E-Community Link
February 16, 2024
District Highlights
Staff Spotlight
Who are you?
My name is RaeAnna Gottlieb or Ms. Gottlieb and I teach kindergarten at Bordeaux Elementary School. I have been teaching for three years, all three in the Shelton School District.
How did Shelton School District set you up for success when you first started your job here?
When I first started working here, I had, and still have amazing mentors supporting me. Sharee Strickland, and Lora Rhoades, both kindergarten teachers at Bordeaux, have been amazing mentors. During my first year, Lora would take time before school to sit down with me and review the week’s lesson plan. Christine Chamberlain, TOSA (Teacher On Special Assignment) - Instructional Coach PK-6, has been very supportive and has coached me with my organizational skills and helping me with conferring.
My principal, Kyle O’Neil has been an amazing support person. During my first year teaching, I made mistakes but he was always there to help guide me through them and help me grow as an educator.
I have also benefited and grown as a teacher from professional development opportunities provided by the district.
Why do you like working here?
One of the reasons I like working here is because of the wide demographic of students. There is so much diversity in our school and I enjoy learning about my students and their unique personalities. I love the wonder students have and seeing when a student finally ‘gets it’.
I also have an amazing team here at Bordeaux Elementary School that works well together. We can all lean on each other for support and learn from each other.
What is your favorite subject to teach?
My favorite subject to teach is reading. There is so much growth that happens during kindergarten and it is gratifying when reading ‘clicks’ for my students.
How has your classroom changed since getting a classroom library?
The students have shown a lot more interest in books since we got our classroom library and I have seen their love for books grow. I’ve noticed that they have taken more ownership of their reading and they get especially excited to move up in reading levels. I had one student whose primary language was Spanish - they would get so excited when they would learn new words while reading books that they would shout the word out loud.
How do you make your students feel safe and welcome in your classroom?
I try to learn each of my students' stories by asking about themselves and staying interested in what they have to share. I learned that one of my students came from a hard home life, so I started doing that student’s hair when they came to school in the morning. During that time, we would just talk in hopes of helping them feel safe and welcome in my classroom.
Thank you, Big Smiles!
Last week, Big Smiles visited Shelton School District and saw 103 patients! Students were able to receive dental care that included a complete exam, x-rays, cleaning, fluoride, and sealants when necessary, and in some cases, restorative care such as fillings.
Thank you, Big Smiles!
District Information
Recruiting Interpreters for Spring Conferences
Shelton School District is looking for people who are fluent in Spanish, Mam, and/or Q’anjob’al and English who can help with interpretations. Paid hourly, as needed. If this is you, please contact Betty Uriostegui at (360) 490-1235; BUriostegui@sheltonschools.org or Krystal Moore at (360) 426-1687; KMoore@SheltonSchools.org.
Are you eligible for our McKinney-Vento program?
You may be eligible for services if you or your family live in any of the following situations:
- In a shelter, transitional housing, motel, vehicle, campground, or on the street
- In an abandoned building, trailer, or other inadequate accommodations
- Temporarily doubled-up with friends or relatives because you lost your home, or cannot afford housing
- Living as an unaccompanied youth without your parent or guardian
- In the process of eviction or foreclosure
Some services offered to those in the program are Immunization assistance, Enrollment assistance, Free meal registration, School supplies/backpacks, PE uniforms, Clothing support, Hygiene supplies, School fees, Field trip or camp expenses, Laundry support, Transportation to and from the school of origin, Access to rental and utility assistance, Referrals to basic services (food, shelter, medical assistance, etc.), Bilingual support for Spanish speakers, And more!
Please contact the district’s McKinney-Vento Liaison, Amanda Gonzales, if you believe you qualify: (360) 463-4061 | AGonzales@sheltonschools.org
Text Messaging
Did you know that you could receive school notifications as text messages? This includes messages about school closures, delays, low or negative meal balances, and more! Opt-in today by texting “Y” or “Yes” to 67587.
Student & Family Resource Center
Are you in need of something? We can probably help! Our resource center has a clothing bank with clothing for all ages. All of the clothing is either new or laundered before entering the bank. A household item bank may also have what you need: bedding, small kitchen appliances, and more! The newest addition to the SFRC is the food bank and hygiene bank. If you are looking for a community connection, the SFRC can help you connect with the right resource.
Schedule an appointment to visit our resource center by contacting a family liaison:
- Bordeaux Elementary | Wendy Lankelis | (360) 426-3253 ext. 11002 | cell (360) 545-7310
- Evergreen Elementary | Lucrecia Hernandez | (360) 426-8281 ext. 12129 | cell ( 360) 463-4393
- Mt. View Elementary | Ivette Salamanca | (360) 426-8564 ext. 13017 | cell (360) 545-7136
- Olympic Middle School | Cleyri Zacarias | (360) 462-6671 ext. 14105 | cell (360) 280-3539
- Oakland Bay Jr. High | Isabel Castaneda | (360) 426-7991 ext. 15008 | cell (360)545-2189
- Shelton High School | Veronica Lawrence | (360) 426-4471 ext. 16019 | cell (360) 968-9553
- Choice & Cedar High school | Betty Uriostegui | (360) 426-1687 ext.10541 | cell (360) 490-1235
Looking to donate to the SFRC?
It is the SFRC's goal to help every family find the information and resources available to ensure the most successful outcome from their educational experience in their respective schools. Please consider partnering with us this year, and thank you in advance for your contribution.
If you would like to help keep our food bank and clothing bank stocked, the following are our 'high-need' items: maseca, rice, beans, individually packed snack items, baby clothing, elementary-school-age sized clothing, new underwear, and black leggings in all sizes.
If you would like to donate your time to help sort clothing or make a monetary donation, please contact the director of the SFRC: Betty Uriostegui or the McKinney-Vento/Foster Care Liaison: Amanda Gonzales; (360) 463-4061.
Federal Programs
The State & Federal Programs Department offers services and resources to eligible students to eliminate the achievement gap between student subgroups. We are committed to connecting with students, families, and the community to provide the education needed to achieve academic and personal success. The Federal Programs complaints process may be found on our website.
Get Involved
Volunteer in our schools
By volunteering your time, you may be asked to read a book to a classroom, help with a literacy activity, or more! Please expect to volunteer about one hour of your time. The school(s) you are interested in volunteering at will contact you with further details along with the required volunteer paperwork. We are very grateful for your interest and look forward to seeing you in our schools!
Community
Shelton School District is not a sponsor of any of the events or resources under the "Community" section of the E-Community Link and assumes no responsibility for them.
Free Vaccines for Children & Adults
Vaccines will be available at the Shelton Civic Center on February 20, 2024 from 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Walk-ins welcome!
- Childhood vaccines (age 6 months - 18 years)
- Adult flu and COVID-19 vaccines
- No ID or insurance required
- Please bring vaccine card or records
- (360) 427-9670 ext 407 (English)
- (360) 427-9670 ext 705 (Español)
Teens Get Together - Get Cooking
FREE COOKING CLASSES
Thursdays I 2:30-4pm I Shelton Family YMCA
ALL ARE WELCOME! Bring a friend and head to the Yon Thursdays after school. Hope Garden Project has partnered with the Shelton Family YMCA to provided free cooking classes for all teens in the /community.
suasteguic@ssymca.net I (360) 753-6576 I SheltonFamilyYMCA.org
Spring Youth Sports
SEASON STARTS APRIL 8 - Join us for fun, skill-building, and teamwork in our YMCA Youth Recreational Sports League, where we nurture young athletes to grow as individuals by facing challenges, forging new friendships, and learning values that they can use both on and off the court.
- Dates: April 8 - June 1, 2024
- Location: Mason County
- Financial aid is available
- Volunteer couches and role-models wanted!
Good News Club at Mt. View
When: Mondays, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Where: MTV STEM Classroom
Permission forms may be found in the front office
Great Bend Center for Music
Sound Scholars is a fun, daily, online class for kids ages 3-5 that uses music to build kindergarten readiness and prosocial learning skills in English, Spanish, Mam and Q'anjob'al at no cost to participating families.
Candyland Youth Festival
- Talent Show
- Games
- Auction
- Youth Vendors
- Egg Dash (ages 1 - 101)
- Prizes
- Raffles
Saturday, Apr 20, 2024, 12:30 PM
South Mason Youth Soccer Club, East Johns Prairie Road, Shelton, WA, USA
StreamTeam Summer Internship for Hood Canal Students
The Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group is a local nonprofit that has been conducting salmon research, restoration and education around the Hood Canal watershed for over 30 years.
Every summer they offer their StreamTeam internship, where students learn valuable skills for any career related to fisheries, environmental science, biology, and ecology. They get hands-on monitoring experience on several Hood Canal rivers and streams, and the data they collect helps the organization with future habitat restoration and fish research programs.
This program is only available to local students! It's a great program where students are working outside gaining valuable experience in the field - plus they get a stipend.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE MARCH 29TH
Huff 'n Puff Memorial
The Shelton School District is working with the Shelton Rotary Club to update the student memorial at the Huff 'N Puff trailhead. If you are aware of a high school or middle school student who was attending the Shelton School District and who passed away before reaching graduation, please reach out to Abe Gardner at 360-801-9555. We appreciate your help in making sure all students are honored.
School Board Information
School board meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Please check the district calendar for meeting locations.
Upcoming Important Dates
- 2/19-20: No School - Mid-Winter Break
- 3/1: 3 Hour Early Release - Staff Training
- 3/6: 1.5 Hour Early Release for Professional Learning Time
- 3/13: 3 Hour Early Release
- 3/14: 3rd Trimester Begins
Right to Translation and Interpretation Services: All parents have the right to information about their child’s education in a language they understand. We can provide an interpreter or translated documents, free of charge when you need them. For assistance, please contact: Betty Uriostegui; 360-426-1687 ext. 10541
Derecho a Servicios de Traducción e Interpretación: Todos los padres tienen derecho a la información acerca de la educación de sus hijos en el lenguaje que ellos entienden. Podemos proveer con un intérprete o documentos traducidos de manera gratuita cuando los necesite. Para ayuda, por favor comuníquese con: Betty Uriostegui; 360-426-1687 ext. 10541
Ayon ti chi ko kamik’olne ko jatnene eloq yul ko q’anej chi jala yulaq ko na’: Ka axka tu chi ko sayek maktxel chi alon ko q’anej yin janoq ab’ix bay sanail kuyuj o ma b’ay eb’ mamej o ma janoq xa tx’oq ab’ixal. Chi huj e yalon bay Betty Uriostegui ta hay junoq che yoche chi ko jatne ek toq yul junoq xa txoq tiejal. 360-426-1687 ext. 10541