Keewaydin News 11/11/2026

November is here, and it’s time for our annual vision and hearing screenings!

Our school nurse will begin screening students at Keewaydin Discovery Center this month.

We use specialized screening devices, including a vision screening camera and a hearing screening device. These screenings are quick and especially helpful for students who may have difficulty communicating. However, screenings are not diagnostic and do not replace a comprehensive exam by a medical provider.

Families will be notified if their child does not pass a vision or hearing screening or if we are unable to complete the screening successfully. If your child does not pass, we recommend following up with a medical provider for further evaluation.

If your child wears glasses, please make sure they bring them to school and notify their classroom teacher so we can keep their health records up to date.

If you have concerns about your child's vision or hearing, we encourage you to consult your medical provider. If your child is already receiving care for vision or hearing concerns, please keep our staff informed and provide any relevant medical records in a timely manner. This information helps us determine whether any adjustments to your child's school services are needed.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our school nurse.

School Nurse

509-222-6016

Please note the following dates on your calendar.

We’re getting ready for fall conferences!

Conferences are a great time to meet with your child’s teacher to talk about how your child is doing, their progress, and any questions you may have.

Scheduling a conference is optional (not required).

If you’d like to meet with your child’s teacher, keep an eye out for a conference request form that will be sent home in your child’s backpack.

The days are getting chilly and the leaves are starting to fall. It must be that time of year again!

Please help your little one stay warm and comfy by sending them to school with a cozy coat, hat, and gloves. We love playing and learning outside, even when it’s cool out!

Don’t forget to write your child’s name on their items so they don’t get lost in the coat pile.

Thank you for helping our students stay snug and ready for fun!

When dropping off or picking up your child, for everyone's safety, please remember to park in designated parking spaces only. Parking along curbs or in areas that are not marked as parking spaces is not permitted.

If all parking spaces are full, you may park at the baseball field across the street and use the crosswalk to safely cross the street. You may also wait until a parking space becomes available.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep our parking lot safe for all students and families!

If your child is a bus rider, they will be sent home on the bus unless you let us know otherwise.

If you do not want your child to ride the bus on a particular day because you are picking them up, please call the school AND message your child’s teacher at least ONE HOUR BEFORE school ends. 

If we do not receive enough notice, we cannot guarantee that your child will not be sent home on the bus.

If your child is going to be absent, please let us know using one of the following methods:

We receive a high volume of calls in the morning, so if we are unable to answer, please leave a voicemail. There is no need to call back, we will receive your message and record your child’s absence.

Thank you for helping us keep our attendance records accurate!

If you’ve recently moved or have a new phone number or email address, please let the office know so we can keep your student’s information up to date.

📞 Call us at 509-222-5028 or ✉️ email sandra.seery@ksd.org

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