Want to see how the Camp Orkila crew is holding up? Staff are sharing some great photos and we're posting them to the Camp Orkila web page: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/page/camp-orkila-information
11 months ago, SWSD Communications
Camp Orkila Photos
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.
11 months ago, SWSD Communications
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.
11 months ago, SWSD Communications
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.
🎉 Calling parents of future Cubs! If your little one turns 5 by Aug. 31, 2024, they're eligible to join us as kindergarteners next school year. 📚✏️ Open houses for Evergreen, Central, and Mary Purcell Elementary Schools will be held THIS WEEK on Tuesday, April 9 from 5–7 p.m. For Big Lake, Clear Lake, Lyman, and Samish Elementary Schools, open house will be held on Thursday, April 11 from 5–7 p.m. While Foundations K and Good Beginnings students are automatically enrolled, we encourage families to attend open houses. This way, you can sign up for kindergarten screening meetings, WA Kids sessions, and complete necessary paperwork tailored to your neighborhood school. Don't forget to bring copies of your child’s birth certificate and immunization records to complete the registration process. We can't wait to take this journey with you! See you soon! 🌟 #FutureCubs #KindergartenJourney #OpenHouse2024 🏫👦👧
11 months ago, SWSD Communications
🎉 Calling parents of future Cubs! If your little one turns 5 by Aug. 31, 2024, they're eligible to join us as kindergarteners next school year. 📚✏️ Mark your calendars! Open houses for Evergreen, Central, and Mary Purcell Elementary Schools will be held on April 9 from 5–7 p.m. For Big Lake, Clear Lake, Lyman, and Samish Elementary Schools, save the date for April 11 from 5–7 p.m. While Foundations K and Good Beginnings students are automatically enrolled, we encourage families to attend open houses. This way, you can sign up for kindergarten screening meetings, WA Kids sessions, and complete necessary paperwork tailored to your neighborhood school. Don't forget to bring copies of your child’s birth certificate and immunization records to complete the registration process. We can't wait to take this journey with you! See you soon! 🌟 #FutureCubs #KindergartenJourney #OpenHouse2024 🏫👦👧
🎉 Calling parents of future Cubs! If your little one turns 5 by Aug. 31, 2024, they're eligible to join us as kindergarteners next school year. 📚✏️ Mark your calendars! Open houses for Evergreen, Central, and Mary Purcell Elementary Schools will be held on April 9 from 5–7 p.m. For Big Lake, Clear Lake, Lyman, and Samish Elementary Schools, save the date for April 11 from 5–7 p.m. While Foundations K and Good Beginnings students are automatically enrolled, we encourage families to attend open houses. This way, you can sign up for kindergarten screening meetings, WA Kids sessions, and complete necessary paperwork tailored to your neighborhood school. Don't forget to bring copies of your child’s birth certificate and immunization records to complete the registration process. We can't wait to take this journey with you! See you soon! 🌟 #FutureCubs #KindergartenJourney #OpenHouse2024 🏫👦👧
Reminder: The superintendent’s monthly "Coffee and Conversation" meeting will take place Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 9:45 a.m., at the District Office (801 Trail Road). Please join us and bring your interests, comments, celebrations, and concerns related to the district as a whole to chat over coffee. This will be an informal meeting and a time for the superintendent and other district leaders to make themselves available to you. If you have specific questions or concerns related to your students, we encourage you to reach out to your student's school. They are always willing and happy to hear your concerns.
11 months ago, SWSD Communications
The superintendent’s monthly "Coffee and Conversation" meeting will take place on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 9:45 a.m., at the District Office (801 Trail Road). Please join us and bring your interests, comments, celebrations, and concerns related to the district as a whole to chat over coffee. This will be an informal meeting and a time for the superintendent and other district leaders to make themselves available to you. If you have specific questions or concerns related to your students, we encourage you to reach out to your student's school. They are always willing and happy to hear your concerns.
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.
11 months ago, SWSD Communications
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.
2024-2025 Foundations K Program applications are available NOW! Students who turn five (5) between September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025, and show need in the areas listed below are eligible for the Foundations K Program: 1. Academics 2. Emotional/social development 3. Fine and Gross motor skills 4. Language development Parents or guardians who believe that their child is an appropriate candidate for the Foundations K Program should complete the application below as soon as possible. The start date for the 2024-2025 school year will be in early October. ENGLISH APPLICATION https://forms.gle/k6n2BLTX631nsHad7 SPANISH APPLICATION https://forms.gle/be6GUvZjeQdGUKca6 The Foundations K Program is housed at Big Lake, Central, Lyman and Mary Purcell elementary schools; it is an all-day kindergarten class. After completing Foundations K, students will transition to their neighborhood school to begin kindergarten the following fall. Please note that your child cannot be enrolled in a preschool or similar program and be admitted into this early kindergarten program. Families interested in having their child participate in the Foundations K Program should contact the District's Early Learning Liaison Sarah Dahl at 360-855-4032 or by email sdahl@swsd101.org.
11 months ago, SWSD Communications
2024-2025 Foundations K Program applications are available NOW! Students who turn five (5) between September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025, and show need in the areas listed below are eligible for the Foundations K Program: 1. Academics 2. Emotional/social development 3. Fine and Gross motor skills 4. Language development Parents or guardians who believe that their child is an appropriate candidate for the Foundations K Program should complete the application below as soon as possible. The start date for the 2024-2025 school year will be in early October. ENGLISH APPLICATION https://forms.gle/k6n2BLTX631nsHad7 SPANISH APPLICATION https://forms.gle/be6GUvZjeQdGUKca6 The Foundations K Program is housed at Big Lake, Central, Lyman and Mary Purcell elementary schools; it is an all-day kindergarten class. After completing Foundations K, students will transition to their neighborhood school to begin kindergarten the following fall. Please note that your child cannot be enrolled in a preschool or similar program and be admitted into this early kindergarten program. Families interested in having their child participate in the Foundations K Program should contact the District's Early Learning Liaison Sarah Dahl at 360-855-4032 or by email sdahl@swsd101.org.
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.
11 months ago, SWSD Communications
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.
🎉 Calling parents of future Cubs! If your little one turns 5 by Aug. 31, 2024, they're eligible to join us as kindergarteners next school year. 📚✏️ Mark your calendars! Open houses for Evergreen, Central, and Mary Purcell Elementary Schools will be held on April 9 from 5–7 p.m. For Big Lake, Clear Lake, Lyman, and Samish Elementary Schools, save the date for April 11 from 5–7 p.m. While Foundations K and Good Beginnings students are automatically enrolled, we encourage families to attend open houses. This way, you can sign up for kindergarten screening meetings, WA Kids sessions, and complete necessary paperwork tailored to your neighborhood school. Don't forget to bring copies of your child’s birth certificate and immunization records to complete the registration process. We can't wait to take this journey with you! See you soon! 🌟 #FutureCubs #KindergartenJourney #OpenHouse2024 🏫👦👧
12 months ago, SWSD Communications
🎉 Calling parents of future Cubs! If your little one turns 5 by Aug. 31, 2024, they're eligible to join us as kindergarteners next school year. 📚✏️ Mark your calendars! Open houses for Evergreen, Central, and Mary Purcell Elementary Schools will be held on April 9 from 5–7 p.m. For Big Lake, Clear Lake, Lyman, and Samish Elementary Schools, save the date for April 11 from 5–7 p.m. While Foundations K and Good Beginnings students are automatically enrolled, we encourage families to attend open houses. This way, you can sign up for kindergarten screening meetings, WA Kids sessions, and complete necessary paperwork tailored to your neighborhood school. Don't forget to bring copies of your child’s birth certificate and immunization records to complete the registration process. We can't wait to take this journey with you! See you soon! 🌟 #FutureCubs #KindergartenJourney #OpenHouse2024 🏫👦👧
🎉 Calling parents of future Cubs! If your little one turns 5 by Aug. 31, 2024, they're eligible to join us as kindergarteners next school year. 📚✏️ Mark your calendars! Open houses for Evergreen, Central, and Mary Purcell Elementary Schools will be held on April 9 from 5–7 p.m. For Big Lake, Clear Lake, Lyman, and Samish Elementary Schools, save the date for April 11 from 5–7 p.m. While Foundations K and Good Beginnings students are automatically enrolled, we encourage families to attend open houses. This way, you can sign up for kindergarten screening meetings, WA Kids sessions, and complete necessary paperwork tailored to your neighborhood school. Don't forget to bring copies of your child’s birth certificate and immunization records to complete the registration process. We can't wait to take this journey with you! See you soon! 🌟 #FutureCubs #KindergartenJourney #OpenHouse2024 🏫👦👧
🎶 Join us for Central Elementary School's Spring Concert tonight, March 14, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the CMS Cafeteria! Featuring 4th–6th grades & choir students. #CentralElementary #SpringConcert
12 months ago, SWSD Communications
🎶 Join us for Central Elementary's Spring Concert tonight, March 14, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the CMS Cafeteria! Featuring 4th–6th grades & choir students. #CentralElementary #SpringConcert
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.
12 months ago, SWSD Communications
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.
Central, Evergreen, Mary Purcell and State Street families are invited to learn about the Title I program tonight from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Central Elementary School in Room 201. Title I provides funding for additional help for Title I schools. At this meeting, we will talk about our Title I program and answer any questions you have. Staff will explain: • The Title I program and the regular curriculum. • How students are identified for the program. • The assessments used and what they mean. • The proficiency levels that Title I will help your child meet. • At-home activities to help your child succeed. • How you can be involved in the Title I program. We understand that your time is important. We will provide pizza for this meeting to help make it possible for you to attend. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting tonight!
12 months ago, SWSD Communications
Central, Evergreen, Mary Purcell and State Street families are invited to learn about the Title I program on March 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Central Elementary School in Room 201. Title I provides funding for additional help for Title I schools. At this meeting, we will talk about our Title I program and answer any questions you have. Staff will explain: • The Title I program and the regular curriculum. • How students are identified for the program. • The assessments used and what they mean. • The proficiency levels that Title I will help your child meet. • At-home activities to help your child succeed. • How you can be involved in the Title I program. We understand that your time is important. We will provide pizza for this meeting to help make it possible for you to attend. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Central, Evergreen, Mary Purcell and State Street families are invited to learn about the Title I program on March 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Central Elementary School in Room 201. Title I provides funding for additional help for Title I schools. At this meeting, we will talk about our Title I program and answer any questions you have. Staff will explain: • The Title I program and the regular curriculum. • How students are identified for the program. • The assessments used and what they mean. • The proficiency levels that Title I will help your child meet. • At-home activities to help your child succeed. • How you can be involved in the Title I program. We understand that your time is important. We will provide pizza for this meeting to help make it possible for you to attend. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Get to know our incredible team in the “Meet our Staff” Monday series! We hope you enjoy getting to know the faces behind the scenes! #MeetOurStaffMonday #BehindTheScenes #EmployeeAppreciation #GetToKnowUs #SWSDStrongerTogether Jennifer Coomes, a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, brings warmth and dedication to her role supporting students and staff at Central and Big Lake elementary schools. With a passion for helping others and a diverse background that blends rural and urban experiences, Coomes has found her calling in education. A product of Southwestern Washington and Northern Oregon, Coomes' journey into education wasn't always a straight path. "When I was 12, I probably wanted to be a Veterinarian due to my love of animals." However, life took her on a different trajectory. She pursued her undergraduate and graduate studies at Eastern Washington University, where she met her husband and earned her Educational Specialist degree in June 2015. Coomes' educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Applied Developmental Psychology (2012) alongside her specialist degree. Despite her initial inclination toward physical therapy, Coomes found her purpose in the field of education, driven by a desire to make a difference in the lives of others following her own experience with intensive physical therapy. Reflecting on her journey, Coomes shares, "Fast forward 17 years and here I am. Still helping others, just not in the way I had originally planned." In her role as a school psychologist, Coomes finds fulfillment in the moments she shares with students and families. "The first time I led a meeting where the educational team and parents decided that their student no longer required special education services..." She describes the emotional meeting where tears of happiness flowed freely, a testament to the hard work and growth the student had achieved with support. Beyond her professional endeavors, Coomes finds joy in spending time with her two children, ages 4 and 2. Her hobbies range from family activities to gardening and sports, a reflection of her diverse interests and passions. "I love puzzles, reading, baseball, softball, football and basketball." Among her favorite literary works, Coomes holds a special place for the Harry Potter series, which she grew up with. She also draws inspiration from a poignant quote: "Be who you are, not who the world wants you to be." Coomes embodies the spirit of compassion and dedication that defines the educators of Sedro-Woolley. Through her journey and commitment to nurturing minds and hearts, she exemplifies the transformative power of education and the profound impact it has on individuals and communities alike.
12 months ago, SWSD Communications
Jennifer Coomes
📣 REMINDER: Sedro-Woolley School District Families! 🗓️ Today and tomorrow are early release days for parent conferences! Dismissal times today, March 7: Cascade Middle School: 10:15 a.m. State Street High School: 10:20 a.m. Sedro-Woolley High School: 10:30 a.m. All elementary schools: 12:30 p.m. *Please note that there will be no Good Beginnings Preschool today due to the early release schedule. Dismissal times tomorrow, March 8: Cascade Middle School: 11:15 a.m. State Street High School: 11:20 a.m. Sedro-Woolley High School: 11:30 a.m. All elementary schools: 12:30 p.m. 🍎✏️ #SedroWoolleySchools #ParentConferences #EarlyReleaseDays
12 months ago, SWSD Communications
📣 Attention Sedro-Woolley School District Families! 🗓️ Today and tomorrow are early release days for parent conferences! Dismissal times today, March 7: Cascade Middle School: 10:15 a.m. State Street High School: 10:20 a.m. Sedro-Woolley High School: 10:30 a.m. All elementary schools: 12:30 p.m. *Please note that there will be no Good Beginnings Preschool today due to the early release schedule. Dismissal times tomorrow, March 8: Cascade Middle School: 11:15 a.m. State Street High School: 11:20 a.m. Sedro-Woolley High School: 11:30 a.m. All elementary schools: 12:30 p.m. 🍎✏️ #SedroWoolleySchools #ParentConferences #EarlyReleaseDays
Central, Evergreen, Mary Purcell and State Street families are invited to learn about the Title I program next Tuesday, March 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Central Elementary School in Room 201. Title I provides funding for additional help for Title I schools. At this meeting, we will talk about our Title I program and answer any questions you have. Staff will explain: • The Title I program and the regular curriculum. • How students are identified for the program. • The assessments used and what they mean. • The proficiency levels that Title I will help your child meet. • At-home activities to help your child succeed. • How you can be involved in the Title I program. We understand that your time is important. We will provide pizza for this meeting to help make it possible for you to attend. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
12 months ago, SWSD Communications
Central, Evergreen, Mary Purcell and State Street families are invited to learn about the Title I program on March 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Central Elementary School in Room 201. Title I provides funding for additional help for Title I schools. At this meeting, we will talk about our Title I program and answer any questions you have. Staff will explain: • The Title I program and the regular curriculum. • How students are identified for the program. • The assessments used and what they mean. • The proficiency levels that Title I will help your child meet. • At-home activities to help your child succeed. • How you can be involved in the Title I program. We understand that your time is important. We will provide pizza for this meeting to help make it possible for you to attend. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
Central, Evergreen, Mary Purcell and State Street families are invited to learn about the Title I program on March 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Central Elementary School in Room 201. Title I provides funding for additional help for Title I schools. At this meeting, we will talk about our Title I program and answer any questions you have. Staff will explain: • The Title I program and the regular curriculum. • How students are identified for the program. • The assessments used and what they mean. • The proficiency levels that Title I will help your child meet. • At-home activities to help your child succeed. • How you can be involved in the Title I program. We understand that your time is important. We will provide pizza for this meeting to help make it possible for you to attend. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
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.
12 months ago, SWSD Communications
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.
🎉 Calling parents of future Cubs! If your little one turns 5 by Aug. 31, 2024, they're eligible to join us as kindergarteners next school year. 📚✏️ Mark your calendars! Open houses for Evergreen, Central, and Mary Purcell Elementary Schools will be held on April 9 from 5–7 p.m. For Big Lake, Clear Lake, Lyman, and Samish Elementary Schools, save the date for April 11 from 5–7 p.m. While Foundations K and Good Beginnings students are automatically enrolled, we encourage families to attend open houses. This way, you can sign up for kindergarten screening meetings, WA Kids sessions, and complete necessary paperwork tailored to your neighborhood school. For in-person attendance, don't forget to bring copies of your child’s birth certificate and immunization records to complete the registration process. We can't wait to take this journey with you! See you soon! 🌟 #FutureCubs #KindergartenJourney #OpenHouse2024 🏫👦👧
12 months ago, SWSD Communications
Mark your calendars! Open houses for Evergreen, Central, and Mary Purcell Elementary Schools will be held on April 9 from 5–7 p.m. For Big Lake, Clear Lake, Lyman, and Samish Elementary Schools, save the date for April 11 from 5–7 p.m.
Mark your calendars! Open houses for Evergreen, Central, and Mary Purcell Elementary Schools will be held on April 9 from 5–7 p.m. For Big Lake, Clear Lake, Lyman, and Samish Elementary Schools, save the date for April 11 from 5–7 p.m.
🚨 UPDATE 🚨 Due to ongoing adverse weather conditions, all Sedro-Woolley schools will be closed today. Rural road routes remain unsafe for bus travel. All scheduled activities, including field trips and meetings, are canceled. Stay tuned for further updates regarding the potential extension of the school year, as we have exhausted our allotted make-up days. Stay safe, everyone! ❄️ #SedroWoolleySchools #WeatherUpdate #StaySafe https://www.smore.com/n/q7kmx
12 months ago, SWSD Communications
Snow Day
Sedro-Woolley School Districts schools will be operating on a two-hour late start today, Monday, March 4, due to inclement weather in some areas of our district. Two-Hour Late Start Times: Elementary schools — 11:25 a.m. CMS — 9:40 a.m. SWHS — 9:55 a.m. SSHS — 10 a.m. For more details, please click on the link below. https://www.smore.com/n/b0ks7
12 months ago, SWSD Communications
Two Hour Late Start
Smore is glitchy and giving the wrong date for some reason. All Sedro-Woolley School District schools will be operating on a two-hour late start today with snow routes. Two-Hour Late Start Times: Elementary schools — 11:25 a.m. CMS — 9:40 a.m. SWHS — 9:55 a.m. SSHS — 10 a.m.
12 months ago, SWSD Communications
Two-Hour Late Start