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Transcript of The Log Dec-Jan 2013
Volume VIII Issue 3
January 2013 A Publication of The Darrington School District
To: Current Resident
Darrington WA 98241
Arlington WA 98223
Non Profit Organization
US Postage Paid
Permit #13
Darrington, WA 98241 LOGLOG
the
From the desk of Dave Holmer, Superintendent and Secondary Principal
What Parents/Guardians Need to Know About the Common
Core State Standards
A major focus this year is the creation of a learning environment
based on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) across all
grades. Created through a nationwide effort, these Standards de-
fine the rigorous skills and knowledge in English Language Arts and
Mathematics that need to be effectively taught and learned for
students to be ready to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing col-
lege courses and workforce training programs.
Washington is one of 45 states and 3 U.S. territories that have
adopted the Common Core Standards, which are now part of our
State Frameworks. Twenty-first century students must be able to
compete nationally and globally, and the use of these Standards will
help ensure that all students, regardless of where they live, are
prepared for future success. Setting a clear roadmap for K-12
learning helps teachers, parents and students work together to
achieve benchmarks and goals.
The biggest change that will be apparent as we adopt the English
Language Arts Standards is that literacy becomes the responsibility
of all. The emphasis in all disciplines will be on developing critical
thinking skills. Classroom discussion will be structured to encourage
critical thinking. Students will focus on analyzing, synthesizing, and
using inductive reasoning to find patterns and make logical infer-
ences.
Reading for meaning will be included in all subject areas, with ele-
mentary students exposed to more nonfiction than in the past. Writ-
ing will focus on using evidence from sources to inform or make an
argument.
In Mathematics, the biggest change will be in the habits of mathe-
matical practice. Students will be encouraged to reason abstractly
and quantitatively, making sense of problems rather than just find-
ing the answer. They will learn to use appropriate tools strategically,
look for and make use of structure, construct viable arguments and
critique the reasoning of others.
The Common Core State Standards are a major focus of profession-
al development across Washington State. Click http://
www.corestandards.org/ to read more about these Standards. Re-
view the National PTA Parent's Guides to Success and understand
more about how to help your child learn at home by clicking http://
pta.org/parents/content.cfm?ItemNumber=2583.
Darrington Middle/High School is Fully Accredited
Accreditation is both a process and a status. It is the process of
reviewing school programs to judge their educational quality – how
well they serve students.
Darrington Middle/High School faculty just completed a year long
self-review against standards. These standards address key areas
such as faculty, student support services, finance and facilities,
curricula and student learning outcomes. An on-site visit by an eight
member evaluation team of peer experts took place on December 12,
2012. The result of this process was the awarding of “accredited
status” by the Northwest Accreditation Commission.
Accredited status is a reliable indication of the value and quality of
our school programs to students and the community. Without ac-
credited status, it is hard to be sure about the quality of the educa-
tion or to be confident that an institution or program can deliver on
its promises.
Improving Student Learning Through Improved
Teaching and Leadership
The Teacher/Principal Evaluation Pilot (TPEP) was born out of En-
grossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6696 during the 2010 legisla-
tive session. The evaluation provisions in the bill were part of a larg-
er reform effort. The bill created our pilot project and moved the
state from a two-tiered system of satisfactory to a four-tiered
evaluation system. In addition to moving to a four-tiered system,
the legislation created eight new criteria for teachers and principals
to be evaluated upon, with common themes tying the criteria for
teachers and principals together.
Darrington School District received a regional improvement grant
(RIG II) for district staff representatives to increase understand-
ing of the new teacher and principal evaluation criteria (TPEP). As a
RIG II district we will meet regularly during the spring of 2013
(minimum of five meetings), as determined by the NWESD, to es-
tablish an overview of current legislation and evaluation system re-
quirements, receive an orientation and learn how to use both the
instructional and leadership frameworks, and participate fully in
utilizing best practices in developing and using data in the evaluation
systems, including multiple measures, student growth data, class-
room observations, and other measures and evidence. We will also
receive training on the eVAL management system through the
NWESD Ed Tech Director.
If you have questions about TPEP please contact Dave Holmer. You
can also find lots of additional TPEP information on line at http://
tpep-wa.org/
T H E L O G
P A G E 2
Elementary School News from Principal, Tracy Franke
Wonderful things have been happening
at Darrington Elementary. Learning has
been taking place in and out of the
classroom. Our students are realizing
that opportunities to learn and grow are
around every corner. With our stu-
dents’ enthusiasm and curiosity, our
classroom teachers are guiding teacha-
ble moments in many directions.
Several of our classes have taken field
trips, expanding the learning environ-
ment. Our first and second grade clas-
ses traveled to Seattle to see the play
“The Wizard of Oz”. They enjoyed
class discussions that compared and
contrasted the book and movie to the
play. Our intermediate classes visited
the Stillaguamish Hatchery at Harvey
Creek. They experienced firsthand how
involved the work is at the hatchery
and were able to learn details about
salmon and the importance of the salm-
on industry to our region. Two interme-
diate classes have spent the last two
months studying ancient Egypt. They
were able to attend the King Tut Exhib-
it in Seattle as a finale to their studies.
All of these field trips provided enrich-
ment experiences for our students,
however, without chaperones, these
trips could not have taken place. We
appreciate the chaperones who volun-
teer their time to attend these special
events with our students.
Another way we are enriching the
learning environment at Darrington Ele-
mentary is through on-site programs.
Thanks to Friends of the Library, Nan-
cy Rumbel has provided music enrich-
ment to our students in kindergarten
through 4th grade. Nancy’s program, an
“informance”, is a combination of a per-
formance and informational assembly.
Each class enjoyed a 45-minute session
with her. We also have invited the Pa-
cific Science Center back for another
Science on Wheels program. “‘Blood
and Guts” is the theme of the Center’s
program and classes. Many classes have
been studying the human body; stu-
dents and staff alike are excited for
this program.
The third grade students would like to
thank the Kiwanis and Arlington Friends
of the Library for the student diction-
aries they received this week. This
dictionary is one they can take home
and have access to for years to come.
Book ownership is an important oppor-
tunity that we encourage and promote.
Thanks to all the parent volunteers and
those who made purchases at the annual
Scholastic Book Fair. It was a big suc-
cess and profits from the book fair go
towards purchasing books for student
ownership. Three times a year, stu-
dents have the opportunity to choose
books to take home and keep, primarily
because of the book fair.
The next time that you are in the ele-
mentary school lobby, please take a look
at the football fields that represent
our students’ progress towards their
Accelerated Reader goals. Each stu-
dent has a football with their name on
it. The ball moves up the field as they
get closer to the “100% yard line”. Stu-
dents will be recognized at assemblies
as they meet their goals.
As we come to the end of 2012 and ap-
proach the middle of our school year, I
would like to thank everyone who con-
tinues to support our school, our stu-
dents, and our staff. The staff at Dar-
rington Elementary is very committed
to our students’ education; and they
spend time above and beyond their work
day to support our learning goals. We
have an active PTSA, which continues to
look for ways to support our schools,
and continues to look for more members
to support that cause. Thank you to
everyone who helps make Darrington
Elementary a great place to learn… in
and outside the building.
ELEMENTARY UPCOMING EVENTS
Dec. 19 Early Release-Winter Break
Jan. 2 Back to School
Jan. 18 Early Release
Jan 21 No School—MLK Holiday
Jan 25 End of Qtr
Jan 28 No School—Teacher Workday
Jan 29 Pacific Science Center
Assembly & Evening
Performance
Check out the new elementary website
under the schools tab on the district web-
site or go directly to it at
http://www.darringtonelementaryschool.co
m/
Let us know what bits of information
would be useful for you to find on this site.
Contacting
Elementary
Teachers Teachers are more than willing to talk with
you about your child’s progress in school.
However, their schedules are very busy during
the day. Once students go to the classrooms
at 8:55, they do not have the opportunity to
talk with you about your child’s progress. The
best time to contact teachers is between
8:00—8:55 or after 2:55. During the rest of
the day they are engaged with students.
If you need to talk with your child’s teacher,
please call before 8:55 or after 2:55. The
front office is more than happy to take a
message for a staff member, but cannot put
you through to the classroom. Email is also a
great way to contact teachers if you have
access to email. I am available in the elemen-
tary office most days at 436.1313.
T H E L O G
P A G E 3
Darrington Benefits from AmeriCorps Volunteers
Darrington Elementary School is fortunate to have qualified for two AmeriCorps Volunteers for the 2012-2013 school year. Megan
Kost was at the elementary school for 2011-2012 and has returned for another year, joined by Alan Pickard. While serving as Ameri-
Corps volunteers, the two work in conjunction with the Northwest Washington Reading Corps through the Educational Service Dis-
trict 189.
Firstly, what is AmeriCorps? AmeriCorps is a service organization that was established by President Bill Clinton to offer volunteer
opportunities “State-side”, rather than only overseas, like the Peace Corps. President Clinton recognized the many needs that exist in
our own country, and modeled AmeriCorps after the Peace Corps.
The Washington Reading Corps blends public, private, and community resources to encourage early childhood development and support
struggling readers in kindergarten through sixth grade. Initially created in response to the state’s low reading scores, the WRC now
serves a critical role as an intervention to address reading achievement goals.
The mission of the Washington Reading Corps is to improve reading abilities of young students across Washington through research-
based tutoring of struggling readers and effective collaborations among schools, families, community members, national service, busi-
ness and state partners.
Trainings, service projects, data collection and reporting are all critical activities that make AmeriCorps support to the school sites
possible. Though most service hours are accrued at the school site, members carry out both site AND project goals while serving.
Megan and Alan are each required to volunteer in the school building/school district for 40 hours a week. Additional hours are logged
on the weekends and personal time with AmeriCorps group projects and personal studies. Their service goal for the year is 1700
hours, giving the Darrington Community 3400 hours of volunteer time.
Fallen Soldier
The sky weeps,
mimicked by the solemn faces,
as we stand by the grave side.
The rain,
gathers in a puddle,
at the top of tomb stone.
Then flows down,
like the death of fallen soldiers.
Rain,
mixes with the morning families
tears,
as it hits the ground,
it sounds like a million tiny hand
guns
firing.
We think of how often he had to
go through the pain,
that we are experiencing now.
We mourn the loss of another
fallen soldier.
And yet children,
who don’t know the meaning of
death,
play in the dancing rain nearby.
-Abby Johnson
Sweeping the Streams
I live by harmonious
Streams
and pools.
Dipping my toes
In the water cool.
Over the water
I lean everyday,
Where sticklebacks
And minnows play.
My wings dance
As breezes blow,
Then I dip my leaves,
In the stream below.
_Natalie Stewart
The Descent
One,
Silver crystal,
Falling from the Heavens.
It’s round,
Ball-shaped figure
Making it’s descent
Towards Earth.
As I watch,
The wet drop lands
On my window,
Already streaked
With water.
Yet still,
It keeps its shape.
Swiftly,
it glides,
to the bottom
of the glass.
It gets there,
Finally.
And melts together,
in a small puddle,
on the trim of my window.
_Kaylee Frazee
Poetry submitted by 6th
grade students in
Mrs. Cumming’s
classroom.
Below grades 4, 5 & 6
learn about the life
cycle of fish
at a recent
fish hatchery field trip.
T H E L O G
PAGE 4
2012-2013 Season Pass Prices (home games only)
Birth to K: Free 1st-12th grade: $35.00
Senior Citizen: $25.00 Adult: $50.00
The Darrington Middle/High School Solar Photovoltaic Installation is up and running, generating electricity for the school. To
see it, drive around the loop past the Middle/High school office and then the Elementary. As you are on the return leg of the
loop, the solar PV array can be seen on the roof of the wing of the school closest to Fir Street. It is an active solar system,
meaning that the PV array generates direct current (DC) electricity when exposed to sunlight. An inverter converts the DC
electricity into alternating current (AC) electricity so that it is compatible with the energy in our electrical system. Energy
generated by the PV array first connects to our facility’s electrical system at the AC Panel, and the Net Meter tracks any
energy that the system sends back to the electrical utility grid, the larger electrical system that provides energy to the com-
munity.
In solar PV cells, exposure to light generates a voltage that produces a continuous current flow, which is proportional to the
quantity of light that strikes the PV surface. The PV cell is the building block of the solar module. When sunlight (in the
form of photons) strikes a solar cell, it creates pairs of negatively and positively charged particles. The electrons travel to
the top of the negatively charged layer, then through the conductors, creating a direct current of electricity. Finally, they
flow through the circuit and meet back up again in holes on the bottom of the cell. In PV technology, one cell always gener-
ates 0.5 V; difference in the area of the PV surface impacts the amount of current generated, thereby affecting power pro-
duction. Our solar PV array is oriented so that it will get as much direct sunlight as possible over the course of the year.
BEF partnered with Darrington Middle/High School on the grant proposal submitted to Snohomish County PUD’s Planet Power
program last spring. Darrington Middle/High School was awarded the Planet Power grant, which paid all costs associated with
installing the solar PV system. It is a “gift that keeps on giving” because the electricity generated by it will reduce energy
costs for the school. BEF also provided solar energy-related training and resources for several Darrington School District
staff members this fall, improving understanding of how solar PV systems are located for best energy production and how
they work. Installation of the solar PV system was accomplished by NW Wind & Solar (www.nwwindandsolar.com).
On Darrington School District’s website home page, a little gauge just above the weather is a connection to the BEF So-
lar4Schools site, where information about Darrington Middle/High School’s new solar photovoltaic (PV) system can be viewed.
You may be surprised to see how much electricity is being generated during even these darkest weeks of the year.
Solar Photovoltaic Panels on the school.
FOR SALE
DHS/LOGGERS
4 GB FLASH DRIVE
ONLY $8.00
THROUGH W.I.T. CLUB
CONTACT MRS. FROMONG EXT. 215
T H E L O G
a g e 5
2013
Logger Yearbook
on sale now
Buy online @
www.YearbookForever.com
Price increases
January 1, 2013
Includes
Video Yearbook
Rita and Beryl Mauldin receive an award from Kevin Ashe and Nancy Snyder at the Darrington Sports
Hall of Fame Ceremony for :
Community Contributor: A community member who has made outstanding contributions to Darrington High School for athletic, activity and academic pro-grams. (More on this ceremony in the next log.)
The Darrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is
seeking new members to nominate athletes who should be consid-
ered for 2013 induction into the DHS Athletic Hall of Fame. The
meetings are held once a month on the second Monday at 3:30 in the
high school library. The first meeting for the 2013 selection pro-
cess will be held on February 11, 2013.
Please come and join us. It is very interesting to hear the stories
about our home-town athletes and their accomplishments. If you
would like to nominate a deserving candidate but cannot attend the
meetings you may call the school at 360-436-1140 and leave a mes-
sage for Diane Boyd or Sue Howard or request a nomination form on
the website at http://www.dhsathleticfame.com/hall-of-fame. You
may also send a letter to Diane Boyd, C/O DHS, P.O. Box 27, Dar-
rington, WA 98241, to nominate someone deserving of being induct-
ed into the DHS Hall of Fame at the banquet next November.
Book Talks
Bryan Stratton, Branch Manager Sno-
Isle Library and Diane Boyd from HS
Library Media Center introduced stu-
dents to the 2013 Evergreen Young
Adult Book Award nominees by Book
talking approximately 10 books along
with showing short clips from the
Book trailer via You-tube.
Contirbuted by Sadie Young
Senior Citizen Luncheon
The 38th annual senior luncheon was put on by the Darrington high school students on November 15th. There was a tradition-
al Thanksgiving dinner served and entertainment by the students. This year there were over 100 seniors at the luncheon.
The DHS students that helped out with the dinner received many wonderful thanks from all the seniors.
Winter Break December 20th-January 1st!
Enjoy, be careful, see you in 2013!
T H E L O G
P A G E 6
Winter
Sport
Schedules
DATE OPPONENT SITE GJV
TIMES
BJV
TIMES
GV
TIMES
BV
TIMES LEAVE
RE-
TURN
***Schedules are subject to change please check the web site for most current information
Tue Dec 18 Tacoma Baptist Away 3:00pm 4:30pm 6:00pm 7:30pm 12:00pm 12:00am
Wed Dec 19 Mount Vernon Christian Home 6:00pm 7:30pm
Fri Dec 21 La Conner ** Away 4:30pm 4:30pm 7:30pm 6:00pm 2:30pm 10:30pm
Fri Dec 28 Mount Vernon Home 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sat Dec 29 Grace Academy Home 3:00pm 4:30pm 6:00pm 7:30pm
Fri Jan 4 Concrete * Away 4:30pm 4:30pm 6:00pm 7:30pm 3:15pm 10:00pm
Sat Jan 5 Friday Harbor * Home 1:30pm 12:00p
m
12:00p
m 1:30pm
Tue Jan 8 Mornington AUS./Delta
B.C. Home - - 7:30pm 6:00pm
Fri Jan 11 Cedar Park Christian * Away - 4:30pm 6:00pm 7:30pm 2:15pm 10:30pm
Tues Jan 15 La Conner * Home 3:00pm 4:30pm 6:15pm 7:45pm
Fri Jan 18 Shoreline Christian * Home 3:00pm 4:30pm 6:15pm 7:45pm Homecoming
Tues Jan 22 Mount Vernon Christian * Away 3:00pm 4:30pm 6:15pm 7:45pm 1:45pm 10:30pm
Thur Jan 24 Concrete ** Home 3:00pm 4:30pm 6:15pm 7:45pm Senior Night
Fri Feb 1 Orcas Island * Away 2:30pm 2:30pm 4:00pm 5:30pm 9:15am 11:30pm
Feb 8/9 1st Round Bi-Districts TBD
Feb 12/13 2nd Round Bi-Districts TBD
Feb 15/16 3rd Round Bi-Districts TBD
Feb 22/23 Regionals TBD
Feb 28-Mar 2 State Tournament Spo-
kane
Basketball
*= League Game
** =District
Seeding
Class Dismissal is
15 minutes prior
to leave time
Boys Coach: Cam
Ross
Asst. Coach:
Pat Robison
Girls Coach: Jeff
Anderson
Asst. Coach: Ben
Miller
DATE MATCH LOCATION WEIGH-IN START LEAVE RETURN
Wed 12/19 Mount Baker Tournament Mount Baker 8:00am 9:30am 6:00am 8:00pm
Fri 12/21 Conc/Darr @ TB/CL Tacoma Baptist 4:00pm 5:00pm 1:00pm 10:30pm
Sat 1/5 Sky Valley Invitational Sultan 8:00am 10:00am 6:15am 9:30pm
Wed 1/9 Concrete @ Darrington Darrington 5:00pm 6:00pm - -
Sat 1/12 Darrington Invitational Tournament Darrington 9:00am 10:00am - -
Wed 1/16 Conc/Darr @ Lakewood Lakewood 5:30pm 6:30pm 4:15pm 9:00pm
Thur 1/17 Conc/Darr @ FH/LaConner La Conner 4:00pm 5:00pm 2:10pm 8:30pm
Wed 1/23 Darrington @ Concrete Concrete 4:00pm 5:00pm 2:45pm 7:00pm
Fri 1/25 TB/CL @ Conc/Darr Darrington 3:00pm 4:00pm Senior Night
Sat 2/2 Sub Regional Tournament Darrington 9:00am 10:30am - -
Sat 2/9 Regional Tournament Chief Leschi TBA TBA TBA TBA
Fri/Sat
2/15-16 State Tournament Tacoma Dome TBA TBA TBA TBA
Above: Basketball Schedule
Below: Wrestling Schedule
Wrestling Coach: Andy West
Assistant Coach: Ray Franke
T H E L O G
P A G E 7
Biography that was read in Yakima during the induction cere-
mony for Greg Powell (2B)Washington State Volleyball Coach-
es Hall of Fame.
Greg graduated from WSU with a BA in History, and from City
University with a MA in Education. He currently teaches World
History, Pacific Northwest History, US History and Current
World Problems at Darrington High School. Greg is in his 24th
season as the head coach of the Darrington Loggers. He is a con-
summate student of the game and is always looking to improve his
knowledge of the game. He has worked to build cohesive teams
that represent the community of Darrington at the highest of
levels. Greg has been selected as Coach of the year 5 times, has
won 4 league titles, 4 District Championships and made 15 state
appearances where Darrington has placed in the Top Eight, 8
times. His career record is 404-208. Greg has been married to
his wife, Margo, for 23 years. They have four children: Marty,
Heather, Evan, and Mandy.
Volleyball Season Recap
A young team with only one senior (Alisa Vargas), having lost three first team all-league senior players from last year would indicate
that 2012 might be a rebuilding year for the Loggers...not so! This year's version of Logger Volleyball again had an excellent season,
and had many firsts!
The season started in spectacular fashion as the Loggers made it to the championship match of The SunDome Festival in Yakima!
After going undefeated the entire time in the 32 team field, the Loggers finally lost in the championship match to grab the 2nd place
trophy, the highest finish ever for Darrington. Another impressive first was making it to the championship match of the 12 team Mt.
Baker Invitational! Along the way, the Loggers defeated 4A Battle Ground, before losing to 3A power Mt. Si in the championship.
As the season continued, the girls posted impressive wins over Orcas, Shoreline Christian, Friday Harbor and Christian Faith, that
would qualify them for the post-season after getting second place in League behind La Conner!
Post season saw the Loggers survive two loser out matches at Bi-District, got third place, which qualified them for the State 2B tour-
nament at the Yakima SunDome! At state, the Loggers lost the opening match to number one ranked Colfax, but rebounded to beat
Wahkiakum 3-1, and then sweep Kittitas 3-0 to make it to the trophy round. Darrington eventually lost the match for 7th and 8th to
Pe Ell 1-3, but still brought home the hardware!
Awards were in abundance for the Loggers. Junior middle hitters Monica Franke and Amy Miles were chosen 1st team All-League
NW 1A/2B/1B, while junior setter Riley Anderson made 2nd team and sophomore outside hitter Tayler Hoftell was Honorable Men-
tion. Also, Coach Greg Powell was inducted into the Washington State Volleyball Coaches Hall-of-Fame at State in Yakima. At the
awards banquet, Amy Miles was tapped MVP; Riley Anderson, Most Inspirational; Maddie Schoneman, Most Improved; Monica
Franke, Coaches' award. The Loggers also received the WIAA award for academic excellence!
What a season!
31st Annual Scholar Athlete Awards Banquet
Presented by the Snohomish County football
Officials Hall of Fame was held on Wednes-
day, December 5, 2012. Honored in pictures
with Keith Gilbertson, Former Football Coach
of the University of Washington is Darrin
Springs, left and at right Felipe Valencia.
You make Darrington Proud!
T H E L O G
P A G E 8
Family and Student Skyward Access
Be sure to check out Family Access on the Darrington School District Website:
http://www.dsd.k12.wa.us/.
On the family access website you can access your student’s school information.
Some of the information available includes grades, assignments, attendance, lunch
balances, demographic information, and schedules. Please contact Val Smith at the
high school or Dianne Green at the elementary to activate your access or for help
with any of the features. A current email address is required.
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to monitor school closures and delays! Use the
link below and register to be notified by text
and/or email any time that school is being closed
or delayed.
Again, it is a free service that takes less than
five minutes to register for.
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SchoolReport.org
Now is the time to subscribe and/or re-
subscribe to SchoolReport.org. This is a
free service that will alert you in the
event of a school closure or late start.
Our school district uses SchoolReport.org
to broadcast emergency announcements
through TV, radio and the Internet.
School Report.org is an emergency alert
system for school districts, colleges and
private schools in the greater Puget
Sound region. For more information, visit
www.schoolreport.org.
The Weather Is Changing…….
Here are a couple of ways to
find out if there is a school de-
lay or closure due to weather
conditions:
Boy and Girl Scouts meet the
2nd & 4th Tuesday of month. 6:00 PM @
Darrington Grange
Contact Mickey Fink-Custer 436.1269
or Cell 425.239.5031
Pete Metzelaar, Holocaust Survivor
On November 16, Darrington High School
hosted Pete Metzelaar, a hidden child from
the Holocaust, as a guest speaker. Stu-
dents in Ms. Haywood’s English 9 class have
spent the past several weeks reading and
writing about the Holocaust and invited
Pete through the Washington State Holo-
caust Education Resource Center.
Pete was born in Amsterdam in 1935. In
1942, the Nazis seized his entire family,
except for Pete and his mother. Pete’s mother contacted the Dutch Under-
ground, through which she found Klaas and Roefina Post who sheltered Pete
and his mother on their small farm in the northern Netherlands.
At the end of the war, Pete and his mother were the only survivors in their
family. In 1949, they both immigrated to the United States. It was not until
1993 that Pete returned to Holland. The incredible discoveries he made dur-
ing this visit convinced Pete to share his story. He has done so ever since, in
schools, universities, synagogues and churches.
Pete’s story was inspiring and his delivery was full of passion and conviction.
All those present were moved and educated by Pete’s presentation. Stu-
dents said it was a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Darrington Middle/High School Upcoming Events
Dec. 19: Early Release, periods 4-6 held (Challenge Day assem-
bly)
Dec. 20-Jan. 1: Winter Break
Jan. 16: Blood Drive
Jan. 18: Early Release, periods 1-3 held. (Homecoming assembly
and game)
Jan. 19: Homecoming Dance 8-12 in the HS auditorium
The Pacific Science Center visited the
Elementary School presenting Blood &
Guts—Discovering How Our Bodies Work.
See more pictures on our website.
T H E L O G
P A G E 9
Emergency Response Address Identification
Do you have an address sign on your house that is visible from the street? Is there an address sign on the road near the
driveway to your house that is not visible from the street? If so, the emergency services you may request from 911 such as
medical, fire, or law enforcement will have a better chance of finding you quickly. If not, the delay in getting to your house
could have disastrous consequences.
The county codes require houses to be adequately addressed and it only makes sense to assist emergency services to find your
house.
If you would like to purchase a reflective, blue, address sign, the Darrington Firefighters Association has them available for
$15.00. To obtain you may contact the Darrington Fire District 24 at 436-1338 or stop by the office and speak to
Trudy LaDouceur.
Darrington Family Support and Resource Center (DFSRC)
1085 Fir Street / Post Office Box 1103 / Darrington, Washington 98241
360-436-0308 (Phone) / 360-436-0224 (FAX)
Working with the community to provide education, recreation, and resources.
And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without rib-
bons. It came without tags…. And he puzzled and puzzled ‘till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he
hadn’t before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store? What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more?
Dr. Seuss
Did anyone say it better than Dr. Seuss? Like the Grinch, I hope your Christmas and New Year is “a little bit more” because YOU
made it a ‘lot more’ when you smiled at a child or said, “Hello,” to a stranger. Thank you for: mentoring a child, chaperoning, supporting those
in need; taking photos, sharing food at Family Nights; and more… In short, Puzzle no more – for you make life a little bit more!
Because of you, the DFSRC is greeting 2013 with joy as we add a little bit more by revamping old favorites, adding new staff, and
designing new programs. Please join us:
Tuesdays – 3:00 - 4:15. Kids on the Go (KOGs), an afterschool program for elementary-age children. In order to participate, your
child(ren) will need to register for exciting projects: SEWING, with a finished product to be modeled at the Spring Fling Fashion Show
(thanks, Cascade Seniors); COOKING, healthy and nutritious meals/snacks; CRAFTING, monthly themes; and EXPERIMETING, with sci-
ence projects (just in time for the Science Fair!). Look for fliers and registrations -- coming home with a ‘kiddo’ near you.
Wednesdays – 3:00 – 5:00. Homework oh homework… these beginning words of a poem many of our kids learn in grade school
become nonW-existent as they strive for better grades. Please call for more info.
Wednesdays – Angelina of DSHS meets residents in Darrington--helping with food, medical & TANF. DFSRC staff are available to
provide support/linkages for other basic needs. Please call for an appointment.
Thursdays – 5:00 – 6:00. Youth Coalition meets to plan service projects and monthly/annual prevention campaign. Focus is on
positive decision-making and homework/school completion. Reducing the Risk, an evidence-based teen pregnancy, STI/STD prevention pro-
gram, will again be offered; great incentives! Friday FUN Day, Afterschool - ???. TGIF – Youth and staff are constantly planning great
activities for middle and high schoolers: Field trips, Movie Nights, and More… Come be a part of the excitement.
Ongoing:
– Family Nights/Community Dinners. Share good food and great times with your friends and neighbors. And, just maybe find
out a little bit more about a family through: Getting to Know You. Each month the Family Council will choose a family from your nomina-
tions. That family will receive a gift chosen ‘just for them.’ Who knows, it could be you!! Watch for fliers, ‘catch it’ on the Town reader board,
or call.
– Teen ‘Nites.’ Middle and High Schoolers – This Night’s For YOU! Funded by Sauk-Suiattle (THANKS) and planned by the Youth
Coalition, Teen ‘Nites’ offer a fun, safe and inviting environment for basketball, Wii, board games, LOUD music, and healthy food. Look for
fliers.
– Power Hour Breakfasts. Middle and High Schoolers serious about homework will be picked up, enjoy a hearty breakfast, and
get extra help with school work (usually just before finals).
– Skate/BMX Park Meetings. Join Kurt and the ‘kids’ in securing funds to help make this a reality!
– Get Fit Club. Eating and exercising for health. (Thanks, Sauk-Suiattle, for funding this program!)
– Adult/Youth Mentoring. Become a ‘Little, Middle, or Big’ and be a part of something good.
– GED Prep. This is a program for young adults needing support – great incentives. Call for info.
– Youth Coalition Service Projects. Need help? Give us a call; the kids love to serve.
****Saturday – April 13; Spring Fling Fashion Show / Totes for Empowerment ****
Your $5/Person Ticket provides for Decadent Desserts and a FUN Fashion Show
as well as an opportunity to bid on outstanding auction items
Please remember -- because of you, everything means a little bit more!
T H E L O G
P A G E 1 0
Please Keep Sick Children at
Home!
When a child wakes up looking flushed,
feeling stuffed-up or queasy, remem-
ber the 2 C’s when making a decision
about attending school or day care:
Contagious and Comfort. Please keep
your child at home with the following
symptoms which mean that the illness
is contagious:
Diarrhea, vomiting, or fever (above
100.4 by mouth) within the past 24
hours
Thick greenish yellow mucus or
pus draining from the eye
Sore throat, especially if com-
bined with fever or swollen glands
Rashes unrelated to heat or dia-
pering or related to known com-
municable causes
Unusual tiredness, paleness, lack
of appetite or irritability.
Aside from any of these warning
signs, the question becomes whether
your child feels well enough to func-
tion comfortably at school or day
care.
Medication at School State law requires schools to have:
A written, current, unexpired request
from a licensed physician to administer
medication
A written, current, unexpired request
from a parent or guardian to administer
medication
The provided medication must be in an
original prescription container/or original
over-the-counter container.
The medication permit must be signed by the
child’s physician and by the parent/guardian.
This means that the office cannot give out any
medication without this medication permit.
Parent notes accompanying medication cannot be
honored. This precaution is taken for your
child’s health and safety. You may pick up a
medication permit at the office.
Child absent due to illness or medical appointment?
Please call or email:
Elementary School—360.436.1313
MS/HS—360.436.1140 ext. 252
Other absences should be pre-
arranged with the office and teacher
and may or may not be considered
excused per state mandates.
SUBSTITUTES
NEEDED
Teachers, Para Edu-
cators, Food Service,
Custodial, Grounds,
Bus Drivers,
Inclement Weather
Assistance.
Please Call Maxine
Frable at
360.436.1323
DECEMBER 2012/JANUARY 2013 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Children:
Winter Extravaganza:
Take a Bite Out of Sharks Wed., Dec. 19, 2pm
Frogs A-Plenty, Frogs Galore Thur., Dec. 20, 2pm
Make Your Own Puppets Fri, Dec. 21, 2pm
Caw! Caw! Wed., Dec. 26, 2pm
Dream Big: Read Thur. Dec. 27, 2pm
Things That Go Bump In the Night Fri., Dec. 28, 2pm
Lego® Club Thursdays, January 3 & 17, 3:00pm
Ready Readers Preschool Storytime Fridays, January 4, 11, 18 & 25, 11:00am
Winter Olympics on the Wii Friday, January 18, 2012
All Ages:
Musical Instrument Exploration for All
Mondays, January 7, 14 & 28
Wednesdays, January 9, 16
Fridays, January 11 & 25
9:00am-10:00am
Adults:
Bibliophiles: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson Wednesday, December 5, 6:30pm-8pm
Help with eReaders, iPods & MP3 Players Wednesday, December 26 and Saturday, December
29, All Day
Friends of the Darrington Library Wednesday, January 9, 5:30pm
Bibliophiles: The Decendents by Kaui Hart Wednesday, January 9, 6:30pm-8pm
Guitar for Parents II Tuesdays, January 8, 15, 22 & 29, 1:00pm
Radio Active Wolves (Film & Discussion) Wednesday, January 23, 6:30pm
Tapestry: Darrington Knitting/Crocheting/Quilting Group Monday, January 28, 1pm & 6pm
The Darrington Library will close at 3pm on Monday, December 24 and 5pm on Monday,
December 31.
The library will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
The Darrington Library will be closed on Monday, January 21 in observance of Martin
Luther King, Jr. Day.
Section 504 Compliance
The Darrington School District makes every effort to comply
with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which
protects the rights of individuals with disabilities. A child is
a qualified disabled person if he or she is between the ages of
3 and 21 and has a physical or mental impairment that sub-
stantially limits one or more major life activities such as car-
ing for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing,
hearing speaking, breathing, learning, and/or working. If you
feel that your child is a qualified disabled person as outlined
above and needs special help in school, please contact Val
Cook at 360.436.2150.
T H E L O G
P A G E 1 1 P A G E 1 1
DARRINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT #330
Instructional Support Services
Child Find Activity Notice
According to Federal Law 34 CFR PART 300.125, the Darrington
School District #330 is required to inform you of your rights if
you suspect your child of having a disability, which is impacting
his/her academic progress. Darrington School District is also
required to identify Child Find Activities and the Confidentiality
of Personally Identifiable Information (34 CFR 300.123 and
.612).
“All children with disabilities, residing in the state, including
children with disabilities, attending private schools, regardless
of the severity of their disability, and who are in need of special
education and related services, are identified, located, and eval-
uated….”
If you suspect your child may have a disability please contact Val
Cook in the Instructional Support Services Office at 360-436-
2150 or email her at [email protected].
On December 3, 2004, the Individuals with Disabilities Educa-
tion Improvement Act was signed into law. As of July 1, 2005, it
no longer matters where the child resides, but rather where
he/she attends school. The new provisions require Darrington
School District #330 to locate and evaluate any child attending a private school within the jurisdiction of the Darrington School District #330. If the child qualifies for services, Darrington
School District could offer a “service plan”. However, the resi-
dent district would be responsible for offering FAPE if the child
were enrolled in the public school.
Babies Can’t Wait!
Information is available on how children grow and develop from
birth to three years of age. If you have a concern about your
child’s development, please call for an evaluation at no cost. Snohomish County Infant Toddler Early Intervention
Program
(425) 388-7402 or (800) 927-9308
Over age 3 call the Darrington School District at
436-2150
District Report Card
The State of Washington Office of Public Instruction pub-
lishes an annual report card for school districts. If you would
like to check Darrington School District’s annual report card
please go to the following link or pick up a copy in the elemen-
tary or high school offices:
http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/summary.aspx?schoolId=227
&OrgType=3&reportLevel=District&year=2009-10 This link is
a l s o a v a i l a b l e o n t h e d i s t r i c t w e b s i t e :
http://www.dsd.k12.wa.us
Small Works Roster
The Darrington School District is ac-
cepting applications for its 2012 small
works roster. Contractors who are registered on the small works roster
may have the opportunity to bid on various jobs that arise in the district
in 2012. Contractors may be added to the roster by completing an
online application at www.mrscrosters.org
The Darrington School Dis-trict’s policy on tobacco prohib-its tobacco use by students or adults on campus during school or after hours at extra-curricular activities and events.
2012-2013 Meal Costs
Breakfast Pre K-12 $1.75
Lunch Pre K-6 $2.75
Lunch 7-12 $3.00
Breakfast Adults/Guests $2.25
Lunch Adults/Guests $4.00
Breakfast Free & Reduced $0.00
Lunch Reduced Pre/K-12 .40
Milk Student .65
Milk Adult .75
Are you a registered voter? To ensure
you are prepared to vote in any upcom-
ing election visit www.vote.wa.gov for
information on how to register online or
pick up a registration form at your
Legal Notice
As a School wide Title I A school,
the district is required and happy to
share information requested by
parents/guardians regarding the
professional qualifications of their
student’s classroom teacher(s).
Please contact Maxine Frable at
360.436.1323 for information.
Maintenance
Demi Ramilo 360.436.1313 x 131
Grounds
Kurt Helling 360.436.1313 x 131
Kudos! Right On! Congrats! Thank you!
T H E L O G
T H E B A C K P A G E
Judy Nevitt, Chair
WIAA Representative
Home Phone 360. 436.1711
Cell Phone 425.239.286
Roy Bryson, Director
Home Phone 360.436.1397
Cell Phone 425.446.9342
Alan Pickard, Vice Chair
Home Phone:360.436.1800
Doug Lenker, Director
Home 360.436.1861
Cell 425.231.0902
Jennifer West, Director
Legislative Representative
Cell 425.290.2021
The Board of Directors meet
the 3rd Thursday of each month in the
elementary school
library.
District Offices
1065 Fir Street
PO Box 27
Phone 360.436.1323
Fax 360.436.2045
Superintendent
Dave Holmer
360.436.1140
Darrington Middle/High School
1085 Fir Street
Phone 360.436.1140
Fax 360.436.1089
Principal
Dave Holmer
[email protected] Darrington Elementary
1075 Fir Street
Phone 360.436.1313
Fax 360.436.0592 Principal
Tracy Franke
Instructional Support Services
Victoria Sadusky
Phone 360.436.2150
Fax 360.436-2130
Transportation
Toni Kernaghan
360.436.1518
Food Services
Terry O’Connell
360.436.1313 x 132
CCS Family Counselor (Tuesdays)
Wendy Fallihee
360.436.1313 x 153
Darrington School Board of Directors DISTRICT INFORMATION PTSA Corner
The PTSA holiday Bazaar was a great suc-
cess. We would like to give a special thanks
to The IGA for the donations we received
for the event!! We would also like to thank
Jan and April Kittelson for so graciously giv-
ing us their time and the Darrington Fire
Department for giving Santa and his helpers
a lift. This bazaar is a wonderful community
event and we hope to continue the tradition
but we are in need of more volunteers. If you
would like to help with any of our events
please come forward, just a little more help
could go a long way.
We are planning a sock hop for elementary
students and their families. We hope to be
able to hold the sock hop in January or Feb-
ruary. We will send notices home in Thursday
folders. This should be great fun for every-
one.
Darrington PTSA was recently awarded a
grant of $2500.00 by the Sauk-Suiattle
Tribe to go towards anti-bullying assemblies
and education. We are very excited to re-
ceive this grant and are even more excited to
share the benefits of the funds with all stu-
dents of the Darrington School District.
Thank you Sauk-Suiattle Tribe for giving us
the means to share our anti-bullying message.
We wish everyone Happy Holidays and a
great winter break!!
PTSA President,
Lisa Wright
Sauk-Suiattle Preschool
Has Openings for
3 and 4 Year Olds for the 2012-2013
School Year
Your child must be 3 years old
by August 31, 2012
The program is FREE for income
eligible families
Transportation provided
Tuition Slots are also available.
Contact Geneen or Cassie at
436-1854 or 436-2201
To: Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe for
their GENEROUS contribution and
support to Darrington High School Ath-
letic teams!
To: Lori Benson and Greg Newberry for
stepping up and taking on the chal-
lenge of score clock for basketball
games –
To: A BIG THANK YOU to all the par-
ents who helped set up and put togeth-
er the football and volleyball sports
banquets!
LOG Editors: Valerie Smith, [email protected]
Dianne Green, [email protected]
To: Book Fair workers: Emily Acosta,
Lisa Wright, Kerie Anderson, Jessica
Stevens, Tracie Hoglund, Erika
Kanzler, Mariah Foster, Dawn Erick-
son, & Carli Nations.
To: PTSA for sponsoring the ever popu-
lar Holiday Bazaar.
To: Alan Pickard and his drama stu-
dents for doing such a thorough job
cleaning up the stage area after the
play.
To: The cheerleaders for supporting
various causes (like “Light the night”
at Green Lake – for leukemia and oth-
er blood cancers) in addition to cheer-
ing on the DHS teams.