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  • Superintendent's Update for Week of June 7, 2021

    Current Activities:   This Friday is our last school day for the 2020-21 school year.  Athletic competitions are being held through June 18th and will then conclude.  Future  Activities: This is our final Superintendent Update for the 2020-21 school year. These weekly updates are discontinued unless conditions deteriorate and we are obligated to reduce student time on campus or implement new or different safety requirements.   COVID Dashboard for Prior  Week I thank parents, grandparents, friends, and community members for helping students and families through this school year. I wish everyone a safe, restful, and rejuvenating summer break. Sincerely, Garn Christensen Superintendent

    Monday, Jun 07 2021

  • Superintendent's Update for Week of June 1, 2021

    Late last week, we updated our masking and distancing requirements for Eastmont Employees to align with the May 21st update from the Washington Department of Labor and Industries. The sign you will now see being put up on Eastmont campus doors is similar to what is on Washington businesses: "Masks and 6' distancing for adults is required If you are not fully vaccinated, or whenever students or children are present."  At this time, this does not apply to vaccinated students who must still mask and also distance 6' whenever possible. When students are present, all participants in schools and at Washington K-12 indoor and outdoor school events are still required to wear cloth masks that cover the nose unless eating or drinking. Any exceptions are only those allowed for WIAA activities. Current Activities:   K-12 is full-time on campus. Athletic competitions are being held as allowed with limited seasons, spectators, and required safeguards in place.  Eastmont High School is busy preparing for our June 4th graduation ceremony. Future  Activities: Summer school will be available for many of our students starting June 21st with limited transportation. Please visit with your school for more information.  We continue to train and hire substitute bus drivers to support expansion of services. Call 509.884.4621 for more information.  June 7th will be my last Superintendent Update for the 2020-21 school year. If our Statewide Health Emergency is lifted at the end of this month or over the summer these will not continue next year. If it is necessary, I will send out one on August 16th with updated requirements for when students return on August 25th.     COVID Dashboard for Prior  Week I thank you for honoring our safeguard requirements, taking advantage of vaccinations, and doing what each of you can to help us return to more normal operations. Sincerely, Garn Christensen Superintendent

    Tuesday, Jun 01 2021

  • Superintendent's Update for Week of May 24, 2021

    Staff are busy finalizing plans for Eastmont's Graduation Ceremony. As we shared last week, Eastmont will not have vaccinated or unvaccinated sections at events. Instead, we are trusting that upon entry to our campuses for events, each individual or family group will self-select where to sit. Please do this based on current vaccination guidance and the status of those in your group. As you choose your location, ensure you respect those who prefer to be 6' distanced. As of today, all participants in schools and at Washington K-12 indoor and outdoor school events continue to be asked to wear cloth masks that cover the nose unless eating or drinking, or actively participating as an athlete in an event that allows masks to be removed. Current Activities:   K-12 is full-time on campus. Athletic competitions are being held as allowed with limited seasons, spectators, and required safeguards in place.  Future Activities: Summer school will be available for many of our students starting June 21st with limited transportation. Please visit with your school for more information.  We continue to train and hire substitute bus drivers to support expansion of services. Call 509.884.4621 for more information.  COVID Dashboard for Prior  Week I thank you for honoring our safeguard requirements, taking advantage of vaccinations, and doing what each of you can to help us return to more normal operations. Sincerely, Garn Christensen Superintendent

    Monday, May 24 2021

  • Superintendent's Update for Week of May 17, 2021

    The news I shared last week that school districts could increase spectators at graduation and other events by designating vaccinated and unvaccinated sections created a bit of excitement and concern. After evaluating this new requirement, Eastmont will not be designating vaccinated and unvaccinated sections at events or asking for proof of vaccination status for those who attend. Instead, we will be trusting that upon entry to our campus for an event, each individual or family group will self-select where you prefer to sit. Please do this based on current vaccination guidance and the status of those in your group. As you choose your location, ensure you respect those who prefer to be 6' distanced. Capacity for graduation and other spectator events will be limited to ensure compliance with current health department requirements. As of today, all participants at Washington K-12 indoor and outdoor school events are asked to wear cloth masks that cover the nose unless eating or drinking, or participating in an athletic event that allows masks to be removed. We continue to have 4 bus routes at capacity and 27 routes with seats for additional students. Please call Eastmont Transportation at 509.884.4621 if you would like information on having your student ride the bus for the remainder of the school year. Please call your family's health care provider or the Chelan-Douglas Health Department at (509) 886-6400 for more information on vaccination clinics for both adults and eligible students. Current Activities:   K-12 is full-time on campus Athletic competitions are being held as allowed with limited seasons and spectators.   Because all spectators agree to comply with current masking and distancing rules when entering our school events, we are trusting you to honor these requirements.   Future Activities: Summer school will be available for many of our students starting June 21st with limited transportation. Please visit with your school for more information.  We continue to train and hire substitute bus drivers to support expansion of services. Call 509.884.4621 for more information.  COVID Dashboard for Prior  Week I thank you for honoring our safeguard requirements, taking advantage of vaccinations, and doing what each of you can to help us return to more normal operations. Sincerely, Garn Christensen Superintendent

    Monday, May 17 2021

  • Special Superintendent Bulletin

    Good Morning, This morning, Eastmont Junior High School Administrators (EJHS) received a report of a threatening social media post. The nature of the threat involved an image of a gun and reference to school. The alleged sender of the threat was a student at EJHS. Upon receiving the information (prior to school beginning), EJHS Admin called law enforcement who quickly arrived at the school. Law enforcement also went to the student's home and located the student without incident at approximately 8:35 AM. The matter is currently under investigation by both law enforcement and Eastmont School District. Sincerely, Garn Christensen Superintendent

    Wednesday, May 12 2021

  • Superintendent's Update for Week of May 10, 2021

    We are four days into having all students on campus all day everyday other than those who are choosing full-time remote learning through Eastmont Virtual Academy. As of this afternoon, we have four bus routes at capacity and 27 with seats for additional students. Most of these additional seats are on our K-4 bus routes, though each route is different with some fuller than others. Please call Eastmont Transportation at 509.884.4621 if you would like information on having your student ride the bus for the remainder of the school year. As of May 3, 2021, the State is expanding spectator capacity for both indoor and outdoor K - 12 events if the host organization provides separate seating for those who are vaccinated. In this vaccinated section, people may sit within 6' of each other. Those who are unvaccinated will be seated in an area with 6' distancing between individuals or groups of 15 family members/friends. Spectators will self-select their preferred seating upon entry to an event. Per current State requirements, those entering vaccinated areas will be asked to show proof of full vaccination (paper or electronic), or if under age 16 a negative COVID test taken no more than 72 hours prior to entry. All participants are asked to wear cloth masks that cover the nose unless eating or drinking. Opportunities for students and adults to get vaccinated are increasing in our community. Please call your family's health care provider or the Chelan-Douglas Health Department at (509) 886-6400 for more information. A survey to help regional healthcare providers determine parents' interest in having their children get vaccinated is included below. Current Activities:   K-12 is full-time on campus Athletic competitions are being held as allowed with limited seasons and spectators.   Because all spectators agree to comply with current masking and distancing rules when entering our school events, we are trusting you to honor these requirements.   Future Activities: Summer school will be available for many of our students starting June 21st with limited transportation provided. Please visit with your school for more information.  We continue to train and hire substitute bus drivers to support expansion of services. Please call 509.884.4621 for more information on becoming a bus driver.  COVID Dashboard for Prior  Week I thank you for honoring our safeguard requirements, taking advantage of vaccinations, and doing what each of you can to help us return to more normal operations. Sincerely, Garn Christensen Superintendent PS: Below is an invitation from Chelan-Douglas Health District asking parents to share their intent regarding vaccination of children ages 12 - 17. Hello Chelan and Douglas County Parents, This is a COVID-19 Vaccine Survey for parents of 12-17 year olds from the Chelan-Douglas Health District (CDHD). Your responses will help identify and plan for CDHD’s future COVID-19 vaccine efforts for students throughout Chelan and Douglas counties. Please use the link to complete the survey, your time and feedback is greatly appreciated! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R62QM25 Thank you, Chelan-Douglas Health District 200 Valley Mall Parkway, East Wenatchee, WA 98802 O: 509-886-6400 | F: 509-886-6478

    Monday, May 10 2021

  • Superintendent's Update for Week of May 3, 2021

    We are finalizing plans and preparation for the return of students in grades 5 - 12 to a full day, full week schedule starting this Wednesday, May 5th. With this increase, the hybrid option for those grade levels and programs will end on May 4th. As before, we are asking parents to transport their students in grades 5 - 12, or if is safe have your student walk or bike. We do have some room, but are trying to improve our distancing on the buses whenever possible for those students who have no other option than to ride a bus. This will be the last transition for this school year unless pandemic conditions deteriorate and we are required to a return to hybrid or full remote schedule. Students who are sent home because of COVID exposure will need to work with their teachers to make up assignments. Current Activities:   K-4 is full-time on campus Athletic competitions are being held as allowed with limited seasons and spectators.   Because all spectators agree to comply with current masking and distancing rules when entering our school events, we are trusting you to honor these requirements.   Future Activities: Summer school will be available for many of our students starting June 21st with limited transportation provided. Please visit with your school for more information.  We continue to train and hire substitute bus drivers to support expansion of services. Please call 509.884.4621 for more information on becoming a bus driver.  COVID Dashboard for Prior  Week I thank you for honoring our safeguard requirements, taking advantage of vaccinations, and doing what each of you can to help us return to more normal operations. Sincerely, Garn Christensen Superintendent

    Monday, May 03 2021

  • Superintendent's Update for Week of April 26, 2021

    Today, we increased on-campus time for K-4 students to a full day, full week schedule. As with all these transitions, there is much to learn each time this happens. Last week, we confirmed the return of students in grades 5 - 12 to a full day, full week schedule starting Wednesday, May 5th. With this increase, the hybrid option for those grade levels and programs will end on May 4th. Students who choose not to return to campus full-time will need to be 100% remote through Eastmont Virtual Academy through the end of this year. As before, we are asking parents to transport their students in grades 5 - 12, or if safe have your student walk or bike. We do have room, but are trying to improve our distancing on the buses whenever possible for those students who have no other option than to ride a bus. This will be the last transition for this school year unless pandemic conditions deteriorate and we are required to return to hybrid or full remote. Students who are sent home because of COVID exposure will need to work with their teachers to make up assignments. Transmissions at school are rare if students are masked and distanced both on campus and off campus with non family members. Current Activities:   K-4 full-time on campus We continue to hold athletic competitions as allowed with limited seasons and spectators. Please follow event rules by masking and distancing in support of our efforts to provide these activities for our students.   We continue to serve over 3,000 meals per per day and have over 6,400 different students and employees on campus each week.   We continue to have employees get vaccinated for COVID-19.  Students age 16 and older are also now eligible for vaccinations.   Future Activities: We will be providing a summer K-12 on-campus academic recovery program that will be available for many of our students. This opportunity will start June 21st and continue through July 22nd. Transportation will be provided.  We continue to train and hire substitute bus drivers to support expansion of services. Please call 509.884.4621 for more information on becoming a bus driver. We also have openings for paraeducators substitutes.   COVID Dashboard for Prior  Week I thank all of you for honoring our safeguard requirements, taking advantage of vaccinations, and doing what you can to help us return to more normal operations. Sincerely, Garn Christensen Superintendent

    Monday, Apr 26 2021

  • April 22, 2021, Special Superintendent Bulletin

    Good Afternoon, Yesterday, our regional health officer restated his support for returning students to campus. This is based on local COVID rates continuing to decrease, the capacity of our regional medical services, his opinion that the medically frail and vulnerable are very aware of what they need to do to stay safe, and that 50% of our regional residents are now vaccinated. Based on this report, we are confirming Wednesday, May 5th as the return of all grade 5-12 hybrid students to a 5 day a week schedule. other than those who have opted to finish the year fully remote through Eastmont Virtual Academy (EVA). Students currently on campus part-time will have the same start and end times in this full-time schedule. In preparation for this, there will be no on-campus grade 5-12 student activities Monday, May 3rd and Tuesday the 4th. During this time, students will be provided instructional activities to complete at home by their schools. This change in schedule will provide teachers, paras, maintenance, and custodial staff time to prepare for the 5th. May 17th will also be an off-campus instruction day for students in grades 5 - 12. This is to allow staff a day to plan and adjust activities for the remainder of the school year. Transportation for this next transition is again problematic due to a shortage of bus drivers. If possible, please transport your student to or from school in grades 5 - 12, or have them walk or bike to school if safe. If this is not an option, we do have space for eligible students on buses. However, we are also working hard to keep students distanced whenever possible and resolve the challenges of combining students from two routes into one. I thank all of you for honoring our safeguard requirements, taking advantage of vaccinations, and doing what you can to help us return to more normal operations. Sincerely, Garn Christensen Superintendent

    Thursday, Apr 22 2021

  • Superintendent's Update for Week of April 19, 2021

    Increasing on-campus time for Eastmont K-4 students and K-12 lifeskills special education students is confirmed for next Monday, April 26th. In preparation, there will be no on-campus activities for these students this Wednesday - Friday. Increasing time for our older students in grades 5-12 continues to be tentatively set for the week of May 3rd. This decision will be confirmed later this week based on local conditions, current State requirements, and our ability to develop a student schedule based on distancing requirements. With an increase in student on-campus time, we will be ending the hybrid option for those grade levels and programs with the full-time on-campus option. Students who choose not to return to campus will need to be 100% remote through Eastmont Virtual Academy through the end of this year. This is necessary for us to have sufficient staffing to return more students to campus. It also allows classroom teachers to only plan and prepare for those attending on campus instruction, instead of both on and off campus instruction. Current Activities:   This is the last week we will provide a hybrid on-campus schedule for all pre-school - 4th grade students.  We continue to hold athletic competitions as allowed with limited seasons and spectators. Spectators at future inside events will be limited to approved family members of Eastmont athletes. Masks continue to be required of all players and spectators at events except as allowed for players during specific competitions. We continue to serve over 3.600 meals per per day and have over 6,400 different students and employees on campus each week.   We continue to have employees get vaccinated for COVID-19.  Students age 16 and older are also now eligible for vaccinations.   Future Activities: We will be providing a summer K-12 on-campus academic recovery program that will be available for many of our students. This opportunity will start the end of June, continue through July, and transportation will be provided.  We continue to train and hire substitute bus drivers to support expansion of services. Please call 509.884.4621 for more information on becoming a bus driver. We also have openings for paraeducators substitutes.   COVID Dashboard for Prior  Week I thank all of you for honoring our safeguard requirements, taking advantage of vaccinations, and doing what you can to help us return to more normal operations. Sincerely, Garn Christensen Superintendent

    Monday, Apr 19 2021