Dear Friends

It's election day! Remember to turn in those completed ballots!

There are two Snohomish School District School Board positions on the November 7 ballot. School Board members represent the interests of the entire Snohomish School District. Although there can only be one board member from each boundary district (1-5), all district voters cast ballots for all board member positions.

As a reminder, ballot boxes are located at:

• Centennial Middle School
• Glacier Peak High School
• Sno-Isle Library in downtown Snohomish

Completed ballots can also be put in any USPS mailbox. No stamp is needed.

Drop boxes are open 24/7 until 8 p.m. on November 7. Mail-in ballots must be in a USPS mailbox before the last pick-up time on November 7 to be postmarked on time.

Below are some important Snohomish County voter reference materials:

• Washington Secretary of State - Register, update, and learn what’s on your ballot at www.myvote.wa.gov
• Click here for Snohomish County elections and voter registration information

And if you are a 16- and 17-year-old in the state of Washington, you can pre-register to vote! Registrants under the age of 18 will have their registrations held until they become eligible to vote.

Visit www.myvote.wa.gov to:

• Register to vote
• Request a replacement ballot
• Update voter registration info
• View a listing of your elected officials
• View what elections are impacted at the address on file
• View ballot status (mailed, received, not received, etc.)

Congrats to these Snohomish High School (SHS) band students who were recently selected to perform with various honor bands throughout the region!

Junior Hannah Hastings (tuba) will be performing as a member of the audition-only Western International Band Clinic (WIBC) high school honor band on November 20. She was selected based off her strong audition, high levels of musical excellence, and attention to detail.

These students will be performing as members of the Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) honor band in January 2024. They were nominated and selected based on their consistently high levels of musicianship, leadership, and self-initiative:

• Junior Levi Beck (bassoon)
• Senior Mackenzie Cziske (percussion)
• Senior Crystal Harkins (flute)
• Senior Matthew LePere (trumpet)
• Senior Ephraim Sewall (baritone saxophone)
• Senior Watson Stilwell (clarinet)
• Senior Lily Storseth (trombone)
• Senior Grant Westerinen (trumpet)
• Junior Carmen Winkle (clarinet)

Jordan Johnson is the SHS band teacher.

Check out Glacier Peak High School's fall theatre performance - You Can’t Take It with You. This theatre production will be held November 10-11 and November 17-18 in the Glacier Peak High School Performing Arts Center. Winner of the 1937 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, You Can’t Take It with You, is the story of Grandpa Vanderhof and his wacky family, the Sycamores. Click here for performance and ticketing information.

Many of our schools have planned Veterans Day assemblies in early November. All veterans, families and community members are welcome to attend any or all of these events. There is no school on Friday, November 10.

High schools

• AIM High School – Students will be learning about the meaning of Veterans Day and discussing the importance of honoring all of our veterans during their advisory class on Thursday, November 9.
• Glacier Peak High School – Thursday, November 9, at 9:10 a.m. in the gym.
• Snohomish High School – Annual Veterans Day Assembly and Breakfast on Thursday, November 9. Veterans social (continental breakfast) is at 7:30 a.m. in the student center followed by an assembly at 8:25 a.m. in the gym.

Middle schools

• Centennial Middle School – Thursday, November 9, from 1-2 p.m. in the gym.
• Valley View Middle School – Wednesday, November 8, at 8:30 a.m. in the gym.

Elementary schools and Parent Partnership Program

• Cascade View Elementary – Monday, November 13, at 10:30 a.m. in the commons/gym.
• Cathcart Elementary – Thursday, November 9, at 10:45 a.m. in the school gym. We are asking veterans and active military members who will be attending to please notify the school office by Friday, November 3, so that you may be properly honored.
• Central Emerson Elementary (Central Campus) – For the first week of November students will gather information from families about veterans they know. Students will read books about what it means to be a veteran, sing patriotic songs and create a display to honor those who have served.
• Central Emerson Elementary (Emerson Campus) – Thursday, November 9, at 8:45 a.m. in the commons/gym.
• Dutch Hill Elementary – Thursday, November 9, from 9:15-9:45 a.m. (K-3) and 10:05-10:35 a.m. (4-6) in the commons/gym. Refreshments will be served to veterans and their families from 9:45-10 a.m.
• Little Cedars Elementary – Thursday, November 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the commons/gym.
• Machias Elementary – Wednesday, November 8, at 9 a.m. in the commons/gym.
• Riverview Elementary – Wednesday, November 8, at 9:05 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the commons/gym.
• Seattle Hill Elementary – Thursday, November 9, at 9 a.m. in the gym.
• Totem Falls Elementary – Thursday, November 9, at 2:15 p.m. (student assembly) and 6:30 p.m. (concert) in the commons/gym. Guests are welcome at both events.
• Parent Partnership Program - Students will be participating in classroom-based activities during the first two weeks of November.

Our next Parent Leaders United for Snohomish Students (PLUSS) meeting is set for 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 9, at the district’s Resource and Service Center (1601 Avenue D in Snohomish). Folks from our high school College & Career Centers and the Snohomish Education Foundation will be there to help you learn more about what resources are available for our students and their families. Our district’s College & Career Center resources cover a wide range of interests and need including college planning, visits, and applications; scholarships; financial aid; apprenticeships; military options; SAT and ACT testing; Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center; internships; employment; and much more! We hope you are able to join us!

PLUSS is comprised of parent/guardian leaders from each of our schools and community. The goal of PLUSS is to connect with each other, share information as it relates to the schools and the district, and work together for a broader understanding of our schools. PLUSS is an information resource - a comfortable place to try out new ideas, make suggestions, and learn about what's going on throughout our district. These meetings are open to school parent/guardian club leaders, as well as anyone from your school community who wants to attend.

PLUSS meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the district's Resource and Service Center (1601 Avenue D in Snohomish) unless otherwise noted. Meetings usually last about two hours.

More information also be found on our district website at www.sno.wednet.edu/pluss.

Our Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) continues to have space available for this school year (especially during the 1-4 p.m. session).

ECEAP serves income-qualifying 3- to 5-year-old students in a developmentally appropriate preschool environment and collaborates with families to meet goals. Foster families, families caring for a child not their own (kinship care), children adopted from kinship or foster care, families experiencing homelessness and students with special needs may qualify.

Please fill out the district Preschool Inquiry Form at www.sno.wednet.edu/preschoolform. Upon completion of the form, a district enrollment specialist will be in touch! Feel free to call 360-563-4641 to learn more as well.

Each year, the Snohomish School District holds the Kids in the Kitchen/Junior Chef Competition, which is sponsored by the Food Services Department. District 4th - 6th grade students are invited to submit recipes for their favorite after-school snacks. The recipes, which must be submitted by Friday, December 8, do not have to be original. They can be family recipes or from cookbooks, the internet, etc. For more information about this annual district student cooking event, visit www.sno.wednet.edu/cookingcontest. The online recipe submission form is available at www.sno.wednet.edu/cookingcontest/recipeform.

Whether you want to become a lifeguard, be prepared as a nanny, babysitter, or as a parent/guardian, or if you just want to be prepared in case of an emergency, first aid/CPR/ AED certification is one of the most crucial training courses anyone can participate in.

The Snohomish Aquatic Center is offering American Red Cross adult and pediatric first aid/CPR/AED training courses. These courses are done in a blended learning format, which means that there is a portion to be completed online and in an at-home learning format, and an in-person, hands-on portion to be completed at the Snohomish Aquatic Center with trained instructors. Upon completion of both the at-home and in-person, hands-on training, participants will receive their certificate through the American Red Cross.

• Participants must be 14 years of age or older for this course.
• The cost is $100 per participant.
• Participants must be present for the entire in-person training.
• Online and in-person trainings must both be completed to receive a course certificate.

The next class is available from noon-4 p.m. on Friday, November 10.

Register today at www.sno.wednet.edu/aquaticcenterregistration. Learn more about the Snohomish Aquatic Center at www.snohomishaquatic.com.

Glacier Peak High School dive coach Marc Hughes has recently been named one of the U.S. Army honorees of its Salute to Coaches recognition program! Through its Salute to Coaches program, the U.S. Army is recognizing and rewarding WIAA coaches whose commitment helps student-participants reach their full potential. Learn more about the program and nominate a coach who personifies any of the U.S. Army Values of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage at www.wiaa.com/salute. Congrats Coach Hughes! We salute you!

AIM High School was recognized by Superintendent Larry Francois of the Northwest Educational Service District 189 at a recent School Board meeting. The high school recently received a six-year reaccreditation by the Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD). In recognizing AIM, AESD noted:

• “AIM’s climate is very positive, characterized by strong and supportive relations between staff, students, and families. Communication is responsive and respectful. Students and families describe it as a safe, supportive community.”
• “The school focuses on student mental health and provides support for those experiencing challenges.”
• “AIM is change-oriented and provides flexibility and support for staff wanting to implement new and innovative practices.”

Congrats to everyone at AIM High School on this well-deserved achievement!

Last week, Snohomish School District partnered with Nick of Time Foundation to provide free heart screenings for kids ages 12 and older. 129 adult health care volunteers came from all corners of the region along with district parents/guardians and community volunteers, to perform the 412 screenings at Snohomish High School.

Nick of Time Foundation is committed to raising awareness and preventing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Students were not only screened for their own heart health, but they were also given hands on instruction on CPR, automated external defibrillators (AED) machines, and how to recognize the signs and symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest. Statistics show there is a higher rate of survival with SCA when public bystanders are prepared with how to help.

Thank you to the Nick of Time Foundation for educating and screening our community, to the Snohomish School District team put helping put this important event together, and to all of the families who took advantage of this incredible opportunity! Also thanks to Sandberg Volvo, Snohomish Education Foundation, and Rick Johnson for their financial support of the event volunteer hospitality room. We appreciate your commitment to making sure all the students in the Snohomish School District community are “HEARTsafe."

• For more information on the Nick of Time Foundation, please visit www.nickoftimefoundation.org.
• To see photos from the screening, please click here.

2023 Apprenticeship Career & Job Fair at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, November 16. RSVP at https://naw23.eventbrite.com/ Meet 30+ apprenticeships during Snohomish County's Apprenticeship Week celebration. This event includes hands-on activities for all ages and free BBQ!

Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center, located near Paine Field in Everett, is a cooperative effort of 14 local school districts. The purpose of skills centers like Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center is to provide preparatory training, certification, and post-secondary credit to students, who can then choose to continue their education, go straight to work, or both.

Occupations are organized into broad clusters or “pathways” based on characteristics of the job. The 22 programs offered at Sno-Isle TECH represent these five pathways: Information Technology, Business Marketing & Management, Human Services, Science & Health, and Trade & Industry. Please visit the Sno-Isle Tech website for complete information on each class offered. Each class has a short video and syllabus available for download.

• Click here to be redirected to the Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center website.
• Click here to download the Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center 2023-2024 calendar.

For additional information, please contact Sno-Isle TECH at 425-348-2220 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., or email info@snoisletech.com.

In the Snohomish School District and community, we honor and recognize our diversity. Recognizing diversity facilitates our collective ability to support each and every student and family regardless of ethnicity, socioeconomic class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability, cognitive ability, background, personality, and more.

Diversity presents the opportunity for critical thinking to occur through exposure to different viewpoints, life experiences, and beliefs allowing us to explore and examine our world. Check out this article communicating the benefits of inclusion and diversity in the classroom.

Native American Heritage Month was first recognized in 1990 after approval of a resolution by President George H. W. Bush. Since then proclamations have been made each November under various names including National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.

Skykomish Valley Indian Education (SVIE) is a federally funded program serving Native students in the Snohomish, Monroe, and Sultan school districts who are enrolled tribal members or have a parent/guardian or grandparent who is or was an enrolled tribal member. SVIE coordinates programs throughout the year for the entire community, such as its holiday make and take, pow wow and activities at the longhouse during fair time. In the past, these culture nights have been held to strengthen ties in our Native community and enroll new families. Learn more about SVIE by clicking here. Questions may be directed to Mars Miller, Family Liaison Coordinator, at millerm@monroe.wednet.edu or 425-359-8935.

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has resources available for teachers and people who want to learn about Native history and cultures.

For more information on recognitions throughout the year please check out this link from pta.org.

"Diversity is a fact. Equity is a choice. Inclusion is an action. Belonging is an outcome". ~ Arthur Chan

We are looking for adults interested in getting involved in the work and activities of the Snohomish School District? Click here for an online interest form for you to complete, so when an opportunity arises, we will know of your interest. Community engagement is a priority for our school district, and we are looking for adults who are interested in getting more involved at a district level. Involvement could include participating on committees or focus groups.

If you are interested, please click here to complete an online interest form. As potential opportunities for involvement arise throughout the school year, we will be in touch with those who have expressed interest.

We want you to be aware of impacts to our food service program resulting from a nationwide shortage of milk cartons. This shortage is already impacting the east coast, and we have been notified that this shortage could last up to six months.

Beginning this week, our food service provider, Chartwells, will likely not be able to purchase cartons of milk, due to the shortage of cartons, for our district meal program. We are working with our government partners and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction on this situation and a potential solution until we are able to get milk provided in cartons. In the meantime, our food service team will have water and juice available as alternatives. In addition, they are investigating other avenues to provide milk to students. At this time, any supply of milk we have available will be prioritized for students receiving breakfast.

We appreciate your understanding.

If your student is currently in grades K-3 and you are interested in your student receiving highly capable services to include learning opportunities with more depth, complexity, and acceleration in the classroom please be aware of the following information. Students currently identified for highly capable K-3 services do not need to go through the K-3 referral process.

Printed referral packets for the K-3 highly capable program are available in all elementary schools, and on the Snohomish School District websites in English, Spanish and Russian. The completed referral packet is due Wednesday, November 8, and can be turned in at your home school or the Snohomish School District office (drop box located by the main entrance) located at 1601 Avenue D in Snohomish. Click here to learn more.

If you have questions, you may contact Linda Varner at 360-563-7296 or Belinda Kelly at 360-563-7258.

Is there a district employee who you would like the district to recognize for helping our students thrive? We are excited to share the launch of Golden Apple - an employee recognition program that will recognize two staff members quarterly for their student-centered service to students, staff, families and/or community. Staff members selected for this quarterly honor will be recognized for helping “create an educational community that ignites a passion for learning where every student is known and empowered.” Students, parents/guardians, district staff, and community members are encouraged to nominate a staff member at any time! Visit www.sno.wednet.edu/goldenapple to learn more or to nominate a staff member!

Due to the road closure on 20th Street SE and Williams Road through mid-December, the following district bus routes have been impacted:

• 200
• 222
• 225
• 312
• 325
• 401
• 408
• 409
• 505
• 510
• 511
• 513
• 519

Please check the Traversa Ride 360 app for the most up-to-date information regarding pick-up/drop-off times and stops. Parents/guardians will still need to use their student ID# and student date of birth to add their student to the app.

• Traversa Ride 360 website - https://wasnohomishsd201.myridek12.tylerapp.com
• District transportation website - www.sno.wednet.edu/transportation

If you have a question about your child’s transportation information, transportation assistance is currently available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. by calling 360-563-3525 or emailing transportation@sno.wednet.edu.

With the end of daylight savings time comes an increase in darkness. Studies have also shown that time change can also leave many of us feeling fatigued, which can pose some safety risks. Below are some reminders for school and home safety:

• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Approach all crosswalks, intersections and bus stops with caution, as it will be harder to see students, pedestrians and cyclists.
• Walk with others if out in the dark.
• Wear reflective clothing if walking or riding a bike.
• Do not leave valuables in vehicles.
• Pick up your mail and packages from mailboxes/porches each day and bring inside.
• Prepare a winter emergency kit for your vehicle. Such kits can be a lifesaver if you are stuck out in bad weather while driving. They should include items such as warm clothes, blanket, flashlight, batteries, water, non-perishable snacks, shovel, flares, reflective hazard triangle, jumper cables, cat litter or sand for traction, tire chains, ski hat and gloves.
• Give yourself plenty of time to get where you are headed.
• Ensure your clocks, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are working properly and replace the batteries.
• Review your family emergency plan, or create one for the first time.
• Don’t hesitate to call 911 if you see suspicious activity or behavior.

Below are some community links you may fine useful:

• Puget Sound Energy outage map - www.pse.com/outage/outage-map
• Snohomish County PUD outage map - https://outagemap.snopud.com/
• Snohomish County road closure information - https://snohomishcountywa.gov/518/Road-Closures
• District transportation website - www.sno.wednet.edu/transportation

• 2023 Apprenticeship Career & Job Fair at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center - November 16
  
• BridgeWhiz for Youth
• Check Out Girls Lacrosse - November 18
  
• Climb the Mountain Speech and Debate Programs for Students
• Cocoon House Connections Host Homes
• Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer Opportunity
• Cub Scout Pack 193 - 2023-2024 Calendar
• Everett Rowing Club Fall Registration Open
• Evergreen Recovery Centers - Youth Detox
  
• Free Financial Literacy & Education Program for Youth - WorkSource and Workforce Snohomish Opportunities
• Girls Who Code at Fred Hutch
• Girl Scouts of Western Washington
• Grizzly Youth Wrestling Camp - December 1
  
• Let Me Run Seattle Hill Elementary - Fall 2023
• Let Me Run Willis Tucker Park - Fall 2023
• Reflections School of Dance
• Seattle Children's REACH Study - For Parents/Guardians of Kids with IBS
  
• Seattle Children's Chorus Registration
• SHS Choir Concert - November 8
  
• SHS Choir TOP IT Fundraiser - November 9
  
• Snohomish Healing Project - Volunteers Needed
• Strategic Kids Chess at Cathcart Elementary
  
• Strategic Kids Chess at Riverview Elementary
• Taekwondo for Kids - November 2023
  
• TOP Soccer Volunteer Opportunities
• You Can't Take It With You - Glacier Peak High School Fall Production (November 10-11 and November 17-18)

Fliers are typically posted on Tuesdays during the months of August through June. For additional flier program details and/or to complete a request for distribution, please click here.

• Snohomish school board candidates focus on success, parent involvement, Everett Herald, 11/6/23
• Glacier Peak diver shatters district meet record, Everett Herald, 11/5/23
• Clarke helps lead Snohomish in tight relay finish, maintains 100 freestyle crown, Everett Herald, 11/5/23
• 3A District 1 boys tennis tournament results, Everett Herald 11/1/23
• Lake Stevens routs Glacier Peak for 10th straight Wesco 4A title, Everett Herald, 10/28/23
• Record-holder Clarke leads Snohomish with talent, dedication, Everett Herald, 10/26/23
• Snohomish grad, 19, among world’s elite mountain bikers, Everett Herald, 10/24/23
• Snohomish school board race for Position 2: Tabitha Baty and Rob Serviss, Snohomish Tribune, 10/18/23
• Snohomish school board race for Position 4: Sarah Adams and Sherri Larkin, Snohomish Tribune, 10/18/23
• Learning how to be safe if fire happens, Snohomish Tribune, 10/18/23
• Nonprofits keep students from having worn-out clothes, shoes when times are tough, Snohomish Tribune, 10/11/23
• GALLERY: Lake Stevens volleyball sweeps Glacier Peak, Everett Herald, 10/10/23

Below are links to some free and low-cost programs which we are aware of that are available for our district students and community members:

• All grades - Free/reduced meals
• All grades - Student families eligible and approved for the free/reduced meal program eligible for Snohomish County PUD discounts
• All grades - Washington 2-1-1
• All grades - Affordable Connectivity Program
• All grades - T-Mobile Project 10Million
• All grades - Clothes for Kids
• All grades - Hand in Hand
• K-9th graders - Operation School Bell
• 2nd graders – Swim for Life Second Grade Swim Program
• 4th graders - Every Kid Outdoors
• Children birth to age 5 - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library/Imagination Library Washington
• Students age 13-19 - TeenTix pass
• Youth - Youth ride transit for free
• Youth - Youth on Course golf program
• Senior citizens – Golden Kla Ha Ya Club

• Snohomish School District
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu
• Phone - 360-563-7300
• AIM High School
• Website – www.sno.wednet.edu/aim
• Phone - 360-563-3400
• Glacier Peak High School
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/gphs
• Phone - 360-563-7500
• Snohomish High School
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/shs
• Phone - 360-563-4000
• Centennial Middle School
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/cms
• Phone - 360-563-4525
• Valley View Middle School
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/vvms
• Phone - 360-563-4225
• Cascade View Elementary
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/cascadeview
• Phone - 360-563-7000
• Cathcart Elementary
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/cathcart
• Phone - 360-563-7075
• Central Emerson Elementary (Central Campus)
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/centralemerson
• Phone - 360-563-4600
• Central Emerson Elementary (Emerson Campus)
  
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/centralemerson
• Phone - 360-563-7150
• Dutch Hill Elementary
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/dutchhill
• Phone - 360-563-4450
• Little Cedars Elementary
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/littlecedars
• Phone - 360-563-2900
• Machias Elementary
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/machias
• Phone - 360-563-4825
• Riverview Elementary
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/riverview
• Phone - 360-563-4375
• Seattle Hill Elementary
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/seattlehill
• Phone - 360-563-4675
• Totem Falls Elementary
• Website - www.sno.wednet.edu/totemfalls
• Phone - 360-563-4750
• Parent Partnership Program
• Website – www.sno.wednet.edu/ppp
• Phone - 360-563-3423
• ECEAP
• Website – www.sno.wednet.edu/eceap
• Phone – 360-563-4641
• Snohomish Aquatic Center
• Website - www.snohomishaquatic.com
• Phone - 360-563-8030

The Snohomish 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 a 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, Title IX Coordinator and ADA – Darryl Pernat, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7285, darryl.pernat@sno.wednet.edu; Section 504 Coordinator and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying – Shawn Stevenson, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7282, shawn.stevenson@sno.wednet.edu.

To create an educational community that ignites a passion for learning where every student is known and empowered.

Email: communications@sno.wednet.edu
Website: www.sno.wednet.edu
Location: 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA, USA
Phone: 3605637300
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