Q&A to help get prepared for the school year
August 20, 2008
By Staff
How big is the district?
About 400 square miles with 10 schools, which covers parts of Redmond,Fall City, Snoqualmie, North Bend and areas all the way to Snoqualmie Pass. This fall, about 6,000 students and 320 teachers are expected in classrooms throughout the district.
Who is in charge?
Joel Aune begins his fourth year as superintendent and will report to the five-member board of elected officials. The board is responsible for setting policy and the overarching goals of the district. Aune oversees the day-to-day operations and makes sure the board’s goals are met. All employees in the district report directly to him or work for someone who does. Learn more about the school board at www.svsd410.org/districtinfo/board.
Where does school funding come from?
From three places: the state’s general fund, the federal government and local tax levies. State funding is set by the state Legislature and is based on the number of enrolled students. Federal funding is for students from low-income families. Local levies are approved by voters in elections, held every one to four years. Learn more at www.svsd410.org. Click on “District Departments” and then “Business Services.”
When is the first and last day of school?
School starts Sept. 3 for grades 1-12. Kindergarten students begin Sept. 8. School ends June 17. Learn more at www.svsd410.org/districtinfo/about/Update_5-9-08_2008-2009.pdf.
Which bus should my student ride?
Families should have received information about bus stops and schedules in their mailboxes the week of Aug. 11. For more information, visitwww.svsd410.org/departments/transportation or call 831-8020.
What school supplies should students have?
School supply needs are posted at each school and, in most cases, on each school’s Web page at www.svsd410.org/districtinfo/newspubs/news.asp?DistrictNewsID=338.
Where can students or parents find lunch menus?
These are posted on the district’s Web site at www.svsd410.org/departments/foodservices/Lunch/menu_index.asp.
When will students find out who their teachers are?
Students attending the elementary schools can view class lists by visiting their respective schools Aug. 29. The lists will be posted at 4 p.m. Teachers will be in school to meet students Sept. 2. See school Web sites for specific times.
Twin Falls Middle School students can pick up their schedules from 4-8 p.m. Aug. 21.
Snoqualmie Middle School students in the seventh and eighth grades can picks up their schedules from 8-10 a.m. Aug. 25. There will be a meeting for these students and parents from 10-10:30 a.m.
Sixth grade students can come to the SMS gym from 12:30-1 p.m. There will be a meeting for these students and parents from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Chief Kanim students have a fee payment day from 8-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Aug 26. The school will post rosters with homeroom classes on the front window Aug. 30. Students will receive their schedules on the first day of school.
Sixth graders and new students can come for a drop-in orientation from 2:30-5 p.m. Sept. 2.
The district mailed Mount Si High School student schedules Aug. 14.
Wildcat Days are Aug. 25, 26 and 27. During Wildcat Days, students will pick up an updated schedule, pay fees, get their pictures taken, pick up student planners, confirm locker assignments, and turn in appropriate forms that were sent home earlier. Other school clubs and parent organizations will have information as well.
The release date for Twin Rivers School student schedules has not been announced.
How can parents get more involved?
To volunteer in a classroom, contact the teacher. Many elementary schools have art and science docent programs, in which trained parents present lessons. To learn more about the Snoqualmie Valley PTSA Council, visit www.svptsacouncil.org or your school’s PTSA Web page. Parents are also needed to volunteer with booster clubs and sport teams.
Questions were asked by reporter Laura Geggel, who can be reached at lgeggel@snovalleystar.com or 392-6434.
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