Friday Forum 9/26

Choir is a free after school activity open to Grade 4 and 5 students. It is a fun addition to our students’ experience in their General Music class and prepares students for Junior High Choir, should they choose to participate.

Choir meets after school on Monday & Wednesday from 3:30PM-4:00PM, starting October 6. Students will need to attend consistently and be picked up on time to remain in the group - only three unexcused absences are allowed!

In addition to a few performances at Fairmount, the Choir may have several off-campus singing opportunities.

Grade 4 and 5 students interested in Choir are required to register and provide transportation information.

Adam Gross

Music Specialist

Fairmount Elementary, MSD

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.

• All visitors and volunteers must sign-in at the front office.

• Volunteers must complete a volunteer application packet. Once their application has been approved, they may volunteer onsite. Packets and application can be found on the district volunteer website.

• Contact your child’s teacher for possible classroom volunteer opportunities.

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

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:

If you have any questions about ordering, please contact KIDS Photography at 425-954-8762 or hello@KIDSschoolPhotos.com.

 

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

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

3:25pm: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

2:10pm: Fridays

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.

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.

Listen to Crossing Guards

Walk with a buddy,

Walk straight to/from school

Bus Expectation

MSD Transportation Homepage

Transportation phone number: 425-356-1306

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:  

 

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/

Email: FairmountPTSA15@gmail.com

 

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!

International Orange Shirt Day is Tuesday, September. 30. The district Indigenous Family Committee in partnership with the Tulalip Tribes invites everyone in the district to honor this important day.

 

Originating with the Esketmc First Nations People, a sovereign nation located in British Columbia, Orange Shirt Day is a way to honor ongoing efforts to heal from their residential boarding school experiences and work with the Canadian government on acts of reconciliation.

 

While this day of remembrance and action began with the First Nations peoples in Canada, many Indigenous Nations in the US use this day to elevate their own healing and efforts to hold the US government responsible for the ongoing impacts of the boarding schools they ran and/or supported.

 

We are encouraged to stand in solidarity with the Indigenous Family Committee and the Tulalip Tribes Education Division, by taking time to honor local and international survivors of boarding schools. These instructional resources include multiple ways to share the importance of Orange Shirt Day day with students.

 

Show your support and where an orange shirt next Wednesday! Here are some recommended artists: Edzerza Gallery and Marysa Joy’s Creations.

 

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.