Dear Friends
December 14, 2021
Replacement levies to be placed on February 2022 ballot
At a December 8 meeting, the Snohomish School District Board of Directors adopted resolutions to place two propositions before voters on the February 8, 2022, ballot. Voters will consider two replacement levies - Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Levy and the Replacement Levy for Technology, Safety and Facility Improvements. Both levies would replace similar levies approved by voters in 2018 and are set to expire at the end of 2022. Visit www.sno.wednet.edu/2022levies or click here for more information on both of these replacement measures.
4/5/6 Highly Capable Program information
Snohomish School District students who will be in the 4th through 6th grade next year and are invited to participate in the district’s 4/5/6 Elementary Highly Capable Program which provides learning opportunities around depth, complexity, and acceleration. If interested, the below dates and information are important. Students currently enrolled in the 4/5/6 Elementary Highly Capable Program do not need to complete the referral process.
- Tuesday, December 14 - Referral packets for the 4/5/6 Elementary Highly Capable Program will be available at all elementary schools, online and at the Snohomish School District Resource and Service Center (1601 Avenue D in Snohomish) in English, Spanish and Russian. Referral packets can be downloaded from the district website.
- Click here to download the Elementary 4/5/6 Highly Capable Program Application Packet - English (2022-2023 School Year)
- Click here to download the Elementary 4/5/6 Highly Capable Program Application Packet - Spanish (2022-2023 School Year)
- Click here to download the Elementary 4/5/6 Highly Capable Program Application Packet - Russian (2022-2023 School Year)
- Thursday, January 20 – There will be a parent/guardian webinar at 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Please click this link to join the webinar: https://snohomishsd.zoom.us/j/98618664939?pwd=Y3kzQ1kyOGI3U3lnVS93blpONE9Ddz09. Passcode: 022500
- Friday, February 11 - Completed referral packet deadline. Completed packets can be turned in at student home schools or the Snohomish School District Resource and Service Center (1601 Avenue D in Snohomish). There is a drop box at the district office. The testing dates and times can be found in the referral packet.
Questions can be directed to Linda Varner at 360-563-7296 or linda.varner@sno.wednet.edu and Julie Francois at 360-563-7258 or julie.francois@sno.wednet.edu.
Important dates
- Friday, December 17, 2021 - Half-day early release
- Monday, December 20-Friday, December 31, 2021 - Winter Break (no school)
- Monday, January 3, 2022 - Classes resume
- Monday, January 17, 2022 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no school)
- Monday, January 31, 2022 - Non-Student Day (no school)
- Tuesday, February 1, 2022 - 1st day of 2nd semester classes
- Click here for school start and dismissal times.
Sweet sounds!
Congrats to the below students were accepted into the All Northwest ACDA Honor Choir, which will be performing at the ACDA Conference in Spokane in March 2022!
Junior Division:
- Lilah George - Valley View Middle School
- Brady Harbak - Valley View Middle School
Senior Division:
- Sami Burton - Snohomish School District
- Ella Byerly - Snohomish School District
- Sydney Christensen - Glacier Peak High School
- Grace Coman - Snohomish School District
- Christina Draper - Snohomish School District
- Ari Erdman - Glacier Peak High School
- Cole Harbak - Glacier Peak High School
- Jacob Weaver - Glacier Peak High School
Additionally, congrats to the below students who were accepted in the WMEA All State Honor Choir, which will be performing in Yakima at the WMEA Conference in February 2022!
Junior Division:
- Lilah George - Valley View Middle School
Senior Division:
- Sami Burton - Snohomish School District
- Ella Byerly - Snohomish School District
- Christina Draper - Snohomish School District
- Cole Harbak - Glacier Peak High School
- Rachael Hassler - Snohomish School District
- Dimitrius Smith - Glacier Peak High School
- Ivy Waite - Glacier Peak High School
- Jacob Weaver - Glacier Peak High School
SafeSchools Alert - Online tip reporting system
SafeSchools Alert is our district's tip reporting service. If you have information about a threat to our safety (threats, bullying, intimidation, harassment, weapons, drugs, and other safety concerns), do your part and report it! And remember, you can remain anonymous. You can report using any of the ways noted below. Links are also available on the district and school websites.
Easy ways to report (the district's code is 1796)
- Visit the website - https://snohomish-wa.safeschoolsalert.com/ or www.sno.wednet.edu/safeschools
- Email your tip to 1796@alert1.us
- Call to report your tip 360-217-0587
- Text your tip to 360-217-0587
You are not alone
The holidays can be a difficult time for many, especially those who have recently lost a family member or friend. Below are some grief resources we are sharing to help support those in our community who may be struggling or grieving:
- The Dougy Center - Navigating the Winter Holidays with Grief and COVID-19 (2020).
- Providence Grief Support Services
Suicide prevention information
If you or someone you know needs help:
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (phone number 1-800-273-8255) provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. Resources, support and other information is available at www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
- Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor.
- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has a phone helpline at 1-800-950-6264. Text "NAMI" to 741741 for 24/7, confidential, free crisis counseling. Resources, support and other information is available at www.nami.org.
- More information and resources are also available on the district website at www.sno.wednet.edu/suicideprevention.
SEF fall auction raises record amount
More than $306,000 was recently raised for Snohomish School District programs, classrooms and students at the Snohomish Education Foundation (SEF) Annual Fundraising Auction!
"Your enthusiastic presence and generosity resulted in $306,589," said Robin Stefanson, SEF auction chair. "Never before has the fall auction generated so much. As a result, the Foundation can award more classroom grants to more innovative teachers. We can help more graduating seniors with after-high school education financial needs, and we can continue to augment district funds with greater contributions to district educational programs."
Included in this year’s fundraising totals was more than $102,000 raised specifically for classroom grants that will be distributed to teachers and staff in K-12 classrooms throughout the Snohomish School District.
The annual auction is the SEF's main fundraising event to benefit district students, teachers, and families. Since 1986, the SEF has granted more than $2.5 million in scholarships to graduating high school seniors, funded more than $954,000 in classroom grants to teachers and staff, and more than $524,000 in Snohomish School District K-12 programs. Learn more about the SEF at www.snoed.org.
Winter Break at the Snohomish Aquatic Center
The Snohomish Aquatic Center is offering two lifeguard training courses at the Snohomish Aquatic Center over Winter Break. Visit www.sno.wednet.edu/lifeguardtraining to learn more. Those interested can register online or at the Welcome Desk. Questions should be directed to robert.serviss@snohomishaquatic.com.
12 Days of Christmas sale at the Snohomish Aquatic Center
Enjoy 25% off the item of the day at the Snohomish Aquatic Center gift shop!
- December 12 - Goggles & swim caps
- December 13 - Swimsuits
- December 14 - Sweatshirts and t-shirts (does not include Snohomish High School items)
- December 15 - Backpacks
- December 16 - All snacks and candy
- December 17 - Gnomes
- December 18 - Pomchies brand merchandise
- December 19 - Ornaments
- December 20 - Speedo
- December 21 - Kickboards and fins
- December 22 - Towels
- December 23 - Entire gift shop (does not include Snohomish High School items)
COVID-19 quarantine options
OPTION ONE: Test to Stay (two negative tests required) – Student remains at school
The Snohomish Health District, in alignment with the Washington State Department of Health, allows a student is identified as a close contact at school to remain at school after exposure, if they meet all of criteria below:
- Are tested at least twice during a 7-day period. Rapid antigen testing is completed at school and includes one test conducted as soon as possible following recognition of the exposure and one test collected 5-7 days after last exposure. Testing would require parent/guardian consent prior to any testing.
- Have no symptoms of COVID-19.
- Continue to wear a face covering/mask.
- Continue to quarantine outside of school (i.e., not participate in extracurricular activities at school, including sports and other activities outside of their home.)
The Test to Stay option is only available for students exposed at school and is not applicable to students exposed outside of school. This option is in alignment with the district’s Test to Stay Memo of Understanding with the Snohomish Health District.
OPTION TWO: Close contact - 7-day quarantine option (with testing)
The Snohomish Health District, in alignment with the Washington State Department of Health, allows a modified 7-day quarantine period for unvaccinated close contacts with proof of a negative test and as long as they continue to be symptom free. For those who choose this option, they must stay in quarantine for 7 full days beginning after the last contact with the positive person and they must receive a negative test result (get tested no sooner than day 5 after last contact). The test which must be completed on day 5, 6 or 7 of the quarantine period must be a physician-, lab-, pharmacy- or clinic-confirmed test and must include the person’s name, date of test, name of testing facility and test results. Results must be presented and verified by the school nurse or school principal.
OPTION THREE: Close contact - 10-day quarantine (no testing)
The Snohomish Health District, in alignment with the Washington State Department of Health, allows a modified 10-day quarantine period for unvaccinated close contacts. Identified close contacts may return to school 10 days after their last close contact with a COVID-19 positive individual without testing, as long as they are symptom free.
OPTION FOUR: Close contact - 14-day quarantine (no testing)
The Snohomish School District will continue to support those families who prefer to keep their students home for the 14-day quarantine.
Close contact - Vaccinated or have tested positive for COVID-19 within past 90 days
Fully vaccinated people (2 weeks after last vaccination dose) or those who have had a documented case of COVID-19 within the last 90 days with no symptoms do not need to quarantine after COVID-19 exposure. Watch for symptoms for 14 days and recommendations include getting tested 3-5 days after exposure. If symptoms develop, get tested.
Test positive for COVID-19 - 10-day isolation
- For those who test positive for COVID-19, the state guidance has not changed.
- Return to school after 10-day isolation period (from the date of testing (if no symptoms) or from the date of symptom onset).
- If symptoms or fever persist after 10-day isolation, person who tested positive can return when there is no fever and symptoms are improving.
- Stay home for the full 10-day isolation period, regardless of symptoms or test results.
Important links and resources:
- District and community testing options - Learn more about district and community testing options at www.sno.wednet.edu/covid19/testing
- SimpleReport rapid antigen testing registration link - In order to administer the rapid antigen tests, the state has mandated an online recording mechanism through a tool called SimpleReport. As part of the testing process, parents/guardians of students must enroll in the online registration tool at this link www.sno.wednet.edu/covidtestingregistration prior to testing. Students ages 18 and older can complete the registration process on their own. This online registration must be completed in order for our schools to administer the rapid antigen testing. In completing the online registration, parents/guardians or students (if ages 18 and older) will provide consent for this type of testing. All information will be maintained by the Washington State Department for Health and is strictly confidential.
Have you tested positive for COVID-19 or are you a close contact of someone who has?
If your student or a member of your immediate household has tested positive for COVID-19, please make sure your school nurse or principal are aware so that appropriate health and safety precautions can be taken.
If your student has been identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive (non-school related exposure) for COVID-19, please let your school nurse or principal know so they are aware of quarantine dates and can provide support.
School & district news
- School newsletter subscription preferences - If you would like to receive district and school newsletters, or if you have a high school student who wants to receive the school Daily Bulletin, please subscribe to our listserv subscription tool. For directions on how to subscribe or change your subscription preferences (for those already signed up), please click here.
- Keep up to date through Facebook - Today, 10,000 Facebook fans receive regular district updates through our district's Facebook page - www.facebook.com/snohomishschooldistrict. This site is just one of many ways we communicate with our students, staff, families and community. Although we are aware of other Facebook pages, please note that this is the only verified Facebook page of the Snohomish School District and is where official information is posted.
- School Messenger - Our district uses the School Messenger automated system as a tool for communication with our parents, families and staff. School Messenger works with the district’s student-data system (Skyward/Family Access) to notify families and staff through phone and/or email of emergencies, critical school and district messages, school/district closures, inclement weather, attendance issues, underfunded student meal accounts and other events/activities. The overall goal of using this service is for parents and families to receive critical information about Snohomish schools - especially information that affects their children - in a timely manner. As long as we have accurate primary phone numbers and email addresses on record for our students in Skyward/Family Access, families should automatically receive these messages when they are sent out. Please make sure this information is accurate when reviewing your student’s demographic information that is distributed closer to the start of school.
District-approved community fliers
- 2021 Christmas House Information Sheet
- Camp Mariposa Daycamp
- Code Like A Girl
- Crossview Tutoring
- Foreign Language for Youth - Spanish, French, Mandarin and Japanese
- Girls Lacrosse Registration Snolax
- Glacier Peak Boys Basketball Holly-Day Winter Youth Camp
- Holiday Taekwondo for Kids
- PAWS Virtual Youth Programs
- Santa Slam 2021
- Snohomish Boys Lacrosse Spring Registration
- Snohomish Holiday Gift Drive
- Strategic Kids Chess
- Strategic Kids LEGO Adventures
Recent media
- Local athletes who have signed to play sports in college, Everett Herald, 12/12/21
- SHS Theatre returns with "Pride and Prejudice," Snohomish Tribune 12/1/21
- Snohomish County teen uses TikTok fame to advocate for Black, trans rights, KING5 TV, 11/22/21
How to reach us
- Snohomish School District
- Website - www.sno.wednet.edu
- YouTube Channel - www.youtube.com/snohomishschooldistrict
- Phone - 360-563-7300
- Glacier Peak High School
- Website - glacierpeak.sno.wednet.edu
- YouTube Channel - www.sno.wednet.edu/gphsyoutube
- Phone - 360-563-7500
- Snohomish High School
- Website - shs.sno.wednet.edu
- YouTube Channel - www.sno.wednet.edu/shsyoutube
- Phone - 360-563-4000
- Centennial Middle School
- Website - centennial.sno.wednet.edu/
- YouTube Channel - www.sno.wednet.edu/cmsyoutube
- Phone - 360-563-4525
- Valley View Middle School
- Website - valleyview.sno.wednet.edu/
- YouTube Channel - www.sno.wednet.edu/vvmsyoutube
- Phone - 360-563-4225
- Cascade View Elementary
- Website - cascadeview.sno.wednet.edu/
- YouTube Channel - www.sno.wednet.edu/cascadeviewyoutube
- Phone - 360-563-7000
- Cathcart Elementary
- Website - cathcart.sno.wednet.edu/
- YouTube Channel - www.sno.wednet.edu/cathcartyoutube
- Phone - 360-563-7075
- Central Primary Center
- Website - centralprimary.sno.wednet.edu/
- YouTube Channel - www.sno.wednet.edu/centralprimaryyoutube
- Phone - 360-563-4600
- Dutch Hill Elementary
- Website - dutchhill.sno.wednet.edu/
- YouTube Channel - www.sno.wednet.edu/dutchhillyoutube
- Phone - 360-563-4450
- Emerson Elementary
- Website - emerson.sno.wednet.edu/
- YouTube Channel - www.sno.wednet.edu/emersonyoutube
- Phone - 360-563-7150
- Little Cedars Elementary
- Website - littlecedars.sno.wednet.edu/
- YouTube Channel - www.sno.wednet.edu/littlecedarsyoutube
- Phone - 360-563-2900
- Machias Elementary
- Website - machias.sno.wednet.edu/
- YouTube Channel - www.sno.wednet.edu/machiasyoutube
- Phone - 360-563-4825
- Riverview Elementary
- Website - riverview.sno.wednet.edu/
- YouTube Channel - www.sno.wednet.edu/riverviewyoutube
- Phone - 360-563-4375
- Seattle Hill Elementary
- Website - seattlehill.sno.wednet.edu/
- YouTube Channel - www.sno.wednet.edu/seattlehillyoutube
- Phone - 360-563-4675
- Totem Falls Elementary
- Website - totemfalls.sno.wednet.edu/
- YouTube Channel - www.sno.wednet.edu/totemfallsyoutube
- Phone - 360-563-4750
- Student Learning Alternatives (AIM High School, Parent Partnership Program, Apex Online Learning)
- Website – sla.sno.wednet.edu
- AIM High School YouTube Channel - www.sno.wednet.edu/aimyoutube
- Parent Partnership Program YouTube Channel - www.sno.wednet.edu/pppyoutube
- Apex Online Learning YouTube Channel - www.sno.wednet.edu/apexyoutube
- AIM High School Phone - 360-563-3400
- Parent Partnership Program Phone - 360-563-3423
- Apex Online Learning Phone - 360-563-3421
- ECEAP
- Website – www.sno.wednet.edu/eceap
- YouTube Channel - www.sno.wednet.edu/eceapyoutube
- Phone – 360-563-4641
- Snohomish Aquatic Center
- Website - www.snohomishaquatic.com
- YouTube Channel - www.sno.wednet.edu/snohomishaquaticcenteryoutube
- Phone - 360-563-8030
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The Snohomish School District, in its commitment to excellence, places the success of each student at the center of all decisions and actions. Partnerships and strong academic programs ensure competent, responsible, lifelong learners.
Email: communications@sno.wednet.edu
Website: www.sno.wednet.edu
Location: 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA, USA
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