Some grounding questions for this school year:
What is my radical dream?
Who am I am dreaming with?
How am I living out that dream?
The pull to move from a space of loss and worry will be strong this year, but the kids need us to DREAM!
We are hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinics for students 12 years and older, and their families. Drop-in only. No appointment required. Vaccines are free and available regardless of health insurance, citizenship or immigration status. Find dates and info here: https://t.co/SHlvO3zwi3
More than 3,000 parents/guardians and 3,200 students shared their feedback in our spring survey. View the results to see what was said about technology, connection, safety and workload. Thank you to all who participated in our spring survey. https://t.co/0NhcKdSiyN
We invite all staff, families and students to attend a virtual focus group to provide feedback on standards-based grading. More teachers across Highline are using this approach to grade assignments and give feedback. Join us for an upcoming focus group: https://t.co/7wlt5ehHyi
We are excited to welcome our youngest learners and students in special education programs to in-person learning tomorrow! Here are seven safety steps. By practicing them every day, we can keep each other as safe as we can be.
Overheard at @EHSWolverines... “I’m at school!!” 😁 We can’t tell you how thrilled we are to have some of our students at school today, learning in person. #WeAreHighline
Watch this video from @SuptEnfield encouraging everyone to take advantage of meals provided by USDA during the pandemic. Meals are for everyone in our community, regardless of family income. Watch: https://t.co/EaAhECoPxt
Anyone 18 and under can receive free breakfast and lunch 7 days a week. Please help spread the word so no child or young person in our @HighlineSchools community goes hungry.
I received an email today from a major curriculum provider with this subject line: “Are you planning for the upcoming school year?” Are you kidding me? It’s all my team and I have been doing for the last three months and will continue to do all summer. Please. Check yourself.
To support at-home learning and reinforce in-school learning at home, we have compiled learning packets for k-5 students. Download & print these resources from our website in multiple languages (English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali and Amheric). https://t.co/DgUjwOKZFI
Starting Monday, we will provide FREE meals to all Highline students. We have 13 sites identified for meal pick up and hope to expand to more locations next week. https://t.co/Dnvvu1hwzb
We all need reasons to smile during challenging times. Today our incredible @HighlineSchools staff began distributing meals to students. Everyone, regardless of title or role, is pitching in to help. Thank you all! #WeAreHighline & teamwork is part of #OurHighlineStory.
To support at-home learning and reinforce in-school learning at home, we have compiled a list of online resources that will provide students with practice using instructional digital tools. https://t.co/DgUjwP2B4i
In the past week, our classified staff have gone above and beyond to serve our students and staff. In honor of Education Support Professionals Week, here is a special thank you for helping us navigate the coronavirus outbreak in our region.
Congratulations to @SuptEnfield for being honored with the 2020 Women in School Leadership Award from @AASAHQ. Thank you for being a role model for women and girls at all levels of education. https://t.co/4m0dEFt3uG #HighlineProud#OurHighlineStory
We are committed to equity in education for all. Our Equity Policy is the statement that backs up that commitment. The school board adopted a revised policy on Equity, Race & Identity. This work is critical if we are to deliver on our Highline Promise. https://t.co/tafnQ09RHK
Mr. J. launches students into a compare and contrast of local counties during @GlacierMS Dual Language Social Studies. Formative assessment using @Seesaw is giving students options to share their work! @haleywa_PLT@MeghanT_PLT@RachelHoffELL