Membership dues are assessed on the anniversary month of a member joining the Chamber. Special thanks go out to the following businesses and individuals who have elected to continue their support of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce:
• Dan Walker
NEW MEMBERS
Genuine Home Inspections Pullman, WA 99163 208-298-9110
Palouse Balloons Pullman, WA 99163 425-999-2421
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Feed Local, Feed Fresh, Give Local!
More than half of Whitman County households face tough choices between paying for rent, heat, medications or buying healthy food. Buying cheap food high in calories is often how folks choose to live within their means—but bad health, lower quality of life, poor development and shorter lifespans can be the result.
Community Action Center’s (CAC) Community Food removes barriers to having healthy food by making whole and fresh ingredients available to our customers—at no cost to the household… …and customer demand has more than doubled since 2019, from 2,514 visits to 5,785!
The Community Food response is varied, including…
· The Community Food Bank, open every week
· Cooking and nutrition education classes
· Community gardens & garden education
· The Mobile Farmstand’s distribution to food desert areas
· Farm to Food Bank shares fresh food from our gardens & local farmers
· Food repackaging—reducing food waste to feed more people
All this work takes funding—and a community effort! As a nonprofit, it takes private grants and donations to cover the program costs. We continue to build a stronger system, but it will take our community—folks like you—to continue to meet the need.
You can help Feed Local, Feed Fresh, Give Local when you…
· Make a one-time donation with impact
· Commit to recurring donations on a monthly or quarterly basis
· Volunteer at the food bank or in the gardens
· Remember CAC Community Food in your will
Thank you for your continued support!
October Seniors of the Month
Kiara Donolo
Kiara Donolo, daughter of Marcos Donolo and Rosana Magoia, has participated in many activities over her four years at PHS. Her favorite activity, by far, has been participating as a member of the girl's swim team. Kiara has been on varsity swim all four years of high school and is currently serving as one of the team's captains. Kiara’s favorite memories of high school are her team dinners and swim meets, where she was surrounded by her close friends and teammates.
For the past two summers, Kiara has worked at SEL in manufacturing and as a lifeguard at the local pool. Kiara has artfully balanced two jobs while still having a busy social life and maintaining a 4.0 GPA. In school, she has filled her courseload with the most rigorous classes offered at PHS and has received two national recognition awards based on her test scores.
Next year, Kiara plans to study mechanical engineering.
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Christopher Munson, son of Chuck and Kim Munson, has maintained a 4.0 GPA while pursuing various extracurricular activities. In addition to studying piano for 12 years and performing in school orchestras for nine years, he is the founder and organizer of Music of the Rolling Hills, which provides dinner concerts at the Regency Senior Living Center in Pullman. Christopher played on the PHS golf team throughout high school, earning an All-District Honorable Mention last year. One of his favorite PHS memories was playing laser tag on an orchestra trip.
Christopher’s academic honors include being named an AP Scholar with Honor and a National Merit Scholarship Program (PSAT/NMSQT) Commended Student. Christopher also placed in four events (1st, 2nd, 2nd and 3rd) in the Washington State Eastern Regional Science Olympiad Competition last year.
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Big Future, Small Price Tag! Pullman Center in Profile News & Updates
Trena Dean, SFCC AA ’23, serves as the Administrative Assistant in the Main Office of the CCS Center. Students and faculty thrive inside and outside of the classroom because of her support. Over the past six months, Trena coordinated much of the preparations and logistics for a remodel of our Annex by WSU, which created a first-ever science lab for CCS Pullman. She is now designing a break and well-ness area for CCS employees at the Pullman Annex. If you are a student at CCS Pullman, you likely have worked with Trena on your CCS account, gotten your ID, or learned about the many services available at our college. Here’s what Trena shared about her role and observations:
How has the school year started at our Center?
We’re off to an amazing start this year, with even more students than last year! The phones are ringing off the hook, students are constantly visiting, and there’s such an exciting buzz around our Center.
What do you enjoy in your role?
I absolutely love the versatility of my position. It lets me dive into different projects, answer all sorts of questions, and chat with so many wonderful people. Making real connections that lead to mutual respect and sometimes even friendships is something I truly cherish.
Being a graduate of SFCC, does that inspire your work at the Center?
Definitely! I wanted to show my children and others that success in college is possible, no matter the circumstances or the path taken. I strive to treat all students in ways that best support them and go out of my way to help them succeed.
What makes you happy in your job?
I really appreciate the teamwork at the Center. I love how we all come together, support each other, and create the best environment for our students.
What are you most excited about for this coming year?
I’m super excited about our newly finished science classroom. It looks fantastic, and we’re now organizing it for our upcoming science classes in January, including biology. Having such a space for our students and faculty is truly wonderful!
Is there something you wish the public knew about our Center?
Ha, I frequently get asked, "Do you drive to Spokane for work every day?" I want people to know that our Center is located right here on the WSU Pullman campus. Most importantly, we want people to feel welcome to ask us any questions and discover if our college is the right place to start their new journey!
CCS Pullman is hiring! We are inviting applications for adjunct teaching vacancies in Biology, Health, Physical Education, and Psychology during the winter and spring quarters, January 2– March 20, and April 1 – June 18, 2025.
We welcome Dr. Matthew Rhode among the CCS Pullman faculty. He is a biological anthropologist, bioarchaeologist, and forensic anthropologist specializing in the analysis of human bones. An anthropology’s “jack of all trades,” Dr. Rhode has adventured around the world in Chile, Peru, Hawaii, Laos, and Vietnam. His career has zigzagged like a treasure map, fueled by his passion for bones and teaching. Fun fact: Indiana Jones was his early inspiration – after all, who wouldn’t be motivated by a whipwielding archaeologist?
Calendar
September 18 - December 11 Fall Term ’24, College, ESL, GED, and HS+ Programs
January 2 - March 20
Winter Term ’25
April 1 - June 18
Spring Term ‘25
Pullman Cen ter
Staying healthy during flu season can be difficult, especially if you have little ones running around the house or are out and about more frequently. You can always take precautions to help your body fight against the flu. Not the stomach flu, influenza. Instead of stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea, influenza only affects the respiratory system (nose, throat, and lungs).
Below, Dr. Kim Guida, MD at Pullman Family Medicine answered some of the most common questions about the flu, the flu vaccine and how to best stay healthy through these next few months.
How can I stay healthy during flu season?
“Get the flu vaccine! This is the single most effective tool in reducing your risk of flu illness. You can also wear a mask in crowded locations, cover your cough (elbow or tissue) to avoid spreading germs and wash your hands frequently.
“If soap and water are not nearby or handy, use an alcoholbased hand sanitizer. Avoid close contact with other people who are ill.”
How much does the flu vaccine actually help?
“The effectiveness of the flu shot can vary year to year, depending on how well-matched the vaccine is to the predominant circulating strains of the flu virus. Overall, the flu vaccine reduces the risk of flu illness by 40-60%.
“In addition, if a vaccinated person contracts the flu, they are much less likely to have a severe case of the flu or be hospitalized.”
Should I get the flu vaccine if I am pregnant? Is it safe for my baby?
“Absolutely, yes. Pregnant people are at higher risk for complications from influenza infection due to changes in the immune system during pregnancy. In addition, the flu vaccine can protect the infant in the first months of life, when they are too young to be vaccinated.”
Should I get my kids vaccinated?
“Again, yes! The flu vaccine is recommended for all children aged six months and up. It can be lifesaving for
children, especially those under the age of 5 and those with chronic health conditions. While most children recover from flu infection, in the 2019-2020 season (before the fullblown Covid-19 pandemic), 189 children died from the flu in the US. This is a preventable illness! Why take the risk?”
Does wearing a mask prevent me from getting the flu?
“Yes! The flu spreads by respiratory droplets released when infected people speak, cough, or sneeze – these can be directly inhaled by those nearby or transmitted by hands that touch contaminated surfaces.
“Early in the Covid-19 pandemic, masks led to a dramatic reduction in flu cases.”
CRIME VICTIM SERVICE CENTER OF WHITMAN COUNTY
The Crime Victim Service Center support individuals who have been hurt of harmed by crime through person-centered advocacy, and information & resource sharing All services are free and confidential. The Crime Victim Service Center operates under the umbrella of Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse
Our Services
24 hour crisis hotline.
Support and help getting emergency assistance following a traumatic incident
Medical advocacy and support during hospital visits or medical appointments related to a crime
Legal advcacy and information on reporting to law enforcement and filing protection orders.
Information and referrals to local agencies, attorneys, counselors and other service providers
Assitane filin Crime Victims Compensation (CVC)
Listen for and respect the pronouns an individual identifies with. Don't assume genders
Challenge anti-transgender remarks and jokes, regardless who makes them
Listen to transgender people and trust their experiences.
Use gender neutral language. Use books and media to educate yourself on trans experiences. Be open to learning and unlearning some behaviors
There is not perfect ally, don't be afraid to ask questions!
Events
November 12-15: Holiday Distribution Sign-up will open October 21st Appointments only, no drop-ins.
To schedule: www.cacwhitman.org/foodbank or call 509-595-41412
Energy Assistance appointments will be available at CAC during the November Food Bank Holiday Distribution. To schedule your energy appointment call CAC at 509-334-9147.
November 13th we will have a representative from the Department of Revenue in the Working Families Tax Credit division (WFTC) providing families with information to see if they are eligible for this resource. The program provides up to a $1,255 tax refund to eligible low-to-moderate income working individuals and families in Washington. Eligibility requirements include, among others, eligibility to claim the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and residency in the state. Individuals with either a valid SSN or ITIN are eligible to apply. Individuals will have up to three years to claim their refund and the application for 2023 opens on February 1 of every year.
The Food & Shelter Folks
Weatherization Projects Improve Comfort & Energy Efficiency
As temperatures drop in the fall, drafty houses and those with faulty heating systems are more than uncomfortable, they can be dangerous. In addition, high utility bills due to energy inefficiency can jeopardize a family’s ability to pay rent or mortgage, or buy food.
Community Action Center’s Weatherization program makes homes safer, healthier, and more energy efficient, and reduces environmental allergens and unhealthy substances in the home. Typical weatherization projects could include adding insulation to attics, heating ducts, crawl spaces, and sidewalls. Weatherization can repair or replace a house’s furnace or water heater, repair damaged windows and doors, and add weather stripping.
The program received new funding for the first time in 2023 that makes it possible to complete critical home repairs that were previously ineligible. These repairs include roofing, asbestos mitigation, and replacing outdated electrical panels.
“The fast track to getting on the Weatherization waiting list is through an energy assistance appointment,” said Alex Morris, Weatherization &LIHEAP manager. “If you qualify for LIHEAP [energy assistance] you automatically qualify for weatherization. If you don’t qualify for LIHEAP, talk to us because you still may qualify for weatherization.”
Morris said requesting weatherization during an Energy Assistance appointment is simple, and that Community Action Center staff walk families through the process.
Weatherization currently has 30-35 families on its waiting list, and completed 21 projects this year so far. The crew usually completes around 30 projects each year.
To review eligibility requirements and for more information, visit cacwhitman.org/weatherization/.
Energy Assistance Available
You may be eligible for financial assistance to help pay your utility bill. Energy Assistance helps households with a one-time payment made directly to your energy provider.
The first step is to attend an Energy Assistance appointment. Check the schedule in the QR code to see if we are coming to your town, and to review eligibility information. Please call to schedule your appointment in advance, as our team may not be able to accommodate drop-ins. Missed the outreach date in your town? Call CAC at 509-334-9147 to schedule an appointment in another town nearby OR you can ask to be scheduled for a Phone/Mailed Application Appointment.
Community Food FOOD PANTRY
We are taking food donations by appointment! Please call the front desk (509-334-9147) to make an appointment to donate food. You can also make a monetary donation to the food bank at: https://www.cacwhitman.org/donate/ We are requesting the following donations:
• Sugar
• Flour
• Stuffing
• Gravy
• Cranberry Sauce
• Side dish packets (i.e. scallop potatoes, pasta, rice)
• Jiffy corn bread mix
• Pumpkin pie/apple pie filling
Our food bank times are by appointment. Please use our appointment scheduling web page to make an appointment. https://www.cacwhitman.org/food-bank-appointment/
MONDAY Closed
TUESDAY Closed
WEDNESDAY 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
THURSDAY 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
FRIDAY 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Attic Before Weatherization
Attic After Weatherization
110 E Canyon Colfax, WA 99111
509-332-4414 - director@friendsofhospice.net
Understanding Hospice In Our Community: The Roles of the Hospice Provider & Friends of Hospice
Hospice care is a specialized type of medical care aimed at providing comfort, dignity, and support to individuals who are nearing the end of their life. Rather than focusing on curing the illness, hospice prioritizes quality of life, symptom management, and emotional well-being. It is a beautiful service for patients and their families, ensuring that individuals spend their final days in peace and comfort, surrounded by care and compassion.
Hospice care comes into play when a person is facing a lifelimiting illness with a prognosis of six months or less to live. The care is provided in whatever place the patient considers their home. It is delivered by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, social workers, and chaplains, who work together to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their loved ones.
Friends of Hospice: Compassion in Action
Friends of Hospice is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families during the end -of-life journey. Through community partnerships and generous donations, Friends of Hospice provides resources that enhance
NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE MONTH
“It’s All About How You Live”
the hospice experience, ensuring that patients receive not only medical care but also the personal comforts they need to spend their final days with dignity.
Friends of Hospice aims to fill the gaps that standard healthcare services may not cover. This might include providing comfort items such as blankets, specialized pillows, comforting music or even personal care products to help improve the patient's quality of life. In addition, Friends of Hospice offers support for caregivers and family members after a death through grief support groups.
Community Grant Program
Friends of Hospice partners with nonprofit agencies that share our mission allowing us to extend our support and services to the community more effectively. Through these collaborations, we can provide greater comfort and care to individuals at the end of life.
Friends of Hospice granted over $40,000 to 8 local agencies to support their palliative care, end-of-life and/or bereavement projects. The awards went to the following agencies:
Circles of Caring Adult Day Health
Council on Aging
One More Time
Palouse Paws
Pullman Regional Hospital
Rural Resources
Willow Center for Grieving Children
Whitman Hospital & Medical Clinics
ANNUAL TREES OF LIGHT
A Time for Pause and Reflection
We invite you to join us for a special time of reflection and remembrance. The gathering provides an opportunity for our community to honor and remember loved ones lost.
Pullman Ceremony
Tuesday, December 3rd at 5:30 PM Bishop Place Independent Living Social Room 815 SE Klemgard St
Colfax Ceremony
Wednesday, December 4th at 5:30 PM Whitman County Library 102 S Main Street
Please join us for a dinner following the ceremony
To include a name please return this to: Friends of Hospice, 110 E Canyon Colfax, WA 99111
In memory of: _____________________________________________________________________________
Please send acknowledgement to: _____________________________________________________________
Amount of Donation: ________________________________________________________________________
Please list at: ______ Pullman Remembrance ______ Colfax Remembrance ______ Both
I will be in attendance at the Pullman Ceremony with ____ guests
I will be in attendance at the Colfax Ceremony with ____ guests I will not be in attendance this year.
Names received by November 22, 2024 will be included. Your tax deductible check or on -line payment will be your receipt. Thank You for your kindness. Donations are tax deductible and remain
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November 2024 Calendar
•Palouse Choral Society, "Listen to the Silence", 7:30 p.m., Simpson United Methodist Church, palousechoralsociety.org
•Pullman Depot, At the Freight Room, open 1 – 4 p.m.
•Palouse Choral Society, "Listen to the Silence", 3 p.m., Simpson United Methodist Church, palousechoralsociety.org
3 •Daylight Saving Time Ends
5 •PSD, Sunnyside PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at SES
•Jefferson PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at JES
6 •PSD, Board Work Session, 4:30 p.m. – Meeting will be held at Lincoln Middle School
•ATVP, Gingerbread Fundraiser, 5:30 p.m., see pg 2
•PSD, Pullman Greyhound Booster Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at PHS
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•RTOP Theatre, Scrooge! 7 – 10 th rtoptheatre.org
•PSD, PHS Drama Presents – Anne of Green Gables, 7 – 9, 7:00 p.m. at PHS
9 •Pullman Depot, At the Freight Room, open 1 – 4 p.m.
•PHS Drama Presents – Anne of Green Gables, 2:00 p.m. at PHS
11 •Veterans Day
•PSD, No School- Veterans Day
12 •Pullman Chamber, General Membership Luncheon, noon, see pg 3
•PSD, Kamiak PTA Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at KES
13 •PSD, Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. – Meeting will be held at Pullman High School and live streamed on our YouTube Channel
•RTOP Theatre, Scrooge! 13 -17 th rtoptheatre.org
14 •PSD, PHS Drama Presents – Anne of Green Gables, 14 – 16 th, 7:00 p.m. at PHS
16 •Pullman Depot, At the Freight Room, open 1 – 4 p.m.
•PHS Drama Presents – Anne of Green Gables, 2:00 p.m. at PHS
23 •Pullman Depot, At the Freight Room, open 1 – 4 p.m.
25 •PSD, No School 25-29 th - Thanksgiving Break
28 •Thanksgiving Day
30 •Pullman Depot, At the Freight Room, open 1 – 4 p.m.
Coming Up:
•Holiday Fest, Pine Street Plaza, see pg 3
•Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, see pg 18
Merry Marriage
The fall opera production will include scenes from Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro and Franz Lehar’s The Merry Widow. The cast of characters find themselves involved in a variety of marital situations that put into question the “merry” state. The ensemble is directed by Dr. Julie Anne Wieck and supported by collaborative pianist Elena Panchenko and teaching graduate assistant MaKenna Wagnon.
For more information, visit events.wsu.edu/event/ operaworkshop-12/.
Community Perspectives Tour
Join artist and WSU professor David Janssen Jr. from noon to 1 p.m. on November 8 at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU for a Community Perspectives tour. Gain insights into select exhibition works from a teaching artist’s perspective, with open discussion led by curator Kristin Becker.
For more information, visit museum.wsu.edu/event/2024community-perspectives-tour-with-david-janssen-jr/.
Family Friendly Activity: Explore Together and Da Vinci Day
Celebrate Da Vinci Day with Northwest Public Broadcasting from 9 to 10 a.m. on November 16 at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU! Enjoy family-friendly activities connecting art and STEM, meet PBS Kids’ Xavier Riddle, and explore the genius of Leonardo da Vinci in anticipation of the new PBS documentary airing November 18 to 19.
For more information, visit museum.wsu.edu/event/2024-familyfriendly-activities/.
Commemorate the 45th anniversary of Mount St. Helens at the WSU Department of Art's flatware workshop from noon to 3 p.m. on November 16. Participants will create 100 ash-glazed plates, while learning about volcanic ash and its use in ceramics. The plates will be displayed at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU in March 2025. Registration is required.
For more information, visit museum.wsu.edu/event/2024-mountst-helens-flatware-workshop/.
All new WSU graduates, their families, and their friends are invited to celebrate from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on December 7. Join the Coug alumni tradition and come ring the Victory Bell to commemorate graduation. Purchased initially to signal class changes, the Victory Bell found its place atop College Hall in 1930. Restored in 1998 through a gift from the Class of 1948, the bell now proudly resides at the Lewis Alumni Centre. Today, graduates are encouraged to ring it after each Commencement ceremony to mark their personal victory of graduating from WSU.
For more information, visit alumni.wsu.edu/s/1613/18/interior. aspx?sid=1613&gid=2&pgid=11967
Step into the spirit of the season at WSU Alumni Association’s annual Holiday Celebration from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on December 7. Get creative at the letter and card-making stations. Santa Butch will even make an appearance and take photos from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Participants are invited to bring a non-perishable food item to donate. All food donations will be delivered to the Cougar Pantry, a campus organization that aims to eliminate food insecurity for current Cougs. For a list of preferred food donations, visit www.cce.wsu. edu/resources/student-resources/cougar-food-pantry/.
For more information, visit alumni.wsu.edu/s/1613/18/interior. aspx?sid=1613&gid=2&pgid=11967.
Corita Kent, I wanna hold your hand, 1965
Professional Learning Communities (PLC) in Pullman School District
Lisa Waananen Jones, Board Director District 2
What is actually happening on Late Start Mondays when students go to school 30 minutes later than usual? Before I was on the school board, I thought the announced professional development time for teachers meant clicking through online training modules, or maybe something more fun like inspirational pep talks. Now I know better, and recently learned even more about Pullman Public Schools’ Professional Learning Communities (PLC) at Work project when the board decided to highlight this PLC journey in an application submitted to the Washington State School Directors’ Association.
Decades of research support PLC tenets and practice as key for student success. When a school operates as a PLC, shared values and goals guide collaborative processes toward continuous improvement in teaching practices and student outcomes. What this means in Pullman is that teachers meet regularly to collaborate on key questions (DuFour, DuFour, Eaker, & Many, 2010): What do we expect our students to learn? How will we know if they learn it? How will we respond if they haven’t learned it? How do we respond when students do learn?
This commitment to continuous improvement requires the support of everyone in the district, including all the families who’ve adjusted to Late Start Mondays. Here are just a few reasons to take pride in your involvement the next time you let your kids sleep in a little on Mondays or wonder why you’re running into school traffic later than usual
We’ve turned pandemic upheaval into an opportunity.
I’m sure we all remember how things felt back in 2021 as the second year of pandemic isolation and uncertainty dragged on. I was feeling both excited and nervous for my older child to begin kindergarten in the fall, and sad that her first year of school wouldn’t be “normal.” During that same time, teachers and administrators were responding to the challenges of that time by aiming higher than “normal” and creating an opportunity to improve teaching districtwide. The PLC model began during the 2021-22 year with professional development time scheduled on occasional early-release days.
Data guides the way.
The board takes a deep look at student testing data every summer, but as a district we can’t wait for that end-of- the-year snapshot. Teachers are continually looking at student data as a real-time indicator of what kids have learned and what they haven’t learned yet. Looking at data once a
month helps, but weekly is even more effective. That’s why, in 202223, the board approved the reallocation of professional development time to begin Late Start Mondays. Every week, teachers can look at the latest assessments together and share teaching strategies that work across classrooms and even between schools.
Consistency helps each student achieve and learn.
Talking about data, rubrics, and state standards can make school seem impersonal, especially if you’re a parent who wants the best possible experience for your own child or children. But consistency enables individualized teaching, because the PLC model is about a culture of shared standards and expectations that make it possible for each child to get the support they need by sharing insights and resources across the entire district. This makes it easier for students and teachers to switch to different buildings and classes within the district, and it’s also part of a shared responsibility so each child has many adults committed to their success.
We all play a role in positive change.
One of the board’s key responsibilities and goals is creating conditions for success districtwide. This means trying to anticipate whether change will be worth it. It’s still early, but we’ve seen promising gains in grade level standards, particularly in getting students just below grade level standards up to meeting the standards. Our students are doing very well compared to the state average, but there’s always room for improvement, which is why the PLC model is now established after the initial threeyear period and continuing in our schools.
The opinions expressed in Board Reports are those of individual school board members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of the board as a whole or of Pullman Public Schools.
On behalf of PHS Boosters Committee, PHS Boosters Senior Party, and the Graduating Class of 2024, we would like to thank the following businesses for their participation in displaying posters of our graduates in their store windows.
3 Forks Bike Shop • Blood Diamond Ink Tattoo • Brused Books • Cherie Amour Corporate Office • Hi Tek Nails & Spa • Identity Salon • j&h Printing • Kure & Co. • Mela Bangladeshi Cuisine • Monarch Motel • Nayarit
Mexican Restaurant • Neill's Flower & Gifts • Neill’s Coffee & Ice Cream • Neill Public Library • Northwest Auto Parts & Paint • Northwest Engraving Service • O-Ramen • Palouse Country Candy • Palouse Games • Pizza Perfection • Porch Light Pizza • Pullman Subway • Pullman Vision Source • Regional Theatre of the Palouse • Rico's Pub • Rosauers Supermarkets • Safeway • Sam Dial Jewelers • Scusi! • Sims Glass • South Fork Public House • Starbucks • Sugar Babe Bakery • Terracotta Pullman • Thomas Hammer Coffee Roasters • US Bank • Values & Vision Financial Advisors • WaFd Bank • Yogatopia
We appreciate their support in helping us celebrate these individuals and their accomplishments! Go Hounds!
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Marki Bouffiou, Sunnyside
Elementary Fourth Grade Teacher and Lead for PBIS
You may have heard about our PBIS round-up that takes place at the beginning of every school year. The round-up is an opportunity for the students within the school to learn about the expectations and procedure throughout the school. The procedures are taught by teachers and staff of all grades and disciplines throughout the school. The students move around the school to help reinforce and connect the lesson with different locations around the school.
We have six rotations that the roundup focuses on, the playground where we define how to properly use the equipment on the playground. The cafeteria lets the students know how to come into the space for lunch and how to go through the lunch line when having school lunch. We have added a focus for the lunchroom to make the time more successful and smoother for the students and staff. These expectations include using a quiet voice, being in your expected location, and eating more than talking. Next, we focus on the does and don’ts of the bathrooms, we follow the motto Go, Flush, Wash, Leave. It is easy for the students to remember and is useful when a student forgets the expectations. For students that get picked up from school the car zone is where they spend
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their time, students learn how they should stand on a star and wait and watch for their adult. The next zone is the bus zone, here we make sure students know what they can or can’t do as they wait for their bus to come. This year we added bus expectations along with an actual bus for the students to load onto before learning about how to behave in the bus. Not all students have been able to ride the bus, this helps students know the expectations for field trips of future bus trips.
These lessons and procedures are reinforced by classroom teachers throughout the year. This helps to make sure all students know what is expected of them in order to be successful. Through the year we will use our Sunnyside Star Cards to help reinforce the core behaviors within the school, these behaviors are to be safe, be responsible, and be respectful. The star cards along with other prizes and school coupons support the behaviors in a positive way. With a focus on the social and emotional needs of our students we will be reinforcing and focused on meeting the needs of the students. We want to make sure all students can be successful and know what it takes to be successful at Sunnyside.
The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) 332-3144, compliancecoord@psd267.org, and Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent (509) 332-3144, compliancecoord@psd267.org. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): https://www2. ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex- based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: https:// www.pullmanschools.org/families/hib-and-discrimination/discrimination_sexual_harassment.
Arron Carter Director, District 1 acarter@psd267.org
Lisa Waananen Jones Director, District 2 lwaananenjones@psd267.org
Craig Nelson Director, District 3 cnelson@psd267.org
Nathan Roberts Director, District 4 nroberts@psd267.org
Amanda Tanner Director, District 5 atanner@psd267.org
December 7, 2024
7-11 a.m.
Lincoln Middle School
Save the date for the popular holiday event with festive music, delicious food, silent auction, and a chance to see your friends!
Tickets are $10, $5 for children 12 and under. Kids under 3 eat for free! Tickets are available at the door and online at the Pullman Kiwanis website.
The program features great music from local and school musical groups. There will also be a silent auction with items donated by Pullman businesses, community members, organizations, and Kiwanis Club members.
and potential members are always welcome! Join us for the 66th annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast & Music Fest
Proceeds support local programs such as food security and performing arts for local children and the community, such as Community Action Center Food Bank, Pullman Child Welfare Food Bank, Lincoln Middle School Students of the Month, and the Performing Arts Prize.
To learn more about this remarkable tradition, buy tickets, and find out how you can help, visit pullmankiwanis.org
The Pullman Kiwanis Club hosts fascinating programs every Thursday at the Gladish Community & Cultural Center’s third floor View Room. We also stream meetings via Zoom. Visit pullmankiwanis.org for information on programs and how to join us online.
