DISTRICT

The Sequim School District, in partnership with the City of Sequim, Clallam County Sheriff’s Office, Sequim Police Department and Clallam County Fire District 3, host a school safety forum from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the Sequim High auditorium 533 N. Sequim Ave. The forum will focus on prevention, response and recovery issues. Call 360-582-3600 for more information.

The next school board meeting is 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, in the district boardroom, 503 N. Sequim Ave. The public is invited to attend, and time is set aside for public comment. To view the agenda and minutes of past meetings and click on “School Board,” “Regular Communication” and “Agendas” on the district’s website at www.sequimschools.org.

The Highly Capable Referral window is now open. The school district is accepting referrals through Nov. 30. Referral packets are available at each building’s front office, or online at www.sequimschools.org (click on “programs,” then “Highly Capable”). Return all completed referral packets to your student’s building secretary by close of business on Nov. 30.

GREYWOLF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The school district’s health services staff will be performing school vision and hearing screening for students in kindergarten, first, second, third, fifth and seventh grades. See gwe.sequimschools.org for more information.

HELEN HALLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The third grade students in Emily Ellefson’s class spent September listening to “The Wind in the Willows” by Kenneth Grahame. Throughout the story, students identified three themes: friendship, hospitality, and responsibility. Each student chose a character from the story they felt best represented a theme to complete an opinion paragraph. They were tasked with stating their opinion and providing supportive reasons with text evidence.

I know for a fact that Rat best fits friendship in the story “The Wind in the Willows.” First of all, he cares about Mole. For example, he cared about Mole when he was worried about his home and crying. The second reason is that Rat is nice to characters in the story. From the story, he didn’t care when Mole flipped the boat over and he was nice to him. My final reason is that he welcomes people. For instance, he welcomed Mole to his house. That is how I know for a fact that Rat best fits friendship in the story, “The Wind in the Willows. “

— Edgar Cisneros

Don’t you think that Badger is the best example of friendship in “The Wind in the Willows”? First of all, Mr. Badger does not give up on his friends. For example, he helped Toad get Toad Hall back even though Toad couldn’t always be trusted. The second reason is he takes care of his friends when something goes wrong. From the story, when Rat and Mole get lost, Badger warms them up and wraps up Mole’s wound. The final reason is that Badger forgives his friend, Toad. For instance, when Toad lies, steals, and escapes from jail Badger forgives him. So you can see that Badger shows a great amount of friendship.

— Grace Folstrom

Don’t you think that Badger is the best example of Hospitality in “The Wind in the Willows”? First or all, Badger is kind to Rat and Mole. For example, Badger made supper for Rat and Mole. The second reason is Badger is welcoming to all his friends. From the story, Badger lets all the animals who are lost in the snow stay with him. The final reason is Badger is caring to his guests. He fixed up Mole’s leg. That is how Badger shows hospitality.

— Gracie Huntsman

I know for a fact that Rat is the best example of friendship in “The Wind in the Willows.” First of all, he wasn’t made at Mole for tipping his boat. Also, Rat let Mole into his house, fed him, and let him sleep in the best bedroom. Another thing is when Mole smelled his home, Rat let them stay there for a while. Also, Rat helped Mole clean up and get his house going. Another reason is that Rat was happy to find Mole in the Wild Wood. Rat was also smiling when he found Mole. So you can see Rat is the best example of friendship in “The Wind in the Willows.”

— Ianson Klinger

SEQUIM MIDDLE SCHOOL

The Sequim School District is participating in the Washington State 2018 Healthy Youth Survey during fall 2018. The Healthy Youth survey includes questions related to physical activity and diet, unintentional and intentional injury, substance use, risk and protective factors, access to school-based services, and sexual behaviors abuse and orientation.

Survey results are used by schools, communities and state agencies to plan programs to support area youth and reduce their risks. This is given to sixth and eighth graders. Participation in the survey is voluntary and the students’ answers are anonymous. See the middle school’s website, sms.sequimschools.org, for more information.

SEQUIM HIGH SCHOOL

For seniors: A Scholarship Notebook Informational Meeting is set for 7:45-8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, in the school library. Attendance is mandatory for those who plan to submit a scholarship notebook. See Mitzi Sanders in the career center if you have questions.

All SHS girls interested in joining the bowling team are invited to a meeting after school on Monday, Oct. 15, in Room 118. See athletic director Dave Ditlefsen for more information.

Seniors have until Friday, Oct. 12, to purchase their senior sweatshirt. Cost is $40.

Picture are set for Wednesday, Oct. 24; these are for students who did not get their picture taken yet and those who would like retakes of pictures purchased. Remember to bring a picture packet. For more information, stop by the main office.

From left, Sequim High School students Madison Uranga, Lillian Richey and Nathalie Torres Mendoza speak with Lauren Hunter, an admissions counselor at Whitworth University at a college and career fair at SHS on Sept. 27. Sequim Gazette photo by Michael Dashiell

Sequim High School student Madelyn Patterson talks with firefighter/paramedic Len Horst of Clallam County Fire District 3 at a college and career fair at SHS on Sept. 27. Sequim Gazette photo by Michael Dashiell

Isabelle Dennis talks with Crystal Cline, program coordinator for Western Washington University on the Peninsulas. Sequim Gazette photo by Michael Dashiell