The Beaver Buzz!
October 2022
Principal's corner
We are so glad that we are back in school! We have had a great start to the year! We are lucky to have new staff here at Big Lake: Mrs. Jones in PE, Mrs. Roberts as our assistant secretary in the office, and Mrs. Kincaid as our new music teacher. You will see their smiling faces and some information about them below.
We had a successful Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) pizza night on Tuesday the 4th. This program promotes male family members to come on campus and spend a day with students. It is a program that we have had at Big Lake for 8 years and we are happy to start it up again! If you know of anyone who would be interested in participating in Watch D.O.G.S. have them call the office at 360-855-3525.
If you are interested in volunteering at school make sure you have filled out a Volunteer Disclosure form with proof of vaccination or an exemption form. If you are interested in becoming a paraprofessional or would like to be an emergency certified classroom substitute please check out the job opening page on the district website here.
Save the date for the 28th as the Big Lake Parent Group will be hosting a family harvest festival at Big Lake. We will have a trunk or treat out in the parking lot and some fun activities in the gym and cafeteria. More information to come!
Conferences are just around the corner and if you have not scheduled a conference with your child's teacher please make sure you reach out to them. You can come in to the school or have a Zoom session during the week of November 7-10.
Do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher. If you have any other questions the office is here to help! Take care and we look forward to seeing you at school!
Sincerely,
Matt Lutes
Important Dates
4 - WatchDOGS Pizza night, 6:00pm, Cafeteria
5- Late Start Wednesday
5 - BLPGA Auction Meeting, 7:00pm, Cafeteria
6 - Parent Review of HIV/Aids Curriculum, 7:00 @ SWHS
12 - Late Start Wednesday
12 - Strategic Kids Chess Club, 3:30pm
13 - Fire Station Walking Field Trip
19 - Late Start Wednesday
19 - Strategic Kids Chess Club, 3:30pm
20 - Great ShakeOut (Earthquake Drill), 10:20am
20 - BLPGA Meeting, 7pm, Cafeteria
25 - Hearing and Vision Screenings
26 - Late Start Wednesday
26 - Strategic Kids Chess Club, 3:00pm
28 - BLPGA Harvest Festival, 6-8pm, Gym & Cafeteria
31 - Dress-up day - More information to follow
Welcome new staff members!
Kerri Kincaid
Prior to teaching in the public school system, Kerri Kincaid taught private piano and music to hundreds of kids (and a few adults) for over 20 years. Her passion is to make music fun for ALL learners.
Kerri lives in Mt Vernon with her Husband, three kids, dog, and two cats!
Kerri teaches music in Big Lake Elementary, Clear Lake Elementary, and Lyman Elementary Schools.
Reille Jones
Jackie Roberts
Big Lake Parent Group Association Biennial Fundraiser Dinner and Auction
Attendance
Watch D.O.G.S.
Fall Conferences
Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill
- DROP to the ground
- Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table, and
- HOLD On to it until the shaking stops
- EVACUATE the building to a safe location.
*Note we will be going outside during this drill to practice. Please plan and dress for the weather.
2022-2023 Free Breakfast and Lunch for All Students
Important: Milk by itself is considered an a la carte item, and is not free of charge unless taken with a full breakfast or lunch. Milk will continue to be $0.60 when purchased alone.
From the Nurse
- All students are required to have an updated immunization record on file in order to stay in school.
- Asthma, allergy, and cold season are upon us. If your child uses a rescue inhaler at home, please contact our nurse to see if they would be able to have one here at school. If your child is sick, please keep them at home. Do not send them to school with a temperature over 100, diarrhea, or any known illness that would keep them from being able to stay in class and learn.
- Please refer to the Washington Sate Department of Health Flow Chart if your student is experiencing symptoms or has been exposed to COVID-19.
HIV/AIDS
- Parents of students in grades 5-12 are invited to review the HIV/AIDS Education Curriculum on Thursday, October 6th in the Sedro-Woolley High School Library at 7:00pm.
Big Lake Parent Group Association Meetings
Big Lake Beaver Spirit Wear
Lost and Found
Big Lake Elementary
Email: scarpenter@swsd101.org
Website: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/Domain/272
Location: 16802 Lakeview Boulevard, Mount Vernon, WA, USA
Phone: 360-855-3525
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/226445094049552