Mary M. Knight
Weekly Family Update: 3/11/2024
Mary M. Knight Mission
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.
Principal's Message
Dear Mary M. Knight Families,
This week's newsletter highlights the many ways our students and staff embody the spirit of cooperation, one of our key focus traits for the year.
Our upcoming spirit weeks for both elementary and secondary students foster a sense of unity and fun. It's great to see the creative daily themes that will get everyone involved. The elementary reading buddies program is another wonderful example of students supporting each other's growth.
March also brings important events for families, including spring conferences where students will share their progress and goals, a preschool parent meeting, and our district Child Find screening. These are all opportunities to partner in your child's education.
Lastly, I'm proud of the students recognized as "Above the Line Owls" for modeling intentional, thoughtful actions. Alaina, Tristen, Kris, Orion, and others demonstrate the positive character and leadership we aim to develop in all our students.
Thank you for taking time to read about the engaging learning and collaboration happening here at Mary M. Knight. Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. We are all stronger when we work together!
Regards,
Josh Stoney
Principal
What's coming up this week at Mary M. Knight?
Tuesday 3/12
Wednesday 3/13
- Late start
- HS golf @ Wahkiakum - depart at 12:30 pm
Thursday 3/14
- 1st - 3rd grade Field trip (Shelton Junior Programs)
- HS track @ Montesano - depart 2:45 pm
Friday 3/15
- MS/HS baseball vs. Elma @ 4:00 pm
--- School Menu ---
--- Parent News and Reminders ---
February Elementary Award Assembly
MMK elementary had it's February end of the month awards assembly this week. This is a monthly assembly in which each of the grade levels takes time to recognize various students from class with awards in areas such as math, reading, leadership, attendance, behaviors, etc. We recognize our great OWLS and all the great work they do.
Mr. Richert's class awards
Mrs. Jewett's class awards
Ms. Niles class awards
Ms. Fieldstad's class awards
Ms. Dewey's class awards
Mr. Ferguson's class awards
Secondary (7-12) Spirit Week Themes
The secondary (7-12) will be holding a spring spirit week the week of March 11 - March 15. Here are the following daily themes:
March 11 - Anything But a Backpack Day
March 12 - Peace Out Day
March 13 - Spring Sports Day
March 14 - End of the Rainbow Day
March 15 - Green Out Day!
Elementary (PK-6) Spirit Week Themes
The Elementary (PK-6) will be holding a spring spirit week the week of March 11 - March 15. Here are the following daily themes:
March 11 -Pajama and stuffed animal day; Wear your school appropriate PJ's and bring your stuffed animal to school for the day.
March 12 -Dr. Seuss Book Character Day; Dress as your favorite book character from a Dr. Seuss book.
March 13 -Opposite/Backwards day. Wear your clothes backwards or the opposite of what you wear everyday; Wear jeans all the time-wear a dress; Wear Camo everyday, wear a different kind of clothing, maybe dress clothes?
March 14 -Color Day; students will pick a color with your help and you will do your best to dress in that color. Colors will be picked by March 5th.
March 15 -Anything but a backpack day. Bring your stuff to school in a garbage bag, suitcase, etc.
MMK PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) Fundraiser
The MMK PTO will be starting a fundraiser that begins March 11, 2024. This fundraiser is directly handled by PTO and any question you have can directed to president, Stephanie Ayers at pto@mmt.wednet.edu.
The fundraiser will end on March 29th and be collecting money at the school from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm on march 29th.
Thank you to the Mary M. Knight Community - school levy
We would like to thank the Mary M. Knight school community for your support of Mary M. Knight. At this time, we are passing our school education levy. This support will allow us to continue supporting at high capacity our students at Mary M. Knight through all the various programs and staffing that is needed. It is through your commitment that we will continue to be able to continue providing for all of our students. Thank you.
Spring Conferences
As a reminder, Spring conferences begin at the end of this month. Conferences will be March 27-29 with modified school schedules. Teachers and advisors will be reaching out soon to begin scheduling those conferences. This is a time where students will lead a conferences sharing their academic growth and focuses as the end the 2023-24 school year.
4th Grade Salmon Project
Ms. Daniel's class participates yearly in a Salmon study project in which they learn about the life cycle of a salmon, invite guest speakers from Mason County, hatch live salmon and release them. Here are some pictures bellow of the 4th grade Salmon ambassador program in which 4th grades bring other grade levels to teacher them about the Salmon and spread awareness.
4th grade ambassadors inviting 3rd grade
Learning about the life cycle of a salmon
The newly hatched salmon or alevin
Preschool Parent Meeting
Will your child turn 4 years old by August 31, 2024? Parent/Preschool meeting on March 18th from 5:30-6:30 pm in The Lohman Zone (preschool room).
Guidelines: Please bring only the child who will be attending preschool at MMK in the Fall of 2024. Students-to-be will participate in classroom learning activities, so pants and sneakers help them to be prepared for activities.
Mary M. Knight Child Find Date
If you have a child from birth to 5 years of age and reside in the Mary M. Knight School District or know of somebody who does, please save this date. March 28, 2024 is our MMK Child Find Date. This is a day in which you can schedule a screening for your child to identify if your child may need or benefit from possible special services as they enter pre-school. If you have questions or would like to schedule your child's date, please contact the high school at (360)426-6767 or email jstoney@mmk.wednet.edu.
--- Sports News ---
Spring Sports
Spring sports begin February 26th for high school and March 4th for middle school. Please make sure all paperwork (sports physicals) are turned into the high school office before practice begins.
For any questions, please contact Athletic Director, Tom Kerr at (360)426-6767 or tkerr@mmk.wednet.edu
You can the Spring sports schedules below for middle school track, high school track, golf, and track.
--- Character Strong ---
March - Cooperation
This month’s focus is Cooperation. One way to think about Cooperation is “working together to reach shared goals.” As a family, talk about how this definition applies to how you work together at home. What are some goals you share? Cooperation is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Kind. Across grade levels, students will be developing skills like perspective-taking, conflict resolution, and leadership.
You can find out more about Honesty with your child's grade level newsletter bellow.
2nd Grade Cooperation Lesson This Week
This week, Mrs. Jewett's class participated in a Character Strong Lesson on Cooperation. They worked together taking turns drawing and creating a "Dream Playground." The objective was to have the students practice cooperation skills like sharing ideas and taking turns while drawing collaboratively.
Dream Playground Pictures
Taking Turns Practicing Cooperation Drawing a Dream Playground
Dream Playground Pictures
----Above the Line and Positive Referrals----
Weekly above the line students
This year, Mary M. Knight is introducing a new recognition system that aligns with our theme for the year: "above the line." This philosophy emphasizes the importance of being intentional, thoughtful, and purposeful in our actions and decisions. Even when faced with challenging situations, we strive to make the best choices by taking a moment to reflect and consider our options. Our staff was recently asked to nominate a student who embodies the "above the line" mentality.
This week's above-the-line OWLS are:
Elementary: Preston Vogland
Secondary: Dominic Noga, Kanyn Bullington and Kelsi Cooper
----- PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) ---
PTO updates and information will be posted on the district website at https://www.marymknight.com/domain/25
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Mary M. Knight
Email: jstoney@mmk.wednet.edu
Website: https://www.marymknight.com/
Location: 2987 Matlock-Brady Road, Elma, WA, USA
Phone: (360) 426-6767
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