Kenmore Elementary Paw Prints - March, 2025

IN THIS ISSUE

Principal's Message
Important Dates
Half Day Dismisal @ 12:20pm on Mar 7th
Save the Date: Class Picture!
Our Month Focus
Thank you
Third Place Books
Thank you to our fabulous PTA
Free Dental, Vision & Medical Care

Principal's Message

February was a brief month, made even shorter by delays, snowfall, and our mid-winter break. As a community, we encountered various challenges together.

While we feel a profound sadness from the loss of Ms. Goodmon, we also carry a deep sense of gratitude for the kind and generous support we've experienced over the past week. Ms. Goodmon's far-reaching impact has touched our community and strengthened our bonds, reminding us of the strong connections we share with our middle and high school families. We, the students and staff, will miss her very much.

In the spirit of resilience, we turn our attention to March. March marks the beginning of state assessment season. This month, our English Language Learners will be participating in the World-Class Instructional Design and Assessments (WIDA).

Please take note of the important assessment dates starting May 6th. The Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) will be for 5th grade only, while grades 3-5 will participate in the Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA). Our testing coordinators are finalizing the schedules, which will be shared in the upcoming weeks.

This month is packed with great opportunities, including Title I sponsored events such as Coffee & Conversations, Parent Child Math Classes, the SEL Series, and our PTA organized STEAM fair. We look forward to seeing you at one or more of these exciting events!

We would like to take a moment to acknowledge and honor the observances of Ramadan for our Muslim families, Lent (Ash Wednesday/Shrove) for our Christian families and Holi for our Hindu families. These special observances serve as beautiful reminders of the importance of community, reflection, and the support we offer to one another. Together, we can celebrate the values of understanding that unite us all.

International Women’s Day is just around the corner— March 8th. I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all the incredible women, both past and present, who have influenced my life, including my beloved mother, mentors, and friends. I hope you can find a moment to celebrate the remarkable women who have made a difference in your life as well!

Ms. George-Shapiro

Principal

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Important Dates

Mar 3 - Emergency Drill

Mar 3 - 4th Grade Intramurals, Gym, 3:45-4:30pm

Mar 4 - Title I Social Emotional Supports, Library, 4:30-5:30pm

Mar 4 - 5th Grade Camp Parent Info Zoom Meeting, 7:00-8:00pm

Mar 5 - Early Release @ 2:10pm

Mar 6 - Popcorn Thursday

Mar 6 - 4th Grade Intramurals, Gym, 3:45-4:30pm

Mar 6 - Guardian/Child Math Class, Room 10, 4:30-5:30pm

Mar 7 - Half Day Dismissal @ 12:20pm

Mar 7 - PTA Parent Night Out, Kenmore Community Club, 6:00-9:00pm

Mar 10 - Toy Workshop visits Grades 2 & 3

Mar 10 - 5th Grade Intramurals, Gym, 3:45-4:30pm

Mar 11 - PTA Meeting, Library, 7:00-8:30pm

Mar 12 - Early Release @ 2:10pm

Mar 13 - 5th Grade Intramurals, Gym, 3:45-4:30pm

Mar 17 - 5th Grade Intramurals, Gym, 3:45-4:30pm

Mar 18 - PTA STEAM Fair / Art Walk, 5:00-7:00pm

Mar 19 - Coffee & Conversations, Activity Room, 9:00-10:00am

Mar 19 - Early Release @ 2:10pm

Mar 20 - 5th Grade Intramurals, Gym, 3:45-4:30pm

Mar 24 - 5th Grade Intramurals, Gym, 3:45-4:30pm

Mar 26 - Early Release @ 2:10pm

Mar 27 - Class Picture Day

Mar 27 - 5th Grade Intramurals, Gym, 3:45-4:30pm

Mar 28 - KE Spirit Day - Grade Level Colors

April 1 - KE African Drumming Club Performance, Northshore Concert Hall (Inglemoor HS), 6pm

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March 7th - Half Day

Friday, March 7th is a half day for elementary schools. School will be dismissed at 12:20pm.

The front office does not provide after school childcare. Please plan accordingly.

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Save the Date: Class Picture Day!

Class picture day is Thursday, March 27th!

Save the date and plan to wear your favorite outfit that day!

More information will be coming home with students soon.

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Our Monthly Focus

Social Emotional Learning with PurposeFull People

Dear Families,

This year we are using PurposeFull People, a program that teaches skills to help students be successful in school and in life. We just wrapped up our third focus on Perseverance and are moving forward with our next focus, Honesty.

Honesty Overview

We are looking forward to focusing on Honesty this month! One way to think about Honesty is “being truthful in what you say and do.” Practicing Honesty helps strengthen our relationships and even reduces stress.

In the classrooms

For the following month each classroom will be focusing on different aspects of what it means to show Honesty. Below you will find the overall focus for each grade.

Kindergarten: Naming our emotions.

First Grade: Emotion awareness.

Second Grade: Emotion regulation

Third Grade: Sharing their emotions and advocating for themselves.

Fourth/Fifth Grade: Positive self-talk and stress management.

Family Connections

Conversations Starters:

Can you share or show what it means to practice Honesty?
When you are Honest, how does it make you feel? Why?
Share with me how being Honest with ourselves can help us to be more confident, calm, or focused.

Activities:

Review Honesty as a family! Honesty is being truthful in what you say and do. Discuss the importance of being Honest and work together to create a family Honesty pledge. Create and decorate a sign together that explains what Honesty means in your family. Have each family member sign the pledge and choose a spot to display it. Refer back to the pledge as a reminder to be Honest and to celebrate when Honesty is practiced!

Samantha Nunes

Counselor- Kenmore Elementary

425-408-4816

Mrs. Nunes Website

Thank you...

Writer

Thank you to Judd Winick, author of the HiLo graphic novel series, for visiting our 3rd-5th graders on February 24th.

Our Kenmore Cubs loved discussing what it is like to be an author and illustrator!

We had a blast!

3rd Book Place

Thank you to Third Place Books for donating dozens of copies of books from the HiLo graphic novel series to our 3rd-5th grade classrooms and the Library! We greatly appreciate your generous gift!

Thank you to our fabulous PTA, who treated us to a delicious staff lunch from Buddha Brudduh on February 13th. Everything was delicious! Yum! Thank you Heart shape

Since the passing of our beloved Ms. Goodmon, the Kenmore Elementary community has done so much to lift our spirits and show their support and love. Thank you to all of you who offered kind words, flowers and food for the staff during this time. We appreciate you all.

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free camp

Are you or someone in your family struggling to access and/or afford health, dental or vision care? The community health event listed below may be able to help.

Upcoming Annual community health event from Seattle/King County:

Seattle/King County Clinic is a volunteer-driven, free health clinic that occurs for four days each year at Seattle Center. The Clinic welcomes anyone in the region who struggles to access and/or afford healthcare.

Thursday, April 24 through Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Seattle Center.

Tips for attending:

This clinic offers dental, vision and medical care; patients cannot seek dental and vision care on the same day
A limited number of admission tickets are distributed, beginning at 5:30 AM, on a first-come, first-served basis (one ticket per person) in Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center
Patients may attend the clinic for multiple days, but must go through the ticket process each day
DO NOT attend if you are feeling sick
Masks are currently optional but subject to change according to public health guidelines.
All are welcome regardless of income, insurance, housing or immigration status
Patients will not be asked for ID or documentation of any type
Patients DO NOT need to reside in King County or Washington to receive services
Interpreters are available
Patients should come prepared for a long day with food, comfortable clothing and any daily medications
Read other frequently asked questions
Patient parking is provided for free in the Mercer Street Garage (650 3rd Ave North).Transportation is not provided, but more information on how to get to Seattle Center using public transportation is available at seattlecenter.com/visitor-info/getting-here.

If you need immediate care, please do not wait for the Clinic. Click here to find free and affordable resources near you.

Contact: SKCClinic@seattlecenter.org, 206.684.7200