Cheetah Newsletter
Cooperative - Accountable - Respectful - Enthusiastic - Safe
May 7, 2020
Here For You
Even though our school office is not open to families right now, we are still here for you! If you have any questions or need help, you can reach us by phone at (360) 804-3100. You can also email us at kirschenmannk@monroe.wednet.edu. Our office hours are 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Message From the Principal
Dear families -
I hope that your family has been taking time this week to enjoy the beautiful sun and warmth! Although in many ways it has felt like we just started a brand new school year of sorts, the colors and sun outside remind me that it is in fact springtime here in Washington. With spring comes the beginning of planning for next school year. While there are many (many) unknowns for the upcoming months, we will remain committed to teaching and growing all our Chain Lake Cheetahs.
In thinking towards next year, teachers will begin the process of creating class groupings for the 2020-21 school year. I can assure you that Chain Lake teachers devote much time, effort and care in developing classroom rosters. Every child is given equal consideration in the placement process to support our goal of a positive and strong educational experience for each child. Our student placement process is guided by the following beliefs and principles:
Every child’s placement is important and deserves careful consideration.
Every Chain Lake teacher is dedicated to high academic standards and meeting the learning and social needs of each child.
Students benefit from new experiences.
Balanced classrooms should reflect our diverse society.
We also recognize that you may have additional insights that help us ensure a productive year. For those who would like to provide input regarding the classroom environment for next year, you will find a link to the optional parent/guardian input form. Please know that we cannot accommodate requests for specific teachers. Completion of this form is optional and parents/guardians wishing to share input should complete the form online by Thursday, May 21st.
I continue to reflect this week on how thankful I am for our great staff here at Chain Lake! While this is officially Staff Appreciation Week, the work they all do is something to be appreciative of the whole year round.
Thank you for your partnership!
Warmly,
Ana
Input Forms for 2020-2021
The goal of a careful and thoughtful placement process is to provide all students with an equal opportunity for a positive and strong educational experience. In determining placement we consider what we know about individual students, student groups that work well together, parent/guardian input, and issues of classroom balance. Our paramount duty during the placement process is to create well-balanced classrooms that provide the best instructional setting for all students.
Your input is an important aspect of the placement process. If you have input you would like us to consider, please fill out this form by Thursday, May 21, 2020. Please keep in mind that this form is not for requesting a specific teacher.
1. Completion of this form is optional. All students will be given careful consideration for classroom placement, whether or not parent/guardian input is provided.
2. The information you provide will be shared with the appropriate faculty involved with your child’s placement – it is not confidential.
3. Please understand that we likely will not be able to create classrooms that honor all requests, especially requests to separate children and/or requests regarding combination classrooms.
Our student placement process is guided by the following beliefs and principles:
- Every child’s placement is important and deserves careful consideration.
- Every Chain Lake teacher is dedicated to high academic standards and meeting the learning and social needs of each child.
- Students benefit from new experiences.
- Balanced classrooms should reflect our diverse society.
Thank you for your support in helping us place your child in the learning environment that supports him or her the most. Chain Lake Elementary remains dedicated to providing your child with a quality and enriching learning experience.
Lost & Found
Our lost and found is....
still here and overflowing!! To help with recovering lost items, we will have the Lost & Found bins out front from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM today and tomorrow (May 7th & May 8th) for parents to go through. Please note that parents will need to park - we do not have staff available to help sort items. And, of course, please be sure to practice social distancing. Thank you!!
2020-2021 Kindergarten Information
Kindergarten registration online is currently open for the 2020-2021 school year. Parent directions and a FAQ sheet are included below. Click to download the PDF.
https://www.monroe.wednet.edu/about/register-for-school
If you have an incoming kindergarten student or know of a neighbor or family member who may have incoming kindergarteners, please feel free to pass along the information. In order to register, parents will need to their child’s immunization records, proof of age (birth certificate, passport, an adoption record, etc.), and proof of address (property tax statement, utility bill, etc.). Children must be 5 years old by August 31, 2020 to qualify for next fall’s kindergarten class.
**Paper packets are available for pick-up in front of the school between the hours of 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Please call the school office at (360) 804-3100 if you have any questions.
5th Grade T-Shirts
Class of 2027?? Don't miss out on your commemorative 5th Grade Class shirts now available to order!
Follow the link below to get your order in. The first order went out last Friday, and another order is being put together. It's a fun way to celebrate our graduating Cheetahs!
If you need financial assistance, please contact the CLE PTA.
Got Yearbook??
Our yearbook sale is back up and will run through next Friday, May 15th! Please note that we will not be able to accept payments at school, so purchases will only be able to be made online. Our standard yearbook will be on sale for $15.00 each. You can pay for your yearbook by going to www.monroe.wednet.edu. Scroll down and click on the ‘Online Payments’ button. Once you sign in, click on your student’s name and select 'Items at Student’s School.' Select ‘CLE,' select the type of yearbook you would like to purchase and the quantity, click on ‘Buy,' and checkout. Can’t remember if you have purchased a yearbook or not? Give our school office a call between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM or send the office an email, and we can look up your yearbook info. Don't miss out on this memorable school year!
Counselor's Corner with Mrs. Mitchell
SECOND STEP
During this time away from in-person school we want to continue to support your child’s Social-Emotional Learning using our Second Step curriculum. In order for you to access videos and lesson resources for your student, you can set up a (FREE!) family account through the second step website. To do this:
Go to www.secondstep.org
Click the upper left link that says “Log In or Create Account”
Look for the blue “Create Account” button under the email input box
Enter your email address, choose a password, and enter your information
Use your child’s grade’s activation key (you are able to add additional grade’s activation keys once you have an account):
Kindergarten: SSPK FAMI LY70
1st Grade: SSP1 FAMI LY71
2nd Grade: SSP2 FAMI LY72
3rd Grade: SSP3 FAMI LY73
4th Grade: SSP4 FAMI LY74
5th Grade: SSP5 FAMI LY75
Technical Difficulties?
If you are having issues connecting to our online continuous learning, trouble with your Chromebook or have questions about how to navigate Canvas, you can call our technology hotline at (360) 804-2520.
Slow internet? Click on this link for some great tips for troubleshooting!
Free & Reduced Lunch Applications
We know for many families their financial situation has changed dramatically. You can complete the Free/Reduced application at any time during the school year (see attached forms). One helpful benefit is your qualification will carry over to the first month of school which can assist you during this time of crisis.
Parents can pick-up/return forms to our staff during lunch pick up M-F 11:30am-1:30pm, leave them in the drop box at the district office, mail them to the district office or email them to Tammy Gregory gregoryt@monroe.wednet.edu.
Internet Resources
AT&T - will provide internet for qualifying limited income households at $10 a month through the AT&T discount internet program. We’ve expanded eligibility to access the program from AT&T to households participating in the National School Lunch Program and Head Start. Additionally, we’re offering new access from AT&T customers, two months of free service and then $10 thereafter. Includes free installation. Please call 855.220.5211 (English) or 855.220.5225 (Spanish).
Comcast Xfinity: Internet Essentials is providing new qualified, low-income customers with two months of free service and then $9.95 each month for continued service. Includes free installation. Please call 1-855-846-8376.
Frontier: Lifeline provides monthly internet service for $9.25 per month for qualifying low-income families. To receive additional information about Frontier’s Lifeline discount, please call 1800 921 8101. Here is the Lifeline form to determine if you qualify: English version | Spanish Versio
- Families who qualify for Free and Reduced meals can get discounted internet rates from some carriers. If you have already qualified but need your confirmation letter, please email Tammy Gregory gregoryt@monroe.wednet.edu and she will send you your letter via email.
- No Email? Find how to set-up a Gmail email address here.
PTA Corner
CONTACT US!!
2019 – 2020 PTA Board Members
President - Sarah Wicks sarahmwicks@gmail.com
Vice President - Crystal Blakely crystalblakely@gmail.com
Treasurer - Lindsey Perdomo lindseyperdomo@comcast.net
Secretary - Megan Gieger megangieger@gmail.com
Communications - Hannah Huber hannahtwedt@yahoo.com and
Corrie Swalwell corrieandpaul@comcast.net
Fundraising/Events - Hannah Huber hannahtwedt@yahoo.com
Get connected! https://www.facebook.com/chainlakeparents
Email: chainlakepta@gmail.com
Ways to Donate
- DonorsChoose: Founded in 2000 by a high school teacher in the Bronx, http://www.donorschoose.org empowers public school teachers from across the country to request much-needed materials and experiences for their students. Right now there are thousands of classroom requests that you can help bring to life with a gift of any amount.
- Amazon Smiles: Do you shop at Amazon? Did you know that you can help our school by shopping through AmazonSmile? We have an account that each time you purchase on the site, our school will earn 0.5% of funds back on your purchase! Charity Name: Chain Lake Elementary PTA 7 6 2. To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. On your first visit to AmazonSmile smile.amazon.com, you need to select a charitable organization to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. They will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.
- Benevity Causes: Does your company partner with Benevity Causes to give back? Did you know that you can choose our school to receive funds? Search for Chain Lake Elementary School at www.benevity.com. Our unique ID # is: NCES12_530513002316
- Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program: a local community source of rewards for schools http://www.fredmeyer.com/topic/community-rewards-4
- Target: Throughout the year, Target stores provide education grants to local K-12 schools to support educational field trips, early childhood reading programs and participation in the arts. http://corporate.target.com/corporate-responsibility/community/philanthropy
- Walmart Foundation: The Walmart Foundation meets the needs of the under-served by directing charitable giving toward our core areas of focus. http://giving.walmart.com/foundation
- Monroe Public Schools Foundation (community based non-profit to support local schools): Award grants to staff and students; Reward and honor outstanding teachers and staff; Promote charitable and planned giving to benefit our public schools; Provide students with expanded learning opportunities and materials; Seek scholarship and program funds from public and private sources; Honor the efforts and achievements of students, staff, and community members; Build an endowment fund to provide a permanent source of supplemental funding. http://www.monroepsf.org/donate/
About Us
Principal - Ana Apter
Assistant Principal - Jordan Radke
Guidance Counselor - Heather Mitchell
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Office Manager - Kim Kirschenmann
Secretary - Sherry Carswell
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24 Hour Attendance Hotline - (360) 804-3101
FAX - (360) 804-3199
Health Room - (360) 804-3132
Kitchen - (360) 804-3135
Transportation - (360) 804-2650
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Website: https://www.monroe.wednet.edu/chain-lake-elementary
Location: 12125 Chain Lake Rd, Snohomish, WA, USA
Phone: (360) 804-3100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChainLakeElementary/
Monroe School District's Tip Reporting Service
Safety is our top priority. That is why we use SafeSchools Alert, a tip reporting system that allows students, staff, and parents to submit safety concerns to our administration in four different ways:
Phone: 360-799-5419
Text: Text your tip to 360-799-5419
Email: 1003@alert1.us
Report tips on bullying, intimidation, harassment, safety issues, fighting, safety concerns, or other issues of concern.
And now 'there's an app for that!' Open the attachment below to learn more about the new app feature.
Anyone may easily report tips on bullying, harassment, drugs, vandalism or any safety issue of concern. Tips may be submitted anonymously, too. Thanks in advance for helping to keep our school community a safe place to work and learn! Together we do make a difference.
District Notice of Non-Discrimination
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 program 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: Joanne Dickinson, dickinsonj@monroe.wednet.edu, 360.804.2539
Compliance Coordinator for 28A.640 and 28A.642 RCW: Joanne Dickinson, dickinsonj@monroe.wednet.edu, 260.804.2539
Section 504/ADA Coordinator: David Paratore, paratored@monroe.wednet.edu, 360.804.2609
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 Kim Whitworth, whitworthk@monroe.wednet.edu, 360.804.2558.