OVMS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

• Main office is open from 7:30 am - 4 pm on weekdays.
• Our attendance clerk is Mrs. McNamara.
  Attendance phone number is (425) 366-5205 or email OVattendance@mukilteo.wednet.edu.
• Gates open at 7:35 am for student arrival on campus.
• Breakfast and lunch are FREE to all OV students this year.

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FEBRUARY

5: Assigned seating during lunch starts

8:

• Co-ed Wrestling practice starts
• Craft Club (info below)

12-16: WINTER SPIRIT WEEK 📣

13:

• Afternoon tea with the Assistant Principal for Spanish-speaking families
  
• PTO Dinner Night Out: Panera Bread

14: ALL SCHOOL Celebration: Hearty Party ❤️️

15: OV Band San Juan Tour

19 - 23: Mid-Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
26: School back in session 🔔

29:

• AVID field trip
• PTO Chess Tournament

MARCH

4: PTO general meeting

12: OV Spring Band Concert

15: Staff work day - NO SCHOOL

26: 5th Grade Family Night

29: PTO Movie Night

OV Families,

Some of you may have already heard that we are making a slight change to how we run our three grade-level lunches. Starting Monday, February 5th, students will be sitting with the classmates they are with the period before lunch time. The reason for this is that we continue to see a rise in irresponsible behavior during lunches and the efforts we have made to eliminate these behaviors have not been successful. We try to avoid widespread changes like these, but the need to reestablish “community” in the cafeteria important to us.

Unfortunately, the issue isn't isolated to just a few students. We've made numerous attempts to address behavioral concerns during lunches through various approaches, including class meetings with administrators to reiterate expectations post-break, Crew Time lessons on proper behavior, individual and group consequences when expectations aren't met, involvement of parent volunteers before school and during lunches, and countless one-on-one conversations about behavior. Given that these interventions haven't produced the desired results, our staff has collectively decided that we need a community-wide change to address these behaviors. It's crucial for all students to grasp that this is a community issue that requires everyone's responsibility.

Today, we held an all-school meeting during Crew Time to explain to students why we're implementing this change. We emphasized that it may feel like a consequence, but that’s not the intent. The aim is to introduce extra structure to gain control over recurring behaviors and ultimately eliminate them. And to clarify, students will only be asked to sit in their assigned seats for the first 15 minutes of lunch. After the first 15 minutes, students will be released to go outside with friends, or move to another table and sit with friends.

We care about our students and want all students to feel secure and comfortable during their lunchtime. This is a temporary change to address some behavior that has been difficult to eliminate. We look forward to making quick changes in behavior and return to an environment where kids get to choose where they sit and can be positive members of our community.

- Principal McLane and OV Staff

CHAMPS is looking for adult volunteers, including parents, stepparents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and others, who can dedicate their time before school, during lunch hours, and/or potentially assist teachers in the classroom. At this time, we are seeking volunteers who can commit to a consistent schedule, such as a weekly commitment on specific days and times. We will offer a sporadic volunteering opportunities once the program is more established.

Volunteers can choose to come daily, weekly, or biweekly from Monday to Thursday but are required to commit to that chosen time slot (all (35 minutes commitments):

• Before school: 7:35 am - 8:10 am
• 6th Grade lunch: 11:15 am - 11:50 am
• 7th Grade lunch: 12:15 pm - 12:50 pm
• 8th Grade lunch: 10:20 am - 10:55 pm

Or, on Friday (short day):

• Before school: 7:35 am - 8:10 am
• 6th Grade lunch: 10:30 am - 11:05 am
• 7th Grade lunch: 11:20 am - 11:55 am
• 8th Grade lunch: 9:40 am - 10:15 pm

For the safety of our students, all volunteers must be cleared by the Mukilteo School District's background check, which remains valid for a period of two years. Our Family Engagement Liaison is available to assist you with this procedure.

Please complete the SIGN UP FORM HERE, and we will reach out to you with further instructions. Together, we can all be a part of the OVMS community and can help our students succeed. |

We hope you can be our students’ CHAMPIONS!!

Congratulations to our January Pirates of the Month! These students were chosen based on the theme of “Kindness.” Thank you for leading by example, Pirates!

Front L-R: Enrique Palma Rosales, Liam Lundeen, Alicia Moreno Molina

Back L-R: Eymi Nava Avila, Maya Yonatan, Simon Sukhbaatar

On Thursday, February 1st, twelve members of the OV Band received invitations to join the Sno King Honor Band. This represents the largest number of students ever selected from the OV Band! They showcased their musical talents alongside more than 125 students from Whidbey Island, King, and Snohomish counties. These dedicated musicians not only independently prepared all the music but also managed to rehearse for the upcoming San Juan Tour.

CONGRATULATIONS KIDS!!

Join Craft Club!!

February 8th, after school - 4 PM at Room E.101.

Everyone is welcome!!

** Student can take activity busses home.

¡¡La subdirectora de la escuela, Beverly Moore, te invita a tomar el té con ella!!

Martes 13 de febrero de 13:45 a 14:45

Esta sesión será íntegramente en español

Hágale sus preguntas, comparta sus inquietudes o simplemente escuche con la mente abierta. El enlace de participación familiar de OVMS también lo acompañará en esta reunión. Se proporcionará té y pasteles. ¡Juntos podemos mejorar aún más el éxito de su estudiante y de nuestra escuela!

Haga clic aquí para hacer una reserva

We are looking for creators at OV! We have recently rearranged our library's fiction section to include different genres or "neighborhoods." Our library staff would love to include some student-created artwork and designs to help guide students to these sections. All accepted artwork will be displayed throughout the remainder of this school year. We will get permission from any student if we wish to use any artwork in future years. Students can get more information from their Counseling/Library course on Schoology (look for Green Library folder>blue Genre work folder).

Requirements are:

• include genre name (ex.- Fantasy/Supernatural) and the color used for that genre in the library.
• must be 8 ½ x 11 size (or a slide I can print on that size)
• must include your name
• if not your original work, tell where you found it
• school appropriate
• turn in paper or digital copy to Mrs. Peterson by February 29, 2024

Come and see Mrs. Peterson in the library if you have any questions.

Happy reading!

OV Librarian, Mrs. Peterson

petersondj@mukilteo.wednet.edu

Co-Ed WRESTLING

• Open to all grades (6th - 8th).
  *6th graders can practice with the team, but cannot compete in meets.
• Practices begin on February 8th and run Mondays to Thursdays from 2:45 - 4:45 PM.
  **Students must arrange pick up after tryouts.
• Head Coach John Baldwin. Asst. Coach David Oswald.

IMPORTANT: In order to participate, all students must have a current physical on file and registered on Final Forms (https://www.mukilteoschools.org/Page/429).

Questions? Email our athletic director, Scott Reinecke (ReineckeSD@mukilteo.wednet.edu).

To visit the OV Spirit Store, click HERE

Orders will be delivered in 1-3 weeks, depending on garment availability. All Sales Final.

Meals are FREE to all OV students this year, but if you need proof that your family is qualified for FREE and REDUCED meal for other benefits, please complete the online Family Income Survey HERE, or on the Nutrition Services website. Kindly allow 5 business days for processing then you may request a proof of eligibility status letter from Nutrition Services by calling 425-356-1212 or emailing Kim Suman at sumankk@mukilteo.wednet.edu.

**If your student qualifies, be sure to fill out a Consent to Share form HERE to qualify for other additional school waivers (eg. fees, event tickets, etc.)

Here are the menus for BREAKFAST and LUNCH for January 2024.

Breakfast and lunch are FREE to all OV students this year.

Feel free to contact MSD Nutrition Department at 425-356-1212 for any inquiries.

Hello! My name is Anne Crocco. This is my 8th year at OV and my 18th year teaching. I have taught English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies in the past. This year, I became the Multilingual Learner (ML) teacher. I also support our ML students during Crew Time, Social Studies classes, and various activities. I enjoy connecting with students from diverse corners of the world!

Speaking of diversity, I am part of the planning committee for OVMS 2nd Annual Celebrate Diversity Event on April 23, 2024. This event is dedicated to honoring the rich tapestry of cultures and identities within our community. We would love to represent your heritage and culture. Please contact me with any inquiries at croccoag@mukilteo.wednet.edu.

I love spending time with my husband and three children. All of them have gone through Mukilteo schools. Our youngest is graduating this June!! Fun fact: I am a Red Sox fan!

Students are assigned to the same counselors as they progress through grade levels.

This continuity ensures that they can build and maintain connections and support throughout their time at OVMS.

• 6th Grade: Teresa Hoffman (HoffmanTL@mukilteo.wednet.edu)
• 7th Grade: Lisa Morris (MorrisLK@mukilteo.wednet.edu)
• 8th Grade: Wendy Smith (SmithWJ@mukilteo.wednet.edu)

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT LIAISON (FEL)

Loren Suwana Poisel
(Fasih dalam Bahasa Indonesia)

SuwanaLV@mukilteo.wednet.edu

Monday - Friday from 7:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Ms. Loren can assist your student with resources we have in school, such as school supplies, clothing, nutritious snacks, etc. She can help OV families with emergency groceries, learning the school communication apps (ParentSquare, Qmlativ, and Schoology), and assist families in navigating OVMS and MSD effectively.

STUDENT SUPPORT ADVOCATE (SSA)

Patty Nogueda

(Hablo Español)

noguedapx@mukilteo.wednet.edu

Work: (425)366-5224 Cell: (425)327-8227

Monday-Thursday from 6:45 AM – 3:30 PM

Fridays from 6:45 AM - 2:15 PM

Ms. Patty can provide OV families support and guidance with rent assistance, health insurance, clothing resources, food programs, medical services, child care, utility discounts,

mental health resources, and more.

Dear families,

We want to hear from you! To help with that, you are invited to a family listening tour in February and March. The intent is to gather input about communication and engagement with families, especially from families for whom English is not their first language. We’re planning four in-person events, one in each quadrant of the district. The in-person listening sessions will be followed by an online survey to all families about the same topics. The results will be used to guide the continued development of the Language Access Plan and the district’s Strategic Plan.

What is the format for the events?

Your hosts for the listening sessions will be:

• Diane Bradford, Communications and Public Relations Director
• Dr. Elena Kelley, Multilingual Education and Student Supports Director
• Mary Williams, Equity, Family and Community Partnerships Director

School principals and family engagement liaisons are participating as well.

In addition to sharing your thoughts and questions, you can also get assistance with Schoology, ParentSquare, and language services. Dinner will be provided and childcare and interpreters will be available upon request. Please let us know if you plan to attend on the attached ParentSquare form so we can plan for dietary needs, childcare needs and interpreters.

Listening session dates and locations (all events are scheduled for 5:30-7:45 p.m.):
COMPLETE the TOUR REGISTRATION HERE.

• Monday, February 5: Lake Stickney hosts with the following schools in attendance: Lake Stickney, Picnic Point, Serene Lake, Odyssey, and ECEAP. Response deadline for childcare/interpreters: January 29
• Thursday, February 8: Mariner High School hosts with the following schools in attendance: Mariner, Voyager, Discovery, Fairmount and Pathfinder Kindergarten Center. Response deadline for childcare/interpreters: January 31
• Monday, February 12: Kamiak High School hosts with the following schools in attendance: Kamiak, Harbour Pointe, Columbia, Endeavour, Mukilteo Elementary, Olympic View. Response deadline for childcare/interpreters: February 5.
  Please COMPLETE the TOUR REGISTRATION HERE.
• Monday, March 4: ACES High School hosts with the following schools in attendance: ACES, Olivia Park, Explorer, Challenger and Horizon. Response deadline for childcare/interpreters: February 26

If you cannot attend the event nearest your school, feel free to participate at another location. The topics discussed will be the same at each event. Just let us know when you’re attending through the attached ParentSquare form. If you have any trouble with the form, please comment under this post and we’ll help register you!

We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
Diane Bradford, Communications and Public Relations Director
Dr. Elena Kelley, Multilingual Education and Student Supports Director
Mary Williams, Equity, Family and Community Partnerships Director

Tuesday, February 13th from 6 AM -9 PM

Panera Bread (304 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett WA 98208)
THIS LOCATION ONLY

Panera opens at 6 AM, so you to enjoy coffee and pastries, as well as lunch and dinner. Be sure you mention OV PTO when ordering in person or use the promo code FUND4U during online checkout. A percentage of sales will be donated to OV PTO.

OV PTO sponsors many events throughout the school year!!

Check out PTO's 2023-24 Calendar of Events HERE.
Become a PTO member HERE.

Stay up-to-date by following OV PTO on Facebook and Instagram.

Email OV PTO with any questions.

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 Simone Neal (425-356-1319), nealsr@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.