Decatur Elementary

Calendar and News

School Calendar

25
Apr
Science Night
April 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
09
May
PTA Meeting
May 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
20
May
Cultural Potluck
May 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:15 pm
27
May

School News

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For Prospective Families
Decatur has concluded with Open Houses for the 2024-25 school year. Decatur will have one more school event open to families with incoming students for the 2024-2025 school year, or for those who have…
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School Supplies
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School Calendar & How to Subscribe
How to Subscribe to School and District Calendars Families can subscribe to the district and/or school website online calendars. Your personal calendars update automatically when a change is made or when a new event is…
Apply for Free and Reduced Price School Meals We encourage all eligible families to submit a new application for free and reduced price meals prior to the start of each new school year. This allows the application to be processed and the correct eligibility established before school starts. Families have the ability to fill out the Free and Reduced Price Meal Application online. Other Benefits for Qualifying Students If your student qualifies for free or reduced price meals, discounted or free school services may also be available. Ask your school for more information about benefits available at your school as benefits vary from school to school. Benefits may include: Advanced Placement Tests Running Start Books Athletic Fees Associated Student Body Fees Event Fees Pre-College Exams (PSAT/SAT/ACT) College Application Fees Field Trips Who Should Apply? You should complete the Free and Reduced Price Meal Application if: Your household income is SAME or LESS than the amount on the Income Chart found on our Free and Reduced Price Meal webpage. You receive Basic Food also called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) You take part in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) You receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) You are applying for a foster child Apply Online Free and Reduced Lunch Online Application Paper Application and Translated Application Forms The paper form and translated copies of the application are located on our Free and Reduced Price Meal webpage.
School Meals
School Leader Update: Ms. Laurie Miller
Dear Decatur families and staff, I am pleased to announce Ms. Laurie Miller has been named the acting principal of Decatur Elementary for the 2023-24 school year. She will begin serving as the acting principal…

District News

School Board to Appoint Two New Board Members

The Seattle School Board appointed Sarah Clark and Joe Mizrahi for the District 2 and District 4 director positions on Wed., April 3.
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Parent Education Course Helps Families Support Student Learning

All SPS families are invited to join Family Connectors University, a family-focused online course to help caregivers support their child’s growth.
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SPS Preschool Options

The Seattle Preschool Program and Head Start are accepting applications for the 2024-25 school year.