Sno News
February 2023
Dear Colleagues:
Throughout the country and here locally, the weather of the past few days has truly come “in like a lion.” I can only hope as we move through the month of March that it is “out like a lamb.” I would like to take this opportunity to thank our drivers/transportation team and our custodial/maintenance crew for the work they do at all hours of the night and early morning to make sure our students, staff and campuses are safe, and that our buildings and schools are warm and ready for learning.
I would also like to take a moment recognize all of our district’s classified employees and the upcoming Education Support Professionals Week (March 13-17). Our classified employees play essential roles in many aspects of education – maintaining buildings and grounds, assisting in classrooms and on playgrounds, providing administrative and office support, transporting thousands of students to/from school, preparing and serving meals, and much more. I appreciate the important work you do every day in support of learning and our community.
Speaking of our district classified employees … I’d like to encourage you to join them from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, at Fred Meyer as they stuff a bus full of food items to help the Snohomish Community Food Bank. Assist by volunteering or stop by with a bag of food for the bus. Every little bit helps!
This week (February 27-March 3) our district is also proud to participate in the Snohomish Education Foundation’s Annual Hansen Shoe Fundraiser. Each school is collecting coins, cash, checks, and online donations from students and families for this important cause. Studies have shown the impact of having shoes and appropriate clothing to attend school attendance improves, students begin smiling, behavior gets better, and learning improves.
Thank you to all employees! Your contributions help make strong schools and contribute to the well-being of our vital, thriving community.
Kent
Let's stuff the bus!
Join district classified employees from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 18 at Fred Meyer (2801 Bickford Avenue in Snohomish) parking lot. The classified team will be collecting food for the Snohomish Community Food Bank.
We'd like to introduce you!
Have you seen and read the dozens of Meet the ... Spotlights featured on the district's Facebook page? Check them out and learn a bit more about some of your colleagues and friends!
Nominations now open for state educator award programs
If you know someone who should be recognized, now is the time to nominate!
- Teacher of the Year - Open to any certificated teacher who spends at least 50% of their time with students in a classroom setting. Deadline to nominate: March 1.
- Classified School Employee of the Year - Open to any public-school classified employee working in a non-executive management position. Deadline to nominate: March 1.
- History Teacher of the Year - Open to K-12 teachers of American history (including state and local history) with at least 3 years of teaching experience. Deadline to nominate: April 30.
- Nominations open soon for Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year.
District winter sports wrap up
Way to go athletes, coaches and teams!
State champs
- Karianne Baldwin is a state wrestling champ! Congrats to this Glacier Peak High School junior on her state championship in the 125-pound weight class! Spectacular achievement!
- Wrestling in the 285-pound weight class, Connor Aney is the state boys wrestling champion! This Glacier Peak High School sophomore is simply amazing!
- Glacier Peak High School’s girls wrestling team is the 4A WIAA Academic State Champion! We are so proud of this amazing team!
Snohomish High School
- Snohomish High School Boys Wrestling – WIAA Distinguished Scholastic Award with Team GPA of 3.123
- Snohomish High School Girls Wrestling – WIAA Distinguished Scholastic Award with Team GPA of 3.363
- Snohomish High School Boys Basketball – WIAA Distinguished Scholastic Award with Team GPA of 3.145
- Snohomish High School Girls Basketball – WIAA Outstanding Scholastic Award with Team GPA of 3.611
- Snohomish High School Boys Swim/Dive Team –WIAA Distinguished Scholastic Award with Team GPA of 3.393
- Snohomish High School Cheer WIAA Distinguished Scholastic Award with GPA of 3.45
Glacier Peak High School
- Glacier Peak High School Boys Wrestling - 2nd place in Wesco 4A League; 2nd place Sub-Regionals; WIAA Distinguished Scholastic Award with Team GPA of 3.166
- Glacier Peak High School Girls Wrestling – 2nd place in Wesco 4A League; WIAA Academic State Champions with Team GPA 3.558
- Glacier Peak High School Boys Basketball – WIAA Distinguished Scholastic Award with Team GPA of 3.485
- Glacier Peak High School Girls Basketball –1st place in 4A Wesco League; WIAA Distinguished Scholastic Award with Team GPA of 3.347
- Glacier Peak High School Boys Swim/Dive – 3rd place in Wesco North; WIAA Distinguished Scholastic Award with Team GPA of 3.473
- Glacier Peak High School Cheer WIAA Outstanding Scholastic Award with Team GPA of 3.66
Join us this Friday at Snohomish School District “Night at the 'Tips!”
Join your colleagues and friends at a special SilverTips game. The Silvertips play at Angel of the Winds Arena in downtown Everett. The Silvertips have set aside two sections for our group of district employees and their families/friends.
- Section 101 - Tickets are $16/each (normally $19/each)
- Section 201 - Tickets are $10/each (normally $16/each)
Snohomish School District will be recognized on the jumbotron for the event!
Friday, March 3 at 7 p.m.
- Everett Silvertips vs. Portland Winterhawks
- March 3 is also a hat giveaway night … first 1000 fans through main doors will get a hat! Doors open at 6 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking here. We hope to see you on the ice!
EAP - Links & Resources
Our district's employee assistance program (EAP) is available to you 24/7. The EAP is a free, confidential program to help you balance your work, family, and personal life.
- EAP phone: 1-800-999-1077
- EAP online tools and information: www.EAPHelpLink.com
- SSD website: www.sno.wednet.edu/eap
- EAP tip sheets: www.sno.wednet.edu/eap/tipsheets
Upcoming important dates
- Week of March 27 - Spring conference week
- Monday, April 3-Friday, April 7 - No school/Spring Break
- Monday, May 29 - No school/Memorial Day
- Monday, June 19 - No school/Juneteenth
- Wednesday, June 21 - Tentative last day of school due to the makeup of two snow days (as of January 31, 2023)
- Tuesday, June 20-Friday, June 23 - These dates have been set aside as potential snow/inclement weather make-up days
Spring teacher conference information
This year’s spring teacher conferences will be held the week of March 27. Please watch for school-specific conference details that will be communicated directly by our schools. Tuesday, March 28 through Friday, March 31, are half-day early release for elementary, middle and high schools. Please note that AIM High School and Parent Partnership Program conference and half-day early release day schedules are different from the schedule noted below and will be communicated directly from each school to families. Click here for information for
parents/guardians on conference scheduling through Skyward/Family Access.
March 27 Week Schedule
Monday, March 27
- Elementary, middle and high schools attend school for the full, regular day.
- No parent/guardian/teacher conferences will be scheduled.
- Regular in-school food service will be provided.
Tuesday, March 28
- Half-day early release for elementary, middle and high schools.
- Elementary parent/guardian/teacher conferences will be scheduled between 12:30-3:20 p.m. (Exception: Central Emerson Elementary (Central Campus) will also hold conferences from 4:05-7:35 p.m. on Tuesday evening.)
- Middle and high school parent/guardian/teacher conferences will be scheduled between 11:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Elementary, middle and high school students can grab a lunch to-go at dismissal.
Wednesday, March 29
- Half-day early release for elementary, middle and high schools.
- Elementary parent/guardian/teacher conferences will be scheduled between 12:30-3:20 p.m. and from 4:05-7:35 p.m. (Exception: Evening conferences will not be held at Central Emerson Elementary (Central Campus) on Wednesday evening.)
- Middle and high school parent/guardian/teacher conferences will be scheduled between 11:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Elementary, middle and high school students can grab a lunch to-go at dismissal.
Thursday, March 30
- Half-day early release for elementary, middle and high schools.
- Elementary parent/guardian/teacher conferences will be scheduled between 12:30-3:20 p.m.
- Middle and high school parent/guardian/teacher conferences will be scheduled between 11:15 a.m-2:30 p.m. and from 4:30-7 p.m.
- Elementary, middle and high school students can grab a lunch to-go at dismissal.
Friday, March 31
- Half-day early release for elementary, middle and high schools.
- No parent/guardian/teacher conferences will be scheduled.
- Elementary, middle and high school students can grab a lunch to-go at dismissal.
March Cultural Awareness and Recognitions: Women’s History, Gender Equality, Irish-American Heritage and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
In the Snohomish School District and community, we honor and recognize our diversity. Please join us this March as we acknowledge Women’s History, Gender Equality, Irish-American Heritage and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. As a reminder, though these months may be designated as times for specific recognitions, we encourage honor and recognition of our culture and diversity throughout the year.
Women’s History Month began as a national recognition in 1982 as “Women’s History Week”. The recognition grew from a weeklong celebration started by a school district in Sonoma, California. In 1987, after a petition from the National Women’s History Project, Congress designated March as Women’s History Month. Each year, the President delivers a proclamation celebrating the contributions women have made over the course of American history.
Check out this link for more information and specific topics related to the contributions of women in our history.
In addition, March is recognized by the United Nations as Gender Equality Month, coinciding with International Women’s Day on March 8. One of the goals of the United Nations is to empower women and girls while also ensuring their equal rights. As we continue our growth and learning in cultural awareness and honoring diversity, please visit this page from OSPI to read more about gender-inclusive schools. March 31 is the International Transgender Day of Visibility. The day is meant to celebrate accomplishments as well as bring attention to discrimination against people who are transgender or gender non conforming.
During March, we also celebrate and recognize the contributions of Irish-Americans. The timing was originally selected to coincide with St. Patrick’s Day, an Irish national holiday celebrated on March 17.
According to history.com, the first celebration of St. Patrick on the American continent happened as early as 1600 in St. Augustine, Florida. Some of the traditions associated with the holiday are American in origin. In Ireland, ham and cabbage were consumed during celebrations, while corned beef which was a less expensive substitute became a staple of Irish Americans living in slums in lower Manhattan.
March is also a time designated for awareness around developmental disabilities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in six or approximately 17% of children have one or more developmental disabilities. These include ADHD, autism, cerebral palsy, hearing loss, intellectual disability, vision impairment, and others. Developmental disabilities occur across all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups and are not always clearly visible. For more information on developmental disabilities, please check out this link.
For more information on recognitions throughout the year please check out this link from pta.org.
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Happy birthday to our March-born colleagues!
- Jay Adams
- Kris Akerman
- Tyresha Alexander-Travis
- Holly Appelgate
- Jeri Austin
- Esther Bak
- Lane Barnhill
- Lindsay Barstad
- Sarah Berger
- Susan Berry
- Michael Bond
- Kristin Botuchis
- Scott Bracken
- Ian Cameron
- Ju Hui Chen
- Kati Clites
- Jessica Crowder
- Angela Dennis
- Caleb Ellefson
- Vanessa Elliott
- Isaac Ellison
- Kristin Foley
- Cassandra Fontenot
- Iris Forbus
- Patricia Francesconi
- Julie Francois
- Britta Grass
- Shana Hainzinger
- Gretchen Hanna
- Mica Harasek
- Sharon Harrington
- Melanie Harris
- Jennifer Harris
- Jessica Hegarty
- Carol Henle
- Kristina Herrin
- Visala Hohlbein
- Barbara King
- Lori Knight-Ackerman
- Jonathon Koerber
- Edward Kowalski
- Timothy Lagerwey
- Cynthia Lambert
- Cristina Leffingwell
- Ellen Lipinski
- Svitlana Lopatska
- Shannon Marty
- Dara Massena
- Theresa McGrath
- Danielle McHugh
- Seanantinia Moran
- Elizabeth Neale
- Zachary Nelson
- Lisa Nelson
- Ruthie Nicholson
- Patricia Noggle
- Heather Northup
- Kathleen Ober
- Sloane Oxley-Barnes
- Scott Partington
- Mark Perry
- Dara Pierce
- Kerry Plantz
- Sarah Polczynski
- Celynne Pope
- Electa Pratt
- Julie Ray
- Benjamin Richter
- Edson Rodriguez Ibanez
- Brittany Rudd
- Jamie Rufert
- Elizabeth Ruiz
- Suzanne Schimpf
- Tammy Schmidt
- Angela Schoenbeck
- Brooks Scribner
- Yulia Shadyrya
- Lauren Sholdt
- Michelle Somerville
- Kelli Songstad
- Twila Sorensen
- Wendy Stewart
- Robert Sumner
- Ploy Supadit
- Lisa Suydam
- Heather Talent-Mitchell
- Anne Tompkins
- Michael Trautman
- Kerrie Vespaziani
- Jennifer Whitney
- James Wilson
- Kathleen Wolter
- Kacie Zelmer
- Noah Zermeno
Spread the (good) news!
Gil Mossburg took 2nd place in the 4A state wrestling tournament in the 145-pound weight class and is also an academic state champ! Gil is the son of Shareene (VVMS) and Bryan Mossberg (GPHS). Spectacular!
This weekend, Callie Mueller (GPHS grad) qualified for the UCI BMX World Championships set for August 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland! Learn more about the event at www.cyclingworldchamps.com/championships/bmx-racing/ Callie is the daughter of Stephanie Mueller (CV).
Chris Chittick (CV) got engaged over Christmas and will marry her fiancé in the summer of 2024!
Ben Richter (DH) and his wife recently celebrated their 2nd wedding anniversary.
Carla Dewing (RV) is a grandma! Arthur Jay Dewing was born on February 23 to parents Colby and Jessica (Dubuque) Dewing (both SHS grads).
Do you have some news (babies, graduations, grandkids, engagements, weddings, awards, recognitions, etc.) to share for the March SnoNews newsletter? E-mail communications@sno.wednet.edu with your good news!
Recent media
- Local athletes who have signed to play sports in college, Everett Herald, 2/25/23
- MP’s White wins 3rd crown, 4 other locals earn titles at Mat Classic, Everett Herald, 2/19/23
- Everett girls turn up heat, rally past Snohomish for state berth, Everett Herald, 2/18/23
- Everything to know and who to watch at Mat Classic XXXIV, Everett Herald, 2/17/23
- Glacier Peak girls’ season ends with loss to Bothell, Everett Herald, 2/16/23
- Financial literacy school classes get boost, could soon be taught at younger age levels, Snohomish Tribune, 2/15/23
- Stanwood girls top Snohomish, book return trip to state, Everett Herald, 2/14/23
- Trio of champions lift Shorewood girls to regional team title, Everett Herald, 2/13/23
- Locals receive preseason NCAA D-I softball honors, Everett Herald, 2/8/23
- Town mourns loss of Mike the “bubble truck” man, Snohomish Tribune, 2/8/23
- European delegates talk American culture with Glacier Peak students, Everett Herald, 2/5/23
- Public school enrollment still down, even as rural districts grow, Everett Herald, 2/3/23
- Glacier Peak girls hold off Kamiak, clinch Wesco 4A title, Everett Herald, 2/2/23
- Snohomish J-ROTC program is again among top 20% of nation, Snohomish Tribune, 2/1/23
District-approved community fliers
- Bilingual FASFA/WASFA Filing Night - February 28
- BridgeWhiz for Youth
- Christ the King Preschool
- Civic Ambassadors Recruitment - City of Snohomish
- Climb the Mountain Free Online Speech and Debate Programs
- Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer Opportunity
- Cub Scouts Pack 193 and Calendar
- Everett Rowing Spring Registration
- Snohomish County Developmental Disabilities Transition Resource Fair
- Girl Scouts Daisy Troop 41623 - Cathcart Elementary
- Girls on the Run at Little Cedars Elementary
- Girls on the Run at Riverview Elementary
- Girls on the Run at Seattle Hill Elementary
- Let Me Run Boys
- Nick of Time Foundation Heart Screenings - March 1
- Royals Food Giveaway - March 3
- Seattle Children's Chorus Registration
- Snohomish Community Food Bank
- Snohomish For Equity (SFE) Scholarship Application 2023
- Snohomish Junior Cheer Spring Session Registration
- SPJFA Flag Football Youth Registration
- Spring into Kindergarten - March 1
- STEMTree
- Strategic Kids Chess at Totem Falls Elementary
- Strategic Kids LEGO at Totem Falls Elementary
- SVIE Pow Wow - May 27
- Taekwondo for Kids - February 2023
- TOPSoccer Community Service Opportunity
- Youth Free Transit Pass
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