SafeSchools Alert
Staff and student safety continues to be our highest priority. Maintaining effective communication is essential as we continue to provide a safe learning environment. Three years ago, we began using the SafeSchools Alert system to provide students, families, community members and staff with a convenient way to let us know about any concerns that they might have or ask questions. The more information we have, the better able we will be to help and support our students and their families.
Send an email to: 1881@alert1.us
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Respiratory Illnesses Among Children Increasing
Kettle Falls School District is sharing information about the rise in respiratory illnesses that are occurring among children increasing school absences. Co-circulation of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza viruses, SARS-CoV-2, and others could place stress on schools, childcare facilities, and healthcare systems this fall and winter. This early increase in disease incidence highlights the importance of optimizing respiratory virus prevention and referring for evaluation and treatment when appropriate.
There are several things you and your family can do to lower your risk of illness and spread of all respiratory viruses:
If your child does end up getting sick, and you think they need to be seen, it is important to choose the right level of care.
Current circulating respiratory illness.
RSV
Is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms.
Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults.
The spread of RSV can happen during any of the following:
Influenza
Contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes lungs. Flu symptoms usually come on suddenly and often feel some or all these symptoms:
People with influenza can spread it to others. Flu viruses spread mainly by droplets made when people cough, sneeze, or talk. Flu viruses can be detected in most infected people beginning one day before symptoms develop and up to five-seven days after becoming sick. The best prevention of seasonal flu is to get an annual flu shot.
SARS-CoV-2
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms which range from mild to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.
The possible symptoms include:
The spread of COVID-19 can happen during any of the following:
Links:
COVID-19
RSV
Influenza
Kindergarten got a special opportunity to zoom with Iris Scott, the professional artist they studied for their first art project in CREW Club.
Mrs. Elquest's knitting opportunities class has been busy working hard this last quarter learning how to knit.
1st period classes at the High School had and awesome food drive competition set up by FCCLA.
During health class, 8th graders are learning about the skeletal and muscular systems.
Eighth grade KFMS middle school student Jay Lawrence envisioned a club that would create a safe space with positive vibes where kids feel like they belong and have something to do.
2nd Grade students got to go fossil digging on adventure in Republic at the Stone Rose Fossil Digging Site, because their second module for expedition is Fossils Tell of Earth’s Changes.
School age students who attend the ELC for after school care went to the Kettle Falls Library to carve pumpkins!
KFHS students had a great opportunity to explore a variety of booths and attend presentations to learn about local job opportunities, college admissions, trade schools, entrepreneurship and owning a small business.
Third grade is learning about the settlement of the Kettle Falls area and how the fur trade influenced Native Americans, Voyagers and Europeans.
During science students have the opportunity to read articles from Scholastic News.
Last week GEAR UP took a trip to the Spokane Community College to tour the Welding & Fabrication and the Industrial and Manufacturing Technology programs at the Colville Center.
At the beginning of the year fourth grade students have been working on multiplication facts, vocabulary, and strategies for math.
During opportunities at the middle school, Ms. Elquest is teaching a wonderful group of students how to knit.
The Elementary School’s Wednesday adventures are off to a great start with 3rd grade attending our local "Water Festival."
Debbie House at the High School was entered into a Teachers of the Week drawing at WSECU
GEAR UP took a trip to Vaagen Brothers Lumber in Colville where students had a chance to learn Vaagen's history
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 4th - 8th Grade After School Dance
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM 3rd Grade Adventure
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2nd & 3rd Grade After School Dance
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Kindergarten & 1st Grade After School Dance
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 4th - 8th Grade After School Dance
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM 2nd Grade Adventure
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2nd & 3rd Grade After School Dance
Kettle Falls School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator
Julie Peterson, HR
Address: PO Box 458 Kettle Falls, WA 99141
Telephone Number: 509.738.6625
Email: jpeterson@kfschools.org
Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Greg Price, Special Education Director
Address: PO Box 458 Kettle Falls, WA 99141
Telephone Number: 509.738.6625
Email: gprice@kfschools.org
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Michael Olsen, Superintendent
Address: PO Box 458 Kettle Falls, WA 99141
Telephone Number: 509.738.6625
Email: molsen@kfschools.org
509-738-6625
509-738-6375