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North Thurston Public Schools

I Am NTPS!

2017-18 Calendar and Handbook

Empowered and Future Ready!

Developed with input from more than 2,000 stakeholders, this plan reflects our community’s long-standing commitment to thriving schools that foster learning, growth and success for all students. Our Five Goals for Student Success are ambitious but attainable: success in the early years; empowered, responsible, resilient indi-viduals; critical thinkers and solution-seekers; continuous growth for all students in all subjects; and preparedness for post-second-ary success! They are aligned to our Mission “Committed to excel-lence: preparing students for rewarding careers, fulfilling lives, and compassionate global citizenship.”

Our calendar theme this year “I Am NTPS” supports both our vi-sion and mission. We want our students to be able to say, “I am an empowered learner in North Thurston Public Schools!” As is our tradition you will find some incredible artwork by our students. Take a moment to read the self-reflective quotes from each art-ist about how they see themselves in the world; you will be im-pressed with their intelligence, compassion and confidence!

That said, our students still need your support. Communicate with teachers, volunteer and attend conferences and school events. Our success depends on continual engagement of our families, businesses, and community. Thanks to all of you, North Thurston Public Schools remains A Compassionate Learning Community. To-gether we can empower all our students for future success!

Debra J. Clemens, [email protected]

Welcome to the 2017-18 school year! A new school year brings lots of fresh experien-ces – new teachers, exciting classes, smiling friends, and for some, new schools. This year I am excited to announce that North Thur-ston Public Schools also has a new 2018-2024 Strategic Plan, which will drive our Vision: “All Students Empowered and Future Ready.”

Marcia CoppinDistrict [email protected]

Board of Directors

Graeme SackrisonVice PresidentDistrict [email protected]

Chuck NamitPresidentDistrict [email protected]

David NewkirkDistrict [email protected]

Melissa “Mel” HartleyDistrict [email protected]

The North Thurston Public Schools Board of Directors is the policy-making body for the school district. Members of the Board must live in one of the 5 director districts and are elected to four-year terms. Board meetings are generally held twice a month at 6 p.m. The meetings are typically held in the Board Room of the Administrative Center, 305 Col-

lege Street NE, or at a school; the public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Check www.nthurston.k12.wa.us/board for more details.

Cover Art: Anonymous. Sadly, we could not determine the identity of this wonderful artist from Nisqually Middle School. If you recognize it as yours, please let us know!

I Am NTPS!This year’s calendar theme is “I Am NTPS!” We chose this theme to align with our 2018-2024 Strategic Plan which encom-passes our beliefs, goals and vision for the future of our students. To reflect on this theme, we asked our talented student artists featured throughout the calendar to provide us with an empowering state-ment about who they are. The results are as diverse as our district is! Thanks to our Visual Arts & Photography teachers for

supporting this project.

School HoursHigh SchoolsNorth Thurston, River Ridge, Timberline:7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. • ACT Early Release: 12:45 p.m. • 1/2 Day Release: 10:30 a.m.South Sound: 8 a.m. - 1:40 p.m. • ACT Early Release: 12:25 p.m. • 1/2 Day Release: 10:10 a.m.

Middle SchoolsChinook, Komachin, Nisqually, Salish:9:20 a.m. - 3:50 p.m. • ACT Early Release: 2:35 p.m. • 1/2 Day Release: 12:20 p.m.Aspire: 8:50 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. • ACT Early Release: 2:05 p.m. • 1/2 Day Release: 11:50 a.m.

Elementary SchoolsHorizons, Lakes, Meadows, Seven Oaks:Time: 8:10 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. • ACT Early Release: 1:25 p.m. • 1/2 Day Release: 11:10 a.m.

Pleasant Glade: Time: 8:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. • ACT Early Release: 1:30 p.m. • 1/2 Day Release: 11:15 a.m.

Evergreen Forest, Chambers Prairie, Olympic View, South Bay:Time: 8:25 a.m. - 2:55 p.m. • ACT Early Release: 1:40 p.m. • 1/2 Day Release: 11:25 a.m.

Lacey, Mountain View, Woodland, Lydia Hawk:Time: 8:40 a.m. - 3:10 p.m. • ACT Early Release: 1:55 p.m. • 1/2 Day Release: 11:40 a.m.

Academic Collaboration Time (ACT) - All schools release 75 minutes early on alternating Wednesdays. There will be no preschool on early release days. Schedules are available at the schools.

Engagement=Attendance#schooleverydayShowing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s aca-demic success starting in kindergarten and continuing through high school. Families play a key role in making sure students get to school safely every day and understand why attendance is so important for success in school and in life. Your child is less likely to succeed if he or she is chronically absent—which means missing 18 or more days over the course of an entire school year. Research shows:

• Children chronically absent in kindergarten and 1st grade are much less likely to read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade. • By 6th grade, chronic absence is a proven early warning sign for students at risk for dropping out of school. • By 9th grade good attendance can predict graduation rates even better than 8th grade test scores.

HOW FAMILIES CAN HELP: Absences can add up quickly. A child is chronically absent if he or she misses just two days every month!! Each month in this calendar we’ve included some sim-ple tips to help your child attend school every day on time. For more information go to www.attendanceworks.org. We want your child to be successful in school!

Lunch & Breakfast PricesBreakfast Elementary $1.60Middle School $1.75High School $1.75Reduced $ .00 Adult $2.50Milk $ .50

LunchElementary $2.75Middle School $3.00High School $3.00Reduced (K-3) $ .00Reduced (4-12) $ .40Adult $3.75Milk $ .50

*Publication of business partner logos does not re�ect the District’s endorsement of the company. North Thurston Public Schools shall be held harmless from any cause of ac-tion �led in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of this publication or other materials, such as �yers, newsletters, etc., including costs, attorney’s fees and judgments or awards.

Calendar Partners!Many thanks to our 2017-18 calendar partners who helped make this publication possible! To learn more about becoming a Partner in Education visit www.nthurston.k12.wa.us/PIE or call (360) 412-4418. *See disclaimer below.

The North Thurston Education Foundation is an independent, non-profit partnership of community members and North Thur-ston Public Schools com-

mitted to enhancing educational opportunities for students and schools and to helping students over-come obstacles to their success. NTEF seeks dona-tions, bequests, or endowments to provide financial assistance to students in NTPS. All money raised goes directly to Student Assistance Grants for all schools in NTPS, Scholarships for graduating seniors at all dis-trict high schools, and Learning Improvement Grants — competitive mini-grants for classrooms. For more information visit their website at www.ntef.org.

North ThurstonEducation Foundation

North Thurston Education Foundation

A Compassionate CommunityAs part of the Charter for Compassion Interna-tional, NTPS, City of Lacey and Lacey South Sound Chamber have joined together to pro-mote positive behavior and kindness throughout our community. Our School Board has adopted the future Lacey Food Bank as our Compassion-ate Community project to help support families in need. Please join us in this e®ort by talking about compassion with your student or taking part in a compassionate activity together. www.facebook.com/compassionlacey.

September

Marloe Goffeney

2nd gradeLydia Hawk Elementary

“Fish Hotel”Oil Pastel, Watercolor

with salt

"I am creative and adventurous and want to be a teacher when I grow up."

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SEPTEMBER 2017

Labor Day

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ATTENDANCE TIPFind out what day school starts/ends/early release.Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Can Help!

Need A Tutor?

360-438-9800www.clubztutoring.com

National Attendance Awareness Month

Deaf Awareness Week

First day of school

Grandparents’ Day

School Board Meeting, 6 p.m.,

District O®ice

School Board Meeting, 6 p.m., River Ridge H.S.

ACT Day - 75 min. Early Release

International Day of Peace

Lacey ACT Night 7 p.m., Komachin M.S.

No SchoolTeacher Professional

Development Day

Kindergarten Family Connections

First full day of Kindergarten

School BoardJoint Work Session with

Lacey City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall

Hawks Prairie Rotary Military Family Day,

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.,Golf Club at Hawks Prairie

Hispanic Heritage MonthSept. 15 - Oct. 15

October Isabella Prouty

4th gradeMeadows Elementary

“I paint Blue Dog when I think of Halloween”

Oil Pastel

"I am a good artist... Each day I get better because of my art teacher."


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OCTOBER 2017

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ATTENDANCE TIP

Set a regular bedtime and establish a morning

routine.

Human Dev. & HIV/AIDS Parent Meeting

(5-12 grade), 6:30 p.m., District O®ice Board Room

Lacey Children’s Day11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Huntamer Park

National PrincipalsMonth

National Bullying Prevention Month


Pleasant Glade E.S.



Lacey ACT Night 7 p.m., Nisqually M.S.

Lacey ACT Night 7 p.m., Salish M.S.

International Walk to School Day

National School Lunch Week

NTEF Luncheon Saint Martin’swww.ntef.org

National School Bus Safety Week

National Boss’s Day

NTPS College & Career Fair

5:30 p.m., Timberline

1/2 Day Dismissal - Conferences (3.5 hours early)

Board Work Session Governance, 1 p.m.,

WSSDA

Hispanic Heritage MonthSept. 15 - Oct. 15

Latinex Youth SummitGrays Harbor College

November

Yolanda Escribano

8th gradeSalish Middle School

“Oil Pastel Landscape”Oil Pastel

"I am human because I make mistakes and I choose to learn from them."


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NOVEMBER 2017

Thanksgiving

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ATTENDANCE TIP

Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night

before.



End of 1st Quarter

No SchoolVeterans Day

(observed)

No School - Thanksgiving Break

Daylight Savings Ends

General Election

American Education WeekLacey ACT Night

7 p.m., Chinook M.S.Paraeducator Day

Substitute Educators Day


WSSDA

Veterans Day

Native American Heritage Month

School Improvement Plan Board Work Session,

5:45 p.m., District O®ice

December

Ian Nagai

4th gradeWoodland Elementary

“Winter in the Northwest”Painting

"I am a lover of the rain because it makes everything green."


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ATTENDANCE TIP

Ensure your child goes to school every day unless

they are truly sick.

Crime Stoppers Reindeer Run,

Hands on Children’s Museum,

www.crimebusters.org

No School - Winter Break




Development Day


Aspire M.S.


First Day of Winter

January

Kaili Frawley

5th gradeOlympic View Elementary“Days on the Playground”

Photography

"I am a brave, smart, hardworking girl. I want to be a marine biologist."


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JANUARY 2018

New Year’s Day

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25 26 27 28www.chinqually.orgwww.chinqually.org

Spring, Summer

and Fall Soccer

ATTENDANCE TIPAvoid scheduling vaca-

tions/appointments when school

is in session.


School Board Recognition Month

Lacey ACT Night 7 p.m., Chinook M.S.




No SchoolMartin Luther King Jr. Day


District O®ice


South Sound H.S.

February

Eden Bailey

5th gradeEvergreen Forest Elementary

“Cherry Blossoms”Sumi Ink

"I am looking forward to my future -- my new life in North Carolina."


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FEBRUARY 2018

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ATTENDANCE TIPTalk to teachers/counse- lors if your child feels

anxious about school.

Read Around Lacey begins February 10-21laceysschamber.com

Read Around Lacey ends February 10-21laceysschamber.com

1/2 Day Dismissal - End of Semester (3.5 hours early)


Lacey ACT Night 7 p.m., Chinook M.S.




Development Day

Presidents’ Day

No School - President’s Day Weekend

Make-up day (if needed)

Career & Technical Education Month

National School Counseling Week

Special Election Day


Lacey E.S.


WSSDA

African American History Month

March

Kateline Marie Saenz-Worthan

1st gradeSeven Oaks Elementary“Secondary Color Tiger”

Water soluble crayons, marker and tempera paint

"I am a happy person."


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MARCH 2018

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ATTENDANCE TIPDevelop back up plans

(family, neighbor, friend) for getting to school.


1/2 Day Dismissal - Conferences (3.5 hours early)

Music in Our Schools Month

NEA’s Read Across America

National Foreign Language Week

Daylight Savings BeginsClassified School Employees Week

First Day of Spring




Mt. View E.S.

Thurston Chamber “Math for Life”

begins March 26- April 8(thurstonchamber.com)

Kindergarten Registration WeekLacey Ethnic Celebration

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Saint Martin’s University

Lacey Loves to Read Author Visit -

Kate DiCamillo!nthurston.k12.wa.us/read

School Improvement Plan Board Work Session,

5:45 p.m., District O®ice

Billy Frank Jr. Day

April Sana Surrency

10th gradeTimberline High School

“Dream of Paris”Watercolor

"I am a Korean AP Studio Art student that sees art as a way to motivate me to see meaning in the world and objects around me."


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APRIL 2018

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MAY 2018S M T W T F S

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ATTENDANCE TIPIf your child is absent, ask teacher about

make-up learning opportunities.

No School - Spring Break

End of 3rd Quarter


Math Awareness Month

National Library Week

Public School Volunteer Week

Special Election Day



Horizons E.S.

Thurston Chamber “Math for Life”

ends March 26- April 8(thurstonchamber.com)

Administrative Professionals Day

May

"I am aware, I accept all."

Asia Boone

11th gradeNorth Thurston

High SchoolPhotography


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MAY 2018

No SchoolMemorial Day

APRIL 2018S M T W T F S

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Mother’s Day

ATTENDANCE TIPTalk to your child about

why going to school every day, on time is

important.




Chinook M.S.

School BoardJoint Work Session with

Lacey City Council, 6 p.m., District O®ice

WA Arts Education Month

Teacher Appreciation Week

National Teacher Day

Physical Education & Sports Month

National School Nurse Day


Lacey Spring Fun FairSaint Martin’s Universitylaceyspringfunfair.com

Lacey Spring Fun FairSaint Martin’s Universitylaceyspringfunfair.com

Lacey S.T.E.M. Fair10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Huntamer Park

Armed Forces Day


WSSDA

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

World No Tobacco Day

June

Jaysea Butler

8th gradeKomachin Middle School

“Pop Self”Acrylic on canvas board

"I am an artist. I am a creator. I am a dreamer."


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JUNE 2018

Father’s Day

MAY 2018S M T W T F S

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ATTENDANCE TIPAsk the school for help if

your family is having challenges getting

to school.


Last day of school(1/2 day, 3.5 hours early) First Day of Summer

Lacey Rotary Duck Dash11 a.m., Tumwater

Falls Park


District O®ice


District O®ice

River Ridge Graduation7 p.m. Marcus Pavilion

North Thurston Graduation, 10 a.m.

Marcus Pavilion

Timberline Graduation7 p.m. Marcus Pavilion

South Sound Graduation7 p.m., Koval Center

SUMMER PROGRAMSCheck out Lacey In Tune weekly summer entertainment by visiting www.ci.lacey.wa.us/events or call 360-491-0857. Visit the NTPS website at www.nthurston.k12.wa.us/summer for summer programs.

July

Kaylin Larner

2nd gradePleasant Glade Elementary

“Night Howler”Batik on cotton

"I am independent because I am a warrior."


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JULY 2018

Independence Day

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District O®ice

South Sound BBQ 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.Huntamer Park

Lacey Fireworks Display& Freedom Concertwww.ci.lacey.wa.us

Capital Lakefair, Olympia - www.lakefair.org

Hawks Prairie Rotary’sPNM Mushroom Festivalpnwmushroomfest.org

Hawks Prairie Rotary’sPNM Mushroom Festivalpnwmushroomfest.org

August Ali Norwood

KindergartenMountain View Elementary

“Sunflower”Photography

"I am happy. I love dancing and I want to teach other people."


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District O®ice

Little Red SchoolhouseDistribution Day

8 a.m. - 6 p.m.Komachin M.S.redschool.org

Thurston County Fair - www.co.thurston.wa.us/fair

Primary Election Day

HEALTH SCREENINGSStudents at North Thurston Public Schools are screened annually for possible health problems as mandated by state law. This includes screening for vision and hearing di®iculties.

September 25 Mountain ViewSeptember 26 LakesSeptember 27 Chambers PrairieSeptember 28 Nisqually October 3 WoodlandOctober 9 Evergreen ForestOctober 10 LaceyOctober 11 Pleasant GladeOctober 12 MeadowsOctober 17 KomachinOctober 19 Olympic ViewOctober 30 ChinookNovember 1 Seven OaksNovember 2 SalishNovember 7 AspireNovember 9 HorizonsNovember 13 South BayNovember 14 Lydia Hawk

North Thurston Public Schools Directory 305 College Street NE, Lacey, WA 98516 • Information: 360-412-4400 • www.nthurston.k12.wa.us • 24 Hour Info-Line: 360-412-4401

SuperintendentDr. Debra [email protected]

Supt.'s Cabinet Leadership

Assistant SuperintendentSchool LeadershipTroy [email protected]

Assistant SuperintendentInstructional ServicesVicky [email protected]

Assistant SuperintendentOperationsMonty [email protected]

Executive DirectorStudent SupportKaren [email protected]

Executive DirectorCommunity Relations Courtney Schrieve [email protected]

Executive Director Assessment ServicesSarah [email protected]

Bilingual/Languages Education, Equity, & AVIDKaren [email protected]

Athletics, Activities, Arts, PE & HealthKevin [email protected]

Transportation John [email protected]

Technology Support ServicesDerek Stewart [email protected]

Student SupportLeslie [email protected]

School LeadershipBob [email protected]

Career & Technical Education & AVIDBrad [email protected]

Financial ServicesTeena [email protected]

Construction & DesignDean [email protected]

English Language Arts, Social Studies& LibraryKaren [email protected]

Early LearningDurdaana [email protected]

Special EducationKelli Ehresmann (Elementary)[email protected] Hawkins (Secondary)[email protected]

Maintenance & Grounds/Risk ManagementBrian [email protected]

Math & ScienceJoyce [email protected]

Human ResourcesJoe [email protected]

Food & Nutrition ServicesAlicia [email protected]

Dawn [email protected]

Terry [email protected]

If there’s snow on the ground in the morning, or the roads seem icy, school may start 2 hours late or be cancelled. We will use School Mes-senger to notify sta® and families. The informa-tion will also be available:• www.nthurston.k12.wa.us • local media• social media

Radio: KGY (1240 AM or 94.3 FM); KAYO (96.9 FM); KXXO (96.1 FM); KIRO (710 AM); KRXY (94.5 FM); KOMO (97.7 FM or 1000 AM).TV: KCPQ (13); KING (5); KIRO (7); KOMO (4) News: www.theolympian.com

Please don’t rely on information about what neighboring school districts are doing, since conditions and considerations vary from one district to another.

Safety Committee members (one Safety Represen-tative from each site) meet 6 times a year at the Dis-trict O®ice Board Room. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment for students and sta® by helping to prevent accident, injury, and illness by recommending policy for the District and by insuring compliance with federal, state and local policies. For the 2017-18 school year, we will be meeting on the following dates from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

October 3, 2017November 7, 2017December 5, 2017February 1, 2018March 1, 2018May 3, 2018

NTPS Safety Committee

Questions? Please contact Alana Markham-Harris at 360-412-4898.

Crime Stoppers of South Sound 1-800-222-TIPS or download the P3 Tips App to submit secure and anonymous tips.

School Closure Notifications

Emergency Bus Schedule For Ice And Snow

Child Care YMCA..............................................360-705-2642 Child Care Action Council...............360-754-0810 Lacey Boys & Girls Club.................360-438-6811Lacey Timberland Library................360-491-3860Lacey Parks and Recreation.............360-491-0857South Sound Reading Foundation.....................................................................................360-412-4499Thurston County Food Bank.............360-352-8597 TOGETHER! ............................360-493-2230 ext. 20 Crisis Clinic (24-hour)........................360-586-2800Community Youth Services...............360-943-0780www.nthurston.k12.wa.us/resources

PeachjarLearn about community and school events and programs in our paperless eFlyer system. Online and via email!

Flood Routes Your Snow Route Stop is:If your Regular Stop is:

Nisqually Crest Dev & Beachcrest Dev Carpenter Rd Ext NE Draham Rd NE & 15th Ave NE Woodland Creek Dr NE Johnson Pt Lp NE & Cascade Lp NE Johnson Pt Rd NE (North of 78th Ave NE)Libby Rd NE (North of 36th Ave NE to Woodard Bay NE) Lindell Rd NE Diamond Rd SE Mayes Rd SE & 19th/Mayes Rd SE & 25th McAllister Park and Evergreen Estates Steilacoom Rd (between Dutterow Rd & 7th Ave SE) All Madrona Park Dev Ridgeview Dr SE Countrywood Dr SE 58th Ave SE (down the hill) Roxanna Dr SE & Intelco Loop SE

Nisqually Crest Dev & Beachcrest Dev Meridian Rd NE & 46th Ave NE Hawks Prairie & Carpenter Ext or Britton Pkwy/Carpenter Ext 15th Ave NE & Livingston St NE 15th Ave NE & Livingston St NE Johnson Pt Rd NE & 78th Ave NE Johnson Pt Rd NE & 78th Ave NELibby Rd NE & 36th Ave NE South Bay Rd NE & Lindell Rd NE Shady Ln & Shadywood Ct SE or Carpenter Rd & Diamond Rd Seven Oaks Elementary School 19th Ave SE & Abington Lp SE Steilacoom Rd & Dutterow Rd or 7th Ave & Nisqually Cuto® Pacific Ave SE & Chatham Dr SE or Steilacoom Rd SE Martin Way E & Ridgeview Dr SE Countrywood Dr SE & 81st Ave SE Daycrest Dr SE & 58th Ave SE Corporate Center Dr SE & Intelco Loop SE

15th Ave NE & Livingston St NE

Johnson Pt Rd NE (North of 78th Ave NE)Libby Rd NE (North of 36th Ave NE to Woodard Bay NE) Libby Rd NE & 36th Ave NE

Ridgeview Dr SE Martin Way E & Ridgeview Dr SE

Shady Ln & Shadywood Ct SE or Carpenter Rd & Diamond RdMayes Rd SE & 19th/Mayes Rd SE & 25th Seven Oaks Elementary SchoolMcAllister Park and Evergreen Estates 19th Ave SE & Abington Lp SE

Steilacoom Rd & Dutterow Rd or 7th Ave & Nisqually Cuto®

South Bay Rd NE & Lindell Rd NE

Community Resources

School addresses and phone numbers are on the back cover!

Park Lp SE The stops will be at the corner of 6th Ave SE and Old Pacific Hwy SE.

Durgin Rd SE The stop is at the intersection of Durgin RD SE and Old Pacific Hwy SE.

Lemon Rd NE (46th Ave NE to Woodard Bay Rd NE) The stop will be at the corner of 46th and Lemon Rd.

Riverside Dr SE, Hayko Ln SE, 6th Ave SE & Nisqually

District NoticesNOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY STUDENTSThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) a®ords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These rights are:1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records with-in 45 days of the day the school receives a request for access. Parents of eligible students should submit to the school principal a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The school o®icial will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education re-cords that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate, mislead-ing, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA. Parents or eligible students who wish to ask the school to amend a record should write the school principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it should be changed. 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 deci-sion 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 privacy of personally identifiable information 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 o®icials with legitimate educa-tional interests. A school o®icial is a person employed by the school as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support sta® members (includ-ing health or medical sta® and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the school board; a person or company with whom the school has outsourced services or functions it would otherwise use its own em-ployees to perform (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); a parent or student serving on an o®icial committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee; or a parent, student, or other vol-unteer assisting another school o®icial in performing his or her tasks. A school o®icial has a legitimate educational interest if the o®icial needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional re-sponsibility. Upon request, the school discloses education records with-out consent to o®icials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll, or is already enrolled if the disclosure is for purposes of the student’s enrollment or transfer.4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Educa-tion concerning alleged failures by the school to comply with the require-ments of FERPA. The name and address of the o®ice that administers FERPA are:Family Policy Compliance O®iceU.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20202-8520

STUDENT IMAGES AND INTERNET USEThe district uses student photos in the NTPS Community Connections, NTPS Buzz, website, calendar and other publications. We also promote our schools through video productions. Students use the Internet to re-search projects and obtain useful information for school projects. If you do not wish the district to use your child’s photo in a publication or video production or if you do not wish your child to use the Internet at school, please fill out a FERPA form online during registration to opt out.

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIESIn compliance with Washington Administrative Code 392-400, this is to notify parents that a complete copy of “Student Rights and Responsibili-

ties” is available upon request from the principal of each school in the district. This document includes student responsibilities and duties, student rights, attendance policies, corrective actions, suspension and expulsion procedures, appeals procedures, sexual harassment, bully-ing, and other prohibited conduct. The NTPS “Student Rights and Re-sponsibilities Handbook” is also available on the NTPS website under “Family Resources”. Contact your school for a copy. All district policies are also available on the district website www.nthurston.k12.wa.us un-der “Our District.”

NON-DISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION The District shall provide equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and sta® in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion and training. Such equal employment opportunity shall be provided without discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military sta-tus, sex, marital status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, or qualified individuals with sensory, mental or physical dis-ability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The District may give preferences to a United States citizen or national over an authorized alien if two candidates are equally qualified. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Joe Bremgartner, Executive Director Human Resources305 College St. NELacey, WA 98516360 412-4453

CHILD FINDIn compliance with Washington Administrative Code 392-172A-02040, this is to notify district parents about Child find. Child find activities are conducted to locate, evaluate and identify students who reside in the district and who have a suspected disability including children experi-encing homelessness, regardless of the severity of the disability. If you have a child from birth through age 3, please contact South Sound Par-ent to Parent for an initial intake interview. If you have a child age 3-5 who you suspect may have a disability, he/she may be eligible for spe-cial education services through North Thurston Public Schools. If you would like more information about these programs, call 360-412-4485. If you have a student from kindergarten through age 21 who has a sus-pected disability, call the school psychologist at your local school for more information.

NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER THE PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT (PPRA)The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) a®ords parents cer-tain rights regarding the conduct of surveys, collection and use of in-formation for marketing purposes, and certain physical exams. These include the right to: Consent before students are required to submit to a survey that concerns one or more of the following protected areas (“pro-tected information survey”) if the survey is funded in whole or in part by a program of the U.S. Department of Education: (1) Political a®iliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent; (2) Mental or psychologi-cal problems of the student or student’s family; (3) Sex behavior or atti-tudes; (4) Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior; (5) Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close fam-ily relationships; (6) Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers; (7) Religious practices, a®iliations, or beliefs of the student or parents; or (8) Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.

• Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out of: (1) The above and any other “protected information survey,” regardless of funding; (2) Any non-emergency, invasive physical exam or screening required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school or its agent and not necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of a student, except for hearing, vision, or scoliosis screenings, or any physical exam or screening permitted or required under State law; and (3) Activities involving collection, disclosure, or use of personal information obtained from students for marketing or to sell or otherwise distribute the infor-mation to others.• Inspect, upon request and before administration or use: (1) Protected information surveys of students; and (2) Instruments used to collect personal information from students for any of the above mar-keting, sales, or other distribution purposes. • Inspect upon request any instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum. • These rights transfer from the parents to a student who is 18 years old or an emancipated minor under State Law.

TITLE I PARENT INVOLVEMENTNTPS has a policy of involving the parents or legal guardians of stu-dents in Title I programs. For further information please contact your child’s school principal.

EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND THE PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITYThe District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities program without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory or mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. (See Policy 3210.) In particular, students with disabilities have the right to a free and appropriate public education. Please contact the Special Edu-cation Department at 412-4482 to receive information on (a) the way to refer a student, who because of a disability, may need or is believed to need, special education or related services, and (b) the rights of parents and students with disabilities in identification, evaluation, and place-ment. To refer a student with a disability for Section 504 Services: A par-ent, teacher, counselor, or administrator who believes he/she is observ-ing a student who is exhibiting substantially limited performance in one or more major life activities that is believed to be caused by a physical or mental impairment may refer the student. The concerned individual should complete a Referral Form and give it to the school principal. The Referral Form is available from the school o®ice or school counselor. For a complete description of the process that follows a referral for Section 504 services, please see District Policy 2173 and Procedure 2173P. The 504 Compliance O®icer is Karen Remy-Anderson and can be contacted at 360-412-4466. To see your rights visit http://www.k12.wa.us/equity/Families/Section504.aspx.

HOMELESSIf, due to a lack of housing, you must double-up with relatives or friends, live in a shelter, motel, vehicle, campground, on the street, in aban-doned buildings or trailers then according to the McKinney-Vento Act, your preschool-aged and school-aged children have certain rights and protections. Please contact Brenda McAferty, Homeless Liaison, at 360-561-2095 or [email protected] for further information and assistance and/or visit www.nthurston.k12.wa.us - Programs & Depart-

(HOMELESS CONTINUED)ments – Student Support Services - Homeless Assistance/McKinney-Ven-to Act.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGEThe district o�ers English language development instruction to quali-fying English language learners, students for whom English is not their primary language. English as a Second Language classes (ESL) focus on teaching the English language skills necessary for full participation in learning and academic success in school. Elementary ESL students receive ESL instruction at their neighborhood elementary school. Eng-lish learners in secondary schools who are beginning to learn English attend either Chinook Middle School (grades 6-8) or North Thurston High School (grades 9-12). More advanced English learners attend their neighborhood high school or middle school and attend one period of ESL class daily. All English language learners, grades K-12, attend both ESL and core curriculum classes. For more information, please contact the school o�ce at your neighborhood school. Additional information is also available in the NTPS Bilingual Program O�ce at 360-412-4562.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSNTPS maintains comprehensive school safety plans, allowing each site to deal e®ectively with a wide range of hazards – everything from power outages to major earthquakes. Each school has its own emergency plan developed by building sta® with input from law enforcement and other emergency responders based upon careful analysis of safety needs. For a major disaster, schools are prepared to care for students for up to 48 hours if necessary. Please contact your school or the district’s School Safety O®icer.

AHERA (ASBESTOS HAZARD EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACT) EN-VIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 49 CFR, PART 763As you may be aware, some of our buildings still have some asbestos in them. Asbestos containing materials are present or assumed to be pres-ent in seven district school buildings and six portable classroom-type units; however, none of these materials require immediate attention as all are in good/safe condition at this time. The vast majority of the as-bestos-containing materials in the district are in floor coverings - either VAT (vinyl asbestos tile) or asbestos sheet vinyl. Both of these are very stable products. Lesser quantities of other types of asbestos-containing materials are also present. Types, quantity and location are outlined in each respective school/facility book. There is no reason for concern be-cause custodians and district maintenance personnel have been trained to inform the district Designated Asbestos Person immediately if there have been any disturbances or if there is any question of a disturbance. Each school facility containing asbestos has an Asbestos Management Plan book located in the front o®ice. Per AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emer-gency Response) requirements, CSD facilities are periodically surveyed to inspect the condition of the Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM). Inspec-tions are performed every six months by the district Designated Asbestos Person. Every three years an inspection is also done by a non-district per-son to ensure the district stays in compliance with all State and Federal laws. The last three year inspection was performed in 2016 by ESD 113.NTPS District’s Designated Asbestos Person is Brian Eko. If you have any questions about our asbestos situation please call him at (360) 412-4528. No response actions are scheduled for the 2017-18 school year.

adversely impact the school environment. The applications may be per-formed in or on school structures or on school grounds such as playfields, classroom, greenhouses, etc. Key elements of the program are identified:All pesticide applications made to District sites will be by WSDA licensed applicators. The District will establish a registration system to notify parents, sta® and students, who express an interest, of proposed ap-plications. See District website or contact the Grounds Department at 360-412-4521 for more info. Pre-notification requirements do not apply to any emergency applications that need to be immediately applied or if the school grounds or facilities will not be occupied for two days follow-ing the application. When an emergency application is made, notification consistent with the registration system shall occur as soon as possible. For indoor and structure applications, a pre-notification posting will be displayed at a prominent place at the site of the application, 48 hours in advance of the application. However, this pre-notification posting will not occur if the school is not occupied by students for at least two con-secutive days a´er the application. If you have any questions or would like pesticide application records and annual summary of pesticide use, please contact Wayne Tilley, IPM Coordinator, at (360) 412-4521 or by e-mail at [email protected].

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSHigh school graduates must fulfill minimum graduation requirements, including assessments, credits and community service. To view the most current requirements visit http://www.nthurston.k12.wa.us/graduation.

IMMUNIZATIONSWashington State Law requires all students attending public schools, pre-school through 12th grade, to provide proof of immunization. Personal and medical exemption forms signed by a licensed healthcare provider or a completed religious exemption form will also be accepted. All students, regardless of age, must be in compliance in order to be in school. To view an immunization chart visit: www.nthurston.k12.wa.us/immunization.

PARENTS’ “RIGHT-TO-KNOW” PROVISIONParents or legal guardians of students in Title 1 funded buildings or activities have the right to request information from NTPS concerning professional qualifications of their child’s teacher. For more info contact Human Resources at 360-412-4450.

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ANNUAL NOTIFI-CATION AND POSTING PROCEDURENTPS has an active Integrated Pest Management Program designed to provide a safe and healthy environment for our students, sta® and us-ers of the properties. Pesticide applications (including insecticides, her-bicides, rodenticides, and fungicides) are limited in our schools and are only taken when thresholds are reached that are unacceptable and can

Vincent Strand, 8th gradeChinook Middle School

Title: “Parlez vous Englais?” (Do you speak English?) Medium: Digital collage in Photoshop

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North Thurston Public Schools - John W. Gott Administrative Center, 305 College St NE, Lacey, WA 98516 - 360.412.4400

Meadows836 Deerbrush Drive SELacey, WA 98513360-412-4690 Angie DeAguiar, Principal

Mountain View1900 College Street SELacey, WA 98503360-412-4630 Heather McCarthy, Principal

Olympic View1330 Horne Avenue NELacey, WA 98516360-412-4660 Jason Greer, Principal

Chambers Prairie6501 Virginia Street SELacey, WA 98513360-412-4720Michael Suhling, Principal

Evergreen Forest3025 Marvin Road SELacey, WA 98503360-412-4670Stephanie Hollinger, Principal

Horizons4601 67th Avenue SELacey, WA 98513360-412-4710Nate Grygorcewicz, Principal

Lacey1800 Homann Drive SELacey, WA 98503360-412-4650Gary Culbertson, Co-PrincipalSharon McGourty, Co-Principal

Lakes6211 Mullen Road SELacey, WA 98503360-412-4600 Jami Roberts, Principal

Lydia Hawk7600 5th Avenue SELacey, WA 98503360-412-4610 Kathleen Delpino, Principal

Elementary Schools

Pleasant Glade1920 Abernethy Road NELacey, WA 98516360-412-4620Andrew Pitman, Principal

Seven Oaks1800 Seven Oaks Road SELacey, WA 98503360-412-4700 Becky Lee, Principal

South Bay3845 Sleater-Kinney Road NELacey, WA 98506360-412-4640Kate Cook, Principal

Woodland4630 Carpenter Road SELacey, WA 98503 360-412-4680Casey Crawford, Principal

Aspire5900 54th Avenue SELacey, WA 98513360-412-4730Courtney Crawford, Principal

Chinook4301 6th Avenue NELacey, WA 98516360-412-4760 Kirsten Rue, Principal

Middle Schools

Komachin3650 College Street SELacey, WA 98503360-412-4740Deborah Sarver, Principal

Nisqually8100 Steilacoom Road SELacey, WA 98503360-412-4770David Crane, Principal

North Thurston600 Sleater-Kinney Road NELacey, WA 98506360-412-4800Nick Greenwell, Principal

River Ridge350 River Ridge Drive SE Lacey, WA 98513360-412-4820Serenity Malloy, Principal

South Sound411 College Street NELacey, WA 98516 360-412-4880Angela Grizzle, Principal

Timberline6120 Mullen Road SELacey, WA 98503360-412-4860Paul Dean, Principal

High Schools

Salish8605 Campus Glen Dr. NELacey, WA 98516360-412-4740Karen Owen, Principal

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