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Welcome 9th Grade Parents

Presenters: Sean Baughn, History Ryan Tavitas, Math

Goals

• 1. Introduce the 9th grade support team – Who, what, how
• 2. Present ways that we can work together (family and

school) to support the 9th grade transition (Introduce Saida)

• 3. Clearly state tech policy and offer some ideas for families

9th Grade Team

• Ensure all students are known by an adult at school
• Support students who are struggling early in their high

school experience

• Learn about students' needs across the curriculum
• Develop capacity as a staff to better meet student needs
• Weekly meetings
• Support Tutorials

How can we support students?

• Tutorial
• Email
• Synergy Checks
• Intro Saida Oweiss – Graduation Success Coach
• Totem Pride
• September 13th – First home Football game – 7pm (Crossroads Cup)
• September 18th – Cookies & Cram – 1pm aer school in the Commons
• October 4th - Homecoming Football Game
• October 5th - Dance

Technology Policy

• Always use school-provided technology

appropriately.

• Personal technology devices should be off

and out of sight unless the teacher gives EXPLICIT permission.

• This applies to headphones, earbuds,

cell phones, mp3 players, Bluetooth speakers, etc.

• Until a teacher tells you otherwise,

assume personal tech devices should not be visible during class.

• Encourage students to turn off

notifications

• Move social media, games and

non essentials from home screen

• Build tech breaks into family and

school culture

• Grayscale your phone at school

School Policy Hints

Welcome To Sammamish!

The Sammamish Community

• Welcome all students and their families.
• We want your students to have the full high school

experience.

• Students and parents have a role in this community.
• Connect with resources

Bellevue School District Vision

To affirm and inspire each and every student to learn and thrive as creators of their future world.

Sammamish Vision

The Sammamish students and staff will develop an individual and collective purpose while supporting each other to achieve continued academic excellence and personal growth.

Initiatives:

• Problem Based Learning that presents

AUTHENTIC PROBLEMS and uses AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTS

• ONE TO ONE TECHNOLOGY that allows

students and staff to interact in new ways, collaborate beyond the classroom, and do things in new ways.

Counselors – Assistant Principals

Heather Smith (A – E)

(425) 456-7608 smithhe@bsd405.org

Kristen Patterson (F – K)

(425) 456-7620 pattersonk@bsd405.org

Nicole Kemp (L – Re)

(425) 456-7617

kempn@bsd405.org Jaime Hoener (Ri – Z)

(425) 456-7720 hoenerj@bsd405.org

Anecia Grigsby (O-Z) grigsbya@bsd405.org (425) 456-7605 Thomas Gangle (A-Gr) ganglet@bsd405.org (425) 456-7607 Myra Arnone (Gu-N) arnonem@bsd405.org (425) 456-7628

Sammamish has PRIDE!

• Purpose – knowing what to do and doing it.
• Respect – Treating yourself and others properly
• Integrity – Acting with honesty
• Determination – Using self-control
• Excellence – Demonstrating a great quality

• Tutorial
• Academic Recovery
• Mental Health Support
• Academic Counseling
• Drug & Alcohol Counseling (Youth Eastside Services)
• Family Engagement
• Jubilee Reach
• College and Career Counselor
• Graduation Success Team

Student Support Services

General School Communication

• Totem News: PTA Newsletter delivered via email each Friday.
• Synergy: Your student’s grades/attendance through BSD website/ParentVue
• SHS Website: https://bsd405.org/sammamish/
• Facebook: Sammamish High School Community
• Address or phone number changes, please inform the Registrar, Esmeralda
• Bailon. She can be reached at bailone@bsd405.org or 425.456.7618

• Introduce yourself to teachers and counselors via

email.

• Let them know about special concerns or issues for

your student.

• Empower your student to take the first steps.
• Access to interpreters & Language Line

Parent-Staff Communication

Schedules – Parent Vue

Curriculum Night Schedule Presentation: 6:30pm – 6:50pm Period 1: 7:00pm – 7:10pm Period 2: 7:15pm – 7:25pm Period 3: 7:30pm – 7:42pm Period 4: 7:47pm – 7:57pm Period 5: 8:02pm – 8:12pm Period 6: 8:17pm – 8:27pm Period 7: 8:32pm – 8:44pm Period 0: 8:49pm – 8:59pm

• For Family and Community Engagement Survey online

http://bit.ly/SHSFACE, or

• Paper copies will be available at PTSA tables around the
• school. Need translation in Spanish, Vietnamese, or

Chinese? Please come to room 211.

• Paper Surveys can be turned in to the office

How Can Sammamish PTSA Better Engage with Your Family?

SHS Parent Organizations

• School-wide, Parent-led organizations:
• There are two parent-led, school wide organizations that work together to support the

students, teachers, and families of Sammamish High School. They are the PTSA and STEPS.

• PTSA: Parent-Teacher-Student Association. Part of the largest nationwide child

advocacy organization. PTSA runs the staff appreciation events, ACT/SAT Test Prep Classes, Reflections, and coordinates legislative advocacy.

• Email: ptsa.board@sammamishtotems.org
• STEPS: Sammamish Totems’ Enrichment Program Supporters. A grant awarding,

fundraising organization. STEPS fundraisers, awards grants to SHS programs, clubs, and athletics, administers the concessions sales at SHS sports events, and Spirit Wear.

• Email: steps.board@sammamishtotems.org

• PTSA & STEPS are kicking off their major fundraiser of

the year tonight. These funds provide:

• School grants
• Parent education
• Family and community engagement events
• Staff appreciation events
• Forms will be available at all school entrances, Commons,

and in front of the PAC.

• Donations can also be made online:

http://sammamishtotems.weebly.com/donate.html

Pass The Hat

PTSA

Join PTSA today!

• PTSA…it’s not just for elementary school. And it doesn't mean that you have to volunteer!

Join the PTSA and add your voice today! $15-individual/$25-dual membership (2 people)/$10-staff

• Last year Sammamish had 225 members. This year our goal is 300! Help us smash our goal!

Corporate Matching

• If you work for a company that matches donations or reimburses for volunteer hours, please

look for “Sammamish Totems Enrichment Program” when you are selecting the recipient

• rganization.

Connection Opportunities

• For a current list of Volunteer Openings, please stop by the PTSA/STEPS table just outside the
• PAC. We also have laminated bell schedules, as well as other useful hand-outs. We’d love to

meet you!

SHS Parent Organizations

• PTSA/STEPS Meetings: What happens at PTSA/STEPS

meetings? Business decisions are made such as approving budgets, voting on officers, approving grant applications. We would love to meet you – please plan to attend!

• Tuesday, October 7, – 6:30-8:00, SHS Library | approve standing

rules and budget for PTSA

• Tuesday, January 28 – 6:30-8:00, SHS Library | elect nominating

committee

• Monday, April 27 – 6:30-8:00, SHS Library | elect officers and

approve budget for 2020-2021

Thank you for coming and enjoy your evening!