We want to make sure parents know that, on Friday, April 16, there will be NO SCHOOL. That's right, that means we're looking at a three-day weekend!
The district builds two snow/weather cancellation make-up days into the calendar every year, but we need only one this year. So, April 16 will be a day off.
We do have one snow cancellation day to make up. We will have school on May 28 in order to make up the day we lost to bad weather earlier this year..
Please note that there was a misprint in a few copies of the district calendar that went out. The correct day we are off is this Friday, April 16, and not April 30.
The calendar on our website is correct.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Parents of sophomores and juniors, imagine watching your child graduate from high school with a year or two of college already under their belt, tuition free! Lyle High School students are already doing this -- and they are doing it without traveling to a college campus -- thanks to our rural Running Start program. Students join college courses online from the Lyle High School campus.
Clark College, a partner with Lyle School District in offering our Running Start program, will hold an information session next Thursday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m. It's free to join via Zoom and will give you important information about Running Start. If there's ANY chance your child may want to attend college, this program is a great opportunity.
What is Running Start? The Running Start program allows high school juniors and seniors to earn college credits while completing their high school education—saving students money while advancing their education. Students are able to attend college, at minimal cost, while still living at home as a high school student.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/.../running-start-information...
You can find more information about Running Start at www.clark.edu/runningstart or email your questions about this program to start@clark.edu.
January 28, 2021
Dear Cougar Families
I want to let you know that a staff person at Lyle School has tested positive for COVID-19.
Our administrative team is working closely with the Klickitat County Health Department to identify anyone who might have had close contact with the individual who tested positive. If anyone is identified as a close contact, they will receive a phone call in addition to this letter, with information on required actions and support resources. If you do not receive a phone call, then your child has not been identified as a close contact and his or her risk of infection is low.
Symptoms of COVID-19
Even if your child is not identified as having close contact with the positive individual, we encourage you to watch for any symptoms of COVID-19. This is true at all times. Those symptoms can include any of the following and may appear two to 14 days after exposure:
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What should I do now?
While many of these symptoms may be caused by other conditions such as allergies, the health department recommends having your child evaluated by a medical professional if any of these symptoms develop in the next 14 days. If your child develops symptoms, please email me or call me at 509-365-2211, extension 119. Your child should also remain in quarantine and you should reach out to your medical provider for evaluation and testing.
If your child is not identified as a close contact and has no COVID-19 symptoms, testing is not recommended and the risk of infection is low. Simply having a case of COVID-19 at the school does not require any restrictions unless you experience COVID-19 symptoms or have tested positive for COVID-19.
Based on this information, if you have specific concerns about your child or would like to keep your child home out of an abundance of caution, please contact us so your child can be transitioned to remote learning. Call 509-365-2211, extension 120, or email support@lyleschools.org.
The reason we have been able to operate safely -- as we have the past 5 months -- is due to scrupulously following all current public health guidance all current public health guidance, which is outlined here: https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/1600/coronavirus/FallGuidanceK-12.pdf. We have especially emphasized hand-washing, sanitizing surfaces, physical distancing and wearing masks. Parents have been reminded to not send students to school if families have traveled, if they have visited with others, or they have any symptoms that could be COVID-19. We also have sent students and staff home when they displayed any sign of illness.
Every measure we take must meet these guidelines to protect the health and safety of our students, staff and entire school community. We will continue to keep you informed about any actions required by you or measures we are implementing to protect students, staff and families.
If you have further questions about COVID-19, consult your healthcare provider or contact the Washington State Department of Health by visiting https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/COVID19. Or call the Washington State COVID-19 Assistance Hotline at 1-800-525-0127.
Sincerely,
Lori Smith, Principal
Traducción Española: Este es un documento importante sobre la salud de su hijo/a. Si usted necesita esta información en otro idioma, por favor contacte Yelli Boots at 509-310-9589 que este documento sea traducido sin costo para usted.
Join Lyle School District Superintendent Ann Varkados for a brief presentation and question/answer session about the continuation levy the district has placed before the voters on the February 9 ballot.
You can join from the comfort and safety of home by Zoom. All you need is a device and the Internet. Instructions follow below.
Topic: Community Information Session: Lyle Schools Levy
Time: Jan 21, 2021 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Click on the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88575052742
Meeting ID: 885 7505 2742
Or call in by dialing 1 253 215 8782 US and enter the following meeting ID: 885 7505 2742
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/khH5CXMLJ
Local Levy Dollars Are Essential to Our Students' Educational Success.
>>>>>>More information is available on the levy webpage.
UPDATE: We noticed a mistake on our flyer mailed to homes. In the first paragraph under "Is This a New Tax?", we mention the tax rate being "per $100,000 value of their property." That is incorrect. Levy rates are always based on the value of the property in $1,000 increments. We apologize for this error. The examples provided of costs based on home values are correct. See the correction on the flyer.
On Tuesday, February 9, voters will be asked to vote on Lyle School District’s measure to continue local enrichment levy support for district operations.
This is a replacement enrichment levy, not a new tax. If voters approve the measure, the district will collect no more than $700,000 in 2022 and again in 2023. This is the same amount approved by voters in 2019 for 2020 and 2021. At that time, the district promised that collections would not exceed $700,000 each year, and likely would be less. Currently, it’s estimated the district will collect slightly over $632,000 in the current year.
If the replacement levy is approved this February, property owners will pay an estimated $1.64 per $1,000 value in 2022 and $1.59 in 2023.
Historically, the district’s property owners have paid a significantly higher tax rate. For example, in the 2015-2016 school year, property owners in the district paid $3.50 per thousand.
The tax rate remains at an historic low.
Based on projected property valuations, property owners will pay approximately $1.64 per $100,000 value of their property in 2022 and $1.59 in 2023. In the past decade, the district's property owners have paid a significantly higher tax rate. The projected tax rates are less than half what property owners paid in 2014 and 2015.
What will the proposed levy cost the average property owner?
Want to calculate what the levy will cost you?
Go to this page for instructions on calculating for your costs.
Note that the actual tax rate may be slightly different, depending on property valuations and additional changes to the state's school funding laws, but by law, the district's total local tax collection cannot be more than $700,000 community-wide for each of the two years, and is likely to be less.
What do levy dollars pay for?
More information is available on the levy webpage. Questions? Don’t hesitate to call the district office at 509-365-2191.
Friday, December 4, is an early release day to provide teachers time to upload grades for the end of the trimester. The schedule follows:
Everyone, we know this may be a tough holiday season for a lot of families, including many who are impacted by the pandemic. If you are among them, don't hesitate to fill out the form below. Make sure your family has a celebratory meal on the table for Christmas and gifts under the tree. Download, print and complete the form by clicking on the link below.
If you are unable to print it, contact julie.larson@lyleschools.org or 509-365-2211, ext. 126, and she will get a paper copy to you. Please return the completed form to Julie by December 5.
Can you help with gifts for families in need this holiday season?
Visit Mugs Coffee in Bingen, just across from the Post Office, and pick an ornament off of their Christmas tree. These have information about the children in the family and a code. Those with an "L" indicate it is a family from Lyle. Use the information on the ornament to shop for the family, then return to Mugs with the gifts wrapped and marked with the code.
Gifts and holiday meal preparations will be handed off to families (discreetly) on the last day of school before the holidays. Please have presents wrapped and back to Mugs by Wednesday, December 17.
We are unabashed Mugs fans! They are marvelous community partners, partnering with us year after year to help our students have a few special things for the holidays. Please consider purchasing a coffee or other beverage and a treat while you're there!
Parents, we've had an individual at Lyle School test positive for COVID-19. Our team is working closely with the Klickitat County Health Department to identify anyone who might have had close contact with this individual.
Anyone identified as a close contact will receive another notification, in addition to this letter, with information on required actions and support resources. If you do not receive an additional notification, then your child was not identified as a close contact and their risk of infection is low.
Our plans for instruction next week are to continue with the hybrid in-person/remote learning schedule. If this changes, we will let families know as soon as possible. Should you choose to keep your child home, let us know and we will have them switched to fully remote for the week. You can call the office at 509.365.2211 or email support@lyleschools.org
Due to federal law, we cannot provide any identifying information for this individual. Please do not ask our staff. If you or your child are identified as having close contact, the health department will contact you. Please read the parent letter below.
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Nos estamos comunicando con usted para informarle que un individuo en Lyle School ha dado positivo a COVID-19.
Nuestro equipo está trabajando en estrecha colaboración con el Departamento de Salud de Klickitat County para identificar a cualquier persona que pueda haber tenido contacto cercano con las personas que dieron positivo a la prueba de COVID-19.
Cualquier persona identificada como “un contacto cercano” recibirá otra notificación, además de esta carta, con información sobre las medidas necesarias y los recursos de apoyo. Si no recibe una notificación adicional, su hijo no fue identificado como “un contacto cercano” y su riesgo de infección es bajo.
Nuestros planes para la instrucción la próxima semana son continuar con el horario híbrido de aprendizaje en persona / remoto. Si esto cambia, se lo haremos saber a las familias lo antes posible. Si decide mantener a su hijo en casa, avísenos y lo cambiaremos a completamente remoto durante la semana. Puede llamar a la oficina al 509.365.2211 o enviar un correo electrónico a support@lyleschools.org.
Debido a la ley federal, no podemos proporcionar ninguna información de identificación de esta persona. Por favor, no pregunte a nuestro personal. Si se identifica que usted o su hijo tienen un contacto cercano, el departamento de salud se comunicará con usted. Lea la carta para los padres a continuación.
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