Skagit Academy Tuesday Talk
August 31, 2021
THIS WEEK IS "INTRO WEEK"
September 2: STAR Testing (for all students NOT in AC 7-12).
September 3: Fall Student Meeting for AC 7-12, 9am-noon.
WHO'S WHO IN THE ZOO?
Learning Center (LC K-8): Learning Center students participate in any combination of different classes: Thursday onsite core classes, onsite K-8 electives, and remote classes (determined by parent/guardian).
Synergy (SYN 5-8): This NEW PROGRAM is an onsite integrated core program for LC 5-8 students. Student participate in all day onsite Wednesday classes, as well as available K-8 onsite electives, and may have remote classes as well (determined by parent/guardian).
Preparatory Academy (PREP 5/6): This for students in Grades 5 & 6 that are headed into the Academy 7-12 program. Students participate in PREP classes on half-day Monday and full-day Wednesday, as well as have the option to attend K-8 onsite electives that do not conflict with their PREP schedule.
Academy (AC 7-12): These middle/high school students attend onsite classes all day Tuesday and Friday. This can be confusing because 'The Academy' is a program hosted by Skagit Academy. Also, student in grades 7/8 can attend K-8 onsite electives that do not conflict with their AC schedule.
KICK-OFF, WEDNESDAY, SEP 1st!!!! BRING YOUR STUDENT
- Meet your teachers and school staff who are excited to welcome you back!
- Get your curriculum for your classes
- Bring your completed annual documents to submit
- Provides required student contact for the beginning of the school year
ARRIVAL TIMES (by initial of last name):
9:00 am- Last Name A-B 9:20 am- Last Name C-D 9:40 am- Last Name E-G
10:00 am- Last Name H-J 10:20 am- Last Name K-L 10:40 am- Last Name M-N
11:00 pm- Last Name O-Q 11:20 pm- Last Name R-Sc 11:40 pm- Last Name Se-T
12:00 pm- Last Name V-Z 12:20 pm- If you missed original time
NOTE: AC 7-12 do not need to attend this event. Their Kick-off is Friday, September 3rd.
SEPTEMBER 2nd is STAR DAY for GRADES 1-8 (not AC 7/8)
Students enrolled in Skagit Academy participate in STAR assessments in the fall, winter and spring. We will have onsite STAR testing for the 'fall window' for students in grades 1-8 (except for AC 7/8 students) on Thursday, September 2, at 9:00am or 10:30am. [NOTE: All AC 7-12 students will take their STAR assessment on Friday, September 3 when onsite for the 'Fall Welcome Back'.]
Kindergarten students will take their assessments on a different day. If enrolled in an onsite Kindergarten class with Ms. Jodi, they will do them as part of their class time. If remote, we will schedule appointments later in September.
You will need to register each student separately. Please use the following link to register your student for the time you prefer. Place the STUDENT'S NAME in the NAME section and parent email. box: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FA8AF23A6F8C25-star
AC FALL STUDENT MEETING, THURSDAY, SEP 3!
Academy Students in grades 7-12 (Tues/Fri students) - Come to school on Friday, September 3rd from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. We will be STAR testing, going over important information, and having fun! Please email kjohnston@mvsd320.com if you cannot attend. Students will have some quiet time as students complete their STAR tests, so bringing a book to read would be great!!
HOW DO I ACCESS MY STUDENT'S SCHEDULE?
Once you are in the application, click the drop down arrow under 'Parent Home' and click 'Summary'. You will see a list of your students. You can look at each student's information separately by clicking 'Review WSLP'. Once in that section, click 'Scheduled Classes'. Their list of weekly classes should appear. If your student's schedule is not correct, or you have questions, please call Denelle DeVries at (360) 770-7636 or email ddevries@mvsd320.org.
Take the time to look around in the system. Parent account training to use the system will begin in September.
If you have questions about your account please contact Data Solutions directly, click:
- '?' in the upper right corner, then
- 'Visit Our Help Center', then
- 'Submit a request'
- Fill in the information and click 'Submit'
TALKING POINTS COMMUNICATION
For more information about Talking Points: https://talkingpts.org/
ANNUAL FORMS DUE BY THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
The office staff will be sending out annual forms this week. Please print them off, fill them out, and return them at the Kickoff, if possible. If you do not have access to a printer or would prefer paper copies, please pick them off at the office.
- Technology Form
- Declaration of Intent
- Statement of Understanding
- Directory Information
- Health Concerns
- Skagit Academy Partnership Agreement
DATES TO REMEMBER!
September 6: Labor Day Holiday (no school)
September 7: First day of onsite classes for AC 7-12 Students
September 8: First day of onsite classes for PREP & Synergy students, and Wednesday afternoon K-8 electives
September 9: First day of onsite class for LC Core, Thursday Kindergarten, and Thursday K-8 electives
September 13: Running Start Fall Meeting at Whidbey Coffee for PT and FT RS students 9:30-11:00 AM
September 16: First day of onsite classes for Monday Kindergarten and Monday K-8 electives
September 22: In-person Parent Meeting, 4:00-5:00pm
September 23 and 24: School Pictures (scheduling TBA)
September 29: Zoom Parent Meeting, 4:00-5:00pm (same information as Sep 22 meeting)
AC 7-12 Student Leaders Volunteer Their Time to Help Out
- Oliver Pasimio
- Edith Yeates
- Meaghan Marker
- Vance Felzer
- Elijah Pasimio
- Abby Walker
- Gwen Felzer
- Andrew Pasimio
- Decco Sanchez-Davila
- Alastair Yeates
Chromebooks Needed for Classrooms
Volunteer Forms
When we moved from the paper volunteer application to an online system with HRMplus two years ago, June 30, 2021 was designated as the expiration date for approved volunteer applications.
As a result, all volunteers will need to update their application through HRMplus (complete interest and required uploads in My Checklist); this will generate a new Washington State Patrol background check.
The Mount Vernon School District will be sending out a Blackboard Connect message to all families by mid-August regarding the requirement to update their application.
Thank you!
School Supplies
HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER OFFSITE PORTFOLIOS DUE ON SEP 1st
FREE & REDUCED LUNCH FORMS - INCOME SURVEY
REMOTE KEYBOARDING CLASS FOR K-8 STUDENTS
This class is available to all K-8 students. Please email ddevries@mvsd320.org if you would like to enroll your student(s).
Skagit Academy
Email: kjohnston@mvsd320.org
Website: skagitacademy.org
Location: 2001 Cleveland Avenue, Mount Vernon, Washington, USA
Phone: (360) 428.6206
Facebook: facebook.com/ourschool
Twitter: @ourschool