Maltby Messenger
PREPARE - RESPECT - INCLUDE - DREAM - ENCOURAGE
May 19, 2023
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Mustang Families,
FREE Preschool- Now accepting applications for Transition to Kindergarten
Monroe School District is offering Transition to Kindergarten for children who are not currently in an early learning program and are age eligible to enter kindergarten in the fall of 2024. Students will be screened in May/June and may qualify based on need.
Prerequisite Requirements for Transitional Kindergarten (must meet all):
Students who turn five (5) between September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Not currently identified for participation in another preschool program
Reside within the Monroe School District boundaries
Application for Transition to Kindergarten
This free program will start in September 2023. We will focus on social, foundational academic, and self-help skills to prepare children for kindergarten. Students will transition to their neighborhood school to begin kindergarten in the fall of 2024.
It’s time to register for Kindergarten for 2023-2024
All Monroe elementary schools offer all day, every day kindergarten at no cost to families. Students attend from 8:55 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. State law requires incoming kindergarten students to have received current immunizations by the first day of class and be age 5 by August 31, 2023 to enroll for the 2023-2024 school year.
New families may register online for the current year. Learn how here.
Families with children currently enrolled can log into Family Access to enroll additional children.
Thank you for bringing your students to us for their academic and social learning. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at hillestadc@monroe.wednet.edu or at 360-804-3500.
In Partnership,
Christine Hillestad
State Testing Continues Next Week
Maltby 2022-2023 SBA (Smarter Balanced Assessment) Testing Schedule
Testing is scheduled for morning hours, with afternoons reserved for students needing more time.
May 23: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade ELA PT Day 1 (Performance Task test)
May 24: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade ELA PT Day 2 (Performance Task test)
Important Upcoming Dates!
May 23 ~ 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade ELA PT Day 1
May 24 ~ 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade ELA PT Day 2
May 26-29 ~ Memorial Day Break - NO SCHOOL
May 31 ~ Food Day Dress Up
May is:
National Mental Health Month
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Jewish American Heritage Month
Yearbook Sales Are Now Open!
Maltby Carnival
Save the Date! Maltby Carnival is back this spring! June 2nd, 5-9pm. Ticket pre-sales coming soon.
Follow the event page for information, including how to volunteer;
https://facebook.com/events/s/maltby-carnival/148047121440763/
Maltby Field Day! - June 13th
Many volunteers are needed to help set up and monitor our Field Day stations.
Volunteer times are as follows:
- K - 2nd 9:00 - 11:00am
- 3 - 5th 1:00 - 3:00pm
If you are interested in volunteering, you can sign up HERE . Please make sure you are registered to volunteer at Maltby. You can register here.
Thank you for your support, Mr. Rathman & Ms. Jessica
Health Room Wish List
STAFF STAR OF THE WEEK
This employee will be the “Star” for two weeks. A staff member will be drawn every other Friday. A picture and information will be posted on the bulletin board near the front office.
Staff members will be able to leave sweet notes or a shout out on the bulletin board.
Next week we honor Janelle Gray, one of our amazing Kindergarten Teachers.
Last Day of School News
It's official! The last day of school has been finalized for Thursday, June 22. Our school year will end with two half days because one of the snow days this school year happened on the half day before winter break and we are required by law to have 180 school days:
June 21st: Early Release
Grades 6-12 dismissed at 11:50 a.m.
Grades K-5 dismissed at 12:55 p.m.
June 22nd: Last Day of School
Grades 6-12 dismissed at 11:00 a.m.
Grades K-5 dismissed at 12:00 p.m.
*Please note that Sky Valley Education Center operates on a different calendar.
About Us
Principal, Christine Hillestad
Assistant Principal, AJ Adamski
Counselor, Amber Newman
Office Manager, Karen Gorham
Office Support, Jamie Porter
Health Room & HR Assistant, Becky Urstad
Nurse, Stephanie Colunga
Family Engagement Liaison, Kathy Jackson
Fax ~ 360-804-3599
Health Room ~ 360-804-3532
Attendance Hotline ~ 360-804-3501
Bus Delay Information ~ 360-804-2951
Transportation Office ~ 360-804-2650
School Hours: 8:55 am-3:25 pm (Monday-Thursday)
8:55 am-2:25 pm (Fridays)
Website: https://www.monroe.wednet.edu/mbe
Location: Maltby Elementary School, 212th Street Southeast, Snohomish, WA, USA
Phone: 360-804-3500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Maltby-Elementary-School-153985141874072/
Twitter: @monroewaschools
MSD 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 programs 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, Compliance Coordinator for 28A.640 and 28A.642 RCW
Dan Johnston
14692 - 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804.2530
johnstond@monroe.wednet.edu
Section 504/ADA Coordinator
David Paratore
14692 - 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804.2609
paratored@monroe.wednet.edu
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:
Chris Cronas
14692 - 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804.2558
cronasc@monroe.wednet.edu