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The Bethel School District will not return to in-person learning in October due to the rising rate of COVID-19 cases in Pierce County. All students will continue in our current remote learning instructional model through at least mid November. This decision was made after discussions with the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.
We know in-person learning is more effective for the majority of students and we will continue to work to move to a hybrid model when COVID-19 case rates decline. However, we will not move to in-person learning for all students until it is safe to do so.
When case rates decrease and continue to show a decline in Pierce County, we will provide families with at least two weeks notification prior to moving to an in-person hybrid model. The earliest this would happen is mid November.
The health and safety of our students and staff will always be our top priority and we will continue to look to the experts at the health department for their guidance and recommendations.
Please remember to wear your masks and follow social distancing guidelines so we can all move towards a safe return to in-person learning in the future.
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October 14, 2020
Katherine G. Johnson Elementary
Thank you voters! Katherine G. Johnson Elementary School is scheduled to open in Fall 2021. The School Board held a COVID-delayed groundbreaking ceremony earlier this month which you can see here: https://youtu.be/Si5M9hr6wk0
Social Emotional Learning
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed virtually every aspect of our lives, from how we interact with each other to how we educate our children. These are trying times, and it’s more important than ever that students have the tools and resources to safely address their feelings and emotions. https://medium.com/@BethelSD/despite-pandemic-social- emotional-learning-continues- in-bethel-8c25c3228ef2
FAFSA
Ready to file the 2021–22 FAFSA form? Make sure you have your username and password (FSA ID) ready. Here’s how to get started: https://youtu.be/yj1Pn-shze8
VOTE
Ballots will be mailed this week! Educate yourself on the issues and the candidates, and learn more about the November 3rd General Election here: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/328/Elections
Tutoring
Does your student need a little extra help with their homework? The Parkland Literacy Center is offering FREE tutoring. Learn more: https://www.plu.edu/humanities/engaged-humanities/ parkland-literacy-center/? fbclid= IwAR3lUJBvptsJn90SJ9dE5IRO1j57 n9takGs7iBg5I7EvEFUJFGIVxiw8wf M -
October 13, 2020
Policy Updates
During the Study Session, the School Board reviewed updates to several policies and procedures. These included the following policies, which were adopted for first reading and further study during the Board meeting.- 2255: Alternative Learning Experience Programs
- 3122: Excused And Unexcused Absences
- 4300: Limiting Immigration Enforcement In Schools (New)
- 6112: Rental Or Lease Of District Property
New Curriculum: Conservation Biology
Our Conservation Biology course (formerly titled Conservation Wildlife Biology) did not have a curriculum resource to support the teaching of the course. The director of CTE worked with the teacher to review available resources and make a recommendation to the Instructional Materials Committee. The textbook, Natural Resource Systems, was adopted by the School Board.Educational Specifications for Challenger High School Phase 2
As part of the 2019 Bond, voters approved the construction of Challenger High School Phase II. The School Board approved the final version of the Educational Specifications as well as the schematic design. Director of Construction Cathie Carlson also provided a construction update to the Board.Board Goals
The Board of Directors has determined the District Goals for the 2020-21 School Year. These goals are aligned with the 2018-23 Strategic Plan.You can find the full list of agenda items on BoardDocs.
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