Graham Family News
February 1st-5th
Hellow Grizzly Families!!
We are so excited to have our Kindergartners and 1st graders starting back in person this week! Teachers have been preparing and training and are eagerly anticipating their return. A couple of things to remember:
· For safety, visitors will not be allowed in the building.
· Be sure your student has their ipad fully charged and all school materials kept in their backpack. This will be traveling back and forth with them. Think of it as a portable locker.
· A rain jacket and rainboots are highly advised for recess. They will be going outdoors for a 30minute recess on the days they are here.
· Because we have been out of school for so long, our routines and habits for our younger students may take some retraining. It might not be a bad idea to pack an extra pair of socks and underwear in a Ziploc baggie to keep at school. Feel free to send an extra set of clothes.
Return to In-Person Learning:
2nd & 3rd grades: February 18
4th & 5th grades: March 1
Arrival & Dismissal: It might take some extra time as we get the routines smooth, so consider that as you plan your morning
In-person Arrival Time: 11:15 Students in seats, ready to learn.
Dismissal Time: 3:50 Students escorted to their departure destination
Private Vehicle Transported Students- All personal vehicles are required to use the parent loop and adults are to remain in the vehicle. In order for this to run smoothly, we ask that your student have everything in their bag and ready to hop out of their vehicle upon entering the loop.
We will have all of our staff outside supporting students upon arrival and exit.
Again, parents/guardians are to remain in their vehicles for before and after school pick-up. This will help us meet our health department guidelines so our students can continue in-person learning.
Walkers- when you arrive on campus, you will have a staff member giving you directions to ensure social distancing. It is important to follow those directions so you can return to in person learning. Once students reach our tiny west parking lot, any persons accompanying students will need to remain there at that point. Only students will be able to continue further. We will have all staff outside for arrival and dismissal to ensure student safety and support.
Starting This Week! New Start Time=Schedule Adjustments
All grade levels will move to an adjusted schedule starting Feb. 1.
K-1 will move to the Hybrid model and 2nd-5th will move to an adjusted remote model.
Yes, another inevitable schedule change. Thank you or your flexibility and understanding. As much as I tried to avoid this, it is necessary because of the hybrid model. Our specialist times, intervention times and start times are all changing which impacts all grade levels so the entire building has to switch over to these new times, including our grade levels that won’t be back in the building until March 1.
You should have recieved your student's new schedule this weekend. If not, please contact the teacher or feel free to reach out to me.
Updated Graham Elementary Building Hours
Please remember, visitors are not allowed in the building.
Right at School: Before & After School Care
Right at School before and after school care-We will be hosting Right at School before and after care. Please contact them for prices and hours.
Accounts, Billing, and Customer Service:
855-287-2466
The Student Enrichment Company
Attendance is Taken Twice a Day: Once in our English/Language Arts Block & Once in our Math Block
- All previously accepted Reasons
- Absences due to the student’s lack of necessary instructional tools, including internet broadband access or connectivity;
- Absences due to the student’s parent’s work schedule or other obligations during regularly scheduled school hours, until other arrangements can be made;
- Absences related to the student’s employment or other family obligations during regularly scheduled school hours that are temporarily necessary due to COVID-19 until other arrangements can be made, including placement in a more flexible education program;
- Absences related to caring for a family member who has an illness, health condition, or medical appointment due to COVID-19;
- Absences related to the student’s illness, health condition, or medical appointments due to COVID-19;
Contact Us!
Email: alow@bethelsd.org
Location: Graham Elementary School, 10026 204th St E, Graham, WA 98338, USA
Phone: (253) 800-8500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrahamGrizzliesPTA