Jefferson County Immunization Services for Families
- Jefferson County Public Health is offering immunizations BY APPOINTMENT. This is different than what used to be our walk-in clinic. People should call 360-385-9400.
- Jefferson Healthcare clinics are offering immunizations BY APPOINTMENT. People can call their doctor’s office and arrange a well-child visit plus immunizations, or a nurse-only visit just for immunizations.
The regular meeting of the Quilcene School Board of Directors will be conducted at 6:00 pm on April 22, 2020 through a Zoom Meeting.
Pre-registration is required.
To register to attend this public meeting, please email Jami Sukert at jsukert@qsd48.org to provide your name and contact phone number. The Zoom meeting login information will then be emailed to you at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 22nd.
You may also RSVP at the following link: https://www.qsd48.org/District/Events/1802-Board-Regular-Meeting.html
Employee of the Week: Kim Knudson
When we think about what makes great teachers great, it all comes down to relationships. To quote Teddy Roosevelt, "People don't know how much you know until they know how much you care."
During regular times, this week's employee of the week constantly portrays qualities that show their dedication to building and maintaining positive relationship; however, the reason they were chosen as employee of the week is not because of what they did before COVID-19, but rather what they are now doing to foster what they started when we were all in-building together.
Each morning, this person wakes up to a full day of videotaping lessons so their students can still have that constant in front of them (and each day many of their students talk back to the screen throughout each lesson).
Each morning, this person wakes up to days fuller and longer than they were before the closure (longer not because they have to be, but rather because it's what's best for their students).
Each Morning, this person innovates new ways of reaching her students (before Spring Break, they began creating compressed lessons to allow students inroads into education that previously were unable to take part in longer lessons).
Each morning, this person embraces the unknown and continuously uses technology that is new to them because it benefits their students.
Each morning, this person is ready for meaningful Zoom conversations with her kids, who look forward to the interactions like they're Christmas morning.
Each morning, this person wakes up seeking professional development that can further strengthen their ability to serve our kids.
Congratulations to this week's employee of the Week- Kim Knudson!
Employee of the Week: LeeAnn Maki-Van Berkom
This week, we would like to recognize and honor the work of LeeAnn Maki-VanBerkom, our transportation supervisor. LeeAnn led her team to figure out how to deliver meals, school supplies and plenty of smiles and waves to our students across the district. More than just the supervisor, she also drives the longest route and makes great connections with kids and community. Leading by example, continuous flexibility and willingness to do what it takes for our students, LeeAnn is our Employee of the Week.
April 6, 2020
Dear Rangers,
Today Governor Inslee ordered the continuation of the closure of in-person, at school building school for the rest of the school year. While this is sad news, as friends will not be able to spend time together at school, our spring sports season is no longer possible, and our typical spring activities and traditions such as Prom and graduation in our gym all fall under the school closure order. However, education and the celebration of learning will continue. The bringht noe is that it gives all of us the opportunity to be creative, involve students in helping us re-create these spring traditions and find ways to engage as a community while staying safe and learning apart from each other.
Last week Mr. Moss and his team communicated our plan to continue to engage secondary students through Project-Based Learning. Brick-and-Mortar Elementary students, at the same time, will continue to work with their teachers to extend their learning and build new academic skills. We had hoped that these learning-over-distance measures would end and we would be back to our classrooms later in April, teachers were also building in the possibility that school would continue in a distance learning model for the rest of the year.
Parents, we need your help and partnership, as you have been so generous in providing already. Now that we are not able to bring students to the school building, it is essential that each student has a place to engage in learning while staying home. Your children will depend on you even more, as they are not able to see their teachers, to help them maintain a schedule and routine for learning. I recognize that each family has its own concerns and circumstances, and we are more than willing to speak with each of you to help find ways to support student engagement.
Our expectation for ourselves is to provide interesting and engaging learning opportunities for our students. Our expectation for our students is to stay healthy, safe, and to continue their learning. Our partnership is never more important than it is right now. We will continue to host on-line meetings where parents and student can ask Mr. Moss or me questions they have about our district and school plans. Your child’s teacher will continue to connect with your children at least once a week. We have support services set up if students need help with their work, and we continue to engage in developing interesting ways to learn.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me or Mr. Moss if you have questions about this letter or our plans to continue to engage students in learning for the rest of this school year. There are still many questions that we have not found answers to yet, such as what will graudation will look like this year, but as we create those plans with students and parents, we will communicate that as well.
I am proud to be a Ranger with you!
Frank Redmon
Superintendent
