Pathfinder Compass
July 2021
What to expect with The Compass!
The purpose of the Compass is to provide relevant information to our Pathfinder families and community. During the summer you can expect to see a newsletter in July and August. During the academic year, look for information every Sunday!
In this issue:
- Welcome new staff!
- Jump Start Update.
- Listening sessions with your new administration team!
- Dr. Holmes incoming goals.
"In the upcoming years at Pathfinder I hope we build community again after COVID”
-Paige and Luca Igoe
Welcome New Staff!
Dr. Chris Cordell—Assistant Principal
Greetings Pathfinder community! My name is Chris and my pronouns are he/him. I am honored and privileged to be a part of the school's next step in its journey of new beginnings as we reemerge from the pandemic. Schools are the heartbeat of communities and I have the best job in the world in building relationships and partnerships to support our students' academic and social-emotional growth. I believe authentically listening to kids is the closest thing to a superpower that we have. Powerful teaching is rooted in powerful listening. What we hear can spark action that allows us to make powerful moves toward equity and broadening access to learning for all children. I look forward to working together to build Pathfinder towards an actively anti-racist schoolhouse. Below is a picture of my high school math teacher days in Hawai'i organizing for better learning conditions for our keiki. Rest up, reenergize, and see you all see you soon!
Syd Bridges—Middle School Distinct Teacher
Hello :) My name is Syd Bridges, pronouns they/them. Students may call me Teacher Syd! When I'm not in the classroom you can find me riding a bike or tending to my garden. I'm thrilled to be joining the Pathfinder team!
Jackson Bores—Music Teacher
Hello Pathfinder community! My name is Jackson Bores (he/him/his), and I am very excited to join you all here. I graduated from Washington State University with a BM in Music Education and have previously taught in the Federal Way school district. I am looking forward to learning, performing, and celebrating music with our students!
Fatuma Mohamed—K-2 Distinct Paraprofessional
Hello Pathfinder! I am thrilled to be formally entering education at Pathfinder and look forward to building community with you. I am a local West Seattleite so don't be afraid to say hello when you see me!
After eight years Colin has decide to take his talents high school—we wish you the best, Colin!
We are in the process of hiring for 8th Math and Science.
Jump Start Update
To most effectively support our incoming Kindergarteners, we will be extending Jump Start! Jump Start will be in person August 16th - 20th from 9am - 12pm. There is still time to register, if you have not yet — please do!
To register:
1. Click the link below
2. Complete the form
3. Email (brlang@seattleschools.org), mail (1901 SW Genesee St
Seattle, WA 98106) or bring (Weekdays 9am - 1pm) the completed form to Pathfinder.
Dr. Holmes' Incoming Goals
· To know all folx personally and professionally connected to the school. Further, allow others to know me as fully as possible outside day to day connection, crisis, and problem solving.
· To use qualitative and quantitative data to determine concerns and issues regarding improving student performance that needs to be closely examined and addressed to repay the educational debt.
· To learn the artifacts, beliefs, and basic underlying assumptions through engaging in essential conversations with Pathfinder students, staff, and community.
· To identify, hold onto, and strengthen traditions that center students and bring the community together. Further, partner with students, staff, and the community to ensure social emotional learning and growth is embedded in the curriculum, adult strengths are highlighted, and we have fun!
Summer Listening Sessions
Dr. Cordell and Dr. Holmes will host listening sessions at Pathfinder this summer. Our hope is to begin building community, listen, and learn from you! We hope to see all of you at at least one of the listening sessions!
If you would like to connect and these times do not work for your schedule, please let us know!
7/26 Listening Session
All sessions will be held in the Pathfinder Garden, please remember to bring your mask!
Monday, Jul 26, 2021, 03:00 PM
Pathfinder K-8 School, Southwest Genesee Street, Seattle, WA, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
7/27Listening Session
All sessions will be held in the Pathfinder Garden, please remember to bring your mask!
Tuesday, Jul 27, 2021, 05:00 PM
Pathfinder K-8 School, Southwest Genesee Street, Seattle, WA, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
8/11 Listening Session
All sessions will be held in the Pathfinder Garden, please remember to bring your mask!
Wednesday, Aug 11, 2021, 08:00 AM
Pathfinder K-8 School, Southwest Genesee Street, Seattle, WA, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
8/12 Listening Session
All sessions will be held in the Pathfinder Garden, please remember to bring your mask!
Thursday, Aug 12, 2021, 04:00 PM
Pathfinder K-8 School, Southwest Genesee Street, Seattle, WA, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
8/20 Listening Session
All sessions will be held in the Pathfinder Garden, please remember to bring your mask!
Friday, Aug 20, 2021, 11:00 AM
Pathfinder K-8 School, Southwest Genesee Street, Seattle, WA, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.