From the Principal
Dear Fryelands Families,
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.
State Testing is coming in May for Fryelands 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders
Washington students take state and federal tests regularly to assess their learning growth as well as the progress of the educational system as a whole.
Great Websites to learn more about SBAC and for students to take practice tests
Fryelands 2022-2023 SBA (Smarter Balanced Assessment) Testing Schedule
Testing is scheduled for morning hours, with afternoons reserved for students needing more time.
May 1-12th: Students will practice logging in and using the tools of the testing
May 16th: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Math CAT (Computer Adaptive test)
May 17th: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Math PT (Performance Task test)
May 18th: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade ELA CAT (Computer Adaptive test)
May 19th: 5th grade Science test
May 23rd: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade ELA PT Day 1 (Performance Task test)
May 24th: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade ELA PT Day 2 (Performance Task test)
Drop Off Procedures- please help us by doing the following:
Pull forward as far as possible before dropping off, this will ensure more families can drop off at once and will help speed up the line
Please make goodbyes quick when dropping off. If you need to park and walk up for long goodbyes, that would also help speed up the line.
Please follow the guidance of the staff and safety patrol before and after school. They are trying to make the drop off and pick up safe, positive, and quick for everyone.
Thanks for helping us with this process.
Thank you for bringing your students to school on time and prepared for learning each day. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at presleyj@monroe.wednet.edu or at 360-804-3400.
Sincerely,
Jeff Presley
UPCOMING EVENTS
4/14: Early Release Friday - School dismissed at 2:25pm
4/17: School Board Meeting 5:00pm
4/18: Principal Chat 9:00am
4/18: 4th Grade Concert 7:00pm
4/21: PTA Popcorn Friday
4/21: Early Release Friday - School dismissed at 2:25pm
4/25: 3rd Grade Concert 7:00pm
4/27: PTA Jump Rattle & Roll Spirit Night 4:00-7:00pm
4/28: Early Release Friday - School dismissed at 2:25pm
4/28: PTA Bingo Night & Auction 6:00-8:30pm
April is:
National Autism Awareness Month
National Poetry Month
National Occupational Therapy Month
School Library Month
April is National Autism Awareness Month
National Autism Awareness Month raises awareness for autism and Asperger’s syndrome during April. Autism is a complex brain disorder that often inhibits a person’s ability to communicate, respond to surroundings, and form relationships with others.
According to WHO, about one in 270 people in the world has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ASD is a group of developmental disabilities that causes challenges in many areas of one’s life. Some of the profoundly affected areas include social, communication, and behavior. Children with ASD are usually nonverbal or they have restricted or repetitive behaviors. ASD also affects people of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
The month-long observance takes place during World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD), celebrated each year on April 2nd. WAAD was adopted by the United Nations in 2007 to shine a bright light on autism as a growing global health crisis. WAAD activities increase world knowledge of autism and impart information about the importance of early diagnosis and early intervention. Additionally, WAAD celebrates the unique talents and skills of persons with autism around the world.
PARENT INPUT FORMS - DUE 5/5
If you have specific comments regarding your child’s placement for next year, please fill out the paper Parent Input form that will come home with your student today or you can submit your comments using this google form: https://forms.gle/nPEbsAXqG5ZUcPW9A
The staff and I value parent input, but please note that we are not able to accommodate your request for a specific teacher. Please do not write a teacher’s name on your input form. Your child’s current teacher, along with our school team, will balance next year’s classes by gender, abilities, behaviors, and many other factors.
Adventure Through The Genres Reading Challenge
At the end of the month, we will pick 3 names from these forms who will be named Adventurer of the Month!!
There will be PRIZES!!
For April, we are going to read books from the POETRY genre.
MSD Transition Resource Night
What is next for my child?
What will my child do as an adult?
What help is available?
For answers, please join us on Wednesday, April 26th at 6:00 p.m. for Transition Resource Night!
This is an opportunity to learn about community resources and services that support individuals with special needs.
All ages are welcome and we hope to see you there!
Last Day of School Update
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.
WAY TO S.O.A.R. FALCONS!
Congratulations to all of our students who earned S.O.A.R. tickets last week! Keep up the good work!!!
TK ~ Abdulie, Aiden, Ana, CJ, Cora, Gael, Janu, Lio, Olivia R., Presley, Ximena
Kindergarten ~ Aiden, Amy, Anastasia, Ellie, Isabella, Jarett, Kate, Liam, Mackenzie, Maggie, Mili, Parker, Peyton, Sven, Truett, William
1st Grade ~ Adaline, Amy, Chloe, Harley, Hilario, Isa, Jasmin, Kenzi, Leia, Liam, Lucian, Melodee, Sophia
2nd Grade ~ Amalia, Arturo, Bradley, Brooklynn, Charlotte, Collin, Elizabeth, Emma, Eric, Isaac, Kadence, Kelly, Leo, Nora, Rosa, Sailor, Thomas, Zara
3rd Grade ~ Abel, David, Ella, Emily, Ethan, Gerardo, Kaiden, Kobe, Logan, Lucas F., Lucas P., Maddi, Mason, Peyton, Rayna, Sadie, Yanna
4th Grade ~ Addie, Alayna, Braden, Bradley, Cash, Chloe, Chloey, Eli, Elliott, Giselle, Harper, Isaac, Kataleya, Kaylee, Lizzie, Logan, Martin, Paola, Paulina, Talon, Trey, Vance, Vanesa, Victor, Will, Zoey
5th Grade ~ Camron, Greyson, Katelin, Kylerlynn, Scarlett
Falcon Wear Store
Limited Time: Save $7 on all baseball tees in the Fryelands spirit wear store through Sunday, April 16th. Visit https://1stplacespiritwear.com/collection/101165/?style=Baseball+Tee
Orders will be delivered directly to your home and 10% of the purchase comes back to support our school!
WATCH D.O.G.S.
The Dads of Great Students WATCH D.O.G.S. program is one of the nation’s largest and most respected school-based, family, and community engagement, organizations designed and developed by educators, experts and parent & guardian volunteers over more than two decades.
Our programs for Elementary and Secondary School campuses help provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important. Meanwhile, we provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security, reduce bullying and provide a greater sense of campus safety allowing students and teachers to focus on learning and instruction.
Who are Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students)?
Fathers, grandfathers, step-fathers, uncles, and other father figures serve on campus for one day or many each year under the leadership of a program coordinator and under the guidance of a school principal or designated administrator.
If you are interested in signing up for a day, please stop by our office to check out our Watch D.O.G.S. calendar.
ATTENDANCE
SCHOOL BREAKFAST & LUNCH
2022-2023 Lunch Prices:
Elementary (P-5): $2.00 for breakfast | $3.25 for lunch
Secondary (6-12): $2.15 for breakfast | $3.50 for lunch
Adult: $2.50 for breakfast | $4.50 for lunch
For menus and more information, please click here: https://www.monroe.wednet.edu/departments/food-service
Free and Reduced Lunch Application:
https://www.monroe.wednet.edu/departments/food-service/free-and-reduced-priced-meals
ABOUT US:
Chris Mayer, Assistant Principal
Austin Talbott, Counselor
Julee Baca, Office Manager
Cindy Snider, Office Support
Sherah Bustamante, Nurse
Jodi Mullen, Health Room Para
Kathy Jackson, Family Engagement Liaison
360-804-3517 - jacksonka@monroe.wednet.edu
Fax: (360) 804-3499 | Attendance Line: (360) 804-3401
Email: bacaj@monroe.wednet.edu
Website: https://www.monroe.wednet.edu/fre
Location: 15286 Fryelands Boulevard, Monroe, WA, USA
Phone: 360-804-3400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FryelandsElementary/
Twitter: @monroewaschools