January is School Board Member Recognition Month! 🎉
We are grateful for our Wahluke School Board members and the leadership they provide to support students, staff, and families across our district. Thank you for all you do!
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Enero es el Mes del Reconocimiento a los Miembros de la Mesa Directiva Escolar 🎉
Agradecemos a nuestra Mesa Directiva de Wahluke por su liderazgo y compromiso con nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias. ¡Gracias por todo lo que hacen!
We are grateful for our Wahluke School Board members and the leadership they provide to support students, staff, and families across our district. Thank you for all you do!
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Enero es el Mes del Reconocimiento a los Miembros de la Mesa Directiva Escolar 🎉
Agradecemos a nuestra Mesa Directiva de Wahluke por su liderazgo y compromiso con nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias. ¡Gracias por todo lo que hacen!
Today we are sending home some information about Health Guidance for Going to School from the Attendance Works website.
Showing up to school every day is critical for
children’s well-being, engagement and learning.
Make sure to send children to school if they are:
• Generally healthy and well.
• Participating in usual day-to-day activities.
• Children can even go to school if they:
• Have a mild cold, which may include a runny nose and/or cough.
• Have eye drainage without fever, eye pain or eyelid redness.
• Have a mild stomachache.
• Have a mild rash with no other symptoms.
• Have head lice. Though they are annoying and should be treated, lice are not a reason to
exclude a child from school.
• Haven’t had a fever overnight and they have not taken fever-reducing
medicine during that time.
Avoid keeping children at home unless they are too sick to participate. Please see the back of this
handout for details. Note that in most situations, a health-care provider’s note is not needed to return.
If your child has a compromised immune system or is at high risk for complications from common illnesses,
please talk to your school (school nurse if available) about developing a plan with you and your child's
health-care provider to keep your child healthy and safe while attending school.
Children may also avoid school due to anxiety (symptoms may include decreased
appetite, feeling tired, stomachache, headache etc). If you are worried that your child
may be suffering from anxiety, talk with your teacher, the school nurse, social worker or
other school staff to discuss the challenge and identify what can help your child stay in
school.
Reasons to keep me home from school and
what needs to happen before I can return
What is my symptom?
When should I stay home and when to seek medical care?
When can I return to school?
Fever
I have a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher.
Seek medical care if I have fever and any
of the following: ear pain, sore throat, rash, stomachache, headache or tooth pain.
If I have not had a fever overnight without the use of fever-reducing medication and I am feeling better.
Vomiting and/or diarrhea
If I have vomited 2 or more times in the last 24 hours. If my stool is watery and I may not make it to the toilet in time. Seek
medical care if I have stomach cramping and fever, I have bloody or black stool, or I am showing signs of dehydration (tired and sleepy, dry mouth and not urinating at least once in the last 8 hours).
If I did not vomit overnight and I am able to drink liquids without throwing up. If my diarrhea has improved.
Persistent cough or trouble breathing
Seek medical care if I have a persistent cough, difficulty breathing or trouble catching my breath or if I develop a fever
with the cough. These symptoms may be signs of Covid-19 or flu and should be evaluated by a health-care provider.
Once I am feeling better and I have been cleared for return by my health-care provider. If my symptoms were due to
asthma, please make sure that I have permission to use breathing medication at school.
Rash
Seek medical care if the rash has blisters, is draining, is painful, looks like bruises and/or if I develop a fever.
Rash has healed or I have been cleared for return by my health-care provider.
Eye irritation
Seek medical care if I have eye swelling, eye pain, trouble seeing or an eye injury. Once I am feeling better.
Sore throat
Seek medical care if I have drooling, trouble swallowing or a fever and/or rash. Once I am feeling better. If I was
prescribed an antibiotic by my health-care provider, then I can return 12 hours after the first dose, if I am without fever and I am feeling better.
Please feel free to call the office if you have any questions.
Showing up to school every day is critical for
children’s well-being, engagement and learning.
Make sure to send children to school if they are:
• Generally healthy and well.
• Participating in usual day-to-day activities.
• Children can even go to school if they:
• Have a mild cold, which may include a runny nose and/or cough.
• Have eye drainage without fever, eye pain or eyelid redness.
• Have a mild stomachache.
• Have a mild rash with no other symptoms.
• Have head lice. Though they are annoying and should be treated, lice are not a reason to
exclude a child from school.
• Haven’t had a fever overnight and they have not taken fever-reducing
medicine during that time.
Avoid keeping children at home unless they are too sick to participate. Please see the back of this
handout for details. Note that in most situations, a health-care provider’s note is not needed to return.
If your child has a compromised immune system or is at high risk for complications from common illnesses,
please talk to your school (school nurse if available) about developing a plan with you and your child's
health-care provider to keep your child healthy and safe while attending school.
Children may also avoid school due to anxiety (symptoms may include decreased
appetite, feeling tired, stomachache, headache etc). If you are worried that your child
may be suffering from anxiety, talk with your teacher, the school nurse, social worker or
other school staff to discuss the challenge and identify what can help your child stay in
school.
Reasons to keep me home from school and
what needs to happen before I can return
What is my symptom?
When should I stay home and when to seek medical care?
When can I return to school?
Fever
I have a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher.
Seek medical care if I have fever and any
of the following: ear pain, sore throat, rash, stomachache, headache or tooth pain.
If I have not had a fever overnight without the use of fever-reducing medication and I am feeling better.
Vomiting and/or diarrhea
If I have vomited 2 or more times in the last 24 hours. If my stool is watery and I may not make it to the toilet in time. Seek
medical care if I have stomach cramping and fever, I have bloody or black stool, or I am showing signs of dehydration (tired and sleepy, dry mouth and not urinating at least once in the last 8 hours).
If I did not vomit overnight and I am able to drink liquids without throwing up. If my diarrhea has improved.
Persistent cough or trouble breathing
Seek medical care if I have a persistent cough, difficulty breathing or trouble catching my breath or if I develop a fever
with the cough. These symptoms may be signs of Covid-19 or flu and should be evaluated by a health-care provider.
Once I am feeling better and I have been cleared for return by my health-care provider. If my symptoms were due to
asthma, please make sure that I have permission to use breathing medication at school.
Rash
Seek medical care if the rash has blisters, is draining, is painful, looks like bruises and/or if I develop a fever.
Rash has healed or I have been cleared for return by my health-care provider.
Eye irritation
Seek medical care if I have eye swelling, eye pain, trouble seeing or an eye injury. Once I am feeling better.
Sore throat
Seek medical care if I have drooling, trouble swallowing or a fever and/or rash. Once I am feeling better. If I was
prescribed an antibiotic by my health-care provider, then I can return 12 hours after the first dose, if I am without fever and I am feeling better.
Please feel free to call the office if you have any questions.
One thing we shared with parents tonight as part of our PTO meeting was dressing your child for cold weather. It is cold and we are seeing more students sick during these winter months. With the following suggestions we can help our children safe and warm.
Dressing for cold weather
When it is chilly outside it is important to dress your child in layers. 1-2 layers for the top. Longer layers on the bottom. Wear warm shoes and add a coat.
When it is cold outside and/or extreme weather it is important to again dress in layers. 3-4 layers for the top. Add gloves. 1-2 layers on the bottom. Wear warm shoes or boots. Wear a coat and add a warm hat. Also with freezing or extreme weather you can wear a face mask as well.
Dressing for cold weather
When it is chilly outside it is important to dress your child in layers. 1-2 layers for the top. Longer layers on the bottom. Wear warm shoes and add a coat.
When it is cold outside and/or extreme weather it is important to again dress in layers. 3-4 layers for the top. Add gloves. 1-2 layers on the bottom. Wear warm shoes or boots. Wear a coat and add a warm hat. Also with freezing or extreme weather you can wear a face mask as well.
Today is the day. PTO meeting from 5:30-6:30 in Room 8.
We will be discussing the following things:
Upcoming events
Jan 29-Migrant Music and Reading
Family Night
Feb 2-6th-National School Counseling Week
Feb 5th-Cookies with Counselors/PTO meeting
Valentine Fundraisers
Information Survey
Winter tips for parents
Lost and Found-come check it out and see if you can find your child's clothing.
We will be discussing the following things:
Upcoming events
Jan 29-Migrant Music and Reading
Family Night
Feb 2-6th-National School Counseling Week
Feb 5th-Cookies with Counselors/PTO meeting
Valentine Fundraisers
Information Survey
Winter tips for parents
Lost and Found-come check it out and see if you can find your child's clothing.
Just a reminder we will be having a PTO meeting Thursday January 15 from 5:30-6:30 pm in Room *
Mattawa Elementary PTO meeting
Thursday, January 15, 2026
5:30-6:30 pm
Room 8
We will be discussing the following:
Upcoming events
Jan 29-Migrant Music and Reading
Family Night
Feb 2-6th-National School Counseling Week
Feb 5th-Cookies with Counselors/PTO meeting
Valentine Fundraisers
Information Survey
Winter tips for parents
Lost and Found
Thursday, January 15, 2026
5:30-6:30 pm
Room 8
We will be discussing the following:
Upcoming events
Jan 29-Migrant Music and Reading
Family Night
Feb 2-6th-National School Counseling Week
Feb 5th-Cookies with Counselors/PTO meeting
Valentine Fundraisers
Information Survey
Winter tips for parents
Lost and Found
📣 Preschool Families — Important Notice
There will be no preschool classes on Tuesday, January 13.
Preschool classes will resume on Wednesday, January 14.
Thank you for your understanding.
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📣 Familias de Preescolar — Aviso Importante
No habrá clases de preescolar el martes, 13 de enero.
Las clases se reanudarán el miércoles, 14 de enero.
Gracias por su comprensión.
There will be no preschool classes on Tuesday, January 13.
Preschool classes will resume on Wednesday, January 14.
Thank you for your understanding.
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📣 Familias de Preescolar — Aviso Importante
No habrá clases de preescolar el martes, 13 de enero.
Las clases se reanudarán el miércoles, 14 de enero.
Gracias por su comprensión.
📣 Preschool Families — Important Notice
There will be no preschool classes on Tuesday, January 13.
Preschool classes will resume on Wednesday, January 14.
Thank you for your understanding.
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📣 Familias de Preescolar — Aviso Importante
No habrá clases de preescolar el martes, 13 de enero.
Las clases se reanudarán el miércoles, 14 de enero.
Gracias por su comprensión.
There will be no preschool classes on Tuesday, January 13.
Preschool classes will resume on Wednesday, January 14.
Thank you for your understanding.
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📣 Familias de Preescolar — Aviso Importante
No habrá clases de preescolar el martes, 13 de enero.
Las clases se reanudarán el miércoles, 14 de enero.
Gracias por su comprensión.
🎵 Wahluke Band Spotlight!
Our Band program helps students build collaboration, discipline, leadership — and even math skills!
These opportunities are supported by local voter-approved EP&O levy dollars. 👉 wahluke.net/levy
🎺 Don’t miss our upcoming concert!
📅 December 11
📍 Wahluke JH & HS Band Concert
📌 HS Auditorium
⏰ 5:30 PM
Learn more about the levy renewal here: wahluke.net/o/wsd73/page/epo-levy-renewal-2026
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🎵 ¡Destacando a la Banda de Marcha de Wahluke!
Nuestro programa de Banda de Marcha ayuda a los estudiantes a desarrollar colaboración, disciplina, liderazgo — ¡y hasta habilidades matemáticas!
Estas oportunidades son posibles gracias a los fondos de la iniciativa EP&O aprobada por los votantes locales.
👉 wahluke.net/levy
🎺 ¡No te pierdas nuestro próximo concierto!
📅 11 de diciembre
📍 Concierto de Banda de WJH & WHS
📌 Auditorio de la Preparatoria
⏰ 5:30 PM
Obtén más información sobre la renovación del EP&O aquí: wahluke.net/o/wsd73/page/epo-levy-renewal-2026
Our Band program helps students build collaboration, discipline, leadership — and even math skills!
These opportunities are supported by local voter-approved EP&O levy dollars. 👉 wahluke.net/levy
🎺 Don’t miss our upcoming concert!
📅 December 11
📍 Wahluke JH & HS Band Concert
📌 HS Auditorium
⏰ 5:30 PM
Learn more about the levy renewal here: wahluke.net/o/wsd73/page/epo-levy-renewal-2026
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🎵 ¡Destacando a la Banda de Marcha de Wahluke!
Nuestro programa de Banda de Marcha ayuda a los estudiantes a desarrollar colaboración, disciplina, liderazgo — ¡y hasta habilidades matemáticas!
Estas oportunidades son posibles gracias a los fondos de la iniciativa EP&O aprobada por los votantes locales.
👉 wahluke.net/levy
🎺 ¡No te pierdas nuestro próximo concierto!
📅 11 de diciembre
📍 Concierto de Banda de WJH & WHS
📌 Auditorio de la Preparatoria
⏰ 5:30 PM
Obtén más información sobre la renovación del EP&O aquí: wahluke.net/o/wsd73/page/epo-levy-renewal-2026
Ven y únete a una emergencia Reunión del PTO
11 de diciembre, de 4:30 a 5:00 PM
En el aula 8 de la
escuela primaria Mattawa
Organizaremos una recaudación de fondos para el festival de invierno. Hablaremos de juegos, ideas y oportunidades de voluntariado.
11 de diciembre, de 4:30 a 5:00 PM
En el aula 8 de la
escuela primaria Mattawa
Organizaremos una recaudación de fondos para el festival de invierno. Hablaremos de juegos, ideas y oportunidades de voluntariado.
Come join an emergency PTO meeting
December 11, 2025 from 4:30-5:00 pm in Room 8 of Mattawa Elementary
We will be planning a fundraiser for the Winter Festival next week. We will be discussing games, ideas, and volunteer opportunities.
December 11, 2025 from 4:30-5:00 pm in Room 8 of Mattawa Elementary
We will be planning a fundraiser for the Winter Festival next week. We will be discussing games, ideas, and volunteer opportunities.
PRESCHOOL Winter Spirit Week Dec 9- Dec 19
PRESCOLAR Semana de Espiritu Navideño Dec 9-Dec 19
Preschool December Newsletter
The Parent to Parent group will not have a guest speaker this month. Instead, our upcoming meeting will focus on connecting families with the school. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet the Multicultural Outreach Coordinator. Since there is no speaker scheduled, the monthly meetings will likely be promoted through the calendar, as shown in the attachments.
Locations and times
December 2, Brewing Connections Othello, 705 E. Juniper St. 5:30-7:00 pm
December 8, Lunch and Learn Casa Heradura, 211 N Elder St. Ste A, 11:00-1:00 pm
December 9, Brewing Connections Mattawa, Portable M2 5:30-7:00 pm
December 15, Brewing Connections Quincy, 1004 F St SW, 11:00-1:00 pm
December 18, Brewing Connections Moses Lake, 940 E Nelson Rd. 11:00-1:00 pm
If you have any questions, please email us at p2p@mlchc.org
Locations and times
December 2, Brewing Connections Othello, 705 E. Juniper St. 5:30-7:00 pm
December 8, Lunch and Learn Casa Heradura, 211 N Elder St. Ste A, 11:00-1:00 pm
December 9, Brewing Connections Mattawa, Portable M2 5:30-7:00 pm
December 15, Brewing Connections Quincy, 1004 F St SW, 11:00-1:00 pm
December 18, Brewing Connections Moses Lake, 940 E Nelson Rd. 11:00-1:00 pm
If you have any questions, please email us at p2p@mlchc.org
The Parent to Parent group won't have a specific guest speaker this month, so this upcoming meeting will be more to connect with parents and school. You can meet the multicultural outreach coordinator. Since there is no guest speacker monthly meetings will most likely be promoted via calendar like the attachments.
Locations and times
December 2, Brewing Connections Othello, 705 E. Juniper St. 5:30-7:00 pm
December 8, Lunch and Learn Casa Heradura, 211 N Elder St. Ste A, 11:00-1:00 pm
December 9, Brewing Connections Mattawa, Portable M2 5:30-7:00 pm
December 15, Brewing Connections Quincy, 1004 F St SW, 11:00-1:00 pm
December 18, Brewing Connections Moses Lake, 940 E Nelson Rd. 11:00-1:00 pm
If you have any questions, please email us at p2p@mlchc.org
December Spirit Dress Up Days:
Thurs-December 4-Wear your favorite flannel shirt or hoodie
Fri-December 5-Wear your Santa Hats
Mon-December 8-Dress as your favorite Christmas Character
Tues-December 9-Wear antlers and a red nose
Wed-December 10-Wear red and white, stripes, or candy cane accessories
Thurs-December 11: Wear Holiday Socks
Fri-December 12: Team Santa or Team Grinch
Mon-December 15: Ugly Sweater Day
Tues-December 16: Dress as an elf or wear red and green.
Wed-December 17: Dress as a Christmas tree or wear green
Thurs-December 18: Wear a holiday hat, santa hat, elf hats, or anything festive
Fri-December 19: Wear your most comfortable pajamas
Thurs-December 4-Wear your favorite flannel shirt or hoodie
Fri-December 5-Wear your Santa Hats
Mon-December 8-Dress as your favorite Christmas Character
Tues-December 9-Wear antlers and a red nose
Wed-December 10-Wear red and white, stripes, or candy cane accessories
Thurs-December 11: Wear Holiday Socks
Fri-December 12: Team Santa or Team Grinch
Mon-December 15: Ugly Sweater Day
Tues-December 16: Dress as an elf or wear red and green.
Wed-December 17: Dress as a Christmas tree or wear green
Thurs-December 18: Wear a holiday hat, santa hat, elf hats, or anything festive
Fri-December 19: Wear your most comfortable pajamas
Annual Winter Concert and Craft Night
DECEMBER 4, 2025
5:00-7:00 PM
Ms. Zirker, Ms, Tlatenchi, Mrs. Bare, Ms. Tapia, and Mrs. Sala’s classes will be performing from 5:15-5:45 pm
Mrs. Hubbard, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Carvo, and Mrs. Flint’s classes will be performing from 6:00-6:30 pm
Come join us for some fun crafts when your child is not performing. There will be a seperate Sensory Craft area as well for students who may get overstimulated with larger crowds.
Santa is making a special stop at our event!
There will be a dedicated photo area where students and families can take pictures with Santa. Come join the fun and capture a magical memory!
Hot Chocolate for sale-$2.00 per cup
DECEMBER 4, 2025
5:00-7:00 PM
Ms. Zirker, Ms, Tlatenchi, Mrs. Bare, Ms. Tapia, and Mrs. Sala’s classes will be performing from 5:15-5:45 pm
Mrs. Hubbard, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Carvo, and Mrs. Flint’s classes will be performing from 6:00-6:30 pm
Come join us for some fun crafts when your child is not performing. There will be a seperate Sensory Craft area as well for students who may get overstimulated with larger crowds.
Santa is making a special stop at our event!
There will be a dedicated photo area where students and families can take pictures with Santa. Come join the fun and capture a magical memory!
Hot Chocolate for sale-$2.00 per cup
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving Week
November 26, 2025
HALF DAY-DISMISSAL AT 12:30/MEDIO DIA-SALIDA A LAS 12:30
NOVEMBER 27-28
No School-THANKSGIVING DAY/NO HABRA ESCUELA-
DIA DE GRACIAS
November 26, 2025
HALF DAY-DISMISSAL AT 12:30/MEDIO DIA-SALIDA A LAS 12:30
NOVEMBER 27-28
No School-THANKSGIVING DAY/NO HABRA ESCUELA-
DIA DE GRACIAS
Just a reminder for our next weeks spirit dress up days.
Late Start Monday November 24, 2025 Cozy Clothes in Fall Colors
Tuesday November 25, 2025 Sweats and sweatshirt day
Early Release Wednesday November 26, 2025 Pajama day
PTO meeting tonight
5:30-6:30 pm
Mattawa Elementary School Gym
5:30-6:30 pm
Mattawa Elementary School Gym
