SPS News Brief

Bell Time Implementation Task Force online survey is now available.
Closes Wednesday, April 13
The district wants your input related to the transition to the new bell times. The survey will focus on three topics important to a successful transition to the newly adopted bell times:

• Nutrition services (breakfast and lunch)
• Before and after school programs
• Athletics

Input into this decision making process is invaluable to the task force and the district, helping inform community wide conversations this spring to maximize support to our families. For additional information about the bell time analysis, please visit the bell time analysis webpage.

Boundary Change Community Meetings
As part of the growth boundaries approved in 2013, there will be boundary changes for 18 attendance area elementary and nine middle schools (including McClure) in Fall 2017.

SPS Board approves expansion of Preschool and Accepts State Kindergarten Fee Subsidy
The Board recently voted to approve the expansion of Seattle Preschool Program classrooms. In addition, they agreed to accept state subsidy for full day kindergarten in all of the district's elementary and K-8 schools. Beginning in the 2016-17 school year, families will no longer pay tuition for a full 6-hour day of kindergarten.

Family Survey Scheduled for April 
The annual Seattle Public School Family Survey is scheduled to be distributed the week of April 18. The Family Survey provides an important opportunity to reflect on your child’s school and the district.

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