From the Principal
Dear Fryelands Families,
Next week, on Wednesday, April 26th, we honor our awesome secretaries, Mrs. Baca and Mrs. Snider, during Administrative Professionals Appreciation Week. These two wonderful ladies come to school with patience and a friendly smile every day to help our students, families, and staff have a great day. Many of you have complimented our office staff for their excellent customer service and welcoming, personal approach. We are so grateful and lucky that Mrs. Baca and Mrs. Snider are here as part of our school family. If students would like to share a drawing, card, or letter with them, please bring it by the office next week. They would love to hear from our students!
Happy Earth Day, Saturday, April 22nd, Fryelands Families!
Did you know that over 30% of the garbage we create in Snohomish County could have been recycled?
Reduce
Where you can, and when safe, walk more instead of using the car. This reduces the gas your parents will use!
Switch off electrical items, such as your lights, television and games console, when you are not using them – this will reduce the amount of energy you use!
Turn off the tap water when brushing your teeth – you’ll reduce the amount of clean water being wasted!
Reuse
When you are heading out to the store, always take your own bags. That way, you won’t use plastic bags from the store.
When something is broken, see if you can mend it or fix it instead of throwing it away!
And if it can’t be mended or fixed, see if you can find a new use for it!
Give unwanted items to charity!
And reuse scrap paper – remember you can always use both sides of a sheet of paper to draw on!
Recycle
By recycling, we are using materials from things you don’t need any more to make new products.
Instead of throwing away your food, you can turn it into really useful compost!
Always see if you can buy things made from recycled materials
Sort all your trash so that the glass, tin cans, plastic and paper can be recycled
Think about what other things can be recycled at your local recycling center, like batteries and ink cartridges
Use kitchen waste as compost in the garden.
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 1-12 Students will practice logging in and using the tools of the testing
May 16 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Math CAT (Computer Adaptive test)
May 17 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Math PT (Performance Task test)
May 18 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade ELA CAT (Computer Adaptive test)
May 19 5th grade Science test
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)
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
4/21: 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
5/2: 2nd Grade Concert 7:00pm
5/5: Early Release Friday - School dismissed at 2:25pm
April is:
National Autism Awareness Month
National Poetry Month
National Occupational Therapy Month
School Library Month
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.
PTA Bingo Night & Silent Auction
PTA is currently accepting pre-orders for both Bingo Game Packs and Pizza's.
- The deadline to pre-order pizza is Friday, 4/21
- The deadline to pre-order bingo game packs is Wednesday, 4/26
You can pre-order using the QR code on the flyer below, or by bringing in cash (exact change) or check made payable to Fryelands PTA in an envelope. Make sure to put your student's name and what you are ordering on the envelope.
April is National Poetry Month
Public School Volunteer Week
We send out a heartfelt thanks to all of our parent volunteers. Fryelands is a much better place due to your help and dedication!
Girl Drama: supporting your daughter through the ups & downs
April 24, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Brought to you by the Sky Valley Education Center. To register, click on the link below:
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!
You’re Invited! April Family Engagement Meeting for Caregivers of Students with Disabilities
Caregivers of students with disabilities (on 504 plans or Individualized Education Plans) are invited to join David Paratore, Chief of Student Services, for an informal chat to answer questions and address needs.
When: Wednesday, April 26 at 9:00 a.m.
Where: Monroe School District Administration Office: 14692 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272 or online via ZOOM
To help make these meetings meaningful, we would like to get your feedback on topics of interest via ThoughtExchange: https://tejoin.com/scroll/427723760.
ThoughtExchange is an easy to use, interactive online platform that allows you to share your thoughts anonymously. Please share your thoughts and rate at least 5-10 of the thoughts that others have shared (5 stars = strongly agree, 1 star = strongly disagree). You do not need to rate all thoughts, though it's recommended to rate at least 10. Your participation is confidential, so no one will know who shared or rated which thoughts. Come back often until May 5th to rate new thoughts!
Your input is valued and appreciated!
If you are unable to attend this meeting, Mr. Paratore also holds quarterly hybrid meetings (both in-person and on Zoom) in the evenings. The next one will be later in the spring - date and time TBD.
We hope to see you there!
The MHS Performing Arts Department is excited to announce the dates of their spring musical, The Sound of Music!
Mark your calendars, tickets go on sale April 10th.
Performance dates/times:
May 5, 6, 12, 13 at 7:00 p.m.
May 6 & 12 at 1:00 p.m.
Ticket prices:
Online:
Adults - $13
Students - $8
At the door:
Adults - $15
Students - $10
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, Amari, Ana, Cezar, CJ, Ensley, Gael, Janu, Kimberly, Lenyx, Lio, Olivia R., Presley, Ximena
Kindergarten ~ Addy, Alivia, Amy, Anastasia, Belle, Ellie, Faris, Isabella, Isaiah, Jarett, Jimena, Julian, Liam, Maggie, Mia, Mackenzie, Mili, Nathan, Olivia, Parker, Peyton, Turner, William
1st Grade ~ Adaline, Addi, Adrian, Alice, Alina, Amy, Autumn, Bentlee, Caleb, Chelsea, Dariana, Ellie, Fern, Finley, George, Harley, Hilario, Hudson, Indiana, Isa, Jasmin, Julian, Kaia, Kaylee, Kenzi, Landon, Leia, Liam, Lucian, Max, Melodee, Odbyn, Paige, Penelope, Rohan, Rose, Sophia, Spencer, Zach, Zayde
2nd Grade ~ Amalia, Arturo, Ashlee, Bradley, Brianna, Brielle, Brooklynn, Carter, Charlotte, Damian, Emiliano, Emma, Eric, Freya, Greyson, Harper, Kaden, Kaitlyn, Karysma, Kingston, Logan, Luc, Matewa, Matthew, Mia, Noah, Vanessa
3rd Grade ~ Abel, Andrew, Aria, Ava, Brayden, Chase, Claire, Danika, Daraiza, David, Davina, Dawson, Declan, Ella, Emanuel, Emily, Everly, Ethan, Gerardo, Holden, Jadon, Jocelyn, Josue, Kameron, Keiry, Lana, Landon, Liam, London, Lucas, Mason, Norah, Peyton, Rayna, Ryan, Sadie, Sophia, Stone, Tesla, Tory, Yanna
4th Grade ~ Ahmed, Alex, Austen, Caleb, Cameron, Cindy, Daniel, Elena, Eli, Elliott, Garrett, Gunnar, Gwen, Hannah, Ione, Isaac, Jack, Kimberly, Kinsley, Liam, Lizzie, Logan, Malik, Paola, Rebeka, Vanesa
5th Grade ~ Aileen, Alice, Ava, Dayana, Easton, Elsie, Hayden, Jamison, Kate
Falcon Wear Store
Limited Time: Save 25% on all mesh shorts in the Fryelands spirit wear store through Sunday. Visit https://1stplacespiritwear.com/collection/101165/?style=Shorts
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