🔔 The Clear Lake Jingle Bell Parade is coming up on December 20 at 2:45 p.m. Join us for some festive fun as our students parade around and spread holiday cheer! 🎄
🐾 Lyman Wildcats, get ready for the Wildcat Assembly on Friday, December 20 at 9:35 a.m. Let’s come together to celebrate our school spirit and achievements! 🎉
🎉 The Latest District Newsletter is Here! 🎉
Packed with holiday cheer and heartwarming stories, here’s a sneak peek of what’s happening in our schools:
🎅 Mary Purcell’s Letters to Santa Mailbox – A magical partnership with USPS has students sending holiday wishes straight to the North Pole.
👩🎓 Superintendent of the Day – Big congrats to an amazing Samish sixth grader!
🎶 CMS Band Concert – Mr. Stevens' triangle debut stole the show!
🦌 Lyman’s Reindeer Rendezvous – Families met Candy and Tinsel (live reindeer!) and Santa Claus.
🎄 Buddy Bingo at Country Meadow Village – SWHS FBLA students shared laughs, bingo, and holiday fun with residents.
🎼 SWHS Winter Band Concert – From grocery bag symphonies to a tale of Krampus and St. Nick!
☕ CMS Holiday Crafts – Students made holiday gifts while sipping hot cocoa in the library.
🏆 Mary Purcell’s Award for Closing Gaps – Recognized for their progress with English learners.
🥫 Big Lake’s Food Drive – A fun, competitive effort with Big Lake Fire Department and Clear Lake Food Bank.
✨ Building Bridges with Kindness – Celebrating School Psychologist Lacy Lahr’s compassionate impact.
🍽️ CMS Leadership Food Drive – Students united in a friendly competition to support the community.
🎓 Rotary Students of the Month – Congrats to Alexia and Colby!
📸 Click below to explore full stories and photos:
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#SWSD #HolidaySpirit #BuildingBridgesWithKindness #CommunityPride #StudentSuccess
❄️ The Clear Lake Winter Program is just around the corner! Join us on December 19 at 6 p.m. in the Cascade Middle School Gymnasium. Our students have been working hard to bring you a festive evening! 🎶
Alexia Ceja Jimenez has been named Rotary Student of the Month for November. She is the daughter of Emilia Ceja Jimenez and Cayetano Ceja of Sedro-Woolley.
Alexia maintains a steady GPA while being actively involved in Sedro-Woolley High School. She has been on ASB for 3 years and every year she has reigned as ASB Vice President! Alexia is also a member of Teen Court, C.A.M.P., Rise Coalition, Baile Folklorico, Yearbook Editor and President for her 2nd period Latinos in Action class. Alexia is a huge supporter of her peers and often helps tutor other students with their classes, as well as helping bilingual students with their course work.
Outside of school, Alexia enjoys spending time with her family and friends, singing and playing bass at church, late night drives and road trips. She is a Youth Group Coordinator for her church and spends time visiting other churches out of Washington. Alexia owns a small photography business, taking pictures for friends and family as well as sporting events for Sedro-Woolley High School.
After graduation, Alexia plans to attend either Washington State University or Biola University in California to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Media. She hopes to become a professional sports photographer one day. Congratulations Alexia!
Colby Nasin has been named Rotary Student of the Month for November. He is the son of Katie and Tom Nasin of Sedro-Woolley.
Colby maintains a 3.97 GPA while being actively involved in Sedro-Woolley High School. He has participated in Varsity football all 4 years and has lettered 3 years; participated in Varsity Wrestling, lettering 2 years, as well as Lacrosse, lettering 3 years. Colby was awarded Student of the Month for AVID, as he has been in AVID all 4 years, and has many Department Awards including AVID, PE, English, and Math. Colby has taken many AP and Honors classes including English 101 and Geometry 202, and is a member of National Honor Society.
Outside of school, Colby enjoys spending time with his family and friends, hunting, fishing, trap shooting, and spending time in the great outdoors! He has previously held a summer position at Pacific Party Canopies and currently helps his uncle remodel houses, and mows lawns in the summer months.
After graduation, Colby plans to attend Skagit Valley College to obtain an Associates Degree in Welding Technology and Applied Science. Congratulations Colby!
❄️ Don’t miss Mary Purcell Elementary School’s Annual Winter Program happening tonight in the school’s gymnasium!
🎶 Kindergarten Program: 6 p.m.
🎵 First Grade Program: 6:45 p.m.
🎻 Save the date for the 6th–12th Combined Orchestra Concert on December 18 at 7 p.m. in the Sedro-Woolley High School Auditorium. 🎶
❄️ Mark your calendars: Lyman Elementary School's Winter Program is on Wednesday, December 18 at 6 p.m. in the Cascade Middle School Cafeteria. 🎶
The Lyman Parent Group invites the community to attend a special Reindeer Rendezvous from 3:30–5:30 p.m. TODAY, December 11, at the Lyman Town Park. Parking is available at Lyman Elementary School. Take a photo with a real, live reindeer, say hello to Santa, enjoy some festive holiday music, great treats, hot cocoa and more! This is a free event for children, however, donations are greatly appreciated to offset the costs!
🎶 Tonight, December 11, the Cascade Middle School 7th and 8th Grade Band will perform at 7 p.m. in the CMS Cafeteria. Join us for an evening of great music! 🎺
🎶 Don't miss the Cascade Middle School and Sedro-Woolley High School Combined Choir Concert on December 17 at 7 p.m. in the Sedro-Woolley High School auditorium. 🎤
One Hour Late Start Reminder: All schools have a one-hour late start tomorrow for professional development. #LateStart #ProfessionalDevelopment #HyphenatedTownBigHeart
The Samish Parent Group Meeting is tonight, December 10, at 6:30 p.m.
❄️ Tonight's the night! The Big Lake Winter Program begins at 5:30 p.m. TONIGHT, December 10, in the Big Lake Gymnasium. Join us for a festive evening of student performances! 🎄
📅 Reminder: The Lyman Parent Group Meeting is tonight, December 10, at 6 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and collaborate for our students' success!
🎶 Tonight, December 10, the Sedro-Woolley High School Band takes the stage at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Don't miss this fantastic performance by our talented students! 🎺
❄️ The Evergreen 2nd Grade Winter Concert is on December 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the Cascade Middle School Cafeteria. Our students are ready to bring some holiday cheer! 🎶
🇺🇸 Today, we remember the lives lost at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
🎉 Stay connected with all the latest updates in this week's newsletter!
📚 Highlights include:
• Girls basketball 🏀 & boys wrestling 🤼♂️
• Evergreen Elementary’s recognition for closing gaps for English Learners 🦅
• Jazz Band holiday performance 🎶 & Rotary donation 🎁
• Mary Purcell students making stone soup 🍲
• December events: parade & pasta feed, parent meetings, winter concerts, a basketball camp, a teen craft fair and much more!
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#SWSDProud #CommunityConnections #WinterFun
