School is cancelled today due to snow. See you tomorrow!
BALANCED CALENDAR
The district has established a Steering Committee to explore the concept of a balanced calendar and whether it will be beneficial to our district. This is something that most school districts in our county are exploring as well. Two districts are already in a balanced calendar this school year.
What is a balanced calendar? With a balanced calendar, students attend class the same number of days and receive the same instructional hours as a traditional calendar school. A balanced calendar modifies the traditional 180 day calendar to keep the learning process continuous. Students have periodic, shorter breaks rather than one long break.
If you were unable to attend the state-wide Balanced Calendar Parent Webinar a few weeks ago, here is the recording of the meeting.
https://youtu.be/MRPJ1YoU4Jk
As a parent/guardian, please let me know if you would like to serve on this district committee. You can contact me at lgredvig@uniongap.org or 654-7985.
Families will be receiving more information on Balanced Calendar and requesting input after the holidays. Please let me know if you have any questions in the meantime.
Have you completed the communication survey from conferences? Last chance.... two names will be drawn tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov 10) at 12 pm (noon) for $50 gift cards to Applebee's! See ClassDojo for survey link, if needed.
FREE STATEWIDE WEBINAR - LIVE SPANISH TRANSLATION AVAILABLE
Families, and community members are invited to join this webinar to learn how a modified/balanced calendar can support equity and student achievement!
Washington’s regional Educational Service Districts, OSPI, and other state partners are hosting webinars throughout this year for schools and communities to come together on this topic.
On November 17th, David Hornak, the Executive Director for the National Year Round School Association, and a parent panel will share insights for communities, families, and schools to consider. Like many districts in our area, Union Gap is evaluating this opportunity for the coming school year and we would like your feedback.
Click here to attend the event on Zoom: https://www.smore.com/mv9tr
No school on Thursday in observance of Veteran's Day.
If HUGS isn’t enough for your student, Yakima Valley Tutoring is offering free tutoring and homework help for Union Gap students. Their office is located at 1001 West Yakima Avenue. They can be reached by email at jeni@yakimatutoring.com , Facebook or phone 509.759.2626.
Si HUGS no es suficiente para su estudiante, Yakima Valley Tutoring está ofreciendo tutoría gratis y ayuda con las tareas para los estudiantes de Union Gap. Su oficina está ubicada en 1001 West Yakima Avenue. Pueden ser contactados por correo electrónico jeni@yakimatutoring.com, Facebook o teléfono 509. 759-2626.
See you tomorrow at 6 pm in the school library!
No School on Friday due to teacher professional development day. If you will be attending the fair, please do so safely. Thank you!
We are excited to have our students and staff back in our buildings this year and we want to keep it that way. We all play an important role in keeping each other safe and healthy. Stay home if you are sick or experience symptoms of COVID which are listed in the graphics.
Happy September! No school on Monday due to Labor Day!
New bus schedule starts on Monday, 8/30. Changes are yellow.
We are so excited to see our students today for the first day of school!
Immunizations and Sports Physicals
YVFWC Mobile Clinic will be providing immunizations and sports physicals at Yakima School District at 104 N. 4th Ave. August 16-18 and August 23-25.
Please call 225-3389 to set up an appointment ahead of time as time slots fill up quickly.
Immunizations $5.00 w/o insurance (medical coupon or insurance will be billed if have)
Sports Physicals $10.00 regardless of insurance.
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Vacunas y Exámenes Físicos de Deportes
La Clínica Móvil de YVFWC estará proporcionando vacunas y exámenes físicos de deportes en el Distrito Escolar de Yakima en el 104 N. 4th Ave. del 16-18 de agosto y del 23-25 de agosto.
Favor de llamar al 225-3389 para programar una cita antes de tiempo ya que los espacios se llenan rápidamente.
Las vacunas $5.00 sin seguro (se facturará al cupón médico o seguro si tienen)
Exámenes Físicos de Deportes $10.00 tenga o no tenga seguro.
What should parents and families know about the COVID-19 vaccines?
On June 16 at 6 p.m., join health & education leaders from @WADeptHealth @waOSPI @kpwashington @WashingtonStatePTA for a conversation on vaccines and children and what families can expect next school year.
Submit any questions you have and register for the free webinar today!
https://cplusc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x7IujiopTMu_3S7LWp550A
Register for Kindergarten today!
Regístrense para el kínder hoy
Tomorrow - Free COVID Vaccine Clinic
For those that need their 2nd shot from the first clinic and those that want their 1st shot. See flyer for details.
Noon - 5 p.m. - Union Gap School Multi-Purpose Room
Registration Link - https://prepmod.doh.wa.gov//appointment/en/reg/2659325109
Summer Reading Program - Yakima Valley Library
Starts Monday, June 14
Friday - COVID Vaccine Clinic - for those that need their 2nd shot from the first clinic and those that want their 1st shot. See flyer for details.
Registration Link - https://prepmod.doh.wa.gov//appointment/en/reg/2659325109
Summer School begins on July 5th. Families that are registered will receive information in the mail next week on the program.
Union Gap School will be offering a morning and afternoon session of preschool during the 2021-2022 school year for 3 & 4 year old children who qualify. Please call to schedule a screening time for your child - 248-3966 or email mbledsoe@uniongap.org.
