Students enjoyed special activities in December Students enjoyed special activities in December. Highlights included Family STEM Night, art projects, and a visit by a special guest from the North Pole.

January 11, 2019

January Calendar 11 Friday School Spirit

Day – Flannel Friday –

Wear soft and cozy

flannel shirts, scarves

or pajamas

21 Monday NO SCHOOL

in honor of Martin

Luther King holiday

25 Friday School Spirit

Day – Crazy Hair Day –

Come up with a wacky

hair style, the crazier

the better!

February Calendar

1 Friday NO SCHOOL ‐ Waiver Day Staff Training

14 Thursday Valentine’s Day

18 – 22 NO SCHOOL – Mid Winter Break

28 Friday 100th Day of School

Cheryl Boze, Principal Melissa Walker, Dean Tammy Bailey, Administrative Asst.

11404 Building B, Beverly Park Rd., Everett, WA 98204 425‐366‐3800

Library Books Thanks to the hard work of our

library paraeducator, Kathy Er‐

ickson, our new library is up and

running. Students began check‐

ing out books at the end of No‐

vember. Since several books

have already been damaged or

lost, we thought a few remind‐

ers about library book checkout

and care would be helpful:

1. Students are allowed to

check out one book each

week on their class library

day. If students return

books on time and in good

condition three weeks in a

row, they may check out

two books per week.

2. Books should be placed in a

plastic bag and then put in

backpacks when being

transported between

school and home. This will

help keep them clean and

dry.

3. Library books should have a

special spot in your home,

out of the reach of younger

siblings and pets.

4. Books should be returned

to school each week on

your child’s library day.

Kids are only allowed to

check out a new book if

they have returned the

book they borrowed the

previous week.

5. Be sure to return school

library books to Pathfinder

and public library books to

the public library.

Do you have your Gold Card?

Gold cards are a critical part of our student safety plan, and they also speed up the

student pick‐up process. Essentially, this is your ticket to pick up your student. The

office verifies your ID and issues the card. Please present this card to our staff every day

when picking your student up at school whether by car or walking.

Attendance Matters

Our goal is to ensure that every student attends school regularly.

Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student's academic success starting

in kindergarten and continuing through high school. Even as children grow older

and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students

get to school safely every day and understand why attendance is so

important for success in school and in life.

While some absences are unavoidable, when students miss too much

school, regardless of the reason, it can cause them to fall behind academically. A

child is less likely to succeed if he or she is chronically absent, which means

missing 18 or more days over the course of an entire school year. Research

shows:

Children who are chronically absent in kindergarten and 1st grade are much less

likely to read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade.

By 6th grade, chronic absences is a proven early warning sign for students at

risk for dropping out of school.

By 9th grade, good attendance can predict graduation rates even better than 8th grade test scores. Absences can add up quickly. A child is considered chronically absent if he or

she misses just two days every month!

Mukilteo School District complies with federal and state rules and regulations and 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 a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions or complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Officer: Bruce Hobert (425-356-1319), Section 504 Coordinator: Lisa Pitsch (425-356-1277), and the ADA/Access Coordinator: Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330). All located at 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA 98204. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Maggie Bagwell, Director (425-348-2220) at 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.

NO SCHOOL

Monday, January 21 – Martin Luther King Holiday

Friday, February 1 for “Waiver Day” Staff Training

From the Nurse January‐Importance of good sleep hygiene Now that the hustle and bustle of the holiday season has passed, it’s time to fall back into our daily routines for back to school. Making sure your kindergartener gets enough sleep is essential for them to be able to actively participate in all of the fun and learning they experience at school. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, children between the ages of 5 and 6 should be getting anywhere between 10 and 13 hours of sleep each night! Starting their bed time routine early, and allowing ample time for rest is essential. So rest up kids! Your education depends on it!! Handwashing Do you know how frequently people wash their hands improperly? December is not only beginning of peak cold and flu season, but also owner of National Handwashing Awareness week! Practice proper handwashing technique with your kindergartner to help stop the spread of germs. Hands should be washed before eating food, after using the bathroom, after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing and after playing outside. Follow these steps to properly wash your hands:

Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), and apply soap.

Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.

Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.

Rinse your hands well under clean, running water. Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.

Head lice prevention

Contrary to popular belief, head lice is common among all socioeconomic

classes, and any child is susceptible. Prevention and detection is key. Talk to

your kids about the importance of not sharing personal items such as coats,

hats, hair accessories, etc. Be aware of complaints of itching of the neck and

scalp, and do head checks often. Once lice is discovered, a child can return to

school once they have been treated. Treatment includes a special shampoo

and combing of the lice and nits out of the hair. The treatment should be

done twice, 10 days apart. In addition, cleaning of bed sheets, towels,

clothing and any and all items worn or touched by the child frequently for the

next two weeks should be done. Vacuuming once or twice daily is also

recommended for items that cannot be washed. The school nurse will work

with you and your family if you are having trouble getting rid of lice, and a

checklist will be sent home to help remind you of what needs to be done and

when.

Attendance

Calls

REMINDER:

If your child is

unable to make

it to school

please call the

attendance hot

line at:

425‐366‐3805