UNION GAP SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Dear Union Gap Families:

There will be a few changes to the COVID prevention strategies in school starting Monday, March 14th:

• Masks will only be required in the health room.
  
• The District will send a weekly email to parents concerning COVID cases in the school including the number of positive students and staff members.
  
• Only students with known health conditions that would place them at high risk for severe illness will be contacted if considered a close contact.
  

Students and staff who have tested positive for COVID may return to school after five full days of isolation if they are fever-free without the aid of fever-reducing medication and their symptoms have improved significantly. If returning to school/work at day 6, students and staff must test negative on a rapid test, or wear a mask at school until day 10. Without a negative test or choosing to wear a mask, students and staff must isolate through day 10. Our school nurse works directly with parents and staff on their options of returning to school/work as quickly as possible.

Students and staff who are exposed to a COVID positive person may continue to attend school unless they develop symptoms. COVID testing is recommended, regardless of vaccination status, on day 3-5 after exposure and if the person develops symptoms.

We would like to assure our families that the health and safety of our students is our top priority.

We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you and your family, especially as we face the challenges of COVID-19 together. Thank you for your support of Union Gap School District.

Lisa G. Gredvig

Superintendent

• Mar. 4 NO SCHOOL-District Professional Day
  
• Mar. 28-Apr 1 Parent/Teacher Conference Early Release at 12:50 p.m.
  
• Apr. 4-8 SPRING BREAK: NO SCHOOL
  
• May 30 NO SCHOOL-Memorial Day
  

These students were honored for their academic excellence for the month of February 2022:

• Jose Cuevas
  
• Hannah Markus
  
• Israel Mendez
  
• Samantha Moon
  
• Kari Perala
  
• Alexis Reyes
  

Israel Mendez, Melissa Butler, Samantha Moon, Kathryne Pottenger, Hannah Markus, Kari Perala and Jose Cuevas

Union Gap School will begin registering students for kindergarten for the 2022-2023 school year starting March 14, from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. Registration will be ongoing for the remainder of this school year.

According to state law, a child must be 5 years of age on or before August 31, to be eligible for kindergarten. A birth certificate, proof of address and a completed certificate of immunization are required.

You need to bring the following documents with you when you enroll your child:

• Birth Certificate, verifying child's age
  
• Immunization Record – please be sure your child is current with their immunizations.
  
• 2 pieces of Proof of Residence (mortgage/rental agreement and current light bill, cable bill or land line telephone bill)
  

Requirements for registration can also be found here on our district website.

If you have any questions about registration, call Union Gap School's main office at 248-3966.

If so, please contact the Main Office (248-3966) and give them your current address/phone number/email address. This is very important if the need arises to contact you for safety and/or academic reasons.

These students were honored for their academic excellence for the month of March 2022:

• Kailee Davis
  
• Bella Garcia
  
• Esteban Hernandez-Gomez
  
• Liam Phillips
  
• Jennifer Raudales
  
• Alexander Serrano-Curiel
  

Alexandra Shively, Esteban Hernandez-Gomez, Alexander Serrano-Curiel, Bella Garcia, Kailee Davis, Amy McNett, Liam Phillips and Jennifer Raudales

The Grades 3-8 Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) is just around the corner. The testing dates are: May 2nd – June 3rd.

Please pass on a “Thank You!” to all the dedicated classified staff at Union Gap School!

Please pass on a “Thank You!” to all the dedicated certificated staff at Union Gap School!

Sandra Butler, Stephanie Gutierrez, Jonas Ramos, Danielle Eaton, Beth Schwartz and Mariah Mendoza

Nicole Sullivan, Diego Sanchez, Gisel Mendoza Ramirez, Melissa Gott, Benjamin Dominguez, Yara Castaneda, Aiden Licona, Ignacio Reyes, Zoey Patnode

Mr. Arlen Washines, Deputy Director, Yakama Nation Department of Human Services, visited with Union Gap School’s 6th-8th graders on March 15, 2022.

Mr. Washines discussed the history of indigenous nations’ interaction with the U.S. Government, particularly as it concerns the policy of “Indian Boarding Schools”.

Students have been studying this chapter in Washington State’s history, and were honored with the opportunity to have Mr. Washines’ insight and commentary.

While addressing the ongoing traumatic impact of this policy, Mr. Washines spoke about the important work of the Yakama Nation and allies in empowering indigenous culture and language. Mr. Washines also discussed important future steps in the collaboration between Union Gap School district and the Yakama Nation.

The Union Gap School District does not tolerate discrimination in connection with any programs, activities, or employment based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the school district Civil Rights Coordinator, Mr. Patrick Vincent, 3201 S. 4th Street, pvincent@uniongap.org (509) 248-3966. You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint. For a copy of your district’s nondiscrimination 3210 policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online at www.uniongapschool.org.