NLMS Bulldog Bark

Did you know research shows that missing 10 percent of the school, or about 18 days in most school districts, negatively affects a student’s academic performance. That’s just two days a month and that’s known as chronic absence.

And, by 6th grade, chronic absence becomes a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school.

That is why it is our goal here at NLMS for students to miss two days or less per month (18 days per year). We understand there is illness, please stay home, but being at school each and every day is important. We want to recognize students with good attendance and improved attendance by handing out Attendance Bulldog Bucks. They will redeem the special Bucks at lunch on Thursday, November 20 for a special treat. This is a small way for us to say thank you for being here. This will repeat each month so every student can be recognized, hopefully many times!

For more information on the importance of attendance please visit www.attendanceworks.org.

North Lake Sports is gearing up for Season 3 Winter Sports. Registration for 7th grade girls basketball and 6th and 7th grade co-ed wrestling will open on Sunday, December 10th.

• Registration for girls basketball will close on Sunday, January 28th. Late registration will not be accepted, so please register early to ensure your paperwork gets in on time. Tryouts will be January 30th, 31st and February 1st. Athletes are encouraged to attend all three days of tryouts. Please remember athletes must have a sports physical on file to try out.

• Registration for co-ed wrestling will remain open until Friday, February 2nd. Wrestling is a no-cut sport. Athletes must have a sports physical on file in order to practice.

Don't miss this second opportunity to purchase a yearbook! The sale will end January 20th. You can come into the NL office to pay with a card, cash or a check or click the link to make on online purchase. https://wa-lakestevens.intouchreceipting.com/ Please note: All yearbook sales are pre-sale only

Our second school dance of the year will be on Friday, December 8th in the cafeteria from 1:30 to 3:00 PM. Dance tickets will go on sale Monday, November 27th. You can pay online or we accept cash, check and credit card in the office. The cost of the tickets are $6.00 with ASB and $8.00 without ASB. Only one ticket can be purchased per student. Students can purchase a ticket at their lunch. The dance theme is Winter Wonderland. The concession stand will be open and items will be sold for $2.00 each. There is NO transportation provided after the dance. You will need to make your own arrangements to be picked up when the dance ends at 3:00. The dance is limited to 300 students to make sure you buy your ticket early.

Snohomish County winter resources for families

We are gathering feedback from families about evening family engagement events at North Lake Middle School. Please complete this brief survey to let us know what kinds of events you would be interested in attending. https://forms.gle/ippfyNnUzMzoAbPL6

Fundraiser Prizes - We don't have a specific date when prizes will arrive to NL but we are hoping in the next few weeks. Once prizes are received, a notification will be sent out to those students that won a prize and they will be distributed during lunches.

There is no doubt that the Fall season has arrived and with it brings inclement weather. Heavy wind and rain may cause power outages, downed trees, and limbs which could impact school schedules and transportation routes. We will not send or post messages if schedules are normal. No news means that schools are open. Please visit: https://www.lkstevens.wednet.edu/Page/136 for information regarding changes in school schedules or bus routes, due to weather or other conditions, or to sign-up for Flash Alert updates.

In accordance with RCW 49.60, the Lake Stevens School District does not discriminate in employment and schools. The Lake Stevens School District provides Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, handicap/disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, use of a trained dog to guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and designated youth groups. The district complies with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations to include, but not limited to, Title IX, Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, RCW 49.60 “The Law Against Discrimination,” and RCW 28A.640 “Sex Equity,” and covers, but is not limited to, all district programs, courses, activities, including extracurricular activities, services, access to facilities, etc. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures should be directed to Lake Stevens School District, 12309 22nd St. NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, Attention: Title IX and Civil Rights Officer, John Balmer, (425) 335-1500, John_Balmer@lkstevens.wednet.edu or ADA Compliance Officer and Section 504 Compliance Officer, Miriam Tencate, (425) 335-1500, Miriam_Tencate@lkstevens.wednet.edu.