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We have an update on our reopening plan for our two-day per week hybrid learning model! As we let you know in December, the Washington State Department of Health has announced new guidelines for school reopening, that allow us to begin the phased implementation of our hybrid model, starting with students in grades K-3 on January 19, and adding grades 4 & 5 on January 25. The new guidelines include new metrics, based on emerging research and data gathered by state and national officials, that will allow us to have increased in-person learning opportunities for students.

We are working with our teachers and staff, public health officials, and other school districts to review our safety protocols, and we will get students into classrooms as quickly as we can within these new frameworks.  Schedules will be posted as soon as they are available.

These opportunities to expand our in-person educational offering are the result of all of us doing our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community.  To get more students back, all of us must wear masks, watch our distance, and wash our hands.  Health officials studying the spread of COVID emphasize these simple, but critical steps in our daily lives to be able to take next steps in our reopening.

Timeline:

  • Grades K-3 will begin the hybrid model starting the week of January 19, 2021.
  • Small group in-person instruction for grades 4 & 5 will not take place the week of January 19, to allow teachers time to prepare for the start of the hybrid at those grade levels. (Most students being served via an IEP will experience a schedule change. Your child’s case manager will contact you with details of upcoming schedule changes.)
  • Grades 4 & 5 will begin the hybrid learning model starting January 25, 2021. 
  • Plans for Middle and High School will be available once the spread of COVID in our community declines to levels specified in the updated reopening guidance (average cases per 100,000 over 14 days below 350 for middle school, below 200 for high school).

Sample Schedules:
Click here for sample bell schedules for each school.
Each sample includes the in-person schedule, the distance learning schedule, and a schedule for students who are staying in full time remote learning.

Limited Cohorts for Safety: (15 or fewer students per group)
Students are placed in groups according to the last name of their primary guardian.

  • Students in a family where the first parent/guardian listed in Skyward has a last name that starts with A-K are in the AA group, and will attend school on Monday and Tuesday.
  • Students in a family where the first parent/guardian listed in Skyward has a last name that starts with L-Z are in the BB group, and will attend school on Thursday and Friday.
  • Students in both cohorts will have asynchronous lessons on the days they are not at school.

Students who stay in distance learning:
Families can let the school office know if their student will remain in full-time distance learning.  Teachers will have time each week to check-in with distance-learning only students, and will provide schoolwork for those students to continue their learning.

Safety:
School staff have a number of safety routines and protocols that will keep students and staff safe as they come back to campus.  These include daily health screening, mandatory face coverings, social distancing, hand washing, and additional cleaning, signage and training. More information about our safety protocols are available in our COVID-19 FAQ.

Students Receiving Special Services:
Most students being served via an IEP will experience a schedule change. Your child’s case manager will contact you with details of upcoming schedule changes.

Transportation:
The transportation department has updated bus routes for students in grades K-5, and you can find your child’s transportation information in Skyward. If you have never used Skyward Family Access, you can get your username and password from the office at your child’s school.

You can check your student’s busing information by logging onto Skyward Family Access with your personal username and password then following the link to Bus info.

School Reopening Paths to meet the needs of our learners

School Reopening Path (click for accessible version)

FAQ

  • What does this mean for middle school & high school?
    • We are optimistic that with this new guidance, middle school and high school students will be back on campus for hybrid much more quickly.
    • The health metrics for middle school and high school have been updated in the new toolkit, the average cases per 100,000 over 14 days need to stabilize below 350 for middle school, and below 200 for high school to begin the hybrid model. Clark County’s rate dropped to 324.87 per 100,000 as of 1-5-2021, but are projected to rise next week.
  • Where can I learn more about the safety protocols and routines used to keep students and staff safe?
    • Our safety measures, including daily wellness screening, increased sanitization, facial coverings, social distancing, and hand washing will ensure student and staff safety.  More information about all of our safety protocols are available in our COVID-19 FAQ.
  • Where can I find the guidelines that were updated on 12-16-2020 from the state Department of Health?

Hello WSD Families,

We have some exciting news to share with you about our plans to reopen a two-day per week hybrid learning model! The Washington State Department of Health has announced new guidelines for school reopening, that allow us to begin the phased implementation of our hybrid model, starting with students in grades K-3.  These new guidelines include new metrics, based on emerging research and data gathered by state and national officials, that will allow us to have increased in-person learning opportunities for students.  

We are working with our teachers and staff, public health officials, and other school districts to review our safety protocols, and we will get students into classrooms as quickly as we can within these new frameworks.  Schedules will be posted as soon as they are available. 

In order to get more students back in the classroom safely, all of us must wear masks, watch our distance, and wash our hands.  Health officials studying the spread of COVID emphasize these simple, but critical steps in our daily lives to be able to take next steps in our reopening. 

Timeline: 

  • Grades K-3 would begin the hybrid model starting the week of January 19, 2021.  
  • Grades 4 & 5 would begin the hybrid learning model starting shortly thereafter, if we can limit the transmission in the school environment. 
  • Plans for Middle and High School will be available once the spread of COVID in our community declines to levels specified in the updated reopening guidance (average cases per 100,000 over 14 days below 350 for middle school, below 200 for high school). 

Limited Cohorts for Safety: (15 or fewer students per group)

Students are placed in groups according to the last name of their primary guardian.  

  • Students in a family where the first parent/guardian listed in Skyward has a last name that starts with A-K are in the AA group, and will attend school on Monday and Tuesday.  
  • Students in a family where the first parent/guardian listed in Skyward has a last name that starts with L-Z are in the BB group, and will attend school on Thursday and Friday.  
  • Students in both cohorts will have asynchronous lessons on the days they are not at school.

Students who stay in distance learning:

Families can let the school office know if their student will remain in full-time distance learning.  Teachers will have time each week to check-in with distance-learning only students, and will provide schoolwork for those students to continue their learning.  

Safety:

School staff have a number of safety routines and protocols that will keep students and staff safe as they come back to campus.  These include daily health screening, mandatory face coverings, social distancing, hand washing, and additional cleaning, signage and training. More information about our safety protocols are available in our COVID-19 FAQ. 

Students Receiving Special Services:

Students in grades K-3 who receive special education services through an IEP will likely have a change in their schedule to allow them to participate in the hybrid model. Your child’s case manager will reach out to you with more information after winter break. 

Transportation:

The transportation department is updating bus routes for students in grades K-3, and we will communicate how families can access that information once schedules are set.  

FAQ

  • What does this mean for middle school & high school?
      • We are optimistic that with this new guidance, middle school and high school students will be back on campus for hybrid much more quickly.  
      • The health metrics for middle school and high school have been updated in the new toolkit, the average cases per 100,000 over 14 days need to be below 350 for middle school, and below 200 for high school to begin the hybrid model. Clark County is currently at 450.56 per 100,000. 
  • Where can I learn more about the safety protocols and routines used to keep students and staff safe? 
    • More information about our safety protocols are available in our COVID-19 FAQ. 
  • Where can I find the guidelines that were updated on 12-16-2020 from the state Department of Health?
  • What about athletics?
    • WIAA is in the process of reviewing the updated toolkit and guidance, and has not made any adjustments to the sport schedules.  Under the new guidelines, our community rate per 100,000 is still too high for there to be in-person athletics right now.  

Dear parents and guardians,

Our district is deeply appreciative of the grit and determination that all of our students, families, and staff have shown in working through the challenges of distance learning during our ongoing pandemic.

We are excited to announce the opportunity to come back to school for small group learning, starting with our Kindergarten students.  In the small group learning model, your child will attend school two days per week in-person, either in the afternoon.  They will continue to have opportunities for asynchronous and synchronous learning the rest of the week.  Students at other grades will continue distance learning, and we will communicate next steps in our hybrid transition as we work with the health department. Small groups will start the week of November 9!

We have worked closely with Clark County Public Health in designing this opportunity for students. Public Health Officer Dr. Melnick supports this step with the safeguards we have listed below, as a small expansion of our current small group opportunity for students with special needs, our English Language Learners, and our students who are experiencing connectivity issues or have other needs. These groups have been attending small group sessions since late September.

This opportunity for students and teachers to be together each week is made possible by our entire community committing to mask wearing, hand washing, and social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In order to keep the gains we have made, we are implementing a series of safety measures to ensure we do not slide backwards, and lose this opportunity to learn together.

Safety Measures to Keep Students and Staff Safe

Cohorts to allow physical distancing

  • We will be grouping Kindergarten students from each class into four cohorts of around five to six students, with a goal of keeping families in the same grouping.
  • Each small group will continue to attend virtually in the morning with their classroom teacher, and be invited in on either Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, with Wednesday as an asynchronous planning day for teachers. Students will also be invited to attend in small groups on Tuesdays and Thursdays for time with their specialists!
  • Students and staff will be seated 6’ apart from each other per social distancing guidelines, and be taught and encouraged to use spacing when lining up for activities.

Masks or face coverings for staff and students

  • All staff and students will wear a cloth mask or face covering.  If a child does not have one, the school will provide one.

Additional hand washing routines

  • Students and teachers will wash their hands more frequently to prevent the spread of germs.
  • Teachers will instruct students on proper hand washing, and allow for time to do this before meals are served.
  • Hand sanitizer will be available at building entrances and in common areas.

Meals served in cohorts

  • Students will stay with their classroom cohort while they eat meals together.  Doing this will minimize the contact of different classroom groups with each other.  All students will be offered nutritious free, scratch-made meals as part of our new culinary program.

Cleaning and Disinfecting

  • School staff have implemented additional cleaning and disinfection routines for all shared spaces. Students

Daily Health Screening and Parent/Guardian Attestations

  • Parent/guardians will be asked to use the Skyward mobile app or website to fill out a daily attestation of their child’s wellbeing.   Directions to use the mobile app, along with a quick video on how to fill out the attestation will be sent to families.  The attestation will ask if anyone in your family has been exposed to COVID, if the child has a fever, and for other symptoms of COVID-19.

Added Safety Measures to Keep Everyone Safe

  • WSD Staff are working hard to implement additional safety measures intended to keep students safe so in-person learning can take place.  We will limit outside visitors to the school and provide increased ventilation to prevent the spread of COVID.  We appreciate your flexibility, and look forward to serving additional students in-person soon!

We are so happy to be able to welcome our youngest learners back!  We know Kindergarten students will benefit from this time with their teachers, and we look forward to it being safe enough to bring more learners back in person.

Sincerely,

Dr. Mary Templeton
Superintendent
Washougal School District

Sent to families 5-5-2020

What is the last day of school for WSD students? 

June 19 will be the last day for students in grades K-11.  Extending the school year to June 19 maintains as much of our 180 day school calendar as possible.  A new version of the calendar is on our website in English, Spanish, and Russian.

What about for seniors?

The last week for seniors to work with teachers and turn in/pick up materials will be June 8-12.  Seniors who have not completed coursework, or who are short credits to graduate, will have opportunities to continue their learning during summer school or by returning in the Fall. 

When is graduation? 

WHS Staff are working on plans for graduation, including input from students on how they wish to be honored.  The current plan is for a virtual ceremony on June 6, and an in-person ceremony at a later date to be announced.  The district does not believe that the Stay Home, Stay Healthy restrictions will be lifted by June 6, and thus is not planning for an in-person graduation at that time.  The high school staff is also planning other ways to recognize the class of 2020, including a “senior sunset” on June 5, which will kick off with a car parade.  Any events will include measures to ensure safety, social distancing, and that restrictions in place to prevent the spread of COVID are adhered to. 

The district will work with WHS to publicize ways the community can support these celebrations for our graduating seniors. 

Elementary School Grading  (Grades K-5)

Elementary students will receive distance learning activities and assignments from their teachers, including opportunities to submit work and receive feedback.  Teachers will prioritize lessons and focus on the most important learning standards, items not covered will be marked with an asterisk.  Students will receive their progress report after June 19, with the standards based grades using the same marking system as the Fall and Winter progress report.

Middle School Grading  (Grades 6-8)

Middle School students will receive distance learning activities and assignments from their teachers, including opportunities to submit work and receive feedback.  Teachers will prioritize lessons and focus on the most important learning standards.  

  • Middle school students in non-high school credit-bearing classes will be graded as pass/incomplete for semester 2 at JMS or quarter 4 at CCMS.  
  • Middle School students enrolled in high school credit-bearing courses will follow the high school grading system below.
  • Students will receive their report card by mail after June 19. 

High school (Grades 9-12)

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal announced new rules on April 22 that all schools and teachers must follow when determining grades for high school course credit. Students should contact their counselor if they have questions after reading the information below.

High School students can earn a letter grade A-D, or an incomplete (I).  

  • The students’ grade on March 13 is the baseline grade.  They will have the opportunity to improve the grade by participating in online and course activities.  An incomplete will be assigned if a student cannot participate equitably in their learning, or cannot demonstrate that they are able to improve due to non-participation.  
  • Students are expected to participate in their course to either maintain or improve their grade.
  • Students who receive an incomplete on their second semester report card will have several opportunities to re-engage and earn credit, such as summer school, coursework the next school year, or online courses. 
  • Report cards will be issued for students in grades 9-12 after June 19, and will be mailed to the students’ home address. 
  • High school transcripts for all students enrolled in school during the closure will have a statewide designator to denote the unique circumstances under which the course was taken.  

Какой последний день в школе для студентов WSD?

19 июня будет последним днем ​​для учеников классов K-11. Продление учебного года до 19 июня сохраняет как можно больше нашего школьного календаря на 180 дней. Calendar  English, Spanish, and Russian календарь русский..

Как насчет пожилых людей?

Последняя неделя для пожилых людей для работы с учителями и сдачи / получения материалов будет 8-12 июня. Пожилые люди, которые не завершили курсовую работу или имеют короткие кредиты, чтобы получить высшее образование, будут иметь возможность продолжить обучение во время летней школы или по возвращении осенью.

Когда выпускной?

Сотрудники WHS работают над планами выпуска, включая вклад студентов в то, как они хотят, чтобы их чествовали. Текущий план – виртуальная церемония 6 июня, а личная церемония будет объявлена ​​позднее. Округ не верит, что ограничения на пребывание дома, оставайся здоровым будут сняты к 6 июня, и, следовательно, не планирует выпускать его лично. Персонал средней школы также планирует другие способы узнать класс 2020 года, в том числе «закат старшего поколения» 5 июня, который начнется с автомобильного парада. Любые события будут включать меры по обеспечению безопасности, социальное дистанцирование и соблюдение установленных ограничений для предотвращения распространения COVID.

Округ будет работать с WHS, чтобы публиковать информацию о том, как сообщество может поддержать эти празднования для наших выпускников.

Оценка начальной школы (классы K-5)

Учащиеся начальной школы будут получать задания и задания по дистанционному обучению от своих учителей, в том числе возможность отправлять работу и получать отзывы. Учителя расставят приоритеты в уроках и сосредоточатся на наиболее важных стандартах обучения, не охваченные предметы будут отмечены звездочкой. Студенты получат свой отчет о проделанной работе после 19 июня, причем оценки, основанные на стандартах, будут использовать ту же систему оценки, что и отчет о проделанной работе осенью и зимой.

Оценка средней школы (6-8 классы)

Учащиеся средней школы будут получать задания и задания по дистанционному обучению от своих учителей, в том числе возможность отправлять работу и получать отзывы. Учителя расставят приоритеты в уроках и сосредоточатся на самых важных стандартах обучения.

  • Учащиеся средних школ в классах, не связанных с зачислением в старшие классы, будут оцениваться как зачтенные / неполные за 2 семестр в JMS или 4 квартал в CCMS.
  • Учащиеся средних школ, зачисленные на зачтенные курсы в старших классах, будут следовать системе оценок старших классов ниже.
  • Студенты получат табель по почте после 19 июня.

Средняя школа (9-12 классы)

Государственный суперинтендант общественного образования Крис Рейкдал объявил 22 апреля о новых правилах, которым должны следовать все школы и учителя при определении оценок за зачеты в старших классах. Студенты должны связаться со своим консультантом, если у них есть вопросы после прочтения информации ниже.

  • Учащиеся старших классов могут получить буквенную оценку A-D или неполную оценку (I).
  • Оценка учащихся 13 марта является базовой. У них будет возможность улучшить оценку, участвуя в онлайн и курсовых мероприятиях. Неполный будет назначен, если студент не может участвовать в обучении на справедливой основе или не может продемонстрировать, что он может улучшить из-за неучастия.
  • Ожидается, что студенты будут участвовать в своем курсе, чтобы поддерживать или улучшать свою оценку.
  • Студенты, которые получают неполные в своем отчете за второй семестр, будут иметь несколько возможностей для повторного участия и получения кредита, например, летняя школа, курсовая работа в следующем учебном году или онлайн-курсы.
  • Таблицы результатов будут выдаваться учащимся в 9-12 классах после 19 июня и будут отправлены по почте на домашний адрес учащихся.
  • Стенограммы средней школы для всех учащихся, зачисленных в школу во время закрытия, будут иметь обозначение по всему штату, чтобы обозначить уникальные обстоятельства, при которых был пройден курс.

 

¿Cuál es el último día de clases para los estudiantes de WSD?

El 19 de junio será el último día para estudiantes en los grados K-11. Extender el año escolar hasta el 19 de junio mantiene la mayor cantidad posible de nuestro calendario escolar de 180 días. Una nueva versión del calendario está en nuestro sitio web en inglés, español y ruso.

 

¿Qué pasa con las clase de 2020?

La última semana para que los estudiantes en su último año de escuela trabajen con los maestros y entreguen / recojan materiales será del 8 al 12 de junio. Estudiantes en su último año de escuela que no hayan completado los cursos, o que tengan créditos cortos para graduarse, tendrán la oportunidad de continuar su aprendizaje durante la escuela de verano o al regresar en el otoño.

¿Cuándo es la graduación?

El personal de WHS está trabajando en planes para la graduación, incluidas las aportaciones de los estudiantes sobre cómo desean ser honrados. El plan actual es para una ceremonia virtual el 6 de junio, y una ceremonia en persona en una fecha posterior que se anunciará. El distrito no cree que las restricciones Stay Home, Stay Healthy se levantarán antes del 6 de junio y, por lo tanto, no está planeando una graduación en persona en ese momento. El personal de la escuela secundaria también está planeando otras formas de reconocer la clase de 2020, incluida una “puesta de sol de último año” el 5 de junio, que comenzará con un desfile de automóviles. Cualquier evento incluirá medidas para garantizar la seguridad, el distanciamiento social y las restricciones vigentes para evitar la propagación de COVID.

El distrito trabajará con WHS para publicitar formas en que la comunidad puede apoyar estas celebraciones para nuestros estudiantes de último año que se gradúen.

 

Calificación de la escuela primaria (Grados K-5)

Los estudiantes de primaria recibirán actividades de aprendizaje a distancia y tareas de sus maestros, incluidas oportunidades para presentar trabajos y recibir comentarios. Los maestros priorizarán las lecciones y se centrarán en los estándares de aprendizaje más importantes, los elementos no cubiertos se marcarán con un asterisco. Los estudiantes recibirán su informe de progreso después del 19 de junio, con las calificaciones basadas en estándares usando el mismo sistema de calificación que el informe de progreso de otoño e invierno.

 

Calificación de la escuela intermedia (Grados 6-8)

Los estudiantes de la escuela intermedia recibirán actividades de aprendizaje a distancia y tareas de sus maestros, incluidas oportunidades para presentar trabajos y recibir comentarios. Los maestros priorizarán las lecciones y se centrarán en los estándares de aprendizaje más importantes.

  • Los estudiantes de la escuela intermedia en las clases que no tienen créditos de la escuela secundaria serán calificados como aprobados / incompletos para el semestre 2 en JMS o el cuarto trimestre en CCMS.
  • Los estudiantes de la escuela intermedia matriculados en cursos de crédito de la escuela secundaria seguirán el siguiente sistema de calificación de la escuela secundaria.
  • Los estudiantes recibirán su boleta de calificaciones por correo después del 19 de junio.

 

Calificación de la escuela secundaria (Grados 9-12)

El Superintendente Estatal de Instrucción Pública, Chris Reykdal, anunció nuevas reglas el 22 de abril que todas las escuelas y maestros deben seguir al determinar las calificaciones para el crédito de los cursos de la escuela secundaria. Los estudiantes deben comunicarse con su consejero si tienen preguntas después de leer la información a continuación.

  • Los estudiantes de secundaria pueden obtener una letra de grado A-D, o un incompleto (I).
  • La calificación de los estudiantes el 13 de marzo es la calificación de referencia. Tendrán la oportunidad de mejorar la calificación participando en actividades en línea y del curso. Se asignará un incompleto si un estudiante no puede participar equitativamente en su aprendizaje, o no puede demostrar que puede mejorar debido a la no participación.
  • Se espera que los estudiantes participen en su curso para mantener o mejorar su calificación.
  • Los estudiantes que reciben un informe incompleto en su boleta de calificaciones del segundo semestre tendrán varias oportunidades para volver a participar y obtener crédito, como la escuela de verano, los cursos el próximo año escolar o los cursos en línea.
  • Las boletas de calificaciones se emitirán para los estudiantes en los grados 9-12 después del 19 de junio, y se enviarán por correo a la dirección de la casa de los estudiantes.
  • Las transcripciones de la escuela secundaria para todos los estudiantes inscritos en la escuela durante el cierre tendrán un designador estatal para denotar las circunstancias únicas bajo las cuales se tomó el curso.

 

 

Sent 4-6-2020

Dear WSD Families

I’m writing to share some important news. Governor Inslee has made the decision to close all schools in the state of Washington for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. This closure is an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep our community safe and healthy.  The best news is that it appears that the “stay home, stay healthy” practices are beginning to work.

We understand that the continued closure of schools presents many challenges for students and families. We miss our students, and had hoped to see you later this Spring.  We also know this raises many more questions. The information outlined below is what we know now. We will continue to share further guidance as decisions are made and as additional information becomes available. 

  • Distance Learning: Families have heard from their students’ teachers by now.  The Distance Learning they are putting into place will continue through the remainder of the school year. This is new for all of us and please know that educators are working to determine how much is enough when offering assignments, instruction and feedback. Your teacher and principal will continue to be your main link to the virtual classroom.  To help support distance learning, we have created several online resources for families. http://www.washougal.k12.wa.us/learning-resources/
  • Technology: Distribution of iPads to our K-5 students should start early next week. If your student has technology needs or you have questions, go to our website for possible answers or to submit a help request.    http://www.washougal.k12.wa.us/covid-19-tech-help/
  • Nutrition Services: We will continue to provide meals to students that need them during weekdays (Monday – Friday) from 10 AM to noon at the following locations:  Hamllik Park – 4300 Addy Street, Hathaway Elementary – 630 24th Street, Cape Horn-Skye – 9731 Washougal River Road and Rockwood Terrace Apartments – 535 C Street.  If you are unable to get to a food site and need to have meals delivered, please complete the online request form on our website to get started. If you are unable to complete the form online, you may call the District Office at (360) 954-3000.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyJFGF46fZEXjwXilsIdqnvVcqY-F5Qy-vtAcGCK9i54LPuQ/viewform
  • Child Care: The district will continue to provide child care for children of first responders, health care workers and other essential employees, including those who work for pharmacies and grocery stores. If your child is already enrolled in child care during school closures, you do not need to take further action to keep your slot. To apply for childcare, please contact Lisa Young at 360-954-3895 or by email at lisa.young@washougalsd.org.
  • High School Seniors: High school seniors will receive support from principals, counselors, and their senior teachers on opportunities to earn credits needed for post-secondary transitions. We are working closely with the state’s college system to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible.  Be assured that we are working on plans to make sure that every senior on track can graduate without it impacting their post secondary goals.  
  • Graduation Ceremonies: In-person graduation ceremonies will change to virtual ceremonies and/or be delayed. A final decision related to graduation ceremonies will be planned by the high school in coordination with students in the class of 2020, staff and families.
  • School Activities: All school events, including athletics, field trips, dances, facility rentals, etc. are canceled during the closure. We are engaging with students to come up with creative alternatives to celebrate milestones such as prom and other events.  Each school will keep their students and families updated on these decisions so that you can plan your participation in advance.
  • Summer School: We are awaiting information from Governor Inslee on whether school facilities will be open to provide school over the summer. 

More information can be found on our site at  http://www.washougal.k12.wa.us. If you have questions, you may reach out to the principal at your child’s school. Please continue to take good care of yourselves and your families. This is a difficult time for all of us, but we will get through it together. 

 

Queridas familias,

Estoy escribiendo para compartir algunas noticias importantes. El gobernador Inslee tomó la decisión de cerrar todas las escuelas en el estado de Washington por el resto del año escolar 2019-20. Este cierre es un esfuerzo para frenar la propagación de COVID-19 y mantener a nuestra comunidad segura y saludable. La mejor noticia es que parece que las prácticas de “quedarse en casa, mantenerse saludable” están comenzando a funcionar.

Entendemos que el cierre continuo de las escuelas presenta muchos desafíos para los estudiantes y las familias. También plantea muchas preguntas. La información que se describe a continuación es lo que sabemos ahora. Continuaremos compartiendo más orientación a medida que se tomen decisiones y se disponga de información adicional.

Aprendizaje a distancia: las familias ya han tenido noticias de los maestros de sus alumnos. El aprendizaje a distancia que están implementando continuará durante el resto del año escolar. Esto es nuevo para todos nosotros y sepan que los educadores están trabajando para determinar cuánto es suficiente al ofrecer tareas, instrucciones y comentarios. Su maestro y director continuarán siendo su enlace principal al aula virtual. Para ayudar a apoyar el aprendizaje a distancia, hemos creado varios recursos en línea para familias. http://www.washougal.k12.wa.us/learning-resources/

Tecnología: la distribución de iPads a nuestros estudiantes de K-5 debería comenzar a principios de la próxima semana. Si su estudiante tiene necesidades tecnológicas o si tiene preguntas, visite nuestro sitio web para obtener posibles respuestas o para enviar una solicitud de ayuda. http://www.washougal.k12.wa.us/covid-19-tech-help/

Servicios de nutrición: Continuaremos brindando comidas a los estudiantes que los necesiten durante los días laborables (de lunes a viernes) de 10 a.m. a mediodía en los siguientes lugares: Hamllik Park – 4300 Addy Street, Hathaway Elementary – 630 24th Street, Cape Horn-Skye – 9731 Washougal River Road y Rockwood Terrace Apartments – Calle 535 C. Si no puede acceder a un sitio de alimentos y necesita que le entreguen las comidas, complete el formulario de solicitud en línea en nuestro sitio web para comenzar. Si no puede completar el formulario en línea, puede llamar a la Oficina del Distrito al (360) 954-3000. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyJFGF46fZEXjwXilsIdqnvVcqY-F5Qy-vtAcGCK9i54LPuQ/viewform

Cuidado de niños: El distrito continuará brindando cuidado de niños a los primeros respondedores, trabajadores de atención médica y otros empleados esenciales, incluidos aquellos que trabajan para farmacias y supermercados. Si su hijo ya está inscrito en cuidado infantil durante el cierre de la escuela, no necesita tomar más medidas para mantener su lugar. Para solicitar cuidado de niños, comuníquese con Lisa Young al 360-954-3895 o por correo electrónico a lisa.young@washougalsd.org.

Estudiantes de último año de secundaria: Los estudiantes de último año de secundaria recibirán el apoyo de los directores, consejeros y sus maestros principales en las oportunidades para obtener los créditos necesarios para las transiciones postsecundarias. Estamos trabajando estrechamente con el sistema universitario del estado para garantizar transiciones suaves. Tenga la seguridad de que estamos trabajando en planes para asegurarnos de que cada senior en el camino pueda graduarse sin que esto afecte sus objetivos post secundarios.

Ceremonias de graduación: Las ceremonias de graduación en persona cambiarán a ceremonias virtuales y / o se retrasarán. La escuela secundaria planificará una decisión final relacionada con las ceremonias de graduación en coordinación con los estudiantes de la clase de 2020, el personal y las familias.

Actividades escolares: Todos los eventos escolares, incluyendo atletismo, excursiones, bailes, alquiler de instalaciones, etc., se cancelan durante el cierre. Nos comprometemos con los estudiantes para idear alternativas creativas para celebrar hitos como el baile de graduación y otros eventos. Cada escuela mantendrá informados a sus estudiantes y familias sobre estas decisiones para que pueda planificar su participación por adelantado.

Escuela durante verano: Estamos a la espera de información del gobernador Inslee sobre si las instalaciones escolares estarán abiertas para proporcionar escuelas durante el verano.

Se puede encontrar más información en http: //www.washougal.k12.wa.us  Si tiene preguntas, puede comunicarse con el director de la escuela de su hijo. Por favor continúen cuidándose bien a ustedes mismos y a sus familias. Este es un momento difícil para todos nosotros, pero lo superaremos juntos.

 

Дорогие семьи,

Я пишу, чтобы поделиться некоторыми важными новостями. Губернатор Инсли принял решение закрыть все школы в штате Вашингтон на оставшуюся часть 2019-20 учебного года. Это закрытие является попыткой замедлить распространение COVID-19 и сохранить наше сообщество безопасным и здоровым. Лучшей новостью является то, что практика «оставайся дома, оставайся здоровым» начинает работать.

Мы понимаем, что продолжающееся закрытие школ представляет много проблем для студентов и семей. Это также вызывает много вопросов. Информация, изложенная ниже, – это то, что мы знаем сейчас. Мы будем продолжать делиться дальнейшими рекомендациями по мере принятия решений и получения дополнительной информации.

Дистанционное обучение: семьи уже слышали от учителей своих учеников. Дистанционное обучение, которое они внедряют, будет продолжаться до конца учебного года. Это новое для всех нас, и, пожалуйста, знайте, что преподаватели работают, чтобы определить, сколько достаточно, предлагая задания, инструкции и обратную связь. Ваш учитель и директор по-прежнему будут вашей главной связью с виртуальным классом. Чтобы поддержать дистанционное обучение, мы создали несколько интернет-ресурсов для семей. http://www.washougal.k12.wa.us/learning-resources/

Технология: раздача iPad нашим студентам K-5 должна начаться в начале следующей недели. Если у вашего студента есть технологические потребности или у вас есть вопросы, посетите наш веб-сайт для возможных ответов или для подачи запроса на помощь. http://www.washougal.k12.wa.us/covid-19-tech-help/

Услуги по питанию: Мы продолжим предоставлять питание студентам, которые в них нуждаются, в рабочие дни (понедельник – пятница) с 10:00 до полудня в следующих местах: Парк Хэмлик – 4300 Адди-стрит, Элементарный Хэтэуэй – 630, 24-я улица, Кейп-Хорн-Скай – 9731 Washougal River Road и апартаменты Rockwood Terrace – 535 C Street. Если вы не можете попасть на продуктовый магазин и вам необходимо доставить еду, пожалуйста, заполните онлайн-форму запроса на нашем сайте, чтобы начать. Если вы не можете заполнить форму онлайн, вы можете позвонить в окружное управление по телефону (360) 954-3000. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyJFGF46fZEXjwXilsIdqnvVcqY-F5Qy-vtAcGCK9i54LPuQ/viewform

Уход за детьми. Округ продолжит предоставлять услуги по уходу за детьми детям, отвечающим за оказание первой медицинской помощи, медицинским работникам и другим основным работникам, включая тех, кто работает в аптеках и продуктовых магазинах. Если ваш ребенок уже зачислен в учреждение по уходу за ребенком во время закрытия школы, вам не нужно предпринимать дальнейших действий, чтобы сохранить свой слот. Чтобы подать заявку на уход за ребенком, пожалуйста, свяжитесь с Лизой Янг по телефону 360-954-3895 или по электронной почте lisa.young@washougalsd.org.

Старшеклассники старших классов. Старшеклассники получат поддержку от директоров, консультантов и их старших учителей в плане возможности заработать кредиты, необходимые для переходного периода после окончания средней школы. Мы тесно сотрудничаем с системой колледжей штата, чтобы обеспечить плавный переход. Будьте уверены, что мы работаем над планами по обеспечению того, чтобы каждый старший по профессии мог получить высшее образование, не влияя на их цели после окончания средней школы.

Выпускные церемонии: Личные выпускные церемонии изменятся на виртуальные и / или будут отложены. Окончательное решение, касающееся выпускных церемоний, будет запланировано старшей школой в координации со студентами в классе 2020 года, персоналом и семьями.

Школьные мероприятия: Все школьные мероприятия, включая атлетику, экскурсии, танцы, аренду помещений и т. Д., Отменяются во время закрытия. Мы взаимодействуем со студентами, чтобы придумать творческие альтернативы, чтобы отпраздновать вехи, такие как выпускной вечер и другие мероприятия. Каждая школа будет информировать своих учеников и их семьи об этих решениях, чтобы вы могли заранее планировать свое участие.

Летняя школа. Мы ожидаем информацию от губернатора Инсли о том, будут ли открыты школьные помещения для обеспечения школы в течение лета.

Более подробную информацию можно найти на  http://www.washougal.k12.wa.us. Если у вас есть вопросы, вы можете обратиться к директору школы вашего ребенка. Пожалуйста, продолжайте заботиться о себе и своих семьях. Это трудное время для всех нас, но мы справимся вместе.

 

 

Sent 3-27-2020

Here are some updates regarding Washougal’s school closure in response to the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Proclamation Order 20-25 from WA Governor Inslee on March 23 to slow the spread of COVID-19. 

Food distribution

Washougal School District’s FREE grab-and-go breakfast and lunch meals are at four locations, 10 a.m. to noon weekdays for children 18 and under, including during Spring Break. 

Families are strongly encouraged to pick up meals, however, families that are unable to get to schools to pick up meals in person can request meal delivery to your child’s home. For those who need it, meal delivery is set to begin on Monday, April 6. To request delivery of meals, please complete the online request form to get started. 

If you are unable to complete the form online, you may call the DO at (360) 954-000. 

Unite! Washougal is also raising funds to provide grab and go meals for adults in our community.

Child care also available for grocery and pharmacy staff (in addition to first responders and healthcare workers) starting April 6

WSD is offering free child care for children of families who work in grocery stores or pharmacies, in addition to the care we are providing for healthcare and first responder families.  You must pre-register for care through Lisa Young: 360-954-3895 or lisa.young@washougalsd.org.

Teacher Outreach by Phone and Call-ID Blocking

Teachers are using a variety of methods to reach out to students and families. Most of these will not come from a WSD number, since staff are not on-site, and many have Caller ID blocked. If you get a call from a blocked Caller ID, please know it might be your child’s teacher reaching out.

 

Дорогие вашогальские родители и опекуны,

Вот некоторые обновления относительно закрытия школы в Вашингтоне в ответ на Постановление губернатора WA Inslee от 20 марта «Оставайся дома, оставайся здоровым» от 23 марта, чтобы замедлить распространение COVID-19.

Распределение продуктов питания
БЕСПЛАТНЫЕ завтраки и обеды в школьном округе Washougal предоставляются в четырех местах с 10:00 до 12:00 по будням для детей до 18 лет, в том числе во время весенних каникул.
Семьям настоятельно рекомендуется забирать еду, однако семьи, которые не могут прийти в школу, чтобы забрать еду лично, могут запросить доставку еды на дом к вашему ребенку. Для тех, кому это необходимо, доставка еды должна начаться в понедельник, 6 апреля. Чтобы заказать доставку еды, пожалуйста, заполните онлайн-форму запроса, чтобы начать.

Если вы не можете заполнить форму онлайн, вы можете позвонить в DO по номеру (360) 954-000.
Unite! Вашугал также собирает средства для того, чтобы в нашем сообществе можно было брать с собой еду для взрослых.

Уход за детьми также доступен для сотрудников продуктовых и аптечных учреждений (помимо сотрудников служб скорой помощи и медицинских работников), начиная с 6 апреля
WSD предлагает бесплатный уход за детьми для семей, работающих в продуктовых магазинах или аптеках, в дополнение к уходу, который мы предоставляем для семей, оказывающих первичную медицинскую помощь. Вы должны предварительно зарегистрироваться для получения медицинской помощи через Лизу Янг: 360-954-3895 или lisa.young@washougalsd.org.

Работа с учителями по телефону и блокировка идентификатора вызова
Учителя используют различные методы, чтобы связаться со студентами и семьями. Большинство из них не будут приходить с номера WSD, так как персонал не на месте, и многие из них заблокированы Caller ID. Если вам звонят с заблокированного номера вызывающего абонента, имейте в виду, что это может быть связано с тем, как учитель вашего ребенка обращается к вам.

Estimados padres y tutores de Washougal,

Aquí hay algunas actualizaciones sobre el cierre de la escuela de Washougal en respuesta a la Orden de Proclamación “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” 20-25 del Gobernador Inslee de WA el 23 de marzo para frenar la propagación de COVID-19.

Distribucion de comida
Las comidas GRATUITAS para el desayuno y el almuerzo del Distrito Escolar de Washougal se llevan a cabo en cuatro lugares, de 10 a.m. a mediodía, entre semana para niños de 18 años o menos, incluso durante las vacaciones de primavera.
Se recomienda encarecidamente a las familias que recojan las comidas, sin embargo, las familias que no pueden ir a la escuela a recoger las comidas en persona pueden solicitar la entrega de comidas en el hogar de su hijo. Para aquellos que lo necesitan, la entrega de comidas comenzará el lunes 6 de abril. Para solicitar la entrega de comidas, complete el formulario de solicitud en línea para comenzar.

Si no puede completar el formulario en línea, puede llamar al DO al (360) 954-000.
¡Unir! Washougal también está recaudando fondos para proporcionar comidas rápidas para adultos en nuestra comunidad.

El cuidado de niños también está disponible para el personal de supermercados y farmacias (además de los socorristas y los trabajadores de atención médica) a partir del 6 de abril
WSD ofrece cuidado infantil gratuito para niños de familias que trabajan en supermercados o farmacias, además del cuidado que brindamos a las familias de atención médica y de primeros auxilios. Debe preinscribirse para recibir atención a través de Lisa Young: 360-954-3895 o lisa.young@washougalsd.org.

Divulgación de maestros por teléfono y bloqueo de identificación de llamadas
Los maestros están utilizando una variedad de métodos para llegar a los estudiantes y sus familias. La mayoría de estos no vendrán de un número WSD, ya que el personal no está en el sitio y muchos tienen bloqueado el identificador de llamadas. Si recibe una llamada de un identificador de llamadas bloqueado, sepa que podría ser el maestro de su hijo quien se comunique.

 

Sent March 25, 2020 

Dear Washougal parents and guardians,

Here are some updates regarding Washougal’s school closure in response to the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Proclamation Order 20-25 from WA Governor Inslee on March 23 to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Stay Home – 

Every Washingtonian is required to stay home unless they need to pursue an essential activity such as going to work in an essential position, the grocery store, meal take out,  pharmacy or receive health care, etc.  Essential personnel are listed here.  WSD Employees who are designated as essential will have information provided over the next few days by their supervisor.

Stay Healthy –

It’s important to exercise and spend time outdoors. Although school play structures are closed, district trails and fields are open (please follow 6’ physical distancing with non-family members, and no groups over 10). For impacts on the City Park facilities, see Washougal Parks Guidelines.

Teacher Outreach & Academic Continuation –

This week (March 23) our teachers at all grade levels are checking in on families exploring ways that they will work with your students with a goal for academic activities to begin after Spring Break.

Tech Devices – 

Distribution for grades 6-8 will be at District Office 4855 Evergreen Way, from 1-3:00pm through Friday, March 27.  Tech support is available for students/parents via techhelp@washougalsd.org e-mail address or by calling 360-954-3671 and leaving a message for a return call.  Planning is still underway for getting devices to grade K-5 students. When requesting tech support, please let us know your student’s name, school, and a description of the problem you are having.

Food distribution –

Washougal School District’s FREE grab-and-go breakfast and lunch meals are at four locations, 10 a.m. to noon weekdays for children 18 and under.

Unite! Washougal is raising funds to provide grab and go meals for adults in our community.

Child care available for first responders and healthcare workers-

Please pre-register for care through Lisa Young: 360-954-3895 or lisa.young@washougalsd.org.

 

Sent March 18, 2020 

Dear WSD Parents and Guardians,

We are working with our staff and coming up with ideas and ways we can work together to serve students during the COVID-19 illness.  We know that this is still an evolving situation, and that flexibility will be required.  

There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 among our staff or students. We are working with all staff who do not have to be on site on ways they can work from home.  As part of this effort, the district office will be open virtually, but please do not come to the building without calling 360-954-3000 first.  

We have updated our website with a list of resources specific to the COVID-19 update, and will be adding additional information as it becomes available.  Resources are organized with topics such as food programs, child care, academic supports, FAQ documents, Technology support, and previous communications we have shared. 

We need to work together to support students and set expectations for the next few days.  We understand a desire to continue educational services to our students, and appreciate the patience parents and guardians have shown while we work to build these plans next week.

Please watch for additional information and communication from teachers, starting Tuesday March 24, exploring ways that they will work with your students. Students should be treating the days through April 6 as snow days and Spring Break.  Our goal is for teacher outreach next week, and then some academic activities that begin after Spring Break.  

  • If your student has medication at school that you need to retrieve, please call the district office at 360-954-3000 to arrange to pick it up. 
  • Grab and Go Breakfast and Lunch is being served Monday-Friday from 10-12 at Hamllik Park, Hathaway and Cape Horn-Skye.
  • We have emergency childcare options for first responders and healthcare workers starting Friday.

We hope you are well,

Mary Templeton

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Sent March 17, 2020

Dear Parents,

Thank you for your partnership and understanding as our response to the coronavirus and closing schools unfolds.

Child Care for First Responders and Health Care Workers

If you are a first responder or health care worker needing child care we are asking you to complete the following form as soon as possible. We are assessing the needs and available resources and will have more information for child care starting Friday, March 20 at Hathaway Elementary School. 

All WSD Students & Parents

The Washougal School District will continue to offer some educational services during the school closure. We are currently meeting to develop and begin implementing the best path moving forward to meet the needs of our students. This unprecedented situation calls for a great deal of adjustments and flexibility.

Please take the following survey to help guide our efforts in creating resources that can work for your family. 

We want to encourage all of our students to continue learning during the school closure. It is going to be important that learning does not stop for our students and that is why we will be offering learning resources. While we know this cannot replace the learning that takes place in the classrooms, we want to provide as much continuity of student learning support as possible while our schools are closed. 

Starting with the week of March 16 – 20, we want to encourage our students and families to establish a daily schedule for continued learning that may look like the following:

 

Sent March 13, 2020

To help our state and nation combat the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Washougal School District is closing all its schools Monday, March 16, through April 24.

We take any decision to close schools very seriously, recognizing that closures can pose difficulties for families, disrupt children’s education and create hardships in our community.  However, these measures will reduce exposures to COVID-19 by limiting the number of people gathering in our buildings. 

Please review the following important information:

  • Effective immediately and throughout the closure, athletics and afternoon/evening school activities will be canceled.
  • Parents, students and staff should take home medication and personal items on Friday, March 13. Otherwise, items may be picked up on Monday, March 16 between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. 
  • For those with a need, WSD will provide food to distribution centers.  The following sites will have meals available:  Hamllik Park on Addy Street, Hathaway Elementary, and Cape Horn-Skye Elementary.  Meals will be served from 10 AM to noon each day, including during Spring Break. Per guidance from OSPI, this will be for youth aged 0-18.
  • Nine school days will be made up using the planned snow day and additional days at the end of the school year. The make-up days will be:
    • May 22
    • June 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
    • The district will apply with the state to waive additional days. 

Please watch for updates via the following sources:

Thank you for your understanding and patience as we address this unprecedented situation. We are committed to the safety and well-being of our students, their families, our staff members, volunteers and community.

Please continue to take care of yourselves and one another. We are a resilient community, and I know that we will get through this challenging time together.

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