Port Susan Middle School

Family & Student Update for 9.24.23

Love of Learning

This week, our message to students was around our Knight's Code in advisory. At Port Susan Middle School, our building focus is creating an educational environment with student learning the priority. I appreciate going into classrooms and listening to the student to student support in learning. In addition, I am extremely proud of our student voice that has been shared by reaching out (in person as well as through email). Every child having a connection that supports their ability to to grow their confidence and knowledge is important. Thank you for your encouraging your student to always give their best effort, accept challenges, show kindness, and continue to be their best self. It's been a wonderful start to the school year!

Cherae Almanza

Principal

Sports Highlights

JV Soccer

Congratulations to the Port Susan Knights Girls JV Soccer team on a 7-0 victory over the Conway Bobcats. The Knights used great teamwork and defense to keep Conway from scoring. The play of the game was Emily for her great attitude and effort. Way to go Knights!

Varsity Soccer

What an exciting soccer match yesterday. The Varsity soccer team played tough against Conway and battled back to end up in a 2-2 tie. It was great to watch the team settle in and play a strong 2nd half. We had several fantastic shots on goal and the defense worked to control their end of the field. The honor of the game bracelet goes to Hadassah for being willing to play wherever she was needed and always being a positive teammate! Go Knights!

This next week we have an away game Monday at Anacortes and host our first game on Wednesday against SMS! Come cheer us on!

Cross Country Highlights

Stanwood United competed in their first meet of the season. Our home course is hilly and Friday's temps were warm but our athletes relied and on their training and raced well! Equally impressive was the way our athletes supported each other and cheered along the course. Well done, Stanwood United!

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Upcoming Season *Boys Basketball

Boys Basketball sign ups are open and found here: FinalForms

PSMS Knights Gear!

Sale ends Monday!! With every purchase made, a portion of the sales goes to the PTO. The gear drive only lasts for 2 weeks. See below for more information.

PORT SUSAN MIDDLE SCHOOL - 2023 Fall - Fundraising

Hurry, shop closes 09/25/2023!

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Staff Spotlight

This week, to celebrate Education Technology Day, our Staff Spotlight is Mr. Rochon. Mr.Rochon is our Computer and Tech teacher at Port Susan Middle School. This is his 20th year teaching and at Port Susan Middle School. His favorite part of being at Port Susan is the students and staff, they make it a great place to be. In his spare time, Mr. Rochong enjoys coaching, golfing, being an uber for his children and dog, as well as hanging out with his family. Education Technology Day takes place on September 23 every year. It celebrates and appreciates the technology that helps students to learn better and teachers to teach better. It also celebrates the professionals who support the use of this technology and make sophisticated learning happen through technology.

Upcoming Book Fair

Port Susan is having a book fair the week of September 25th - 29th. Be looking for information sent home through ELA classes next week.

Attendance

If your student will be absent due to illness or family business, please call the school at 360.629.1366 or send email to skline@stanwood.wednet.edu to excuse the absence prior or the morning of to avoid an email or phone call. All absences must be excused within 72 hours of a student returning to school.

Bell Schedule

As you can see below, on regular schedule (Mon/Tue/Thur/Fri), class begins at 7:40 a.m. and on Wednesdays (late start throughout the district), secondary classes begin at 9:00 a.m. As a district, we will always be on late start Wednesday schedules unless it is an early release day. Full year calendar below.

Week of 09/25 through 09/29

**BOOK FAIR ALL WEEK**

Monday September 25th

Regular Schedule
Advisory: Leadership Lesson
Soccer @ Anacortes

Tuesday, September 26th

Regular Schedule
Advisory: Homework/SSR

Wednesday, September 27th

Wednesday Schedule
Soccer Home VS SMS

Thursday, September 28th

Regular Schedule
Advisory: Homework/SSR
XC @ North Whidbey

Friday, September 29th

Regular Schedule
Advisory: 9/11 Read Aloud

District Information

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Operation School Bell

Our school district is fortunate to have access to Operation School Bell — a program offered by the Assistance League of Everett for students who are in need of new clothes.

To qualify for assistance, students must be enrolled and attend school on a regular basis. The process takes a few minutes to get started and involves basic information.

This program is for all Stanwood-Camano students in preschool through 12th grade.

For more information, please contact our Amy Hart, a Student Support Advocate, at ahart@stanwood.wednet.edu.

We Need Substitutes

Substitute jobs are fun, flexible positions that can adapt to your schedule. You can work a few hours in our kitchens or helping as a crossing guard or helping teachers and students in our classrooms.

We have limitless opportunities for passionate people to inspire and educate students. Remember that person who made a difference in your life growing up? Now it’s your turn.

Learn more about our open positions at www.stanwood.wednet.edu/JOBS

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When to stay home?

The Stanwood-Camano School District follows the COVID-19 guidance for schools and child care from the Washington Department of Health.

We adhere to infectious disease prevention strategies as part of everyday operations, and we are prepared to implement additional disease prevention strategies if there is an outbreak of any respiratory illnesses, including flu and RSV.

The current emphasis is on students or staff staying home when sick. Please view our When to Stay Home webpage for more details about what symptoms to monitor. The webpage also includes the state Department of Health’s updated guidance on making decisions around COVID exposure and symptoms.

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Menus and more!

Families can find breakfast and lunch menus for September and meal prices on our Food Services webpage and via the Menu button at the top of each school website. We also encourage families to submit a Free and Reduced Meal application online via Skyward Family Access by clicking the Food Service tab and then Applications.

Nominate a staff member for Employee of the Month

Please let us know about the extraordinary work our staff is doing by completing our simple form on our Employee Recognition Program webpage. You can nominate a staff member for Classified or Certificated Employee of the Month. Heritage Bank is a proud sponsor of the employee recognition program in partnership with Stanwood and Camano Island area businesses.