We are very excited to announce that beginning next week (2/08/21), students in grades 1 & 2 will be joining Kindergarteners on Mondays for in-person learning. This will mean that students in grades K-2 will be learning in-person four days per week. Over the course of the next few weeks we will then assess our ability to bring in the remaining elementary grade levels on Mondays as well.

On Monday, January 19th we held our weekly open house where we discussed up to date information that included our amended reopening plan and targeted support for high school students as they close out first semester.

For a video recap of the open house, please view the following video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gjRPzIrXHE4zxbQa9Hx87YoIKEaO6-zj/view

This morning our Board of Directors approved amending our reopening plan in several ways. Consequently, beginning next Tuesday (1.19), students in Kindergarten will be on-campus Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday, grades 1-5 will be on-campus Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday, and students in grades 6-8 will either be on campus Monday & Tuesday if in Group A or Thursday & Friday if in Group B. High school students at risk of not passing 1st-semester classes will be in person Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday.

For a detailed explanation of these changes please use the following link for a short video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nUlcG-7XiyylU8s-eXcgWvSIAQ9RuoQH/view

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By proclamation of the governor, January is School Board Recognition Month. It’s a great time to recognize our elected community members who selflessly give their time and energy in support of high-quality public schooling for our youth. School board members in Quilcene School District are entrusted by this community with responsibility for an annual budget of $9.2 million, 643.6 student FTE, and 77 employees.

School boards are charged with making decisions that can sometimes be quite difficult, or require sifting through a great deal of information. They also bear responsibility for developing a vision that will guide the school district for years to come. Through collaboration as a team, and with school district staff, their governance and advocacy are building the future of education in Washington state.

This January, we’re encouraging all members of the community to thank a board member. Please thank them for volunteering their time and playing a critical civic role that helps form the bedrock of our democracy—public education. As a crucial bridge between the local community and the school district, their efforts are instrumental in helping all of us realize the hopes and dreams we have for the children of our community.

The men and women serving the Quilcene School District are:

Viviann Kuehl, Board Chair and Legislative Rep.

Paul Mahan, Vice Chair

Cindy Pollard

Jessica Gossette

Trisha Frieberg

For more information about the Quilcene School District’s School Board, visit https://www.qsd48.org/District/1254-School-Board.html

Good Morning,

First, we're asking all parents to complete a short remote learning survey. To do so, please use the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOuKre8axDyiuXK_7lrvJAXSkW-5bqOEL5P7ihkJZuLA__kg/viewform

Next, Monday evening we held our weekly open house where we discussed up to date information that included remote learning across grade levels, tomorrow's Winter Warmup celebration, Thursday's release of our Cozy Virtual Winter Concert, and more.

For a video recap of the open house, please view the following video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zFHeDDNcwV6kFdlInBQLfr2CvmtgQyid/view

Thank you,

Mr. Moss

Hello Rangers!

And Happy Holidays!

Yes, I know, it sounds almost too happy to say that with such enthusiasm. However, this is my favorite season - from contemplating and sharing with others what we are thankful for, to giving gifts to family and friends, whether it be physical things, shared experiences, or just a good joke. 

There is a lot that has challenged us this year, and more challenges to come. However, we are learning and improving every day, and we are moving in the right direction. A couple of months ago the Department of Health published a recommendation for reopening schools safely. That guidance set the number of positive COVID cases as a marker for low risk (less than 25 cases per 100,000 residents in the county), moderate risk (between 25 and 75 cases per 100,000 residents), and high risk (greater than 75 cases per 100,000). From that point, we brought most of our students and staff to school safely. The surge in cases in late November is slowing; today we are under 100 cases per 100,000 in Jefferson County. 

Not only are our cases going down, but there has also been approval of one vaccine, and likely more approvals are on the way. Look at this page from our Department of Health. The first set of vaccines is in Jefferson County and frontline healthcare workers will be getting those vaccines starting this week. Vaccinations for school staff are coming soon - hopefully in January or February of 2021.

It is looking pretty good that we will be able to bring cohorts of students back to school in January. The reopening team, comprised of parents, students, teachers, staff, board members, and administrators will meet the first week of January to review the conditions at that time and set timelines and conditions for the return to in-person learning for our students. 

The next couple of weeks is a great time to take a break from school. Rest, recharge, spend time with folks in your household, meet with your larger network over your favorite communication platform (Facetime, Google Hangouts, etc.). Get out into the fantastic outdoor opportunities we are surrounded by. Enjoy the gifts around you, and know that we will be ready for engaging in the new year with you. 

Happy Holidays, and thank you for being a Ranger!

Frank Redmon 

Yesterday evening we held our weekly open house where we discussed up to date information that included remote learning across grade levels, our upcoming Winter Warmup celebration, next Thursday's release of our Cozy Virtual Winter Concert, and more.

For a video recap of the open house, please view the following video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y37yw9JfGh3UrP5iZFWpTZh7DBfCS1U3/view

Thank you,

Mr. Moss

NOTICE OF POSSIBLE COUNCIL QUORUM