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Voyager MS Family Bulletin
September 23, 2022 Weekly News
Voyager is a diverse, inclusive learning community where each student is valued, supported, and inspired.
Land Acknowledgement
The Mukilteo School District acknowledges that we gather on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples, who have lived in the Salish Sea basin since time immemorial. We respect this place and honor the sacred spiritual connection to the land, water, and its people, past, present, and future. The district serves a diverse population of about 15,000 students who live near the Puget Sound about 15 miles north of Seattle. Dedicated staff help prepare our community's children to be successful, contributing members of the community. Our students learn in an environment that is positive, caring, and focused on their highest academic potential.
The Voyager MS Family Bulletin is available in multiple languages
Thought of the Week
Health and Safety Reminders
Helpful Information when your student is sick, including updated COVID guidelines. Health / When Your Student is Sick (mukilteoschools.org)
Sick or Unable to Attend
If a student is sick or unable to attend school please contact the school within 24 hours either by phone at 425-366-5324 or email at Voyager@mukilteo.wednet.edu so that we know your student is safe and accounted for.
Please stay home if you’re sick.
Thank you for your help in keeping Voyager Middle School as safe as possible.
Attendance Awareness
Good attendance helps children do well in school and in the workplace.
Good attendance matters for school success, starting as early as prekindergarten and throughout elementary school. By middle and high school, poor attendance is a leading indicator of dropout. Developing the habit of attendance prepares students for success on the job and in life.
Additionally, please be mindful about scheduling appointments outside of the school day whenever possible, or to bring students back to campus so that they miss as little school as possible.
September is Attendance Awareness Month "Show up! Attendance Matters"
To learn more please visit ATTENDANCE AWARENESS MONTH -September 2022 - National Toda and Home - Attendance Awareness Campaign 2022 (attendanceworks.org)
Monday - Thursday: 8:05am - 2:45pm
Fridays - Learning Improvement Time (LIT) – EARLY DISMISSAL SCHEDULE: 8:05am - 1:30pm
Visit General Information / Bell Schedule (schoolwires.net) for class/bell schedules for all grades.
Please note: All external school doors are locked during the school day.
September 26 - September 30
Monday, September 26
Before School
No Before School Activities
During School
Writing Center hours
8:10-9am
10:15-11am
11:50-12:40pm
12:50-1:40pm
After School
Coed Cross Country Practice - All Grades - 2:45 - 4:00pm @ Voyager
Softball Practice - 7th & 8th Grade - 3:00 - 4:30pm @ Voyager
Football Practice - 7th & 8th Grade - 3:00 - 5:00pm @ Voyager
Tuesday, September 27
Before School
No Before School Activities
During School
Writing Center hours
8:10-9am
10:15-11am
11:50-12:40pm
12:50-1:40pm
After School
Coed Cross Country Meet - 7th & 8th Grade vs. Brier-Terrace MS - 3:45pm @ Brier-Terrace MS
Softball Practice - 7th & 8th Grade - 3:00 - 4:30pm @ Voyager
Football Practice - 7th & 8th Grade - 3:00 - 5:00pm @ Voyager
Curriculum Night - 6:00 - 7:30pm - Voyager
Wednesday, September 28
Before School
No Before School Activities
During School
Writing Center hours
8:10-9am
10:15-11am
11:50-12:40pm
12:50-1:40pm
After School
Coed Cross Country Practice - All Grades - 1:30 - 4:00pm @ Voyager
Girls Softball Practice - 7th & 8th Grade vs. Alderwood MS - 3:45 - 5:15pm @ Alderwood MS
Football Practice - 8th Grade - vs. Gateway MS 3:45 - 5:45pm @ Voyager
Thursday, September 29
Before School
No Before School Activities
During School
Writing Center hours
8:10-9am
10:15-11am
11:50-12:40pm
12:50-1:40pm
Vision & Hearing Screening - 7th Grade
After School
Coed Cross Country Meet vs. Park Place MS - 7th & 8th Grade - 3:45pm @ Park Place MS
Softball Practice - 7th & 8th Grade - 2:45 - 4:30pm @ Voyager
Football Practice - 7th & 8th Grade - 2:45 - 5:00pm @ Voyager
Friday, September 30
Before School
No Before School Activities
During School
Writing Center - Read Aloud
8:10am
10:45am
11:50am
12:50pm
1:50pm
After School
No Practice: Coed Cross Country Practice - All Grades
Softball Practice - 7th & 8th Grade - 2:45 - 4:30pm @ Voyager
Football Practice - 7th & 8th Grade - 2:45 - 5:00pm @ Voyager
Voyager Athletics Department
Voyager's Curriculum Night - September 27
Please join us for our 2022-2023 school year Curriculum Night on Tuesday, September 27 from 6:00 - 7:30pm at Voyager. Please plan to arrive on time to take full advantage of this informative parent focused evening.
You will have an opportunity to follow your child’s schedule, visit classrooms, meet teachers and learn how to get involved and stay connected to our school. Curriculum night is intended to provide parents with an overview of our curriculum and strategies on how to partner with teachers to help your child have a successful year.
Because this is a parent focused event, we ask that students and siblings stay home. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to sharing this important evening with you.
SAVE THE DATES: Donuts with your Grown Ups
Please join us for our annual “Donuts with Your Grownups”. This is an opportunity for you and your Voyager student (s) to start the day off together and meet some of our staff members over relaxing morning treats. No agenda, just treats and mingle. Parents/Guardians/Grandparents are welcome to attend with a student.
Please note, we will be hosting two separate mornings based on grade levels.
6th graders and their families - Friday, October 7th - 7:15am – 8:00am at Voyager MS
7th & 8th graders and their families - Friday, October 14th - 7:15am – 8:00am at Voyager MS
Voyager Middle school will serve complimentary (free) donuts, juice and milk in the Commons area.
We hope to see you there!
Please RSVP below for your student's grade level. For any questions, please contact Olga Mantilla, Voyager Family Engagement Liaison, at (425)366-5313 or via e-mail at mantillaoy@mukilteo.wednet.edu
Donuts with your Grown Ups - 6th Graders
Friday, Oct 7, 2022, 07:15 AM
11711 4th Ave W, Everett, WA, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Donuts with your Grown Ups - 7th & 8th Graders
Friday, Oct 14, 2022, 07:15 AM
11711 4th Ave W, Everett, WA, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Parent Square
For more information, please visit Communications and Public Relations / ParentSquare (schoolwires.net)
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. Find information and resources at Suicide Prevention | Washington State Department of Health
The 988 Lifeline
988 is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.) Click below to learn more about 988. The Lifeline and 988 : Lifeline (988lifeline.org)
National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated nationwide September 15 to October 15. It's an opportunity to celebrate and highlight the culture, traditions, and contributions of people whose ancestry can be traced to the Caribbean Islands, Central America, Mexico, South America, and Spain. This celebration highlights the ways in which the Latino and Hispanic communities continue to play a key part in building our country.
To learn more, please visit HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH -September 2022 - National Today
Medication at School
Does your student need medication at school?
The school district Medications webpage Health / Medications at School (mukilteoschools.org), has links to medication order forms. You can print the form and take it to your medical provider, they fill it out, you sign it and then they can fax it to the school (425) 366-5302. All medications at school require an order form, even if the student is self-carrying it. (like inhalers)
Immunizations
7th Graders need TDAP booster shots!
The TDAP booster is the last immunization that is required for school thru 12th grade. Please submit your paperwork to the nurse ASAP. The school district Immunization page can be found at: Health / Immunizations (mukilteoschools.org)
10/3: Before school Library hours begin - 7:40 - 8:05am
10/7: Donuts With Your Grown Ups - 6th Grade - 7:15 - 8:00am - Voyager Commons
10/11: Madres Latinas Meeting - 9:00 - 10:00am - Voyager Commons
10/14: Donuts With Your Grown Ups - 7th & 8th Grade - 7:15 - 8:00am - Voyager Commons
10/17: Parents/Guardian's School Tour Day - Conducted in Spanish - 9 - 10:00am - Voyager Front Office
10/18: Parents/Guardian's School Tour Day - Conducted in English - 9 - 10:00am - Voyager Front Office
10/28: Teacher Work Day - No School
11/10: Madres Latinas Meeting - 9:00 - 10:00am - Voyager Commons
11/11: Veteran’s Day – No School
11/17: VO Parent/Guardian's School Tour Day - Spanish - 9:00 - 10:00am - Voyager Front Office
11/18: VO Parent/Guardian's School Tour Day - English - 9:00 - 10:00am - Voyager Front Office
11/23: Early Dismissal at 12:00pm
11/24: Thanksgiving Day – No School
11/25: Native American Heritage Day – No School
12/13: Madres Latinas Meeting - 9:00 - 10:00am - Voyager Commons
12/16: Early Dismissal at 12:00pm
12/19/22 - 1/2/23: Winter Break – No School
1/13: Madres Latinas Meeting - 9:00 - 10:00am - Voyager Commons
1/16: Martin Luther King Day – No School
2/3: Teacher Work Day - No School
2/14: Madres Latinas Meeting - 9:00 - 10:00am - Voyager Commons
2/20/22 - 2/24/22: Mid Winter Break – No School
3/10: Madres Latinas Meeting - 9:00 - 10:00am - Voyager Commons
3/26/22: Willy Wonka Musical Performance - 12:00pm @ PAC Kamiak High School
4/10/22 - 4/14/22: Spring Break – No School
4/19: Madres Latinas Meeting - 9:00 - 10:00am - Voyager Commons
5/12: Madres Latinas Meeting - 9:00 - 10:00am - Voyager Commons
5/29: Memorial Day - No School
6/14: Madres Latinas Meeting - 9:00 - 10:00am - Voyager Commons
6/22: Last Day of School - Early Dismissal at 12:00pm
Voyager School Counselors
6th Grade Counselor
Margaret Peterson
PetersonMJ@mukilteo.wednet.edu
425-366-5332
7th Grade Counselor
Brenna Reid
425-366-5334
8th Grade Counselor
Vincenza Moody
425-366-5333
Free Revolution Now Homework Help tutoring services for middle and high school students are available now!
As part of the district’s efforts to support students in recovering academic skills impacted by the pandemic, students in grades 6 through 12 will have access to free online tutoring services. Revolution Prep. Academic tutoring will be accessible through the student portal on the district website in many key academic subjects (math, science, English Language and literature, foreign languages, history, etc.). Students also have the option for test preparation sessions for SAT and ACT.
Watch the five-minute instructional video below to get started, or simply go to the orange Revolution Prep icon in the student portal.
Homework Help Tutoring Overview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcLViv1FrYg&t=1s
Yearbook Club at district on East Coast
https://drive.google.com/file/d/133LRWaatzFo6pDWnczrz_KyGVxHiOTHj/view?usp=sharing
Revolution Now Tutoring - just log in with your MSD student login
School Resources
If your child has a need for school supplies, food, clothing or community resources, please contact:
Kristen Anderson
Student Support Advocate
andersonkm@mukilteo.wednet.edu
(425)366-5322
Olga Mantilla
Family Engagement Liaison
mantillaoy@mukilteo.wednet.edu
(425)366-5313
Hablo Español
Mukilteo School District - Past Family Messages
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Voyager MS Family Bulletins - Past Issues
Mukilteo School District Web Site
Mukilteo School District Facebook Page
School Board News Subscribe
Voyager Middle School Web Site
Voyager Staff Directory / Home (mukilteoschools.org)
Mukilteo School District 2022-23 School Calendar.
2022-23 School Calendar (Spanish)
ParentSquare Communications and Public Relations / ParentSquare (schoolwires.net)
FAMILY ACCESS: link
FlashAlert Newswire and Messenger: https://www.flashalert.net/login/
Emergency Information: Communications / Emergency Information (mukilteoschools.org)
Free Student Meals for the 22-23 School Year! Complete the application
Mukilteo School District's Online Payments Portal: TouchBase Signin (intouchreceipting.com)
Transportation Department (425)356-1306 or visit Find Your School Bus Route.
VO Facebook @voyagermiddleschool
VO Instagram @voyagerwolverines
Mukilteo School District's Online Payments Portal
For any questions, please contact Ms. Nelson at NelsonMJ@mukilteo.wednet.edu or (425)366-5316.
Weekly Tips
Make positive connections with your middle schooler’s teachers
Working with the school helps you form beneficial relationships. And some of the most important relationships you forge will be with teachers.
To connect with teachers:
- Get to know them. Schedule parent-teacher conferences, and attend meetings and other events for families. Talk to teachers about their expectations. Share what you know about your child’s strengths and weaknesses. Exchange contact information.
- Volunteer. Ask if there are ways you can support them and your child’s learning. Can you organize a field trip? Can you donate items to the classroom?
- Show your appreciation. Teachers are used to hearing from parents about problems. A note or call expressing thanks will make a teacher’s day. Let teachers know when your child really enjoys an assignment. Thank teachers who take extra time to help your child.
- Be understanding. Teachers are human. They work hard and are often under lots of pressure. Don’t forget you are on the same team!
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
~ Helen Keller
Are you helping your child make a smooth transition?
The change from elementary to middle school is significant. How well are you helping your child manage this transition? Answer yes or no to the questions below to find out:
- Have you and your child researched the school? Have you checked out the website? Have you reviewed the school handbook?
- Have you reassured your child that, while this is a big change, you believe it will be a positive one?
- Do you ask your child questions about classes, teachers and how the year is going and listen carefully to the responses?
- Do you plan to attend school events for families to get more information that can help you support your child this school year?
- Do you encourage your child to come to you and teachers right away at the first sign of difficulty?
How well are you doing?
More yes answers mean you are supporting your child during this transition time. For no answers, try those ideas in the quiz.
Contact Voyager
Email: Voyager@mukilteo.wednet.edu
Website: https://mukilteoschooldistrict.sharepoint.com/sites/msd_vo
Location: 11711 4th Ave W, Everett, WA, USA
Phone: 425-366-5300
Facebook: facebook.com/@voyagermiddleschool