10/13 McMicken Family Connection
October 13, 2022
"Just Ask" by Sonia Sotomayor, Illustrated by Rafael López
Enjoy a read aloud of Just Ask by watching this video.
Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the same way that different types of plants and flowers make a garden more beautiful and enjoyable, different types of people make our world more vibrant and wonderful.
In Just Ask, United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor celebrates the different abilities kids (and people of all ages) have. Using her own experience as a child who was diagnosed with diabetes, Justice Sotomayor writes about children with all sorts of challenges--and looks at the special powers those kids have as well. As the kids work together to build a community garden, asking questions of each other along the way, this book encourages readers to do the same: When we come across someone who is different from us but we're not sure why, all we have to do is Just Ask.
Is your student missing a jacket, lunch box, or anything else? Please stop by the school between 8:20 AM - 4:00 PM and check out our Lost + Found. It is located in the main hallway down from the front doors on the right, next to the corner. Please be aware all items that are not claimed will be taken to Value Village after Thanksgiving Break on Monday, November. 28.
Tyee High School is on the Highline Schools Bond!
In November, Highline Public Schools is asking voters to consider a bond that will provide improvements to schools across the district.
This bond will rebuild three schools: Tyee High School, Evergreen High School, and Pacific Middle School. It will also fund critical improvements, like roofing, painting, carpet and emergency repairs — at other schools. If passed in November students will move into the new, replaced Tyee High School in the fall of 2025!
This bond is not expected to increase taxes for most homeowners, due to expiring school taxes and a decreasing tax rate.
Proposition 1: Highline Schools Bond will continue Highline’s commitment to replace our aging school buildings with schools built to today’s safety standards, equipped for today’s learning.
Voters will find Proposition 1 on the November ballot. Learn more about the bond.
Cleaning out your child's closet of school clothes that they've outgrown? Please consider donating shirts and pants to our supplies for students who need a change of clothes during the day. Clothes that match our school uniform colors (black, navy blue, or khaki) are preferred. Our supplies in the front office to support clothing changes are running low.
As a reminder, if your child comes home with clothing they did not wear to school, please have them return those clothes to our front office.
If you have a kindergartener or 1st grader, we recommend sending students with a change of clothes in their backpacks, just in case!
Celebrate SeaTac's forests and leave a legacy-plant a tree! Join us to celebrate restoration efforts at North SeaTac Park, followed by an opportunity to plant native plants in restoration areas. Open to the public for all ages.
Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, long sleeves and pants. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Hats are recommended and masks required. Bring gardening gloves or hand tools (clippers especially), if you have them.
Date: October 15, 2022
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Register for the event and find more information at their website.
To celebrate the kickoff of planting season in the Pacific Northwest, the Green Burien Partnership is hosting several environmental restoration events in Burien Parks this fall. All events are open to the public, kid-friendly, and with no experience necessary. Refreshments, gloves, and tools will be offered for each event.
Green Burien Day
When: October 22, 2022, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: Hilltop Park, 2600 S 128th St
Join the City of Burien and EarthCorps at Hilltop Park as we celebrate our third annual Green Burien Day. We'll be working together to plant baby trees, shrubs, and ground cover plants. This event is open for everyone, no experience necessary. Refreshments, lunch, gloves, and tools for all will be available. Register online.
Planting at Hazel Valley Park
When: November 5, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: Hazel Valley Park, 251 SW 126th St
Join the City of Burien and EarthCorps at Hazel Valley Park to plant native plants. We'll be working together to plant baby trees, shrubs, and ground cover plants. We'll be working together to plant baby trees, shrubs, and ground cover plants. This event is open for everyone, no experience necessary. Refreshments, lunch, gloves, and tools for all will be available. Register online.
Planting at Salmon Creek Park
When: November 12, time TBD
Where: Salmon Creek Park, 700 SW 118th St
Join the City of Burien, DirtCorps, and the New Start High School “Sharks in Restoration” interns at Salmon Creek Park to plant native plants. We'll be working together to plant the future forest and learn about environmental restoration from youth leaders. This event is open for everyone, no experience necessary. Refreshments, lunch, gloves, and tools for all will be available. Register online.
Spooktacular fun! Costumes encouraged! There will be a cake walk, crafts for kids, goodie bags, and bounce houses. All activities are free! Visit this website for more information.
Location: SeaTac Community Center, 13735 24th Ave. S., SeaTac, WA 98168
Date: October 14, 2022
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Federal Way Community Center
Date: October 29, 2022
Time: 3:00-5:30pm
Cost: Ages 2-12 (pre-register $5, day of $10); adults free.
Workshops are back in stores! The first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to noon. Check out Home Depot's website for current and upcoming workshops for kids.
Each kit pack includes a certificate of completion, an apron pin, and a Kids Workshop apron. Easy enough for a 5-year-old, but fun for all ages, this pre-cut wooden kit encourages creativity and instills a sense of accomplishment. You will learn to hammer and create cool stuff in less than an hour. Parents of younger children will have fun working with them on this project. Parts are made of wood and kit includes all necessary assembly hardware. Can be used as-is or painted or stained and adorned with stickers or stamps.
Available at various locations for free! All ages welcome; adult supervision required.
- Scarecrow Napkin Holder - November 5, 2022 @ 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Train Ornament - November 26, 2022 @ 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the WET Science Center for free events throughout the year! Check out their website for upcoming events. All ages welcome; adult supervision required for all events.
Put on your space suit and get ready to become a space explorer. Discover mysteries beyond the earth with cosmic crafts of constellations, planets, and more!
Outer Space Adventure is available:
- Saturday, November 5, 2022 @ 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Saturday, November 26, 2022 @ 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Located on Redondo Beach in Des Moines, Highline College's Marine Science and Technology (MaST) Center is home to thousands of native Pacific Northwest Marine creatures and plants, has four skeletons on display including a 38' gray which died in West Seattle in 2010, and 15 tanks including two touch tanks. Come spend an hour or two with the crabs, fishes, and octopus.
The MaST Center is open for public viewing Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- See our aquarium that holds 3,000 gallons of seawater
- View 250+ native Puget Sound species
- Experience 2 large touch tanks
- See our 38-foot Gray Whale skeleton and other marine mammal skeletons
- Learn about current issues in the marine ecosystem of Puget Sound
At this time, masks are recommended to be worn by all staff, volunteers, and visitors. This is free and recommended for all ages. The MaST is located at 28203 Redondo Beach Dr. S., Des Moines, WA 98198.
Disability History and Awareness Month takes place during October to increase awareness, respect, and acceptance for people with disabilities, and to bring a greater sense of pride to people with disabilities.
As described by the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy, we celebrate "the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices. The annual theme is announced early to facilitate advance planning of events.”
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to focus and raise awareness on bullying. During this month, many schools and groups' efforts across the country are aimed at bringing awareness to the issue of bullying.
Bullying includes behaviors such as hitting, teasing, taunting, spreading rumors and gossip, stealing, and excluding someone from a group. Bullying actions are carried out on purpose with the intent to hurt someone. For a brief explanation of the definition of bullying, you can watch this video.
At McMicken, we teach and empower our students to prevent bullying using the three R's.
- Recognize, understanding what is and what isn't bullying.
- Report, letting a trusted adult know, so they can help.
- Refuse, standing up for one another by speaking up and taking action.
In 2009, U.S. Congress recognized October as Filipino American History Month in the United States. Various states, counties, and cities in the U.S. have established proclamations and resolutions declaring observance of Filipino American History Month. It’s all about celebrating the history, heritage, culture and achievements of Filipino Americans.
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