Sand Point Squirrel Spotlight

What an incredible week at Sand Point! Despite the rain, our Move-A-Thon was a huge success! Our Squirrels showed up with unstoppable energy, smiles, and school spirit—running, walking, and dancing their way through the puddles with heart and determination. A big thank you to our families and volunteers who came out to cheer, help, and celebrate our students. Your support truly makes events like this possible.

Next week, we’re keeping the excitement going with Spirit Week, starting Monday! This is a wonderful opportunity for our students and staff to show their creativity, teamwork, and school pride each day. Check out the daily themes listed below in this newsletter so your Squirrel can join in the fun!

We’re also looking forward to our October School Assembly on Thursday, October 31 at 1:45 p.m.. Families are warmly invited to attend as we celebrate our students’ hard work, positive choices, and community spirit. It’s always a joy to gather together and recognize all the wonderful things happening at Sand Point.

As we celebrate, I also want to take a moment to share an important reminder about how we treat one another. This past week, we’ve noticed some unkind teasing and taunting among students. At Sand Point, we are committed to creating a learning environment that is safe, welcoming, and respectful for all. We ask that families take a few minutes to talk with their students about using kind words and treating others with empathy and respect, specifically let's remember to speak to and about others they way we'd want to be spoken to. Our words matter, we need to use them to lift each other up. Working together, we can ensure that every Squirrel feels valued, included, and supported.

Thank you for your continued partnership and positivity. Whether rain or shine, our community continues to grow stronger together—with HOPE, heart, and a whole lot of Squirrel pride!

With gratitude,

Dr. Stephanie Zikopoulos
Principal, Sand Point Elementary

P.S. Please help your students to keep all toys, balls, and trading cards at home t ensure they are safe and not distracting our learning environment. Thank you

• Monday, October 27: Spirit Week
• Wednesday, October 29: Early Release 1:10 p.m.
• Friday, October 31: Assembly and ATATS 1:45 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 5: Early Release 1:10 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 11: No School - Veterans Day
• Wednesday, November 12: Early Release 1:10 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 18: Picture Retake Day
• Wednesday, November 19: Early Release 1:10 p.m.

It is School Spirit Week!!

• no weapons (toy or otherwise)
• no masks
• no face paint

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!

October’s theme of the month is Identity! Next week’s word of the week is Assumptions.

Students will learn what an assumption is and identify when they or others are making an assumption. Students will reflect on how assumptions affect others and themselves. Ask your students what assumption means to them and why our brain makes assumptions. Students will listen to the read aloud, Red: A Crayons Story by Michael Hall and Wolfie the Bunny by Ame Dyckman.

We are also learning about Zones of Regulation as part of our Social Emotional Curriculum. Next week we will focus on body cues and messages that help us identify which zone we are in.

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!