Superintendent Bahr Newsletter
Monday, March 30, 2020
March 30th Update
Greetings for the Week of March 30-April 3, 2020
A warm greeting from our family to yours. As a homebound person, I know I share many thoughts with all of you about the uncertainty and uncomfortable future. I would also like to share that the Bahr family welcomed a new Grandson on Monday evening with the name of Lincoln Lee Bahr, an auspicious name to be sure. As a Nana, I was not able to be present at the hospital, nor have I been able to hold him. I should be sad at this reality, but I am so happy for our son and his wife, for my 3 year-old grandsonβs new brother, and for the realization that there will be light at the end of this. Love really is amazing!
As a District, we will do our very best to get your families what they need to assist your children. Our teachers are navigating this new reality with creativity and hard work. Thank you for your continued support. Thank you also for answering our survey questions last week. We will be working hard with the principals to create workable solutions, but we ask for some patience with this.
Many of you do not have devices and inadequate internet, these are difficult solutions for us to solve quickly. Most supply companies are weeks in backorder. In turn, many of you have asked to slow down, that you have personal family needs that require attention, and that you need to have time as families to balance these needs. We want you to know that we understand this; as we too have families and concerns that require our attention. We will work with all of you to make this time as manageable as possible, knowing that at some point we will all be together again. One size does not fit all.
This week we had many successes: our food service fed over 500 meals daily to families over all 3 sites. Our amazing food service staff are absolutely heroes as they develop even more ways to meet the needs of families. We appreciate seeing all of you as you come through. We miss all of you! Again, if you need food services please communicate this with our staff as they survey you or reach out to the principals in your school.
We are in discussion with the Eatonville Family Agency to see how we can also support families. Last week, we met remotely, with the Faith Leaders in our community to see what can evolve as we move through this pandemic. Schools are essential partners with the community for food preparation and delivery and as such are focused on the needs of all of our community.
In turn, we are working closely with the State OSPI department and the Governorβs guidance as we move through the "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" proclamation.
This week we have a hopeful outlook. We would like to hear the great innovative things that are happening in your homes, and between your teachers/students. I will be sending out a challenge in my Tuesday reading revolution video...so be listening for that on Tuesday!! I hope all students take me up on the Challenge!! We are really living during a historical time. I hope you and your families are safe and well, that you are learning and growing, and that the time goes quickly for us to return to a safer time.
"Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality." - Jonas Salk
May your week be good and that you enjoy our photos of the ESD Efforts at this time.
Sincerely,
Superintendent Krestin
Be sure to stop in and get a breakfast or lunch
Socially Distant Meal Service
No 3rd Quarter Report Cards for ALL ESD Schools
EHS and EMS Letters to families
Digital Citizenship
Digital Citizenship Blurb For Students and Parents
As we transition to digital learning in these unprecedented times it is important for students to practice good digital citizenship. Remember school Google accounts that are produced by the school and assigned to students, are still subject to the policies and procedures of the Eatonville School District. Our direction is to Be safe, Be responsible, and Be respectful. Digital connections and digital meetings with fellow students and teachers should be considered educational, while using district accounts. Using this information for harassment, bullying or any other form of intimidation will not be tolerated by the district.
With everyone's help we can make this situation creative, positive and educational. Help each other, be a Digital CITIZEN.
Parents, you can help by monitoring activity when possible. Find more information at
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Interactive lessons and activities for all students!
https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/curriculum
If you have needs or questions please contact Travis Rush, the Eatonville School Districts Technology TOSA. - t.rush@eatonville.wednet.edu
Here are some additional resources from Google for to help students at home.
https://learnathome.withyoutube.com/
Person Protective Equipment
πβΎοΈπEatonville School District is making an effort to help those who need personal protective equipment during this emergency crisis.πβΎοΈπ
π·π©ββοΈπ¨ββοΈHere are some of the medical and cleaning supplies that our science departments are donating to the Department of Emergency Management next week. They are in constant communication with hospitals and will prioritize and distribute directly to them.
Nominate a HERO
https://www.eatonville.wednet.edu/departments/hr/heroes
GRITS FARM Images
This picture says it all. This is the new fireless fire pit designed and built by some amazing middle school farmers, surrounded by empty benches built by some hardworking high school GRITS students. Hopefully we will be able to put these back into regular use soon. Until then, stay safe and active, farmers!
Pierce County Health Department
COVID-19 Outbreak
Have questions?
- We have answers.
- Call (800) 525-0127 and press # to reach Washington State Department of Health's call center. The call center is open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. 7 days a week.
- What to do if you:
Stay up to date.
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- Track the investigation.
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Krestin Bahr
Eatonville School District #404
Email: k.bahr@eatonville.wednet.edu
Website: www.eatonville.wednet.edu
Location: 200 Lynch Street West, Eatonville, WA, USA
Phone: 360-879-1000
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Twitter: @EatonvilleSD