Mission (our purpose):
Our Mission is to ensure that all students have the knowledge, skills, motivation, and confidence to be successful citizens.

Vision (who we must become):
We are a community of learners and leaders united to enrich the lives of all our students.

Dear Mary M. Knight Families,

As we enter another exciting week at Mary M. Knight, I am thrilled to share with you the remarkable achievements and upcoming events in our school community. Our students continue to demonstrate excellence both in and out of the classroom, exemplifying our mission of developing successful citizens.

I'm incredibly proud to highlight our SkillsUSA team's recent accomplishments at the District competitions in Elma. Our students showcased their talents across multiple events, with teams earning first place in both American Spirit and Entrepreneurship competitions. These outstanding achievements have secured their spots at the Washington State SkillsUSA Championships at Clover Park Technical College in March. This success reflects the dedication of our students and the supportive environment we strive to maintain at Mary M. Knight.

Last week's Secondary Valentines Fest was a wonderful celebration of our students' positive behaviors through our PBIS program. Students used their earned OWL Bucks to participate in various activities, from pancakes and karaoke to arts and crafts, demonstrating how positive behavior creates opportunities for enriching experiences.

Looking ahead to this week's schedule:

• Monday (2/17): No school in observance of Presidents Day
• Wednesday (2/19): Late start day
  • Next Year Kid's Club for our incoming pre-school students
  • Facility Planning Board Work session at 6:00 PM

As we look toward spring, I want to remind families that registration for spring sports is now open through FinalForms. High school baseball, golf, and track begin March 3rd, with middle school baseball and track starting March 10th.

I'm also excited to share that our Character Strong focus for February is honesty, aligning with our commitment to developing not just academic skills, but strong character in all our students.

Finally, don't forget about our PTO's ongoing fundraisers, including the World's Finest Chocolate sale. The next PTO meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 12th at 3:30 PM in the elementary library - we welcome all parents to join us in supporting our school community.

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education. Together, we are building a strong foundation for their future success.

Monday 2/17

• No school - Presidents Day

Tuesday 2/18

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Wednesday 2/19

• Late start
• Next Year Kid's Club (incoming pre-school students)
• Facility Planning Board Work session 6:00 PM

Thursday 2/20

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Friday 2/21

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Saturday 2/22

As a result of the school closure days two weeks ago, Mary M. Knight will be making up those two days this upcoming Tuesday, February 18 and 19.

Last week on Friday, secondary student participated in Valentines Fest. This is one of many Fest days in which student are able to spend their OWL Bucks they earn as part of our school-wide PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) program at Mary M. Knight base on demonstrating their OWLS positive behavior expectations. Students were able to purchase their way into a variety of activities such as pancakes, karaoke, movies, board games, origami, open gym, and a variety of arts and crafts for the day celebrating and recognizing them for their hard work.

On February 1st, Mary M. Knight’s SkillsUSA team traveled to Elma to compete in the District SkillsUSA competitions, showcasing their dedication and talent in a variety of events. The Owls performed exceptionally well, bringing home multiple top placements.

In the American Spirit competition, Andiana Ziegler, Cloey Fletcher, and Logan Green secured 1st place, demonstrating outstanding teamwork and commitment to community service and citizenship. Andiana Ziegler also excelled in the Extemporaneous Speech competition, earning 2nd place for her ability to think and speak on the spot.

The Entrepreneurship team, consisting of Alexandria Stamper, Hayden Hughes, Hayden Roberts, and Bella Buck, also took home a 1st place finish, proving their strength in business strategy and innovation.

Meanwhile, Bleyden Jenkins and Jude Severson represented Mary M. Knight in 3-D Visualization & Animation and Interactive Application & Video Game Development, and we are eagerly awaiting their competition results.

With these impressive performances, the Owls have secured their spots at the Washington State SkillsUSA Championships at Clover Park Technical College in Tacoma on March 27th. The top three competitors in each event will advance, giving our students the chance to compete at the next level.

Congratulations to all our competitors for their hard work and success! Mary M. Knight is proud of your achievements, and we look forward to seeing you represent our school at State!

This week, the food service continued to provide our elementary students a variety of different fresh fruits and vegetables from our Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Grant. This week was Lemonade Lemons and Apples

Did you know that as a parent or guardian you have access to Skyward to see your child's grades, attendance, discipline, and much more?

As parent of a child at Mary M. Knight, families have access to a parent portal of skyward where you can log on. From there you can access to see what your child's most updated grades are, their attendance as well as excuse them through family access, and much mor information. This is a great communication tool to help families stay on to of their child's progress at MMK. You can access the Skyward family access link at the district website or click on the link bellow. We have also included a short video on logging in and the information you can find.

For any question regarding your family access account, please contact Shantel Freeman at (360)426-6767 or sfreeman@mmk.wednet.edu

Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift? Our students are selling Valentine's Day flower and candy grams! This thoughtful gesture is a wonderful way to show someone you care while supporting our school community. Additionally, we're excited to announce our World's Finest Chocolate fundraiser is in full swing - these delicious treats make great gifts or special treats for your family.

Mark your calendars! Our next PTO meeting will be held on Monday, February 12th in the school library. We'll begin shortly after 3:30 PM. We encourage all parents and guardians to join us as we discuss upcoming events and opportunities to support our school community.

For February, our Character Strong character trait that we will be studying is honesty. See the newsletters bellow for more information as we strengthen our social-emotional skills this month.

Dear MMK Families,

Our secondary tutoring program continues to provide academic support for students in grades 7-12. The program runs Tuesday through Thursday from 3:00 to 4:30 PM, offering students direct assistance from teachers on assignments and assessments.

Students must attend the full session unless prior arrangements for early pickup are confirmed by parents. While this is a valuable opportunity for academic support, families need to arrange transportation at 4:30 PM, as bus service is not available. Please note that tutoring should not be used as a waiting period for after-school events.

For questions about the program, please contact the main office.

For any questions, please contact Athletic Director, Tom Kerr at (360)426-6767 or tkerr@mmk.wednet.edu

Find updates at the Mary M. Knight Athletic Web-Page

Spring Sport Start Dates

HS Baseball, Golf, and Track - Monday, Mar. 3rd

MS Baseball and Track - Monday, Mar. 10th

If you have not registered your student-athlete through FinalForms, please do so ASAP using the link below.

This week, the youth basketball group will be practicing after school at 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in preparation for their Saturday tournament. Students are required to leave campus after school and return for practice. Students are not to be on school grounds waiting for practice.

Last year, we had a theme of Above-The-Line and recognized student that were that demonstrated characteristics or actions of being Above-The-Line. This year we will continue our student recognition program as part of our PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) program with our positive referrals and weekly GRIT awards.

GRIT Awards - In the 2024-25 academic year, we're all about embracing 'Nurturing Resilience, Inspiring Excellence' as our guiding principle. We believe that having GRIT – Growth, Resilience, Intensity, and Tenacity – is key to creating a culture where challenges are seen as stepping stones to greatness. We want to foster a growth mindset in our students and ourselves, understanding that hard work and dedication can help us develop our abilities and intelligence. Student will be nominated weekly if they are demonstrating characteristics of GRIT. Student will receive a certificate and shared out.

Elementary: Paislee Van Boven, Kaison Gonzales, Jacee House, Harper Finch, Luna Jones

Secondary: Brielle Mirka, Alex Tindall

If you are interested in helping us with the Mary M. Knight PTO, don't hesitate to get in touch with pto@mmk.wednet.edu or Josh Stoney at jstoney@mmk.wednet.edu

PTO updates and information will be posted on the district website at https://www.marymknight.com/domain/25

• Next Meeting: February 12, 2025 at 3:30 pm in the elementary library

Email: jstoney@mmk.wednet.edu
Website: https://www.marymknight.com/
Location: 2987 Matlock-Brady Road, Elma, WA, USA
Phone: (360) 426-6767
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MMKOwls