Fairmount Friday Forum - December 13

Posted Date: 12/13/24 (6:00 PM)

Fairmount Friday Forum

December 13

A Note from Interim Principal, Mrs. Echols

Hello Fairmount Community,

Thank you for extending a warm welcome and sharing your community with me while Mrs. Klatt is out for a few weeks. Just a little about me, this is my 30+ year in education. I've been an administrator for 8 years both in the Edmonds School District and Stanwood- Camano School District. Prior to that I was an elementary teacher and an instructional coach. I live in Lake Stevens with my family and our yorkie, Milo. We have a senior at Lake Stevens High School which keeps us busy. On the weekend, you can find us cheering on the UW Huskies or hiking when the weather permits.

I've only been at Fairmount a few days and I can tell this is a great place to work and learn. It's been exciting to see students engaged in learning and building relationships throughout their day. I will be at Fairmount until December 20 and Mrs. Klatt will return in January. Please reach out to me if you need anything during this time.

Kind Regards,

Julie Echols

Substitute Principal December 2024

Early Dismissal, Friday December 20, 12:55pm

December Menus

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2026 Capital Bond Advisory

We are looking for community members to serve on the 2026 Capital Bond Advisory Committee. The committee will process and prioritize a variety of data on all district building facility related needs resulting in a set of recommendations for the Superintendent and School Board to use to determine projects for a possible 2026 bond measure to be presented to voters. We need representatives from every school community bringing varied perspectives to help balance the committee’s work. Meetings will be held in the evenings on the first and third Tuesday of the month beginning January 21, and running through early-mid June, depending on progress.

Please consider applying through this online Google form by December 19.

After-School Chats

"What's in your backpack?"

Greet your child with this question, and you'll discover a lot about what they do in class

Set aside time each day to go through schoolwork. Try to do it first thing after school when the school day is fresh in mind.

Look over your child's work together, Help them feel proud by making a specific comment about something they've done. For instance, if they show you a picture drawn in class, you might say, "The gray sky and big waves look just like our rainy days at the beach."

Have them talk through Math problems or Science activities to show you what they've learned. They might explain how to find the perimeter of a triangle or why ants dig tunnels, for example.

Resources For Educators. "After-school Chats". Home & School Connection, 2011.

Holiday Resources

Toys for Tots

The Snohomish County Toys for Tots Program, serving Snohomish County is now open.

Local Family Toy Request Form: Home - Toys for Tots

CAMPAIGN DATES

Campaign Start Date: 10/01/2024

Campaign End Date: 12/23/2024

APPLICATION RELATED DATES

Application Open Date: 10/01/2024 (Date campaign begins accepting toy applications)

Application Close Date: 12/15/2024 (Date campaign stops accepting toy applications)

Application Response Start Date: 10/4/2024

Date when campaign will begin reviewing and responding to applications.

Application Response End Date: 12/20/2024

Date when campaign will complete reviewing and responding to applications.

DISTRIBUTION DATES

Distribution Start Date: 11/22/2024

First date of toy distribution. Approved applicants will be notified of specific distribution dates and locations. Check website for additional distribution details.

Distribution End Date: 12/21/2024

Date when all toy distributions are expected to be completed.

Christmas House

Christmas House is a 100% volunteer, non-profit organization in Everett, Washington that provides an opportunity for qualifying, low-income, Snohomish County parents to select free holiday gifts for their children age infant – 18 yrs old.

Days & Hours of operation:

December 5 - December 21

Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Sundays and Mondays closed

Location:

Everett Boys & Girls Club

2316, 12th Street

Everett, WA 98204

Shopper Information:

1: Print a copy of the 2024 Shopper Qualifications (English version) (Spanish version) (Russian version) (Ukrainian version)

2: Fill in and print a copy of the Family Information Form and bring it with your required documentation: (English) (Spanish & Russian EXAMPLE; fill out the English version)

3: Only one adult is allowed inside. No children permitted inside; children outside must be attended by an adult.

Shopper Qualifications

Christmas House provides holiday gifts for qualifying, low-income, Snohomish County families with children aged 18 or younger. We are a privately funded charity, not a government funded program. To qualify to shop at Christmas House, you must provide proof that you:

1: Are a resident of Snohomish County,

have children aged 18 or younger living in your custody, and

2: Have a household income at or below 150% of the poverty level, as defined by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (View 2024 Income Chart).

Pls click the link for more information:

Shop - Christmas HouseChristmas House

Angel Tree

Salvation Army and Volunteers of America

Gifts for eligible children 17 and under (see

website) and a holiday food basket

Click here for more information: saangeltree.org

 The Forgotten Children's Fund

Apply to receive gifts, food, coats and blankets

delivered by Santa and his elves.

Please click here for more information:

http://forgottenchildrensfund.org/request-help

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Friday, December 20

Early Dismissal at 12:55pm

Monday, December 23 - January 3

NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

Monday, January 6

Return to school!

Tuesday, January 14

School Board Meeting, 6:00pm, District Office

Friday, January 17

PTSA Movie Night, 6:30pm

Monday, January 20

NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr Day

Tuesday, January 28

School Board Meeting, 6:00pm, District Office

Friday, January 31

NO SCHOOL - Teacher Work Day

Mukilteo 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 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 and Title IX Coordinator Simone Neal (425-356-1244), nealsr@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson (425-356-1277), andersonra@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), moosekerkw@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) allenwr@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204