Sylvester Tomcat Tabloid
February 28th, 2016
THANK YOU TO THESE LOCAL
BURIEN BUSINESSES
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Tuesday, Feb. 28th: Wrestling Match & Girls
Basketball Game - details Page 5
Thursday, March 2nd: Wrestling Match & Girls
Basketball Game - details Page 5
Saturday, March 4th: Collegecon - details Page 3
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Tuesday, March 7th: PTSA North West Fundraiser
Kick Off - details Page
Tuesday, March 7th: Wrestling Match & Girls
Basketball Game - details Page 5
Tuesday, March 7th: 8th Grade Family Night at
Highline HS - details Page 2
Thursday, March 9th: Wrestling Match & Girls
Basketball Game - details Page 5
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Consult our online school district calendar for
future events and details
www.highlineschools.org/Page/2
The following businesses have donated to our
Sylvester PTSA in support of School-wide PBIS
(positive behavior reward system ) Programs.
THANK YOU TO:
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ANGELO’S OF BURIEN
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DAN THAI RESTAURANT
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KING WHA RESTAURANT
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THE OILERIE
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SWEET BREEZE ICE CREAM
We know that the Success of our students is
closely tied to the dedication of parents, staff,
and local community members.
STUDENT BULLYING CONCERNS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU
AND YOUR STUDENT.
SUPPORT Our school is committed to a positive and productive environment free
from discrimination and harassment of any kind.
During the middle school years, your child is undergoing terrific social, emotional, and
intellectual growth. This transition from childhood to adolescence can be tricky to navigate
for some students. All this change stirs up emotions, and heightened emotions can
occasionally stir up incidents of bullying. We believe that school should be welcoming
place for all of our students. No bullying issue is too small -- help Sylvester Middle School
support your family by reaching out to us with your concerns.
Visit our Sylvester website to access a simple parent guideline for bully intervention at
Sylvester Middle School.
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Green School News. Give your students a big pat on the back. Here at Sylvester we’ve been ramping up
our commitment to the environmental stewardship efforts. Students and staff have been working with the
King County Green Schools Program to increase our rate of composting and recycling. Our efforts are paying off — we just received news that we have officially been recognized as a Level One Green School! Learn
more about the King County Green Schools Program by going to http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/
greenschools/.
8th Graders – Come Learn What Highline High School Has to Offer
Are you deciding which high school to send your student to next year? Bring
your student to the upcoming 8th Grade Family Information Night at Highline
High School. Have dinner, meet staff, and learn about individual clubs and
programs. This event is designed for parents/guardians of current 8th graders
who are deciding which high school to send their student to this fall. Students
are encouraged to join their parents at this informative event.
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Time: Next Tuesday, March 7th, from 6:00 to 7:30p.m.
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Location: Highline High Scholl Cafeteria (225 S 152nd St, Burien, WA 98148)
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Who: Any parent/guardian of a current 8t grader who is
deciding which high school to send their child to this fall.
Students are encouraged to come as well.
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¡Noche de información Familiar del 8vo Grado!
¡Ven y aprende que tiene el Bachillerato Highline para ofrecerte! Comida, Presentación del personal,
Tiempo individual para explorar programas. ¡Servicio de interpretación y recorridos por la escuela estarán
disponible!
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¿Cuándo?: 7 de marzo, 2017
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¿Dónde?: HHS Cafetería (225 S 152nd St, Burien, WA 98148)
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¿Quién?: Cualquier padre/guardián de estudiantes del grado 8vo que está
decidiendo a cuál bachillerato enviar a sus hijos este otoño. ¡Los estudiantes están invitamos
también!
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DON’T MISS THIS SATURDAY’S COLLEGECON
COLLEGECON will be a one day, hands-on learning experience for all HPS Middle School
students and families to learn about preparing for high school, college, career, and life.
in the 2015-16 HPS Student and Family
Survey 96% of our families reported
wanting their child to go to college,
however, only 61% feel confident that
they have a step by step plan to get
there. In response, we are excited to
be planning our district’s first annual
COLLEGECON, a College Bound Conference for students and families.
This Saturday, March 4th, FROM 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Highline College (2400 S 24th St
Des Moines, WA 98198). FREE Transportation, Breakfast & Lunch, Childcare provided!
Learn more and RSVP today at http://www.highlineschools.org/Page/10177
Does Your Student Want a Chance to Win a Free Laptop?
Here’s what your student needs to do to be entered for a chance to win:
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They need to attend Collegecon on March 4th
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They need to write a 500-700 word essay answering: “What are two things you learned
at Collegecon and how will they help you reach your college and career goals?”
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Essays must be turned in to Ms. Ana before March 17th. Ms. Ana can be contacted in
our Sylvester portable 801 or after school.
SPRING PTSA FUNDRAISER
Support our school with cookie dough,
spring bulbs , gift wrap, snacks, and more!
Get ready for the PTSA’s Spring Fundraiser,
running from March 7th to March 22nd.
The 6th period that sees the most items and
has the most participation will win a party
for the entire class. Questions? Contact Jill
Mudge at [email protected].
Send a friend request to the “Sylvester
PTSA Facebook.” You’ll get information
about upcoming events and
you can post your photos for
our Sylvester community to
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The Department of Ecology is recruiting teens who care about the environment
Do you know a teen (age 14 -17 years old) who wants to make
a difference in the world? The Ecology Youth Corps is looking for
hard working teens who want to help clean the environment
and earn money this summer! If hired they will work 32 hours a
week for 16 days of work (no weekend or evening shifts), and
will earn $11.00 per hour. To be accepted for an interview
participants must turn 14 years old before June 26th .
Participants will need their own transportation to and from the
central gathering location. A more complete job description can
be found on the website www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/swfa/eyc/
nwro.html. For an more information and application materials
see Ms. Moy in the Sylvester Office.
Support Sylvester &
Get a Great Read. Are
you looking for a new
book or periodical to
take home? Come
browse the PTSA’s
Dollar Book Store
display which is located in the Sylvester Library. The Book Store
shelves can be found just inside and to the
left of the Library’s main entrance. Browse
the selection of books, find the book you
want, and drop $1 in the red plastic container for each book or periodical that you
want to keep. Speak with Mr. Grenon, our
school librarian if there are any books or
periodicals that you would like to donate
to this project.
ACTIVITY
BUSES
For After School Club Participants:
 4:30pm activity bus Monday— Thursday
 3:00pm activity bus on Friday
For Athletes After Sports Practice:
 5:00pm activity bus Monday, Tuesday, &
Thursday (Note: There is no bus if there
are no practices).
For Athletes After Sports Games:
Times and dates vary based on game
schedule. Athletes will be delivered to
Limited stops after the game.
GET MORE INFORMATION
Looking for more information and updates about your student, your school, and
school district? Check out our Sylvester Middle Scholl Website at http://
www.highlineschools.org//site/Default.aspx?PageID=51 for updates and links to
student resources, sports details, and community events.
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SYLVESTER ATHLETICS: SEASON 3 GAME/MATCH SCHEDULE
Junior Varsity Girls Basketball – 3:45
Varsity Girls Basketball – 4:45
Wrestling – 3:45 Varsity
Exhibition Matches to Follow
Tuesday, February 28
Sylvester at Chinook
Tuesday, February 28
Sylvester & Chinook at Sylvester
Thursday, March 2
Sylvester & Showalter at Sylvester
Thursday, March 2
Sylvester at Showalter
Tuesday, March 7
Tuesday, March 7
Sylvester & Pacific at Sylvester
Sylvester at Pacific
CONTEST LOCATIONS:
Cascade. GBB/WR at Cascade, 11212 10th Ave. SW, Seattle, 98146
Chinook. GBB/WR at Chinook, 18650 42nd Ave. S, SeaTac, 98188
Pacific. GBB/WR at Pacific, 22705 24th Ave. S, Des Moines, 98198
Showalter. GBB at Showalter, 4628 S 144th St., Tukwila, 98168.
WR at Showalter takes place at Foster HS, 4242 S. 144th St., Tukwila, 98168
Sylvester. BBB at Sylvester, 16222 Sylvester Rd SW Burien, 98166
PERFORMERS WANTED — DIVERSE TALENT SHOW
Do you have a secret, or not so secret, talent that you are
willing to share in our Diverse Talent Show? Well, now is
your time to do so!
Auditions start next week. We are hoping for a variety of
unique talents to showcase our Tomcat spirit. Talents
might include dancing, martial arts, singing, role play,
playing an instrument or doing sports drills. Songs can be
in any language, dances can be part of any culture, and
sports can be anything that fits on the stage! Come
audition to share your talents and encourage your friends
to also! The show will be on March 17th so auditions start
next week – see Ms. Glusick in 113! Go Tomcats!
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AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
Students attending clubs will go to the cafeteria after school by 2:50pm for
snacks and check-in. Clubs will be over at 4:25pm (Monday – Thursday) and
2:55pm (Friday). For more information and club descriptions visit
www.highlineschools.org/Page/3050
Monday
 Homework Help, Ms. Minar: Library
 College & Career Club, Ms. Janelle Hasselbrock (Sylvester’s UW Dream Project College
and Career Readiness Assistant)Portable 801
 Boeing Club (January 23rd - March 6th), Mr. Shorb: Room 202
 Young Life (2nd & 4th Mondays of the month): Portable 803
 Undertale Club, Mr. Peterson: Room 106
Tuesday
 Homework Help, Ms. Minar: Library
 Lego Robotics, Mr. Chase: Room 400
 Afterschool Program, Burien Parks & Recreation: Cafeteria & Gym
Wednesday
 Homework Help, Ms. Minar: Library
 Afterschool Program, Burien Parks & Recreation: Cafeteria & Gym
Thursday
 Homework Help, Ms. Minar: Library
 GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance), Ms. Pircer: Room 201
Opera Club, Mr. Shorb: Room 202, Club will meet on Thursday, April 27 th from 3:00 –
4:00. Students, parents & siblings are all welcome to attend and learn about the opera.
 Afterschool Program, Burien Parks & Recreation: Cafeteria & Gym
 Latin Dance Club, Ms. Francois: Room 102
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Friday
 Homework Help, Ms. Minar: Library
 Afterschool Program, Burien Parks & Recreation: Cafeteria & Gym
 Math Club, Mr. Rinker & Ms. Hasselbrock (Sylvester’s UW Dream Project College and
Career Readiness Assistant): Room 120
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