Tiger News from Principal Stilwell

Everett Public Schools (EPS) has shifted to a new policy and procedure regarding communication to our families. Families will be receiving a monthly district newsletter sent centrally by EPS communication on the first Tuesday of each month. Each school will send their monthly school newsletters to families on the first Wednesday of the month. To align to this, we will be sending a full monthly newsletter on the first Wednesday of the month, and for subsequent weeks for the month we will send an abbreviated Tiger News that includes the calendar sections only (for important reminders and upcoming events).

Monday September 9

• First Day of School for Kindergarten
• Kindergarten Family Welcome 9:15 - 9:35 am

Friday September 13

• Learning Improvement Friday, 2:15 pm Dismissal

• Agape Club Meeting 3:30-4:15 pm (Room 306)

• Tiger Pride Assembly 1:30-2:00 pm (Garfield GYM)

Friday October 11

• Teacher Workday, NO SCHOOL
  

• Picture Day

• Conferences, NO SCHOOL

Thursday November 7

• Veteran's Day Assembly

Friday November 8

• Early Release, 1:00 pm Dismissal

• Veteran's Day Holiday, NO SCHOOL

• Tiger News from Principal Stilwell This is weekly communication from me that will make sure you are aware of all events, happenings and important information. Please note the translation and accessibility features. Tiger News will be sent the first Wednesday of each month. Weekly Wednesday Tiger News will be the calendar/reminders only.

• You can (and please do!) reach me via email kstilwell@everettsd.org, phone 425-385-4700, or text 425-327-2507 any time. I will respond within 24 hours.

Download the Versatrans My Stop App

We are using a new Versatrans My Stop application for bus route tracking and information. The Versatrans My Stop application provides you with an estimated time of arrival for your student's school bus.

Download Versatrans My Stop App. Available for Apple and Android devices.

1, select Everett Public Schools (WA).

2. Login with

• Username: enter your student’s ID number
• Password: enter your student’s date of birth (Use the mmddyyyy format with no slashes)

We look forward to seeing your child at school every day. Regular school attendance is important, and we will work with you to ensure your child is present to benefit from an excellent education. If your child is absent, please email our attendance email address, gaeattendance@everettsd.org.

If email is not possible, please call 425-385-4705 to report the absence. Please make sure there is an email or a written note within 30 days after your student returns to school.

Student safety is our number one priority. Please help us make sure our students arrive and leave safely from our campus.

Thank you!

If your family is in need of any resources please do not hesitate to reach out to our counselors, Hayley Simkins (hsimkins@everettsd.org) or Michael Smith (msmith@everettsd.org). You can also call our main office (425) 385-4700 and they will direct to whomever can help you with your needs. We are here for YOU and we will help you in any way you need. Please do not hesitate to ask.

When: September 8 12:00 - 6:00 pm
Where: Keep Dreams Alive Foundation Office

• 10525 State Avenue Marysville, WA 98271

Interested in volunteering! Please go to the district website to complete your application for volunteering linked here.

Hello Garfield families! School is officially back in full swing for our 1st through 5th graders. It was wonderful seeing so many of you at our back-to-school night on August 29th. We also loved connecting with our kindergarten families during Everett Ready!

MEMBERSHIP: We love to have our families not only join us at meetings and events but to also be members! If you haven’t already signed up at one of our recent events, you may do so by visiting our sign up page. All memberships and membership benefits are available from the day you sign up until June 30, 2025.

CONTACT: We love connecting with our families so never hesitate to chat with one of us if you see us around campus. We also welcome our families to reach out to us on our Facebook page, or via email at any time.

NEXT MEETING: Our next meeting will be on Thursday, September 26th from 4-5pm in the Garfield multipurpose room and over Zoom. If you want to get involved with PTA but aren’t sure how, or you just want to see what all the buzz is about, this is a great opportunity to come meet your board and ask any lingering questions you might have. Our meetings occur monthly and while we encourage all our families to be members, it is not required to attend our meetings, but it is required if you would like to vote on any items that come up.

At our first meeting, we’ll discuss all the fun events we have planned for the school year. These events are only possible because of the help of our amazing volunteers. Consider becoming a district-approved volunteer so you can join us in the fun!

Meeting Sept. 26 4-5pm

Meeting URL

Meeting ID: 219 213 1812
Password: TigersPTA

Everett Public Schools 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: Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Officer and ADA Coordinator, Chad Golden, 425-385-4100; Section 504 Coordinator, Dave Peters, 425-385-4063; Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Joi Odom Grant, 425-385-4137, JGrant@everettsd.org.