The Tenino Food Bank will distribute food as follows:
Tuesdays (Starting March 17th):
9:00-11:00 a.m. in Tenino
1:00-3:00 p.m. in Bucoda
Thursdays (Starting March 19th):
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in Bucoda
4:00-6:00 p.m. in Tenino
Tenino Foodbank Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TeninoFoodBankPlus/.
REMINDER
All Tenino schools are closed through April 24, 2020. We wish it wasn't so...
Dear Tenino Families and Staff:
As you know, we are facing an unprecedented public health crisis in our state and world.
We have kept our schools open as long as possible, as recommended by state and local public health authorities. We know that in addition to education, schools provide vital support to our communities and that closure will have a major impact on our families.
On March 12, Governor Jay Inslee ordered the closure of all schools in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties until April 24. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal echoed the governor’s urgency in a statement posted on the agency website. “Schools and families throughout the rest of the state should be actively engaging in contingency planning now for potential closures in their region,” he said.
Thurston County Superintendents met early this morning and have agreed to a unified approach around school closure. Starting Monday, March 16, our schools will close through Friday, April 24, 2020. Public health officials have advised us that a sustained closure can help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Monday and Tuesday March 16 and 17, 2020, school office staff will be available to assist families who need to pick up medication and personal items.
We are currently in the process of developing district plans to support students with non-educational services as requested by the Governor and OSPI. Further communication regarding these services will be forthcoming.
The Tenino School District will provide regular updates to the staff, students, parents and community via Skyward email, District and school websites and social media. This will include regular updates from local and state health officials.
We recognize that this disruption in our normal school year has an impact on our students, our families and our staff.
Thank you for your support and patience as we work together as a community to focus on public health.
Regards,
Joe Belmonte
Dear Tenino Community,
I would like to provide you with some facts about Senate Bill 5395 which deals with sex education in schools and is causing much concern. I have read the entire bill and have subsequently met with Tenino School District board members and administrators regarding this issue. Below are the facts regarding the proposed law and the approach the District will take IF the bill becomes law:
The facts:
• At the time of this writing, SB 5395 has NOT been signed into law. The governor can sign the bill into law, veto the entire bill, or veto portions of the bill.
• The bill does not require sex education for elementary students.
• The focus for elementary students will be around the development and use of appropriate social skills.
• Local school districts choose the curriculum that will be taught.
• There is no state mandated curriculum.
• Since this has not been signed into law we have not examined or chosen a curriculum to meet the new regulations.
Our District’s approach to this issue:
• We will not be teaching sex education to elementary students.
• The school board and superintendent are committed to a commonsense approach to the implementation of this law.
• The choice of curriculum should reflect our community’s values.
• Parents will be able to review the curriculum and opt out of any aspect of the curriculum.
We will continue to communicate with you when this bill becomes a law.
Regards,
Joe Belmonte
COVID-19 Letter to Families
Dear Tenino families,
We wish to provide families with health tip reminders and information about the respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus known as COVID-19. By doing so our hope is to avoid unnecessary drama while remaining vigilant and communicative.
We understand that the spread of the virus to new regions around the world and the heightened media attention is concerning. We want to assure you that the Tenino School District is continuing to closely monitor this situation. The district is also communicating with state and local health officials, as well as the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and will continue to follow their professional guidance. As we learn new information, we will continue to provide you with updates. To read the entire letter click the link below:
https://5il.co/ddt7
New Scoreboard at the Baseball Field--Fastpitch is next!
Tenino Elementary School’s Community Garden Receives $3,000 Grant from The Whole Kids Foundation.
http://www.yelmonline.com/news/article_d8df26bc-535c-11ea-a61a-239fb2b9aff7.html
Congratulations to Tenino Wrestling Regional Champs, Jamiah Christin & Robby Marti. Both went undefeated at Regionals & have solidified their spot at State this weekend at the Tacoma Dome. Robby Marti was also named the Academic State Champ with a 3.98 GPA! Congrats to you both!!
This afternoon a pick up truck rear ended one of our school buses on Old Hwy. 99 heading northbound. State Patrol is on the scene and no one was injured. Students were transferred to a different bus and are on the way home.
Glad everyone is okay. Please be careful out there and observe those flashing bus lights!
Congrats to Tenino Girls Basketball as they have qualified for districts, with a 9-11 record earning the Evergreen 1A 3 seed. Playoffs start tonight as the Ladies head to Kings Way Christian in a winner advances/loser out, 1st RD game. Tip off is set for 7pm. Good Luck Beavs!!
Thank You Voters!
The Program and Operations levy is passing with a 55.96% yes vote. This is good news for Tenino students.
Good Morning Parents/Guardians,
This is a friendly reminder to please vote on February 11, 2020 for the Special Election. Registration to vote online, by mail or by voter registration drive is February 3, 2020. For more information about the special election visit, http://bit.ly/2020Levy. Reminder, the final day to mail in or drop off your ballot is Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Thank you.
3rd Annual Tenino Band Boosters New Mattress Fundraiser.
Tenino Sports for the Week 2.3 - 2.8
Tenino Youth Baseball T-Ball & Coach Pitch 2020 Baseball Season
B-THAT Upcoming Events
Good Morning Parents/Guardians,
This is a friendly reminder to please vote on February 11, 2020 for the Special Election. Registration to vote online, by mail or by voter registration drive is February 3, 2020. For more information about the special election visit, http://bit.ly/2020Levy. Reminder, the final day to mail in or drop off your ballot is Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Thank you.
Barbara Coloroso Free Event
