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Jan. 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
Jan. 27 - Teacher Work Day - No School for Students
Jan. 31 - First Semester Report Cards on Family Access at 4:30PM
Feb. 26 - Kindergarten Parent Information Night at 5:00PM (in coming for 2025/2026 school year)
Report cards will be available for parents in Family Access on January 31, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The Elementary Report Card has been revised for the 2024-25 school year. Virtual Question and Answer Sessions about the changes to elementary report cards will be offered on January 23. Details enclosed.
Do you have a child that will be 5 on or before August 31, 2025 and you live within the Discovery attendance area? If so, we invite you to join us for a parent only Kindergarten Registration Information Night on Wednesday, February 26th at 5:00PM in the Discovery Library.
The Second Winter Break is approaching, and so is Lunch for the Break from the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank. The service will be available for those who register on Friday, February 14, from 1-7 p.m. Families can shop for free from a variety of produce, dairy, proteins, and other kid-friendly breakfast, lunch and snack items!
The Counseling and Student Well-Being Team with the Family Partnerships Team will host a virtual presentation for K-12 families about supports and resources available for students experiencing academic challenges, physical/health concerns and social/emotional needs. Details and link to register is enclosed.
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We’re pleased to share that our new Immigration & Refugee Resources page is now live on our website, offering information and support for all families in our district. The page outlines key protections and policies, including newly adopted Regulation 4300: Limiting Immigration Enforcement in Schools, which underscores our commitment to creating a safe, welcoming environment where every child — regardless of immigration status — can thrive.
Looking for ways to learn about the proposed February 11 bond measure? Today we're sharing about several events you're invited to attend, along with a fact sheet and details about how to get answers to any bond questions you may have.
Our Before and After School Care team is surveying families to determine how much interest there is in a potential summer camp program for middle school students. Details and survey link enclosed.
Join School Board President Marnie Maraldo and Board Director Sydne Mullings for the first episode of "School Board Chats," a new publication that will be distributed via video, website, social media and also by podcast. The directors share about the role of School Board directors and funding, including how bonds and levies fit into the larger picture of district finances.
Next month, our district will upgrade the student information system from Skyward 2.0 to Skyward “Qmlativ.” District staff have been working to prepare for this transition for more than a year. This upgrade will improve functionality across student information, payroll, finance and human resources.