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14 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 ...
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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 ...
Continue Reading18 Dec 2019 |
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Important Announcement from Launch
Dear Community Partners and Friends: I am writing to share that Brianna Jackson is transitioning out of her role as Executive Director of Launch at the end of January. This is very bittersweet for our organization – in her more than six years as Executive Director and a total of two decades at Launch she […]
Continue Reading22 Nov 2019 |
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Talking with children about the true history of Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, we acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People past and present, and honor with gratitude the land itself and Duwamish Tribe . We recognize that for many Native Americans, Thanksgiving is a reminder of a dark history that is frequently misrepresented ...
Continue Reading21 Aug 2019 |
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3rd Quarter Newsletter
Our third quarter newsletter is out! It’s a great update on everything Launch has been up to this summer, from fun summer events to some changes in our operations department. There are updates about all the camp’s goings-on, and even an exclusive interview with a Leap Ahead camper. Plus, the pictures are adorable! Read ...
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Pints for a Purpose is on August 3rd!
Please join us for Pints for a Purpose! Please join Launch at Ounces Taproom & Beer Garden on Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 for a summer celebration of our community! Come have fun, mingle, and get a snack from the food truck that will be there, Panda Dim Sum. Plus we’ll have cool activities like the ones that Launch kids do ...
Continue Reading04 Mar 2019 |
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Summer 2019 Registration Now Open!
Create some memories this summer! Registration is now open for our summer 2019 programs and for the 2019-2020 school year. We offer the following summer programs: School-Age Summer Camp (for children entering grades 1-6) At Launch’s summer camps, children make friends while playing, exploring, and learning. ...
Continue Reading13 Feb 2019 |
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Launch Schedule Information for Thursday, February 14.
Seattle Public Schools (“SPS”) has announced that they will operate on a two hour delay on Thursday, February 14. Buses will follow snow routes. For more information about the SPS schedule, please visit their homepage at www.seattleschools.org. Because SPS has cancelled all morning activities, Launch will not provide any before ...
Continue Reading12 Feb 2019 |
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Launch Closed All Day Wednesday, February 13, 2019
All Launch locations, including all preschool programs, all school age programs and the administrative office will be closed on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. 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 ...
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