Wildcat News
November 10th, 2022
Mark your Calendar
NOVEMBER IS: National Native American Heritage Month, Disability History Month and National Homeless Youth Awareness Month.
- November 11th - Veteran's Day - NO SCHOOL
- November 15th - Principal Chat 9:00-9:30AM
- November 16th - Picture Retake Day
November 17th - PTO meeting - Frank Wagner Makerspace 6-7 p.m.
- November 23rd - Early Release 12:55pm
- November 24th-25th - Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
Picture Retake Day is Wednesday, November 16th
Sunday, November 13th is World Kindness Day
World kindness day is a day that promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world. The purpose of this day, celebrated on November 13th of each year, is to help everyone understand that compassion for others is what binds us all together. World kindness day is an international holiday. It was formed in 1998 to promote kindness through the world. This year’s theme is: “Be Kind Whenever Possible”. As we celebrate world kindness day look for ways to make kindness the norm in your daily life. World kindness day is a great day to begin including intentional moments of kindness, laughter and joy. It also means taking a moment to enjoy and recognize when those things are happening. Kindness starts with one smile, one compliment, one conversation.
Congratulations to our Marathon Wildcats!
Our students have been participating in a new PE activity called Marathon Kids and they are loving it! We are very proud of their effort and today we received a celebration from the program. Frank Wagner Students are currently rated #1 in the state and #146 in the nation. Thanks to our PE teachers for building healthy habits in our school and congratulations to our students!
Watch D.O.G.S. Information Night
WHO: Fathers, grandfathers, uncles and other father-figures who would like to
volunteer to serve at Frank Wagner this year
WHEN: Tuesday November 15, from 5:30-6:30 pm
WHERE: Makers Space at Frank Wagner Elementary
Calling all Fathers & Father-Figures! Bring your student(s) to the Watch D.O.G.S. Kick-off Event Pizza Party/Training Night
Enjoy FREE pizza and drinks! Sign up for your day to be a Watch DOGS Dad! Learn more about the program from dads who have participated in the past. You will need a volunteer packet prior to beginning your volunteering days.
Please RSVP with Tinna at pamanianc@monroe.wednet.edu .
Welcome Lunches are back!
MSD Highly Capable Program Referral Window
Every fall, we start the process to identify new students to receive highly capable services. As defined by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), highly capable students are those who perform or show potential for performing at significantly advanced academic levels when compared with others of their age, experiences, or environments. The mission of the Monroe School District Highly Capable Program is to identify and serve highly capable K12 students by providing a consistent, challenging and supportive educational environment within the resources of the district.
Any student in grade K, 1, 3, 5-11 with parent/guardian permission may be referred by staff, family, or community members. All 2nd and 4th graders are universally screened and therefore do NOT require a referral form. The nomination process for the Highly Capable Program opens on November 7th and closes on December 9th. When a referral is received, the screening process will be triggered to determine a student’s eligibility for highly capable services. The screening dates are TBD.
The Referral Form will be available in Family Access on November 7th. If you prefer paper copies, they can be found on our Highly Capable Program web page or here: English / Spanish.
For additional information, including Characteristics of Highly Capable Learners and Hi-Cap Handbook, please visit our website: www.monroe.wednet.edu/academic-programs/highly-capable
From our School Nurse
Searching for parent volunteers to help with hearing and vision screening days on November 14th 9:15am- 3pm & November 15th 9:15am- 1:30pm. If you are interested please call the school to have your name added to the list. Online volunteer packets need to be completed, and have proof of vaccination or exemption status.
FALL WEATHER HAS ARRIVED
Parent HUB
Please join us for coffee and pastries every Wednesday (that school is in session) from 9:00-10:00 am in the Parent HUB. This is a great place to get information and to make contact with other families in the Monroe School District.
WHERE:
Wagner Center, Room 13
639 W Main Street
Monroe, WA
WHEN:
11/16 - General Community Resources (Rachel Adams & Deborah Knight)
11/23 - No Parent HUB (early release)
Reminders
- Main St. crosswalk supervision starts at 8:40AM
- Our School hours 8:55AM-3:25PM, Monday-Friday
- EVERY FRIDAY is EARLY DISMISSAL at 2:25PM
- Students may arrive at school as early as 8:35 if they are having breakfast at school.
- Please do not use the crosswalk in front of the office, the only crosswalk that should be used at dismissal is the one in front of the gym. Students should not be using the crosswalk alone.
- No pets allowed on campus.
- Please keep traffic moving. If your student is not ready to get out of the car at drop off, please park and walk with the student.
- Please make sure we have updated phone numbers, emails and emergency contacts for your students.
- All Frank Wagner and Leaders in Learning students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch this school year. If you have children in other schools, you will need to complete a Free or Reduced Lunch Form.
- ID's are required to sign students out. If someone besides parents, guardians or emergency contacts are picking up a student, please call the front office to let us know ahead of time.
- We cannot call students to the office ahead of time. We will call them once you are present and have shown ID.
- Please do not line up at car pick up before 3:00PM Monday-Thursday and 2:00PM on Friday's.
- If you are bringing treats for your child(rens) class, they must be store bought. We cannot accept homemade treats.
Attendance Matters
“Absences add up! Missing just 2 days a month
means a child misses 10% of the school year.” -Attendance Counts
As we fall into systems and routines, we know that your child may need to miss school at times throughout the year. We track students' attendance closely to ensure safety, and we worry when your child is not at school. We ask for your help in letting us know that your child will be or is absent as early as possible. If we do not hear from you before 10:30 on the day of the absence, you will receive an automatic robocall. It is also helpful to briefly explain why your child is absent so we can plan for their return.
Did you know?
Absences can be excused ANYTIME (24/7) through Family Access or by leaving a message at the school (360-804-3201)
You can let us know about an absence as early as YOU know about it - we track future absences
If your child will be gone for more than 3 days in a row, we ask that you complete the Extended Absence Form so we can plan appropriately for these extended absences
You will receive a robocall from the school every day we have not heard from you about your child’s absence prior to 10:30am
Thank you for prioritizing school and learning. We love seeing all our Wildcats each day, and we appreciate you giving us the privilege of supporting their growth!
Volunteers
Requirements for Volunteering
Our top priority is keeping our students, staff and volunteers safe. Therefore, we require all volunteers, including field trip chaperones, to submit a volunteer application packet and be approved in order to spend time on campus or with our students. Volunteer applications must be submitted annually and include:
- Personal Information Collection
- Statement affirming understanding of: Confidentiality, Discrimination and Prohibiting Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying laws and procedures
- Criminal History Disclosure/WSP Criminal Background Check
- Acknowledgement that our Volunteer Handbook has been read and verification that all volunteer requirements will be followed at all times
All volunteers, including one-time volunteers and visitors must:
- Have an approved MSD volunteer application on file
- Sign in and out of the office and always wear an ID badge while on school grounds
- Wear appropriate attire
- Show respect for all students and staff
- Maintain confidentiality by sharing concerns regarding students with school staff only
- Call the school if you are unable to attend a scheduled volunteer shift
Leave all personal items (including cell phones) in a locked car or at home
Inclement Weather Procedures Reminder
Now that winter is upon us, we wanted to remind you of our inclement weather procedures. If road conditions are deemed unsafe, we will be delaying or canceling school for that day. Canceled school days may need to be made up at the end of the school year. These days are included on our published calendars as "snow make up" days.
Parent Square
This year we’ll be using ParentSquare to communicate with you about our school including newsletters, events, reminders, and more. Note: ParentSquare may not be used by all classrooms as it is optional for teaching staff to use but will be the main source of communication for school-wide information.
You should have received an invitation email or text to join ParentSquare last Friday. If you haven't already, please click the link to activate your account. It is easy to do and takes less than a minute.
You can use ParentSquare on any device. You can download the free mobile app for iOS or Android or use the desktop version at www.parentsquare.com.
Our goal is for every family to join ParentSquare and engage with our school community this year.
Thank you so much!
Contact Us.
Frank Wagner Elementary
Main Line (360)804-3200
Attendance Line (360)804-3201
Office Manager: Col Wolf
Office Assistant: Karina Blanquet
The Monroe School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities 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:
Title IX Coordinator, Compliance Coordinator for 28A.640 and 28A.642 RCW
Dan Johnston
14692 - 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804.2530
johnstond@monroe.wednet.edu
Title IX Training Materials
Section 504/ADA Coordinator
David Paratore
14692 - 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804.2609
paratored@monroe.wednet.edu
The Monroe School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact:
Chris Cronas
14692 - 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804.2558
cronasc@monroe.wednet.edu