The Phoenix Flame: Family Edition
A weekly newsletter that will light your way.

11 • 9 • 2026
Happy Sunday Eve!
The end of our trimester is coming up fast, so here are some reminders for upcoming deadlines:
Deadline for Essay’s/DBQ’s/Projects is Nov. 18 by Midnight
Deadline for all work is Nov. 23 at 8:00 AM
Tuesday we will honor Veterans with our Veteran's Day Assembly in Advisory. Mr. Colgan put this entire assembly together, and did a really nice job! On Veterans Day (Wednesday 11/11), we pause to recognize those who have served in our nation’s armed forces. To the veteran staff or family members, thank you for your service and for all you contribute to our workplace and community.
Upcoming Dates:
November 11 - No School (Veteran's Day)
November 16 & 17 - MAP ; 18-23 Intervention Meeting
November 18 - Deadline for Essays/Projects
November 23 - ALL WORK DUE by 8AM
November 24 - End of Tri. 1 (half day for grading)
November 25 - 27 - No School (Thanksgiving Break)
November 30 - Start of T2 (New Student Orientation @ 10am)
December 3: Official Pacing begins
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Update from MAP, which drives Goal 2!
• BSD NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION PROGRAM •
Your child may be entitled to participate in the Bethel School District Native American Education Program. For each child who is registered on a 506 Eligibility Certification Form, the district receives Federal Title VI funds to pay for academic assistance for Native American children. In order to be counted as part of this program, a 506 form must be filled out by a parent/guardian of the Native American child. When filling out the form, all parts must be completed. It is not required that a student be enrolled in a tribe if the parents or grandparents are registered.
This 506 Form needs to be filled out only one time as long as your child attends Bethel schools. We will keep all information confidential.
Forms are available via the link below, on the Title VI website, or by calling Rachael Barger at 253-800-2394 or Grace Leatham at 253-800-2393.
Weekly Academic Contact [10/26 - 10/30]
- Elementary - 99%
- Middle School - 91%
- High School - 90%
- BOL - 92%
- BVA Total - 92%
Stories of the Week
Spanaway Lake Craft Fair: November 7-8
The annual Craft Fair at SLHS will be held on November 7th and 8th Details at
https://www.facebook.com/slhscraftfair
Coffee with the Superintendent: November 10
Our next Coffee with the Superintendent event will be November 10 from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Educational Service Center (516 176th St. E, Spanaway, WA 98387). We will also be hosting another event in March. Invite your neighbors! Everyone is welcome.
Transportation Hiring Event: November 10
We are looking for bus drivers and bus assistants to join our amazing Transportation team! Our next hiring event will be on November 10, from 2 to 6 p.m. at our Transportation Service Center (5625 192nd St E, Puyallup, WA 98375). At these events there are opportunities for on-the-spot interviews and potential day-of job offers. We hope to see you there!
Upcoming School Board Meetings
School Board meetings begin at 7 p.m. and will be held at Bethel School District's Educational Service Center (ESC), 516 176th St. E., Spanaway, WA 98387 unless otherwise noted. The public is welcome! To join via Zoom, visit https://bethelsd.diligent.community/portal/
November 17: School Board Meeting
December 15: School Board Meeting
ADMIN OFFICE HOURS
Make an Appointment with Ms. Burgoyne (Shobe)