Principal Weekly Newsletter: Incredible Family & Community Support
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Hello Cleveland Families,
Cleveland is a special school community for many reasons, but one reason stands out to me this week: our incredible family and community support.
You cheer for our athletes, support our community events, donate time and money, and share about our work with your friends and neighbors. This week, you went out of your way to send your love and appreciation to Cleveland staff.
On behalf of Cleveland’s staff, I want to thank the many families in our phenomenal PTSA who offered their time, thought, and energy into the staff appreciation breakfast this week. You prepared an incredible spread of food, gifts, and hot drinks, and stuck around to tell staff how much you appreciate their hard work in person. Thank you. We are spoiled by your warmth and generosity.
Principal Jeff Lam
Assistant Principal Jacklyn Cable
Assistant Principal Laura Roesener
Admin Intern Joseph Mingo
Newsletter Highlights
Important Dates and Events to Know
Read the complete Family Newsletter for Dec. 13 2024
- 12/18 | Multicultural Night!
- Come and celebrate different cultural clubs we have at Cleveland on Dec. 18. It’s free entry for everyone so bring your friends and family! Clubs will be selling food in the Cafeteria from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. so make sure to bring cash as this is a CASH ONLY event. Live performances will start at 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. in the auditorium!
- Dec. 20: 1-hour early release at 2:40 p.m.
- 12/23 – 1/3 | Winter Break (no school)
- 1/11 | Scholar Saturday
- 1/28 | Last day of 1st semester
- 2/8 | Open house for Prospective Students & Families
If your student is feeling sick, please keep them home
As is often the case this time of year, we are seeing a rise in illness at school. If your child is ill, please be sure to keep them home and call the attendance office.
High School & Beyond Planning this week in advisory
This Wednesday Dec 18th, during advisory, students will be working on their required HSBP tasks. The High School & Beyond Plan (HSBP) is a Washington State requirement designed to help students set goals and plan for their future, including post-high school career and college plans. Seattle Public Schools uses Naviance to support students in creating their High School Graduation Plan.
The State of Washington mandates that all students create a High School and Beyond Plan. Seattle Public Schools expects students entering grade 8 to begin developing a 5-year plan, which includes 4 years of high school courses, a resume or activity log, and post-high school career and college goals. This plan should be updated over time as the student refines their high school plans. School counselors, staff, and parents assist students in developing their individual plans using district-approved tools. To learn more about the importance of HSBP, please visit the Seattle Publics Schools website.
Open house for Prospective Students is Feb. 8, from 10:30 – 12:00
Please share with your networks, Our School Open house for prospective students will be Feb 8, 2025 from 10:30 – 12:00 p.m. More information and how to RSVP can be found on our school website.
Toy & Food Giveaway Event
There will be a Toy and Food Giveaway hosted by the Royal Esquire Club on December 21, from 1:00- 3:00 p.m. Learn more on the Toy and Food Giveaway site.
Yearbook Pre-Sales through Dec. 31
Pre-order your 2025 Cleveland Yearbook on SchoolPay or have your student fill out an order form in room 1162. Yearbooks will arrive in early June before Graduation. Books cost $50 until Dec 31. The price then rises to $60 on January 1.
Senior Important News Due Dec. 31
Place Cap & Gown Orders Before Break
It is important seniors place their order before Winter Break – if they miss the group order placed with the manufacturer, they will need to pay additional costs for an individual order. We are using a plain red gown with a specialized 2025 graduation stole.
- Seniors need to go to theNational Achiever Cleveland HS page to order online.
- If Seniors want to do a partial payment and use paper, they need to get a packet from KC Campbell.
- Plain red gown with a specialized 2025 stole.
- If students had a sibling that graduated recently and fit in their gown, they can reuse the gown and only order a stole for $30
Yearbooks & Grad Ad Due Dec. 31!
Pre-order your 2025 Cleveland Yearbook or have your student fill out an order form in room 1162. Yearbooks will arrive in early June before Graduation. Books cost $50 until Dec 31. The price then rises to $60 on January 1.
Honor your graduating senior by purchasing a Senior Grad Ad in the yearbook! Due Dec. 31
To purchase a Senior Grad Ad for your Senior, you must buy the space before December 31. Once purchased, the yearbook staff will reach out to you via email in January for your Senior pictures and any messages you want to include. Select the option to purchase a Grad Ad.
Attention all Seniors: The Seattle Promise Scholarship application and Seattle Colleges Admissions applications are Open!
Both applications are due February 14, 2025. We strongly encourage ALL seniors to complete both applications as soon as possible to guarantee access to two FREE years of college. It also ensures students have ample time to complete additional steps in the enrollment process. Learn More!
Interpreted Application Workshops – Happening Now!
To support students and families with the Seattle Promise and Seattle Colleges applications, Seattle Colleges are hosting virtual Application Workshops with interpreters for a variety of languages available. These sessions are designed to walk students through the application process and answer any questions they may have.
We encourage your senior to attend one of these workshops if they need guidance on completing their applications. View November Application Workshops.
Get involved with CHS Athletics & Club Sports!
Learn more about Cleveland athletics opportunities, contact information, athletics registration, and game schedules.