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21 Mar 2020 |
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COVID-19 Resources
Below are some resources we compiled to help support families during the coronavirus outbreak. We’ll update this list as more resources and information become available. Online Learning Resources/Activities for Kids Seattle Public Schools Learning Resources Seattle Public Library King County Library System Early Childhood ...
Continue Reading11 Mar 2020 |
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3/11/20: All Launch Programs CLOSED for 2 Weeks
Dear Launch Families, Earlier today, SPS announced that all school building activities including school day instruction, childcare, health services, enrichment, etc. are canceled until further notice. SPS schools will be closed for a minimum of 14 days starting Thursday, March 12th. As a result, ALL Launch programs will be closed ...
Continue Reading10 Mar 2020 |
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Lunch for Launch Postponed
Dear Launch Friends, Lunch for Launch is always one of the highlights of our year. We really value the opportunity to come together with our community to support our kids and families. However, in light of the current outbreak of COVID-19 in our region, we’ve decided to postpone this year’s Lunch for Launch, which was […]
Continue Reading09 Mar 2020 |
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Summer & Fall Registration Opens March 16th!
Registration for Summer Camp 2020 and the 2020-2021 school year will open on March 16th, and the 2020-2021 Registration Packet will be available on our Forms page on March 16th. There will be a priority registration period for our returning Launch families from March 16th to March 27th. On March 30th, registration will be open ...
Continue Reading05 Mar 2020 |
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3/5/20 Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 5th, 2020 Update Dear Launch Families, Launch is committed to keeping our learning community informed. The health and well-being of our students, staff, and community are a top concern. Launch continues to monitor the CDC, City of Seattle, King County Public Health, and Seattle Public Schools to align our response plans to help ...
Continue Reading23 Jan 2020 |
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Meet Interim Executive Director Mari Offenbecher!
The Launch Board of Directors is pleased to announce that we have selected Valtas Group to help guide us through the Executive Director search. Valtas is a local company with significant expertise in nonprofit leadership transitions. In addition to the executive search, they have also recommended an Interim Executive Director who ...
Continue Reading14 Jan 2020 |
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Launch Closed All Day Wednesday, January 15, 2020
All Launch locations, including all preschool programs, all school age programs and the administrative office will be closed on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Launch follows the Seattle Public Schools (SPS) schedule for hazardous weather closure days. SPS has announced that schools will be closed tomorrow so Launch will also be closed ...
Continue Reading14 Jan 2020 |
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Late Start Today 1/14/2020
Today Launch programs will operate on the following schedule: If you have a preschool or school-age child that is enrolled in our Before School program (regular start time of 7am), Launch will be open for care at 9am. If you have a child enrolled in our PreK program with a regular start time of 8am, […]
Continue Reading13 Jan 2020 |
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Two-Hour Late Start on Monday, January 13, 2020
Launch before school programs, preschool programs, and administrative offices have a delayed start on Monday, January 13, 2020. Launch follows the Seattle Public Schools schedule for hazardous weather closure days. We are of course expecting more snow this week, so stay tuned! For more information about Launch’s inclement ...
Continue Reading08 Jan 2020 |
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Launch Information Regarding Inclement Weather
Winter is officially here! Weather forecasters are predicting the possibility of snow over the next week, so we want to share our hazardous weather policies in the event of snow, ice, or windstorms. In the event of inclement weather, Launch will remain open during normal business hours when at all possible. We consider personal ...
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