The Current // Feb
Monthly Newsletter
Dear Families,
To succeed as a District, we need strong community connections. That's why I would like to invite you to join me for a monthly event that we are calling Mornings with Monty.
These meetings are about building a partnership with Moses Lake families and residents and offer the opportunity to ask questions, share your perspectives, and learn more about the significant work happening in our District. Our first gathering is at the Red Door Cafe on February 15th at 9:30 am.
I’m looking forward to having conversations with the Moses Lake community members and connecting on our shared values and priorities.
Sincerely,
Monty Sabin, Superintendent
Mornings with Monty
Wednesday, Feb 15, 2023, 09:30 AM
Red Door Cafe, LLC, West 3rd Avenue, Moses Lake, WA, USA
Superintendent Monty Sabin is hosting a series of informal, conversational, open house meetings with our community. The first meeting is on Wednesday, February 15th at 9:30am located at the Red Door Cafe.
Conversations are open to the public. Parents and community members are encouraged to attend.
IN OUR SCHOOLS
MLHS Students & Staff of the Quarter
Congrats to the student and staff recognized this quarter! Along with a certificate, all winners were presented with a free voucher for Pop Stop and a Maverick water bottle.
CONGRATULATIONS to our amazing Open Doors students! Last night we celebrated the graduation of 13 students and commemorated their hard work. Way to go!
UNDEFEATED – Lady Mavs Wrestling
The Lady Mavs went UNDEFEATED for the First time in history 6 and 0 becoming the District 9 league CHAMPS!
TAKE ACTION
Career Opportunities
- Coaches (Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Football, Basketball)
- Bus Drivers & Assistants
- Paraeducators
- Food Services Server
- Teachers (Elementary, French, and more!)
- Special Services (Speech-Lang Pathologists, Occupational Therapists)
IN THE DISTRICT
Home Depot Donation
THANK YOU to our local The Home Depot They've donated their remaining Christmas light inventory to Moses Lake High School ASB for decorating their various events. We are so thankful for our community partners who help make those special events possible!
Simplot French Fries
Our local Simplot recently donated 10 massive pallets of french fries and quality potato products for our students– We estimate that's more than 10,000 lbs of taters!
THANK YOU to Kristine Howard at J.R. Simplot Company as well as our friends Steve Rimple and Josh Nicholich at Moses Lake Steel Supply for donating their time and truck to deliver the spuds.
Strategic Plan // Meeting 3
During the third Strategic Planning committee meeting, we finalized the foundations of our Plan that will guide our progress and goals as a district. Read more about the process, progress, and goals here.
PROFILE OF A GRADUATE // All Moses Lake School District graduates will...
- Achieve success after graduation and be equipped with the skills of a lifelong partner, who communicates and collaborates effectively.
- Believe in their ability to reach unlimited potential through grit, perseverance, and problem-solving.
- Contribute as active citizens in their community by caring for themselves and others while embracing diversity.
VISION
Empowering every student to achieve, believe, and contribute as compassionate citizens
MISSION
We are dedicated to ensuring the success and well-being of all.
- SAFETY // We will ensure an emotionally and physically safe learning environment.
- RESPECT // We will treat everyone with respect and integrity while embracing differences.
- EXCELLENCE // We will employ intentional and responsive practices in all settings.
- COLLABORATION // We will take collective responsibility for the success of our community
- INNOVATION // We will lead and model lifelong learning through research-based, effective practices.
- COMMITMENT // We will care for every student as if they were our own; never giving up on anyone.
January Board Meetings [ Highlights ]
- Recognitions: The District recognized our board of directors for School Board Appreciation Month.
- Recognitions: The district recognized our significant partnership with the Moses Lake Community Coalition, which provides support for our families through substance abuse programs, mental health programs and the Strengthening Families program. The MLCC also announced the District as their Community Partner of the Year for which we are honored and appreciative. Thank you MLCC!
- Introduced a Mastery-based Learning policy
- Superintendent Sabin's contract was renewed for another year.
- The next board meeting is February 9th, 6pm.
View the meeting minutes and full agendas on BoardDocs.
FEBRUARY
- African American Heritage Month
- Career and Technology Education Month
- Feb 6 - National School Counseling Week
- Feb 9 - School Board Meeting, 6pm
- Feb 15 - Mornings with Monty
- Feb 15 - National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day
- Feb 17 - Early Release (3.5 hrs)
- Feb 20 - NO SCHOOL (Presidents' Day)
- Feb 21 - National FFA Week
- Feb 22 - School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
- Feb 23 - School Board Meeting, 6pm
IN THE COMMUNITY
Moses Lake School District
1620 S. Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837
509.766.2650
SECTION 504 NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION Students, parents, employees, and others doing business with or performing services for Moses Lake School District are hereby notified that this school district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the school district’s compliance with the regulations implementing Section 504 is directed to contact the compliance officer (below), who has been designated by the school district to coordinate the district’s efforts to comply with the regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. SECTION 504 Compliance Officer: Samantha Burgess, sburgess@mlsd161.org | 1620 S. Pioneer Way Moses Lake, WA 98837 | 509.766.2670