Walnut Grove Elementary
November Newsletter
School Hours: 8:30am - 2:50pm
Associate Principal: Mark Jordan
Associate Principal: Jessica Graham
Secretary: Heather Wilkinson
Enrollment Clerk: Kathy Franklin
Attendance Clerk: Lori Larson
Family Resource Coordinator: Amanda Harding
6103 NE 72nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98661
Attendance Line: (360) 313-1440 or walnutgrove.attendance@vansd.org
Phone: (360) 313-3000
Fax: (360) 313-3000
Email: walnutgrove@vansd.org
Important Dates
November:
11/11 - Veterans Day, no school
11/27-11/29 - Thanksgiving Break, no school
December:
12/23 - 1/3 - Winter Break , no school
January:
1/20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no school
1/24 - Semester Break, no school
February:
2/17 - President's Day, no school
March:
3/30 - 4/3 - Spring Break, no school
April:
4/16 & 4/17 - 2 Hour Early Release (12:50 release)
May:
5/25 - Memorial Day, no school
June:
6/9 - 2 Hour Early Release (12:50 release)
6/10 - Last Day of School - 2 Hour Early Release (12:50 release)
Early Release Every Monday
Nov: 4, 18, 25
Dec: 2, 9, 16
Jan: 6, 13, 27
Feb: 3, 10, 24
Mar: 2, 9, 16, 23
Apr: 6, 13, 20, 27
May: 4, 11, 18
Jun: None
*Students will be dismissed at 2:10pm
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Get ready for winter weather
It’s time to start preparing for the possibility of snow days.
School closures and delays are decided as early in the morning as possible—by 5 a.m., if feasible. Early releases are decided as soon in the school day as possible. If a late start is declared the prior evening, we will attempt to announce the following day by 7 a.m whether schools will be closed.
If schools are closed or dismissed early, after-school and evening activities also will be canceled. Community use of schools will be canceled only if schools are closed.
In the event of an early release, families will be notified by phone call and/or email. Elementary students who ride the bus or walk will not be released until verbal confirmation about arrangements has been made with families.
The decision to close schools or delay opening them is not taken lightly. The safety of students and staff is a top priority.
How to find out about schedule changes
- District and school websites
- FlashAlert (must renew notification subscription every year)
- VPS mobile app
- Call 360-313-1401 or 360-313-1000
- Radio, TV stations and newspapers (will share information at their discretion)
- Automated phone calls and/or emails may be sent if schools close early during the school day, or if the decision to close is made the night before.
If no information is posted, schools are operating on a normal schedule.
Snow routes
Snow routes have been developed for some VPS schools. These alternate, safer routes will be used when ice and/or snow create dangerous driving conditions on certain roads.
When snow routes are announced, there will be no service to some bus stops. Alternate bus stops will be used.
Making a backup plan
Do you have a backup plan if schools are delayed, closed or release students earlier than expected? For example, could you:
- Adjust your work schedule?
- Hire a babysitter or take the kids to daycare?
- Ask a friend, neighbor or family member to watch the kids?
Holiday Assistance
Please Use Our Attendance Resources
24 Hour Attendance Message Line: (360) 313- 1440
IMPORTANT!!! GO HOME PLANS
Additionally, please do not take your student out of bus lines at the end of the day. This causes confusion and can lead to school staff searching for a student we think is missing. If you decide to pick up your student from school last minute, please come into the office and we will have them pulled off of the bus and brought in to you.
We appreciate your help in making the end of the school day run as smoothly as possible!
Photo ID Required
Additionally, all visitors must use their photo ID to sign into our visitor system.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please go to
https://vansd.org/volunteer to start the process.
Medications in School
Medication orders must be renewed every school year.
To renew medication orders:
1. Have your child’s physician complete the Medication in School form (even for over the counter medications).
2. The clinic can fax the orders directly to the school at 360-313-3001.
3. Bring in your child’s medication and orders (if not faxed) before school starts. A good time is during Back to School Night or the week before school starts.
4. Medication should be in the original, unopened bottle
5. If the medication is for a life-threatening condition, the medication MUST be in the school office BEFORE your child can start school!
Life threatening conditions include:
Diabetes
Anaphylaxis
Asthma (Some students)
Seizures (Some students)
Talk with your school nurse if you are unsure if your child’s condition is considered life threatening.
NOTE: Students are not allowed to carry any type of medication on them during the school day. This includes over the counter medications such as cough drops, cough medication, Tylenol, etc. A medication order must be on file for us to accept and dispense ANY medication. Please call the office at 360-313-3000 with any questions!
Our school will be completely rebuilt
Follow the link below to learn more: https://vansd.org/reschools/project-school-walnut-grove/
School Schedule
First Bell Rings 8:20 a.m.
Tardy Bell Rings 8:30 a.m.
Dismissal 2:50 p.m.
To help minimize classroom interruptions, after school arrangements should be communicated to your child BEFORE they leave for school in the morning.
Lunch Schedule
K 10:45am
3rd 11:00am
1st 11:15am
4th 11:30am
2nd 11:45am
5th 12:00pm
Early Release
K 10:30am
3rd 10:45am
1st 11:00am
4th 11:15am
2nd 11:30am
5th 11:45am
Meal Prices
Grades K-5 $1.95
Reduced Price (gr. K-3) Free
Reduced Price (gr. 4-5) $.40
Milk/Juice daily $.45
Adult $2.90
Breakfast
Grades K-5 $ .80
Reduced Price (K-5) Free
Adult $1.50