Pathfinder News
March 4, 2024
Office Staff
Julie Harris, Principal
Melissa Walker, Dean
Allyson Coleman, Administrative Assistant
Ruth Carton, Registrar
Connie Holmerud, Attendance
Email: ColemanAK@mukilteo.wednet.edu
Website: https://www.mukilteoschools.org
Location: 11401 Beverly Park Rd., Bldg B, Everett, WA 98204
Phone: (425) 366-3800
Message from Pathfinder Principal, Ms. Harris
Pathfinder Families,
As part of continuous safety upgrades across our district, all schools are scheduled to have doorbells installed to support buildings having the highest level of security. Here at Pathfinder, part one of our installation was recently completed. We will be testing out this new system by having our front doors locked during the school day and requiring all visitors to ring the doorbell to enter the Main Office. The second part of the installation will occur this summer, which will allow us to remotely open the door. In the meantime, office staff will answer the doorbell and come open the door as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and support as we integrate this new safety system.
This is a good opportunity to remind everyone to always be sure to have their authorization pick-up card and photo ID with you wherever you pick up your student. If someone new or other than you is picking them up, they will need the authorization card and should be listed as an emergency contact. Please reach out to us to update your emergency contact list. Remember if staff ask for authorization card and/or photo ID, they are following our building protocol for making sure we keep your child safe.
Warm Regards,
Julie Harris
Important Dates and Details
Books Before Bedtime Family Event - March 14
We would like to invite families to join us for our Books Before Bedtime event on Thursday, March 14 from 6:00-7:00 pm. Teachers will read some of their favorite stories as families relax in their PJs and learn about reading strategies that can be used at home. Stories will be read in English and Spanish. You can also visit the Sno-Isle Bookmobile during the event. Kindergarten students will go home with a bookmark and cookie! Come join the fun and help spark a love for reading within your family!
Pathfinder Yearbook Sale - EXTENDED TO MARCH 8
The Pathfinder yearbook sale has been extended to Friday, March 8. The cost for each yearbook is $17 and will be distributed to students in June. Orders can be made through KIDS Photography at the link below OR by returning the paper order form with your payment to school.
Yearbooks are only guaranteed if pre-ordered. We will have only a small number of yearbooks for sale in June on a first come, first served basis.
If you have any questions, you may contact KIDS Photography at hello@kidsschoolphotos.com.
Kindergarten Registration Begins March 4
Do you or someone you know have a child who will be 5 years old by August 31? Will they attend kindergarten in Mukilteo School District next fall? Registration for kindergarten classes for the 2024-25 school year begins on Monday, March 4.
Families can register online at the link below or may pick up a registration packet in the Pathfinder office. Our office is open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., but we recommend visiting between 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to avoid drop off and pick up traffic in our loop.
For more information on what is required for registration, please visit Mukilteo School District website at the link below.
Mukilteo ECEAP Preschool Accepting Applications for 2024-25 School Year
Will your child be ready for Kindergarten? Mukilteo ECEAP Preschool can help! We are now accepting applications for the upcoming school year. Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday - Thursday. Children must be 3 or 4 by August 31st. Free (income eligible) slots are available. We are located at 3616 South Road #C4, Mukilteo, WA 98275. Please call 425-356-1312 for more information or email us at mukilteoECEAP@mukilteo.wednet.edu.
100th Day of School!
March 4 is the 100th day of school for our kindergarten students! Students enjoyed many special activities associated with the number 100. At home, you can help your child practice counting to 100:
- Assemble a collection of 100 objects (beans, pasta, etc.) and practice counting to 100 by making ten piles of ten objects and count by tens to 100.
- Practice counting the same objects to 100 by ones or twos.
SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME
Attendance & Timeliness
Habitual Tardies
- Tardies equal missed learning
- Can interrupt the learning of others
- Can impact the child's behavior, self esteem, and school success
- Disrupts morning routine
- Affects important time for building classroom community & socialization
- Some children may miss interventions or special services that are scheduled first thing in the morning
- Your child has a major chronic health issue
- Your child has more than 2 consecutive absences (please contact the teacher)
- Your child experiences the loss of an immediate family member
- There's a crisis that affects attendance, such as homelessness
- Call or email our school counselor or dean of students
- Missing two days of school a month can make it harder for students to learn to read.
- All missed days must be reported to the school within two days of an absence. You may call our Pathfinder attendance line at (425) 366-3805.
- A pre-arranged absence form must be submitted to the office prior to the dates listed on the form.
- When reporting an absence, please include your child's full name, teacher, the reason for the absence, date of absence, and parent/guardian name.
- Chronic absence is missing 18 or more days
- Warning signs 10-17 days
- Satisfactory is 9 days or less.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
FAMILY FUN
Mukilteo School District Non-Discrimination Statement
Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal 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: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Simone Neal (425-356-1319), nealsr@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson (425-356-1277), andersonra@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), moosekerkw@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) allenwr@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.