Sand Point Squirrel Spotlight

Hello Sand Point Families,

Welcome back! We hope you and your families had a restful and refreshing break. As we return to our routines, we want to remind everyone how important healthy sleep habits and a strong start-of-day routine are for student success; good rest, a calm morning, and arriving ready to learn make a big difference in how our squirrels are able to engage, focus, and thrive at school.

We are also excited to share that Ms. Laura’s and Ms. Miller’s classes will be presenting at our assembly this week, and all families are warmly invited to join us. Our students are eager to share their learning and celebrate their hard work with you.

Thank you so much for the thoughtful gifts, kind notes, and messages of appreciation families and the PTA have shared with our staff. Your care and generosity mean so much, and we truly feel supported by this incredible Sand Point community.

We are so glad to have everyone back and can’t wait for another great week together.

Warmly,

Dr. Stephanie Zikopoulos
Principal, Sand Point Elementary

• Wednesday, Feb 25: Early Release 1:10 p.m.
• Friday, Feb 27: Assembly and ATATS
• Wednesday, March 4: Early Release 1:10 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 11: Early Release 1:10 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 18: Early Release 1:10 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 25: Early Release 1:10 p.m.
• Friday, March 27: Assembly and ATATS 1:45 p.m.

We know families are eager to stay connected to what students are learning in the classroom. Below, you’ll find a list of each grade level’s upcoming math focus, along with a linked support document for each grade. These resources provide a brief overview of the learning goals, explain key strategies and vocabulary students are using at school, and include sample problems, explanations, and at-home activities you can use to support learning beyond the classroom.

• Kindergarten: Understanding Subtraction
• 1st grade: Extend he Counting Sequence
• 2nd grade: Work with Time and Money
• 3rd grade: Using Strategies & Properties to add & subtract
• 4th grade: Understanding Fraction Equivalence and Ordering
• 5th grade: Use Equivalent Fractions to Add and Subtract Fractions

This month is Black History Month and the theme we will focus on is being Proud of who you are.

This week we will focus on the word Resist - To resist means to push back against something or not give in. For example, when someone wants me to be small or change who I am, I can resist and stay true to my own identity!

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Students will listen to the read aloud Speak Up written by Miranda Paul​.

Zones of Regulation learning this week will include the Stop, Opt and Go Strategy. This strategy can help you make decisions, solve problems, and regulate your body.

Dear SPS Families and Staff,

The events of the past few weeks in Minneapolis and across the country weigh heavily on our hearts. Our immigrant students and families are valued and beloved members of our SPS community. We are committed to ensuring our schools are places of safety and belonging for every student.

We understand that in the current landscape, fears and concerns about immigration enforcement in our own Seattle community are heightened. We have put together some guidance for our schools and resources for our families.

Guidance to Schools

If a school leader is made aware of a rumor or report of immigration enforcement activity near one of our campuses, they will notify the district’s Safety and Security office. The report will be assessed by Safety and Security, and next steps will be determined in partnership with the school leader.

If immigration enforcement agents attempt to access our school buildings, they will not be granted access unless Seattle Public Schools legal counsel is able to verify a judicial warrant. More information can be found in Superintendent Procedure 4310SP.B – Limiting Immigration Enforcement at Schools.

Resources for Families

Families and community members can find resources and supports on our website. These include links to know your rights materials, the City’s rapid response program, legal resources, and family preparedness planning.

Emergency resources can also be found by calling 844-724-3737 to report immigration enforcement activity or get connected to emergency resources.

We are grateful for our community’s partnership in upholding our students’ sense of security and their right to an equitable education. We ask that any reports of immigration enforcement presence near our schools be provided via Safe Schools Hotline at 206-252-0510. The Safety and Security Department is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Community members can make reports of safety issues impacting schools to District staff. In an emergency, reports should be made directly to 911.

In partnership,

Fred Podesta
Superintendent
Seattle Public Schools

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 available on the City of Seattle website

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

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!