
11/2/20 MLSD Update
Re-Opening Communication
Message from Superintendent Ames
Hallett Elementary-Phase 1
Developmental preschool already in session
Kindergarten (Hallett) began on October 12th
----5 days per week, all day
1st Grade (Hallett ) began on October 26th
----5 days per week, all day
Initiate 2nd Grade on November 9
----5 days per week, all day
Evaluate phasing of additional grade levels monitoring weekly
----Phasing will advance starting with the youngest grades and advancing to older students
----Determination of full return (5 days/week) vs. a hybrid model (half students on A/B schedule) will be made based on capacity to meet social distancing requirements
Provide one week of notice regarding phasing of additional grade level(s)
Michael Anderson Elementary-Phase 1
Developmental preschool already in session
Early childhood typical preschool began on Oct 12th
----M/W am/pm half days
----T/Th am/pm half days
Kindergarten (MAE) began on October 12th.
----5 days per week, all day
1st Grade (MAE) began on October 26th
----5 days per week, all day
Initiate 2nd Grade on November 9
----5 days per week, all day
Evaluate phasing of additional grade levels monitoring weekly
----Phasing will advance starting with the youngest grades and advancing to older students
----Determination of full return (5 days/week) vs. a hybrid model (half students on A/B schedule) will be made based on capacity to meet social distancing requirements
Provide one week of notice regarding phasing of additional grade level(s)
Phase 2 - Secondary
- Grades 6-12 will initiate reopening hybrid schedule (A/B half students) based upon weekly evaluation and DOH updates
Need Support?
Should you find that someone in your family would benefit from free mental health services (in-person or telehealth) in the weeks to come, please connect with one or all of the resources noted below:
- Email your school counselor
Check out our MIND Your Health page
Connect with a therapist @ mindyourhealth@mlsd.org
Email Suzanne Greenhall, MLSD Family Therapist & Mental Health Coordinator @ sgreenhall@mlsd.org
Email Tawni Barlow, Director of Student Services @ tbarlow@mlsd.org
On behalf of the entire MLSD Wellness Team, we wish you, your loved ones and friends, good health!
Very best regards,
Tim Ames
Superintendent
Medical Lake School District
Website: mlsd.org
Location: 116 3rd Street, Medical Lake, WA, USA
Phone: (509) 565-3100
As a reference, and should you find yourself, family member or friend in need of assistance as a result of extreme distress, please contact one of the community services noted below.
911
Inland NW Behavioral Health 509.992.1888
Sacred Heart ER – Psych Triage: 509.474.3131
Suicide Prevention Helpline: 1.877.266.1818
First Call for Help (Frontier Behavioral Health): 509.838.4428
Washington Recovery Hotline: 866.789.1511