Sand Point Squirrel Spotlight

As we head into conference week, we are making our final preparations to welcome you for these important conversations. If you have not yet connected with your child’s teacher, please take a moment to schedule a time. Conferences are a powerful opportunity for us to celebrate growth, reflect on learning, and partner together to support every Squirrel’s success.

We are also incredibly grateful for the ongoing partnership between the City of Seattle and Seattle Public Schools to provide food boxes to families this week. Their support helps ensure our community is cared for and resourced, and we are thankful to be able to offer this to those who need it.

To end the week on a high note, we are excited to welcome the Massive Monkees to Sand Point this Friday at 1 p.m.! Families are warmly invited to join us for this high-energy performance celebrating creativity, movement, and community pride.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for all the ways you support our school, each act of connection strengthens our shared community.

With gratitude,

Dr. Stephanie Zikopoulos
Principal, Sand Point Elementary

• Tuesday, November 18: Picture Retake Day
• Wednesday, November 19: Early Release 1:10 p.m.
• Friday, November 21: Assembly at 1:10 p.m. and ATATS
• November 24, 25, 26: Family-Teacher Conferences- No School
• November 27 & 28: Thanksgiving & Native American Heritage Day - No School
• Wednesday, December 3: Early Release 1:10 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 10: Early Dismissal 1:10 p.m.
• Thursday, December 11: (*Updated date*) PTA All School Celebrate Cultures Potluck Gathering 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• Friday, December 12: Assembly and ATATS
• Wednesday, December 17: Early Release 1:10 p.m.
• Friday, December 19: 1-Hour Early Release 1:25 p.m.
• Monday, December 22: Report Cards available in The Source
• December 22 - January 2: Winter Break - No School

Seattle Public Schools Wants to Shine a Light on Beacons of Hope

The SPS All-Star Awards aim to highlight current staff who are positively impacting their school community. We want you to tell us about staff members who are helping to create a sense of belonging in their school community. Nominate a Beacon of Hope from your school by Nov. 21!

Help us celebrate the incredible individuals who make SPS shine!

Submit a Nomination

Do you have a 3–5-year-old ready to start their learning journey? Sand Point Elementary’s Seattle Preschool Program classroom has several immediate openings!

We focus on learning through play, helping children develop social, emotional, and cognitive skills in a fun, hands-on way.

SPP at Sand Point includes:

✅ Experienced and caring teachers

✅ Culturally responsive, play-based curriculum

✅ Low student-to-teacher ratios

✅ Nutritious meals and snacks

✅ Tuition on a sliding scale based on family income

Limited spots available – apply now!

📍 Located at Sand Point Elementary

📅 Full school day – preschool class times follow the Sand Point bell schedule

📞 Questions? Contact Theresa Benson, tabenson1@seattleschools.org, 206-507-5500

🔗 More information and application

We can’t wait to welcome your child to our preschool community!

November’s theme of the month is Empathy! Next week’s word of the week is Supported. Students will reflect on what helps them feel supported inside and outside of school. Ask your students when they feel supported and how they can support others.

Students will listen to the read aloud, Lubna and Pebble by Wendy Meddour during Buddy Classrooms.

Next week we will be focusing on mindfulness tools as part of the Zones of Regulation curriculum. Mindfulness tools are ways to help our bodies feel calm, focused, and aware. Teaching our students simple tools can be effective in helping them get back to the Green Zone, so they are calm and ready to learn.

In order to chaperone or volunteer for Seattle Public Schools, families must complete a volunteer form with the school and district.

Please connect with the front office or your classroom teacher if you are interested in being a volunteer so we can help get you set up to support Sand Point!