Spring into Learning

March 2021

Reopening News

Dear Eatonville Community,

I am elated to share the next phase of our path to reopening our schools. As we transition into March we are pleased to announce our “Spring Into Learning” theme. By following the science and staying current on the latest studies and research—we know that we can return to the classroom, that it is safe to have teaching and learning in-person. We will continue to use specific safety protocols like masking, distancing, ventilation, disinfecting, and symptom screening.

This effort is also a reflection of our values—we know that a generation of students is counting on us, that remote learning has exacerbated inequities, that public education is a vital support for our economy, that time has been a year in this Pandemic, and that the choice to adjust and adapt to this new reality is up to us. We are heartened by the recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) evidence showing that schools operating in-person with proper prevention measures have experienced minimal transmission of COVID-19. Across the United States and here in Eatonville, school districts have safely and successfully brought students and teachers back to the classroom.

Sincerely,

Krestin Bahr

Superintendent

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Elementary Dates and Information

Starting, Monday, March 22nd, all kindergarten-5th grade will return 5 days a week while maintaining 6 feet of physical distance. We will discontinue Group A and Group B groupings for elementary only.
The next three Wednesdays are dedicated for elementary teachers to prepare for in-person learning. Teachers will be unavailable on March 3rd, 10th and 17th.
School start times will not change.

Middle School Information

Beginning Wednesday, March 17th, 2021, 6th-8 grade will convert to in-person, 6 period days on Wednesdays, starting with Group B. The rotation will continue with Group A attending in-person on Wednesday, March 24th, etc.
Schedules on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday will not change.
The next two Wednesdays are dedicated for middle school teachers to prepare for converting to teaching five days a week. Teachers will be unavailable on March 3rd and 10th.
School start times will not change.

High School Dates and Information

Starting, Monday, March 15th, 2021, Eatonville High School will transition away from distance learning with in-person learning offered 5 days a week, continuing with the A and B groupings.
Eatonville High School Group A students will attend in the morning and Group B will attend in the afternoon five days a week. The small number of students who ride the bus to school will be provided with a work space in which to work on assignments when not attending a live class.
Wednesday schedules will alternate periods 1-3 and periods 4-6.
Eatonville High School will send specific schedule information later today, March 1st.

March District Calendar

Friday, March 12th

Due to an unneeded built-in "Snow Make-Up" Day there will not be school on Friday, March 12th, 2021.

Food Service

Grab & Go Meal News

Wednesday, March 10th will be the last “Grab and Go” meal bundle service.
Moving forward all “Grab and Go” meals must be pre-ordered.
The pre-order form will be due by Friday each week.
Students who attend school 5 days a week are not eligible.
The pre-order form is now live and accepting orders for the week of March 15th.
Submit your pre-order by clicking this link. Please be aware:

Please complete this meal form if you choose to pick up weekly meal bundles for your child who is not in school five days a week.
Only one form per family is necessary.
Only order the number of meals needed for the days your child is not attending school in-person.
Children 1-18 years old and Special Education students 1-21 years old are eligible.
Parents will pick up their pre-ordered meals on Tuesdays from 12:00-1:00.