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Odyssey Elementary February 2023

Yearbooks for Sale!

Order forms have been sent home with students or you can use the link below to order. Books are $16.50 and will be for sale until February 28th, 2023. Order yours today!!

https://fs27.formsite.com/KIDSphoto/23YBmsd/index

From the Nurse

Dental Sealants 2nd & 3rd Grades - February 9th

For 2nd and 3rd graders, don’t forget to sign the consent form for your child to get dental sealants, offered by the CHC for free! This is quick, easy way to prevent your child from getting cavities. Please reach out to Nurse Jackie if you have any questions.

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Odyssey PTA Family "Watch Us Glow Up" Dance

Ready, set, glow! Friday, February 10th from 5:30-7:30 PTA is hosting a family dance at the school. Families will have an opportunity to participate and learn a variety of dances, such as the Chicken Dance.

The event is free to attend. The PTA will be selling concessions (pizza, drinks, sweets) and light-up toys to help cover the cost of the event. The PTA is also fundraising for future school field trips .

Note: This is a family event. Students need to attend with a parent/guardian.

The PTA still needs volunteers for the event. Sign up at… https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4AADAC2EA2F58-family

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Tech with Mr. Pelton

In February, students will be creating and sending out virtual valentine’s to their teachers. We will also be exploring the world using Google Earth through one of my favorite games, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego. Students will continue working on their typing and keyboarding skills as well.

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Playing Music with Mr. Ryan

Kindergarten will be keeping the beat with the triangle, tambourine, and maraca and learning the song, “If you’re happy and You Know it.”

The 1st and 2nd graders will be learning to keep the beat with the triangle, tambourine, and maraca. 1st Grade will learn the song, “John Jacob Jingle Heimer Schmidt,” and the 2nd graders will be learning the song, “Boom Chicka Boom.”

The Third graders will be learning the song, “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” and what Dynamics are.

The Fourth & Fifth graders will be continuing to learn how to hold and play the recorder with notes B, A, and G.

For any music questions, you may email Mr. Ryan at Ryanrj@Mukilteo.wednet.edu.

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PE with Mrs. Corsi and Mrs. Cass

February in the gym starts with volleyball. Three weeks of bumping, setting and serving ourselves up some fun. The fifth graders get to end this unit with our annual Staff vs. 5th grade Volleyball Game on Friday, February 17th, from 10:00 to 11:00.

Library News - February is going to be a sweet month!!

Library Leaders: We are focusing on leadership in the library. Students who are identified as leaders, consistently show expectations (safe, respectful, responsible) independently. Leaders are given special privileges such as additional book checkout, exceptions to checkout rules, and first choice of library reading buddies, jobs, and special seating. Parents will be notified via parent square if your child is identified as a leader.

Contest Books: Our intermediate (2nd-5th grade) contest book challenge is in full swing. Students must read contest books and take an AR quiz to get them checked off to earn prizes. Students may read the books independently or with a parent. Congrats to Max in 5th grade who is the first student to read 9 contest books. He has earned an invite to a donut celebration in the spring. Please be sure to encourage your child to participate in this fun reading challenge.

February Celebrations and Book Suggestions: We will be celebrating black history month in the library. A special book display makes it easy for students to read books that feature African American leaders, history, and culture. Additional reading suggestions can be found on our library website.

Library Lessons: February library lessons will focus on nonfiction book searches, Destiny/Destiny Discover holds and account info, and research skills.

Book Check Out: Book checkout is as follows:

Kindergarten- 1st grade: 2 books
2nd-3rd grade: 2-3 books
4th-5th grade: 3-4 books per week

All books are due one week after checkout. Each classroom teacher will have a library basket for book returns. Please remind your child to return their book to the basket by their next library visit. Students may renew books if they need more time to read them. They must bring the book to the library to get it renewed.

Overdue/Lost Books: It is important that students are responsible for their library materials. Lost or overdue books will result in limited checkout (1 book per week, must stay in class). It is important for students to talk to me in order to clear their account. If students are unable to pay the book replacement cost, they may clear their account by donating a gently used book to our library, or help out with a library job.

Library Web Page: Please be sure to visit the library web page for information, reading resources, library events, and more! The web page is updated frequently to reflect current library happenings.

If you have questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact me via email or dojo. Please do NOT leave a voice mail as I do not check voicemail regularly.

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Attendance Calls

REMINDER: If your child is unable to make it to school please call the attendance hot line 425-366-3205.

Mid Winter Break

Feb 20th - 24th

No School

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Connect with the Odyssey PTA

Keep checking our website for updates throughout the year. And feel free to contact us anytime!

Email: odysseypta.connect@gmail.com
Website: https://odysseypta.memberplanet.com/
Location: 13025 17th Avenue West, Everett, WA, USA
Phone: 4253663200 7289
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OdysseyOrcas/

Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal 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: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Simone Neal (425-356-1319), nealsr@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Lisa Pitsch (425-356-1277), pitschla@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), moosekerkw@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) allenwr@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.