Machias Elementary
April 14, 2023
Machias Elementary enrollment
We are planning for the 2023-2024 school year! Kindergarten-5th grade families, please click on the link below to confirm your student’s enrollment at Machias Elementary this fall. We would appreciate your response by Friday, May 26.
If your student will not be attending Machias, please indicate on the form which school they plan to transfer to.
https://forms.office.com/r/u1v8EFPcpA
Thank you!
5/6 grade and band concert information
April 18th - Mrs. Ross, Mr. Cervantes, and Mrs. Shipman's classes
April 20th - Miss Baker, Mrs. Lee, and Mrs. Marrs' classes
- Band will play both nights
- Doors will open for families at 6:15 PM – Concert will begin at 6:30 PM
- When doors open, students will walk to their classrooms. Teachers will then bring students in for the concert.
- At the end of the concert, students will go back to their classrooms where they will be picked up by their parents.
Kindergarten/new student registration
Kindergarten/New Student registration is happening now!
Are you new to the area? Do you have a child that is starting kindergarten in the fall? Or know a neighbor that does?
Save time and register online! Online registration is open now. If you are a current Machias parent/guardian, you can register through your Family Skyward account. If you are new to the district, click here to register.
We are excited to meet all our new Bobcats!
Skyward/Family Access password change
Passwords must be changed by April 19
Effective Wednesday, April 19, 2023, ALL (staff, students, and parents/guardians) Skyward/Family Access passwords must be changed to be strong passwords. This process can be completed prior to April 19, 2023. Those who do not change their passwords before April 19, 2023, will be prompted to create a new password that conforms to the strong password requirements when they log in for the first time on or after April 19, 2023.
Strong password requirements
- Must be eight (8) characters or more
- Must include upper- and lower-case letters
- Numbers or special characters do not need to be included
Help documents:
- Skyward/Family Access password change document for students and families (English)
- Skyward/Family Access password change document for students and families (Spanish)
- Skyward/Family Access password change document for students and families (Ukrainian/Russian)
- Skyward/Family Access password change document for HelloID (English)
- Skyward/Family Access password change document for HelloID (Spanish)
- Skyward/Family Access password change document for HelloID (Ukrainian/Russian)
Please reach out to your child's school with questions or contact Sonya Lang at sonya.lang@sno.wednet.edu or 360-563-7240.
Machias PTG information
We encourage all parents and guardians of Machias students to use the Machias PTG website to stay up to date with the exciting things the PTG is doing at Machias.
Class group photos & individual photos
Class group pictures will be taken on Thursday, April 27 during the school day. A class photo is provided at no charge to each student.
Individual Spring photos will also be available to purchase. Picture order forms are available in the office, or you can order online at: https://mydorian.com/.
Yearbook - deadline is April 28
The last day to order a yearbook is Friday, April 28, 2023.
There are two ways to purchase:
- Order online at: http://www.buytheyearbook.com/
- Order forms are available in the office.
Please give a "HUGE" thank you to Jessi Klimanowski, Valerie Axtman, and our Machias PTG for working hard to make our yearbook possible!
Young chefs to feature creations
District 4th-6th grade students will prepare their favorite after-school snacks as part of the annual Kids in the Kitchen/Junior Chef Competition, sponsored by the district’s Food Service Dept. Finalists will prepare their creations with the help our Food Service staff members, for a panel of judges who will select the grand prize winners. The young chefs will feature their creations at a 4 p.m. reception on Friday, April 28, in the Glacier Peak High School Commons. Click here to download this year’s recipe book, which includes all recipe submissions, as well as the recipes of the finalists who will prepare their creations at the event.
2023 Finalists
- Cascade View Elementary
- Caroline Cote – Couscous Salad
- Keanu Moghrabi – Chocolate Fruit Kabob
- Cathcart Elementary
- Caia Fisher – Hummus & Toasted Naan
- Lyle Gonzalez – Egg Fried Rice
- Central Emerson Elementary
- Tuesday Hancock – Guacamole & Cheese Grill
- Elisabeth Repp – Banana Bread
- Dutch Hill Elementary
- Remy Poor – Gluten/Dairy Free Peanut Butter Bars with Blueberries
- Aalia Shariff – Paneer Panini Wrap
- Little Cedars Elementary
- Ave & Eliana Manning – Spicy Roasted Vegetable Macaroni & Cheese
- Ayush Pankaj Kurse – Cheesy Veggie Nacho Board
- Machias Elementary
- Avalenae Carlson – Spam Musubi
- Tamsyn Axtman – Lettuce Wraps
- Riverview Elementary
- Molly Davison – No-Bake Energy Bites
- Tatum Barstad – Famous Tatum’s Shrimp Spring Roll with Peanut Sauce
- Seattle Hill Elementary
- Illyana Egeler – Stuffed Nachos
- Lincoln Smith – How You Like Dem Apples?
- Totem Falls Elementary
- Madalyn Olsen - Samoas Popcorn
- Charles Harper – Charlie’s Patented Lentil Stew
Smarter Balanced testing
This spring students in grades 3-6 will take the Smarter Balanced tests in math and English language arts (ELA). Students in grade 5 will also take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS).
Students will take the tests online. Our school is scheduled to take the tests on the following days:
- Monday, May 8: ELA Computer Adaptive Test
- Tuesday, May 9 and Wednesday, May 10: ELA Performance Task Parts 1 & 2
- Monday, May 15: Math Computer Adaptive Test
- Tuesday, May 16: Math Performance Task
- Monday, May 22: WCAS/Science Test – Grade 5 only
For more information about the Smarter Balanced and WCAS tests, visit: https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/testing/state-testing-overview, and click on the name of the test.
Please call or email Mrs. Hammer, Assistant Principal, if you have questions about state testing.
Thank you for continuing to work with us to make sure your student is successful. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to better support your student. We want your student to leave us with a solid foundation of skills and a future full of opportunities.
Sincerely,
Mr. Ryan
Principal
Upcoming important dates
Inclement weather make-up days and last day of school
Please note that the two inclement weather days we encountered in November and December will impact the 2022-2023 school calendar in the following way:
- Friday, May 26 – Half-day early release schedule (Please note this school day has been adjusted to replace the half day on December 20 that we must make up.)
- Monday, May 29 - No school/Memorial Day
- Friday, June 16 – Professional Growth Friday schedule
- Monday, June 19 - No school/Juneteenth
- Tuesday, June 20 – Regular school schedule
- Wednesday, June 21 – Last day of school and half-day early release schedule
Missoula Children's Theatre
Missoula Children’s Theatre is coming to Machias!
The week of May 1-6, the Missoula Children’s Theatre will be working with a group of our 1-6 grade students to present the play “The Little Mermaid” (which is not based on the Disney version). We are all very excited to have this opportunity at Machias! Permission slips went home on March 21 and are due back Friday, April 14. “The Little Mermaid” performance is scheduled for Saturday, May 6!
Bobcat gear
District approved community fliers
- Be A Girl Scout
- Boys and Girls Clubs Survey
- Christ the King Preschool
- City of Snohomish Middle Housing Project
- 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
- GPYFA Sideline Cheer K-8 Registration
- Girls in STEM - May 17
- Girls on the Run at Little Cedars Elementary
- Girls on the Run at Riverview Elementary
- Girls on the Run at Seattle Hill Elementary
- Glacier Peak Youth Football Registration
- Let Me Run Boys
- The Little Mermaid - GPHS Theatre
- PRIDE Snohomish Events, Parade and Registration - June 3
- Rita Bubak Memorial Merit Award Application 2023
- Seattle Children's Chorus Registration
- SHS Spring Plant Sale - May 18-20
- Snohomish Block Party Battle of the Bands - May 20
- Snohomish Community Food Bank
- Snohomish Girls Lacrosse Home Game High School Schedule
- STEMTree
- SVIE Pow Wow - May 27
- Taekwondo for Kids - April 2023
- TOPSoccer Community Service Opportunity
- Youth Free Transit Pass
Fliers are typically posted on Tuesdays during the months of August through June. For additional flier program details and/or to complete a request for distribution, please click here.
Lost and found items
7th grade Tdap booster shot requirement
All students entering 7th grade must have a Tdap shot before they can start school in September 2023.
For students in 7th grade, the Tdap vaccine must be given at or after age 10 to be accepted for school entry. If your child is in 6th grade and already received this booster, their immunizations are complete. The middle school nurse may need medical verification when this vaccine was given. If your child receives this booster over the summer, please bring the record to the nurse at registration in August 2023. It is good to keep a copy of immunizations for your records.
Please note, the Tdap shot is different from the Td shot. If your child receives the Td shot, that vaccination is not in compliance with Washington immunization requirements, and they will need to receive the Tdap shot, as well, before the first day of school.
Join our team
Now hiring school bus drivers! Join the Snohomish School District’s team and make a difference in students’ lives!
Benefits:
- Starting pay is $27.63/hour.
- Paid training provided at $20/hour.
- Work while your kids are in school.
- Enjoy the same school breaks and holidays.
- Full benefits for many positions including excellent medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Applicants must have five years’ experience as a licensed driver, successfully pass a drug/alcohol test, and not have more than three speeding tickets in the last five years.
Apply now at www.sno.wednet.edu/jobs or call our Transportation Department at 360-563-3525 to learn more!
Machias Contact Information
Office: 360-563-4825
Fax: 360-563-4828
Website: https://www.sno.wednet.edu/Domain/18
Location: 231 147th Avenue Southeast, Snohomish, WA, USA
Phone: 360-563-4825