Kids Today, Fall 2012 by Sequim Gazette

Kids Today Fall 2012

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A parents’ guide for BACK TO SCHOOL information. ✓ Bus

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Welcome to the 2012-13 School Year!

On Tuesday, September 5th, our hallways and classrooms will be brimming with excitement as we once again fill our schools with students and staff to begin the 2012-2013 school year. Whether this is your child’s first day of Kindergarten or your child’s “last” first day of their senior year, the start of school brings great hope for what

the future will bring. So, on behalf of the resignations, and a little growth, over fifteen new certifiBoard of Directors, I want to welcome cated and classified staff recently joined the Sequim School everyone back to school! District. In addition, Helen Haller Elementary has added One thing I’ve learned in life is that Mr. Russ Lodge as their new principal, and the District has change is inevitable and it happens a new superintendent. whether we want it to or not. DeterminAs I walk through town, frequent restaurants, and shop ing whether change is positive or negative for groceries, I have been in awe of the genuine hospitality depends on how well we adapt and how I experience. It is clearly evident that Sequim is a wonderwell we embrace change itself. Over the ful place to live, so our commitment is to make sure it is an summer, a number of changes have oc- even greater place to learn. As a district it is our mission to curred in the district, beginning with the “inspire and achieve excellence in the academic, creative, difficult decision to close the Community and physical potential of each student,” and by partnering School and the relocation of several stu- together, we, as a community will provide the support, the experience, and the opportunity for each and every child dent programs. As a result, our team has pulled together to enjoy success in the 2012-2013 school year. In this edition of Kids Today, you will find information and created a number of new learning spaces for kids. The alternative high we hope is meaningful and relevant to help you and your school is now located on the upper floor child get school off to a great start. Please take a few of the old high school building above the moments to go through the contents, but if something auditorium; Olympic Peninsula Academy is missing, don’t hesitate to contact your school or the is in the newly renovated 1979 addition of district office. the former Community School building; Special Services in taking residence on the first floor of the district office; and the developmental preschool is now housed at Helen Haller Elementary. Kelly Shea Other changes are in personnel. Due to retirements, Superintendent of Sequim Schools

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2012-13 Sequim School District Parent Guide and Calendar Sequim School District website: www.sequim.k12.wa.us

Board of Directors

Current Board members: • Sarah Bedinger, Board President, Director District #1, Term Expires: November 2015 • Virginia O’Neil, Board Vice President, Director District #2, Term Expires: November 2013 • John Bridge, Director District #3, Term Expires: November 2015 • Walter Johnson, Director At Large, Term Expires: November 2015 • Bev Horan, Director At Large, Term Expires: November 2013 If you have any questions, please visit our web site at www.sequim.k12.wa.us, or phone the Administration Office, 582-3260.

Board Meetings Regular meetings are held the first and third Monday of each month, as noted in the following calendar pages. Only one meeting is usually scheduled in July. Meetings are normally held in the Board Room, Room #4, in the Performing Arts Building (Old High School Building), beginning at 7:00 p.m. Community members are invited to attend Board meetings in order to be more involved in their school district. All formal action and decision making occurs at public meetings. At the beginning of each meeting, time is set aside for questions and comments from the public. The public is also welcome to speak on agenda items. Agendas are available at the Administration Office and through the Sequim School District web site on the Thursday prior to the meeting. The meeting minutes are also available for review on the District web site or at the Administration Office.

School Schedules For the 2012-2013 school year, school begins one (1) hour later on Mondays to allow for staff training. District Administration Office School Year Schedule: Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Summer Schedule: (June 24, 2013 - Aug. 12, 2013) Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Helen Haller Elementary School & Middle School Grades 1 - 12: 8:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Kindergarten: 8:15-10:56 a.m. and 12:13-2:45 pm Helen Haller Elementary: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Preschool: 8:15-10:56 a.m. and 12:13-2:45 pm Middle School: 7:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. High School High School: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Alternative School: 8:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Greywolf Elementary School Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grades 1 - 5: 8:35 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. Kindergarten: 8:35 a.m. - 11:16 a.m. or 12:33 p.m. - 3:05 p.m. Olympic Peninsula Academy (OPA) Office Hours (Home School Support): 8:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.)

Food Service The Sequim School District recognizes the School Food Service Program as an integral part of the school day. Sequim Schools offer an approved lunch and breakfast program. This program provides for nutritious, balanced hot meals daily at all levels. The meals are nutritionally balanced with lunch meeting one-third the recommended daily nutrition requirement. Free and reduced-price meals are available to students whose families meet certain federal income requirements. Check with your local school for income guidelines and application forms. Information on the application form is confidential and will only be used to determine eligibility for school district food service programs. Breakfast and lunch prices are as follows: Student Meal Breakfast Lunch Grades K-5 $1.20 $2.10 Grades 6-8 $1.30 $2.25 Grades 9-12 $1.40 $2.30 Adult Meal $2.75 $2.90 Reduced Price Meals: Breakfast: $0.00 Lunch, K-3: $0.00 Lunch, all others: $0.40 Milk: $0.50

Transportation Services

Transportation is provided for students who reside more than one mile from school and for all students grades K-5 under one mile. One bus run will be operated in the AM and one in the PM with a mid-day Kindergarten run. Schedules will be posted on the district web site, at the schools, and printed in the local newspaper in advance of school beginning. The first week schedules and bus stops may be adjusted slightly as bus routes are fine tuned with respect to times and students rider numbers. General Guidelines - If your student rides a school bus, parents are asked to review general bus rules with their students. Those rules and regulations are distributed the first week of school by your bus driver. Children Walking to School - Parents, plan a safe route to school with your child. Caution them to choose intersections for crossing that are regulated by stop-and-go signals, traffic signs, or intersections that are designated with school crossing signs with good visibility in good directions.

Immunizations Policy 3413 Vaccines required for school attendance 2012-13 school year: Kindergarten-Grade 2 • Ages 4-8: Varicella -2 doses given on or after the 1st birthday. Parent reported history of disease not acceptable; DTaP/ DTP/Tap/Td – 4 or 5 doses provided the last dose is given on or after the 4th birthday; Polio – 4 doses if all given before the 4th birthday, or 3 doses provided the last dose is given on or after the 4th birthday; MMR – 2 doses, 1 dose given on or after the 1st birthday and the 2nd dose at least one month later; HEP B - 3 doses. Grade 3-6 • Ages 9-12: Varicella - 1 dose given on or after the 1st birthday, parent reported history of disease is acceptable only for students in the 3rd, 4th or 6th grade; For children in 5th grade varicella vaccine is recommended, not required. DTaP/DTP/Tap/Td - 4 doses provided the last dose is given on or after the 4th birthday. After the 7th birthday, children should receive Td or Tdap; One dose of Tdap is required for students in 6th to 9th grades. Polio – 3 or 4 doses provided the last dose is given on or after the 4th birthday; MMR – 2 doses , 1 dose given on or after the 1st birthday and the 2nd dose at least one month later; HEP B - 3 doses. A 2-dose series separated by at least 4 months of adult formulation Recombivax HB is licensed for children aged 11-15 years. Grades 7-12 Ages 13-18: All requirements same as for Grades 3-6 EXCEPT one dose of Tdap is required for students in 6th-9th grades. Varicella is recommended, but not required. Immunizations are available at low or no cost at the Clallam County Health Department. Call 417-2274 for days and times. Each year Sequim School District is required by RCW 28A.210.080 to make information available to parents of students grades 6-12 regarding Meningococcal Disease and its vaccine, and the Human Papillomavirus Disease and its virus. Information regarding both of these diseases may be found at the district web site www.sequim. k12.wa.us under Health Services and at the following web sites: • Washington State Department of Health Immunization Program: www.doh.wa.gov/ TopicsAtoZ.aspx • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Meningococcal vaccine Information: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/default.htm • Disease Information: www.cdc.gov/DiseasesConditions/az/A.html • Fact Sheets: www.cdc.gov/meningitis/index. htm or www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/default.htm • Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education Center: www.chop.edu/ consumer/jsp/division/generic.jsp?id=75689 • Meningococcal Questions & Answers: www.chop.edu/vaccine/images/vec_mening_tear.pdf

• National Meningitis Association Parent & Teacher Awareness Program: www. nmaus.org/programs/parent-teacher-awareness/ • American Social Health Association: www.ashastd.org • American Cancer Society: www.cancer.org If you do not have internet access, please contact the Clallam County Health Department at (360) 417-2274.

Snow and Ice/Emergency Delays or School Closures Announcements regarding school delays, closures and/or changes from normal schedules will be broadcast beginning at 6:30 a.m. over radio stations KONP (AM 1450) , KIRO (AM 710), KOMO (AM 1000), KIRO TV Channel 7 Seattle, and KING-TV. For your convenience School Closure information may also be accessed on the Internet through the Sequim School District web site at www.sequim.k12.wa.us. If there is no announcement, schools will be open. Phones will be manned in the district central office during these unusual situations beginning at 6:30 a.m., an announcement will be placed on the answering machine and an announcement will be put up on the district web site. When on the district web site, please remember to click the “refresh” button, so you are seeing the most up-to-date information. Please do not phone the radio stations; call the school district. The lines most likely will be busy, but keep trying. Announcements will be made every half hour on the local radio. Please advise your children to listen to the radio in case there are any changes made, if you leave your home before they do. Be sure you listen to announcements for Sequim School District and check the District web site.

School Improvement Plans Policy 2005 Each school in the district completes an individual School Improvement Plan for the current school year. Copies may be obtained from each individual school or on our web site at www. sequim.k12.wa.us.

Academic Performance Scores Student performance scores are available upon request from all school offices or may be viewed via a link on the Sequim School District #323 web site at www.sequim.k12.wa.us. At the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction web site http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us, you will find a report card for each school, demographics, student academic performance, and staff characteristics.

Pet Policy 2029 Only ADA service animals are allowed on school campus. Any exceptions must be approved by the principal of the appropriate school. No animals will be transported in school vehicles.

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students are required to pass the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE).

You are hereby notified that it is a violation of the policy of the Sequim School District for any student to unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use on or in the school premises, or at school sponsored or approved activities any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, any other controlled substance or alcohol. Procedure 3241PCorrective Actions and Punishment pamphlet is distributed to each student at the beginning of each school year outlining school discipline procedures. Please review. A student who violates the terms of the school district’s drug-free policy will be disciplined in accordance with the provisions of local, state and federal law and board policy. Discipline may include expulsion and referral for prosecution, and the requirement that an appropriate rehabilitation program be completed.

Compulsory Attendance Policy 3121

HIV/AIDS Education Policy 2126

Parents of any child eight years of age and under eighteen years of age shall have the responsibility to educate their child (RCW 28A.205). The student may be enrolled in public, private, or approved Home School programs as provided in RCW 28A.225.010.

Illness When your child returns to school after an illness, a note must accompany him/her when they return to excuse the child’s absence.

Emergency Contact Information

PLEASE ... Notify your child’s school immediately of a change of address, telephone number, employer or emergency number. Students are not allowed to be dismissed to their homes due to illness unless the parent or another adult is present.

Open Enrollment Policy 3130, 3140, 3141

A school nurse coordinates the district HIV/ AIDS Education program. Washington State law mandates yearly HIV/AIDS education for grades 5-12. The law also requires the school district to provide parents an opportunity to preview materials to be presented to students at a parent meeting 30 days before classes are taught. Parents who wish to excuse their children from class must attend the parent class and complete an excuse form.

The Sequim School Board supports open enrollment and complies with State laws and district policy. The district honors requests of a parent or guardian for his or her child to transfer to another school (upon approval) or district. Parents are required to file a request for release of attendance by completing a district form obtained at the district office or on the district web site.

Sequim High School Students need to obtain 22 credits accumulated grades 9-12 in order to graduate. Beginning with the Class of 2008, new state minimum graduation requirements were implemented. The Washington State Board of Education has established two non-credit graduation requirements: Each student shall complete a culminating project for graduation, and have an Educational Plan for what they expect to do the year following graduation. In addition, all

The District is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students, employees, volunteers and patrons, free from harassment of all types, and intimidation or bullying. An incident which you feel is harassment, intimidation and/or bullying should be reported to the supervisor or building administrator or the superintendent. Sequim School District Prohibits Sexual Harassment. Sexual Harassment is a form of discrimination prohibited by Title VII of the

High School Graduation Requirements Policy 2410

Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Policies 3207/ 6590

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Civil Rights Act of 1964. Sexual Harassment is any unwanted attention of a sexual nature. Incidents of sexual harassment should be reported to Randy Hill, Title IX Officer, Sequim High School, 360-582-3609.

In accordance with RCW 28A.225.330, we are authorized to forward student records to schools in another district to which a student has transferred or to colleges or educational institutions to which a student is applying.

Discipline/Exceptional Misconduct Policy 3241

Medication at School Policy 3416

The District will use a progressive disciplinary policy, relying on lesser forms of disciplinary action becoming more severe with repeated violations, except for those items which have been identified as exceptional misconduct, which will be subject to more serious disciplinary action due to the seriousness of the offense as defined in Policy and Procedure 3241, Corrective Actions or Punishment. All students receive a copy of this publication at the beginning of each school year.

Releasing Student Records/ Information/“directory information” Policy 3231 Certain information is defined by the federal Family Rights and Privacy Act as “directory information.” The law states we may disclose “directory information” about your child unless you request, in writing, that such information not be released. Directory information is defined as the student’s name, photograph, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, dates of attendance, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, diplomas and awards received, and the most recent previous school attended. In most cases, requests for this type of information come from the news media for pictures to accompany feature stories. We will not release any “directory information” for commercial purposes or for other purposes not required by law or not related to school business. Occasionally, photographs may be taken of students for use in the news media or in District produced publications. If you do not want your child to appear in a photograph, videotape, film or slide, please let your child’s school know in writing.

Please contact the school nurse/secretary regarding dispensing of medication at school. Under normal circumstances, prescribed medication should be dispensed before and/or after school hours under supervision of the parent or guardian. If a student must receive prescribed oral medication during school hours, the medication must be dispensed by an authorized staff member. The parent must complete a medication authorization form obtained from the school nurse. This form must be accompanied by authorization and written directions from a licensed health professional within the scope of his/her prescriptive authority. Medication must be kept in the nurse’s office in the original prescription bottle as received from the pharmacy and labeled for the individual student. Under no circumstances will an unidentified substance be given to any child.

Waiver or Reduction of Fees Policy 3520 Arrangements shall be made for the waiver or reduction of fees for students whose families, by reason of their low income, would have difficulty paying the full fee for various school activities. The USDA Child Nutrition Program guidelines shall be used to determine qualification for waiver of fees. Assistance will be considered by the Sequim School District without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, or disability.

Public Disclosure Policy 4040 Pursuant to Chapter 42.17 RCW, parents and other members of the public have the right to inspect and copy public records retained by the District, unless the records are exempt from public disclosure under state law.

District Contact Information Sequim School District No. 323 1-360-582-3260 Administration Office FAX 683-6303 503 N. Sequim Avenue, Sequim, Washington 98382 Superintendent: Mr. Kelly Shea Secretary: Marilyn Walsh Director of Instruction: Vince Riccobene Secretary: Trayce Norman Director of Special Services: Shelley Langston Secretary: Colleen Robinson Business Manager: Brian Lewis Facilities Coordination/District Support: Valorie Thornock Fiscal Assistant: Ruth Judd Food Service: Laurie Campen, Supervisor Maintenance & Operations: John McAndie, Supervisor Secretary: Kristi Toth Personnel/Payroll: Sonja Brown Personnel Specialist: Karen Sande Web Services/Volunteer Coordinator/ Community Liaison: Patsene Dashiell Transportation: Jeff Gossage, Supervisor

582-3260 582-3269 582-3268 582-3400 582-3266 582-3260 582-3265 582-3432 582-3275 582-3276 582-3267 582-3261 582-3264 582-3274

Speech Language Pathologists 582-3433 Terilee Allsop-Howat (Ages Birth to Six, Middle & High School) Jennifer Jurgensen, GW 582-3300 Jamie Croft, HHE 582-3200 Physical Therapists Cherry Bibler, HHE 582-3200 Eric Wade, SHS 582-3600 Occupational Therapists Darcie Clawson (Ages Birth to Six, HHE) 582-3427 Jada Jack, MS 582-3500 School Psychologists Catharine Bento-Foxlee (Ages Birth to Six) 582-3404 Matt Duchow, HS 582-3600 Dennis McCarthy, MS 582-3500 Cheryl McAliley GW 582-3300 Greywolf Elementary School 171 Carlsborg Rd., Sequim, WA 98382 Principal: Donna Hudson Counselor: Cheryl McAliley

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Sequim Middle School 582-3500 301 W. Hendrickson Rd. FAX 582-9486 Sequim,WA 98382 Principal: Brian Jones Assistant Principal: Scott Harker Counselor: Dennis McCarthy and Cathy Shea Sequim High School 601 N. Sequim Avenue, Sequim, WA 98382 FAX Principal: Shawn Langston Assistant Principal: Mark Willis Athletic Director: Dave Ditlefsen Attendance Office: Kayana Harrison Counselors: Colleen Harker & Nate Hirsch FAX District Administrator/Dean of Students/ Principal Alternative School: Randy Hill Vocational Director: Patra Boots Olympic Peninsula Academy (OPA) 220 W. Alder Street, Sequim, WA 98382 Principal OPA: Randy Hill Secretary: Katie Gilles

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Sequim Gazette Notification of Rights Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Policy 3231 The family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. They are: 1) The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the school receives a request for access. Parents of eligible students should submit to the school principal [or appropriate school official] a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The school official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. 2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask the school to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principal [or appropriate official], clearly identifying the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the school will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing. 3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the school as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the school board; a person or company with whom the school has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the school may disclose education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. [NOTE: FERPA requires a school district to make a reasonable attempt to notify the parent or eligible student of the records request unless it states in its annual notification that it intends to forward records on request.] 4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the school to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA are: Family Policy Compliance Office; U.S. Department of Education; 400 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20202-4605.

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Display and Availability of Public Information for Non-School-Sponsored Activities Policy 4060 The district desires to be of assistance in making information of educational or recreational nature available to students and parents. As a result, the board authorizes the staff to display and make available such materials from nonprofit at a designated area in each school. Approval is given by the building’s principal if the material is perceived as appropriate for families, and the service or event would be of interest to families. Please note that the Sequim School District does not sponsor, endorse or guarantee the organization or activity in the materials distributed. Parents and guardians must review the information and decide if it is appropriate for their family. The distribution of materials is provided as a community service.

Gun Free Zone/Dangerous Weapons Policy 4210

It is a violation of district policy and state law for any person to carry a firearm or dangerous weapon on school premises, school-provided transportation, or areas of other facilities being used exclusively for school activities. “Gun-Free Zone” signs are posted in all school facilities, and all violations of this policy and RCW 9.41.280 are reported annually to the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Complaints and Grievances Concerning Staff and Programs Policy 4220

The board desires that the district be informed of the criticisms and complaints that parents, guardians, or community members may have regarding its staff, programs, and operations. At the same time, the board has confidence in its staff and programs and shall act to protect them from unwarranted criticism or disruptive interference. Concerns received by the board or a board member are referred to the superintendent for investigation and action. Forms to begin the process may be obtained at school building offices.

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No Tobacco Policy 4251 Smoking or any other use of tobacco products shall be prohibited on school district property. This shall include all district buildings, grounds, and district-owned vehicles.

Notification Regarding Asbestos Reinspection in Sequim School District

The District complies with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). Compliance results and information are on file in the Maintenance and Operations office. Feel free to contact the Maintenance and Facilities Department at 582-3275

Budget Policy 6000

Each year in August, the Sequim School District Board of Directors adopts a budget detailing how the district will spend its monies for the next fiscal year. Before the budget is adopted, a public hearing is held. Visit the District web site at www.sequim. k12.wa.us for a current copy of the budget.

Pesticide Policy 6895

The district complies with the requirements of law regarding pesticide notification, posting and record keeping. Parents, please notify the District in writing if you would like to be notified of any District pesticide use at your child’s school building.

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Fun Run/Walk

Sequim School District, Sequim Boys & Girls Club and Sequim Education Foundation are partnering to bring the first ever Back-2-School/2Mile Family Fun Run/Walk to Sequim on Saturday, September 1, 2012! This family event for school-aged children and adults is designed to promote healthy lifestyles and celebrate the beginning of a new school year. Proceeds from the event will be used to fund classroom grants. The two-mile running course will begin and end in the high school stadium. On September 1, 2012, registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m. Parking for this event is available at the Fir Street stadium parking lot. The race route, marked out entirely on school district property, will include fun obstacles such as a hay bale climb, tire challenge, and Homework Hill. Registration forms are available online at www.sequim.k12.wa.us, or can be picked up at the Sequim School District office (located at 503 N.

Fir Street). Entry fees are $5 per person. Families of five or more (living in the same household) can register for $20. Cash or checks will be accepted. Checks should be made out to Sequim Education Foundation. First, second and third place ribbons will be awarded to each age group. Age groups are: Kindergarten - Second Grade Third - Fifth Grade Sixth – Eighth Grade Ninth - Twelfth Grade Adults (age 18 and older) Kindergarten through fifth grade participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All participants can take part in drawings for door prizes at the end of the race. Sequim Education Foundation is a non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible. SEF sponsors events such as the Student Film Festival, Student Engineering Challenge, Classroom Grants

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HELEN HALLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kindergarten

Fourth Grade

• backpack • 16 pack Crayola crayons • (3) glue sticks • large box kleenex (a.m. ONLY) • 1 container disinfecting wipes (p.m. ONLY) • 1 container hand wipes (Flynn ONLY)

• 1 package notebook paper, wide or narrow ruled • 3 dozen # 2 pencils • 1 box kleenex • 1 box colored pencils • 1 pair scissors • 1 standard yellow highlighter • 4 glue sticks (NO liquid glue, please!)

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Greywolf Elementary teacher Renee Mulliken conducts a session of the after school garden club.

GREYWOLF ELEMENTARY Third Grade Supply List

Kindergarten Supply List • 1 backpack • 1 ream of computer paper • 1 box of color crayons • 1 set of colored pencils • 2 boxes kleenex

First Grade Supply List • backpack • 2 boxes Ticonderoga pencils • 1 ream computer paper • 1 box color markers • 1 set colored pencils • 2 boxes kleenex • (optional) aloe-free baby wipes • (optional) multi-colored dry erase markers

Second Grade Supply List • backpack • 1 ream computer paper • 1 box color crayons (24 count) • 1 wide-ruled black/white composition book • 1 primary composition book, halfpage ruled • 1 set colored pencils • 2 boxes kleenex • 4 boxes Ticonderoga pencils

• backpack • 1 ream computer paper • 1 box color crayons (24 count) • 1 set colored pencils (12 count) • 2 boxes kleenex • 4 boxes Ticonderoga pencils • 3 wide-ruled Spiral notebooks (40-50 sheets, no dividers, not perforated pages) • 3 pee-chee folders (with pockets) • school box, (cigar box size to fit into a small desk) • 2 black flair pens (felt point) • 2 black Sharpie pens (fine point) • 2 black • 2 black Sharpie pens (fine point)

Fourth Grade Supply List • backpack • 2 reams computer paper • 1 set colored pencils (24 count) • 2 boxes kleenex • 5 boxes Ticonderoga pencils • 4 spiral notebooks, college-ruled

Fifth Grade Supply List • backpack • 4 spiral notebooks, college-ruled • 5 boxes Ticonderoga pencils • 3 packages notebook paper, college-ruled • 2 reams computer paper • 1 box color crayons • 1 set colored pencils • 2 boxes kleenex

Parents, you will receive a letter from your child’s teacher before school starts that will specify supplies needed. Please note: NO toys or small personal pencil sharpeners or backpacks.

Second Grade Parents, please do NOT write your child’s name on any supplies. All items will be shared at classroom tables. Only bring items that are on the list. Extra items will be sent home. Thank you! • 24 #2 Ticonderoga pencils • 2 erasers • 6 glue sticks • 3 wide-ruled spiral notebooks • 1 pack of colored pencils • 1 pair scissors • 1 box crayons (not more than 24 please) • small backpack (no wheels!) • small pencil box (8” x 4 ½”) (NOT for Hasenpﬂug or Woiwod) • All Girls – 1 container disinfecting wipes • All Boys – 1 box kleenex

Third Grade • 120-page spiral notebook • 1 blue 70-page spiral notebook • 1 red 70- page spiral notebook • 1 green 70- page spiral notebook • 2 large glue sticks • 10-12 good quality pencils • 1 pink eraser • 1 large box kleenex • 1 small pencil box • wide-ruled notebook paper (100 sheets) • 1 set colored pencils (around 12-24)

OPTIONAL: • ﬁne- tipped markers • hand sanitizer • disinfecting wipes

Additional Items for Daniels: • 3 composition books • 1” black 3-ring binder Additional Items for Osborne & Andison: • (2) spiral notebooks

Fifth Grade • 1 box kleenex • 1 container disinfecting wipes • 3 spiral notebooks • 1 composition notebook (NOT for Park’s class) • yellow highlighter • 5 dozen #2 pencils • 8 colored pencils • eraser • small set colored markers (NO permanent markers, please!) • 4 glue sticks (NO liquid glue!) • dry erase marker • 1 set (8-tab) subject dividers (NOT for Danielson or Park) • 1” three-ring binder: (1 for Park, 2 white, clear-view for Oden, 1 white, clear-view for Suryan, NONE for Danielson)

Park ONLY: • hand-held pencil sharpener (for colored pencils) • 1 pack college-ruled paper

Helen Haller Elementary students in Dave Hasenpflug’s science class test out new science kits, funded by Sequim Rotary Club.

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Sequim Middle School 2012-13 Supply List • Wide-lined loose leaf notebook paper • 1 ½” binder with seven dividers for language arts • 1” clear view white binder • ¼” quadrant graph paper for science • Dividers for binder • Plastic pouch for binder • (2) 200-page spiral notebooks • Calculator (simple 5-function for 6th, 7th and 8th grade math and scientific or graphing for algebra) • Large book covers • #2 pencils (NO mechanical pencils) • Pencil cap erasers • Colored pencils • 2 highlighters, different colors • Hand-held pencil sharpener • Hand-held pencil erasers • Glue sticks • Scissors • Metric ruler • (2) boxes kleenex (for first period classroom) • Black or blue ink ball point pens • 1 package each large & small sticky notes (for language arts) • Flash drive (optional)

The sooner children learn a language, the better prepared they will be to face our increasingly multicultural world! Creative themes include vocabulary, games and songs.

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ASB card $12.00 P.E. uniform $17.00 P.E. shirt $7.50 P.E. shorts $10.00 P.E. sweatpants $17.00 Math 3-prong folders/graph paper pack $3.00 Band shirt $15.00 SMS sweatshirt (students only) $38.00 Football spirit pac $20.00 Yearbook $15.00 with ASB card until January 2013 $17.00 without ASB card until January 2013 A limited number of extra yearbooks will be available on a first come first serve basis at the end of the year for $20.00 Class fees: Art I, Art II, or Art III $20.00 per semester Science/engineering elective class fee $10.00 per semester Club fees: Please note, all club members and ASB council members must purchase an ASB card. Art club supplies $15.00 per semester Athletic fees Fee is $50 per sport per middle school athlete ($150 maximum per student, $200 maximum per family if all athletes are middle school students. SMS and SHS combined: $225 maximum per family. Proof of payment made at the high school is required to waive pay to participate fee). Fee for students who qualify for Free/ Reduced Lunch program is $35 per sport. Because ASB covers some costs of running the athletic programs, all SMS athletes must purchase an ASB card in addition to the district’s pay to participate fee.

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What’s New In Technology By PATRA BOOTS, Director of Technology Technology staff members have been very busy this summer with adding, moving, updating and upgrading technology throughout the district. This fall, more technology will be available to secondary students, with new computer labs being added at the high school and middle school. Additional student work stations have been added in high school classrooms. At Haller Elementary, the technology lab has been relocated to the “A” building, providing a space for testing and assessment environments to be less distractive and allowing “Blue Pod” to house four first grade classrooms collectively. Additionally, we have upgraded the district’s firewall to enhance the filtering and security capacity, and segmented our network to increase speed and network management. iPad technology was introduced in the school district last year, primarily in the special programs department and at the elementary level. This year, we will explore more applications to enhance student learning and achievement.

Gaggle® Continues

Secondary students (grades 6-12) will again have the use of Gaggle®, a secure student e-mail application that will allow all students e-mail access to communicate with teachers and school peers. Gaggle® will provide students digital storage space “in the cloud” for easy portability of digital resources from home to school and school to home, as well as “digital drop boxes” for submission of assignments. We look forward to providing additional training in this application for students and staff and expanding its use.

Student Internet Use

All K-12 students and parents must annually complete a District Internet Use Permission/Agreement form, acknowledging their understanding and agreement to abide by District Technology and Internet Use Guidelines.

Skyward Family Access

Family Access is a web-based application that provides parents with access to student attendance, grades, assignments, lunch account information, and more. School office staff will distribute family access logins and passwords for the 2012 -2013 school year. If passwords become lost or forgotten, parents can request login and password information in person (I.D. is required to ensure confidentiality) at their child’s school office. Staff will not release this information over the phone or by e-mail for security reasons. An added feature in Skyward this year is RevTrak and the ability to make online lunch account deposits. Secondary students will receive student access logins and passwords at school.

Wireless Access At Secondary Schools

Students at Sequim High School and Sequim Middle School can access the District’s wireless network on their personal devices using their student login and password. This will be possible when the District receives a signed Internet Use Agree-

Back to school dates to remember Sept. 1 Sept. 4

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Sept. 24 Sept. 28 Oct. 1

Back-2-School 2-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk at 9 a.m. in the stadium (Registration at 8:00 a.m.) Greywolf Elementary Open House 4 – 6 p.m. Helen Haller Elementary Open House 4 – 6 p.m. Sequim Middle School WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) for incoming sixth grade students 7:50 a.m. – 12 noon Sequim High School LINK crew freshmen orientation 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. First day of school OPA (Olympic Peninsula Academy) Otter Day - Parent Open House Sequim High School Back to School Assembly at 10 a.m. Sequim Middle School band rentals 3 – 6 p.m. Sequim Middle School welcome back assembly at 8:30 a.m. Sequim High School ACT test in the cafeteria at 7:30 a.m. Helen Haller Elementary PTO meeting at 7 p.m. School board meeting at 7 p.m. in the board room Sequim Middle School honor roll breakfast (A – K) Sequim Middle School honor roll breakfast (L- Z) Sequim High School Husky High School Band Day at Century Link Field School board meeting at 7 p.m. in the board room Sequim High School varsity football home game against N. Kitsap HS at 7 p.m. Sequim High School LINK crew freshmen tailgate BBQ at 5 p.m. Sequim High School back to school pep dance in the cafeteria (after football game) Sequim High School senior parent night at 6:30 p.m. in the library Dungeness River Festival Education Day School board workshop at 6 p.m., regular meeting at 7 p.m. in the board room

For further information about school events, policy, forms, calendars and much more, check the district website at www.sequim.k12.wa.us.

ment from students and parents for the 2012 - 2013 school year. This is a secure connection that provides the same internet filtering processes that are employed throughout the school district network.

Schoolwires.com provides the District’s web page with a feature-rich content management system designed especially for schools. Look for our new look coming soon. We ask that parents and interested citizens “register” online at www.sequim. k12.wa.us to be eligible for available interactive services such as E-alerts and other specific “role” features. The District web site also features direct links to Family Access.

Sequim School District Now Accepting Credit & Debit Cards On April 12, 2012, Sequim School District began accepting credit and debit cards for payments for food services. Parents and guardians can now access RevTrak through their Skyward Family Access accounts to make food service payments. RevTrak integrates directly into our Skyward student information system. When a parent logs into Family Access, they can click on the food service tab of their student’s account and an option to make an online payment will be presented below their student’s food service summary display. There is a $2.10 convenience fee per transaction. When a payment is accepted, RevTrak automatically updates that student’s account and the funds are available to spend on their behalf in our cafeterias. We still accept cash and checks, but hope that RevTrak will make paying for food

service more convenient for our families as they can make a payment from wherever and whenever they may have internet access. We’re also working with the high school to add online payments so that parents will be able to pay 2012-2013 school year class fees and other costs online as well. In addition to the added convenience for families, we hope this will further encourage use of Family Access across all grade spans as right now our most active Family Access users have students in the middle or high schools. Family Access provides information on your student’s class schedule, grades, missing assignments, contact information for teachers, progress towards meeting graduation requirements, food service purchases and account balance, and any outstanding fees and fines that may be due. If you have questions about your Family Access username or password, please contact your student’s building secretary.

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2012-2013 Sequim School District Bus Routes

Bus Routes STADIUM BUS ORDER Coyote Bambi Pink Panther Motor Goat Jiminy Cricket Turtle Huckleberry Hound Lion Bear Elk Bullwinkle Mr. Magoo Woodstock Road Runner Thumper Brown Rabbit Minnie Mouse Pluto

GREYWOLF BUS ORDER Coyote Bambi Pink Panther Motor Goat Jiminy Cricket Turtle Huckleberry Hound Lion Bear Elk Bullwinkle Mr. Magoo

Sequim School District reserves the right to change bus routes and times as needed. Students in grades K-12 ride on buses together. Please check your studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bus route and pick-up time listed below, as some routes have changed since last year. First day of school: The Transportation Department strongly encourages all students who intend to ride the bus do so on the morning of the first day of school (September 5, 2012). This will enable parents, students and bus drivers to become familiar with the bus stop routine. Students who plan to ride the bus need to be at their stop five minutes ahead of pickup time. Times and pick-up points listed below are approximations until exact enrollment and passenger loads are fixed. Please remember, if a bus passes waiting students, it may not be their bus. For the first day, new students will be picked up at all stops along routes, except for Hwy 101 East and West routes. The following are routes, not necessarily bus stops. Students will be advised after two or three days where the permanent bus stop will be. Every effort will be made to space stops approximately one-half mile apart, thus requiring a quarter-mile walk along routes. Exceptions will be made only on a case-by case basis due to special circumstances such as student safety or handicapping conditions. Safety reminder for Hwy 101 West & East students: All students living on Hwy 101 West or East must catch the bus at their designated stop. Do not cross the highway to catch the bus at a later time. Reminder for A.M. Greywolf Elementary students: Greywolf Elementary students are transferred to a shuttle bus in the Fir Street stadium parking lot. Kindergarten bus runs: Morning Kindergarten students will ride their regular route bus to school, and the mid-day Kindergarten bus home. Afternoon Kindergarten students will ride the mid-day Kindergarten bus to school and their regular route bus home. There will be mid-day Kindergarten bus runs. Parents of Kindergarten students may view these bus routes at the elementary school office. Bus drivers will not drop Kindergarten students at stops unless a parent or other designated adult is there to meet the child. If there is no adult at the stop, the child will be brought back to the school. Parents, for younger elementary students on regular bus runs, please have someone at the stop to meet the students, particularly on Hwy 101 East and West. All other students will ride the same route bus in the A.M. and the P.M. unless otherwise noted. Students who wish to get off at a stop other than their own, or who wish to ride a bus other than their own must have an official bus pass issued by the school office. Hand- written notes from parents will not be accepted. If you have questions, please contact Jeff Gossage, Supervisor of the Transportation Department, at (360)582-3274 or (360)582-3273. Bus Routes in Alphabetical Order: Bambi: Hwy 101 W. of Carlsborg, Blue Mtn., S. Barr Rd., Pierson Rd., Kirk Rd., Parrish Rd. 259473 Hwy 101 6:55 a.m.; Blue Mtn. & Gellor 7:08; Gellor & McCrorie 7:14; Blue Mtn. & Emery 7:19; Hwy 101 & Fern 7:25; 234 S. Barr Rd. 7:27; 259492 Hwy. 101 7:35; Kirk Rd. & Parrish 7:40. Bear: W. Silberhorn, Riverside, Secor, River Rd. Narrow Way 7:13 a.m.; 500 River Rd. 7:15; Alice Park 7:17; Glendale 7:18; Turnstone 7:21; Rondale 7:22;

Cul de Sac 7:23; 200 Riverside 7:24; 240 Riverside 7:25; Dungeness Meadows 7:26; Wallace & Secor 7:28; Avellana 7:32; 672 River 7:35. Brown Rabbit: East Sequim Bay, West Sequim Bay, Washington Harbor, Port Williams. 504 East Sequim Bay 7:03 a.m.; East Sequim Bay Rd. & Heron Hill 7:07; East Sequim Bay Rd. & Panorama 7:10; East Sequim Bay Rd. & Hardwick 7:12; West Sequim Bay & Mariners View 7:21; West Sequim Bay & Liberty 7:26; 421 Washington Harbor 7:30; Pt. Williams & Holland 7:38; Brown Rd. & Pt. Williams 7:40; 983 Sequim Dungeness Way 7:44. Bullwinkle: Spath Rd., Martha Lane, N. Barr Rd., W. Side Carlsborg Rd. Boyce & Spencer 7:05 a.m.; Joslin 7:06; 500 W. Runnion 7:08; 752 Spath 7:15; Spath & Camelot 7:15; Kitchen Dick & Martha Lane 7:16; N. Barr & Loafer 7:20; N. Barr & Harmony 7:21; 818 N. Barr, at corner 7:24; N. Barr & Franson/Howe 7:25; Carlsborg & Cook Rd. 7:32; 721 Carlsborg Rd.(R) (Old Carlsborg Store) 7:34; 171 Carlsborg, Greywolf School (bus entrance area) 7:37. Coyote: Kitchen Dick Rd. N. of Woodcock, Mains Farm, W & E. Anderson, Mtn. View, Lotzgesell, N. Side Cays Rd. 2304 Kitchen Dick 7:05 a.m.; Buckhorn 7:08; Nisbet & Lotzgesell 7:10; 2165 Cays Rd. 7:12; 277 W. Nelson 7:17; W. Nelson & Cline 7:18; Cline & W. Anderson 7:19; W. Anderson & Cays 7:20; McLaughlin & W. Thornton 7:21; Clark & E. Anderson 7:23; 140 Mtn. View 7:25; Quail Meadows 7:31; 36 Lamar 7:33; Hogback & Cays 7:35; 451 Cays 7:38; 132 Cays 7:34. Elk: E. side Carlsborg Rd., Macleay & Wheeler Rd., Dungeness Estates, Vista View, Koeppe, Woodcock, Fasola Rd. Jennifer Ct. 7:20 a.m.; 1700 Carlsborg Rd. 7:24; 375 Macleay 7:27; Penny Lane 7:27; Dungeness Estates 7:30; Vista View 7:35; Koeppe 7:36; Woodcock & Buttercup 7:37; Fasola Rd. 7:41. Huckleberry Hound: Dryke Rd., Solmar, Pinnell, Vautier. Dryke & Woodridge 7:12 a.m.; 290 S. Solmar 7:16; Madera & Madera Pl. 7:17; El Camino & Serena Pl. 7:20; N. Solmar & McDonald 7:29; Vautier & Shelley 7:31. Jiminy Cricket: Gilbert, Gupster & Mill Rd, E. Runnion, Heath, Grandview, Old Olympic Hwy. to Mantle Rd., Elizabeth, Cottonwood, House. Idlewood & Gupster 7:13 a.m.; 143 Gupster 7:14; Mill & Yenta 7:15; Mary John & Runnion 7:16; Runnion & Heath 7:17; Heath & Fergy 7:18; Windmill 7:19; Donaper 7:24; 6992 Old Olympic Hwy 7:25; Marchbanks & Old Olympic Hwy 7:26; S. end McComb Rd. 7:27; Mantle & Old Olympic Hwy 7:29; House Rd. 7:30; Cottonwood 7:31; Elizabeth 7:33. Lion: W. Washington St., E. Silberhorn, Seventh Ave., Prairie, Honeycomb, Priest, Hendrickson. 3rd & Prairie 7:11 a.m.; Prairie & Summer Breeze 7:13; Honeycomb & Deseret 7:16; Priest Rd. 7:18; Hendrickson & Applegate 7:22; Kaiser & W. Washington 7:26; River Rd. & Silberhorn 7:29; Silber Lane 7:30; Summerset 7:32; Valleyview 7:33; Daisy Lane 7:36; McCurdy & Seventh 7:37; Seventh & Hemlock 7:39. Minnie Mouse: Diamond Pt & Chicken Coop Rd. Diamond Pt Rd. 6:57 a.m.; Eagle Creek & Sunshine 7:00; Del Ray & Sunshine 7:01; Rhododendron & Diamond Pt. 7:05; West & Diamond Pt. 7:05; Lupine & Aster 7:06; Aero & Sunshine 7:08; Sunshine & Madrona 7:10; 220 Fleming 7:11; 93 Madrona 7:19; 11 Fleming 7:25; Critter Country 7:28; 643 Diamond Pt. Rd. 7:30; Craig & Chicken Coop 7:35; Chicken Coop

Hollow 7:39; 92 Chicken Coop 7:41. Motor Goat: Hooker Rd., Olson Rd., Fish Hatchery, Lost Mtn., Taylor Cut-Off. Mariposa & Hooker 6:55 a.m.; Pike Place 6:57; Hooker & Olson Rd. 6:59; 312 Olson Rd. 7:00; 3293 Lost Mtn. 7:12; 3787 Lost Mtn. 7:13; 4892 Lost Mtn 7:15; Lost Meadow Lane 7:17; Corner of Lost Mtn & Taylor Cutoff 7:27; 880 Fish Hatchery 7:29; Horse Tail 7:32; Wildwood & Taylor Cutoff 7:32; Stellar Ridge 7:33; Charles Roberts 7:34; Alaska Way 7:35. Mr. Magoo: South Rhodefer Rd. Sea Breeze (525 W. McCurdy) 7:25 a.m.; Caring Hands Preschool 7:38; Elk Creek Apartments 7:40. Pink Panther: Old Olympic Hwy, Gehrke Rd., Finn Hall, Gunn Rd, Kendall, Wright, Hendrickson Old Olympic Hwy & Country Ln. 7:05 a.m., Agnew Grocery 7:10; 1745 Old Olympic Hwy 7:12; 81 Wild Current 7:14; Finn Hall & Matson 7:19; Vogt & Finn Hall; 7:22; 3652 Old Olympic Hwy 7:30; Creekside & Old Olympic Hwy 7:32; Airport 7:33; 6332/6334 Old Olympic Hwy 7:34, Kendall & Stone 7:35, 472 Wright Rd. 7:41, Hendrickson & Oak Ct. 7:45. Pluto: Hwy 101, Gardiner Beach, Old Blyn Hwy. Sequim Bay Lodge 7:58 a.m.; Hwy 101 & Louella 6:59; Hwy 101 & 273054 7:06: Guiles Rd. 7:09; 480 Diamond Pt. Rd. 7:11; 1740 Gardiner Beach Rd. 7:13; Rondelay & Gardiner Beach Rd 7:18; Gardiner Beach Rd. & Old Gardiner Rd. 7:20; 410 Old Gardiner Rd. 7:23; Hwy 101 & Knapp Rd. 7:26; Old Blyn Hwy. & Thompson Rd. 7:30; Tribal Center 7:32; School House Point 7:33; Boggs Lane 7:35; Hammond & Still 7:37; Brown & Alder 7:40. Roadrunner: Evans Rd, Serpentine, Jamestown, Woodcock, Towne Rd, Three Crabs, Sequim Dungeness Way. Evans & Marian 6:54 a.m.; Pond Lane 7:02; Coon & Serpentine 7:03; Serpentine & Allan 7:05; 1390 Jamestown 7:07; Jamestown & Seahawk 7:10; 5175 Woodcock 7:12; Woodcock & Aldrich 7:14; 1051 Towne Rd. 7:15; Towne Rd. & Jacob Lane 7:16; 2804 Towne Rd. 7:18; Palmer & Sequim Dungeness Way 7:22; Golden Sands 7:25; Brigadoon 7:32; Woodland Heights & Sequim Dungeness Way 7:37, Old Olympic Hwy & Crownview 7:40. Thumper: Palo Alto, East Happy Valley to Third Ave., Sequim Ave. & Prairie-Sunnyside Apartments. Lone Tree & Palo Alto 7:17a.m.; Paradise 7:22; Marshall 7:25; 95 Happy Valley 7:27; 1602 Happy Valley 7:32; Lakeview & Happy Valley 7:35; Doe Run 7:37; Happy Valley & Third Ave. 7:40; Stephens & Third Ave. 7:41; Third & Prairie (east side) 7:45; Sunnyside Apartments 7:46. Turtle: Shore Rd., Heuhslein, Lewis, Hwy 101, Sherburne, Atterberry, Cassidy. 432 Shore Rd. 6:54 a.m.; 845 Shore 6:56; Spring & Heuhslein 6:58; Breeze Way 7:04; 771 Lewis Rd. 7:05; 191 Lewis 7:07; Sieberts Creek Dip 7:09; Hwy 101 & Olympic Christian School 7:13; Atterberry & Sherburne 7:20; 451 Atterberry 7:22; Autumn & Barnes 7:26; Autumn & Eldridge 7:28; 1332 Atterberry 7:32; Frost & Atterberry 7:34; 250613 Hwy 101 E. 7:38. Woodstock: Sunland, Emerald Heights, Reservoir, McFarland, Sporseen, Happy Valley Rd. West. Taylor & Sunland 7:00 a.m.; Greenway 7:02; San Juan & Hurricane 7:05; Holland & Medsker 7:08; Medsker & Sunrise View 7:10; Medsker & Emerald 7:11; Sequim Dungeness Way & Ioka 7:12; Emerald Heights 7:19; Alpine Loop 7:30; 3rd & Reservoir 7:31; 411 Reservoir 7:32; 2306 S. 7th 7:33; Barbara & Annabelle 7:36; Ferndale & Sporseen 7:40; Wagner & River Rd. 7:45.

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Sequim High School 2012 – 2013 Class Fees

4011-401 Annual (August - December) ...............................................................................$55.00 1050-401 A.S.B. Card ............................................................................................................$50.00 1670-401 P.E. Sweats (hoodie & pants) ...............................................................................$30.00 hoodie $18.00, pants $15.00 1670-401 P.E. Uniform (t-shirt & shorts) .............................................................................$20.00 t-shirt $13.00, shorts $7.00 1220-401 Campus Permits (when available) ........................................................................$ 5.00 4021-401 Band Cleaning Fee ................................................................................................$25.00 4021-401 Freshman Band Shirts ...........................................................................................$45.00 4180-401 Chorus Fee.................................................................................$35.00 2200-401 Auto 1 & 2 Shop (per semester) ..............................................$10.00 2100-401 Farm Fee (per semester) ............................................................$10.00 2200-401 Ceramics (per semester) ...........................................................$35.00 2100-401 Floral Design (per semester) .....................................................$30.00 2200-401 Painting I & II (per semester) ...................................................$30.00 2200-401 Drawing & Adv. Drawing (per semester)...............................$25.00 2200-401 Glass Fusing (per semester) ......................................................$50.00 2100-401 Photography (per semester) .....................................................$20.00 2100-401 Welding/Adv. Welding (per semester) ....................................$30.00 2100-401 Woods/Adv. Woods (per semester).........................................$20.00 2100-401 Engineering Tech (per semester) ..............................................$15.00 2600-401 Biology Notebooks ....................................................................$ 3.00 2600-401 Cooking (per semester) *see below* ......................................$ 20.00 2600-401 Plus Food Handlers Permit (one time) ................................$ 10.00 Pay to Participate (Sports only) ...............................................$ 75.00 per student per sport $150.00 maximum per student • $225.00 maximum per family (high school and middle school)

All Fees are subject to change without notice.

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The district calendar is subject to change. Please check with your student’s building staff with any calendar questions.

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13 PD

20 PD

27 H

JUNE 2013 M

3 PD

10 PD

17 PD

Q/T 19 ER