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Tenino Schools OT providing resources to Families of Students with Special Needs. http://teninowa.apptegy.us/o/tenino/page/additional-resources--12#OT

Tenino FFA Plant Sale ONLINE ORDERING- This year we will be having our plant sale using the online order form. Complete instructions for ordering is on the form. Feel free to share the link with others. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScngDWRoECam_US9qLVouB6jcTg_l7plZ5emRDRGFPe3sXGPA/viewform PAPER CATALOG- For those that cannot order online, there will be a paper catalog along with an order form at the Tenino High School Greenhouse. Please use the catalog to order plants. Place the order form in the container on the fence at the greenhouse. All orders will be collected by 3 every day. Complete instructions for ordering via the paper catalog is on the form. We appreciate your support. Please be patient as we maneuver through this new process. We will do our very best to fill your order and have it ready. There might be items on your original order form that have already sold out. Please be sure to arrive at the greenhouse on the day and time you have stated on the form. Again, please be patient as we embark on this new process. Feel free to email me if you have any questions maxfieldg@tenino.k12.wa.us

By order of Governor Inslee, all Tenino School District schools will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year; however, distance learning will continue. While schools are closed, the Tenino School District has been working to ensure that a variety of services continue, including meal distribution and tech support for students. All Tenino School District outdoor facilities are closed. More information will be forthcoming about high school credits, graduation, and additional options for distance learning for all students. The District Office will also be closed to the public through May 5, 2020, or until further notice. While the district office is closed, we will continue to answer phones, pay bills and support schools in providing distance learning. For help with student technology, please call the Technology Help Desk at (360) 264-3566 or email cookn@tenino.k12.wa.us. More to come. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

This communication is to update you on what is happening from the school district perspective. I know the letter is long, but I hope the information is useful. The entire letter can be found at https://5il.co/empf or on the COVID-19 Page of our website.

Tenino Food Bank has adjusted the days and times of service. Tenino: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tuesday ONLY at Tenino Food Bank. Bucoda: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Thursday ONLY Community Center. All doorstep food deliveries will be done on Tuesday only.

Calling all Tenino Schools Artists: Submit your artwork and join our Virtual Art Showcase. To view the Showcase and get details on how to join us go to: https://sites.google.com/view/tsdvirtualart/home

Tenino School District and Tenino Grab 'n Go Meals. Please see flyer for additional information.

Parents/Guardians, at this time all buildings and offices are closed to the public. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.

Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus Article. https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=more%20advice%20from%20our%20experts%20here&utm_campaign=Weekly-03-03-20

The Tenino Food Bank will distribute food as follows: Tuesdays (Starting March 17th): 9:00-11:00 a.m. in Tenino 1:00-3:00 p.m. in Bucoda Thursdays (Starting March 19th): 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in Bucoda 4:00-6:00 p.m. in Tenino Tenino Foodbank Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TeninoFoodBankPlus/.

REMINDER All Tenino schools are closed through April 24, 2020. We wish it wasn't so...

Dear Tenino Families and Staff: As you know, we are facing an unprecedented public health crisis in our state and world. We have kept our schools open as long as possible, as recommended by state and local public health authorities. We know that in addition to education, schools provide vital support to our communities and that closure will have a major impact on our families. On March 12, Governor Jay Inslee ordered the closure of all schools in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties until April 24. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal echoed the governor’s urgency in a statement posted on the agency website. “Schools and families throughout the rest of the state should be actively engaging in contingency planning now for potential closures in their region,” he said. Thurston County Superintendents met early this morning and have agreed to a unified approach around school closure. Starting Monday, March 16, our schools will close through Friday, April 24, 2020. Public health officials have advised us that a sustained closure can help slow the spread of COVID-19. Monday and Tuesday March 16 and 17, 2020, school office staff will be available to assist families who need to pick up medication and personal items. We are currently in the process of developing district plans to support students with non-educational services as requested by the Governor and OSPI. Further communication regarding these services will be forthcoming. The Tenino School District will provide regular updates to the staff, students, parents and community via Skyward email, District and school websites and social media. This will include regular updates from local and state health officials. We recognize that this disruption in our normal school year has an impact on our students, our families and our staff. Thank you for your support and patience as we work together as a community to focus on public health. Regards, Joe Belmonte

Dear Tenino Community, I would like to provide you with some facts about Senate Bill 5395 which deals with sex education in schools and is causing much concern. I have read the entire bill and have subsequently met with Tenino School District board members and administrators regarding this issue. Below are the facts regarding the proposed law and the approach the District will take IF the bill becomes law: The facts: • At the time of this writing, SB 5395 has NOT been signed into law. The governor can sign the bill into law, veto the entire bill, or veto portions of the bill. • The bill does not require sex education for elementary students. • The focus for elementary students will be around the development and use of appropriate social skills. • Local school districts choose the curriculum that will be taught. • There is no state mandated curriculum. • Since this has not been signed into law we have not examined or chosen a curriculum to meet the new regulations. Our District’s approach to this issue: • We will not be teaching sex education to elementary students. • The school board and superintendent are committed to a commonsense approach to the implementation of this law. • The choice of curriculum should reflect our community’s values. • Parents will be able to review the curriculum and opt out of any aspect of the curriculum. We will continue to communicate with you when this bill becomes a law. Regards, Joe Belmonte

COVID-19 Letter to Families Dear Tenino families, We wish to provide families with health tip reminders and information about the respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus known as COVID-19. By doing so our hope is to avoid unnecessary drama while remaining vigilant and communicative. We understand that the spread of the virus to new regions around the world and the heightened media attention is concerning. We want to assure you that the Tenino School District is continuing to closely monitor this situation. The district is also communicating with state and local health officials, as well as the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and will continue to follow their professional guidance. As we learn new information, we will continue to provide you with updates. To read the entire letter click the link below: https://5il.co/ddt7

New Scoreboard at the Baseball Field--Fastpitch is next!

Tenino Elementary School’s Community Garden Receives $3,000 Grant from The Whole Kids Foundation. http://www.yelmonline.com/news/article_d8df26bc-535c-11ea-a61a-239fb2b9aff7.html

Congratulations to Tenino Wrestling Regional Champs, Jamiah Christin & Robby Marti. Both went undefeated at Regionals & have solidified their spot at State this weekend at the Tacoma Dome. Robby Marti was also named the Academic State Champ with a 3.98 GPA! Congrats to you both!!

This afternoon a pick up truck rear ended one of our school buses on Old Hwy. 99 heading northbound. State Patrol is on the scene and no one was injured. Students were transferred to a different bus and are on the way home. Glad everyone is okay. Please be careful out there and observe those flashing bus lights!

Congrats to Tenino Girls Basketball as they have qualified for districts, with a 9-11 record earning the Evergreen 1A 3 seed. Playoffs start tonight as the Ladies head to Kings Way Christian in a winner advances/loser out, 1st RD game. Tip off is set for 7pm. Good Luck Beavs!!

Thank You Voters! The Program and Operations levy is passing with a 55.96% yes vote. This is good news for Tenino students.