Dear Beverly Families,

It is that time of year when the weather can be somewhat unpredictable so I thought we could

use this little reminder about procedures for inclement weather. Here are the procedures from

our family handbook:

Inclement Weather, Earthquake, Power Failure

The Edmonds School District sends out procedures for inclement weather (snow, high wind,

etc.) every fall. “Limited Bus Transportation” bus routes will be included with this information.

Please watch for this information that your child will bring home in late September or early

October.

Communication

In case of snow or other inclement weather, listen/watch radio or TV stations. Announcements

will be made from 6-8:00 am.

AM radio: KIRO 710, KIXI 880, KOMO 1000, KRKO 1380, KYCM 1090

FM radio: KPLU 88.5, KLSY 92.5, KMPS 94.1

TV: KOMO 4, KING 5, KIRO 7

Internet: http://www.edmonds.wednet.edu

Limited Bus Transportation

If radio/TV announces: “Edmonds School District , Limited Bus Transportation” buses operate

on emergency routes under snow and ice conditions. .

Internet: Limited Bus Transportation Routes (Snow Bus Routes) are posted:

www.edmonds.wednet.edu/snowbus

Late Start of School Due to Snow or Inclement Weather

News about delayed starts will also be on the radio and TV. Listen carefully for the exact times.

A delayed-start day at Beverly will begin at 10:40 am. Dismissal time will remain 3:10 pm.

When school and bus transportation are delayed because of weather, our schools will be open

at the regular time.

Hopefully, we won’t have to put this to use this year but I appreciate your help in keeping

everyone safe and warm. As always, please call or stop by if you have any questions or

concerns. Have a wonderful winter break!

Danielle Sanders Principal

Principal: Danielle Sanders Assistant Principal: Kathleen Hodges Office Manager: Lauri Velasquez Office Assistant: April Cooper

Beverly Elementary

5221 168th St SW Lynnwood, WA 98037

(425) 431-7732

December 2016

Upcoming Events

December

3rd - Holiday Bazaar 10am-2pm

5th-9th - Book Fair

8th - Principal Coffee Chat @8:45am

9th - Early Release (11:40am)

14th - Equity Team Meeting in Library @3:25pm

15th - PTA Meeting @6:30pm

15th - Beverly Holiday Toy Drive Ends!

19th-Jan. 2nd - Winter Break (No School)

January

6th– Movie Night @6:30pm

9th - Winter Session of Move 60 starts!

12th - MLK Assembly 9:30am-10:15am

12th - PTA Meeting @3:30pm

16th - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (No School)

18th - Equity Team Meeting in Library @3:25pm

26th - Early Release (11:40am)

27th - No School

Kathleen Hodges Assistant Principal

Please take a look at the important attendance

policy changes on page 2!

Please remind your child to lock

up his or her bicycle at school.

Thank you!

Important Attendance Policy Changes This year, the Edmonds School District is making a special effort to ensure that all students fully benefit from their education by attending school regularly. Attending school helps children feel better about school – and themselves. Your student can start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Consistent attendance will help children do well in high school, college, and at work. By 6th grade absenteeism is one of three signs that a student may drop out of high school. Absences are considered chronic if a student misses 10% or more of the school year for any reason - this includes excused and unexcused absences. In 2016, Legislators mandated schools to increase their interventions to help students attend school on time every day. In January, Edmonds School District will implement the following policies and procedures in an effort to comply with Washington State Law. The BECCA Law requires us to: 1. For one or two unexcused absences – notify you with a phone call or letter 2. For 5 unexcused or 10 excused absences – request a parent conference with you 3. For 7 or more unexcused in one month or ten or more unexcused absences in a year, the school is required to file petition with the courts.

What you can do: 1. Set a regular bedtime and morning routine and prepare for school the night before. 2. Don’t let your student stay home unless they are truly sick. 3. Avoid appointments and extended trips when school is in session. 4. Develop back up plans for getting to school if something comes up. 5. Keep track of your student’s attendance and talk to them about the importance of attending, on time, every day.

We look forward to partnering with you in the best interest of your student. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office.

High School Start/End Times Task Force Update Online feedback form available: please submit your ideas, suggestions The High School Start/End Times Task Force, consisting of staff, community members and students are meeting

through December of this school year with the goal of producing a viable proposal on later high school start times to present to the greater District community for feedback and input. The committee is faced with a difficult and complex task and is considering various impacts created by any change. Information on the meetings of these groups along with research, agendas, other districts’ information and meeting summaries can be found on the Committee’s webpage at

www.edmonds.wednet.edu/highschoolstarttimes.

All community members will have an opportunity to offer input, feedback and opinion on any proposal that comes out of the task force before being submitted to the School Board for consideration. Those feedback loops and processes are still being developed. However, if, in the meantime anyone has ideas or suggestions for the committee prior to then, there is an input form available at the link below:

High School Start/End Times Input form

NEWS FROM THE GYM

Hi Friends and Families from the gym,

On this season of giving, I want to offer an easy way to contrib-ute—and a little glimpse into my classroom! To make sure my

students have the materials they need to succeed, I’ve created a page on DonorsChoose.org:

Mr. Davis’s Classroom

Support my classroom today and just think of all the students we could help! Your support would be a major win for our students. They’ve already accomplished so much this year, and I can’t wait

to help them grow even more. Thank you so much, Mr. Davis (Tom)

P.S. If you know anyone who may want to help, please pass this along!

Join us - Principal Coffee Chat!

THIS MONTH’S TOPIC:

After the presidential election, a number of parents have expressed wanting a chance to discuss their

own questions, thoughts, and feelings. During this month’s coffee chat we would like to offer some

time for families to discuss and process in a safe and supportive space. We will also use this as an

opportunity to begin thinking about ways we can ensure Beverly is a place where all students and

families feel safe and included.

Thursday, December 8th

8:45am-10am On the Stage

Beverly Elementary Holiday

Toy Drive! Help us make the holidays special for Beverly

families in need

Donate new, unwrapped toys, books or other

gifts for children and teens of all ages. Your

donations can be dropped off in the Beverly

office or Ms. Botley/Mrs. Beaurain’s office.

These donations will be available to families

during a special holiday shopping event.

Accepting donations until December 15th!

Questions? Looking for holiday help?

Contact Rashanah Botley at

botleyr445@edmonds.wednet.edu or

425-431-3878

Holiday Gifts/Toys Assistance – Asistencia para regalos para fiestas navideñas

Christmas House

Free holiday gifts for children up to 18 years for low-income families. Regalos gratis para los niños de hasta 18 años para las familias de bajos

ingresos. 425-338-2273

www.christmas-house.org/shop/

Toys for Tots Request assistance for toys/teen gifts. Go to website beginning Nov. 3rd: Solicitaciones para asistencia de regalos. Vaya a la página web comen-

zando el 3 de noviembre: www.toysfortots.org/request_toys/default.aspx

Holly House Free holiday shopping day for families in some Edmonds School District

schools. Flyer sent home with students in Late November. Día de compras navideñas gratis para las familias en algunas escuelas

del Distrito Escolar de Edmonds. Folleto enviado a casa con los estudian-tes a finales de noviembre.

http://hollyhouseforkids.blogspot.com/2016_09_01_archive.html

Forgotten Children's Fund Write a letter explaining your circumstances to/Escribir una carta expli-

cando sus circunstancias a: The Forgotten Children's Fund

PO Box 365 Mt. Vernon, WA 98273

If accepted you will receive a call. Si le aceptan, recibirá una llamada. www.forgottenchildrensfund.org

Beverly Family Resource Pantry

is here to help you!

Food Clothes

Coats/Jackets Hats or gloves

Socks & underwear Toothbrushes, tooth paste, brushes/

combs, deodorant, pads/tampons

Please stop by the Family Resource Pantry

(located in Mrs. Beaurain/Ms. Botley’s

office) during school hours to get what you

need!

Thank you Beverly Community for all of your help!

We will continue to collect donations throughout the

year.

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Questions? Looking for support or resources?

Contact Rashanah Botley at 425-431-3878 or

botleyr445@edmonds.wednet.edu

Edmonds School District Job Opportunities:

FOOD SERVICE SUBSTITUTES AND REGULAR CASHIERS NEEDED

Lunch Servers and Cashiers Needed

If you would like to apply, please go to the Edmonds School District website and click on Employment/Classified Openings/View Open

Positions & Apply/Search Current Job Openings/Apply: Substitute Food Service Worker or Food Service Cashier

If you need more information call 425-431-7077

BEVERLY BOOK FAIR! DECEMBER 5TH-9TH

Join us as the Beverly library transforms into a bookstore!

Monday 8:10-8:30am and 3:10-3:40pm

Tuesday 8:10-8:30am, 12-1pm, 3:10-3:40pm

Wednesday 8:10-8:30am, 12-1pm, 3:10-3:40pm

Thursday 8:10-8:30am, 12-1pm, 3:10-3:40pm, 5:30-7:30pm

Friday 12/9 8:10-8:30am

A 4th Grade Challenge: Bikes for Books! December 1st-31st

The Lynnwood Library invites all 4th grade students to read 2 books during the month of December. Draw a pic-ture or write a review about one of the

books on the entry form (attached in email or pick up a copy from Ms. Botley’s office) for a chance to win a new bike!

Entry forms due in the Lynnwood Library by January 3rd. Everyone is invited to the giveaway party on January 7th at 2pm.