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Shoreline Public Schools Foundation establishes SAFE fund to help keep kids in school

Friday, August 16, 2024

The Shoreline Public Schools Foundation and the generous donors who contribute to help enrich our schools contributed over $100K over the last school year, which funded 46 Engagement Grants.

For the 2024-25 school year, the Foundation is launching SAFE (Student Aid for Essentials).

SAFE is a new initiative with a simple and far-reaching goal: to keep kids in school by removing barriers for students who are living with a low income or experiencing a financial and/or family crisis.

The SAFE program will act as a lifeline, providing immediate help for basic needs and emergency support.

Below are a few examples of what the support will fund:
  • Gift cards for groceries, gas, and necessities
  • School supplies
  • Backpacks
  • Field trip fees
  • Class and activity fees
  • Transportation to services outside of school
Please consider donating to the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation to support local students who are experiencing the most need.


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Help is needed to make sure every Shoreline School District student is back to school ready

Tuesday, August 13, 2024


Shoreline PTA Council and Shoreline Public Schools Foundation are collecting backpacks and financial donations to support students this year.

Donations of large backpacks for middle and high schoolers are low this year. And we need several more volunteers on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 to help sort supplies and deliver them to the schools.

Financial contributions can be  made to the Foundation

Backpacks can be dropped off at the Foundation offices, located in the Shoreline Center at 18560 1st Ave, or shop from our wish list

Volunteers can sign up here

Thank you for being such a supportive community.


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Donate to help students in Shoreline Schools

Friday, August 9, 2024

 

Shoreline PTA Council needs donations of backpacks for their back to school drive for students in Shoreline Schools.

You can bring new backpacks or have them delivered to the Shoreline Center - collection box in main lobby.

Or you can shop their Amazon Wish List (QR code above)

Or you can donate money to the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation - use the QR code or this link.


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Shoreline Public Schools Foundation donates $100K to Shoreline Schools for classroom enrichment projects

Sunday, July 21, 2024

Mural created by Einstein students with "Engagement Grants"

The Shoreline Public Schools Foundation and the generous donors who contribute to help enrich our schools funded over $100K in 46 Engagement Grants submitted by teachers during the last school year.

At Einstein Middle School, grant funds were used for a visual arts project that involved more than 300 students who collaborated on a theme, drafted ideas and then each painted a tile. When combined, a mural was created and permanently installed.

If you are a Shoreline School District employee, grant applications for 2024-25 are now available here


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Shoreline Public Schools Foundation funds two critical programs within the district

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Roots of Empathy baby
Photo courtesy SPSF

Shoreline Public Schools Foundation (SPSF) is proud to announce the funding of two critical programs within the district: Roots of Empathy and Power of One. 

Without the generosity of our donors, these two programs would not be accessible to our students this year.
 
Roots of Empathy is a program that was launched in Seattle, Washington in 2007. 

Roots of Empathy seeks to reduce levels of aggression within students and nurture their emotional and empathic development by exposing students to neighborhood infants and their families.

Families commit to visiting classrooms throughout the school year so students can observe the baby’s development and use experiential learning to reflect on their own feelings and the feelings of others.

According to research, this program reinforces inclusivity, appreciation for differing viewpoints, and supports school curriculum. 

SPSF funds totaling $3,750 will provide this program to 12 classrooms across five different schools within the district.

Power of One volunteer
Photo courtesy SPSF

Power of One is a program in which community seniors work with students and educators to provide extra academic support. 

Fifty seniors complete a total of over 1,500 hours of one-on-one tutoring, leading small groups, helping with classroom lessons and projects, providing support in libraries and assisting with after-school programs. 

Founded in 1996, Power of One is a way to connect seniors to our school community and utilize their unique talents, all while offering critical support to students and educators in our district. 

SPSF support totaling $4,000 will provide students and community seniors access to this valuable opportunity.
 
With the Shoreline Public School District’s budget crisis still looming large, it is crucial that community members continue to support the work of the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation.

Many of these emotionally and academically enriching opportunities could not take place without SPSF and our incredible donors. If you are interested in learning more about these two programs please visit Roots of Empathy and Power of One volunteers 
 
Grant requests are pouring in and every dollar donated helps. Please donate to the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation here  
 

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Spiro's to donate a portion of sales Monday between 4 - 8pm to the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation

Sunday, September 10, 2023

 
 

The first Monday of the new school year is a perfect night to 
let Spiro's make dinner!  
 
Join us on September 11th from 4-8pm!
Spiro's will be donating a percentage of the sales during this time to the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation
to support opportunities for educational success in every
Shoreline Public School.
 
Dine-in, take out or gift certificates purchased between 4-8pm on Monday, September 11 will all count toward the fundraiser.  
 
Mark your calendars, grab your family and friends and join us in supporting Spiro's and the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to fund grant requests that directly benefit students and their educational success.
 
Thank you Spiro's for supporting kids and public education!
 
Spiro’s Pizza and Pasta
18411 Aurora Ave N
Shoreline
206-546-2900


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Lake Forest Park Elementary School Principal Aimee Miner named Shoreline Schools Administrator of the Year

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Aimee Miner (right) with Supt. Susana Reyes
The Shoreline School District has named award winners for 2023 Staff of the Year. 

Principal Miner and the ten other winners will be honored at a reception on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Kellogg Middle School Commons 16045 25th Ave. NE from 5:30-7:00pm. The public is invited.

Jordan Davidson and Joann Fukuma
Contribution from the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation allows the district to continue this beloved Shoreline School District celebration.

All award winners will receive a $50 grant for the Shoreline school of their choice, courtesy of the Foundation.

After 150 nominations were received and reviewed, these award winners will be celebrated at this year's ceremony:
  • Administrator of the Year, Aimee Miner, Lake Forest Park Elementary School Principal
  • Office Staff of the Year, Jordan Davidson, Shorewood High School Main Office Secretary
  • Secondary Educator of the Year, Joann Fukuma, Shorewood High School Athletic Director
  • Elementary Educator of the Year, Laurie Pearson, Lake Forest Park Elementary Kindergarten Teacher
  • Early Learning Educator of the Year, Stephanie Gregorich, Edwin Pratt Early Learning Coordinator
  • Support Staff of the Year, Jill Steinberg, Highland Terrace Elementary School Family Advocate
  • Educational Specialist of the Year, Jennifer Broadstone, Physical Therapist
  • Paraeducator of the Year, Sari Wall, Echo Lake Elementary School
  • Volunteers of the Year, Kaija Dalan and Erin McDermott
  • Community Partner of the Year, Laurie Field, Shoreline Library Children’s Librarian
Kaija Dalan
Each of the award winners was surprised recently by a visit from Superintendent Susana Reyes, announcing their prestigious honors.

In the Shoreline School District, we believe that celebrations, demonstrations of gratitude, and opportunities to come together as a community are important elements of maintaining a positive and welcoming culture for staff, students, families, and the communities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. 

Laurie Pearson
Members of our community look forward to these events and were grateful to see them return in recent years.

Despite the budget challenges and reductions in front of us, we welcome the opportunity to lift up these dedicated, deserving members of our school district community and honor their contributions to our students and schools.

Photos courtesy Shoreline Schools. All winners can be seen on Shoreline Schools Facebook page


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Thank you for Supporting the Shoreline Schools Foundation’s Spring Event on March 23, 2023

Friday, March 31, 2023

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Thank you for Supporting the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation’s Spring Event Luncheon on March 23, 2023 at the Shoreline Center!
  • 110 guests gathered after three long years.
  • A special volunteer - Geneva Norton - was honored.
  • Dr. Rick Stevenson inspired us to help kids find their place in the universe
  • More than $82,000 was raised to support opportunities for educational success.
There is still time to help us reach our goal of $100,000.

Donate Today!

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Help the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation (SPSF) support summer school and summer learning

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Photo courtesy SPSF
For the past 30 years the generous donors of Shoreline Public Schools Foundation (SPSF) have diligently supported summer school and summer learning opportunities within the district. 

This summer the SPSF granted $75,000 to the summer school program, bringing the total amount donated by SPSF to nearly $900,000 since the Foundation’s inception in 1992. 

It is because of our donors' steadfast dedication to providing opportunities for educational excellence for all students, that the SPSF is able to continue to help fund this critically important program.

We recently asked Heidi Alexander, the principal of the K-5 summer school program, what the Foundation’s support means to the students in our district; she had this to say, 

“I categorically know that none of this would have been possible without the generous donation from the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation. 
"Many of the students that participate in our program come to summer school looking for a place to be seen, valued, and connect during a time that can often feel ambiguous. 
"We are grateful that the SPSF recognizes and fosters creating systems of support to improve student outcomes for all learners even during the summer.”

Additionally Ellen Kaje, Director of Categorical Programs and Academic Support, stated, 

“This year, due to the generosity of the Foundation, we were able to send home just-right books (to keep!) to 100 struggling summer school readers. In addition to the books, teachers write letters encouraging students to read that accompany each book mailing. 
"Each year kids and families tell us how much they appreciate these books. Due to the generosity of the Foundation, we see kids maintain their reading level and even make significant gains during the course of the summer school program.”

Photo courtesy SPSF
In addition to scholarships SPSF has funded for the past 30 years, monies have also been used for staff, crossing guards, transportation, food, summer reading and dual language programs— all integral components to the summer school sessions.

The Shoreline Public Schools Foundation is honored to once again serve the community and in so to provide opportunities for educational excellence for every student within the district. 

We could not continue this meaningful work without the generous support of our donors and partners.

If you are interested in making a donation to the SPSF, you can do so at https://www.shorelinefoundation.org/

Furthermore, if you would like to join the Foundation and put your unique skills to work, please contact Cindy Pridemore at cindy.pridemore@ssd412.org

--Shoreline Public Schools Foundation



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Shoreline Public Schools Foundation celebrates 30 years of supporting Shoreline Schools

Friday, May 27, 2022

Today the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation is celebrating its
30th Anniversary!


Your gift will support summer school scholarships, preschool
scholarships and school supplies for students in need.

We can’t wait to keep you in the loop about all the great opportunities you are making possible!




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Shoreline Public Schools Foundation awards March grants

Thursday, April 7, 2022

It has been another busy and fulfilling month for the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation (SPSF). In addition to our annual spring fundraising campaign, which concluded on March 31, 2022 the board approved three more grants in the month of March.


Echo Lake Elementary photo by Steven H. Robinson

A grant submitted by the LAP teacher at Echo Lake Elementary has afforded seventy-five students in both the kindergartener and the Special Education program at Echo Lake Elementary to benefit from the Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Curriculum. 

This curriculum is an invaluable tool in helping struggling and early readers establish stronger phonemic awareness. A foundational understanding of phonemic awareness directly impacts reading, writing, spelling and speech.

Highland Terrace Elementary photo by Frank Kleyn

Thanks to a grant submitted by the Family Advocate at Highland Terrace Elementary, Spanish speaking Hispanic and Latino families will meet several times from now until the end of the school year, to discuss how to best support their student’s education, to share experiences and to build a stronger community. 

These meetings will be sponsored in-part by the SPSF. These gatherings provide a means of inclusion for diverse families and a way to participate in the decision-making process at Highland Terrace.

Shorewood High School courtesy Shoreline Schools

Over 700 students at Shorecrest and Shorewood High School as well as Kellogg and Einstein Middle School, will have access to a more diverse and inclusive set of award-winning books for book clubs, thanks to a recent grant submitted from the librarian at Shorewood High School. 

Book clubs within our schools have an enormous impact on the culture of reading and promote a community of readers with books that represent and reflect our diverse student population.

A huge thank you to the teachers who wrote and submitted these grants and to the generous donors of the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation. 

Your donations allow us to fulfill our mission of funding opportunities for educational success for all students within the Shoreline district. If you would like to donate to the SPSF, please visit our website at shorelinefoundation.org

If you are interested in joining the Foundation and helping us fulfill our mission, please email Cindy Pridemore at cindy.pridemore@shorelineschools.org



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Shoreline Public Schools Foundation marks 28 years of support for Shoreline Schools students

Friday, March 25, 2022


We miss being with you as we mark the 28th anniversary of
The Shoreline Public Schools Foundation’s

Spring Event

Although we can’t join together at the Shoreline Center
for our annual breakfast and luncheon, we can
join together to support opportunities for
educational success!

Your participation in this year’s fundraiser will help
raise $125,000 to support students in need!

$25,000 for preschool scholarships;
$75,000 for summer learning opportunities;
$25,000 for back to school supplies.




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Shoreline Public Schools Foundation is named as a recipient of Gesa Credit Union’s Local Heroes Grant Award

Friday, November 5, 2021

Gesa Rep, Brandon Allison
SPSF ED, Cindy Pridemore
SSD Supt, Susana Reyes
Gesa Branch Manager, Lynnwood Gabe Navaja

Shoreline Public Schools Foundation is named as a recipient of Gesa Credit Union’s Local Heroes Grant Award

The Foundation will fund Shorewood’s 2022 Write and Ready College Workshop with this award.

As one of 23 recipients in Washington state, the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation received $5000 in funding.

“Gesa recognizes and appreciates our local heroes who serve our communities across Washington state,” said Richard Waddle, Executive Vice President of Gesa Credit Union. “We’re thrilled to honor the invaluable work that the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation has done, and we thank them for their selfless efforts in serving our community.”

 

Gesa Credit Union’s Local Heroes Grant Program provides grants to organizations that support local heroes including firefighters, law enforcement, teachers and veterans in the state of Washington.

“For being free to all students, this workshop is incredible. This workshop feels like a top-tier college process, AND it was easily accessible to all students. The effort that Ms. Stephens and everyone else involved put into this workshop totally showed and does not go unnoticed by the students. This is an EXCELLENT use of donations.” ~ Shorewood Student

The Shoreline Public Schools Foundation funds opportunities for educational success. Every school year, the Foundation supports learning opportunities for students. Our donors provide funds to support classroom teachers, school staff and District wide programming. These learning experiences help students make a greater connection to their learning, spark a passion, or meet a special need. For more Information visit www.shorelinefoundation.org



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Impact the education of a thousand students by donating to Shoreline Public Schools Foundation

Friday, October 29, 2021


Donate today and your gift will make the following grants possible
and directly impact the education of 1038 students.

October's Grant Requests Include:

  • Field Trip Transportation for first-generation college bound students to visit universities in Eastern Washington - $1,000
  • Books, Books, Books! High interest, culturally inclusive and diverse books for libraries and classrooms - $4,500
  • Additional Math Support to individualize online math instruction for students who have been identified as needing extra support - $2,900
  • World Language Testing for students already fluent in their native language. Passing these tests allow students to take courses in lieu of World Language - $3,000

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Thank you from the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

THANK YOU!

The Shoreline Public Schools Foundation 
is incredibly grateful for all the contributions to our Spring Event.

Spring Event 2021!

  • Two donors provide $20,000.00 in challenge gift funds!
  • There were 228 donations!
  • $87,547 has been raised so far! Which is 70% of our $125,000.00 goal.

This community's commitment to supporting our students and promoting learning in our schools is amazing.

If you would like to help us meet our goal, DONATE HERE


The Shoreline Public Schools Foundation (SPSF) partners with the Shoreline Public Schools and the community to build awareness and fund learning opportunities that help support the best possible education for all students in the Shoreline Public Schools.

Our annual grant program allows the district to more broadly celebrate the diversity within our community and address the inequities that many students and families face.  Additionally the grant program provides the means to connect resources, experiences and opportunities to the learner.



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Shoreline Public Schools Foundation Annual Spring Event

Thursday, March 25, 2021


The Shoreline Public Schools Foundation

Annual Spring Event!

Although we can’t join together at the
Shoreline Center,
we can join together and support
opportunities for educational success!

Your participation in this year’s fundraiser
will help raise $125,000 to support summer learning and grants 
for the 2021-2022 school year.


Donate today and help provide
opportunities for educational success!

Please click below to participate in this year’s Spring Event.
 




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Black Voices: Tell Us Our Stories on January 14

Friday, January 8, 2021



Thursday, January 14, 2021 from 4:00-6:00pm Black Voices: Tell Us Our Stories. 

Washington State Teacher of the Year Brooke Brown will discuss Ethnic Studies in schools.

Ms. Brown has taught Ethnic Studies at Washington High School for 14 years and is a powerful voice for equity. She worked to bring Ethnic Studies to her school and district and serves on the OSPI Ethnic Studies Advisory Committee which will create the framework the state will adopt for Ethnic Studies implementation statewide.


This event is presented in partnership with the Shoreline Education Association and Shoreline Public Schools Foundation.


Video Recording: Black Voices Presents Black Minds Matter

A recording of December 14’s Black Voices: Black Minds Matter webinar is now available online. The event featured Dr. Derek McNeil and Heather Casimere, M.A. discussing Black mental health and trauma. 



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Shoreline Public Schools Foundation achieves fundraising goal for matching funds

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

The Shoreline Public Schools Foundation would like to thank the generosity of 30 donors who donated over $9,000 during our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion campaign. 

This guarantees that we will receive the $5,000 matching pledge from the Debi Ehrlichman Fund for Educational Excellence. 

Thank you for supporting DEI in our schools!



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Thank you, Shoreline Public Schools Foundation Donors

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Our donors are amazing, generous and making a difference! 

Since September, they have made a huge impact on the students, staff and families in the Shoreline Public Schools!

To date, nearly $79,000 in funding has been provided to support:
  • 200 hotspots so students have reliable internet connections
  • Take home books for young readers
  • Earbuds to help support at home learning
  • Gift cards to reduce food insecurity and help through the holidays
  • Curriculum support in: Science, Language Arts, Social Emotional Learning and Stress Management, and Ethnic Studies

We are grateful for their support, and thrilled they have found the mission of the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation a worthy cause. Thanks-for-giving!

SPSF Board of Trustees
www.shorelinefoundation.org



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Black Voices: Black Minds Matter

Tuesday, November 24, 2020


December 14, 2020 at 6pm there will be a special Black Voices presentation and discussion on supporting Black mental health in our communities with Dr. Derek McNeil, PhD, and Heather Casimere, M.A. 

Register at https://shorelineschools.org/BlackVoices

About Derek McNeil, Ph.D

Dr. J. Derek McNeil serves as the president of the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology; he formerly served as Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Dr. McNeil has a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University and an MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary. Prior to his tenure at The Seattle School, Dr. McNeil served as faculty in the PsyD program at Wheaton College Graduate School for over 15 years.

Dr. McNeil has worked as a clinician in private practice, a diversity advisor, an organizational consultant, and an administrator. His research, writing, and speaking have focused on issues of ethnic and racial socialization, the role of forgiveness in peacemaking, the identity development of African-American males, leadership in living systems, and resilience. 

He has written chapters in The Black Family: Past, Present, and Future (1991),Men to Men: Voices of African American Males (1996), Reluctant Integration (2010), and Roadmap to Reconciliation: Moving communities into unity, wholeness and justice. (2016). His teaching has also included coursework on Social, Cultural, and Spiritual Foundations of Mental Health; Family Systems Therapy; Group Theory; Therapy; and Leadership.

About Heather Casimere, M.A.

Heather Casimere is Assistant to the Director at the Center on Reinventing Public Education at the University of Washington Bothell. Heather established her career in higher education at Columbia University, Stanford University, and Seattle University. 

Founder of Brave. Warrior. Free. Art, Heather is a passionate creator of wellness resources within communities of color. She holds a BA in English (Creative Writing) from San Francisco State University and an MA in Theology and Culture from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology.

This event is sponsored in part by the Shoreline Public Schools Foundation.



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