Principal Newsletter: Join Us May 29 CHS PTSA & SPS Board Meeting With Speakers
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May 16, 2025
Hello Cleveland Families!
Thank you for taking the time to complete the principal feedback survey. Your insights help us prioritize for the next school year and better support your students’ needs. I have read every comment shared and am pleased to report that the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Many families encouraged us to continue our current efforts and emphasized the importance of maintaining academic rigor in our classrooms.
In responding to your feedback, I am mindful of the larger context we live in and our need to “meet the moment.” The rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are compelling us to rethink lesson plans and the purpose of public education in preparing students for a quickly evolving world and workforce. Many of us are experiencing fear and anxiety due to the local, national, and global political climate.
In light of these challenges, we must consider the kind of community we want to be and the work we must do to prepare students for an uncertain future. Cleveland’s own history offers a powerful path forward that I believe will help us meet the moment: our focus will be on three interconnected and mutually reinforcing pillars: Project-Based Learning (PBL), Ethnic Studies, and Restorative Practices.
- Project-Based Learning (PBL). PBL is central to our instructional strategy. It encourages students to work collaboratively, think in interdisciplinary ways, and tackle real-world problems. This approach is rigorous and engaging, providing students with the experiences they need to thrive in post-secondary life. Through PBL, students will better retain and apply the knowledge they gain from their dual credit courses and STEM classes.
- Ethnic Studies. We are increasing the number of Ethnic Studies courses offered. This discipline centers the histories, experiences, and epistemologies of communities of color, empowering students to critically engage with history to create a better future. By understanding the experiences of particular communities, our students will be better equipped to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society.
- Restorative Practices. Restorative Practices are fundamental to fostering a sense of community and belonging within our school. This “way of being” challenges cultures of exclusion and punishment, promoting a supportive environment where every student feels valued and heard, enabling them to achieve their fullest potential.
Together, these priorities will guide us as we prepare our students for the future. We are excited to continue this journey with you and look forward to the incredible achievements our students will accomplish.
Jeff Lam, Principal
Jackie Cable, Assistant Principal
Laura Roesener, Assistant Principal
Joseph Mingo, Administrative Intern
Important Dates and Events to Know
- 5/28: SBA Math Testing for 10th Graders. 9:00- 2:25 with breaks
- 5/29: CHS PTSA & SPS Board Meeting: Join the CHS PTSA & SPS Board Meeting via Zoom Meeting from 6 – 7 p.m.
- Zoom link and additional information below
- 5/31: Senior Prom (Olympic Sculpture Park)
- 6/3: End of Year Music Concert (6:00 – 8:30 p.m.)
- 6/4: SBA Math Testing for 10th Graders. 9 – 2:25 p.m. with breaks.
- 6/9: Senior Check-out (last day of school for seniors)
- 6/11: Senior awards night
- 6/13: Senior breakfast and graduation rehearsal
- 6/16: Graduation (5:00 – 6:30 p.m., Memorial Stadium)
Read the complete Family Newsletter for May 16, 2025
Some Newsletter Highlights
ASB Needs Volunteers for Senior Prom!
Prom is on May 31 and Olympic Sculpture Park, and our ASB is looking for volunteers to support. If you are able to support. Learn More about volunteering for senior prom!
CHS PTSA & SPS Board Meeting
Join Us: May 29 From 6 – 7 p.m.
Cleveland Eagles PTSA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting on May 29 from 6 – 7 p.m.
Topic: Cleveland PTSA & SPS Board Member Meeting
Discussion topics will include CHS CAP, FTE and anything else that the community would like to bring up.
School Board Members: Gina Topp, Brandon Hersey, and Sarah Clark
Please come and have your voice heard and ask questions.
Join the CHS PTSA & SPS Board Meeting Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 676 604 9258
For more information please contact us at chseaglesptsa@gmail.com
Nominate a student to join the 25-26 Principal’s Advisory Council
We are looking for students to join next year’s Principal’s Advisory Council. The advisory council will meet with me once a month for students to discuss the school issues and concerns that matter most to them. If you know of students you’d like to nominate for the Principal’s Advisory Council, please fill out our Online Form to nominate a student to join the 25-26 Principal’s Advisory Council.
JED Student Survey
Cleveland, alongside four other SPS high schools, has partnered with UW Forefront Suicide Prevention and the JED Foundation to join a three-year program designed to increase student wellness and reduce suicide in school communities. The program includes surveys for students, staff, and school leaders that will assess and evaluate attitudes, skills, and behaviors directly related to positive mental health outcomes. Cleveland will administer the anonymous student survey on May 20. We are hoping to use this info gathered to create supportive programs for students. For more information and frequently asked questions please see the SPS parent consent letter and FAQ attached to the emailed newsletter.
Info for Seniors
As our seniors prepare for their last quarter at Cleveland, we want to make sure you know what to expect. We will continue to add dates and information here through the end of the year for your planning purposes.
- May 31: Prom at the Olympic Sculpture Park 7 to 10 p.m.
- June 5: Final grades for seniors submitted.
- June 9: Senior Checkout in Humanities Class
- June 9: Senior Last Day
- June 11: Honors awards in the Auditorium after school
- June 13: Senior Breakfast in the Cafeteria at 10 a.m.
- June 13: Graduation Run Through on the Cleveland Field after the Senior Breakfast
- June 16: Graduation Ceremony at Memorial Stadium at 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Senior class advisor, Kacey Campbell: krcampbell@seattleschools.org or your student’s school counselor.
Free Youth Orca Cards Available for Order Online
Student Orca Cards are no longer distributed at school. However, students are eligible to order a free Youth Orca Card pass to ride the metro bus and light rail directly through the Orca Card website. Students will need to upload a copy of their K-12 student ID, state ID, driver’s license, birth certificate or passport to confirm their age. They do not need to add money or a pass to the card. Learn more.
Yearbook Pre-Sales
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 $60.
