A Publication of the Darrington School District Sept./Oct. 2016 Volume XII Issue 1 the Non Profit Organization US Postage Paid Permit #13 Darrington, WA 98241 To: Current Resident Darrington WA 98241 Arlington WA 98223 LOG LOG SUPERINTENDENT– ATHLETIC DIRECTOR DR. BUCK MARSH Welcome to the 2016-17 school year! As we get off to a strong start, here are a few things I am especially excited about in Darrington Schools: Band: last year’s instrumental music class has grown into 2 bands this fall—a first year band and an advanced band. Both sound great and will be ready to perform at assemblies, concerts, and athletic contests. Food Services: with grant funding, we replaced our freezer, refrigerator, and steamer, and are working with area partners to bring fresh foods to our schools. Volleyball and Football are both off to strong starts this season, and MS Volleyball is now underway. I am proud of the spirit and determination our student-athletes show on the court and in the classroom. Academics: state test results increased on average about 10% this year. College in the High School offerings in English, Math and Computer Science. Our English and Mathematics will provide students more options to become college and career ready. Last year our PE department brought back archery instruction just ahead of NFAA Nationals. This year our students will continue archery and learn the rules of the road with our bicycle curriculum. Darrington boasts one of the best STEM programs in our state, regardless of school size. We are proud of the addition of engineering and Microsoft computer science courses, along with Glacier Peak Institute classes of outdoor education opportunities our district is known for. As we continue the new school year, I encourage you to stay engaged in our community schools. Please call or email with questions or for more information. Follow your child's progress on Skyward, which now has a useful smartphone app. Our Facebook and Twitter feeds are the best source for current information. Together we will make this a great year for Darring- ton youth! Sincerely, Dr. Buck Marsh Superintendent and Athletic Director Monday, October 24th Pre/K-12 Picture Retakes
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A Publication of the Darrington School District Sept./Oct. 2016 Volume XII Issue 1
the Non Profit Organization
US Postage Paid
Permit #13
Darrington, WA 98241
To:
Current Resident
Darrington WA 98241
Arlington WA 98223
LOGLOG
SUPERINTENDENT– ATHLETIC DIRECTOR DR. BUCK MARSH
Welcome to the 2016-17 school year! As we get off to a strong start, here are a few things I am especially excited about in
Darrington Schools:
Band: last year’s instrumental music class has grown into 2 bands this fall—a first year band and an advanced band. Both
sound great and will be ready to perform at assemblies, concerts, and athletic contests.
Food Services: with grant funding, we replaced our freezer, refrigerator, and steamer, and are working with area partners
to bring fresh foods to our schools.
Volleyball and Football are both off to strong starts this season, and MS Volleyball is now underway. I am proud of the spirit
and determination our student-athletes show on the court and in the classroom.
Academics: state test results increased on average about 10% this year. College in the High School offerings in English,
Math and Computer Science. Our English and Mathematics will provide students more options to become college and
career ready.
Last year our PE department brought back archery instruction just ahead of NFAA Nationals. This year our students will
continue archery and learn the rules of the road with our bicycle curriculum.
Darrington boasts one of the best STEM programs in our state, regardless of school size. We are proud of the addition of
engineering and Microsoft computer science courses, along with Glacier Peak Institute classes of outdoor education
opportunities our district is known for.
As we continue the new school year, I encourage you to stay engaged in our community schools. Please call or email with
questions or for more information. Follow your child's progress on Skyward, which now has a useful smartphone app. Our
Facebook and Twitter feeds are the best source for current information. Together we will make this a great year for Darring-
Darrington School District Board of Directors The Board of Directors meet at 6:30 PM, the 4th Tuesday of each
month in the White Horse Conference Room. (portable by cafeteria)
The Darrington Logger Football team, lead by Head Coach Buck Marsh and Asst. Coach Cory Ross, enjoy a night of football at the UW Husky Football game on Friday, September 30th at Husky Stadium!
The team were guests of the UW Football team.
Final Score:
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The 2016-2017 school year is off to an amazing start. I am not sure where the month of Septem-
ber went, but here we are in the month of October. There are so many wonderful happenings
right now with spirit week and homecoming on the horizon. I am amazed at all the hard work
staff and students put into these events! It truly is a community effort and one that I am proud
to be a part of.
I am proud to report, thanks to the outstanding staff at Darrington High School, that freshman
orientation was a great start for those joining the high school this year. Our leadership stu-
dents and staff did a wonderful job making the day meaningful. Thank you Mrs. Linne Hay-
wood and Mrs. Linn Brooks!
Natalie Turner and Jen Moore with CLEAR are back again this year and will continue to work
with Darrington students. Their trainings and family night will help students recognize how to
be learning ready. The High School has instituted a RESET room this year for students. This
space allows students to de-escalate and cool down prior to re-entering the classroom.
Staff continues to work with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and
Northwest Educational Service District (NWESD) focusing on instruction and the Common
Core State Standards (CCSS) to increase student growth. In addition, the High School has be-
gun to look at Positive Behavior Interventions Systems and how they can support our overall
school and classroom culture.
A huge thank you to Ms. Armony who has taken on Alternative Learning (ALE) enrolling stu-
dents in enrichment and credit retrieval courses for the month of September. This is a huge un-
dertaking and she has worked tirelessly to support our students and alternative education op-
tions.
Reminder that all students arriving throughout the day need to check in with Judy Pater in the
High School Office. All students who drive need to have their vehicle registration on file. Sen-
iors please make sure that Off-Campus Applications are also turned into the High School Office.
Please make sure that you or your student(s) are utilizing Skyward to ac-
cess the most current information regarding your child’s classes. Fall
Conferences are approaching quickly and are scheduled for Wednesday
and Thursday October 19th and 20th. I look forward to seeing everyone
there.
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, RACHEL QUARTERMAN
Upcoming HS Events and Happenings………..
Tuesday, 10/11: Healthy Youth Survey
Friday, 10/14 : Homecoming Football Game and Royalty Presented at half time
Saturday, 10/15: Fall Homecoming Dance
Wednesday and Thursday, 10/19 and 10/20: Conferences
10/19-10/21-Early Release Days
Thursday, 10/20: Teen Retail Shopping event for those that qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch
(applications are available in the HS office.)
Monday, 10/24: Picture Retakes
Wednesday, 10/26: Next advisory day (Sno-Isle Skill Center students to remain at DHS on advisory days)
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Darrington School District Report Card for 15-16 YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW
Parents of children attending Title I, Part A schools have the right to re-quest and receive information about the qualifications of the educators who teach students core subjects—reading, English language arts and mathematics. The same applies to paraprofessionals who provide in-struction to students. At a minimum, the information given to you must explain these three es-sential components of an educator’s qualifications. Whether the student’s teacher–
Has met state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.
Is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or
Licensing criteria have been waived.
Is teaching in the field of disci-pline of the certification of the teacher.
Professional Qualifications of Teach-ers Our state is developing new paraprofessional standards that will become effective for the 2017–18 school year. In the meantime, dis-tricts will follow the requirements under ESEA for school year 2016–17. Paraprofessionals must work under the supervision of a certified teacher. In schools that operate a school wide program, all paraprofes-sionals must have special qualifica-tions. Schools that operate a Title I, Part A program must have a high school diploma or GED and complet-ed the following:
Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education; or
Obtained an associate’s or high-er degree; or
Meet a high standard of quality either through a) the ETS ParaPro Assessment; b) a paraeducator apprenticeship program approved by Washing-ton State; or c) portfolio program
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NOTIFICATIONS
Pesticide Notification
The District complies with all legal requirements for record keeping regarding the application of pesticides to school grounds or school facilities and such records are available on re-
quest. At least 48 hours before the application of a pesticide to school facilities or school grounds, the District shall notify parents and staff of the planned application by posting a notice in a promi-
nent place in the building and grounds. Following the application of a pesticide to school facilities or grounds, a sign shall be posted at the location of the application. The notice shall state the product
name; date, time and specific location of the application; the pest for which the application was made; and a contact name and telephone number. The notice shall remain posted for 24 hours, or
longer if required by the label of the pesticide.
If students are not scheduled to be on campus, 48- hour notification is not required.
Your Child’s Picture
Throughout the school year, we like to take pictures of our students participating in various school activities. Often, we publish these pictures as a means of sharing what goes on in our
schools with the community. Such publications include, but are not limited to, the Darrington School District newsletter, our website, local newspapers. If you wish that your student not be photo-
graphed and included in these publications, please call your child’s school office and complete the necessary paperwork for our file.
Regulation of Dangerous Weapons On School Premises Policy
It is a violation of district policy and state law for any student to carry firearms or dangerous weapons (including but not limited to guns, knives, air guns, numchukkas, throwing stars,
sling shots, sand clubs, or metal knuckles) on school premises, school-provided transportation, or areas of other facilities being used exclusively for school activities (RCW 9.41.250).
A violation will result in:
1. Notification of the student’s parents or guardians.
2. Notification of the appropriate law enforcement agency.
3. Disciplinary action including a one (1) year expulsion* for a violation involving a firearm.
*The superintendent may modify the one-year expulsion on a case-by-case basis.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
As a requirement of FERPA, educational agencies must, at a minimum, inform parents/eligible students of the following rights:
1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student (age 18 years) believes are inaccurate or misleading.
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.
4. The right to file a complaint with the US Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the district to comply with the requirements of FERPA.
5. The right to a description of who is considered to be a school official and what is considered to be a legitimate educational interest so that information may be shared with that person.
Directory Information
Directory information is defined as information not generally considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. This information may include, but is not limited to:
Name, address, published (not unlisted) telephone number, and electronic mail address
Date and place of birth Photographs—in classrooms and at school functions
Participation in officially recognized activities and sports Field of study
Weight and height of athletes Enrollment status (full-, part-time, undergraduate, graduate)
Degrees and awards received Dates of attendance
Most recent previous school attended Grade level
Directory information cannot include student identification numbers or Social Security numbers. Parents or eligible students (age 18 years) have the right to refuse the disclosure of any
or all information on the students that is included in the directory. The schools use discretion in releasing any directory information. However, parents or eligible students (age 18 years) have the right
to refuse the disclosure of any or all directory information. If you wish to make this request, please call your child’s school for more information. Your request to “opt out” must be in writing and on
file at your child’s school.
Public Notice on Truancy
According to Washington State Code as stated in Darrington School District Policy, all “parents of any child eight years of age and under eighteen years of age shall cause such child to
attend school, and such child shall have the responsibility to and therefore shall attend for the full time when such school may be in session unless the child is enrolled in an approved private school,
an educational center as provided in chapter 28A.205 RCW, or is receiving home-based instruction. Parents of any child six or seven years old, who have enrolled the child in school, shall cause the
child to attend school for the full time when such school may be in session, unless the child is formally withdrawn from enrollment by the parents.” The superintendent may grant exceptions under
certain specified conditions. According to the statute as stated in policy, “any law enforcement officer authorized to make arrests can take a truant child into custody without a warrant and must then
deliver the child to the parent or to the school.”
Nondiscrimination Policy
The Darrington School District complies with all state and federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including language), sex,
sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
This holds true for all district employment and for all students who are interested in participation in educational programs and/or extracurricular activities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or
grievance procedures may be directed to the school district coordinator for Title IX/Chapter RCW 28A.640, Ms. Rachel Quarterman, and Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying Mrs. Linne Haywood,
360-436-1140, Section 504/ADA Mr. Brett Galbraith, 360-436-1140 or at Darrington School District, P.O. Box 27, Darrington, WA 98241.
Combat Bullying
At Darrington we believe in working together with parents to combat bullying. We know this problem isn’t confined to school grounds. Bullying at school affects and is affected by what
happens at home between siblings, what happens in the neighborhood, and what happens when kids go online. We must work together to take immediate action, whether a child bullies, is a victim of
bullying, or is a witness to bullying. Here are ten actions you can take to help counter bullying at school.
1. Talk with and listen to your kids - everyday. If your children feel comfortable talking to you before they’re involved in a bullying event, they’re more likely to talk to you after.
2. Spend time at school and recess. Sixty-seven percent of bullying happens when adults are not present. You can make a real difference by volunteering on campus.
3. Be a good example of kindness and leadership. Any time you speak to another person in a mean or abusive way, you’re teaching your child that bullying is ok.
4. Learn the signs. Learn to recognize possible signs of being victimized, and if you suspect that a child might be bullied, talk directly to your child about the situation.
5. Create healthy anti-bullying habits early. As early as kindergarten, it will help to role play what to do (and what not to do) in bullying situations with your child.
6. Help your child’s school address bullying effectively. Whether your children have been bullied or not, you should learn about what their school is doing to address bullying.
7. Establish household rules about bullying. Your children need to know your expectations of how they treat others and how others treat them.
8. Teach your child how to be a good witness. Although it’s never a child’s responsibility to put himself or herself in danger, kids can often effectively diffuse a bullying situation.
9. Teach your child about cyber-bullying. Cyber-bullying is as harmful as physical violence and must not be tolerated.
10. Spread the word that bullying should NOT be “a normal part of childhood.” All forms of bullying are harmful to the perpetrator, the victim, and to witnesses.
District & Building Family Involvement Policies are available on the website and at the school.
http://www.dsd.k12.wa.us/
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Becca
The Becca Bill in accordance with RCW 28A.225—Washington State Compulsory School Attendance and Admission Law.
The School Process:
The Becca Bill is intended to stop truancy before it becomes a problem. The law requires schools to take the following actions:
One or Two Unexcused Absences
After each unexcused absence the school is required to contact the parents by phone or letter. After two contacts, the school
must schedule a conference with the parent and student to discuss solutions to the truancy problem.
Five Unexcused Absences
If a student has five unexcused absences in a 30-day period, the school may file a petition with the Snohomish County Juvenile
Court, asking the court to order the student to attend school.
Seven and Ten Unexcused Absences
The school is required to file a petition with juvenile court if the student has seven unexcused absences in a 30-day period or ten
unexcused absences in a school year.
School policy gives parents 3 days to excuse an unexcused absence.
In addition to the process listed above, if a child has 5 or more excused absences in a month, a doctor’s note is required. We are
also tracking tardies and encourage students to arrive to school on time. When a student has a high number of tardies, we become
concerned about their progress at school. Attendance patterns place your child at a much higher risk of school failure. As well, tar-
diness to school can be one of those "small" issues that compounds over time into a much larger issue and may ultimately have a neg-
ative impact on your student. A student coming into class late draws attention from other students. This can lead to embarrass-
ment, self-consciousness, and comments from other students. Being late to school causes a student to miss opening tasks such as
daily announcements, lunch counts, and daily reviews. Many times the class has already started an assignment and a student arriving
late has less time to complete the assignment. The teacher must take instructional time to repeat directions or re-teach content.
These are activities that are difficult to make up and often put a student behind the performance of other classmates.
2015-2016 School 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
Breakfast Free & Reduced $0.00
Lunch Reduced Pre/K-12 .40
Milk Student .65
Milk Adult .75
Menus are subject to change
without notice. Questions?
Call the Food Service Office
at 360-436-1313 ext.132.
Online deposits can be made
through your family access
account.
Online applications can be
filled out through family ac-
cess accounts. Paper applica-
tions will still be accepted
and are available in school
offices or the cafeteria.
One application per family.
Welcoming the new staff at
DHS
PJ Wieferich, Para Pro
Josh Roberts-History and For-
eign Language
Sheya Sanchez-Art Teacher
Lisa Wright, Para Pro
Judy Pater, Receptionist and
Attendance Clerk
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Have you ever wondered if your child is speaking and reaching developmental milestones? Do you have any concerns about development?
Please call and sign up for an early childhood screening!
Darrington School District
*FREE* EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING Special Programs Building
Thursday, October 20, 2016 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Screenings Conducted by: We screen for: Certified Teacher Social Licensed Speech Language Pathologist Speech Licensed Occupational Therapist/COTA Fine and Gross Motor Skills School Psychologist Language Registered Nurse Vision and Hearing
Self-Help Behavior
Register by calling Darrington School District Special Programs Department at 360-436-2150 or by dropping in at the special programs building on Thursday, October 20, 2016
For more information or registration please call 360-436-2150 Drop-ins are welcome!
WAC 392-172A-02040 Child Find. (1) The school district shall conduct child find activities calculated to reach all students with a suspected disability for the purpose
of locating, evaluating and identifying students who are in need of special education and related services, regardless of the severity of their disability.
Darrington Elementary ECEAP
Preschool
Now enrolling for the 2016-2017
pre-school year.
The program is held two-days per week
Monday/Thursday or
Tuesday/Friday,
7:45 – 2:45 Room 3
Breakfast, lunch and
a snack are provided
Lead Teacher, Suzy Monteith
Assistant Teacher, Dayna Wood
Call Geneen Cabe, Family Support Specialist at
360.333.1813
Family and Student Skyward Access
We encourage you to use Family Access on the Darrington
School District Website: http://www.dsd.k12.wa.us/.
Information available on the website includes students
graphic information, and schedules. Contact Dianne
Green at the elementary K-8 or Valerie Smith at the high
school to activate your access or for help with any of the
features.
High school families may request attendance notifica-
tions or weekly progress reports be emailed to you. This
option is available for you to choose in your
family access.
We would like to invite you to try out the Skyward Mobile App for smartphones and tablets. You can download it from your app
store. To activate it you need your Skyward login and password. You
are then directed to enter in a pin number which you will need to re-
member when you go in each time. This will give you the ability see
lunch balances or middle school missing assignments and grades. If you
do not have your login information , you may contact Dianne Green , at
the elementary school office, 436-1313 or Val Smith, at the high school
office, 436-1140.
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Children’s Transition
Initiative:
DPICC/NCFS
Mentoring Program A primary compo-
nent of DPICC and NCFS is to provide quality matches with
children and adults -- matches that broaden a child's scope
of possibilities as well as increasing opportunities in educa-
tion, recreation, and appropriate associations; bonding with
adult mentors, family, and peers; and recognizing the child's
accomplishments and 'being,' i.e., holidays (if celebrated by
family), passing a class, participating in sports or other ac-
tivities, etc.
Our program is relatively unique in that we at-
tempt to match a younger child (primary grades) with an
older child (middle/high school) and an adult. In this man-
ner, the younger child has a champion in the older child
while in school (the Darrington School District is on one
campus), and both the younger child and older child have an
adult in their lives who provides an additional positive role
model or asset. Additionally, we believe that children
'thrive' when/if parents/families are involved; thus, we
provide a community monthly dinner/gathering with infor-
mation available re: resources (Energy Assistance, educa-
tional scholarships, school supplies, etc.), inviting all men-
tors, mentees, and the mentees' families as well as other
community members to participate.
This program decreases isolation and increases
community pro-social bonding. If you are interested in being a Mentor or know of a child that would benefit from the program, please contact Marree at [email protected] or 360-436-0308
My goodness, what does one say about an employee
leaving after 30 years of service that does them jus-
tice? Margarita Gillette served many a child, staff
member and community member meals with heartfelt
dedication. She has been a constant in the midst of
many staff changes in the kitchen department over
the years.
Margarita has enjoyed being in the school setting al-
lowing her the ability to be close to her children and
their friends as they passed through the grades. Her
kids grew up and then she was able to welcome her grandchildren and
their friends into the school.
We wish her well as she begins another chapter in her life. She will be
doing what she loves most, spending time with her husband and family.
Thank you Margarita, you will be missed!
Family and Community CLEAR Events
Thursday, October 13th Morning Meet and Greet Parent Activity-Orientation to CLEAR &
Brain Lesson at 8am Elementary School Library with light refreshments (coffee, juice, fruit)
Wednesday, November 9th 3:00 at the MARC (New Resource Center building) Families and
children – Regulation Strategies
Thursday, December 15th 6:00 pm Families and Children - Routines and Rituals along with
musical performances
Jan 12th 3:00-Elementary School Library for Families and children
Newly established Arlington and Darrington Youth Councils
kick off with a joint meeting……... (Arlington, WA) – On September 22, fourteen youth from Arlington and Darrington will
meet in Oso at Rhodes River Ranch to be inspired on how to represent the youth in their
communities.
Developing a Youth Council in Arlington and Darrington is Strategy 3.1 of the Arlington-
Darrington Community Revitalization Plan, America’s Best Communities.
Jana Ferris, Associate Professor, WSU Extension Youth and Family County Director,
will facilitate the first initial meeting. The teens will be engaged in activities that de-
velop teamwork, working towards a common goal, and establishment of a committee
structure.
Next month on October 23, the youth councils will again join together for a retreat at
Camp Killoqua, where they will continue to work on teamwork, collectively work through a
visioning activity, and emerge from the retreat with a plan of action for the upcoming
year.
One critical component of community and workforce development is supporting the
youth of today to become the leaders of tomorrow. Smaller rural communities frequent-
ly lose their young people as they move out of the area to pursue higher education and
entry-level careers, resulting in a “brain drain” of talent needed to sustain a vibrant
local economy. This strategy establishes youth councils in both Arlington and Darrington
that will focus on issues of interest to youth leaders by integrating young people into
the political process and equipping them with the skills and resources to address these
problems. The objective is to encourage young people to make meaningful contributions
to their respective communities and the region as a whole through the creation of au-
tonomous youth councils in Arlington and Darrington. Ultimately, the intent is to give
them a sense of investment and a bond that will promote the Stillaguamish Valley as a
place where they can grow professionally in the future.