Mukilteo Elementary Falcon Spirit
From the Principal
Falcon families,
I would like to start off with a huge THANK YOU to all the parents, guardians, and volunteers who have helped to support the ongoing learning and growth of the Mukilteo Elementary community of students. It has been fun to get back to hosting community events, concerts, and volunteers at full capacity this year and I am amazed at the contributions of students, staff, and families to support this work. We have a few weeks left with some more fun to come, including our annual Leadership Picnic on Friday, June 9th. Students are preparing and looking forward to sharing with you the progress and growth they have made this year by giving you a glimpse of their learning, and I hope that you will join us for this celebration. Thank you for your continued support and positivity as we strive to do what is best for ALL of our students and provide safe, engaging learning environments that celebrate student growth and progress, while providing opportunities for students to S.O.A.R. (Seek Success, Overcome Challenges, Achieve Goals, Reach High).
While school is coming to a close I wish families a fun and relaxing summer together. Staff have already started thinking about and planning for next year and we look forward to our ongoing partnership in the upcoming school year with all of our families. Have a wonderful summer and here's to hoping the summer weather that was around for last night’s amazing PTSA carnival sticks around!
PS -- Don’t forget to read and practice a little math to keep those academic tools sharp during your weeks away!
Leadership Celebration & Picnic Timeline
11:45 – 12:00
Arrive and sign in outside the main office. Get a visitor sticker and map of grade level locations where you can check in with your teacher and meet your student.
12:00 – 12:30
Find a spot in your grade level assigned area to sit together and enjoy a picnic lunch with your student(s) and celebrate their growth and learning during this school year. Students can pre-order a school cold lunch (sandwich, fruit, carrots, milk) by telling their teacher on or before Friday, June 2nd or you may bring a picnic lunch for your family!
12:30
Return items to class basket where you met teacher when you are finished. If taking your child home, please sign out your child with their classroom teacher before leaving. Students who are signed out by their parents may leave for the day. Students not signed out will return to classes at 12:30 and remain for regular dismissal at 2:10.
12:15 – 12:45
Outdoor Classroom will be open for you and your child to visit. Please sign out your child with their classroom teacher before visiting the Outdoor Classroom. There will be tour guides and activities to do as you walk the trails.
Please be responsible for all your children during the time you are on campus with them, as supervision is limited. Parking is limited, please walk if you are able.
Friday, Jun 9, 2023, 11:45 AM
Mukilteo Elementary School, Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo, WA, USA
2023.24 Mukilteo Elementary Moving or Transferring Schools?
Please fill out a separate form for each child.
With the end of the year fast approaching, Mukilteo Elementary would like to know if you will NOT be returning to our school for the 2023 – 2024 school year.
All 5th grade students are automatically enrolled into their next school.
If you have a student currently attending ME and they WILL be returning next year, you do not need to do anything. If you will be moving this summer, or your student will not be returning to ME for another reason, please fill out form below.
A Reminder about Bike Safety
Bicycle riders are required to follow the rules and regulations listed below.
· Helmets should always be worn
· Follow the directions of the crossing guards and school staff
· Dismount and walk your bicycle while on school campus
· Put your bicycle/scooter in the bike rack and lock it
· Students in Kindergarten – 2nd Grade must ride their bikes to school with an adult.
Soar Gear Store is Open!
Looking for a way to show off your school pride? Check out the Soar Gear store!
Click the link below to order! Stores on June 4th.
We Read One Million Minutes & We’re Jumping for Joy!
June 16 is Book Joy Day at M.E.
So come to school ready to celebrate by
* dressing like a favorite book character OR
* dressing in a way that brings you joy like…
* wearing dress-up or comfy clothes
* wearing a favorite sweatshirt
* wearing a special hat (yes, you can!)
* accessorizing!!
Books to honor our beloved teachers who are retiring this year
Honor our beloved teachers who are retiring this year by purchasing a book for our Mukilteo Elementary Library in their name.
Agnes Olson (Paraeducator)
Cheryl Tousley (1st Grade, Dean of Students)
Sue Idso (5th Grade, Outdoor Classroom)
Step 1: Purchase a book(s) of your choice from this Amazon Wish List and have it shipped to Mukilteo Elementary.
Step 2: Fill out this form to let us know who your book is in honor of and what message you'd like inscribed inside.
Step 3: We will put a special book plate inside the book with the teacher's name and your inscription! We will display the book in a special spot in our library for children to check-out, read, and enjoy!
A Reminder about our Dress Code
Spring is here and it is time to remind students and parents of appropriate school attire. It is our goal to maintain an academic atmosphere at all times. Please dress your child in clothing that is safe and appropriate for school.
The following rules apply:
- Shorts, skorts, and skirts must reach the end of the fingertip when arms are extended down at their side. No spaghetti strap shirts or shirts that expose the tummy. Sleeveless shirts are ok.
- Tennis shoes for PE. Shoes need to be appropriate for playing safely on the playground, therefore no flip flops. If a student forgets or wears inappropriate clothing, that student will be asked to go to the office, change clothes (as available), or call home to notify the parents to request clothing if needed.
Thank you for attending Spring Carnival
Countless family memories were made at the Carnival 2023! ME PTSA would like to thank the entire community, and our hard working volunteers, for the tremendous support in time and dessert donations for the Cake Walk.
There were many of you who attended with your families, and we enjoyed meeting everyone and watching the fun unfold last night!
Bravo to our All-Star Carnival committee team!
Register for Kindergarten
Do you have a child who will be at least 5 years old by August 31, 2023? Will they attend kindergarten in the Mukilteo School District next fall? Registration for kindergarten classes in the 2023-24 school year is underway! Visit https://www.mukilteoschools.org/kindergarten to learn more.
Attendance
For attendance and absence related questions or comments, please email us the following information: child's name, dates absent, reason for absence by clicking here.
If you are planning an absence, a Prearranged Absence form must be filled out and returned. Download the Pre-Arranged Absence Form and email it to the Main office.
Help your Child Succeed in School: Build the Habit of Good Attendance Early
Did you know that if your child misses more than 18 days in a given school year that this is chronic absenteeism? Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school and themselves. Here are some tips to increase your child’s attendance:
- Set a regular bedtime and morning routine
- Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before
- Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.
- Try scheduling medical appointments and extended trips when school isn’t in session
- If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors and other parents for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.
The most crucial learning hours of a school day are the morning hours because this is when students are most attentive. Students who are tardy miss the beginning of their morning classes, and they also cause a distraction when they arrive late to class. Please ensure that your student is on time for class every day. At Mukilteo Elementary, school starts promptly at 9:00am. Any student arriving after 9:00am will be marked tardy. Remember you can drop your child off as early as 8:45am for them to eat breakfast or go to walk n talk. Studies have shown that students who are frequently tardy have lower GPAs, lower scores on standardized assessments, and lower graduation rates. Chronic tardiness in elementary and middle school is also linked to failure in high school. We want all students to be successful at Mukilteo Elementary and it starts with making sure you are ready to learn at 9:00am
DEI Books
Our June Picture Book Project features themes of inclusion and celebrates people and their different ways of being, doing, thinking, and caring. Each picture book we’re sharing with classrooms this month has characters who understand and value their own ideas and strengths while also being able to appreciate the talents and perspectives of others, even others who are different from them.
Starfish
Written in free verse, Starfish follows Ellie, a Texas girl who has been bullied relentlessly for her weight, even by her own mother. With the help of a therapist, a new friend, and her loving father, Ellie learns to stand up for herself and be unapologetically her. Reading Level: 4th-5th Interest Level: 4th-5th
And Tango Makes Three
And Tango Makes Three depicts the true life story of Roy and Silo, two Chinstrap Penguins who reside at the Central Park Zoo. One day Mr.Gramzay, their keeper, notices the penguins' attempts at hatching a
rock. Why not just hatch an egg? Because both Roy and Silo are male. Mr. Gramzay then provides them with a fertile egg and a chance to become a family. Reading Level 2nd-3rd. Interest K-5th
Grandad's Camper
Celebrate love in all its forms, as Grandad tells his granddaughter about the adventures he used to have with Gramps. Grandad's camper van is hidden away in the garage - now Gramps isn't around any more, the adventures they shared travelling in it just wouldn't be the same. As she listens to his wonderful stories, Grandad's granddaughter has an idea to cheer him up... Reading Level 3rd. Interest K-4
Last Day of School is June 23rd
June 23rd is a half day students will be off at 12:55 pm.
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 Simone Neal (425-356-1319), nealsr@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.