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Posted Date: 10/16/26 (04:00 PM)

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Fairmount Forum -10/16

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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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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!

PTSA Events

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Fairmount PTSA Trunk or Treat!

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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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

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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.