Samish Elementary

🚨 Important Update for Sedro-Woolley School District Families 🚨 We are currently experiencing an issue with incoming calls to our schools and district offices. Outgoing calls are still working. Our IT department is actively working with our vendor to resolve the issue as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as soon as we have more information. Thank you for your understanding! 🙏📞

📣 Join Us in Celebrating Education Support Professionals Week! 🎉🍎 From March 10-14, 2025, we honor our incredible Education Support Professionals (ESPs) who keep Sedro-Woolley schools running strong! 🚍💻🍽️ From our bus drivers, paraeducators, custodians, food service workers, tech support, office staff, nurses, and maintenance teams—our ESPs go above and beyond every day to support our students and staff. 🏫💙 Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and the difference you make in our schools! Drop a comment below to show your appreciation. ⬇️✨ #ThankYouESPs #ESPWeek2025 #StrongerTogether

Don’t forget, we switch to Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday (March 9) at 2 a.m.! Don’t forget to set your clocks forward and embrace the longer evenings. #TimeChange #DaylightSaving #SpringForward

Today’s schedule reminder: All schools have early dismissal. Double-check your school’s time so everyone stays on track. (Cascade Middle: 10:45 a.m., State Street High: 10:50 a.m., SWHS: 11:00 a.m., All Elementary: 12:30 p.m.). Please follow your school’s schedule and plan your pickup accordingly. #PlanAhead

Today’s schedule reminder: It’s early dismissal for K–12 Conferences. (Cascade Middle: 10:45 a.m., State Street High: 10:50 a.m., SWHS: 11:00 a.m., All Elementary: 12:30 p.m.). Please follow your school’s schedule and plan your pickup accordingly. (Remember: No Good Beginnings Preschool on early dismissal days.) #PlanAhead

Mark your calendars! Samish Elementary Parent Group Meeting will be held on March 11 at 6:30 p.m. #SamishStrong #ParentGroup

Fuel up for success! March 3–7 is National School Breakfast Week! Join us in celebrating nutritious and delicious breakfasts at our schools. Let’s make every day a great start! #HealthyStart #SchoolBreakfast #FuelForSuccess

📰 Stay informed—read this week’s district newsletter! 👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/d8nwz 📢 Reminder: School Conferences & Early Dismissal March 6 & 7! 🔹 Early Dismissal Times: 📍 Cascade MS – 10:45 a.m. 📍 State Street HS – 10:50 a.m. 📍 SWHS – 11:00 a.m. 📍 All Elementary – 12:30 p.m. 🚨 No Good Beginnings Preschool these days. 📆 Conference Schedule: ✏️ Elementary – Scheduled by teachers. Contact your child’s teacher to set up a meeting. 🏫 SWHS – March 6, 12–3 p.m. & 4–7 p.m. 🎓 State Street HS – March 6, 12–6 p.m. 🐻 Cascade MS – March 6, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. & 3:30–6:30 p.m. (arena-style in the cafeteria!) 📌 Plan ahead for pickup & see you at conferences!

🎉 Join the Baile Folklórico Dance Group! 🎉 We are excited to invite girls in grades 3rd—12th to join a Baile Folklórico dance group. This group will be performing at the Celebrating Our Culture Night in May. Rehearsal Times: Grades 3-6: Saturdays, 1–2 p.m. Grades 7-12: Saturdays, 2–3 p.m. Practice Dates: March 8, 15, 22, 29 April 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3 Location: Evergreen Elementary School Cafeteria Cost: $15 per student for dress rental. How to Sign Up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeR7n7TPuAm1BAXnsR5LN_X3YkXOn5Jm3fo5X9a2THGPBaAUA/viewform Families can fill out the application above. Or call Monica Vivanco at 360-855-3772 or the MLL office at 360-855-3533 to reserve spots, as space is limited. A completed permission slip is required before starting rehearsals. Permission slips can be turned into the multilingual department (Monica Vivanco or Jasmine Guerrero). These are available from your school secretary.

Mark your calendars for March 6 and 7: Thursday, March 6 is an early dismissal day for K–12 Conferences. (Remember: No Good Beginnings Preschool on early dismissal days.) Friday, March 7 is an early dismissal for all students. Early Dismissal Times: Cascade Middle: 10:45 a.m. State Street High: 10:50 a.m. SWHS: 11:00 a.m. All Elementary: 12:30 p.m. Please follow your school’s schedule and plan your pickup accordingly. #EarlyDismissal #SchoolConferences

Good morning, SWSD families, Our apologies for the late notification as conditions changed rapidly this morning. Due to power outages affecting multiple schools, all Sedro-Woolley School District schools will operate on a two-hour delay today. Buses will be running on regular routes unless you are contacted by the Transportation Department. Adjusted Start Times (Based on Regular Start Times, Including Late-Start Wednesdays): Elementary Schools: 11:25 a.m. Cascade Middle School: 9:40 a.m. Sedro-Woolley High School: 9:55 a.m. State Street High School: 10:00 a.m. Pick-Up Times: Buses will arrive two hours later than normal at your child’s designated stop. Cancellations & Changes: 🚌 No Out-of-District Transportation Will Be Available for McKinney-Vento students 🚌 Transportation will be provided for AM/PM Northwest Career & Technical Academy (NCTA Skills Center), regular special education, hearing-impaired. For transportation-related questions, please call 360-855-3504. 🚫 No Morning Preschool Programs: This includes Good Beginnings, Samish Cooperative, Cub Club, and Y at Good Beginnings Preschool. Afternoon classes will operate as normal. ⏳ Head Start & Early Head Start: These programs (located next to Evergreen Elementary) will follow the school district's delayed schedule. 🚫 No Before-School Programs: This includes before-school music at Cascade Middle School. 🍽️ Breakfast: Will not be served, except at Sedro-Woolley High School, State Street High School, and Cascade Middle School. Please note, because of the power outage, cold breakfast might be served in place of a hot breakfast. 📅 Before-School Meetings: Child-specific special education meetings will be rescheduled. 🚌 Field Trips: All field trips within and outside the district are canceled. ⚠️ Possible Route Changes: Conditions may require adjustments to bus routes, schedules, or stops while en route. Families will be notified by the Transportation Department if any changes occur. We appreciate your patience and understanding as our staff works to ensure student safety. Thank you for your flexibility!

🚨 Important Update: SWSD Board Meeting Access 🚨 Due to high interest in tonight’s meeting, we are providing a Zoom webinar option for attendance. 📅 When: Feb. 24, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM (Pacific Time) 💻 Join via Zoom: https://swsd.zoom.us/j/85687347096 Stay informed and engaged—we look forward to your participation! #SWSD #BoardMeeting

Click on the link below to read this week's district newsletter. https://secure.smore.com/n/caqe5

🇺🇸 Reminder: Schools and offices are closed on Monday, February 17, as we observe Presidents’ Day. Enjoy the long weekend and see you back in class on Tuesday!

🚨 Important Update: School in Session on February 14 🚨 Reminder: Due to the school closure on February 6, school will now be in session on Wednesday, February 14, as an inclement weather make-up day. Please note, Good Beginnings Preschool will not be in session. February 14 was designated in the district calendar as a weather-related make-up day. We appreciate your flexibility in ensuring students can attend. 📚✏️ #SWSD #WeatherMakeUpDay

🚨 School Closure Alert 🚨 Due to adverse road conditions, all Sedro-Woolley School District schools are closed today, February 6, 2025. This includes the cancellation of all field trips, after-school activities, and meetings scheduled for the day. 🚨 Road Conditions 🚨 Our transportation crews have been out early this morning evaluating roads across our 395-square-mile district, and many of our routes remain unsafe for travel. While roads in some neighborhoods may seem passable, that’s not the case everywhere in our district. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. Thank you to our crews for braving the conditions to assess the roads, and to our community for your patience and support! ❄️ Stay Safe & Help Keep Walkways Clear ❄️ We encourage families to stay safe and warm. If you live within a mile of our schools, please consider clearing sidewalks to help ensure a safe path for students walking to school tomorrow. With temperatures staying low, the snow won’t be melting on its own—your help is greatly appreciated! Thank you for your support, and stay safe! 💙❄️🚍

Camp Orkila Parent Information Night is happening tonight, January 28, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Sedro-Woolley High School auditorium.

Reminder: Today, January 27, is a non-student day for all students.

Mark your calendars! Camp Orkila Parent Information Night will be held on Tuesday, January 28, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Sedro-Woolley High School auditorium.

Mark your calendars! Next Monday, January 27, is a non-student day for all students.