Friday Forum

Posted Date: 09/25/26 (04:00 PM)

Fairmount Friday Forum- 9/25

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Is your child ready for Kindergarten?

Mukilteo ECEAP Preschool can help!

We are still accepting applications for the 26-27 school year. Classes are offered Monday – Thursday with morning and afternoon classes available. Free (income eligible) slots are available, and children must be 3 or 4 by August 31st.

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

Picture Day is Coming!

2026-2027 School Pictures

School pictures for all grades and staff will be taken on Thursday, October 15th, at Fairmount Elementary. A picture retake day will be scheduled at a later date.

If you have any questions about ordering, please contact KIDS Photography at 206-305-8223 or hello@KIDSschoolPhotos.com.

PICTURE ORDERS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 22.

To order school pictures:

Scan above QR code
Click on the following link to order: https://v2.myproimages.com/kids-photography-2111/code/FAIRFall26
New this year, online orders will have the option to choose their student’s photo background.
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 each student.

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Music Program Start Dates & Schedules

Please mark your calander for these important dates regarding Band, Orchestra, and Choir.

Orchestra Starts: Monday, September 28

Monday & Wednesday

7:35–8:30 AM

Band Starts: Tuesday, September 29

Tuesday & Thursday

8:00–8:45 AM

Choir Starts: Monday, October 5

Time: TBD

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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 of school begins

8:30- 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 are 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 via note or phone call one hour BEFORE dismissal, (2:25PM, M-Th, and 1:10PM on Friday), 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

MSD Transportation Homepage

My Ride application

Transportation phone number: 425-356-1306

This was part of 4th grades math Bean Challenge, where students practiced visualizing place value. What a fun and engaging challenge! Way to go, 4th Grade!

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From September 15 to October 15, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of people whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. At Fairmount, we proudly recognize and honor this month as an important opportunity to celebrate the rich diversity within our school community.

Hispanic Heritage Month began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan expanded it to a 30-day celebration, and it was officially enacted into law on August 17, 1988.

The timing is significant:

September 15 marks the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
September 16 is Mexico’s Independence Day, and September 18 is Chile’s.
October 12, known as Día de la Raza, also falls within this celebration.

This month reminds us of the many ways Hispanic and Latino communities have shaped, and continue to shape, our nation’s story. It is also a time to honor and celebrate the cultures, traditions, and contributions of the many Fairmount families who share this heritage.

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Join Fairmount PTSA Today!

Who Can Join?

Anyone! Parents, teachers, and students all play an important role in making our organization thrive!

Becoming a member just got easier!

Scan the QR code to join and show your support for our students and school. We’d love to have you as part of our community!

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PTSA- Cost

Membership Cost: $12 + taxes and fees, for a total of $13.48 per yearly membership.

Questions or inquiries? Please email us at FairmountPTSA15@gmail.com.

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Visitors/Volunteers

• 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.

https://www.mukilteoschools.org/volunteer

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

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Fairmount Treat 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:

Item must be store bought and include label of ingredients and allergy information.
No hard candy is allowed due to choking hazard.
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.
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.
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.
No outside drinks.
No party items.

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SEPTEMBER

Tuesday, September 22: School Board Meeting (6:00 p.m. - Mukilteo School District Offices)

Week of September 22-24: Bus Safety Drills

Wednesday, September 30: Orange Shirt Day

OCTOBER

Friday, October 2: Early Release Friday (Regular schedule for every Friday)