WELCOME BACK
Mount Baker Middle School 2024 - 2025
We will have student schedules available in the Common's Courtyard on Tuesday morning! See you soon!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
September 2nd - Labor Day, NO SCHOOL
September 3rd - First Day of School
September 4th - Early Release (out at noon)
September 11th - Early Release (out at noon)
September 18th - Early Release (out at noon)
September 19th - Open House, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
September 25th - Early Release (out at noon)
Click here (English/Spanish OR Russian/Ukrainian) for the 2024-2025 Mount Vernon School District Student/Staff Calendar.
ACADEMIC SUPPLIES
Mount Baker students will be supported in effectively using a planner and an organized binder. Many student supplies will be provided this year. However, we ask that families provide a backpack, 2 and 1/2 to 3 inch binder, pencils, subject dividers, pencil pouch, and tissues. Certain teachers may require something specific to their class and will send something home with that request. As always, we do not want any student to be without the proper supplies so please reach out to your students counselor if you are in need. Thank you!
ATHLETICS
The first athletic season will be Cross Country (grades 6-8) and Girl's Soccer (grades 7 and 8). Coaches will be sending more information home at the beginning of the school year. Please register your child in Final Forms if they plan to play. All students who are participating in athletics will require a sports physical.
The Mount Vernon School District plans to bring back middle school sports offerings for the 2024-25 school year. Based upon participation levels this year, input from students and input from coaches/administrators, planning continues in order to offer the following opportunities for students.
Coed Wrestling (will include 6th graders)
Coed XC (will include 6th graders)
Girls Volleyball – 7th and 8th grade only
Boys Soccer – 7th and 8th grade only
Girls Soccer – 7th and 8th grade only
Boys Basketball – 7th and 8th grade only
Girls Basketball – 7th and 8th grade only
To minimize travel costs, competitions will be localized with other schools/districts adjacent to or within Mount Vernon. Seasons will be five weeks in length. Participants will be issued team uniforms and compete in officiated contests.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance directly relates to student academic growth and success as well as connections to the school community. Encouraging regular school attendance is one of the most powerful ways parents and guardians can prepare their student for success—both in school and in life. Making school attendance a priority can help students get better grades, develop healthy life habits, avoid dangerous behavior and have a better chance of graduating from high school. Please plan appointments outside the school day, arrive on time, and limit vacations to school breaks. Make attendance a priority!
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
The Boys’ and Girls’ Club sponsors an after-school Study and Activity club. If you are interested in signing up please contact the Boys and Girls Club at 360-419-3723. The Club will start up on September 5th.
CHROMEBOOKS
We do not have loaners so it will be important for your child to bring their charged Chromebook to school each day.
Technology agreement will be in the first week paperwork.
ELECTRONICS (phones, earbuds, etc.)
Inappropriate use of electronic devices disrupts the learning environment and is disrespectful of others who share our community of learners. Please see the student planner for complete guidelines, but briefly:
Personal electronic devices may not be used during school hours (7:25am - 2pm).
- First Offense: student will be asked to put away the electronic device
- Second Offense: the electronic device will be taken to the office and student may pick it up after school
- Third Offense: parent will be called to pick up the electronic/phone.
All student/school expectations will be reviewed with students during the first week of school.
Parents needing to contact their child during school hours should call the office at 360-428-6127.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
In the event of a school emergency, we will contact parent/guardian using REMIND. It is very important that the school office have accurate information in the event of any emergency. Each student is required to have a completed emergency form on file in the school office. Your student will be sent home with a packet of important forms to be completed by guardians. Please make sure to read and sign all relevant forms. Please return all forms the office or your child's Home Court teacher during the first week of school. If phone numbers or addresses change throughout the school year, please, please notify the school with all updates.
MEALS
MOUNT BAKER PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION
OPEN HOUSE
Open House will on September 19th from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. This will be a time for families to meet teachers, ask questions and receive important school information!
REMIND COMMUNICATION
The school and District will communicate with families via Remind and/or email. Below are the instructions for signing up for Remind.
SCHOOL HOURS/BELL SCHEDULE/TRANSPORTATION
MBMS Student hours are 7:25am (warning bell) - 2:00pm with breakfast being served from 7:00am to 7:25am in the cafeteria. Click here to view the Mount Baker Middle School Bell Schedule. Below are the student bell schedules.
Please contact the bus garage for all student busing questions at 360-428-6147.
SCHOOL PICTURES
A professional photographer will take school pictures on October 18th. Forms will be sent home with your student at a later date for picture orders. All students will have their pictures taken for the yearbook (at no cost) on picture day.
STUDENT DRESS CODE
When doing your back-to-school shopping, please select only clothing that is appropriate for the positive learning environment at Mount Baker. The following clothing is not permitted:
- Clothing and logos that promote alcohol, drugs, tobacco, gangs, profanity, violence, and sexist/racist themes;
- Clothing that is revealing in nature;
- Accessories that could be considered dangerous objects, such as chains or spikes; and
- Hoodies may be worn as long as the hood remains down inside the building.
*The entire dress code will be reviewed with students during the first week of school.
STUDENT DROP OFF/PICK UP LOCATIONS MAP
For the safety of our staff, students, and school community, please use the student drop off/pick up area located on LaVenture Road - west side of the building. Students riding the bus will load/unload in the bus zone located in the north parking lot near Section Street. For the safety of our students and staff, access for student drop off/pick up from Section Street will be limited to visitors and staff who are parking and entering the building. All gates to the campus will be locked during school hours. For visitors during school hours, a buzzer system, on the wall next to the main entrance, will be utilized. For safety reasons, please be sure to use the locations on the map attached here.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Student expectations will be reviewed with students during the first week of school. This document will be reviewed throughout the school year.
STUDENT SCHEDULES
Student schedules may be viewed in Skyward on August 26th. Please note we have limited seating in all classrooms. Any changes will be considered on space availability and not occur within the first two weeks of school.
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Mount Baker parents are encouraged to volunteer as mentors, tutors, chaperones, classroom or office assistants, and as needed for special projects. The Mount Vernon School District policy requires all volunteers complete a Volunteer Application prior to volunteering in schools.
The new Online Volunteer Application is available at https://mountvernonvolunteers.hrmplus.net/
All volunteers must complete a new online application regardless of their previous approval date. We encourage parents and community members to volunteer by working in classrooms, assisting with activities, coaching and chaperoning students on field trips. Field trip chaperones must complete their application at least two (2) weeks prior to the trip.
We look forward to another great school year and the contribution of our volunteers!
NONDISCRIMINATION The Mount Vernon School District does not discriminate in employment, programs, or activities on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability 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/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Jon Ronngren, Director/Human Resources, 124 E. Lawrence Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360)428-6110; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Clint Carlton, Executive Director/Student Support Services, 920 S. Second Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, (360)428-6141. NO DISCRIMINACIÓN El Distrito Escolar de Mount Vernon no discrimina en ninguno de los programas o actividades según el sexo, la raza, el credo, la religión, el color, el origen nacional, la edad, el ser veterano o la situación militar, la orientación sexual, la expresión de género, la identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía capacitado o animal de servicio y proporciona un acceso equitativo a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos de jóvenes designados. Las preguntas en cuanto al cumplimiento y/o los procedimientos de resolución de conflictos pueden dirigirse al Coordinador de Quejas de los Derechos Civiles del Distrito/Titulo IX, Jon Ronngren, Director/Recursos Humanos, 124 E. Lawrence Street Mount Vernon, WA 98273, (360)428-6110; Coordinador de la Legislación para los Estadounidenses con Discapacidades/Sección 504, Clint Carlton, Director Ejecutivo/Servicios de Apoyo Estudiantil, 920 S. Second Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, (360)428-6141. Недискриминация Школьный округ Маунт-Вернон не допускает дискриминации при трудоустройстве, программах или мероприятиях на основе возраста, расы, цвета кожи, национального происхождения, вероисповедания, религии, пола, сексуальной ориентации, гендерного самовыражения, гендерной идентичности, ветерана с отличием или военного статуса, или наличие каких-либо сенсорных, умственных или физических недостатков или использование обученной собаки-поводыря или служебного животного лицом с ограниченными возможностями и обеспечивает равный доступ к бойскаутам и другим определенным молодежным группам. Запросы, касающиеся соблюдения требований и/или процедур рассмотрения жалоб, можно направлять координатору округа по разделу IX/соблюдению гражданских прав, Джону Роннгрену, директору/отделу кадров, 124 E. Lawrence Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360)428-6110; Координатор Раздела 504/ADA, Клинт Карлтон, исполнительный директор/Служба поддержки студентов, 920 S. Second Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273, (360)428-6141. Citizen Complaint Against a School District or Other School Service Provider. A citizen complaint is a written statement that alleges a violation of a federal rule, law or regulation, or state regulation that applies to a federal program. • Anyone can file a citizen complaint. • There is no special form. • There is no need to know the law that governs a federal program to file a complaint. Please contact LeAnne Plumly with questions @ 360-428-6127 for the information you need to move forward.You may also access this online https://www.k12.wa.us/about-ospi/contact-us/how-file-complaint Title 1 Schoolwide Program The Title 1 Schoolwide Program helps us increase the academic achievement of students by providing additional services to students. To accomplish our goals the school and the district use student assessment data to determine areas of need and outline a plan for addressing student needs. We structure professional development activities to support the needs, we connect the school with parents and the community, and we formulate an evaluation plan to monitor the progress of our efforts.As a school that receives federal Title I funds we must meet some specific federal rules. These include providing information to families regarding teacher and Para Educator qualifications, parent involvement, and schoolwide planning. Parents’ Right-to-Know — Student Achievement We provide every parent with information that describes the level of academic achievement reached by their child. This information provides the child’s achievement on state and district assessments and is sent home formally in June. We strive to communicate throughout the school year in multiple ways regarding student achievement and learning progress. School’s Written Family Involvement Policy We have a written parent involvement policy outlining how we work together as a school community to support all of our students, staff, and families. The current Parent Involvement Policy can be requested at your school, Also, you may view it on our School Webpage at your web page link to schools family Involvement Policy. Title I, Part A Meeting We invite parents to learn more about Title I, Part A programs operating at our school by attending school and district meetings throughout the year. In the Spring we host a meeting where we explain the requirements of this federal program and let parents know they have a right to be involved in school program activities funded by Title I, Part A. Parents’ Right-to-Know — Highly-qualified Teachers We provide timely notice to every parent if a teacher who is not highly qualified has been assigned or has taught their child for four or more consecutive weeks. All of our teachers meet the federal highly qualified status. In addition, our Para Educators working with children on academic support also meet the required federal highly qualified requirements. School-Parent Compact— Shared Responsibility We work together, families and the school, to share in the responsibility of the high-quality education for each child. Working closely with the parents of children who receive Title I, Part A services we create School-Parent Compacts each year. This compact takes the form of a written agreement that identifies shared responsibilities that parents, school staff, and students carry out to improve academic achievement. You may access the Mount Vernon School Districts report card that includes student achievement disaggregated by category-graduation rates, LEA performance, and other required information outlined in ESSA Section 111(h)(2). For a paper copy or for assistance, please contact your child's school office. You may also access online at http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us English Learner (EL) Students
English Learner (EL) Students: Parent and Family Outreach Title III require that LEAs implement an effective means of outreach to parents of ELLs to [ESSA Section 1112(e) (3)(A),(B)&(C)]: • Inform parents on how they can be active participants in * Assisting their children to learn English, * Achieving high levels in core academic subjects, and *Meeting the state’s academic content and student academic achievement standards as all students are expected to meet. • Seek parent input into the development and evaluation of the LEAs’ ELL program. * Notify parents of their right to have opportunities for regular meetings for the purpose of formulating and responding to recommendations from parents of students participating in Title I or Title III programs.
Mount Baker Middle School Contact Information
Email: SSANABRIA@MVSD320.ORG
Website: http://mountbaker.mountvernonschools.org/
Location: 2310 East Section Street, Mount Vernon, WA, USA
Phone: (360)428-6127
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mbmsgrizzlies