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Fernwood Elementary Mission
We create and maintain a safe and consistent learning community by establishing positive behavioral supports and a culture where all students achieve social, emotional and academic success.
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| DATE | EVENT | LOCATION | TIME |
| 2/26 | Extra Fun Recess | FW Playground | 11:00-1:00 |
| 2/27 | Class Pictures | All Day |
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Hello Families,
I hope you all have had a chance to enjoy mid-winter break, taking some time to relax and spend time with family. I am looking forward to seeing those smiling faces again on Monday. As a reminder, we will be celebrating our students' iReady achievement with an "Extra Fun" Recess on Wednesday, February 26th. Classes will have their class pictures taken on February 27th. We will also be honoring Black History Month in our school assembly, recognizing young Black change makers and how no voice is to small to make a difference.
As we prepare to return to school on Monday, February 25th, I wanted to share with you some important information. Our assistant principal, Mrs. Crane, will be taking a short leave to attend to her health. In her absence we are fortunate to have Meghan Griffen, an administrator in the district, supporting us at Fernwood. Please see below for a message from both Meghan Crane and Meghan Griffin.
Note: From Meghan Crane
Dear Fernwood Families,
I am writing to share that I am having a medical procedure that will require me to take some time to recover before returning in person to Fernwood. I am okay and it is nothing too serious and am looking forward to being back with our Panthers in a few weeks.
While I am recovering, Meghan Griffin will be covering for me at Fernwood to ensure our Panthers continue to have support with being safe, kind, learners. I know she will experience a warm welcome here at Fernwood during her time supporting and I have no doubt she will instantly fall in love with our amazing students!
Our Panthers bring me tremendous joy daily and I will miss our students’ smiling faces while I am out! My return date is set for March 17th barring any unforeseen hiccups in recovery. I am looking forward to being back with the Fernwood family and picking up where I left off.
In partnership,
Meghan Crane
Assistant Principal
Note: From Meghan Griffin
I am very excited to have the opportunity to support the Fernwood community during this time. I started my career in education as a para-educator for two years and then a middle school mathematics teacher for five years in the Lake Washington School District. I was an assistant principal at Seattle Public Schools for 11 years (3 at the middle school level and eight at the high school level. I joined the Northshore School District in 2019 as an elementary principal for four years and have been working at the district office for the last two years.
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our three children (Cooper - 12, Lauren - 10, and Olivia - 7). We love playing sports, being outside, and going on nature walks as a family.
I look forward to meeting you and supporting the Fernwood community. Go Panthers!
Meghan Griffin
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Enrollment for 25-26 School Year
Enrollment dates are as follows:
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January 6: The K-12 waiver application process opens for Northshore employees and in-district and out-of-district students with current waivers.
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January 8: Open Enrollment for all Kindergarten students, new 1-12th grade Northshore students, and Choice Programs and Schools applications begin
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February 24: Students with approved applications for Choice Schools and or Programs may submit waivers.
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March 24: The K-12 application process for new waivers including in-district, out-of-district, and currently waived NSD students moving from 5th to 6th grade and 8th to 9th grade opens.
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Volunteers Needed for Multicultural Night Event
Please consider volunteering to become a chair for this year's Multicultural Night. As the chair you will be responsible for planning and organizing the event. This beloved event is a Fernwood favorite and unfortunately, it could be cancelled if we are unable to find event chairs ASAP. If interested in volunteering please email Shannon Estrada.
Fernwood Night at the Ballpark
Join us as we cheer on the Seattle Mariners @ T-Mobile Park on Saturday, March 29th! Tickets are just $25 for lower level seats! Space is limited so order your tickets today!
To order tickets, visit this website.
After School Enrichment Programs
We need your help! Please send a message to Shannon Estrada at sestradaptsa@gmail.com if you are interested in becoming a co-chair for the PTSA after school enrichment programs.
Join Fernwood PTSA
Join the PTSA: https://www.memberplanet.com/s/fernwoodptsa/membership-form-2023-24
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Past Newsletters and Weekly Updates
Follow this link to Fernwood's past newsletters for the 23-24 School Year.
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