Quick Actions!
Contact the WA State Legislature
Use the Fund SPS form letters to urge the WA State Legislature to invest in our schools by providing necessary funding to prevent teacher layoffs, school closures, and declining student outcomes.
Contact Your School Board Director
Fund SPS makes it easy to contact each School Board Director with a pre-populated, editable letter. Alternatively, use the School Board contact form or email Salmon Bay K-8’s Director, Sarah Clark, or any/all members of the school board directly.
Other
Fill out the SBK8 Community Survey
Contact
Email Advocacy Co-Chairs, Ashley Worobec and Andrea Stringer, at FOSBAdvocacy@gmail.com.
Latest Happenings
Watch the recording from our event with Fund SPS and Washington’s Paramount Duty from December 3rd! The guest speakers covered topics ranging from common misconceptions about school closures, state funding shortfalls and possible solutions, and what happens when you submit a form letter.
You can also view the presentation slides and check out many of the educational organizations and initiatives in Seattle and Washington.
Upcoming Events
Postcard Writing
Thursday, December 17, 5:30–6:30pm
Salmon Bay K8 Auditorium
Stop by to fill out postcards to send to your legislators!
We’ll have cards that can be customized by kids on one side, with space for a handwritten note on the other, and pre-printed cards for a quick note.
Courtesy of Billion Dollar Bake Sale WA.
Advocacy CommuniTea
Fridays at 9:30am, following Friday Sing
Salmon Bay K8 Cafetorium
Next Dates: December 13th & 20th
Past Events and Meetings
School Board
- Past Standard School Board Meetings, Recordings – YouTube Channel
- Sept 13 – Notes from Cynthia Anderson’s meeting with School Board Director Sarah Clark
- Sept 16 – Notes from the John Hay PTA meeting with School Board Director Joe Mizrahi
FOSB Advocacy Event – Sept 12, 2024
- Watch videos of the Salmon Bay K-8 origin story and open community chat
- Read condensed meeting notes
Resources
Fund SPS
A group of concerned Seattle Public Schools parents committed to advocating on behalf of all Seattle kids. They stand in opposition to SPS’ plan for mass closures because it will not provide “well-resourced schools” or solve the budget crisis the district faces.
All Together for Schools
A group of Seattle Public Schools (SPS) parents and community members from across the city: we are ALL TOGETHER united in our belief that SPS can better ensure our schools, educators, and students thrive by partnering with families and community members, communicating more transparently, and advocating for increased school funding.
Washington’s Paramount Duty
A non-partisan, grassroots group of parents and allies advocating for Washington to amply fund basic education and fulfill its paramount duty. Paramount Duty envisions a future where every child has equitable access to an amply funded basic education.
Seattle Hall Pass Podcast
Providing news and conversation about Seattle Public Schools.
Talking With Our Kids
Read helpful tips for talking with our kids about possible closures, from North Beach PTA.
Stay Updated
Sign-up for the FOSB Advocacy Newsletter so you don’t miss any updates, events, or resources regarding funding and supporting thriving schools across Seattle and Washington State.
Past Advocacy Newsletters
11/26/24
11/18/24
11/12/24
11/5/24
10/29/24
10/22/24
10/8/24 – School Board Resuming Closure Talks
10/1/24 – Share Your Story
9/23/24 – A Temporary Win For SPS Families
9/12/24 – Advocacy Update
8/22/24 – Advocacy Update
About
The FOSB Advocacy Committee was formed in September of 2024.
In line with Article 1 – Purposes in the FOSB bylaws, the Advocacy Committee aims to:
(b.) help educate the adults who are part of the school community on matters of interest,
(e.) contribute the collective efforts to improve the education system in the Seattle School District and the State of Washington, and
(f.) foster and maintain strong connections with the communities of which the school is a part.