QUESTION: Why do we need all-weather fields in every region of our city?
With increased interest and participation in after-school sports and activities at all of our five neighborhood high schools, our existing grass fields are wearing down faster than we can maintain them.
A partnership with Spokane Parks and Recreation to create a citywide system of all-weather surface fields will represent the lowest possible cost to provide a high-quality play experience because we can program more activities on one all-weather surface field than on two to three grass fields.
Learn more at http://togetherspokane.org/.
QUESTION: What’s happening at Madison Elementary School?
ANSWER: The Together Spokane proposal for Madison Elementary School, the oldest northside school in the district, includes replacing the 75-year-old building with a new two-story structure on the same footprint. This new building would accommodate special education programs that are currently housed in five portable buildings outside the main school.
The school’s location, adjacent to Franklin Park at North Division Street and West Queen Avenue, has created an opportunity for Spokane Public Schools and Spokane Parks and Recreation to explore sharing land and resources. This collaboration would co-locate the new Madison building with an enclosed, publicly accessible, multi-use recreational facility.
The proposed “Field House” could include multiple indoor courts, one of which could be fully partitioned for use as Madison’s primary gym and cafeteria space. The Field House would also have a separate entrance, allowing the public to use the facility for basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and other community activities both during and after school hours.
Co-locating public spaces helps save resources and taxpayer dollars. A similar framework has been implemented before, such as when the Spokane Public Library built its Hillyard branch at Shaw Middle School.
As SPS and Parks developed this proposal and other Together Spokane projects, numerous community organizations expressed interest in investing capital and entering agreements for priority program use. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County, Pacific Northwest Qualifier and Spokane Hoopfest have signed letters of intent to collaborate with SPS and Parks for Together Spokane. Their participation will enhance spaces for education, recreation, and community wellness, benefiting Spokane residents of all ages.
Learn more about this project at https://www.togetherspokane.org/Madison-School-Rec and share your feedback at https://www.togetherspokane.org/feedback.
TOGETHER SPOKANE: A proposal to improve schools, parks and neighborhoods.
Spokane Public Schools and Spokane Parks and Recreation are proposing a historic initiative to re-build schools, renovate and add parks and create programming for kids and adults. Every neighborhood, every park and every school has a proposed project.
LEARN MORE: https://www.togetherspokane.org/
Did you miss the New Family Orientations? There's another opportunity tonight at 6:30. Please join us on Zoom. https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87499169438?pwd=YLyKFvIBmoSjywLXX9TVtseONqCktT.1
Reminder: There is no school on Friday, Jan. 31, for semester break. We will see you again on Monday, Feb. 3, following our Late-Start Monday schedule.
The SPM Hot Cocoa and Bingo night on January 28th will need to be rescheduled. Once a new date has been set, we will send out updated information. Thank you!
WEBINAR REMINDER: SPS will host a webinar on Jan. 14 at 4 p.m. to talk about new student registration and choice requests for the 2025-26 school year. The webinar will be recorded if you are unable to attend. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qERmsCjWQAu-q3E9h33QuQ#/registration
SPS will host a webinar on Jan. 14 at 4 p.m. to talk about new student registration and choice requests for the 2025-26 school year. The webinar will be recorded if you are unable to attend. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qERmsCjWQAu-q3E9h33QuQ#/registration
Happy New Year! Registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open! Do you need to register a new student? Do you need to apply for "choice" or an option school? Begin the process here: https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/school-registration-2025-26
Thanks to the Community of Montessori Parents! They gave the staff room a little refresh as a thank you to the staff. We appreciate the amazing partnership with you!
The HEART Gift Card Drive continues through Dec. 10! Hear from a couple students who have experienced homelessness and how much the gift cards meant to them: https://www.spokaneschools.org/article/1904694
Picture retake day is this Friday 11/15!
Make sure to visit www.leosphotography.com and our school code is: FAL225540
Join SPM on November 7th from 5:30 - 7:00 PM for our Annual Fall Fest! If you wish to be an adult volunteer, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DABAB2AA4F5CE9-48368815-spring
Reminder that ABC Construction Trades Night is next Wednesday, October 9th from 5:00-8:00 PM at Shadle Park High School.
Changing the Narrative: Construction is a great pathway to success! Free community event for all ages! Participate in operating equipment & power tools. No ticket required for attendees.
Click here to learn more: www.spokaneschools.org/o/shadle/article/1796835
We are excited to host our first Parent Night of the year: The Fundamental Needs. Join us at SPM this Thursday 10/3 5:30 - 6:30 PM. Please click here to register: https://forms.office.com/r/iZxrR9DheD
SPM Picture day is Friday, October 4th. Order forms will be coming home with your student this week. If it gets misplaced, we have extras in the Main Office, or you can go to www.leosphotography.com and enter the school code: FAL225539
Listen to the latest episode of “SPS Extra” and learn more about Engage IRL at http://www.spokaneschools.org/listen, or follow and subscribe to “SPS Podcasts” wherever you listen to podcasts.
Parent Nights are starting back up in October. Click on the calendar to register for our first two Parent Nights of the year: Oct 3rd and Oct 17. See you there!
https://www.spokaneschools.org/o/montessori/events?view=cal-month&start_date=2024-10-01&end_date=2024-10-31
If you haven't attended our Silent Journey yet, we encourage you to sign up to experience Montessori lessons and see the big picture as the child moves through Primary, Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary classroom learning. See the flyer to learn more!
Join us for our first SPM Skate Night at Pattison's North: Tuesday, September 17th at 6:00 PM.
