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Samish Elementary Family Newsletter - August 2022
Welcome Back!
Samish Elementary - Ice Cream Social
WHERE: Samish Elementary 23953 Prairie Road, SW, WA 98284
WHAT:
- Meet your Teachers & Principal
- Find your classroom
- Drop off School Supplies
- Eat some Ice Cream
Principal's Corner
I feel incredibly blessed for this opportunity to lead Samish Elementary School. The 2022-2023 school year marks my 24th year in education. I joined the Sedro-Woolley School District 19 years ago as a Science Teacher and Softball coach at Sedro-Woolley High School. My daughter Ray is attending Cascade Middle School as a 7th grader and my son Jaxson is a 5th grader at Big Lake Elementary. We were able to slow down a bit as a family this summer and swim with the sea turtles on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. My family loves being a part of the Sedro-Woolley community and the Sedro-Woolley School District. You might see them volunteering around the building. I am very excited to meet all of our students and their families.
My plan this school year involves listening, learning, and collaborating with ALL students, families, and staffulty. If you have creative ideas to share or just want to connect please do not hesitate to reach out. My motto is Everyone is ALL in for ALL students! Our theme for this school year is "Together is Better - Every Piece Matters." Every Samish student matters and as a community, we need every stakeholder to come together to support all students. We are excited to have volunteers back in our buildings and bring back assemblies and other long-standing traditions.
With gratitude, - Principal Laura Schmidt
Mr. Hawk's Corner
Hello Samish Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers!
I’m having a relaxing summer ‘off’ (because when you’re a parent, are you ever really ‘off’?). I don’t know about you, but I’m noticing that I need more limits with screen time for my kid. And probably for myself.
Here are some ideas to keep them busy that aren’t very time or energy-consuming for the adult:
Get them working! This might be a good time to introduce them to light chores. Especially any outdoor work. Maybe for money? Or see if a friend, neighbor, or family member needs any help from a hard-working young person!
Send them over to their friend’s house! Offer to exchange supervision duties with that other parent or even go to a park or other gathering place together with other families (who knows, you might make a friend yourself).
Remember to get in some good summer reading. It can be paired with outside time in the shade!
There are also some great free activities going on this summer. Here is an example:
The public library has a number of great activities and programs throughout the summer. Here’s a link: https://www.centralskagitlibrary.org/childrens-programs
Wishing you a fun-filled summer and looking forward to seeing everyone back in the fall!
Mr. Hawk ehaakenson@swsd101.org 360-855-3540
ENROLLMENT & REGISTRATION
Welcome to the Sedro-Woolley School District! Whether you are the parent of a new student or a returning student, we are glad to have you in the Sedro-Woolley family.
Students should be registered as soon as possible so we can plan for classes in September! Online registration is available online: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/domain/904. Families may not be contacted until secretaries are back in the buildings in mid August.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out by calling your student's campus or the district office at 360-855-3500, or email swsdcoms@swsd101.org.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
- Friday, August 24 @ 4:00pm - Teacher Assignments Posted @ Samish main entrance door
- Thursday, September 1 @ 9:25 am - First day of school for 1st to 12th graders.
- September 5 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL.
- Wednesday, September 7 @ 9:25 am - Kindergarten students start
- Monday, September 12 @ 6:00 pm - School Board Meeting
- Tuesday, September 13 @ 9:00 am - Samish Co-op Preschool starts
- Thursday, September 15 @ 5:30 - 6:30 pm - Samish Elementary OPEN HOUSE
- Monday, September 19 - Good Beginnings Preschool starts
- Monday, September 26 @ 6:00 pm - School Board Meeting
- Tuesday, October 4 - Picture Day @ Samish Elementary
- Tuesday, November 15th - Picture Re-Take Day @ Samish Elementary
SAMISH SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS
ANY families that are in need of assistance with school supplies OR would like to donate extra school supplies, please contact Laura Schmidt, Deb Suthers, or your classroom teacher.
Meet your Samish Elementary Staffulty
Equity Task Force
Ci3T Team
2nd Grade Teacher
SBLT
Rochelle Benson
Campus Safety
Emily McKelvey
Campus Safety
Strive Paraeducator
Ci3T Team
Tracy Peach
Strive Paraeducator
Hannah Knutzen
Custodian
Speech Language Pathologist
Food Service
SAMISH WATCH D.O.G.S........COMING SOON
The Dads of Great Students WATCH D.O.G.S. program is one of the nation’s largest and most respected school-based, family, and community engagement organizations in the country. WATCH D.O.G.S. is a family and community engagement educational initiative designed and developed by educators, experts, and parent volunteers over more than two decades. Our program helps provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important. Meanwhile, we provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security, reduce bullying and provide a greater sense of campus safety allowing students and teachers to focus on learning. Fathers, grandfathers, step-fathers, uncles, and other father figures serve at least one day on campus each year under the leadership of a program coordinator and under the guidance of a school principal or designated administrator.
If you are interested please contact Laura Schmidt.
Resources & Reminders
SAMISH GEAR AVAILABLE HERE
VOLUNTEERING
We are excited that you are interested in volunteering your time for our students and staff in the Sedro-Woolley School District! All volunteers, student-teacher observers, and PTO members must complete several forms and undergo a background check verification.
Complete the required background check paperwork available from the building secretary
Provide a copy of your photo ID
Wait for the background check to be completed and approved
Forms must be turned in and verified by the building secretary.
Thank you for your support of the Sedro-Woolley School District!
Samish Elementary School
Transportation 360-855-3504
Food Services 360-855-3515
Adverse Weather Line 360-855-3573 (Spanish 360-855-3538)
Email: lschmidt@swsd101.org
Website: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/Domain/482
Location: 23953 Prairie Road, Sedro-Woolley, WA, USA
Phone: (360)855-3540