Kokanee Elementary

Looking ahead to May, our Kokanee Library has Asian American Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month book rooms. These are also available for students through Clever in Destiny Discover.

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Book Room and Author Spotlights:

• https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10SKKD7MdRLlHuLtKSAkD8Gfa0D4CCCjVI6LlHedQhvM/present?slide=id.g8904760724_0_6

Jewish American Heritage Month Virtual Book Room:

• https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-RY4q_g0i2PehXTPxodY83mc1EX4k65sBS1DTvEKJ30/present?slide=id.gb8efb1d41b_0_0

• May 1 - Principal Appreciation Day
• May 1-7 - National Physical Education and Sports Week
• May 1 - GOTR 2:45pm
• May 2 - ASB Spirit Day!
• May 2 - STEM Academy 4pm
• May 3 - LUNCH HERO DAY!

• May 6-10 - Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
• May 6-10 - National Music Week
• May 6 - Track & Field Practice 4pm-5pm
• May 6 - GOTR 4:15pm

• May 7 - Track & Field MEET #2 @ KO - 4:45pm
• May 9 - GOTR 4:15pm
• May 9 - STEM Academy 4pm

• May 13 - 15 - CAMP Cedar Springs - 5th Grade
• May 13 - Track & Field Practice 4pm-5pm
• May 13 - GOTR 4:15pm
• May 14 - Track & Field MEET #3 @ Wellington/LMS - 4:45pm
• May 15 - GOTR 2:45pm
• May 17 - PTA Celebration of the World!

• May 20 - Track & Field Practice 4pm-5pm
• May 20 - 24 - Dancing Dave - All grade levels!
• May 21 - FINAL Track & Field MEET (Junior Olympics) @ NCHS - 5:30pm
• May 20 - GOTR 4:15pm
• May 22 - 1st Grade Field Trip to Edmonds Beach
• May 22 - GOTR 2:45pm
• may 24 - ASB Spirit Day - Summer Fun!
• May 27 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
• May 28 - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Ballard Locks
• May 28 - Dining for Dollars - MODGIVES25
• May 29 - GOTR 2:45pm

At Kokanee, we employ a strong and diverse teaching staff that provides a variety of learning experiences and styles for the students. The Kokanee staff realizes that your child’s classroom placement is important to you and that all students have different learning styles and needs. All staff members work hard to meet the needs of all children. We also know that children respond differently at home and at school to learning situations. In an effort to give you an opportunity to make us aware of any exceptional needs or conditions that your child may have, we are providing this input form.

All students at Kokanee will have equal opportunity for a positive and strong educational experience. In determining placement, we will consider student learning data, classroom balance, social interactions, our observations at school and any additional information you may share through this form.

Completion of this form is optional.

Please note the following:

• This information is NOT confidential and will be shared with the staff as classes are being formed.
• We DO NOT accept specific teacher requests or guarantee placement in any specific classroom.
• ALL STUDENTS will be given the same consideration when being placed, whether or not parent input is given.

• https://forms.gle/6qKwCxTL3A27QNHfA
  

If you're family is moving and will not be attending Kokanee Elementary next year, please help us plan for the 2024-25 school year by notifying our Registrar, Jenny Unruh at 425-408-4903 / junruh@nsd.org

If you are moving within the Northshore School District, please complete the change of address form. Thank you in advance for keeping the school information up to date.

The presale for yearbooks has ended. If your student is still interested in purchasing one, we will have some extras for sale in June. If you would like to add your name to the list for late sales, please contact the front office at 425-408-4900.

If you were not able to purchase a classroom group photo and would like to, here is the

CLASSROOM GROUP LINK https://fs4.formsite.com/FireFly/form15/index.html (NOT FOR YEARBOOKS)

Questions please contact FireFly images directly at 206-790-3696

fireflyimages@comcast.net

Our Kokanee Lunch Heroes are Kathy Tidwell and Laura Jenkins!

School Lunch Hero Day is a national celebration in honor of the hard-working individuals who prepare healthy meals to our students every single day. On Friday, May 3rd, we will celebrate the 12th Annual School Lunch Hero Day! We encourage you to take a moment to recognize our kitchen staff and the work they do!

May spirit day is on Friday, May 24th. The kids voted on Summer Day, sunglasses, sun hats, sandals (with backs), shorts, dresses, all things summer, that fit in the Kokanee dress code.

Please remind your students to check for their lost items. ALL items will be donated Mid-May and again on the last day of school.

~Thank you!

In Washington students take state and federal tests to assess their progress as well as the progress of the educational system. At Kokanee, our 3rd-5th grade Kodiaks will take the Smarter Balanced Assessment in May (testing calendar below).

Spring 2024 Testing

In spring 2024, students in grades 5, 8, and 11 are expected to take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS), and students in grades 3-8 and 10 are expected to take the Smarter Balanced ELA and math assessments.

Smarter Balanced ELA & Math

The spring 2023 Smarter Balanced math and ELA tests will include both Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) and Performance Task (PT) components. The CAT portion for both subject areas will be the same length as it was for Spring 2023. The PT is also the same length and design as it was for Spring 2023 with up to six questions for the math PT and two parts, including a Full Write, for the ELA PT. The specific test blueprints that will be used are posted to the Smarter Balanced Test Development & Design webpage(link is external) and are referred to as the "adjusted" blueprints.

Resources

• Assessment Resources for Families
• Washington State Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium
• Practice and Training Tests(link is external) are available to support student familiarity with the test format and tools.
• For information about the status of state tests, timelines, and administration windows, please visit the Timelines & Calendar page.

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is 5/6-5/10!

Let’s thank our teachers and staff for being OUT OF THIS WORLD! We have a fun week planned, and we can’t do it without the generous food and beverage donations from our Kokanee community! Please sign up and drop off goods at the front office before 9:45AM:

MONDAY (5/6) – GALACTIC LEMONADE BAR: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C45A8A92DA5F85-49062829-galactic

TUESDAY (5/7): ASTRONAUT APPETIZERS:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C45A8A92DA5F85-49063390-tuesday

THURSDAY (5/9): NEBULAR NACHOS & TACOS:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C45A8A92DA5F85-49064203-thursday

FRIDAY (5/10): BIG DIPPER DESSERT BAR https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C45A8A92DA5F85-49366207-friday#/

CELEBRATION OF THE WORLD

Join us on Friday, May 17, between 5:30-8pm at Kokanee, as we host Celebration of the World – an event dedicated to honoring the diverse cultures and traditions represented by our school’s students.

If you are interested in hosting a booth, please fill out this form.

If you are interested in doing a performance, please fill out this form.

*DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR A BOOTH OR PERFORMANCE IS 5/10*

New PTA officers are elected after their two-year term. The PTA will need to fill this mandatory role for the 2024-2025 school year. Without this roll filled, the PTA is not allowed to function or be recognized by the district:

• TREASURER

To make the transition between officers as seamless as possible, we ask for volunteers starting now to help! If there is interest in learning more, please email contact@kokaneepta.com. We are always looking for additional officers to assist to lead specific events or programs. With more volunteers, the time commitment can be spread out, and additional events & activities at Kokanee are feasible.

Every year local PTAs recognize people that have gone above and beyond in their service to our community. Please take a few minutes and nominate someone you feel has made an impact and a difference! Let's recognize their hard work, sacrifice and contributions!

Please submit your nominees here by Friday, May 10.

Our next Dining for Dollars event is with MOD Pizza on May 28th. (22833 Bothell Everett Hwy, Suite 16, Bothell, WA 98021).

25% of fundraiser sales during this fundraiser will be donated to the Kokanee PTA. Participate all day on May 28 by ordering online using the code MODGIVES25 or by visiting this MOD location and mentioning the fundraiser at checkout.

We need volunteers to assist with planning and/or day of coordinators for our final events. Please see the below sign ups if you are interested in learning more. We look forward to seeing you there!

6/7 - CARNIVAL:
Sarah Kosenski has been a driving force behind the success of the Kokanee Carnivals for 7 YEARS! With her youngest moving up to middle school this is her final Carnival. We're looking for enthusiastic parents or volunteers ready to step up and continue the tradition. Join the planning committee and work alongside Sarah this year to help with a smooth transition.

SIGN UP HERE TO VOLUNTEER


6/20 - 5TH GRADE GRADUATION CELEBRATION:
It's time to make those final elementary school memories unforgettable. Get involved in planning the celebration! Help organize party games, lunch and dessert, and decorations. This is a Kokanee PTA sponsored event, but planned by 5th grade parents/volunteers.

SIGN UP HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Our website: https://kokaneepta.memberplanet.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kokaneePTA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kokaneepta/

Or contact us directly at contact@kokaneepta.com

Email: jfagundes@nsd.org
Website: https://kokanee.nsd.org/
Location: 23710 57th Avenue Southeast, Woodinville, WA 98072, USA
Phone: (425)408-4900