Mid-Winter Break: No school February 15 - 19!
A Message from Mr. Sackett
This week officially moved us into the second half of the school year!
It is hard to believe that half a year has gone by! While this year has brought its fair share of struggles, I feel confident that we are on a path toward a greater sense of normalcy. I would like to thank our students, parents, extended family members, and community members for all of their support during these challenging times. As we continue to move forward, we continue to see growth and learning taking place each and every day!
At this time, we are happy to announce that we have brought back students in our K-5 specialized program classrooms for part-time in-person learning and that they are doing well and happy to be back in-person. In a recent communication the district shared that they are, “working closely with Mukilteo Education Association leaders to reach a memorandum of agreement” about next steps for bringing individual grade levels of students back for some in person learning. In preparation for this eventual return of some elementary students, the district is surveying K-2 families about their plans to return. Please help us by filling out this survey, if you haven't done so already, so that we can organize plans to bring back one grade level at a time for in-person learning while giving families and staff notice of any upcoming changes two weeks in advance.
The health and safety of our staff and students remains a priority. In order to ensure the safety of all students and staff, we ask that families review the safety protocols shared in this family guide and talk to students and practice wearing their masks properly, practicing physical distancing at all times, washing hands, and understanding that there will be a daily screening process each day. We look forward to expanding in-person learning for more students soon.
Jack Sackett, Principal
Do you have a child who will be at least five years old by August 31, 2021, who will attend kindergarten in Mukilteo School District this fall? Registration for kindergarten classes in the 2021-22 school year will begin March 1, 2021.
Many elementary schools will have their own kindergarten programs.
Some students will attend Pathfinder Kindergarten Center, located behind Fairmount Elementary on Beverly Park Road, based on their home address. Use the online kindergarten look-up tool to enter an address and find which school your kindergartner will attend.
Starting March 1, you can register online or make an appointment with your neighborhood school to pick up a registration packet.
Immunizations are required for in person school attendance are established by the State of Washington. Students must be current in immunizations to attend school. A new state law states that students who are out of compliance with immunization requirements will be excluded from school until those conditions are met. Learn more about the state’s new immunization requirements on the district immunizations website.
For more information about kindergarten, visit the kindergarten registration webpage, contact your neighborhood elementary school, or the school district’s Elementary Education office at HemingerJL@mukilteo.wednet.edu or 425-356-1209.
KIDS Photography is scheduling school photo appointments!
KIDS Photography is taking photos by appointment only. Appointment times are spaced to allow for social distancing and cleaning in between sessions.
Photos will be taken at 4114 198th Street S.W., Suite #4, Lynnwood, WA 98036. This is near the Alderwood Mall, next to the Anytime Fitness and across the street from the Goodwill.
February 15-19: President's Day & Mid-Winter Break-No School
- Monday, February 22 - Monday After School Stem Academy for 4th & 5th Grades 3:30; ME PTSA Meeting 6:45 Social, 7:00 Meeting RSVP
- Tuesday, February 23 - Tuesday After School Stem Academy for 4th & 5th Grades 3:30
REMINDER:
Reporting your child’s absence during distance learning is still very important. If your child will not be attending school for any reason, please notify our office 425-366-3100 or our Attendance Clerk, Merika Burkhalter, at BurkhalterMC@mukilteo.wednet.edu.
For travel absences, we need the information in writing and a week prior to the vacation. Note, only 5 absences will be excused per school year for travel.
Nutrition Services Meal Distribution Changes
February
- Monday, 15th: Mobile Route- Vantage Apartments- 7/day bags.
- Tuesday, 16th: Regular distribution from all sites- 7/day bags. 11am-3pm
- Wednesday, 17th: Mobile Route- Tamaron Ranch, Olivia Park, Puget Park, Merrill Creek-7/day bags
- Thursday, 18th: Closed
- Friday, 25th: Closed
The Garden is calling on volunteers to install a shed and help create a wash basin.
If you are interested in helping, please write to Mr. Greer.
Join ME PTSA and support our school and our students! This year, you - AND your student! - can join online!
To join or renew your membership and to see all the ways to stay updated about the work we do (Facebook! Instagram! Newsletter!) And we want to hear from you! Let us know how we can support you, or send us your great ideas for being distantly social! Let us know how you would like to get involved! Let’s make this the best year it can be.
Shop AmazonSmile - Now On The Amazon App!
AmazonSmile customers can now support ME PTSA in the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations - ME PTSA gets .5% back on all your eligible purchases.
- Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device
- Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into 'Settings'
- Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process
Back-To-School Listening
The National PTA has a great podcast, "Notes From The Backpack," perfect for back-to-school listening!
Check out the archive of great episodes on all kinds of important issues!
Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Box Tops! Get The App!
Box Tops has gone digital! Get the Box Tops App and ME Students get the $$! Read more here, then buy, scan, and earn away! Physical Box Tops Clips are being phased out, but are still around and will be accepted through their expiration date - as late as 2022, so keep your eyes out for traditional clips!
If you have Box Tops Clips to send in, just make sure they're not expired and cut them out - carefully! Put them in an envelope and write "BOX TOPS" on the back, and mail them off to:
ME PTSA President, 2600 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo WA 98275
Where to find your ME PTSA:
The Mukilteo School District acknowledges that we are gathered on Indigenous Lands, the traditional territory of the Coast Salish People, specifically the Tulalip Tribes, successors in interest to the Snohomish, Snoqualmie, Skykomish, and other allied bands signatory to the 1855 Treaty to Point Elliott. The district serves a diverse population of about 15,000 students who live near the Puget Sound about 15 miles north of Seattle, Washington. Our mission is to help prepare our community's children to be successful, contributing members of the community. Our students learn in an environment that is positive, caring, and focused on their highest academic potential. And, it's working. Mukilteo students consistently score well in annual achievement tests and win academic honors. Many people have moved to the area because of the first-rate Mukilteo school system.
Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Bruce Hobert (425-356-1319), hobertbl@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Lisa Pitsch (425-356-1277), pitschla@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), moosekerkw@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) allenwr@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.
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