Voyager MS Family Bulletin
January 6, 2023 Weekly News
Voyager is a diverse, inclusive learning community where each student is valued, supported, and inspired.
Contact Voyager
Voyager Office Hours
7:30am-4:00pm
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
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
Important Health and Safety Reminders
If your student exhibits symptoms at school that are not attributed to a chronic condition, they may be sent to the health room and sent home during the day. So please keep them at home until they are feeling better.
For more information, please visit Health / When Your Student is Sick (schoolwires.net)
For free rapid antigen and PCR COVID tests visit: https://www.mukilteoschools.org/Page/15966
Updated COVID Guidelines
Mukilteo School District (parentsquare.com).
For more information, please visit the district’s COVID Resources website. Given the new guidelines, the district COVID dashboard webpage has been deactivated.
Please contact Attendance when your student needs to stay home: (425) 366-5300 or contact the School Nurse for more information.
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)
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.
Pre-Arranged Absences
To request a pre-arranged absence, please complete the Middle School Pre-arranged Absence Form, print, sign and submit to Voyager’s front office.
For questions regarding attendance guidelines please review Mukilteo School Board policy #3122P for more details or contact Voyager’s front office at (425) 366-5300.
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.
January 9 - January 13
Monday, January 9
Before School
Morning Library Open 7:40 - 8:00am
During School
Writing Center hours
8:10am - 9:10am
10:11am - 2:45pm
After School
Homework Club - VO Library - 2:45 - 4:00pm - VO Library
BSU Club - 2:45 - 4:00pm - B255
Build Cool Stuff Club - 2:45 - 4:00pm - B267
7th & 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Game vs. Harbour Pointe MS– 5:00pm @ Harbour Pointe MS Gym
7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball Game vs. Harbour Pointe MS– 3:45pm @ Voyager MS Gym
Tuesday, January 10
Before School
Morning Library Open 7:40 - 8:00am
During School
Writing Center hours
8:10am - 9:10am
10:11am - 2:45pm
After School
Homework Club - 2:45 - 4:00pm - VO Library
Jazz Band Club - 2:45 - 4:00pm - A130
Hispanic Alliance Club - 2:45 - 4:00pm - B177
Little Mermaid Rehearsals – 2:45 - 4:00pm - B141
7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball Game vs. Explorer MS– 3:45pm @ Mariner HS Gym
7th & 8th Grade Girls Volleyball End of Season Celebration - 2:45pm - VO Commons
Casting Call for Little Mermaid - Elementary Schools - 6:00pm - 8:00pm - VO Library
Wednesday, January 11
Before School
Morning Library Open 7:40 - 8:00am
During School
Writing Center hours
8:10am - 9:10am
10:11am - 2:45pm
After School
Homework Club - 2:45 - 4:00pm - VO Library
Games Club - 2:45 - 4:00pm - VO Library
Pride Club - 2:45 - 4:00pm - A130
Art Club - 2:45 - 4:00pm - C112
EL Club - - 2:45 - 4:00pm - B151
Little Mermaid Rehearsals – 2:45 - 4:00pm - B141
7th & 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Game vs. Explorer MS– 5:00pm @ Explorer MS Gym
Thursday, January 12
Before School
Morning Library Open 7:40 - 8:00am
During School
Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly
Writing Center hours
8:10am - 9:10am
10:11am - 2:45pm
After School
Homework Club - VO Library - 2:45 - 4:00pm - VO Library
STEAM Club - 2:45 - 4:00pm - C140
Little Mermaid Rehearsals – 2:45 - 4:00pm - B141
Intramural Sports Club - 2:45 - 4:00pm - VO Football Field
Friday, January 13
Before School
Morning Library Open 7:40 - 8:00am
During School
Madres Latinas Meeting - 9:00 - 10:00am - Voyager Commons
After School
Thank you for the Holiday Treats!
Thank you for all you do for our Voyager staff. We hope you had a wonderful holiday season!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2023 – January 16
Martin Luther King Day is a holiday observed on the third Monday of January, around the day he was born, January 15. It celebrates the life of the legend who fought and ended the systematic racial segregation and bought hope for his fellow black Americans. It praises the life and achievements of America’s most noteworthy activist, who fought major battles to end racial isolation in the United States.
We will be holding an in person MLK Assembly on Thursday, January 12 from 12:50am – 1:50pm. We hope you can join us for this important and special assembly.
Season Three Sports are starting SOON!
For GIRLS BASKETBALL:
Tryouts start on February 17 through February 19!
If interested meet in the Voyager Gymnasium at 2:45pm on 1/17/23
To try out you must complete the following steps:
- Completed necessary paper work on FinalForms online
- Turned in a physical to Mrs. Tolstedt or to the student office .
- Must be a 7th or 8th grader.
For CO-ED WRESTLING:
Practice starts on February 9!
If interested meet in the Voyager Gymnasium at 2:45pm on February 9, 2023.
No tryouts required. To participate you must complete the following steps:
- Complete all forms on FinalForms online
- Turn in a physical to the student office or Mrs. Tolstedt
- Open to 6th, 7th and 8th graders. * 6th graders participate but do not compete.
For additional information please visit Voyager's Sports Sign Up Guide at https://wa01819447.schoolwires.net/domain/2516. For questions, please contact Ms. Tolstedt at tolstedtmj@mukilteo.wednet.edu or (425)366-5300
1/16: Martin Luther King Day – No School
1/24: Grade Level Awards Assemblies
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: The Little Mermaid 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
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
Community Resources
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide - FREE Tax Preparation & Filing
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide has been offering free tax preparation services for more than 50 years. The service uses trained and IRS-certified
volunteers. Tax-Aide tax assistance is available from Feb. 1 to April 15. Tax-Aide helps more than 2.5 million taxpayers nationwide each year. Tax-Aide sites are located throughout Snohomish County.
Find site locations and hours of availability near you as soon as they are confirmed for 2022. For more information, please visit https://www.uwsc.org/taxhelp
St. Joseph's Clothing Bank
For more information, please visit https://www.stjosephshouse.org/home
English | Korean | Russian | Spanish | Ukrainian | Vietnamese
* Forms available in multiple languages.
English | Korean | Russian | Spanish | Ukrainian | Vietnamese
Mukilteo School District Facebook Page
School Board News Subscribe
Voyager Staff Directory / Home (mukilteoschools.org)
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
Exercise can decrease stress and boost academic success
Stress has a negative effect on student achievement. That means that no matter how much students have studied or prepared, if they show up to classes stressed-out, they can’t give learning their best effort.
One effective way to help your child decrease stress is to promote daily physical activity. Here’s why. Exercise:
- Helps students feel happier. The endorphins exercise releases also increase energy levels. A case of writer’s block? Shooting some hoops might help your child return to the task focused and energized.
- Is calming. When people are focused on the exercise or sport at hand, they are likely to stop focusing on their worries.
- Increases self-confidence. When children feel like they have more control over their bodies, it can make them feel more in control of their studies as well.
- Improves memory. Studies have shown that the increased blood flow to the brain caused by exercise can help students remember more.
If your middle schooler doesn’t have time to exercise, talk about simple ways to fit some activity into the day. You could even plan to work out together—you could probably use the reduction in stress as much as your child!
Help your child build a strong vocabulary
Building a strong vocabulary helps students understand what they read and express themselves more effectively. To help your child strengthen vocabulary:
- Read every day. This is the single best way for anyone to improve vocabulary. If your child likes a book by a certain author, find more books by that author. If your child has a special interest, such as airplanes, suggest a biography of a famous aviator. Every so often, encourage your child to read something that seems a bit challenging.
- Look it up. A dictionary is a valuable tool for students. Have your child look up new words to learn their definitions.
- Practice. Learning the meaning of a new word is a great start. But that new word will soon be lost if your child doesn’t use it repeatedly. Encourage your child to use new words in conversation.
- Speak to adults. When children have conversations with adults, they are often exposed to new words. Don’t do the talking for your child around adults.