Mission (our purpose):
Our Mission is to ensure that all students have the knowledge, skills, motivation, and confidence to be successful citizens.

Vision (who we must become):
We are a community of learners and leaders united to enrich the lives of all our students.

Dear Mary M. Knight Families,

As we approach the exciting Homecoming week, I'm thrilled to share the fantastic events and achievements happening at Mary M. Knight!

First, let's talk about our upcoming Spirit Week! Starting Monday, 9/30, we're kicking off each day with a fun theme:

• Monday: Pajama Day
• Tuesday: Fraternity / Sorority Day
• Wednesday: Old Cartoon Character Day
• Thursday: Senior Citizen Day
• Friday: Neon 80s Day

This week culminates in our Homecoming festivities, including our football game against Evergreen Lutheran on Saturday at 1:00 PM, followed by the much-anticipated Homecoming dance at 8:00 PM. Speaking of the dance, our "Neon Nights" theme promises to light up the night for our 8th-12th graders! Remember, tickets are on sale in the high school office starting Monday, and they must be purchased by Friday at 3:30 PM – no tickets will be sold at the door. If you're bringing a guest from another school, don't forget to pick up a guest form from Mrs. Beste.

I'm proud to announce our GRIT award winners for the week of 9/23/24:

• Elementary: Tristan Persell, Lewis Baughman, Luca Thomas, Grace Johnson, Meika Garcia, Keith Johnson, and David Finch
• Secondary: Katelynn Blanchard, Chase Tupper, Layla Thomas, Tylee Bowcutt, and Aubrey Lake

Congratulations to these students for exemplifying Growth, Resilience, Intensity, and Tenacity!

I'd also like to recognize our staff GRIT award winners: Mr. Johannes, Mrs. Dodge, Mrs. Jewett, and Mrs. Ehler. Their dedication and resilience continue to inspire our entire school community.

For those who missed our fall pictures, mark your calendars for retakes on Monday, October 14th.

Lastly, I want to remind everyone about our new Mary M. Knight District App. It's a great way to stay connected with all the exciting events and news happening at our school. If you haven't already, please download it for Android or iPhone.

Thank you all for your continued support and enthusiasm. Let's make this Homecoming week one to remember!

Go OWLS!

Warmly, Mr. Stoney

Monday 9/30

• Spirit Week - Pajama Day

Tuesday 10/1

• Spirit Week - Fraternity / Sorority day
• HS Volleyball vs. Ocosta 5:30 PM

Wednesday 10/2

• Late Start
• Spirit Week - Old Cartoon Character Day
  
• Flag Football @ Lake Quinault 4:30 PM
• MS Volleyball @ Oakville 5:30 PM

Thursday 10/3

• Spirit Week - Senior Citizen Day

Friday 10/4

• Spirit Week - Neon 80s Day
  

Saturday 10/5

• Football vs. Evergreen Lutheran (Homecoming Game) 1:00 PM
• Homecoming dance 8:00 PM

This year, the school menu is online at My School Menus. Click the link bellow to search for breakfast and lunch menu and nutritional information bellow.

Dear Families,

What a fantastic End of the Month Awards Assembly we had last week! It's always a joy to celebrate the hard work and achievements of our amazing OWLS, and September was truly exceptional.

We're thrilled to recognize the following students who have shown outstanding progress and exemplary character:

Pre-School: Lucas Frostad

Kindergarten: Kynslee Lingnau, Kaison Gonzales, Remy Guelzo

1st Grade: Raegyn Ayres, Mila Shumate, Barrett Frostad

2nd Grade: Andrew Ushman, Analea Atwood, Wyatt Bartell, Chloe Finch

3rd Grade: James Horn, Cloie Kitchell, Lewis Baughman

4th Grade: Allie Finch, Faith Reed, Graysyn Johnston, Levi Gonzales, Megan Miller, Jackson Downer, Abbigail Kitchell

5th Grade: Evelyn Roberston, Jacee House, Tristan Persell, Renna Coleman, Emma Holmes, Jadynn Smith

6th Grade: Jaxson Blanchard, Riley Coleman, Camryn Koch

Each of these students has demonstrated remarkable growth and dedication in their studies and character.

We're also delighted to announce our OWLS Award recipients:

• Lucas Frostad for Ownership
• Alaina Tinoco for Willingness
• Tristan Persell for Leadership
• Preston Vogland for Succeed

These students truly embody the spirit of our school values.

Additionally, we're proud to recognize Jacee House as our Character Strong Award recipient for Respect. Jacee's actions have set a wonderful example for her peers.

To all our award winners, congratulations! Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we're incredibly proud of each one of you.

Parents and guardians, thank you for your continued support in nurturing these bright young minds. Together, we're helping our OWLS soar to new heights!

Let's keep the momentum going as we move into October. Go OWLS!

Next week, we will be recognizing Homecoming week with an all district spirit week. Students will dress up based on the theme for each day. This week will culminate with an a district Homecoming PEP assembly on Friday along with a football game versus Evergreen Lutheran on Saturday and Homecoming dance. Any questions, please contact Kristine Barratt, ASB advisor at kbarratt@mmk.wednet.edu

Get ready, because Neon Nights is just one week away! Our 8th-12th graders will light up the dance floor on Saturday, October 5th, from 8-11 PM.

Tickets go on sale starting Monday in the high school office—one per person. No tickets will be sold at the door, so be sure to purchase yours by Friday, 3:30 PM! Got a guest from another school? Swing by and see Mrs. Beste for a guest form (needs signatures from the guest and their school admin). Guest forms are also due by 3:30 PM on Friday, so don’t be late if you want to bring a date!

Next week during lunch, song request sheets will be available so you can make sure your favorite jam is in the mix—whether you’re groovin’ or cuddlin’ with your sweetie.

Reminder: It’s still school, just with better lighting! All school rules apply, so keep it fun and safe.

There will be a Fall pictures retake opportunity on Monday, October 14, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Mary M. Knight school district.

We're thrilled to announce the new app for Mary M. Knight School District! It's everything Mary M. Knight School District, in your pocket.

Download for Android https://aptg.co/RFNY26

Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/3gzBls

For any questions, please contact Athletic Director, Tom Kerr at (360)426-6767 or tkerr@mmk.wednet.edu

Find updates at the Mary M. Knight Athletic Web-Page

Last year, we had a theme of Above-The-Line and recognized student that were that demonstrated characteristics or actions of being Above-The-Line. This year we will continue our student recognition program as part of our PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) program with our positive referrals and weekly GRIT awards.

Positive Referrals - These are referrals that any staff member can fill out on a student who they feel are consistently demonstrating actions or behaviors related to our OWLS behavior expectations of Ownership, Willingness, Leadership, and Success. When a student received a positive referral, they are give a certificate, contacted home on what they did to earn it, and are posted in the school.

GRIT Awards - In the 2024-25 academic year, we're all about embracing 'Nurturing Resilience, Inspiring Excellence' as our guiding principle. We believe that having GRIT – Growth, Resilience, Intensity, and Tenacity – is key to creating a culture where challenges are seen as stepping stones to greatness. We want to foster a growth mindset in our students and ourselves, understanding that hard work and dedication can help us develop our abilities and intelligence. Student will be nominated weekly if they are demonstrating characteristics of GRIT. Student will receive a certificate and shared out.

This week, our staff recognizes four staff for their continued GRIT to support our OWLS. We recognize Mr. Johannes, Mrs. Dodge, Mrs. Jewett, and for their continued resilience and fortitude and commitment to our OWLS and Mary M. Knight.

Weekly Grit Students for the Week of 9/23/24:

• Elementary: Tristan Persell, Lewis Baughman, Luca Thomas, Grace Johnson, Meika Garcia, Keith Johnson, David Finch
• Secondary: Katelynn Blanchard, Chase Tupper, Layla Thomas, Tylee Bowcutt, Aubrey Lake

If you are interested in helping us with the Mary M. Knight PTO, don't hesitate to get in touch with pto@mmk.wednet.edu or Josh Stoney at jstoney@mmk.wednet.edu

PTO updates and information will be posted on the district website at https://www.marymknight.com/domain/25

• Next Meeting: October 9, 2024 at 3:30 pm in the elementary library

Email: jstoney@mmk.wednet.edu
Website: https://www.marymknight.com/
Location: 2987 Matlock-Brady Road, Elma, WA, USA
Phone: (360) 426-6767
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MMKOwls