are Due OCTOBER 29, 2021, MIDNIGHT (link here)Senior Tributes are Due OCTOBER 29, 2021 MIDNIGHT (link here)
Senior Quotes are Due OCTOBER 29, 2021 MIDNIGHT (link here)
STUDENT EDUCATION ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT Student Education about Sexual Assault during 3rd Period on Wednesday, October 27
Teachers will play two videos that contain content related to sexual assault in their 3rd period class during the extra 10 minutes on Wednesday, Oct 27. The first video will feature students who will share information about how students can get involved in a new student group aimed at educating peers about sexual consent and sexual assault. The second video will feature an administrator describing the process by which school administrators respond to a report of a sexual assault. Teachers will make students aware of the content of these videos in advance.AP EXAM INFORMATION It is time to confirm and pay for AP exams. The window to pay for AP exams is October 25 - November 5. Please view the slides here for links and directions. Information is also on the SC website under Counseling and AP Testing Information. Students will receive this information in their AP class(es). Questions? Contact wendy.friedman@shorelineschools.org.
SHORECREST REMINDERS How to Arrange Early Dismissals
If your student needs an early dismissal for an appointment or other such reason, please notify our attendance office in advance by emailing sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org. We would like to know of the early dismissal at least one day in advance so we can prepare a pass to give to the student. When you arrive to pick up your child without prior notice, please know it will take more time for us to locate your student (oftentimes PE classes are on the field or on a walk) and have them meet you.
Visitors/Families on Campus
Unfortunately we are still not permitted to have guests, volunteers, or visitors on campus. This includes our families. We hope this will change in the near future but for now, please help us by remaining in your car in the parking lot when you come to Shorecrest to pick up or drop off your student.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
We need your help. With the increased number of students being dropped off or picked up at Shorecrest, we need families to use the North Parking Loop (behind the theater building) and to follow the directions on our signage. Please DO NOT turn left out of our parking lot as it will back up traffic for days. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER In this Broadcast:
- College Apps Café in full swing
- Recording from “3-in-1” College Planning Night
- Scholarships for Seniors
- Community Service spotlight
Seniors – feeling overwhelmed with college or career planning questions? Good news: Shorecrest counselors have you covered. College Apps Café hosts its twice-weekly lunch (New time! New time!) help sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays. Counselors are in the Career Center to answer questions about Naviance, college applications and more. Seating is limited so arrive early. There is no dining in Career Center.
Couldn’t attend Shorecrest’s “3-in-1” Night for College Personal Statements and Financial Aid? Never fear. Your counselors recorded this. Find it on your Canvas Class of 2022 course or copy the link here. Passcode: G$I0=J!A
Is the Coalition Application giving you a headache? There’s help! Video tips from the University of Washington Seattle and UW Bothell are in your Canvas Class of 2022 page. Still have questions? Email Shorecrest’s UW Seattle admissions counselor, HtooShar Mon, hmon@uw.edu or Shorecrest’s UW Bothell admissions counselor, Garick Sherburn at sherburn@uw.edu
Upcoming College and Military Representative Visits
See your Canvas Class of 2022 course module for the Zoom links open during HH or lunch. Arrange a purple pass from your counselor to participate virtually from the SC Career Center.
University of Washington Seattle iDub free application workshops: African-American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Southeast Asian, and American Indian & Alaska Native high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher should apply for. Join free workshops on Oct. 29; Nov. 5; and/or Nov. 12 (all from 3-5:30 pm). Link here.
Scholarship Highlights:
VFW Voice of Democracy Local, state and national awards up to $30,000 are available for teens who like to write or produce videos. This year's Voice of Democracy theme from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is "America: Where Do We Go From Here?" Deadline: Oct. 31. For more details, see the Shorecrest Career Center or local VFW Post 3348 here.
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education Free Speech scholarships: This program is open to all juniors and seniors in the U.S., and invites students to submit an essay of 700-900 words addressing this prompt: “In a persuasive letter or essay, convince your peers that free speech is a better idea than censorship.” One $10,000 first prize; one $5,000 second prize; three $1,000 third prizes; and four $500 prizes. Link here. Deadline: Dec. 31. Questions? Email essaycontest@thefire.org
Kelly Foundation scholarship: Citizenship, academic achievement and financial need are considered for this scholarship, which granted 52 $2,500 scholarships in Washington state last year. Qualified candidates will demonstrate good citizenship and academic merit, extra-curricular achievements in school and in the community, and financial need. Three letters of recommendation required. Deadline: March 10, 2022. kellyfoundationwashington.org
Coca-Cola Scholars: At least 150 awards available nationally for student leaders/volunteers who have at least a 3.3 GPA. Deadline: Oct. 31.
Pacific Lutheran University Nurse and Educator Dependent Commitment. New in 2020, this scholarship commits that "If your parent/legal guardian is a nurse or K-12 educator, at least HALF of your PLU tuition will be covered by PLU-funded scholarships and grants." Parents who are educators may work in roles beyond classroom teachers. Link here.
Jackie Robinson: Seniors of color with strong GPA, leadership, volunteerism, involvement and financial need are encouraged to apply by Jan. 12, 2022. https://jackierobinson.org/apply/
Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) scholarship: https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/ Deadline: Jan. 26, 2022. Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who:
- Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status;
- Are the first in their families to attend college;
- Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and
- Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.
Watch for more scholarships by checking your k12 email and by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorecrestcollegeandcareer
Community Service Spotlights of the Week:
The City of Lake Forest Park seeks a high school student for its Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Help advise the city council and mayor on park master planning and recreation programs. Terms are one-year long, but students may serve up to three terms. Details and application at: https://www.cityoflfp.com/577/Parks-and-Recreation-Advisory-Board
Forest Restoration at North City Park: Green Shoreline Partnership invites students to volunteer with removing invasive plans and replace them with native plants, and perform path and trail maintenance. Tools and gloves available, but you may bring your own, on early release Wednesdays, 12:30-3 p.m., and/or the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, 9-11 a.m. , at North City Park, 19201 10th Ave. N.E., Shoreline. Students under age 18 will need to bring a signed waiver available at the registration site. Details: Judy MacCully, 206-618-6999, friendsofnorthcitypark@gmail.com, https://forterra.org/subpage/green-shoreline-partnership
City of Shoreline Parks and Recreation Art and Public Event: A professional artist-in-residence is looking for 10 to 15 creative students to earn up to 40 hours of volunteer service while: collecting stories; creating a short film; creating a hand-made art book; creating a Shaman costume; painting/decorating a small rowboat and oars; hosting public work-alongs; basic caretaking at the CareTakers Cottage at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park in Shoreline. Information session: Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-noon. Parents are welcome. Work will be performed Saturdays, Oct. 23-Dec. 11 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Volunteers do not need to attend every session. Details: wylyastley@gmail.com
- A negative COVID-19 test (PCR testing only, not rapid testing or at-home tests) AND
-
Info posted 10/15/21
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
Homecoming Week has been a lot of fun. It has brought us all a lot of joy to have some lightheartedness, play, and just goofy spirit in our hallways and classrooms. Shorecrest students are notorious for going all out. Let me tell you, we have a high bar here for bringing the spirit or as our students call it — being hyphy.
It is official! We have emerged from the pandemic with our Hyphy Highlander selves intact.
Tonight, we hope you will join us in celebrating at the stadium. We will continue with our Homecoming festivities before, during, and after the football game. Come see our student performance groups, our athletes, and our student fans. Our program will begin at 6:35 pm. Parking will be tight so plan ahead and please remember to wear your mask and to leave bags at home as our stadium staff cannot allow bags in the stadium.
My favorite day this week was our first time ever “Anything but a Backpack” spirit day. It was hysterical. We had students bring their school items in small barbecues, coolers, luggage, baby strollers, and even a microwave. Silliness was everywhere. After so much heaviness, isolation, and then, transitioning back to school when the world is still so uncertain it has been absolutely delightful to laugh and to see the creativity, the resilience, of our young people.
Again, please join us tonight if you can and know you can also follow all things Shorecrest on social media and get a glimpse of student life. We are on Facebook (@ShorecrestHS) and Instagram (@shorecrestscots).
Go Scots!
Lisa Gonzalez, Principal
HEALTHY YOUTH SURVEY - GRADES 10 AND 12 - OCTOBER 18 AND 19 On Monday, October 18, and Tuesday, October 19, all sophomores and seniors will participate in the Healthy Youth Survey. This survey will be administered to 10th grade students in their World History courses and to 12th grade students in their Senior English courses. Survey results are used to inform the development and funding of programs and services to meet the needs of our students. All individual survey responses are confidential and anonymous. Please see the attached document for more details.
COVID UPDATES AND INFORMATION Following updated guidance from Public Health – Seattle & King County, students with one or more COVID symptoms should stay home for at least 10 days or until documentation is provided to the school indicating:
- A negative COVID-19 test (PCR testing only, not rapid testing or at-home tests) AND
- 24 hours after fever has resolved (without fever-reducing medication) AND
- Other symptoms have improved.
- OR if alternative diagnosis by health care provider, follow provider directions and isolate per condition diagnosed (whichever isolation is longer).
COVID-19 Symptoms include:
- Chills or Fever of 100 F or higher
- Cough
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Sore Throat
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Congestion or Runny Nose
- Diarrhea
- New Loss of Taste or Smell
- Muscle or Body Aches
- Difficulty Breathing
Please contact Shorecrest and do not send your student to school if they have any of the symptoms noted above. If they do arrive at school with any of the above symptoms, they will be sent home for 10 days or until documentation is provided (as indicated above) and symptoms have improved.
If your student tests positive for COVID-19, keep your student home and contact the Shorecrest school nurse at carlene.urrutia@shorelineschools.org.
SHORECREST REMINDERS How to Arrange Early Dismissals
If your student needs an early dismissal for an appointment or other such reason, please notify our attendance office in advance by emailing sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org. We would like to know of the early dismissal at least one day in advance so we can prepare a pass to give to the student. When you arrive to pick up your child without prior notice, please know it will take more time for us to locate your student (oftentimes PE classes are on the field or on a walk) and have them meet you.
Visitors/Families on Campus
Unfortunately we are still not permitted to have guests, volunteers, or visitors on campus. This includes our families. We hope this will change in the near future but for now, please help us by remaining in your car in the parking lot when you come to Shorecrest to pick up or drop off your student.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
We need your help. With the increased number of students being dropped off or picked up at Shorecrest, we need families to use the North Parking Loop (behind the theater building) and to follow the directions on our signage. Please DO NOT turn left out of our parking lot as it will back up traffic for days. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.IMPORTANT SENIOR INFORMATION Senior Pictures are Due OCTOBER 29, 2021, MIDNIGHT (link here)Senior Tributes are Due OCTOBER 29, 2021 MIDNIGHT (link here)
Senior Quotes are Due OCTOBER 29, 2021 MIDNIGHT (link here)
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER In this Broadcast:
- College Apps Café in full swing
- Recording from “3-in-1” College Planning Night
- Scholarships for Seniors
- Community Service spotlight
Seniors – feeling overwhelmed with college or career planning questions? Good news: Shorecrest counselors have you covered. College Apps Café hosts its twice-weekly lunch (New time! New time!) help sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays. Counselors are in the Career Center to answer questions about Naviance, college applications and more. Seating is limited so arrive early. There is no dining in Career Center.
Couldn’t attend Shorecrest’s “3-in-1” Night for College Personal Statements and Financial Aid? Never fear. Your counselors recorded this. Find it on your Canvas Class of 2022 course or copy the link here. Passcode: G$I0=J!A
Is the Coalition Application giving you a headache? There’s help! Video tips from the University of Washington Seattle and UW Bothell are in your Canvas Class of 2022 page. Still have questions? Email Shorecrest’s UW Seattle admissions counselor, HtooShar Mon, hmon@uw.edu or Shorecrest’s UW Bothell admissions counselor, Garick Sherburn at sherburn@uw.edu
Upcoming College and Military Representative Visits
See your Canvas Class of 2022 course module for the Zoom links open during HH or lunch. Arrange a purple pass from your counselor to participate virtually from the SC Career Center.
University of Washington Seattle iDub free application workshops go live next week: African-American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Southeast Asian, and American Indian & Alaska Native high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher should apply for. Join free workshops on Oct. 29; Nov. 5; and/or Nov. 12 (all from 3-5:30 p.m. Link here.
Oct. 18: Willamette University (Salem, Ore.) at HH
Oct. 18: University of Washington Seattle at lunch - Join Zoom Meeting (link here)
Oct. 19: Vassar College (Poughkeepsie, NY) at HH
Oct. 19: The George Washington University (Washington, DC) at lunch
Oct. 21: University of Washington Bothell – 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Oct. 19: Evergreen Beauty College at 5 p.m. Seniors from throughout the Puget Sound are invited to learn more about careers in esthetics, cosmetology, barbering and nail technology. Evergreen Beauty College is one of many in the state offering scholarships through the “Careers That Work!” program. Northwest Career Colleges Federation (nwcareercolleges.org) Email Jennifer.Chinn@evergreenbeauty.edu for a link via Microsoft Teams.
Shorecrest Personal Statement Proofreading sessions: Oct. 21: (3-6 p.m.) Sign up on Canvas to receive a free 20-minute feedback session with a college representative. Shorecrest counselors will assign you a time after you have submitted a draft of your statement no later than Oct. 14. Email your counselor with questions. Sign up here.
Scholarship Highlights:
VFW Voice of Democracy Local, state and national awards up to $30,000 are available for teens who like to write or produce videos. This year's Voice of Democracy theme from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is "America: Where Do We Go From Here?" Deadline: Oct. 31. For more details, see the Shorecrest Career Center or local VFW Post 3348 here.
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education Free Speech scholarships: This program is open to all juniors and seniors in the U.S., and invites students to submit an essay of 700-900 words addressing this prompt: “In a persuasive letter or essay, convince your peers that free speech is a better idea than censorship.” One $10,000 first prize; one $5,000 second prize; three $1,000 third prizes; and four $500 prizes. Link here. Deadline: Dec. 31. Questions? Email essaycontest@thefire.org
Kelly Foundation scholarship: Citizenship, academic achievement and financial need are considered for this scholarship, which granted 52 $2,500 scholarships in Washington state last year. Qualified candidates will demonstrate good citizenship and academic merit, extra-curricular achievements in school and in the community, and financial need. Three letters of recommendation required. Deadline: March 10, 2022. kellyfoundationwashington.org
Heisman Student-Athlete: Senior student/athletes with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this state and national award, with scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Email your counselor to let them know you are interested. Deadline: Oct. 19, but apply early so Shorecrest can verify your status. www.heismanscholarship.com
Coca-Cola Scholars: At least 150 awards available nationally for student leaders/volunteers who have at least a 3.3 GPA. Deadline: Oct. 31.
Pacific Lutheran University Nurse and Educator Dependent Commitment. New in 2020, this scholarship commits that "If your parent/legal guardian is a nurse or K-12 educator, at least HALF of your PLU tuition will be covered by PLU-funded scholarships and grants." Parents who are educators may work in roles beyond classroom teachers. Link here.
Jackie Robinson: Seniors of color with strong GPA, leadership, volunteerism, involvement and financial need are encouraged to apply by Jan. 12, 2022. https://jackierobinson.org/apply/
Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) scholarship: https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/ Deadline: Jan. 26, 2022. Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who:
- Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status;
- Are the first in their families to attend college;
- Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and
- Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.
Watch for more scholarships by checking your k12 email and by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorecrestcollegeandcareer
Community Service Spotlights of the Week:
Richmond Beach Pumpkins in the Park Mini-Carnival: Volunteers needed for two-hour shifts on Saturday, Oct. 23, at Richmond Beach Library Park. Event runs 11 a.m.-3 p.m., but shifts run 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Help run corn hole game, obstacle course, rock painting and more. Volunteer Sign Up
The City of Lake Forest Park seeks a high school student for its Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Help advise the city council and mayor on park master planning and recreation programs. Terms are one-year long, but students may serve up to three terms. Details and application at: https://www.cityoflfp.com/577/Parks-and-Recreation-Advisory-Board
Forest Restoration at North City Park: Green Shoreline Partnership invites students to volunteer with removing invasive plans and replace them with native plants, and perform path and trail maintenance. Tools and gloves available, but you may bring your own, on early release Wednesdays, 12:30-3 p.m., and/or the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, 9-11 a.m. , at North City Park, 19201 10th Ave. N.E., Shoreline. Students under age 18 will need to bring a signed waiver available at the registration site. Details: Judy MacCully, 206-618-6999, friendsofnorthcitypark@gmail.com, https://forterra.org/subpage/green-shoreline-partnership
City of Shoreline Parks and Recreation Art and Public Event: A professional artist-in-residence is looking for 10 to 15 creative students to earn up to 40 hours of volunteer service while: collecting stories; creating a short film; creating a hand-made art book; creating a Shaman costume; painting/decorating a small rowboat and oars; hosting public work-alongs; basic caretaking at the CareTakers Cottage at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park in Shoreline. Information session: Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-noon. Parents are welcome. Work will be performed Saturdays, Oct. 23-Dec. 11 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Volunteers do not need to attend every session. Details: wylyastley@gmail.com
- A negative COVID-19 test (PCR testing only, not rapid testing or at-home tests) AND
-
Info posted 10/8/21
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
We have a full week ahead with Homecoming scheduled as well as a day of school-wide testing we are referring to as AssessmentPalooza. Homecoming week kicks off on Monday with a Monochromatic Monday spirit wear challenge and will culminate on Friday at the stadium with our Homecoming Football Game. See more in this Broadcast on our Spirit Days! Shorecrest has a long history of having the BEST Homecomings on the planet — terrific school decorations, class competitions, raucous and fun and loud assemblies, and the highest attended dance of the year. Over 1100 students came to our last Homecoming dance in 2019!
While we cannot do all of the things we did in years past, we can still carry forward many of our Homecoming traditions. Spirit Days and class competitions are still on. We are still hosting a Homecoming Assembly — albeit at the stadium and throughout the course of the football game — and we are still spotlighting our Shorecrest spirit and student talent with Class Video Competitions that we look forward to sharing with our community. Speaking of community, we are excited that this year, all families can participate in Homecoming by attending the football game. Our performance groups will be sharing their Homecoming performances before, during halftime, and after the game. While a dance is not in the cards because our priority at this point in time is keeping our students safe and healthy, reducing the risk of exposure, and keeping our school doors open for teaching and learning, we are excited to put together an experience that holds on to our traditions.
In the midst of what we hope to be a fun week on campus, we are also hosting a day of school-wide testing on October 13. We are limited in regards to the date because of the required dates provided by PSAT but we are ARE going to make the best of it. All students will be testing on Wednesday, October 13. Tests include the SBA and WCAS, required exams to meet graduation requirements, and the PSAT. By testing all in one day, we are limiting the prolonged disruption to teaching and learning and we are creating an optimal testing environment for all students. Our state is requiring all schools to essentially make up the tests that were scheduled last spring and to do that within a pre-determined window of time this fall. So, we are taking care of that requirement this week and you can help by making sure your student has ear buds (no air pods permitted), a fully charged Chromebook, and something to read or do that is NOT on an electronic device for when they have completed testing and may be waiting for the remainder of their testing section to complete.
We continue keeping on and as the weather cools and we are all spending more time indoors, please be mindful at home to remind students to limit their risk of exposure when they are out of school. It is the indoor, mask removed socializing this fall and winter that could prove to be our greatest challenge in keeping everyone healthy.
Thank you very much for supporting your Scot and we hope to see you this next Friday at the Homecoming Game/Assembly!
Go Scots!
Lisa Gonzalez, Principal
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ALL SCHOOL TESTING DAY - OCTOBER 13 On Wednesday October 13, ALL grades will be participating in standardized testing as listed below. All tests will be administered between 7:50 AM and 11:45 AM. Lunch will be held from 11:45 AM to 12:55 PM. Students will not be allowed to access their phones for the entirety of the testing window.
Students should bring the materials listed below.Grade Tests Scheduled for
Wednesday, October 13Materials To Bring All 10th graders PSAT - Calculator
- Pencils
- Water bottle
- Snack
Note: Extra calculators will NOT be provided. A calculator on a phone is NOT permitted. Students who do not bring a calculator will test without one.11th graders
registered for PSATPSAT All 9th graders Smarter Balanced Math and ELAWashington Comprehensive Assessment of Science- Fully charged Chromebook
- Chromebook charger
- Water bottle
- Snack
- Book to read
Note: Students will not have access to any electronic devices to complete homework until every student in the room has finished the exam. It is strongly recommended that they bring a book in case they finish testing before their peers.11th graders NOT registered for PSAT Smarter Balanced Math and ELA All 12th graders Smarter Balanced Math and ELA
Washington Comprehensive Assessment of ScienceThe PSAT prepares students for taking the SAT, which some colleges require for admission. The Smarter Balanced tests and Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science are required for state and federal accountability. For 11th and 12th graders, meeting or exceeding a set score on the Smarter Balanced Math and ELA tests is one graduation pathway option.
SHORECREST HOMECOMING WEEK ACTIVITIES Homecoming Week is the week of October 11 - October 15. We have adapted our activities to comply with COVID restrictions and to prioritize student health. Our priority this school year is keeping our school doors open for teaching and learning. That said, we are still holding on to tradition.
During Homecoming Week students will engage in a variety of spirit days and class competitions. Our hallways and stairwells will be decorated and classes will compete to show off their school spirit. Because we are not able to hold an in person assembly, we are extending Highlander Home on Friday of Homecoming Week to highlight another class competition -- creating a spirit video -- and to showcase the other fun activities of the week.
On Friday night of the Homecoming Football game we are inviting all students and families to join us in enjoying our traditional Homecoming performances from the marching band, flag team, cheer squad, and hip hop team. We will also be recognizing our student Homecoming royalty. Our aim is to create as inclusive a Homecoming experience as possible and to invite all students and families to participate. While a Homecoming dance is not a prudent choice at this time, we are happy to offer what we can. Last year’s Seniors did not have the opportunity to have any sort of Homecoming and we feel fortunate to have this chance this year.HEALTHY YOUTH SURVEY - GRADES 10 AND 12 - OCTOBER 18 AND 19 On Monday, October 18, and Tuesday, October 19, all sophomores and seniors will participate in the Healthy Youth Survey. This survey will be administered to 10th grade students in their World History courses and to 12th grade students in their Senior English courses. Survey results are used to inform the development and funding of programs and services to meet the needs of our students. All individual survey responses are confidential and anonymous. Please see the attached document for more details.
COVID UPDATES AND INFORMATION Following updated guidance from Public Health – Seattle & King County, students with one or more COVID symptoms should stay home for at least 10 days or until documentation is provided to the school indicating:
- A negative COVID-19 test (PCR testing only, not rapid testing or at-home tests) AND
- 24 hours after fever has resolved (without fever-reducing medication) AND
- Other symptoms have improved.
- OR if alternative diagnosis by health care provider, follow provider directions and isolate per condition diagnosed (whichever isolation is longer).
COVID-19 Symptoms include:
- Chills or Fever of 100 F or higher
- Cough
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Sore Throat
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Congestion or Runny Nose
- Diarrhea
- New Loss of Taste or Smell
- Muscle or Body Aches
- Difficulty Breathing
Please contact Shorecrest and do not send your student to school if they have any of the symptoms noted above. If they do arrive at school with any of the above symptoms, they will be sent home for 10 days or until documentation is provided (as indicated above) and symptoms have improved.
If your student tests positive for COVID-19, keep your student home and contact the Shorecrest school nurse at carlene.urrutia@shorelineschools.org.
SHORECREST REMINDERS How to Arrange Early Dismissals
If your student needs an early dismissal for an appointment or other such reason, please notify our attendance office in advance by emailing sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org. We would like to know of the early dismissal at least one day in advance so we can prepare a pass to give to the student. When you arrive to pick up your child without prior notice, please know it will take more time for us to locate your student (oftentimes PE classes are on the field or on a walk) and have them meet you.
Visitors/Families on Campus
Unfortunately we are still not permitted to have guests, volunteers, or visitors on campus. This includes our families. We hope this will change in the near future but for now, please help us by remaining in your car in the parking lot when you come to Shorecrest to pick up or drop off your student.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
We need your help. With the increased number of students being dropped off or picked up at Shorecrest, we need families to use the North Parking Loop (behind the theater building) and to follow the directions on our signage. Please DO NOT turn left out of our parking lot as it will back up traffic for days. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.IMPORTANT SENIOR INFORMATION Senior Pictures are Due OCTOBER 29, 2021, MIDNIGHT (link here)Senior Tributes are Due OCTOBER 29, 2021 MIDNIGHT (link here)
Senior Quotes are Due OCTOBER 29, 2021 MIDNIGHT (link here)
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER In this Broadcast:
- College Apps Café in full swing
- Recording from “3-in-1” College Planning Night
- University of Washington – Seattle and Bothell application resources
- Scholarships for Seniors
- Community Service spotlights
Seniors – feeling overwhelmed with college or career planning questions? Good news: Shorecrest counselors have you covered. College Apps Café hosts its twice-weekly lunch (New time! New time!) help sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays. Counselors are in the Career Center to answer questions about Naviance, college applications and more. Seating is limited so arrive early. There is no dining in Career Center.
Couldn’t attend Shorecrest’s “3-in-1” Night for College Personal Statements and Financial Aid? Never fear. Your counselors recorded this. Find it on your Canvas Class of 2022 course or copy the link here. Passcode: G$I0=J!A
Is the Coalition Application giving you a headache? There’s help! Video tips from the University of Washington Seattle and UW Bothell are in your Canvas Class of 2022 page. Still have questions?
Email Shorecrest’s UW Seattle admissions counselor, HtooShar Mon, hmon@uw.edu or Shorecrest’s UW Bothell admissions counselor, Garick Sherburn at sherburn@uw.edu
Upcoming College and Military Representative Visits
See your Canvas Class of 2022 course module for the Zoom links open during HH or lunch. Arrange a purple pass from your counselor to participate virtually from the SC Career Center.
University of Washington Seattle iDub free application workshops go live next week: African-American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Southeast Asian, and American Indian & Alaska Native high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher should apply for Oct. 9 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.) and join free workshops on Oct. 29; Nov. 5; and/or Nov. 12 (all from 3-5:30 p.m. Link here.
One final virtual visit with five colleges (Yale, Wellesley, Harvard, University of Virginia and Princeton, Sunday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. Link here.
Oct. 10: University of Southern California: 2-4 p.m., at Grand Hyatt Seattle, 721 Pine St., RSVP at admission.usc.edu/DiscoverUSC
Oct. 12: Colorado State – Denver at lunch
Oct. 14: Colby College (Maine) at lunch
Oct. 15: Whitworth University at HH
Oct. 18: Willamette University (Salem, Ore.) at HH
Oct. 18: University of Washington Seattle at lunch - Join Zoom Meeting (link here)
Oct. 19: Vassar College (Poughkeepsie, NY) at HH
Oct. 19: The George Washington University (Washington, DC) at lunch
Oct. 21: University of Washington Bothell – 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Oct. 15, Seattle Black College Expo, 2:30-4:30 p.m., link here. Learn how you can get accepted to colleges on the spot; get your application fees waived; win scholarships; learn more about HBCUs.
Oct. 19: Evergreen Beauty College at 5 p.m. Seniors from throughout the Puget Sound are invited to learn more about careers in esthetics, cosmetology, barbering and nail technology. Evergreen Beauty College is one of many in the state offering scholarships through the “Careers That Work!” program. Northwest Career Colleges Federation (nwcareercolleges.org) Email Jennifer.Chinn@evergreenbeauty.edu for a link via Microsoft Teams.
Kirkland Fire Department presents “Female Perspectives on EMS & The Fire Service.” This Saturday, Oct. 9 virtual seminar runs from 9 a.m.-noon. If you’re thinking about a career in emergency response, this free event is for you. Register at https:/bit.ly/KFDWomen Questions? Email kpattillo@kirklandwa.gov
Shorecrest Personal Statement Proofreading sessions: Oct. 21: (3-6 p.m.) Sign up on Canvas to receive a free 20-minute feedback session with a college representative. Shorecrest counselors will assign you a time after you have submitted a draft of your statement no later than Oct. 14. Email your counselor with questions. Sign up here.
One final virtual visit with five colleges (Yale, Wellesley, Harvard, University of Virginia and Princeton, Sunday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. Link here.
University of Washington Seattle iDub free application workshops go live next week: African-American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Southeast Asian, and American Indian & Alaska Native high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher should apply for Oct. 9 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.) and join free workshops on Oct. 29; Nov. 5; and/or Nov. 12 (all from 3-5:30 p.m. Link here.
Scholarship Highlights:
VFW Voice of Democracy Local, state and national awards up to $30,000 are available for teens who like to write or produce videos. This year's Voice of Democracy theme from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is "America: Where Do We Go From Here?" Deadline: Oct. 31. For more details, see the Shorecrest Career Center or local VFW Post 3348 here.
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education Free Speech scholarships: This program is open to all juniors and seniors in the U.S., and invites students to submit an essay of 700-900 words addressing this prompt: “In a persuasive letter or essay, convince your peers that free speech is a better idea than censorship.” One $10,000 first prize; one $5,000 second prize; three $1,000 third prizes; and four $500 prizes. Link here. Deadline: Dec. 31. Questions? Email essaycontest@thefire.org
Kelly Foundation scholarship: Citizenship, academic achievement and financial need are considered for this scholarship, which granted 52 $2,500 scholarships in Washington state last year. Qualified candidates will demonstrate good citizenship and academic merit, extra-curricular achievements in school and in the community, and financial need. Three letters of recommendation required. Deadline: March 10, 2022. kellyfoundationwashington.org
Heisman Student-Athlete: Senior student/athletes with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this state and national award, with scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Email your counselor to let them know you are interested. Deadline: Oct. 19, but apply early so Shorecrest can verify your status. www.heismanscholarship.com
Coca-Cola Scholars: At least 150 awards available nationally for student leaders/volunteers who have at least a 3.3 GPA. Deadline: Oct. 31.
Pacific Lutheran University Nurse and Educator Dependent Commitment. New in 2020, this scholarship commits that "If your parent/legal guardian is a nurse or K-12 educator, at least HALF of your PLU tuition will be covered by PLU-funded scholarships and grants." Parents who are educators may work in roles beyond classroom teachers. Link here.
Jackie Robinson: Seniors of color with strong GPA, leadership, volunteerism, involvement and financial need are encouraged to apply by Jan. 12, 2022. https://jackierobinson.org/apply/
Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) scholarship: https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/ Deadline: Jan. 26, 2022. Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who:
- Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status;
- Are the first in their families to attend college;
- Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and
- Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.
Watch for more scholarships by checking your k12 email and by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorecrestcollegeandcareer
Community Service Spotlights of the Week:
Richmond Beach Pumpkins in the Park Mini-Carnival: Volunteers needed for two-hour shifts on Saturday, Oct. 23, at Richmond Beach Library Park. Event runs 11 a.m.-3 p.m., but shifts run 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Help run corn hole game, obstacle course, rock painting and more. Volunteer Sign Up
The City of Lake Forest Park seeks a high school student for its Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Help advise the city council and mayor on park master planning and recreation programs. Terms are one-year long, but students may serve up to three terms. Details and application at: https://www.cityoflfp.com/577/Parks-and-Recreation-Advisory-Board
Forest Restoration at North City Park: Green Shoreline Partnership invites students to volunteer with removing invasive plans and replace them with native plants, and perform path and trail maintenance. Tools and gloves available, but you may bring your own, on early release Wednesdays, 12:30-3 p.m., and/or the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, 9-11 a.m. , at North City Park, 19201 10th Ave. N.E., Shoreline. Students under age 18 will need to bring a signed waiver available at the registration site. Details: Judy MacCully, 206-618-6999, friendsofnorthcitypark@gmail.com, https://forterra.org/subpage/green-shoreline-partnership
City of Shoreline Parks and Recreation Art and Public Event: A professional artist-in-residence is looking for 10 to 15 creative students to earn up to 40 hours of volunteer service while: collecting stories; creating a short film; creating a hand-made art book; creating a Shaman costume; painting/decorating a small rowboat and oars; hosting public work-alongs; basic caretaking at the CareTakers Cottage at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park in Shoreline. Information session: Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-noon. Parents are welcome. Work will be performed Saturdays, Oct. 23-Dec. 11 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Volunteers do not need to attend every session. Details: wylyastley@gmail.com
Take action to build educational equity - tutor elementary students with Turning Point Seattle. We tutor students Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-5:15 p.m. Student need is growing: 10 more Tuesday and/or Thursday tutors needed. You can choose to tutor one, two, three days each week, and have proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Request an application by emailing lynn@turningpointseattle.org
- A negative COVID-19 test (PCR testing only, not rapid testing or at-home tests) AND
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Info posted 10/1/21
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
We held our Fall Virtual Open House last night. For those of you who were unable to join us on Zoom, we recorded the presentation and you can access that here: 2021 Fall Open House Video
It is also available on our school website as a PDF of the presentation slides if you would prefer to quickly review on your own. Our teachers have created welcome videos and embedded these into their Canvas Homepages. We know that what our families would most appreciate is getting a feel for how their students spend their days and who the teachers are that they are working with. Log into Canvas and take a look at your student's schedule by visiting teacher websites and watching their Welcome Video.
At Open House, our wonderful parent organizations -- Shorecrest PTSA and Shorecrest Boosters -- shared information about how to participate. Please get involved! You can learn more at https://scboosters.org/ and https://www.shorecrestptsa.org/. Joining PTSA and Boosters helps support our classroom and athletics/activities programs.
Continue reading this Broadcast for more information about:
SC Homecoming Activities
Tardies and Saturday Breakfast Club
How to Arrange Early Dismissals
Visitors/Families on Campus
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
SCNN Broadcast - Families - please check out our student produced SCNN (ShoreCrest News Network) here.
Go Scots!
Lisa Gonzalez, Principal
SHORECREST HOMECOMING WEEK ACTIVITIES Homecoming Week is the week of October 11 - October 15. We have adapted our activities to comply with COVID restrictions and to prioritize student health. Our priority this school year is keeping our school doors open for teaching and learning. That said, we are still holding on to tradition.
During Homecoming Week students will engage in a variety of spirit days and class competitions. Our hallways and stairwells will be decorated and classes will compete to show off their school spirit. Because we are not able to hold an in person assembly, we are extending Highlander Home on Friday of Homecoming Week to highlight another class competition -- creating a spirit video -- and to showcase the other fun activities of the week.
On Friday night of the Homecoming Football game we are inviting all students and families to join us in enjoying our traditional Homecoming performances from the marching band, flag team, cheer squad, and hip hop team. We will also be recognizing our student Homecoming royalty. Our aim is to create as inclusive a Homecoming experience as possible and to invite all students and families to participate. While a Homecoming dance is not a prudent choice at this time, we are happy to offer what we can. Last year’s Seniors did not have the opportunity to have any sort of Homecoming and we feel fortunate to have this chance this year.
COVID UPDATES AND INFORMATION Following updated guidance from Public Health – Seattle & King County, students with one or more COVID symptoms should stay home for at least 10 days or until documentation is provided to the school indicating:
- A negative COVID-19 test (PCR testing only, not rapid testing or at-home tests) AND
- 24 hours after fever has resolved (without fever-reducing medication) AND
- Other symptoms have improved.
- OR if alternative diagnosis by health care provider, follow provider directions and isolate per condition diagnosed (whichever isolation is longer).
COVID-19 Symptoms include:
- Chills or Fever of 100 F or higher
- Cough
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Sore Throat
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Congestion or Runny Nose
- Diarrhea
- New Loss of Taste or Smell
- Muscle or Body Aches
- Difficulty Breathing
Please contact Shorecrest and do not send your student to school if they have any of the symptoms noted above. If they do arrive at school with any of the above symptoms, they will be sent home for 10 days or until documentation is provided (as indicated above) and symptoms have improved.
If your student tests positive for COVID-19, keep your student home and contact the Shorecrest school nurse at carlene.urrutia@shorelineschools.org.
STUDENT DROP OFF AND PICK UP We need your help. With the increased number of students being dropped off or picked up at Shorecrest, we need families to use the North Parking Loop (behind the theater building) and to follow the directions on our signage. Please DO NOT turn left out of our parking lot as it will back up traffic for days. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.
TARDIES / NUTRITION BREAK / LUNCH / SATURDAY BREAKFAST CLUB Tardies, Nutrition Break, Lunch - How are all these three connected? Well, at the start of the year food lines were long. While they are still long, they are now better managed and we have included a staggered release to Nutrition Break. There is no reason for a student to be tardy to class due to long food lines. If your student has received a notice that they have 5 or more tardies in one or more classes, please know that these tardies DO NOT include the first three weeks of school (we removed these due to long food lines) and there is no longer a delay to get to class.
Students who have tardies to make up can attend Saturday Breakfast Club. Our first Saturday Breakfast Club is tomorrow, Saturday, October 2, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Shorecrest. This is also a great time to take care of homework and work with friends.HOW TO ARRANGE AN EARLY DISMISSAL If your student needs an early dismissal for an appointment or other such reason, please notify our attendance office in advance by emailing sc.attendance@shorelineschools.org.
We would like to know of the early dismissal at least one day in advance so we can prepare a pass to give to the student. When you arrive to pick up your child without prior notice, please know it will take more time for us to locate your student (oftentimes PE classes are on the field or on a walk) and have them meet you.VISITORS/FAMILIES ON CAMPUS Unfortunately we are still not permitted to have guests, volunteers, or visitors on campus. This includes our families. We hope this will change in the near future but for now, please help us by remaining in your car in the parking lot when you come to Shorecrest to pick up or drop off your student.
ALL SCHOOL TESTING DAY - OCTOBER 13 On Wednesday October 13, ALL grades will be participating in standardized testing as listed below. As compared to previous years, the Smarter Balanced Assessments and Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science have been shortened to allow for testing in one school day. The PSAT has not been modified.
Grade
Tests Scheduled for Wed., October 13
All 9th graders
Smarter Balanced Math and ELA
Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science
All 10th graders
PSAT
11th graders registered for PSAT*
PSAT
11th graders NOT registered for PSAT
Smarter Balanced Math and ELA
All 12th graders
Smarter Balanced Math and ELA
Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science
*NOTE: For federal accountability, all 11th graders who have registered for the PSAT are required to take the Smarter Balanced Math and ELA tests. Students should plan to attend a makeup date on Wednesday, October 27, between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
SENIOR SPREE Attention Senior Parents and Guardians:
Every year a committee of senior parents/guardian volunteers get together and plan a fun and safe overnight event for seniors the evening of graduation. This tradition began years ago in an effort to keep seniors safe on graduation night and to also provide them an opportunity to hang out with friends and classmates one last time.This year’s Senior SPREE will be the evening of Sunday, June 12. In order to make this event memorable, we need your help to plan it. Please visit this link of open committee positions and descriptions.
https://www.shorecrestptsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SPREE-2022-Open-Postions_092621.pdf
We need your help to make this senior class SPREE successful. Please consider one of the open positions. If you are interested in helping please email us at shorecrestspree2022@gmail.com.
Tiffany Arnone and Julia Prosser - Spree 2022 Co-Chairs
GRADUATION CAP/GOWN ORDER WEEK 10/4 - 10/10 Jostens will have a representative at the Senior Class meeting on Thursday, October 7, from 9:40-10:15 AM to take physical orders and checks. Orders can also be done online. Students need to have the Jostens green graduation gown, cap, tassel, and gold 2022 stole to walk in graduation.
Scholarships and financial assistance is available, please contact your student's counselor ASAP. Orders can be made later in the school year, but prices increase and some items are in limited quantities.
Direct link to order just the cap/gown/tassel/stole package: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1118484/Shorecrest-High-School/-/1586061254/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/1586061277/.
Link to Order Week site with all items: https://jostenspnw.clickfunnels.com/have-you-registered1601591091831.
IMPORTANT SENIOR INFORMATION Senior Pictures are Due OCTOBER 29, 2021, MIDNIGHT (link here)Senior Tributes are Due OCTOBER 29, 2021 MIDNIGHT (link here)
Senior Quotes are Due OCTOBER 29, 2021 MIDNIGHT (link here)
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER In this Broadcast:
- Shorecrest’s 3-in-1 Senior College Planning Night Oct. 7
- College Apps Café starts Oct. 4
- Community Service Awards for Seniors
- Scholarships for Seniors
- Community Service spotlights
Thursday, Oct. 7 - Shorecrest Counseling 3-in-1 College Application and Financial Aid Information Night!
Hop onto Zoom at 5 p.m. (new time!) for a 90-minute presentation covering Personal Statements (5pm); How to Complete the FAFSA or WASFA (5:30pm); and how to search for scholarships (6:15pm). Zoom link here. Passcode: 845533
College Apps Café kicks off its twice-weekly LUNCH (New time! New time!) help sessions this week, Oct. 4 and 5, hosted by your counseling team in the Career Center, to answer questions about Naviance, college applications and more. Seating is limited so arrive early; no dining in Career Center.
Kirkland Fire Department presents “Female Perspectives on EMS & The Fire Service.” This Saturday, Oct. 9 virtual seminar is runs from 9 a.m.-noon. If you’re thinking about a career in emergency response, this free event is for you. Register here. Questions? Email kpattillo@kirklandwa.gov
Personal Statement Proofreading sessions: Oct. 21: (3-6pm) Sign up on Canvas to receive a free 20-minute feedback session with a college representative. You will be assigned a time after you have submitted a draft of your statement no later than Oct. 14. Email your counselor with questions.
Upcoming College and Military Representative Visits
See your Canvas Class of 2022 course module for the Zoom links open during HH or lunch.
Five virtual events with upcoming dates for five colleges (Yale, Wellesley, Harvard, University of Virginia and Princeton). See your Canvas Class of 2022 page for links to required registration. Sunday/Oct. 3; Tuesday/Oct. 5; and Sunday/Oct. 10 – all at 4 p.m.
Oct. 4: University of Chicago, 9:45 a.m.
Oct. 5: Macalester College, 12:15 p.m.
Oct. 6: I-Dub through UW Seattle for underrepresented groups of students, 4 p.m.
Oct. 7: Smith College at 9:45 a.m.
Oct. 7: Grinnell College at 12:15 p.m.
Oct. 10: University of Southern California: 2-4pm, at Grand Hyatt Seattle, 721 Pine St., RSVP at admission.usc.edu/DiscoverUSC
Oct. 15, Seattle Black College Expo, 2:30-4:30pm, link here. Learn how you can get accepted to colleges on the spot; get your application fees waived; win scholarships; learn more about HBCUs.
Oct. 19: Evergreen Beauty College at 5 p.m. Seniors from throughout the Puget Sound are invited to learn more about careers in esthetics, cosmetology, barbering and nail technology. Evergreen Beauty College is one of many in the state offering scholarships through the “Careers That Work!” program. Northwest Career Colleges Federation (nwcareercolleges.org) Email Jennifer.Chinn@evergreenbeauty.edu for a link via Microsoft Teams.
University of Washington Seattle iDub free application workshops go live next week: African-American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Southeast Asian, and American Indian & Alaska Native high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher should apply for Oct. 6 (4-7pm) or Oct. 9 (10am-1pm) and join free workshops on Oct. 29; Nov. 5; and/or Nov. 12 (all from 3-5:30pm). Link here.
With COVID-19 restrictions extended into fall 2021, Shoreline School District is exploring changes to its Community Service graduation requirement. Stay tuned. Have hours to submit now? Please bring them to the Shorecrest Career Center. Even without a graduation requirement, college and scholarship applications love to see volunteerism on your resume’.
ALSO – seniors who have completed at least 40 hours of volunteer service are already eligible for Shorecrest’s Service of Merit award. Those with at least 80 hours of volunteer service are eligible for Shorecrest’s Service of Distinction award. These are honors that you can include on a college or scholarship application, and on your resume’. Check your k12 email for a confirmation that you are included in these awards.
Senior families - curious what kind of financial aid your student might qualify for? Check out http://myintuition.org Based on answers to just six basic questions, MyinTuition estimates the cost of college for each individual student, including out-of-pocket costs, available loans and work-study opportunities, and grant assistance. Coming Sept. 26, the new Federal Student Aid Estimator is going live at https://studentaid.gov/aid-estimator/.
Scholarships of the Week:
VFW Voice of Democracy Local, state and national awards up to $30,000 are available for teens who like to write or produce videos. This year's Voice of Democracy theme from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is "America: Where Do We Go From Here?" Deadline: Oct. 31. For more details, see the Shorecrest Career Center or local VFW Post 3348 here.
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education Free Speech scholarships: This program is open to all juniors and seniors in the U.S., and invites students to submit an essay of 700-900 words addressing this prompt: “In a persuasive letter or essay, convince your peers that free speech is a better idea than censorship.” One $10,000 first prize; one $5,000 second prize; three $1,000 third prizes; and four $500 prizes. Link here. Deadline: Dec. 31.
Questions? Email essaycontest@thefire.org
Kelly Foundation scholarship: Citizenship, academic achievement and financial need are considered for this scholarship, which granted 52 $2,500 scholarships in Washington state last year. Qualified candidates will demonstrate good citizenship and academic merit, extra-curricular achievements in school and in the community, and financial need. Three letters of recommendation required. Deadline: March 10, 2022. kellyfoundationwashington.org
Less than a week to self-nominate! If you are pretty confident that you would accept an admission offer from Washington State University and you have at least a 3.6 GPA, consider self-nominating yourself for the WSU Regents Scholars Award: Shorecrest may nominate only two seniors who, if accepted, plan to attend WSU. Regents Scholarship semi-finalists will receive $4,000 per academic year for four years. Finalists will then compete for the $42,000 Distinguished Regents Scholars Award, which covers full tuition and fees for four years. For eligibility details, please see this link. Please email your counselor by Oct. 8 if you would like to be considered as one of Shorecrest’s nominees.
Heisman Student-Athlete: Senior student/athletes with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this state and national award, with scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Email your counselor to let them know you are interested. Deadline: Oct. 19, but apply early so Shorecrest can verify your status. www.heismanscholarship.com
Coca-Cola Scholars: At least 150 awards available nationally for student leaders/volunteers who have at least a 3.3 GPA. Deadline: Oct. 31.
Pacific Lutheran University Nurse and Educator Dependent Commitment. New in 2020, this scholarship commits that "If your parent/legal guardian is a nurse or K-12 educator, at least HALF of your PLU tuition will be covered by PLU-funded scholarships and grants." Parents who are educators may work in roles beyond classroom teachers. Link here.
Jackie Robinson: Seniors of color with strong GPA, leadership, volunteerism, involvement and financial need are encouraged to apply by Jan. 12, 2022. https://jackierobinson.org/apply/
Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) scholarship: Link here. Deadline: Jan. 26, 2022.
Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who:
- Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status;
- Are the first in their families to attend college;
- Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and
- Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.
Watch for more scholarships by checking your k12 email and by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorecrestcollegeandcareer
Community Service Spotlights of the Week:
Forest Restoration at North City Park: Green Shoreline Partnership invites students to volunteer with removing invasive plans and replace them with native plants, and perform path and trail maintenance. Tools and gloves available, but you may bring your own, on early release Wednesdays, 12:30-3 p.m., and/or the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, 9-11 a.m. , at North City Park, 19201 10th Ave. N.E., Shoreline. Students under age 18 will need to bring a signed waiver available at the registration site. Details: Judy MacCully, 206-618-6999, friendsofnorthcitypark@gmail.com, Website link here.
City of Shoreline Parks and Recreation Art and Public Event: A professional artist-in-residence is looking for 10 to 15 creative students to earn up to 40 hours of volunteer service while: collecting stories; creating a short film; creating a hand-made art book; creating a Shaman costume; painting/decorating a small rowboat and oars; hosting public work-alongs; basic caretaking at the CareTakers Cottage at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park in Shoreline. Information session: Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-noon. Parents are welcome. Work will be performed Saturdays, Oct. 23-Dec. 11 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Volunteers do not need to attend every session. Details: wylyastley@gmail.com
Take action to build educational equity - tutor elementary students with Turning Point Seattle. We tutor students Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-5:15 p.m. Student need is growing: 10 more Tuesday and/or Thursday tutors needed. You can choose to tutor one, two, three days each week, and have proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Request an application by emailing lynn@turningpointseattle.org
- A negative COVID-19 test (PCR testing only, not rapid testing or at-home tests) AND
-
Info posted 9/24/21
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
We will be hosting our Fall Open House this next week on Thursday, September 30 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Zoom. Please use this link to participate: Shorecrest Open House Zoom Link We will open with introductions and an overview of our counseling supports, student activities and athletics, and our COVID and attendance protocols. We will then shift to a more in depth look at Canvas (our learning management system) and how you can support your Shorecrest student at home.
If you are new to Canvas or just need a refresher, we will have Help Sessions in Breakout Rooms along with Interpreters to assist you in the following languages: Spanish, Arabic, Tigrinya, and Amharic.
Our teachers are also linking a video welcome and introduction into their Canvas homepages so that you can meet your students’ teachers. We will show you how to find these welcome videos! While we would prefer to be hosting you in person, we are grateful to have the opportunity to welcome you to Shorecrest in whatever way we can.
See you on Zoom this Thursday!
Go Scots!
Lisa Gonzalez, PrincipalOPEN HOUSE COVID UPDATES AND INFORMATION Following updated guidance from Public Health – Seattle & King County, students with one or more COVID symptoms should stay home for at least 10 days or until documentation is provided to the school indicating:
- A negative COVID-19 test (PCR testing only, not rapid testing or at-home tests) AND
- 24 hours after fever has resolved (without fever-reducing medication) AND
- Other symptoms have improved.
- OR if alternative diagnosis by health care provider, follow provider directions and isolate per condition diagnosed (whichever isolation is longer).
COVID-19 Symptoms include:
- Chills or Fever of 100 F or higher
- Cough
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Sore Throat
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Congestion or Runny Nose
- Diarrhea
- New Loss of Taste or Smell
- Muscle or Body Aches
- Difficulty Breathing
Please contact Shorecrest and do not send your student to school if they have any of the symptoms noted above. If they do arrive at school with any of the above symptoms, they will be sent home for 10 days or until documentation is provided (as indicated above) and symptoms have improved.
If your student tests positive for COVID-19, keep your student home and contact the Shorecrest school nurse at carlene.urrutia@shorelineschools.org.
HOMECOMING 2021
Homecoming 2021 — The BASICS:Homecoming is still happening!
There will be no full school assembly and no dance due to COVID precautions.But…We will have a Spirit Week, October 11-15.
We will still have a Homecoming Assembly experience that is split between a Hi-Ho Video celebration and the Football game on October 15
We will still have our stairwell decorating competition
We will still have our favorite performances by our favorite SC performance groups
We will still have grade competitions (spirit days, stair wells, spirit videos, etc.)
We will still have fun and make HoCo memories.
JUNIOR PSAT REGISTRATION
The PSAT test day will be Wednesday, October 13, at Shorecrest. Juniors must sign up for the PSAT if they wish to take the test. This purchase can be made now until October 1 at 3:00 PM. This is a hard deadline - payment for the test cannot be made after this date. The cost of the PSAT is $18. Payment can be made in person at the ASB window, or online at this link: https://wa-shoreline.intouchreceipting.com/ After payment, students can pick up a PSAT student study guide at the ASB window.
Students in need of a fee waiver should go to the counseling office to sign up.
Why might your junior opt to take a PSAT? The test is not required for juniors, but some juniors like to take the test in preparation for the SAT and for college applications. We will have an SAT testing day at school this spring. Please know that our public four-year colleges in WA do NOT require an SAT.
IMPORTANT SENIOR INFORMATION
JOSTENS was at Shorecrest for a class meeting on Tuesday. If your senior did not attend the meeting, please remind them to stop by the main office and pick up a cap & gown order packet ASAP. Order week is October 4 - 10. Scan the QR code for more Senior Week info.Senior Pictures are Due OCTOBER 29, 2021, MIDNIGHT (link here)
Senior Tributes are Due OCTOBER 29, 2021 MIDNIGHT (link here)
Senior Quotes are Due OCTOBER 29, 2021 MIDNIGHT (link here)
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER In this Broadcast:
- Shorecrest’s 3-in-1 Senior College Planning Night Oct. 7
- College Visits and Fairs
- Community Service Awards for Seniors
- Scholarships for Seniors
- I-Dub at University of Washington Seattle
- Community Service spotlights
Thursday, Oct. 7 Shorecrest Counseling 3-in-1 College Application and Financial Aid Information Night: Hop onto Zoom at 5 p.m. (new time!) for a 90-minute presentation covering Personal Statements (5 p.m.); How to Complete the FAFSA or WASFA (5:30 p.m.); and how to search for scholarships (6:15 p.m.). https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88050600231?pwd=MEZjN251MVVmZ2ZJRXdiRHlDR0NkQT09 Passcode: 845533
College Apps Café kicks off its twice-weekly Highlander Home help sessions on Oct. 4 and 5, hosted by your counseling team in the Career Center, to answer questions about Naviance, college applications and more. Arrange a purple pass from your counselor or your HH advisor. College Apps Cafe' will be hosted Mondays and Tuesday.
Personal Statement Proofreading sessions: Oct. 21: (3-6 p.m.) Sign up on Canvas to receive a free 20-minute feedback session with a college representative. You will be assigned a time after you have submitted a draft of your statement no later than Oct. 14. Email your counselor with questions.
Upcoming College and Military Representative Visits
- Sept. 27/Monday: PNACAC College Fair: This free in-person event is from 4-7 p.m., at University of Washington Seattle’s Club Husky on the 4th floor, Use the Sports Medicine Clinic entrance at Husky Stadium. Meet with representatives from 80+ colleges and universities. Register by scanning this QR code.
- Sept. 27/Monday: St. Olaf College (Minnesota) at 9:45 a.m.
- Sept. 28/Tuesday: Boston College, 12:15 p.m.
- Sept. 29/Wednesday: Christian College Fair for greater Seattle area, 6-8 p.m., at Bellevue Christian High School, 1701 98th Ave. N.E. Details: www.ChristianCollegeFairs.com
- Sept. 30/Thursday: Linfield University (McMinneville, Ore.) at 9:45 a.m.
- Sept. 30/Thursday: San Diego State University at 12:15 p.m.
- Oct. 1/Friday: University of Redlands at 9:45 a.m.
Coming soon: University of Chicago; Macalester College; Smith College; Grinnell College.
Five virtual events with upcoming dates for five colleges (Yale, Wellesley, Harvard, University of Virginia and Princeton). See your Canvas Class of 2022 page for links to required registration. Sunday/Sept. 26; Wednesday/Sept. 29; Sunday/Oct. 3; Tuesday/Oct. 5; and Sunday/Oct. 10 – all at 4 p.m.
With COVID-19 restrictions extended into fall 2021, Shoreline School District is exploring changes to its Community Service graduation requirement. Stay tuned. Have hours to submit now? Please bring them to the Shorecrest Career Center. Even without a graduation requirement, college and scholarship applications love to see volunteerism on your resume’.
ALSO – seniors who have completed at least 40 hours of volunteer service are already eligible for Shorecrest’s Service of Merit award. Those with at least 80 hours of volunteer service are eligible for Shorecrest’s Service of Distinction award. These are honors that you can include on a college or scholarship application, and on your resume’. Check your k12 email by Oct. 1 for a confirmation that you are included in these awards.
Senior families - curious what kind of financial aid your student might qualify for? Check out http://myintuition.org Based on answers to just six basic questions, MyinTuition estimates the cost of college for each individual student, including out-of-pocket costs, available loans and work-study opportunities, and grant assistance. Coming Sept. 26, the new Federal Student Aid Estimator is going live at https://studentaid.gov/aid-estimator/.
Upcoming College and Military Representative Visits
- Sept. 27/Monday: PNACAC College Fair: This free in-person event is from 4-7 p.m., at University of Washington Seattle’s Club Husky on the 4th floor, Use the Sports Medicine Clinic entrance at Husky Stadium. Meet with representatives from 80+ colleges and universities. Register by scanning this QR code.
- Sept. 29/Wednesday: Christian College Fair for greater Seattle area, 6-8 p.m., at Bellevue Christian High School, 1701 98th Ave. N.E. Details: www.ChristianCollegeFairs.com
Scholarships of the Week:
In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, tap into any of the college scholarships available to Latinx students at https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/scholarships-for-hispanic-students/
Spotlight: Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders: Hundreds of awards of up to $1,000 each are available. Deadline: Nov. 30, 2021. https://www.ushli.org/dr-juan-andrade-scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders/
Washington State University Regents Scholars Award: All eligible nominees with at least a 3.6 GPA who complete the application process will receive $4,000 per academic year for four years. Finalists will then compete for the $42,000 Distinguished Regents Scholars Award, which covers full tuition and fees for four years. Shorecrest may nominate only two seniors who, if accepted, definitely plan to attend WSU. For eligibility details, please see: https://admission.wsu.edu/scholarships/scholarship-awards/regents/process/. Please email your counselor by Oct. 8 if you would like to be considered as one of Shorecrest’s nominees.
Heisman Student-Athlete: Senior student/athletes with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this state and national award, with scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Email your counselor to let them know you are interested. Deadline: Oct. 19, but apply early so Shorecrest can verify your status. www.heismanscholarship.com
Coca-Cola Scholars: At least 150 awards available nationally for student leaders/volunteers who have at least a 3.3 GPA. Deadline: Oct. 31.
Pacific Lutheran University Nurse and Educator Dependent Commitment. New in 2020, this scholarship commits that "If your parent/legal guardian is a nurse or K-12 educator, at least HALF of your PLU tuition will be covered by PLU-funded scholarships and grants." Parents who are educators may work in roles beyond classroom teachers. https://www.plu.edu/admission-first-year/financial-aid/nedc/
Jackie Robinson: Seniors of color with strong GPA, leadership, volunteerism, involvement and financial need are encouraged to apply by Jan. 12, 2022. https://jackierobinson.org/apply/
VFW Voice of Democracy Local, state and national awards up to $30,000 are available for teens who like to write or produce videos. This year's Voice of Democracy theme from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is "America: Where Do We Go From Here?" Deadline: Oct. 31. For more details, see the Shorecrest Career Center or local VFW Post 3348 at https://vfw3348.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=49449
Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) scholarship: https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/ Deadline: Jan. 26, 2022.
Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who:
- Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status;
- Are the first in their families to attend college;
- Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and
- Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.
And check out all the scholarships available through the Virtual Visit series hosted by The College Expo, including:
Latino College Expo: celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, noon-3 p.m., Sept. 18 at https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/events/latino-college-expo-virtual Win scholarships, meet with 30+ colleges and get accepted “on the spot” to select colleges.
Seattle Black College Expo, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Oct. 15, https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/students/black-college-expo-seattle. Learn how you can get accepted to colleges on the spot; get your application fees waived; win scholarships; learn more about HBCUs.
Watch for more scholarships by checking your k12 email and by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorecrestcollegeandcareer
University of Washington Seattle iDub free application workshops go live next week: African-American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Southeast Asian, and American Indian & Alaska Native high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher should apply for Oct. 6 (4-7 p.m.) or Oct. 9 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.) and join free workshops on Oct. 29; Nov. 5; and/or Nov. 12 (all from 3-5:30 p.m. https://depts.washington.edu/reach/events-and-programs/fall-events/idub-conference/
Community Service Spotlights of the Week:
Shorecrest Boosters: Support an scBoosters work party, Saturday, Sept. 25, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at Leatherback Printing Company, 11012 Mukilteo Speedway, and Mukilteo, WA 98275. Under adult direction, teens will be assembling kits with posters and magnetic boards. Expect lots of taping. Details: deciten@gmail.com
Forest Restoration at North City Park: Green Shoreline Partnership invites students to volunteer with removing invasive plans and replace them with native plants, and perform path and trail maintenance. Tools and gloves available, but you may bring your own, on early release Wednesdays, 12:30-3 p.m., and/or the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, 9-11 a.m. , at North City Park, 19201 10th Ave. N.E., Shoreline. Students under age 18 will need to bring a signed waiver available at the registration site. Details: Judy MacCully, 206-618-6999, friendsofnorthcitypark@gmail.com,
https://forterra.org/subpage/green-shoreline-partnershipCity of Shoreline Parks and Recreation Art and Public Event: A professional artist-in-residence is looking for 10 to 15 creative students to earn up to 40 hours of volunteer service while: collecting stories; creating a short film; creating a hand-made art book; creating a Shaman costume; painting/decorating a small rowboat and oars; hosting public work-alongs; basic caretaking at the CareTakers Cottage at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park in Shoreline. Information session: Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-noon. Parents are welcome. Work will be performed Saturdays, Oct. 23-Dec. 11 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Volunteers do not need to attend every session. Details: wylyastley@gmail.com
Take action to build educational equity - tutor elementary students with Turning Point Seattle. We tutor students Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-5:15pm. You can choose to tutor one, two, three days each week, and have proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Request an application by emailing lynn@turningpointseattle.org
- A negative COVID-19 test (PCR testing only, not rapid testing or at-home tests) AND
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Info posted 9/17/21
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
We are coming to the close of the third week of the school year and this is a good time to check in with your students’ progress on Canvas. Some early grades are likely now showing though keep in mind, it is quite early yet! As a building we are providing students with an extended runway to submit classwork. All students have until the end of the unit to turn in assignments without any penalty. We very much want students to do the learning and to be prepared for the end of unit assessments that are given. Check now to see how things are going. If you have any questions about a particular class or if you have any concerns, please encourage your student to reach out to their teacher in person or by email. We very much want to encourage, and support, our students in being self advocates and in asking for what they need.For the forseeable future we are unable to have guests or volunteers on campus. Unfortunately, this includes our Shorecrest parents and families. Please remain in your car if you are picking up your student, and if your student has a late arrival, early dismissal, or otherwise has to leave school during the school day, please make sure they check out through our Attendance Office.Though the weather has turned wet and chilly, we are still encouraging our students to eat outside during lunch and nutrition break. We are fortunate at Shorecrest to have lots of covered area outside under our awnings and we also are in the process of securing some additional tent coverage for the courtyard. Please encourage your student to wear a jacket to school to keep dry and warm.Thank you all for your continued support, vigilance, and encouragement. We very much appreciate you!
Go Scots!
Lisa Gonzalez, PrincipalOPEN HOUSE
Please HOLD the night of Thursday, September 30, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm for our Shorecrest Fall Open House. Open House will be live via Zoom. Link and detailed agenda will be sent next week.COVID UPDATES AND INFORMATION
The definition of “close contact” has been updated with new guidelines for K-12 schools.
Close contact includes being…- in an indoor P-12 classroom, being within 3 feet of another student who tests positive for COVID-19 when neither student is wearing a mask and other preventative measures are not in place
- in a large common area at school, being within 6 feet of a person with COVID 19 for a combined total of 15 minutes or more within a 24 hour period
- living in the same household with a confirmed case of COVID-19
- caring for a person with COVID-19
- being in direct contact with secretions from a person with a confirmed case of COVID-19 (being coughed on, sharing utensils, etc.)
It is very important to keep your student home if they are experiencing any signs of illness and to follow the Department of Health guidelines. When in doubt, keep your student home. If your student is awaiting the results of a COVID test they should remain at home and if your student has received a positive COVID test result, please contact our Health Office for contact tracing and for information on how long to remain at home.
Resources
King County Health Symptoms Flow Chart
Washington State Department of Health Mask Wearing FAQHOMECOMING 2021 Homecoming 2021 — The BASICS:Homecoming is still happening!There will be no full school assembly and no dance due to COVID precautions.But…- We will have a Spirit Week, October 11-15.
- We will still have a Homecoming Assembly experience that is split between a Hi-Ho Video celebration and the Football game on October 15
- We will still have our stairwell decorating competition
- We will still have our favorite performances by our favorite SC performance groups
- We will still have grade competitions (spirit days, stair wells, spirit videos, etc.)
- We will still have fun and make HoCo memories.
SHORECREST DRAMA WORKSHOP Shorecrest Drama is putting together a musical theater workshop for the fall! We will work on singing and dancing! We want to connect and build some skills for an awesome spring production. If you'd like to know more, come to our info meeting in the black box during the second half of lunch on Tuesday, September 21. Workshop will start October 4 and registration is due Friday, September 24. Be sure and check your k12 email for a link to our registration form in the student broadcast. If you're interested, more details and the schedule can be found on our registration form: https://forms.gle/JEaCwTmvPPv7nSQy6
SENIOR YEARBOOK DEADLINES
Senior Pictures are Due OCTOBER 29, 2021, MIDNIGHT (link here)Senior Tributes are Due OCTOBER 29, 2021 MIDNIGHT (link here)
Senior Quotes are Due OCTOBER 29, 2021 MIDNIGHT (link here)
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER In this Broadcast:
- Counseling and college prep visits to Senior English Classes
- Virtual College Visits
- Washington Aerospace Scholars for Juniors
- Scholarships for Seniors
- I-Dub at University of Washington Seattle
- Community Service spotlights
With COVID-19 restrictions extended into fall 2021, Shoreline School District is exploring changes to its Community Service graduation requirement. Stay tuned. Have hours to submit now? Please bring them to the Shorecrest Career Center. Even without a graduation requirement, college and scholarship applications love to see volunteerism on your resume’.
Good news, Seniors in the Class of 2022: Your Shorecrest counseling team has you covered. Counselors will be visiting your Senior English classes the week of Sept. 20-24. Bring your Chromebook so you can get a refresher on Naviance – our system for requesting transcripts and teacher letters of recommendation. We will also polish up or start a new resume’ – a Washington state graduation requirement. Get credit toward graduation by finishing this assignment during the counselor visit. Running Start students without an English class will need to use modules in Canvas Class of 2022 and make a College Apps Café’ appointment starting in late September to complete this.
Juniors – the Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) program opens Sept. 20. This two-part online distance learning course and summer experience is designed for high school juniors interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) pathways through the exploration of space and space travel. Earn five UW Seattle credits. https://www.museumofflight.org/WAS
Thursday, Oct. 7 Shorecrest Counseling 3-in-1 College Application Information Night: Hop onto Zoom at 5:30 p.m. for a 90-minute presentation covering financial aid, college admissions, and how to write a personal statement/essay for your applications. Zoom link coming next week.
Senior families - curious what kind of financial aid your student might qualify for?Check out http://myintuition.org Based on answers to just six basic questions, MyinTuition estimates the cost of college for each individual student, including out-of-pocket costs, available loans and work-study opportunities, and grant assistance. Coming Sept. 26, the new Federal Student Aid Estimator is going live at https://studentaid.gov/aid-estimator/.
Upcoming College and Military Representative Visits
- Sept. 19 at noon; Sept. 20 at 3 p.m.; Sept. 21 at 4 p.m.: Dartmouth College; Northwestern University; Princeton University; University of California-Berkeley, and Vanderbilt University host a joint virtual Coast-to-Coast Tour explaining their admissions process. https://www.coasttocoasttour.org/Questions@coasttocoasttour.org
- Sept. 29/Wednesday: Christian College Fair for greater Seattle area, 6-8 p.m., at Bellevue Christian High School, 1701 98th Ave. N.E. Details: www.ChristianCollegeFairs.com
Scholarships of the Week:
In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, tap into any of the college scholarships available to Latinx students at https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/scholarships-for-hispanic-students/
Spotlight: Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders: Hundreds of awards of up to $1,000 each are available. Deadline: Nov. 30, 2021. https://www.ushli.org/dr-juan-andrade-scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders/
Washington State University Regents Scholars Award: All eligible nominees with at least a 3.6 GPA who complete the application process will receive $4,000 per academic year for four years. Finalists will then compete for the $42,000 Distinguished Regents Scholars Award, which covers full tuition and fees for four years. Shorecrest may nominate only two seniors who, if accepted, definitely plan to attend WSU. For eligibility details, please see: https://admission.wsu.edu/scholarships/scholarship-awards/regents/process/. Please email your counselor by Oct. 8 if you would like to be considered as one of Shorecrest’s nominees.
Heisman Student-Athlete: Senior student/athletes with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this state and national award, with scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Email your counselor to let them know you are interested. Deadline: Oct. 19, but apply early so Shorecrest can verify your status. www.heismanscholarship.com
Coca-Cola Scholars: At least 150 awards available nationally for student leaders/volunteers who have at least a 3.3 GPA. Deadline: Oct. 31.
Pacific Lutheran University Nurse and Educator Dependent Commitment. New in 2020, this scholarship commits that "If your parent/legal guardian is a nurse or K-12 educator, at least HALF of your PLU tuition will be covered by PLU-funded scholarships and grants." Parents who are educators may work in roles beyond classroom teachers. https://www.plu.edu/admission-first-year/financial-aid/nedc/
Jackie Robinson: Seniors of color with strong GPA, leadership, volunteerism, involvement and financial need are encouraged to apply by Jan. 12, 2022. https://jackierobinson.org/apply/
VFW Voice of Democracy Local, state and national awards up to $30,000 are available for teens who like to write or produce videos. This year's Voice of Democracy theme from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is "America: Where Do We Go From Here?" Deadline: Oct. 31. For more details, see the Shorecrest Career Center or local VFW Post 3348 at https://vfw3348.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=49449
Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) scholarship: https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/ Deadline: Jan. 26, 2022.
Scholarship awards range from one-time $2,500 awards to multi-year $20,000 awards. APIA Scholars provides scholarships to underserved APIA students with a special focus on those who:
- Live at or below the poverty level, or are otherwise of low socioeconomic status;
- Are the first in their families to attend college;
- Are representative of the APIA community’s diversity, (geographically and ethnically}, especially those ethnicities that have been underrepresented on college campuses due to limited access and opportunity; and
- Have placed a strong emphasis on community service and leadership as well as solid academic achievement.
And check out all the scholarships available through the Virtual Visit series hosted by The College Expo, including:
Latino College Expo: celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, noon-3 p.m., Sept. 18 at https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/events/latino-college-expo-virtual Win scholarships, meet with 30+ colleges and get accepted “on the spot” to select colleges.
Seattle Black College Expo, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Oct. 15, https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/students/black-college-expo-seattle. Learn how you can get accepted to colleges on the spot; get your application fees waived; win scholarships; learn more about HBCUs.
Watch for more scholarships by checking your k12 email and by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorecrestcollegeandcareer
University of Washington Seattle iDub free application workshops go live next week: African-American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Southeast Asian, and American Indian & Alaska Native high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher should apply for Oct. 6 (4-7 p.m.) or Oct. 9 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.) and join free workshops on Oct. 29; Nov. 5; and/or Nov. 12 (all from 3-5:30 p.m. https://depts.washington.edu/reach/events-and-programs/fall-events/idub-conference/
Other great college planning resources:
Did you miss the Summer Series hosted by Colleges That Change Lives? Good news! Recordings can be found here:
https://ctcl.org/presentations/
Learn more about:
- The College Athletic Recruiting Process
- Writing your Personal Statement
- CTCL and the Liberal Arts
Summer flew by – and maybe you missed the summer college series hosted by ARROW (Association for Regional Representatives in Oregon and Washington). The blockbuster series is now available on its own ARROW YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo4LCs_G8enVgC9UPHuy3UiJVtaLzxcOc
Learn more about:
- How to Write the College Essay
- Financial Aid Basics
- How to Connect with Colleges
- Making the Most of College Visits
- How College Decisions Are Made
- Going Out of State and WUE scholarships:
Community Service Spotlight of the Week:
City of Shoreline Parks and Recreation Art and Public Event: A professional artist-in-residence is looking for 10 to 15 creative students to earn up to 40 hours of volunteer service while: collecting stories; creating a short film; creating a hand-made art book; creating a Shaman costume; painting/decorating a small rowboat and oars; hosting public work-alongs; basic caretaking at the CareTakers Cottage at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park in Shoreline. Information session: Saturday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m.-noon. Parents are welcome. Work will be performed Saturdays, Oct. 23-Dec. 11 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Volunteers do not need to attend every session. Details: wylyastley@gmail.com
Shorecrest Boosters: Support an scBoosters work party, Saturday, Sept. 25, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at Leatherback Printing Company, 11012 Mukilteo Speedway, and Mukilteo, WA 98275. Under adult direction, teens will be assembling kits with posters and magnetic boards. Expect lots of taping. Details: deciten@gmail.com
Take action to build educational equity - tutor elementary students with Turning Point Seattle. We tutor students Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-5:15pm. You can choose to tutor one, two, three days each week, and have proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Request an application by emailing lynn@turningpointseattle.org
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Info posted 9/10/21
Dear Shorecrest Students and Families,
Our first full 5-day week of school will be this coming week. Students will begin to live our typical bell schedule and soon enough, find themselves in a rhythm. Because this is still new for many of you a brief glance at the weekly class schedule is below:
Mondays -- O Day (for Odd numbered periods) with classes 1, 3, and 5
Tuesdays -- E Day (for Even numbered periods) with classes 2, 4, and 6
Wednesdays Early Release -- A Day (for ALL periods) with classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
Thursdays -- O Day (for Odd numbered periods) with classes 1, 3, and 5
Fridays -- E Day (for Even numbered periods) with classes 2, 4, and 6
Students will only need to bring school items and classwork needed for the classes they have on a given day. Students will also attend their Highlander Home (advisory period) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 1st and 3rd or 2nd and 4th periods.
This coming Wednesday, September 15 is also our first EARLY RELEASE day with dismissal at 12:55 pm. Students will need to leave campus at that time. We do not provide after school activities on Wednesday afternoons, however, we do have a space designated for student athletes to do homework and engage in quiet study before practice in the afternoon. Students will sign in and again, must be student athletes, to access this work space. Early Release Wednesdays take place on any Wednesday that is a 5 day school week and it is during this Early Release time that teachers are able to collaborate, participate in professional development, and plan in their common course and department teams.
Our PTSA is hosting an event this Tuesday (September 14) at 7:00 pm via Zoom to invite families to join and participate in our Shorecrest PTSA. I will be presenting at this first meeting and sharing information about Shorecrest as well as welcoming you all back to our school community. Please join us to learn more about Shorecrest and to learn more about how to get involved via PTSA. You may access information about how to register for the PTSA Zoom Meeting by going to their website at: https://www.shorecrestptsa.org/
Please also see information in this Broadcast about the Pop Up Event being held by our Shorecrest Boosters this Sunday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Lake Forest Park Towne Center. Our Boosters do a tremendous job of supporting our athletic and performing arts programs as well as our student clubs. You can purchase some really nice Shorecrest spirit wear and support the Boosters -- all at the same time!
Go Scots!
Lisa Gonzalez, PrincipalCOVID UPDATES AND INFORMATION
Please attend the Shorecrest PTSA meeting on Tuesday, September 14, at 7:00 pm via Zoom for a brief update and overview of our COVID protocols. We will update families and students every Friday via our weekly Broadcast regarding COVID guidelines, trends, and tips.
The definition of “close contact” has been updated with new guidelines for K-12 schools.
Close contact includes being…- in an indoor P-12 classroom, being within 3 feet of another student who tests positive for COVID-19 when neither student is wearing a mask and other preventative measures are not in place
- in a large common area at school, being within 6 feet of a person with COVID 19 for a combined total of 15 minutes or more within a 24 hour period
- living in the same household with a confirmed case of COVID-19
- caring for a person with COVID-19
- being in direct contact with secretions from a person with a confirmed case of COVID-19 (being coughed on, sharing utensils, etc.)
It is very important to keep your student home if they are experiencing any signs of illness and to follow the Department of Health guidelines. When in doubt, keep your student home. If your student is awaiting the results of a COVID test they should remain at home and if your student has received a positive COVID test result, please contact our Health Office for contact tracing and for information on how long to remain at home.
Resources
King County Health Symptoms Flow Chart
Washington State Department of Health Mask Wearing FAQTEXTBOOKS FROM LAST YEAR
Emails were sent to all students who still have textbooks checked out from last school year. Please remind your student to return their books by Wednesday, September 15, to the box outside of the library.Fines will be added to student accounts for un-returned items after 9/15.21. If you have any questions or concerns, email jennifer.planeta@shorelineschools.org.
MOBILE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC AT SHORECREST
THERE ARE STILL OPENINGS FOR THE UW Medicine and Shoreline Fire Department Mobile Vaccination Clinic at Shorecrest. The Mobile Vaccination Clinic will operate from 9:30 am to 11:30 am on Tuesday, September 14, in the FRONT MAIN LOOP PARKING LOT at SHORECREST. The Pfizer vaccine, which has been approved for those who are 12 and older, will be administered. Our students must pre-register and must have signed consent by a caregiver to receive their vaccine if they are under the age of 18.
Sign up to receive the Pfizer Vaccine BY NO LATER THAN 10:00 AM on MONDAY SEPTEMBER 13 via this Google Form:
SC Mobile Vaccination Clinic Sign Up
Choose your preferred time slot for your vaccine appointment. Remember your time slot and come 5 minutes ahead of time. For students who are in classes, you will not be marked absent to attend the vaccine clinic.
Students must bring a signed parent/guardian consent form to the vaccination clinic or parent/guardian must be present to sign. We will have paper copies of these forms available in classrooms starting on Monday as well as during the vaccination clinic. You may also print these out at home and sign. COVID-19 Vaccine Consent for Minors Form
The follow up SECOND DOSE will be provided on Tuesday, October 5, during the same time frame of 9:30 am to 11:30 am at SHORECREST. Once you have signed up for the first dose, you are automatically signed up during the same time frame for the second dose.BOOSTER POP UP SHOP Don't Forget - September 12, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm!
Come meet some of the Boosters board and get your Shorecrest Swag in the parking lot of Windermere at the LFP Towne Center! You can't miss us! We'll have signs, balloons, and some awesome items to choose from. Proceeds go to the amazing, sports and student clubs & programs at Shorecrest! We take cash, check and card!
You can also sign up for your Boosters membership! If you are not able to come by to sign up, you can always join us at: https://scboosters.org/join-today Hope to see you there!
Let's swag it up, SCOTS! 💚💛
SC FALL SPORTS UPDATE
Hello Scots Families from the Athletic Director!I hope the school year and fall sports season are off to a strong, healthy start for your athlete. As home contests are now beginning, I want to share some details about the Covid-related guidelines that will be in place for our home events.
- Volleyball in Shorecrest gym: masks required for all spectators, regardless of vaccination status, no food or beverage permitted
- Football and Girls Soccer at Shoreline Stadium: masks required for all spectators, regardless of vaccination status
- Cross Country, Boys Tennis, Girls Swim: due to the ability to socially-distance with smaller crowds and outdoor venues, masks aren’t required at this time.
Be prepared to wear masks at all indoor venues in the league, and most of the away stadiums. The good news for fans is that you're able to attend away events - which was not the case last school year - and volleyball families you can actually watch in person this season.
We look forward to having you out cheering and supporting our athletes, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we all navigate these unpredictable times.
Take care and GO SCOTS!
Alan Bruns - Athletic Director
SENIOR YEARBOOK DEADLINES
Senior Pictures are Due OCTOBER 29, 2021, MIDNIGHT (link here)Senior Tributes are Due OCTOBER 29, 2021 MIDNIGHT (link here)
Senior Quotes are Due OCTOBER 29, 2021 MIDNIGHT (link here)
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER In this Broadcast:
- Counseling and college prep visits to Senior English Classes
- Virtual College Visits
- Scholarships for Seniors
- I-Dub at University of Washington Seattle
- Community Service spotlight
With COVID-19 restrictions extended into fall 2021, Shoreline School District is exploring changes to its Community Service graduation requirement. Stay tuned. Have hours to submit now? Please bring them to the Shorecrest Career Center. Even without a graduation requirement, college and scholarship applications love to see volunteerism on your resume’.
Good news, Seniors in the Class of 2022: Your Shorecrest counseling team has you covered. Counselors will be visiting your Senior English classes the week of Sept. 20-24. Bring your Chromebook so you can get a refresher on Naviance – our system for requesting transcripts and teacher letters of recommendation. We will also polish up or start a new resume’ – a Washington state graduation requirement. Get credit toward graduation by finishing this assignment during the counselor visit. Running Start students without an English class will need to use modules in Canvas Class of 2022 and make a College Apps Café’ appointment starting in late September to complete this.
Upcoming College and Military Representative Visits
- Sept. 12/Sunday: National College Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Register at www.virtualcollegefairs.org
- Sept. 29/Wednesday: Christian College Fair for greater Seattle area, 6-8 p.m., at Bellevue Christian High School, 1701 98th Ave. N.E. Details: www.ChristianCollegeFairs.com
Check out how the National (Virtual) College Fair – with more than 600 colleges and universities - works: https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/attend-virtual-college-fairs/students/
Scholarships of the Week:
Washington State University Regents Scholars Award: All eligible nominees with at least a 3.6 GPA who complete the application process will receive $4,000 per academic year for four years. Finalists will then compete for the $42,000 Distinguished Regents Scholars Award, which covers full tuition and fees for four years. Shorecrest may nominate only two seniors who, if accepted, definitely plan to attend WSU. For eligibility details, please see: https://admission.wsu.edu/scholarships/scholarship-awards/regents/process/. Please email your counselor by Oct. 8 if you would like to be considered as one of Shorecrest’s nominees.
Heisman Student-Athlete: Senior student/athletes with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this state and national award, with scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Email your counselor to let them know you are interested. Deadline: Oct. 19, but apply early so Shorecrest can verify your status. www.heismanscholarship.com
Coca-Cola Scholars: At least 150 awards available nationally for student leaders/volunteers who have at least a 3.3 GPA. Deadline: Oct. 31.
Gates Scholarship: And seniors with at least a 3.3 GPA and whose ethnicity is under-represented on college campuses should consider the full-ride Gates Scholarship. Easy online application at https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship. Deadline: Sept. 15.
And check out all the scholarships available through the Virtual Visit series hosted by The College Expo, including:
Latino College Expo: celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, noon-3 p.m., Sept. 18 at https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/events/latino-college-expo-virtual Win scholarships, meet with 30+ colleges and get accepted “on the spot” to select colleges.
Seattle Black College Expo, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Oct. 15, https://www.thecollegeexpo.org/students/black-college-expo-seattle. Learn how you can get accepted to colleges on the spot; get your application fees waived; win scholarships; learn more about HBCUs.
Watch for more scholarships by checking your k12 email and by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorecrestcollegeandcareer
University of Washington Seattle iDub free application workshops go live next week: African-American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, Southeast Asian, and American Indian & Alaska Native high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher should apply for Oct. 6 (4-7 p.m.) or Oct. 9 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.) and join free workshops on Oct. 29; Nov. 5; and/or Nov. 12 (all from 3-5:30 p.m. https://depts.washington.edu/reach/events-and-programs/fall-events/idub-conference/
Other great college planning resources:
Did you miss the Summer Series hosted by Colleges That Change Lives? Good news! Recordings can be found here:
https://ctcl.org/presentations/
Learn more about:
- The College Athletic Recruiting Process
- Writing your Personal Statement
- CTCL and the Liberal Arts
Summer flew by – and maybe you missed the summer college series hosted by ARROW (Association for Regional Representatives in Oregon and Washington). The blockbuster series is now available on its own ARROW YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo4LCs_G8enVgC9UPHuy3UiJVtaLzxcOc
Learn more about:
- How to Write the College Essay
- Financial Aid Basics
- How to Connect with Colleges
- Making the Most of College Visits
- How College Decisions Are Made
- Going Out of State and WUE scholarships:
Community Service Spotlight of the Week:
Take action to build educational equity - tutor elementary students with Turning Point Seattle. We tutor students Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-5:15pm. You can choose to tutor one, two, three days each week, and have proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Request an application by emailing