Dear Friends - September 22, 2020

Technology Protection Plan/Opt Out information

Did you check out a Snohomish School District laptop during school deployment days? Those who checked out a laptop should have also received information about the Technology Protection Plan/Opt Out Form. Just like textbooks, team uniforms and other school property issued to your child for school purposes, there is a responsibility to take care of the resource. We know accidents and/or loss may happen, even when students intend to take good care of the device. In these instances, district policies and state regulations require a fine be levied to cover the repair or replacement cost of district property. Due to the high replacement cost of a laptop, the Snohomish School District is offering a Technology Protection Plan/Opt Out Form for the 2020-2021 school year.

Students will automatically be enrolled in the Technology Protection Plan if a device was checked out and a signed opt out form is not submitted to the student’s school prior to September 25, 2020. Plan enrollment fees, not paid by September 25, 2020, will be entered on the student’s school account.

Important Message from Superintendent Kultgen

The Snohomish Health District has updated its guidance on consideration for planning remote vs. in-person instruction. The Snohomish Health District noted that after peaking in late July at 97 cases per 100,000 over a 14-day average, the incidence of newly reported COVID-19 cases has continued a sustained, five-week decline. For the most recent 14-day period (August 23 – September 5, 2020), the rate was 48 cases per 100,000.

September - Suicide Prevention Month

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for children, adolescents, and young adults age 5-to-24-year-old. If you or someone you know needs help, the below link contains valuable resources and information.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (phone number 1-800-273-8255) provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. More information and resources are also available at www.sno.wednet.edu/suicideprevention.