Announcements
WSD Procedures/Protocols for COVID-19 and Hybrid Learning:
• COVID-19 District Information Portal
• COVID-19 Protocols and Procedures
• COVID-19 Safety Protocol Videos
2021-2022 School Year Calendar: The WSD School Board approved the 2021-2022 School Year Calendar during the April 13th Board meeting. This calendar was created in collaboration with WSD WEA members, HR Department and Superintendent Harlow. Check it out here.
Hybrid Schedule Changes: WSD will transition from the current hybrid learning model to having on-campus instruction 5-days per week starting Monday, May 3rd. Students K-12 will continue to be in their assigned AM and PM cohorts for the rest of the school year. Mattawa Pre-School Students will transition to their normal schedule Tuesday - Friday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM on May 4th. Visit our website here for more important dates to note.
Welcome to the WSD Team: Gabby Chacon is WSD’s new Operations Purchasing Specialist & District Receptionist. In addition, she will be in charge of keys/key fob systems and cash receipting. WSD is happy to have you on the team! 👏🏽 Her office is located in the WSD Administration Building.
School Principals Day: May 1st was National School Principals Day! Thank you for all that you do ☀️
Teacher Appreciation Week: Teacher appreciation week ‘officially’ starts today, but let’s be honest - we appreciate ALL teachers 24/7, 365 days a year! Teacher appreciation week ‘officially’ starts today, but let’s be honest - we appreciate ALL teachers 24/7, 365 days a year! We truly appreciate you all!! #TeacherAppreciationWeek 🍎❤️🍏🍎❤️🍏
Vaccine Clinic on Campus: Our WSD Nurse’s are working with Mattawa Community Clinic to host a vaccination clinic. The clinic will be open for 16+ year old students and also offer it to parents. 16+ students, and under 18 will have to bring the parents for consent. More information to come.
Weekly Agenda
Monday, May 3rd: 🍎
Hybrid Learning: K-12th Grade Students will attend school in their AM/PM cohort.
Meal Distribution: 11 AM - 2 PM at the Mattawa Elementary Cafeteria. Check out the May Menu here
WSD Sports:
Soccer Boys 4:00 PM 7th Grade Home Royal Middle School
Soccer Boys 5:15 PM 8th Grade Home Royal Middle School
Tuesday, May 4th: 🍏
Hybrid Learning: K-12th Grade Students will attend school in their AM/PM cohort.
WSD Sports:
Baseball Boys 4:00 PM Varsity Away Cascade High School 12:00 PM
Soccer Boys 5:00 PM Junior Varsity Away Moses Lake High School 3:00 PM
Soccer Boys 7:00 PM Varsity Away Moses Lake High School 3:00 PM
Track and Field Girls/Boys 4:00 PM 7th/8th Grade Away Connell High School 2:00 PM
Baseball Boys 4:00 PM 7th/8th Home Royal Middle School
Softball Girls 4:00 PM 7th Grade Home Royal Middle School
Softball Girls 5:30 PM 8th Grade Home Royal Middle School
Softball Girls 4:00 PM Varsity Home Quincy High School
Wednesday, May 5th: 🍎
Hybrid Learning: K-12th Grade Students will attend school in their AM/PM cohort.
WSD Sports:
Soccer Boys 4:00 PM 7th Grade Away John Sager Middle School 1:00 PM
Soccer Boys 5:15 PM 8th Grade Away John Sager Middle School 1:00 PM
Tennis Girls 3:00 PM Varsity Away Royal High School 1:30 PM
Tennis Boys 3:00 PM Varsity Away Royal High School
Wellness and Prevention Trainings: Brought to WSD by the Wahluke Community Coalition. Check out the newsletter here.
Cinco de Mayo: Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over the French forces of Napoleon III on May 5, 1862, at the Battle of Puebla.🇲🇽
Thursday, May 6th:🍏
Hybrid Learning: K-12th Grade Students will attend school in their AM/PM cohort.
WSD Sports:
Baseball Boys 4:00 PM 7th/8th Away Columbia Burbank Middle School 1:30 PM
Softball Girls 4:00 PM 7th Grade Away Columbia Burbank Middle School 1:30 PM
Softball Girls 5:30 PM 8th Grade Away Columbia Burbank Middle School 1:30 PM
Track and Field Girls 3:30 PM Junior Varsity Away @ Quincy High School (multiple schools) 1:15 PM
Track and Field Boys 3:30 PM Junior Varsity Away @ Quincy High School (multiple schools) 1:15 PM
Track and Field Girls 3:30 PM Varsity Away @ Quincy High School (multiple schools) 1:15 PM
Track and Field Boys 3:30 PM Varsity Away @ Quincy High School (multiple schools)
SME Chat: SME Chat Live via SME Facebook Page at 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Friday, May 7th: 🍎
Hybrid Learning: K-12th Grade Students will attend school in their AM/PM cohort.
District Spotlight
THANK YOU WSD TEACHERS!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! A HUGE THANK YOU to all of our teachers! WSD Teachers change the lives of our students every day! Despite the challenges of COVID-19, our educators continue to work hard, ensuring students have the tools they need to reach their maximum potential. 🍏❤️🍎📚
Month Overview
District Calendar
Upcoming Dates:
May 3rd - Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3-7
May 3rd - New schedule starts: Monday-Friday with our current Hybrid Schedule
May 6th: SME Chat - Facebook Live
May 11th: Board Meeting 7 PM
May 19: WSD Salmon Release Event (in person in the DA park - time TBD)
May 27: Community Coalition Meeting at 3:00 PM (virtual webinar)
May 27: Plática Educativa Familiar - Family Educational Talk at 6:00 PM (virtual LIVE on FB)
May 28 - Asynchronous Day: 7:30-10:45 Building Directed
May 17th: Early Release: 1-3PM
May 31st: No School - Memorial Day
June 18th: WHS Graduation - 6:00pm
Please leave a comment below for more information that you would like to see for our next WSD Weekly Update.
Thank you have a great week!