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A Publication of the Darrington School District
Volume IX Issue 2
October/November 2013
Darrington Middle and High School Earns Continuing NWAC Accreditation Darrington Middle and High School earned continuing accreditation from the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), an accreditation division of AdvancED. This action was taken at the AdvancED Accreditation Commission meeting held in Boise, Idaho on June 22, 2013. Darrington High School has been accredited until 2018.
39th Annual Senior Citizen Luncheon November 21, 2013 at noon Darrington Community Center Dining Room
Sponsored Darrington High School
NWAC provides nationally-recognized accreditation, the purpose of which is continuous school improvement focused on increasing student performance. To earn accreditation, schools must meet NWAC’s high standards, be evaluated by a team of professionals from outside the school and implement a continuous process of school improvement. Accreditation is granted on a five-year term,.“Accreditation demonstrates to our students, parents and community that we are focused on raising student achievement, providing a safe and enriching learning environment, and maintaining an efficient and effective operation staffed by highly qualified educators,” stated Principal Holmer. NWAC accreditation is recognized across state lines, which not only eases the transfer process as students move from accredited school to accredited school but also assures parents that the school is meeting nationally accepted standards for quality and successful professional practice. Parents and interested community members can learn more about accreditation at www.advanc-ed.org.
Students
Darrington Middle/High School Drama Club
Presents
Christmas Belles
Fall Homecoming Royalty Sophomore Prince Alfred Mugho, and Princess Melanie Benson; Senior Prince Randy Emerson and Princess Elesha Forrest; Senior King Garrett Green and Queen Casandra Cousins; Junior Prince Oliver Rankin and Princess Caroline Haywood; Freshmen Prince Paul Franke and Princess Lily Ross.
This hysterical holiday play from the creators of Mama Won’t Fly will be presented November 7, 8, & 9 at 7:00 pm
These are activities that are difficult to make up and often put a student behind the pe
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Darrington Elementary, A K-8 School, Principal, Tracy Dear Families and Community,
schedule information Darrington School District uses FlashAlert, an Internet-based system for delivering changes in schedule (such as snow closures), and other news, to the news media. Message delivery has been extended directly to the public through FlashAlert Messenger. You may self-register and manage up to three home or office email and/or cell phone text message addresses and receive emergency information just minutes after we post it, at no cost to you. To get started, go to www.FlashAlert.net and click on our region on the map. Choose our organization category and then our name. You start the subscription process by filling in your email address. You may enter one or two more email or cell text addresses. After entering them, you will launch a validation message to each address. Obtain the two-letter code in the message and post it back into your account to validate that address (or click on the provided link). This is done to make sure that your messages will reach you. Please be aware that with the proliferation of spam and the resulting spam filters, it is impossible to guarantee message delivery. And remember that message delivery is dependent on cell companies accepting in a timely fashion the messages we send to them to send to you. Messages not accepted by cell phone companies after one hour will be deleted from the system to avoid the confusion that may be created by a late-arriving message. An even better option than text messaging is a new, free iOS/ Android app, FlashAlert Messenger, that lets you receive emergency messages through Push Notification. Text messages need to be accepted into your carrier’s text message channel and screened for spam. During crunches, cell companies have taken an hour or longer to deliver some messages (and it seems to be getting worse). Push Notification, on the other hand, travels a non-stop path from FlashAlert to the app on your phone. Plus, there are no permessage charges and PN also works on Wi-Fi only devices. And the app will allow you to see all of the recent news posted in your region. The app process is simple. iOS and Android users download and open the free FlashAlert Messenger app. Enter the email address and password for your current FlashAlert account and the app will link to it. The app may ask permission to send you Push Notifications. That’s it. You will continue to make changes to your account (i.e. adding schools or orgs you want to hear from or changing an email address) the way you always have, at www.FlashAlertMessenger.net/login.html All addresses registered on FlashAlert will remain confidential. Once a year, you will receive an email at your registered email address asking if you wish to continue your subscription.
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Darrington School District uses Title I funds from the federal government at Darrington Elementary. These funds are intended for and used for supplemental assistance to the core curriculum. Title I programs also help students meet the state content and performance standards in reading, language arts, and mathematics. Furthermore, we use Title I funds in a school wide model which affords us more flexibility in providing additional resources for our students. The emphasis in a school wide program is on serving all students and combining all resources, as allowed, to achieve the goal of improving academic achievement. As a parent/guardian of a student in the Darrington School District, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of the teachers. If you have questions regarding the qualifications of teachers or paraprofessionals, please contact the district office. The following information is our district report card from the 2012-2013 school year. This report card can be found on line at reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us. The MSP and EOC scores indicated on this “Report Card” came from the test given during the spring of 2013. Individual student scores were sent home earlier this year. Please note that with such a small sample size, with some grades having only 25 students, we do not meet the minimum numbers to get strong statistical data by the different strands. We like to focus on individual student scores and their areas of strength and need. Thank you for your continued support for our students and staff. As we continue to work as a team, we will see our students gain the skills necessary to take them to the next level of learning. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Tracy Franke
Report Card information on pages 10 & 11……..
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erformance of other classmates.
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Middle School Retreat - Warm Beach & Classroom Learning Situations, K—5
Child absent due to illness or medical appointment?
ELEMENTARY K-8 IMPORTANT DATES: Oct. Oct. Nov, Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec.
29 & 30—Early Release, 12:00, Conferences 31 & Nov. 1—Early Release, 12:00 8—RAD Assembly, K-5 15—Tears of Joy Assembly 20—Early Release, 12:00, End of 1st Trimester 27—Early Release, 12:00 28 & 29—No School, Thanksgiving Break 9—Early Childhood Coalition, Winter Craft Night 6-7:30 11—Early Release, 12:00 13—RAD Assembly, K-5
Please call or email: Elementary School—360.436.1313 dgreen2@dsd.k12.wa.us mmeece@dsd.k12.wa.us HS—360.436.1140 ext. 252 vsmith@dsd.k12.wa.us lbrooks@dsd.k12.wa.us Other absences should be prearranged with the office and teacher and may or may not be considered excused per state mandates.
LOG Editors: Valerie Smith, vsmith@dsd.k12.wa.us Dianne Green, dgreen2@dsd.k12.wa.us
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From the desk of High School Principal, Dave Holmer Using Data to Monitor Success and Risk Factors
What type of data can be used to identify early warning signs of risk factors for high school students? Three of the more obvious factors to consider are attendance rates, the number of office referrals and academic achievement. Successful students come to school regularly ,behave appropriately, and complete assignments. School attendance is also a baseline factor in determining student success. The attendance rate tells you the average percentage of students attending school each day in a given year. The average attendance rates so far this year for Darrington High School are: Grade
Average Attendance %
9
93.4%
10
94.4%
11
96.1%
12 94.5%
Furthermore, to keep students safe and engaged in learning at school students must behave properly. The number of office referrals for inappropriate behavior is one indication of whether or not students are complying with school discipline guidelines. The office referrals for Darrington High School so far for this year are:
Grade
Students in Class
Number of Students with Referrals
Total Office Referrals
9 10
37 32
16 5
36 9
11
44
5
5
12
36
5
9
Academic performance is also an area we monitor when making decisions about how to keep students on track to graduate. The grade analysis for Darrington High School so far this year is: Grade
% of A’s
% of B’s
% of C’s
5 of D’s
% of F’s
9
29%
25%
17%
14%
9%
10
29%
19%
22%
13%
9%
11
30%
20%
11%
12%
9%
12
26%
22%\
20%
8%
9%
As the year goes on the faculty will monitor this data to evaluate the effectiveness of our attendance and behavior policies and academic expectations.
The solar photovoltaic system installed at Darrington High School last year has saved the school over $1,000 in the cost of electricity! To see which days, weeks, and months produced the most electricity, stop by and see our kiosk in the entryway outside the high school office.
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High School Happenings...
October 29-November 1: Early Release October 29: Conferences: 12:30-4 and 5-7-in the classrooms October 30: Conferences 12:30-4 in the classrooms and 5-7 in the auditorium October 30: ASVAB: in the community center starting at 8:15am November 7-9: Drama Fall Production: at 7:00pm at the HS auditorium November 7: Veterans’ Day Assembly at 2:15. Assembly schedule will be followed November 11: No school for Veterans’ Day November 21: Senior Citizen Thanksgiving dinner sponsored by high school students Other early release dates:
Wednesday, November 20th, periods 4-6 and Nov. 27th, periods 1-3 November 28 and 29thNo School for the Thanksgiving holiday
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND… 2013 Induction Ceremony Honoring: Athletes: Hal Jones ’47, Bobbi Jones ‘73 FOR SALE-DHS/LOGGER
Coach: Tim Cousins
4 GB FLASH DRIVE
Team: 2003 Basketball Team
ONLY $8.00
Contributor: Margie Green ’40, Shirley White ’53 (GAA)
THROUGH W.I.T. CLUB
Community Member: Jerry Sherrill
CONTACT MR. BENISH OR MRS. FROMONG EXT. 215
Saturday, November 16, 2013 Open-House Reception: 5:30-6:30 Ceremony: 6:30
Darrington High School Auditorium 1085 Fir St There are still 2013 yearbooks available to purchase through the high school office for $65 payable in cash. Yearbooks can be picked up at the office. (Yearbooks will not be mailed.)
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Football 2013 - 2014 First Practice August 21st!
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Leave
Return
4:00pm
9:30pm
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10/25
Concrete *
Concrete
7:00pm
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Fri
11/1
La Conner *
Darrington
7:00pm
Fri
11/7
Orcas *
Orcas
1:30pm
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Senior Night! 8:30am
11:00pm
* League Game
S p O R t S
2013-14 Athlete of the Week Winners
Garrett Green (SR) Darrington HS - 2B
The Logger Football team at a Husky vs Idaho State football game. The Husky’s won 56-0! The team had a great time!
Green rushed for over 150 yards with three rushing touchdowns, had a 30-yard interception, eight solo tackles, and 120 return yards on special teams for the Loggers in the victory over Bridgeport, 48-19.
Below: JV volleyball team
WEEK 2
WEEK 6 Trent Green (JR) Darrington HS - 2B Green was 7-12 passing for 180 yards and two touchdowns last week against Tacoma Baptist. He also rushed for 56 yards on six carries and another score. Athletic Prices for the 2013-2014 school year. Pay to Participate: HS: $75.00 per season with a maximum of $150.00 per family per season. MS: $50.00 per season with a maximum of $150.00 per family per season Student ASB Cards: $35.00 Ticket Prices: Adults:$6.00
Students with ASB Card at a Darrington Event-Free
Student with ASB Card at Another School Event-$3.00 HS-MS Students without ASB Card-6.00
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Rev. 8/10/2013 DATE
OPPONENT Mount Baker Invitational Friday Harbor *
Sat. Oct. 26 Mon. Oct. 28
SITE
Game Time
LEAVE
RETURN
Mount Baker
8:30am
6:00am
7:00pm
HOME 3:00pm Mount Vernon Chris1/2:30/4/5:30 Fri. Nov. 1 League Tournament tian 2B Bi-District TourSat. Nov. 9 Stanwood TBD nament Fri/Sat. Nov. 15/16 State Tournament Yakima TBD * = League Game ** = District Seeding
Varsity first 11:30am
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Long time Logger fans and alumni enjoying a volleyball match.
Middle School - Boys Basketball revised 10/9/13
Day Wed.
Date 11/13/2013
Opponent
Leave Time
Return Time
Allen
Game Time 4:15 / 5:15pm
Thur.
11/14/2013
at Immaculate
4:15 / 5:15pm
2:30pm
7:30pm
Fri.
11/15/2013
Concrete
4:15 / 5:15pm
2:30pm
7:30pm
Tue.
11/19/2013
Orcas
TBD
Thur.
11/21/2013
Lucille
4:15 / 5:15pm
Thur.
12/5/2013
Bay View
Tue.
12/10/2013
at Concrete
4:15 / 5:15pm
Wed.
12/11/2013
Immaculate
4:15 / 5:15pm
Thur.
12/12/2013
at Allen
4:15 / 5:15pm
2:30pm
7:30pm
2:30pm
7:30pm
2:30pm
7:30pm
4:15 / 5:15pm
Tue.
12/17/2013
at Edison
4:15 / 5:15pm
Thur.
12/19/2013
at Allen
4:15 / 5:15pm
Varsity Volleyball Team at a game
(left and below)
Honoring breast cancer survivors at right. Together with their grandmothers Breanna Valencia with Peggy Nelson and Kylie McConnaughy with Alta Andrews. Monica Franke (far right) with Valerie Smith standing for Delane Lenker and her sister Terry Davis; Trinadie Wagner with her mother Wendy Wagner,
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North Counties Family Services AKA – Darrington Family Resource & Support Center and Kid’s Place 436.0308 Located on the DSD Campus
NOVEMBER 2013 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Ready Readers Preschool Storytime Thursdays, November 7, 14 & 21, 9:30am-10:15am Baby & Me Storytime Thursdays, November 7, 14 & 21, 11am-11:30am Lego® Club Thursdays, November 7 & 21, 3:00pm-4:00pm TEEN PROGRAMS National Novel Writing Month Write-In Saturday, November 16, 11:00am “Hunger Games: Catching Fire” Opening Celebration Saturday, November 16, 2:00pm ADULT PROGRAMS Guitar for Adults Tuesdays, November 5, 12, 19 & 26, 12:00pm Darrington Bibliophiles (Book Lovers): “Skinny Legs and All," by Tom Robbins Wednesday, November 6, 6:30pm National Novel Writing Month Write-In Saturday, November 16, 11:00am All Ages Programs Fall Exploration Band Mondays, November 4, 18 & 25 Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale, Bake Sale & Entertainment Saturday, November 9, 11:00 AM—2:00 PM
The Resource Center is back in the swing of things in our new digs located in the middle school commons. We are also using an additional space next door for WIC and DSHS appointments. After transporting more than 70 youth to Operation School Bell since school began, we are actively charting out the Youth Coalition and reorganizing our mentoring program. We are also very excited to have folded Kid’s Place under our umbrella. Jennifer Nations is doing an outstanding job heading up the Kid’s Place team. We are also happy to welcome Kristi Lee Nahley and Alan Pickard to our team. Thanks to a staffing grant, Kristi and Alan will be helping to facilitate our youth programs. Alan will be focusing on middle school and mentoring programs and Kristi and Heather Meredith will be working on Kids On the Go, among other programs. KOGS will be held every Wednesday that there is a late release from 12:00 – 1:30. Alan and Kristi took 9 kids to the Prevention Summit in Yakima October 2022. We are very grateful to DPICC and Snohomish County for funding for this event. Beryl and Rita Mauldin, Gail George, Tracy Tamez, and I also attended this important event. We are also planning a Community Forum with Snohomish County executives, law enforcement, and other officials for December 12 at 6:00 pm. Please watch for flyers on “Enhancing Quality of Life in Darrington”. Thank you to everyone in our community who actively support the Center! Wyonne Perrault
Sauk Suiattle Preschool (360) 436-2200 The Sauk-Suiattle Preschool has one ECEAP spot left. Your child needs to have turned 3 by August 31, and income is the first eligibility factor. For more information call Geneen Cabe at the number above.
Family and Student Skyward Access Be sure to check out Family Access on the Darrington School District Website: http://www.dsd.k12.wa.us/. On the family access website you can access your student’s school information. Some of the information available includes grades, assignments, attendance, lunch balances, demographic information, and schedules. Please contact Dianne Green at the elementary or Valerie Smith at the high school to activate your access or for help with any of the features. A current email address is required. High school families may request attendance notifications or weekly progress reports be emailed to you. This option is available in your family access. www.dsd.k12.wa.us/
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Seasonal Influenza (“Flu”) Basics Barbara Cheyney, RN, School Nurse Influenza (“the flu”) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It causes mild to severe illness. Serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year. This year’s flu vaccine will protect against the influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the flu season. Vaccines will contain an influenza A (H1N1) virus, an influenza A (H3N2) virus, and one or two influenza B viruses, depending on the flu vaccine. Signs and symptoms of flu. People who have the flu often feel some or all of these signs and symptoms: Fever, feeling feverish, or chills (not everyone with flu has a fever) Cough Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Muscle or body aches Headaches Vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children) Fatigue (very tired) How flu spreads. Flu spreads mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of other people nearby. Less often, a person might get flu by touching an object that has flu virus on it and then touching their own mouth, eyes or nose. Period of contagiousness. You can pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick. Most adults can infect others from 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5 to 7 days after becoming sick. Some people, especially young children and people with weakened immune systems, might be able to infect others for an even longer time. How serious is the flu? Flu seasons are unpredictable and can be severe - severity varies widely from one season to the next depending on many things, including: what flu viruses are spreading, how much flu vaccine is available, when vaccine is available, how many people get vaccinated, and how well the flu vaccine matches flu viruses that are causing illness. Certain people are at greater risk for serious complications if they get flu: older people , young children, people with health conditions (like asthma, diabetes, heart disease), & persons who live in facilities like nursing homes. Complications of flu. Complications of flu include bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes. Prevent seasonal flu: Get vaccinated—The single best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccine each season. There are several flu vaccine options for the 2013-2014 flu season. 1. Trivalent flu vaccine protects against two influenza A viruses and an influenza B virus. Standard dose trivalent shots that are manufactured using virus grown in eggs and approved for people ages 6 months and older. A standard dose trivalent shot with virus grown in cell culture - approved for people 18 and older. A standard dose trivalent shot that is egg-free - approved for people 18 through 49 years of age. A high-dose trivalent shot - approved for people 65 and older. A standard dose intradermal trivalent shot, which is injected into the skin instead of the muscle and uses a much smaller needle than the regular flu shot - approved for people 18 through 64 years of age. 2. Quadrivalent flu vaccine protects against two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses. A standard dose quadrivalent shot A standard dose quadrivalent flu vaccine, given as a nasal spray, approved for healthy* people 2 through 49 years of age When to get vaccinated against seasonal flu: Yearly flu vaccination should begin soon after flu vaccine is available, and ideally by October. Getting vaccinated even later can still be protective. Who Should Get Vaccinated This Season? Everyone who is at least 6 months of age should get a flu vaccine this season. While everyone should get flu vaccine this season, it’s especially important for some people to get vaccinated: People who are at high risk of developing serious complications (like pneumonia) if they get sick with the flu. People who have certain medical conditions including asthma, diabetes, and chronic lung disease. Pregnant women. People younger than 5 years (and especially those younger than 2), and people 65 years and older. People who live with or care for others who are at high risk of developing serious complications (see list above). Household contacts and caregivers of people with certain medical conditions including asthma, diabetes, and chronic lung disease. Household contacts and caregivers of infants less than 6 months old. Health care personnel. Who should not be vaccinated against seasonal flu? Children younger than 6 months of age. People who had a severe allergic reaction to influenza vaccine
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H EDISTRICT L REPORT O G 2012-2013 CARD
Because our school district does not have the required number of students in each category, Not Required will show in many boxes on OSPI’s webpage. We have included the information for subgroups that meet the required population size. Participation Rates on State Assessments : All, Special Education, Low Income and White are all On or Above the goal of 95% participation rate. However, we did have several families opt out of the assessment at the elementary level which averages in as zero and is detrimental to our district’s overall score. Graduation/Dropout Rate: In the area of all students, the rate is 78.8 which is below target. Graduation rate is determined by the number of students a class has as freshmen, then the number of students who graduate 4 years later. Washington State’s rate is 78.9. The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is an assessment given to 4 th and 8th grade students and compares our state to the nation. This is the most recent data for Washington State and the Nation from 2010/2011:
4th Grade
Reading
4th Grade
Math
Achievement Level
State
Nation
Achievement Level
State
Nation
Advanced
8%
7%
Advanced
9%
6%
Proficient
26%
25%
Proficient
36%
33%
At Basic
33%
34%
At Basic
39%
42%
Below Basic
33%
34%
Below Basic
17%
18%
Average Scale Score
221
220
Average Scale Score
243
240
8th Grade Reading
8th Grade Math
Achievement Level
State
Nation
Achievement Level
State
Nation
Advanced
5%
3%
Advanced
11%
8%
Proficient
32%
29%
Proficient
29%
26%
At Basic
40%
43%
At Basic
36%
39%
Below Basic
23%
25%
Below Basic
23%
28%
Average Scale Score
268
264
Average Scale Score
288
283
Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO) for the District: Reading
Math
Student Group
Proficiency
Target
Student Group
Proficiency
Target
All
60.5
63.0
All
37.9
56.5
White
62.4
63.3
White
39.3
57.1
Special Education Low Income
14.6
36.1
Special Education
17.1
28.2
52.3
58.0
Low Income
31.8
51.0
2013 — 2014 School Meal Costs Breakfast
Pre K-12
$1.75
Lunch
Pre K-6
$2.75
Lunch
7-12
$3.00
Breakfast
Adults/Guests
$2.25
Lunch
Adults/Guests
$4.00
Breakfast
Free & Reduced
$0.00
Lunch
Reduced Pre/K-12
.40
Milk
Student
.65
Milk
Adult
.75
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Menus are subject to change without notice. Questions? Call the Food Service Office at 360-436-1313 ext.132. Online Deposits can be made through your family access account.
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A new option this year for free or reduced lunch applications. On line applications can be filled out through family access accounts. Paper applications will still be accepted and are available in school offices or the cafeteria. One application per family.
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Small Works Roster
The Darrington School District’s policy on tobacco prohibits tobacco use by students or adults on campus during school or after hours at extra-curricular activities and events.
The Darrington School District is accepting applications for its 2013-14 small works roster. Contractors who are registered on the small works roster may have the opportunity to bid on various jobs that arise in the district. Contractors may be added to the roster by completing an online application at www.mrscrosters.org
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Child Find According to Federal Law 34 CFR PART 300.125, the Darrington School District #330 is required to inform you of your rights if you suspect your child of having a disability, which is impacting his/her academic progress. Darrington School District is also required to identify Child Find Activities and the Confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information (34 CFR 300.123 and .612). “All children with disabilities, residing in the state, including children with disabilities, attending private schools, regardless of the severity of their disability, and who are in need of special education and related services, are identified, located, and evaluated….” If you suspect your child may have a disability please contact Val Cook in the Instructional Support Services Office at 360-436-2150 or email her at vcook@dsd.k12.wa.us. On December 3, 2004, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act was signed into law. As of July 1, 2005, it no longer matters where the child resides, but rather where he/she attends school. The new provisions require Darrington School District #330 to locate and evaluate any child at-
tending a private school within the jurisdiction of the Darrington School District #330. If the child qualifies for services, Darrington School District could offer a “service plan”. However, the resident district would be responsible for offering FAPE if the child were enrolled in the public school.
Babies Can’t Wait! Information is available on how children grow and develop from birth to three years of age. If you have a concern about your child’s development, please call for an evaluation at no cost. Snohomish County Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program (425) 388-7402 or (800) 927-9308 InfantToddlerProgram@snoco.org Over age 3 call the Darrington School District at 436-2150
District Report Card/State Assessment Data The State of Washington Office of Public Instruction publishes an annual report card for school districts. If you would like to check Darrington School District’s annual report card please go to the following link or pick up a copy in the elementary or high school offices. 2012-2013 data will be published there when the information is available. Please check this website periodically for important school information and data. http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/summary.aspx?schoolId=227&OrgType=3&re portLevel=District&year=2009-10 This link is also available on the district website: http://www.dsd.k12.wa.us
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Legal Notice As a Title I school, we must meet federal rules related to teacher qualifications as defined in No Child Left Behind. These rules allow you to learn more about your child’s teachers’ training and credentials. We are happy to provide this information to you. Our Staff is committed to helping your child develop the academic knowledge and critical thinking he/she needs to succeed in school and beyond. That commitment includes making sure that all of our teachers and paraprofessionals are highly skilled. If you have questions, please contact Maxine Frable, at 436.1323.
Medication at School State law requires schools to have:
A written, current, unexpired request from a licensed physician to administer medication
A written, current, unexpired request from a parent or guardian to administer medication
The provided medication must be in an original prescription container/or original over-thecounter container. The medication permit must be signed by the child’s physician and by the parent/guardian. This means that the office cannot give out any medication without this medication permit. Parent notes accompanying medication cannot be honored. This precaution is taken for your child’s health and safety. You may pick up a medication permit at the office.
THANK YOU AND KUDOS Kudos to the many community members both here, in kind, & outside communities, as well as local businesses for donating school supplies
SUBSTITUTES NEEDED
Public Notice on Truancy
Teachers, Para educators, food service, custodial, grounds, route and substitute bus drivers, and inclement weather assistance. Please call Maxine Frable at 360.436.1323 for more information.
Section 504 Compliance The Darrington School District makes every effort to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which protects the rights of individuals with disabilities. A child is a qualified disabled person if he or she is between the ages of 3 and 21 and has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing speaking, breathing, learning, and/or working. If you feel that your child is a qualified disabled person as outlined above and needs special help in school, please contact Val Cook at
According to Washington State Code as stated in Darrington School District Policy, all “parents of any child eight years of age and under eighteen years of age shall cause such child to attend school, and such child shall have the responsibility to and therefore shall attend for the full time when such school may be in session unless the child is enrolled in an approved private school, an educational center as provided in chapter 28A.205 RCW, or is receiving homebased instruction. Parents of any child six or seven years old, who have enrolled the child in school, shall cause the child to attend school for the full time when such school may be in session, unless the child is formally withdrawn from enrollment by the parents.” The superintendent may grant exceptions under certain specified conditions. According to the statute as stated in policy, “any law enforcement officer authorized to make arrests can take a truant child into custody without a warrant and must then deliver the child to the parent or to the school.”
Darrington School District Board of Directors Alan Pickard, Chair Home 360.436.1800
alan@squirecreekranch.com
Jennifer West Vice-Chair Cell 425.290.2021
jennwest1973@yahoo.com
Judy Nevitt, Director WIAA Representative Home 360. 436.1711 Cell 425.239.2865
Roy Bryson, Director Home 360.436.1397 Cell 425.446.9342 Roybryson@ymail.com
District Contact information District Offices 1065 Fir Street PO Box 27 Phone 360.436.1323 Fax 360.436.2045 Superintendent Dave Holmer dholmer@dsd.k12.wa.us 360.436.1140 Darrington High School 1085 Fir Street Phone 360.436.1140 Fax 360.436.1089 Principal Dave Holmer dholmer@dsd.k12.wa.us Darrington Elementary/Middle 1075 Fir Street Phone 360.436.1313 Fax 360.436.0592 Principal Tracy Franke tfranke@dsd.k12.wa.us Instructional Support Services Victoria Sadusky Phone 360.436.2150 Fax 360.436-2130 Prevention Intervention Specialist Gail George, CDP 360.436.1140 x 203 CCS Family Counselor (T/Th) Wendy Fallihee 360.436.1313 x 153 Food Services Terry O’Connell 360.436.1313 x 132 Transportation Toni Kernaghan 360.436.1518 Maintenance Demi Ramilo 360.436.1313 x 131 Grounds Kurt Helling
The Board of Directors meet at 6:30 PM, the 4th Tuesday of each month in the White Horse Conference Room. Doug Lenker, Director Home 360.436.1861 Cell 425.231.0902 lenkerdoug@yahoo.com
judynevitt@frontier.com
www.dsd.k12.wa.us/
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