December 2022
Dear Staff, Parents, Guardians, and Community Members,
As we approach the Holiday Season, I cannot help but be so very thankful. I want to take this opportunity to personally thank our students, staff, families, and community members for their support and/or service to Eatonville Public Schools. Each staff member has an important and valuable role in our district. Their commitment, contributions, and collaboration are actions that make us better together.
We are also thankful that students are engaged in learning, extra-curricular activities, and athletic events with the support of families and the community.
Eatonville School District is thankful for every student, family, staff member, and community partner that makes Eatonville a great place to be. Thank you for your resilience, patience, and grace, and thank you for your continued support as we navigate another amazing school year! We all BELONG here, and we can accomplish so much together.
Native American Month Last Month
Last month was Native American Heritage Month! It is a time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Native Americans and to acknowledge their significant contributions to our world.
Want to learn more? Check out the links below:
- Native American Heritage Month
- Governor Inslee - 2022 Native American Heritage Month and Day Proclamation
- OSPI Native Education
Veterans Day
In honor of Veterans Day, students and staff around the district participated in a variety of activities to honor those who have served and those who continue to serve our country. Sharing photos of family members who have served and sharing history. Please enjoy a couple of highlights linked below in the video section of this newsletter.
Mentor Program
WE ARE THANKFUL for Sheelah Ridgway and Matt Pederson’s work with our mentors and mentees. They are currently leading and coordinating mentoring with our new staff. The Beginning Educator Support Team (BEST) Mentor Program provides all first and second year teachers with an experienced teacher mentor to support them as they settle into the teaching profession. The program is funded by a grant through OSPI and all mentors attend three days of professional development to prepare for mentoring.
A big shout out to our district mentors:
- Matt Pederson, Grant Coordinator
- Cari Antonson
- Amy Sniezak
- Jen Olsen
- Renee Ricketts
- Mandalyn Ames
- Robyn Johnson
- Heidi Piper
- Kerri Gray
- Karrie Sepich
- Erica Winscot
- Jane Hatzinger
- Jana McIlraith
- Brandi Siguenza
- Julia Jenkins
- Alex Hansen
- Julia Jenkins
- MaryAnn Baker
- Alex Christensen
- Rachel Hight
- Sandy Moleno
Leaders of the Year
Starting this year, we will recognize several staff members and community members of the year including:
- Classified Staff Member of the Year
- Teacher of the Year
- Administrator of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
- Community Partner of the Year
Be on the lookout for more information to be released as we launch this new program.
Inclement Weather Plan
As published earlier, during the October 26th School Board of Directors Meeting, a resolution for inclement weather/snow make up days to be held in-person was approved by the Board.
Please click this link to read our “Inclement Weather Newsletter” with additional information regarding school start times for two-hour delays, signing up for alerts and much more.
Have a safe, relaxing, and joyful Winter Break.
Respectfully,
Sally Keeley
Acting Superintendent
We are excited to offer a chance to volunteer at our schools for upcoming events. Please fill out the application below and submit it to Kim Henley at the District Office. Forms may also be emailed to Kim Henley at k.henley@eatonville.wednet.edu.
Volunteers were eligible to return to schools on Monday, October 3rd. Please coordinate your arrival with the main office or classroom teacher of the desired school.
This year, we will not send robocalls when bus routes are canceled. Instead, we are encouraging families to sign up for My Ride K-12 to receive push notifications when routes are impacted. Additionally, families may view the status of each bus route on our website at any time as it is updated daily. Finally, an email will be sent to families when a route is impacted.
Unfortunately, we do not have any substitute bus drivers and will need to cancel routes when a driver is out. If you or someone you know would like to apply to become a driver please visit our website for information.
- 22-23 route information is available on My Ride K-12. This is the best way to learn if your child's route will be impacted.
- Register for My Ride K12 today on the website.
- When you register you will need your student’s 7 digit Student ID number that typically begins with 2 zeros. Please access Skyward Family Access for your child’s ID number.
- Once you've registered on the site you may download the app. Traversa Ride 360™ is a mobile app for Apple® and Android® devices.
- You can expect to receive direct messages regarding changes, delays and notifications specific to your child's route and stop. You may also directly message the Eatonville School District Transportation Office.
Superintendent Neal
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