Superintendent Neal's

Dear Families and Staff,

As we wrap up the first month of the new year and turn our sights on February, I think many of us are taking a long exhale. Staffing shortages and increased numbers of staff and families impacted with Covid-19 have crept up this past month. We continue to appreciate the support of our students, staff, and families. Despite the challenges of this recent surge, our community continues to work together, students continue to learn, socialize, and make lifelong bonds and memories, and we continue in our resolve and resilience as a unified community.

As we remain committed to concentrating on the many great things happening in our schools and lives, we also remain committed to the health and safety of our students and staff. As a leader, I am constantly reminded about the strong community here in Eatonville and how people truly care for one another. I am grateful to be a part of this community and important work.

Wishing you the best,

Gary Neal

Superintendent

Due to difficulty receiving food service orders and the nationwide supply chain issues, we cannot guarantee we will be able to offer the entree published in the menu.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this matter.

During first session this month for middle school, we started by talking about our goals for the new year and the fun we had over winter break. We completed a water Lego engineering challenge and students’ creativity came out. We also had a creative outlet by creating entries for the local library creativity showcase. Students had time to work on their passion projects. We learned about salmon and their value in preparation for our salmon toss trip. The salmon toss at Pack Forest was the highlight of middle school’s second session of the month. For the last part of the day, students created a pitch and poster for their passion project that they will share with peers next month.

Elementary had one session this month. They were also able to participate in a salmon toss at Smallwood Park, Pack Forest, and the bridge at Bud Blancher trail! Our afternoon was spent doing the Lego water challenge, creating goals for the new year and starting our passion project. It will be exciting to see what they create and learn in the coming weeks!

~Mrs. Dattilo

Highly Capable Teacher

Do you have a child that will be 3 years old by August 31st, 2022? If so, please stay tuned for news regarding preschool registration to be released this March.

👉Wednesday, February 2nd is the last day of Quarter Two and Semester One. There is a half day for all students.

⏰There will NOT be a late start. All schools will begin at normal time and will release three hours earlier than normal.

🚌Buses will drop students off at their bus stops three hours earlier than normal in the afternoon.

February 1st marks the start of Black History Month also known as African American History Month.

Please click the link for: 21 inspiring quotes to share with your children for Black History Month and beyond.

We are incredibly appreciative of all of our school counselors! Please be sure to thank your school counselor for their efforts to support students.

Thank You:

• Mrs. MacIlraith, Eatonville Elementary
• Mrs. Sotl, Weyerhaeuser Elementary
• Ms. Noble-Perry, Columbia Crest
• Mrs. Parks, Eatonville Middle School
• Miss Saari, Eatonville High School
• Mrs. Baker, Eatonville High School
• Mrs. Gladstone, Elementary Mental Health Counselor
• Mrs. Brenda-Waugh-Reimer, Secondary Mental Health Counselor

Do you have a recent success or activity to highlight related to students or staff at Eatonville School District?

If so, please submit the form below to see your submission featured on our social media outlets, website or newsletters. We are looking forward to highlighting the great things happening in our district.

Eatonville School District is seeking applicants to become substitute teachers.

Our daily rate of pay has increased to $150.

Please apply on this website: https://bit.ly/325f5u6

To review all employment opportunities with our district:

1. Visit EdJobsNW.org
2. Click FIND A JOB
3. Choose the appropriate JOB CATEGORY (Administrator, Certificated, Classified, Coaching, Substitute) from the menu on the right-hand side of the page
4. Type "Eatonville" in the filter box to narrow your search results*

*If the posting you are looking for does not show up on the first page of results, scroll to the bottom of the page and filter the next page of job posting results

Eatonville School District #404 will provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities program without discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs shall be free from sexual harassment. Auxiliary aids and services will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Address: 200 Lynch St. W., Eatonville, WA 98328; Telephone: 360-879-1000

Title IX Coordinator, Section 504/ADA Coordinator & Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Cristin Blaskowitz, Executive Student Services. Email: c.blaskowitz@eatonvilleschools.org

Superintendent: Mr. Gary Neal

Executive Assistant: Mrs. Amanda Smith

District Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Superintendent Neal was selected as the Superintendent of Eatonville School District in Spring 2021.

Email: communications@eatonvilleschools.org
Website: https://www.eatonville.wednet.edu
Location: 200 Lynch Street West, Eatonville, WA, USA
Phone: 360-879-1000
Facebook: facebook.com/eatonville.school.district
Twitter: @EatonvilleSD