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Posted Date: 9/19/25 (4:00 PM)
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Friday, September 19

Principal Message

We are off to a great start this school year, and I want to thank each of you for your flexibility and understanding as we made adjustments after the first few days. Your support and patience ensured that we could move forward smoothly while keeping our focus on what matters most, our students. I truly appreciate the way our staff, families, and students have worked together to make the beginning of the year positive and successful.

Last week, we held our Back-to-School Assembly where we revisited our school-wide expectations: Be Responsible, Be Respectful, and Be Safe. We also tied these to our bee theme for the year—Bee You, Bee Kind, and BeeLong. These shared commitments will guide us in creating a safe, caring, and inclusive community where every student can thrive. I am excited about the year ahead and grateful to partner with you in this important work.

In Partnership,
Bente Klatt
Principal, Fairmount Elementary 

PTSA Event Tonight!

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PTSA Family

Fairmount PTSA’s Mission: Is to provide an exciting, engaging, safe, and educational environment for all students by partnering with the staff and families in the Fairmount community.

Dive into diverse and equitable conversations that encourage all Fairmount students and families to participate in the learning, growing, and achievements at our school.

Connect with our PTSA: Facebook: Https://www.facebook.com/fairmountflyers/ Email: FairmountPTSA15@gmail.com
 
Fairmount PTSA Events through October

Recess night Friday September 19-5:30-7:00pm
General Board meeting-October 6-4:15pm
Monthly Dine Out-October 8-10:30am-10:00pm, dine in or carry out. (MOD Pizza Mukilteo)
Trunk or Treat-October 30-5:30-7:00pm at the Fairmount playground (covered area). Gates to open at 5:30pm. We can start collecting candy donations now!
 

Treat Policy

Birthday Treats at School 

Fairmount new Policy  

To honor students’ special days and support minimum disruptions to our learning environment we are implementing a new policy to provide clarity for bringing outside treats to school. 

If you would like to bring a treat to celebrate your child’s birthday, please follow these expectations:  

  1. Item must be store bought and include label of ingredients and allergy information.  
  2. No hard candy is allowed due to choking hazard. 
  3. Items must be small or bite size. For example, cookies or bite-size cupcakes are appropriate. Cakes or numerous items would not be appropriate and will be sent home.  
  4. If your classroom is nut or peanut free, items must have clear labeling that they are nut or peanut free AND were made in a nut/peanut free facility.  
  5. Treats will be provided during lunch only. Please have items at school prior to your child’s scheduled lunch. If they arrive later, we will pass them out the next day.  
  6. No outside drinks.  
  7. No party items. 
 

Attendance Policy

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Attendance Awareness

September is officially Attendance Awareness Month. Being on time and coming to school every day allows students to keep up with daily classroom activities, lessons, assignments, tests, and quizzes, and to complete these daily school tasks on time with their peers. 

Academic Achievement- Students who attend school regularly are more likely to meet grade level standards on local and state assessments. 
Opportunities- Regular attendees have opportunities such as access to counselors, participation in field trips, clubs, activities and more. 

Feel a sense of belonging- Students who participate regularly in school feel a sense of belonging and that they are a member of something bigger than themselves. They learn teamwork, communication skills and valuable social skills. 
What to do if your child is going to be absent:  

  • Call the school attendance hotline: 425.366.2900 
  • Leave a message with your student’s name, reason for the absence, date of absence, and parent/guardian first and last name. 
  • Call or send a note with your student within 24 hours of absence for the absence to be excused. 
 
 

Picture Day is coming soon!

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We our looking forward to our Picture Day! Wednesday, October 8


2025-2026 School Pictures
School pictures for all grades will be taken on October 8, at Fairmount Elementary. A make up day will be scheduled later.

To order school pictures:
  • Click on the following link to order: https://v2.myproimages.com/kids-photography-2111/code/FAIRFall25
  • Parents can order for more than one student on the same order.
  • You will receive an email confirmation of your order.
  • Photos will be delivered to school and sent home with the students.
  • PICTURE ORDERS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 9.
If you have any questions about ordering, please contact KIDS Photography at 425-954-8762 or hello@KIDSschoolPhotos.com.
 

Arrival and Dismissal

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Arrival

8:30am: Busses and Walkers begin to arrive at
the back gate of the school
8:40am: Drop-Off in front off school begins
8:30am-8:55am: Breakfast and Recess or other limited supervised indoor activities
8:55am: First Bell
9:00am: School Starts

Late Arrival

The student day begins at 9:00am. All students arriving after 9:00am will need a tardy pass in the office. Student tardies and absences are reviewed by the Attendance Team weekly

Dismissal

3:25pm: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
2:10pm: Fridays

Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up

Drop-off and pick-up is at the front entrance. Please stay in your vehicle and follow staff unloading and loading directions for student safety.

Transportation Changes

The school office must be notified of any changes in after-school transportation either via note or phone call before 2:45pm (M-Th) and 1:30pm on Fridays to ensure your student receives the message in time.


Walking Expectations

Listen to Crossing Guards
Walk with a buddy,
Walk straight to/from school


Bus Transportation Resources

Bus Expectation
MSD Transportation Homepage
Transportation phone number: 425-356-1306

 
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Junior Dance Camp


Kamiak High School Dulcineas is hosting Junior Dance Camp Sept. 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Kamiak Commons. Students in grades K-8 are welcome! Cost to participate is $65 per dancer or $50 per dancer from the same family. Each dancer will receive a cute sweatshirt, snack, learn a fun football routine, lessons on dance techniques, a certificate and ribbon, and the chance to perform with the Dulcineas! To sign up, complete this Junior Dance Camp form. 

September Menu

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Communication

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The following methods provide our families with up-to-date information about classroom activities, curriculum, and special events:
• Teacher messages and newsletters (via ParentSquare)
• Fairmount Friday Forum (via ParentSquare)
• Fairmount Website: Fairmount Website
• Fairmount Reader Board

Stay Connected by Downloading the ParentSquare App. Parent Square Information Link  
Activate your account through the web portal. Then, download the FREE ParentSquare app for iOS or Android
  
 
Hispanic Heritage Month
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Important Dates

Hispanic Heritage Month September-October 15
School Board meeting-September 23-6:00pm
Recess night September 19-5:30-7:00pm

Fridays Learning Improvement Days: 2:10 Dismissal

September-19
September-26
October-3
October-10
October-24
October-31
 
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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 Robert Gallagher (425-356-1300), gallagherrm@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.