Upcoming Community Events, 11/1/18

Here’s this week’s collection of upcoming community events.

1. Free First Thursday. Nov 1, various. Enjoy free admission to the Burke Museum, Japanese Garden, NAAM, SAM, MOHAI, Wing Luke and more. https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/28967

2. 20 Years of Pacific Voices: A Community Celebration. Nov 1 from 4:00pm–7:30pm at the Burke Museum. http://www.burkemuseum.org/calendar/20-years-pacific-voices-community-celebration

3. Rangoli and Henna Art. Nov 1–2 at Lincoln South Food Hall, Bellevue. Free. https://bellevuecollection.com/event/diwali/

4. Alaska Native Artist Sondra Segundo at Cedar Park Elementary. Nov 2 from 5:00pm–7:00pm. Free, potluck. https://www.facebook.com/events/288802221740685/

5. Dia de los Muertos. Nov 2 from 5:30pm–8:00pm at the Miller Community Center. Free. https://www.facebook.com/events/241189856567786/

6. Dia de los Muertos at El Centro de la Raza. Nov 2 from 5:30pm-8:30pm. Free. https://www.facebook.com/events/664709347228306/

7. Día de los Muertos. Nov 2 from 6:00pm–9:00pm at the Burien Community Center. Free. https://www.burienwa.gov/news___events/city_newsroom/featured_events/dia_de_los_muertos

8. Día de los Muertos Festival at the Outlet Collection (Auburn). Nov 2 from 4:00pm–8:00pm. Free. https://outletcollectionseattle.com/events-news/event/dia-de-los-muertos

9. Dia de Muertos Celebration & Art Show. Nov 2 from 6:30pm–10:00pm at Lake Forest Park Civic Club. $15-$30. https://diademuertos.brownpapertickets.com/

10. Hmong New Year Celebration. Nov 3 at the Seattle Center. Free. http://www.seattlecenter.com/festal/detail.aspx?id=20

11. SAM Diwali Family Festival. Nov 3 from 11:00am–2:00pm. Free, RSVP. https://tickets.seattleartmuseum.org/public/auto_choose_ga.asp?area=1

12. Celebrate Diwali at the Bellevue Collection. Nov 3 from 11:00am–7:00pm at Bellevue Square Center Court. Free. https://bellevuecollection.com/event/diwali/

13. Día de los Muertos Festival. Nov 3 from 3:00pm-7:00pm at the Phinney Neighborhood Association. Free. https://www.facebook.com/events/919648418222448/

14. Cultural Celebration of Diwali at Lake City Community Center. Nov 3 from 5:00pm-7:30pm. Free. https://www.spl.org/event-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D129700395

15. Hip Hop History Month Kickoff. Nov 3 from 8:00pm–11:00pm at 206 Zulu. Free. https://www.facebook.com/events/336834257085382/

16. Bunka no Hi—Japanese Culture Day. Nov 4 from 11:00am–4:00pm at the JCCCW. Free. https://www.jcccw.org/bunka-no-hi/

17. 14th Annual Dia de los Muertos Free Community Celebration. Nov 4 at the Tacoma Art Museum. Free.https://www.facebook.com/events/373003789904732/

Move-a-Thon: Let's Have a Strong Finish!

ALL MOVE-A-THON ENVELOPES AND MONEY ARE DUE BACK ON NOV 5TH!Even if you only used the online Pledgestar system, please return your envelope and just indicate that on the sponsorship form. You can continue to get sponsors and collect money up until Nov 5th. 

The classroom that raises the most money and/or completes the most laps will win a pizza party. The grade level with the most online pledge requests will receive a doughnut party and all classes with 100% participation will receive an ice cream party.Just return your envelope to count as participating – with or without donations.

Thanks again to all for a great event! If you have questions please contact Rae (raelutters@gmail.com) or Laura (lkriley99@outlook.com).

Harvest Heritage Potluck

On behalf of the Parent Racial Equity Team, thanks to everyone for coming to this year’s Harvest Heritage Potluck. We had amazing turnout and incredible food! We host this gathering every year, and it’s always filled with fun, food and fellowship. It’s also a chance for us all to celebrate the diversity of our school community. We hope you had some time to chat and socialize with friends old and new, and also talk to our PTA and school leadership about the things that matter to you most!

This year, we had some special guests with us: Seattle City Council member Debora Juarez, Seattle Public School Board of Directors members Scott Pinkham and Rick Burke, and Washington State PTA President Michelle Nims. We were grateful for them all taking the time out of their busy schedules to come to our school, and celebrate with us!

We had a Photo Booth where Sac parent Lori Phipps took photos for our SHINE family display in the office. Also, we hosted a Winter Coat Exchange for kids and families. Thanks also to Ms. Rings’ Kindergarten students, both current and former, who performed “Cedar Tree,” and Ms. Teague’s second graders who performed “Twinkle Twinkle.”

Finally, congratulations to the Parent Racial Equity Team, whose members were recognized for their work with the presentation of the National PTA Jan Harp Domene Diversity and Inclusion Award. It’s a great honor for our school!

Upcoming Community Events, 10/18/2018

1. Peacock in the Desert Community Opening. Oct 18 from 5:00pm–9:00pm at the Seattle Art Museum. http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit/calendar/events?EventId=59309

2. Kababayan: A Filipino-American History Month Celebration. Oct 18 from 5:00pm–7:30pm at the Tacoma Art Museum. Free. http://www.thecultureshockcollective.com/exhibitions-projects/2018/8/23/kababayan-a-filipino-american-history-month-celebration

3. Children's Film Festival Animated Shorts. Oct 19 6:30pm–8pm at Lake City Community Center. Free. https://www.spl.org/event-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D129676274

4. Diwali: Lights of India. Oct 20 at the Seattle Center. Free. http://seattlecenter.com/festal/detail.aspx?id=99

5. See Art/Make Art: Mini-Altares. Oct 20 from10:30am–12pm at the Southwest Library. Free. https://www.spl.org/event-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D129150363

6. Story Time with Suzanne Kaufman – All Are Welcome. Oct 20 from 11:00am–12:00pm at Third Place Books Seward Park. Free. https://www.thirdplacebooks.com/event/story-time-suzanne-kaufman-all-are-welcome

7. Urvasi Dance Ensemble. Oct 20 from 1:00pm–3:00pm at Crossroads Market Stage. Free. https://crossroadsbellevue.com/music-events

8. Do the Dandiya-Camp Kindness Counts Fundraiser. Oct 20 from 5:30pm–9:00pm at Microsoft Building 36. $15 suggested donation; ages 10 under free. https://www.campkindnesscounts.org/dandiya2018

9. Arts Gumbo 2018 - Celebrating Mexican Arts & Culture. Oct 20 from 6:00pm–9:00pm at Rainier Arts Center. $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors; ages 6 and under free. Also featuring La Charla de la Gente: Mañana. https://www.facebook.com/events/240130653365994/
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10. Ballet Folklorico. Oct 21 from 2pm–4pm at the Northgate Library. Free. https://www.spl.org/event-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D129629981

11. Worlds Beyond Here: The Expanding Universe of APA Science Fiction. Through Oct 26 at the Wing Luke.  $10-$17 museum admission, ages 5 and under free. http://www.wingluke.org/worlds-beyond-here

BEX Levy Update: We Need Your Help

Seattle Public Schools is accepting public comment in October to decide in November which projects to include in the February 2019 BEX capital planning levy. 

Join us! The PTA, several parents and teachers are working with the district to consider improvements to the asphalt and upper playground as well as ADA accessibility 

There are several opportunities in OCTOBER to engage the SPS school board in advance of the final vote.

• Share your story with the School Board via email.

• Testify in-person at a board meeting.

• Provide photos and first-hand accounts that help us make the case for asphalt & ADA access.

Also, if you are at one of the upcoming opportunities to engage with our new Superintendent on the BEX levy, try this approach:

1. Introduce yourself as a Sac parent.

2. Remind her our reps spoke Oct 3 and asked for ADA ramps and a new playground

3. Thank her for her leadership on this issue.

Let's keep the momentum for these critical school improvements!

For more information about opportunities for involvement, please contact Dana Robinson Slote (PTA Legislative/Advocacy Chair): drslote@gmail.com.