Ruben Trejo Dual Language Academy

10/20/2026

LEVY LEARNING: Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) levies are temporary, which is why we run replacement levies. The current 3-year EP&O levy approved by voters expires in 2027; if passed, the SPS replacement levy on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot would be collected in 2028, 2029, and 2030.

This cycle gives voters regular opportunities to review the proposed dollar amounts, estimated tax rate and how the funds are used.

Take 71 seconds to watch a quick video to learn more, or visit spokaneschools.org/2026levy.

10/19/2026

Ballots for Spokane County voters have been mailed. Remember to vote by Nov. 3, 2026.

RETURNING YOUR BALLOT: The General Election is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. The 18-day voting period has begun in Washington, and ballots have been mailed to registered voters.

There are several ways for Spokane County residents to return their ballots:

• Ballot Drop Box: There’s a ballot box outside every Spokane Public Library branch and Spokane County Library District branch, as well as several other locations across Spokane County. Find a ballot box near you at spokanecounty.org/187/Ballot-Drop-Box-Locations. You can drop it off anytime until 8 p.m. on Nov. 3.

• In Person: The Spokane County Elections 1033 W. Gardner Ave.) is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours – 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. – on Election Day (Nov. 3). Stop by if you need to return a completed ballot, get a replacement ballot or envelope, register to vote, use an Accessible Voting Unit, or have questions about voting. Find details at spokanecounty.org/201/Voter-Service-Center-Locations.

• Mail: Drop your ballot in a mailbox – no stamp required. To be counted, ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3. Please note that US Postal Service recommends returning ballots by mail at least a week before Election Day. If returning your ballot by mail after Oct. 27, it’s recommended that voters take ballots to the counter at their Post Office to ensure it is postmarked by Nov. 3.

After returning your ballot, you can track its journey at voter.votewa.gov.

10/16/2026

Our 7th graders are putting on their historian hats! 🕵️‍♀️ Students are synthesizing information from primary and secondary sources as they dive into the fascinating history of the Salem Witch Trials. Great work, 7th graders! 👏
¡Nuestros estudiantes de 7.º grado se están convirtiendo en historiadores! 🕵️‍♀️ Están sintetizando información de fuentes primarias y secundarias mientras exploran la fascinante historia de los juicios de brujería de Salem. ¡Excelente trabajo, estudiantes! 👏

10/16/2026

¡Nos vemos después de las vacaciones! 🍂
See you after break! 🍂

10/15/2026

LEVY AT WORK: “A lot of people think it's just Band-Aids and ice packs, and it's so much more than that.”

Yes, school nurses like Aidan McCrum address the day-to-day bumps and bruises associated with active, young students, but a significant part of their job is also managing health care plans for students with chronic or life-threatening health conditions, so they can attend school in a safe and healthy environment.

Positions for school nurses are supported in part by the local Educational Programs and Operations levy, which helps to fund academic programs, services, and student activities and athletics that are not funded by the state. The local levy makes up about 15% of Spokane Public Schools' annual operating budget. A replacement levy will be presented to voters on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot.

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10/13/2026

LEVY LEARNING: On Nov. 3, 2026, voters within Spokane Public Schools boundaries will consider a three-year replacement Educational Programs and Operations levy.
Take a minute to watch a video explaining how much money the proposed levy would collect and when, and what levy funds support.

Keep learning at spokaneschools.org/2026levy.

10/08/2026

Elementary specialists teach music, art, science, and P.E. to K-5 students. These positions are supported in part by the local Educational Programs and Operations levy, which helps to fund academic programs, services, and student activities and athletics that are not funded by the state. Learn more at spokaneschools.org/2026levy.

10/08/2026

💙 Support learning at TDLA! Our fundraiser will help fund the next phase of GLAD strategies, which support students’ speaking and writing skills in their second language.
Visit Vraise.org or scan the QR code on the flyer, sign in or create an account, and enter code 83083990. Share with friends, family, and your community!
🎥 Check out the fundraiser video to see learning in action. Thank you for supporting our students! 🦎

💙 ¡Apoyen el aprendizaje en TDLA! Nuestra recaudación de fondos ayudará a financiar la siguiente fase de las estrategias GLAD, que apoyan el desarrollo de las habilidades para hablar y escribir en un segundo idioma.
Visiten Vraise.org o escaneen el código QR del folleto, inicien sesión o creen una cuenta e ingresen el código 83083990. ¡Compartan con amigos, familiares y su comunidad!
🎥 Miren el video de la recaudación para ver cómo aprenden nuestros estudiantes. ¡Gracias por su apoyo! 🦎

10/08/2026

Recordatorio del calendario / Calendar reminder 🗓️

10/06/2026

🍎✨ **Happy World Teachers’ Day! **
On Monday, we celebrated all of the amazing teachers who make TDLA such a special place! 💙💛 Our teachers voted on a few fun awards, and now it’s time to celebrate our winners! 🏆🎉
Congratulations to all of our amazing teachers and their well-deserved awards! We appreciate everything you do for our students each and every day! 🫶📚
¡Felicidades a todos nuestros maestros y maestras por sus premios tan merecidos! ¡Gracias por todo lo que hacen por nuestros estudiantes cada día! 💙💛