WHAT’S HAPPENING AT LAUNCH
13 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 ...
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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 […]
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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 Reading04 Sep 2020 |
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Join Us for A Virtual Town Hall on 9/23/20!
Please join us for a virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, September 23rd, from 5-6 PM on Zoom! Launch has a new Executive Director, Angela Griffin, and we’re excited for everyone to meet her! While we would love to bring everyone together in person, due to the pandemic we’ll be hosting a fun virtual event over […]
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 ...
Continue Reading02 Jul 2020 |
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Update On Fall Programs
Good afternoon Launch families— We hope that you and your family are well as summer has officially begun! Public schools across the nation are considering what Fall 2020 looks like, and Seattle is no exception. The short-term and long-term impact of COVID-19 on children and families continues to be at the forefront of our minds ...
Continue Reading26 Jun 2020 |
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Extra Food Benefits for Students Receiving Free or Reduced Lunch
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) – Extra Food Benefits for Students Receiving Free or Reduced Lunch ALL students receiving Free or Reduced Lunch (FRL) are eligible for extra food benefits (Pandemic-EBT) for buying food through the summer. Summer funding can be up to $399 per student. No questions are asked about family immigration status ...
Continue Reading15 Jun 2020 |
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Introducing Angela Griffin as Executive Director!
The Board of Directors of Launch is proud to introduce Angela Griffin as our next Executive Director. Angela says, “I believe every child has a special purpose. It is our responsibility to intentionally and diligently cultivate and build their potential so they can fully thrive in life and in community. This starts with ensuring ...
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