Table of Contents
Important Note from the Office
Keeping Students Safe Before & After School
Say Cheese! Picture Day is coming
Note from our School Counselor
Letter from the Principal
Dear Frank Love Families,
This past month we have been working diligently on building our 2022-23 Strategic Action Plan (SAP). The SAP is a document that outlines our Frank Love goals for the school year and is updated each year. Each year we set two school-wide goals. Both involve student growth. We identify these goals by closely examining our student data in all areas to find where we need to focus our attention. We want to share our plan with you. As we build our SAP we keep the Frank Love Motto central to our guiding intentions.
At Frank Love...
We believe in ourselves and in each other.
We are resilient learners.
We know that everyone is unique and valuable to our community.
We believe we can overcome any obstacle by supporting one another.
Our first goal focuses on increasing student voice at Frank Love. In order to continue to create a culture of belonging it is important that we understand our student’s perspective about their experience as a learner and a student at Frank Love. The goal is to see an increase in students who are invested in, and advocate for, their educational goals. We will be collecting survey data from 3rd through 5th graders on a variety of areas including how they feel as learners in their classrooms and how well they understand why the topics covered in the classroom are important.
Our second goal focuses on instructional practices. Our goal will be to continue to work in teacher teams to examine student data and intentionally target areas where we see gaps. We will specifically focus on increasing vocabulary and reading comprehension.
Finally, our Equity focus is committing to knowing and including families and students. We are intent on moving from reflecting on the impacts of our biases to taking visible action that builds relationships and intentionally cultivates a sense of belonging.
Thank you for partnering with us!
Sincerely,
Katy French and Sara Davis
Sincerely,
Katy French
Important Note from the Office
Hello Frank Love Families,
If you have not done so already, please access your ParentVue account to acknowledge the following NSD forms:
-Permission to Withhold Student Information
-Rights and Responsibilities Handbook
-Student Housing Questionnaire
-Technology Use Agreement
-WA State Attendance Letter
-Weapons Letter to Parents
When you login to ParentVue you will be prompted immediately to view these forms. You must click on view, read the form, type your EXACT name that is listed in Synergy at the bottom and click submit. It is important that you do these with each form.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Frank Love Office Staff
Keeping Students Safe Before & After School
You may have noticed our 5th grade Patrol Squad began their duties and are working to keep students and families safe as they cross the busy roads to get to and from school. The staff thanks you in advance for slowing down and following the Patrols’ signals to keep everyone safe. If you drop off and pick up students in our car loop, please turn RIGHT only out of the parking lot to keep our patrols and crossers safe.
In addition, please remind your students the designated areas to wait before school starts in the morning:
If you arrive by car, please wait on the sidewalk by the car loop against the fence.
If you arrive by walk-up, please wait on the concrete area near the undercover area. Note: the playground is not open in the mornings. There is no adult supervisor, therefore it is not safe for students to play on the playground before school.
If you arrive by bus, please wait in the undercover area.
Thank you for your help keeping the students safe!
Library News
September 26-30
There are many ways our Cheetah Readers can purchase books from the fair. They will visit with their classes AND we will have morning hours Tuesday - Friday 8:15-9:00am.
Families can also shop at the book fair at Curriculum Night on Tuesday, September 27th from 5:00-8:00pm.
To purchase books you can use cash, card or set up an e-wallet at: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/franklovelibrary
*If you would like to volunteer at the Book Fair, please contact Ms. Wynkoop at rwynkoop@nsd.org.
Say Cheese! Picture Day is coming!
Start practicing those smiles! Friday Sept. 30th is individual student picture day.
You can purchase you picture package online or picture envelopes will also be sent home in backpacks "kid mail".
Volunteers are needed! We need 1 more volunteer to help us run the day smoothly. All school volunteers need to apply with through the NSD volunteer background check - as it needs to be renewed every year. Once complete, please email supchurch@nsd.org to reserve your volunteer spot.
Choir for 4th & 5th Graders
Hello! My name is Mrs. Murphy, and I will be the choir director this year! Choir is open to all 4th and 5th grade students! We will meet before school every Tuesday at 8:10 am in the choir room starting October 4th. Click this LINK for more information about choir, and how to sign up!
Technology Devices
K-1st grade students use iPads that remain at school.
2nd-5th grade students: Chromebooks travel with students from school to home each school day. Please review Chromebook care with your students.
Please contact jhert@nsd.org with student device questions.
Health Room News
Vision and Hearing Screening scheduled for October 6, 2022.
Each year in Northshore schools, students in grades Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 receive hearing and vision screenings. If you would like to exempt your child from either of these health screenings, please contact the school nurse at franklovenurse@nsd.org or 425-408-4606.
It is important to understand that these are basic screenings and are designed to identify students who may require further testing. They are not intended to replace regular exams by qualified health care providers. A student who does not pass any screening will be rechecked in a few weeks, and you will be notified only if there are concerns after the second screening.
3 more Volunteers Needed! We need 3 more volunteers to help us run the day smoothly. There are a variety of important jobs that parents do, including assisting the team with getting students, record keeping and “crowd control”. Please consider this opportunity to work with us.
You will need to complete the volunteer background check - as it needs to be renewed every year. Once complete, please email franklovenurse@nsd.org to reserve your volunteer spot.
If you have questions, please contact the school nurse, Thank you for helping to keep Frank Love Elementary healthy and safe.
Thank you,
Shelly Sehmel, RN and Susan Monette Czarnecki, RN
franklovenurse@nsd.org
Phone: 425-408-4606
Fax: 425-408-4602
Note from our School Counselor
Hello Families,
This week I visited our 1st and 2nd grade classrooms. I reminded the students about my role as the school counselor. We reviewed some of our learning from last year and it was awesome to hear what they remembered. I asked our students for input about SEL lessons this year. I re-introduced the Kelso’s Choice wheel, which is a tool we use to teach students how to solve their own small problems. They were excited to use my Kelso and Lily puppets to act out some problem solving scenarios. Find out more about Kelso's Choice.
Family Resources: Part of my role is to help connect families with resources. Please fill out this form to find out about resources in our community for families in need, and we will contact you when we hear about available resources.
Request to Receive Information about Resources.
Solicitud Para Recibir Información de Recursos
Take care,
Sherry Weber
School Counselor
sweber@nsd.org
Mrs. Weber's Website
Northshore Early Childhood Info
Northshore Early Childhood is currently enrolling for the Ready Start Tuition Program. It is a blended multi-age, inclusive model, serving students, ages 3-5. Currently there are openings at Sorenson ECC and Woodmoor Elementary for the 2022/23 school year. Classrooms are taught and supported by a general education teacher, a special education teacher, and a paraprofessional. Inclusive classrooms create a dynamic learning environment for all students. The average class size is 16 students, with class make-up of 8 students with IEP’s, 4 students who pay tuition, and 4 students who are income eligible. Classrooms utilize The Creative Curriculum & Teaching Strategies GOLD Assessment Tool. The staff is committed to fostering student learning and cultivating friendships while creating a sense of community for our students. Utilizing developmentally appropriate teaching strategies to support a whole child approach to learning, within an inclusive environment, fosters high levels of student learning and social and emotional growth for all students.
For more information and enrollment paperwork please visit our Northshore School District website: https://www1.nsd.org/schools/programs-services/early-childhood/ready-start-tuition- program or contact Sorenson at (425) 408-5570.
Return all forms including deposit to: Sorenson Early Childhood Center 19705 88th Ave NE Bothell, WA 98011
Tuition Cost: $300 per month
Frank Love PTA
Frank Love Families!
We need you! Becoming a PTA member is a great way to be involved at our school. Every member gives our school a louder voice to advocate for our students and staff. Grab your membership here!
Sincerely, Frank Love PTA