May 17th 2024

• Main office is open from 7:30 am - 4 pm on weekdays.
• Our attendance clerk is Mrs. McNamara.
  Attendance phone number is (425) 366-5205 or email OVattendance@mukilteo.wednet.edu.
• Gates open at 7:35 am for student arrival on campus.
• Breakfast and lunch are FREE to all OV students this year.

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MAY

18: Band & Drill Team trip - Selah’s Community Days Parade

20-24: State Testing

21 & 23: The Kamiak's dance team 2024-25 clinic day (8th grade only)

24: The Kamiak's dance team 2024-25 audition (8th grade only)

28-31: State Testing continues

27: Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL 🔕

30: PTO Trivia Night

JUNE

3-7: State Testing continues

7: All library books DUE

10-14: iReady Testing

10-14: Spirit Week

8: PTO Lighthouse BBQ

10: PTO general meeting

11: End-of-Year Choir & Orchestra Concert

12: All-School Celebration

14: 8th Grade Ceremony TICKETS distribution day

14: Textbooks return due date

17: Yearbook distribution day

18: End-of-Year Band Concert

18: SHIP awards presentation

18: Last day of Clubs, Elect to Learn, and Activity Busses

19: Juneteenth - No school 🔕

20: 8th Grade Ceremony & Celebration 🥳

21: Moving-Up Ceremony for 6th & 7th Grades

24: Last day of school - early dismissal

The SBA test is important and mandatory assessment that provides valuable insights into your student's academic progress and helps us ensure they receive the best education possible. Across the state, 6th-8th graders will be taking the English Language Arts and Mathematics Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA). In addition to these two tests, 8th graders will also take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS).

All students need to bring to following during testing days:

• A district approved Dell laptop/Chromebook - fully charged
• A charging cord for the laptop/Chromebook
• Wired headphones. If you have WIRED headphones, please bring them for testing. We have a limited number of headphones that students can use. Wireless headphones are not permitted.
  
  

The testing schedule is as follows:

• May 20th - May 24th: State Testing (SBA) for ELA (Language Arts)
  
• May 28th - May 31st: State Testing (SBA) for MATH
• June 3rd - June 7th: State Testing (WCAS/Science) for 8th Grade ONLY and SBA Makeup Testing (all grades)

During testing days, it is crucial for students to arrive at school on time. We kindly request that you avoid scheduling any absences or taking your students out of school during the SBA testing days: May 20th - June 7th.

If absences cannot be avoided, we request that you inform us in advance so that we can make appropriate arrangements for your child to complete the assessment at a later time. Attendance phone number is (425) 366-5205 or email OVattendance@mukilteo.wednet.edu

Please contact your student's counselor for inquiries on State Testing (scroll down for counselor's contact info).

⛔ CHROMEBOOKS are NEEDED for STATE TESTING!! ⛔

When students forgot their school-provided DELL laptops at home, they are given an HP Chromebook as a loaner. We urgently need these borrowed devices returned to OV FOCUS ROOM so we can assist other students. Please take a look at the device picture to get idea of what a school-issued Chromebooks look like.

Overdue Chromebooks can result in lunch detentions until the device is returned or result in a $350 fine if lost, stolen, or simply not returned.

Please help us by checking with your student to see if they have a loaner HP Chromebook at home and make sure they return it to OV FOCUS ROOM.

Both OV BAND and COLOR GUARD won FIRST PLACE at the SEQUIM PARADE!!

🥳 CONGRATULATIONS 🥳

A note from Mr. Ray, OV Band Director:

WHAT A STUNNING PERFORMANCE AT THE SEQUIM PARADE!!

It was a really hot day but, but these kids stepped up like champions. They were well-behaved and played their heart out. I personally think they performed better than our Spokane parade last year!

My appreciation to the OV Music Boosters for doing a great job taking care of the band. Record numbers of Costco Pizza were devoured! I also want to thank our wonderful office staff, administrators, and teachers for all the continued support. Way to go OV!!

GOOD LUCK OV BAND and COLOR GUARD at the Selah Parade on Saturday!!

PLEASE READ AN IMPORTANT CHANGE TO THIS FIELD TRIP:

NJHS members will have a field trip to Kamiak HS on May 30th after school for an ice cream social!

Unfortunately, the district can not provide us with a bus. Student will need to arrange their own transportation to be drop-off at and pick-up from Kamiak.

Drop off: 3 PM

Pick up: 4 PM

Field trip permission form is NO LONGER needed.

We are excited to visit Kamiak, meet other NJHS clubs, and the NHS members at the High School!

The library will soon be closed to assist with make up testing.

All books checked-out or renewed this week are due on June 7th. Students can return their library books to the bin outside the library and get new books by putting them on hold. They can also read e-books or listen to audiobooks at home using SORA.

Please contact Mrs. Peterson if you have any questions.

Hello 8th Grade Families!

You did it! You have raised $2105. Adding the $500 donation each from OV PTO and the ASB, your total for the fundraiser is $3105!! Thank you to OV PTO, the ASB, and all families who had sent donations.

The Celebrations Committee still needs your help. To volunteer, please contact Thelma Othon at othonthelma@gmail.com. THANK YOU FAMILIES for your continued support!

Not sure what to wear to the Ceremony? Take a look at the picture below.

• Families are invited to attend the Ceremony.
• Each student will be allocated FOUR TICKETS for the Celebration, without exception. The school cannot provide additional tickets. If you require more, you must arrange with other students independently, as the school does not assist in this arrangement.
• Unless you are volunteering during the Celebration, we kindly request families to vacate the school premises promptly after the Ceremony. Any delay will prevent us to start the Celebration on time. We suggest that you take pictures at home before coming to school.
• The Celebration starts at 7 PM and is for STUDENTS ONLY.
• Students may have their phones during the Celebration. Please leave everything else at home to minimize the risk of losing items such as AirPods, gaming devices, makeup, etc.
• No cash or credit cards are required during the Celebration. All food, beverages, and activities have been covered by the funds raised.
• Students must be pick up at 9 PM promptly at the school main gate. PLEASE BE ON TIME.
  Upon your arrival, we'll announce your student's name and ask them to meet you at the front.

No dance experience required!!

All events will take place at Kamiak Main Gym.

Dance Clinics: Tuesday, May 21st & Thursday, May 23rd from 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm.

Audition: Friday, May 24th at 3:15 pm - first come first served, students may leave after they've auditioned.

Interested 8th graders should join the Schoology group for more information: CMWM-3D2F-3RSCS.

Please contact Coach Noonan for any inquiries: noonankm@mukilteo.wednet.edu.

Need to check your student's grades and homework progress?

Missing out school-related important information?

Want to find out if your student owes any fees?

We can HELP you!!

We are offering the following support:

• Assistance with Schoology (monitor your student's grades, homework, and check what communication the school sent to your student),
• Assistance with Qmlativ (provide you access to your student's info since the day they enroll in MSD to their 12th grade graduation trajectory), and
• Assistance with ParentSquare (the school sends communication through this platform).

If you need help with any of the platforms, please reserve a time to meet with your school liaison HERE. If none of the appointment times work for you, please email her at SuwanaLV@mukilteo.wednet.edu.

Students who are eligible for free & reduced lunch may receive SUN BUCKS this summer to help with food. There is a one-time payment of $120 for each eligible child on a dedicated SUN bucks card. The cards will be issued starting in mid-June through end of August and will expire 122 days from date of issuance. Sun Bucks card is similar to P-EBT cards of the past and will be sent separate from SNAP benefits. For more information, please visit the "Washington SUN Bucks Summer EBT Program" page.

Meals are FREE to all OV students this year, but if you need proof that your family is qualified for FREE and REDUCED meal for other benefits, please complete contact Kim Suman at Nutrition Services by email sumankk@mukilteo.wednet.edu. If your student qualifies, be sure to fill out a Consent to Share form HERE to qualify for other additional school waivers (eg. fees, event tickets, etc.)

Here are the menus for BREAKFAST and LUNCH for MAY 2024.

Breakfast and lunch are FREE to all OV students this year.

Feel free to contact MSD Nutrition Department at 425-356-1212 for any inquiries.

Hi everyone! 👋 I’m Christy Martin, and I have been a paraeducator in the Mukilteo School District for 28 years. What I love most about being a paraeducator is the opportunity to work one-on-one with students. I enjoy leading reading groups and watching the progress my students make. Seeing them succeed truly makes me happy.

Prior to being a paraeducator, I spent 10 years as a music teacher. I enjoyed putting on musicals and understand the immense effort they require (that’s why I’m always so impressed with the quality of OV musicals!). I left my position as a music teacher to spend more time raising my family. But, I am an educator at heart. Being a paraeducator allows me to balance my love for teaching with my commitment to my family.

I graduated from Mariner HS and am an OV alumna (Once a Pirate, always a Pirate!). In my spare time, I enjoy going on a hike and reading mystery and historical fiction books. I love spending time with my husband of 45 years, our 3 adult daughters, and 10 grandchildren.

Fun fact about me: I was in the audience for the last taping of "Happy Days" and met Henry Winkler!

Note: Christy Martin is currently being nominated for Lighthouse Awards by the Mukilteo School District. We are rooting for you, Christy!!

Students are assigned to the same counselors as they progress through grade levels.

This continuity ensures that they can build and maintain connections and support throughout their time at OVMS.

• 6th Grade: Teresa Hoffman (HoffmanTL@mukilteo.wednet.edu)
• 7th Grade: Lisa Morris (MorrisLK@mukilteo.wednet.edu)
• 8th Grade: Wendy Smith (SmithWJ@mukilteo.wednet.edu)

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT LIAISON (FEL)

Loren Suwana Poisel
(Fasih dalam Bahasa Indonesia)

SuwanaLV@mukilteo.wednet.edu

Monday - Friday from 10 AM - 2 PM

Ms. Loren can assist your student with resources we have in school, such as school supplies, clothing, nutritious snacks, etc. She can help OV families with emergency groceries, learning the school communication apps (ParentSquare, Qmlativ, and Schoology), and assist families in navigating OVMS and MSD effectively.

STUDENT SUPPORT ADVOCATE (SSA)

Patty Nogueda

(Hablo Español)

noguedapx@mukilteo.wednet.edu

Work: (425)366-5224 Cell: (425)327-8227

Monday-Thursday from 6:45 AM – 3:30 PM

Fridays from 6:45 AM - 2:15 PM

Ms. Patty can provide OV families support and guidance with rent assistance, health insurance, clothing resources, food programs, medical services, child care, utility discounts,

mental health resources, and more.

Students currently in grades 8-11 and their families are invited to learn more about the new Big Picture program launching this fall at an open house. During the event, families can tour the campus, meet some of the staff, and ask questions about the program. A Spanish interpreter will be available, but if you would like an interpreter in another language please email LanguageHelp@mukilteo.wednet.edu or fill out the form HERE by Friday, May 17.

When: JUNE 5th, 6-7 p.m.
Where: ACES High School, 9700 Holly Dr., Everett, 98204

This fall, ACES High School will open with a new focus and identity as we launch "Mukilteo Big Picture!" There is room for 120 students, and the focus will be on students showing their learning by creating projects that grow out of their own unique interests rather than traditional classes and credits. Learn more about the Big Picture Learning program on the ACES High School website and let us know if you are interested in joining this fall by completing this online form, if you haven’t already.

The Kamiak Athletic Department in partnership with IRG in Mukilteo is pleased to announce a Sports Physical Night on May 30th from 6-8:30pm.

Location

IRG Physical Therapy - Mukilteo

11700 Mukilteo Speedway Suite 503

Mukilteo, WA 98275

Reserve a sports physical time slot (ONLY 48 time slots available)

Please sign up for a time slot for a sports physical exam via Sign-Up Genius:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA8A62FA3F8C61-48901934-kamiak#/

Payment

The cost of a sports physical is $25.00 with all of the proceeds going to benefit the Kamiak Athletic training room. Once you’ve signed your student-athlete(s) up for a time slot via Sign-Up Genius then follow the below instructions to make the $25.00 payment prior to May 30th:

https://wa-mukilteo.intouchreceipting.com/

• Students/families should sign in using their Qmlativ Family Access user ID
• Then use the password they’ve set up for this portal or create a password for the portal
• After you’ve logged in successfully
• choose the student’s name
• then select “Items at all schools”
• then select “High School”
• then select “Kamiak High”
• then select “School events”.

Harbour Pointe Middle School drama presents Shrek the Musical, Jr., playing at the Performing Arts Center at Kamiak May 23-25, at 7 p.m., and a free community service performance May 25, at 2 p.m. Tickets for evening performances are $10 for adults and $5 for students and can be purchased online, from Harbour Pointe bookkeeper, or at the door (if not sold out).

A free event for the whole family!

OV PTO sponsors many events throughout the school year!!

Check out PTO's 2023-24 Calendar of Events HERE.

Become a PTO member HERE.

Stay up-to-date by following OV PTO on Facebook and Instagram.

Email OV PTO with any questions.

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.