Waitsburg School District

There are a lot of things happening in our schools as we head into the final weeks of the school year. Read about important upcoming dates for students and families in Waitsburg at https://www.waitsburgsd.org/article/459257

We're seeking Waitsburg parent feedback. Your input is crucial, and we want to know what you observe as our district's strengths and our opportunities for growth. Please take a few moments to complete this online survey developed by the Center for Educational Effectiveness: https://bit.ly/2RuMMzV The survey is open now through May 24th. Thank you!

Winter Sports Parent Meeting - May 2nd The “Winter" school sports season begins May 10th and is scheduled to run through June 19th. This will include girls and boys high school basketball and cheerleading. The Dayton-Waitsburg Wolfpack will be hosting a PARENT MEETING in the Dayton High School auditorium on Sunday, May 2nd at 5 PM. The meeting provides an opportunity for coaches to communicate with players and parents to set the expectations for the season, provide practice and game schedules, and to make sure everyone gets clearance paperwork completed. Please contact Sam Korslund, DW Athletic Director, at (509) 382-4775 x. 239 with any questions.

The softball game vs. Cle Elum, originally scheduled for Thursday, April 29th, has been cancelled and will not be made up due to scheduling conflicts.

**Reminder** Next week will be an early-release day on Wednesday, May 5th (half-day in-service). Students will be released at 12:10 PM.

We've made it to the end of our first week back to full-time in-person learning! As we continue adhering to the DOH and CDC requirements for Washington's schools, please remember to follow the three W’s: WEAR a mask, WASH your hands, and WATCH your distance. Read more here: https://www.waitsburgsd.org/article/446519

Class picture day is April 28th! Make sure to get your order forms in on or before the 28th if you would like to place an order with Leo's Photography. Read more details here: https://www.waitsburgsd.org/article/443545

Looking for Waitsburg's Baseball, Softball, or Golf schedules? They're all online now at https://www.waitsburgsd.org/page/athletics

We're so excited to see students back in-person FULL-TIME next week on Monday, April 19th! School begins at 8:30 AM each day. On Wednesdays only, school will get out 20 minutes early at 2:40 PM (early release for collaboration, staff meetings, and professional development). School gets out at 3:00 PM on all other days. Remember the 3 W's: Wear a mask; Watch your distance; and Wash your hands. We'll see you April 19th!

Something to read as you head into Spring Break: the March 2021 "Cardinal" WHS school newsletter is online now at https://bit.ly/3rIaC7v

IMPORTANT NOTE: Meals will not be served during Spring Break. The final week of ‘to go’ meal service for Waitsburg students will begin April 12th, in preparation for all students returning to full-time in-person learning the following week. Please make sure to sign up before April 7th if you plan to pick up meals during that last week of service. Thank you for your continued support of our food service program.

Beginning Monday, April 19th, Waitsburg students in all grade levels K-12 will attend school in-person full time each day, Monday-Friday. Please read complete details on our website at www.waitsburgsd.org/news

Following today's updated guidance from DOH and Governor Inslee, Waitsburg School District will be moving forward with ongoing planning effortsl to return all Waitsburg students K-12 to in-person learning by mid- to late-April. We will send an update with a specific timeline to families no later than April 2nd (prior to spring break).

Waitsburg Elementary conferences are next week! Conferences take place from Monday, March 29th through Thursday, April 1st from 4:00-6:00 PM. Parents/guardians of elementary students should sign up for Parent Teacher conferences through Class Tag. If you have not already done so, make sure to check your Class Tag account to sign up!

6th-12th Grade Open House - Tuesday, March 30 Preston Hall Middle School and Waitsburg High School Time: 3:00 – 7:00 PM Please drop in at your convenience to visit your student’s teacher(s)

​The 2021-2022 Waitsburg School District calendar was approved at the February 18th board meeting and is online now at https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/976857/2020-2021_School_Calendar_Updated_10-21-2020.pdf​. This current version is in anticipation of starting the 2021-2022 school year following a "normal" five day per week, full-time calendar. If needed, the district will make necessary modifications based on COVID health and safety mandates and communicate any changes accordingly.

Tonight the DW Football team takes on TC Prep. We're livestreaming from our NEW Athletics Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Waitsburg-Athletics-105602741582550. The game starts at 7:00 PM on Friday, March 5, 2021. Let's go Valley Football!!

Reminder for Waitsburg School Families: Make sure to pre-order your meals online each week at https://bit.ly/3awlrnS. Families wishing to continue receiving meals for students at home must preorder online and pick up the meals from school. Orders must be received no later than Wednesdays at 5:00 PM for pick up the following week. Meals can be picked up between 8:00-9:00 AM on Mondays or Thursdays. > Read complete details here: https://www.waitsburgsd.org/article/404221.

Next week is Read Across America Week (which includes Dr. Seuss' birthday)! Waitsburg elementary students are encouraged to wear crazy hats and socks on Monday, March 1st as well as Thursday, March 4th. Let's see your school spirit next week! #ReadAcrossAmerica

Are you ready to watch tomorrow's DW Football game vs. Highland? We're livestreaming from our NEW Athletics Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Waitsburg-Athletics-105602741582550. The game starts at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 27th!