from Genesee Hill Equity Chair, Kristen Corning Bedford What are our kids going to learn this year? From one parent I hear this question with an exasperated tone, frustrated and stressed. And from another I hear the same question, no less stressed and frustrated, but with an added tinge of hope and possibility. What could our children learn this year? The stress of what parents are managing as we approach the Fall cannot be overstated.

Join us to eat ice cream at a distance! The Full Tilt Ice Cream Truck will be across the street from GHE at the corner of SW Dakota St. and 50th Ave. SW on Sept. 9, 3-6pm, with a portion of sales supporting our annual Supply Drive. All are welcome!

The Seattle Special Education PTSA’s Backpack Series starts on Monday, August 17. It consists of 16 free webinars for families, from navigating IEPs to advocacy, inclusion, and accessibility. Find which ones are the most useful to you and your family. We hope to see you there!

Usher in July by starting some anti-racist summer reading as a family! Interactive Kids’ Anti-Racist Reading Room:  This virtual reading room full of beautiful picture books was created by Michelle Widawer Hamburger and Kimberly Slater Haim- two Kindergarten teachers from Valley Village, CA. You can click on anything in the room to learn or read.  Anti-Racist Reading Challenge:  Below is a list of 25 picture books, early readers, middle grade, young adult and adult titles. Challenge your whole

Do you know someone who is an amazing volunteer? Someone who, whether it be quietly, or out in front of everyone, gives all they have to give to Genesee Hill Elementary School? Here is your opportunity to recognize them! We are seeking nominations for the Golden Acorn. Since 1937, the Golden Acorn is an award presented to individuals who have given outstanding volunteer service to children and youth. To submit your nomination(s) – feel free

The next PTA meeting is Thursday, June 11 at 7:00 pm and will be held virtually. Even if you are not a PTA member, you are encouraged and welcome to join to provide input and ask questions of others that care about our school community.

There are two open positions on the PTA board for the 2020-21 school year. If you are interested in learning more about becoming involved and supporting our community, please visit here.

Please join us on WEDNESDAY, May 6 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm for a virtual PTA General Membership Meeting. Please join using Zoom, meeting ID: 948 2874 5408. A reminder will be sent to PTA members prior to the meeting with dial-in details for those unable to join via app/web.   TOPICS: PTA Funded Programs. Priorities for families and Genesee Hill Elementary School are being impacted by COVID-19. It’s expected that PTA funding is going to decrease next year so, as

The following classes will be offered ONLINE so that students can continue to take virtual enrichment classes during the school closure: Mondays: Little Coders K-2, Drawing & Painting Exploration 2 -5 (now open to 2nd graders!)Tuesdays: Boom Dance Exploration K-3, Mandarin K-3, Chess 2-5 (new day for online classes only)Wednesdays: Game Development (Int/Adv) 2-5, Jump Rope 1-5Thursdays: Minecraft Server Modding 3-5, Tae Kwon Do K-3* (starts April 9th)Fridays: Art Wizards K-5, Drumming 3-5 & 1-5

Starting March 16, 26 schools will begin serving lunch for all SPS students from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Monday through Friday for the duration of the school closure. Grab and go meals are available for students, but students cannot stay at the school to eat them because of “social distancing”guidance from state and local health agencies. Students do not need to be present to get a meal. A parent or caregiver can pick up