Sierra Heights Elementary PTSA 9.11.70

Welcome to the 2020 - 2021 School Year

Do not miss out on weekly virtual recess

-K-1ST MON (1/18) - NO SCHOOL

-2ND-3RD TUE (1/19) - 11:30 TO NOON

-4TH-5TH THUR (1/21) - 11:30 TO NOON

-Find the Zoom links in your Google Classroom or Mrs. Durhman's Google Classroom.

Classroom Material Distribution

Wednesday: 8:30am – 3:00pm Thursday: 8:30am – 9:30am & 3:00pm – 4:00pm Your teacher or the office will inform you when you have items to pick up.

No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan 18th

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Free Meals

When will school begins

Our free Grab & Go meal service is available to all students and families on Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at nearly every school and several large apartment complexes where our families reside. (The schedule may be altered if there is a holiday or break.)

• Breakfast/lunch meals offered on Mondays and Wednesdays 11-12:30

• Grab and Go meals (drive-thru or walk-up welcome)

• Pick up without children present (must provide student names/ID numbers)

• Online pre-orders highly recommended (see link below)

• Pick-up meals at any location (see link below)

See all locations, menus, and more at https://www.rentonschools.us/lea.../2020-2021-school-year...

When will school begins

On Wednesday, the Renton School Board approved a timeline for the potential return to in-person learning. This timeline aligns with the new Department of Health Guidance guidance released on December 16. The Board-approved plan prioritizes students in Preschool through 5th grade and those most in need of in-person support. While this timeline sets potential start dates, we will continue to monitor health metrics and partner with Public Health – Seattle and King County. As we have seen throughout the pandemic, we need to remain flexible and should expect change.

The RSD Return to In-Person Learning Plan outlines rigorous protocols to meet health and safety guidelines for staff and students. Our next step is to provide families of preschool and elementary school students with opportunities to make a commitment to either return to school for hybrid in-person learning or remain with in-home learning (fully remote) for the remainder of the school year. Elementary families will receive an additional email today with detailed information on schedules and expectations for in-person learning.

Next steps in the planning for in-person learning

Survey preschool and elementary families as well as students served in Instructional Learning Center (ILC) special education classrooms to determine in-person or remote learning (sent Jan. 14, submission deadline Jan. 22)
Arrange for additional custodial support for cleaning and disinfecting schools
Determine transportation routes and bus drivers needed to support in-person learning
Hold information sessions for families:
- Tuesday, January 19 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 19 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, January 20 from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, January 20 from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Potential timeline for in-person learning plan

No earlier than February 22, 2021:
- Begin in-person instruction for inclusive preschool, kindergarten, and elementary Instructional Learning Classrooms (ILC), Renton Academy K-5, Adult Transition Program (ATP)
No earlier than March 8, 2021:
- Begin in-person instruction for Head Start-ECEAP, 1st-grade, secondary Instructional Learning Classrooms (ILC) grades 6-12, Renton Academy 6-12 graders
Each week after start of 1st-grade
- Phase in elementary grades (or as health data allows)

Kindergarten-5th-grade in-person learning schedule

Return all elementary schools to typical bell schedule (8:30-3:10 and 8:55-3:35)
Monday-Thursday - In Person, Friday – Remote
2 hours and 15 minutes Live Instruction on Zoom becomes the In-Person time for students (am or pm)
The other half of the student day continues to be remote (PE, music, library, special services, independent classwork)
Breakfast/lunch served as “Grab and Go” (meals not eaten in school or the bus)

Middle and high school in-person plan
We are working to determine how to provide in-person learning for our secondary students who are the most in need of support. Additionally, we are investigating different models for safely returning larger groups of middle and high school students. Information on athletic seasons and start dates will be coming soon.

Learn how we’re working to keep students & staff safe at school

Review the RSD Return to In-Person Learning Plan to see the steps being taken to keep students and staff safe and healthy at school.
See how district custodians prepare for students and staff to return to school.
Watch what students can expect when they return to school.
See how we’ve made improvements to our school ventilation systems.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available in alignment with the Labor and Industries Requirements.

What will the PTSA look like this school year?

We really wish we could answer this ourselves! Like our families, teachers, and staff we wish we knew what to expect and how to plan for it. While we are currently unable to plan activities that bring our Sierra Heights community together, we are here to answer questions and provide guidance if you need assistance navigating the school or district. As rules change and things begin to open up, we’ll adapt in accordance with those changes. We hope to see you soon!

Join the Sierra Heights PTSA

Join the Sierra Heights PTSA and show support for our school while having access to discounts offered to Washington State PTA members. Get discounts on rental cars, office / school supplies, the Washington State Fair, and Great Wolf Lodge as well as others. Watch for a membership form coming home with your child or download one from our documents page. Don't want to send cash or checks to school? Pay online with your credit card.

Join the PTSA

Where does your PTSA membership dues go?

The majority of the PTSA dues we collect are passed on to the state to pay for our local council, state, and national PTA organizations. These organizations not only get discounts for our members, their staff helps our changing PTSA body remember to do important things (like file taxes) and answer questions to help us ensure we maintain our charitable 501(c)(3) status with the government so your donations are tax deductible!

About Us

Organize School Events

Participation in the PTSA allows us to do things like bring extra assemblies to school for our students and host events like Bingo Night

Support Staff

Organize School Events

Our members provide opportunities for the PTSA to support our teachers and staff with new equipment / supplies for the classroom

Make New Friends

Organize School Events

Make New Friends

Being active at your child's school not only shows them how important they and their education is, but gives you ample opportunity to make new friends with similar interests

PTSA (Parents Teachers Student Association)

Sierra Heights PTSA is a collaborative group of volunteers comprised of dedicated Parents, Teachers and Students to bring enrichment programs and events to our children through educational support and fun activities. Without our volunteers, none of what we do would be possible!

With your support, the PTSA organizes events and develops programs to supplement the efforts of our teachers and staff as well as provide support through volunteer hours, classroom or school supplies, and acting as liaison between our school and the families in our community.

We love our school and families. Whether you are returning to Sierra Heights or new to our community, already actively involved or trying to figure out what is going on at school, we want to hear from you! We are here to answer your questions and help you be involved in whatever capacity you desire.