Summit Report

Dear families,

I hope this notes finds you well as we approach the end of the school year. May 6 marks the beginning of Staff Appreciation week, and we are looking forward to celebrating our incredible teachers and staff who work tirelessly to support our students.

As SBA testing season is also upon us, I want to remind parents of some ways you can help your children prepare. Please make sure to get plenty of rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time. Encourage them to do their best and remind them that their worth is not measured by a test score. We believe in their abilities and know they will persevere through this challenge.

Our new BMA theme for May is perseverance, and we will be focusing on the importance of not giving up, even when faced with obstacles. I encourage you to reinforce this message at home by praising your child's efforts, no matter the outcome, and reminding them that growth comes from perseverance.

Thank you for your continued support as partners in your child's education. Together , we can help them succeed and thrive.

Warmly,

Mica Harasek

• April 29 - Grade 6 Field Trip
• April 30 - Grade 3 Concert at GPHS 6:30 p.m.
  *Note: This is a change of date! Please update your calendars accordingly.
• May 3 - PTO Spring Dance
• May 6-10 - Staff Appreciation
• May 9 - 4/5/6 Field Trip
• May 9 - Spring Band Concert 6:30 p.m.
• May 13-31 - SBA Testing
• May 14 - PTO General Meeting 6:30 p.m.
• May 16 - Grade 1 Concert 6:00 p.m.
• May 16 - Grade 2 Concert 7:00 p.m.
• May 18 - PTO Auction
• May 25 - PTO Goodwill Truck 9:00-12:00 p.m.
• May 27 - NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
• May 29 - Grade 5 Field Trip
• May 29 - Just the Arts at Seattle Hill 5:00-6:30 p.m.
• May 30 - Grade 3 Field Trip
• May 30 - Kindergarten Concert 6:00 p.m.
• June 3-7 - BOGO Book Fair
• June 4 - Grade 1 Field Trip
• June 5 - Kindergarten Field Trip
• June 5 - Grade 6 visit VVMS
• June 6 - Grade 2 Field Trip
• June 7 - Spring Family Picnic
• June 8 - Seattle Hill AquaSox Game 7:05 p.m.
• June 11 - Grade 6 Recognition 1:00 p.m.
• June 12 - Field Day
• June 13 - Grade 6 to Willis Tucker
• June 17 - Last Day of School
  Staff & Student Kickball Game
  Half-day/Early Release 11:45 a.m.

For more information, check out our school calendar.

It is time to start thinking ahead to next year — specifically, student placement for the coming school year.

If you have feedback on your student's placement, please email Principal Harasek (at mica.harasek@sno.wednet.edu) about your student's needs. This may include your student's social emotional, academic, or instructional needs. No matter what the need is, we will make sure the information is considered during our placement meetings.

Please keep in mind, that we cannot take teacher requests by name as there is no way to ensure everyone would get their desired educator. We can, however, consider the needs of your child and how their needs align with the strengths of our educators.

Thank you for partnering with us in your child's education!

In an effort to ensure our classrooms are properly staffed for the upcoming school year, we are requesting all families complete this form by Wednesday, May 15. Thank you for your help!

Please join us on May 29 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. for Just the Arts at Seattle Hill!

• Feast your eyes on beautiful student work with an art walk through the halls of Seattle Hill
• Treat your ears to some live music played by our band
• Have fun decorating our campus with side walk chalk
• Help color our art banner
• Play on the playground
• Enjoy snacks and treats (we may even create art with our food!)

An absence will be considered excused when a written note or phone call is received from a parent/guardian to the school attendance line/office within 48 hours of the absence. When reporting an absence, either in writing, email or by telephone, please leave the following information:

• Student name and grade level

• Dates and times of absence

• Reason for absence

How to report your child’s absence:

• Leave a message on our attendance line at 360-563-4683

• Dedicated attendance email at SH-attendance@sno.wednet.edu

• Parents/guardians may also notify the school of a child’s absence through Skyward/Family Access. Be sure you are using your parent/guardian login. Go to the Attendance tab of the portal and input your child’s absence information under the Absence Request section.

A child's daily, on-time attendance is important to his/her success in school. Did you know that as early as elementary school, students who miss just two days per month (which amounts to 18 or more days in a school year) are more likely to fall behind and less likely to graduate high school?

Please make sure you plan ahead for picking up any student medications on the last day of school. Medications that are not picked up, will be safely disposed of. No medications can be held by the school over summer break.

All students entering 7th grade must have a Tdap shot before they can start school in September 2024.

For students in 7th grade, the Tdap vaccine must be given at or after age 10 to be accepted for school entry. If your child is in 6th grade and already received this booster, their immunizations are complete. The middle school nurse may need medical verification when this vaccine was given. If your child receives this booster over the summer, please bring the record to the nurse at registration in August 2024. It is good to keep a copy of immunizations for your records.

Please note, the Tdap shot is different from the Td shot. If your child receives the Td shot, that vaccination is not in compliance with Washington immunization requirements, and they will need to receive the Tdap shot, as well, before the first day of school.

• Please click here for additional information about state vaccine requirements.

• For an interactive Washington State Department of Health map of facilities enrolled in the State Childhood and Adult Vaccine Program, please click here.
  

• Please click here to access the Washington State Department of Health Personal/Religious Certificate of Exemption.

Please remember, these immunizations are not just a good idea – they are required by Washington state law for school attendance.

On Wednesday, April 10th, we had the privilege of hosting Cynthia Lord, the author of our All School Read, Because of the Rabbit. She led three assemblies over the course of the day. It was so much fun getting to hear about her writing process and learning more about the bunnies that she and her family have fostered over the years.

A special thanks goes out to our fabulous PTO who helped with paying for the books for the All School Read and the presentation. We couldn’t have had such an amazing experience without their support!

The Seattle Hill Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) provides a way to be engaged with your student’s learning and be involved with the school. They organize volunteers to support a variety of school programs, activities, and special events. You can join at any time during the year at no cost. The PTO meets every other month.

The next meeting is May 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. They will be voting for the 24-25 PTO Board at this meeting.

Upcoming events:

• May 3 - Spring Dance
• May 18 - PTO Auction
• May 25 -PTO Goodwill Truck

You can find additional information on:

• Seattle Hill PTO Website

• Seattle Hill PTO Facebook Page

Join the Snohomish School District’s transportation/bus driver team and make a difference in students’ lives!

Benefits:

• Starting pay is $29.49/hour.
• Paid training provided at $20/hour.
• Work while your kids are in school.
• Enjoy the same school breaks and holidays.
• Full benefits for many positions including excellent medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

Applicants must have five years’ experience as a licensed driver, successfully pass a drug/alcohol test, and have no more than three speeding tickets in the last five years.

Apply now at www.sno.wednet.edu/jobs/busdriver]www.sno.wednet.edu/jobs/busdriver or call our Transportation Department at 360-563-3525 to learn more!

• Snohomish Community Resources
• Alateen Meetings in Lake Stevens
• Boeing Manufacturing Summer Internships Summer 2024
• Camp Erin Bereavement Camp - Summer 2024
• Campfire of Snohomish County
• Climb the Mountain Youth Speech and Debate Program
• Cub Scout Pack 193 - 2023-2024 Calendar
• ¡Día del Niño y Día del Libro! - April 30
• Environmental Careers Preparedness Summer Scholars Program - July 1-31
• Everett Rowing - Spring Season
• Everett Rowing Program for Middle School Students
• Evergreen Recovery Centers - Youth Detox
• Girl Scouts Recruitment and Volunteers
• Girls Lacrosse Spring Registration
• Girls on the Run - Cathcart Elementary
• Girls on the Run - Riverview Elementary
• Girls on the Run - Seattle Hill Elementary
• Girl Scouts of Western Washington
• Glacier Peak Junior Cheer Registration - Now Open
• Grand Slam Summer Baseball Camps
• Grizzly Volleyball Youth Skills Camp - June 17-19
• Heavy Metal Summer Experience
• Kids Vendor Day 2023 Snohomish Farmers Market
• Let Me Run Registration
• Marine Science Club at the Seattle Aquarium
• Materials Camp at University of Washington - July 8-13
• Mean Girls Jr. - SHS Theatre
• Newsies - GPHS Theatre
• Seattle University Summer Reading Skills Program
• Sky Club for Kids Soccer Classes
• Sno-Isle Open House (8th Grade) - April 30
• Snohomish High School Kids Tennis Camp - June 3-5
• Snohomish Jr. Cheer Sideline Cheer Registration
• Snohomish Sky Soccer Camps
• Snohomish Youth Volleyball - March through May
• Strategic Kids Chess at Cascade View Elementary
• Strategic Kids Chess at Cathcart Elementary
• Strategic Kids Chess at Riverview Elementary
• Strategic Kids Chess at Seattle Hill Elementary
• Strategic Kids Chess and Lego at Totem Falls Elementary
• Taekwondo for Kids - April 2024
• Technovation Summer Day Camp Campfire
• TOPSoccer Community Service Opportunities
• UW Nurse Camp 2024 - July 15-19
• YMCA Overnight Camp - July and August 2024

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.