SLHS News
January 22nd, 2023.
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Upcoming Events and Important Dates
- January 25th - No School/Teacher PD
- February 8th - Registration for school year 2023 - 2024 opens
- February 15th - Registration for school year 2023 - 2024 closes
- Snow Day Make-up - The February snow make up day is Friday, February 17th. That means we will have school on February 17th.
To learn more about courses that are offered at SLHS, visit our virtual curriculum fair HERE
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Education Effectiveness Survey
Dear SLHS Families:
For us to continue to improve as a school district and as a school, it is important for us to understand stakeholder perceptions about the job we are doing in providing a quality education for all our children. We are seeking information through an 10-15 minute survey that is available now through February 2nd.
To access the survey, visit: EES Family Survey Link: Spanaway Lake HS
- Choose your language preference on the opening page of the survey.
- Select your child’s school. If you have children in multiple schools, complete one survey per child.
- Complete the survey and click submit.
We value your input as we strive to continue to improve. Thank you for your feedback.
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Skills Center Open House during Registration
The Pierce County Skills Center will be at SLHS lunches on Thursday 2/9 and Friday 2/10 -Students who want to learn more should stop by the table to ask questions.
The Pierce County Skills Center will have their OPEN HOUSE event on Thursday 2/16 from 5:30-7:00pm - Learn more on their website: https://www.bethelsd.org/pcsc
Applications will open online on Thursday 2/23
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Family Income Survey
Dear parents,
As you know, our school offers all meals at no charge thanks to the USDA's Community Eligibility Provision.
If you haven't already, we need you to fill out the Family Income Survey as soon as possible. This will help ensure that our school continues to get the full amount of federal and state funding available, and makes sure your child is receiving all the services they are eligible for as the school must have a way to identify children from households that are at or below the federal poverty level.
You can learn more HERE.
For questions or assistance, please contact Child Nutrition Services from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 253-800-3912.
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Student Transfer Requests for 2023-24
Student transfer requests for the 2023-24 school year may be completed and submitted online from the district’s website beginning on January 4, 2023. All transfer requests will be done electronically. First consideration deadline for accepting student transfer requests for the 2023-24 school year will be March 10, 2023 for all grades, K through 12. Approval or denial of transfer requests will be based on established criteria outlined in School Board policies and procedures 3131 and 3141. Parents will provide transportation for students who voluntarily attend a school outside their attendance area. For more information, call Mary Ann Mulloy-White at 253-800-2012 for secondary or Rayna Messer at 253-800-2014 for elementary.
Students who are currently approved for in-district student transfers do not have to complete a new form unless they are changing from elementary to middle school or middle school to high school.
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Yearbook Information
Each year the Centurion Yearbook offers seniors the opportunity to make this a year special
memory. Below you will find the information to yearbook publisher, Jostens, website for Spanaway Lake High School. Also attached is a flyer
You can upload one free senior portrait to be placed in the senior class section HERE and to purchase a special recognition page for your graduate, highlighting their years at SLHS, HERE. The senior portrait should be a head shot (head and shoulders) portrait in the
setting of your choice. The photo needs to be high resolution (min 200 dpi/ppi).
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Study Sessions & Tutoring
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Athletics Updates
Student athletes MUST attend all five class periods during game day and three to five during practice day to be able to play or practice.
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Sentinel Weekly Athletics Next Week
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Scholarships, FAFSA & WAFSA
SENIORS:
Eastern Washington University will be at SLHS on Tuesday January 24th from 12:45-2:25 for on the spot admissions. Please email or see Mrs. Coppock in the Career Center by Monday, January 23rd to Register.
Have you missed our SLHS FAFSA help nights this school year? Here is another opportunity from the comfort of your own home! Virtual FAFSA Help Night Option next Thursday, January 26th from 500-800 through College Success Foundation. Please reach out to mpico@collegesucessfoundation.org to RSVP.
Tacoma Community College will be in the commons during all three lunches on Friday, February 3rd. Be sure to stop by their table if you want info. on TCC courses or would like to apply to TCC.
For more information on the Career Center check our info sheet HERE!
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Highly Capable Referrals
It's time for Highly Capable referrals! Anyone (parents, teachers, community, etc.) can refer a student to be tested for potential qualification in next year's Highly Capable programs. Referrals are due on January 31. Learn more about the program and fill out an online referral form here: https://www.bethelsd.org/Page/682
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Hazel Health
Our district is contracting with a new health services program called Hazel Health, which will ensure that all Bethel students, preschool through 12th grade, have access to on-demand mental and physical telehealth services all year long. With parent or guardian permission, students can speak with a Hazel mental or physical health professional right from home with appointments available on weekdays before and after school. These telehealth services will be available at absolutely no cost to families starting on October 17, 2022. Learn more at
bethelsd.org/health or contact your school counselor.
Hazel Holiday Hours: Hazel will be closed Friday, December 23 - Monday, January 2nd.
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COVID testing at school
In order to do COVID testing while your student is at school,
THIS FORM needs to be completed and returned. Keeping these on file will allow for future testing at school if requested by you or your student. If your student is requesting a test you will be contacted prior to testing.
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COVID Reporting changes for 2023
The Washington State Department of Health still requires students and staff to report all positive Covid tests. Staff and students experiencing Covid symptoms must test for Covid-19 and isolate at home if positive. The district is now facilitating all Covid reporting in-house; the previously used Covid hotline is no longer in service.
All Covid-19 positive tests must be reported by calling (253) 800-2389 or via the Covid positive reporting link, which can be found on our district website. Our Bethel Covid team will guide you on when to safely return to the building.
For more information about our Covid protocols, the reporting link, and free Covid testing locations, please visit https://www.bethelsd.org/Domain/5151
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Counselors
Sentinel students and families are welcome to contact their counselor by email:
Last names: A – CP
Marisa Castello (mcastello@bethelsd.org). To schedule an appointment click HERE
Last names/Apellidos: CR – HE
Jennifer Wood (jcwood@bethelsd.org). To schedule an appointment click HERE
Last names/Apellidos: HF – MON
Dr. Kelsey Nugent (knugent@bethelsd.org). To schedule an appointment click HERE
Last names/Apellidos: MOO – SD
Kirsten Winter (kwinter@bethelsd.org). To schedule an appointment click HERE
Last names/Apellidos: SE – Z
Mandy Springer (aspringer@bethelsd.org). To schedule an appointment click HERE
If you or your child are in need of resources, please contact the Social Services Counselor, Mrs. Brock: jbrock@bethelsd.org
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Sentinel Resource Center (SRC)
The Sentinel Resource Center (SRC) is here to support students and their families with basic needs or assistance with referrals to local resources. If you or your family need supports or assistance navigating the Community Resource Page for your specific needs, please reach out to our Sentinel Resource Center by emailing src@bethelsd.org or by completing the Sentinel Resource Center Referral Form.
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