Friday Forum

Posted Date: 05/01/26 (04:00 PM)

Fairmount Friday Forum - 5/1

A Note From Principal Klatt

Dear Fairmount Families,

I want to share that I have accepted a new position as Assistant Director of MTSS with the Mukilteo School District for next year.

My nine years at Fairmount have been truly special. Serving as principal has been an honor, and this community has meant so much to me. From my early days in education, when I first hoped for the chance to work here, to my time as a student teacher, classroom teacher, assistant principal, and now principal, Fairmount has been a place of growth, connection, and purpose.

Together, we have experienced both challenges and success. Through it all, what has stood out most is the strength, care, and dedication of this community. Fairmount is a place where students, families, and staff support one another, and that spirit is something I will always carry with me. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been part of this school community; you will always have a special place in my heart.

As we move through the remainder of the school year, my focus will remain on supporting our students and ensuring a smooth transition for the future. I am committed to helping Fairmount continue its strong path forward.

Thank you for being such an important part of this journey.

Bente Klatt

Fairmount Elementary, Principal

Achieving Our Highest Potential in a Safe, Caring, Inclusive Learning Community!

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Smarter Balance Testing!

This Spring, students in grades 3rd, 4th and 5th will take the Smarter Balanced tests in Math and English Language Arts. Students in grade 5 will also take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS). The results from these tests will give a more accurate picture of whether students are on track to be ready for college or career. Students will take the SBA and WCAS tests online.

Fairmount is scheduled to test:

3rd: SBA-ELA: May 18 - May 20 and SBA-Math: June 2-June 3
4th: SBA-ELA: May 19-May 21 and SBA-Math: June 2-June 3
5th: WCAS-Science: May 19 and SBA-ELA: May 26 – May 27 and SBA-Math: June 2 - June 3
Mr. Peterson: SBA-ELA: May 4, 5 & 7 and SBA-Math: June 1- June 2 and WCAS-Science: May 11
Ms. Drake: SBA-ELA: May 4, 5 & 7 and SBA-Math: June 1- June 2

To help your child be successful, please make sure they do the following:

Go to bed early and get plenty of rest each night.
Eat a nutritious breakfast each morning.
Be at school on time, every day, ready to show what you know.
Do their best but don’t worry or be overly anxious about the test.

Please contact Mrs. Williams, Dean of Students, with questions you may have regarding SBA testing.

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Kindergarten Registration is Now Open!

Families can register online or visit their neighborhood Elementary School between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on school days to pick up a registration packet. Families who register at their neighborhood school in March and April will receive a free backpack and school supplies!

Dual Language Program

If you are interested in the Dual Language Kindergarten at Horizon Elementary School, please see the dual language website for more information and the application link.

Kinder Webinar link for more information: Mukilteo School District - Kindergarten Information

A cute lion illustration accompanies text about Kindergarten Readiness with Mukilteo ECEAP Preschool.

Will your child be ready for Kindergarten? Mukilteo ECEAP Preschool can help!

ECEAP is now accepting applications for the upcoming school year. We offer FREE, (income eligible), morning and afternoon classes Monday through Thursday.

Please note: your child must be 3 or 4 by August 31st.

The school is located at 3616 South Road #C4, Mukilteo, WA 98275. Please call 425-356-1312 for more information or email mukilteoECEAP@mukilteo.wednet.edu.

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Band Concert

Join us for the Fairmount Band Concert on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 6:30 PM!

Location: Horizon Elementary School -(Gymnasium)

Time: 6:30 PM (students arrive by 5:45 PM)

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026

This special combined concert will feature performances by the Fairmount and Horizon Beginning Bands.

We look forward to seeing you there for an evening of great music and student performances!

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.

Fairmount PTSA Upcoming Events - May:

Monthly Dine Out: Wednesday, May 13 MOD (All Day) Pizza. Location Mukilteo Speedway.

Family Recess: Friday My 15, 5:30PM-7:30PM. Location-Fairmount Playground.

Connect with our PTSA-Facebook:

Https://www.facebook.com/fairmountflyers/

Email: FairmountPTSA15@gmail.com

We would like to thank all the families who have already participated in our School Store program! We are well on our way to reaching our goal, but we need everyone’s help to ensure our students’ success. If your family has not yet participated, there’s still time!

This safe and easy program is 100% online, there is no face-to-face selling, no collecting money, and no delivering products. Your child will receive a prize just for participating, with additional prizes awarded as school goals are reached.

Please consider helping today, it truly will make a difference for our students.

Go to: https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000195838 to show your support.

Thank you for being such an amazing school!

Lost & Found!

Our Lost & Found is overflowing with jackets, hoodies, and other items waiting to be claimed! If your student is missing a jacket or hoodie, please have them check the Lost & Found located in the hallway.

To help items find their way home more easily, please label your child’s belongings with their name.

No School Memorial Day -Monday, May 25, 2026

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Save the Date! Fifth Grade Celebration- Monday, June 15th. In the Fairmount Gym

Save the date for the Fifth Grade Celebration on Monday, June 15th at FA Gym, with a beach theme.

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Thursday, May 7 - Fairmount Band Concert-6:30PM

Wednesday, May 12 - School Board Meeting - Location - District Office

Wednesday, May 13 - PTSA Monthly Dine Out- MOD (All Day) Pizza. Mukilteo Speedway

Family Recess- Friday, May 15 - 5:30PM-7:30PM. Fairmount Playground

Monday, May 25 - No School-- Memorial Day

Monday, June 15 - Fifth Grade Celebration- Fairmount Gym

Friday Learning Improvement Days-

Early Dismissal at 2:10 PM

May- 8
May- 15
May- 22
May- 29

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.