Dear Parents, We have reached the end of another school year and I can hardly believe how fast it has gone. Two years ago I entered Sanislo not sure what was ahead of me. What I found was a wonderful and caring staff and community that was committed to providing the best possible learning experience [...]
Start of year information: Here is some back-to-school information that you may want to know about. . . School begins September 9th and our annual Multi-ethnic Family Potluck will be on September 24. Also, we will start the year with all the classroom supplies the children need. We can buy in bulk and save you [...]
We’d like to start by thanking all of the parents and students for a wonderful staff appreciation week! We were spoiled with all the great food, the beautiful flowers, gift bags and clean cars. We felt very appreciated and know that some of you spent many hours ensuring all of the special activities — so [...]
Dear Parents, Art Walk – don’t forget to attend our annual Art Walk on June 2nd. The Art Walk will be open from 5:30 to 6:45 (just prior to the unicycle performance at 7:00), and is an opportunity for families to view the incredible work your children have created over the course of the year. [...]
Dear Parents, Spirit Day – Friday is our school spirit day! We’ll have our monthly assembly at 2:15 and encourage everyone to dress up as his/her favorite book character. School Schedule for 2009/2010 – With the new tiering of buses for next year, Sanislo’s schedule will shift next year. Based on the planned bus arrival [...]
Dear Parents, As part of the BTA levy passed by the voters in 2004, Sanislo will be receiving some upgrades over the summer. These upgrades include the following five items: 1. A new concrete pathway from the building to the lower playground. 2. Re-roof portions of the building. 3. Clean exterior brick and repair and [...]
Dear Parents, After three months of analysis and community engagement opportunities, the Seattle School Board approved Superintendent Goodloe-Johnson’s capacity management proposal on January 29. The question I’m asked most is how will this affect Sanislo? Although the majority of Cooper students are expected to be assigned to Highland Park, Arbor Heights, and Gatewood, I anticipate [...]
We have recently received an Ackerley Grant that will provide us with $3,000 for enhancing literacy instruction. The Ackerely Partnership is between the U.W. and various schools in the Puget Sound area with a focus on supporting the collaboration of P-12 and university educators to improve teaching and learning in public schools and universities. We [...]
Last Thursday we started our new technology classes. Each classroom will receive instruction every other week and focus on learning Kid Pix (a drawing program aimed at children) and Kidspiration (a visual way to explore words, numbers, and concepts). Maryann Horsley will be joining us at the February 10th PTA meeting to describe these programs [...]
Dear Parents, Next week we begin parent/teacher conferences and we’re aiming for 100% participation. Teachers spend a great amount of time reassessing students and gathering work samples in preparation for your conference. This is all done to provide you, the parent, with an accurate picture of your child’s current performance level and appropriate next steps. [...]