Shorecrest PTSA

Today is the last day of school! Congratulations to our graduates and see everyone else in September. Have a great summer!

Congratulations to Shorecrest Senior, Elyas Rojas!

Elyas has been given an incredible opportunity to represent the USA in Milan, Italy, this summer! As a senior at Shorecrest High School, he has worked tirelessly to reach this point, playing baseball in the Seattle and Tri-Cities areas and earning a spot on the Exact All American Team, a distinction reserved for the top 2-3% of players nationwide. This chance to compete internationally is a dream come true for him and a proud moment for his family and community.

However, this opportunity comes with significant financial challenges.
Elyas is seeking support to help cover the costs of this trip, which will allow him to train with elite clubs and gain invaluable experience. His family has created a GoFundMe page for financial contributions to help Elyas:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-elyas-represent-usa-in-italy

Your contribution, no matter the size, can make a real difference in helping him achieve his goals and continue his journey in baseball. Thank you!

Our last general membership meeting of the year is here!
Come hang with us TODAY, Tuesday, May 12 at 7pm in the Shorecrest library! Hear from our guest speaker, Principal Amy Schwentor, on how the year has gone and what we have to look forward to in the future!

We are still looking for several families to host Japanese exchange students the weekend of May 15-18! This is a marvelous opportunity to share your culture and learn more about Japanese culture. This does not have to be an expensive endeavor - past students have loved going for hikes, visiting the beach, and eating home cooked American food! Please email Misty Berg at [email protected] for more information or any questions you might have.

When: Friday May 15 – Monday, May 18 (Three Nights)
40 Students from Shukutoku Sugamo Middle School arrive Friday, May 15, spend the day at Shorecrest, go home with host families for the weekend, then return to school on Monday morning. Each family will host 2 students.

Host Families Receive:
* You will receive comprehensive support and assistance from program coordinators throughout the program and $30 per student, per night to help offset the costs of hosting. This stipend can also be donated to PTSA.

For more information, please email Misty Berg at [email protected] or apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfI0PDWm2kMEzl43byVHGMuSJeK_brJgCSb-HgqcpdlVFaLPg/viewform

What Past Host Families Had to Say:
“We had a wonderful weekend with our students. They were warm, engaged and pleasant - we really enjoyed our visit.”
“It was lovely! I appreciated the omiyage they brought for us, and it was lovely to experience touristy things in Seattle that I don’t get to do most of the time.”
“It far exceeded the expectations I had prior to hosting and I loved every second of hanging out with the students for the weekend we had.”