Community Newsletter
Denny International Middle School | September 29, 2023
LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Dolphin Families,
I am ending this current week so inspired and uplifted from this amazing Denny community. This week our 6th graders had a assembly where several students were recognized for their contributions to our community and exhibiting The Denny Way. Our 7th grade scholars took a fieldtrip to Lincoln Park where they participated in different connection and community building activities. I have been fortunate to have several opportunities to meet many families this week and am so energized by care, openness, and partnering to uplift each and every scholar and the school community as a whole. I also visited classrooms this week and got to be a part of the great learning that the scholars are doing and invigorated by the scholars' brilliance. It is such a joy to be a part of the Denny community and work alongside you.
Warmly,
Mary Ingraham
IMPORTANT DATES
- 10-12 Open House/Curriculum Night 4:30-6:30 Dinner Included
- 10-16 Afterschool Activities Start
- 10-20 Picture Day
- 10-24 PTSA Meeting at 7:00 on Teams
Curriculum Night Open House: October 12th
4:45 - Attend your student's classes meeting their teachers and learning about their classes
6:00 - Return to the Galleria to enjoy dinner together
6:30 - If you have a student at Chief Sealth High School join them for their Curriculum Night
**Please talk with your scholar or use The Source to have your scholar's class schedule
School Pictures Form and URL for Ordering
National Walk to School Day: Wednesday, October 4th
Washington State Healthy Youth Survey 2023
For more details, please read the below information in your preferred language
Fall Athletics: Ultimate Frisbee & Girl's Soccer
Ultimate Frisbee
Ultimate Frisbee has started practice and games and is also still taking players. If your scholar is interested in playing follow the steps below. The Coach is Ms. Wisdom edwisdom@seattleschools.org
Girl's Soccer
Girl's Soccer has start practicing and having games. If your scholar would like to play follow the steps below. The Coach is Mr. Gutierrez rsgutierrez@seattleschools.org.
- Complete Registration forms. Registration forms must be completed every year.
- Complete Physical form. Physical forms are good for 24 months.
- Forms are available in the links here or in the main office. All forms must be on file before a scholar can participate. Physicals can be scheduled through our partner NeighborCare with appointments right in our school's Wellness Center.
- Please contact your coach for further details. You can also contact Michael Anderson (Athletics Coordinator) at mianderson@seattleschools.org.
Sistema Escolar, Villa Comunitaria, & Seattle Public Schools
Talleres Familias / Family Workshops 2023-2024
Sistema Escolar, Villa Comunitaria and Seattle Public Schools are excited to once again host monthly workshops for families in Spanish. The list of dates and topics are below. Reminders and informational flyers will be shared in advance of each meeting also. Meetings will be on Zoom and are no cost to families.
High School Basics Session #1
Tuesday, September 28th 6pm – 7:30pm
- Explanation of grades, credits and GPA
- Social life in HS
- How HS works- Pre-SAT, SAT, ACT-NMSQ.
- Important things in each grade level
- Options to recover graduation credits
Middle School Basics Session #2
Tuesday, October 5th 6pm – 7:30pm High School Basics Session #2 Tuesday, October 12th 6pm – 7:30pm
- Explanation of AP, Honors, CTE, IB and CIHS classes
- Running Start
- Skill Center
- Career Center
- Counselors
Special Topic – Bullying
Tuesday, November 15th 6pm – 7:30pm
- What is bullying and what is not
- Correct reporting
- HIB Form
- What comes after filling out an HIB form.
Financial Aid Night
Tuesday, December 7th 6pm – 7:30pm
- College costs and how to pay for it
- Explanation of financial aid resources
- FAFSA
- WASFA
- Private Scholarships
- Financial aid letter from colleges.
- Documents to gather to fill out financial aid forms.
Financial Aid (Filling out Information & Support)
Thursday, January 25th 6 – 7:30pm
- WASFA and FAFSA fill out night.
Special Education
Thursday, February 8th 6 – 7:30pm
- Process for Special Ed qualification
- Guidance Team
- Evaluation
- IEP
- 504
- Prior Written Notification
Elementary – 5th to 6th Grade Transition
Thursday, March 21st 6pm – 7:30pm
Middle School – 8th to 9th Grade Transition Thursday, April 4th 6pm – 7:30pm
- Main Changes
- How High School Works.
- How to prepare academically to succeed in HS and to work toward post HS education.
After School Opportunities - Start October 16th
**We had to postpone our start from October 10th toe October 16th due to ensuring afterschool transportation**
To Register complete the form at the following link or use the QR Code pictured.
https://forms.office.com/r/9ZQBQyJXWR
Grade Level Assemblies and Fieldtrips
Assembly 9/27 during Advisory
Fieldtrip to Lincoln Park 10/4**
7th Grade
Assembly 9/20
Fieldtrip to Lincoln Park 9/27**
8th Grade
Assembly 9/13
Fieldtrip to Lincoln Park 9/20**
**Please make sure that your scholar turns in their signed and completed fieldtrip permission slip the Monday before their fieldtrip.
Join DIMS PTSA
Brought to you by Denny International Middle School PTSA,
We are pleased to announce that our first PTSA meeting of 2023 will be Tuesday, October 24th at 7:00PM online:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3917212894?pwd=OXI2YXRGSkR5WDlOK0tSZlVTUFdHdz09
Thanks for those of you who have volunteered for hearing tests so far this fall. We still have a need for SIX more volunteers Oct. 12:
- Nurse needs help with hearing tests on THURSDAY, OCT. 12 (two more people in the AM, two more people in the pm).
Thanks!
September 30, 2023: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day)
RESOURCES & INFORMATION
Family Income Survey: Action Item for All Families
Why is this Survey Important?
The Family Income Survey provides your student’s school with a way to collect household income information. This information is important because it helps your school receive federal and state funding (Learning Assistance Program, teacher incentives, etc.).
The form is simple to fill out and confidential. The information will only be used to help your school receive funding from state and federal programs.
In addition to healthy and nutritious meals, the Family Income Survey helps to fund programs such as:
- Before and after school enrichment programs
- School counselors
- Health and wellness services
- Resources for classrooms and teachers
Please complete and submit this form. Families with multiple students will only complete this form once. Regardless of income level, families with students at Denny International should complete the Family Income Survey.
**The Family Income Survey will be available in multiple languages shortly
New School-based Health Center Service Provider: Neighborcare Health
We are excited to announce that beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, services at our Wellness Center will be provided by Neighborcare Health, the largest provider of school-based health care in Seattle Public Schools (SPS).
The Neighborcare SBHC Wellness Center at Denny International Middle School will be a full-service clinic providing:
· Medical care
· Oral health care
· Mental health services
· Health education
· Youth-friendly setting
· Before, during, and after school appointments
Denny International Middle School, SPS, and Neighborcare Health have a long, successful history working together. For 23 years, Neighborcare was the SBHC for Denny. Neighborcare CEO Rashad A. Collins said, “We are very excited to once again partner with and serve the school community. Our goal is to build strong and supportive partnerships with Denny staff and help students and families to have a smooth transition of care.”
Neighborcare Health is a community health center that has been serving the Seattle community for over 50 years. They have been a provider of school-based health center services for more than 30 years and operate 14 SBHCs across Seattle and on Vashon Island. Many in our community may also know Neighborcare as the school-based health center provider for Chief Sealth High School as well as several elementary schools in our community.
Homework Help at The Seattle Public Library
We can help students succeed in school. Our trained Homework Help tutors can assist with school assignments, provide reading support and skill-building activities at select Library locations.
Students in Seattle can also get free virtual tutoring from Tutor.com with a Library card or a Library Link number - www.spl.org/VirtualTutoring
Broadview Branch (12755 Greenwood Ave. N.): Tuesdays & 4 - 7:30 p.m. & Wednesdays 3 - 5 p.m.
Columbia Branch (4721 Rainier Ave. S.): Mondays 4 - 5:45 p.m. & Tuesdays 4 - 7 p.m.
Douglass-Truth Branch (2300 E. Yesler Way): Tuesdays & Wednesdays 4 - 7 p.m.
High Point Branch (3411 S.W. Raymond St.): Tuesdays 4 - 7:30 p.m. & Wednesdays 4 - 6 p.m.
Lake City Branch (12501 28th Ave. N.E ): Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
New Holly Branch (7058 32nd. Ave. S.): Thursdays 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Northgate Branch (10548 Fifth Ave. N.E.): Mondays 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays 4 - 7:30 p.m., & Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Rainier Beach Branch (9125 Rainier Ave. S.): Mondays 4 - 5:45 p.m. & Wednesday 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
South Park Branch (8604 Eighth Ave. S.): Mondays & Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
White Center Salvation Army
Holiday Assistance
The Salvation Army Seattle White Center Corps Community Center is providing toys for children
ages 0–17 during the Christmas season.
Registration will be held on the following days:
- September 27–October 1, 2021
- October 4–8
Ways to Register:
- Call Us: (206) 442-8361
- Register Online:
Request an appointment: www.tsamm.org/at_request_intake.dpi
Register via online portal: www.saangeltree.org - In-Person: At The Salvation Army Seattle White Center Community Center
Please Note: Registration will only be open on the dates listed above.
Programs at Seattle Library: High Point Branch
Youth Drop-in Chess @ High Point Branch, Thursday, September 21, 2023, 4 - 5:30pm - Event Calendar | The Seattle Public Library (spl.org)
Youth Drop-in Chess for Children and Teens under 18 years of age. Come learn, practice and improve your chess playing skills.
Thursdays 4:00-5:30 p.m. (weekly, ongoing)
Solar Eclipse "Double Header" @ High Point Branch, Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 4 - 6pm - Event Calendar | The Seattle Public Library (spl.org)
Tuesday, October 3rd from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Join award-winning astronomy educator, Dennis Schatz, and learn more about how, when and where to view the upcoming October 14th solar eclipse. Free eclipse viewing glasses available (2 per family as supplies last) starting September 15th.
Homework Help | The Seattle Public Library (spl.org)
Get help with your homework in-person at the High Point Branch from trained volunteers. Free for K-12 students. Snacks provided!
Tuesdays 4:00-7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Family Story Time @ High Point Branch, Saturday, September 23, 2023, 10:30 - 11am - Event Calendar | The Seattle Public Library (spl.org)
At story time, kids ages 0-5 and their families can enjoy stories, songs, and fun learning activities. Saturdays @ 10:30 a.m. September 23rd – December 9th.