Our goal as parents is to support our schools and have students back in class to start the 2015-2016 school year. Only by SPS and SEA reaching an agreement can that occur and it cannot happen if SPS and SEA will not negotiate. The story from each side is different than the other, but the fact remains only those with the knowledge and authority to negotiate a resolution can get our students back to school. We teach our children to use their words, and we now make the plea to both sides to use their words and resume talks. Set aside tactics, set aside hyperbole. Don’t set aside students. We ask, Superintendent Dr. Nyland superintendent@seattleschools.org and Seattle Education Association President Jonathan Knapp jknapp@washingtonea.org – please get back to the table and get our students back to school.

Unfortunately due to the strike, the carnival will need to be rescheduled.   New date TBD.

OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT IS CANCELLED

Sorry we have to cancel tonight’s movie plans – it will be too cold out by the time the movie starts.

Vicki Schmitz-Block welcomes the Schmitz Park Foxes into her home and shares lesson on her ancestors rich history as West Seattle Pioneers. Joining the garden party are her grandchildren, Gunnar and Ilse, daughter-in-law Mary and son Dietrich. The Schmitz Family has made invaluable contributions to our school – from the land our school stands on to attendance at the 2015 Auction. Our school community is very grateful to have such a deep connection to the Schmitz Family. Our little foxes felt quite at home!

EVERYBODY’S BEING OUTFOXED!

Jackson (Grade 2) & Josie (Grade 1) Ambrose, Enzo Wonder (Grade 2), and the High Bidders for the 2015 Auction Gourmet BBQ (O’Claires, Hammerstad’s, Wonder’s and Carl’s) were all recently out-foxed by the clever clan from Schmitz Park.

With the first day of school approaching quickly (whoot-whoot) the Fox-capade is picking up speed this week visiting a favorite Schmitz Park destination. Post your student’s guess on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/pages/Schmitz-Park-Elementary-School!

FOX FAMILY CONTINUES RACE DOWN 44th AVENUE.

2nd Grader Ben Langley awakes to the Fox Family reenactment of Schmitz Park’s Bike Rodeo.
A barrel-clown apprentice himself, Ben joined the scamper of fox feet on his front lawn last week showing his neighbors the Foxes aren’t the only ones with stage show tricks!

Muchas Gracias to Eric & Pam Linxweiler for throwing a fiesta not even the risk of capture could keep the Fox Family away from. As previously reported, the Foxes sought out a meal last Friday evening ultimately joining the Linxweiler’s and guests (aka winning bidders) at the 2015 Auction’s Mexican Feast. Members of the PTA Board met informally yesterday to try to determine if the frequency of habitations was on the decline. It was conclusive that this is only the beginning of what will prove to be a Schmitz Blitz of Out-Foxing.

The Schmitz Park Fox Family was spotted 3 blocks west today inhabiting Alyse & Ryan Hufford’s yard. While the Hufford’s state they saw or heard nothing (that’s why it’s called being Out Foxed), it is presumed the foxes were on the move at some point late Wednesday night when they decided to occupy Kian & Calvin’s front lawn. “I want to keep one!” Calvin Hufford, incoming Schmitz Park 2^nd grader, stated upon finding the skulk of furry friends. Speculation leads that since both Turcotte and Hufford are former PTA Board Members and actively engaged in the school it may mean that the Fox Family is seeking out familiar surroundings. However, this connection may be sheer coincidence. An anonymous tip received at press time revealed that the Foxes are looking for a meal with one fox being overheard saying to the pack, “Anyone else feel like Mexican?” Watch here for updates on where they may be headed.

Advance the legacy of our Schmitz Park Foxes! GIVE today!

 A family of Schmitz Park Foxes ventured out of the reserve early Tuesday morning  in search of expanding their habitat. The Foxes received a tip that former PTA  President Joe Turcotte and First Lady Anita Lavine are strong advocates of the SP  PTA mission to provide little Foxes opportunities to grow, learn and thrive – thus  making their home an ideal place for an expanded den. Occupying the Turcotte-  Lavine Family yard, the foxes drew immediate attention from the community and  this unexpected arrival has stirred up questions. Where are they headed next?  How far will they go? Can they do number bonds? While a den mother could not be reached for comment, a source close to the Fox Family says “The little critters are likely looking for new friends. That, or they are just plain restless. 12 weeks off for summer is a long time to sit in a forest.”

And those Foxes are an active group. Schmitz Park Foxes work hard every day fulfilling a pledge to be respectful, responsible and help each other. They are clever and wonderful creatures relying on programs, events and services Schmitz Park Elementary provides through the enormous efforts of the PTA. In turn, the PTA relies on the generosity of our families and community to fund that commitment. We’re all a family at Schmitz Park and that means you too!

Advance the legacy of our Schmitz Park Foxes! GIVE today!