Pullman Community Update August 2021 by Carol Cooper

Pullman Community Update

VOL. 26 | NO. 8 AUGUST 2021

CITY OF PULLMAN | PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL | PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Small Towns, Big Investments and Bold Returns Why Tom and Linda Nihoul Gave $250,000 to Support Access to Rural Medicine

Growing up in tiny Eastern Washington towns gave Tom and Linda Nihoul a shared appreciation for what it takes to have a thriving community.

Development & External Relations Officer. “We are so grateful for their leadership gift and desire to be part of such an important development in eastern WA.”

The Nihouls, wealth management professionals, healthcare advocates and WSU alums, who now live in Spokane, WA, will tell you it takes three things—excellence in education, medical care and housing.

With longtime careers in wealth management, Tom and Linda have heard it all when clients talk about reasons for giving.

“When we were learning about the joint efforts of WSU and Pullman Regional Hospital to establish a residency program in Pullman, it really resonated with us,” said Tom. “We met with a member of the Mader family—a longtime farmer on the Palouse, who felt equally passionate about investing in the medical care of rural communities,” said Linda. “He knew it, and we knew it—this is what Pullman needs.” “We’ve actually been hosting a WSU medical school student, from Pullman,” added Linda. “It all fit together.” It fit so well, Tom and Linda made a $250,000 gift to help fund the future home of the family medicine residency program clinic, which will be housed at Pullman Regional Hospital. Construction will begin this fall on the 5,000 square feet of renovated space that will house clinical and educational facilities exclusively for family medicine physician residents to see and treat patients during their three-year training. “The Nihoul’s generosity and support of Pullman-based physician training will help the hospital realize our vision for better access to exceptional primary care,” said Scott Adams, Pullman Regional Hospital CEO. “This gift will have a meaningful impact for generations of families cared for by the physicians who train here.” “Tom and Linda have shared their time and treasure to help the community of Pullman and our hospital for years,” said Rueben Mayes, Pullman Regional Hospital Chief

“There’s investors, there’s planners. And then, there’s irrational giving,” joked Tom. “When we give, we’ve always found more.” As true philanthropists, the Nihouls see their gift as a way to give back and make an impact. “We are a tiny piece of it,” said Tom. “We like to be able to give and build on the success of a program we believe in. Giving to the vision of enhancing access to rural medicine is also how we honor WSU President, Elson S. Floyd.” “We need to give medical students the opportunity to practice family medicine in eastern WA,” explained Linda. “And we need the residency program in Pullman to do that.” The Nihouls see the residency program as a larger investment in ensuring Pullman thrives as a hub for producing crops. “We’re feeding the world from rural communities, and they need medical care,” said Tom. “Healthcare is a nationwide issue, and we need to contribute to this opportunity,” added Linda. On a more personal note, Tom reflected, “We’re all going to need medical care. We want the best care we can get when we’re in Pullman. If Pullman Regional Hospital can train family physicians that can provide exceptional, accessible care to us, what more could you want?” “We will always need great medical care in Pullman; investing in the residency program is how we keep it going,” concluded Linda. Learn more: pullmanregional.org/residency

In This Issue… Pullman Regional Hospital

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Washington Idaho Symphony

Community Colleges of Spokane

Whitman County Humane Society

Pullman Community Montessori

Gladish Community & Cultural Center

Washington State University

Community Action Center

Community Calendar

Pullman Chamber of Commerce Pullman Kiwanis Pullman School District Pullman Heritage Depot

PULLMAN Community Update ccooperpullman@gmail.com

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PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL

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Pullman Regional Hospital Welcomes Dr. Brad Capawana and Pullman Foot & Ankle I’m excited to announce I’ve joined Pullman Foot & Ankle, a new practice through Pullman Regional Hospital’s Clinic Network. I am so grateful to continue to provide care right here in Pullman; in fact, I’ll still be in the same building. What’s Changing: • As patient, not much will change for you—I’m just moving downstairs. Pullman Foot & Ankle will now be in Suite 140, right next to Inland Orthopaedics and the Palouse Heart Center. • Your electronic medical record will now more easily interact with other local practices meaning less paperwork for you and better access to your health information. Our medical community has always worked together to serve our patients, and I’m looking forward to being part of our hospital’s network. Our address might be changing, but treating you like family will always remain our core value. Your partner in care, Brad Capawana, DPM Pullman Foot & Ankle • 825 SE Bishop Blvd. Suite 140 Pullman, WA 99163 • (509) 334-4498

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How can Dr. Capawana and Pullman Foot & Ankle Help You? As a doctor of podiatric medicine practicing on the Palouse since 1999, Dr. Capawana treats patients of all ages for foot and ankle problems.

Common foot problems in children: • Congenital deformities • Flatfeet • Growing pains Common work and athletic injuries:

Common foot problems: Accidents and injuries • • • • • • • • •

Arthritis Broken bones and sprains Bunions, callouses, warts Diabetic related foot problems Gait abnormalities Hammer toes Heel pain and heel spurs Ingrown toenails Sports injuries

• Heel and arch pain • Sprains, strains and fractures • Stress fractures • Tendonitis Talk to your doctor about a referral to Pullman Foot & Ankle to take a step in the right direction for healthy feet and active living.

August | Health Education Calendar 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th 12 Step Men, Virtual Mtg, Sundays, 5:00 pm -7:00 pm, ZOOM, Bdentler4175@gmail.com 2nd, 9th Childbirth 101, New sessions start Fall, Mondays, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, ZOOM, (509) 336-1163 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st Work In-Progress: AA, Virtual Mtg, Tuesdays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, ZOOM, Emily, (856) 520-2983 4th Board of Commissioners, 1st Wednesday, ZOOM, Hospital Administration

9th, 23rd Caregivers Coffee & Support, Virtual mtg, 2nd & 4th Monday, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, ZOOM, Cherie Villeneuve, cvilleneuve@ruralresources, (509) 332-0365

25th Coffee Club: Second Cup, A Prescription to Socialize, 4th Wednesday, 10:00 am, ZOOM, Noel.Nicolai@ pullmanregional.org, (509) 336-7404

13th Coffee Club, A Prescription to Socialize, 2nd Friday, 10:00 am – 11:00 am, ZOOM, Noel.Nicolai@pullmanregional.org; (509) 336-7404

25th Jean’s Reads & Recommendations, Last Wednesday, https://www.pullmanregional.org/about-us/centerfor-learning-innovation, Noel Nicolai, PhD.

20th Children’s Health Art Outreach, WSU-CCC/PRH-CLI Partnership, 3rd Friday of Month, https://www. pullmanregional.org/about-us/center-for-learninginnovation, Noel.Nicolai@pullmanregional.org

Palouse Parkinson’s Support Group, For Info Only, (208) 882-5770, criersgard@yahoo.com

6th Vitalant Monthly Blood Drive, 1st Friday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Pullman Regional Hospital, www.inbcsaves.org

21st Weekend Childbirth, $75/couple, Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, (509) 332-1163

8th Palouse Mental Illness & Advocacy Support Group, 2nd Sunday, Virtual Meeting, Contact Zoe or Lorraine for access, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, ZOOM, Zoe Cooley, (208) 835-3071 and, Lorraine Cline, (509) 758-0284

Advanced Care Planning Services, No cost, Must Schedule, By appointment, (509) 336-7559 Pre Op Total Joint Class, Video, 24hrs/7, https://info. pullmanregional.org/joint-replacement-online-class, Maile Kellar, PTA, Orthopedic Care Coordinator

9th, 23rd Breast Feeding Support, Every other Monday, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm, ZOOM, (509) 332-1163

24th Lupus Fibro Support Group, Virtual Mtg, 4th Tuesday, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm, ZOOM, Noel.Nicolai@pullmanregional.org

Monthly Drop-In Grief Support, Not At this time, Not Meeting Due to COVID, Annie Pillers (509) 332-4414 9/15 -10/20 Wild Goose Qigong with Liz Lee, Lac, Pullman Regional Hospital/Summit Therapy, $12/scholarships, Available, Wednesdays, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Parks n Rec Dance Studio, (509) 338-3227 Sign-up, Info, liz.lee@ pullmanregional.org Prenatal Breast Feeding Class, Not offered this month

for more information, visit www.pullmanregional.org/calendar

PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL 835 SE Bishop Blvd. Pullman, WA 99163 509-332-2541

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WASHINGTON IDAHO SYMPHONY

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2021-22 S eason

50th Season Begins in Moscow!

S ept 25 & 26

“I enjoyed this so much and glad I went,” said patron Nancy Simmons. “The pieces they played were perfect and enjoyable. Now go buy season tickets...you won't be disappointed.”

The afternoon of June 26 was a beautiful moment for the Washington Idaho Symphony and our community as the WIS String Quartet took to the stage of East City Park and performed for over 60 community patrons. Not only did the event kick off the 50th Season for the WIS Symphony, it was also the first live performance since the onset of Covid in the spring of 2020, though the WIS String Quartet provided some virtual performances during the time of physical distancing.

50th Season Premiere!

Nov 6 & 7

Left Over Candy: Halloween Pops

Dec 4 & 5

Holiday Brass & A Jazzy Nutcracker

The WIS String Quartet includes the musical talents of Giselle Hillyer and Meredith Arksey on violin, Angela Schauer on viola, and Cole Tutino on cello. The stage as well as the surrounding area were well shaded from the hot sun and a pleasant breeze kept everyone cool even if it played havoc at times with sheet music.

Feb 5 & 6

Aubin & K ubo

Mar 5 & 6

Masterworks for Winds

Apr 23 & 24

50th Season Finale!

Please return form to P.O. Box 9185, Moscow ID 83843

Thank you to everyone who took the time to join us in Moscow!

Tickets can also be purchased at

www.wa-idsymphony.org

Symphony Spotlight Angela Schauer , Principal Viola

Yes! I support WIS with my gift of: Conductors Circle $2,500+ Benefactor $1,000 - $2,499

Thank you to all our donors and patrons for helping us reach our 2020-21 donation goal! Thanks to your generosity, the WIS will be able to return to the stage in the Fall.

Investor $500 - $999 Sponsor $250 - $499 Contributor $100 - $249

Sustainer $99 and under My gift is in Memory/Honor of: _______________________________

Angela Schauer has performed with the Washington-Idaho Symphony since 2005, as a member of both the violin and viola sections. She has been principal viola of the symphony since 2013. In addition to the Washington-Idaho Symphony, Angela has performed with the Walla Walla, Yakima and Mid-Columbia symphonies, among others. She is an established teacher in the Moscow/ Pullman area and lives in Moscow with her husband, Jesse, and two cats, Kubo and Kaia.

I wish my gift to remain anonymous

Season 50 Season Tickets (20% off single tickets!) Adult Subscription: $120.00

Quantity: ______x $120 = $_______ Youth Subscription: $120.00

Quantity: ______x $48 = $_______ Family Pack Subscription: $264.00 *family pack comes with 2 adult tickets and 2 youth tickets

Quantity: ______x $264 = $_______

My Information Name:

Want to play with the Washington Idaho Symphony? The WIS Orchestra will be auditioning musicians for new members on August 28th.

Address: Email: Check enclosed payable to: Washington Idaho Symphony Credit Card (all major brands accepted)

Credit Card Information: Card #

Details can be found at:

https://wa-idsymphony.org/audition-opportunities

Exp Date:

CVV:

Total Payment Enclosed: $_________________

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COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE AT PULLMAN

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Joyous Reopening Start your educational journey with us this fall! We are thrilled to resume in-person services and instruction in time for our fall term, bit.ly/fa21classes. Plus, we are rolling out a brand-new option for your biological, environmental, and health science studies right here in Pullman. And we are hiring. We have openings for adjunct faculty in the social sciences and mathematics and for a part-time office assistant, bit.ly/ccspullmanjobs. For the most up-to-date information on our reopening and hours of operation, please check bit.ly/ccspullman or call our office, 509.322.2706. Please also review the WSU public health requirements ahead of your visit with us at the WSU Pullman campus, bit.ly/ wsucovidinfo. • Sep-Dec Adult Basic Ed, GED/HS+ Open Enrollment, M-Th • Sep 20 First Day of Fall Quarter ‘21 • Dec 13 Final Day of Fall Quarter ‘21

ABE/GED/HS+ Join our Adult Basic Education or complete your GED or high school diploma with us now! High school completion is a competencybased program for adults 18 years or older, which credits you for previous education, work experience, and a GED score. Our high school completion courses are available online and each student has an individualized study plan. With our open enrollment, you can start today. Call us 509.279.6458.

185 Veterans Way, Pullman WA, 99164; just east of WSU’s Daggy Hall Email pullman@sfcc.spokane.edu; Phone 509.322.2706; Web pullman.sfcc.spokane.edu

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WHITMAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY

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Star Pet Meet Bakery and Aisle These kittens are so sweet that they remind us of the bakery aisle. Bakery is a gorgeous black kitten who will beckon you with his spotlight eyes. He is easily bribed to play with treats and toys. Aisle would love to curl up on your lap for snuggles. She will purr to you sweetly! Both are learning the ropes of being a cat and will need lots of love and playtime. Of course, kitten season is here, and we have plenty of little fur-ever friends for you to choose from. Your kitten will come with all age-appropriate vaccinations. They are altered, dewormed, microchipped, and have received a test for FeLV/FIV/Heartworm.

Board Member Announcement We are thrilled to welcome new members to the WCHS Board of Directors: Gia Gordon and Ethan Pickering. These new board members join Staci Sproull, Dayna Cooper, Kellie Klein, Elizabeth Siler, Nicky Finch; John-Mark Mahnkey; and Becky Bitter; as well as the staff at WCHS, Tara Wimer; Shelby Vasquez; Annie Lindsey; Jayden DeBoer; Zoë Skiadopolou; Rylee Johansen; and Kaya Ildau-Tarmo as they work together to forward the mission of WCHS. Our deepest thanks to Wendy Ortman, Lauren Port, Kylene Daschofsky, and Jan Luft for their many years of dedicated service to the board.

CONTACT

SHELTER 1340 SE Old Moscow Road, Pullman • shelter@whitmanpets.org Shelter hours: Open: 1-6 PM Monday-Saturday.

Bakery

Thank you to our Fur Ball Sponsor!

POOCH PARK at Pullman • (509) 416-6181 poochpark@whitmanpets.org • Open dawn to dusk daily

PULLMAN COMMUNITY MONTESSORI

Aisle

WCHS PRESIDENT Wendy Ortman www.whitmanpets.org • Phone 332-3422

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Pullman Art Car offers classes at Gladish

PCM fills faculty spots

The Pullman Art Car is a DIY art studio offering classes that teach how to do a wide variety of arts, crafts and other do-it-yourself projects. It originally opened in 2019 as a mobile studio and still maintains that aspect of the business.

Some space available for K, 3rd and 5th grades

Pullman Community Montessori has completed hiring teachers for the fall with additions to the Pullman community from out-of-state and around the area, said Jan Williams, PCM’s Family and Community Engagement Coordinator.

“We are pleased to find a great location and home base in Gladish,” said Katie Emerson, director of the studio. “Our classes rotate monthly and include everything from DIY home decor projects to resin to learning the art of hand lettering and even customized guided acrylic paintings.” The studio also specialize in group parties such as team building, birthday parties, date nights and mom’s night out. Additionally, it offers a 21 & up night once a month where a person can learn a craft while also enjoying a cocktail and appetizer. “Our goal is to provide a fun, laid Katie Emerson back environment to explore your creative side,” she said. “We have something for all ages! Registration for classes can be done on the website: www.thepullmanartcar.com. Follow the Pullman Art Car on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on current classes, projects, and the featured artist.

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The school moved into its newly renovated office, Gladish 212, and the rest of the rooms are on track to be completed soon.

Angela Schauer

Schauer Music opens Angela Schauer, owner of Schauer Music, has been in the area for almost 16 years. After completing a master’s degree from WSU, she began a studio teaching violin and viola lessons. She has performed in Gladish as a member of the Washington-Idaho Symphony, and was aware that the community center rented office space. A room recently became available that worked perfectly for music lessons, she said. For information about the studio, check out her website: angelaschauer.mymusicstaff.com. Her email address is angelaschauer@yahoo.com.

About 90 percent of the spaces are filled for fall. There are a few spaces available in kindergarten, third and fifth grades. One of the best ways to guarantee enrollment for the 2021-22 school year is to apply to the waitlist and then enroll in PCM as soon as a spot opens. One will not have to reapply once accepted. Visit its website at www.PullmanCommunityMontessori. org or call the office for more information (509) 336-5909.

Montessori School of Pullman Enrolling for childcare Montessori School of Pullman is enrolling for Fall 2021, with a few extended day and afternoon spaces available. It accepts DSHS childcare subsidies, and has some funds available for scholarships. Go to www.pullmanmontessori.org for more information and to enroll.

North Star Music holds successful hybrid recital The students at North Star Music worked very hard during the pandemic to perform at their first hybrid recital in May. The recital area included socially distanced groups of chairs, a camera and microphone, and a large TV screen in the View Room at the Gladish Community Center. This allowed everyone participating in person to watch those performing from home, and everyone participating virtually to watch those performing in person.

completely in person. Along with a 15 minute consultation at no cost, new students can enroll for the Fall 2021 term by Sept. 1st to receive one discount of their choice: a) Have their first two lessons free b) Have buddy lessons for all of the Fall 2021 term with a friend to have the administration fee waived for each family c) Try out both piano and guitar for one 40 minute lesson for free.

If current circumstances continue to improve, the studio hopes to have its winter recital

Contact north-starmusic@outlook.com for more information. Its website is https://north-starmusic.wixsite.com/ website.

Ready for the Independence Day parade at Gladish.

Gladish Community and Cultural Center Business Directory • GLADISH is great for Education… Celebrations… Performances… and Events. Contact us today. ARTS • Community Band of the Palouse, 509-334-6270 • North Star Music, isil.aferguson@ outlook.com • Pullman Art Car, https://thepullmanartcar.com/ • Schauer Music, angelaschauer@ yahoo.com • WA-ID Symphony, 208-874-4162 CHILD CARE AND RESOURCES • The Learning Center, 334-1234 • Montessori School of Pullman 334-4114 • YMCA of the Palouse

FITNESS/WELLNESS • AA District 2 • Aloft Yoga and Nia, aloft-yoga.com • E. WA Surf Soccer Club Palouse, Brandon Schreiner • Inspired Martial Arts, LLC www. facebook.com/InspiredMartialArtsPullman • Lifespan Counseling, 206-910-7138 • Mantis Martial Arts LLC • Palouse River Rollers • Pullman Kokondo Academy 509-995-2894 • Rolling Hills Derby Dames rollinghillsderbydames.com

• Wheat Whackers www.wheatwhackers.com FOODS • A&Y Cuisine ORGANIZATIONS • Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, 509-332-4357 • Amalgamated Transit Union • American Legion Post 52 • Apostolic Faith, 509-338-5869 • Good Deeds Mortgage, 509-3397110 • Idiopathics

• Mumma Insurance, 425-455-1406 jeffm@mummainsurance.com • Plateau Archaeological Investigations 332-3830 • Whitman County Genealogical Society Library, 332-2386 • Whitman County Historical Society Archives, 334-3940 • Whitman County Humane Society SCHOOLS • AC Driving School, Room 306 • Pullman Community Montesorri (Public School)

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

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Cougar Tracks, seen here atop a waffle cone, is a popular flavor at Ferdinand's Ice Cream Shoppe. Photo by Bob Hubner/WSU Photo Services.

Go for the cold Cougar Tracks with fudge swirls and peanut butter cups. Apple Cup Crisp with caramel and oatmeal cookies. Any one of 16 classic flavors sandwiched between two oatmeal cookies in a Grabber. In August, when the average high temperature is 84 degrees in Pullman, consider cooling off at Ferdinand’s Ice Cream Shoppe. The retail location of the Washington State University Creamery offers 16 standard ice cream flavors as well as limited seasonal offerings such as lemon chiffon and lemon raspberry. The persisting COVID-19 pandemic has impacted sales of WSU-made dairy products.

Patrons line up at Ferdinand’s Ice Cream Shoppe on a recent summer day. Photo by Bob Hubner/WSU Photo Services.

Without large in-person events such as football games and commencement ceremonies throughout 2020 and most of 2021, ice cream sales slumped. In 2020, for example, the shoppe sold half of the gallons it did in 2019. But visitors can still expect long lines on sunny summer afternoons for huckleberry ripple, cappuccino chip, caramel cashew, cookies ‘n’ cream, mint chip, and more. Here’s how 2019 compared to 2020 for ice cream sales, plus more Ferdinand’sby-the-numbers stats. 2019 • 24,000 gallons • 78,887 scoops • 24,726 Grabbers • 9,186 milkshakes

Coug football fans. WSU Athletics will continue to abide by WSU is back. University, PAC-12, and local and After more than a year of mostly state health and safety guidelines. remote instruction and canceled But, unlike last season—with events due to the COVID-19 only one home football game and pandemic, Washington State gates closed to fans because of the University is preparing to fully re- COVID-19 pandemic—Gesa Field open for fall semester. at Martin Stadium will be open Classes will be held in person at at full capacity for the fall 2021 100-percent capacity, in accordance season. WSU hosts Utah State for the first game of the season with state and local guidelines. September 4. For a composite Those previously slated for hybrid schedule of fall sports, including instruction are being rescheduled soccer and volleyball, visit for in-person instruction. Masks wsucougars.com/calendar. will still be required for nonvaccinated students. The re-opening includes WSU Pullman’s Holland and Same goes for unvaccinated

Ramping up to re-open

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Alumni U S W with ation Card Associ

Pure Palouse 150 E. Spring St. Pullman, WA • VISITOR.WSU.EDU • (509) 335-INFO 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday

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Treat yourself to a bowl of WSU-made ice cream at Ferdinand's Ice Cream Shoppe. Photo by Bob Hubner/WSU Photo Services.

2020

Working it

• 12,000 gallons

WSU Creamery typically has 65 employees at any given time. Here’s how that number breaks down.

• 36,734 scoops • 13,157 Grabbers

• Production: 40

• 4,136 milkshakes

• Ferdinand’s: 20

Milking it

• Direct marketing: 5

WSU’s Knott Dairy Center provides the creamery with its most important product: milk.

In all in 2020, more than 80 students put in 36,134 hours.

To increase production, WSU Creamery has also been buying milk from the dairy at the University of Idaho. In 2020, WSU Creamery received 4,887,926 pounds of milk between the two dairies, or just over 568,363 gallons. In all, WSU Dairy milks 180 cows. The Cooperative University Dairy Students, or CUDS, milks 30 at the same site.

Ferdinand’s is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. It’s located at 2035 Ferdinand’s Lane in the Food Quality Building, two blocks east of the new BioTech/Life Sciences building, near the Indoor Practice Facility. On the web: creamery. wsu.edu/ferdinands-ice-creamshoppe.

Terrell Libraries, Owen Science & Engineering Library, and the Animal Health Library. The libraries will also continue to offer the locker-hold contactless pickup system. The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU is open, too. Those who are fully vaccinated are asked to show proof at the main entrance. Those who are not fully vaccinated are required to continue to wear a mask and socially distance. For more information, visit wsu.edu/covid-19. For football info, visit wsucougars.com/sports/football.

Museum offers sneak peek

WSU is re-opening for fall semester, and that includes a return to in-person instruction. Photo from WSU Photo Services.

For library info, visit libraries.wsu.edu. More museum info is at museum.wsu.edu.

• Black Lives Matter Artist Grant Exhibition. September The Jordan Schnitzer Museum 7 to December 18, 2021. This of Art WSU is offering a sneak show celebrates 20 Washington peek at September exhibits artists who are using their during August, when it’s voices, experiences, and artistic showcasing the behind-theexpression toward social justice scenes installation. efforts in response to the Black Traditionally, visitors never Lives Matter movement and get to see the back-of-house work systemic racism. Join WSU that goes into creating exhibits, for Black Lives Matter: An but the museum is opening up Intergenerational Discussion the process for visitors from from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. August 24 to 28 and again from September 29 at the museum. August 31 to September 4. • Mirror, Mirror: The Prints Don’t miss Sneak Peek for Two of Alison Saar. September 7, Weeks: Behind The Scenes at 2021, to March 12, 2022. This the Museum. show features more than 30 And mark your calendars for prints and six sculptures from the these events and exhibits opening collections of Jordan Schnitzer in September.

and his family foundation. Saar, a Los Angeles artist, is influenced by American folk art, ancient Europe, and Africa. Her work narrates the African-American experience from the personal to the political. Join WSU for an Exhibition Tour with Alison Saar from 3 to 4 p.m. September 29 at the museum. An opening reception for both exhibits takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. September 28 at the museum. The museum is located in the Crimson Cube on Wilson Road across from the CUB. Call (509) 335-1910. On the web: museum.wsu.edu.

COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER

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The Food & Shelter Folks You are Invited to Celebrate Riverview Apartments’ Grand Opening Food Assistance Available Community Action Center is currently assisting people of Whitman County with Basic Food applications and recertifications. CAC is also helping elderly persons with low incomes with their Commodity Supplemental Food Program applications. The Basic Food Program helps supplement Washington residents’ diets with healthy and nutritious food. Eligible households receive an Electronic Benefits Card (EBT) to purchase food items at participating businesses each month and EBT cards can be used at the farmers markets including the one in Moscow. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (Senior Boxes) works to improve the health of elderly persons at least 60 years of age with low incomes by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA Foods—extra free food for senior citizens each month. If you need help with a Basic Food application, please contact CAC and ask for Cheryl. If you need help with the Commodity Supplemental Food application, contact Austin at CAC. Austin and Cheryl can be reached at 509-334-9147.

What: Come celebrate the grand opening of Pullman’s newest affordable housing with a ribbon cutting ceremony and festivities. When: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 6 pm Where: Riverview Apartments, 1155 Bypass Drive, Pullman

Shop the Mobile Farm Stand!

Drop by the Mobile Farm Stand to buy affordable fresh produce grown by local farmers! • August 7, 10am-Noon: Albion Town Hall, 310 N F Street, Albion • August 14, 10am – Noon: Colton Food Pantry, 704 Broadway, Colton • August 21, 10am-Noon: Parking lot, 117 S Montgomery, Uniontown

Community Food • Hygiene items (shampoo, conditioner, We are taking food donations by appointment! We humbly ask our generous shavers, shaving cream, body wash, bar soap, community members to call the front desk (509toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouth wash, etc.) 334-9147) to make an appointment to donate • Low-sodium canned items food. We still encourage monetary donations. You can bring donations to 350 SE Fairmont Your dollar will go farther in buying food than if Road in Pullman weekdays from 8:00-4:00 you spend it yourself at the store! Please donate (closed for lunch 12:00-1:00). To donate, please at: https://www.cacwhitman.org/donate/ come to the parking lot, call the front desk, and We need the following donations: we will have a staff member come to your car to • 4, 5, and 6T diapers take the donation. • Baby wipes

FOOD PANTRY MONDAY Closed TUESDAY Closed WEDNESDAY

11 am – 1:00 pm

THURSDAY

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

FRIDAY Closed

Please note our Free Room is now closed due to COVID-19 regulations.

AUGUST 2021

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Thank You Pullman, FOR 51 YEARS OF SERVICE

in the Community. Pullman Edward Jones office was opened by Bob Bloom in 1970. Since 1995, Greg Bloom has helped countless families make sense of investing. Today, many of them look toward their future with confidence. We look forward to giving personalized financial services as financial advisors, friendly neighbors and contributors to the community.

Call Greg or Ryan to find out what you may look forward to. Greg Bloom Professional Mall II 1260 S E Bishop Blvd Ste C Pullman, WA 99163 509-332-1564 Greg Bloom Financial Advisor

Ryan Hamilton Financial Advisor

Ryan Hamilton 650 SE Bishop Blvd., Ste 130. 509-339-7090

ARE YOU READY TO GET BACK TO LIFE FILLED WITH SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT AND ACTIVITY?

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Sunday

1 • PRH, 12 Step Men, Virtual Mtg, 5 p.m., see pg 3

8 • Friends of Hospice, A Simple Ceremony of Hope, Gladish View Room, 1 p.m. • PRH, Palouse Mental Illness & Advocacy Support Group, 1 p.m., see pg 3 • Friends of Hospice, A Simple Ceremony of Hope, Eells Park, Colfax, 4 p.m. • PRH, 12 Step Men, Virtual Mtg, 5 p.m., see pg 3

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Monday

• Eastern Washington Legislative Tour, October 10-12 • Pullman Chamber, Cabaret, October 30

August 2021

Tuesday

• PRH, Childbirth 101, 6 p.m., see pg 3

• PRH, Work In-Progress: AA, Virtual Mtg, 7 p.m., see pg 3

• PSD, PHS Greyhound Gear Up • PRH, Breast Feeding Support, 12:30 p.m., see pg 3 • PRH, Caregivers Coffee & Support, Virtual mtg, 2 p.m., see pg 3 • PRH, Childbirth 101, 6 p.m., see pg 3

• PSD, PHS Greyhound Gear Up • PRH, Work In-Progress: AA, Virtual Mtg, 7 p.m., see pg 3

Wednesday

4 • Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • PSD, Board Work Session, 4:30 p.m. Meeting will be held virtually and live streamed on our YouTube Channel. • City of Pullman, Summer Concert Series, 6 p.m., Reaney Park • PRH, Board of Commissioners, ZOOM, see pg 3

11 • PSD, LMS Spartan Start Up • Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor CenterCity of Pullman, Summer Concert Series, 6 p.m., Reaney Park • PSD, Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Meeting will be held virtually and live streamed on our YouTube Channel. PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2021-2022 BUDGET.

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

• Music on Main, 6 – 8 p.m., Pine Street Plaza

• PRH, Vitalant Monthly Blood Drive, 10 a.m., - 2 p.m., see pg 3

• Pullman Depot Heritage Center, open 1 – 4 p.m.

• PSD, LMS Spartan Start Up • Music on Main, 6 – 8 p.m., Pine Street Plaza

• PSD, Elementary School Teacher Assignments Mailed Out • PRH, Coffee Club, A Prescription to Socialize, 10 a.m., see pg 3

• Pullman Depot Heritage Center, open 1 – 4 p.m.

Pullman Kiwanis, Stuff the Bus, see pg 15

• PRH, 12 Step Men, Virtual Mtg, 5 p.m., see pg 3

• PRH, Work In-Progress: AA, Virtual Mtg, 7 p.m., see pg 3

18 • Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • City of Pullman, Summer Concert Series, 6 p.m., Reaney Park

• Music on Main, 6 – 8 p.m., Pine Street Plaza

• PRH, Children’s Health Art Outreach, see pg 3

• PRH, Weekend Childbirth, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., see pg 3 • Pullman Depot Heritage Center, open 1 – 4 p.m.

WSU, Pacific Northwest Golf Association (PNGA) Junior Boys’ & Girls’ Amateur Championship @ Palouse Ridge Golf Course

22 • PRH, 12 Step Men, Virtual Mtg, 5 p.m., see pg 3

23 • PRH, Breast Feeding Support, 12:30 p.m., see pg 3 • PRH, Caregivers Coffee & Support, Virtual mtg, 2 p.m., see pg 3 • PSD, Elementary Back to School Night

24 • PRH, Lupus Fibro Support Group, Virtual Mtg, 4:30 p.m., see pg 3 • PRH, Work In-Progress: AA, Virtual Mtg, 7 p.m., see pg 3

25 • PSD, First Day of School, Grades 1-12 • PRH, Coffee Club: Second Cup, A Prescription to Socialize, 10 a.m., see pg 3 • Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center • PSD, Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Meeting will be held virtually and live streamed on our YouTube Channel.

• Music on Main, 6 – 8 p.m., Pine Street Plaza

• Pullman Depot Heritage Center, open 1 – 4 p.m.

Event

29 • PRH, 12 Step Men, Virtual Mtg, 5 p.m., see pg 3

30 • PSD, First FULL Day of School, Kindergarten & Preschool Students

31 • PRH, Work In-Progress: AA, Virtual Mtg, 7 p.m., see pg 3

Abbreviations • JES = Jefferson Elementary School • LMS= Lincoln Middle School • PAFC= Pullman Aquatic and Fitness Center • PHS= Pullman High School • PDSC= Palouse Discovery Science Center • PRH= Pullman Regional Hospital • SES = Sunnyside Elementary School • SFCC=Spokane Falls Community College

AUGUST 2021

PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITORS CENTER

NEW MEMBERS

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NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Palouse Garage Door, LLC 410 S Grand Ave Pullman, WA (509) 397-2953 www.palousegaragedoor.com Wiser Painting LLC 652 Armstrong Rd Pullman, WA (509) 432-6155 www.wiserpainting.com torismacarons.com

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS Membership dues are assessed on the anniversary month of a member joining the Chamber. Special thanks go out to the following businesses and individuals who have elected to continue their support of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce: • Aitken, Schauble, Patrick, Neill, & Schauble • Coast Hilltop Inn • DawnMD LLC • Representative Mary Dye • Dave Gibney • Highland Property Management, LLC • Irwin, Myklebust, Savage & Brown • Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU • KLEW-TV • Palouse Country Candy • Pratt Mayflower • Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport • Pullman City Planning Director • Pullman Civic Theatre • Pullman Marketing • Pullman Radio Stations • Pullman Youth Baseball Association • Sanctuary Yoga, Barre & Dance • Sid’s Pharmacy • Sun Rental Center • Trinity Lutheran Church • VMRD, Inc • Nathan Weller • Wheatland Express • WoodBridge Real Estate LLC

WSU ROAR is an inclusive, residential, postsecondary education program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities that is located within WSU’s College of Education. ROAR students learn skills needed for lifelong success by auditing WSU courses, participating in ROAR classes, and being fully engaged members of the WSU community. ROAR students, staff, and local Pullman community partners also work together to support ROAR students in developing career goals and gaining critical employment skills through internships and employment with local organizations. Our current community partners love working with the ROAR team of students and staff and find that there are many benefits for everyone involved - community partners, ROAR students, and the local Pullman community. Some of the ways your business or organization can get involved with ROAR are by participating in the annual ROAR Reverse Career Fair, conducting informational interviews with ROAR students, offering job shadowing opportunities, holding career awareness events, hosting a ROAR intern, or hiring a ROAR student as an employee. We would love to work together as we all continue to build a more inclusive Pullman community! If you would like to learn more about WSU ROAR or are interested in partnering with us, please contact Katie Abrams, WSU ROAR Program Director, at coe.roar@wsu.edu. Go Cougs!

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PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITORS CENTER

• Busch Distributing/Sunset Marts

• Oak on Main

• Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc

• Swire Coca-Cola

• RE/MAX Home & Land

Gwen Anderson; Jana Lien; Jacqueline Farrand; Lily Qiao; Paula Chipman & Taylor Kimmerling; Douglas & Catherine Chevrolet Jasmer; Barbara Petura; Chip & Amy Tull; the Hinz family; Matt Ken Paulson Plumbing & Lynda Carey; Melissa Painter; SYG Nursery & Landscaping Ginger Flynn; Elizabeth Chilton; Hilliard’s Heating & Charles Munson; Andris & Jolanta Plumbing Kleinhofs; Helen Brelsford; Steven Chase; Michael Olin; Rex & Alice Johnny Fisher DDS Davis; Chandler & Becky Priebe; IMSB Law Charles Chase; Mary Schweitzer Heritage Wheel & Tire and all those that donated Zeppoz anonymously!

• RPM Express Car Wash • • • • • • • •

• Imported Car Service • Myers Auto Rebuild & Towing • Neill’s Flowers • Pullman Disposal • Pullman Vision Source

Special thanks to Mayor Glenn Johnson (Pullman’s 4th of July Committee Chair), City of Pullman, Pullman Fire and Police Departments, Pullman Parks & Rec, Your Pullman Radio Stations, and Pyro Spectaculars North.

• Pullman Building Supply

Pullman Chamber and Visitor Center • 415 N. Grand Ave. • Pullman, WA 99163 509-334-3565 • Fax: 509-332-3232 • chamber@pullmanchamber.com • www.pullmanchamber.com Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff: Executive Director: Marie Dymkoski • Office Manager: Kimberly Marshall

AUGUST 2021

PULLMAN KIWANIS

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You can help!

13th Annual August 12-14

Stuff the Bus For more than 10 years, the Kiwanis Clubs of Pullman and Moscow, in partnership with local school districts, have collected school supplies for children in the area. The need is greater than ever, so we’re asking everyone to help even more kids get ready to learn this fall.

Donate K-12 supplies At the yellow school bus at Dissmore’s IGA:

August 12: 2 pm - 5 pm August 13: 10 am - 5 pm August 14: 10 am - 3 pm Donation boxes at Pullman WSECU branches and Neill Public Library from August 9-14. We also welcome monetary donations to purchase supplies. Visit pullmankiwanis.org for locations in Moscow and Colfax, to learn more about Stuff the Bus, and to donate. A big thank you to our Platinum Donors: Furniture Center, Inland Northwest Radio, Northwest River Supplies, Pullman Radio, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (as of July 10) If you have a gently used musical instrument to donate, we can collect it at Dissmore’s during Stuff the Bus, have it reconditioned, and give it to Pullman school bands! Kiwanis Club of Pullman is dedicated to changing the world for the better, one child and one community at a time. We meet Thursdays at noon at Zeppoz and on Zoom. Guests and new members are always welcome.

www.pullmankiwanis.org

Everyone can help!

PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

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The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) 332-3144, and Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (509) 332-3144. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584.

Dear Parent/Guardian,

AUGUST 2021

Annual Notifications

Pullman Public Schools is required to provide the following notifications to families each school year. They can be read in their entirety on the district webpage (http://www.pullmanschools.org) or you can call the school district office (509.332.3581) to request that a packet of all notifications be mailed to you.

Notifications: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Academic Acceleration Policy Annual Summary of Pesticide Use Admission Requirements ASB Activities Reports ASB Financial Reports Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Inspection Report Assessment Plan Child Find Community Resources for Families District Policy for Waiving and Reducing ASB Fees Education of Students with Disabilities Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Excused and Unexcused Attendance Policy Explanation of Roles and Responsibilities of Safety and Security Staff Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Federal Program Notifications FERPA Directory Notification Food and Snack Policy + Approved Snacks List for Classroom Events

• Home Language Survey • Immunizations Required for School Attendance • Learning by Choice – Student Enrollment Options in Washington State • Maintenance of Grounds and Integrated Pest Management (Pesticides applied on a regular basis) • McKinney-Vento Homeless Students – Information for Parents, Guardians and Caregivers • Media Opt-Out Information • Nondiscrimination Policy • Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Policy • Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) • Right to Request Teacher and Paraprofessional Qualifications • Sexual Harassment Policy • Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy • Title I – Parental Involvement Policy • Tobacco Free Environment – Policy Related to Use of Tobacco and Nicotine Products and Delivery Devices • Water Quality in Our Schools

PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

AUGUST 2021

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BOARD REPORT

Advancing Equity Within and Outside Our School District (Being nice to one another!!) Jim Evermann, School Board Member, District 3 This past May, the school board was invited to the Equity Conference sponsored by three groups*. This was a culmination of several years of an initiative, to not only insert equity into our school district, but to also begin to see how that can be beneficial for our community as well.

and by the drive and tenacity of families and communities. She challenged school boards to search for opportunities to listen more attentively to the community to both gain their insights, and also to implement those into new living policies, promoting an education justice (equity) for all our students.

While there were several excellent presentations, I wanted to introduce two which resonated with me, as our own school board wrestles with ways to take the next steps in equity integration. School board member, Allison Munch-Rotolo, capsulized this in her essay in the April, 2021 Community Update when she wrote that “learning depends on students having their needs met by experiencing a sense of belonging.”

The Equity Conference made me recall a presentation we, the School Board, had attended several years ago right here in Washington State School Directors Association (WSSDA); Association of Washington Pullman. It was at a workshop at Jefferson Elementary School School Principals (AWSP); and Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) and our presenter was Mr. Jim Bruce, Principal. Jim was From her book, Just Schools, 2020 taking us on a tour of the newly added Jefferson classrooms The opinions expressed in Board Reports are those of and he told us about the schools’ efforts to include all the kids individual school board members and do not necessarily in the learning process. The program he was speaking about reflect the opinions or views of the board as a whole or of was called “Kids at Hope.” I had not connected the dots to Pullman Public Schools. what Mr. Bruce was doing back then, but he was advocating for an equity program that included all the elements of what we have been learning about, except now it was focusing Board of Directors on what we can do in the schools, the classrooms, on the playgrounds, and in the community. Jim Evermann Allison Munch-Rotolo Each school in Pullman has its own unique way of doing Director, District 3 Director, District 2 this—each is set on developing a healthy relationship jfe@psd267.org Amunch-rotolo@ with the students and finding ways to express a caring psd267.org Nathan Roberts attitude and a sense of hope for each of the students. Director, District 4 President Through outstanding teacher practices, learning becomes an nroberts@psd267.org Susan Weed adventure, a journey of belonging. Director, District 1 Amanda Tanner The sign in Mr. Bruce’s office says it all—“All children are Sweed@psd267.org Director, District 5 capable of success—no exceptions!!!” We look forward to atanner@psd267.org the new school year with excitement, a sense of discovery of what the classrooms will offer in terms of learning,

In one of the first days presentations, Gloria Henderson spoke about this very theme, when she said that it is the school boards responsibility to advance all equity policies to the point of not being a policy that sits in place, but a policy that lives—it has to motivate the schools to incorporate equity in all aspects of its infrastructure, its curriculum, its hiring of wonderful teachers, and its ability to see that each schools’ programs are equitable for all the students, that they feel like they belong. On the second day, there was the educator and author, Dr. Ann Ishimaru**, who spoke of Learning Found; Leading with (not just for) the Youth, Families and Communities towards an Educational Justice. Dr. Ishimaru emphasized that the learning we seek from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is a learning to be found by innovation, by enterprising teachers, by supportive school administrators,

expanded cultural beliefs, and most of all the hope of finding a champion. “Every child deserves a champion. An adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be.”—Rita Pierson

WE are Emerging Stronger Stephanie Bray, Franklin Elementary Principal The power of “we” …Who is “we”? “We” includes ALL stakeholders in the Pullman School District and Franklin Elementary. “All” includes students, teachers, staff, district office personnel, parents, guardians, community members, school board, state partners, political support, and so many more. Through the midst of a very different year in 2020-2021, WE are emerging stronger than ever before. This August, we look towards a brighter future and new goals. This summer, yes even through all the construction, district leaders, teachers, staff, and stakeholders met to reflect on goals of our schools, “dig” into the uncomfortable, and work towards creating new goals. Looking through our data from the previous school year, both academic and social/emotional, Franklin Elementary found celebrations, emerging trends, and areas of growth. As a school district, our elementary schools discovered common themes and created goals to address our areas of growth in all areas. Celebrations are necessary to motivation, acknowledgement, and ultimately are the impact of ALL stakeholders supporting our students. Franklin Elementary was able to celebrate many things this past year! Teachers, staff, guardians, parents, and students were able to incorporate new learning models into instruction through virtual learning. All staff members were able to “lean” on and learn from each other, and preserve together. When students had the opportunity to come in person, we pivoted again. In-person learning was a success, though it looked dramatically different, but again, WE succeeded. We ended our year strong, and then “dug” into our data. Franklin made HUGE growth even through all the challenges of the previous year. Franklin was able to meet our School Improvement Plan goals in many areas, for example, 80% of our students met or exceeded their projected growth in math. We discussed not only our growth, but also reflected on areas to “close the gap”, for example focusing on students receiving Specially Designed Instruction or students receiving reduced lunch rates. Were we able to close the gap in these areas? Yes! Focusing on areas of growth for

Franklin, creating goals to address area of opportunity, and then celebrating when WE meet these goals is extremely important. As an elementary team, new trends emerged from our Center for Educational Effectiveness survey taken by staff and our parents/guardians. Over the past 2 years, Franklin Elementary staff has reduced our own “I vs. They” gap. For example, “I” am willing to work at change, but not having the confidence in each other. We have successfully closed that gap and are now ready to work at change. This is vital information for Franklin and enforces the power of “WE”. So what caused this? Franklin has worked hard to acknowledge and practice our district’s cultural beliefs. We have a 100% awareness and participation in our School Improvement Plan, we celebrate student success, and we have created and practice our Franklin staff beliefs: Every Fox is my Fox! ALL students can learn and grow with my support, ALL students can grow socially and emotionally, and WE are a staff who learns, grows, and supports one another. Now that we have celebrated and are ready for continued improvement by demonstrating a willingness for development and change, we can address our areas of growth. Franklin Elementary has new and continued areas of focus to continue to meet the needs of ALL our students. We will continue to focus on growth, achievement, and “closing the gap” in relation to academics and social emotional learning. But, through our reflection of the data and information available, Franklin found new areas of growth we will begin to address in the 2021-2022 school year as WE emerge a stronger force in our community advocating for education of ALL. Our new areas include: • Improving and measuring our ability for our school community to engage in difficult conversations about race, gender, oppression, and discrimination, including implicit biases. • Facilitating Professional Learning Communities (PLC) and peer observations to grow our practice and implementation in regards to reading and writing instruction. • Continued training for ALL staff around Social Emotional

instruction and a focus on community circles. As we move towards our next year, it’s important to acknowledge the power of “WE”. “WE” ALL have in impact on the students served at Franklin Elementary and the Pullman School District. “WE” need to continue to work together, support each other, and create/foster relationships that will ultimately positively impact the education and social/emotional well-being of our children. “WE” have the power to do so much together, “WE” have emerged stronger, and “WE” believe in the power of public education.

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PULLMAN HERITAGE DEPOT

AUGUST 2021

A Simple Ceremony of Hope Reconnecting – Remembering – Renewing

Celebrating our

5th Anniversary on September 1st!

Join us for this simple ceremony to reconnect, remember those we’ve loved, and renew our resilience as a community.

Together in Hope

Thank you Whitman County for your support!

See you soon!

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Sunday, August 8, 2021 PULLMAN Gladish View Room 115 NW State Street 1:00 PM

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