To Empower and Inspire All in the Pursuit of Excellence

It is hard to believe how quickly this year has passed as we suddenly reached the end of the 2015-2016 school year. It has been an exciting year!

With the addition of 750 Chromebooks purchased by the district this year, our ability to assess and monitor our students quickly has resulted

in more classroom instruction time. I am proud of the growth that our students have shown over the past school year. Preliminary results of the Smarter Balanced State Assessment show that our students have made significant growth in each of our grade levels and subject areas.

The district is fortunate to have made many accomplishments during the 2015-2016 school year. The following are just a few that are worthy of recognition: Moxee Elementary School received the 2015-2016 State School of Distinction Award and the Washington Achievement Award for continuous growth in student academic achievement over the past three years, the new sports complex and concession stand adjacent to East Valley Elementary School has been completed, enhanced security systems have been installed in our schools to provide greater protection for our students and staff, continued growth in school enrollment has resulted in 3100 students attending our schools, and voters approved a $52.9 million bond to expand and renovate portions of East Valley High School, expand East Valley Central Middle School, and provide for more parking at Moxee Elementary School. Ongoing efforts with architects and engineers will complete the design stages of our bond projects and we will soon begin the building phase of the major projects.

As we prepare for the 2016-2017 school year our primary focus will remain on improving teaching and learning for every child, in every school and in every classroom throughout the East Valley School District. We will continue to make effective budgeting decisions to maximize the use of our funds to provide the best education possible for our students.

As the 2015-2016 school year closes, I want to personally thank each of you for your continued support for the East Valley School District as we continue to make a significant difference in the lives of each of our students.

Sincerely,

John J. Schieche, Superintendent

Continuing to Make a Greater Difference

SUMMER 2016

Inside this issue:

Moxee Elementary 2 School Receives Award

East Valley Honor Society 2

East Valley School 3 District Retirees

2016 Crystal Apple 3 Recipient Dave Cullen

Levy Dollars at Work 3

2016 East Valley 4High School Graduation

EVHS Distinguished 4Scholars

Schools Out Celebrations 5Picture Re-cap

Early Learning 6PreK Screening

Annual 2016-17 6Kindergarten Screening

EVSD Kindergarten 6Orientation

Terrace Heights Fifth Grade 6 Marimba Band

EVSD Immunization 7Requirements

Mark Your Calendar 8Open House and Important Dates

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The Washington State Achievement Award recognizes schools and educators making a difference in student outcomes. Award recipients are schools that have made measurable progress helping students prepare for college, career, and life. The Washington Achievement Awards Ceremony was held on May 10, 2016 at Union Gap School in Yakima. The East Valley School District is proud of Moxee Elementary School for being recognized with a State Wide Achievement Award in the category of Math Growth. Congratulations to Moxee Elementary staff and students for their hard work and extra efforts in promoting continued success in the area of math. The award process uses the Revised Achievement Index and the award is based on statewide assessment data for the three previous years. As an award winner, Moxee Elementary received a display banner and an acrylic award to proudly display in their building.

Moxee Elementary School receives the 2015 Washington State Achievement Award

Wishing the East Valley School District Retirees Best Wishes

2016-17 was the adoption cycle year for the new K-12 English/Language Arts materials as part of the EVSD Strategic Plan. With educational expectations continually changing, it is essential that the district provide our staff and students with the most up to date materials available in order to meet the individual needs of our students.

Each educational content area is on a seven-year adoption cycle. The ELA selection committee was busy throughout the past year reviewing materials using the Instructional Materials Evaluation Tool (IMET) that has been designed to help educators determine whether instructional materials are aligned with the shift of instruction that demands a strong focus on the standards, coherence across the grade levels, and rigor in the major topics that pursue conceptual understanding, procedural skill and fluency, and application with intensity. The long, tedious task by the K-12 selection committee began last fall and resulted in the adoption of the new ELA K-12 instructional materials by the EV School Board this spring.

East Valley is fortunate to have the adoption of instructional materials included in the district levy money approved by our voting patrons. The new materials have arrived at each building and have been distributed to teachers accordingly. On June 15th all district ELA teachers gathered for professional training using the newly adopted materials. The teachers are excited about the recent adoption and are eager to use it in the classroom with their students. Thanks to your levy dollars, the new materials have arrived and are ready for use when school starts this fall! Thanks for your continued support!

Thank You EVSD Patrons...Your Levy Dollars at work!

E A S T VA L L E Y H O N O R S O C I E T Y

East Valley National Honor Society Students are selected based on their leadership, their character, and their service. Students must have a 3.5 GPA to qualify to apply for the program and this year’s group had 51 participating members. Juniors and seniors that meet the GPA requirement receive an invitation letter in August and once notified, the NHS group hosts an annual induction of new members into the National Honor Society. As new members, they participate in a ropes course that helps build unity and leadership for the group.

The East Valley National Honor Society contributed a total of 2170 hours of service in our community this year. Their activities positively contribute to the students, staff, and community of East Valley. They had many group projects

this year that included the annual food drive for the East Valley

Pantry and Operation Harvest. They also spent time planting

the flowers at Terrace Heights Park (an annual event) with the donations coming from the East Valley Horticulture classes and FFA. The group sponsored an anti-bullying prevention program titled “Dude Be Nice” in March as well as posting signs for our school levy with some members also helping to set up for the school Knowledge Bowl. The group of students hosted a school wide thank you letter-writing event and presented those letters to staff during staff appreciation week. National Honor Society club hosted the annual Senior Awards breakfast for the 2016 East Valley HS graduating class.

Each student must pick a service project and volunteer a minimum of 15 verified hours. Calculating the hours for the students included the independent projects: Mr. East Valley, the East Valley Firefighters spaghetti feed, Terrace Heights Civic Center, Youthworks, the

Fellowship of Christian Athletes, St Joes, the EV ROTC program, East Valley Elementary, Children’s Village, the Capitol Theatre, Franklin gym, Lifesavers, East Valley Foursquare Church, Habitat for Humanity, and the Sundome as just some examples of the programs that benefitted from NHS leaders volunteering their time to help.

The East Valley officers this year were: Jutsely Rivera as President, Kaitlyn Dykstra as Vice President, Denisse Guerrero as Secretary, Jacob Sanderson as Treasurer, Biridiana Rodriguez as Historian, and Chloe Skahan as Activities Director, and Dawn Young, EVHS School Counselor.

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DAVE CULLENOutstanding educators deserve recognition

and praise for their hard work and dedication with our young people. Dave Cullen, East Valley S.D.

Athletic Director, was presented this year’s prestigious Crystal Apple Award during an assembly at the high school on May 2, 2016 from Mark and Debbie Roy, members of the East Valley School District Crystal Apple Awards Committee. An annual public presentation of the award is part of the EVSD graduation award ceremony. Retired East Valley School District Educator Barry Reifel nominated Dave Cullen for the award for his 15 years of support for student athletes across the district! Dottie Say, principal of EVHS, shared “He has touched the lives of so many East Valley students. His tireless efforts to be sure that every athletic event happens without a hitch, to monitor the academic progress of all athletes, and to help build character in both our coaches and athletes are much appreciated. Dave is respected by all those having had the opportunity to work with him. He is truly the man behind the scenes making it all work. Thanks Dave!”

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Co-Valedictorian Jacob Sanderson, the son of Melanie and Brian Sanderson, plans to attend the University of Seattle with an undecided major. He had been active as an Eagle Scout, is a member and treasurer of the National Honor Society, and has also been busy with his continued volunteer work.

Co-Valedictorian Tanner Schilperoort, the son of Carrie and Time Schilperoort, plans to attend the University of Seattle, majoring in Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). He also received his Associate of Arts degree this year while attending YVCC as a EVHS Running Start student. Tanner is a member of the National Honor Society, EVHS Band, Robotics, and JROTC.

Salutatorian Kylie Gutierrez, daughter of Maria and Jos Gutierrez, plans to attend Washington State University majoring in Biochemistry. She was a member on the EVHS Varsity Soccer and Softball teams, is a member of the National Honor Society, and was a member of the ASB Exectuive Board.

Congratulations East Valley Class of 2016!

It was an exciting evening for students, staff, parents, families, and friends at the East Valley High School’s 2016 commencement ceremony at the Yakima Sun Dome on June 11th. Dressed in traditional black and white graduation caps and gowns, 183 seniors stepped up to the podium to receive their diplomas from the East Valley School Board members.

During the ceremony Superintendent, John Scheiche recognized the Distinguished Scholars from the EVHS class of 2016 and their parents for having the top GPA’s. Co-Valedictorians for the class were Jacob Sanderson and Tanner Schilperoort, who completed their high school careers with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Kylie Gutierrez, Salutatorian, finished high school with a 3.991 grade point average. The co-valedictorians and the salutatorian

were senior speakers for their graduating class.

A senior memory slide show created by seniors, Karyna Foia and Taylor Manrique, was one of the sentimental highlights for everyone during the ceremony. Seniors Bailey Abbott, Gabrielle Charles, and Stefan Panatex performed the spectacular vocal, “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” It has been an annual tradition to publicly present the Crystal Apple Award during the graduation

ceremony. This year, Barry Reifel introduced and gave public recognition to Dave Cullen, the 2016 Crystal Apple Award recipient. Dave reciprocated by thanking the Crystal Apple committee, made reference to the school motto, “Spirit, Pride, and Excellence”, and then led the audience in some East Valley cheers. The EVHS school counselors, Wendy Ross and Dawn Young, had the privilege of announcing the class of 2016 scholarship recipients. At the conclusion of the ceremony, senior class president, Biridiana Rodriguez led the class n the tradition of turning the tassel to signify that they were now graduates. You did it!

— D I S T I N G U I S H E D S C H O L A R S — Bailey Abbott – Daughter of Michael and Sharon Abbott

Kaitlyn Dykstra – Daughter of Christopher Dykstra and Danielle Perry

Kylie Gutierrez – Daughter of Jose and Maria Gutierrez

Jutsely Rivera – Daughter of Ana Valenzuela and Jose Rivera

Jacob Sanderson – Son of Brian and Melanie Sanderson

Tanner Schilperoort – Son of Tim and Carrie Schilperoort

Chloe Skahan – Daughter of Robin Weeks and Richard Skahan

Sarah Ulmer – Daughter of Don and Jennifer Ulmer

Jory Williams – Son of Doug and Nicole Williams

Jacob Woods – Son of Vernon and Ronda Woods

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SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER!!!SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER!!!

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Terrace Heights Fifth Grade Marimba Band

In coming East Valley Kindergarten students were screened on June 16th & 17th at their home school in preparation for the beginning of school this August. This kindergarten screening will provide entry-level data for the child’s kindergarten teacher for use in determining student needs for the beginning of the 2016-17 school year.

EVSD Student Immunization Requirements

Washington state law RCW 28A.210.080 requires all children to have the proper immunization records for certain vaccine-preventable diseases in order to attend school. Skipping vaccinations or missing vaccine doses makes it more likely that your child can get sick or give an illness to another child.

East Valley has taken a firm stand by requiring the necessary immunizations for all students attending school. Please note that if you fail to provide the district proof of the newly required 2016-17 immunizations in accordance with state law, your child will be excluded from starting and attending school in the Fall 2016-17 until the district has received the following:1. A current immunization record from your

healthcare provider with the Certificate of Immunization Status showing that your child has received any current and/or missing vaccine(s); OR

2. A Certificate of Exemption signed by your healthcare provider showing you have a medical, religious, or personal reason for not vaccinating your child.

Please note that RCW 28A.210.090 now requires the certificate of exemption to be signed by your healthcare provider.Kindergarten entry requires:

• 5 doses of Dtap (required K-12) • 3 doses of Hepatitis B (required K-12) • 2 doses MMR or MMRV (required K-12) • 2 doses Varicella – Chicken pox (required K-12) • 4 doses of Polio vaccine (required K-12)

All 6th grade students and students grades 7th – 12th are required to have proof of the Tdap vaccination.

Starting this coming 2016-17 school year, all students in grades K-12 are required by law to have 2 doses of the chicken pox (varicella) vaccine or obtain a letter from a licensed healthcare provider to verify that your student has had chicken pox disease in the past. (Please note that the two doses must be at least 28 days apart so plan accordingly before the beginning of the new school year).

If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the district office at 573-7300.

EVSD Notificación de los Requisitos de Inmunización

Ley del estado de Washington RCW 28A.210.080 requiere que todos los niños tengan los registros de inmunización adecuada para ciertas enfermedades prevenibles con vacunas con el fin de asistir a la escuela. Saltar vacunas o falta de dosis de vacuna hace más probable que su hijo puede enfermarse o dar una enfermedad a otro niño.

East Valley está tomando una posición firme al exigir las vacunas necesarias para todos los estudiantes que asisten a la escuela. Tenga en cuenta que si usted no puede proporcionar la prueba de las 2016-17 inmunizaciones necesarias conforme con la ley estatal, su niño será excluido de iniciar y asistir a la escuela este otoño 2016-17 hasta que el distrito ha recibido los siguientes:

1. Un registro corriente de inmunización de su proveedor de cuidado de la salud con el Estado del certificado de vacunación que muestra que su hijo ha recibido cualquier corriente y/o falta de vacuna; O

2. Un Certificado de exención firmado por su proveedor de cuidado de la salud mostrando que tiene una razón médica, religiosa o personal para no vacunar a su hijo.

Por favor nota que RCW 28A.210.090 requiere el certificado de exención ser firmado por su proveedor de cuidado de la salud. Entrada jardín de la infancia requiere:

• 5 dosis de D tap (requiere K-12) • 3 dosis de Hepatitis B (requiere K-12) • 2 dosis MMR o MMRV (requiere K-12) • 2 dosis de varicela, (requiere K-12) • 4 dosis de vacuna contra la polio (requiere K-12)

Todos los estudiantes del grado 6 y estudiantes grados 7 – 12 debe tener un comprobante de la vacuna Tdap.

A partir de este año escolar 2016-17, todos los alumnos en los grados k-12 deben por ley tener 2 dosis de vacuna contra la varicela o obtener una carta de un proveedor de cuidado de la salud con licencia para verificar que su alumno tenía la enfermedad de varicela en el pasado. (Tenga en cuenta que las dos dosis deben ser al lo menos 28 días de diferencia así que planificar antes del inicio del nuevo año escolar). Si usted tiene preguntas o inquietudes, no dude en contactar con la oficina del distrito al 573-7300

Terrace Heights Elementary 5th grade Marimba band’s concert was held on Monday, June 13th, 2016. The unique marimba sounds filled the gym and held the attention of the audience. The marimba is a percussion instrument consisting of a set of wooden bars struck with mallets to produce musical tones. The instrument was developed in Central America by African slaves and is now the national instrument of Guatemala. Contemporary composers have used the unique sound of the marimba more and more in recent years.

Doug Carey, Terrace Heights Elementary music teacher, has improved the school’s marimba instruments over the past 16 years

that he has been in the district. The first school marimba instruments became out of tune so everything needed to be refurbished. It has

been a somewhat slow process, but with grant money and district levy money, and enabling the help of local marimba builder, Mr. Johnson, over the years Doug has been able to improve and upgrade the TH Maribima Band instruments to its current capacity. There

were 33 fifth grade students that performed amazingly on the assorted marimba instruments throughout the evening concert. The TH Marimba Band is an impressive addition to the Terrace Heights music department. A program enjoyed by all!

Annual 2016-17 Kindergarten Screening

Early Learning PreK Screening

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Welcome East Valley School District Class of 2029! East Valley Kindergarten Orientation

Monday, August 22, 2016 @ Your Home Elementary School

East Valley School District is pleased to offer this opportunity for your child to become familiar with new surroundings and routines at school as well as meet and greet teachers and other students. Parents are also invited to stay for a short kindergarten parent orientation. Please put the date on your calendar and plan to have your child attend the EV Kindergarten Orientation.

It is the district’s hope for every kindergarten child to have the opportunity to attend the scheduled orientation that will be held at each of the 3 elementary schools on Monday, August 22, 2016. Children will be reminded of the session times when meeting with their kindergarten teacher during the scheduled WaKids Family Connection time throughout the week of August 15th. The district is looking forward to meeting each of our new kindergarten students.

Have a great summer! See you soon!Your East Valley School District Early Learning P-3 Team

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The East Valley School District PreK Early Learning team prescreened preschool aged children in Math throughout the 2015-16 school year to collect student data. The Early Learning team is excited to report that the data has shown significant growth in the math composite scores for the PreK children that participated in the EV Early Learning Family Fun Nights this past year. As part of the East Valley School District’s ongoing Early Learning efforts to ensure kindergarten readiness. The Early Learning team invites all PreK - K students and families to join us in our Family Fun Night Adventures provided again next year.

All 4 and 5 year old children that are enrolled in kindergarten Fall 2017-18 are invited to be prescreened August 16th -17th -18th from 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at East Valley Elementary School.

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We are excited to meet you and your child….

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Meetings of the East Valley School District are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the East Valley School District Office, 2002 Beaudry Road in Yakima, WA. Members of the East Valley school Board are Matthew Byers (District No. 1), Charlotte Layman (District No 2), Adam McCracken (District No. 3), Norm Walker (District No. 4),

and Eric Farmer (District No. 5). Contact information: Phone (509) 573-7300 or visit the school district’s website at www.evsd90.org

“I have been blessed to teach in the East

Valley School District for over thirty years.

The community is very supportive of our

schools. Everyone works together to provide a quality education for all of our students.”

Vicki Elkins Student Learning

Improvement CoordinatorTerrace Heights

Elementary School

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The East Valley School District does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the school district Title IX officer, Section 504/ADA coordinator, and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator,

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Upcoming Important DatesAugust 15 - 19Kindergarten WaKids Family Connection

August 16-17-184 & 5yr old PreK screening 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm @ EVE

August 17East Valley Central Bruin CampAll incoming 6th graders invited to attend 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

August 23EVC Fall Sports Parent Meeting for 7th and 8th grade students 6:30 to 7:00 pm (Please register online for Fall sports at https://www.familyid.com/east-valley-central-ms)Incoming 7th and 8th graders - If you would like to participate in fall sports, you must have a current physical. Middle School Fall Sports available: Football, Volleyball, Girls Fast Pitch, Boy’s Soccer & Cross Country

MARK YOUR CALENDAROpen House DatesEast Valley CentralAugust 23 Open House - 5 to 6:30 pm Parents and students welcome. Schedules will be available at that time.

Moxee Elementary August 24 Open House - 5:30 to 6:30 pmBBQ - 6 to 7:00 pm

Terrace Heights Elementary August 24 Open House - 5:30 to 7:00 pmIce Cream Social - 6 to 7:00 pm

East Valley ElementaryAugust 24Open House - 5:30 to 7:00 pmBBQ - 6 to 7:00 pm

First Day of School

August 29th