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πΆ Save the Date! π
Cascade Middle School's 7th/8th grade band is ready to hit the stage on Tuesday, December 5th, at 7 p.m. in the CMS cafeteria. πΊπ₯ Join us for a delightful evening showcasing the musical talents of our young and budding musicians. Good tunes and positive vibes! See you there! π΅ #CMSBandConcert #MusicInOurSchool πΌ
![πΆ Save the Date! π Cascade Middle School's 7th/8th grade band is ready to hit the stage on Tuesday, December 5th, at 7 p.m. in the CMS cafeteria. πΊπ₯ Join us for a delightful evening showcasing the musical talents of our young and budding musicians. Good tunes and positive vibes! See you there! π΅ #CMSBandConcert #MusicInOurSchool πΌ](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/6148774/large_Dec_5_CMS_Beginning_Band_Concert.png)
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Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development!
CMS: 8:40 a.m.
SWHS: 8:55 a.m.
SSHS: 9:00 a.m.
Elementary: 10:25 a.m.
![Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development! CMS: 8:40 a.m. SWHS: 8:55 a.m. SSHS: 9:00 a.m. Elementary: 10:25 a.m.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4809233/large_gE5kKTa32BLSDdAzOjag-g.png)
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π Exciting Opportunity for Early Learners! Additional location just added for this spring: Lyman Elementary School. π
Is your child turning 5 between Sept 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2024? π If so, they may be eligible for our Foundations K Program! πβ¨
π Eligibility Criteria:
1οΈβ£ Academics
2οΈβ£ Emotional/Social Development
3οΈβ£ Fine and Gross Motor Skills
4οΈβ£ Language Development
π
Application Deadline: November 30, 2023
π Program Start: January 30, 2024
π« Locations: Big Lake, Central, Lyman, Mary Purcell Elementary Schools
π The Foundations K Program runs all day until June 2024, preparing students for kindergarten in the fall of 2024.
π¨ Important: Children cannot be enrolled in a preschool or similar program while in the Foundations K Program.
To apply or learn more, contact Early Learning Liaison Sarah Dahl at π 360-855-4032 or βοΈ sdahl@swsd101.org.
Give your child a strong start on their educational journey! ππ§π¦ #FoundationsK #EarlyLearning #EducationOpportunity
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π¦ Thanksgiving Break Reminder! π¦
Just a friendly reminder that our schools and offices will be closed on November 23rd and 24th to celebrate Thanksgiving with our loved ones. ππ
Wishing you all a joyful and restful break surrounded by family and friends. Let's take this time to reflect on all the things we're thankful for! ππ
See you back on Monday, November 27th!
#ThanksgivingBreak #Gratitude #QualityTime #FamilyTime #SWSDStrongerTogether
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Migrant Bilingual Staff/Family Support Secretary for the Sedro-Woolley School District. The Multilingual Office support staff is a new position effective SY 2023-2024 and will begin on November 27, 2023. It will focus on the needs of the High School providing clerical and liaison support to the Multilingual families and students. This position will be housed at Sedro-Woolley High School and will work collaboratively with the MLL office. Bilingual Required (Spanish preferred). Position will work 5.50 hours per day, 5 days per week. Hours of the position are 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a half hour unpaid meal break (Paid at 5.00 hours per day, 0.625 FTE). Position will work a total of 192 contracted days (180 work days with 12 holidays). Position supported by the SWEOP Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Benefits as per the SWEOP Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Apply at: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/o/swsd/page/job-postings
![Migrant Bilingual Staff/Family Support Secretary for the Sedro-Woolley School District. The Multilingual Office support staff is a new position effective SY 2023-2024 and will begin on November 27, 2023. It will focus on the needs of the High School providing clerical and liaison support to the Multilingual families and students. This position will be housed at Sedro-Woolley High School and will work collaboratively with the MLL office. Bilingual Required (Spanish preferred). Position will work 5.50 hours per day, 5 days per week. Hours of the position are 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a half hour unpaid meal break (Paid at 5.00 hours per day, 0.625 FTE). Position will work a total of 192 contracted days (180 work days with 12 holidays). Position supported by the SWEOP Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Benefits as per the SWEOP Collective Bargaining Agreement.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/6198966/large_Multilingual_Job_Posting.png)
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The Mount Vernon School District is excited to be hosting Austina De Bonte, former President of the Northwest Gifted Child Association and nationally recognized expert on the cognitive, social and emotional development of Highly Capable children. Her presentation is titled: Smart Is Not Easy: What Research Says About Highly Capable Learners.
The presentation will take place on Monday, Nov. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mount Vernon High School Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. The discussion is geared toward parents, teachers and administrators. While students are welcome to attend, the content will be dense and it may be difficult for some children to maintain attention. Spanish translation will be provided at the event. Please complete this Google Form if you plan to attend.
RSVP Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcOCd-Y7g5OvPKMo90MefZXVOjarxybJsKyZ_aaXnvPh8GAg/viewform?usp=sf_link
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Chad Norman: cnorman@mvsd320.org
Andy Bishop: abishop@mvsd320.org
Laura Schonberg: lshonberg@mvsd320.org
![The Mount Vernon School District is excited to be hosting Austina De Bonte, former President of the Northwest Gifted Child Association and nationally recognized expert on the cognitive, social, and emotional development of Highly Capable children. Her presentation is titled: Smart Is Not Easy: What Research Says About Highly Capable Learners.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/6198894/large_Hi_Cap_Guest_Speaker.png)
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Sedro-Woolley School District is now auctioning surplus items for the 2023-24 school year via The Public Surplus site https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/list/current?sma=y.
You can also visit the district website www.swsd.K12.wa.us/ to access the auction (click on the Public Auction icon underneath the photo gallery) and to place bids. Winning bidders are responsible for pick-up of all items by appointment only once the sale is over. All surplus items are sold as is. Sale ends Nov. 29 at 3 p.m.
![Sedro-Woolley School District is now auctioning surplus items for the 2023-2024 school year via The Public Surplus site https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/list/current?sma=y You can also visit the district website, www.swsd.K12.wa.us/ to access the auction and to place bids. Winning bidders are responsible for pick-up of all items by appointment only once the sale is over. All surplus items are sold as is. Sale ends November 29th at 3:00pm.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/6198648/large_Public_Auction.png)
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π Exciting News! π
Big Lake Elementary School's Shawna Carpenter has been recognized as a 2024 Regional Classified Employee of the Year Nominee! ππ
Shawna's dedication, hard work and positive impact in the Big Lake community have not gone unnoticed. Join us in congratulating her for this well-deserved honor! ππ©βπ«
#ClassifiedEmployeeOfTheYearNominee #ShawnaCarpenter #Congratulations π
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In honor of the 40th* Annual Turkey Trot, many Cascade Middle School teachers dressed up in their Gobble-Gobble Best. The first Turkey Trot at CMS was held in 1983!
Please use caution today on McGarigle Road between Township and Fruitdale as students participate in the event at 9:45 a.m.
*The trot was done individually at home in 2020 when students were remote.
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π Wednesday, November 22, 2023 - Early Release - NO LATE START! π
Just a quick reminder about tomorrow's schedule:
π Cascade Middle School: 11:15 AM release
π State Street High School: 11:20 AM release
π Sedro-Woolley High School: 11:30 AM release
π All elementary schools: 12:30 PM release
And a heads up for Good Beginnings Preschool parents: No class on early release days.
Wishing you all a fantastic Thanksgiving Break! π¦ Enjoy the well-deserved time off! π« #ThanksgivingBreak #TimeToRelax
![π Thanksgiving Break Update! π Hey everyone! Just a quick reminder about tomorrow's schedule: π Cascade Middle School: 11:15 AM release π State Street High School: 11:20 AM release π Sedro-Woolley High School: 11:30 AM release π All elementary schools: 12:30 PM release And a heads up for Good Beginnings Preschool parents: No class on early release days. Wishing you all a fantastic Thanksgiving Break! π¦ Enjoy the well-deserved time off! π« #ThanksgivingBreak #TimeToRelax](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5821273/large_eR01xKFdX6dKBSKMj65AXw.png)
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π¦ Get Your Trot On! π¦
Attention Cascade Middle School crew! It's that time of year again - the Turkey Trot is back! TOMORROW, November 22, 2023, at 9:45 a.m., students will be striding from McGarigle Road to Fruitdale Road! πββοΈπββοΈ
Families and community members: cheer students on from the south side of McGarigle, aka, the "small sidewalk side" and keep an eye out for any rogue turkeys trying to join in on the fun! π¦π Let's continue to support this annual tradition! π
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#TurkeyTrotTradition #GobbleGang π
![π¦ Get Your Trot On! π¦ Attention Cascade Middle School crew! It's that time of year again - the Turkey Trot is back on November 22, 2023, at 9:45 a.m. Students will be striding from McGarigle Road to Fruitdale Road! πββοΈπββοΈ Families and community members: cheer students on from the south side of McGarigle, aka, the "small sidewalk side" and keep an eye out for any rogue turkeys trying to join in on the fun! π¦π Let's continue to support this annual tradition! π
π #TurkeyTrotTradition #GobbleGang π](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5821654/large_GCWIBXOQBSIyrDRLqzoCkQ.png)
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On Sunday, the Sedro-Woolley High School Earth Club did a Bag-o-thon trash pickup around the high school campus to raise money for Earth Club activities. The group collected 8 bags of trash with students requesting a pledge per bag of trash collected. What a creative fundraiser!
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π£ Attention Clear Lake Elementary Parents! π£
Join us tonight for not one, but TWO fantastic parent group meetings! π€π₯
π Clear Lake Parent Group Meeting π
ποΈ Time: 6:00 PM
π Location: Clear Lake Elementary School, 23631 Lake Street, Clear Lake, WA.
π Visions Parent Group Meeting π
ποΈ Time: 7:00 PM
π Location: Clear Lake Elementary School, 23631 Lake Street, Clear Lake, WA.
Share ideas and make a positive impact on our school community! π« #ParentPower #CommunityStrong #ClearLakeCares
![π£ Attention Clear Lake Elementary Parents! π£ Join us tonight for not one, but TWO fantastic parent group meetings! π€π₯ π Clear Lake Parent Group Meeting π ποΈ Time: 6:00 PM π Location: Clear Lake Elementary School, 23631 Lake Street, Clear Lake, WA. π Visions Parent Group Meeting π ποΈ Time: 7:00 PM π Location: Clear Lake Elementary School, 23631 Lake Street, Clear Lake, WA. Share ideas and make a positive impact on our school community! π« #ParentPower #CommunityStrong #ClearLakeCares](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5820432/large_mPe-onExRmaWts-AIIxaVQ.png)
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ππ Happy Substitute Educators Day! ππ
Today, November 17, 2023, we're taking a moment to recognize and appreciate the incredible contributions of our substitute educators. In a time when schools nationwide are facing a shortage, these unsung heroes step up to ensure that our students continue to receive quality education.
π They bring enthusiasm, adaptability, and a passion for learning to the classroom, making a profound impact on students' lives.
π± Substitutes are the glue that keeps education moving forward, providing stability and support when it's needed most.
π Let's give a big shoutout to all the substitute teachers who dedicate their time and energy to make a positive difference in the lives of our students. Your flexibility, dedication, and love for teaching do not go unnoticed!
π Tag a substitute educator or share your own story of appreciation. Together, let's celebrate these incredible individuals! ππ #SubstituteEducatorsDay #EducationHeroes #ThankYouSubstitutes
![ππ Happy Substitute Educators Day! ππ Today, November 17, 2023, we're taking a moment to recognize and appreciate the incredible contributions of substitute educators. In a time when schools nationwide are facing a shortage, these unsung heroes step up to ensure that our students continue to receive quality education. π They bring enthusiasm, adaptability, and a passion for learning to the classroom, making a profound impact on students' lives. π± Substitutes are the glue that keeps education moving forward, providing stability and support when it's needed most. π Let's give a big shoutout to all the substitute teachers who dedicate their time and energy to make a positive difference in the lives of our students. Your flexibility, dedication, and love for teaching do not go unnoticed! π Tag a substitute educator or share your own story of appreciation. Together, let's celebrate these incredible individuals! ππ #SubstituteEducatorsDay #EducationHeroes #ThankYouSubstitutes](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5820353/large_sZEtj5zMaR-Z6YiNv52j_Q.png)
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π’ Don't forget! Central Elementary School's Parent Group meeting TONIGHT (November 16)! ποΈ Join us at 6:30 p.m. Work together to make a positive impact! See you there! πͺπ #ParentInvolvement #EducationMatters #CommunityUnity π«π©βπ«
![π’ Don't forget! Central Elementary School's Parent Group meeting TONIGHT! ποΈ Join us at 6:30 p.m. Let's work together to make a positive impact on our children's education. See you there! πͺπ #ParentInvolvement #EducationMatters #CommunityUnity π«π©βπ«](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5820026/large_LP1dIz24gz-wzNz3qpjVvg.png)
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π’ Attention Big Lake Parents! π’
ποΈ Reminder: the Big Lake Parent Group meeting is scheduled for (tonight) November 16 at 7 p.m. π
π Location: Big Lake Elementary School, 16802 Lakeview Blvd., Mount Vernon, WA.
π«π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ π€ #BigLakeParents #CommunityStrong #ParentGroupMeeting
![π’ Attention Big Lake Parents! π’ Mark your calendars! ποΈ The next Big Lake Parent Group meeting is scheduled for November 16 at 7 p.m. π π Location: Big Lake Elementary School, 16802 Lakeview Blvd., Mount Vernon, WA. Let's come together to discuss exciting plans and initiatives for our amazing Big Lake community! π«π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ We look forward to seeing you there! π€ #BigLakeParents #CommunityStrong #ParentGroupMeeting](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5819950/large_5ZlRJbqGVpE1Fm7mJJl3aQ.png)
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π’ Friendly Reminder! Cascade Middle School's Beginning Band Concert is TONIGHT! πΆπΊ
Join us for a delightful evening of music performed by our talented students!
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Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023
π Time: 7:00 p.m.
π Location: Middle School Cafeteria
Let's come together to show our support and enjoy the magic of music! π Don't forget to bring your friends and family!
See you there! π΅π #CascadeBeginnersConcert #MusicMagic #CommunityUnity πΌ
![π’ Friendly Reminder! Cascade Middle School's Beginning Band Concert is TONIGHT! πΆπΊ Join us for a delightful evening of music performed by our talented students! π
Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023 π Time: 7:00 p.m. π Location: Middle School Cafeteria Let's come together to show our support and enjoy the magic of music! π Don't forget to bring your friends and family! See you there! π΅π #CascadeBeginnersConcert #MusicMagic #CommunityUnity πΌ](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5820221/large_KIsrdfG7l1nx6k7Ja11nvQ.png)
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ππ Happy Education Support Professionals Day! ππ
Today, on November 15, 2023, let's take a moment to honor the incredible individuals who make our public schools thrive.
There are nine services under the Education Support Professionals umbrella, including clerical, custodial and maintenance, food, health and student, para-educators, security, skilled trades, technical, and transportation services.
Together, these individuals work tirelessly for the well-being and effective functioning of our schools. They're the unsung heroes who help our students both inside and outside the classroom. π
Let's show our appreciation and gratitude for their dedication and hard work! πͺπ« #EducationSupportProfessionalsDay #ThankYouEducators #CommunityBuilders
![ππ Happy Education Support Professionals Day! ππ Today, on November 15, 2023, let's take a moment to honor the incredible individuals who make our public schools thrive. From clerical staff to custodial and maintenance crews, from para-educators to healthcare and student support, every role is vital in shaping a nurturing learning environment. Together, these nine services under the Education Support Professionals umbrella work tirelessly for the well-being and effective functioning of our schools. They're the unsung heroes who help our students both inside and outside the classroom. π Let's show our appreciation and gratitude for their dedication and hard work! πͺπ« #EducationSupportProfessionalsDay #ThankYouEducators #CommunityBuilders](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5807855/large_z_KARDv7rH5pIRYHl5TpHQ.png)
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Today was a special day for Miss Bethany Lowe's first-grade class at Central Elementary School as they welcomed their first Mystery Readers! π΅οΈββοΈπ Sergeant Paul Eaton and Joanna Uribe from the Sedro-Woolley Police Department shared the enchanting tale of "The Knight Owl" with the eager students.
Sergeant Eaton captured the children's imaginations with his storytelling skills. ππ¦π« The kids were absolutely thrilled to have special guests from the SWPD.
A huge thank you to both guests for taking the time to join students today. π πΈππ
#CentralElementary #MysteryReaders #CommunityEngagement #LoveForLearning
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Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development!
CMS: 8:40 a.m.
SWHS: 8:55 a.m.
SSHS: 9:00 a.m.
Elementary: 10:25 a.m.
![Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development! CMS: 8:40 a.m. SWHS: 8:55 a.m. SSHS: 9:00 a.m. Elementary: 10:25 a.m.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4809214/large_l15yCz4DPRxG84vEPN7KZQ.png)