Vaccinations now available through health care providers, not mass clinics
Local health officials have cancelled all the mass vaccination clinics that had been scheduled for Saturdays in November in order to direct the limited supply of vaccine to medical providers whose patients are at risk of complications from H1N1 influenza. Vaccine will not be available through retail pharmacies and not all providers will have vaccine until the supply improves. Private providers will not charge for the vaccine, but may charge an administration fee for each dose. A list of Snohomish County providers who have a small supply of vaccine will be posted soon on www.snocoflu.com.
Snohomish "Shoe Fund" seeking contributions
Since 1971, the Jim Hanson Memorial Shoe Fund has provided over 4000 pairs of shoes for Snohomish students. The fund was named for a former Central teacher who always took two sandwiches to school: one for himself and an extra sandwich to share. When schools identify a student who needs shoes, a school employee or volunteer takes them shopping at Penney’s. Penney’s has supported the fund year after year by providing discounts.
Last year the Shoe Fund purchased 140 pairs of school shoes for $4500. Just two months into this school year, 66 boys and girls have new shoes and the fund has spent $2528—over half of last year’s total expenditure. The need is greater than usual this year and the Shoe Fund could use some help. If you would like to contribute, please mail a check made out to “Shoe Fund” to 215 Avenue H; Snohomish, WA 98290.
Healthy schools are a partnership
It will take all of us working together to maintain healthy schools for our students and staff. Want to know what schools will be doing to help maintain healthy schools? Want to know what you can do? We've posted information here ->
New this year: become a "fan" on Facebook or "follow us" on Twitter
We are venturing into the world of online social networking. You can follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/SnoSchools. Or, receive our updates on your Facebook page by logging in at www.facebook.com, searching for “Snohomish School District,” and clicking "Become a Fan!"
Pennies for Peace
For the first time ever, Snohomish School District parent and student groups adopted a district-wide fundraiser last spring. Our entire school community worked together to raise $50,000 to build and endow a school in Pakistan or Afghanistan – one penny at a time!
Pennies for Peace teaches children the rewards of sharing and working together. Snohomish student councils, Parent Clubs, “Watch Dog” Dads, teachers, support staff, and students made this program possible. Snohomish Education Foundation purchased a classroom set of books for every school.
And the results are in:: We exceeded our goal: Parent clubs report $51,500 was raised!! Read more about Pennies for Peace.
Capital Projects Update - October 2009
Aquatics Center – Schematic Design continues, and planning meetings have been held to further develop the concept. A traffic study continues, and a site orientation meeting was held with the city. A parking analysis has been completed.
Centennial Middle School – Design Committee members continue to meet with the Design Team and have discussed details of room layouts and grounds. The Design Team has continued the evaluation of proposed systems including mechanical, electrical, and sustainable components.
Machias Elementary – The waterline is 80% complete, and offsite waterline work is 90% complete. Debris/rock crushing, cement treatment, and salvaged tree relocation have all been completed. A contract for the steel package was approved.
Riverview Elementary – Crushing of debris/rock/asphalt was completed. Geo-thermal well drilling continues. The storm drainage system and several vaults were installed. A contract for the steel package was approved.
Snohomish High School Renovation – The north student parking lot was completed along with punch-list items. A building utility rough-in is ongoing. Lay out for wall framing has begun. Locker rooms and the kitchen are complete, and punch-lists were created. Main gym work was completed for the school year. The auxiliary gym concrete floors were poured, and roofing is nearly complete.
Valley View Middle School – Meetings of the Design Team, Focus Group and school staff have continued to discuss specific spaces. Work is ongoing on the conditional use permit. Sustainable practices evaluations are complete.
Related Links:
Bond Projects Page
2008 Bond - Master Schedule / Timeline (pdf)
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