Special Sections - Kids Today Fall 2018

Kids Today A Family Guide for BACK TO SCHOOL Information

Bus Schedules Meal Programs Class Supply Lists Calendar of Events FALL 2018

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Saftey

Welcome

The physical, mental, and emotional safety of our students takes precedence in all of our work at Sequim School District. It is our responsibility to maintain safety protocol in alignment with best practice. This starts with constantly reviewing and revising our systems, as methodology is ever changing for safety. On July 16th, the Sequim School Board adopted proposed goals for our Strategic Plan. This includes a Safety & Security goal, which reads as follows:

From the Superintendent

Welcome to the 2018-19 school year and all the opportunities that lie ahead for students to engage, to be empowered, and to thrive in the Sequim School District! Time seems to have flown by this summer, as district staff have worked diligently to complete summer projects in preparation for the new academic year. I’m excited to delve into the work that we will accomplish together and to listen to the forward thinking necessary to support our students’ success.

With the goals of our Strategic Plan recently adopted, along with the vision and mission we unveiled in early 2018, there is a clear direction for our district to move forward. This includes the completion of our new central kitchen, the deconstruction of the community school, and many other necessary steps we will take throughout the year. We invite you to stay informed on our Capital Project, as well as view our Strategic Plan, by visiting www.sequimschools.org/our_district, for up-to-date information.

We are pleased to offer you this copy of Kids Today, our Back to School Guide for Families.

This publication includes activities and events of the district, as well as quick reference for some essential information and annual notifications. Additional information and updates are available on the District website at www.sequimschools.org.

It is that time again to begin a new chapter for students, staff, and our Sequim community. Our schools have a host of activities and events planned to help students and families prepare for the new school year, so here we go again!

Our district will provide safe, sustainable, and adaptable facilities that support all staff, students, and community partners and foster positive relationships for all stakeholders.

Over the past year we began exploring one specific area of safety protocol that needs attention in order to maximize safety and response efficiency.

A joint effort with our local agencies, the Fire Department, the Police Department, and the City of Sequim, we are working together to create a reunification plan for students and families in the event of a crisis in our district. Utilizing peer models around Washington State, Walla Walla showed proficiency in their recent reunification drill, something we plan to achieve in the coming year.

Another joint effort with our local agencies, is

*Engage – Empower – Thrive* Gary Neal, Superintendent • gneal@sequimschools.org / (360)582-3260

From the Assistant Superintendent

It’s an exciting time in the Teaching & Learning Department! As the new Assistant Superintendent, I am thrilled to be here and happy to be joining the community of Sequim. I look forward to meeting our students, staff, and community and getting to know each of you over the course of the next year. Thank you to everyone who has already welcomed me so warmly.

During my first year, I know that it will be critical for me to listen and learn. This means that I must spend time listening to our community, staff and students in order to foster a caring and collaborative environment in our district while engaging with the network of contacts and resources that already support our school system.

My goal this year is to develop an authentic relationship with you. To that end, I will be visiting schools frequently to listen and learn from staff and students and meeting with community partners to hear what is important to them. I want to hear from you about the strengths and challenges of our current system and to explore with you the opportunities for improvement. Know that I will be working to enhance communications between the Teaching & Learning Department and ALL stakeholders.

Excellent leadership requires vision, collaboration, communication and commitment. As your new Assistant Superintendent, I am inspired and I want to inspire you. Join me in leveraging the strengths we have and meeting the challenges in front of us as we work together to meet our shared goals to support excellent educational outcomes for each student in our district. Together we are better!

Kindly, Jennifer Maughan

2018-19 Sequim School District

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the potential of hosting a Community Safety Forum.

This entails the community having the opportunity to speak with Sequim School District, the Fire Department, the Police Department, and the City of Sequim in one place. More information to come!

Finally, a huge technology jump in safety notification is being explored for immediate implementation. We have become aware that one of our data platforms now has the ability to send emergency alert messages via text. In order to make this tool operational, students, families, and staff would need to opt-in to the user agreement and keep their contact information current at all times. In the event of an emergency, this system would be able to send out an immediate message informing various groups (students, families, ad staff) of how to proceed with what is occurring. Once this become accessible for use, we will reach out to assist you in completing the setup process.

While the future of safety protocol in Sequim School District is exciting and near, it is crucial to be aware of current procedure. In the event of an emergency, please visit www.sequimschools.org first, for accurate and regular updates. Once we are notified of a situation, we will have a message posted at the top of our website within three minutes, followed by updates every 30 minutes. From there, email, Facebook, and our robocall systems will be utilized.

We appreciate your ongoing support and look forward to another wonderful year with our students, families, and staff!

We appreciate our wonderful volunteers! The district recognizes the valuable contribution made to the total school program through the volunteer assistance of parents and community members.

Last year, we had over 1,000 approved volunteers in our schools.

Our volunteer application process is done entirely online for maximum efficiency. To volunteer in the Sequim School District, or to renew from last year, you must first complete the online application for a background check. This must be renewed each year and takes at least 2 weeks to be approved. The 2018-19 Volunteer Registration online application is accessed through the district website. Go to www. sequimschools.org and click on the link below the red circle that says “Volunteer”.

Now is an excellent time to begin the application process so you are ready to volunteer in the schools or chaperone a field trip. Some major field trips and events occur just after the beginning of the school year, so we need approved volunteers to be ready!

We typically process a high number of applicants each September, and the processing can take up to two weeks, so please consider getting your application ready now.

The online application process requires an e-mail address and provides step-by-step assistance. You will need to scan and submit a copy of your current Washington State driver's license or state ID card to the district office. Allow for at least two weeks processing time before the date you wish to begin volunteering. After you have completed the online application and submitted your driver’s license, you will receive notification by e-mail when clearance is completed.

Visit the computer kiosk at the district office during office hours or, for your convenience, complete the application process from your home computer.

Questions about volunteering or about the new online volunteer screening process? Call the District Office at (360) 582-3260. Thank you again for volunteering!

Email and Website change

In December 2017, Sequim School District changed its website domain through the purchase of a new website platform, School Messenger. Our website changed to www.sequimschools.org. Our technology staff has be working hard this summer to ensure our email addresses reflect this change, by updating all student and staff emails with our new domain name. Over the summer, please save all files associated with your current SSD email.

Example: jsmith@sequim.k12.wa.us will be changed to jsmith@sequimschools.org For more information, please contact Maria Seabolt, Interim Executive Director of Technology, at (360) 582-3404

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2018-19 Sequim School District Parent Guide www.sequimschools.org Board of Directors

• Robin Henrikson, Director District #1, Elected 2015, Term Expires 2019r rhenrikson@sequimschools.org • Brian Kuh, Director #2, Appointed March 2017, Term Expires 2021, bkuh@sequimschools.org • James Stoffer, Director District #3, Elected 2015, Term Expires 2019, jstoffer@sequimschools.org • Brandino Gibson, Director District # 4 At large, Elected 2017, Term Expires 2021, bgibson@sequimschools.org • Heather Short, Director #5, Serving At Large, Elected 2015, Term Expires 2019, hshort@sequimschools.org

Board Meetings

Regular Meetings are held the first and third Monday of each month, as noted in the following calendar pages. Only one meeting is usually scheduled in July. Meetings are normally held in the Board Room, Room #4, in the Performing Arts Building (Old High School Building), beginning at 6 p.m. Community members are invited to attend Board meetings in order to be more involved in their school district. All formal action and decision making occurs at public meetings.

At each meeting, time is set aside for questions and comments from the public. The public is also welcome to speak on agenda items. Agendas are available through the Sequim School District website at www.sequimschools.org by the Friday prior to the meeting. Copies of the meeting minutes are also available for review on the District website.

Sequim School District Administration Office

503 North Sequim Avenue., Sequim, WA (360) 582-3260 • Fax (360) 683-6303 Office Hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm M-F

Helen Haller Elementary School (Grades K-5)

350 West Fir Street, Sequim, WA (360) 582-3200 • Fax (360) 681-8543 Principal.........................................Becky Stanton Assistant Principal...................Shelley Jefferson Office Hours................... 7:00 am - 3:45 pm M-F School Hours................. 8:15 am - 2:45 pm M-F Mondays......................... 9:15 am - 2:45 pm M-F

Greywolf Elementary School (Grades K – 5)

171 Carlsborg Road, Sequim, WA (360) 582-3300 • Fax (360) 582-9555 Principal........................................Donna Hudson Assistant Principal.......................................... TBD Office Hours.................... 7:30 am - 4:00 pm M-F School Hours.................. 8:30 am - 3:00 pm M-F Mondays......................... 9:30 am - 3:00 pm M-F

Sequim Middle School (Grades 6-8)

301 W. Hendrickson Rd., Sequim, WA (360) 582-3500 • Fax (360) 582-9486 Principal..................................... Vince Riccobene Assistant Principal..................... Rhonda Kromm Office Hours................... 7:30 am - 3:30 pm M-F School Hours................. 8:15 am - 2:45 pm M-F Mondays......................... 9:15 am - 2:45 pm M-F

Sequim High School (Grades 9 – 12)

601 North Sequim Avenue Sequim, WA (360) 582-3600 • Fax (360) 681-8688 Principal.................................... Shawn Langston Assistant Principal............................. Mark Willis Assistant Principal........................... Kristi Queen Office Hours.................. 7:30 am - 3:15 pm M-F School Hours................. 8:15 am - 2:45 pm M-F Mondays......................... 9:15 am - 2:45 pm M-F

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Sequim Options School (Grades 10-12)

503 North Sequim Avenue Sequim, WA (360) 582-3433 • Fax (360) 683-6303 Principal.............................................. Mark Willis Office Coordinator....................Kayana Harrison Office Hours................... 7:30 am - 3:15 pm M-F School Hours................. 8:15 am - 2:45 pm M-F Mondays......................... 9:15 am - 2:45 pm M-F

Olympic Peninsula Academy (Grades K-12

221 West Fir Street Sequim, WA (360) 582-3403 • Fax (360) 582-9229 Principal............................................. Mark Willis Office Coordinator......................... LeAnn Parker Office Hours................... 7:30 am - 3:30 pm M-F

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KIDS TODAY 2018 stance or alcohol. Procedure 3240P- Student Conduct Expectations and Reasonable Sanctions is distributed to each student at the beginning of each school year outlining school discipline procedures. Please review.

A student who violates the terms of the school district’s drugfree policy will be disciplined in accordance with the provisions of local, state and federal law and board policy. Discipline may include expulsion and referral for prosecution, and the requirement that an appropriate rehabilitation program be completed.

District Contact Information

Superintendent Gary Neal................................................. 582-3260 Executive Assistant Trayce Norman............................. 582-3262 Assistant Superintendent, Jennifer Maughan............. 582-3269 Administrative Support Coordinator: Teaching & Learning, Maria Roragen................................................................ 582-3252 Executive Director of Assessment & Technology Patra Boots...................................................................... 582-3260 Operational Technology Manager, Maria Seabolt............582-3411 Executive Director of Learning Support Services Shelley Langston ........................................................... 582-3407 Special Programs Coordinator, Renee Alcafaras............582-3400 Special Education Coordinator, Joanne Kidd.................. 582-3402 TOSA/State & Federal Grants Manager Matt Duchow .................................................................. 582-3401 McKinney-Vento Liaison, Samantha Troxler.................... 582-3401 Director of Business Operations & Finance Darlene Apeland............................................................. 582-3266 Fiscal Specialist, Betsy Zumkeller..................................... 582-3265 Payroll/HR Specialist, Sonja Brown.................................. 582-3267 Payroll/HR Specialist, Kathy Wright.................................. 582-3247 Sodexo Food Services Coordinator, Meredith Arseneau......................................................... 582-3432 Director of Maintenance & Operations John McAndie.................................................................. 582-3275 Secretary, Kristi Toth........................................................... 582-3276 Director of Human Resources, Randy Hill........................ 582-3261 HR Specialist & Substitute Coordinator Valorie Knieper............................................................... 582-3418 Receptionist/Facilities Coordinator, Megan Lyke..................................................................... 582-3260 Community Outreach Coordinator, Hanna McAndie.............................................................. 582-3264 Volunteer Coordinator, District Office............................... 582-3260 Director of Transportation, Jeff Gossage.......................... 582-3274 Transportation Dispatcher, Heather McDougall........................................................ 582-3273 School Nurse, Sonja Bittner............................. 582-3608, 477-7728 Occupational Therapists Matthew Mitchell............................................................ 582-3244 Melinda Reed.................................................................. 582-3244 School Psychologists SHS - David Updike........................................................582-3400 SMS - Monica Walls.......................................................582-3500 Ages Birth-Six TBD................................................................................... 582-3404 GWE - Cheryl McAliley.......................................................582-3300

Immunizations Policy 3413

Speech-Language Pathologists District - Jannetti Nachelle.............................................582-3400 District - Alla Bess...........................................................582-3400 GWE - Jennifer Jurgensen.............................................582-3300 HHE - Amy Young............................................................582-3200 Physical Therapists HHE - Cherry Bibler........................................................582-3400 SHS - Eric Wade..............................................................582-3400 SEL Counselor, Laine Briggs......................................... 582-3260

Additional Information of Special Interest : Snow and Ice/Emergency Delays or School Closures

If bad weather conditions, unusual building circumstances, or other unforeseen activities occur during the night or day, Sequim School District will list modified schedule and bus route information on the district website http://www.sequimschools.org by 6:15 a.m.

Remember to hit the “Refresh” button on your computer frequently for the most up-do-date information. Information will also be posted on the district’s Facebook site.

In the event of a school closure or 2-hour delayed start, the district’s automated phone system will begin calling households at 6 a.m. A message will also be sent by e-mail. For this purpose, it is important that your student’s school office has up-to-date contact information.

If you are unable to access our website or local radio stations KSQM 91.5 FM and KONP 1450 AM, please telephone the District Office at (360) 582-3260. You may also find information broadcasted on: AM: KONP 1450, KOMO 1000. FM: KUOM 94.9, KPLZ 101.5, KSQM 91.5, KONP 101.7. TV: KOMO 4, KING 5, KIRO 7, Q13 FOX.

School Improvement Plans Policy 2005

Limited Openings Register Early!

Each school in the district completes an individual School Improvement Plan for the current school year. Copies may be obtained from each individual school or on our website at www.sequimschools.org.

Friday afternoons only. Boys and Girls age 4-11 Starting Fri, Sept. 14

Fall Registration opens August 20th

Academic Performance Scores 8082180974

Student performance scores are available upon request from all school offices or may be viewed via a link on the Sequim School District website at www.sequimschools.org . At the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction website http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us, you will find a report card for each school, demographics, student academic performance, and staff characteristics.

Pet Policy 2029

Classes start September 10th Pre-School & Recreational Gymnastics ages 2-14 Monthly or Trimester Payment Plans Pre-School Indoor Playground starts Sept. 19th Call 360-457-5187 for Registration Days and Times 3318 Acorn Lane, PA • klahhanegymnastics.org 360-457-5187 • klahhanegymnastics@gmail.com

Only ADA service animals are allowed on school campus. Any exceptions must be approved by the principal of the appropriate school.

No animals will be transported in school vehicles.

Notification of Drug Free Policy to Parent & Student Policy 2121/3241

You are hereby notified that it is a violation of the policy of Sequim School District for any student to unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use on or in the school premises, or at school sponsored or approved activities any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, any other controlled sub-

Vaccines required for school attendance 2018-19 school year.

Kindergarten-Grade 6: Varicella -2 doses given on or after the 1st birthday or health care provider verifies disease. DTaP/DTP/Tap/Td – 5 doses or 4 doses provided the last dose is given on or after the 4th birthday; Polio – 4 doses if all given before the 4th birthday, or 3 doses provided the last dose is given on or after the 4th birthday; MMR – 2 doses, 1 dose given on or after the 1st birthday and the 2nd dose at least one month later; HEP B - 3 doses.

Grades 7-12: All requirements same as for Grade 6 EXCEPT one dose of Tdap is required for students in 6th-12th grades. Varicella is recommended, but not required.

Immunizations are available at low or no cost at the Clallam County Health Department. Call 417-2274 for days and times.

Each year Sequim School District is required by RCW 28A.210.080 to make information available to parents of students grades 6-12 regarding Meningococcal Disease and its vaccine, and the Human Papillomavirus Disease and its virus. Information regarding both of these diseases may be found at the district website www.sequimschools. org under Health Services and at the following websites: • Washington State Department of Health Immunization Program: www.doh.wa.gov/communityandEnvironment/schools/immunizations/ vaccinerequirement.aspx • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Meningococcal vaccine Information: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/default.htm • Disease Information: www.cdc.gov/DiseasesConditions/az/A.html • Fact Sheets: http://www.cdc.gov/meningitis/index.htm

Helen Haller Elementary Supply List KINDERGARTEN • Backpack – no wheels • 2 pkgs. Crayola crayons, 24 or less no other brand, please and no jumbo • 5 glue sticks • 1 container of Clorox/Handi wipes or 1 box of tissue

FIRST GRADE

• 1 spiral-bound notebook (Miller only) • Backpack – small with 1 compartment – No oversize backpacks!

• 2 glue sticks • Crayola crayons – box of 16 • 1 Pink pearl eraser • 1 dozen Ticonderoga #2 pencils. Please no other brands.

• 1 box of tissue (Hoesel & Marcy only) SECOND GRADE • 2 pink pearl erasers • 4 glue sticks • 1 pair of scissors • 1 box of Crayons (24 count) – not more than 24 please • 1 wide ruled black/white composition book • 1 box tissues THIRD GRADE • 3 pkgs notebook paper 100/wide ruled • 1 box Kleenex • Markers – box of 8 • 1 composition notebook • 3 boxes Ticoneroga pencils Additional items for Ellefson & Luengen: • Crayons – box of 24 • Watercolors – eight colors

Additional items for Smith: • Ruler with inches and centimeters • Non-scented, large hand sanitizer • 1 pkg. Dry erase markers • Disinfecting wipes Additional item for Oden & Ellefson: • Crayons – box of 24 Additional item for Riggs: • Red, 70 page spiral notebook, wide ruled FOURTH GRADE Items for Caron, Caron & Klinger: • Pencil box • 1 pair of scissors • 1 yellow highlighter • 2” three ring binder • 2 composition notebooks Please NO sharpies, crayons or color pencils this year.

Items for Hill: • Pencil box or pencil bag (that will fit in a 3 ring binder) • 1 pair scissors • Hand-held pencil sharpener with lid • 1 yellow highlighter • 1 pkg of notebook filler paper • 2 composition notebooks Please NO sharpies, crayons or color pencils this year.

FIFTH GRADE • 1 spiral notebook • 1 composition notebook • 1 highlighter • Pencils • Eraser • Ruled notebook paper (200 sheets or more) wide ruled or college ruled

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year following graduation. In addition, all students are required to pass High School End of Course Exams in English/Language Arts, Math and Biology.

HIV/AIDS Education Policy 2126

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The school nurse coordinates the district HIV/AIDS Education program. Washington State law mandates yearly HIV/AIDS education for grades 5-12. The law also requires the school district to provide parents an opportunity to preview materials to be presented to students at a parent meeting 30 days before classes are taught. Parents who wish to excuse their children from class must attend the parent class and complete an excuse form.

High School Graduation Requirements Policy 2410

Sequim High School Students currently need to obtain 22 credits accumulated grades 9-12 in order to graduate. Beginning with the Class of 2019, new state minimum graduation requirements were implemented raising the requirement to 24 credits. Each student shall complete an Educational Plan for what they expect to do the

Compulsory Attendance Policy 3121

Parents of any child eight years of age and under eighteen years of age shall have the responsibility to educate their child (RCW 28A.205).

The student may be enrolled in public, private, or approved Home School programs as provided in RCW 28A.225.010.

When your child returns to school after an illness, a phone call or a note signed by a parent or guardian or must accompany him/her to excuse the child’s absence.

Emergency Contact Information

PLEASE...Notify your child’s school immediately of a change of address, telephone number, employer, or emergency number. Students are not allowed to be dismissed to their homes due to illness unless the parent or another adult is present.

Open Enrollment Policy 3130, 3140, 3141

The Sequim School Board supports open enrollment and complies with State laws and district policy. The district honors requests of a parent or guardian for his or her child to transfer to another school (upon approval) or district. Parents are required to file a request for release of attendance by completing a district CHOICE form obtained at the district office or on the district website.

Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Policies 3207/ 6590

The District is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students, employees, volunteers and patrons, free from harassment of all types, and intimidation or bullying. An incident which you feel is harassment, intimidation and/or bullying should be reported to the supervisor or building administrator or the superintendent. A form to report Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying can be found on our website under Policies-Procedures, Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying.

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Sexual Harassment

Sequim School District Prohibits Sexual Harassment. Sexual Harassment is a form of discrimination prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Sexual Harassment is any unwanted attention of a sexual nature. Incidents of sexual harassment should be reported to Randy Hill, Title IX Officer, Sequim High School, 360-582-3609.

Discipline/Exceptional Misconduct Policy 3240

The District will use a progressive disciplinary policy, relying on lesser forms of disciplinary action becoming more severe with repeated violations, except for those items which have been identified as exceptional misconduct, which will be subject to more serious disciplinary action due to the seriousness of the offense as defined in Policy and Procedure 3240, Student Conduct Expectations and Reasonable Sanctions. All students receive a copy of this publication at the beginning of each school year.

Releasing Student Records/Information/ “directory information” Policy 3231

Certain information is defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) as “directory information.” The law states we may disclose “directory information” about your child unless you request, in writing, that such information not be released.

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Directory information is defined as the student’s name, photograph, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, dates of attendance, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, diplomas and awards received, and the most recent previous school attended.

In most cases, requests for this type of information come from the news media for pictures to accompany feature stories. We will not release any “directory information” for commercial purposes or for other purposes not required by law or not related to school business.

Occasionally, photographs may be taken of students for use in the news media or in District produced publications. If you do not want your child to appear in a photograph, videotape, film or slide, please let your child’s school know in writing.

In accordance with RCW 28A.225.330, we are authorized to forward student records to schools in another district to which a student has transferred or to colleges or educational institutions to which a student is applying.

Medication at School Policy 3416

Please contact the school nurse regarding dispensing of medication at school.

Under normal circumstances, prescribed medication should be dispensed before and/or after school hours under supervision of the parent or guardian.

If a student must receive prescribed medication during school hours, the medication must be dispensed by an authorized staff member. The parent must complete a medication authorization form obtained from the school nurse. This form must be accompanied by authorization and written directions from a licensed health professional within the scope of his/her prescriptive authority.

Medication must be kept in the nurse’s office in the original prescription bottle as received from the pharmacy and labeled for the individual student.

For medications at school, please refer to the District website under Parent Resources tab~Health Services.

Waiver or Reduction of Fees Policy 3520

Arrangements shall be made for the waiver or reduction of fees for students whose families, by reason of their low income, would have difficulty paying the full fee for various school activities. The USDA Child Nutrition Program guidelines shall be used to determine qualification for waiver of fees. Assistance will be considered by Sequim School District without regard to race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression, or disability.

Public Disclosure Policy 4040

Pursuant to Chapter 42.17 RCW, parents and other members of the public have the right to inspect and copy public records retained by the District, unless the records are exempt from public disclosure under state law.

Notification of Rights Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Policy 3231

The family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. They are: 1) The right to inspect and review the student’s education records

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or intends to enroll. [NOTE: FERPA requires a school district to make a reasonable attempt to notify the parent or eligible student of the records request unless it states in its annual notification that it intends to forward records on request.]

4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the School to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are: Family Policy Compliance Office; U.S. Department of Education; 400 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20202-4605.

Notification Regarding Asbestos Re-Inspection in Sequim School District

The District complies with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA).

Compliance results and information are on file in the Maintenance and Operations office. Feel free to contact the Maintenance and Facilities Department at 582-3275

Sequim School District recognizes the School Food Service Program as an integral part of the school day. Sequim Schools offer an approved lunch and breakfast program. This program provides for nutritious, balanced, hot meals daily, available to all students.

Free and reduced-price meals are available to students whose families meet certain federal income requirements. Check with your local school for income guidelines and application forms.

Information on the application form is confidential and will only be used to determine eligibility for school district food service programs. Breakfast and lunch prices are as follows:

Student Meal Grades K-5 Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Adult Meal

Breakfast $1.50 $1.75 $1.75 $3.00

Lunch $2.50 $2.75 $2.75 $3.75

Student Meal - 2017-2018 Reduced Priced Meals Breakfast 0.00 Milk 0.00

Prices not released yet

Lunch Grades K-3 Lunch All Others 0.00 $.40 0.00 $.50

within 45 days of the day the School receives a request for access.

Parents of eligible students should submit to the School principal [or appropriate school official] a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The School official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place 2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the School to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the School principal [or appropriate official], clearly identifying the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the School decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the School will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.

3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the School as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the School has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.

Upon request, the School may disclose education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks

Display and Availability of Public Information for Non-School-Sponsored Activities Policy 4060

The district desires to be of assistance in making information of educational or recreational nature available to students and parents.

As a result, the board authorizes the staff to display and make available such materials from nonprofit at a designated area in each school. Approval is given by the building’s principal if the material is perceived as appropriate for families, and the service or event would be of interest to families.

All materials shall include the following disclaimer placed on the announcement in 10 pt. font: “The distribution of this material is provided as a community service and the district does not sponsor this event and assumes no responsibility for it. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials, the entity requesting distribution agrees to indemnify and hold the Sequim School District harmless from any cause of action filed in any court of administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials including costs, attorneys’ fees and judgments or awards.”

The distribution of materials is provided as a community service.

Please note that Sequim School District does not sponsor, endorse or guarantee the organization or activity in the materials distributed.

Parents and guardians must review the information and decide if it is appropriate for their family.

Olympic Peninsula Academy Supply List GRADES 1-3 Backpack Water bottle with child’s name 1 box Kleenex 1 container antibacterial wipes 2 wide ruled spiral-bound notebooks (1 each sem.)

2 pink erasers 2 glue sticks 1 box 24 crayons and/or 1 box colored pencils 1 wide ruled black/white composition book 1 doz #2 pencils 2 folders (2 pocket) 1 bottle white glue (4 oz.)

Please bring a non perishable snack item to share with 16 of your child’s fellow students.

GRADES 4-5 Backpack Water bottle with child’s name 1 box Kleenex 1 container antibacterial wipes 2 spiral-bound notebooks (1 each sem.)

2 pink erasers 2 glue sticks 1 box 24 crayons and/or

1 box colored pencils 1 black/white composition book 1 doz #2 pencils 2 folders (2 pocket) 1 bottle white glue (4 oz.)

1 highlighter Please bring a non perishable snack item to share with 16 of your child’s fellow students.

GRADES 6, 7, 8 Backpack Water bottle with child’s name 1 box Kleenex 1 container antibacterial wipes 2 spiral-bound notebooks (1 ea. sem.)

2 pink erasers 2 glue sticks 1 box colored pencils 1 black/white composition book 1 doz #2 pencils or mechanical pencils and lead filler 1 folder (2 pocket) 1 bottle white glue (4 oz.)

1 highlighter, optional black sharpie 2 1” clear view binders for Lang. Arts and Science 2 sets of 5-tab dividers Ruler, compass, protractor, calculator Flash drive

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Transportation Services

Gun Free Zone/Dangerous Weapons Policy 4210

It is a violation of district policy and state law for any person to carry a firearm or dangerous weapon on school premises, school-provided transportation, or areas of other facilities being used exclusively for school activities. “Gun-Free Zone” signs are posted in all school facilities, and all violations of this policy and RCW 9.41.280 are reported annually to the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Transportation is provided for students who reside more than one mile from school and for all students grades K-5 under one mile. One bus run will be operated in the AM and one in the PM with a mid-day Kindergarten run. Schedules will be posted on the district website, at the schools, and printed in the local newspaper in advance of school beginning. The first week schedules and bus stops may be adjusted slightly as bus routes are fine-tuned with respect to times and students rider numbers.

General Guidelines - If your student rides a school bus, parents are asked to review general bus rules with their students. Those rules and regulations are distributed the first week of school by your bus driver and need to be signed are returned to the driver.

Children Walking to School – Parents, plan a Safe Route to School with your child. Caution them to choose intersections for crossing that are regulated by stop-and-go signals, traffic signs, or intersections that are designated with school crossing signs with good visibility in good directions.

Please turn the page for a comprehensive overview of Transportations Services, as well as current 2018-18 bus routes. No animals will be transported in school vehicles.

Complaints and Grievances Concerning Staff and Programs Policy 4220

No Tobacco Policy 4251

Budget Policy 6000

Each year in August, the Sequim School District Board of Directors adopts a budget detailing how the district will spend its monies for the next fiscal year. Before the budget is adopted, a public hearing is held. Visit the District website at www.sequimschools.org for a current copy of the budget.

Pesticide Policy 6895

The district complies with the requirements of law regarding pesticide notification, posting and record keeping. Parents, please notify the District in writing if you would like to be notified of any District pesticide use at your child’s school building.

KINDERGARTEN Teachers: Mishko, Cardarelle, Drescher, New Standard-sized backpack (no wheels), Crayola Classic Markers 10-pack, Box of 24 crayons, BABY wipes for hands, Tissues 2 pkgs. disinfecting wipes FIRST GRADE Teachers: Koenig, Green, Brasher, Ogilvie Backpack, glue sticks, 24 crayons, 1 pkg. eraser pencil caps, 2 boxes TICONDEROGA brand pencils 2 pkgs. disinfecting wipes, 2 box tissues SECOND GRADE Teachers: Stevens, Rich, Knudson Backpack, 1- 24 box crayons 2 pink pearl erasers 24 Colored Pencils 1 pkg of 12 Ticonderoga pencils 1 box tissue 2 pkgs. disinfecting wipes.

The board desires that the district be informed of the criticisms and complaints that parents, guardians, or community members may have regarding its staff, programs, and operations. At the same time, the board has confidence in its staff and programs and shall act to protect them from unwarranted criticism or disruptive interference.

Concerns received by the board or a board member are referred to the superintendent for investigation and action. Forms to begin the process may be obtained at school building offices.

Smoking or any other use of tobacco products or nicotine delivery devices shall be prohibited on school district property. This shall include all district buildings, grounds, and district-owned vehicles.

Greywolf Elementary Supply List

Sequim Middle School Supply List Grades 6, 7, and 8 2” to 2.5” 3-Ring Binder 1” Clearview Binder 1-1/2” Clearview Binder (5) Plastic/poly folders with pockets on inside, 3-hole punched (5) Plastic/poly dividers with writable tabs and pocket (one or both sides) (12) Tabbed dividers (regular paper dividers) Pencil Pouch – hole punched to fit in binder

Loose leaf notebook paper (6) Pencils Handheld pencil sharpener Red pen, Blue or black pen Green, yellow, and pink highlighters (2) Spiral notebooks (100 pages each) (wide ruled for 6th grade) Additional to above items: 6th grade only (for math binder) Fine point Dry Erase marker, dark color

THIRD GRADE Teachers: Burke, S. Green, J. Newton, New Backpack, 2 pkg. of Ticonderoga pencils 1 spiral notebook 1 1-1/2” binder with dividers 3-hole pencil pouch for binder 2 yellow highlighters 2 black flair pens (or fine tip sharpie) 2 standard sharpies, disinfecting wipes, tissues FOURTH GRADE Teachers: Little, Stewart, Merring, Withrow ALL 4TH GRADE: Backpack Pencil pouch 1 pkg Ticonderoga pencils

3-prong folder, 1 folder design of student’s choice, 1pkg skinny dry erase markers, Disinfecting wipes 1 box tissues Additional for Withrow /Little One 3” 3-ring binder with dividers, 2 highlighters, 2 Black Flair pens or fine Sharpie, 2 red pens, Plastic ruler with hole punches for 3-ring binder Additional for Stewart/Merring 1 composition notebook no binders please FIFTH GRADE Teachers: Iversen, Maynock, Lopez, Reno Back pack Skinny dry erase markers Hand-held pencil sharpener Pencil pouch Protractor, ruler, 1” binder 2 pkgs. Notebook paper 1– pkg. High Quality pencil such as Palomino-Blackwing, or a General’s Semihex.

Disinfecting wipes, tissues

HHE and GWE OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, Sept. 4 4:00-6:00 pm

*Meet your teacher and drop off your school supplies*

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Wednesday, Sept. 5 (Grades 1-12) Kindergarten and OPA start Monday, Sept. 10

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2018-19 Sequim School District Bus Routes

Sequim School District reserves the right to change bus routes and times as needed. Students in grades K-12 ride on buses together.

Please check your student’s bus route and pick-up time listed below, as some routes have changed since last year. *Due to the OPENING of the McDonald Creek Bridge, Bullwinkle, Huckleberry Hound, Pink Panther and Coyote routes have been changed.

First day of school: The Transportation Department strongly encourages all students who intend to ride the bus do so on the morning of the first day of school (September 5, 2018). This will enable parents, students and bus drivers to become familiar with the bus stop routine. Students who plan to ride the bus need to be at their stop five minutes ahead of pick-up time. Times and pick-up points listed below are approximations until exact enrollment and passenger loads are fixed. Please remember, if a bus passes waiting students, it may not be their bus.

For the first day, new students will be picked up at all stops along routes, except for Hwy 101 East and West routes. The following are routes, not necessarily bus stops. Students will be advised after two or three days where the permanent bus stop will be. Every effort will be made to space stops approximately one-half mile apart, thus requiring a quarter-mile walk along routes. Exceptions will be made only on a case-by case basis due to special circumstances such as student safety or handicapping conditions.

Safety reminder for Hwy 101 West & East students: All students living on Hwy 101 West or East must catch the bus at their designated stop. Do not cross the highway to catch the bus at a later time.

Reminder for A.M. Greywolf Elementary students: Greywolf Elementary students are transferred to a shuttle bus in the Fir Street stadium parking lot.

Kindergarten Bus Drop-off Requirements: Bus drivers will not drop Kindergarten students at stops unless a parent or other designated adult is there to meet the child. If there is no adult at the stop, the child will be brought back to the transportation center.

Parents, for younger elementary students on regular bus runs, please have someone at the stop to meet the students, particularly on Hwy 101 East and West.

Students will ride the same route bus in the A.M. and the P.M. unless otherwise noted. Students who wish to get off at a stop other than their own, or who wish to ride a bus other than their own must have an official bus pass issued by the school office. Hand- written notes from parents will not be accepted.

If you have questions, please contact Jeff Gossage, Director of Transportation, at (360)582-3274.

Bus Routes in Alphabetical Order: Bambi: Hwy 101 W. of Carlsborg, Blue Mtn., S. Barr Rd., Pierson Rd., Kirk Rd., Parrish Rd. 256665 Hwy 101 7:00 a.m.; Blue Mtn & Rebel 7:02 a.m.; Blue Mtn. & Gellor 7:09; Gellor & McCrorie 7:13; Blue Mtn. & Emery 7:20; Hwy 101 & Fern 7:26; 234 S. Barr Rd. 7:28; Hwy. 101 & Cliff Robinson 7:32; Kirk Rd. & Parrish 7:35.

Bear: W. Silberhorn, Riverside, Secor, River Rd. Minnie Mouse: Diamond Pt & Chicken Coop Rd. Alice Park 7:15; Turnstone 7:18; W. Silberhorn & Riverside 7:22; Farnsworth 6:55 a.m.; Rhododendron & Diamond Pt. 6:59; Lupine Kane lane/Dungness Meadows 7:25; Wallace & Secor 7:27; Avellana & Aster 7:08; Sunshine & Salal 7:10; Madrona 7:13; Fleming 7:18; 7:28; Narrow Way 7:32.

Critter Country 7:19; Craig & Chicken Coop 7:28; Chicken Coop Hollow 7:33; Chicken Coop & Howard Heights 7:38.

Brown Rabbit: Brown Rd, E. Sequim Bay, W. Sequim Bay, Washington Harbor, Port Williams.

Motor Goat: Hooker Rd., Olson Rd., Fish Hatchery, Lost Mtn., East Sequim Bay Rd. & Panorama 7:05; East Sequim Bay Rd. & Taylor Cut-Off. Heron Hill 7:10; East Sequim Bay Rd. & Ashton 7:13; West Sequim Mariposa & Hooker 6:51; Toad Road 6:55; Hooker & Olson Rd. Bay & Mariners View 7:25; West Sequim Bay & Independence 7:28; 6:58; End of Lost Mtn Road 7:08; Lochow Rd 7:19; 1263 Fish HatchElk Loop 7:30; Washington Harbor & Schmuck Rd 7:36; Pt. Williams ery 7:24; Stellar Ridge 7:32; Alaska Way 7:35. & Holland 7:39; 412 N Haller 7:45.

Pink Panther: Old Olympic Hwy, Gehrke Rd., Finn Hall, Gunn Bullwinkle: Spath Rd., Martha Lane, N. Barr Rd., W. Side Rd, Kendall, Wright, Hendrickson Carlsborg Rd. Old Olympic Hwy & Cameron 7:05 a.m., Agnew Grocery 7:10; Boyce & Spencer 7:17 a.m.; Spencer & Joslin 7:19; Joslin & W. Wild Current & Gherke 7:13; Finn Hall & Matson 7:17; Vogt & Finn Runnion 7:20; Spath & McCawley 7:26; Spath & Camelot 7:28; Hall; 7:20; Creekside 7:26; Kendall & Stone 7:31, Wright Rd & Wright Kitchen Dick & Martha Lane 7:32; N. Barr & Loafer 7:34; N. Barr Ln. 7:35, Hendrickson & Oak Ct. 7:37. & Franson/Howe 7:40.

Pluto: Hwy 101, Gardiner Beach, Old Blyn Hwy. Coyote: Kitchen Dick Rd. N. of Woodcock, Mains Farm, W & E. Hwy 101 & Louella 6;57; Guiles Rd. 7:07; Gardiner Beach Rd & Anderson, Mtn. View, Lotzgesell, N. Side Cays Rd. Hawks Prairie 7:11; Rondelay & Gardiner Beach Rd 7:13; Gardiner 262 Kitchen Dick 6:58; Kitchen Dick & Woodcock 7:05; Buckhorn Beach Rd. & Old Gardiner Rd. 7:16; Hwy 101 & Pierce Rd. 7:23; Old 7:06; Cays Rd & Nelson 7:13; W. Nelson & Cline 7:15; W. Anderson Blyn Hwy. & Thompson Rd. 7:24; School House Point 7:32; Hammond & Cays 7:17; Clark & E. Anderson 7:23; Marine Drive & Peninsula & Still 7:38; Brown & Washington Place 7:40.

7:24; Three Firs Ln 7:26; 36 Lamar 7:31; Fat Cat 7:32.

Roadrunner: Evans Rd, Woodcock, Towne Rd (north of WoodEagle: Woodcock east of Sequim Dungeness Way, Serpentine, cock), Three Crabs, Sequim Dungeness Way, Deytona: Towne, Fasola 805 N. 5th Ave 7:05; Evans & Covington 7:06; Woodcock & Woodcock & Blakely 7:13; Serpentine & Loop Rd 7:15; Serpentine Kirner 7:12; Towne Rd & Madrona 7:17; Mapes 7:21; Pettette Rd 7:25; & Jamestown 7:18; Seahawk Rd 7:22; Choice Loop 7:26; 584 Fasola Eberle 7:30; Brigadoon 7:31; Woodland Heights 7:34; Deytona 7:37.

7:35; 30 Fasola 7:39. Mantle 7:44.

Thumper: Palo Alto, East HapElk: Smithfield, E. side Carlsborg Rd., Macleay & Wheeler Rd., py Valley to Third Ave. & Prairie, Bus Routes Dungeness Estates, Vista View, Koeppe, Woodcock, Fasola Rd. Upper Youngquist 7:17; Lone STADIUM BUS ORDER Smithfield & Bennet Place 7:18; Carlsborg & Jennifer Ct. 7:20; Tree & Palo Alto 7:20; Marshall 1. Mr. Magoo Bibity Bobity 7:23; Carlsborg Rd. & Old Olympic 7:24; Woodcock 7:28; 224 Happy Valley 7:30; Lakev2. Lion & Ridgeview 7:32; Vista View 7:36; Woodcock & Territory 7:39.

3. Coyote iew & Happy Valley 7:36; Doe Run 4. Bambi 7:38; 3rd Ave & Stephens 7:43, 2nd 5. Pink Panther Huckleberry Hound: Hwy 101, Dryke Rd., Solmar, Pinnell, & Prairie 7:47.

6. Motor Goat Vautier.

7. Jiminy Cricket Indirect Turn around just before Dryke 7:10; Dryke & Woodridge Turtle: Shore Rd., Heuhslein, 8. Turtle 7:12 a.m.; Dryke & S. Solmar 7:15; Madera & Madera Pl. 7:17; El Lewis, O’Brien, Hwy 101, Sher9. Huckleberry Hound Camino & Sierra 7:21; N. Solmar & McDonald 7:23; Pinnell & burne, Atterberry, Cassidy.

10. Bear Vautier 7:25; Shore & Winter Rd. 7;00; Heu11. Elk hslein & Spring 7:03; Breezeway 12. Bullwinkle Jiminy Cricket: Gilbert, Gupster & Mill Rd, E. Runnion, Heath, 7:07; Lewis & Country View 7:09; 13. Woodstock Grandview, Old Olympic Hwy. to Mantle Rd., Elizabeth, Cottonwood, Conestoga RV 7:11; Hwy 101 & 14. Road Runner 15. Thumper and House.

O’Brien Rd 7:14; Atterberry & 16. Brown Rabbit Idlewood & Gupster 7:13 a.m.; Foxtail & Gupster 7:15; 491 Mill Sherburne 7:20; Autumn & Eldridge 17. Minnie Mouse 7:16; Runnion & Heath 7:18; Heath & Fergy 7:20; Windmill 7:21; 7:25; Atterberry & Tripp 7:33; At18. Pluto Donaper 7:24; Grandview 7:26; S. end McComb Rd. 7:30; House Rd. terberry & Frost 7:38.

19. Eagle 7:35; Cottonwood 7:36; Elizabeth 7:39.

Woodstock: Sunland, Emerald GREYWOLF BUS ORDER Lion: W. Washington St., E. Silberhorn, 7th Ave., Prairie, Hon- Heights, 3rd Avenue, Reservoir, 1. Coyote eycomb, Priest, Hendrickson.

2. Bambi Happy Valley Rd. West.

5th & Hemlock 7:12; Honeycomb & Deseret 7:15; Spruce & 3. Pink Panther Taylor & Sunland 7:00 a.m.; 4. Motor Goat Priest Rd. 7:16; Hendrickson & Applegate 7:22; Silberhorn & Silber Greenway 7:03; San Juan & Hur5. Jiminy Cricket 7:32; Valley View 7:33; Daisy Lane 7:36; McCurdy & Seventh 7:37; ricane 7:09; Holland & Taylor 7:10; 6. Turtle Seventh & Maple 7:39.

Medsker & Harriett 7:15; Emerald 7. Huckleberry Hound Highlands 7:23; Doe Run & Fox 8. Bear Magoo: Seabreeze Apt, Elk Creek Apts, Pine St, Sunnyside, E. Hollow 7:25; Alpine Loop 7:28; 3rd 9. Elk Washington Street ave & Eunice 7:30; Barbara & An10. Bullwinkle Sea Breeze Apt 7:10 a.m.; 300 S Sunnyside 7:17; Elk Creek nabelle 7:32; 7th & Reservoir 7:35.

11. Lion Apartments 7:25; Pinehurst Loop 7:31; Simdars & Brownfield 7:34.

12. Mr. Magoo

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Important Dates — Aug. - Dec. 2018 August 6 School Board meeting 6:00 pm

in District Office board room (503 N.

Sequim Ave.) August 10 Stuff the Bus School Supplies Drive

2-6pm at Sequim Walmart parking lot August 13 SHS office reopens 8am – 3pm

(closed 12- 1 pm for lunch) August 14 SHS Fall sports paperwork due at

SHS office August 15 SHS Football first day of practice August 16 SHS Wolfpack Days Sophomores

8-11am, Juniors & Seniors 12-3pm August 17 SHS Wolfpack Days Freshmen (A – L)

8-11am, Freshmen (M – Z) 12-3pm August 20 SHS Band Camp, SHS first day of fall

sports, School Board meeting @ 6 pm

in District Office board room (503 N.

Sequim Ave.), GWE office reopens

8am – 3pm (closed 12- 1 pm for lunch) August 21 SMS office reopens 8am – 3pm

(closed 12- 1 pm for lunch), SHS new

student orientation 9am in SHS Library August 22 HHE and OPA offices reopens

8am – 3pm (closed 12- 1 pm for lunch) August 23 SMS Timberwolf Days (Last names

A-K) 2:30-6:30pm immunizations

available, SMS New Family

Orientation 6pm August 24 SMS Timberwolf Days (Last names

L-Z) 2:30-6:30pm immunizations available August 25 Kindergarten Family Day

9:30-10:30am HHE Playground,

Back to School Fair 10-1pm at Sequim

Boys & Girls Club August 28 TRI Day August 29 TRI Day, SHS Office Closed August 30 B TRI Day, OPA Otter Day/Picture Day 10-3pm August 31 ½ TRI Day, SHS Office Closed September 4 D-Tri Day, SHS Link/Freshman

Orientation 9-11am, HHE and GWE

Open Houses 4-6pm, School Board

meeting 6:00 pm in District Office

board room (503 N. Sequim Ave.) September 5-7 Incoming Kindergarten Conferences

(Pre-schedule time with your teacher) September 5 First day of School Grades 1-12 September 6 SMS Band Rental Night 3-6pm,

OPA Picture Day September 10 First day of Kindergarten September 13 SHS Picture Retakes

September 17 SHS Senior Parent Night 6:30pm,

School Board meeting 6:00 pm in

District Office board room

(503 N. Sequim Ave.) September 18 SMS Picture Day September 19 HH Picture Day September 20 SMS Back to School Night 6:30pm September 21 Homecoming Football Game September 26 SMS Honor Roll Breakfast

A-K 8:30-9:30am September 27 SMS Honor Roll Breakfast

L-Z 8:30-930am, SHS College Fair noon-2:45pm October 1 School Board meeting 6:00 pm in

District Office board room (503 N.

Sequim Ave.) October 2 SHS FAFSA Night 6:30pm, HIV

Curriculum Preview for Parents HH

Library 5-7:00pm October 9 HIV Curriculum Preview for Parents GW

Library 5-7:00pm October 10 SHS Blood Drive October 15 School Board meeting 6:00 pm in

District Office board room (503 N.

Sequim Ave.) October 22 Vision & Hearing Screening begin October 24 SMS Picture Retakes October 25 SHS Fall Choir Concert 7:00pm October 26 SMS Harvest Festival 3-5:00pm,

OPA Autumn Festival November 1 OPA Picture Retakes November 2 Quarter 1 ends November 5 School Board meeting 6:00 pm in

District Office board room (503 N.

Sequim Ave.) November 6 SMS Fine Arts Night 6:30pm November 7 Winter Sports Paperwork Due November 8 SHS College Application Workshop

2:45pm, HH Picture Retakes November 9 SMS Veteran’s Day Assembly 8:15am,

SHS All School Play Opening Night

(Nov. 9, 10, 16, 17) November 12 Veteran’s Day (Observed) NO SCHOOL November 13 Scholastic Book Fair begins, HH & GW

Conferences begin (Nov. 13, 14, 15, 16) November 15 SMS & SHS Conferences

(early release) November 16 SMS & SHS Conferences (early release) November 19 School Board meeting 6:00 pm in

District Office board room (503 N.

Sequim Ave.) November 21 HH PTO Turkey Trot November 22 Thanksgiving Day NO SCHOOL November 23 NO SCHOOL

Renting an SSD Facility

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Parking Permits (when available) ............................................. $5.00 Band Cleaning Fee .......................................... $25.00 Freshman Band Shirts .................................... $45.00 Pay to Participate (sports only) ................................................ $75.00 Per student, per sport $150.00 Max per Student • $225.00 Max per family (High School & Middle School)

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Sequim School District is happy to make our facilities available for local patrons and outside groups. School District-sponsored activities, including curricular and co-curricular functions, do retain first priority in use of facilities, but there is often space available. We encourage you to inquire about using one of our facilities for your next meeting or event!

Rates can be found at: http://sequimschools.org/school_board/policies-_procedures/4000-_community_relations Please contact Megan Lyke, Facilities Coordinator, at (360) 582-3260 or mlyke@sequimschools. org to check availability and learn how to complete the Application for Use of District Facilities form.

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Important Dates Classes Begin: September 5, 2018 Classes End: June 13, 2019

Sequim School District 2018-19 Academic

School year: 180 Days

Holidays & Vacations Labor Day: September 3 Veteran’s Day (Observed): November 12

Thanksgiving: November 22 & 23 Winter Break: December 24 Ͳ January 4 New Year’s Day: January 1 MLK Jr. Day: January 21 President’s Day: February 18 Spring Break: April 1 Ͳ 5

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Memorial Day: May 27

Q SE

Grading Periods

1st Quarter Ends: November 2 (43 Days)

2nd Quarter Ends: January 25 (46 Days) 1st Semester Ends: January 25 (89 Days)

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First and Last Days of School

1ͲHour Late Start, Teacher/ Staff Training

All Schools Early Release

MS/HS Early Release

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Vacation

3rd Quarter Ends: April 9 (45 Days) 4th Quarter Ends: June 13 (46 Days)

2nd Semester Ends: June 13 (91 Days)

Q Quarter Ends Elementary Early Release

SE Semester Ends No School

* MS only April 18 & 19

Holiday

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Conference Days (see calendar for release times) Elementary: November 13, 14, 15, 16 Middle & High School: November 15, 16

Snow MakeͲUp Days (if needed)

Middle School: April 18, 19

SHS Graduation: June 7, 2019

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Help kids get to school and home safely

An adult’s flash of impatience behind the wheel or a child’s panicked sprint to catch up with a departing school bus can turn a single moment into a terrible nightmare. This fall, as the children get back to school it’s important that drivers and children remember that getting to school and home safely is everybody’s business.

If your children take the bus, make sure they know these five simple rules: arrive at your school bus stop five minutes before its scheduled stop; wait for the bus a safe distance away from the side of the street; stay back from the bus until it comes to a complete stop; if it’s dark, wear retro-reflective material and stay visible to drivers; and if you miss your bus or if it never arrives, go straight back home.

For those who walk or ride a bicycle to school, help them choose the safest and most direct route.

If there are no sidewalks, Drive slowly in school zones; kids can dart out into the street faster than you can blink an eye.

make sure they know to walk facing traffic or ride their bicycle with the traffic. Teach them to cross streets only at crosswalks and to always check for cars to the left first, then right, then left again.

In the car, respect school bus traffic laws, which means coming to a full stop, from both directions, until the bus’s red lights stop flashing. If you’re preparing to make a right turn, be aware of bicyclists approaching from behind you on that side. Keep an eye out for children crossing the street, especially during hours when the school day starts and ends. Slow down in school zones, and be watchful for children running to catch the school bus.

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Attention Sequim Students and Families: Any student or family who cannot afford the “Pay to Play” fee.....will be covered!

GO SEQUIM!!

The Sequim Association of Realtors®, partnering businesses, and various individuals have raised money through the “Level the Field Project” to help cover the fee required to participate in extra-curricular activities at the Sequim Public Schools. Any student or family who cannot afford the “Pay to Play” fee will notify the district of their need when signing up for their sport or activity and their fee will be covered beginning this school year. Go Sequim!

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS!

Drake’s Pizza and Subs • Evergreen Home Loans • Gateway Mortgage • High Energy Metals • KZQM Radio • OSP Sling • Price Ford Sound Community Bank • Sequim Association of Realtors® • Team McAleer @ RE/MAX Prime • Westerra Homes • Anderson Homes Brokers Group • D.A. Davidson • Estes Builders • Scott Gordon, John L. Scott • Jim McEntire • Peter Black Real Estate • RE/MAX Prime Chris Bonnelle, Brokers Group • Nell Clausen, RE/MAX Prime • Tyler Conkle, Windermere • Marguerite Glover, Peter Black R.E. Jon Jack Insurance • Deb Kahle • Katie Marble, Blue Sky R.E. • Diane Fezer Barth • Mike and Lynn McAleer • Tiffani Mote, RE/MAX Prime The Oak Table • Rob Onnen, Pioneer 1031 • Peninsula Mortgage • Red Carpet Car Wash • Security Services N.W. • Judy Stirton, Brokers Group Sunny Farms Grocery • Lisa Szumski, Brody Broker R.E. • Thomas Building Supply • Jake Tjernell, Town & Country R.E.