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Eastlake Credo: At Eastlake, through intentional actions, we create an environment where students and staff feel safe, appreciated and loved. This is Eastlake. This is home. This is family.

WSPS

Dear Wolves

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we once again had to switch to remote learning, albeit for a much shorter duration of six days. The goal is to reopen for in-person learning on January 21, and stay open, as we know the best place for learning to happen is at school. However, we also know a lot more than when we closed the first time on March 12, 2020. We expect a seamless transition into and out of remote learning, and from what we have learned in the past, we know we can deliver more effective remote instruction.

As previously shared, students will have asynchronous learning today and tomorrow and resume the normal bell schedule in a remote setting on Friday. Students cannot be on other open school campuses during asynchronous days.

Currently teachers are working to provide quality remote instruction for four days and adjusting their plans for the end of the semester and Finals.

Rationale for School Closure

The school closure became necessary due to a staffing shortage. Over the last few school days, we have averaged over 20 staff absences and 8 uncovered teaching positions. For months, Eastlake teachers have stepped up to fill these vacancies, but this was no longer feasible. Regardless, we also did not have the staffing resources to adequately contact trace positive Covid cases. Finally, we had 531 students absent yesterday, meaning almost 25 percent of our students missed instruction, requiring teachers to support them in-person, concurrently and asynchronously.

Prior to reopening, we will need to revisit our processes to both cover classes and contact trace, as well as double down on our prevention measures.

If you are interested in becoming an emergency sub to support Eastlake and the rest of the LWSD, please contact me.

Wolf Strong Pack Strong

Chris Bede, Principal
Eastlake High School
Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule

Week of January 10th - 14th. On Friday, January 14th we will resume our daily bell schedule albeit remote.

Week of January 17th thru 21st . Next week we will have three days of synchronous instruction (Tuesday-Thursday) and resume in person school on Friday, January 21st. The bell schedule will stay the same.

To view upcoming weekly schedules visit the Eastlake website here.
Meals Distribution
Meal Distribution

During remote learning, families can request meals via a Microsoft Forms sent out by the district. Using this Forms, families will be able to request 5-day meal packs. Families must pick up requested meals in front of EHS at the covered tables on Thursday, 1/13 from either 11:30AM-1:00PM or 2:30PM-4:00PM

If families are unable to pick up meals due to transportation, please email jtrimmell@lwsd.org. If families did not fill out the Forms, they can also stop by the school during the pickup times and fill out paperwork before picking up meals. 
Material Distribution
Teachers will contact students directly if they need students to have additional materials during remote instruction.
Technology Support
Student Microsoft Teams/Tech Help


  • If families or students need additional technology help, the LWSD Family Access hotline is available 24/7 and can be reached at ftaccess@lwsd.org or 425-936-1322.   

Eastlake Technology Norms

Please review before synchronous classes begin on Friday.

Technology/Book Needs

If students have technology or book needs during remote learning, they should contact the EHS Library at (425) 936-1506 or email kastory@lwsd.org. Library hours will be from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Students or parents can also come in person during the designated hours. 

Internet Access

If need a hotspot for at home internet access, please contact kastory@lwsd.org. Students can also use the EHS Library to access classes through the school internet. 

Eastlake Athletics
Lake Washington School District has temporarily shifted to remote learning due to substantial staffing shortages that are the result of COVID-related quarantines, general illnesses, and other absences at Eastlake, Juanita, Lake Washington and Redmond High Schools. During this remote learning phase, it has been determined that athletic practices and competitions may continue. However, much like some other school districts in King County, LWSD will be limiting spectator attendance in an effort to reduce the potential transmission of COVID-19 in indoor settings and facilitate our return to in-person learning.
 
Temporarily, spectators at home athletic events at the four LWSD high schools will be limited to parents/guardians of the host school only. No student spectators.
  • Masking is required universally for all spectators attending indoor K-12 sporting activities, regardless of vaccination status.
  • Audience members should be seated in “family units” and those small groups should be spaced at least six feet apart.
  • No food can be consumed in the gym.
 
This plan will be adjusted as conditions change. 

-John Appelgate - LWSD Athletic Director
Eastlake Clubs
While Eastlake is remote Clubs can meet remotely only.
400 228th Ave N.E.,
Sammamish, WA 98074

Main office (425) 936-1500
Attendance (425) 936-1539