• Two superintendent candidate finalists will visit the District the week after spring break, one on Tuesday, April 17, and one on Wednesday, April 18. Their names and more information will be available on the District homepage on Monday. In the meantime, please hold a spot on your calendar for these community meet-and-greet opportunities on both days:
  
  
  • Community open house, 10:15-11:145 a.m. at the Administration Building, 565 N.W. Holly St.
  • Community open house, 7-7:45 p.m. at Issaquah Valley Elementary, 555 N.W. Holly St.

 

The Board will meet in executive session at 8 p.m. both nights. On Wednesday, the Board will also hold an open session after executive session to identify next steps in the process and possibly take action.

 

• Ten years leading the District and "Never a Dull Moment" for Superintendent Janet Barry! Come ready with your favorite memory to a community celebration of her retirement from 4 -7 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, at Pickering Barn, 1730 10^th Ave. N.W. Appetizers and refreshments will be served. Please bring a message, memory, well wishes, or photos on a piece of paper no bigger than 8-by-11 inches that can be included in a scrapbook.

 

• Parents can review and ask questions about Everyday Math materials-the curriculum undergoing in-depth study in the elementary math adoption process-during three open house events in the Administration Building, 565 N.W. Holly St.: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 17; 1-4 p.m. Friday, April 20; and 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, April 23. Parents who have interacted with the materials at a meeting or on the elementary math adoption website are encouraged to complete an online survey.

 

• WASL time! Testing begins April 17 so please make sure students have a good breakfast and a good night's sleep before heading to school.

 

• Don't forget that all schools on Wednesday, April 18, will operate on a non-Wednesday bell schedule-not the usual shortened LIC schedule.

 

• The King County Sheriff's Office has issued a notification for community members in the greater Redmond area to be on the alert for a suspicious male, described as heavy set, Hispanic or "medium" skinned, between 50 to 60 years old, with a goatee. He drives a late model dark green or teal Dodge Caravan, which he may have tried to lure children into using a puppy, according to police reports. A 6-year-old also told adults that a man matching this description tried to grab him. Although no person has reported seeing this man in our District, this is a good opportunity to remember to be aware and look out for children's safety. If you encounter a suspicious person or activity, call 9-1-1 immediately.

 

Safety advice for students: Never talk to a stranger. Never let a stranger get too close, whether the stranger is in a car or walking. Never tell a stranger any personal information, such as your name, age, or address. Always try to walk in pairs with a friend or an adult. Stick to safe, well-lit paths when walking. Do not obstruct your hearing with iPods or portable music players when walking or waiting outside. If a stranger tries to grab you, yell as loudly as you can and run away. Always alert an adult immediately if you are approached by a suspicious person.