During the Back to School Festival, 800 backpacks filled with school supplies were given away to students! The Back to School Fest is always a great event to ensure students and families are set up with all the necessary resources and information before the start of the school year, and to have a good time!

Thank you to the 20+ volunteers and 22 community agencies who contributed their time to make this event a success. Thank you to Care-a-Van who offered on-site vaccinations. A big shout-out goes to Green Diamond Resource Company, Our Community Credit Union, Alta Forest Products, and Alderbrook Resort and Spa for their generous contributions.

We are so grateful to our community and families who came out and look forward to the first day of school on September 4th!

That’s a wrap on Summer Summit 2024! Teachers and school staff gathered for a week of excellent professional development in preparation for the 2024-25 school year. We also had the privilege to honor 16 students from across the Shelton School District for their outstanding achievements in their literary journeys! Congratulations!!

Cedar High School is part of the New Tech Network, a national school network that focuses on systemic & equitable change in education. Cedar High School has been selected as a spotlight school for providing meaningful and equitable instruction, a supportive and inclusive culture, and preparing students to be college and career-ready.

Over the past few days, students who will be entering kindergarten had the opportunity to visit their future schools for Kindergarten Jumpstart! During K Jumpstart, students had the chance to learn about a kindergarten classroom, the lunchroom, where the restroom is, how to access the playground, and other basic structures and routines that support the IMPORTANT work of being a kindergarten student. We can't wait to welcome all kindergartners on their first day of school!

Thanks to funding from state and national school nutrition programs, our district will offer free breakfast and lunch to all students in the 2024-25 school year!

Families that qualify for Basic Food, TANF, FDPIR, ECEAP, Foster Care, Homeless, or Migrant may be automatically enrolled in the school meal program as “Directly Certified” for free meals. Some Medicaid programs through DSHS may directly certify your student for free or reduced school meals.

Families that are directly certified will be sent a notification letter explaining their child (ren)’s qualification for free or reduced meals. You do not need to complete the annual Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit (CNEEB) application if you receive a notification of approval letter.

All families that do not directly certify should complete the Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit application this school year. Qualifying applications provide important funding for our district and can provide additional benefits to families like waived school fees and summer food assistance (SUN bucks).

If you have any questions feel free to call the Food Service Department at 360-426-2533.

Summer is flying by and there are a lot of events scheduled as we gear up for the new school year that you won't want to miss!

Shelton School District is looking for people who are fluent in Q’anjob’al and English. 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.

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) 426-7664 | AGonzales@sheltonschools.org

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.

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) 426-7664.

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.

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.

Y Care before-and after-school programs serve children from age 5-12 in an enriching child-directed environment that promotes the exploration of their interests and talents. The Y uses research-based approaches to social-emotional growth to foster a sense of belonging and opportunities for all kids to achieve.

AS LOW AS $0/MONTH

Recent changes mean more families than ever qualify for up to 100% of childcare costs to be covered through state subsidy. Email us at childcare@ssymca.net to learn more about this and other options available to ensure access for all.

Y Care will be offered at:

• Bordeaux Elementary - 350 E University Ave Shelton, WA 98584
• Mt. View Elementary - 534 EK St Shelton, WA 98584

Youth Bowling: Saturday morning youth leagues are a great place for kids to start their bowling journey, have fun, and learn new skills! Programs provided both at Aztec and Westside Lanes.

TVA’s Mission

The TVA mission is to develop and sustain a comprehensive victim assistance program that provides a culturally competent, confidential, multidisciplinary response for victims of crime, their families, and the community on and near the Skokomish Indian Tribe’s (The Tribe) reservation in rural western Washington.

• Primary, Secondary, and Related Victims that are Skokomish Tribal members and their families.
• Other Native American/Alaska Natives residing within the Mason County community
• With Approval from the Health Director Non-Tribal Members of The Community and Beyond
• 100% Confidential Services

Available Services: Safety Planning, Emotional Support, Transportation, Supplies, Shelter Support, Referrals, Utility Assistance, Rent Assistance, Temporary Housing, Accompany Medical Exam, Obtaining Court Paperwork, Job Seeking Assistance, Child Care, Cultural Advocacy, Legal Services, Court Appointments, Navigating Systems, Outreach, General Advocacy, Community Education, Assistance with Crime Victim Compensation Programs.

Contact Us

• Skokomish Health Center: 360-426-5755
• Victims Advocate: 360-463-1890
• Program Advocate: 360-890-6107
• Victim Services Manager: 360-426-5755
• Email: TVA@Skokomish.org

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.

School board meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Please check the district calendar for meeting dates and locations.

• 9/4: First Day of School
• 9/6: Open House Tailgate Party
• 9/11: 1.5 Hour Early Release
• 9/25: 1.5 Hour Early Release

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