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One-to-one Laptops
All K-12 students can pick up a district laptop starting Monday Aug 17. Elementary students that have a laptop from the spring school closure do not need to get a new laptop; the laptop they already have will be their 1:1 laptop for the 2020-21 school year.
For pick-up times and details, please visit www.ysd7.org/laptops
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Welcome Back 2020-21
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Parent/Guardian District Survey
Parents/Guardians please click on the link below to help school personnel better understand your experiences with distance learning. Your responses will help us offer support to all families and students during the coming year.
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Hello, MLK families. We, the MLK staff cannot express enough how much we care and miss your children. Please be assured that we are working diligently to develop engaging and equitable learning opportunities for all students. Please be patient with us as we learn how to work with your child without actually having them in our classrooms. To support your child in meeting grade-level expectations, please encourage him/her to participate in all learning opportunities provided by his/her teacher. Thank you for supporting your child with his/her learning during this school closure.
Hola familias de Martin Luther King. Nosotros, el personal de la escuela no podemos expresar lo suficiente cuánto extrañamos a sus hijos. Tenga la seguridad de que estamos trabajando diligentemente para producir oportunidades de aprendizaje de alta calidad y equitativas para todos los estudiantes. Por favor, tenga paciencia con nosotros mientras aprendemos a trabajar con su hijo/hija sin tenerlos realmente en nuestros salones de clase. Para apoyar a su hijo/hija a cumplir con las expectativas de nivel de grado, por favor anímelo a participar en todas las oportunidades de aprendizaje que la maestra o maestro le ofrezca. Gracias por apoyar a su hijo con su aprendizaje mientras las escuelas están cerradas.
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One-to-one Laptops
All K-12 students can pick up a district laptop starting Monday Aug 17. Elementary students that have a laptop from the spring school closure do not need to get a new laptop; the laptop they already have will be their 1:1 laptop for the 2020-21 school year.
For pick-up times and details, please visit www.ysd7.org/laptops
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Welcome Back 2020-21
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Parent/Guardian District Survey
Parents/Guardians please click on the link below to help school personnel better understand your experiences with distance learning. Your responses will help us offer support to all families and students during the coming year.
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Hello, MLK families. We, the MLK staff cannot express enough how much we care and miss your children. Please be assured that we are working diligently to develop engaging and equitable learning opportunities for all students. Please be patient with us as we learn how to work with your child without actually having them in our classrooms. To support your child in meeting grade-level expectations, please encourage him/her to participate in all learning opportunities provided by his/her teacher. Thank you for supporting your child with his/her learning during this school closure.
Hola familias de Martin Luther King. Nosotros, el personal de la escuela no podemos expresar lo suficiente cuánto extrañamos a sus hijos. Tenga la seguridad de que estamos trabajando diligentemente para producir oportunidades de aprendizaje de alta calidad y equitativas para todos los estudiantes. Por favor, tenga paciencia con nosotros mientras aprendemos a trabajar con su hijo/hija sin tenerlos realmente en nuestros salones de clase. Para apoyar a su hijo/hija a cumplir con las expectativas de nivel de grado, por favor anímelo a participar en todas las oportunidades de aprendizaje que la maestra o maestro le ofrezca. Gracias por apoyar a su hijo con su aprendizaje mientras las escuelas están cerradas.
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Walla Walla PetSmart Donates 600 Stuffed Animals for Students
Posted by Maria Lucero on 1/5/2021The Walla Walla PetSmart donated 600 stuffed animals to be handed to students during food distribution. The stuffed animals were completely isolated and quarantined when they were purchased before being distributed to students.Thank you, Walla Walla PetSmart!
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Fresh Produce Boxes, Meal Packs, and Activity Kits For Students Before Winter Break
Posted by Ashley LaRiviere on 12/18/2020Schools across the district were busy throughout the day on December 16 as they distributed meal boxes, fresh produce, and activity kits for students in preparation for winter break.
The fresh produce boxes contained 8-12 different types of produce from local and neighboring state farms. A special thanks to our local farmers; McIlrath Family Farms, Pacific Fresh Produce, and the Washington State Department of Agriculture. We also appreciate the staff support from Crafted Eatery & Single Hill for helping pack the boxes. Thank you for partnering together to provide nutritious local produce for our community!
The Yakima Schools Foundation handed out student activity kits that shared information on how to practice #SafeCelebrations while having fun over winter break. The kits included coloring pages and mask making supplies. Students and/or parents can comment on any YSD #SafeCelebrations social media post with a picture of their coloring page or mask to be entered to win a prize! Winners will be announced on social media on January 4.
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A heartfelt Thank You to Maverick Gaming and their program "Maverick Cares"
Posted by Sara Cordova on 11/23/2020This Thanksgiving season, Maverick Cares donated Thanksgiving meals for 20 of our Yakima School District Families! We are grateful for their generosity and thoughtfulness this holiday season. We also want to thank our Yakima Police Department for coordinating this effort. We appreciate you!
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The Yakima School District Is Accepting Referrals For Students Into The Highly Capable Program
Posted by Ashley LaRiviere on 11/13/2020
The Yakima School District is accepting referrals for students in kindergarten through 11th grade for consideration into the Highly Capable Program.If you would like to refer a child that fits this description, please complete a Referral Packet at https://www.ysd7.org/domain/22 by Friday, January 29, 2021.Children who demonstrate exceptional ability, exceed grade-level standards in literacy and/or math (or have the potential to do so if challenged and supported,) demonstrate exceptional creativity, and possess a strong motivation to excel are good candidates for the Highly Capable Program. -
Principal Appreciation Month - M.L. King Jr. Elementary
Posted by Ashley LaRiviere on 10/30/2020The Yakima School District would like to thank and honor our principals for their visionary leadership and tireless pursuit of success for each student.
Did you know that Principal Maria Lucero knows how to play the saxophone? She started playing the saxophone in elementary school. Her favorite song to play was Hang on Sloopy by the McCoys.Did you know that Assistant Principal Sydney John likes to wear crazy socks every day at work? Students love to see what socks he's wearing. It's a great way to build relationships with students.
