
06/09 McMicken Family Connection

Principal's Corner
A Word from Your Principal
Dear Families,
Can you believe how quickly this year has gone? It's hard to believe that we only have 14 days of school left before summer break. In the next 14 days, our students are hard at work to show how much they've grown this year and are getting ready for our end of year activities, like Spirit Week, Field Day, and more! This is always an exciting time of year for students and a wonderful time to celebrate all their hard work this year. We're so thankful to have you in our community, and we can't wait to see how our partnerships continue to grow.
In collaboration,
😄 Principal Haas
June's Principal Choice for Book of the Month
"Juneteenth Jamboree" by Carole Boston Weatherford
Joining her parents in a community celebration of Juneteenth, Cassie learns about the day when slaves in Texas were freed some two years after the Emancipation Proclamation and wonders why the news took so long to reach them.
Spirit Week (June 12-16)
Join us for our last Spirit Week of the school year from Monday, June 12th to Friday, June 16th!
Monday, June 12th: Pajama Day
We know Mondays can be hard. Especially for the last Monday of the year. Roll out of bed and come to school for Pajama Day.
Tuesday, June 13th: Decade Day
Every 10 years is a decade. Every 10 years there are a lot of different styles! 80’s, 90’s, 10’s, 20’s? Choose a decade to wear clothes from for Decade Day.
Wednesday, June 14th: Mismatch Day
Stripes and polka dots? Light green and dark purple? Different socks or different shoes? Have some fun by wearing clothes that don’t match for Mismatch Day
Thursday, June 15th: Sports Day (Field Day)
Wear your sports or comfy clothes to be ready for
Field Day! Shorts, sneakers, jerseys, wear what you feel comfortable being active in for Sports Day!
Friday, June 16th: Multicultural Day
We are lucky to have so many cultures represented at McMicken. Wear clothes from your culture or country to show your pride at Multicultural Day.
Pizza Hut's Camp BOOK IT!
Help beat the summer slide and enroll your children in Camp BOOK IT! Studens can earn one Personal Pan Pizza a month for June through August for meeting reading goals. This program is totally free to families with students in Pre-K to 6th grade (ages 4-12).
Enroll now at bookitprogram.com to join in on the fun!
Lost and Found
Just a reminder -- All clothing left in the school's Lost + Found will be taken to Value Village on Friday, June 16. If your student is missing anything, please stop by the school between 8:20 AM - 4:00 PM. Our Lost + Found is located in the main hallway down from the front doors on the right.
Last Day of School (Friday, June 16th)
This year's last day of school is on Friday, June 16th. Doors will open on time at 8:20am, but dismissal will be at 11:45am. Please make a plan to pick your child up on time from school.
Breakfast will be served, but lunch will not be served on the last day of school.
Clothes Donation Wanted!
Cleaning out your child's closet this summer? Consider donating any neutral-colored pants of any size to our front office for students who need an emergency change of clothes!
McMicken Heights' Summer Hours
The front office will be closed from Wednesday, June 28th to August 6th. For any questions or support while the front office is closed, please reach out the Highline Public Schools District Office at (206) 631-3000.
The front office will re-open Monday, August 7th and will be available to support any needs from 8:00am-4:00pm.
23-24 Supply List
Going school shopping to get ready for the 23-24 school year? Take a look at the supply list and requests from the teachers at those grade-levels! See the supply list here.
Volunteer at McMicken!
Volunteers contribute greatly to the success of our students and schools. If you would like to go on a field trip or help during a PTA event, for example, a volunteer form needs to be on file with the school office. You can download and print a volunteer form from the volunteer page on the district website, or you can pick up a printed copy from the school office. Volunteer status is good for two school years. If you fill out one today, it will not expire until August 31, 2024. Thank you so much for taking the time to help our McMicken community!
Monday, June 12-Friday, June 16: Spirit Week
Thursday, June 15: Field Day (1:00-3:00pm)
Friday, June 16: Last Day of School (dismissal at 11:45am)
Join the City of SeaTac for their Summer Events!
The Great SeaTac Scrub Down returns Saturday, July 15 at Angle Lake Park. Starting at 9 a.m., volunteers will help City staff pick up litter along SeaTac streets. Registration is requested because every attendee gets lunch AND a T-shirt. This is a family friendly event with live music. Please register at this website. Register by Thursday, June 15th to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Don’t miss the City of SeaTac's first Night Market on Wednesday, June 21 at Angle Lake Park from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.! Vendors will be selling artistic goods and food!
You can also join them for the Family Bike Rodeo on Saturday, June 24 at North SeaTac Park. Puget Sound Fire will share safety information, and kids are encouraged to come with their bikes from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Join for the Fourth of July Celebration on Tuesday, July 4h at Angle Lake Park. There will be live music, bouncy houses, and so much more! Music starts at 1:00 p.m.
More info about these family-friendly events throughout the summer (and more!) can be found on the City of SeaTac's website, and follow them on social media (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) for the most up-to-date information.
Join the YMCA This Summer!
Join the YMCA this summer for their wide variety of programs! There are Youth Programs, Child Care, Camps, Family Activities, and more! Learn more about their available programs on their website.
Kindergarten Enrollment Open for 23-24!
Do you know a child who will be 5 years old on or before August 31? Maybe it's a current student's sibling, your neighbor, family friend or even your own child. Help us spread the word: families can enroll their incoming kindergarten student for the 2023-24 school year now.
We encourage new students to enroll as early as possible. This helps us to connect with students early and ensures we hire the right number of staff at each school. Kindergarten Jump Start is offered August 23-25 to all registered incoming kindergarten students.
What Do Families Need?
Families should have the following ready:
- Birth certificate
- Proof of address (rental agreement, purchase agreement, or utility bill)
- Immunization records
Families can upload all these documents to our registration system. (Tip: Scan or take a photo with a mobile phone to upload.)
If the documents aren't readily available, families can start registration and email the documents to their school to complete their enrollment application.
For more information, please see this website.
See the full year's Heritage Month calendar and think about how you can continue to celebrate these groups and holidays at home. In addition, you can access the Heritage Month calendar in Spanish, Somali, or Vietnamese.
Explore resources, events, book lists, and more for June's Heritage Months in English or Spanish.
Caribbean American Heritage Month
Each June, we recognize Caribbean American Heritage Month, a month to recognize the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the United States.
LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Pride Month is an annual celebration of the many contributions made by the LGBTQ+ community to history, society, and cultures worldwide. In most places, Pride is celebrated throughout the month of June each year in commemoration of its roots in the Stonewall Riots of June 1969.
Juneteenth (June 19th)
Black Music Month
This month we take time to appreciate the contributions of African-American musicians, composers, singers, and songwriters in American culture as well as honor the African history and traditions that inspired different styles of music such as rap, hip-hop, jazz, rhythm and blues, barbershop, and swing.
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