Community Events: 

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SHCPA's Leadership's Monthly Meeting
May 6th at the Richmond Beach Library 1:15-2:45pm 
All are welcome 

​Summer Meetups

Looking to meet and connect with other Hi Cap families this summer?  Please join us during the following meetups:

​Playdate: 2 - 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22nd
Paramount School Park - NE 155th and 8th Ave NE
Let's enjoy some sunshine and outdoor time! Bring your family and look for us at the canopy near the playground.

Potluck Picnic: 4 - 8 p.m.  Sunday, July 21st 
Richmond Beach - Lower Picnic Shelter
Join us for a potluck dinner on the beach! Bring your family, beach toys, and a dish to share (including serving utensils, if needed). If you are able, please consider bringing a small cash donation to help cover the cost of the shelter, beverages, and plates/cups/etc.

Playdate: 12 - 2 p.m.  Sunday, August 11th
Shoreview Park - 700 NW Innis Arden Way
Another opportunity for lunch and playtime at the park!  Bring your family and lunches, and look for us near the canopy.
We hope to see you there!  Contact Gretchen Knudsen atdream.of.falling@gmail.com with questions.
**Please note: This is an informal gathering of interested Hi Cap families and is not a sponsored event by the Shoreline Hi Cap Parent Association**

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Parent Survey Results (June 2018)

​Your voices matter!  Thank you to the Shoreline parents who participated in our spring survey.  You have helped us to fine tune our objectives and focus as a parent group.  The top three priorities are:  1) expand Hi Cap advocacy at district and/or state level, 2) provide parent education events, and 3) recommend gifted resources for parents.
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Legislative Corner
Gifted Ed Day in Olympia on 1/25/19!  See our "Advocacy" page for details!

Learn about SB 5354 being introduced in the new 2019 legislative session which will seek to improve Highly Capable services statewide!

​Become a parent representative!  Help our organization grow with your talents and skills. Learn more!

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•Why should we advocate for gifted education?

The Washington State Constitution states: “It is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all children residing within its borders.”

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•Why are gifted programs needed?

Gifted and talented students and those with high abilities need gifted education programs that will challenge them in regular classroom settings and enrichment and accelerated programs to enable them to make continuous progress in school.