Skagit Academy Tuesday Talk
September 7, 2021
WHO'S WHO AT SKAGIT ACADEMY
Learning Center (LC K-8)- Classes begin September 8,9 & 13: Learning Center students participate in any combination of different classes: Thursday onsite core classes, onsite K-8 electives, and remote classes (determined by parent/guardian).
Synergy (SYN 5-8)- Classes begin Wednesday, September 8.: This NEW PROGRAM is an onsite integrated core program for LC 5-8 students. Student participate in all day onsite Wednesday classes, as well as available K-8 onsite electives, and may have remote classes as well (determined by parent/guardian).
Preparatory Academy (PREP 5/6)- Classes begin Wednesday, September 8: This for students in Grades 5 & 6 that are headed into the Academy 7-12 program. Students participate in PREP classes on half-day Monday and full-day Wednesday, as well as have the option to attend K-8 onsite electives that do not conflict with their PREP schedule.
Academy (AC 7-12)- Classes begin Tuesday, September 7: These middle/high school students attend onsite classes all day Tuesday and Friday. This can be confusing because 'The Academy' is a program hosted by Skagit Academy. Also, student in grades 7/8 can attend K-8 onsite electives that do not conflict with their AC schedule.
MUSICAL DRAMA - FALL 2021
Start Date: Monday, September 20th, 12:30pm
Parent Meeting: Monday, September 20, 12:30-1:00pm
Location: Lincoln Theatre - 712 1st Street, Mount Vernon
Math Support for grades 5 and up
- Mr. Pasimio will host a math support session for students in AC Algebra 1A and up: Wednesdays, 9:00am and 10:30am, Main Room 1, beginning September 8.
- Mr. Pasimio is offering a math support session for PREP 5/6 and AC Middle School Math students: Thursdays, 11:00am, Main Room 3, beginning September 9.
- Mrs. Cheney will host a math support session for Synergy students in STEM class: Mondays, 10:30am, Portable 1 Room 1, beginning September 13.
If your 5-8 student wants to attend Math Support during either the Monday or Thursday sessions, please call the office. They will need to sign up so we can monitor attendance.
Thank you!
OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR K-8 ELECTIVES
WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR STUDENT(S) TO TAKE MORE ELECTIVES? You can sign your student up for as many electives as you would like them to take.
In Data Solutions, you can enroll your student in classes. If there is a red + sign, this indicates that the class is full.
Science and art classes offered on different days are the same class for this semester as our new teachers acclimate to the SA system of things. Please enroll your student in only one Art and one Science class during the week. Thank you!
Class grade level expanded:
Onsite Keyboarding- Grades 3-8
Public Speaking & Programming with Scrath- Grades 5-8
Please contact Kerri or Denelle if you would like to add more classes or place your student on the waitlist.
*Parent training for DATA SOLUTIONS will begin at the end of the month. Thank you for your patience as we all learn a new system together.
DATES TO REMEMBER!
September 7: First day of onsite classes for AC 7-12 Students
September 8: First day of onsite classes for PREP & Synergy students, and Wednesday afternoon K-8 electives
September 9: First day of onsite class for LC Core, Thursday Kindergarten, and Thursday K-8 electives
September 13: Running Start Fall Meeting at Whidbey Coffee for PT and FT RS students 1:00-2:30 *time change
September 16: First day of onsite classes for Monday Kindergarten and Monday K-8 electives
September 22: In-person Parent Meeting, 4:00-5:00pm
September 23 and 24: School Pictures (scheduling TBA)
September 29: Zoom Parent Meeting, 4:00-5:00pm (same information as Sep 22 meeting)
DATA SOLUTIONS
Click the drop-down arrow under 'Parent Home' and click 'Summary'. You will see a list of your students. View each student's information separately by clicking 'Review WSLP'. Once in that section, click 'Scheduled Classes'. A list of their weekly classes will appear. You can also view the student's advisor.
If you have questions about the content on the page, please contact the office or Denelle (360) 770-7636.
If you have questions about your account please contact Data Solutions directly, click:
- '?' in the upper right corner, then
- 'Visit Our Help Center', then
- 'Submit a request'
- Fill in the information and click 'Submit'
DRIVING PERMITS FOR STUDENT DRIVERS
This message is intended for students who will be driving themselves to school. So if you do not have a student who is driving, please disregard.
For those of you who do have students who will be driving themselves to school, please refer to the form underneath these articles.
Please have your student return this form to the office before they start driving themselves to school. You can email the signed form as well if you'd like.
If you have any questions, you can contact Tina Vinnick at tvinnick@mvsd320.org.
Volunteer Forms
When we moved from the paper volunteer application to an online system with HRMplus two years ago, June 30, 2021 was designated as the expiration date for approved volunteer applications.
As a result, all volunteers will need to update their application through HRMplus (complete interest and required uploads in My Checklist); this will generate a new Washington State Patrol background check.
The Mount Vernon School District will be sending out a Blackboard Connect message to all families by mid-August regarding the requirement to update their application.
Thank you!
School Supplies
Backpacks are allowed for students to keep all their supplies with them during school.
TALKING POINTS COMMUNICATION
Talking Points is a texting app that we used at the end of the last school year. It's a great way to receive communication from the school on your smartphone. If you would like the school to send you newsletters and important meeting reminders via text, sign up using this form: Sign me up for Talking Points
For more information about Talking Points: https://talkingpts.org/
FREE & REDUCED LUNCH FORMS - INCOME SURVEY
REMOTE KEYBOARDING CLASS FOR K-8 STUDENTS
This class is available to all K-8 students. Please email ddevries@mvsd320.org if you would like to enroll your student(s).
Skagit Academy
Email: kjohnston@mvsd320.org
Website: skagitacademy.org
Location: 2001 Cleveland Avenue, Mount Vernon, Washington, USA
Phone: (360) 428.6206
Facebook: facebook.com/ourschool
Twitter: @ourschool