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 and Community,

As we enter the final week of the 2024-25 school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we've shared and celebrate the remarkable achievements of our students and school community.

A Weekend to Remember

What a beautiful celebration we had this past Saturday as we honored our outstanding Class of 2025! The sunshine matched the bright smiles on our graduates' faces as they walked across the stage at 3:00 PM. Their chosen motto, "You're not behind. You're just on your own timeline," perfectly captures the individual journey each student takes toward success - a philosophy we embrace throughout our entire school community.

We are incredibly proud of Valedictorian Alexis Jay and Salutatorian Hailey Morris, whose dedication and academic excellence have inspired us all. Congratulations to all seven graduates: Benjamin Camacho-Vizena, Alexis Hartley, Alexis Jay, Quinton Ogg-Torgramsen, Lana Riggs, Jaxson Stoney, and Alexander Tindal. Each has brought something special to our Mary M. Knight family, and we know they will continue to make us proud as they embark on their next adventures.

Our Kindergarten promotion ceremony on Friday was equally magical! Watching our future Class of 2037 celebrate completing their first year was absolutely heartwarming. These little learners have grown so much, and we're excited to watch them continue their educational journey. Thank you to all the families who filled our space with love and cheers - your presence made this milestone even more special.

Student Excellence and GRIT

Our commitment to fostering GRIT - Growth, Resilience, Integrity, and Tenacity - continues to shine through our students. This week's extensive list of GRIT award recipients demonstrates the positive character development happening throughout our school. We're proud to see so many students embracing our theme of "Nurturing Resilience, Inspiring Excellence."

Hands-On Learning in Action

Our Green Thumb Owls have been working hard all year in our Horticulture program, and their dedication culminated in a fantastic plant sale. Whether you joined us after graduation on Saturday or plan to visit during our main sale on Monday from 3:00-4:00 PM, your support helps fund our CTE programs while taking home beautiful, locally-grown plants at just $1 each. This is exactly the kind of real-world learning experience that makes education come alive for our students.

This Week's Important Events

As we wrap up the school year, we have several special events:

• Tuesday: Elementary Field Day (12:30-2:30 PM) - a fun celebration of physical activity and teamwork
• Wednesday: Late start day, Elementary end-of-year awards assembly, and PTO meeting at 3:30 PM
• Thursday: Last day with 12:25 PM release
• Friday: No school - summer break begins!

Supporting Student Success

Our commitment to every student's success continues beyond the school year. We'll be offering Summer Credit Recovery for secondary students who need additional support to stay on track for graduation. Families of students who may benefit from this program will be contacted this week with detailed information.

Looking Ahead

As this school year comes to a close, we are grateful for the strong partnership between our school, families, and community. Together, we are truly living our mission to ensure all students have the knowledge, skills, motivation, and confidence to be successful citizens. You have helped us create a community of learners and leaders united to enrich the lives of all our students.

Thank you for your continued support, involvement, and trust in Mary M. Knight School. Have a wonderful and safe summer, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back for another amazing year!

With Knight pride and gratitude,

Josh Stoney
Principal, Mary M. Knight School

Monday 6/9

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Tuesday 6/10

• Elementary Field Day 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Wednesday 6/11

• Late start
• Elementary end of year/month awards assembly
• PTO Meeting 3:30 PM

Thursday 6/12

• Last day 12:25 PM release

Friday 6/13

• No school

As a reminder, Mary M. Knight will be offering summer school for secondary credit recovery to help students stay on track for on-time graduation. The program will focus on math, English, social studies, and targeted electives.

Schedule:

• Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Monday through Thursday
• Dates: June 18, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30 and July 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10

Family Contact: Contact has already been made with families of students needing to make up credits from first semester. This week, we will be reaching out to families of students who may need summer school based on first and second semester credit needs.

Additional Information: More detailed information regarding summer school will be sent home to families this week.

For questions, please contact the main office.

What a beautiful day it was this past Saturday, June 7th, as we celebrated our outstanding graduating class during their commencement ceremony at 3:00 PM! The sun was shining as brightly as the smiles on our graduates' faces, and our entire Mary M. Knight community couldn't be prouder.

Our Class of 2025 has chosen a motto that truly reflects their journey and spirit: "You're not behind. You're just on your own timeline." These wise words capture the unique path each of our graduates has taken to reach this milestone, and we celebrate every step of their individual journeys.

We are thrilled to recognize our academic leaders: Valedictorian Alexis Jay and Salutatorian Hailey Morris. Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence have been an inspiration to your classmates and our entire school community.

Let's give a heartfelt round of applause to all our graduates: Benjamin Camacho-Vizena, Alexis Hartley, Alexis Jay, Quinton Ogg-Torgramsen, Lana Riggs, Jaxson Stoney, and Alexander Tindal. Each of you has brought something special to our Mary M. Knight family, and we know you'll continue to make us proud as you embark on your next adventures.

As you step into the world beyond our halls, remember that you'll always be part of the Mary M. Knight community. We believe in each of you and look forward to hearing about all the incredible things you'll accomplish. Your timeline is your own, and we can't wait to see where it leads you!

Congratulations once again, Class of 2025! The future is bright, and it's yours to shape.

With pride and excitement for your journey ahead, Mary M. Knight School

What a magical celebration we had this past Friday as we honored our precious Kindergarten students at their Promotion Ceremony! Our future Class of 2037 took center stage, and they absolutely stole the show with their bright smiles and infectious excitement.

The joy in the space was absolutely contagious as these little learners celebrated completing their very first year of their educational journey at Mary M. Knight. From learning their letters and numbers to making new friendships and discovering the joy of reading, our kindergarteners have grown so much this year!

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the wonderful parents, families, grandparents, and friends who filled our space with love and cheers for these special little ones. Your presence made this milestone celebration even more meaningful, and the pride beaming from your faces was truly heartwarming to witness.

Watching these young scholars walk across the stage with such confidence reminded us all why we love what we do. Each child has blossomed in their own unique way, and we couldn't be more excited to watch them continue growing as they head into first grade!

We know you'll want to treasure these precious memories forever, so be sure to check out all the wonderful photos from the ceremony. You can find them in our shared photo album at: https://drive.google.com/.../1odicvJReeN_P9STgs...

Congratulations to our amazing Kindergarten Class of 2037! You've taken your first big step on an incredible educational adventure, and we can't wait to see all the amazing things you'll accomplish in the years ahead!

Our talented Green Thumb Owls are hosting a fantastic PLANT SALE with TWO opportunities to shop and support our students!

📅 Saturday, June 7th at 3:00 PM - Right after our graduation ceremony! 📅 Monday, June 9th from 3:00-4:00 PM - Our main plant sale event

What an amazing opportunity to support our incredible Horticulture students and CTE programs while beautifying your own gardens and homes. Our hardworking students have been nurturing these plants all year long, and now they're ready to find new homes in our community!

With most plants priced at just $1, this is the perfect chance to:

🌿 Support our students' hands-on learning 🌿 Take home beautiful, locally-grown plants 🌿 Help fund our CTE classes and clubs 🌿 Connect with our amazing school community

We're so proud of our Green Thumb Owls and the dedication they've shown in our Horticulture program. This plant sale represents months of hard work, learning, and growth - both for the plants and our students!

Whether you join us after graduation on Saturday or during our main sale on Monday, your support means the world to our students and helps us continue providing these valuable hands-on learning experiences.

See you at the plant sale! 🌻

#MaryMKnightPride #GreenThumbOwls #CTEPrograms #CommunitySupport #Horticulture

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

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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.

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.

As part of our yearly theme celebrating GRIT (Growth, Resilience, Integrity, and Tenacity), we're excited to highlight staff members who exemplify these important qualities. Each week, we recognize those who go above and beyond in demonstrating GRIT at Mary M. Knight. Here are this week's outstanding staff members:

Elementary: Jadynn Smith, Matthew Hett, Braden Thomas, Lacey Mataya, David Finch, Koal Reed, Kaison Gonzales, Paislee Van Boven, Brielle Dunnington, Emmett Cruz Vizena, Emma Holmes, Audi Short, Rabbit Ninemire, Ryder Lingnau, Lucas Vogland, Lucy Masteller, Grace Johnson, Cloie Kitchell, Ronan Jones

Secondary:

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