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 MMK Families,

As we pause to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day this Monday, it's a fitting time to reflect on our school's mission of ensuring all students have the knowledge, skills, motivation, and confidence to be successful citizens. Dr. King's legacy reminds us of the power of education and community in creating positive change.

I'm pleased to share that our first semester concluded last Thursday, January 16th. Report cards will be mailed home in the coming weeks, providing you with a comprehensive update on your student's academic progress. This marks an important milestone in our academic year and offers an opportunity to celebrate achievements and set goals for the semester ahead.

Our student-athletes continue to demonstrate outstanding performance and sportsmanship. Congratulations to our MMK Storm and Celtics basketball teams on their recent victories. Special recognition goes to our players who showed exceptional teamwork and determination in their weekend games.

This week, I encourage families to attend our District Facility Planning Meeting on Thursday at 6:00 PM. Your input and engagement are valuable as we plan for our school's future. Our high school basketball teams will also face Willapa Valley on Tuesday and Ocosta on Friday, both games starting at 5:30 PM.

I'm particularly proud to recognize this week's GRIT award recipients. These students exemplify our values of Growth, Resilience, Intensity, and Tenacity. Their commitment to excellence and positive attitudes contribute significantly to our school culture.

For our secondary students, remember that our tutoring program continues to run Tuesday through Thursday from 3:00 to 4:30 PM, offering valuable academic support as we begin the new semester.

Thank you for your continued partnership in making Mary M. Knight a community where every student can thrive.

Go Owls!

Mr. Stoney

Monday 1/20

• No school - MLK Day

Tuesday 1/21

• HS basketball vs. Willapa Valley 5:30 PM

Wednesday 1/22

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Thursday 1/23

• District Facility Planning Meeting 6:00 PM

Friday 1/24

• HS basketball vs. Ocosta 5:30 PM

Saturday 1/25

The end of semester one was on Thursday, January 16. Report cards will be coming home in the next couple of weeks by mail.

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

The MMK Storm got their first city league win on Saturday against the Shelton Thunder, winning 18-16. Luna Jones led with 8 points and four rebounds. Jase Thompson added six points, Becky Dewey had two points and four rebounds, and Avery Weiss added two points and a rebound. They are now 1-2 in league play.

The MMK Celtics dominated again on Saturday against the Shelton Aces, 62-14. Emmett Jones led all scorers with 24 points, nine rebounds, four steals, four assists, and two blocks. Levi Gonzales added 12 points, two steals and a rebound. Other scorers were Ryder Lingau (8), Alaina Tinoco and Cameron Koch (6 each), Macy Masteller (4), and Jameson Shumate (2). MMK Celtics defense was smothering with 20 team steals vs. only 10 team turnovers. They are now 2-0 in league.

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.

Weekly Grit Students for the Week of 1/13/25:

• Elementary: Axel Silvan-Ramirez, Kynslie Lingnau, Lewi Baughman, Remy Guelzo, Tristen Ushman, Kenna Hall, Emma Holmes.
• Secondary:

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