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Community Forum: Understanding our kids’ anxiety— and how to help

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Understanding Our Kids’ Anxiety—And How To Help

A community forum co-sponsored by the Shoreline Hi Cap Advocacy Group and the Shoreline Special Needs PTSA is scheduled for Wednesday, April 11, 2018, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.

The event will be held in the Shoreline Room at the Shoreline Center 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline in the north end of the complex.

Childcare provided by the Dale Turner YMCA in the Spartan Room next to the Shoreline Room (see details below)

Program Highlights:

Are you concerned about your child’s anxiety? Looking for more ways to help? You’re not alone!

Connect with other parents and learn about:
  • societal stressors and causes of anxiety
  • ways that Shoreline schools are providing emotional and social support for students
  • mindfulness practices and other strategies to reduce your child’s (and your own) anxiety
Free event – open to all Shoreline Schools' families

Dale Turner YMCA childcare:
A limited number of free childcare spots are available via RSVP - first come, first serve basis. If you are interested in childcare, email shoreline.hicap.advocacy@gmail.com with your name, the number of child(ren), and their names and ages. Child must be potty-trained.

Panelists will include:

Dr. Lori Lynass has over 20 years of experience working to support student, families and schools. She has worked directly with over 700 schools, in over 90 districts and 3 state departments of education on their implementation of academic and behavioral systems of support. She is the proud parent of two Shoreline students, ages 9 and 12.

Tom Doggett is in his second year as counselor at Lake Forest Park Elementary. Mr. Doggett leads mindfulness practices regularly with the LFP student body. Prior to becoming a school counselor, he worked with as a children’s advocate at a shelter for survivors of domestic violence.

Sara Harvey Yao is a leadership consultant who has developed and trained more than 4,000 leaders across the globe. Ms. Yao specializes in helping leaders navigate pressure and stress by staying present in the moment, and is the author of two books, Get Present and Drop In: Lead With Deeper Presence and Courage. She has two children, ages 12 and 15, attending Shoreline schools.

Linette Bixby is a WA State Certified Teacher and Certified Mindful Schools Instructor. Ms. Bixby has provided mindfulness instruction for staff and students at Kellogg, LFP and Shorecrest, and has conducted small group stress reduction sessions for teens. She is a Shoreline resident and parent of two kids, ages 16 and 20.

Cher Anderton, MSW, LSWAIC, is a mental health therapist in Shoreline whose practice focuses on trauma, anxiety, depression and parent coaching. Mrs. Anderton is also a certified Positive Discipline Parent Instructor and a school counselor at Echo Lake Elementary. She and her husband are Shoreline residents and have four children, ages 17, 16, 13 and 11.

You may send questions for guest speakers in advance to Special Needs PTA or to Shoreline HiCap



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March 20 PTA meeting focuses on inclusion

Monday, March 19, 2018

The Shoreline Special Needs PTSA member meeting will feature the Shoreline School District special education team leading a presentation and dialogue about inclusive education in the district. 

A large portion of the meeting is slotted for feedback and ideas from members. The business meeting will include chapter board elections for the 2018-19 school year.

This month's meeting is in the Ballinger Room at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, south end of the campus. 

Social time starts at 6:30pm, the business meeting is at 7pm, with the presentation at 7:30pm. 

Attendees are also asked to consider bringing gently used books to donate for the chapter to resell, with proceeds benefiting chapter programs. 

Learn more about the chapter and consider becoming a member. The chapter focuses on the approximately 12% of the Shoreline School District who have a 504 plan or IEP.




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Help find a new home for THE WORKS

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Can you help find a new home for The WORKS

Join us this Thursday, March 8th!
The WORKS is the Shoreline PTA Council clothing room for students in need in the Shoreline School District.

Since 2007, The WORKS has been housed in the three portables on the west side of North City Elementary. We recently learned that the portables will be removed this summer when the North City campus is used as a transitional school site. With the support of the District, The WORKS is actively looking for a new home beginning this summer.

To begin the project, PTA Council is creating a Community Task Force to ensure the long-term sustainability of The WORKS. We are just beginning the relocation plans and are actively recruiting community volunteers with a variety of skill sets, such as retail, space planning, legal, marketing, and fundraising.

There is an organizational meeting set for Thursday, March 8th at 7pm in the PTA Council Office inside the Shoreline Center (Richmond Room in the south wing, 18560 1st Ave NE). Fill out the RSVP form online to receive updates about the project:

For more than 20 years, The WORKS clothing store (a Shoreline PTA Council community resource) has provided free, high quality, gently used and new children’s and teen clothing and hygiene products. Every year, The WORKS serves more than 1,000 Shoreline School District students with basic needs to support success in school.



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Resource Fair - local summer camp and after-school programs

Friday, February 16, 2018

Need ideas for the kids for summer?

​Attend the Shoreline PTA Council’s FREE Resource Fair to learn about local summer camp and after-school programs.

Browse tables from more than 20 exhibitors offering programs for preschool through high-school. Free childcare (by advance reservation only) provided by the Dale Turner YMCA.

Monday, February 26, 2018 from 7-9pm in the Shoreline Room in the north end of the Shoreline Center 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline 98155



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The WORKS needs socks

Friday, February 9, 2018

The WORKS is a Shoreline Council PTA clothing resource located in the North City Elementary portables.

They stage an enormous back to school event in the fall, providing a thousand kids with new socks, underwear, and gently used coats and school clothes.

During the year, they continue to provide Shoreline Schools students in need.

The volunteers at The WORKS would like to thank the Shoreline / Lake Forest Park Community for their generous donations throughout the year! Our coat drive was abundantly successful, thanks to you!

At this time, The WORKS has plenty of gently used clothing and shoes.

They would like to request donations of:
  • new underwear 
    • 4T through 2XL adult
    •  briefs and boxer briefs (not regular boxers, please)
  • new socks, 
  • toothpaste, 
  • deodorant, 
  • full size shampoo and conditioner, and 
  • bars of soap.

These items will be distributed during the 2018 Back to School Consortium Event being held on Saturday, August 25th at Ridgecrest Elementary.

Donations can be dropped off at The WORKS on Wednesday nights between 6:00-8:00pm (when school is in session) or contact Jill to schedule an alternate delivery time.

North City Elementary is located at 816 NE 190th St, Shoreline 98155. They are in the portables next to the school building.

Thanks for your continued support!


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PTA meeting to features well-regarded Pediatric Occupational Therapy Team

Sunday, January 21, 2018

The Shoreline Special Needs PTSA is excited to welcome guest speakers Rosemary White and Alek Adams at its Wednesday, January 24 meeting.

Many families in the Shoreline area and beyond have benefited from White's physical and occupational therapy practice. The pair will present on child and caregiver relationships, including how to tailor interactions based on your child's sensory and motor profile and stay present in the moment.

White is an Occupational Therapist who brings in her work in Neurodevelopmental Therapy, Sensory Integration and DIR Floortime. Adams is a Child and Family Therapist who studied at Antioch and brings Family Systems Therapy into her work with children and their caregivers. She also has worked in homes and schools embracing the DIR Floortime Philosophy in interactions in these settings.

This month's meeting is in the Highlander Room at the north end of the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE. Social time starts at 6:30pm. At 6:45pm Shoreline School Superintendent Rebecca Miner will explain the district levy to be voted on during the February special election. A short business meeting will follow at 7pm, with the presentations at 7:30pm.

Attendees are also asked to consider bringing a white elephant item to donate for the evening's raffle (tickets $1) and / or gently used books to donate for the chapter to resell, with proceeds benefiting chapter programs.

Learn more about the chapter and consider becoming a member. The chapter focuses on the approximately 12% of the Shoreline School District who have a 504 plan or IEP.



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8th Annual Holiday Bazaar at LFP Elementary Saturday

Tuesday, November 28, 2017


8th Annual Holiday Bazaar at LFP Elementary

This is an exceptionally family-friendly event with carnival games and activities for kids, shopping from local handmade vendors, and it supports the LFP Elementary PTA. Everyone welcome!

Saturday December 2, 2017
9:30 - 4:00pm
LFP Elementary



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Retirement celebration for Debi Ehrlichman on Monday, Dec 4

Monday, November 27, 2017



The Shoreline and Lake Forest Park communities are invited to a retirement celebration in honor of Shoreline School District Board of Directors President Debi Ehrlichman on Monday, December 4, 2017 from 5:30-7:00pm in the Shoreline Room, Shoreline Conference Center, 18560 1st Ave. NE, Shoreline.

Debi is retiring after 12 years of service on the Board of Directors, and many more in support of the Shoreline Public Schools School Foundation and local PTAs. Join us as we honor and thank her for her service to the students, staff and communities she has served!



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PTA Benefit at Elevated Sportz on Dec 4 No School Day

Saturday, November 18, 2017

Print off this flyer and take it in for discounts on Dec 4


Let your kids burn off energy at Bothell's Elevated Sportz trampoline center and help the Shoreline Special Needs PTSA chapter raise funds.

Monday, December 4, 2017, 10am to 9pm, 18311 Bothell Everett Hwy #140, Bothell 98012 - no school day for Shoreline Schools.

Mention the chapter when you buy tickets and any extras onsite (advance online sales don't count) and the chapter gets 20% of the proceeds that day. Download the flier and get more info about Elevated Sportz here.

Interested in the special needs chapter, which covers the entire Shoreline school district? There's still time to become a member. Here's the website to learn more.



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Shoreline PTA Council: Help provide food baskets and toys to local families

Thursday, November 16, 2017


The Shoreline PTA Council, along with community partners the Shoreline Fire Department, Hopelink, Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park, and Dale Turner Family YMCA, are joining together to support families with children in the Shoreline School District who need assistance during the holiday season.

The 2017 Shoreline PTA Council Holiday Baskets Food, Toys and Teen Gifts Drive will run November 27 – December 8, 2017.

Donations of nonperishable food and gift cards for tweens and teens (i.e. Fred Meyer, Target, Walmart, iTunes, etc) may be dropped off at any Shoreline School District school, including the district office, during regular school hours.

Monetary donations may be made payable to the Shoreline PTA Council, note Holiday Baskets, and mailed to Shoreline PTA Council, P.O. Box 55784, Shoreline, WA 98155-5784.

Unwrapped toy donations may also be dropped off at any Shoreline Fire Station. The Shoreline Fire Department will be sponsoring a toy donation drive at the Fred Meyer in Shoreline on Saturday, December 2nd.

For more information, or to donate using PayPal, go to Shoreline PTA and click on donate.

Volunteer here or email the PTA Council.



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Learn about Being an Advocate at the Nov 14 Shoreline Special Needs PTSA Meeting

Friday, November 10, 2017

Come learn about Advocacy in Action - How PTAs Can Affect Change at the Shoreline Special Needs PTSA Chapter's November 14 member meeting.

Nancy Chamberlain, legislative director for the Washington State PTA, will describe what advocacy looks like within the PTA, current platform issues (including those of special interest to the chapter) and what local advocacy can look like within a school district.

The state PTA's legislative platform can be found here. Members of the chapter's inclusion committee will give a mini-training in ways to discuss inclusive education that move the conversation forward. How do we quickly answer questions and misconceptions in the moments that matter?

The meeting is in the Ballinger Room at the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE. Networking starts at 6:30pm, followed by a short business meeting at 7pm and then presentations. We adjourn by 8:30pm.

New this year: if childcare is a challenge for you, don’t let it stop you from coming. We’ll have a kid-friendly area set up in the back of the room. Continuing from last year: stay if you can and join other family members at a Shoreline business for continued socializing.


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Donate costumes to THE WORKS

Friday, November 3, 2017

Will that Halloween costume still fit your child next year?

If not, consider donating it to THE WORKS, the Shoreline PTA Council Clothing Room.

They are also looking for gently used winter coats and jackets.

The WORKS is open for donations on Wednesdays (when school is in session) from 6:00-8:00pm.

If you are unable to drop off a donation at that time, please contact Jill to make alternate arrangements.

The WORKS success is supported by generous community donations and volunteers— We appreciate your continued support!

More information on The WORKS here



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Desperate need for winter coats for Shoreline Schools students

Thursday, November 2, 2017


The WORKS, a Shoreline PTA Council free clothing resource for Shoreline School District students is desperately in need of winter coats!

If you have new or gently used warm coats, would you please consider donating them?

The WORKS is open for donations on Wednesdays (when school is in session) from 6:00-8:00pm.

If you are unable to drop off a donation at that time, please contact Jill to make alternate arrangements.

The WORKS success is supported by generous community donations and volunteers— We appreciate your continued support!

More information on The WORKS here



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Holiday Benefit Dinner at Shorecrest Nov 14 for Holiday Basket Fund

Tuesday, October 31, 2017


The Shorecrest ASB and Shorecrest PTSA will host their annual Holiday Benefit Dinner on Tuesday, November 14 from 6:00-8:00pm in the Shorecrest Commons (15343 25th Ave NE) to benefit the Shoreline Holiday Baskets Food and Teen Gift Drive.

This year’s dinner theme is “Fall’s Harvest” and will be catered by the renowned Shorecrest Culinary Arts Program. Guests will also be treated to entertaining musical and dance performances from some of Shorecrest’s amazing student performance groups.

Come kick off the holiday season with great food and entertainment for a great cause! All proceeds go to the Shoreline Holiday Baskets Food and Teen Gift Drive.

Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under.

There are three ways to purchase your ticket (through Nov. 9)
  • In person - from Andy Denney at the ASB Window, Shorecrest High School 
  • By mail – fill out order form and mail to Holiday Benefit Dinner, c/o Shorecrest High School 15343 – 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
  • By credit card - use the following link and use the “guest login” 
    • To find and buy tickets, go to: Items at all schools and High schools and Shorecrest and Fill out your choices

All proceeds from this event will be used for the Shorecrest Holiday Basket Drive in partnership with the Shorecrest PTSA

Tickets purchased through the mail and online will be available at “will call” on Tuesday, November 14 or can be picked up ahead of time the Shorecrest ASB. Bring printed receipts for online tickets. If you have any questions, contact ASB Coordinator Andy Denney, 206-393-4291.



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October giving campaign for Special Education classroom grants

Thursday, October 12, 2017

The Shoreline Special Needs PTSA is running its annual fundraising campaign to provide micro-grants to Shoreline teachers who support special education students. You can donate through October 31 at this page

Last year the chapter was able to give $800 in grants for organizational supplies, social skills games, interactive toys, fidgets and more.

Help achieve the goal of raising at least $1,000 this year to help educators with additional tools to support the approximately 12 percent of students in the district who receive special education services.

Any amount makes a difference. And learn more about the chapter and how to get involved here.



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PTA forum Thursday for school board candidates

Wednesday, October 11, 2017



Shoreline School Board Candidates Forum 
Thursday, October 12th, 2017 


Shoreline PTA Council 6.12 is hosting a forum for the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park communities to meet the candidates who are running for the Shoreline School Board in the November 2017 election. This is a great a opportunity to learn about State and local education issues.

Join us on October 12 at 7:00pm in the Mt. Rainier Room at the north end of the Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE. Shoreline 98155.

The event will be moderated by Washington State PTSA Region 6 Director Sherry Rudolph. 

The schedule will be posted on the PTA website.

More information here and on Facebook.


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Funds needed for Suicide Prevention program for Shorewood, Shorecrest

Friday, October 6, 2017



The Shoreline PTA Council, the PTSAs for Shorewood and Shorecrest, and the Shoreline School District are partnering with Forefront in School to bring their suicide prevention program to the Shoreline School District high schools this fall.

The program includes training for all school community members, creation or expansion of crisis protocols, social/emotional learning support and more.

The Forefront Program will be funded completely by private donations and your support is needed.  Contributions are tax deductible. The cost is $25,000/year to cover both schools, and it is a 3 year program.

The School District, school leadership and staffs at both high schools are fully on board with (and excited about) this program.

To support the Forefront in Schools Shoreline School District program, Donate here

Contributions are tax deductible. The cost is $25,000/year to cover both schools, and it is a 3 year program. Any funds raised over this first year will automatically be applied to years 2 and 3.

Suicide among youth is a serious public health, mental health and community-based problem. In fact, suicide is the second leading cause of death in Washington State for youth ages 10-24.

Twice as many young people die by suicide than by homicide in Washington State and we lose two youth to suicide each week on average. The suicide rate in Washington State has been increasing steadily since 2006.

Shoreline high schools have elected to participate in a 3-year cohort of 16 area schools with Forefront, an organization connected with the University of Washington and a leader in suicide prevention and education. Forefront in the Schools (FIS) will assist in a comprehensive review, developing systematic supports and providing community education promoting mental health and suicide prevention.

The FIS program uses a “train the trainer” model for students, parents, faculty, and staff to help prevent suicide. This reduces the stigma of mental illness and makes schools safer, more welcoming, healthier environments where everyone can thrive. The program also supports policy enhancement, social/emotional learning, and leadership opportunities for students and builds community by engaging leadership across groups because everyone has a role to play in suicide prevention.

Forefront’s LEARN™ curriculum has been reviewed and approved by the Shoreline School District.



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Oct 4 Shoreline Special Needs PTSA meeting to focus on inclusion

Saturday, September 30, 2017

The Shoreline Special Needs PTSA will kick off the school year with its first meeting on Oct. 4 in the Shoreline Center's Ballinger Room, south wing of the complex at 18560 1st Ave NE, 98155. 
The main presentation will be on the topic of special education and inclusion. There also will be an update about the school district's plans to complete a formal review of its special education program this year.

Meet and greet time starts at 6:30pm and the meeting gets under way at 7pm.

School board candidates Jill Brady and Heather Fralick will be available during the 6:30pm social time for any members who'd like to ask questions about their campaigns (you can find their issue statements at this link).

New this year: an area will be set up in the back of the meeting room with quiet activities for kids of members who couldn't attend otherwise.

The chapter serves any child in the Shoreline School District with a 504 or IEP. That's approximately 12% of the district's enrollment. Learn more here.



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Shoreline School Board Candidates Forum Thursday, Oct 12

Friday, September 29, 2017


Shoreline PTA Council 6.12 is hosting a forum for the Shoreline And Lake Forest Park communities to meet the candidates who are running for the Shoreline School Board in the November 2017 election. This is a great a opportunity to learn about State and local education issues.

The event will be moderated by Washington State PTSA Region 6 Director Sherry Rudolph.

Join us on October 12 at 7:00pm in the Mt. Rainier Room, Shoreline Center, at 18560 1st Ave NE,  Shoreline 98155, north end of complex.

More information here or on Facebook

See also: Five candidate forums in October



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What Parents and Educators need to know about smart kids

Monday, September 11, 2017

Austina De Bonte
The Shoreline Hi Cap Advocacy Group, in partnership with the Shoreline PTA Council, is excited to welcome back Austina De Bonte, president of the Northwest Gifted Child Association (NWGCA), to Shoreline for her presentation, "What Parents and Educators Need to Know About Smart Kids."

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the social/emotional concerns that impact our advanced learners: what's normal, what to expect as they grow, and why genuine challenge is vitally important to their learning, as well as the development of their academic talents --- from the preschool and elementary years all the way to high school and beyond.

Austina De Bonte of the Northwest Gifted Child Association
Thursday, October 5, 2017
6:30pm - 9:00pm 
Brief business meeting at 6:30pm, followed by Ms. De Bonte's presentation at 7pm.
Shoreline Auditorium (18560-1st Ave. NE – Shoreline Conference Center)

A limited number of free childcare spots will be available on RSVP - “first come, first serve” basis - by the Dale Turner YMCA in the auditorium’s lobby area. email with your name, the number of child(ren), and their names and ages, to reserve this service. Children must be potty-trained.

This is a free speaker event for parents and for anyone who supports our students.

"Austina's talk truly changed my life. Seeing other parents in the room have the exact same social/emotional concerns for their child made me feel like I was not alone. I came away really understanding my child better, what she needs and wanting to learn more."

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