Office Memos
2019-2020 Kindergarten Registration Starts March 1st!
Admission Requirements:
- A child must be five (5) years old by August 31, 2019 to enter kindergarten
- You will be required to provide proof of in-district residence. (Utility bill, rental agreement, or completed choice forms)
- A certified birth certificate from the Bureau of Vital Statistics (this is not the hospital issued certificate)
- To obtain a copy of your child's birth certificate visit: www.doh.wa.gov OR Call (360) 236-4313 or (360) 236-4312
- Washington state law requires all students to be immunized before enrolling in school. Your child will not be assigned a classroom teacher until the immunization requirements are complete.
An immunization record showing:
- Varicella (Chickenpox) - 2 doses given on or after the 1st birthday AND 2nd dose must be given at least 28 days after the 1st OR documentation from a Doctor of disease OR blood test for immunity.
- DTaP/DTP/DT/TD - 5 doses if the last dose is given on or after the 4th birthday.
- Polio -4 doses provided the last dose is given on or after the 4th birthday.
- MMR - 2 doses both given on or after the 1st birthday and 2nd dose must be given at least 28 days after the first.
- HEP B - 3 doses.
Attendance at a Glance
Being in school every day means your child won't miss out on learning. Try to schedule appointments and family trips when school is in session. If he or she asks to stay home "just because," remind him or her of what they will be missing, such as reading groups or PE class. Explain that they can only be absent if they're sick or if there's a family emergency.
If your child is going to be absent, please notify the school at (509) 924-9823. In order for an absence to be considered excused, notification to the school office must be made within 3 days of the absence. Notification shall include child’s name, date(s) absent, and the reason for the absence. Any absence for which the school does not receive appropriate notification will be considered unexcused. For additional information please visit: https://otis.evsd.org/for_students/parent__student_handbook_2018-2019 .
Choice
Please remember your Choice application needs to be returned to Ms. Savall on or before May 1, 2019.
Missing Something?
Please be sure to stop by and look through our Lost and Found. We have several coats and jackets, gloves, hats, and even snow boots looking for their owner! It is helpful when you write your child's name on their belongings so we can assist in their recovery when misplaced. Articles not claimed by the end of each month will be donated to charitable organizations.
Our PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) Needs Your Help!
Our Otis PTO is in dire need of parent participation. There are only four parents, each with an officer role, at each monthly meeting. The following are our immediate needs:
Chair or Co-chair for the upcoming Spring BBQ
Parents willing to volunteer for the BBQ, June 7
A treasurer and vice president for next year
Parents to attend monthly meetings – next meeting, April 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Parents willing to help with Otis Days and Parade on June 2nd
Please contact Rachel Schofield at OtisPTO@gmail.com if you are willing to help with our immediate needs.
Upcoming PTO Events
- March 22 - family fun night in the Otis gym
Fundraiser for Marima Band Trip
Showing The Peanuts Movie
6pm - 8pm
$3.00 admission
Free Popcorn
Bring your own water bottle, blankets and pillows!
- April 9 - 6:00 PTO Meeting
- April 10 - Papa Murphy's Night
- April 19 - 6:00 PTO Triple Play Night