March 1st 2024

• Main office is open from 7:30 am - 4 pm on weekdays.
• Our attendance clerk is Mrs. McNamara.
  Attendance phone number is (425) 366-5205 or email OVattendance@mukilteo.wednet.edu.
• Gates open at 7:35 am for student arrival on campus.
• Breakfast and lunch are FREE to all OV students this year.

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MARCH

4 & 5: LOST and FOUND items pick up (more info below)

4: PTO general meeting

6: 2024-2025 Registration for Current 6th & 7th Graders

6: 8th Grade Celebration Planning Meeting

6: Registration DUE DATE for World Language Proficiency Exam (WLPE) for 8th Grade ONLY

7: 2024-2025 Registration for Current 6th & 7th Graders continues

11: OV Spring Band Concert - NEW DATE

11: PTO Dinner Night - Chipotle @ Everett Mall Way

13: Parents/Guardians Night for incoming Freshman at Kamiak HS (NO STUDENTS)

13: NJHS meeting

14: Registration for Kamiak & Mariner HS for 8th Graders

15: Staff work day - NO SCHOOL 🔕

19: World Language Proficiency Exam (WLPE) for 8th Grade ONLY

26: 5th Grade Family Night

29: PTO Movie Night: The Spongebob Movie

APRIL

2: OV Spring Choir & Orchestra Concert

8-12: Spring Break - NO SCHOOL 🔕

17: PTO Dinner Night - Applebee's @ Everett Mall Way

23: Celebrate Diversity Night

29: PTO general meeting: Board Elections

29: OV PTO General Meeting

OV Families,

As you may know, as a staff, we decided a little over 3 weeks ago to move to assigned tables at lunch time. If you didn’t see the original communication, you can read it HERE. After two weeks of assigned seating for the first half of lunchtime, we have seen a fairly drastic change in student behavior overall. Across the board, behaviors have improved while students are in the lunchroom. We are still working on improving the garbage issue at all three grade-levels, but we are well on our way. We are now entering the next phase of our plan, where grade-levels will be able to earn “Choice Seating Days.” The plan is that if a grade-level meets our expectations Monday to Thursday, they get to choose seats on Friday. Our building leadership team is meeting this week to discuss what the next phase should be if/when classes consistently earn these choice seating days.

Below are some articles that have been provided to me by the consultants we work with on a regular basis around student behavior. When they visited OV and observed during lunchtimes, one of their top suggestions was to move to assigned seating. The top article below addresses lunchtime assigned seating, and the other three are research articles around the benefits of seating charts in general.

• How Assigned Seats During Lunchtime Can Foster a Positive School Culture | KQED
• Create a Culture, Not a Classroom: Why Seating Charts Matter for Student Success | EdSurge News
• The psychology behind a great seating plan (innerdrive.co.uk)
• Does Where A Student Sits Really Matter? - The Impact of Seating Locations on Student Classroom Learning - ProQuest

I will again update you in a few weeks to let you know how things are progressing and to communicate the next phase. Thank you for your support!

- Principal McLane and OV Staff

Did your student lose a jacket, hoodie, water bottle, hat, lunch box, umbrella, beanie, or other items?

We will display our Lost and Found items in the cafeteria during all three lunches on Monday (March 4th) and Tuesday (March 5th). Students may look for their lost items during their lunchtime after the first 15 minutes. Families are welcome to search for lost items on those two dates between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. Please check in at the main office and proceed to the cafeteria.

Any Lost and Found items not picked up will be donated.

Incoming 6th graders and their families are invited to:

FIFTH GRADE FAMILY NIGHT

Tuesday, March 26th from 6 PM to 7 PM

You are welcome to arrive starting at 5:30 PM to enjoy the Jazz band performance in the Gym or gather information on OV PTO, Band Boosters, and after-school clubs in the Commons.

• Bring your 5th grader! No siblings please
• Meet the principal, teachers, and counselor.
• Join Q & A session with our current 6 graders in the library.
• Learn about classes, clubs, and athletics.
• Enjoy OV Jazz Band performance (starts at 5:30 PM) and preview "SpongeBob" the musical.
• Take a self-guided tour of our campus.

April 3rd, 4th, & 5th at 7 PM

Kamiak High School Performing Arts Center (PAC)

Click HERE for tickets or scan the QR code
(Scroll down for guest account)

NJHS will have a meeting on March 13th in the library 2:45 to 4pm.

Students can ride the activity bus home.

On February 27th, OV hosted a Dinner with the Assistant Principal, Ms. Beverly Moore, for our Spanish-speaking families. The dinner was well attended, and the discussion was interesting and informative. Ms. Moore addressed questions on school security and safety concerns, students' behavior issues, school rules and consequences, classroom learning, and many more.

In the spirit of inclusion and equity, we are planning to host similar events in different languages in the future. Please contact us if you would like us to host an event in your first language.

This week, students learned about accessing FREE audio and e-books using the Sora app. They can access it on their computers through the Clever Portal or download the app for free on their personal devices. Our school purchases some book titles, but students can also access thousands of titles from the Sno-Isle library system through our partnership. They can electronically check out up to 3 titles for 3 weeks at a time. It's a fantastic way to participate in story time together!

Mark your calendars! On Friday, March 8th, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, the Mukilteo Library will be hosting a crafting session called Teen String Things. Join other teens and get creative as you learn how to make amazing things with string. This event is for teens in grades 6 through 12.

Come and see Mrs. Peterson in the library if you have any questions.

Happy reading!

OV Librarian, Mrs. Peterson

petersondj@mukilteo.wednet.edu

Please join us for the 1st Planning Meeting on:

MARCH 6th from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm at OV Library

(Building A, entrance on the left of the main office. Follow signs)

Ms. Scott and Mrs. Suwana Poisel will lead this initial session to discuss guidelines. We'll assist you in collecting ideas (themes, games, etc.), forming committees (decoration, food, program, fundraising, etc.), addressing questions, and providing suggestions based on what worked or didn't work for past celebrations. We also have samples of past celebrations for you to review.

This event is entirely parent-run. The celebration can be as simple or as fancy as the committee decides. Your LEAD VOLUNTEER is THELMA OTHON (thank you for volunteering, Thelma!). Let's send off our 8th graders with a memorable celebration!!

Please complete this THIS FORM to help with your 8th-grade Celebration.

INCOMING 9TH GRADE PARENT/GUARDIAN NIGHT

March 13th from 6:00-8:30 PM

Kamiak HS Gym

This event is ONLY for the PARENTS or GUARDIANS of the incoming Kamiak freshman.
Students are not expected at this event.

School counselors will visit the students and go over the same materials presented during registration (info below)

On March 14th, counselors from Kamiak and Mariner High School will come to OV to visit 8th-grade students and help them with high school class registration. To view the 2023-2024 course guide, click here for KAMIAK HS or MARINER HS.

If you have any inquires, please contact 8th-grade counselor, Wendy Smith.

The Mukilteo School District aims to assist students in earning the high school credits necessary for graduation by providing them with the chance to earn credits for a language they already know. Each year, 8th-grade students at OV are offered the opportunity to take the World Language Proficiency Exam (WLPE). This exam, available from grades 8 to 12, enables proficient students in another world language to earn up to four high school credits, contingent upon their performance in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Exams are available in over 70 languages.

Before registering, students should assess their own abilities. They must demonstrate proficiency in all four areas to pass the assessment. While this exam is available annually, the cost is only covered for the first attempt. Please consider whether your student is prepared or would benefit from waiting a year to practice in one of the four areas evaluated by the WLPE. There is no penalty for waiting!

If you're interested in having your student take this exam, please discuss it with them at home and then complete THIS FORM. The exam will be held in the OV library on Tuesday, March 19th. To allow time for preparation, the survey will close on March 6th. Additional information will be provided before the exam day for students who choose to participate.

Feel free to reach out to Wendy Smith on ParentSquare or via email smithwj@mukilteo.wednet.edu with questions.

WLPE survey link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ezeaD4EAvpmibseX0kDI7k9T2KPA2T8mAAGb0xD84s4/edit

Scented products can trigger serious health reactions in people with asthma, bronchitis, migraines, allergies or chemical sensitivities. Please remind your students to maintain a healthy environment for everyone by not wearing or spraying scented products while at school.

If you know that your student will not be returning to Olympic View for the next school year (2024-2025) due to a family move or other circumstances, please email our school Registrar, Mrs. Mejia, or call 425-366-5211. Reach out at your earliest convenience.

Here are the menus for BREAKFAST and LUNCH for March 2024.

Feel free to contact MSD Nutrition Department at 425-356-1212 for any inquiries.

I am originally from Louisiana and moved to Washington to be closer to family. I met my husband here in Washington state. We have an almost 3-year-old and will soon welcome boy-girl twins around early April!

This continuity ensures that they can build and maintain connections and support throughout their time at OVMS.

• 6th Grade: Teresa Hoffman (HoffmanTL@mukilteo.wednet.edu)
• 7th Grade: Lisa Morris (MorrisLK@mukilteo.wednet.edu)
• 8th Grade: Wendy Smith (SmithWJ@mukilteo.wednet.edu)

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT LIAISON (FEL)

Loren Suwana Poisel
(Fasih dalam Bahasa Indonesia)

SuwanaLV@mukilteo.wednet.edu

Monday - Friday from 7:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Ms. Loren can assist your student with resources we have in school, such as school supplies, clothing, nutritious snacks, etc. She can help OV families with emergency groceries, learning the school communication apps (ParentSquare, Qmlativ, and Schoology), and assist families in navigating OVMS and MSD effectively.

STUDENT SUPPORT ADVOCATE (SSA)

Patty Nogueda

(Hablo Español)

noguedapx@mukilteo.wednet.edu

Work: (425)366-5224 Cell: (425)327-8227

Monday-Thursday from 6:45 AM – 3:30 PM

Fridays from 6:45 AM - 2:15 PM

Ms. Patty can provide OV families support and guidance with rent assistance, health insurance, clothing resources, food programs, medical services, child care, utility discounts,

mental health resources, and more.

Learn about a new and different program coming to ACES HS this fall!

The Mukilteo School District kindly reminds and encourages families to participate in the Presidential Primary Election on March 12th. All 35 ballot drop boxes are now open across Snohomish County. Ballot drop boxes are open 24/7 until 8 p.m. on Election Day, March 12. Click HERE to find a drop box near you. If you choose to return your ballot by mail, remember that it must be postmarked on or before March 12 to be counted.

Your vote is your voice, and it plays a crucial role in shaping our collective future. Let's exercise our right to vote and make our voices heard. Please mark your calendars and participate in this important democratic process on March 12th. If you have questions, please check out the Secretary of State's Presidential Primary FAQ page. Thank you for being an active member of our community!

Do you or someone you know have a child who will turn 5 by Aug. 31? If so, it’s almost time to register for kindergarten. Kindergarten registration will begin Monday, March 4, and can be done online from the kindergarten registration webpage or in-person at any elementary school office in our district between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Translated materials are available.

OV PTO sponsors many events throughout the school year!!

Check out PTO's 2023-24 Calendar of Events HERE.
Become a PTO member HERE.

Stay up-to-date by following OV PTO on Facebook and Instagram.

Email OV PTO with any questions.