Dear Shorecrest Families,

Next week is assessment week for Sophomores and Juniors.

Please see the testing schedule below and make sure that your students understand where and when to go each day.

Sincerely,

John Green

Principal

Shorecrest High School

**Update from this year’s Graduation Venue – Angel of the Winds Arena**

Since last year, Angel of the Winds Arena has made some enhancements to their security policies to help ensure the safety of all guests.  

• Everyone entering the Arena must clear their weapon screening system before they will be admitted.  

• Additionally, the Arena has implemented a clear bag policy. Guests are allowed to bring in a small clutch no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” or a clear bag no larger than 12” x 6” x 12”.  There is no onsite bag check and any guest attempting to bring in a non-compliant bag will be denied admission and will have to return the bag to their vehicle. 

Guest passes for Senior Prom are available. Pick up applications in the Activity Office M139 or download from the Activities section of the SC website. They are due by no later than May 26 at 2:45 PM. If you have any questions, see or email johanna.phillips@ssd412.org.

Prom tickets will be sold at the ASB window until June 2. To purchase tickets and to attend, all fines must be paid and students must not have overdue library books. Prices are $35 with ASB and $40 without. Tickets are available at the door for $50.

The April 6 senior class meeting went over a lot of important end-of-the-year senior dates and business, as well as distributed caps and gowns.  Students who still need to pick up their cap and gown can do so at the ASB window. Note that all fines and fees must be paid first. You must have a Jostens cap/gown/tassel & 2023 stole to walk at graduation. If you have not yet ordered yours, you can do so online at Jostens.com. Direct link to the cap/gown/tassel/stole unit. Scholarships are available, see your counselor for details.

Senior slideshow submissions - due by May 26. 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 2023 students to be in the slideshow; we need YOUR photos to do this! See any of the senior senators, Hank, Allysa, Amie, or Finn with questions. Submit via Google Form: https://forms.gle/G6fLebVdFEMucvv86

Senior Spree tickets on sale now. The main event after graduation for seniors! A Shorecrest PTSA & Grad Nights post-commencement surprise adventure and Shorecrest tradition. This all-night drug-and alcohol-free celebration includes entertainment, food, and transportation. Date: June 18. Cost is $165. Scholarships are available on our website - we want everybody there! Register at www.shorecrestseniorspree.com and for questions, email: info@shorecrestseniorspree.com.

Thank you for your Nacho Bar Donations! 

We appreciate all the wonderful food donations - thank you for helping us give the staff a special meal!

Are you curious about Shorecrest PTA and what we do?

Join us at our next General Membership meeting on May 16 at 7:00 pm in the Shorecrest library. We will be voting in next year's board members, approving the budget and doing some end of year business. 

Get Involved! Join next year's PTA Board:

Would you like to get involved at Shorecrest? This is a great opportunity to help our school community as we work to support the staff and students at Shorecrest. We are looking for a Vice President who will learn on the job while working with our President. For more information please contact: mcct57@gmail.com 

PTA updates on advocacy and the budget are here: 

https://www.shorelinepta.org/legislative-advocacy.html

2023-05-12

Recruiting Morning Video Announcers, Info Meeting: Monday, May 15, @ 12:15

Curious about being part of the Morning Video Announcement Team? We will be auditioning students to become morning announcers. Come to the required info meeting in room 139 at 12:15 pm on Monday, May 15, to learn more. Audition week is May 22 - 26. See Ms. Phillips in room 139 with any questions or email her at: johanna.phillips@ssd412.org.

Please join us for The Shorecrest Unity Festival on Tuesday, May 16, at 6:30 pm. The theme this year is Shine Bright Together: A Night Under The Stars. Come and watch performances, eat food and learn about different cultures! The Unity Festival showcases the cultures and passions of our students and will include the ever-popular Fashion Show. This event is free and open to SC students and visitors and is in the Commons. Please bring food to share in the potluck if you are able!

The Shorecrest Choir Department is proud to announce the return of The Sweet Serenade! The Sweet Serenade is a singer's and a sweet tooth's delight: a talent show with baked goods for all music lovers!

The Sweet Serenade is put on by the choir department for family, friends and the community, allowing the choirs an additional performance opportunity and individuals and groups of students to dazzle the audience with their own talents.

The Sweet Serenade

Thursday, June 1, 2023

7:00 to 8:30 pm

Shorecrest Commons

Tickets will be available for purchase at the ASB window or at the door:   Adults: $10,  6 years+: $7. Each ticket comes with a plate of cookies of your choice.  Additional cookies will be available for purchase. Cash or check only.

Ticket proceeds will support the choir program for future performance opportunities. Please spread the word! Thank you for your support! See you at the show!

The Shoreline School District is hosting the 2023 LGBTQ+ Potluck on June 1 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at the Shoreline Center. Attached is the poster with more information and the QR code for registering for the event.

Sophomores and Juniors! Shorecrest is looking for students who are interested in becoming Ambassadors. Ambassadors are student leaders who serve as hosts and tour guides to visitors of our school. Ambassador events may take place in the evening or in the community so we ask for your flexibility and commitment to the program. Students who can speak more than one language are encouraged to apply. If you are interested in becoming an Ambassador, please stop by Room 228 and talk to Ms. Elwell :)

Check out the new articles freshly posted on The Highland Piper Newspaper! The newspaper’s 4th release of the year features articles about student life at Shorecrest, updates on the budget crisis, current events news, and more: https://highlandpiper-sc.com/

Interested in participating in writing workshops, organizing school-wide writing contests, or getting involved in a supportive community of student journalists and artists? Join The Highland Piper’s staff! Club meetings are on Fridays during lunch in Room M187.

Shorecrest staff is feeling the love and appreciation of the SC PTSA. We are so grateful for your partnership in educating and supporting our young people. Many, many thanks for the incredibly beautiful and much anticipated staff luncheon. Delicious!

The yearbook, titled Ready To..., 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 class. 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@ssd412.org

Ceramics Club students self-organized and submitted work to Saltstone Ceramics May exhibition Molding Minds: a Youth Ceramics Show. It is currently live and for sale!

"This show was created to help elevate young artists and provide them with an opportunity to showcase their work outside of the school environment. Arts programs in Washington and across the US are constantly on the list for budget cuts, even though they're so important to young folks' development. Creative extracurriculars are proven to help students build their identities, express themselves, and mediate mental health challenges." Here is the link to their online store page for purchases: https://saltstoneceramics.com/collections/molding-minds?page=2. If there are any questions, please direct them to the Ceramics Club advisor Craig van den Bosch craig.vandenbosch@ssd412.org

Shorecrest Drama's Hello, Dolly! TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Hello, Dolly! will run from Thursday, May 11, through Sunday, May 14, and again the following weekend, Thursday, May 18, through Sunday, May 21. Evening performance times are 7:30 pm on Thursdays-Saturdays; matinees are at 2:00 pm each Sunday plus an added 2:00 pm matinee prior to the evening show on Saturday, May 20. Visit our event page at Brown Paper Tickets  (http://bit.ly/3KCh9ME) to reserve your tickets. Advance ticket prices are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12/students with ASB card; tickets purchased at the door on the day of performance are $20. Shorecrest High School is located at 15343 25th Ave NE in Shoreline. 

COVID Health & Safety Information
Here is a link to the District's webpage with upated COVID safety measures: https://www.shorelineschools.org/domain/2178

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@ssd412.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
Anyone coming to school is asked to 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. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.

Opportunities & Programs:

*POSITION OPEN PAID INTERNSHIP* TeenToks - a mental health app for teens & tweens. TeenToks features hundreds of teen-made videos on stress management, peer pressure, body image, and more. They’ve been receiving great feedback and they are passionate about ending the stigma around mental health. For more information please check out www.teentoks.com/2023-internship.

*POSITION OPEN* Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Rep. A position that has been vacant for far too long is the student representative on our Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. While terms for this Board are three years, we do understand that a junior or senior in high school may only be able to serve for one or two years. There are exciting things coming up for the Board and input from a high school student will be important feedback from this demographic. If you know of a student who might be interested, please have them reach out to Cory Roche, Environmental and Sustainability Specialist. Cory can be reached by croche@cityoflfp.gov 

For more information on upcoming events or questions, please contact Mr. Orallo – mario.orallo@ssd412.org

4/27 - LFP Rotary Scholarship - Apply today for a $1,000 scholarship for post-secondary education (university, community college or technical college). There is still plenty of free money left! Questions? Contact Mr. Orallo. 

Seniors! Interested in local scholarships? Go to Class of 2023 > Modules > Local Senior Scholarships. These are awesome scholarships that can help with books, supplies and more! For more information see Mr.Orallo.

Upcoming Events:

4/22 College Fair at Seattle University. This is an excellent fair:  large enough to draw many colleges and small enough to not be overwhelming. Sign up in advance to save time and prioritize time with college representatives. Link here.

Opportunities & Programs:

*POSITION OPEN PAID INTERNSHIP* TeenToks - a mental health app for teens & tweens. TeenToks features hundreds of teen-made videos on stress management, peer pressure, body image, and more. They’ve been receiving great feedback and they are passionate about ending the stigma around mental health. For more information please check out www.teentoks.com/2023-internship.

*POSITION OPEN* Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Rep. A position that has been vacant for far too long is the student representative on our Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. While terms for this Board are three years, we do understand that a junior or senior in high school may only be able to serve for one or two years. There are exciting things coming up for the Board and input from a high school student will be important feedback from this demographic. If you know of a student who might be interested, please have them reach out to Cory Roche, Environmental and Sustainability Specialist. Cory can be reached by croche@cityoflfp.gov 

For more information on upcoming events or questions, please contact Mr. Orallo – mario.orallo@ssd412.org

4/17- 4/21 - FINANCIAL AID WEEK - Seniors! Have you received your financial aid packages? Are you struggling with next steps? April 17 - April 21 there will be financial aid workshops to help you understand and explore financial fit. For more information contact Mr. Orallo or Ms. Breed! 

4/27 - LFP Rotary Scholarship - Apply today for a $1,000 scholarship for post-secondary education (university, community college or technical college). There is still plenty of free money left! Questions? Contact Mr. Orallo. 

Seniors! Interested in local scholarships? Go to Class of 2023 > Modules > Local Senior Scholarships. These are awesome scholarships that can help with books, supplies and more! For more information see Mr.Orallo.

Upcoming Events:

4/22 College Fair at Seattle University. This is an excellent fair:  large enough to draw many colleges and small enough to not be overwhelming. Sign up in advance to save time and prioritize time with college representatives. Link here.

Opportunities & Programs:

*POSITION OPEN PAID INTERNSHIP* TeenToks - a mental health app for teens & tweens. TeenToks features hundreds of teen-made videos on stress management, peer pressure, body image, and more. They’ve been receiving great feedback and they are passionate about ending the stigma around mental health. For more information please check out www.teentoks.com/2023-internship.

*POSITION OPEN* Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Rep. A position that has been vacant for far too long is the student representative on our Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. While terms for this Board are three years, we do understand that a junior or senior in high school may only be able to serve for one or two years. There are exciting things coming up for the Board and input from a high school student will be important feedback from this demographic. If you know of a student who might be interested, please have them reach out to Cory Roche, Environmental and Sustainability Specialist. Cory can be reached by croche@cityoflfp.gov 

Camp Shoreline is Hiring! - City of Shoreline is hiring seasonal summer day camp leaders to join our Camp Shoreline team.  Know someone ages 16+ looking for summer work?  Encourage them to apply! Full time and part time positions available.  Working at Camp Shoreline offers the opportunity to develop leadership skills, make friends and have a positive impact in our campers lives.  Job closes April 20. Apply online at www.shorelinewa.gov/jobs.

For more information on upcoming events or questions, please contact Mr. Orallo – mario.orallo@ssd412.org

Dear Shorecrest Families and Students,

Here we are flying into the last 10 weeks of the year. There is not much time left and attendance can be a big factor in students finishing the semester and the year successfully.  Families can check attendance in real time on Family Access and, as always, encourage students to finish strong.

The first quarter ended today.  Staff will be working on grades through Friday, April 14, and grades should be available early in the week of April 17.

Sincerely,

John Green

Principal

Shorecrest High School

Here is the Senior Dates Letter that will help senior families keep track of everything they need to know for the rest of the school year!

The seniors had an important class meeting Thursday and went over a lot of important end-of-the-year senior dates and business as well as picked up their caps and gowns. Slides for the senior class meeting. Seniors also received an email on 4/6 with a lot of important links, so they can check that email for more information. Students needing to pick up their cap and gown can do so at the ASB window. Note that all fines and fees must be paid first. You must have a Jostens cap/gown/tassel & 2023 stole to walk at graduation. If you have not yet ordered yours, you can do so online at Jostens.com. Direct link to the cap/gown/tassel/stole unit. Scholarships are available, see your counselor for details.

LAST CALL: Sign-up deadline for Senior Speaker, Caen Laida Performer, and Graduation Performer auditions by April 13. Sign up with Ms. Phillips in M139 or at this link by April 13. 

• Auditions for Caen Laida and Graduation Performers are April 19 in T130 after school and will require you to have the same piece prepared that you intend to use at the actual event. See Ms. Phillips, Mr. Hendrix, or Mr. Caruso if you have questions or cannot audition after school. 
• Mr. Kidd is coordinating Senior Speakers and auditions are Wednesday April 19 after school in T115. Please prepare a 1-2 minute monologue for the audition – this is not what will be presented at graduation.

Vote for two seniors for the Heart of the Highlander award. Voting closes April 13. You must be signed in to your google ssd412 account to open the ballot - link was in the senior email sent 4/6. The Senior Heart of the Highlander award will be given to two members of the graduating class who embody the best of our SCOTS values and Highlander pride. Support each other, challenge ourselves, open-minded & genuine, tenacious, and having strength and spirit. 

Senior slideshow submissions - due by May 26. 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 2023 students to be in the slideshow; we need YOUR photos to do this! See any of the senior senators, Hank, Allysa, Amie, or Finn with questions. Submit via Google Form: https://forms.gle/G6fLebVdFEMucvv86

Spring Pop-Up Shop is Here!  Boosters have been moving and shaking since before school opened this year! BBQs, Merch sales, concessions…& we just completed our annual auction raising over 2x of what we raised last year! And now, by popular demand, we have a new Spring Pop Up shop open! This is just another way for folks to contribute to the Boosters. Profits raised go right back to supporting our student programs here at Shorecrest.

You'll see many options in this Pop Up shop, but the LAST DAY to order is today -  April 7, 2023! You can choose the option to have it delivered or save on delivery costs and ship it directly to the school. We'll coordinate a pickup time with you when the items are delivered to us.

Click this link to peruse our shop and order TODAY!   https://tinyurl.com/BoostersSpringPopUp

Congratulations to our award winners!

Brandy Alley and Brady Grieve are Shorecrest's Outstanding Educators for 2023! Over 220 students voted and the PTA is thrilled to recognize these two amazing teachers for their dedication to Shorecrest students. 

The Golden Acorn award for volunteer contributions to the PTA was awarded to Lissy Des Voigne! Lissy has been a long time PTA volunteer and board member and her leadership has truly made a positive impact on Shorecrest. Thank you, Lissy!

Get Involved! Join next year's PTA Board:

Would you like to get involved at Shorecrest? This is a great opportunity to help our school community as we work to support the staff and students at Shorecrest. For more information on available positions, time commitments, etc, please contact: 

desvoignel@gmail.com or mcct57@gmail.com or silje@peteclaar.com

Junior parents:

Senior Spree is an all-night party after graduation that is sponsored by the PTA. We're looking for Junior parents who would like to help organize this party for their seniors next year. Now is a great time to step up because you'll be able to learn from this year's amazing crew. Please contact mcct57@gmail.com if you're interested in learning more. 

NEW - PTA Advocacy updates:

Do you want to stay informed and easily join efforts to advocate for our kids and our schools? The Shoreline PTA Council can help! We will send action alerts and informational broadcasts to subscribers like you. Our action alerts include quick, easy ways to communicate with legislators, as well as other information or updates relevant to advocacy work. Sign up HERE

PTA updates on advocacy and the budget are here: 

https://www.shorelinepta.org/legislative-advocacy.html

Running Start Update

Counselors are available at lunch every day to answer questions about Running Start and complete the Enrollment Verification Form with students who are enrolled at the college already.  Shoreline Community College’s website is down but students can apply to Shoreline (or any community college) to get started here: https://apply.ctc.edu/user

Mental Health Tips for Parents from Children’s Hospital

• Check in with your teen. Ask how they’re feeling and how things are going in their life. Listen to their words, and also pay attention to any changes in their behavior.
• Listen more than you talk, and truly hear what your teen is saying. Be aware that they may not want to problem-solve, they may just want to be heard and accepted. Be curious.
• Encourage your teen to keep talking. Validate their feelings by saying things like: “Tell me more.” “I hear you.” “I understand you feel left out.”
• Encourage your teen to learn about and label their emotions, and to accept all emotions.
• Ask your teen to come up with ideas for how to cope when they start to feel scared, mad, sad or otherwise upset. Talk with your teen about their concerns. Let them take the lead, as they learn coping skills that work for them.

2023-04-07

We had senator elections on Thursday. Please welcome our next year’s class officers!

The following ASB Positions for 2023-24 school year are open: Site Council Representative (2 spots for class of 2025 and 2 spots for class of 2026), ASB Tech Coordinator (1 spot for class of 2025), and School Board Representative (1 spot, class of 2025). 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 11. See Ms. Phillips in 139 for a purple pass and more information.

We are planning the Unity Festival for this year. We hope that YOU want 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 the evening of May 16. See Ms. Phillips in 139 with any questions you might have or email her at johanna.phillips@ssd412.org . If you are interested in emceeing, performing, or helping to plan the Unity Festival, please attend the meeting at lunch on Tuesday, April 11, in room 139 and/or fill out this participation form. We will also have a planning meeting on Friday, April 14, during HiHo.

Plants available! We had to order in bulk and have extra, individual plants for sale. Stop by the Commons April 12 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm or 7:30 - 8:30 pm for the best selection. Or stop by the Shorecrest Main Office anytime after that to find the perfect plants for your garden! Most plants $2.50. Herbs are $4, 6” tomatoes are $5, and 6” blueberries are $8

Need clothes for PROM? 

If you are planning on attending prom but are on a budget, here is a great resource.  The Aurora Clothes Closet in Shoreline has partnered with the WORKS to have a Prom Shop for students. The items at the Prom Shop will be free and are aimed at students who may have difficulty affording prom attire.  

The Prom Shop will be open on two dates: Saturday, April 22, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm and Tuesday, May 2, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.  No appointment is needed.  The Prom Shop is located at 1900 N 175th Street in Shoreline. Follow the signs to the west side of the building for the Clothes Closet and the Prom Shop will be inside.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Shorecrest family advocate Kristin Harrington at kristin.harrington@ssd412.org or 206-393-6161.

Interact Club Blood Drive is next week! It will be held Friday, April 14, in Shorecrest's back gym.

The Blood Drive starts at 8:30 in the morning and will take its last donors at 1:30. We are still in need of 20 Stand By Donors. Please stop by our table in the Commons at lunch to find out more about how you can be part of this amazing event. We also have some community service slots before school for set up, for take down, and runners at lunch. If you are looking for a very cool way to get community service time, come to Interact in room 228 this Wednesday.

Wow what a week for SC softball. The team had three nail-biter games this week with Wednesday's game going into extra innings. First time this has happened in more than 4 years. Lucy Johnson pitched two complete games, with 7 strikeouts. Kyah Easton and Lucy Johnson both hit homeruns in two of the games. Olea Jogenson hit a triple against Lynnwood. Kennedy Palmore, Lyla Taing and Lilia Titiali'i-McKinnon all hit doubles. The team is going strong!

Has it been awhile since you’ve gone to the dentist? Are you experiencing mouth or tooth pain that you would love to have gone for good? You’re in luck! Shorecrest will be hosting a FREE Mobile Dental Service to take care of all your dental needs. Don’t have insurance? That’s okay! All you need to do is pick up an application in the Health Office and fill it out. If you have any questions, stop in and see your friendly school nurse and get scheduled today. 

Want to become an usher for SC’s spring musical Hello, Dolly? You will get to earn a ton of community service hours and help at the Performing Arts Center. There will be an info meeting next Thursday, April 13, at lunch in the black box. For more information contact Mr.Kidd at andreas.kidd@ssd412.org or Shivraj Raichur at sr0979103@ssd412.org. See you there!!!

4/11 - COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING NIGHT - Sophomores and Juniors!  Join the SC Counselors and Mr. Orallo for College & Career Planning Night. We will be offering a number of works from Professional Pathways, 2-Year Direct Transfer Workshops, Financial Aid 101, Junior College Prep and more! Now is the time to start planning for post-high school! April 11 at 6:00 pm. 

4/17- 4/21 - FINANCIAL AID WEEK - Seniors! Have you received your financial aid packages? Are you struggling with next steps? April 17 - April 21 there will be financial aid workshops to help you understand and explore financial fit. For more information contact Mr. Orallo or Ms. Breed! 

Seniors! Interested in local scholarships? Go to Class of 2023 > Modules > Local Senior Scholarships. These are awesome scholarships that can help with books, supplies and more! For more information see Mr.Orallo.

Upcoming Events: 

4/22  College Fair at Seattle University. This is an excellent fair: large enough to draw many colleges and small enough to not be overwhelming. Sign up in advance to save time and prioritize time with college representatives. Here is the link:  https://www.seattleu.edu/undergraduate-admissions/visit/events/pnacac-spring-college-fair/

Opportunities & Programs 

*POSITION OPEN PAID INTERNSHIP*  TeenToks - a mental health app for teens & tweens. TeenToks features hundreds of teen-made videos on stress management, peer pressure, body image, and more. They’ve been receiving great feedback and they are passionate about ending the stigma around mental health. For more information please check out www.teentoks.com/2023-internship. 

*POSITION OPEN* Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Rep. A position that has been vacant for far too long is the student representative on our Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. While terms for this Board are three years, we do understand that a junior or senior in high school may only be able to serve for one or two years. There are exciting things coming up for the Board and input from a high school student will be important feedback from this demographic. If you know of a student who might be interested, please have them reach out to Cory Roche, Environmental and Sustainability Specialist. Cory can be reached by croche@cityoflfp.gov 

Briarcrest Needs Camp Counselors!!  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: May 31 through June 2.. Applications are due by April 14, 2023. Here is the application: https://forms.gle/LvxisC99giHzejme6  

For more information on upcoming events or questions, please contact Mr. Orallo – mario.orallo@ssd412.org

COVID Health & Safety Information
Here is a link to the District's webpage with upated COVID safety measures: https://www.shorelineschools.org/domain/2178

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@ssd412.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
Anyone coming to school is asked to 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. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.

4/11 - COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING NIGHT - Sophomores and Juniors! Join the SC Counselors and Mr. Orallo for College & Career Planning Night. We will be offering a number of works from Professional Pathways, 2-Year Direct Transfer Workshops, Financial Aid 101, Junior College Prep and more! Now is the time to start planning for post-high school! April 11 at 6:00 pm. 

4/17- 4/21 - FINANCIAL AID WEEK - Seniors! Have you received your financial aid packages? Are you struggling with next steps? April 17 - April 21 there will be financial aid workshops to help you understand and explore financial fit. For more information contact Mr. Orallo or Ms. Breed! 

Seniors! Interested in local scholarships? Go to Class of 2023 > Modules > Local Senior Scholarships. These are awesome scholarships that can help with books, supplies and more! For more information see Mr.Orallo.

Upcoming Events:

4/1  WANT TO BE A FIREFIGHTER? Info Session for Shoreline Fire Cadet Program. Link here.

4/22 College Fair at Seattle University. This is an excellent fair:  large enough to draw many colleges and small enough to not be overwhelming. Sign up in advance to save time and prioritize time with college representatives. Link here.

Opportunities & Programs:

*POSITION OPEN* Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Rep. A position that has been vacant for far too long is the student representative on our Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. While terms for this Board are three years, we do understand that a junior or senior in high school may only be able to serve for one or two years. There are exciting things coming up for the Board and input from a high school student will be important feedback from this demographic. If you know of a student who might be interested, please have them reach out to Cory Roche, Environmental and Sustainability Specialist. Cory can be reached by croche@cityoflfp.gov 

Briarcrest Needs Camp Counselors!!  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: May 31 through June 2.. Applications are due by April 14, 2023. Here is the application: https://forms.gle/LvxisC99giHzejme6  

For more information on upcoming events or questions, please contact Mr. Orallo – mario.orallo@ssd412.org

Seniors! Interested in local scholarships? Go to Class of 2023 > Modules > Local Senior Scholarships. These are awesome scholarships that can help with books, supplies and more! For more information see Mr.Orallo.

Understanding Financial Aid Award Letters - The next few months institutions will be sending out Financial Aid Award Letters. You may have already received it. It is a critical time to understand what the letter entails. Failure to do so could result in heavy debt. But, don’t you worry! SC College & Career and the Counseling Team are here to help you! Check out this awesome College Success Foundation presentation about understanding your financial aid package. Here is the link. For more financial aid resources, please visit THE CLASS OF 2023 > Modules > Paying for College.

February - April Free Tax Help at Shoreline or Richmond Beach Libraries. Since the FAFSA and WASFA Financial Aid forms that senior families fill out use your tax forms here is the link.

Upcoming Events:

3/25 Teen Action Fair @ The Gates Foundation. Features performances by local artists and opportunities to connect with local organizations and other teens who want to make a difference. Link here.

3/28  Decoding Your Financial Aid Offer Webinar for Senior Families - Financial Aid is Confusing! Sign up to attend this webinar and get some great advice from financial aid professionals. Brought to you by the Coalition for College. Link here.

3/28  YearUp Virtual Information Sessions. YearUp is a FREE, innovative Career Training/ Internship Program for high school graduates. Here is the link.

3/31   DPR Construction Management High School Summer Internship.  Open to current 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students with an interest in construction management, qualifying family income, and meet a few other criteria. Here is the link.

3/31   The Washington Legislative Youth Action Committee is taking applications through March 31. 9th and 10th graders are invited to apply to represent youth statewide in Olympia. Here is the link: https://www.walyac.org/ 

4/1  WANT TO BE A FIREFIGHTER? Info Session for Shoreline Fire Cadet Program. Link here.

4/5  Financial Aid Award Letters Webinar for Senior Families. Tune in and learn to better understand your financial aid award offer, provide you with tools to assess true affordability, and strategies to address too much unmet need. College Success Foundation Event.

4/22 College Fair at Seattle University. This is an excellent fair:  large enough to draw many colleges and small enough to not be overwhelming. Sign up in advance to save time and prioritize time with college representatives. Link here.

DO-IT Scholars Program. Current sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply for this UW program that prepares students with disabilities for success in college and careers. Shoreline Families have had great experiences with DO-IT! Though the priority application date has passed, they are still taking applications.  Here is the link: https://www.washington.edu/doit/programs/do-it-scholars/overview 

Needing Community Service opportunities? Check out VolunteerMatch, one of the biggest not-for-profit search engines. Interested students can search topics ranging from art, science and medical! Give it a go: 

https://www.volunteermatch.org/

For more information on upcoming events or questions, please contact Mr. Orallo – mario.orallo@ssd412.org

College & Career Visits
Time: HiHo
Location: College & Career Center
Interactive Entertainment - Direct to Career 

Seniors! Interested in local scholarships? Go to Class of 2023 > Modules > Local Senior Scholarships. These are awesome scholarships that can help with books, supplies and more! For more information see Mr.Orallo.

Understanding Financial Aid Award Letters - The next few months institutions will be sending out Financial Aid Award Letters. You may have already received it. It is a critical time to understand what the letter entails. Failure to do so could result in heavy debt. But, don’t you worry! SC College & Career and the Counseling Team are here to help you! Check out this awesome College Success Foundation presentation about understanding your financial aid package. Here is the link. For more financial aid resources, please visit THE CLASS OF 2023 > Modules > Paying for College.

February - April Free Tax Help at Shoreline or Richmond Beach Libraries. Since the FAFSA and WASFA Financial Aid forms that senior families fill out use your tax forms here is the link.

Upcoming Events:

3/19  NACAC Virtual College Fair. Connect with hundreds of colleges through your device! Sign up in advance to take full advantage of the opportunity. Also 4/23. Link here.

3/23, 3/28 YearUp Virtual Information Sessions. YearUp is a FREE, innovative Career Training/ Internship Program for high school graduates. Also 3/23 or 3/28. Link here.

3/25 Teen Action Fair @ The Gates Foundation. Features performances by local artists and opportunities to connect with local organizations and other teens who want to make a difference. Link here.

3/28  Decoding Your Financial Aid Offer Webinar for Senior Families - Financial Aid is Confusing! Sign up to attend this webinar and get some great advice from financial aid professionals. Brought to you by the Coalition for College. Link here.

4/1  WANT TO BE A FIREFIGHTER? Info Session for Shoreline Fire Cadet Program. Link here.

4/22 College Fair at Seattle University. This is an excellent fair:  large enough to draw many colleges and small enough to not be overwhelming. Sign up in advance to save time and prioritize time with college representatives. Link here.

Seniors! Check out scholarship opportunities:

For more information on scholarships and grant opportunities please go to the College & Career web page and/or go to CANVAS and Naviance!

• QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program for Juniors, deadline 3/22. QuestBridge is an excellent and very competitive program that equips high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges. Here is the link: https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/college-prep-scholars

• DO-IT Scholars Program. Current sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply for this UW program that prepares students with disabilities for success in college and careers. Shoreline families have had great experiences with DO-IT! Though the priority application date has passed, they are still taking applications.  Here is the link: https://www.washington.edu/doit/programs/do-it-scholars/overview

• *POSITION OPEN* Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Rep. A position that has been vacant for far too long is the student representative on our Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. While terms for this Board are three years, we do understand that a junior or senior in high school may only be able to serve for one or two years. There are exciting things coming up for the Board and input from a high school student will be important feedback from this demographic. If you know of a student who might be interested, please have them reach out to Cory Roche, Environmental and Sustainability Specialist. Cory can be reached by croche@cityoflfp.gov

For more information on upcoming events or questions, please contact Mr. Orallo – mario.orallo@ssd412.org

Understanding Financial Aid Award Letters - The next few months institutions will be sending out Financial Aid Award Letters. You may have already received it. It is a critical time to understand what the letter entails. Failure to do so could result in heavy debt. But, don’t you worry! SC College & Career and the Counseling Team are here to help you! Check out this awesome College Success Foundation presentation about understanding your financial aid package. Here is the link. For more financial aid resources, please visit THE CLASS OF 2023 > Modules > Paying for College.

February - April Free Tax Help at Shoreline or Richmond Beach Libraries. Since the FAFSA and WASFA Financial Aid forms that senior families fill out use your tax forms here is the link.

Upcoming Events:

3/28  Decoding Your Financial Aid Offer Webinar for Senior Families - Financial Aid is Confusing! Sign up to attend this webinar and get some great advice from financial aid professionals. Brought to you by the Coalition for College. Here is the link: https://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/ 

4/5  Financial Aid Award Letters Webinar for Senior Families - Tune in and learn to better understand your financial aid award offer, provide you with tools to assess true affordability, and strategies to address too much unmet need. College Success Foundation Event. 

Seniors! Check out scholarship opportunities:

For more information on scholarships and grant opportunities please go to the College & Career web page and/or go to CANVAS and Naviance!

• QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program for Juniors, deadline 3/22. QuestBridge is an excellent and very competitive program that equips high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges. Here is the link: https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/college-prep-scholars

• DO-IT Scholars Program. Current sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply for this UW program that prepares students with disabilities for success in college and careers. Shoreline families have had great experiences with DO-IT! Though the priority application date has passed, they are still taking applications.  Here is the link: https://www.washington.edu/doit/programs/do-it-scholars/overview

• SC BOOSTERS AUCTION - SC Boosters Annual Fundraiser is returning! This is a huge event and it needs all the help. SIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4daea723a0f49-scboosters1#/

• *POSITION OPEN* Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Rep. A position that has been vacant for far too long is the student representative on our Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. While terms for this Board are three years, we do understand that a junior or senior in high school may only be able to serve for one or two years. There are exciting things coming up for the Board and input from a high school student will be important feedback from this demographic. If you know of a student who might be interested, please have them reach out to Cory Roche, Environmental and Sustainability Specialist. Cory can be reached by croche@cityoflfp.gov

• BUMBERSHOOT *INTERNSHIPS*? - The Bumbershoot Workforce Development Program is a free, hybrid, education program that is removing barriers of entry into the live-music business for young folks. This program is for young adults, ages 17-25, and focuses on teaching the behind-the-scenes aspects of producing live events. The curriculum is taught by our partners at The UC Theatre in Berkeley, CA, and our mutual networks of professionals that are able to enrich those who are passionate about concert promotion and production. Participants can experience workshops and educational events remotely, while gaining hands-on experience at partnered venues in, and around, Seattle. The link is here: https://bumbershoot.com/education/ 

For more information on upcoming events or questions, please contact Mr. Orallo – mario.orallo@ssd412.org

Dear Shorecrest Families and Students,

Here we are at the start of a new semester and new grading period.  For me the best place to focus in this springtime of new academic promise is attendance.  Attendance is a strong predictor of academic success and it can be tracked and measured in real time.  Families receive a message every time a student is absent and can check attendance anytime in Family Access.  Please encourage your students to be on time and in attendance to all classes - it will make a difference.   

As a subset of daily attendance, we would also encourage families to pay attention to attendance in Highlander Home. This advisory period is an important part of SC culture and our daily schedule.  Students get announcements and news, can participate in student government, engage in our Link Crew, and build relationships with a staff member and students of other grades over their four years at SC.  We are going to start on several efforts to improve the attendance of all of our students in Highlander Home this semester.  Highlander home shows as period 10 in attendance.

Thanks for sending us such wonderful students!

John Green

Principal

Shorecrest High School

Registration for next year is around the corner!  All of the information and links for registration will be in your student's Canvas Class of 20XX modules, and they are also posted on the front page of the SC website.

Registration Timeline:

March 2 & 3 - Counselors will visit English 9, World History and US History classes to share registration materials and answer questions.  Counselors will be available the following week during passing periods and lunch to answer questions.

March 6, 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Parent registration help on Zoom

 https://us02web.zoom.us/my/alison.shawver

March 10 - Registration is due! Students must enter course requests in their Family Access and turn in their paper registration form to their Highlander Home teacher.

Important Links:

• View this slideshow about how to choose courses for next year.

• Use this simplified version of course progressions.

• Use this Registration Form to choose your course requests and alternates for next year.  Make sure you use your 4-year planning worksheet and your graduation requirements to choose classes that you need for graduation.  

• Enter your courses requests and alternates in the student's Family Access

• Use this form or instructions on how to register for classes online

• FAQ's

Running Start:

Students who are newly interested in Running Start for next year should register for a full load of classes at Shorecrest.  Students must attend one Running Start meeting (dates/times below) and Shorecrest classes will be changed after the student is registered at the community college.  This only pertains to students who will be new to Running Start.  If your student is already doing Running Start, they may register for fewer than a full load of classes. 

March 22 at 2:00 on Zoom -https://ssd412-org.zoom.us/j/86482869136?pwd=MG5sTDVZaEpjT3hCc2JLOG40VVBKQT09

March 28 during HH in room 170

March 30 during lunch in the library

2023-03-03

Senior Class Meeting & ASB Core Speeches & Elections will be Monday, but not during Highlander Home time. You will attend the assembly for your grade with your first period class. 

• Seniors, this is a critical meeting with a TON of information about everything that happens between now and graduation for you - you will not want to miss it! 
• Classes 2024, 2025, and 2026: Voting for ASB Core Candidates follows the speeches and is open between 10:00 am - 12:45 pm on Monday, March 6, and the ballot link will be emailed to your ssd412 email that morning. Here is a link to the Voter Guide with more information about each candidate. 
  
  

The Shorecrest Serves Volleyball Tournament is next Friday, March 10! This is a super fun event to attend - watch to see student teams play to win the ticket money for their charity of choice and the honor of playing the Shorecrest staff volleyball team in the final match. Tickets are available at the door for $3 w/ASB and $5 without. Games are played in the SC gym and begin at 6:30; we usually end around 9:00. The concessions stand will be open!

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 2024, 2025, or 2026. There is a mandatory informational meeting at HiHo on Tuesday, March 14 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!

Students, SEED Social Justice Field Trip forms will still be accepted on Monday. Please bring them before school or at extended passing at the latest to Ms. Phillips in room 139. Questions about the SEED Conference? Email johanna.phillips@ssd412.org 

Students are invited to attend Race & Equity 101, rescheduled to March 28. This is a training session that is designed to help give students the language, tools, and understanding needed to have courageous conversations related to race and equity. This is an in-school field trip on Tuesday, March 28 in the SC Library. We have room for 50 students and field trip forms are due by March 24.  Questions? Talk to any staff member on the Race & Equity Team: Ms. Steward, Ms. Clark, Mr. Carlos, Mr. Will, Mr. Grieve, Ms. Arnold, Ms. McManus, or Ms. Phillips. Students may sign up here (login with your ssd412 email) to have a field trip form sent to them about a week prior to the training: https://forms.gle/JQwKEvfLuTQUoJ4z7.

Don't forget that registration requests for next year are due Friday, March 10. Requests must be entered into Family Access and registration forms must be turned in to your Highlander Home teacher by Friday.

Interact Club is holding its first Blood Drive in over a decade. The Blood Drive is open to both teachers and students. Come join us Wednesday at lunch for an Interact Club meeting.

We are preparing for the actual event on April 14. You can fulfill some of your community service hours by helping us get ready for this amazing event. We will show you how. See you Wednesday at Lunch in room 228!

If you're interested in animal conservation and potentially volunteering with animals, please come to Animal Welfare Club on Thursdays at lunch in Room 228.

Cheer tryouts are around the corner! Don’t forget you must turn your packet in by the end of day

Monday, March 6, in order to be eligible to go through the tryout process! The packet may be found on

our website or instagram @shorecrestcheer. Questions please email the coach at marissabower@gmail.com.

Wonderful community service opportunity! Open to everyone. Be an environmentalist and help preserve our beloved South Woods. You are invited to join the work party this Saturday anytime between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Enter the Shorecrest High School parking lot from the intersection of 25th Avenue NE and NE 153rd Street.

• Check in at the information table set up under the canopy on the platform.
• Bring gloves, a tarp, loppers, hand clippers, shovels, a reusable water
   bottle, and your friends and neighbors. 
• Look for signs posted along the main path directing volunteers to the worksites.  

College & Career Visits

Time: HiHo

Location: College & Career Center

March 7 - P.A.C.T PROGRAM - Direct to Career 

Understanding Financial Aid Award Letters - The next few months institutions will be sending out Financial Aid Award Letters. You may have already received it. It is a critical time to understand what the letter entails. Failure to do so could result in heavy debt. But, don’t you worry! SC College & Career and the Counseling Team are here to help you! Check out this awesome College Success Foundation presentation about understanding your financial aid package. Here is the link: https://sites.google.com/csfscholars.org/csf-financial-aid-hub/student-curriculum/award-letters. For more financial aid resources please visit THE CLASS OF 2023 > Modules > Paying for College. 

February - April Free Tax Help at Shoreline or Richmond Beach Libraries. Since the FAFSA and WASFA Financial Aid forms that senior families fill out use your tax forms here is the link: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=shoreline%20tax%20help 

Upcoming Events: 

3/6 - 3/9 Discover Seattle Colleges Open Houses - All are in-person, 3:00 - 6:00 pm at the various college locations:  Monday 3/6 Health Education Center (Pacific Tower south of downtown) OR Georgetown Apprenticeship & Education Center;  Tuesday 3/7 South Seattle College; Wednesday 3/8 Seattle Central College; Thursday 3/9 North Seattle College. Check out the link: https://www.seattlecolleges.edu/areas-study/discover-seattle-colleges 

3/7 or 4/5  Financial Aid Award Letters Webinar for Senior Families - Tune in and learn to better understand your financial aid award offer, provide you with tools to assess true affordability, and strategies to address too much unmet need. College Success Foundation Event. 

3/28  Decoding Your Financial Aid Offer Webinar for Senior Families - Financial Aid is Confusing! Sign up to attend this webinar and get some great advice from financial aid professionals. Brought to you by the Coalition for College. Here is the link: https://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/ 

Opportunities & Programs:

QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program for Juniors, deadline 3/22. QuestBridge is an excellent and very competitive program that equips high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges. Here is the link: https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/college-prep-scholars 

DO-IT Scholars Program. Current sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply for this UW program that prepares students with disabilities for success in college and careers. Shoreline families have had great experiences with DO-IT! Though the priority application date has passed, they are still taking applications.  Here is the link: https://www.washington.edu/doit/programs/do-it-scholars/overview 

SC BOOSTERS AUCTION - SC Boosters Annual Fundraiser is returning! This is a huge event and it needs all the help. SIGN UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4daea723a0f49-scboosters1#/ 

*POSITION OPEN* Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Rep. A position that has been vacant for far too long is the student representative on our Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. While terms for this Board are three years, we do understand that a junior or senior in high school may only be able to serve for one or two years. There are exciting things coming up for the Board and input from a high school student will be important feedback from this demographic. If you know of a student who might be interested, please have them reach out to Cory Roche, Environmental and Sustainability Specialist. Cory can be reached by croche@cityoflfp.gov 
 

BUMBERSHOOT *INTERNSHIPS*? - The Bumbershoot Workforce Development Program is a free, hybrid, education program that is removing barriers of entry into the live-music business for young folks. This program is for young adults, ages 17-25, and focuses on teaching the behind-the-scenes aspects of producing live events. The curriculum is taught by our partners at The UC Theatre in Berkeley, CA, and our mutual networks of professionals that are able to enrich those who are passionate about concert promotion and production. Participants can experience workshops and educational events remotely, while gaining hands-on experience at partnered venues in, and around, Seattle. The link is here: https://bumbershoot.com/education/ 

For more information on upcoming events or questions, please contact Mr. Orallo – mario.orallo@ssd412.org

COVID Health & Safety Information
Here is a link to the District's webpage with upated COVID safety measures: https://www.shorelineschools.org/domain/2178

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@ssd412.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
Anyone coming to school is asked to 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. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.

Upcoming Events:

2/21 or 3/1  Webinar on Student Loans for Senior Families. If you are considering taking out student loans, it is extremely important to know how it will work. This webinar is a deep dive into different types of loans, connects borrowing to career decisions, addresses consequences for nonpayment, and provides tools to develop individual borrowing plans. College Success Foundation event. 

2/24 - 2/26  VIBES (Visionaries Inspiring Black Empowered Students) at WSU in Pullman. Juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply soon to reserve a spot! Many Shoreline students have enjoyed this weekend event in prior years. They do an excellent job. https://vibes.wsu.edu/

3/17  Native American Student Day @ UW Seattle for American Indian/ Alaska Native high school students interested in attending UW Seattle. 

3/28  Decoding Your Financial Aid Offer Webinar for Senior Families. Financial Aid is Confusing! Sign up to attend this webinar and get some great advice from financial aid professionals. Brought to you by the Coalition for College. https://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/event/decoding-financial-aid-2023

Seniors! Check out scholarship opportunities:

For more information on scholarships and grant opportunities please go to the College & Career web page and/or go to CANVAS and Naviance! 

• Washington Opportunity Scholarship – This is a very popular and well-funded scholarship. For more information: https://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/students/applicants/baccalaureate/ 

• 2023 ADK Scholarship - The members of the Alpha Delta Chapter, organized in Shoreline in 1963, fund this $1,000 scholarship. Applicants should be seniors in the Shoreline District or Edmonds-Woodway High School who, at this time, plan to pursue a career in education. Applicants must demonstrate good character, achievement in academics, and participation in community service. 

• Lake Washington Singers - 2023 Vocal Scholarship - https://www.lakewashingtonsingers.org/scholarships/

• Sno-King School Retirees Scholarship - Sno-King School Retirees (SKSR) is proud to announce scholarships are now available for any senior graduating in June of 2023 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) We will offer four scholarships of $2500 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. Deadline March, 17, 2023. Here is the link for more information: https://www.shorelineschools.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=3051&dataid=32879&FileName=2022%20Sno%20King%20School%20Retirees%20Scholarship%20Application%20.pdf

• LFP Rotary Scholarship - Lake Forest Park Rotary Club is excited to announce another year of supporting students in the community! Last year LFP Rotary awarded 10 - $1,000 scholarships. Please see Mr. Orallo for more information!

 For more information on upcoming events or questions, please contact Mr. Orallo – mario.orallo@ssd412.org

SC PTSA NEWS

LAST CHANCE! We need more CUPCAKES! Please help if you can.  

We still need at least 45 more people to sign up to bring cupcakes in order for PTSA to meet our goal of giving EVERYONE at Shorecrest a cupcake on Valentine's Day. Please help us spread the love by signing up to bring cupcakes (homemade or store-bought) and/or to help hand them out. 

Sign up HERE.  You can choose to drop them off on the 13th or the morning of the 14th, whatever works best for you. Thank you!

---

Do you have a Senior who wants to attend the Spree Graduation Night Party? 

Learn more and buy a ticket HERE.

 

---

Financial Crisis Information

The Shoreline School District is facing a financial crisis and will be making significant cuts (possibly $18-19 million) to its budget for next year. These cuts will impact students and staff significantly. We encourage families to learn about this crisis and to get involved. Please read more detailed information from the PTSA about the budget crisis and action steps that can be taken HERE.

*We encourage you to attend the last upcoming community information session with Superintendent Reyes to learn more about the budget crisis:

Wednesday, February 15, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, in the Shoreline Room, Shoreline Center (north end of the building)

 

ACTIVITIES UPDATE

2023-02-10

The SEED Social Justice Conference is back, March 7! The conference theme is “Seeing Everyone Equally and Distinctly” and it will feature many local social justice advocates leading interactive breakout sessions. This is a district-hosted conference for secondary students across the district. Students should be on the lookout for more information on how to attend the conference. Email Ms. Phillips for more information: johanna.phillips@ssd412.org 

We have a busy week ahead at Shorecrest! 

2/14 - Budget Q&A with Superintendent Reyes during HiHo, in the Theater, all students welcome, check in first with HiHo Teacher

2/14 - Cupcakes for All from our PTSA, Extended Passing, Commons

2/16 - Special Assembly with Keynote Speaker: Dr. John “Push” Gaines

2/17 - February Student Council Meeting, during HiHo, Theater, all students welcome, check in first with HiHo Teacher

 

---

Students are invited to attend Race & Equity 101, rescheduled to March 28. This is a training session that is designed to help give students the language, tools, and understanding needed to have courageous conversations related to race and equity. This is an in-school field trip on Tuesday, March 28 in the SC Library. We have room for 50 students and field trip forms are due by March 24.  Questions? Talk to any staff member on the Race & Equity Team: Ms. Steward, Ms. Clark, Mr. Carlos, Mr. Will, Mr. Grieve, Ms. Arnold, Ms. McManus, or Ms. Phillips. Students may sign up here (login with your ssd412 email) to have a field trip form sent to them about a week prior to the training: https://forms.gle/JQwKEvfLuTQUoJ4z7

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Highland Piper Class Information Survey (Students)

Have you had trouble picking classes because you don’t know much about them? Or have you taken a really good class that you think everyone should know about? Help us compile a list of lesser-known or underrated classes that you would recommend to other students! We’re especially looking for electives, but you’re also welcome to discuss core classes where students have options, e.g. AP World History vs normal World History.

Please only discuss classes that you would recommend! If a class wasn’t for you, that’s totally fine, but we’re not looking for criticism here. Please check your school email for this survey link:https://forms.gle/ZGwQAfgHdqh8qT1N6

 

---

Hey, Scots! The Shorecrest Talent Show is making a big return this year! We want students from all classes to showcase their talents and provide a fantastic show! Whether you love lip syncing, dancing, comedy, or have a unique talent, we would love for you to participate! Come to the talent info meeting February 14 in the commons during HiHo! See you there!

 

*Due Today* (2/10/23)  Application for 2023 President's Volunteer Service Award - The Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is a national honor offered in recognition of sustained volunteer service. The President’s Volunteer Service Award recognizes hours served over a 12-month period. Please check out the College & Career Page for more information. 

February 14 - Junior Prep College & Career Planning workshop at lunch. Join us for another post-high school prep workshop with Mr. Orallo at the College & Career Center. If you keep asking yourself, Where to start? This workshop is for you!

February 15  – *SAVE THE DATE* Community and Technical College Night. Join us as we explore programs and pathways from our community, technical and vocational partners.

College & Career Visits

Time: HiHo

Location: College & Career Center

Upcoming Events: 

2/11  Young, Gifted, and Black @ UW Seattle. This is always a popular event in the UW Seattle series of conferences for prospective students. Sign up early before they run out of space! 

2/16  Gap Year Fair @ Roosevelt High School. Attend to learn more about gap year options; there are hundreds of possibilities! 

2/21 or 3/1  Webinar on Student Loans for Senior Families. If you are considering taking out student loans, it is extremely important to know how it will work. This webinar is a deep dive into different types of loans, connects borrowing to career decisions, addresses consequences for nonpayment, and provides tools to develop individual borrowing plans. College Success Foundation event. 

2/24 - 2/26  VIBES (Visionaries Inspiring Black Empowered Students) at WSU in Pullman. Juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply soon to reserve a spot! Many Shoreline students have enjoyed this weekend event in prior years. They do an excellent job. https://vibes.wsu.edu/

3/17  Native American Student Day @ UW Seattle for American Indian/ Alaska Native high school students interested in attending UW Seattle. 

3/28  Decoding Your Financial Aid Offer Webinar for Senior Families. Financial Aid is Confusing! Sign up to attend this webinar and get some great advice from financial aid professionals. Brought to you by the Coalition for College. https://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/event/decoding-financial-aid-2023

Seniors! Check out scholarship opportunities:

For more information on scholarships and grant opportunities please go to the College & Career web page and/or go to CANVAS and Naviance! 

• Washington Opportunity Scholarship – This is a very popular and well-funded scholarship. For more information: https://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/students/applicants/baccalaureate/ 

• 2023 ADK Scholarship - The members of the Alpha Delta Chapter, organized in Shoreline in 1963, fund this $1,000 scholarship. Applicants should be seniors in the Shoreline District or Edmonds-Woodway High School who, at this time, plan to pursue a career in education. Applicants must demonstrate good character, achievement in academics, and participation in community service. 

• Lake Washington Singers - 2023 Vocal Scholarship - https://www.lakewashingtonsingers.org/scholarships/

• Sno-King School Retirees Scholarship - Sno-King School Retirees (SKSR) is proud to announce scholarships are now available for any senior graduating in June of 2023 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) We will offer four scholarships of $2500 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. Deadline March, 17, 2023. Here is the link for more information: https://www.shorelineschools.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=3051&dataid=32879&FileName=2022%20Sno%20King%20School%20Retirees%20Scholarship%20Application%20.pdf

• LFP Rotary Scholarship - Lake Forest Park Rotary Club is excited to announce another year of supporting students in the community! Last year LFP Rotary awarded 10 - $1,000 scholarships. Please see Mr. Orallo for more information!

 For more information on upcoming events or questions, please contact Mr. Orallo – mario.orallo@ssd412.org

Dear Shorecrest Families and Students

As we start the new semester it is important to remind students and families about the importance of attendance.  One of the most important things students can do to achieve academic success is also one of the most basic: going to school every day. In fact, research has shown that your student's  attendance record may be the biggest factor influencing her academic success.  

All families can check student attendance records on Family Access.  It is also possible to check with the attendance office at 206-393-4294.

Next week will feature lessons about Black Lives Matter on Monday through Friday in our Highlander Home classes. Students  will engage in Black Lives Matter lessons that offer important insights into critical issues that face our society and the lives in the Black community.  This is important work and we are looking forward to it.

Sincerely,

John Green

Principal

Shorecrest High School

Spring Sports will begin on February 27.  We offer the following sports:  baseball, girls softball, boys soccer, girls golf, boys golf, girls tennis, track and field.

If you're signing up for a sport for the first time then you'll need to create an account on Final Forms.  If you're a returning athlete then you'll just need to access your Final Forms account and select the chosen sport, then update a few forms. 

We also need to have a current physical on file or submitted on Final Forms. 

Follow this link to our Athletics page where you can find information about accessing Final Forms and details about each team. https://www.shorelineschools.org/domain/692

Athletic Director contact: Alan Bruns - alan.bruns@ssd412.org

Boosters support the students at Shorecrest High School through fundraisers. Money is raised through memberships, swag sales, donations, concessions, and our annual events.   This year we are creating a social fundraiser, Mad for Plaid. It will be held at our own Shorecrest Commons, with doors opening at 6:00 PM. You will experience a combination of interesting auction items, a chili and potato buffet, live Bingo, and much more. In our attempts to meet your needs, the Boosters will create an atmosphere of fun, fundraising, and of course, not just wearing your best plaid, we will contest who wore it best in "casual elegance”. We hope you can join us this St. Patrick’s Day at Mad for Plaid 2023.   To purchase tickets at the early bird price for Mad For Plaid, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/MadForPlaid2023"   Eliza Kelly & Jacqueline Tabor Shorecrest Boosters Co-President PARENT WORKSHOP: PROMOTING SAFETY IN TEEN DATING  February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Currently, 1 in 3 teens experience an abusive relationship but we have a chance to disrupt that today. New Beginnings provides dating education to youth from 10 schools in Seattle and Shoreline to improve dating skills and relationship health. However, prevention begins at home.   Please join our Prevention Educators Victoria Orcutt and Meesh Vergara in a virtual workshop for parents on Monday, February 13, 6:30 – 8:00 pm on Promoting Safety in Teen Dating. They will also be joined by teen peer educators from Shorecrest HS to answer any questions you may have. All parents of any age children/teens are welcome. Register now for a spot: tinyurl.com/ParentWorkshopTeenDating   FAQS What if my kid is too young to date or they aren’t interested? It’s never too early to start talking about healthy relationships. You’ll learn age-appropriate ways to have discussions about healthy skills. What if I can’t attend the entire session? Come for what you can! If you sign up, we can email you our slides after the workshop. Will I learn what you teach at Crushin It? Some of it! We have 12 sessions that run at 50 minutes each so we can’t go through each one, but we will give you an overview. Will interpretation be available? We will have Spanish interpreters on the line and will do our best to accommodate other language access requests! Who do I reach out to with questions and accessibility needs? Reach out to Prevention Educator Meesh Vergara Mvergara@newbegin.org SC PTSA NEWS We need more CUPCAKES! Please help if you can.   PTSA has a tradition of giving EVERYONE at Shorecrest a cupcake on Valentine's Day. Please help us spread the love by signing up to bring cupcakes (homemade or store-bought) and/or to help hand them out. Thank you! Sign up HERE. THANK YOU!  A big thank you to everyone who provided snacks for the Shorecrest staff on their workday on Monday, 1/30. The goodies were appreciated by all!  Do you have a Senior who wants to attend the Spree Graduation Night Party?  Learn more and buy a ticket HERE.   Financial Crisis Information The Shoreline School District is facing a financial crisis and will be making significant cuts (possibly $18-19 million) to its budget for next year. These cuts will impact students and staff significantly. We encourage families to learn about this crisis and to get involved. Please read more detailed information from the PTSA about the budget crisis and action steps that can be taken HERE. *We encourage you to attend one of these upcoming community information sessions with Superintendent Reyes to learn more about the budget crisis: -Friday, February 10, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, online webinar:  Register in advance for this webinar:  https://ssd412-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IGU9pvbDRw2WAJ5BGyDVUQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. -Wednesday, February 15, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, in the Shoreline Room, Shoreline Center (north end of the building)

2023-02-03

Required Info Meeting for ASB Core Candidates: February 7 at lunch. 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 lunch on Tuesday, February 7 in Ms. Philips’ room, 139. This is open to all interested students, no experience necessary. On the fence? Just come to the meeting and learn more about it.

Superintendent Reyes came to Shorecrest on Wednesday, February 1, to present to students on the district budget situation. Many students attended, asked great questions, and Superintendent Reyes will return during Highlander Home on February 14 for a follow up Q&A session.

Shout out to our top three Food Drive Highlander Home classes: Ms. Gioino’s Class, Mr. Goenen’s Class, and Mr. Vlahovich’s Class. They celebrated with a rootbeer float and popcorn party on Friday! Thank you to everyone who helped support the Food Drive, we brought in 960 items for North Helpline!

The SEED Social Justice Conference is back, March 7! The conference theme is “Seeing Everyone Equally and Distinctly” and it will feature many local social justice advocates leading interactive breakout sessions. This is a district-hosted conference for secondary students across the district. Students should be on the lookout for more information on how to attend the conference. Email Ms. Phillips for more information: johanna.phillips@ssd412.org

Are you all ready for a night of clothes, music, deals, and fun? Come to Thrift Night on Tuesday, February 7, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm! We’ll have a raffle for free clothes (!!) and other fun activities. Keep donating clothes in the main office. Want to help volunteer? Come to room 248 at lunch on Friday!

Are you interested in trying out for Shorecrest Cheer? Come to our info meeting on Friday, February 10, in the Fitness Room at lunch. We will go over the tryout schedule and answer any questions you may have. Packets are due Monday, March 6, and final tryouts are April 3 - 14. Come see what SC Cheer is all about! (Open to all 9th-11th graders currently enrolled at Shorecrest.) Head to our website or Instagram for more updated information. Go Scots!

Ambassadors ~ there will be a mandatory Ambassador meeting on Thursday, February 9, during lunch in Ms. Elwell's classroom (Room 228). Please plan to attend. Also, please check your school email for important information regarding upcoming events. Thank you!

Hey, Scots! The Shorecrest Talent Show is making a big return this year! We want students from all classes to showcase their talents and provide a fantastic show! Whether you love lip syncing, dancing, comedy, or have a unique talent, we would love for you to participate! Come to the talent info meeting February 14 in the commons during HiHo! See you there!

*ONE WEEK AWAY* Application for 2023 President's Volunteer Service Award - The Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is a national honor offered in recognition of sustained volunteer service. The President’s Volunteer Service Award recognizes hours served over a 12-month period. Please check out the College & Career Page for more information. Deadline: February 10, 2023.

February 14 - Junior Prep College & Career Planning workshop at lunch. Join us for another post-high school prep workshop with Mr. Orallo at the College & Career Center. If you keep asking yourself, Where to start? This workshop is for you!

February 15  – *SAVE THE DATE* Community and Technical College Night. Join us as we explore programs and pathways from our community, technical and vocational partners.

College & Career Visits

Time: HiHo

Location: College & Career Center

Upcoming Events: 

2/4  College is Possible College Bound Resource Fair for people with disabilities who aspire to become college students and their families. Both in-person and virtual events planned. 

2/11  Young, Gifted, and Black @ UW Seattle. This is always a popular event in the UW Seattle series of conferences for prospective students. Sign up early before they run out of space! 

2/16  Gap Year Fair @ Roosevelt High School. Attend to learn more about gap year options; there are hundreds of possibilities! 

2/21 or 3/1  Webinar on Student Loans for Senior Families. If you are considering taking out student loans, it is extremely important to know how it will work. This webinar is a deep dive into different types of loans, connects borrowing to career decisions, addresses consequences for nonpayment, and provides tools to develop individual borrowing plans. College Success Foundation event. 

2/24 - 2/26  VIBES (Visionaries Inspiring Black Empowered Students) at WSU in Pullman. Juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply soon to reserve a spot! Many Shoreline students have enjoyed this weekend event in prior years. They do an excellent job. https://vibes.wsu.edu/

3/17  Native American Student Day @ UW Seattle for American Indian/ Alaska Native high school students interested in attending UW Seattle. 

3/28  Decoding Your Financial Aid Offer Webinar for Senior Families. Financial Aid is Confusing! Sign up to attend this webinar and get some great advice from financial aid professionals. Brought to you by the Coalition for College. https://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/event/decoding-financial-aid-2023

Seniors! Check out scholarship opportunities:

For more information on scholarships and grant opportunities please go to the College & Career web page and/or go to CANVAS and Naviance! 

• Washington Opportunity Scholarship – This is a very popular and well-funded scholarship. For more information: https://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/students/applicants/baccalaureate/ 

• 2023 ADK Scholarship - The members of the Alpha Delta Chapter, organized in Shoreline in 1963, fund this $1,000 scholarship. Applicants should be seniors in the Shoreline District or Edmonds-Woodway High School who, at this time, plan to pursue a career in education. Applicants must demonstrate good character, achievement in academics, and participation in community service. 

• Lake Washington Singers - 2023 Vocal Scholarship - https://www.lakewashingtonsingers.org/scholarships

• Sno-King School Retirees Scholarship - Sno-King School Retirees (SKSR) is proud to announce scholarships are now available for any senior graduating in June of 2023 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) We will offer four scholarships of $2500 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. Deadline March, 17, 2023. Here is the link for more information: https://www.shorelineschools.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=3051&dataid=32879&FileName=2022%20Sno%20King%20School%20Retirees%20Scholarship%20Application%20.pdf 

• LFP Rotary Scholarship - Lake Forest Park Rotary Club is excited to announce another year of supporting students in the community! Last year LFP Rotary awarded 10 - $1,000 scholarships. Please see Mr. Orallo for more information! 

 For more information on upcoming events or questions, please contact Mr. Orallo – mario.orallo@ssd412.org

COVID Health & Safety Information
Here is a link to the District's webpage with upated COVID safety measures: https://www.shorelineschools.org/domain/2178

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@ssd412.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
Anyone coming to school is asked to 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. Please turn RIGHT only. Please watch for student pedestrians. Please go slow and drive safely. Please be patient.

ATTENTION* Application for 2023 President's Volunteer Service Award - The Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) is a national honor offered in recognition of sustained volunteer service. The President’s Volunteer Service Award recognizes hours served over a 12-month period. Please check out the College & Career Page for more information. Deadline: February 10, 2023

February 14 - Junior Prep: College & Career Planning workshop. Hey Juniors! With the success of the first Junior Prep Workshop, we are hosting another session of Junior Prep! Are you wondering about steps to prepare after college or a potential career? Join us at the SC College & Career Center for tips and tricks to get you ready for senior year! Lunch @ the College & Career Center 

February 15  – *SAVE THE DATE* Community and Technical College Night. Join us as we explore programs and pathways from our community, technical and vocational partners.

College & Career Visits

Time: HiHo

Location: College & Career Center

Upcoming Events: 

1/25, 2/8, or 2/15  Info Sessions for Teens in Public Service Summer Program. Attend to find out more about this PAID local internship program. 

1/21  Job Fair at Sky Nursery. One of our local employers will be hiring in 2023. 

2/3  UW Seattle Rising SEAs Conference for students with a connection to Southeast Asia who are interested in applying to UW Seattle. 

2/4  College is Possible College Bound Resource Fair for people with disabilities who aspire to become college students and their families. Both in-person and virtual events planned. 

2/11  Young, Gifted, and Black @ UW Seattle. This is always a popular event in the UW Seattle series of conferences for prospective students. Sign up early before they run out of space! 

2/16  Gap Year Fair @ Roosevelt High School. Attend to learn more about gap year options; there are hundreds of possibilities! 

3/17  Native American Student Day @ UW Seattle for American Indian/ Alaska Native high school students interested in attending UW Seattle.

Seniors! Check out scholarship opportunities:

For more information on scholarships and grant opportunities please go to the College & Career web page and/or go to CANVAS and Naviance! 

• Washington Opportunity Scholarship – This is a very popular and well-funded scholarship. For more information: https://www.waopportunityscholarship.org/students/applicants/baccalaureate/ 

• 2023 ADK Scholarship - The members of the Alpha Delta Chapter, organized in Shoreline in 1963, fund this $1,000 scholarship. Applicants should be seniors in the Shoreline District or Edmonds-Woodway High School who, at this time, plan to pursue a career in education. Applicants must demonstrate good character, achievement in academics, and participation in community service. 

• Lake Washington Singers - 2023 Vocal Scholarship - https://www.lakewashingtonsingers.org/scholarships/

• Washington State PTA Scholarship - https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/scholarship-program/

 For more information on upcoming events or questions, please contact Mr. Orallo – mario.orallo@ssd412.org

Dear Shorecrest Families and Students,

Notable for this week:

Shorecrest celebrated and commemorated the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther KIng Jr. with a student planned and directed assembly on Thursday, January 11. Kudos to the student leaders of this work - senior Amie Mboob and junior Amina Berehnie. We were honored to have SC alums Kali Hay and Nathan Nzanga return. Kali spoke about student activism and Nathan gave an entertaining and enlightening musical performance.

The end of first semester is just two weeks away. This is a good time to check with your students about grades before the semester ends.

Sincerely,

John Green
Principal
Shorecrest High School

College Apps Caf