Dear Totem Falls Families,

We continue to look at revisions in the lunch routines to make it more comfortable, while maintaining the safest environment possible. One of the recent modifications is adding some wind screening to keep the breeze down. While it is still cold outside, this has made a noticeable difference. We have also been able to add some seating which will provide more spacing between students. Some lunches will have as few as three students to a table, while others will have up to five. This extra spacing really makes things feel safer as we continue to eat outside. Next week we will begin the new seating arrangement. I have included a couple of pictures below to help visualize these changes. I am looking into ways we can provide some warmth during lunches as well to see if there is a safe, effective way to do so.

I also wanted to share that the school district has made a decision regarding the modality of conferences. All parent conferences the week of November 8 will be virtual, utilizing our new best friend Zoom (not really). I understand the reasons for the decision, appreciate the focus on safety, and am disappointed we will not have conferences in person. Spring conferences will hopefully bring some welcome change.

Have a great weekend.

Craig

Please do not stop in the parking lot side to let your child out, this is preventing the busses from coming in to drop students off. Thank you for your help on this.

In anticipation of Veterans Day in November, Ms. Thurston is collecting digital pictures of family members who are veterans. These pictures will be used in a video presentation shared with families.

Photos do not need to be of service people in uniform, or in color but should be at least 800 x 600 resolution and in .jpg format if possible. You must include the veteran’s name, student’s name, veteran’s relationship to student, and branch of service.

ALL PHOTOS MUST BE SUBMTTED BY MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 3RD

**If you submitted a photo in previous years, you do not need to resubmit.

Please send all photos and questions to: stephanie.thurston@sno.wednet.edu

Please take a moment to fill out this quick survey to select a t-shirt size for your student. One survey per student please. Thank you.

The Snohomish School District is hiring emergency substitute teachers. Did you know you can become and emergency substitute if you hold a bachelor’s degree or higher? This position pays $185 to $260 per day (depends on duration of assignment) and the applicant must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and must pass STEDI subskills test. Contact Holli Fedewa in Human Resource Services/Guest Teaching for more information at 360-563-7247.

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• PAWS Virtual Youth Programs
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• Monday, November 8-Friday, November 12, 2021 - Parent-Teacher Conferences, 11:45 dismissal
• Thursday, November 11, 2021 - Veterans Day (no school)
• Friday, November 12, 2021 - Half-day early release
• Wednesday, November 24, 2021 - Half-day early release
• Thursday, November 25-Friday, November 26, 2021 - Thanksgiving Break (no school)
• Friday, December 17, 2021 - Half-day early release
• Monday, December 20-Friday, December 31, 2021 - Winter Break (no school)

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The Snohomish School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator and ADA – Darryl Pernat, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7285, darryl.pernat@sno.wednet.edu; Section 504 Coordinator and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying – Shawn Stevenson, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7282, shawn.stevenson@sno.wednet.edu.