Friday Forum

Posted Date: 10/09/26 (04:00 PM)

Fairmount Forum- 10/9

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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 NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 22.

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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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A wooden coat rack mounted on a wall holds a row of colorful winter jackets and hoodies.

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.

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To help lost items find their way home more easily, please label your child’s jackets, lunch boxes, water bottles, and other belongings with their name. Thank you!

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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.

PTSA Events

Save the date!

The first membership meeting for the year will be held in-person at Fairmount Elementary Library.

Date: Tuesday, October 13

Time: 4:00 PM

*Students/children are welcome to attend with their parents.

Dine out at Hook & Cleaver

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2025

Time: 3:00PM - Close

Address: 714 2nd St, Mukilteo, WA 98275

Dine-in * Takeout * Wicked Smokehouse excluding DoorDash.

10%of sales will be donated to Fairmount PTSA

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Fairmount PTSA Trunk or Treat!

Fairmount PTSA’s Annual Trunk or Treat is back!

Date: October 29, 2026

Address: Fairmount Elementary

Time: 5:30pm to 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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Here Today, Ready for Tomorrow!

Showing up to school everyday matters, right from the start. When students attend school consistently, beginning in preschool and kindergarten, they build strong learning habits, stay connected with their peers, and set the foundation for lifelong success.

Research is clear: consistent attendance is one of the strongest predictors of academic achievement and social-emotional growth. Together, we can make sure every student has the best opportunity to thrive by being present and ready to learn each day.

5 Facts about School Attendance:

Early patterns matter: Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict attendance all year. Students who miss just 2–4 days in September are more likely to miss nearly a month of school by year’s end.
Chronic absence is widespread: Following the pandemic, chronic absence rates doubled, now impacting nearly 1 in 3 students nationwide.
It starts in kindergarten: Poor attendance can begin as early as kindergarten, affecting learning from the very start.
Reading and retention: Students who miss too much school are less likely to read proficiently by the end of third grade and are at higher risk of being retained.
Future success is at stake: By 6th grade, chronic absence becomes a leading warning sign that a student may drop out of high school.

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.

Let’s work together to build the habit of attendance now; it’s one of the best ways to support your child’s learning, friendships, and future.

#HereTodayReadyForTomorrow #AttendanceMatters

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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.

No School: Teacher Workday - Friday, October 16

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OCTOBER

Tuesday, October 13: School Board Meeting (6:00 p.m. - Mukilteo School District Offices)

Tuesday, October 13: PTSA Board Meeting

-4:00 p.m. Fairmount Elementary Library

Thursday, October 15: School Picture Day

Thursday, October 15: Great Shakeout - Statewide Earthquake Drill (10:15 on 10/15)

Friday, October 16: NO SCHOOL - Teacher workday

Friday, October 23: Early Release Friday