Happenings and Good News in SPS
Lowell Elementary Chess Team wins 24th Place at National Elementary Chess Championship
This event was held May 11-13th in Nashville Tennessee. Lowell was the only team with just two players (they could have had up to four). Jan Buzek, 4th grade, placed 47th out of 284 players and Marcell Szabo, 5th grade, was co-National Champion in the K-5 section.
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B.F. Day Elementary School received the Outstanding School Award May 15 from the Seattle Special Education PTSA for its work in building an inclusive school community.
Toby Jarman, who nominated B.F. Day, gave a glowing account of the contributions of special education teacher Maki Ichikawa, instructional assistants Jillian and Francina, general education teacher Mike Agrellas, and Principal Susan McCloskey.
Susan Sturms, President of the Seattle Special Education PTSA, said the nomination highlighted the professionalism, positive attitude, high expectations, appropriate instructional strategies, and inclusive
Toby Jarman, who nominated B.F. Day, gave a glowing account of the contributions of special education teacher Maki Ichikawa, instructional assistants Jillian and Francina, general education teacher Mike Agrellas, and Principal Susan McCloskey.
Susan Sturms, President of the Seattle Special Education PTSA, said the nomination highlighted the professionalism, positive attitude, high expectations, appropriate instructional strategies, and inclusive