| Springdale K8 Community Memo September 9, 2024 | | |
 | Building Success Together: Supporting Your Child's Learning at Home Dear Families,
As we move through the school year, your involvement in your child's learning is more important than ever. Together, we can help our students achieve their full potential by staying engaged and supportive of their educational journey.
Here are a few ways you can make a big difference in your students education: Ask About Their Day: Show interest in what they learned and experienced at school. A simple, "What was the best part of your day?" or "Tell me something new you learned today" can spark meaningful conversations and show them you care. Check Homework Daily: Take a moment each day to review your child's homework. This not only helps you stay informed about what they're working on but also reinforces the importance of completing assignments and staying on top of their learning. Prioritize Sleep: A good night's rest is key to a successful day at school. Ensure your child is getting to bed early so they can wake up refreshed and ready to learn. A well-rested mind is more focused and engaged.
By staying involved and providing structure at home, you are helping to create the conditions for success at school. Let's work together to build strong habits that will benefit your child both now and in the future!
Thank you for being such a vital part of our school community and for everything you do to support your child's learning.
Warm regards,
Brett Joachim, K8 Principal Mary Walker School District | | |  | | | As we settle into our third week of school, it's more important than ever that we make every single day count on a four-day school week! Regular attendance is not only crucial for your child's academic success but also helps establish a positive habit that will serve them well into adulthood.
To help us maintain a strong learning environment, please make sure to call our attendance line at 509.258.4797 by 8:30 a.m. if your child will be absent. Additionally, when your child returns to school, please send a written excuse stating the reason for the absence.
Regular attendance is key to staying on track, and we want to work together to ensure every student has the best opportunity to succeed. Below are the Washington Administrative Code guidelines for excused and unexcused absences, outlining valid reasons for missing school.
The Washington Administrative Code regarding attendance for unexcused/excused states: WAC 392-400-325 Statewide definition of excused and unexcused daily absences. Excused daily absences The following are valid excuses for absences from school:
- Participation in a district or school approved activity or instructional program;
- Illness, health condition or medical appointment (including, but not limited to, medical, counseling, dental or optometry) for the student or person for who the student is legally responsible;
- Family emergency including, but not limited to, a death or illness in the family;
- Religious or cultural purpose including observance of a religious or cultural holiday or participation in religious or cultural instruction;
- Court, judicial proceeding, or serving on a jury;
- Post-secondary, technical school or apprenticeship program visitation, or scholarship interview;
- State-recognized search and rescue activities consistent with RCW 28A.225.055;
- Absence directly related to the student's homeless status;
- Absences related to deployment activities of a parent or legal guardian who is an active duty member consistent with RCW 28A.705.010;
- Absence resulting from a disciplinary/corrective action (e.g., short-term or long-term suspension, emergency expulsion); and
- Principal (or designee) and parent, guardian, or emancipated youth mutually agreed upon approved activity.
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| | | We encourage families to enjoy after-school sporting events together and kindly ask that children remain supervised throughout the event to ensure a fun and safe experience for everyone.
| |  | | |  | We will continue to use Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to foster a healthy school environment by setting clear expectations and building strong connections with our students. This week, students will review how to be safe, respectful, and responsible at school. They'll also learn about earning Charger Cards as part of our positive reinforcement system. Most importantly, our staff will be actively seeking opportunities to help students develop their social and emotional skills.
Below are the core principles of our school rules.
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