Sequim School District

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February, 17th 2021
Updated Sports Spectator Plan

Sequim School District's plan to offer in-person spectators for fall sport events is set forth using guidance under WIAA protocols. Our goal is to surround ourselves with consistent safety standards that have been proven effective for all. The number of spectators per event will depend on how many athletes, coaches, sideline cheer, drill team, musical performers, game administrators, and other team staff on site. The number of spectators will vary depending on the sport.

 SSD will offer tickets to home games only. Tickets will be delivered to the student-athlete that is eligible to participate by the head coach during the practice before the scheduled home game. Tickets will be collected at the gate and only valid for that event's date and time. We will not be able to accommodate 'walk ups' and there will be one point of entry with no re-entries.  The plan is to increase the number of tickets per student-athlete for senior night.

 We ask that spectators honor safeguards that include but are not limited to:

• Following occupancy allowances.
• Filling out health attestation form – at the link below.There are three options for submission of a final attestation: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=UrWsm4ftsE6gttuumKxAWMd6OBV96AJJtlTyfyJ1qQVUQ1FDV002NEVWVk1QSTY2M0ZPRkUyOTFKRi4u
  1. Bring a paper copy with you; or
  2. Scan the code by 4 pm on game day; or
  3. Fill out at the gate when you arrive.
• Temperature Checks: We will write down the data on the attestation form upon entry.
• 100% mask compliance, even while outside. Nose and face must always be covered.
• Social Distancing: Areas will be marked for you to sit with your household members.

 SSD takes concerns within our league regarding in-person spectators and possible exposure for student-athletes very seriously. We encourage our community and parents to follow all necessary safety protocols listed above. If this goes well, our district's model might lead to other districts allowing spectatorship at their events. If an event is determined to not be safe for student-athletes, there is a potential to revoke in-person spectators.

The number of individuals allowed in a facility for Phase 2 competitions are outlined as follows:

Football has the most athletes, coaches, and support staff and at this time will be the most limited for spectators. Under WIAA guidance, spectators must be 200 people or less. For example, it might take approximately 100 people for Sequim to run a home football game that includes athletes, coaches, support staff, cheer, band, drill team, etc. If a visiting team has 70 people in attendance, then 30 tickets will be available for our home team's in-person spectators.

Cross-country, girls’ soccer, and volleyball competitions will allow two (2) family members per student-athlete to enter.  Swim & dive does not allow any spectators as there is no change to how the YMCA Aquatic Center will be operating in Phase 2.  We are hopeful that Phase 3 will offer some more flexibility.

We understand how important it is for families to see their students play and cheer them on, especially our seniors. These protocols are the first step in our journey to bring back full in-person viewing at athletic events. We are excited to announce that live streaming will be available via https://sequimathletics.com/ for all home games. Thank you for your patience, hard work, and diligence to get us this far.

Helpful Link:
Schedule of events: 
https://sequimathletics.com

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Friday, February 12, 2021
For Immediate Release
CONTACT:  Megan Lyke
PHONE: 360-582-3264
EMAIL:  mlyke@sequimschools.org

 Port Angeles and Sequim School Districts partner together for the return to sports and spectator plan.

 The Port Angeles School District and Sequim School District believe there is a way to create a safety plan with limited spectators at competitions. With respect to the league's position, which voted not to allow spectators during athletic events, we have decided safely to move forward with a plan to bring back spectators.

 Due to limits on the number of individuals allowed at a gathering, Port Angeles and Sequim School Districts must carefully plan competitions for all athletic programs. Careful planning includes adhering to the strict limits on the number of individuals allowed in a facility during competitions. The limitations on the number of individuals allowed in a facility for Phase 2 competitions are included below.

WIAA Season 1 for PASD runs from February 1 to March 20 and includes cross country, football, girls soccer, girls swim & dive, volleyball, and cheer. Season 2 sports and practices will run from March 15 to May 1 for baseball, golf, boys soccer, track & field, girls fast pitch, and girls tennis. Season 3 begins April 26 and ends on June 12 for basketball, boys swim & dive, boys tennis, wrestling, girls gymnastics, cheer, and cheer tryouts for the next year.

Seasons will be seven weeks long, and each sport has a set number of practices and academic requirements that each student-athlete must meet to compete. This year, there will be no statewide events taking place, and we will host inner league competitions to ensure a safe and local return to sports environment.

 During the three Port Angeles and Sequim School Districts Conference seasons, should a school determine that they can safely plan for spectators to attend a competition, Port Angeles and Sequim School Districts will only allow parents/guardians/students at the home school to attend a competition. Athletic attendees of up to 200 people or 25 percent of a facility's capacity, whichever is lower, is allowed under current WIAA rules. The maximum occupancy rules include athletes, coaches, sideline cheer, drill team, musical performers, game administrators, and other team staff. The number of spectators will vary depending on the sport. Details on tickets for family and/or student spectators will be announced the week of February 15^th.

The focus of Port Angeles and Sequim School Districts remain on providing athletes with safe opportunities to compete. Port Angeles and Sequim School Districts encourage all parents/guardians and community members to support their athletes by honoring spectator limitations.  

Port Angeles and Sequim School Districts are working to secure means to stream events as an alternative to in-person viewing of athletic events. Individual school districts will communicate any streaming platforms or plans. We cannot wait until we are back in full spectator mode and will do everything we can to safely support interested community members to watch events and cheer on our teams. 

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Health and Safety FAQ
Nurse Sonja Bittner and Clallam County Department of Health Environmental Health Specialist Jessica Pankey answer questions received from staff members.

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2021 Capital Projects Levy
Join Dr. Pryne as we tour across the Sequim School District.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dr. Pryne shares tentative dates students will be returning to campus, Nurse Bittner shares helpful mitigation reminders, food services will be changing delivery soon, no school for students January 25 as teachers will attending professional development, the district is looking for bus drivers, coaches and substitute teachers, and please listen to our new podcast.


------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming important school and Levy dates, vaccine information, a warm welcome back to our Public Information Officer Megan Lyke, as well as an invitation to join our transportation service team are included in this message.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Acting Superintendent Jane Pryne invites you to attend upcoming Levy Informational meetings or schedule a virtual meeting with your own group. Please call 360-582-3260, or 360-582-3262 or email tnorman@sequimschools.org.


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Levy Question? Please submit to tnorman@sequimschools.org and Dr. Pryne will answer them live January 11 at 1pm on KSQM Radio.


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YMCA of Sequim partners with school district to deliver meals over winter break!
 
The YMCA of Sequim is partnering with the Sequim School District to help distribute meals to students while schools are closed over the winter break.

Starting Monday, December 21 through Wednesday, December 30, YMCA of Sequim staff and volunteers will deliver meals on Mondays and Wednesdays to students who are not able to pick up meals at central pick-up locations.

“The YMCA recognizes that providing meals to families during this time when schools are closed is important,” said Gail Sumpter, YMCA of Sequim Branch Executive. “We are fortunate to be able to collaborate with the school district to assist where we are needed,” Sumpter said.

Meal deliveries will be made on modified bus routes on Monday, December 21, Wednesday, December 23, Monday, December 28 and Wednesday, December 30. Meal deliveries include 7 days of meals. While pre-ordering meals is not required, it is encouraged and families in need of home delivery can make that request.

YMCA home meal delivery routes are as follows:
Route 1: 7 Cedars Casino Parking lot stop at 9:15 a.m. Critter Country stop at 9:40 a.m. Many Feathers & Woodcock stop at 10:50 a.m.

Route 2: N. Barr Soccer Field stop at 9:20 a.m. Agnew Grocery stop at 9:35 a.m. Ridgeview Drive & Ridge Place stop at 10:10 a.m.

Route 3: Gravel Area at Fish Hatchery Road stop at 9:50 a.m. Sequim Little League stop at 10:25 a.m.

Route 4: Mountain View Court Apartments stop at 9:10 a.m.
Route 5: Elk Creek Apartments stop at 9:10 a.m.

Regular bus routes will resume on Monday, January 4, 2021. The meal pre-ordering form can be found on the district’s website at: sequimschools.org/departments/nutrition_services.
For more information about delivery routes, please contact Gail Sumpter, YMCA of Sequim Branch Executive at gail@olympicpeninsulaymca.org or 360-504-0538. For media inquiries, please contact Erin Hawkins, Marketing & Communications Coordinator at erin@olympicpeninsulaymca.org or 360-504-0530.


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November 23, 2020
Dear Sequim School District Families, Staff, and Community,

So much has transpired locally in the last week around the uptick in COVID-19 cases. After thoughtful deliberation, coupled with rising increases in COVID-19 cases in Clallam County, and Governor Inslee’s Travel Advisory issued, the Sequim school District will transition to 100% remote learning beginning Wednesday, November 25th, 2020. We, the Board of Directors, the Leadership Team, and I, did not make this decision lightly and understand the hardships it places on our families.
The factors that we evaluated in making this complex and difficult decision included:
• The safety and security of our students and staff, first and foremost.
• We are currently experiencing a shortage of substitutes for all positions such as teachers, paraeducators, transportation, food service, and custodial/maintenance.
• We believe transitioning to remote learning will allow us the time needed to return our students and staff to quality in-person learning safely. We anticipate Kindergarten-5th grade students returning to in-person learning at the start of second semester, and at a future date, bringing back secondary students.

To be clear, we are not making this decision based on positive cases within our schools, or because Dr. Unthank has said we must. It is an individual school district decision based on what is best for our students and staff safety and health.

Finally, as we are planning for this holiday which is often filled with large gatherings of family and friends remember to Give Thanks, Not COVID. (brought to you by the Snohomish Health District)
Wishing you and yours all the best this coming holiday week,
Dr. Jane Pryne
Acting Superintendent

FREE Breakfast and Lunch Food Service for Students 2-18 Years of Age
Monday & Wednesday Location pick-up: 11:00am-12:30pm-GreyWolf Elementary & Sequim Middle School
• Receive 2 days of meals Monday
• Receive 3 days of meals Wednesday
Wednesday Curbside pick-up: 4:30pm-6:00pm-Drive thru at the Sequim Central Kitchen Monday & Wednesday Bus Route pick-up: To select which bus route best fits your family, visit our website at: www.sequimschools.org 
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There has been some significant changes coming through the pipeline the last couple of days that affect HS athletics.  Here are the major changes: