03/25/2020 update

Dear Lake Stevens School District families,

Thank you for your patience as we worked to prepare for the second round of Chromebook distribution. If your elementary student needs a Chromebook to access learning resources, and you do not have another device at home for him or her to use, please join us on Monday, March 30 from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Cavelero Mid High School.

Families who do not already have a device at home for their elementary child to use to access learning resources may check one out:

• Monday, March 30
  1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
  Cavelero Mid High School
  8220 24th St SE Lake Stevens, WA 98258
• Drive thru pickup in the rear bus loop

At this time we are only issuing one device per family. Please do not check out a device unless you truly need it. You will need your child's name, birthday and student ID number. Children do not need to accompany parents/guardians to check out a device. If you are in need of a Chromebook and are unable to join us during the listed time, please contact techsupport@lkstevens.wednet.edu or call 425-335-1500, and we will arrange a time to connect with you.

Remain in your vehicle, and drive-up to get a device. We are unable to accomodate walkup checkouts. As you approach Cavelero, drive to the back of the school and turn left. Follow the signs to the bus loop. Please refer to the attached map for more details.

You will need your student’s name, birthday and student ID number. We do have the ability to look up student ID numbers if you don’t have it. Parents and guardians may check out a device without their student present. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to receive a device. Please do not send your student on their own. At this time, we will only issue one device per family.

If you are in need of a Chromebook and are unable to join us during one of the listed times, please call 425-335-1500, and we will arrange a time to connect with you. Or, you may email techsupport@lkstevens.wednet.edu. 

HomeLink will update our website as the District information and resources becomes available. 

 03/20/2020 update

INTERNET ACCESS

USING PERSONAL DEVICES

Contact our support team for assistance at techsupport@lkstevens.wednet.edu if you encounter issues with Content Keeper blocking access to materials and resources. Please contact our tech team using "Content Keeper Block - Personal Chromebook" in the subject line. 

HomeLink students have access to their email, documents, and educational portals. Most apps students access remotely both at school and home need to have the student logged into their school account to grant access. Any time an account is used on a public computer, make sure to log out. Failing to do so  allows others access to all account information (email/drive) All communication with teachers and all school work should be done via student account. Google is integrated to work harmoniously and keeps track of all documents and nothing can be lost.

Use this link to view HomeLink Instructions to access Skyward and gmail

Please email jen_mcphee@lkstevens.wednet.edu for assistance accessing HomeLink Skyward or gmail accounts.

March 18, 2020

Dear HomeLink Families:

In the past week we have had a variety of changes due to the spread of COVID-19. We continue to deal with uncertainty as these changes seem to keep coming.  What is not changing is HomeLink staff’s dedication to partnering with you to ensure that our students keep learning and growing while schools are closed.

Teachers will continue to contact our families to check in on their students.  They are great resources and will provide some learning opportunities tied to their classes.  These will not be collected or graded.  These opportunities will vary by teacher and class.   Additionally, our school counselor, McKenzie Harsin, will be available via text, email and phone if you need to contact her. 

A few of our ALE rules have been suspended for the duration that schools are closed:
Two way communication will not be required
There will be no requirement for monthly progress reporting or intervention plans for 
March.

Staff has been directed to work from home and will not be in the building.  Look for your teachers to start  contacting you the week of March 23rd. Feel free to reach out to me at 425-754-7834 or Tina_Vinnick@lkstevens.wednet.edu


Please also continue to check the school website for updates.


You can expect more communication from the district and from me in the coming days and throughout this closure. Although this is a difficult situation, remember that otters stick together.

Please stay healthy and safe!

Tina Vinnick

District Information about Covid-19: Find the most current Lake Stevens School District updates here. 

McKenzie Harsin, our HomeLink and OAR counselor, is providing support to students during the school closure. Please read her attached letter and reach out if needed. Counseling Letter from McKenzie Harsin 03.18.2020

The HomeLink 2020-21 Enrollment Packet can be found below in our school Headlines.  There is also useful information regarding new state requirements for Immunizations. You and Your Family-Immunization-School and Child Care -Rule Changes 2020-21 Enrollment information here

Please note that Kindergarten Enrollment Packets will be accepted in the school office when school resumes. Lake Stevens School District Closure March 16 - April 23

HomeLink is no longer accepting enrollment or Choice transfers for the 2019-20 school year.