Ingraham Weekly Bulletin – Oct 11, 2024

Attendance Office: Please email ingrahamhs.attendance@seattleschools.org
Bell Schedule: view Ingraham bell schedule
Parents/Guardians: Please read all the way through for very important start-of-school information.

If you have moved, it is important to let us and the district know by completing a Change of Address form.

If you do not have a Source account, please see this link for more information: Technology Supports for Families. The Source is where you can view your student’s schedule, grades, and attendance, as well as pay for school fees in SchoolPay.

Schoology Access for Parents

To view your student’s course pages on Schoology, you will need to sign up with your Schoology Access Code. To find your access code, log in to the Source and in the left-hand menu, click Schoology Access Codes. Then click Sign up for Schoology LMS. Enter the Access Code and then click Continue. Fill out the form with your name, valid email address, and create a password. Click Register. For more detailed instructions, see the SPS website: Schoology help

Counseling Office Announcements

The Counseling Bulletin has been replaced by a more robust and well-resourced Counseling website.

These pages are frequently updated with the opportunities and visits available to our students.

• Service-Learning Opportunities
• College Visits
• Get Assistance with Food, School Supplies, Personal Items
• Visit the Counseling Dashboard
• Counseling Schoology Page

Language Credit Testing at Ingraham – Wednesday, December 4th 2:30 PM in the Library

Can you speak, read and write in a language other than English? Students can earn up to four high school credits and if you earn four, you qualify for the Washington State Seal of Biliteracy. Tests are free for students. To register for a language test, students will need to log in with their SPS account. The registration deadline is Wednesday, November 27 .

Questions? Contact Noah Zeichner nczeichner@seattleschools.org

Ingraham Fall Play Production Presents Proof by David Lindsay-Abaire

Proof is the gripping play that explores family, love and the thin line between genius and madness.  Catherine, a young woman, struggles with the death of her brilliant but troubled father, a famous mathematician.  Will she inherit her father’s brilliance — or his instability?

Rated PG-13 for strong language.

The show is presented by two different casts of students you can see the Silver cast on Nov. 1, 7, and 9.  The Blue Cast will be presenting the production on Nov, 2, 8, and 10.

Purchase Tickets for Proof

MOD Pizza Fundraiser, October 18

Support Ingraham High School Jazz Band and dine at MOD Pizza Ballard location on 10/18!  Order in person and mention Ingraham Jazz, or online through the MOD app or website using code MODGIVES20 and mention Ingraham High School Jazz.  MOD will donate 20% of your bill to support our program! 

ASB Stickers Ready for Pickup

If your student paid the ASB fee or received a scholarship for the ASB fee, they can now pick up their ASB sticker from the Fiscal Office, Room 165.  It is strongly recommended they bring their student ID card so they can apply the sticker directly onto the card.  At this time, the main benefit of having an ASB sticker is that students may receive discounted entry into Seattle Public Schools athletics events where admission is being charged.

There is no rush to get a sticker, we have enough, and they will be available all year.

Thank you for your support of Ingraham Student Activities and Athletics!

Lisa Melenyzer (She/Her) 
Fiscal Specialist, Ingraham High School
Direct Line:  206-252-4049 

Graduation Date Announced!

Ingraham’s graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025 will take place on Tuesday, June 17th at 8:00pm at the Ingraham stadium (NWAC). 

After School Tutoring

Free tutoring is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45pm-4:45pm in the library. There will be staff available to help support students with their academics.

Message from Teen Health Center

We now have the ’24-25 flu and COVID (Pfizer Comirnaty) vaccines available in the Teen Health Center. Information about the newest COVID vaccine. If your student is registered, they can walk in with a signed consent form and receive their shot, first come first served. If they are not registered, Teen Health Center registration forms.

Take care!
Fiona
Nurse Practitioner
Ingraham Teen Health Center

School Picture Retakes, Oct 17th- on the Auditorium Stage

Students:  It is important to get your photo taken, even if you are not ordering a picture package.  The photographer will give you an Ingraham Student ID card, which serves as an ID if you do not have a driver’s permit or license yet.  Your photo will also be included in the yearbook (unless you opt-out).

Yuen Lui Studio will photograph makeup and retake portraits at Ingraham High School on Thursday, October 17

Makeup portraits: students who missed the September picture days should plan on getting a portrait taken on Thursday, October 17. Families can preorder makeup portraits here: 2024-25 Ingraham High School Make-up/ Retake Day Pre-payments 10/17

Retake portraits: students who preordered picture day packets for the September picture days can return their package to the photographer in exchange for a retake – a new package of the retake image for all returned packages will be issued at no charge.

View and order portraits: families can view and order portraits from the September picture days here: 2024-25 Ingraham High School – Online Code = Student’s SPS ID #. October portraits will also be available for viewing via the same link about one-two weeks after makeup/retake day. Images are password protected by an online code. The online code is your student’s SPS ID number.

Student Parking

Students: Parking permits were issued on a first come, first served basis.  If you did not get a parking permit, please stop by Security, and scan the QR code to get on the waitlist.   

Parents: Please do not drop off your students on N. 135th St, as that is reserved for district transportation only. 

Sports Sign Ups

If you are planning on participating in Winter/Spring sports, sign up for sports now on Final Forms. Make sure your sports physical is up to date before you show up to practice and that you have completed all steps in Final Forms! 

Contact Athletics Secretary, Maria Medina at mmedina@seattleschools.org if you have questions. 

SAT for seniors and PSAT for juniors

All 11th and 12th grade students are automatically registered by SPS, who pays for the exam.  Unfortunately, we can only provide the SAT to seniors and the PSAT to juniors.  Testing will take place on the morning of Tuesday, Oct 15th.  All students should report to school at 8:50, 9th and 10th grade students will have an alternate activity while 11th and 12th grade students test in classrooms. We have set aside 8:50 to 12:30 for digital test set-up and the exam itself.

If your student cannot test on this date, due to Running Start or another schedule conflict, or if they do not wish to take the SAT or PSAT, please fill out the SAT or PSAT Testing Opt Out form.  Unless you/your student responds to this form, we will assume they are testing on the standard date.   Knowing of schedule conflicts early, will make rescheduling possible.

Because these exams are digital, students will be required to take the test on a district provided computer – so juniors and seniors need to check one out.   Prior to testing, students will need to login, update, and open Bluebook (the College Board app) to ensure their computer is prepped for testing.  Students should bring their laptop to advisory on Oct. 9th to prep for this process.   Student facing information regarding PSAT/SAT prep can be found on your student’s grade-level Schoology Page.  Jennifer Luthe (Testing Coordinator) – jlluthe@seattleschools.org.

Ingraham AP registration and fees due date:  Nov. 4th!

As you have hopefully heard from your student’s AP teacher, the deadline to register and pay exam fees is rapidly approaching.  Students who want to take their AP class’s exam need to register for it online using a course “join code” from their teacher.  When asked in the registration process, students must indicate YES, that they want to take the exam.   Both registration and exam fee payment must be completed before the deadline.  The standard cost for an AP exam is $120.00 this school year.  Fees can be paid by cash or check at Ingraham’s Fiscal Office or pay your fee online via SchoolPay at SchoolPay Please be aware that exam fees paid via SchoolPay have a service fee added.    Does your student qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch?  If so, please contact Jennifer Luthe at jlluthe@seattleschools.org or in person in room 162 BEFORE paying the exam fee.  Students on our FRL list have a significantly lower fee.

Ingraham only has 4 AP exams available due to our extensive IB offerings: AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science A, and AP Statistics.  Before paying and registering for an AP exam, please check for conflicts with IB testing. Specifically if your student is taking IB Psychology and also wants to take AP Statistics or AP Computer Science A, there might be a testing conflict.   If your student is hoping to take an AP exam other than those provided at Ingraham, you will need to complete a district-level form to demonstrate interest and determine availability.  Please keep an eye on your e-mail or go to the District’s Assessment website for more information – that form is not yet published.  The district deadline for registration and fee payment is Nov. 6th.

Volunteering at Ingraham

Learn more about volunteering

Sign in or create a volunteer application

Volunteer applications and WATCH background checks are valid for 2 years. Volunteers are notified by email when it is time to renew.

Questions?  Please contact our Ingraham Volunteer Coordinator, Elizabeth Hudd at trhudd@seattleschools.org

School Communication

Ingraham uses various methods to communicate information out to students and families:

• Students, please start checking your SPS email inbox daily for information from school. 
• Schoology pages
• School Bulletins:  We email the school bulletin weekly via a system called School Messenger.  Occasionally, we hear from parents/guardians who say they are not receiving the bulletin or have suddenly stopped receiving them.  It is usually an email filter issue, or you have inadvertently unsubscribed.  Please manage your communication preferences

Activities, Parent Boosters and Other News:

Friends of Ingraham

This week, Friends of Ingraham opened its first of three grant cycles for the school year. Learn more about Friends of Ingraham grants.   

FOI will be hosting a board meeting at 7pm October 17th in the library where the grants will be discussed and voted on for approval.    Anyone is welcome to attend.  It’s a great way to learn how your donations are being used to help and see FOI in action.

FOI sent out its October Newsletter this week.  If you didn’t receive it, sign up on our Friends of Ingraham newsletter on our website!

We also encourage you to check your junk mail and spam filters.    

Bright Futures 

Are you interested in helping?   

Sign-ups are open for food bank drivers. Sign up to volunteer for Bright Futures

Questions about Bright Futures?   e-mail Aleka Brown foibrightfutures@gmail.com

Ingraham Performing Arts News

The Ingraham Performing Arts Boosters (IPAB) fall fundraiser is in full swing, and we need your help! Each year, IPAB steps in to bridge the significant funding gap—around $60,000—between what the school district provides and what’s needed to offer our students exceptional opportunities. Your donations go toward essential costs like music rights, costumes, sound equipment, visiting instructors, set materials, and more. IPAB supports every student in the program, with a strong commitment to equity through scholarships for trips and access to instruments for those in need. Your contribution is crucial in keeping these programs vibrant and accessible to all. Please consider making a donation today: Donate to Ingraham Performing Arts

For the latest updates on IPAB, visit IPAB.net and join our Facebook group at: Facebook link  

Athletic News

A lively group of parents and players filled the gym at the Breakfast of Champions this morning. It was fantastic! So far we’ve raised $18,500 that will go towards athletic scholarships, trainer hours, coach training, ice machine, weight room equipment, and so much more for our Rams. 

Can we get to $20,000? There is still time to make a donation for Ingraham Athletics Breakfast of Champions!

Join IABC as a Team Liaison

Thanks to those who have signed on to be a team liaison! We’re still looking for liaisons for these teams:

• Flag Football
• Lacrosse (Girls)
• Ultimate (Girls)
• Gymnastics
• Softball Fast Pitch
• Swimming (Girls)

For more information and to sign up, email IABCexecteam@gmail.com

Homecoming Week

October 21 – 26, with the Homecoming game on Friday, October 25th at 7pm vs. Franklin. The Homecoming Dance will be on Saturday, October 26th at Lynnwood Events Center. Tickets go on sale 10/14! 

Friends of Ingraham Website

Ingraham Athletics Booster Club (IABC)Website

Ingraham Performing Arts Boosters (IPAB) Website