Pathfinder News
May 28, 2024
Office Staff
Julie Harris, Principal
Melissa Walker, Dean
Allyson Coleman, Administrative Assistant
Ruth Carton, Registrar
Connie Holmerud, Attendance
Email: ColemanAK@mukilteo.wednet.edu
Website: https://www.mukilteoschools.org
Location: 11401 Beverly Park Rd., Bldg B, Everett, WA 98204
Phone: (425) 366-3800
Important Dates and Details
Class Photos and Pre-Order Individual Student Photos May 29 & 30
KIDS Photography will be at Pathfinder on May 29 and May 30 to take class photos and pre-ordered individual photos. KIDS Photography is providing another opportunity for individual student photos for families who would like one. Individual student photos will be taken only if a photo package is pre-ordered by May 28. Class photos will be taken of each Pathfinder class. All photos will be taken outside. Orders may be placed by returning the KIDS Photography order envelope, or by using the online link below.
As a reminder, the deadline to order online is today, Tuesday, May 28. Paper order forms may be returned to Pathfinder in the KIDS Photography order envelope through May 30.
Notes from the Nurse, Alyssa Richer
Please go through your clothing and return any clothing that was borrowed from the nurse’s office. We are again low on pants for boys and girls. Please go through your child’s clothing and if they have outgrown their pants consider donating them to the Pathfinder nurse’s clothing closet.
Don’t forget to arrange for pick-up of medications on the last day of school. You will need an adult to pick them up and sign them out. Thank you and stay well.
Kindergarten Fun Run is June 6!
The Pathfinder Associated Student Body (ASB) sponsors one fundraiser each year - the annual Fun Run to be held on Thursday, June 6!
Kindergarten students will run laps to get exercise while earning money to support student activities. This year our proceeds will go toward a variety of different student activities, including Bug Brag prizes, Field Day activities, recess equipment, and field trips at a lower cost for families.
Fun Run donation envelopes were sent home in student backpacks on May 13 with information on how to collect donations. You may also return donations in another envelope with your student name, teacher name, and marked "FUN RUN". This year, donations may be made using a credit/debit card at the link below (fee may apply), cash, or check payable to Pathfinder Kindergarten Center. No door to door sales, please.
On June 6, please make sure your kindergarten student arrives to school with:
- Shoes with socks appropriate for running (no flip flops or sandals, please);
- Clothes appropriate for running.
If you'd like to come cheer on the kids, below is the pod schedule for June 6. You don't need to check in at the office, you can report directly to the sand field adjacent to the Pathfinder front entrance and sign in at the table. Ask for a sign to hold as you encourage all our runners!
- Bumblebee & Grasshopper: 1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
- Ladybug & Caterpillar: 2:15 - 2:45 p.m.
Thank you for your support of Pathfinder students! Donations of any amount are appreciated and are deductible as charitable contributions.
Kindergarten Field Trips to Mukilteo Beach
Kindergarten classes are looking forward to our upcoming field trips to Mukilteo Beach. Students will enjoy exploring the beach to look at sea life and habitats.
Field trip dates for each pod are as follows:
- Ladybug - June 3
- Bumblebee & Grasshopper - June 4
- Caterpillar - June 5
If you have not done so, please return the student permission slip and $5.00 student fee. Students cannot participate in the field trip without a permission slip.
Buses will leave Pathfinder at 9:50 a.m. on each field trip day and return at 1:20 p.m. We will be unable to transport late students. Therefore, students need to arrive at school on time. The field trip will be a great experience for kindergarten students!
Preschool Family Beach Day - June 7
Mark your calendars! On Friday, June 7th from 10:00-11:30 a.m. we will celebrate our year in preschool at the Mukilteo Beach! This is a family event and siblings are welcome to join us. Preschool teachers will be providing activities like bubbles, sand toys, a beach scavenger hunt, and more. We will be there to help facilitate activities, but this is a family event so be ready to have fun with your child/children. Remember to bring sunscreen, water, and snacks for your family. You may want to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at the beach with other classmates after the event. We look forward to celebrating the year with your family!
All Library Books Due June 7
Please return ALL library books by Friday, June 7. Please take time to look for missing books to avoid a library fine. Library books are expensive to replace and it is important to preserve our library resources for future students at Pathfinder. If you receive a notice of a library fine, the fine may be paid with cash in exact amount or check payable to Pathfinder Kindergarten Center. Thank you for your diligence to return all books.
Field Day
Kindergarten Field Day - June 18
Students will enjoy a variety of outdoor games and activities. Please be sure students are dressed for active play (t-shirts and shorts, if the weather is nice) and that they wear socks and "sneaker" type shoes instead of sandals or flip flops.
Volunteers for kindergarten Field Day are needed and a flyer was sent home recently. Many adults are needed for this fun day. If you are able to volunteer, please complete and return the volunteer form with your student. All volunteers must be approved through the District volunteer application with photo ID. If you are already cleared to volunteer, another application is not needed.
Field Day times for Kindergarten pods are as follows:
- Bumblebee & Grasshopper - 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
- Ladybug & Caterpillar - 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Yearbook Distribution
Students who ordered a yearbook will receive their copy before the last day of school. If you child was not enrolled when yearbook orders were taken (or if you changed your mind and would like to purchase one now), a limited number of extra copies will be available in the Pathfinder office for purchase for $17.00, first come, first served (CASH ONLY and exact change). We will confirm when those yearbooks are ready to be distributed and available for purchase. If you are unsure if you pre-ordered a yearbook, you may find out by calling the Pathfinder office or emailing KIDS Photography at hello@kidsschoolphotos.com.
Lost & Found
Please check our lost and found for missing jackets, gloves, backpacks, lunch boxes, and other items. All unclaimed items will be donated to a charitable organization on June 25.
SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME
Reading at Home
Things to do with your beginning reader:
- Encourage your child to use his/her finger to point to each word.
- Read a sentence and have your child repeat it.
- Take turns reading a sentence or a page each.
- Talk about the story as you read it.
- Ask who, what if, where, why, and how questions.
- Ask the following questions.
- What does this story remind you of? How do you think this character feels? Why?
- Don’t be afraid to read the same book again! Repeated reading helps build reading fluency!
Questions to ask your emergent reader:
- Is this fiction or nonfiction, and how do you know?
- How did this story remind you of something from your own life?
- Answer why, how, and what if questions.
- Where and when did this story take place?
- Tell 3 things about the main character. Compare him/her to others.
For fiction books:
- Retell the story in order.
- What was the problem and how was it solved?
- What is the most important part of the story? Why?
- What was your favorite part? Why?
For nonfictions books:
- What questions do you have?
- Tell the main idea and important support details.
- What did the author do to make the material clear or interesting?
SCHOOL INFORMATION
FAMILY FUN
Mukilteo School District Non-Discrimination Statement
Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any 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 trained dog guide or service animal 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: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Simone Neal (425-356-1319), nealsr@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson (425-356-1277), andersonra@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), moosekerkw@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) allenwr@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.