Dear Friends - July 21, 2021

Community meeting rescheduled

The community meeting (Zoom) set which had been set for late July has been rescheduled to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 4. This Zoom community meeting has been scheduled to provide additional follow-up to discuss conversations occurring in our community about what is/is not occurring in the Snohomish School District regarding Critical Race Theory (CRT), sexual education curriculum and use of masks/face coverings.

Communication from the Superintendent

Dear Community,

As a follow-up to the conversations occurring in our community, I wanted to provide you with information about what is/is not occurring in the Snohomish School District in regard to Critical Race Theory (CRT), sexual education curriculum and use of masks/face coverings. And more importantly, I want to emphasize that the Snohomish School District is dedicated to each and every student’s education and strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. Our goal is to ensure that any student who entrusts us with their education earns their diploma while having a safe and positive experience in our schools.

As summer is upon us and we prepare for full-time, in-person school next fall, I look forward to continuing our conversations around the quality of education in Snohomish. Thank you for your time, it is a pleasure to serve as your superintendent.

Kent

District communication regarding the 2021-2022 school year

We want to share our plan as we move forward and prepare for the return of all students to be in-person all day, five days per week next fall. We are excited that our students will be in their classrooms with their teachers and peers. We will be intentional as we approach the first day, first week, first month and first quarter of the 2021-2022 school year so that students have a great start. That same approach will continue throughout the year so students have the framework and ability to move forward in their academic and social-emotional needs.

Kids' Cafe

All area kids age 18 and younger are invited to join us at our Kids' Café summer breakfast and lunch program. The program is free, and there is no pre-registration or sign-up. Kids just need to show up and enjoy a great breakfast and/or lunch. Kids' Café is held Monday through Friday and runs from Tuesday, June 22, through Friday, August 27. Click here ot learn more about the summer feeding program and volunteer opportunities.

Summer 2021 literacy opportunities

Click here to learn more about our summer literacy opertunities. Make sure you keep a lookout for the Book Café in a neighborhood near you! The Book Café is delivering free books for students to read throughout the summer. Watch for the Book Café vehicle on Mondays from June 28 through August 23. In addition, libraries at Riverview Elementary and Totem Falls Elementary will be open Wednesdays from July 7 through August 11.

Kindergarten, new student registration happening now

Kindergarten and new student registration is happening at all Snohomish School District schools. Online registration materials are available at www.sno.wednet.edu/newstudentenrollment. We encourage families to utilize the online student enrollment and registration available at that site. If needed, paper copies of the new student registration packet are available in school offices. Packets can be returned at the school the child will attend.