tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post3129500042422268635..comments2024-02-28T22:24:07.299-08:00Comments on Community Forum for HCC (APP) in Seattle Schools: July Open ThreadAndrew Siegelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06830585083467140758noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-36221503165297742752015-07-30T10:39:31.325-07:002015-07-30T10:39:31.325-07:00Sadly I've long ago deleted the PTA note where...Sadly I've long ago deleted the PTA note where it was posted what teachers were being hired. Perhaps someone else still has it. If you want a definitive answer I'd recommend emailing the secretary brlee@seattleschools.org who's usually very on the ball. Also be aware that staffing can and often does change up to and past the first day of school. Its not uncommon to see an extra teacher added (or as the uproar at Gatewood last year shows an attempt to remove one when enrollment dips unexpectedly)Benjamin Leishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10974191081762367425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-60406388563090732082015-07-28T20:31:55.915-07:002015-07-28T20:31:55.915-07:00Are there going to be three first grade classes at...Are there going to be three first grade classes at Lincoln?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-83865982390073002382015-07-28T17:35:20.758-07:002015-07-28T17:35:20.758-07:00JAMS has their 2015-16 bell schedule posted. They ...JAMS has their 2015-16 bell schedule posted. They will have (6) 50 min. periods each day (instead of last year's block schedule), with homeroom/advisory first thing in the morning. I'm not sure why they'd have it first thing, rather than a break between classes...but there you have it.<br /><br />MS parentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-74740615908597922272015-07-28T12:49:29.796-07:002015-07-28T12:49:29.796-07:00Thanks for investigating the seismic retrofitting ...Thanks for investigating the seismic retrofitting at Lincoln. I realize of course this is an issue for many schools in the region - but of course I am particularly concerned about the safety of the one my kids will be in if a big one occurs during school hours.<br />I guess we can't expect the district to bring them all up to modern standards given the costs and logistics and the fact so much district time/money/focus is directed toward things that don't directly impact the educational outcomes, health and safety of SPS students <br /><br />QuakingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-76078428631585706012015-07-28T12:31:03.307-07:002015-07-28T12:31:03.307-07:00Wondering -
Generally at Hazel Wolf the teache...Wondering - <br /> <br />Generally at Hazel Wolf the teachers do know and the principal discusses class placement with the teachers ahead of time and is intentional about grouping the AL kids so that there are at least 4-7 in one classroom, so they have peers. <br /><br />If you have a new student, you can email the principal and give her a heads up and ask that your child be grouped similarly (she should know the info, but it can't hurt.) It's better to email before the school year starts (and before the back to school event on 9/2 when the class lists are posted) rather than try to make a change after the lists are out.<br /><br />That being said, walk-to-math is open to all students based upon the assessment at the beginning of the year (although most, if not all, AL-identified kids walk one year ahead). Other kids are also included in W-T-M if the assessments and teacher experience shows they are able to do the work. There's also flexibility for mid-year moves up if there's a late identification.<br /><br />Welcome to the school!<br />Hazel Wolf parentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-68765967855258015692015-07-28T12:19:11.920-07:002015-07-28T12:19:11.920-07:00Regarding the quake - I found some Seattle-issued ...Regarding the quake - I found some Seattle-issued guides on non-structural retrofit for older schools, available at: http://www.seattle.gov/emergency-management/what-can-i-do/prepare-your-schoolchildcare-facility <br /><br />I'd be very curious to know if these measures have been taken at Lincoln. Does anyone know? <br /><br />ABBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-59577616727383641812015-07-28T12:13:35.196-07:002015-07-28T12:13:35.196-07:00The school in question is Hazel Wolf.
-WonderingThe school in question is Hazel Wolf.<br /><br />-WonderingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-82511039875000044722015-07-28T12:05:00.319-07:002015-07-28T12:05:00.319-07:00@Quake is an issue that is extremely distressing. ...@Quake is an issue that is extremely distressing. Structural doubts about the building are obviously terrifying. And does anyone know about classroom preparedness? Should we send our children with 2 packs - their school backpack and a disaster pack? Ugh. <br /><br />Please do re-post when you receive the report about the seismic safety (or lack thereof) of the building, and any other related information. Many thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-50523311739185483352015-07-28T12:02:29.865-07:002015-07-28T12:02:29.865-07:00@Wondering, it depends, as Ben says. I assume you&...@Wondering, it depends, as Ben says. I assume you're talking about a Spectrum school, but we were at an ALO school and the teacher did not know which students had an advanced learning designation (HCC or Spectrum)because she did not care to look.<br /><br />NE momAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-3280377419952754972015-07-28T11:58:29.981-07:002015-07-28T11:58:29.981-07:00@Wondering - it would probably help if you added w...@Wondering - it would probably help if you added which school you're talking about. While teachers will definitely know who is spectrum identified, the program implementation varies building to building. Benjamin Leishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10974191081762367425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-47451298381483527832015-07-28T11:43:45.223-07:002015-07-28T11:43:45.223-07:00Random question---do teachers know if a student ha...Random question---do teachers know if a student has a Spectrum designation? We elected for Spectrum over HCC but I'm really wondering whether the designation really means anything. When I talked to the school it sounded like group placement is simply based off of assessments at the beginning of the year.<br /><br />-WonderingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-89307606885764952462015-07-28T08:27:23.471-07:002015-07-28T08:27:23.471-07:00Typically teachers send info and a welcome letter ...Typically teachers send info and a welcome letter to the families of there students via email the day before the back-to-school, "meet the teacher" event, which this year is scheduled for Sept. 3 (the Thursday before Labor Day weekend).5th grade momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-27694441653672089862015-07-27T16:02:18.187-07:002015-07-27T16:02:18.187-07:00Does anyone know when we will receive teacher assi...Does anyone know when we will receive teacher assignments for incoming 1st graders at Lincoln? Are they mailed to parents or is that something you find out on the first day?murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01100152970861591129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-12618317038065427282015-07-27T01:44:46.897-07:002015-07-27T01:44:46.897-07:00They haven't been posted yet. I'd email ei...They haven't been posted yet. I'd email either enrollment services or the principal.Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-16794801433994806112015-07-26T21:38:59.392-07:002015-07-26T21:38:59.392-07:00I am looking for the grade level enrollment projec...I am looking for the grade level enrollment projections for Lincoln, like I've seen in previous years. Can anyone instruct me where to find?<br /><br />NE momAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-76668262919392765892015-07-23T19:55:07.610-07:002015-07-23T19:55:07.610-07:00@Quaking: I emailed the district abut your questi...@Quaking: I emailed the district abut your questions on seismic retrofitting to the Lincoln building. I just received a reply and should have a copy of the recommended report soon. So the short story is that folks are definitely considering what to do as part of the renovation. I've assumed in the past that the prior renovation to the central wing in the 90's probably included some amount of mitigation already (There's that huge brace in the library) which hopefully will be mentioned as well in the engineering recommendations. The other piece of context to consider is that 37 buildings out of 90+ of the total in the district are going to undergo seismic work using BEX money. So the risk is not unique to the APP program.Benjamin Leishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10974191081762367425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-89311971044401386032015-07-22T13:36:29.083-07:002015-07-22T13:36:29.083-07:00At Washington, students don't get their schedu...At Washington, students don't get their schedules until the first day of school. They report to the cafeteria to pick it up, then head to the first class.SusanHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-77943266431370040272015-07-22T11:42:08.011-07:002015-07-22T11:42:08.011-07:00Newtowner,
For the last two years (Hamilton and J...Newtowner,<br /><br />For the last two years (Hamilton and JAMS), my middle schooler has gotten his schedule on the first day of school. But I believe that in previous years the schedules were mailed out in late August?<br /><br />-JujubeeJujubeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-2035624959345278402015-07-21T22:38:06.710-07:002015-07-21T22:38:06.710-07:00When do middle schoolers find out their schedule?
...When do middle schoolers find out their schedule?<br /><br />NewtownerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-54137287255132577702015-07-21T19:49:06.022-07:002015-07-21T19:49:06.022-07:00Too lazy,
Yes, I think the JAMS schedule will hav...Too lazy,<br /><br />Yes, I think the JAMS schedule will have six periods plus advisory each day. Also, LA & SS will not be blocked for any grades (last year they were blocked for 6th and 7th graders). This info is from a principal chat in May, so they may have made changes since then.<br /><br />-JujubeeJujubeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-21472552984463077322015-07-21T18:07:23.260-07:002015-07-21T18:07:23.260-07:00I'm hoping everyone will mostly add a pseudony...I'm hoping everyone will mostly add a pseudonym, with a few reminders since its hard otherwise to keep track of comments in the discussion. Use anything you want, there is no rule on how many words are in the moniker etc. Hopefully this is non controversial and easy to do. Benjamin Leishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10974191081762367425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-91844915168403101682015-07-21T17:24:21.701-07:002015-07-21T17:24:21.701-07:00Does anyone know what JAMS' daily schedule wil...Does anyone know what JAMS' daily schedule will be this coming school year? Are they moving toward a more regular schedule with classes meeting 5x per week (instead if 4x per week)? <br /><br />-too lazy to make up a nameAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-5778521767710796842015-07-21T17:17:53.960-07:002015-07-21T17:17:53.960-07:00From above "Ideally, parents would use their ...<br />From above "Ideally, parents would use their real names when commenting here but, if you don't want to, please pick a pseudonym of some kind and use it either in the "Name/URL" option or put it at the end of your comment. That makes it easier for other parents to respond to your comment."<br /><br />Seems open enough. IMO comments are never high enough without something to warrant a hard and fast rule.<br /><br />ditto PRKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-82818253538705842642015-07-20T21:22:44.152-07:002015-07-20T21:22:44.152-07:00Except this blog has not stated such a rule. If I...<br />Except this blog has not stated such a rule. If I recall correctly it was a recommendation rather than a rule, unlike the hard and fast 2 word moniker enforced at Save Seattle Schools. If it's to be a new rule maybe you could make a sidebar or bottom note with the sign off requirements.<br /><br />PRKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4649338642905686469.post-52489106312380962882015-07-17T10:55:22.412-07:002015-07-17T10:55:22.412-07:00Lincoln safety in the event of an earthquake has l...Lincoln safety in the event of an earthquake has long freaked me out. It is unreinforced masonry according to my investigations. Some seismic upgrades were made a long time. I am not sure whether these meet moderm seismic standards (doubt it). <br />Bricks falling off the exterior would kill, let alone the unreinforced walls collapsing etc. I inquired of the district and got fobbed off a year or so ago. What are they going to do anyway - they dont have the money or motivation to address Seismic safety (too many other projects and issues etc). I'd rather have staff working on how they can make schools safe instead of all the other time/money-draining pet projects.<br />Guess we just have to cross our fingers and hope the big one (or any sized one) doesn't occur during school hours.<br />I don't like it one bit.<br /><br />QuakingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com