Calendar & Handbook
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SNOHOMISH SCHOOL DISTRICT 2019-2020 Calendar & Handbook 1 2 Dr. Sara Fagerlie Jay Hagen Shaunna Ballas Brandy Hekker Josh Seek Board Member Board President Board Vice President Board Member Board Member Director District #2 Director District #5 Director District #1 Director District #4 Director District #3 Snohomish School District Board of Directors The Snohomish School District Board of Directors is School board meetings are generally held on the information about the board of directors on our composed of five district citizens elected by voters second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, website at www.sno.wednet.edu. Meeting agendas to four-year terms. Their authority is established with some exceptions for holidays and breaks. and minutes are posted there, along with the current by the Washington State Legislature, and they act Board meetings are held at the Resource and meeting schedule, board contact information and a under the direction and restrictions of state law. Service Center at 1601 Avenue D in Snohomish full listing of board policies. unless otherwise noted. Most meetings begin The board’s legal responsibilities are: at 6 p.m. For questions about agenda items or upcoming • Establish general policy for the school system; meetings, or to contact a board member, you can • Employ school personnel upon recommendation We value your input! Public comment is welcome also call the superintendent’s office at 360-563-7280. of the superintendent; at each school board meeting. School board Information is also located on the district’s website at • Adopt the annual operating budget; members represent you, and they appreciate www.sno.wednet.edu. • Exercise the legislative powers conferred by the community involvement and input. Legislature in overseeing school functions; Please take the time to attend board meetings • Select the superintendent of schools; and and share your thoughts. You can find more • School Board meetings. From the Contents 2 Snohomish School District Board of Directors 38 Washington State Report Card 3 From the Superintendent 39 Human Rights and Equity Team Superintendent 4 Partner with us for healthy schools 39 PLUSS 6 Inclement weather ahead 40 Operation School Bell Dear Families and Community Members: 8 Voter registration 40 Student discipline rules 10 Highly capable/honors applications 40 Student safety Welcome to the 2019–2020 school year! This is my third year 12 Publications and student photographs 40 Harassment, intimidation and bullying policy in Snohomish, and I am thrilled to get to know more staff, 14 Kindergarten registration 40 Attendance policies students, parents and members of our community. We are 16 Thank you! 41 Student insurance a strong learning community where all of us come together 18 Volunteer week 41 Student appointments to ensure all of our students have the best opportunities for 20 Teacher Appreciation Week 41 Health services success. 22 Have you moved or changed phone numbers? 41 Student emergencies 24 Student learning alternatives The annual calendar serves as a parent/community 42 Life-threatening health conditions 26 Snohomish Education Foundation (SEF) handbook, as well as a guide to the many events and 42 Medication at school activities in our classrooms, schools and district. Use 28 What’s in this publication? 42 Immunizations 28 Skyward/Family Access this calendar as you plan times to join us throughout the 43 Required vaccines for children entering school 29 Assessment calendar year. Please watch for other communications and stay in 43 Vaccines required for school attendance 30 Breakfast and lunch program close contact with your school. If you have any questions 44 Asbestos management program 31 Online payments/TouchBase not answered within this publication, please call our 44 Integrated Pest Management 32 How to register for school Communications Office at 360-563-7263 or my office at 44 Title IX, anti-discrimination statement 32 School Messenger 360-563-7280. 45 Skykomish Valley Indian Education 32 Child Find Notice 45 Swim for Life It is an honor to serve our community through the education 33 Section 504 of all students. It is a privilege and responsibility that each of 46 Education Rights of Homeless Children 34 Release of student directory information and Youth us in Snohomish does not take lightly. All staff work to build 34 Photos and social media guidelines 47 Snohomish Aquatic Center relationships with all students so they can have the best 35 Do you want to receive district and school 48 Contact information opportunities for success. newsletters? 50 2019–2020 start/dismissal times 35 Student records (FERPA) I look forward to working together with you throughout the 50 Regular school schedule (Monday – Thursday) 35 School closure and late start information year. Let’s make it a great one! 50 Professional Growth Friday schedule 36 Inclement weather /late start 50 Half-day early dismissal schedule Thanks, 36 Limited transportation 50 School office hours 37 Bus routes 51 Student housing questionnaire Dr. Kent Kultgen 37 School bus safety 53 Cuestionario sobre la Vivienda del estudiante Superintendent 38 Early Childhood Education Assistance Program (ECEAP) 55 School attendance form 38 Title I/LAP 57 Asistencia a la escuela el formulario Cover: Nate Spurling – Glacier Peak High School 38 Snohomish Community Food Bank 59 2019–2020 special observances 3 4 Key Partner with us for CA Cathcart Elementary healthy schools CV Cascade View Elementary CPC Central Primary Center You can help prevent the spread of illness by DH Dutch Hill Elementary keeping a sick child at home. A temperature EM Emerson Elementary of 100.4F (38C) or higher suggests infectious illness. Your child should be fever-free for LC Little Cedars Elementary 24 hours without medicine before returning MA Machias Elementary to school. Diarrhea and/or vomiting, red eyes RV Riverview Elementary or eye drainage, or a rash with fever may also SH Seattle Hill Elementary indicate infectious illness. Please contact TF Totem Falls Elementary your medical provider and keep your student CMS Centennial Middle School home until (s)he has received clearance to VVMS Valley View Middle School return to school. Also consider whether your child is rested and alert enough to learn, pay AIM AIM High School attention in class, and participate in all school GPHS Glacier Peak High School activities. SHS Snohomish High School ECEAP Early Childhood Program PPP Parent Partnership Program SAC Snohomish Aquatic Center SEF Snohomish Education Foundation 9.2019 SSD District Wide SVIE Skykomish Valley Indian Education AUGUST OCTOBER SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Katelyn McCallum – 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 29 30 31 Valley View Middle School SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 Labor Day 3 4 5 6 7 GPHS/SHS Fall Sports Parent SAC Annual Closure CMS Assembly SAC Annual Closure GPHS Campus Clean Up Night SSD 1st Day of School PPP All Parent Meeting SHS Husky Band Day SAC Annual Closure SAC Annual Closure Professional Growth Friday (see page 50) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 CMS Apex Fundraiser Begins SH PTO General Meeting CMS Picture Day DH Curriculum Night - CMS Apex Fundraiser Finale GPHS Picture Make Ups, Parent DH Curriculum Night - Gr. 1/2 CPC/TF 1st Day of Developmental Gr. 5/6 GPHS/SHS Red, White and Blue Org Meeting Preschool GPHS Back to School Night Football Game LC Hearing Screening - DH Curriculum Night - Gr. 3/4 SH Family BBQ/Picnic Gr. 1/2/3/5 MA Hearing Screening MA Hugs, Tissues & Kisses SSD School Board Meeting RV Boo Hoo Breakfast SSD 1st Day of Kindergarten Professional Growth Friday (see page 50) 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 CPC/EM PTA Business EM Picture Day LC Picture Day CMS Curriculum Night - Gr. 7 Meeting LC Hearing Screening - Gr. K SHS Curriculum Night, VVMS Curriculum Night, MA Picture Day Senior Parent Night Football Game, Picture SVIE Back-to-School Dinner Retakes Professional Growth Friday (see page 50) 20 23 First Day of Autumn 24 25 26 27 28 AIM Curriculum Night CA Curriculum Night - AIM Picture Day AIM Parent Group Meeting CMS Vision Screening SHS Homecoming Dance SHS Homecoming Coronation Gr.3/4/5/6 ECEAP Slow Start CA Curriculum Night – SHS Homecoming Serpentine, VVMS Parent Club Meeting CMS Curriculum Night - Gr. 8 EM Parent Involvement Night Gr. K/1/2 Assembly and Alumni ECEAP Slow Start LC Watch Dog Pizza Night CPC/LC/MA Open House Night SH Picture Day SSD School Board Meeting CPC/EM PTA General Meeting TF Curriculum Night - PPP Fall Family Festival Gr. K/1/2 and Picture Day SH Evening of Great Expectations TF Curriculum Night – Gr. 3/4/5/6 Professional Growth Friday (see page 50) 29 Rosh Hashanah 30 NOTES (begins) 5 6 Emma Lever – Snohomish High School Inclement weather ahead See page 36 for information about school closure, late-start and limited transportation. Your child’s bus driver will let students know which roads will be impacted by limited transportation, and each school office has a list of the affected roads/areas within their boundaries. Once limited transportation has been announced for the day, it will remain in effect for both the morning and afternoon routes, even if roads have cleared during the day. 10.2019 SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY