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2650 Entiat Way, Entiat, WA 98822 509.784.1800 fax 509.784.2986 www.entiatschools.org April 2021

SUBSTITUTE BUS DRIVERS NEEDED!

If you are interested in becoming a substitute school bus driver for the Entiat School District, please contact Diane Grover in the District Office at 784-1800. You must have at least 5 years of experience driving a car. The school district will provide the training needed for you to obtain the required CDL with school bus endorsement, and will cover the other costs for drug test, DOT physical, fingerprinting, etc. Give us a call to find out if being a school bus driver might be right for you!

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Moving Forward

Entiat Parents and Community,

A little over twelve months ago when State Officials closed schools as a result of a new virus strain called COVID-19, none of us had any idea the twists and turns the subsequent year would take. Now a year later after dealing with the stress, emotional toll, and heartache this virus has caused we are finally starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel. The Entiat School District staff and administration have worked to provide our students with the best possible educational model allowed within the constraints that we had to work with. One of the key considerations in all of our decisions was taking into account how our decisions would affect families and what they were having to deal with.

Last week, Governor Inslee reduced the required spacing in Elementary classrooms from six feet to three feet. This was seen as the last barrier for many districts on the westside of the State that had not brought back any of their students. Fortunately, we have had our students in classrooms since the fall. Currently all of our students are attending at least three hours a day five days a week. Students and families have done an excellent job of adjusting to the schedule and developing a routine that is working smoothly. In looking at a possible expansion in light of last week’s announcement, administration started to put together scenarios. The result was the following conclusions:

• A change in the model would not take place until the first part of May to allow time to reset and prepare for changes to be made with facility, staffing, schedules etc.

• The three foot guidelines do not apply to Middle School or High School nor in common areas such as the lunch area. The six foot requirement would still be in place which would cause staffing and space issues.

• Quarantine protocols still remain in effect so if there is a positive case in a classroom, the close contacts would have to remain home 14 days. If there are two or more positive cases in a class the entire class would need to remain home 14 days.

• In order to meet the six foot requirement at lunch, ½ the class could eat in the Commons and the other ½ would need to eat in the classroom thus doubling staffing needs for supervision.

• Some students would have class schedule changes as well as a change in teachers in order to meet the requirements.

• Students and staff would be starting their third different learning model this school year. Based on these conclusions and the changes that expansion would cause students and families, the Entiat School District administration and the School Board have determined that it is in our community’s best interest to finish this school year in the current learning model and continue our planning for full day operation in the fall. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. Miles Caples Superintendent mcaples@entiatschools.org 509-888-5174

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Avanzando

Padres y Comunidad de Entiat, Hace poco más de doce meses, cuando los funcionarios estatales cerraron las escuelas como resultado de una nueva ola del virus llamada COVID-19, ninguno de nosotros tenía idea de los giros y vueltas que tomaría el año siguiente. Ahora, un año después de lidiar con el estrés, el peaje emocional y la angustia que este virus ha causado, finalmente estamos empezando a ver una luz al final del túnel. El personal y la administración del Distrito Escolar de Entiat han trabajado para darles a nuestros estudiantes el mejor modelo educativo posible permitido dentro de las limitaciones con las que tuvimos que trabajar. Una de las consideraciones clave en todas nuestras decisiones fue tener en cuenta cómo nuestras decisiones afectarían a las familias y con qué tenían que lidiar.

La semana pasada, el gobernador Inslee cambió el espacio requerido en los salones de clases de primaria de seis pies a tres pies. Esto fue visto como la última barrera para muchos distritos en el lado oeste del estado que no habían traído a ninguno de sus estudiantes. Afortunadamente, hemos tenido a nuestros estudiantes en los salones de clases desde el otoño. Actualmente, todos nuestros estudiantes asisten al menos tres horas al día cinco días a la semana. Los estudiantes y las familias han hecho un excelente trabajo adaptándose al horario y desarrollando una rutina que funciona sin problemas. Al considerar una posible expansión a la luz del anuncio de la semana pasada, la administración comenzó a armar escenarios. El resultado fueron las siguientes conclusiones:

• Un cambio en el modelo no se llevaría a cabo hasta la primera parte de mayo para dar tiempo a restablecer y prepararse para los cambios que se realizarán en las instalaciones, el personal, los horarios, etc.

• Las reglas de tres pies no se aplican a la escuela intermedia o secundaria ni en áreas comunes como el área de almuerzo. El requisito de seis pies todavía estaría en su lugar, lo que causaría problemas de personal y espacio.

• Los protocolos de cuarentena aún permanecen vigentes, por lo que si hay un caso positivo en el salón de clase, los contactos cercanos tendrían que permanecer en casa 14 días. Si hay dos o más casos positivos en una clase, toda la clase deberá permanecer en casa 14 días.

• Para cumplir con el requisito de seis pies en el almuerzo, la mitad de la clase podría comer en la área del almuerzo y la otra mitad necesitaría comer en el salón de clases, duplicando las necesidades de personal para la supervisión.

• Algunos estudiantes tendrían cambios en el horario de clases, así como un cambio en los maestros para cumplir con los requisitos.

• Los estudiantes y el personal comenzarían su tercer modelo de aprendizaje diferente este año escolar. Sobre la base de estas conclusiones y los cambios que la expansión causaría a los estudiantes y las familias, la administración del Distrito Escolar de Entiat y el Consejo Escolar han determinado que lo mejor para nuestra comunidad es terminar este año escolar en el modelo de aprendizaje actual y continuar con nuestra planificación para el operación de día completo en el otoño. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, comuníquese conmigo. Miles Caples Superintendente mcaples@entiatschools.org 509-888-5174

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Have you heard about P-EBT (Pandemic EBT)?

This is a federal program that provides money for meals missed by students at school during the 2020-21

school year because of reduced in-person attendance due to COVID-19.

There is no need to apply for P-EBT. Families with children who are eligible for free or reduced-

price school meals will get their P-EBT card in the mail automatically. All you have to do is make

sure your address is up to date in the school’s records.

Get more information about this on the District homepage at www.entiatschools.org. You can also learn more at www.dshs.wa.gov/pebt or call the P-EBT Contact Center at (833) 518-0282 with questions.

¿Ha oído hablar de P-EBT (EBT pandémica)?

Este es un programa federal que proporciona dinero para las comidas que los estudiantes perdieron en

la escuela durante el año escolar 2020-21 debido a la reducción de la asistencia en persona debido al

COVID-19.

No hay necesidad de aplicar para el P-EBT. Las familias con niños que son elegibles para recibir

comidas escolares gratis o de precio reducido recibirán su tarjeta P-EBT por correo automáticamente.

Todo lo que tiene que hacer es asegurarse de que su dirección postal es correcta en los registros de la

escuela.

Obtenga más información sobre esto en la página de inicio del Distrito en www.entiatschools.org. También puede obtener más información en www.dshs.wa.gov/pebt o llamar al Centro de contacto de P-EBT al (833) 518-0282 si tiene preguntas.

CHILD FIND Child Find is a federal program available through public schools that is designed to locate and evaluate children, age birth through age 21, who may have a disability that hinders educational development. Entiat School District offers this free screening to children who live within the district’s boundaries, including home-schooled and private school students. If your family is living in a temporary situation, you may contact the school district where you are staying to attend a screening, as all Washington school districts have Child Find screenings available. Children may qualify for special education and related health services if they have delays in speech, language, fine motor, gross motor, behavior skills, and/or learning, or if their learning is impacted by vision, hearing and mobility limitations. Please contact Elementary Secretary Marilyn Kamphaus at 784-1314 to schedule a Child Find screening appointment.

CHILD FIND Child Find es un programa federal disponible a través de escuelas publicas que están diseñado para localizar y evaluar a los niños, edad de nacimiento hasta los 21 años, que pueden tener una discapacidad que dificulta el desarrollo educativo. El distrito escolar de Entiat ofrece esta evaluación gratis a los niños que viven dentro de los límites del distrito incluso estudiantes educados en casa y escuelas privadas. Si su familia está viviendo en una situación temporal, usted puede ponerse en contacto con el distrito escolar donde usted se hospeda para obtener una evaluación ya que todos los distritos escolares de Washington tienen Child Find evaluaciones disponibles. Los niños pueden calificar para educación especial y servicios de salud relacionados si tienen retrasos en el habla, lenguaje, habilidades motoras finas, habilidades motoras gruesas, destrezas de comportamiento, y/o aprendizaje, o si su aprendizaje es impactado por limitaciones de visión, audición y movilidad. Por favor póngase en contacto con la secretaria de la primaria Marilyn Kamphaus al 784-1314 para programar una cita de Child Find.

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The following High School students are being recognized for excellent Learning Behavior during the 2nd Trimester:

9th Graders: Pedro Arias, Lucas Martyn

10th Graders: Caylee Johnson, Zoe Maas, Eric Ayala, Tyler Spitler

11th Graders: Savannah Hill, Melissa Swanson-Hill, Andrew Martyn

12th Graders: Lucas Spitler, Kevin Medina, Jacob Lyness

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Mrs. Cannon’s PM P.E. Class

Ashlyn Tucker Neve Thornton Carys Reeves Jack Cannon

Allisson Medina Wyatt Fournie

Michelle Gomez Kendra Martinez

Mrs. Perry-Hardin’s Music Class

Trinity Hedberg Abel Campbell Auron Gordon Elijah Smith Analia Goldy

Mason Montgomery Payton Tucker

Michelle Gomez

Mrs. O’Brian’s PM Computer Class

Tilly Calkins Auron Gordon

Ashlynn Tucker Elliot Corter

Leah Gordon Payton Tucker

Emma Swenson Sherlyn Paz-Oros

Evera Corter

Classroom Awards for P.M. Session

Mrs. Russell - Carter Paz Miss Rice - Levi Brothers

Ms. Gangle - Auron Gordon Ms. Arras - Elijah Smith

Ms. Arras - Johnathan Bloomberg Mrs. James- Leah Gordon

Mrs. DeLay- Jeremiah Stanfield Mrs. Edwards- Mason Montgomery Mrs. Deatherage- Blake Linstedt

Mrs. Tewell- Kate Poyner

Congratulations to our PRIDE Award Winners

for the Trait of Integrity

Mrs. Cannon’s AM PE Class

Asher Pickens Yaritza Morales

Juan Valle Yareli Morales Ilario Padilla Athena Cox

Bentley Lingard Daniel Mendoza

Mrs. Perry-Hardin’s A.M. Music Class

Matias Verduzco Asher Pickens Yareli Morales

Juan Valle Ilario Padilla Athena Cox

Bentley Lingard Levi Thomas

Mrs. O’Brian’s A.M. Computer Class

Matias Verduzco Kimberly Mendoza

Kamilah Chaika Peyton Arnold Jaxson Wilson

Athena Cox Sophia Ingham

Richelle Paz-Oros Olivia Padilla

Mia Ayala-Rojas

Classroom Awards for A.M. Session

Mrs. Russell - Nicole Paz Miss Rice - Liam LaRue

Ms. Gangle - Brinley Parks Ms. Arras- Reagan Ward Ms. Arras- Peyton Arnold

Mrs. James -Jaxson Wilson Mrs. DeLay’ - Jessie Perez

Mrs. Edwards -Jaelin Hensley Mrs. Deatherage- Avaleigh Graham

Mrs. Tewell- Lexi Quezada

Newsletter omission from Last month: Auron Gordon for Respect

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CARRIER ROUTE PRE-SORT

Providing students with the necessary

knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be

productive and responsible citizens.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1. Serve on 3/29 Pizza Green Salad Peaches

2. Serve on 4/1 Hamburger Oven Fries Fruit

5. SPRING BREAK 6. SPRING BREAK 7. SPRING BREAK 8. SPRING BREAK 9. SPRING BREAK

12. Serve on 4/1 Super Nachos Corn Refried Beans Cabbage Salsa Applesauce

13. Serve on 4/12 Macaroni & Cheese Green Beans Strawberries White Cake Dinner Roll

14. Serve on 4/12 Turkey Sandwich Oven Fries Pineapple Mexican Pasta Salad

15. Serve on 4/12 Beef Teriyaki Nuggets Steamed Rice Pineapple Green Beans

16. Serve on 4/15 Chicken Pattie Sandwich Tater Tots Fruit

19. Serve on 4/15 Turkey Gravy Mashed Potatoes French Bread Fruit Salad

20. Serve on 4/19 Chicken & Noodles Peas Pears Dinner Roll

21. Serve on 4/19 Ham & Cheese on a Bun Tater Tots Pears Ranch Pasta Salad

22. Serve on 4/21 Pizza Corn Applesauce

23. Serve on 4/21 Tuna Sandwich Carrots Applesauce Cup

26. Serve on 4/21 Lasagna Mixed Veggies Peaches Dinner Rolls

27. Serve on 4/26 Soft Taco Corn Black Beans Peaches

28. Serve on 4/26 Chicken Fajita Salad Corn Black Beans Peaches

29. Serve on 4/26 Chicken Nuggets Oven Fries Mixed Fruit Dinner Roll

30. Serve on 4/29 Hamburger Oven Fries Fruit

The Entiat School District is

an equal opportunity

provider.

Breakfast Information: Breakfast meals are included in every bag.

Plain or chocolate milk is served with each meal.

APRIL ENTIAT SCHOOL DISTRICT LUNCH

*Donate your old cell phones*

The pre-K class started out the year with 4 old

non-working cell phones but they have

disappeared (I’m sure they went home by

accident in someone’s pocket ). If you have

an old unused cell phone, please think about

donating it to our classroom. You could drop it by the

office and tell them it is for the pre-K class, it would be

much appreciated.

No meals will be served this week(4/5-9). They will resume Monday 4/12.