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AIM High School Newsletter

May 9, 2024

AIM High SchoolNewsletterMay 9, 2024

Upcoming dates for your calendar

  • Wednesday May 15- 80% Due
  • Saturday May 18- AIM Senior Prom-7p.m-9:30p.m. See below for more details
  • Wednesday May 22- AIM Senior Tea- 4p.m., See senior information section
  • Monday May 27- No school Memorial Day
  • Community Service Due by June 1
  • Thursday June 6- Graduation Rehearsal- 3p.m. Mandatory for seniors
  • Thursday June 6- AIM Graduation Ceremony- 7p.m.
  • Monday, June 17 -Last day of school. Half Day early release: AM 8-9:30a.m., PM 9:30-11a.m.
  • Wednesday, June 19 - Juneteenth (no school)
  • Potential inclement weather make-up days: Tuesday June 18, Thursday June 20, Friday June 21.

Student Art

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Milo R.

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Astrid S.

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Ayden H.

Senior Information

Yearbook Information

We will have a yearbook this year!

Snack bar

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We have a snack tray for the students here at AIM. Any donations of individually wrapped crackers, pop tarts, fruit snacks, cup o noodles, chips, hot cocoa, coffee etc. are always greatly appreciated!

Thank you to the following families for their donations:

Bond, Kennedy, Bellak, Roemer,


NOTE: Please refrain from bringing snacks that contain peanuts and other nuts. Due to students with allergies. Thank you.

Student Advisory Council

Monday May 20- Application Deadline

2024-2025 high school students - Are you interested in being part of a Student Advisory Council to the School Board?

Calling all Snohomish School District high school students! Are you interested in serving as a representative on the Student Advisory Council for the School Board? We have Student Advisory Council representative positions (students in grades 10 through 12) open for the 2024-2025 school year and invite you to submit your application by Monday, May 20, 2024. Students selected to the Student Advisory Council will receive community service hours for their involvement.


Background
We want to work to ensure that student voice is heard at all levels, including the Board of Directors in our district. As a public school district, our organization exists to educate and serve all students in our community and therefore, students’ needs, interests, ideas and opinions are important in our schools.


This Student Advisory Council will regularly meet to discuss School Board topics and important topics at each of the schools. This position is for a multi-school year commitment. Student Representatives are expected to attend meetings which include: School Board, Advisory Council, and campus meetings to connect with fellow students.


What’s in it for you?

  • Be a voice for all students in the Snohomish School District
  • Develop your leadership skills
  • Gain firsthand experience with governance systems
  • Hone your meeting and public speaking skills
  • Gain an excellent addition to your resume and/or college applications
  • Earn a letter of recommendation/appreciation
  • Collect volunteer hours


Application Process

  • All interested students will complete an online application.
  • A district administrative team will screen applications and select representatives to interview for the Student Advisory Council for the 2024-2025 school year.
  • The first Student Advisory Council meeting of the 2024-2025 school year will be in September 2024.
  • The student advisory members’ term for the 2024-2025 school year will begin in September.


Criteria for serving as a Student Advisory Council representative

  • Student advisory representatives must be enrolled in the Snohomish School District and remain so throughout the length of their term.
  • Student advisory representatives should be able to effectively communicate and represent the interests of all Snohomish School District students, which includes those who may differ from their own.
  • Student advisory representatives must commit to participating in meetings to hear and share student voice to include: one School Board meeting per month, meetings with Student Advisory Council, meetings with principal and student groups on campus (some exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances).
  • School Board meetings are typically held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. At the first School Board meeting each month (second Wednesday) representatives will meet with the Board of Directors at the 5:30 p.m. study session.


Student Advisory Council expectations

  • Be punctual.
  • Under the guidance of Wil Johnson, district liaison to the group, they will learn and understand the governance process.
  • Be prepared for meetings by reviewing meeting agenda items and information prior to meetings.
  • Contribute to discussions by providing student insight and perspectives.
  • Regularly report back to the student body regarding the work of the district and School Board.
  • Help with the recruitment of a new Student Advisory Council representatives at the end of the school year.


Students may submit an application now! Visit www.sno.wednet.edu/studentadvisory/application. Completed and signed applications must be received no later than Monday, May 20, 2024, at 4 p.m.


Questions?
Questions - Please reach out to Wil Johnson, Director of Equity & Inclusion, at william.johnson@sno.wednet.edu or 360-563-7260 or Kim Radek, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, at kim.radek@sno.wednet.edu or 360-563-7280.


Student Advisory Council click here to apply


Student Advisory Council - Important Links



How to reach us

AIM PTO information corner

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PTO has been busy planning events, including a prom and yearbook and with funds earned we were also able to provide meals for our amazing staff for conference week!

Be sure to look at the information on Senior Prom May 18!


PTO truly takes a village and we would love to have you. If you are interested in joining or helping out with events please reach out to us at aimsnohomishpto@gmail.com


We are excited to let you know that this year we have a PTO! Thank you to Amy W. who is heading up the new group. If you are interested in helping out with various PTO activities, please email her!

Click here to email the PTO. The email is: aimsnohomishpto@gmail.com


You can keep up to date on PTO information at:


Counselor's Corner - Derek DeGroot

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Please review the following resources and let me know if you are in need. If you have needs or wish to access any of the resources below, I can be reached at:

Email: Derek.DeGroot@sno.wednet.edu

Phone: 360-563-3408


Running Start

Are you interested in taking college courses? Running Start is a great, FREE tuition option to enroll in college courses while you are still in High School, earning you both college and high school credit. Investigate your interests and passions while earning high school credit! See Derek or email: Derek.DeGroot@sno.wednet.edu for more information.


Food 2 Go Program: Are you in need of groceries? AIM High School partners with the Snohomish Community Food Bank and you may qualify for access to weekly groceries which are delivered to AIM for you to pick up.


Lion's Club Vision Assistance: Support is available for students who are in need of glasses or an eye exam.


Transportation: Students who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence may qualify for transportation, school supplies and other services. Inquire for more information.


988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988, or chat at: 988lifeline.org.

Join the Snohomish School District’s transportation/bus driver team!

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Join our team!

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!

Study hall class of the week

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This year in study hall we are recognizing the class of the week.

To be considered, students in the study hall class need to be:

  • Working
  • Quiet and respectful of their classmates.
  • Students must also not be on their cell phones.


Study Hall Class of the Week: Wednesday AM-Second hour

Students are acknowledged by having their study hall class session on the Class of the Week sign and they receive a treat.

Golden Apple employee recognition program

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Nominate a district staff member for a Golden Apple! Is there a district employee who you would like the district to recognize for helping our students thrive? We are excited to share the launch of Golden Apple - an employee recognition program that will recognize two staff members quarterly for their student-centered service to students, staff, families and/or community. Staff members selected for this quarterly honor will be recognized for helping “create an educational community that ignites a passion for learning where every student is known and empowered.”


Students, parents/guardians, district staff, and community members are encouraged to nominate a staff member at any time! Visit www.sno.wednet.edu/goldenapple to learn more or to nominate a staff member!

District fliers and information

This week's fliers

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.


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This week's fliers for your newsletters - May 8, 2024

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Is your child too sick for school?

Is your child too sick for school?

As a parent/guardian, you can help prevent the spread of illness by not sending a sick child to school. In determining whether to keep your child home, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the following guidelines. Learn more and additional resources available at www.sno.wednet.edu/healthservices.

Instructions to subscribe to district and school listserv communications

Instructions to subscribe to district and school Listserv communications

Listserv - Our district uses a listserv to send newsletters, high school daily bulletins and other regular electronic communications from our schools and district. More than 10,000 people have already subscribed to our district's listserv application. If you have not already subscribed and would like to receive newsletters from your student's school, district news and/or high school Daily Bulletins, please click here to follow the directions and subscribe to our listserv (SSD-Communications) You can also edit your subscription preferences through this site.

Instructions on how to become an observer in Canvas

AIM High School
www.sno.wednet.edy/aim

Doug Plucker, Principal

525 13th Street
Snohomish, WA 98290


Main Office/Attendance: 360-563-3400
Registrar: 360-563-3401
Fax: 360-563-3402


Linda Hardy, Administrative Assistant & Registrar
Dara Darlington, Main Office Secretary
Leslie Bjornethun, Administrative Assistant & Bookkeeper


Non-Discrimination Notice

The Snohomish School District 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: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator and ADA – Darryl Pernat, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7285, darryl.pernat@sno.wednet.edu; Section 504 Coordinator and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying – Shawn Stevenson, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7282, shawn.stevenson@sno.wednet.edu.