Discovery Elementary Newsletter
Home of the Dolphins - January 4, 2021
News from the Principal
Welcome Back to School and to 2021!
I hope each of you and your families had a safe and relaxing Winter Break and, like me, are looking forward to the new year with excitement and hope about what lies ahead. I wish each of you the very best in the New Year and want to thank you for the opportunity to work with your students here at Discovery Elementary. While this past year has been less than ideal, I am grateful for each of you and the support you continue to provide to your student/s and our Discovery community. I consider it an honor to work with each of our students, and I look forward to continuing to partner with you as we work to ensure every child has the best educational experience possible. Please contact me with feedback for our school, as well as any concerns or questions you may have. Our goal is to make Discovery the best part of each student’s day. Working together we can accomplish this goal.
Thought Exchange
This has been a challenging year, and distance learning is proving to be challenging for some while others are thriving with it. We want to know what is working for your child and what could be better. We are asking students and their families to share their thoughts with us through this quick exchange.
You can share one or more thoughts in answer to the one main question: What is keeping you engaged in learning and what could increase your engagement? Then you’ll have a chance to read and rate other families’ thoughts – the higher the rating, the more you agree with a comment. Students are also invited to share their thoughts and rate their fellow students’ thoughts. You can choose which language you’d like to participate in on the opening screen.
Participate as often as you like. In fact, if you come back to the exchange later, there will be more thoughts to read and rate, and your participation will make the discussion that much better. The exchange will remain open through this Friday, January 8. Thank you for your thoughts about your child’s engagement in learning. We invite you to share a thought or two now.
In partnership,
Mrs. Koehnen
Proud Principal
January 6 - Schoolwide Assembly - 12:15 p.m. (Look for the Zoom link on your teacher's Schoology page or on the Specialists' Schoology page.)
January 7 - Grades K-2 School Supply and Library Pick-up 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
January 8 - Grades 3-5 School Supply and Library Pick-up, 8:00-9:00 a.m. & 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
**Families with students in more than one grade can pick up either day - Jan. 7 or 8.
January 18 - No School - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 21 - Grades K-5 Curbside Library Pick-up (2:00 - 5:00 p.m.)
January 22 - Grades K-5 Curbside Library Pick-up (8:00 - 9:00 a.m.)
January 29 - No School - Teacher Work Day
Discovery Schoolwide Assembly LIVE - Wednesday at 12:15 p.m.
Do You Need Support with Technnology?
THURSDAY and FRIDAY - Supplies and Materials for ALL Students
Important student supplies and instructional materials are available each month for pick-up by families. Primary and Intermediate pick-up dates are the same week, but different days. If you have children in more than one grade level, you may pick up all materials on the same day. This week's pick-up days are Thursday and Friday. Thursday is the only evening pick-up time and Friday is the only before school pick-up time. We will be resupplying all basic supplies during this distribution, but if your family is ever in need of additional supplies, please call our office (425) 366-2700 and we can provide more basic supplies.
January Supply and Materials Pick-up:
Kindergarten - 2nd - Thursday, January 7, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
3rd - 5th grades - Friday, January 8, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. or 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
When you arrive at Discovery to pick up materials, please remember to wear a mask, stay in your vehicle and drive to the south side of the gym (look for the blue cones). If you are walking, please also walk to the undercover play area. Staff will be available to help you.
Please Join our Daily Specialist Classes
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oX_BeutEKJ-x5SB2uKBNjvCj5UNpuB2o8F4UfVJkQwg/edit
Weekly Grab and Go Meals - Available Tuesdays and Thursdays
Click here: to pre-order your child's weekly meals (by Wednesday) : https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=wtaJoh87xEuPoGhm_zAAUov91vPfsBRDgtJBRZbyUxtUNVRXR05SRlBTQjM3UVQ2QURQRzJLQVJPVi4u
Holiday Meal Distribution:
January:
- Monday, 18 (moved to 19): Mobile route - Vantage Apartments - 7/day bags
- Friday, 29: Mobile route- Tamaron Ranch, Puget Park - 7/day bags
Pre-order is available to ensure a meal is reserved for you. Learn more on the Nutrition Services webpage.
Quick Links for Distance Learning
Families can watch short videos on topics such as joining a Zoom meeting on Family Orientation Videos Web Page. Currently, the videos are available in English and Spanish, with more languages and more videos to come later this week.
Discovery Elementary
Principal: Shannon Koehnen, KoehnenSA@mukilteo.wednet.edu
Assistant Principal: Mikey Trexel, TrexelMA@mukilteo.wednet.edu
Dean of Students: Dr. Irina Kourilenko, KourilenkoIN@mukilteo.wednet.edu
Elementary Support Specialist (ESS): Kristen Ching, ChingKL@mukilteo.wednet.edu
Administrative Assistant: Debbie Fischer, FischerDL@mukilteo.wednet.edu
Email: koehnensa@mukilteo.wednet.edu
Website: https://www.mukilteoschools.org/Domain/147
Location: 11700 Meridian Avenue South, Everett, WA, USA
Phone: (425) 366-2700
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 Bruce Hobert (425-356-1319), hobertbl@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Lisa Pitsch (425-356-1277), pitschla@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