Jaguar Tracks Sept 25

Dear Jaguar Community,

As we close another great week, thank you for the many ways you support our students, staff, and school community. Your partnership makes a tremendous difference every day.

A special thank you to our PTSA for hosting Fall Game Night on Wednesday. It was wonderful to see so many families connecting, laughing, and building community together.

Next week, we are excited to launch our first Cultural Assembly of the year as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Students will learn about and honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. We look forward to this opportunity to learn and celebrate together.

A few quick reminders and requests:

Family Income Survey (CNEEB Form): If you have not yet completed this form, please do so as soon as possible. While all students receive free meals, information from this survey helps determine important state funding that supports programs and services for John Hay students. https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application

Bus Zone: Please help keep our students safe by not parking in the bus zone during arrival and dismissal. This allows buses to safely load and unload students.

Car Rider Loading Zone: For K-5 students, please use this area as a quick drop-off and pick-up zone. Remaining in your vehicle helps keep traffic moving safely and efficiently. (Preschool families should continue following sign-in/sign-out procedures.)

Thank you for helping us create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for all students. We are grateful for your partnership and look forward to another wonderful week ahead.

In partnership,

Jerid

Dr. Jerid Morisco, Principal

The student data verification form enables parents and guardians to update their household and student information online. This form includes important student health information, emergency and family contact information, and much more. This form is different than the Emergency Information and Student Release form that we sent home in red folders which also needs to be filled out.

To access, log in to your Source account and select Student Data Verification form from the navigation menu.

While all SPS students now receive free meals, it is still critical that every family completes the Child Nutrition Education and Education Benefits (CNEEB) application. The information collected through this form helps determine funding for important student support programs, including LAP funding at John Hay. Even families who do not qualify can help by completing the application and selecting the "I don't qualify" option.

CNEEB Application: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application

What is Jaguar Jog? The Jaguar Jog is our annual fall fundraiser that funds all our events and activities throughout the year. Students collect pledges for donations per lap or a flat donation, then on October 16th each grade runs laps around the playground or school in a great celebration of school spirit, community, and physical activity! Parents, family, friends, teachers, and staff encourage and cheer students on during their run.

This event funds school and classroom supplies for every teacher and school department, student scholarships, after-school clubs and enrichment, and all our school events throughout the year.

Sign up HERE for your child's personalized fundraising page!

Please consider volunteering at this event, all volunteers must be SPS approved. If you are a new volunteer, please start your application ASAP, as this could take 2-3 weeks to get approved.

Please also sign up HERE to volunteer!

Questions? Email Event Lead Brooke Johnson- brooke.eglin.johnson@gmail.com

Yuen Lui Studio will photograph individual portraits at John Hay Elementary on Thursday, October 15. Families can preorder portraits here: 2026-27 John Hay Elementary Picture Day 10/15. Print orders will be delivered to the school in 3-4 weeks after picture day; digital orders will be sent via email from no-reply@imagequix.com. Contact Yuen Lui Studio with any questions. Thank you!

As cooler, wetter weather arrives, please send your child to school with weather-appropriate outerwear each day. We go outside for recess rain or shine! We also recommend keeping an extra set of clothes and socks in your child's backpack in case they get wet during the day. Thank you for helping your child stay comfortable and ready to learn! 🌦️🧥👟

Seattle Public Schools is partnering with the Seattle Visiting Nurse Association (SVNA) to provide vaccine clinics for the public. SVNA is offering flu vaccines to anyone age four to adult; and COVID-19 vaccines to anyone age five to adult. Most insurance is accepted (We cannot accept Cigna, Tricare, or First Choice insurance this season). Please use the link below for information on locations and dates.

https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/health-services/vaccine-clinics/

Stick close to your phone/computer this Tuesday: after-school enrichment registration opens at 10AM! Click here for the registration link. Here's a reminder of our class offerings.

Tuesday Afternoon

o Little Picasso (Preschool-K)

o Pokemon Club (1st-5th)

o Pacifica Writer's Workshop (1st-5th)

o Let's Play Pickleball (2nd-5th)

Thursday Afternoon

o Lego Inventors (Preschool-K)

o Piano Keyboard Club (1st-5th)

o Machine Sewing (1st-5th)

o Creative Dance (K-2nd)

Need financial assistance? Email enrichment@johnhayptsa.org for more information!

If you have a child at John Hay who receives Special Education services or has special needs without formal services, please fill out the following survey (NOTE: it can be submitted completely anonymously, if preferred). Help us understand how the PTSA can best support the Hay Special Education community!

Survey closes Today, Friday, Sep. 25th!

CLICK HERE FOR SURVEY

Monster Mash is coming Friday, October 30, and we need your help bringing one of the kids’ favorite parts of the night to life: Trunk or Treat!

We’re looking for one decorated car from each grade, Pre-K through 5th, to transform the John Hay playground into a festive trick-or-treating destination. Go all-out with a theme or keep it simple. Friendly pumpkins, silly ghosts and Halloween decorations are all welcome!

Don’t have a car to decorate? You can still join the fun by teaming up with another family and helping decorate their trunk. The PTSA will provide the candy, and if decorating costs are a barrier, the PTSA can reimburse a portion of your supplies.

📅 Friday, October 30
🎃 Setup: 3:30–5:00 p.m.
🍬 Trunk or Treat: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 John Hay Elementary Playground

Sign up to decorate a trunk or help a family

Thank you for helping us make Monster Mash a fun and memorable night for our John Hay students!

These meetings provide an opportunity for you to share feedback on the issues that matter most to our school communities.

To make participation as accessible as possible, all meetings will include:

• Language interpretation (Amharic, Chinese, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese) and ASL services
• Light refreshments
• Activities for children

Upcoming Community Engagement Meetings (All meetings will be held on Tuesdays and run 6:30-8 p.m.):

• Sept. 29 at Thornton Creek Elementary School (7712 40th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98115)
• Oct. 27 at Eagle Staff Middle School (1330 N 90th St., Seattle, WA 98103)
• Nov. 17 on Zoom (Virtual)
• Dec. 15 at Chief Sealth Intl. HS / Denny MS (2600 SW Thistle St., Seattle, WA 98126)
• Jan. 12, 2027, at Coe Elementary School (2424 7th Ave. W, Seattle, WA 98119)
• Feb. 9, 2027, on Zoom (Virtual)
• March 23, 2027, at Garfield High School (400 23rd Ave., Seattle, WA 98122)
• April 6, 2027, at South Shore K-8 (4800 S Henderson St., Seattle, WA 98118)
• May 18, 2027, at Ballard High School (1418 NW 65th St., Seattle, WA 98117)

If you have questions about the Community Engagement Meetings, please contact Seattle Public Schools using Let’s Talk.

The Ballard Food Bank provides students with a free bag of food to take home for the weekend. We are looking for volunteers to pick up bags and deliver them to John Hay on Thursdays. This is one of our most essential volunteer jobs. Sign up here.

If you'd like to receive a food bag, look for the application in student's red folders or reach out to our Social Worker, Heather Baxter. There are no requirements to participate.

We love having family and community volunteers support our students and staff! If you'd like to volunteer at school, Seattle Public Schools requires all volunteers to complete and receive approval for a background check before volunteering. Once approved, volunteers may be able to help with:

• Lunch and recess supervision
• Classroom and library support
• Weekend Food Bag pickup
• School Event support
• Organizing Lost & Found items and more!

To learn more about the volunteer process and complete the required application, visit the SPS Volunteer Program page. If your unsure of your volunteer status or have questions, email mkruediger@seattleschools.org.

🔔Drop off in the morning begins at 8:35. At that time, the gates are opened. At 8:50, the first bell rings and students are led into the building by their teacher. At 8:55 instruction begins. School dismisses at 3:25 M, T, Th, F.

🔔Students arriving after 8:55am will be marked tardy.

🔔Every Wednesday is early dismissal at 2:10 PM.

Wednesday, October 7th

Friday, October 9th

Thursday, October 15th

Friday, October 16th

Friday, October 30th