LC Family Newsletter
The FACE of the Blazers
Welcome to Lewis and Clark
Dear Blazer Family,
As the year progresses, we know you will have questions. We will continue to provide updates as we move forward. One of the ways we have been doing this is our monthly Check and Connect with LC Admin Nights. We hold these Google Meets at 6pm on either Tuesday night or Thursday nights. Information is sent to your student's emails the day of the meet. These meetings are an opportunity for students and their families to log on and ask questions, or just get to know our LC community!
Please keep in close communication with our staff. We thank you for your patience, understanding, and practicing grace. Please take care, keep your social distancing, mask up, and be safe.
We care about our Lewis and Clark Family!
~Mr. Nourani, Mrs. Norman and Mr. Long
Back-To-School Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When is the first day of school?
A. August 25th
Q. Are we returning in person?
A. Yes, as announced by Superintendent Dr. Greene in June, the Yakima School District will be returning in person.
Q. Will facial coverings be required for vaccinated and unvaccinated staff and students?
A. Yes. This is a legal requirement from the state that schools must follow. Local school districts do not have the ability to implement less restrictive requirements. More info.
Q. When do the school offices open for questions/paperwork?
A. August 13th
Q. What if I need to enroll a student before August 11th?
A. Please visit our Student and Family Center at 105 N 4th Ave, call 573-7000, and/or visit our website for more info. After August 12, please go to the school directly.
Q. Where are the school supply lists?
A. There are no school supply lists and thus no cost to parents/guardians this year as all supplies will be provided for all students by our schools and community partners as they are needed at school throughout the year.
Q. When will bus routes for the 2021-22 school year be updated.
A. By August 16, 2021. Check this web page for updates.
Q. Will parent/guardian communications be improved this year?
A. Yes! The Yakima School District is working to launch Parent Square. It is an all-in-one communications platform designed by parents for parents. We are working on the data synchronization now, then will train our staff, then will launch (with many training opportunities) to parents/guardians. There is also Student Square (for secondary students). More info to come but you are welcome to read about it here.
For additional back-to-school questions, please use our Let's Talk platform at https://www.ysd7.org/contactus
LC Attendance Updates
We want you here every day - with a goal of no more than 1 absence a month!
You can learn more about that via the YSD Attendance S'more!
What school supplies for almost 900 students looks like!
If you have any questions you may reach Brianna Mendoza at (509)573-2206.
If your child needs a physical - the mobile clinic is available next week at the district office from 10am - 4pm. ** Physicals are good for two years. **
Drop off / pick up locations
DROP OFF
Parents are encouraged to drop students off in the main parking lot located on the west side of our building, off 12th street. Parents can drop off starting at 7:20am. Students will enter the building through the commons doors. Please avoid the bus lane when dropping students off.
PICK UP
Parents are encouraged to pick students up in the main parking lot or on the back side of the building on Pleasant. Please avoid the bus lane until after 2:45pm.
BUS RIDERS
Student bus routes will be emailed and posted in Skyward. Students are required to wear masks on the bus. Busses will be loaded from the back and dismissed from the front. Once at the school, students will enter the building through the commons. Students will need to show their attestations prior to entering the building.
Dress for Success Info
Dress for Success
All students at Lewis & Clark Middle School will be expected to arrive at school Dressed for Success. This means:
Students must have an ID shown at all times. Lanyards are an option for IDs. Students will not be provided with lanyards. However, they may bring their own lanyard as long as it is purple, white, black, or gray in color. No red or blue on the lanyard.
Students are required to wear a mask at all times. No solid red or blue on masks. Neck gaiters and bandanas are not allowed.
Shirts allowed include collared polo shirts or button-up dress shirts in either SOLID white, grey, black or purple. T-shirts in either SOLID white, grey, purple or black with a logo no bigger than a standard post-it note are allowed. If the logo is too large, students will be asked to turn the item inside out. Shirts worn under the polo or dress shirt must be SOLID white, grey, purple, or black. The only exceptions are designated for special events, LC sports jerseys, or shirts students have earned as rewards from the school. Students wearing shirts that are not Dress for Success must stop by or be sent to the office to change into a “loaner” polo.
All Outer-wear; Coats/Sweaters/Hoodies/Sweatshirts must be SOLID white, grey, purple or black, with a shirt underneath, (see above). Any Outer-wear that is NOT dress for success must be removed prior to entering any classroom/gym or the commons.
Pants/shorts/skirts must be in the approved school colors; no red or blue other than blue jeans. Any rips in pants/shorts/skirts with skin showing must be positioned below the tips of the fingers with the arms extended down towards the feet. (fingertip test)
Items of clothing that are see-through, excessively tight, or distracting to the learning environment are prohibited.
Shoes and shoe laces may not have any Red or Blue.
Backpacks may not have any Red or Blue on them.
Hats are not allowed on campus. Hoods are not allowed to be worn in the building at any time.
Accessories such as hair bands, clips, necklaces, glasses, bracelets, bow ties, suspenders, scarves and earrings should not distract from the learning environment or divert from the dress code colors or be associated with gang affiliation. No red or blue items of any kind.
STUDENTS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH DRESS FOR SUCCESS WILL CALL HOME AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE ITEMS NOT IN COMPLIANCE.
Trading Post
Upcoming Events
Coffee with the Principal
Call Mr. Nourani for more information - 573-2201.
Google Meets with Families
Join our Lewis and Clark Administrators for a check and connect meeting. During these meetings, we are here to answer your questions. These meeting will happen once a month for each grade level. Google Meet information will be sent to your students email account 30 minutes prior to each meeting.
Evening with Administrators
6th Grade - September 7th - 6pm to 7pm
7th Grade - September 14th - 6pm - 7pm
8th Grade - September 21st - 6pm - 7pm
These meetings will occur monthly - watch your email for additional details!
Contact Us
509-573-2201
Jennifer Norman - Assistant Principal / ASB
509-573-2203
Steve Long - Assistant Principal / Athletic Director
509-573-2204
Email: norman.jennifer@ysd7.org
Website: www.ysd7.org/lc
Location: 1114 West Pierce Street, Yakima, WA, USA
Phone: 509-573-2200
Facebook: facebook.com/LewisClark.ysd
Twitter: @LewisClark_ysd