June 7th, 2024
- Main office is open from 7:30 am - 4 pm on weekdays.
- Our attendance clerk is Mrs. McNamara.
Attendance phone number is (425) 366-5205 or email OVattendance@mukilteo.wednet.edu. - Gates open at 7:35 am for student arrival on campus.
- Breakfast and lunch are FREE to all OV students this year.
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IMPORTANT DATES
JUNE
7: All library books DUE 📗
8: PTO Lighthouse BBQ
10-14: iReady Testing
10-14: Spirit Week
10: PTO general meeting
11: End-of-Year Choir & Orchestra Concert 🎵
11: Basketball Camp
12: All-School Celebration
12: PTO Dinner Night Out: SOUND PIZZA 🍕
13: Basketball Camp
14: 8th Grade Ceremony TICKETS distribution day 🎟
14: Textbooks return due date 📚
17: Yearbook distribution day
17-18: Football Camp
18: End-of-Year Band Concert
18: SHIP awards presentation 🏆
18: Last day of Clubs, Elect to Learn, and Activity Busses
19: Juneteenth - No school 🔕
20: 8th Grade Ceremony & Celebration 🥳
20-24: No backpacks at school
21: Moving-Up Ceremony for 6th & 7th Grades
24: Last day of school - early dismissal
MSD Honoring Pride Month 🌈
Mukilteo School District sees and welcomes students, staff and family members who identify as LGBTQIA+. Our Board Policy 3211 states, “The Board believes in fostering an educational environment that is safe and free of discrimination for all students, regardless of gender identity or gender expression or sex. To that end, the Board recognizes the importance of an inclusive approach toward transgender and gender-expansive students.” Feeling included and supported is one of the most critical elements of well-being and belonging.
We welcome ALL students, staff and families to join us as we collectively honor Pride Month 2024. Pride Month is celebrated each year throughout June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan and the ongoing efforts in the LGBTQIA+ Liberation Movements in the United States and beyond.
OV NEWS and EVENTS
The last SPIRIT WEEK for this school year will be from June 10th to June 14th.
There will be an ALL SCHOOL CELEBRATION on June 12 after school until 4 PM.
**Important note: If your student plans to attend the celebration, they need to arrange to be picked up PROMPTLY at 4 PM. There will be NO BUSSES available to take students home after the celebration.
Despicable Monday 6/10
Soccer Mom Vs. BBQ Dad 6/11
Yearbook Day 6/12
Beach Day 6/13
Pirate Pride 6/14
Purchase a T-shirt for Yearbook Day
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
- 7th GRADE FAMILIES. We need your assistance with the 8th grade celebration on JUNE 20th.
As part of OV tradition, some 7th grade parents help with the celebration while 8th grade families attend the ceremony. Next year, when it’s your turn to attend the ceremony, the 7th grade parents will help you with your event. This is also a great opportunity to see how the 8th grade ceremony and celebration are organized and run, which will be helpful when it’s your turn to plan the 8th grade celebration for your students.
We need VOLUNTEERS from 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM to supervise the food tables and the courtyard games (possibly help with small tasks) while the 8th grade families are attending the ceremony from 6 - 7 pm. The 8th Grade committee will handle the setup and will take over the responsibilities once the ceremony concludes.
Please consider lending a hand by signing up HERE
Thank you for your support!! - 8 GRADE FAMILIES. The planning committee needs to borrow a few LARGE BEVERAGE COOLERS for the 8th grade celebration. They are also looking for families who can donate some ice -- several bags are needed. Please contact the committee chair, Thelma Othon, at othonthelma@gmail.com if you can help.
- Our last All School Celebration is schedule on June 12th. To have a successful celebration, we need adult volunteers to help us with outdoor games, dance chaperones, and concession table. Please sign up HERE to volunteer.
THANK YOU for SUPPORTING YOUR SCHOOL!!
🏀 BASKETBALL and FOOTBALL CAMPS for 6th & 7th Graders 🏈
Do you have a 6th or 7th grader who is interested in playing basketball and/or football next year?
OV will be hosting FREE camps in June:
- 🏀 Basketball Camp: June 11th and 13th NEW DATE from 2:45 pm - 4 pm
- 🏈 Football Camp: June 17th and 18th from 2:45 pm - 4 pm
Meet the coaches, work on skills and have some fun!
- Camps open to all 6th and 7th graders.
- Please bring tennis shoes and clothes to be active.
- Students can ride the activity busses home after camps.
Any questions? Please contact Coach Reinecke at: reineckesd@mukilteo.wednet.edu
All library books are due TODAY! Textbooks and class novels are not due until June 14th. A printed notification was sent out last week to help students keep track of what is on their account. Keep in mind that when an item is turned in to the library, it may take a day to be removed from their account. For an accurate, real-time list of items, students can always log into their library account to check what has been turned in. Please contact Mrs. Peterson with any questions or concerns.
**Fees for lost books can be paid at the bookkeeper’s office.
CONGRATULATIONS to ALL NEW MEMBERS of the NJHS!!
The Induction Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, June 11th, in the library from 2:45 pm to 4pm. This is the LAST meeting for NJHS for this school year.
Student can take the activity busses home.
Congratulations to CHRISTY MARTIN for winning the Mukilteo School District's Lighthouse Award for classified staff!!
Christy is a hard-working, kind, and dedicated senior paraeducator at our school. To learn more about Christy, please click HERE and scroll down to "Meet OV Staff." We are so proud of you, Christy!!
**Pictured left to right: Julie Glafke, Christy Martin & Principal McLane
8th GRADE NEWS
WANT TO HELP WITH THE CELEBRATION?
Please contact the committee chair, Thelma Othon, at othonthelma@gmail.com for details.
CEREMONY TICKETS INFO
- Tickets will be sent home with students on Friday, June 14th. Please check with your student and keep the tickets safe, as we cannot replace lost tickets.
- Each student will be allocated FOUR TICKETS for the Celebration, without exception. The school cannot provide additional tickets. If you require more, you must arrange with other students independently, as the school does not assist in this arrangement.
DRESS CODE
DETAILS and INVITATION
- Families are invited to attend the Ceremony. Please NO BALOONS at the ceremony.
- Unless you are volunteering during the Celebration, we kindly request families to vacate the school premises promptly after the Ceremony. Any delay will prevent us to start the Celebration on time. We suggest that you take pictures at home before coming to school.
- The Celebration starts at 7 PM and is for STUDENTS ONLY.
- Students may have their phones during the Celebration. Please leave everything else at home to minimize the risk of losing items such as AirPods, gaming devices, makeup, etc.
- No cash or credit cards are required during the Celebration. All food, beverages, and activities have been covered by the funds raised.
- Students must be pick up at 9 PM promptly at the school main gate. PLEASE BE ON TIME.
Upon your arrival, we'll announce your student's name and ask them to meet you at the front.
USEFUL INFORMATION
DO YOUR STUDENTS OWE FEES/FINES?
As the end of the school year approaches, it's a good idea to check if your student has any fees or fines. There might be charges for lost or damaged books, club fees, or unreturned athletic uniforms. Any fines and fees carry over from year to year, so it’s best to clear these up now.
Please click HERE to check your student’s account.
Email our bookkeeper, Mrs. Koegler, with any questions.
NOT RETURNING TO OV NEXT YEAR?
If you know that your student will not be returning to Olympic View for the next school year (2024-2025) due to a family move or other circumstances, please email our school Registrar, Mrs. Mejia, or call 425-366-5211. Reach out at your earliest convenience.
SUN BUCKS Summer EBT Program
Students who are eligible for free & reduced lunch may receive SUN BUCKS this summer to help with food. There is a one-time payment of $120 for each eligible child on a dedicated SUN bucks card. The cards will be issued starting in mid-June through end of August and will expire 122 days from date of issuance. Sun Bucks card is similar to P-EBT cards of the past and will be sent separate from SNAP benefits. For more information, please visit the "Washington SUN Bucks Summer EBT Program" page.
FAMILY INCOME SURVEY
Meals are FREE to all OV students this year, but if you need proof that your family is qualified for FREE and REDUCED meal for other benefits, please complete contact Kim Suman at Nutrition Services by email sumankk@mukilteo.wednet.edu. If your student qualifies, be sure to fill out a Consent to Share form HERE to qualify for other additional school waivers (eg. fees, event tickets, etc.)
BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENU
Meet WENDY SEDLACEK: Speech Language Pathologist
Hi! 👋 My name is Wendy Sedlacek, and I am OV Speech Language Pathologist since 2014. Before that, I worked in Eastern Washington for 14 years, Mercer Island School District for 7 years, and at a hospital. I teach students articulation to help them improve their understanding of receptive language, comprehension, expressive and social language. Additionally, I work on enhancing their fluency and voice, like assisting students who stutter. I love working one-on-one with students and building connections with them. It is incredibly rewarding to see students who once had difficulties communicating finally able to voice their thoughts and ideas.
I graduated from Washington State University (GO COUGS!) with a BA in English, concentrating in Education and Speech Pathology. I then continued my education and received a Master's Degree in Speech Pathology from Western Washington University.
Fun fact: I am a HUGE Potterhead. I have been to the studio lot where they filmed Harry Potter in London. In fact, I am the advisor for OV Harry Potter Club! In my free time, I love traveling, gardening, and spending time with my family and my dog.
OV COUNSELORS
This continuity ensures that they can build and maintain connections and support throughout their time at OVMS.
- 6th Grade: Teresa Hoffman (HoffmanTL@mukilteo.wednet.edu)
- 7th Grade: Lisa Morris (MorrisLK@mukilteo.wednet.edu)
- 8th Grade: Wendy Smith (SmithWJ@mukilteo.wednet.edu)
SCHOOL RESOURCES ASSISTANCE
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT LIAISON (FEL)
Loren Suwana Poisel
(Fasih dalam Bahasa Indonesia)
Monday - Friday from 10 AM - 2 PM
Ms. Loren can assist your student with resources we have in school, such as school supplies, clothing, nutritious snacks, etc. She can help OV families with emergency groceries, learning the school communication apps (ParentSquare, Qmlativ, and Schoology), and assist families in navigating OVMS and MSD effectively.
STUDENT SUPPORT ADVOCATE (SSA)
Patty Nogueda
(Hablo Español)
Work: (425)366-5224 Cell: (425)327-8227
Monday-Thursday from 6:45 AM – 3:30 PM
Fridays from 6:45 AM - 2:15 PM
Ms. Patty can provide OV families support and guidance with rent assistance, health insurance, clothing resources, food programs, medical services, child care, utility discounts,
mental health resources, and more.
A Message from Your Student Support Advocate: FOOD INSECURITY
Did you know that 1 in 6 children in WA State experience hunger?
Many of us may not realize the grave disparities that exist in our own communities because it is often a subject that is not openly discussed. Today, people face hunger daily in every county and congressional district in Washington. Many students go to school hungry and face an internal war. Without nourishment to help maintain a child's inner peace, they may experience turmoil that can lead to anger, embarrassment and even physical challenges like stomachaches and headaches.
These children could be our neighbors, kids in our children’s classes, the possibilities are endless. This is why it’s so important to educate ourselves and others about where to turn for support when food insecurity arises. Food banks, food pantries, SNAP and the National School Lunch Programs are ways in which food insecurity can be combated. With summer just around the corner, and schools being out of session, those months can be especially difficult for some students and their families. If you would like to find out more about how to apply for or locate food support programs, please contact our Student Support Advocate, Mrs. Nogueda, by email at noguedapx@mukilteo.wednet.edu or by phone at (425)366-5224.
PTO NEWS
Last General Meeting
Monday, June 10th at 7pm on Zoom is PTO’s last General Meeting. We will be voting on the new school year's calendar and budget. Please attend since we need quorum to vote. There will be a raffle off two sets of $5 Snacks Ahoy bucks for your student to use at the end of the meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8967508001?pwd=bDc1dGpodVFQU3pGRGZzdTFFeS9YUT09
Dinner Night Out: The Sound Pizza
Lighthouse BBQ
Come meet other OV families on Saturday, June 8th from 11-1pm at Mukilteo Lighthouse.
OV PTO will provide hot dogs, chips, drinks and cookies. Ivars Mukilteo Landing is also donating clam chowder for the picnic. Bring a dish to share (optional). We also reserved the volleyball court so families can play. Incoming 6th grader families are invited to attend.
RSVP here: https://facebook.com/events/s/ov-pto-family-lighthouse-bbq/747569020696799/