FRYELANDS FALCON FLYER

Dear Fryelands Families,

It’s time to register for kindergarten for 2023-2024

All Monroe elementary schools offer all day, every day kindergarten at no cost to families. Students attend from 8:55 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. State law requires incoming kindergarten students to have received current immunizations by the first day of class and be age 5 by August 31, 2023 to enroll for the 2023-2024 school year.

• New families may register online for the current year. Learn how here.

• Families with children currently enrolled can log into Family Access to enroll additional children.

If you cannot access the online registration packet, you can obtain the paper packet at any school office or at the District Administration Office, located at 14692 - 179th Avenue SE, Monroe.

Kindergarten Information Night is March 7th from 5:30-7pm

• Bring your incoming kindergarten child to see the school

• Learn about the kindergarten curriculum and learning opportunities

• Take a tour of the school and kindergarten classrooms

• Meet our Fryelands staff and we can help answer all your kindergarten questions

• Receive help with online or paper registration from our awesome school staff

• Learn about the YMCA program at our school and about our PTA

Let’s READ- March is National Reading Month

Starting March 1st, we will have a month long Read 4 Adventure Program

Now- Reading Logs sent out to students

Mar 1st - 31st: Students will read and log their progress

Apr 1st - 15th: Students will submit their reading progress online using the link on their Reading Log.

Apr 22nd - May 1st: Email of Reward Vouchers to parent’s email address which was captured on the Student Reading Submission Form. This email will come directly from High Trek Adventures.

Hidden River and Park Place middle schools invite all incoming sixth grade students and their families to Sixth Grade Information Night!

• Hidden River Middle School: Monday, March 20, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

• Park Place Middle School: Tuesday, March 21, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

In other Fryelands news, we are excited to welcome an addition to our staff this week. Chris Mayer has joined us as our part -time Assistant Principal (his other time will be spent at Chain Lake Elementary). Mr. Mayer comes to us from his role as a Dean of Students at an elementary school in Shoreline. We are so happy to have him join our Falcon Family - make sure to say hello when you see him on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

Thank you for bringing your students to us ready each day for their academic and social learning. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at presleyj@monroe.wednet.edu or at 360-804-3400.

Sincerely,

Jeff Presley

3/3: Early Release Friday - School dismissed at 2:25pm

3/7: Kindergarten Information Night 5:30-7pm

3/10: Early Release Friday - School dismissed at 2:25pm

3/13-3/17: Education Support Professionals' Week

3/13: School Board Meeting 5:00pm

3/14: Fryelands Principal Chat 5:00pm

3/14: Fryelands PTA General Meeting 6:00pm

3/15: Spring Personality & Class Pictures

3/17: Early Release Friday - School dismissed at 2:25pm

3/20: First Day of Spring

3/21: 4th Grade Concert 7:00pm

March is:

• Music In our Schools Month
• Youth Art Month
• Women's History Month
• National Nutrition Month
• Irish American Heritage Month

What is Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®)?

For more than 30 years, March has been officially designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) for the observance of Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®), the time of year when music education becomes the focus of schools across the nation.

The purpose of MIOSM is to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children – and to remind citizens that school is where all children should have access to music. MIOSM is an opportunity for music teachers to bring their music programs to the attention of the school and the community, and to display the benefits that school music brings to students of all ages.

MIOSM and the events surrounding it are the ideal opportunities for increasing awareness of the benefits of high quality music education programs in our nation’s schools. NAfME hopes that teachers, students, and music supporters alike will find ways to join in on the celebration through creative activities and advocacy. Learn more about how NAfME works to support music education.

We are excited to announce that Dorian Studios will be here on Wednesday, March 15th to take class pictures of each of our classrooms! Every student will receive a free class picture, no order form is necessary.

Dorian is also offering optional spring pictures for those that would like to order. This is a great opportunity if your student missed getting their picture taken in the fall. If you would like your student to have an individual picture taken, they must have an order form with payment or a copy of their online order with them to give to the photographer on picture day.

Place your order today at https://mydorian.com/. Search for Fryelands Elementary, then click on the green "Order" button next to the Spring Picture Day event and place your order!

Our Yearbook Presales are coming to an end! Make sure to get your orders in by March 31st to ensure your student receives a yearbook. You may order online at www.monroe.wednet.edu under the FAMILIES and ONLINE PAYMENTS tabs. Make sure you log in using your parent account and then choose DISTRICT and then FRYELANDS ELEMENTARY.

If you choose to send money in with your student, we can accept cash (exact amount only, we do not have change) or check made payable to Fryelands Elementary. The cost of the yearbook is $17.00.

Attention 5th Grade Parents! Make your 5th graders 2022-2023 yearbook extra special with a free PARENT SHOUT OUT in the yearbook! Send your shout out message and ONE picture to

Julee Baca at bacaj@monroe.wednet.edu by Friday, March 17th.

Please limit your shout out to 50 words or less, so that we have space for all of our 5th graders.

Thank you!!

Our friends at High Trek Adventures understand how important it is to be encouraging young people to develop strong reading habits. They also know the value of getting the youth outside to enjoy the beautiful PNW.

With that in mind, they have partnered with us to offer a voucher for those who complete 8 hours of recreational reading minutes during the month of March.

Students can earn a voucher for one of their locations in the surrounding area.

This week, you should be receiving the Reading Log and more information about High Trek Adventures and the vouchers they will be offering.

The Read 4 Adventure program will run through the month of March. Have your student record their minutes on the Reading Log as they go. The goal is 480 minutes! Then, beginning April 1st, you can submit your student's minutes and voucher request online using the Student Submission Link on the Reading Log or with the provided QR code.

Contact your teacher or school library specialist with any questions.

Happy Reading!

For more information about the challenge, click here:

https://www.hightrekeverett.com/read-4-adventure-program.html

As the next generation of Monroe School District (MSD) students prepare to enter kindergarten in September 2023, families of children who will be 5 years old by August 31, 2023 are invited to attend our kindergarten information night on Tuesday, March 7th at each of our five elementary schools (see times below).

• Chain Lake Elementary - 5:30-6:30 p.m.
  12125 Chain Lake Road, Snohomish

• Frank Wagner Elementary - 6:00-7:00 p.m.
  115 Dickinson Road, Monroe

• Fryelands Elementary - 5:30- 7:00 p.m.
  15286 Fryelands Blvd, Monroe

• Maltby Elementary - 5:30-6:30 p.m.
  9700 - 212th Street SE, Snohomish

• Salem Woods Elementary - 5:30-6:30 p.m.
  12802 Wagner Road, Monroe

Registration for the 2023-24 school year opened on March 1, 2023. It is important for families to register as soon as possible following the kindergarten information night on March 7th to help us best plan for the 2023-24 school year. State law requires incoming kindergarten students to have received current immunizations by the first day of class and be age five by August 31, 2023 to enroll for the 2023-24 school year. Visit our Kindergarten Registration page for additional requirements.

Caregivers of students with disabilities (on 504 plans or Individualized Education Plans) are invited to join David Paratore, Chief of Student Services, for an informal chat to answer questions and address needs on Wednesday, March 15 at 9:00 a.m. at the District Administration Office (14692 179th Avenue SE, Monroe).

If you are unable to attend this meeting, Mr. Paratore also holds quarterly hybrid meetings (both in-person and on Zoom) in the evenings. The next one will be in the spring after spring break - date and time TBD.

Dear 5th grade families,

We know it’s hard to believe, but the beginning of your child’s middle school experience is just around the corner! As we begin planning for the 2023-24 school year and your child’s transition to middle school, Hidden River and Park Place middle schools invite all students who will be entering 6th grade in the 2023-24 school year and their families to Sixth Grade Information Night on the following dates:

• Hidden River Middle School: Monday, March 20th from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
• Park Place Middle School: Tuesday, March 21st from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

A driver's schedule works well for:

• Stay home parents looking to get back into the workforce yet match schedules with their children.
• Small business owners looking to add additional hours and great benefits
• Retirees looking to contribute to their communities yet have weekends, summers and holidays off
• Firefighters and EMTs looking to fill in day-off-hours
• Anyone who enjoys working with children and supporting their local community

Benefits:

• Starting pay for a Substitute Driver is $20.59. After 20 working shifts, pay is increased to $21.09 per hour
• As a regular Contracted Driver, pay goes up to $27.08 per hour. Pay increased each year for 4 years with a top pay of $30.52 per hour
• Contracted drivers receive excellent medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
• Contracted drivers receive paid holidays, sick leave, and longevity pay.
• Enjoy weekends, summers, and school breaks and holidays off!

Apply now: https://monroejobs.hrmplus.net/ or call our Transportation Department for more information: 360-804-2659

The VFW is holding a National Art Contest for students in grades K-8 and a National Singing Contest for students in grades K-12. If your student is interested in participating in either of these contests, please click on the file below for contest rules and entry forms.

Congratulations to all of our students who earned S.O.A.R. tickets last week! Keep up the good work!!!

TK ~ Abdulie, Aiden, Ana, Cezar, Cora, Ensley, Gael, Janu, Jude, Kimberly, Lenyx, Lio, Olivia M., Olivia R., Presley, Ximena

Kindergarten ~ Anastasia, Belle, Henry, Isabella, Isaiah, Jarett, Julian, Kate, Liam, Mackenzie, Maggie, Mili, Nathan, Olivia, Parker, Peyton, Turner, William

1st Grade ~ Adaline, Alice, Alina, Bentlee, Caleb, Chelsea, Chloe, DJ, Ellie, George, Harley, Hilario, Hudson, Isa, Jackson, Jaelynn, Julian, Kaia, Kaylee, Kenzi, Landon, Leia, Melodee, Mikey, Paige, Rose, Skylynn, Sophia, Spencer, Vale

2nd Grade ~ Arturo, Ashlee, Bradley, Emma, Greyson, Isaac, Jazlynn, Josue, Kingston, Lillie, Logan, Mia, Noah, Ziva

3rd Grade ~ Brayden, Claire, Danika, Davina, Dawson, Everly, Isaac, Jada, Josue, Kaiden, Keiry, London, Maddi, Peyton, Rayna, Romeo, Sadie, Tory, Yanna

4th Grade ~ Cameron, Elena, Eli, Garrett, Gunnar, Gwen, Harper, Kimberly, Malik, Paulina, Rebeka, Trey

5th Grade ~ Aileen, Alice, Angela, Ava, Cam, Dayana, Elsie, Hayden, Katelin, Mason, Ruby, Vaughn, Yulia

We are so excited to be offering Falcon Wear again this year through 1st Place Spiritwear. You can order at any time through this link: https://1stplace.sale/101165

Orders will be delivered directly to your home and 10% of the purchase comes back to support our school!

Limited Time: Save $15 on all Badger Ombre hoodies in the Fryelands spirit wear store through Sunday. Visit https://1stplacespiritwear.com/collection/101165/?style=Performance+Hoodie

The Dads of Great Students WATCH D.O.G.S. program is one of the nation’s largest and most respected school-based, family, and community engagement, organizations designed and developed by educators, experts and parent & guardian volunteers over more than two decades.

Our programs for Elementary and Secondary School campuses help provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important. Meanwhile, we provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security, reduce bullying and provide a greater sense of campus safety allowing students and teachers to focus on learning and instruction.

Who are Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students)?

Fathers, grandfathers, step-fathers, uncles, and other father figures serve on campus for one day or many each year under the leadership of a program coordinator and under the guidance of a school principal or designated administrator.

If you are interested in signing up for a day, please stop by our office to check out our Watch D.O.G.S. calendar.

Typical school attendance laws have been reinstated, and teachers will be taking attendance daily. If your student is not able to participate, please call the school attendance hotline at (360) 804-3401 and leave us a message or submit and attendance request through family access so that we can excuse your student's absence.

2022-2023 Lunch Prices:

Elementary (P-5): $2.00 for breakfast | $3.25 for lunch

Secondary (6-12): $2.15 for breakfast | $3.50 for lunch

Adult: $2.50 for breakfast | $4.50 for lunch

For menus and more information, please click here: https://www.monroe.wednet.edu/departments/food-service

Free and Reduced Lunch Application:

https://www.monroe.wednet.edu/departments/food-service/free-and-reduced-priced-meals

Jeff Presley, Principal

presleyj@monroe.wednet.edu

Chris Mayer, Assistant Principal

mayerc@monroe.wednet.edu

Austin Talbott, Counselor

talbotta@monroe.wednet.edu

Julee Baca, Office Manager

bacaj@monroe.wednet.edu

Cindy Snider, Office Support

sniderc@monroe.wednet.edu

Sherah Bustamante, Nurse

bustamantes@monroe.wednet.edu

Jodi Mullen, Health Room Para

mullenj@monroe.wednet.edu

Kathy Jackson, Family Engagement Liaison

360-804-3517 - jacksonka@monroe.wednet.edu

Fax: (360) 804-3499 | Attendance Line: (360) 804-3401

Email: bacaj@monroe.wednet.edu
Website: https://www.monroe.wednet.edu/fre
Location: 15286 Fryelands Boulevard, Monroe, WA, USA
Phone: 360-804-3400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FryelandsElementary/
Twitter: @monroewaschools

The Monroe School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX Coordinator, Compliance Coordinator for 28A.640 and 28A.642 RCW
Dan Johnston
14692 - 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804.2530
johnstond@monroe.wednet.edu
Title IX Training Materials

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
David Paratore
14692 - 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804.2609
paratored@monroe.wednet.edu

The Monroe School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact:

Chris Cronas
14692 - 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272
(360) 804.2558
cronasc@monroe.wednet.edu