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Dear Fryelands Families,

THANK YOU Fryelands Educational Support Professionals!!!

This week, March 13-17, we celebrated our Education Support Professionals. They provide a support team at our school that is vital to student safety and student learning success.

Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences are March 27-30 for ALL families

• All conference sign-ups are online through Family Access

• Please sign up online or email or call your child’s teacher this week. We would love to share your child’s progress with you.

• Tuesday, March 28th, will be our late night and when we have interpreters.

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.

If you cannot access the online registration packet, you can obtain the paper packet at any school office or at the District Administration Office, located at 14692 - 179th Avenue SE, Monroe.

We are Seeing an Uptick of Students with a Stomach Virus at School

What to Do:

#1 Stay Home when experiencing symptoms of diarrhea or vomiting

#2 Hand Washing at Home and School:

• It is critical that students, parents, and staff wash their hands often.

• Proper hand washing includes covering all parts of the hands, including fingernails, with soap; rubbing lathered hands together vigorously for at least 20 seconds; thoroughly rinsing hands with water; and drying hands with a paper towel.

• Supervise the handwashing of young students to ensure that hands are thoroughly washed. Hand-sanitizers are not an acceptable substitute for handwashing because they are not as effective

• Wash hands after using the restroom, changing diapers, sneezing or coughing, cleaning up vomit or diarrhea, handling soiled items, or helping students in the restroom.

• Wash hands before eating, preparing or serving food, or feeding children.

#3 We are disinfecting those classrooms where we are seeing more incidents

Attendance Matters- School attendance is a priority at Fryelands Elementary

Research taken from Attendanceworks.org

Did You Know?

• Research indicates that achievement is adversely impacted when a student misses 10 or more days of school a year.

• 10 to 17 missed days is considered an “At Risk” attendance rate.

• Only 43% of children, who have an “At Risk” attendance rate in K/1st grade, will meet reading standards by the end of third grade.

• 18+ missed days is considered a “Chronically Absent” attendance rate.

• Only 17% of children, who have a “Chronically Absent” attendance rate in K AND 1st grade, will meet reading standards by the end of third grade.

• Children who are struggling to read by the end of 3rd grade are FOUR TIMES less likely to graduate from high school.

• Missing 10% (or about 18 days) increases the chance that your student will not read or master math at the same level as their peers.

• By 6th grade, absenteeism is one of three signs that a student may drop out of high school.

• Absences can be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, struggling with school work, dealing with a bully or facing some other potentially serious difficulty.

Have you thought about how much time your family spends together in a week?

Many studies show that spending quality time together as a family increases communication and the overall well-being of all family members. The following statements may give you ideas on how to increase family time or reaffirm what you are currently doing:

• We eat dinner together most nights of the week.

• I set limits on the number of activities my kids take part in each day.

• We stick to bedtime routines and I spend at least five minutes talking with each child before they go to bed.

• We designate certain times as “no TV times.”

• We pick one night a week for Family Game Night or Family Activity Night.

I encourage you to have a conversation with your family about these ideas and see which ones you feel your family would benefit from trying out.

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

3/13-3/17: Education Support Professionals' Week

3/13-3/17: PTA Lucky Leprechaun Coin Dash Fundraiser

3/17: PTA Popcorn Friday

3/17: Early Release Friday - School dismissed at 2:25pm

3/20: First Day of Spring

3/20: HRMS 6th Grade Info Night 6:30-8pm

3/21: PPMS 6th Grade Info Night 6:30-7:30pm

3/24: Early Release Friday - School dismissed at 2:25pm

3/27-3/30: Conference Days - School dismissed at 12:55pm

3/30: PTA Spirit Night at Jump Rattle & Roll 4-7pm

3/31: Early Release Friday - School dismissed at 2:25pm

March is:

• Music In our Schools Month
• Youth Art Month
• Women's History Month
• National Nutrition Month
• Irish American Heritage Month

Spring conferences will be held the week of March 27th-30th between the hours of 1:15pm and 4:05pm. We will have a late night on Tuesday, March 28th until 7:00pm.

If you are in need of an interpreter for your conference, please let your teacher know as soon as possible, we will have interpreters available on Tuesday, March 28th.

Parent/Teacher Conference Sign Up through Family Access

Once you have applied for Family Access (see below) and have received your password, you can schedule your conference. Below are directions on how to schedule a Parent/Teacher Conference.

To access Conference Scheduler, select Conferences from the Family Access menu.

• Click All Conference
• Click Select a Time to pick a time slot for a student’s class
• Click Select to the right of the desired Conference Time Slot
• The Select Time Slot dialog box will appear. A warning will be displayed if a time conflict exists. Click Back to select another time if there is a conflict. Or, click Save.
• Repeat steps for each student.

If, after a conference is scheduled, the date or time need to be changed, follow these steps.

• Click View Scheduled Times to view all scheduled times
• Click Un-schedule to un-schedule a time slot
• The Deselect Time Slot dialog box will appear, click Save
• Click All Conferences to return to the All Conferences tab
• Click Select a Time to pick a new time slot
• Locate the new time slot and click Select
• Click Save

Family Access and How to Apply

Family Access is a communication tool between the school and families. You can view your student’s schedule, lunch account, enter attendance and see grades and assignments. Conferences are scheduled via Family Access. If you haven’t already signed up for Family Access, you can do so on the Monroe School District website: www.monroe.wednet.edu. Scroll down on the landing page and click the circular Family Access button on the left and complete the online application. Be sure to fill out the email information and grant permission for us to send your login and password electronically. When the application is complete, click on the submit button. You should have approval within 48 hours of applying. Please note if you have more than one student enrolled in the district, you only need to apply one time.

Irish American Heritage Month was first celebrated by proclamation of the President in 1991. It seemed natural to choose March (Saint Patrick’s Day falls on March 17) for the month-long recognition of the contributions that Irish immigrants and their descendants have made to U.S. society. Virtually every realm of American endeavor, from steel working to biotechnology to literature, has seen improvement through Irish-descended hands and minds.

The tradition of the Presidential proclamation continues on a yearly basis, with the top political figure from Ireland, the “Taoiseach,” visiting to conduct a shamrock-giving ceremony at the Oval Office, followed in the evening by a reception attended by the President and other key figures of both governments.

This month we recognize the incredible breadth and depth of Irish American contributions to American society, from the Union’s edge over the Confederacy in the Civil War to the intellectual contributions that have kept our country on the top tiers of accomplishment.

Our Yearbook Presales are coming to an end! Make sure to get your orders in by March 31st to ensure your student receives a yearbook. You may order online at www.monroe.wednet.edu under the FAMILIES and ONLINE PAYMENTS tabs. Make sure you log in using your parent account and then choose DISTRICT and then FRYELANDS ELEMENTARY.

If you choose to send money in with your student, we can accept cash (exact amount only, we do not have change) or check made payable to Fryelands Elementary. The cost of the yearbook is $17.00.

Attention 5th Grade Parents! Make your 5th graders 2022-2023 yearbook extra special with a free PARENT SHOUT OUT in the yearbook! Send your shout out message and ONE picture to

Julee Baca at bacaj@monroe.wednet.edu by Friday, March 17th.

Please limit your shout out to 50 words or less, so that we have space for all of our 5th graders.

Thank you!!

Dear 5th grade families,

We know it’s hard to believe, but the beginning of your child’s middle school experience is just around the corner! As we begin planning for the 2023-24 school year and your child’s transition to middle school, Hidden River and Park Place middle schools invite all students who will be entering 6th grade in the 2023-24 school year and their families to Sixth Grade Information Night on the following dates:

• Hidden River Middle School: Monday, March 20th from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
• Park Place Middle School: Tuesday, March 21st from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

The MPS Foundation "All in for Kids" Auction in March 24th. This auction makes it possible for the foundation to support the students and staff in the Monroe School District. You can register here for this year's FREE virtual auction: https://monroepsf.ejoinme.org/2023Register

Each year, our schools' PTA puts together a "Principals Pick Basket" that raises funds directly for Mr. Presley to use for our Fryelands Falcons! Check out the S'more Summer Fun basket that our Fryelands PTA put together for this year!

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, Cora, Ensley, Gael, Janu, Kimberly, Lenyx, Lio, Olivia M., Olivia R., Presley, Ximena

Kindergarten ~ Alyvia, Anastasia, Belle, Isabella, Isaiah, Jarett, Julian, Kate, Liam, Mackenzie, Maggie, Mili, Nathan, Olivia, Parker, Peyton, Turner, William, Zyah

1st Grade ~ Adaline, Addi, Adrian, Alina, Amy, Autumn, Bentlee, Caitlin, Caleb, Chelsea, Dariana, Delaney, Ellie, Harley, Hilario, Hudson, Isa, Jace, Jasmin, Jaxon, Julian, Kenzi, Landon, Leia, Liam, Maddy, Max, Melodee, Mikey, Noah, Odbyn, Penelope, Rose, Skylynn, Sophia, Spencer

2nd Grade ~ Amalia, Avery, Brooklynn, Carter, Chanel, Charlotte, Elizabeth, Emilio, Jazlynn, Karysma, Logan, Miguel, Noah, Zara

3rd Grade ~ Alexander, Austin, Ava, Brayden, David, Davina, Dawson, Emily, Emma, Everly, Gerardo, Holden, Isaac, Jada, Jadon, Jocelyn, Kaiden, Keiry, Lana, Landon, Liam, London, Lucas, Maddi, Mason, Norah, Peyton, Rayna, Rosalie, Sadie, Sophia, Tesla, Tory

4th Grade ~ Addie, Ahmed, Alayna, Austen, Braden, Cameron, Cash, Chloey, Elliott, Garrett, Giselle, Grant, Harper, Isaac, Kaylee, Kobe, Lizzie, Logan, Malik, Rebeka, Vanessa

5th Grade ~ Dayana, Greyson, Katelin, Mason, Scarlett

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• Dates: March 13 thru March 27th
• 25% off all merchandise
• $5 shipping on orders under $75
• Free shipping on orders over $75

Orders will be delivered directly to your home and 10% of the purchase comes back to support our school!

A driver's schedule works well for:

• Stay home parents looking to get back into the workforce yet match schedules with their children.
• Small business owners looking to add additional hours and great benefits
• Retirees looking to contribute to their communities yet have weekends, summers and holidays off
• Firefighters and EMTs looking to fill in day-off-hours
• Anyone who enjoys working with children and supporting their local community

Benefits:

• Starting pay for a Substitute Driver is $20.59. After 20 working shifts, pay is increased to $21.09 per hour
• As a regular Contracted Driver, pay goes up to $27.08 per hour. Pay increased each year for 4 years with a top pay of $30.52 per hour
• Contracted drivers receive excellent medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
• Contracted drivers receive paid holidays, sick leave, and longevity pay.
• Enjoy weekends, summers, and school breaks and holidays off!

Apply now: https://monroejobs.hrmplus.net/ or call our Transportation Department for more information: 360-804-2659

The VFW is holding a National Art Contest for students in grades K-8 and a National Singing Contest for students in grades K-12. If your student is interested in participating in either of these contests, please click on the file below for contest rules and entry forms.

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.

Typical school attendance laws have been reinstated, and teachers will be taking attendance daily. If your student is not able to participate, please call the school attendance hotline at (360) 804-3401 and leave us a message or submit and attendance request through family access so that we can excuse your student's absence.

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

Jeff Presley, Principal

presleyj@monroe.wednet.edu

Chris Mayer, Assistant Principal

mayerc@monroe.wednet.edu

Austin Talbott, Counselor

talbotta@monroe.wednet.edu

Julee Baca, Office Manager

bacaj@monroe.wednet.edu

Cindy Snider, Office Support

sniderc@monroe.wednet.edu

Sherah Bustamante, Nurse

bustamantes@monroe.wednet.edu

Jodi Mullen, Health Room Para

mullenj@monroe.wednet.edu

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

The Monroe School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX Coordinator, Compliance Coordinator for 28A.640 and 28A.642 RCW
Dan Johnston
14692 - 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804.2530
johnstond@monroe.wednet.edu
Title IX Training Materials

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
David Paratore
14692 - 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804.2609
paratored@monroe.wednet.edu

The Monroe School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact:

Chris Cronas
14692 - 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804.2558
cronasc@monroe.wednet.edu