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March 2013 A Publication of The Darrington School District
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From the desk of Dave Holmer, Superintendent and Secondary Principal
School Safety Update
An Emergency Planning Committee (EPC) comprising school district personnel, parents, school board members, law enforcement, and
first responders are holding regularly scheduled meetings to revise school safety and lockdown procedures and school emergency
procedure information for parents/guardians.
We all hope that a lockdown will never be necessary. However, in the event that a lockdown is needed the EPC has drafted the fol-
lowing
Lockdown Procedure Information for Parents/Guardians:
1. Family members are not to come to the school in the event of a lockdown or other emergency. No one other than law en-
forcement and emergency responders will be allowed on campus.
2. In the event of a lockdown initiated by an indirect threat (a situation outside of the school district) outside doors will be
locked and we will try to follow the normal class schedule. The district will send a “returned to normal school life” message
to parents/guardians once the all-clear has been received.
3. It is recommended that parents annually, or as needed, update emergency e-mail and cell phone contact information.
schoolreport.org will be used for a variety of emergency notifications. The King 5 TV app provides cell phone schoolre-
port.org emergency notifications.
4. Following a direct threat lockdown (a situation on the school campus), parents would be directed to congregate/reunite with
their student(s) at a pre-determined location away from the school (e.g., Old School Park, Whitehorse ball fields, Communi-
ty Center). Students could also text the reunification site information to parents.
5. A reunification plan for bringing students and parents together after a significant event is being reviewed. It is very im-
portant to note that trying to come to school during a crisis can prevent first responders from arriving on the scene in a
timely fashion and will complicate an already difficult situation.
School safety impacts school climate, dropout rates, and general academic achievement. The procedures include traditional and fa-
miliar issues such as fire and earthquake drills and other natural and man-made disaster preparation. Also included are specific is-
sues such as, but not limited to, active shooters, harassment, intimidation and bullying, and cyberbullying/digital safety and suicide.
In addition, our Student Safety Assessment team works to increase protective factors, as well as identify and then work to remove
risk factors. A four pronged approach looks at personality factors, social dynamics, family dynamics, and school climate to recognize
warning signs, conduct a comprehensive assessment of violence potential and then communicate the findings in a way that clearly
articulates risk while protecting student rights and minimizing professional liability.
The tragic acts of violence at Sandy Hook Elementary have shaken our nation. The issue of school safety requires attention at the
school and community levels. We need additional resources such as mental health supports in our school and community so that peo-
ple can seek assistance when they recognize that someone is troubled and requires help. We must encourage people to seek help
when they see that someone is embroiled in an intense, persistent conflict or is deeply troubled.
We all share a common priority: Keeping our children safe. All students need to feel that they belong at their school and that oth-
ers care for them. If you have any questions or comments for the EPC, please submit them to me. The next meeting will be held on
19 March 2013 at 8:00 am.
Dave Holmer , Superintendent
—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— The campus of the Darrington School District is designated as a “Weapons Free Zone” per RCW 9.41.28, which prohibits the posses-
sion of firearms and any other dangerous weapon, including knives, as defined by RCW 9.41.250 while on a school campus or in a
school building. Violations are grounds for expulsion and reportable to law enforcement.
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Elementary School News from Principal, Tracy Franke
With almost three-fourths of
the school year behind us, we continue
to monitor student achievement as well
as our busy school calendar!
Family Engagement Nights con-
tinue to be a collaboration between
Darrington Elementary, Sauk-Suiattle
Pre-School, Kids Place Early Learning
Center and the Family Resource Center.
Together we have been able to bring a
wide-variety of learning opportunities
for families. Since our Math Night in
October, we’ve hosted events on health
with Snohomish County, science pre-
sented by Pacific Science Center and
bullying prevention by Paul Figueroa.
Some of these events even included
dinner; however, our main focus is fami-
ly engagement and connecting learning
between home and school.
During the Early Release Days
for students, staff remains at school
and collaborate on many different top-
ics with the focus always on improving
student learning. On some of the Early
Release Days staff learn more about
the Common Core Standards (CCS) for
Math, and Language Arts, we also dis-
cuss classroom management strategies
and review student assessment data.
The time is invaluable to staff to en-
sure we are aligned with the new stand-
ards the state has adopted. As we look
at the calendar for next year, we will
also look at what other districts are
doing to provide this professional de-
velopment time for staff.
Using our new on-line assess-
ment, STAR, for reading and math we
are able to efficiently and effectively
monitor student growth and achieve-
ment this year. Students can be as-
sessed as frequently as once a week,
however, for most students we assess
once a month. This information helps in
forming our instructional groups. By
mid-year students should have made a
growth of at least +0.5 and we are
pleased to say that in reading the aver-
age growth ranges from +0.5 to +1.2
(for 5th graders) and in math the
growth ranges from +0.4 to +0.8 (6th
graders). We will continue to monitor
individual student progress and class
progress as the year continues.
When looking at the calendar,
we are all shocked that March is al-
ready underway! Spring Conferences
are just around the corner followed by
Spring Break. When we return from
our break, we’ll be ready for the Sci-
ence Fair, then state assessments.
Please visit our website at
www.dsd.k12.wa.us and click on schools
then choose the elementary. We up-
date our site weekly. (Thanks Dianne!)
If you ever have questions or concerns,
please feel free to call me at 436.1313
or email me at [email protected].
I’m here to help answer any questions
you might have about our school.
ELEMENTARY UPCOMING EVENTS
March 7—PUD Presentations
March 8—Mrs. Lester & Mrs. Goheen
Tulalip Field Trip
March 26-29 Early Release
March 27 & 28—Conferences
March 29—End of Term 3
April 1-5 Spring Break
April 11—Science Fair
Check out the new elementary website
under the schools tab on the district web-
site or go directly to it at
http://www.darringtonelementaryschool.com/
Let us know what bits of information
would be useful for you to find on this site.
Contacting
Elementary
Teachers
Teachers are available for contact regarding
your child’s progress between 8:00—8:55
a.m. or after 2:55 p.m. You may also com-
municate via email. Their email addresses
are listed on the Elementary website found
through the district website.
The front office is more than happy to take
a message for a staff member, but cannot
put you through to the classroom.
Messages For Students
Most often you and your child know what
after school arrangements are on any given
day. There are times when it is necessary
to call the school and leave a message for
your child. While we cannot put you
through to talk to your child directly, the
office is more than willing and happy to
deliver a message to ensure your child ar-
rives safely at the expected destination.
Congratulations
to
Rainee Nations!
She is this year’s
Spelling Bee Winner!!
March 2013
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Dental Van
Due to program changes, the Dental Van will not be
returning in March as previously planned. At this time
it is not known when or if the program will be restored.
Darrington Middle/High School Drama Club
presents
Mama Won’t Fly!
A family-friendly, fast-paced, uproarious comedy!
Mark Your Calendars!
May 16, 17 & 18
7:00 pm School Board Meetings Change
At the school board meeting on January 24, the Dar-
rington School Board of Directors voted to change
the date and time of regular monthly board meetings.
This was done to allow more time between monthly
financial reporting and account balancing with
Snohomish County and board meetings. Beginning in
February, future board meetings will be held on the
fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm in the
Whitehouse Conference Room, which is located in the
portable between the cafeteria and Family Resource
Center. Please mark your calendars and plan to at-
tend! Below are meeting dates through the end of the
school year:
Tuesday, March 26
Tuesday, April 23
Tuesday, May 28
Tuesday, June 25
Tuesday, July 23
Tuesday, August 27
March 2013
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Caroline Haywood competes in Poetry Out
Loud’s regional finals
Whether rising to a shout or dropping to a whis-
per, the young voices of local students en-
tranced the audience. Reciting poetry from
Robert Frost to Lewis Carroll, 13 high school
students from the classes of Mr. Eckerson and
Ms. Haywood competed in a school-wide contest.
The students were judged on accuracy and per-
formance by their teachers and Mr. Alan Pick-
ard. The winner, Caroline Haywood went with
students from 35 school districts across the
region to the Burlington Public Library Wednes-
day, January 28, 2013 for the Poetry Out Loud
regional finals. Caroline performed splendidly
and many chose her as the most accomplished in
her recitation of the poems “Solitude” by Ella
Wheeler Wilcox and “Love of My Flesh, Living
Death” by Lorna Dee Cervantes. Needless to say,
the students and teachers that came to cheer
were incredibly proud of her, especially her
mother.
As a partnership of the National Endowment for
the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, Poetry Out
Loud was founded to encourage high schoolers to
learn about poetry through performance. Stu-
dents chose the poems they wanted to perform
from the organization’s official anthology of
more than 600 pieces.
Caroline said she chose her poems because she
could relate to them.
“I could use these expressions from the poems in
ideas I express every day,” she said, “…Poetry
Out Loud has just been so fun. I’ve never done
anything like this.”
At first, though, she was nervous and a little tim-
id. After reading her poems aloud to her class,
then winning her classroom and school contests,
she gained confidence. As a high school sopho-
more, she also has another chance at the poetry
competition.
“Hopefully I’ll be here next year,” Caroline said.
In its fifth year, the regional final was organized
by the Northwest Educational Service District,
and Kathy Shoop, the assistant superintendent of
teaching and learning for the ESD, said she was
moved by the performances.
For the students to be able to unlock the meaning
of a poem, she said, plus have poise in front of
the crowd, “…That’s just incredibly impressive.”
The state champion moves to the national finals,
held in April at George Washington University in
Washington, DC.
CLASS OF 2013
HIGH HONOR ROLL 3.5-3.99
ALLISON KITZ
AMANDA KITZ
ALISA VARGAS
HONOR ROLL 3.0-3.49
DANYELE DEARDORFF
JORDAN RUMSEY
NOLAN MEECE
KENDALL BRADLEY
TORI TANNER
DEREK HOLM
CLASS OF 2014
HIGH HONOR ROLL 3.5-3.99
ABIR CHERIF
CASANDRA COUSINS
MONICA FRANKE
TRISTYN WHITEHOUSE
JOSHUA WIEGAND
AMY MILES
HONOR ROLL 3.0-3.49
SOPHIA JOHNSON
KACEY WEST
AUSTIN YEAGLEY
RILEY ANDERSON
RACHEL MCCONNAUGHY
COLIN DAVIS
MADISON SCHONEMAN
CLASS OF 2015
PRINCIPAL'S HONOR ROLL 4.0
ANNA BARKHOLZ
TAYLER HOFTELL
HIGH HONOR ROLL 3.5-3.99
RAILYNN FORD
HALEY HARRIS
KASSANDRA JONES
EMMARAE REUWSAAT
HONOR ROLL 3.0-3.49
TRENTON GREEN
CAROLINE HAYWOOD
MICAH DEARDORFF
TREVON WILLIAMS
HS SEMESTER 1 HONOR ROLL CLASS OF 2016
HIGH HONOR ROLL 3.5-3.99
MELANIE BENSON
ALFRED MUGHO
HONOR ROLL 3.0-3.49
LAUREN KITZ
BREANNA VALENCIA
JOSEPH DUNCAN
MICHAEL KERNAGHAN
EUGENE WOJAHN
SYDNIE BURTENSHAW
MS SEMESTER 1 HONOR ROLL
CLASS OF 2017
HIGH HONOR ROLL 3.5-3.99
KAMERON D. WEST
PAUL R. FRANKE
RACHEL E. SHERSON
HONOR ROLL 3.0-3.49
LILLIAN C. ROSS
SUMMER E. BRYSON
DAKOTA W. SMITH
HENRY F. AYERS
PRESTON O. JOHNSON
TRISTAN P. COOK
TARA M. LEE
CLASS OF 2018
HIGH HONOR ROLL 3.5-3.99
BROOKE A. MONTEITH
KAITLYN N. LIDEN
MISHELLE D. KONERTZ
ASHLEE N. WILEY
HONOR ROLL 3.0-3.49
KIMBERLY R. SHERSON
TAYLOR M. RIDDLE-BROWN
TATUM L. WRIGHT
FIONA K. FERGUSON
GAGE W. BURTENSHAW
RAEGAN M. BOOKER
March 2013
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Grant helps students with math skills
Darrington Middle/High School math department was awarded a grant this year worth over $1500. Students in two seventh
and eighth grade math classes are receiving one free year of a new on-line math program called Reflex. Reflex helps stu-
dents to become automatic in recalling their multiplication and division facts by playing video games using these facts.
The class average has already risen from 6 % to 32%. Some students have even become automatic in all 100 of the multipli-
cation facts! There is still a ways to go, but if these students practice a minimum of 3 times a week at home or at the li-
brary then Relex guarantees the students will have every one of these important facts at their immediate disposal for the
remainder of their math careers.
Studies show that students who can instantly recall their times tables increase their joy of math and become more success-
ful at it. Parents can go on to the Reflex website at www.reflexmath.com.
Our goal is to have our class average of 32% go up to 100% by the end of the year. It won’t be easy but with perseverance
and practice these students can begin to dominate in their math classes. If any parent/guardian has more questions
please never hesitate to come by and see Mr. Barton or send him an email to [email protected]
Darrington Middle/High
School Conferences
* March 26: 12:30-3:15
* March 27th and 28th: 12:30-4:00
and 5:00-7:00
SENIOR PROM FUNDRAISER
Sponsored by Moms of Seniors
Saturday, March 23rd
Whitehorse Community Club
5:00-6:00 Spaghetti Dinner, Donation
6:00 Bunco, $10 per person
Easter Basket Silent Auction
Contact Person: Mikie Meece, 360.631.6552
(This activity is a community activity and is not related to the school
district. The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the
Darrington School District.)
March 2013
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Logger Sports
Winter Sports Season Wrap-up by Athletic Director Cory Ross
Lady Logger Basketball – NW1A2B League Co-Champs (tied with La Conner 6-1 in league) – Bi-District #1 seed, 2nd Place in Dis-
tricts – lost in a heart breaker to DeSales to go to state in the regional matchup… Finished the season with a 20-5 record
Boys Basketball – the boys had a tough season – but at the end played strong and beat Concrete, then lost the last game by 3
points and fell short of the playoffs by 1 game…
Wrestling – the wrestlers did very well – The team won the League title (UNDEFEATED) – then won the Bi-District Tournament,
took 3rd overall at Regionals and 11th overall at state. Individually the wrestlers did amazing – 5 wrestlers made it to state – Colton
Anderson, Garrett Green, Elesha Forrest (8th place at girls state), Lane Monteith (4th place at state), and Mason McKenzie (2nd
place at state)
Softball Schedule Rev. 3/4/2013
DATE OPPONENT SITE Game Time LEAVE RETURN
***Schedules are subject to change please check the web site for most current information
Mon Feb 25 First Day Practice See coaches for time and location
Thur March 14 Granite Falls JV Darrington 4:00pm
Sat March 16 Blaine JV Blaine 4:30pm 1:00pm 10:00pm
Mon March 18 PICTURE DAY Darrington 3:00pm
Tue March 19 Concrete Concrete 4:00pm 2:00pm 7:00pm
Thur March 21 Tacoma Baptist Darrington 4:00pm
Tue March 26 Orcas * Orcas 1:30pm 8:40am 8:30pm
catch 10:40am ferry to OI,
and 5:10pm ferry back
Tue April 9 Friday Harbor * Friday Harbor 11:30am 7:30am 7:30pm
catch 9:30am ferry to FH,
and 4:15pm ferry back
Thur April 11 Concrete (Double Header) * Darrington 2pm/4pm
Tue April 16 La Conner * Darrington 4:00pm
Wed April 17 Quilcene Darrington 3pm/5pm varsity first JV second
Fri April 19 Lakewood JV Darrington 4:00pm
Tue April 23 Orcas (Double Header) * Darrington 3:30pm/5pm
Fri April 26 Concrete * Concrete 4:00pm 2:00pm 7:00pm
Tue April 30 Friday Harbor * Darrington 3:30pm
Tue May 7 La Conner * - Double Header La Conner 3pm/5pm 12:30pm 9:00pm
Wed May 8 Highland Christian (DH) Darrington 3pm/5pm varsity first JV second
Fri May 10 Lakewood JV Lakewood 4:00pm 2:00pm 8:00pm
Tue May 14 Make-Up Game (if needed) TBD
Thur May 16 Tie-Breaker (if necessary) TBD
Sat May 18 Bi-Districts Stanwood
Fri/Sat May 24/25 State Yakima
*** Double Headers vs. 2B League Apponents - 1st game counts toward League 2nd game counts toward seeding into playoffs *** League Game *
Coach: Sue Howard Asst. Coach: Nancy Snyder
March 2013
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Baseball Schedule Rev. 3/4/13
DATE OPPONENT SITE Game Time LEAVE RETURN
***Schedules are subject to change please check the web site for most current information
Mon Feb 25 First Day Practice See coaches for time and location
Fri March 15 Bush Marymoor Park 7:30pm
Sat March 16 Blaine Blaine 4:30pm 1:00pm 10:00pm
Mon March 18 PICTURE DAY Darrington 3:30pm
Tue March 19 Concrete * Concrete 4:00pm 2:00pm 7:00pm
Thur March 21 Tacoma Baptist Darrington 4:00pm
Fri March 22 Lummi Darrington 3:00pm
Tue March 26 Orcas * Orcas 1:30pm 8:40am 8:30pm
Fri March 29 La Conner * La Conner 4:00pm 1:30pm 8:30pm
Sat March 30 Cavelero Lake Stevens 2:00pm 12:00pm 6:00pm
Tue April 2 Cedar Park Christian (MLT) * Darrington 4:00pm
Tue April 9 Friday Harbor * Friday Harbor 11:30am 7:30am 7:30pm
Fri April 12 Concrete * (Double Header) Darrington 2pm/4pm
Tue April 16 La Conner * Darrington 4:00pm
Wed April 17 Quilcene Darrington 4:00pm
Fri April 19 Cedar Park Christian (MLT) * Shoreline - Hamlin # 5 3:15pm
Sat April 20 Overlake + Bush Darrington 2pm/4pm
Tue April 23 Orcas * Darrington 3:30pm
Thur April 25 Lummi Lummi 3:00 pm 12:00pm 8:30pm
Fri April 26 Cavelero Darrington 4:00 pm
Sat April 27 Tie-Breaker (if needed) TBD
Tue April 30 Bi-Districts TBD
Fri/Sat May 3/4 Bi-Districts TBD
Tues May 7 Bi-Districts TBD
Sat May 11 Finals Bi-District Stanwood
Sat May 18 Regionals TBD
Fri/Sat May 24/25 State Ellensburg
League Game * Class dismissal is 10 minutes prior to Leave Time
Double Headers vs. League Team 1st game counts for league
Coach: Cory Ross
Asst. Coaches: Cam Ross and Joey Brown Students in the community center
March 2013
Spring Break:
April 1st- April 5th.
T H E L O G
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The Darrington Log Family Meals Article:
Submitted by: Katy Levenhagen, MS, RD Nutrition Consultant
Snohomish Health District Nutrition
Healthy Communities and Assessment
2/28/2013
Sometimes it seems strange for scientists to tell us what we already know.
This is certainly true in the case of family meals. Lately child psychologists, doctors
and family therapists have been quoting research suggesting many connections be-
tween the frequency of families eating together and positive childhood behaviors.
Five or more family meals a week are linked to lower rates of substance abuse, teen
pregnancy, and depression, as well as higher grade-point averages and self- esteem.
Talk at the table is one of the richest language experiences of a child’s life. Research-
ers believe that mealtime conversations and those heartfelt family stories told around
the table actually help children develop language, self-confidence and resili-
ence…attributes that last a life time. Lower rates of childhood obesity and eating
disorders are also correlated to regular family meals. When eating is regarded as part
of an enjoyable experience that happens when hunger strikes, children are more likely
to develop healthy eating habits.
The family unit can be any combination of family members and may change
from day to day. Meals can be around a kitchen table, sitting on the floor or at the
living room coffee table. The focus should be on the food and each other. Best family
meals minimize distractions from all screens including the TV and the cell phone.
As children get older and more involved in school and social activities making
time for family meals becomes more challenging. Surveys show though, that teens
enjoy eating at home with other family members. Although they may say they would
prefer to eat in front of the TV, when the house rule says no technology during meals,
the conversations have a better chance to flow. Start with a discussion about what
went well during the day. Give everyone a chance to share a story. Steer conversa-
tions away from conflict and make negative comments off-limits. Consider serving
foods family style so kids get to be involved in deciding what foods they select. Avoid
being a short order cook but try to have at least one food that everyone will happily
eat. The key is to make mealtime a pleasant, enjoyable experience that everyone looks
forward to. Sunday brunch, a quick early dinner before a school event or a late night
snack, family meals are good for the spirit, the brain, and the body.
The Darrington Prevention and Intervention Community Coalition is pro-
moting family meals and needs photos of Darrington families eating together. You may
submit your photo at the elementary or high school office, the Family Support Center
or Mt. Loop Books and Coffee. You can also submit photos by email as a jpeg or pdf
file:
This project is made possible with funding from Snohomish Health District.
Recognized as an Outstanding Student for the
month of February by the Arlington Rotary
Colin Davis brings a quiet confidence to the
classroom and to the school community. He is a
thoughtful young man, mature beyond his years,
and his assignments are always completed with
measured consideration. One of Colin’s most ad-
mirable traits is his loyalty and service to his
family and friends. He has younger siblings and
he believes it is his duty to mentor and care for
them. What a great young man!
As a citizen, Colin is the ideal model. He is po-
lite, respectful to his teachers and fellow class-
mates. He routinely demonstrates high moral
and ethical standards, as well as sincere concern
and empathy for all. He has volunteered through
a program sponsored by the Darrington Family
Resource Center where he helped put new bark
onto the elementary school playground. He
plans to become more engaged by attending
school board meetings and becoming more active
in ASB. Next year as a senior he is planning to
participate in running start where he will get the
opportunity to take college classes to continue
on the path to becoming an engineer. He has
been a class leader since he was in the 6th grade
and he has been elected to almost every class
office. He has attended an unfathomable number
of leadership conferences during his three years
in high school. As an athlete he has played foot-
ball and basketball for two years.
Kudos to Erin Green, Leslie Cochran,
Keri & Jason Anderson,
Lisa Wright, Eric Miller, Greg Meis,
Daron Holz, Steve & Angie Carlson,
Jodi Brown, Julie Young, Rob Requa &
Sean Zinnato for volunteering your time
to coach our youth through DJAA.
Thank you to Jennie Requa and the
officers of DJAA for their organization
and for working with the school regard-
ing scheduling. We know there are
probably many more of you out there
that help out—we appreciate you!
March 2013
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Pictured from left to right: Freshmen Josie Fanning and Colton Anderson; Juniors Casandra Cousins and Gus
DeRosa; Senior Queen Patty Jones and King Felipe Valencia; Senior Princess Tori Tanner and Senior Prince
Kaleb Wyatt; Sophomores Natasha Wilson and Austin Edwards.
Family and Student Skyward Access
Be sure to check out Family Access on the Darrington School District Website: http://www.dsd.k12.wa.us/.
On the family access website you can access your student’s school information. Some of the information avail-
able includes grades, assignments, attendance, lunch balances, demographic information, and schedules. Please
contact Val Smith at the high school or Dianne Green at the elementary to activate your access or for help
with any of the features. A current email address is required.
Middle and high school families may request a weekly progress report be emailed to you. This option is availa-
ble in your family access.
Picture on the previous page is from challenge day. Pictures below are girls with logger spirit, one of the many benches made and
installed in the hall made by Jake Kirchgessner and Aaron Jones, and the Ivamber on the Brink performing at the talent show.
March 2013
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Please Keep Sick Children at
Home!
When a child wakes up looking flushed, feel-
ing stuffed-up or queasy, remember the 2
C’s when making a decision about attending
school or day care: Contagious and Comfort.
Please keep your child at home with the
following symptoms which mean that the
illness is contagious:
Diarrhea, vomiting, or fever (above 100.4 by
mouth) within the past 24 hours
Thick greenish yellow mucus or pus
draining from the eye
Sore throat, especially if combined
with fever or swollen glands
Rashes unrelated to heat or diapering
or related to known communicable
causes
Unusual tiredness, paleness, lack of
appetite or irritability.
Aside from any of these warning signs,
the question becomes whether your child
feels well enough to function comfortably
at school or day care.
Medication at School State law requires schools to have:
A written, current, unexpired request from a
licensed physician to administer medication
A written, current, unexpired request from a
parent or guardian to administer medication
The provided medication must be in an origi-
nal prescription container/or original over-
the-counter container.
The medication permit must be signed by the
child’s physician and by the parent/guardian. This
means that the office cannot give out any medica-
tion without this medication permit. Parent notes
accompanying medication cannot be honored. This
precaution is taken for your child’s health and
safety. You may pick up a medication permit at
Child absent due to illness or medical appointment?
Please call or email:
Elementary School—360.436.1313
MS/HS—360.436.1140 ext. 252
Other absences should be pre-
arranged with the office and teacher and may
or may not be considered excused per state
mandates.
SUBSTITUTES
NEEDED
Teachers, para edu-
cators, food service,
custodial, grounds,
route and substitute
bus drivers, and
inclement weather
assistance.
Please call
Maxine Frable at
360.436.1323
for more infor-
mation.
MARCH 2013 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Children:
Ready Readers: Baby & Me Storytime
Fridays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10:00am Ready Readers: Preschool Storytime
Fridays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10:00am Lego® Club
Thursdays, March 7 & 21, 3:00pm
All Ages:
Musical Instrument Exploration for All
9:00am-10:00am
Mondays, March 4, 11, 18 & 25
Wednesdays, March 6, 13 & 20
Fridays, March 1, 15 & 29
Adults:
Bibliophiles: The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setter-
field
Wednesday, March 6, 6:30pm-8pm Bibliophiles: The Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac
Wednesday, April 3, 6:30pm-8pm Guitar for Parents III
Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 1:00pm
Saluting the flag during an assembly
Dr. Suess Night Pictures
Spring Break
April 1st—April 5th
March 2013
T H E L O G
P A G E 1 1 P A G E 1 1
DARRINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #330
Instructional Support Services
Child Find Activity Notice
According to Federal Law 34 CFR PART 300.125, the Darrington School District #330 is
required to inform you of your rights if you suspect your child of having a disability, which
is impacting his/her academic progress. Darrington School District is also required to
identify Child Find Activities and the Confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Infor-
mation (34 CFR 300.123 and .612).
“All children with disabilities, residing in the state, including children with disabilities,
attending private schools, regardless of the severity of their disability, and who are in
need of special education and related services, are identified, located, and evaluated….”
If you suspect your child may have a disability please contact Val Cook in the Instruction-
al Support Services Office at 360-436-2150 or email her at [email protected].
On December 3, 2004, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act was
signed into law. As of July 1, 2005, it no longer matters where the child resides, but
rather where he/she attends school. The new provisions require Darrington School Dis-
trict #330 to locate and evaluate any child attending a private school within the jurisdic-tion of the Darrington School District #330. If the child qualifies for services, Darring-
ton School District could offer a “service plan”. However, the resident district would
be responsible for offering FAPE if the child were enrolled in the public school.
District Report Card
The State of Washington Office of Public Instruction publishes an annual report
card for school districts. If you would like to check Darrington School District’s
annual report card please go to the following link or pick up a copy in the elementary
or high school offices:
http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/summary.aspx?schoolId=227&OrgType=3&reportL
evel=District&year=2009-10 This link is also available on the district website:
http://www.dsd.k12.wa.us
The Darrington School District’s policy on
tobacco prohibits tobacco use by students or
adults on campus during school or after
hours at extra-curricular activities and
events.
2012-2013 Meal Costs
Breakfast Pre K-12 $1.75
Lunch Pre K-6 $2.75
Lunch 7-12 $3.00
Breakfast Adults/Guests $2.25
Lunch Adults/Guests $4.00
Are you a regis-
tered voter? To
ensure you are
prepared to vote
in any upcoming
election visit www.vote.wa.gov for
information on how to register online or
pick up a registration form at a school
office.
Legal Notice
As a School wide Title I A school, the
district is required and happy to share
information requested by par-
ents/guardians regarding the profes-
sional qualifications of their student’s
classroom teacher(s). Please contact
Maxine Frable at 360.436.1323 for
information.
Small Works Roster
The Darrington School District is accepting applications for its 2012
small works roster. Contractors who are registered on the small works
roster may have the opportunity to bid on various jobs that arise in the
district in 2012. Contractors may be added to the roster by completing
an online application at www.mrscrosters.org
Section 504 Compliance
The Darrington School District makes every effort to comply with Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which protects the rights of individuals with
disabilities. A child is a qualified disabled person if he or she is between the
ages of 3 and 21 and has a physical or mental impairment that substantially lim-
its one or more major life activities such as caring for oneself, performing manu-
al tasks, walking, seeing, hearing speaking, breathing, learning, and/or working.
If you feel that your child is a qualified disabled person as outlined above and
needs special help in school, please contact Val Cook at 360.436.2150.
Babies Can’t Wait!
Information is available on how children grow and develop from birth to three years of
age. If you have a concern about your child’s development, please call for an evaluation at no cost. Snohomish County Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program
(425) 388-7402 or (800) 927-9308
Over age 3 call the Darrington School District at 436-2150
Darrington Family Support and Resource Center (DFSRC)
1075 Fir Street / Post Office Box 1103
Darrington, Washington 98241
360-436-0308 Visit us at: www.darringtonrc.com
Working with the community to provide education, recreation, and re-
March 2013
Maintenance
Demi Ramilo 360.436.1313 x 131
Grounds
Kurt Helling 360.436.1313 x 131
Kudos! Right On! Congrats! Thank you! Gracias!
T H E L O G
T H E B A C K P A G E
Alan Pickard, Chair
Home Phone:360.436.1800
Jennifer West, Vice-Chair
Cell 425.290.2021
Judy Nevitt, Director
WIAA Representative
Home Phone 360. 436.1711
Cell Phone 425.239.286
Roy Bryson, Director
Home Phone 360.436.1397
Cell Phone 425.446.9342
Doug Lenker, Director
Home 360.436.1861
Cell 425.231.0902
The Board of Directors meet 6:30 PM,
the 4th Tuesday of each month in the
White Horse Conference Room. (portable
by cafeteria)
District Offices
1065 Fir Street
PO Box 27
Phone 360.436.1323
Fax 360.436.2045
Superintendent
Dave Holmer
360.436.1140
Darrington Middle/High School
1085 Fir Street
Phone 360.436.1140
Fax 360.436.1089
Principal
Dave Holmer- [email protected] Darrington Elementary
1075 Fir Street
Phone 360.436.1313
Fax 360.436.0592 Principal
Tracy Franke - [email protected]
Prevention Intervention Specialist
Gail George, CDP
360.436.1140 x 203
Instructional Support Services Victoria Sadusky
Phone 360.436.2150
Fax 360.436-2130
Transportation
Toni Kernaghan - 360.436.151
Food Services
Terry O’Connell - 360.436.1313 x 132
CCS Family Counselor (Tuesdays)
Wendy Fallihee
360.436.1313 x 153
Darrington School Board of Directors DISTRICT INFORMATION PTSA Corner
Conferences are right around the corner
and PTSA would like to reward grades K-6
for all of their hard work. To reward them
we will be hosting a sock hop in the gym on
March 27th (which is a half day) from
12:30pm until 3:30pm. Because it is a half
day children will need to be picked up at
3:30 pm by a parent. We will have music,
games and snacks. All the kids will have
to bring are their socks. We can always use
extra volunteers. Our next general mem-
bership meeting will be held Tuesday
March 12th at 6 pm in the elementary
school library. We hope to see you there!!
Lisa Wright
PTSA President
Sauk-Suiattle Preschool
Has Openings for
3 and 4 Year Olds for the 2012-2013
School Year
Your child must be 3 years old by
August 31, 2012
The program is FREE for income
eligible families
Transportation provided
Tuition Slots are also available.
Contact Geneen or Cassie at
436-1854 or 436-2201
To: Gwenn Miller for brightening up the
elementary office with flowers from her
shop.
To: Tulalip Tribe for funding the food for
our Feb. 19, Family Night.
To: The Family Resource Center, Kid’s
Place Early Learning Center, and Sauk
Suiattle Pre-school for collaborating with
the schools to present quality Family
Nights.
To: Helen Ross for going above and be-
yond her responsibilities as cheer coach
by introducing the squad to competitive
cheer.
LOG Editors: Dianne Green, [email protected] Valerie Smith, [email protected]
To: Mrs. Haywood’s Leadership Class
and the DHS Cheerleaders for pulling
together and performing wonderful en-
tertainment for the Dr. Seuss event.
Great job Amanda Kitz on designing
the I heart acceptance t-shirts.
To: Kurt Helling for all his hard work on
getting the baseball and softball fields
ready!
To: Rich Groh, Pete Selvig, and Ray
Franke or volunteering to help out with
the wrestling program.
To: Kolby Fanning, Julie Ford, and Judy
Nevitt for volunteering to help out with
the girls basketball program.
To: Wyonne Perrault for taking
kids to Operation School Bell.
March 2013