Olympic View Weekly Newsletter
December 2nd, 2022
OLYMPIC VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL
Email: SuwanaLV@mukilteo.wednet.edu
Website: https://www.mukilteoschools.org/Domain/696
Location: 2602 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo, WA, USA
Phone: 425-366-5200
OV INFORMATION
- Olympic View's office is open from 7:30AM - 4PM on weekdays.
- Our attendance clerk is Mrs. Mejia. Attendance phone number is (425) 366-5205 or email OVattendance@mukilteo.wednet.edu
- Gates open at 7:40AM for student arrival onto campus.
- Breakfast and lunch are FREE to all students again this year.
IMPORTANT DATES
DECEMBER
2nd:- SHIP Awards being announced & certificates awarded
- Book Fair
- End of first trimester
6th:
- π΅ OV Winter Choir & Orchestra Concert, 7PM at OV Gym π΅
- Book Fair extended and Family Night
9th: Pirate Pride Party
12th: Fundraiser order pick-up (2:45-6PM)
12th - 15th: School bus emergency exit drills
13th:
- π΅ OV Winter Band Concert, 7PM at OV Gym π΅
- Fundraiser prizes distribution
- NJHS Members meeting
- 7th Grade Grade SOS Training (more info below)
14th: 7th Grade Grade SOS Training
15th - 16th: Staff appreciation
16th: Early dismissal (release at NOON. Grab & Go Lunch is available at dismissal).
19th: 8th Grade SOS Training (more info below)
19th - 30th: Winter break - NO SCHOOL
JANUARY
- 1st & 2nd: Winter break - NO SCHOOL
- 3rd: School is back in session
- 16th: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL
- 20th: OV PTO FREE family movie night
It's Time for... SHIP Awards!
Congrats to all SHIP Awards recipients!!
Don't forget to check with your students if they were an awardee. A student may be awarded multiple SHIP Awards. All SHIP Award certificates went home today with the recipients. Click on the pictures below for more info.
Fundraising Info
CONGRATS! You have raised $20,216.00 for your school ππΌππΌππΌ
Important info:
Dec. 12th - All items sold during the fundraiser and sent to the school will be distributed during 6th period (if 5 items or less purchased).
- If students sold 6 or more items, they are available for pick up at the OV Cafeteria between 2:45 - 6PM. All items MUST BE picked up on the 12th. OV does not have the capability to refrigerate unclaimed items.
- We NEED VOLUNTEERS to help with items distributions. Click HERE to sign up. Please and thank you π
Dec. 13th - Fundraiser prizes will be distributed to students, who sold 2 or more items, during school hours.
Book Fair: FAMILY NIGHT & more
Can't make it to the Book Fair during the day?
Looking for something to do before/after the winter concert?
We have good news for you!
The Book Fair is open on Tuesday, December 6th from 5:30-8:30PM in the Aux Library (Inside A building). It will be open before, during, and after the Winter Choir & Orchestra Concert. Family members and students are welcome.
Also... due to snow, Book Fair is extended!
Tuesday, December 6th before school, and all lunches.
Method of payments accepted during Book Fair:
Cash, Check (payable to: Olympic View Middle School PTO), Credit/Debit card, and E-Wallet.OV Winter Choir & Orchestra Concert π΅
Tuesday, December 6th
7PM at OV Gym
Performer's check-in time: 6:15PM at OV
Post concert pick-up: approximately 8:15PM
Performer's dress code:
Orchestras: Concert black with green bowtie (we provide)Pirate Choir:
- Girls: black slacks/skirt (of appropriate length) & black formal blouse with green scarf.
- Boys: black pants (slacks or Dockers type), black Oxford shirt with green neck ties.
Need Resource Assistance?
Are you needing support connecting with resource assistance programs this winter season?
If you answered yes, please contact our school Student Support Advocate, Ms. Patty Nogueda, at (425) 366-5224. Ms. Nogueda works with students and families to provide navigation support with rent assistance, clothing resources, food programs, medical services, child care, utility discounts and more.
Calling for Cereal Donations
HOPE Bag's supplies pantry needs YOUR HELP!
We are in dire need of LARGE boxed cereal.
Donations can be dropped of at OV Main Office, or sent to:
HOPE BAGS DONATION
c/o Olympic View Middle School
2602 Mukilteo Speedway
Mukilteo, WA 98275
THANK YOU in advance for your generosity.
If you have questions about HOPE Bags, please contact Cheryl Phillip.
Counselor's Corner
- 6th Grade: Lisa Morris (MorrisLK@mukilteo.wednet.edu)
- 7th Grade: Wendy Smith (SmithWJ@mukilteo.wednet.edu)
- 8th Grade: Teresa Hoffman (HoffmanTL@mukilteo.wednet.edu) AND
Sam Link (LinkSA@mukilteo.wednet.edu).
Counselor's Tips of the Week
Tips for parents to help teenagers sleep better
Parents need to be role models by leading a healthy lifestyle - adhering to a regular sleep schedule, exercising every day, and eating healthy. Some practical measures can be followed by parents to improve sleep patterns in their teenage children:
- Set up a regular wake-up time and bedtime. Talking to teenagers about their sleep pattern and daily routine will help them understand whether they are facing any sleep problems. It would be helpful to make them realize the importance of sleep and how much sleep is needed each night for them to stay active and alert during the day.
- If teenagers are overloaded with homework and assignments in addition to other extra-curricular activities, it would be a good idea to work out priorities and develop a schedule that includes adequate sleep hours.
- To avoid drowsiness during the day, encourage teenagers to take a βpowerβ nap of 30-45 mins after school.
- Allow teenagers to sleep for an hour longer (and not more to avoid social jetlag) during the weekends to compensate for the sleep debt accumulated during the weekdays.
- Set time limits for screen use and devices; texting, playing games or watching videos close to bedtime keeps teenagers awake, delays onset of sleep, and can make them anxious.
- The blue-light emitted from electronic devices suppresses the bodyβs ability to produce melatonin β the sleep-inducing hormone β making it tougher to fall asleep. Avoid the use of electronic devices at least an hour before bed. Instead, encourage teens to engage in restful activities like light reading (fiction or comics) or doing some relaxing meditation before going to bed.
- Follow a bedtime routine like taking a warm shower or having a hot milky drink.
- Avoid stimulants like coffee, tea, soft drinks, and energy drinks, especially in the evening.
- Maintain a cool and dark bedroom and use a good supportive mattress and pillows.
- Staying active during the day and engaging in at least 60 minutes of physical activity will also help improve sleep at night.
SIGNS OF SUICIDE TRAINING
OV counselors will be going into ELA/SS classrooms during the second and third weeks of December to train the students on the Signs of Suicide (SOS). Check "Important Dates" section above to see when your student's training is taking place.
SOS Signs of Suicide (SOS) is a universal, school-based prevention program designed for middle school (ages 11-13) and high school (ages 13-17) students. The goals of this program are to decrease suicide and suicide attempts by increasing student's knowledge and adaptive attitudes about depression. By the end of the training, the students will understand and know how to identify the signs leading up to suicide and/or depression, and what to do. If you would like to opt your student out, you can do so by contacting the main office.
PTO News
Current PTO sponsored events:
- Staff Appreciation
- January PTO Meeting
- Diversity Committee
Stay up-to-date by following OV PTO at https://Facebook.com/ovparents
Contact OV PTO with any questions.
IMPORTANT LINKS
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 Lisa Pitsch (425-356-1277), pitschla@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.