Teacher strike

We know it must feel frustrating that your child can't attend the first day as expected because of the strike. Let's hope the two sides can come to an agreement soon! We can't wait to welcome your family to Bagley!

What are families doing for child care? It's a good idea to plan for next week if you haven't already. I have heard a few ideas and will post them here. Please let me know in the comments or by email if you have other ideas.

• Seattle Parks and Recreation FREE strike camps open to all families. 
• Seattle's Littlest Performers strike camps.  
• Pacific Science Center strike camps.
• Seattle Children's Theater strike camps.
• Check with YMCA and Boys & Girls Clubs. (I heard that Boys & Girls Club will be $15 per day next week)
• Fly in Grandma and Grandpa.
• Find local teenage babysitters who are also out of school.
• Swap days with another parent.
• Take your kids to work.

What can you do to express your support for our teachers?

• Walk with them at the picket line, bring food and drinks, carry signs, and wave at passing cars. This support is priceless. You can sign up for this.
• Attend a community meeting tonight, Thursday, September 10, 6:00 p.m. to support striking educators at Seattle City Hall, Council Chambers, Second Floor, 600 4th Ave., Seattle 98104.
• Sign a petition to Superintendent Larry Nyland to come to a  reasonable agreement with the teachers.
• Sign a petition to demand that Gov. Inslee call an emergency legislative session to fully fund education at the state level.