It's KELSO STRONG Virtual Community Spirit Week!! To kick it off, here's a throwback from January 2018. #WeAre #InThisTogether #KelsoStrong
In addition to managing remote learning for students, Carrolls staff have been working diligently to box up classroom & library items to clear the way for major modernization construction. Read more about these #HiddenHeroes: https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/carrolls-staff
Our bus drivers are among the many frontline heroes. As the pandemic hit, they completely sanitized all buses and have since worked to return personal items left behind to students. Read more at https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/transportation-team--2
Starting Monday, May 4, we're adding another meal distribution site.
65 Alpha Drive: 9:40 AM - 9:55 AM
Click here for a full list: https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/meals-covid
WHEN CAN I GET MY CHILD’S BELONGINGS FROM SCHOOL? Click the link to find the pick up schedule and instructions for your school(s) https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/belonging-collection
The Scholastic Cup is the WIAA’s most prestigious annual school award. The year-long competition recognizes the top school in each of the six WIAA classifications based on academic, athletic & sportsmanship excellence.
Proud & honored to be on the list! #WeAreKelso
Our nutrition services team went into action immediately after the school closure was announced. Since March 19th, this group of #FrontLineHeroes have prepared nearly 40,000 meals. Read more about them here:
https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/nutrition-services-team--2
Since the school closure, this team has continued their support & services to our families - all through virtual platforms, phone calls, & email. Read more about these #HiddenHeroes here:
https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/special-education-team--6
Superintendent Mary Beth Tack will be on-air at 4pm Thursday, April 23, on KLOG:
Hear from the education experts about what's going on in local education. Bill Marcum is joined by Mary Beth Tack, Dan Zorn and Chris Bailey in the latest KLOG special report.
https://www.klog.com/
Please check your emails - ALL students and their parent/guardian(s) should have an email from Dr. Baros about getting started with learning today! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don't hesitate to email jillane.baros@kelsosd.org
REMINDER: Online learning for grades 6-12 begins Monday, April 20! Learning packets should arrive soon, if they haven't already.
REMINDER - CHROMEBOOK CHECKOUT FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IS THIS WEEK. Please take a minute to read and share the times and location for checkout on our website https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/article/228939?org=ksd
Checkout dates and times are by grade level.
In addition to those on the frontlines, KSD has Hidden Heroes: people behind the scenes, with tasks & jobs just as vital.
Read about this week's Hidden Heroes: district instructional coaches & packet assembly team. https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o//ksd/page/instructional-coaches
Are we going back to school? What's happening with SAT tests? How will seniors meet graduation requirements? State Superintendent Reykdal addresses these questions, and more.
https://youtu.be/YVC7Dtq8c2E
04-03-20: Each week for the next few weeks, we’ll be acknowledging Kelso School District’s Frontline Heroes. Read about this week's Frontline Heroes, our custodians, here: https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/custodial-staff--2
Starting tomorrow, meals can also be picked up at the District Office, from noon to 12:15 PM.
And, as of today, we've distributed over 10,000 meals!
"You are a bright light, in a current moment of darkness… Be super compassionate to all, & let’s...get through this more committed to our humanity & our shared success... Our brightest days are ahead of us."
Take care of yourselves & one another.
https://youtu.be/tQf8i05V3Ls
We will call today asking about your distance learning preferences (online, printed & mailed packets). The call will come from:
· K-5: your child’s teacher
· 6-8: their PAWS teacher
· 9-12: their 4th period teacher
It may come across as unknown or blocked, please answer.
Xfinity has a number of Hotspots in the Kelso area that they are now making available for free. (https://wifi.xfinity.com/ type in the zipcode to see) https://corporate.comcast.com/covid-19
We added meal service pick up at Beacon Hill Elementary, starting today, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM!
See full list here: https://www.kelso.wednet.edu/o/ksd/page/meals-covid
#KelsoCares