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Dear Tenino Community, I would like to provide you with some facts about Senate Bill 5395 which deals with sex education in schools and is causing much concern. I have read the entire bill and have subsequently met with Tenino School District board members and administrators regarding this issue. Below are the facts regarding the proposed law and the approach the District will take IF the bill becomes law: The facts: • At the time of this writing, SB 5395 has NOT been signed into law. The governor can sign the bill into law, veto the entire bill, or veto portions of the bill. • The bill does not require sex education for elementary students. • The focus for elementary students will be around the development and use of appropriate social skills. • Local school districts choose the curriculum that will be taught. • There is no state mandated curriculum. • Since this has not been signed into law we have not examined or chosen a curriculum to meet the new regulations. Our District’s approach to this issue: • We will not be teaching sex education to elementary students. • The school board and superintendent are committed to a commonsense approach to the implementation of this law. • The choice of curriculum should reflect our community’s values. • Parents will be able to review the curriculum and opt out of any aspect of the curriculum. We will continue to communicate with you when this bill becomes a law. Regards, Joe Belmonte

COVID-19 Letter to Families Dear Tenino families, We wish to provide families with health tip reminders and information about the respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus known as COVID-19. By doing so our hope is to avoid unnecessary drama while remaining vigilant and communicative. We understand that the spread of the virus to new regions around the world and the heightened media attention is concerning. We want to assure you that the Tenino School District is continuing to closely monitor this situation. The district is also communicating with state and local health officials, as well as the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and will continue to follow their professional guidance. As we learn new information, we will continue to provide you with updates. To read the entire letter click the link below: https://5il.co/ddt7

New Scoreboard at the Baseball Field--Fastpitch is next!

Tenino Elementary School’s Community Garden Receives $3,000 Grant from The Whole Kids Foundation. http://www.yelmonline.com/news/article_d8df26bc-535c-11ea-a61a-239fb2b9aff7.html

Congratulations to Tenino Wrestling Regional Champs, Jamiah Christin & Robby Marti. Both went undefeated at Regionals & have solidified their spot at State this weekend at the Tacoma Dome. Robby Marti was also named the Academic State Champ with a 3.98 GPA! Congrats to you both!!

This afternoon a pick up truck rear ended one of our school buses on Old Hwy. 99 heading northbound. State Patrol is on the scene and no one was injured. Students were transferred to a different bus and are on the way home. Glad everyone is okay. Please be careful out there and observe those flashing bus lights!

Congrats to Tenino Girls Basketball as they have qualified for districts, with a 9-11 record earning the Evergreen 1A 3 seed. Playoffs start tonight as the Ladies head to Kings Way Christian in a winner advances/loser out, 1st RD game. Tip off is set for 7pm. Good Luck Beavs!!

Thank You Voters! The Program and Operations levy is passing with a 55.96% yes vote. This is good news for Tenino students.

Good Morning Parents/Guardians, This is a friendly reminder to please vote on February 11, 2020 for the Special Election. Registration to vote online, by mail or by voter registration drive is February 3, 2020. For more information about the special election visit, http://bit.ly/2020Levy. Reminder, the final day to mail in or drop off your ballot is Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Thank you.

3rd Annual Tenino Band Boosters New Mattress Fundraiser.

Tenino Sports for the Week 2.3 - 2.8

Tenino Youth Baseball T-Ball & Coach Pitch 2020 Baseball Season

B-THAT Upcoming Events

Tenino School District Newsletter January 2020 Available online https://5il.co/cjye

Good Morning Parents/Guardians, This is a friendly reminder to please vote on February 11, 2020 for the Special Election. Registration to vote online, by mail or by voter registration drive is February 3, 2020. For more information about the special election visit, http://bit.ly/2020Levy. Reminder, the final day to mail in or drop off your ballot is Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Thank you.

Barbara Coloroso Free Event

Drivers Needed for Tenino School District.

Tenino Sports for the Week 1/20 - 1/25

Tenino High School will be open on the normal schedule Tuesday January 21st. All the electrical components in the mechanical room have been inspected and the building has been cleared for occupancy. The school has been completely ventilated and there is no residual smoke or smell. Thank you.

All Tenino HS Sports & Extracurricular activities have been canceled for tonight. This includes all practices, as well as the Boys & Girls Basketball Doubleheader at Hoquiam. A reschedule date is still TBD. Wrestling tmrw at Napavine & Rainier are still on as scheduled.