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Posted Date: 10/10/25 (4:00 PM)
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Friday, October 10
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The Great Washington ShakeOut

Dear Families,

On October 16th at 10:16 a.m., Fairmount Elementary School staff and students will be participating in the Great Washington ShakeOut, the world's largest earthquake drill. This is a great opportunity to start a conversation with your family about earthquake safety and prepare for potential emergencies. 
The most important step during an earthquake is to Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Here’s what that means: 

  • DROP  to the ground before the shaking knocks you down. 
  • COVER your head and neck with your arms or crawl for cover under a sturdy table or desk. 
  • HOLD ON  to your shelter until the shaking stops. 
Please take a few moments to practice this with your family at home. You can even make it a game by playing the "Earthquake Game," where everyone practices their response whenever someone says "Earthquake!" 

Beyond the drill, here are a few other steps your family can take: 

  • Create a family emergency plan: Discuss where you will meet if you are separated and designate an out-of-state contact with whom everyone can call or text to check in. Texting often works better than calling when phone lines are overloaded. 
  • Assemble a disaster supply kit: Gather a supply of water, non-perishable food, flashlights, and a first-aid kit. A good goal is to have enough supplies to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. 
  • Secure your space: Walk through your home and identify hazards. Secure heavy items like bookcases, televisions, and large appliances to prevent them from toppling over during a quake. 
By taking these small steps, we can ensure our community is better prepared to face a potential disaster. Your preparedness at home supports our efforts to keep your children safe at school. 

Kim Bunnag Williams 
Dean of Students, Fairmount Elementary School 
Achieving our highest potential in a safe, caring, inclusive learning community
 
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Local Author Visit

Local author, Kate B. Jackson will be visiting Fairmount-October 21, to talk about her series, Sasquatch Hunters, with Grade 3-5 students. She will cover topics like, the qualities of a good friend and teammate, respect for the environment, storytelling, her personal journey as an author, and cryptids, (an animal that has been claimed to exist but never proven to exist, such as Sasquatch). Students will have an opportunity to preorder a book for the author to sign during the event.

 
No School-October 17, 2025
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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.

Connect with our PTSA: Facebook: Https://www.facebook.com/fairmountflyers/
 
Fairmount- PTSA Events through October/November

Monthly Dine out November 11, (Chipotle Everett Mall Way) 10:45am-11:00pm. Dine in or carry out
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Fairmount PTSA’s Annual Trunk or Treat is back!

When -October 30, 2025
Where -Fairmount Elementary
Time -5:30-7:00PM

This is a safe opportunity for your student to dress up in costume and visit themed cars for treats. Vehicles will be parked in an enclosed area behind Fairmount.

Students must have adult supervision for admittance. 
As we are expecting many students, please consider donating candy for this event.
 
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Afternoon Pick-ups and Transportation Changes
  • We understand emergencies happen and will support your family as needed. Lately, there has been an up-tick of afternoon pick-ups. Calls made to the classroom interrupt teaching and student learning. Please consider making your appointments before or after school.

  • Transportation changes MUST be received by the Office prior to 2:45 pm to be sure your student's teacher has correct information. If we do not hear from you, your student will go home the as the computer notes dictate.
 
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October Disability Awareness
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Hispanic Heritage Month
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School Board Meeting- October 14 -6:00PM: Meeting held at the District Office

Hispanic Heritage Month -October 15

Hearing Screening- October 15 and 23

No School-Teacher Workday -October 17

Disability Awareness Month -October- 31

Friday Learning Improvement Days Dismissal -2:10PM

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November-21
 
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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.