b'From left, Rep. Harris; Rep. Waters; Sadie McKenzie, member, Washougal SD board of directors; Tracey MacLachlan, director, teaching and learning; Dr. Mary Templeton, superintendent; Hannah Hartman, CRGE principal; Mitch Denning, WAMOA consultant; Don Luthardt, Aetta Architects, American Institute of Architects (AIAWA) and Association for Learning Improvement (A4LE) representatives; Jessica Beehner, supervisor, facilities, and WAMOA representative; Aaron Hansen, assistant superintendent, human relations and student services; Tyler Muench, director, advocacy and external affairs/governmental relations; and Phil Partington, SW regional coordinator, OSPI school facilities and organization. Not shown, Les Brown, director, communications and technology.On Monday, May 20, 2024, Rep.with kindness, inclusion and respectbuddies. A covered play area outside Kevin Waters (R-Stevenson) and Rep.being specifically noted. The elementarygives students a chance to play outside Paul Harris (R-Vancouver) visitedschool has a partnership with Read NW,without being affected by inclement Washougal School District as part ofwhich organizes community volunteersweather. Overall, Columbia River Gorge WAMOA-facilitated legislative schoolincluding district administrators andElementary and Jemtegaard Middle are tours. Shown above is their visit toschool board members as readinggood schools for students to learn.Columbia River Gorge Elementary School and Jemtegaard Middle School, which share the same campus. The group spent most of their time in the elementary school, which houses 360 K-5 students.TONJA DICENZO Funded by a bond issue passed in 2015509.202 .7083and with state funding assistance, both schools were built and opened in 2017.ERIC MUNSON Both schools are built around a rock971.570.9101space which offers a unique decor to the facility and honors the history of MATT KOVATOVICH the building site. Theres a high level GOLD PARTNER 206.939.1039 of security in the buildings as there are double-entry doors, and all outside doors are locked. With advancements in technology, theres a single point lock-down in the main office. Also, current technology is seen throughout each of the classrooms and learning spaces. There are two learning pod areas for GOLD PARTNERK-2 and 3-5, where group learning cantake place. In terms of the curriculum, the students receive 60 minutes of art, 60 minutes of music, 60 minutes of library, and 90 minutes of PE each week. Band is also offered to all fifth grade students. The group observed a positive school climate throughout the schools WAMOA JOURNALSUMMER 2024 31'