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08 Feb 2021 |
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Launch’s FAQ for Seattle Public Schools’ Reopening
Good evening Launch families! Here is our FAQ outlining Launch’s response to Seattle Public Schools’ reopening plan for Preschool-1st grade students. This document will continue to be updated as we receive new information, and we will post the updates on our website at www.launchlearning.org. Please let us know if you have ...
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Celebrating Black History & Black Joy
Over the past 50 years, February has been recognized as Black History Month. Originally proposed by historian Carter G. Woodson, the goal is to celebrate and honor the achievements and contributions of Black people in the United States. I celebrate and acknowledge Black History all year because it’s my lived experience as a Black ...
Continue Reading29 Jan 2021 |
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Advocacy alert! Invest in kids & families
The state legislature is currently in session, and our elected officials are considering a number of bills that will make a big difference for children, families, and our community. Each of us has a wonderful opportunity to help shape the way our state recovers from the pandemic, invests in education and childcare, and supports ...
Continue Reading18 Jan 2021 |
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Honoring Dr. King
Photo by Jerónimo Bernot on Unsplash Dear Launch community, Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and honor Dr. King’s civil rights work. It’s been more than 50 years since the assassination of Dr. King and the passage of the Civil Rights Act, and we’ve come a long way. But you only have to […]
Continue Reading13 Jan 2021 |
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Wed 1/13/21 Update: Leschi & Maple CLOSED Today, All Other Locations OPEN
Due to the power outage from the storm last night, Seattle Public Schools will not be offering live remote instruction today. Please check the SPS website for additional updates. Launch will still be OPEN for all-day care except for our Leschi and Maple locations. Leschi and Maple do not have power and will be closed […]
Continue Reading19 Nov 2020 |
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Talking About Thanksgiving With Kids
Below are some resources about the true history of Thanksgiving, suggestions for talking about it in an accurate and age-appropriate way with children of all ages, information about how Launch talks about Thanksgiving in our programs, and links to some great children’s books on Thanksgiving. We strongly believe that Native cultures ...
Continue Reading13 Nov 2020 |
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Updated COVID-19 Information for Families
Dear Launch Families, With the increase in COVID-19 cases in King County, Washington State, and across the country, as well as some updates from health officials, Launch wanted to reach out to remind all families how we can keep our students, families and staff safe. We have been successful in keeping our students, staff and […]
Continue Reading03 Nov 2020 |
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An Election Day Message
Dear Launch Families, Partners, Staff, and Supporters, Today is Election Day, and I hope all those eligible to vote are able to fully exercise their right to participate in our democratic process. You can find information about voting on the King County Elections website, including a list of ballot dropboxes and information about ...
Continue Reading01 Sep 2020 |
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Back-to-School Resources
Below are some resources we compiled to help support children and families as schools reopen for remote learning this fall. We’ll update this list as more resources and information become available. If you have any suggestions for resources that we should include, please email info@launchlearning.org. Online Learning ...
Continue Reading17 Aug 2020 |
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Launch in the News
Launch Executive Director Angela Griffin was recently interviewed by several media outlets regarding the huge need for child care in our community, especially in light of schools opting for remote learning models this fall, and how Launch is planning is to support children, families, and school districts. Read what she had to say at ...
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