Voyager MS Family Bulletin
October 14, 2022 Weekly News
Voyager is a diverse, inclusive learning community where each student is valued, supported, and inspired.
Land Acknowledgement
The Mukilteo School District acknowledges that we gather on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples, who have lived in the Salish Sea basin since time immemorial. We respect this place and honor the sacred spiritual connection to the land, water, and its people, past, present, and future. The district serves a diverse population of about 15,000 students who live near the Puget Sound about 15 miles north of Seattle. Dedicated staff help prepare our community's children to be successful, contributing members of the community. Our students learn in an environment that is positive, caring, and focused on their highest academic potential.
The Voyager MS Family Bulletin is available in multiple languages
Thought of the Week
National Principals Month
Join us in celebrating National Principals Month!
Thank you Dr. Zirkle and Ms. Porter for all you do to make Voyager great!
Important Health and Safety Reminders
Please keep your student home if they have even one COVID-like symptom -- such as a runny nose, sore throat, or cough. If they have symptoms, they are required to complete at least one COVID test before they return to school. If symptoms persist, consider repeating the test or getting a PCR (or NAAT lab test) which may be more accurate. Even if your child tests negative they should stay home until their symptoms are under control, to avoid recurrent coughing or blowing their nose which can spread the "common cold" or other contagious conditions.
If your student exhibits symptoms at school that are not attributed to a chronic condition, they may be sent to the health room and sent home during the day. So please keep them at home until they are feeling better.
For free rapid antigen and PCR COVID tests visit: https://www.mukilteoschools.org/Page/15966
Please contact Attendance when your student needs to stay home: (425) 366-5300 or contact the School Nurse for more information.
Attendance Awareness
Good attendance helps children do well in school and in the workplace.
Good attendance matters for school success, starting as early as prekindergarten and throughout elementary school. By middle and high school, poor attendance is a leading indicator of dropout. Developing the habit of attendance prepares students for success on the job and in life.
Additionally, please be mindful about scheduling appointments outside of the school day whenever possible, or to bring students back to campus so that they miss as little school as possible.
Pre-Arranged Absences
To request a pre-arranged absence, please complete the Middle School Pre-arranged Absence Form, print, sign and submit to Voyager’s front office.
For questions regarding attendance guidelines please review Mukilteo School Board policy #3122P for more details or contact Voyager’s front office at (425) 366-5300.
Monday - Thursday: 8:05am - 2:45pm
Fridays - Learning Improvement Time (LIT) – EARLY DISMISSAL SCHEDULE: 8:05am - 1:30pm
Visit General Information / Bell Schedule (schoolwires.net) for class/bell schedules for all grades.
Please note: All external school doors are locked during the school day.
October 17 - October 21
Monday, October 17
Before School
Library Open 7:40 - 8:00am
During School
Writing Center hours - 8:10am - 1:40pm
After School
Homework Club - VO Library - 2:45 - 4:00pm - VO Library
Coed Cross Country Practice - All Grades - 3:00 - 4:00pm @ Voyager
Softball Practice - 7th & 8th Grade - 3:00 - 4:30pm @ Voyager
Football Practice - 7th & 8th Grade - 3:00 - 5:00pm @ Voyager
Tuesday, October 18
Before School
Library Open 7:40 - 8:00am
During School
Writing Center hours - 8:10am - 1:40pm
After School
Homework Club - VO Library - 2:45 - 4:00pm - VO Library
Coed Cross Country Practice - All Grades - 3:00 - 4:00pm @ Voyager
Softball Practice - 7th & 8th Grade - 3:00 - 4:30pm @ Voyager
Football Practice - 7th & 8th Grade - 3:00 - 5:00pm @ Voyager
Wednesday, October 19
Before School
Library Open 7:40 - 8:00am
During School
Writing Center hours - 8:10am - 1:40pm
After School
Games Club - 2:45 - 4:00pm - VO Library
EL Club - 2:45 - 4:00pm - B151
Pride Club - 2:45 - 4:00pm - C216
Homework Club - VO Library - 2:45 - 4:00pm - VO Library
Coed Cross Country Practice - All Grades - 3:00 - 4:00pm @ Voyager
Girls 7th & 8th Softball Game vs. College Place MS - 7th & 8th Grade - 3:45pm @ College Place MS Fields
Football Practice - 8th Grade Boys Game vs. Eisenhower MS - 3:45ppm - @ Voyager MS Football Field
Thursday, October 20
Before School
Library Open 7:40 - 8:00am
During School
Writing Center hours - 8:10am - 1:40pm
After School
Homework Club - VO Library - 2:45 - 4:00pm - VO Library
STEAM Club - 2:45 - 4:00pm - C140
Intramural Sports Club - 2:45 - 4:00pm -VO Gym
Coed - 7th & 8th Grade Cross Country vs. Explorer MS - 3:45pm @ Explorer MS
Softball Practice - 7th & 8th Grade - 3:00 - 4:30pm @ Voyager
Football Practice - 7th & 8th Grade - 3:00 - 5:00pm @ Voyager
Friday, October 21
Before School
Library Open 7:40 - 8:00am
During School
After School
Coed Cross Country Practice - All Grades - 1:30 - 2:30pm @ Voyager
Football Practice - 7th & 8th Grade - 2:45 - 5:00pm @ Voyager
Picture Retake Day - Wednesday, October 26
Reminder: Students that want a re-take picture must bring back their original picture packet with them on October 26.
After-School Clubs & Activities
Current Clubs at Voyager
Throughout the school year, depending on seasons, Voyager offers a wide range of after-school activities to our students to foster the aforementioned benefits. Please take advantage of the wonderful programs our school has to offer and encourage your student to join today!
Below is a list of current Voyager Clubs for the 2022/2023 School year:
- Homework Club – 2:45 - 4:00pm - VO Library (Meets Monday - Thursday)
- Intramural Sports - 2:45 - 4pm - VO Outside/Gym (Meets every Thursday)
- STEAM Club - 2:45 - 4:00pm - C140 (Meets every Thursday)
- Tech Club - TBD
- Game Club – 2:45 - 4:00pm - VO Library (Meets every Wednesday)
- EL Club – 2:45 - 4:00pm -B151 - (Meets every Wednesday)
- Art Club – 2:45 - 4:00pm - C112 (Meets every Wednesday) *Starts 10/26/22
- Pride Club – 2:45 - 4:00pm - Band Room (Meets every Wednesday)
- BSU - TBD
- Jazz Band Club – 2:45 - 4:00pm - A130 (Meets every Tuesday & Thursday) *Starts 10/25/22
ACTIVITY BUSES: Students staying after school for clubs can ride the activity bus home (if in our regular bus boundaries).
An official schedule of all clubs will be shared soon.
Free Community Fall Family Activities & Events
Holiday Community Resources
If you or someone you know needs holiday assistance this year, please visit the sites below. Please make sure and contact organizations early to ensure timely assistance.
Toys For Tots
Toys for Tots is now accepting applications for Christmas. You cannot fill the application out on your phone, a laptop or desktop is needed.
https://everett-wa.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/request-toys.aspx
Angel Tree
Salvation Army’s Angel Tree is now accepting applications for Christmas. https://saangeltree.org/
Clothes For Kids
Clothes For Kids has appointments in November for clothing. You don’t need an application, you can book your own appointment online here: https://clothesforkids.org/book-an-appointment/
Christmas House
To learn more about volunteer opportunities and also to apply for Christmas gifts assistance, please visit www.christmas-house.org
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
October in National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to focus and raise awareness on bullying. During this month, many groups across the country will release new resources, campaigns, and efforts aimed at bringing awareness to the issue of bullying.
To learn more about bullying prevention please visit National Bullying Prevention Month | youth.gov
Medication at School
Does your student need medication at school?
The school district Medications webpage Health / Medications at School (mukilteoschools.org), has links to medication order forms. You can print the form and take it to your medical provider, they fill it out, you sign it and then they can fax it to the school (425) 366-5302. All medications at school require an order form, even if the student is self-carrying it. (like inhalers)
10/25: Choir Fall Concert 7:00pm - VO Commons
10/26: Picture Retake Day - VO
10/28: Teacher Work Day - No School
11/1: PTA Open House - 6:00 - 7:00pm - Voyager Commons
11/2: Fall Concert - Int/Adv Band/Orch - 7:00pm - VO Gym
11/10: Madres Latinas Meeting - 9:00 - 10:00am - Voyager Commons
11/11: Veteran’s Day – No School
11/17: VO Parent/Guardian's School Tour Day - Spanish - 9:00 - 10:00am - Voyager Front Office
11/18: VO Parent/Guardian's School Tour Day - English - 9:00 - 10:00am - Voyager Front Office
11/23: Early Dismissal at 12:00pm
11/24: Thanksgiving Day – No School
11/25: Native American Heritage Day – No School
11/30: Tri 1 Ukulele Concert - 7:00pm - VO Commons
12/13: Madres Latinas Meeting - 9:00 - 10:00am - Voyager Commons
12/16: Early Dismissal at 12:00pm
12/19/22 - 1/2/23: Winter Break – No School
1/13: Madres Latinas Meeting - 9:00 - 10:00am - Voyager Commons
1/16: Martin Luther King Day – No School
2/3: Teacher Work Day - No School
2/14: Madres Latinas Meeting - 9:00 - 10:00am - Voyager Commons
2/20/22 - 2/24/22: Mid Winter Break – No School
3/10: Madres Latinas Meeting - 9:00 - 10:00am - Voyager Commons
3/26/22: Willy Wonka Musical Performance - 12:00pm @ PAC Kamiak High School
4/10/22 - 4/14/22: Spring Break – No School
4/19: Madres Latinas Meeting - 9:00 - 10:00am - Voyager Commons
5/12: Madres Latinas Meeting - 9:00 - 10:00am - Voyager Commons
5/29: Memorial Day - No School
6/14: Madres Latinas Meeting - 9:00 - 10:00am - Voyager Commons
6/22: Last Day of School - Early Dismissal at 12:00pm
Voyager School Counselors
6th Grade Counselor
Margaret Peterson
PetersonMJ@mukilteo.wednet.edu
425-366-5332
7th Grade Counselor
Brenna Reid
425-366-5334
8th Grade Counselor
Vincenza Moody
425-366-5333
Schoology Parent Account - Sign up today!
Visit the Schoology parent and guardian resources page here Schoology / Schoology for Guardians (mukilteoschools.org) to learn more about Schoology, how to quickly and easily see your student's classes and grades, as well as how to communicate with your child's school and instructors. sign up for your parent account!
* Available in multiple languages.
English | Korean | Russian | Spanish | Ukrainian | Vietnamese
Free On-Line Tutoring
Free homework help/tutoring services through "Revolution Now" is available for middle and high school students.
- Watch the five-minute instructional video below to get started, or simply go to the orange Revolution Prep icon in the student portal.
- Homework Help Tutoring Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcLViv1FrYg&t=1s
Get Started! Just log in with your MSD student login: https://api.revolutionprep.com/users/mukilteo/saml/sign_in
School Resources
If your child has a need for school supplies, food, clothing or community resources, please contact:
Kristen Anderson
Student Support Advocate
andersonkm@mukilteo.wednet.edu
(425)366-5322
Olga Mantilla
Family Engagement Liaison
mantillaoy@mukilteo.wednet.edu
(425)366-5313
Hablo Español
Mukilteo School District Facebook Page
School Board News Subscribe
Voyager Staff Directory / Home (mukilteoschools.org)
Mukilteo School District 2022-23 School Calendar.
2022-23 School Calendar (Spanish)
ParentSquare Communications and Public Relations / ParentSquare (schoolwires.net)
FAMILY ACCESS: link
FlashAlert Newswire and Messenger: https://www.flashalert.net/login/
Emergency Information: Communications / Emergency Information (mukilteoschools.org)
Free Student Meals for the 22-23 School Year! Complete the application
Mukilteo School District's Online Payments Portal: TouchBase Signin (intouchreceipting.com)
Transportation Department (425)356-1306 or visit Find Your School Bus Route.
VO Facebook @voyagermiddleschool
VO Instagram @voyagerwolverines
Mukilteo School District's Online Payments Portal
For any questions, please contact Ms. Nelson at NelsonMJ@mukilteo.wednet.edu or (425)366-5316.
Weekly Tips
Make the most of parent-teacher conferences in middle school
In middle school, you may have to ask for a parent-teacher conference. To get the most from a meeting with your child’s teacher:
- Make a list of things you’d like to discuss ahead of time. Include questions and information about your child that you’d like the teacher to know.
- Be prompt. Teachers often schedule conferences back-to-back. Arriving late may delay the meetings after yours.
- Keep an open mind. Your goal is to work as a team with your child’s teachers. Even if a teacher says something you disagree with, listen carefully before stating your view. Clarify and summarize as you go. If you don’t understand something the teacher says, just ask.
- Ask the teacher how you can support your child. If your student is doing well, ask what you can do to keep things on a positive track. If there are problems, ask what you can do to help.
- Take notes. This will help you remember what you discussed.
“Unity is strength ... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.”
~Mattie Stepanek
Are you stressing the value of your child’s effort?
Every student is capable of their own “personal best.” Answer yes or no to the questions below to find out if you are encouraging your child’s best effort:
- Do you point out effort? “I’m impressed that you decided to stay home from the movies to work on your paper this weekend!”
- Do you encourage your child to take pride in having a strong work ethic? “It must feel great to know that you worked so hard on your project.”
- Do you point to effort as the reason for your child’s successes? “That extra 30 minutes of studying each night has really paid off.”
- Do you avoid focusing too much on the results, results when you see that your child is trying hard?
- Do you model consistent and diligent effort? “I am working on my report for work each day this week so I can get it completed by Friday.”
How well are you doing?
If most of your answers are yes, you are encouraging your child to work hard to do well. For no answers, try those ideas.
Contact Voyager
Email: Voyager@mukilteo.wednet.edu
Website: https://mukilteoschooldistrict.sharepoint.com/sites/msd_vo
Location: 11711 4th Ave W, Everett, WA, USA
Phone: 425-366-5300
Facebook: facebook.com/@voyagermiddleschool