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Welcome to the 2021-22 school year! Watch this video to see Clara Barton Elementary School students and staff share their excitement on this special day.
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Pathway Forward
Latest Update
September 8, 2021: Pathway Forward
Dear LWSD Staff and Families,
Lake Washington School District (LWSD) and Lake Washington Education Association (LWEA) have come to an agreement on how to provide instructional support to students who are required to quarantine due to being positive for COVID-19 or for being identified as a "close contact" of another individual that is positive for COVID-19. Effective September 8, students who are absent between 2-12 school days due to quarantine can access learning remotely through Microsoft Classroom Teams. This agreement ensures that students will have resources they need to stay on track with their classmates.
Some of the following terms between LWSD and LWEA are laid out in the agreement:
- Classroom teachers must share learning expectations and plans for the week with students and families via Classroom Teams.
- A weekly plan for students should include required assignments and assessments, with any associated due dates, and may include links to resources.
- Classroom teachers will make daily Instruction accessible to students who are required to quarantine via Classroom Teams. This daily instruction:
- includes opportunities for students to observe classroom instruction via Classroom Teams
- may also include the use of Classroom Teams to provide students the opportunity for participation concurrently in classroom-based activities, group work, discussions and assignments
- A schedule for observing daily classroom instruction will be provided to students and families in the weekly learning plan.
- At a minimum, time scheduled for students to observe via Classroom Teams should include opportunities to observe Instruction in which all students are participating.
- Teachers have the discretion to modify or excuse assignments or assessments if they cannot be replicated outside of the class.
- Teachers will not be required to use Classroom Teams to provide opportunities for students to observe classroom Instruction for absences that are not related to COVID quarantines but may choose to do so.
In addition, special education services will be maintained according to the student’s Instructional Education Plan (IEP) either through Teams, with paraeducator support or by providing learning materials for the student.
We are thankful to LWEA for their support during this process so that we can provide multiple options for our students during this challenging time.
Sincerely,
Jon
Dr. Jon Holmen
Superintendent
Lake Washington School District
Pathway Forward Updates
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Lake Washington School District (LWSD) and Lake Washington Education Association (LWEA) have come to an agreement on how to provide instructional support to students who are required to quarantine due to being positive for COVID-19 or for being identified as a "close contact" of another individual that is positive for COVID-19.
Dear LWSD Families:
We are excited to welcome back our students in grades 1-12 tomorrow!
As part of a community-wide effort to contribute to the safety of our students, families and staff, we are planning to use the “Wellness Screening” feature in Skyward to help us respond more effectively and quickly when students are exhibiting potential COVID symptoms. For the start of the year, we are asking that all families use the Wellness Screening feature in Skyward Family Access or Skyward Student Access each morning to indicate potential symptoms, whether the student plans to come to school or be absent.
Dear LWSD Staff:
Earlier today, I gave a live presentation to share guidance for the 2021-22 school year. In case you missed the presentation, you can view the video by visiting our website. The video will have captions available in several languages. If you want to translate the transcript of the video, go to the transcript page, and then click on the globe in the top left corner of the webpage and select your desired language.
Dear LWSD Families:
I hope this message finds you well and enjoying our Northwest summer. We have been actively planning for the opening of school and have information to share with you so that you are aware of what school will look like come September. It is important to note that some decisions are locally made while other decisions are made from state level agencies and/or the Governor. I will be recording a message on Wednesday that will be broadcast live and the recording shared later that day. By recording it live, it allows us to share information in real-time but also allows us to provide written transcripts for translation and video viewing at your convenience.
For the 2021-22 school year, the State of Washington has allowed school districts to offer online learning for students who are unable to return to in-person learning due to health and safety needs. Following these guidelines from OSPI, Lake Washington School District will be providing an online option for the 2021-22 school year.