The Weekly Update #4

HOME OF THE EAGLES

Eatonville Elementary

209 Lynch Creek Road E

Eatonville WA. 98328

Principal: Nick Birklid

Ph: (360) 879-1600

Fax: (360) 879-1640

www.eatonville.wednet.edu

https://awareness.attendanceworks.org/social-media-3/

Kids who miss too much school in PreK & K are less likely to be @readingby3rd:

Chronic absence affects all kids, not just the absent ones.

Breakfast and Lunch menu links

https://www.myschoolmenus.com/organizations/1251/sites/9956/menus/101359

https://www.myschoolmenus.com/organizations/1251/sites/9956/menus/105515

Did you know that all breakfast and lunches are free to all EES Students this year?! Please fill out the free and reduced forms if you qualify so we can qualify for this next year as well!

Families who believe they may qualify are strongly encouraged to complete the Free and Reduced Meal Application for the 2025–2026 school year. Eligibility is determined by reviewing the income chart below.

Submitting this form not only provides access to nutritious meals at no or reduced cost but also helps generate additional resources and funding that directly support our students and schools. A full list of these benefits is included in the graphic below.

How to Complete the Application

• The form may be completed online from a computer (please note: cell phones are not compatible with this application).

• Paper copies are also available upon request at your child’s school.

Online Meal Application Directions

• Please use the following link to access full directions on our district website: Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application Instructions.
• Directions are also attached to this email for your convenience.

USDA Child Nutrition Program Income Guidelines
Effective July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026, families may qualify for free or reduced-price meals if their household income is at or below the amounts listed:

• Household of 1: $28,953 per year ($2,413 per month)

• Household of 2: $39,128 per year ($3,261 per month)

• Household of 3: $49,303 per year ($4,109 per month)

• Household of 4: $59,478 per year ($4,957 per month)

• Household of 5: $69,653 per year ($5,805 per month)

• Household of 6: $79,828 per year ($6,653 per month)

• Household of 7: $90,003 per year ($7,501 per month)

• Household of 8: $100,178 per year ($8,349 per month)

For each additional family member, add $10,175 per year (about $848 per month).

An added benefit of filling out the free and reduced forms is that if you qualify, your child gets a Sun Bucks card for the summer!

if you have not filled out the One and Done form for each of your children, here is the link.

The rain is coming! Please don't forget to send kids in weather appropriate clothes and shoes! You can also put a change of clothes in their backpacks or store some in their cubby at school. Make sure you label your children's coats and clothing items incase they loose any items. Label water bottles as well!

Student Health Reminders

WHEN TO KEEP STUDENTS HOME:

Fever >100.4

Vomiting

Diarrhea

Rash not cleared by a healthcare provider

Open/draining wounds not able to be covered

Not feeling well enough to be at school

Students are cleared to return to school after illness once symptoms are improving, fever free for 24 hours without any fever reducing medications, and vomiting/diarrhea resolved for 24 hours.

STUDENT CONCUSSIONS AND INJURIES: Please provide medical documentation for any diagnosed concussions or injuries stating when students are cleared to return to school and normal activities as well as any accommodations requested by a healthcare provider.

Champions hours are 7am to school starts and after school to 6pm Monday through Friday. Teachers and district staff get 10% off care. Drop in rate is 40$. And that we are going to do spooky pizza Friday October 24th at 4:30 pm. Families are welcomed to join us for games, arts and crafts!

Nondiscrimination Statement

Eatonville School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Name and/or Title: Dracy McCoy, Executive Director of Student Services
Address: 200 Lynch St. W., Eatonville, WA 98328
Telephone Number: (360)641-1809
Email: d.mccoy@eatonville.wednet.edu

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Name and/or Title: Dracy McCoy, Executive Director of Student Services
Address: 200 Lynch St. W., Eatonville, WA 98328