Sand Point Squirrel Spotlight

Hello Sand Point Families,

What a week of celebration and connection! Our Talent Show was truly a gift to witness. Seeing our Squirrels step onto the stage, share their talents, cheer each other on, and celebrate one another was a beautiful reminder of the incredible creativity and courage that lives within our community. The variety of skills and passions our students shared never ceases to amaze me.

Speaking of community, our Carnival was another wonderful reflection of what makes Sand Point so special. The support, joy, and care shared among families, staff, and students was heartwarming. Watching families connect, laugh, and create memories together, both the quiet moments and the wonderfully loud ones, has a way of making our big city feel like a small town in the very best way.

While the school year is coming to a close, our time together is not over yet! We have three busy and exciting days ahead. We will kick off the week with Field Day on Monday from 12:30–2:00 (please see the message from Coach Jacks below), celebrate our 5th graders during promotion on Tuesday evening, and finish our year on Wednesday with our final day of school. On Wednesday, our preschool through 4th grade students will participate in our “roll up” celebration, where they will get a glimpse of what next year has in store.

A reminder that Wednesday is an early release day, and students will be dismissed at 1:25 PM.

As I reflect on this year, I am filled with gratitude. Thank you for your partnership, your trust, and your continued commitment to making Sand Point a place where students feel known, valued, and supported. It has been an incredible year of learning, growth, and connection, and I am so honored to be part of this community.

Thank you for an amazing year, Sand Point. 💚

Warmly,

Dr. Stephanie Zikopoulos

Principal, Sand Point Elementary 🐿️

smzikopoulos@seattleschools.org

• Monday, June 15: Field Day 1:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 16: 5th Grade Promotion 6:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 17: Last Day of School, Early Release at 1:25 p.m.

Dear SPE Families,

Field Day is almost here! Students will begin activities at 12:45 p.m. The event will end at 2:00 p.m., when students will return to their classrooms, gather their belongings, and return to the play court to receive an Otter Pop before dismissal at 2:25 p.m.

To help students stay with their assigned groups, we encourage them to wear the following colors if possible:

• Kindergarten & 1st Grade: Red
• 2nd & 3rd Grade: Green
• 4th & 5th Grade: Black

Please have students come to school dressed in clothes that can get wet with shoes that allow easy movement. Students will NOT be permitted to change clothes.

We're looking forward to a fun and active afternoon for everyone!

Thank you,
Coach Jacks

Summer Meals Program

Youth across Seattle can enjoy free healthy meals throughout the summer! The Summer Meals Program offers breakfasts, lunches, and snacks for everyone 18 and younger, no registration or ID required.

The closest summer meals site to Sand Point is Solid Ground @ Sand Point

Where: Sand Point 6940 62nd Ave NE Seattle, WA 98112

When: 6/29/2026-8/19/2026, Mon – Wed, 10:00 am - 11:00 am and 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sun Bucks

Your family may also qualify for SUN Bucks, which provides families with $120 for groceries over the summer.

Reach out to Ms. Erin at (206)252-4648 or emkehoe@seattleschools.org if you have any questions about either program

It is not too soon to plan for next school year!

Vaccines- immunizations are required for students to attend school. If your child is not current with vaccines, they risk being excluded from school.

Life Threatening Conditions- Asthma, life-threatening allergies (requiring an epi pen), and seizures are considered life-threatening conditions. It is legally required to keep all medications related to these conditions at school. If your child sees their doctor this summer, please bring them the correct medication authorization to fill out for next school year.

General Medication Form

Asthma Medication Form

Life Threatening Allergy Form

Dietary Requirements- Does your child have a dietary requirement that is not related to a life-threatening allergy? If your doctor fills out the Diet Prescription Form, we can be sure to have appropriate meals to meet your child’s dietary needs. Without this form, we will not be able to accommodate food sensitivities or specific requirements, such as a vegan diet.

Diet Prescription Form

Complete forms can be sent to amsterwald@seattleschools.org or faxed to 206-743-3169

Our theme for June is Accomplished & Community and our word this week is Celebrate.

This month’s theme is Accomplished and Community and this week's word is Celebrate. We will celebrate what we have accomplished this school year. This week, we will be celebrating Pride Month by reading about & discussing LGBTQIA+ figures & history.

Every day SPS students are offered a nutritionally balanced breakfast and lunch!

Please use the link below to view daily school menus.

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!