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What do you know about the Smarter Balanced Assessments all students will take in the spring?

On Dec. 9, school board members will review the district's preparation to give these tests to students.
What might these
Different tests with different results

mean for students, families, teachers and schools?

Check it out online! You can take some practice tests to experience what students will be doing.

Do you have a four-year degree?

You might be able to substitute teach in Everett Public Schools

For those interested who do not have an appropriate teacher certification, but meet the district's employment qualifications, the district will request the state to issue emergency substitute certificates.

Substitute teachers
Do you have a four-year degree and successful experience working with youth? If so, you may qualify to substitute teach. Please apply online for the emergency substitute teacher posting #14-*10. Include a letter of interest, resume, two confidential reference forms, one being from a district employee, and three letters of recommendation. The district will provide training in classroom management, teaching strategies and other practical tips.
Substitute paraeducators
Paraeducators help with student supervision, instruction, and health room activities. If you are interested in becoming a paraeducator substitute, please apply online for posting #14-*4.

Questions? Contact Carol Stolz.

Two BIG "thank you"s

1. Thank you to Everett Public Schools Foundation (EPSF) for 47 classroom grants. The grants total over $35,000 and surpassed last year's grants by about $7,000. Thanks to those of you who contributed to EPSF. Read news release.

Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson and City Council member Judy Touhy at a table with board member Ted Wenta. In the background are other tables with Representative Hans Dunshee and City Council member Paul Roberts.

2. Thank you to the student,

city, county and state legislative representatives who joined in the Dec. 2 Community Conversation. Those parents and community members who came to North Middle School that evening had a unique opportunity to visit with more than a dozen elected representatives whose decisions impact students.

Governor's Office Lacey Harper, Northwest Regional Representative Economic Alliance Snohomish County Troy McClelland, President and CEO Students Joseph Jackson, Sequoia High Scott Pease, Cascade High Robi Ramos, Cascade High Trever Tuck, Everett High Mitchell Weholt, Henry M. Jackson High	Legislators John McCoy, Senator, 38th District Rosemary McAuliffe, Senator, 1st District June Robinson, Representative, 38th District Mike Sells, Representative, 38th District Hans Dunshee, Representative, 44th District	City and County Ray Stephanson, Mayor, City of Everett John Lovick, County Executive, Snohomish County Brian Sullivan, Vice Chair, County Council Ken Klein, County Council Scott Bader, Vice President, City Council of Everett Paul Roberts, City Council of Everett Judy Tuohy, City Council of Everett

First day of winter break is Monday, Dec. 22.

School resumes Monday, Jan. 5.

Broadway traffic detour begins in January

Take alternate routes to avoid construction

From about Jan. 9 through fall 2015, construction crews will work on the Broadway bridge between Hewitt and California streets. Traffic will be re-routed around the bridge, so take a look and plan your routes accordingly. Read more about the construction and detour and alternate routes on the city of Everett's Public Works website.

Dec. 9 school board meeting

The school board will meet in regular session on Tuesday, beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the board room at the Community Resource Center located at 3900 Broadway in Everett, WA 98201.

You can find the agenda and other board materials online in BoardDocs.

Dec. 9 board meeting topic highlights

TOPIC	DETAILS
Property decisions about Colby and Longfellow	Since earlier this fall, the district has sought and received community thoughts about best ways to use the Colby and Longfellow properties according to the Property Use Matrix. The Capital Facilities Advisory Council has reviewed those thoughts. On Dec. 9, the board will consider the input and recommendations for best use of those properties in the future.
Progress toward graduation	Each year at this time, the board reviews data showing how well the upcoming graduating class is being prepared to graduate. This year's analysis of high school seniors' progress will highlight work to support special education students and students who do not speak English as their first language.
Classes offered for academically talented students	The board will review a recent study of the district's Highly Capable and Challenging Options program and next steps and implications for such programs in kindergarten through high school.
Different tests; different results	Smarter Balanced Assessments. All students will take those tests online this spring. Are we ready? How have we prepared? What else needs to be done?

VISIT YOUR SCHOOL BOARD'S WEBSITE

Get the facts about foreclosure

A state-run, free program may be able to help

If you or anyone you know is facing foreclosure, a state-run program may be able to help. The Foreclosure Fairness Program (FFP) provides homeowner foreclosure assistance by offering FREE housing counseling, FREE legal aid to low and moderate-income households, and low-cost mediation for eligible households. Learn the facts about foreclosure.

Any homeowner can contact a FREE housing counselor ANYTIME by calling Washington State's homeownership hotline at 1-877-894-HOME (4663). Low- to moderate-income homeowners may also be eligible for free assistance from the statewide civil legal aid hotline: 1-800-606-4819.

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Everett Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:

Affirmative Action Office - Carol Stolz, cstolz@everettsd.org, 425-385-4106

Title IX Officer - Randi Seaberg, rseaberg@everettsd.org, 425-385-4104

504 Coordinator - Becky Ballbach, rballbach@everettsd.org, 425-385-4063

ADA Coordinator - Kristine McDowell, kmcdowell@everettsd.org, 425-385-5250

Address: 3900 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201