If you haven't already, please read:
Federal Way Public School's Yearly Required Notices (pdf)

May 2, 2008
Dear Parents and Guardians,

This morning, calls were placed to 911 and to our security office saying that an individual was planning to perpetrate an act of violence at an unnamed school today at lunch time. High schools heightened their security levels and at this time, with the lunch hour past, there has been no attempt at any school. The individual named by the caller is actively being sought by the police. If you are aware of anyone who has indicated - either by their words or actions - that they may be a danger to students or staff, please call 911 immediately, or call the Safe Schools Tipline at 253-945-7233.

Sincerely,

Mark Davidson, Deputy Superintendent

School Lunch Program - USDA Places "Hold" on Beef Products
On Thursday morning, January 31st, the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) notified school districts in Western Region to "hold" beef products from one of their suppliers for school lunch programs. 

Since beef products were not being served in elementary schools on Thursday, we contacted secondary schools, and immediately removed all beef items. As a precaution, we will not be serving beef products in school lunches until we receive a full release and direction from the USDA. 

Our February menu were printed prior to the USDA "hold" and beef products are listed. We are substituting other foods (such as chicken etc) on those days

Local Bookfair Hosted by Todd Beamer Staff and Students

Barnes and Noble's Teacher Appreciation Week will be held from the 19th of January through the 27th of January. During this time, all educators save 25% on their purchases.

During the weekend of January 19 th , Todd Beamer's School of Global Leadership & Economics' staff and students will be hosting a Bookfair at the Barnes and Noble at 31325 Pacific Highway South. In celebration, student artwork will be on display throughout the weekend. Students will be leading storytime and craftmaking for preschool-aged children from the community. From 12:30 to 2:30 PM on Saturday, a local Manga artist will be presenting a workshop for secondary students.

Support TBHS by mentioning the following ID number: 200501 , and 15% of your sale will go directly to the SGLE art department's library. Come out, support, and save!

 
Every 30 seconds a child dies from malaria in Africa.  Nothing But Nets is a global grassroots campaign to educate people about malaria and to raise funds to purchase insecticide treated bed nets which help stop the spread of the disease.
 
The Seattle Sonics & Storm and the Southern Sudanese Community of Washington is sponsoring a fundraising event called the Nothing But Nets Community Awareness Forum & Fundraiser on January 30th, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in their Great Hall at Todd Beamer High School located at 35999 16th Avenue South in Federal Way, Washington.  There is a suggested donation of $2.00 for attendees over the age of 12.
 
The evening's presentation will include guest speakers Gach Dedoch, one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, Kevin Henry, City of Bellevue's Diversity Program and radio talk show host of KKNW 1150AM's program Afragenesis; and Wyjuana Montgomery Community Programs Manager for Seattle Sonics & Storm. Scheduled entertainers are Percussion for Kids, vocalists from Kentlake High school, and Hal Jackson’s Talented Teens.
 
In addition there will be a sampling of African food and artistic performances throughout the evening. $1.00 raffle tickets for Sonics tickets and other prizes will also be sold with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Nothing But Nets Campaign. The attendee who brings the most people will also win a very special Sonics Prize Pack.
 
For more information on the Nothing but Nets Campaign, please visit www.nothingbutnets.net. or contact Kevin Henry at 425 452-7886, or at khenry@bellevuewa.gov.
 

On January 14, 2008 the 2007 Todd Beamer Thunderbolt Yearbook received word that they earned a First Class Ranking with a Mark of Distinction from the National Scholastic Press Association during their national critiques and competitions. This is the second straight year that the book has earned such an honor from the NSPA. The book themed "Unfinished" also earned 7th place internationally at the JEA national Competitions in Philadelphia during November and a national Silver Medal from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in October.

The First Class ranking is given to less than 50 yearbooks nationally each year with only the mark of "All-American" (First Class with four Marks of Distinction) being considered better. The mark of distinction was given for the development of theme and concept throughout the book. The NSPA judge said that this book "has a great deal of personality." Additionally, the staff missed two of Marks of Distinction, for photography and coverage by less than 20 points, earning 450 out of 500.

Three members of the 2007 staff, edited last year by current WSU student Jonathan Parrott, are on the 2008 staff, Seniors Jilly K., Becky L., and Christina K. This is the third year in a row that the Todd Beamer yearbook has been recognized nationally for its ability to create a high level professional publication.

Beamer Girls Soccer Team comes shockingly close to the State Title - fueled by awesome school spirit from Titan fans - Way to go Titans!

From the Tribune write up of the weekend matches:

Beamer Comes oh-so-close

From the write up of Friday's win:

"Todd Beamer (20-1) had the biggest fan support of the day, easily filling over half the visitors’ bleachers with vocal students who finally got to cheer in the 47th minute when the Titans scored the only goal of the match."

Regarding Saturday's heartbreaker:

"If the scoreboard hadn’t so clearly read “Eastlake 2, Todd Beamer 1,” you might’ve thought it was the Titans who had won the Class 4A girls state soccer title on Saturday night at Harry Lang Stadium.

Of course, it was the Wolves who took home the trophy. But Beamer’s fans didn’t let that inconvenient fact – or the painful shootout loss that capped Eastlake’s comeback – dampen their enthusiasm at the five-year-old school’s first trip to a title game in any sport.

“Let’s go Beamer! Let’s go Beamer!” quickly drowned out any cheers from the victors’ side.

Read the whole article here

We ask that you bring age specific toys per your academy:

MSHS – toys for ages 3 - 5
SGLE – toys for ages 6 – 8
BI – toys for ages 9 – 10
CP – toys for ages 11 – 13

If you have any questions, please contact Christina S. between 7:30 – 8:30AM in Mrs. Deakins' classroom #124.

We would like to ensure that you all are aware of beneficial Financial Aid workshops that are available for all students. All prospective college students and their parents can receive step-by-step assistance with filling out the FAFSA form from Financial Aid Office personnel. Information pertaining to types of aid including grants, loans and scholarships, as well as helpful hints when completing the FAFSA, will all be apart of these workshops. These FREE workshops are sponsored by the campuses of Green River Community College, but are beneficial and open to prospective students to any college! (please also see attachment)

Thursday, November 15
6:30pm-8:00pm- Room 238
Kent Campus

Wednesday, November 28
6:30pm-8:00pm- Glacier Room
Main Auburn Campus

Thursday, December 13
7:00pm-8:00pm- Room 15
Enumclaw Campus

Students and/or parents may RSVP to outreach@greenriver.edu or at 253.288.3395. As always, we look forward to assisting your students!

Seniors do you need money for college? Dr. Bob Mckenzie from the Federal Rotary Club will be here to go over the Scholarship application process on Wednesday, November 28th at 8:00 am in the Great Hall. Last year Todd Beamer students alone won $10000 in scholarship monies.
You will need a pass from Mrs. Mongrain to attend.

Are you interested in finding out what programs Green River community College offer? A representative will be here on Tuesday, November 27th during all four lunches.

Do you want to know what the Army offers? A Army recruiter will be here on Thursday, November 29th during all four lunches.

LA ESCUELA NOCTURNA PARA LATINOS COMENZARÁ EL 25 SEPTIEMBRE, 2007 HASTA EL 13 DE MAYO, 2008. La escuela esta situada en la secondaria, Thomas Jefferson High School, 4248 S. 288th St., Federal Way, Washington. Registración y orientación tendrán lugar el 25 de Septiembre a las 6:30 pm en el teatro, “Little Theatre”. Para participar en este programa, debe vivir dentro de los límites del Districo Escolar de Federal Way.

La Escuela Nocturna para Latinos ofrece varias clases para estudiantes latinos y sus familiares. Hay clases como el programa GED (un programa para adultos para terminar su educacion secondaria), programas para estudiantes en secondaria que necesitan mas créditos para graduarse, apoyo para niños con sus tarea y actividades educativas para estudiantes de 6 a 12 años, clases para nuevos padres (infantes y niños hasta los 3 años), y mucho más. También el Departamento de Alfabetización del Centro de Multi Service y Highline Community College ofrecerán clases en inglés y otros servicios para adultos.

Para mas información sobre La Escuela Nocturna para Latinos pueden llamar al (253) 945-2094 o (253) 945-2473.

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LATINO NIGHT SCHOOL WILL START ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2007 AND RUN THROUGH MAY 13, 2008. The school is located at Thomas Jefferson High School, 4248 S. 288th St., Federal Way, Washington. Registration and orientation will be on September 25, 2007 at 6:30 pm in the school’s Little Theatre. To be eligible for Latino Night School you must live within the boundaries of the Federal Way Public Schools.

Latino Night School offers a variety of classes to Latino students and their families. These classes range from GED programs for young adults, high school credit, early literacy classes for 3-5 year olds, tutoring and educational activities for students ages 6-12, parenting classes for parents and infants up to age 3. Highline Community College and the Multi Service Center Literacy Department will offer classes for adults.

For further information about Latino Night School, please call (253) 945-2094 or (253) 945-2473.

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