Welcome, Conway Cougars!

Conway-Fir Lutheran Church along with a number of community organizations are sponsoring a BBQ and Fun Day August 25th at the ball fields behind the Conway Fire Department. In addition to food, and fun, they are also providing school supplies to students. Please come and join them between 12 and 3, and then join the Conway School parade at 3:30.

Student and Family Handbook has a been updated please check the handbook newsletter for the updates.

Thank you for taking the time to look through all of the Links below. Should you have any questions please don't hesitate to email or call the school office.

Remember that we start our school year with half days for Family Connection Meetings. Every family is asked to use the link below to sign up for a time that works for you on the afternoons of August 26-28. We start back after Labor Day Weekend on September 2 with full days.

This is going to be a wonderful year!

With gratitude,

Mrs Andrea Clancy

August

25- Back to School Parade at 3:30 on Main Street, Conway

26- First day of school, 11:45 am dismissal, Family Connection Meetings

27- 11:45 am dismissal, Family Connection Meetings

28- 11:45 am dismissal, Family Connection Meetings

27-28 12:30-3:30 Annual Title 1 Meeting in room 2210 with Mrs. Brown

29- No School

September

1- No School, Labor Day

2- Full school days begin

3- Picture Day!

In the early fall, each household will be receiving a housing survey that all families complete each school year. This housing survey is important as it helps us to identify families that may qualify for additional support through the McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children and Youth Assistance Act.

The McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children and Youth Assistance Act is a federal law that ensures immediate enrollment and educational stability for homeless children and youth.

The McKinney-Vento Act defines homeless children as "individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence." The act provides examples of children who would fall under this definition:

• Children and youth sharing housing due to loss of housing, economic hardship or a similar reason

• Children and youth living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camp grounds due to lack of alternative accommodations

• Children and youth living in emergency or transitional shelters

• Children and youth abandoned in hospitals

• Children and youth whose primary nighttime residence is not ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation (e.g., park benches, etc)

• Children and youth living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations

• Migratory children and youth living in any of the above situations

I am your McKinney Vento coordinator at Conway School. If you are in transitional housing, temporarily doubled up with friends or family due to financial hardship, or are currently living in shelter housing, please reach out to the school as soon as possible. We can provide resources and support to help you and your family navigate basic needs during this difficult time. Respectfully,

Sallie Miller

Conway School Counselor

smiller@conway.k12.wa.us

360-445-5785.