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September 5,2025: Hello Cleveland Families!
We had a great first week of school! Students went through our Strong Start schedule, which was carefully designed to help students settle into the school year. Over the first few days, students:
- Built community with their advisory class
- Learned about opportunities to get connected at school through athletics and clubs
- Learned about our new cell phone policy which prohibits the use of phones during class time, emphasizing why restricting screen time is important for mental health, academic growth, and friendships
- Checked out a new school laptop and bookmarked important resources
- Learned about important safety procedures
- Wrote a letter to their teachers
As we prepare for our first full, normal week of school, we are excited and optimistic about what our cell phone policy will mean for our students’ classroom experience. Our message to students will focus on what they gain by fully restricting their access to their devices, which includes ownership over their own attention, the ability to connect with her friends, and to ability to be present to the important content in their classes. We believe our students will come to recognize that sometimes freedom is made possible through limitations.
We invite you to talk with your student about their experience with the policy. Most of our students recognize the negative impact phones have on their ability to focus in class and understand the need for this policy, while others will struggle with the change. Please help your student process this change.
We hope you and your family have a restful and restorative weekend!
Jeff Lam, Principal
Jackie Cable, Assistant Principal
Laura Roesener, Assistant Principal
Justine Aikens, Administrative Intern
Fall sports are underway!
This week, we shared with students the many sports opportunities available this Fall. If your student is interested, please use the link below to get signed up! If you have any questions about our athletics program, reach out to Athletic Director Dan Jurdy at dgjurdy@seattleschools.org.
Ways To Be A Part of the Community
You will have many opportunities to be part of the life of this community over the course of this school year, but I want to spotlight a few to start:
- Cleveland PTSA: We encourage you to join our PTSA and get involved with supporting Cleveland teachers and students. Our PTSA has been a powerful advocate for Cleveland and an incredible support to students and teachers. I encourage new and returning Cleveland families to be part of this team.
- Eagle Night: Join us for Eagle Night on Thursday, October 9, where you can learn about the instructional program at Cleveland, get to know teachers and staff, and learn more about the community. As the date approaches, we will share more information about what you can expect.
Upcoming Dates and Events
- 10/9: Eagle Night (6:00 – 8:00 p.m.)
- 10/10: State in-service day (no school for students)
- 10/18: Homecoming Dance
Read more about the Spirit Wear deadline of Sept. 12 as well as how to purchase an ASB sticker, remember to complete your Start of School Forms, Join the Bike Club and more!
