JR Upcoming Events

9/22: PTA meeting at 7:00 PM

9/22: Flu Clinic at Nathan Hale 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

9/28: Flu Clinic at Nathan Hale 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

10/9: State In-service Day (no school)

LOCAL MEAL SITES: Nathan Hale, Olympic Hills Elementary and Sand Point Elementary. Pick up time: 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM. Sack breakfast and lunch. Also, prepared meals available weekdays by FareStart. Weekend support (non-perishable food) can be picked up on Fridays. https://www.seattleschools.org/resources/student_meals Meals are FREE for ALL students!

STUDENT MEALS BUS DELIVERY

https://www.seattleschools.org/district/calendars/news/what_s_new/student_meals_bus_delivery

NEED TECH HELP?

Temporary In-Person Tech Support Center through Oct 26

Location: Nathan Hale High School

Mondays 9:30am – 2:30pm (closed for lunch 11-11:30am)

Wednesdays 9am – 2:30pm (closed for lunch 11-11:30am)

REMOTE SCHOOL HOURS

Start of School: 8:30 AM

End of School (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri): 3:00 PM

End of school on Wednesday: 1:45 PM (early dismissal every Wed.)



FALL DRIVE-IN FLU CLINICS 2020

Nearest location: Nathan Hale High School

We urge everyone to get a flu shot this year to protect yourself and the community. Register your ENTIRE household for this ‘drive-thru’ flu clinic here:

click to register for drive-in flu clinic

Tuesday, September 22, 2020 – 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Monday, September 28, 2020 – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Further info: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/health_services/flu_clinics



YOUR VOICE COUNTS! Diversity & Inclusion Committee is a JR parent led committee that focuses on creating and promoting an anti-racist, anti- biased and inclusive environment for all our families. Race & Equity Team is a school sponsored committee led by JR staff. It focuses on an anti-racist audit of our curriculum, establishing just practices at school, and building an inclusive environment for our families. These committees have different approaches but work in tandem towards the same goals of creating an anti-racist and a socially just environment. Interested in joining or would like to know more, please contact: Diversity & Inclusion Committee: apurvab@gmail.com Race & Equity Team: arferguson@seattleschools.org



PTA (Parent Teacher Association) MEETING: 9/22 at 7:00 PM

Join us for our first PTA meeting of the year to learn about the PTA and get connected with other families. All are welcome! Meetings will be held via Zoom with the same Meeting ID and Passcode until it is safe to meet in person again. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6789533424?pwd=WlRjdEZaRW5LODZoeWwwVnpZMTB0UT09 Meeting ID: 678 953 3424 Passcode: Otters

Become a PTA member today! Membership is $9. JOIN NOW! Click here! Scholarships are available by emailing John Rogers PTA Questions? Contact John Rogers PTA



VOLUNTEER AS A CLASSROOM RAFT CAPTAIN!

The Family Connections Team is seeking classroom volunteers to be Raft Captains (similar to the former room parent role). Raft Captains help communicate school, community and classroom information to families in the classroom. This helpful role can be communicated via email at a time that suits your busy schedule. For details contact Sonja: sjernstrom@gmail.com and/or Maria: greendamen@gmail.com

PARENT DISCUSSION FORUM

The PTA has a new discussion group for parents. This group allows you to talk with parents in your class, in your grade level also the entire school community. It can be a place to ask questions, connect with other families, and find support. Visit https://discussion.johnrogerspta.org/ to register. Questions? Contact Melissa

JOHN ROGERS PTA GROUP ON FACEBOOK John Rogers PTA Facebook page

SPS 2020-2021 CALENDAR https://www.seattleschools.org/district/calendars/school_year_dates

NEWSLETTER REQUESTS

Blurbs must be less than 50 words & include contact info. Email: Kristi Yee by noon Thursday: frappuccino35@hotmail.com