EAST VALLEY E-NEWS
Empowering & Inspiring Excellence for All - March 2019
IN THIS ISSUE:
- LETTER FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT - A SNOWY SITUATION
- SAVE THE DATE FOR SAFETY NIGHT
- CRYSTAL APPLE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS
- HOW ARE WE DOING AT EVHS?
- IN OUR SCHOOLS - SMALL STORIES SHARING BIG SUCCESS
- STATE TESTING AHEAD
- WE'RE HIRING! SLPs, SCHOOL COUNSELORS, BUS DRIVERS & MORE
LETTER FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT: A SNOWY SITUATION
Over the last few weeks, we've been asked a few great questions...
1. Why don't we make our decisions and announcements the night before?
We simply don't know what our decision will be until the morning of. Weather forecasts/weather conditions can change, as can the roads. In the past when we have announced delays the night prior and then had to change to cancellation, we had confusion and frustrated families that had to, once again, change their plans. We have found that it is best to make our decisions and announcements when we have the most accurate information available.
2. Why do we have school when other local schools don't?
We don't make our decisions based on what other districts are doing; we base them on the conditions in our district, on our roads. We wake up and begin driving roads at 3:30 in the morning. We assess road conditions to determine whether our buses can safely transport students to and from school. Once we are ready to make our decisions related to transportation and school operation, we try to send a notification out to the news media and our families no later than 6:00 AM. If weather conditions change significantly and our delay turns into a closure, we will try to send an update to our community by 7:30 a.m.
3. Will we have to make up our snow day?
As soon as we can be sure that additional winter storms will not initiate further school closures, we will review our academic calendar and communicate potential changes to our families.
We thank our families and staff for your patience and understanding through this wintery weather. We always encourage families to prepare for inclement weather and make sure to have a care plan in place for children, should you need to report for employment. For more information about our weather notifications, visit https://www.evsd90.org/apps/pages/weather
Our doors and phones are always open. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
John Schieche
Superintendent
CRYSTAL APPLE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS!
The East Valley Crystal Apple Award has been recognizing excellence in education for 20 years! We are now accepting nominations for the 2019 Crystal Apple Educator Award!
Anyone can make a nomination - Nominees must be current certificated employees of the East Valley School District - For more information and the application, visit our website athttps://www.evsd90.org/apps/pages/CrystalApple
Are you looking to get more involved? The Crystal Apple Award Selection Committee is looking for volunteers to help review the applications and choose this year's winner! Usually the committee only meets once! Contact Mark Roy for more information at mark.roy@mdrfarms.com
IN OUR SCHOOLS
KIMA COVERS KINDER BRIDGE AT MOXEE
ARTFUL AFTERNOONS
INSPIRING LATINO LEADERS
MOXEE 5TH GRADERS ARE BIZZY
KIDS MIX IT UP AT E.V.C.
IT'S A WRAP FOR WINTER RED DEVIL ATHLETICS
- Girls & Boys Basketball advanced to CWAC District Tournament
- Boys 200M Relay Team (Brock, Eddie, Noah, Matthew & Jacob) placed 3rd in CWAC and Advanced to the WIAA State Tournament
- Red Devil Wrestlers, Alan & Jaiden advanced to the State Mat Classic Tournament
SPIRIT. PRIDE. EXCELLENCE #GOBIGRED
BRUNCH WITH THE BOSSES
TESTING AHEAD
To help your child achieve success, make sure they get a good night's rest the night before testing, that they have a healthy breakfast to start their day and that you contact their teacher to see how you can support their learning now to help them get prepared!
WE'RE HIRING!
Current Open Positions:
Certificated:
- School Counselor (East Valley High School)
- Speech-Language Pathologist (District)
Classified:
- Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent (District Office)
- Student Supervision Assistant - 1.75 hours/day (Moxee Elementary)
- Grounds/Maintenance (Maintenance Department)
- Paraprofessional (East Valley Central Middle School)
- Substitute Bus Drivers (Transportation Department)
Coaching:
- Assistant Baseball Coach (East Valley Central M.S.)
- Assistant Football Coach (East Valley High School)
- Assistant Track Coach (East Valley Central M.S.)
For more information and to apply online, visit us at https://www.evsd90.org/apps/pages/jobs
SHARE A STORY WITH US!
Email: kaple.brittany@evsd90.org
Website: www.evsd90.org
Location: 2002 Beaudry Road, Yakima, WA, USA
Phone: (509) 573-7311
Facebook: facebook.com/EVSD90
Twitter: @EVSD90