celebrating the life of charles "bud" davis

March 1st, 2020 at Noon in the Kamiak High School Gymnasium

The Davis family invites you to wear your favorite tie-dyed shirt in celebration of the vibrance and joy Mr. Davis brought to all our lives.

• March 2nd: Blood Drive Parent Permission Slips Due
• March 2nd: 1st Day of Spring Sports
• March 6th: LIT Day (12:45 Release)
• March 10th: Junior Registration Deadline
• March 11th: Sophomore Registration Deadline
• March 11th: Cheer Informational Meeting
• March 11th: Running Start Make Up Session, 2:05PM, CCRC
• March 12th: Spring Sport Parent & Athlete Meeting, 6:30-8:30PM, Main Gym
• March 12th: Freshmen Registration Deadline
• March 13th: LIT Day (12:45 Release)
• March 18th: 8th Grade Parents' Night, 6-8:30PM, Kamiak Gym
• March 18th: Running Start Make Up Session, both lunches, CCRC
• March 25th: Senior Class Meeting #3, PAC
• March 25th: Herff Jones Announcement Distribution (Seniors who ordered announcements)
• March 26th: Kamiak's Got Talent
• March 26th: Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) Workshop, 7-8PM, Kamiak Library
• March 30th: Spring Pep Assembly
• March 30th - April 3rd: Spring Spirit Week

volunteers needed:

Clarion Mailing Party! Kamiak needs your help with prepping the bi-monthly Clarion. On March 5th, from 8AM to 10:30AM, we will meet in the staff lounge to seal the Clarions and place mailing labels. If you would like to volunteer, just check in with the front desk by 8AM to join us. Thank you for supporting our school by volunteering your time. If you would like to become a PTO member, you can join here.

2020-2021 registration:

Kamiak has implemented an exciting change in the course registration process for the next school year. We are now moving to an online registration system, and this will be our transitioning year.

If your student missed the informational meeting that took place this week, they can watch the presentation here. If your student is not sure what to take or has further questions, please schedule an appointment with your counselor.

Registration Deadlines:

• Juniors: March 10th
• Sophomores: March 11th
• Freshmen: March 12th

To view a list of available courses, verify graduation requirements, learn about dual credit, running start and more, please check the Course Guide.

Because of the complexity in creating the master schedule that meets the needs of over 2000 students, we have some strict guidelines on changing schedules. Please check the courses selected and make sure they are the courses your child would like to take for the following year.

blood drive:

Students must turn in their Parent Permission slips to Mrs. Stengele in room 328 by March 2nd. The Blood Drive takes place on March 4th.

kamiak's got talent:

Kamiak’s Got Talent show is coming up on Thursday, March 26th. Auditions are on Monday, March 9th and Tuesday, March 10th. Audition packets are available in the main office and are due by March 5th.

boeing summer internship for juniors:

Boeing will have the job descriptions announced in early March. The Kamiak Career & College Readiness Center (CCRC) will host an information meeting, date and time TBD. Juniors should start working on their resume since that will be part of the application. The Kamiak HSBP webpage has directions for creating a resume. Students may stop by the Kamiak CCRC with questions.

running start

Students who plan on attending Running Start during the 2020-2021 school year are required to attend one information session at Kamiak High School before meeting with their counselor for verification paperwork (this does not apply to current Running Start students, only new students). Interested sophomores, juniors, and their parents are invited to attend one of the Running Start information meetings. At this meeting, you will hear from Running Start Representatives from Edmonds Community College, Everett Community College and EvCC ORCA (Ocean Research College Academy).

If you weren't able to make it to the meeting in February, you can attend a make-up session with Mr. Stelling:

• Wednesday, March 11, 2:05pm in the Kamiak CCRC
• Wednesday, March 18, 1st Lunch in the Kamiak CCRC
• Wednesday, March 18, 2nd Lunch in the Kamiak CCRC
• Students only need to attend one of the information meetings listed.

WORLD LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY EXAM- EARN CREDIT FOR FLUENCY! (DATE CHANGES)

If your student is fluent in reading, writing, and speaking another language they could earn up to 4 high school credits by taking a World Language Proficiency Exam. If interested, please have your student see Ms. Spies in the Counseling Office for details. The test will take place on Friday, April 17th (after-school) and registration forms are due to Ms. Spies by Friday, April 3rd.

The Mukilteo School District provides students in grades 8-12 with an opportunity to earn up to 4.0 high school credits by taking a World Language proficiency exam (WLPE) that is offered for nearly 60 languages. Students are tested on their reading, writing, and speaking skills in the language selected. Students earn a “pass” grade and not a letter grade for any credits awarded and therefore does not affect their grade point average. These credits do not count towards the 2.0 external credits (see curriculum guide) that students are allowed to apply to their transcript. Please see your counselor if you are interested in this opportunity.

For more information please visit the Mukilteo School District website under the Assessments Department “Assessment Resources” tab. A list of languages offered can be found on the third page of the “WLPE FAQ’s” document.

CHECK OUT KAMIAK'S FLYERS ON PEACHJAR

senior timeline:

• March 25: Senior Class Meeting #3, PAC, AM Assembly
• March 25: Herff Jones Announcement Distribution
• April 3: Final payment for Senior Ads Due
• April 15: Grad Knight—LAST day to sign up!
• May 15: Pay all fines
• May 20: Senior Events Performance Auditions
• May 22: Library books due
• May 22: Scholarship Registration due for Recognition Night
• May 28: Mock Car Crash/Assembly
• May 29: Senior Prom, 8PM - 11PM
• May 31: Baccalaureate (Parent Sponsored) 2PM-4PM, Kamiak Commons
• June 3: Senior Recognition Night, 6:45PM-8PM, Commons
• June 4: Senior Textbook check-in begins
• June 8 & 9: Senior Finals
• June 9: Remaining Textbooks DUE as finals are completed
• June 10: Last chance for Senior textbook clearance
• June 10: Senior/Parent Breakfast, 8AM-9:30AM, Commons
• June 10: Graduation Rehearsal, 10AM-12PM, Main Gym
• June 10: Senior Farewell Assembly, 12:50PM, Main Gym
• June 11: Senior Check-out/Cap & Gown Pick-up
• June 11: Senior BBQ, 3PM-5PM, Lighthouse Park
• June 12: Graduation, 4PM, Angel of the Winds Arena
• June 12: Grad Knight 2020! Immediately following graduation, Surprise Locations
• June 15: Diploma pick-up, 7AM-2:30PM, Kamiak CCRC

assistance with book costs

• For Seniors planning to attend Edmonds Community College in the Fall 2020. You may be eligible to get your books paid for! Eligibility requirements:
• Graduating from a Mukilteo School District High School June 2020
• 2.5 Cumulative High School GPA
• Register for 15 credits at Edmonds CC for Fall 2020
• Find details and apply on the Edmonds Community College website
• Contact the Kamiak CCRC with questions.

Seniors going to community college during the fall 2020:

Edmonds & Everett Community College will be having representatives at Kamiak to help high school seniors, on track to graduate, navigate the college entry process. Visits are held in the Kamiak Career & College Readiness Center and seniors are invited to drop-in. See dates below:

RANK FOR THE CLASS 2020 IS AVAILABLE

All students requesting rank will have to do so in person in the counseling office.

RECOMMENDATION LETTERS

Please schedule an appointment with your counselor, preferably 2-3 weeks prior to the deadline for the recommendation letter.

sno-isle tech information:

sophomores & juniorS who want to apply next fall:

Applications became available on February 7th for current Sophomores or Juniors who would like to apply to Sno-Isle TECH next fall. Watch for more information on the Sno-Isle TECH website, the Kamiak Student Bulletin, contact Sno-Isle TECH or contact the Kamiak CCRC with questions.

scholarships:

• The Kamiak CCRC promotes Local Scholarships on the CCRC webpage calendar, most are for seniors. There are many open applications now and more to come so check them weekly. Scholarships are posted to the CCRC calendar by due date, look for the yellow bar next to them.
• Gear Up has a great list of scholarships! They are not just for seniors. Check their website often for updates.

Spring sports practices and tryouts start Monday, March 2nd.

Check the Kamiak Athletics Page for further details.

SPRING SPORT PARENT & STUDENT-ATHLETE MEETING:

DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2020

Please join us in the Main Gym at 6:30 for general Kamiak Athletics information. Followed by Breakout Sessions for each sport:

• Softball: Aux Gym
• Girls Tennis: Main Gym
• Baseball: P15
• Boys Soccer: P13
• Girls and Boys Golf: Main Gym
• Girls and Boys Track: P14

girls softball:

Tryout dates are March 2nd, 3rd and 4th from 3PM-5PM at the Harbour Pointe Middle School field. Bring cleats and tennis shoes for all 3 days.

2020-2021 cheer tryouts:

Students who are interested in finding out what it take to become a Kamiak cheerleader next year can attend an informational meeting on March 11th from 4-5PM in the Mat Room (Main Gym)

sports schedules:

For full athletic schedules, scores, and directions, please click the Wesco button below:

winter guard shows:

• February 29: Enumclaw High at 11AM
• March 7: Portland Show at 11AM
• March 14: Vegas Show at 11AM
• March 21: North Thurston High at 11AM
• March 27: Winterfest at Kamiak at 11AM
• March 28: Cascade High at 11AM

kamiak athletic booster club

Dear Kamiak Community:

Kamiak Athletic Booster Club is excited to announce a fundraising campaign for our beloved Kamiak High School, and we need your help! Our main gym is in need of a makeover -- new banners, flags, new branding logos, and most importantly, an updated vinyl banner system to replace the old date plaques and awards. The cost of this update is just over $10,000, and the school simply doesn’t have the funds for it. We will be honoring and recognizing our Sponsors through a Thank You banner, which will hang permanently in our main gym complex to show our gratitude to all of the families and businesses that have generously donated.

We have four sponsorship levels to help us reach our fundraising goal:

• $1,000.00 donation = Platinum Level
• $500.00 donation = Knight Level
• $250.00 donation = Purple level
• $100.00 donation = Silver level

Please consider making a donation… even $5 or $10 will bring us one step closer to our goal. Please click on the fundraising link below and make your donation today. (Note: KABC is a non-profit organization, and your donations are tax-deductible.) Thank you for supporting our school and Kamiak athletics!

Sincerely,

Kamiak Athletic Booster Club (KABC)

fundraiser total: $7,880

To find a list of the current Kamiak Clubs, check out the Weekly Club Schedule

For a club descriptions and more information, please check the Club & Academic Brochure

QMLATIV:

Qmlativ is our system that provides parents with their student's information such as grades, attendance, and other data. You can login to the Family Access portal to check on your student's information.

Need help accessing your Family Access Portal? Please refer to these instructions.

flyers HAVE GONE digital:

Say goodbye to crumpled flyers at the bottom of student backpacks that surface after an opportunity has passed. We have implemented an electronic flyer distribution system. Families will get flyers in their email inbox instead. Schools and outside organizations will have a more accessible, environmentally friendly and interactive way of sharing flyers and newsletters. Primary guardians with an email address on file at their child’s school will automatically begin receiving flyers by email. If a family member would like to also receive them, they can subscribe on the school website.

listserv has retired

The subscription-based email ListServ is aging technology and expired as of January 10th. If you are the primary guardian already listed at your child’s school, you don’t need to do anything – you will continue receiving messages from your child’s school. Communications have been transitioned to Blackboard. If you would like to view your current Blackboard Connect settings, please login to your account by clicking the button below.

Blackboard Connect Portal:

The school district uses a system called Blackboard Connect to send important messages to parents via telephone, text, and email. If you would like to change to the way you receive messages, login to your Blackboard Connect Portal and edit your contact information.

Other ways to stay informed as a parent:

• Check out the Senior Class Page
• Check out the Kamiak Homepage
• Look for the Daily Student Bulletin—it’s the info that is shared with your students
• Read the Clarion (Parent newsletter-mailed approx every 2 months)

Change in School Closure or Delay Notification:

This year, you will receive a phone message and email from the district if we close or delay school. This helps ensure we reach everyone, including those without an email address on file, before students stand outside at a bus stop, and before parents leave for work. If you added a text message number in the Blackboard portal, you will also receive a text message. As usual, it will also be posted on the district website and posted through FlashAlert, which also feeds into mainstream local news feeds.

calendar update:

The 3 snow days in January have been added to the end of the school year calendar. As a result,the new last day of school will be Monday, June 22. That means June 17 will become a regular full day, June 19 will become a LIT day and June 22 will be an early dismissal day. If we have any more school closures between now and the end of the school year, those may be added to the end of the school year as well, so be cautious in making summer plans right after school lets out.

NEGATIVE LUNCH BALANCES

Reminder: Official Transcripts will be held until your negative balance is paid off. Smaller payments are accepted if you cannot pay the balance in full. You can apply for Free/Reduced Meal Benefits for the 2019-2020 school year at any time. Apply either online or at your school office. Applications must be renewed each school year. Please call the Nutrition Service Office with any questions regarding your student's eligibility. Online payments can be made to your student's meal account by going to MySchoolBucks

CELL PHONE/ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY:

Cell Phone/Electronic Devices are not allowed during class periods OR passing times. Confiscated items will be held in the Main Office for PARENT pick-up at the end of the day. Chronic or willful disrespect of the policy will be subject to progressive school discipline. Students have received this information along with the Kamiak Student Handbook and the District Rights & Responsibilities Handbook (the policy is stated on page 22 of this publication).

STUDENT DELIVERIES:

To avoid interrupting the educational process, items brought in and left for student pick-up will not be delivered to classes. It is the responsibility of the student to retrieve such items. For campus security purposes, food delivery, flower delivery, balloon delivery, etc. should not be sent to the school.

ATTENDANCE:

• Excusing an absence: Students have 2 days to get absences excused by a guardian with an excusable reason.
• Pre-arranged absences: Pick up pre-arranged absence form from attendance. This form must be signed by student, teachers and a guardian and must returned to the office a week before the absence. The dean of students will then review the submission. If the form is not returned one week prior to the absence, it will be automatically unexcused.

NURSE:

Have students visit the nurse when feeling ill, they would need to be cleared by the nurse before calling home requesting to be picked up.