Utsalady Elementary School

Stanwood-Camano District Promise

Every student in the Stanwood-Camano School District is empowered to learn in an inclusive setting and is prepared for the future of their choice.

Dear Utsalady Families:

Faculty and staff are having their first mandatory meetings this week, but almost everyone has been involved in trainings, other meetings and prepping rooms for the start of the year! Can't wait to get started!

I wanted to inform you of a slight delay in the release of your child’s classroom teacher assignment for the upcoming school year. Due to very recent additions to our total number of classrooms, specifically the creation of a new Kindergarten classroom and a 4/5 split classroom, we need a little extra time to finalize the assignments.

The updated release time will now be Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure the best possible classroom placements for all of our students. Teachers names will be available at that time on Skyward. If you're having trouble seeing it or negotiating that environment, teacher names will also be available at the Booster Club Back to School Play Date on Tuesday from 4:00-5:30. An important note for that event: this is a Booster Club event, so your child's teacher may elect to pop by, but they are not required to be there.

Thank you for your patience and support. We’re excited to welcome your child back to school soon!

Mr. Hanna

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As we prepare for the start of the school year, I want to inform you about an important process that will take place during the first two full days of school, on September 6 and September 9. During this time, we will be closely observing our Kindergarten classrooms to ensure that each classroom cohort is optimally balanced to support the best learning environment for all students.

While we do not anticipate many changes, some students may be moved to different classrooms as we make these adjustments. If your child is among those who are moved, you will be notified promptly, and we will provide you with the rationale for the decision.

We understand that classroom placement is important, and we want to assure you that any adjustments will be made with your child’s best interests in mind. Our goal is to create a positive and supportive learning experience for every student.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to start the school year off right. We look forward to a wonderful year ahead!

Transportation information for grades K-12 is available online. You can easily access details about your child's bus route, stop times, and bus assignments through our Versatrans eLink portal.

Please check your student's bus information as some of our bus routes have changed.

To access your child's transportation details:

• Log in to Versatrans eLink: Use your child's 7-digit ID number as both the "User Name" and "Password." You can find the 7-digit ID number on your child's Skyward account.

Quick Links:

• Instructions for Finding Bus Routes

• Versatrans eLink

As we gear up for another exciting school year, we want to make sure EVERY STUDENT gets the nutritious meals they deserve.

If you haven’t yet completed a Free or Reduced Meal application, now’s the perfect time to do so! Completing the application takes less than 10 minutes, and you only need to complete one meal application per family.

Don't know if you'd qualify? Take our easy online quiz to help determine your eligibility!

To get started, download and complete the application form linked at the bottom of this email or simply complete it online through your SKYWARD Family Access account.

We love our volunteers — and we've made it easier than ever to complete the required application and training process.

To apply, start with this new online form.

To learn more about volunteering with us, visit www.stanwood.wednet.edu/volunteer

The Stanwood-Camano School District does not discriminate in employment, 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 a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX/Affirmative Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Christine Del Pozo (cdelpozo@stanwood.wednet.edu), or the Section 504/American Disabilities Act Coordinator, Robert Hascall (rhascall@stanwood.wednet.edu) Stanwood-Camano School District, 26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, WA 98292. Telephone: (360) 629-1200.