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August 3-7, 2020 Get introduced to middle school life, learn about the wonderful programs and opportunities at Aki Kurose, and meet some of the key staff!

Our annual Aloha Welcome Event using an online format this year, since the school building is closed due to COVID19.

Teachers will regularly post learning materials to Schoology. Students and Families, please use these instructions if you need help accessing Schoology:

Seattle Public Schools is dedicated to ensuring educational excellence for every student. During school closures, our hope is that learning will continue (particularly in the core academic areas). This is not a replacement for classroom instruction. These activities are not required nor will be graded.

Grab and go meals are available for students, but students can not stay at the school to eat them because of “social distancing” guidance from state and local health agencies

All after-school programs at Aki Kurose are cancelled today, March 10, due to staffing issues.

School is closed Wednesday, March 11, due to a staff member who was lab confirmed with COVID-19 (coronavirus).

After school programs start today, March 2! If you still need a form, visit the front office to get one from the wall pocket or from Ms. Ladd.

Please join us for high school information night at Aki Kurose on Thursday, January 23 at 6:00 pm.

All after school programs at Aki are CANCELLED again TODAY, January 14, 2020. Also, FYI, on any day that buses are running on snow routes, unfortunately we have to cancel after-school programs.

Welcome future Peace Cranes! We would love to show you our wonderful school, and we are greatly looking forward to meeting students and their families. We encourage you to attend the following events & learn more about Aki Kurose! OPEN HOUSE: Wed., February 5, 6:00 PM SCHOOL TOURS: 9:05–10:10 AM • Tues. January 28 and Thurs. February 6

Students are learning about online safety this month with Officer Roberson.

Aki Kurose Middle School is the best kept secret in Seattle! Do you know about our: • Rigorous academics and standards-based grading, • Approach for math that puts all students on a successful math pathway to high school (we have 70 students that take geometry in 8th grade!), • 7-period day with ...

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Our October math night provided an opportunity for families, teachers and staff to partner around math. Families learned about the math course pathway through middle and high school that leads to college math, along with high school graduation requirements and college entry requirements.

Protect yourself, your child, and your community from the flu. Aki Kurose Middle School will be hosting a Flu Shot Clinic provided by Seattle Visiting Nurse Association. The clinic will be on Tuesday, October 29th from 9:30am until 11:30am.

Students’ class schedules will not be final until the first day of school.

We recommend that your student comes to school with the basics: pencils, paper and a folder of some kind to stay organized.

Eleven years ago, I was blessed with the opportunity to serve our community as the principal of Aki Kurose Middle School. Since then—every day—it has been an honor and a privilege to be your principal! We have amazing students—and a terrific staff who love, challenge, and care for them

Save these dates! August 19-22: 6th grade family visits (We'll call the week prior to schedule.) August 28: 6th grade orientation (evening) September 4: First day of school for 6th grade September 5: First day of school for 7th and 8th grades September 19: Curriculum night

Aki Kurose Summer School Program. Registration forms/packets can be returned to Aki Kurose main office or the South Shore main office—sign up by June 15th!

Bring in a dish on Wednesday May 8 for a special appreciation meal. We will serve the meal right after school at 2:30.

Tuesday, June 11 at 5:30 pm You are invited to our “Aloha” Social event for families of students who are new to Aki Kurose!

Daily, we are striving to create a sense of urgency focused on learning. The students at Aki Kurose have worked hard this year and we are confident that they will do well on the upcoming state tests. Thank you very much for everything you have done to support the education of your child and our school this year. We appreciate all your efforts in letting your student know how important their education is to their future. The #1 benefit of taking this test is for students to demonstrate their personal best and to show their continuous growth. The test results are very important for our individual students and for our entire school.

On March 20, our 8th grade met with Congressman Adam Smith. Students asked questions about climate change, the second amendment, police accountability, and making college more affordable.

It's the time of year when we start getting information about many different kinds of summer opportunities for students who will be transitioning from 8th grade to 9th grade. These include jobs, high-school based programs, volunteer opportunities and more. We will post information links on our website

OPEN HOUSE IS ON FOR TONIGHT, Feb. 6 at 6:00 pm! Drive safely! Welcome future Peace Cranes! Please come for a visit! We would love to show you our wonderful school, and we are greatly looking forward to meeting students and their families.

8th grade students and families, High school preparation starts now! Students are assigned a high school based on the student’s home address. Use the address lookup tool at seattleschools.org to find the attendance area high school for your address. Students may apply to attend a different high school during open enrollment; it is not guaranteed to get assigned to the school of their choice.

Did you know that Aki Kurose Middle School has a Wellness Center providing free health care to all students regardless of students insurance or ability to pay?

Welcome to a new school year at Aki Kurose Middle School! Please read on for information about medications at school, our Wellness Center,

Please join us for our curriculum night and Title 1 meeting on Thursday, September 20, from 5:30-8:00.

Our school will participate in the Healthy Youth Survey during this Fall.

Wednesday, August 29, please join us for our 6th grade orientation from 5:30-7:30 pm.

Preparation for next school year has begun, updated health and medication information on your child is needed.