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SPIN Girls Newsletter: September 2023

Welcome back!

Was it all a dream?! Summer has come and gone. We hope each of you were able to get the downtime you needed all while making memories. We are sending you all positive vibes for an amazing start to the school year! Please let us know if there's anything SPIN can do to help you with your school based learning experience.

In this month's newsletter, you'll find a summary of program changes, the schedule for September, an invitation to our required program orientation and some resources to help you out. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
- SPIN Girls Program Team 

MONTHLY RECAP

We truly hope that you our SPIN families were able to enjoy their summer break. Our Spin Girls had the opportunities to make some core memories this summer on our trips to Alaska and Mt. St. Helens. On these trips they were able to see wonders that truly may never be seen again, all while learning about the science around us. It was an unforgettable summer of the SPIN Girls 22-23 program year. 

SPIN Girls staff have been busy preparing for the 23-24 program year by registering new students into the family, recruiting mentors, and learning some new curriculum for our cohorts and adjusting lab and field day experiences. We also grew the LAB@SPIN over the summer and can't wait to share all of the incredible creative space and specialized equipment with you! Please take a look at our website and our social media pages to get a glimpse at the amazing SPIN additions.

You received an invitation for the 

REQUIRED SPIN GIRLS ORIENTATION ON SEPTEMBER 23rd at 10:00am.

Please make sure to rsvp and reach out to the program manager II, Keshiap@stempaths.org, if you have any questions. Attendance is essential for the continuity of our 2023-2024 SPIN girls program. 
Orientation on September 23rd is required for all SPIN girls participants
and at least one parent/guardian.

All registered SPIN Girls for the 8th, 9th and 10th grade cohorts must attend Orientation on
September 23rd from 10:00am to 11:30am.
Attendance of SPIN girls participant and at least one parent/guardian is required.

RSVP HERE

Registration links for Connect to our new students have been sent out. The email was sent from "STEM Paths Innovation Network" with the subject "Online Connect Access". Please use the link to make an account and fill out the assigned paperwork before the start of our program, September 23rd 2023. If you are having trouble accessing these documents please let the SPIN Girls Program Manager II know. 

  • Orientation/Welcome Back on September 23rd. Please make sure to register as attendance is required. 

  • Here's the schedule for the 2023-24 program year. Add these dates to your calendar so you don't miss any!

  •  

  • Lab Day Saturday Time Schedules 

    • 8th grade cohort: 9:30AM-12:30PM

    • 9th grade cohort: 9:30AM-12:30PM

    • 10th grade cohort: 9:30AM-12:30PM

    •  

    • Field Day Saturday Time Schedules 

    • 8th grade cohort: 10:00AM-1:00PM

    • 9th grade cohort: 10:00AM-1:00PM

    • 10th grade cohort: 10:00AM-1:00PM

    • *Unless otherwise instructed by SPIN Girls team

SPIN GIRLS ARE GOING TO FLORIDA
Join SPIN Girls on September 23rd to learn more details about how you can register to join us for our science in motion trip to Orlando, FL

RESOURCES

 SPIN Girls students attend multiple school districts throughout King County. We value our SPIN families and know that it takes a tremendous amount of resources to nurture a student and family to success. We want to remind everyone that there are always resources available to your families to ensure that they can reach their full potential, in whatever way they may need extra support. Below you will find direct links to each King County School Districts student, family and community resources page. We have also included links to WA public charter schools and WA homeschool organization. Our hope is that you use these links to inform yourselves of resources available to increase the success of your family at the beginning of the school year. We also want you to use these links throughout the year as more details or changes may become available on the district pages. 

Shoreline 

Northshore

Lake Washington 

Riverview 

Seattle

Mercer Island

Bellevue

Skykomish

Snoqualmie Valley

Vashon Island

Highline

Tukwila

Renton

Issaquah

Kent

Tahoma

Federal Way

Auburn

Enumclaw

Fife

Washington Charter Schools Association for public charter schools in WA

Washington Homeschool Organization

SPIN GIRLS FELLOWS

 

Students who graduate from SPIN Girls are invited to apply for SPIN Fellows in the Spring of their 10th grade year. Fellows are accepted based on their commitment to SPIN Girls and their interest in pursuing a STEM career.

The goal of SPIN Fellows is to empower SPIN Girls students to feel confident in pursuing STEM college majors & careers. The vision is to grow a strong alumni community, supported by SPIN Girls mentors, staff, and other alumni. SPIN Fellows breaks down the barriers that girls of color face when exploring and pursuing STEM careers and shapes a more inclusive future.

 

For more information visit our website: https://www.stempaths.org/spin-girls-fellows

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Katherine Barr Katherine Barr

SPIN Girls Newsletter: June 2023

Summer! Summer! Summer Time!
It's Summer time! 

 It is June which means the completion of the 2022-2023 SPIN Girls academic program year has come! We certainly hope you enjoyed all of the lab days, field days, and hangouts with us during the 2022-2023 year. Thank you students for the extraordinary projects you presented at capstone. You could not have made the SPIN Girls program more proud. We shared so many amazing experiences together this year and can't wait to do it again next year. 

But then again, who wants to wait until fall to continue having fun with SPIN Girls! Let's spend time together this summer! There are so many ways to stay connected make sure to check out the website and follow us on social media.

SUMMER RETREAT IS JULY 10th-14th and we want you there! It is going to be a week you will never forget! GO SIGN UP! We will be making our own rockets and taking an overnight trip to Mount St. Helen's. You do not want to miss summer retreat! There will also be a summer social, SPIN program collaborations to attend and many virtual connection opportunities integrated into our welcome back to programming for next year.

The new 2023-2024 SPIN Girls schedule has been released! Save the dates! Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
- SPIN Girls Program Team  

Looking Forward 

 Register for summer retreat in July!
Attend 
summer retreat and have a great time!

Refer a friend to register for SPIN Girls '23-24 program year and win a prize!
Come to summer social in August! 
SPIN Girls welcome back is in September!

Next year we will have new and exciting field days and a travel experience to Florida! 
Stay connected all summer long for updates and program event shares!

LOOKING FORWARD
CHECK OUR WEBSITES NEW PAGE CALLED 
OPPORTUNITIES IN STEM

SUMMER RETREAT IS JULY 10th thru 14th
When:
ALL WEEK
July 10th - 14th 
Where: 
3407 NE 2nd ST., Renton, WA 98056

Time:
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

SPIN Office address: 3407 NE 2nd ST., Renton, WA 98056
 

  • Here are the Saturday time schedules for the 2023-24 program year.

  • Add these dates to your calendar so you don't miss any!

  • Lab Day Saturday Time Schedules 

    • 8th grade: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM

    • 9th grade: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM

    • 10th grade: 9:30 AM-12:30 PM

    • Location is:

    • 3407 NE 2nd St., Renton, 98056 

    • RTC ANNEX Building

  • Field Day Saturday Time Schedules unless otherwise directed by program manager 

    • 8th grade: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

    • 9th grade: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

    • 10th grade: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

    • Locations vary for field days. You will be given the location details at least one week prior to the field day experience. 

  • SPIN Girls Hangout

    • Pop-up Friday nights during the program year.
      Time:
      5:30pm - 8:30pm
      Location:
      3407 NE 2nd St.Renton, WA 98056


Here's the schedule for the 2023-24 program year. Add these dates to your calendar so you don't miss any 

Check out our new page on the stempaths.org website https://www.stempaths.org/opportunities-in-stem

RESOURCES

SCHOOL DISTRICT RESOURCE LINKS
School district resource pages change monthly via the district staff

SPIN Girls students attend multiple school districts throughout King County. We value our SPIN families and know that it takes a tremendous amount of resources to nurture a student and family to success. We want to remind everyone that there are always resources available to your families to ensure that they can reach their full potential, in whatever way they may need extra support. Below you will find direct links to each King County School Districts student, family and community resources page. We have also included links to WA public charter schools and WA homeschool organization. Our hope is that you use these links to inform yourselves of resources available to increase the success of your family at the beginning of the school year. We also want you to use these links throughout the year as more details or changes may become available on the district pages. 

Shoreline 

Northshore

Lake Washington 

Riverview 

Seattle

Mercer Island

Bellevue

Skykomish

Snoqualmie Valley

Vashon Island

Highline

Tukwila

Renton

Issaquah

Kent

Tahoma

Federal Way

Auburn

Enumclaw

Fife

Washington Charter Schools Association for public charter schools in WA

Washington Homeschool Organization

SPIN FELLOWS

 Students who graduate from SPIN Girls are invited to apply for SPIN Fellows in the Spring of their 10th grade year. Fellows are accepted based on their commitment to SPIN Girls and their interest in pursuing a STEM career.
The goal of SPIN Fellows is to empower SPIN Girls students to feel confident in pursuing STEM college majors & careers. The vision is to grow a strong alumni community, supported by SPIN Girls mentors, staff, and other alumni. SPIN Fellows breaks down the barriers that girls of color face when exploring and pursuing STEM careers and shapes a more inclusive future.

 

For more information visit our website: https://www.stempaths.org/spin-girls-fellows

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Katherine Barr Katherine Barr

SPIN GIRLS MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

MAY 2023

 May we continue to bloom with you! 

 

You have all heard the sang April showers bring May flowers! We are firm believers in the power of growing through challenges. Our desire is to continue to bloom with you! During this SPIN Girls program year we have talked about how tough transitioning from out of a pandemic back into the full spectrum of life responsibilities has been for so many of us. We have talked about the stresses this academic year have brought to many. We have watched our amazing students persevere and continue to shine bright in all of their spectacular ways. SPIN as an organization has moved and settled into our new office and class space and have expanded and grown new programs. It feels like we have accomplished so much together this year and even though our program year is coming to a close we really want to continue to do all of this with YOU! 

There are so many ways we want to stay connected in May, June and into the summer! May 13th is our last lab day and June 3rd is our capstone celebration. Summer retreat is going to be explosive! Literally and figuratively with the week we have planned for SPIN Girl students, make sure you sign up! There will also be a summer social, event pop-ups and many virtual connection opportunities integrated into our welcome back to programming next year. We listened to all of you and learned from this year. There are many changes and opportunities coming for next year and we need you to be a part of it. Keep blooming with us! 

In this month's newsletter, you'll find a summary of events for April and upcoming events for May and June. The schedule for lab and the save the date for capstone and some resources to help you out. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
- SPIN Girls Program Team  

*“April showers bring May flowers” means that even after long periods of adversity, good times will follow. “Adversity” means difficulty and hardship

Our 9th grade cohort and some of our SPIN Fellows went to the University of Washington department of Immunology for our last field day of this program year.

One of our SPIN Girls enjoying the hands on lab activity created by our UW immunology lab partners.

Students created artistic designs with bacteria and agar in petri dishes. 

RECAP OF LAST MONTH


In addition to the amazing UW field day partner visit. All three SPIN Girls cohorts are creating their capstone projects and gearing up to have them on display at our end of year capstone event. We only have one more lab day and a hangout before the end of school year program celebration! We can't wait to spend this time with you and also share ALL of the things happening this summer. 

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HOSTED BY

SPIN Girls

Join us for our end of year capstone celebration! Here you will have the chance to hear from our organizations founder, program team, mentors and students. View projects completed by our SPIN Girls students and receive exciting news about this summer and next year's program. Light refreshments will be served. Students will receive their participation stipend gift cards at the capstone celebration.

LOOKING FORWARD


CHECK OUR WEBSITES NEW PAGE CALLED
OPPORTUNITIES IN STEM

LAB DAY IS ON MAY 13TH
When:
Saturday, MAY 13th
Where: 
3407 NE 2nd ST., Renton, WA 98056
Time:
8th grade - 9:30am - 12:30pm - SPIN office
9th grade - 9:30am - 12:30pm - SPIN Office
10th grade - 1:30pm - 4:30pm - SPIN Office

Location for field days vary and lab day location is the SPIN office
SPIN Office address: 3407 NE 2nd ST., Renton, WA 98056

MAY 27TH

ENRICHMENT CLASSES FOR STUDENTS GRADES 3RD TO 5TH 

Register at: www.stempaths.org/renton

WE ARE PARTNERING WITH
UW HEALTH CARE EQUITY GROUP TO PRESENT DOCTOR FOR A DAY

When:
Saturday, MAY 20th 
9am - 1:30pm 
Where:
Renton Technical College Cafeteria 
3000 NE 4th St, Renton, WA 98056

RESOURCES

SPIN FELLOWS

Students who graduate from SPIN Girls are invited to apply for SPIN Fellows in the Spring of their 10th grade year. Fellows are accepted based on their commitment to SPIN Girls and their interest in pursuing a STEM career.

The goal of SPIN Fellows is to empower SPIN Girls students to feel confident in pursuing STEM college majors & careers. The vision is to grow a strong alumni community, supported by SPIN Girls mentors, staff, and other alumni. SPIN Fellows breaks down the barriers that girls of color face when exploring and pursuing STEM careers and shapes a more inclusive future.

For more information visit our website: https://www.stempaths.org/spin-girls-fellows

SCHOOL DISTRICT RESOURCE LINKS
School district resource pages change monthly via the district staff

SPIN Girls students attend multiple school districts throughout King County. We value our SPIN families and know that it takes a tremendous amount of resources to nurture a student and family to success. We want to remind everyone that there are always resources available to your families to ensure that they can reach their full potential, in whatever way they may need extra support. Below you will find direct links to each King County School Districts student, family and community resources page. We have also included links to WA public charter schools and WA homeschool organization. Our hope is that you use these links to inform yourselves of resources available to increase the success of your family at the beginning of the school year. We also want you to use these links throughout the year as more details or changes may become available on the district pages. 

Shoreline 

Northshore

Lake Washington 

Riverview 

Seattle

Mercer Island

Bellevue

Skykomish

Snoqualmie Valley

Vashon Island

Highline

Tukwila

Renton

Issaquah

Kent

Tahoma

Federal Way

Auburn

Enumclaw

Fife

Washington Charter Schools Association for public charter schools in WA

Washington Homeschool Organization

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Katherine Barr Katherine Barr

SPIN GIRLS MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

APRIL 2023

April is

Stress 

Awareness Month

Every month, there are hundreds of national and international celebrations dedicated to raising awareness and support for meaningful causes. And while each one is important we try to pick one that seems to be most meaningful for our SPIN students. And oh my goodness the amount of stress that you all have as students and teens is tremendous and deserves to be recognized. We adults honestly don't have experience in what it is to be a teen and student in today's day and age. There is not only the extra layer of social media pressures but also the very scary and realness of the ever changing state of global health, school and public safety and so much more that have just increased year after year. 

We at SPIN are fortunate to work with some of the most incredible teens and students not only because you are just great humans but also your dedication to your academics, extracurriculars, and interest in STEAM is beyond motivating for us. However, we also want our students to know how important it is for you to recognize how stress and emotions show up in your life. Are there things that you need to refocus? Have you taken on too much? Are you just feeling stressed out or is it something else? Is it time to ask an adult that you trust and you know cares about you to help you imagine, plan, create and make improvements in a healthy way, before it all feels too heavy? These are some of the things we want you to think about.

All of you have been taught how to use the engineering design process and this method of thinking can also work in your everyday life! Try it! Also, remember to make moments for joy and laughter each day. It is a way to remind yourself that amid all of the things you have going on in your life that you have no control over, you can let some light in each day with what you can control. Identify some ways to reduce your stress and let in some joy! A skill most adults wish they had learned at your age.

In this month's newsletter, you'll find a summary of events for March and upcoming events for April, the schedule for lab and field days, the schedule for Friday night hangouts, and some resources to help you out. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
- SPIN Girls Program Team  

Always helpful to know what might be going on with us! 

For our March field day the 8th grade cohort was able to visit our partners over at the UW arboretum and tour the beautiful grounds. 

Our partners at 343 Industries opened up their campus to our 9th grade cohort for the March field day. Students were able to do a deep dive into the world of game development. 

Once again our amazing partners at TomBoyX invited our SPIN Girls students to come learn about all of the opportunities available in the world of fashion design.

RECAP OF LAST MONTH


In addition to the Three awesome field day partner visits. All three SPIN Girls cohorts also had a lab day on March 25th. At this lab day students were able to work on their capstone projects that will be shared at our end of year celebration on June 3rd. 
We only have one more field day and one more lab day before the end of school year program celebration! We can't wait to spend this time with you and also share ALL of the things happening this summer. 

LOOKING FORWARD
CHECK OUR WEBSITES NEW PAGE CALLED
OPPORTUNITIES IN STEM

FIELD DAY IS ON APRIL 22nd 

When: Saturday, APRIL 22nd

Where: 
PLEASE CHECK EMAILS THAT WILL BE SENT WITH LOCATION AND ADDRESS DETAILS
Time:

8th grade - 9:30am - 12:30pm - Seattle City Light

9th grade - 9:30am - 12:30pm - UW Immunology

**10th grade - 9:30am - 12:30pm - Seattle City Light - NOTICE SCHEDULE CHANGE**


LAB DAY IS ON MAY 13TH
When:
Saturday, MAY 13th
Where: 
3407 NE 2nd ST., Renton, WA 98056

Time:
8th grade - 9:30am - 12:30pm - SPIN office
9th grade - 9:30am - 12:30pm - SPIN Office
10th grade - 1:30pm - 4:30pm - SPIN Office
Location for field days vary and lab day location is the SPIN office
SPIN Office address: 3407 NE 2nd ST., Renton, WA 98056

DURING THE MONTH OF MAY SPIN WILL HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! 

JOIN US FOR SPIN FAMILY DAY MAY 20th

ENRICHMENT CLASSES FOR STUDENTS GRADES 3RD TO 5TH 
MAY 6th, 20th and 27th

&

WE ARE PARTNERING WITH
UW HEALTH CARE EQUITY GROUP TO PRESENT DOCTOR FOR A DAY on May 20th

Open to all Middle and High School Students!

When:
Saturday, MAY 20th 
9am - 1:30pm 

Where:
Renton Technical College Cafeteria 
3000 NE 4th St, Renton, WA 98056

CHECK OUT OUR ENRICH CLASSES FOR 3rd to 5th grades on May 6th, 20th and 27th

END OF YEAR CAPSTONE PRESENTATION AND PROGRAM CELEBRATION EVENT

JUNE 3RD
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

 

  • Here's the schedule for the 2022-23 program year. Add these dates to your calendar so you don't miss any!

  • Lab Day Saturday Time Schedules 

    • 8th grade: 9:30AM-12:30PM

    • 9th grade: 9:30AM-12:30PM

    • 10th grade: 1:30PM-4:30PM

    • Location is:

    • 3407 NE 2nd St., Renton, 98056 

    • RTC ANNEX Building

  • Field Day Saturday Time Schedules unless otherwise directed by program manager 

    • 8th grade: 9:30AM-12:30PM

    • 9th grade: 9:30AM-12:30PM

    • 10th grade: 1:30PM-4:30PM

    • Locations vary for field days. You will be given the location details at least one week prior to the field day experience. 

  • SPIN Girls Hangout

    • Friday nights on the scheduled event nights
      Time:
      5:30pm - 8:30pm
      Location:
      3407 NE 2nd St.Renton, WA 98056


Here's the schedule for the 2022-23 program year. Add these dates to your calendar so you don't miss any 

April 7th Friday night SPIN Girls Hangout has been CANCELED

RESOURCES

 

Check out our new page on the stempaths.org website https://www.stempaths.org/opportunities-in-stem



School district resource pages change monthly via the district staff

SPIN Girls students attend multiple school districts throughout King County. We value our SPIN families and know that it takes a tremendous amount of resources to nurture a student and family to success. We want to remind everyone that there are always resources available to your families to ensure that they can reach their full potential, in whatever way they may need extra support. Below you will find direct links to each King County School Districts student, family and community resources page. We have also included links to WA public charter schools and WA homeschool organization. Our hope is that you use these links to inform yourselves of resources available to increase the success of your family at the beginning of the school year. We also want you to use these links throughout the year as more details or changes may become available on the district pages. 

Shoreline 

Northshore

Lake Washington 

Riverview 

Seattle

Mercer Island

Bellevue

Skykomish

Snoqualmie Valley

Vashon Island

Highline

Tukwila

Renton

Issaquah

Kent

Tahoma

Federal Way

Auburn

Enumclaw

Fife

Washington Charter Schools Association for public charter schools in WA

Washington Homeschool Organization

SPIN FELLOWS

 

Students who graduate from SPIN Girls are invited to apply for SPIN Fellows in the Spring of their 10th grade year. Fellows are accepted based on their commitment to SPIN Girls and their interest in pursuing a STEM career.

The goal of SPIN Fellows is to empower SPIN Girls students to feel confident in pursuing STEM college majors & careers. The vision is to grow a strong alumni community, supported by SPIN Girls mentors, staff, and other alumni. SPIN Fellows breaks down the barriers that girls of color face when exploring and pursuing STEM careers and shapes a more inclusive future.

 

For more information visit our website: https://www.stempaths.org/spin-girls-fellows

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Katherine Barr Katherine Barr

SPIN GIRLS MARCH 2023 NEWSLETTER

SPIN GIRLS MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | MARCH 2023

IT'S WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH!

 Did you know that women have only been allowed to attend college for less than 200 years. And the equal pay law for women has only been in effect since the year 2010. But women have been leading or supporting all of the aspects and categories that make up the fields of STEM since the beginning of humankind. This is why SPIN knows how important it is for young students like you to be a part of our programs! You are the people that will continue to change history and continue the work of all the women who fought rights before you. 

In this month's newsletter, you'll find a summary of February's events and upcoming events for March, the schedule for lab and field days, the schedule for Friday night hangouts, and some resources to help you out. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
- SPIN Girls Program Team  

We encourage you to thank a strong woman in your life!

March 14th is national Pi day! Celebrate the most magically delicious mathematic number by checking local places near you for deals. Some places typically celebrate by having deals where item's cost only $3.14! Check out this website for ideas https://www.greaterseattleonthecheap.com/pi-day/

9th grade students that attended February lab day took their food handlers permit test during their lab session. 

SPIN Girls used our brand new popcorn machine at February's hangout. 

RECAP OF LAST MONTH


February meant that we have reached the half way point of our SPIN Girls program. That means that our students will begin working on their capstone presentations and preparing for our end of year celebration. This month at lab day the 8th grade cohort worked on furthering their understanding of biomimicry. The 9th grade cohort learned more about food safety and took their tests to receive their food handlers permits. The 10th grade cohort furthered their expertise on climate change myth busting and began deep thinking on their capstone projects and interviews. 

We also had a lovely time at the SPIN Girls hangout enjoying time together, a movie and treats. 

LOOKING FORWARD

FIELD DAY IS ON MARCH 4TH
When:
Saturday, MARCH 4th

Where: 
PLEASE CHECK EMAILS SENT WITH LOCATION AND ADDRESS DETAILS

Time:

8th grade - 9:30am - 12:30pm - UW ARBORETUM

9th grade - 9:30am - 12:30pm - 343 INDUSTRIES

10th grade - 1:30pm - 4:30pm - TOMBOYX


LAB DAY IS ON MARCH 25TH
When:
Saturday, MARCH 25th

Where: 
3407 NE 2nd ST., Renton, WA 98056

Time:

8th grade - 9:30am - 12:30pm - SPIN office

9th grade - 9:30am - 12:30pm - SPIN Office

10th grade - 1:30pm - 4:30pm - SPIN Office

Location for field days vary and lab day location is the SPIN office

SPIN Office address: 3407 NE 2nd ST., Renton, WA 98056


YOU CAN STILL COME TO ALASKA WITH SPIN GIRLS!
June 27th to July 2nd 2023  (6 days and 5 nights) 
Registration for the ALASKA TRIP is still open! Extended pay options are available. Ask financial assistance representatives for "extended payment options" to be able to pay after our trip. 
If your SPIN Girl would like to attend please reach out to Keshiap@stempaths.org ASAP!
You can also watch parent information videos
here and here.

We would love for more students to attend! Here are some ways to help with paying. 

  • FLAG Scholarship- This is first come first serve, but we still have funds available, and any parent interested in applying should call us soon. This is a partial scholarship but can really help to put a dent in the cost and anyone with an adjusted gross income of less than $85,000 is encouraged to apply.

  • Extended Payment Plan- Everyone is eligible for this offer, allowing parents to continue making payments even after the trip. If you speak to parents who are interested in either program, please ask them to call customer service at 1-800-468-5899 and our representatives would be happy to help them.

  • Gift of Education- This is a great way for kids to raise money, especially around the holidays. Parents can find out more by visiting https://fundraising.worldstrides.com/, where they can create an E-card, Facebook link, or letter asking friends and family to help by giving the gift of education.


March 4th is Field Day                    March 25th is Lab Day

  • Here's the schedule for the 2022-23 program year. Add these dates to your calendar so you don't miss any!

  • Lab Day Saturday Time Schedules 

    • 8th grade: 9:30AM-12:30PM

    • 9th grade: 9:30AM-12:30PM

    • 10th grade: 1:30PM-4:30PM

    • Location is:

    • 3407 NE 2nd St., Renton, 98056 

    • RTC ANNEX Building

  • Field Day Saturday Time Schedules unless otherwise directed by program manager 

    • 8th grade: 9:30AM-12:30PM

    • 9th grade: 9:30AM-12:30PM

    • 10th grade: 1:30PM-4:30PM

    • Locations vary for field days. You will be given the location details at least one week prior to the field day experience. 

  • SPIN Girls Hangout

    • Friday nights on the scheduled event nights
      Time:
      5:30pm - 8:30pm
      Location:
      3407 NE 2nd St.Renton, WA 98056


Here's the schedule for the 2022-23 program year. Add these dates to your calendar so you don't miss any 

RESOURCES

 SPIN Girls students attend multiple school districts throughout King County. We value our SPIN families and know that it takes a tremendous amount of resources to nurture a student and family to success. We want to remind everyone that there are always resources available to your families to ensure that they can reach their full potential, in whatever way they may need extra support. Below you will find direct links to each King County School Districts student, family and community resources page. We have also included links to WA public charter schools and WA homeschool organization. Our hope is that you use these links to inform yourselves of resources available to increase the success of your family at the beginning of the school year. We also want you to use these links throughout the year as more details or changes may become available on the district pages. 

Shoreline 

Northshore

Lake Washington 

Riverview 

Seattle

Mercer Island

Bellevue

Skykomish

Snoqualmie Valley

Vashon Island

Highline

Tukwila

Renton

Issaquah

Kent

Tahoma

Federal Way

Auburn

Enumclaw

Fife

Washington Charter Schools Association for public charter schools in WA

Washington Homeschool Organization

SPIN FELLOWS

 Students who graduate from SPIN Girls are invited to apply for SPIN Fellows in the Spring of their 10th grade year. Fellows are accepted based on their commitment to SPIN Girls and their interest in pursuing a STEM career.

The goal of SPIN Fellows is to empower SPIN Girls students to feel confident in pursuing STEM college majors & careers. The vision is to grow a strong alumni community, supported by SPIN Girls mentors, staff, and other alumni. SPIN Fellows breaks down the barriers that girls of color face when exploring and pursuing STEM careers and shapes a more inclusive future.

 For more information visit our website: https://www.stempaths.org/spin-girls-fellows

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