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OV Family Newsletter 12/9

Posted Date: 12/09/24 (1:04 PM)

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December 9, 2024
 
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Hello, OV Families!
We're excited to share the latest happenings and updates from our school community to keep you informed and engaged.

SCHOOL HOURS:
  • Mondays - Thursdays: 8:05am - 2:45pm
  • Fridays: 8:05am - 1:30pm

EARLY DISMISSAL DAY (12/20):
  • Students are dismissed at noon on Friday, December 20th. Free grab 'n go lunches are available on way to buses or cars.

WINTER VACATION (12/23/2024 - 1/3/2025):
  • No School--Enjoy your winter break with your family! See you back on January 6th.

NEED TO REPORT YOUR STUDENT'S ABSENCE?
Email our attendance clerk (Therese McNamara) at OVAttendance@mukilteo.wednet.edu or search "Attendance" in ParentSquare to send her a message.

If you have any questions, please call our office at (425) 366-5200 or email our office manager, Jamie Wright: WrightJL@mukilteo.wednet.edu.
 
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IMPORTANT DATES
  • 12/9: Home Volleyball Games start @ 3:45pm
  • 12/10: Trimester 1 Grades posted in Qmlativ
  • 12/10: OV Music Boosters Makeup Meeting @ 5:30pm in cafeteria to discuss May trip to Spokane
  • 12/10: Band Concert @ 7pm in gym
  • 12/11: Home Volleyball Games start @ 3:45pm
  • 12/12: OV PTO Staff Appreciation Treat Day
  • 12/12: OV Music Boosters Makeup VIRTUAL Meeting @ 7pm to discuss May trip to Spokane
  • 12/16 - 12/20: Winter Sweater Week
  • 12/16: Home Boys Basketball Games start @ 3:45pm
  • 12/17: Choir & Orchestra Concert @ 7pm in gym
  • 12/18: Home Boys Basketball Games start @ 3:45pm
  • 12/19: Home Boys Basketball Games start @ 3:45pm
  • 12/20: Early Dismissal Day--OV students dismissed at noon with FREE Grab 'n Go sack lunches available
  • 12/23 - 1/3: Winter Break (No School)
 
YEARBOOK PHOTOS WANTED
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8TH GRADE BABY PHOTOS
Do you have any 8th grader? Send in their baby/toddler photos for the yearbook. Please submit photo to ovyearbook@gmail.com as soon as possible.
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SPORTS AND HOBBIES PHOTOS WANTED
Does your OV student have a fun hobby or play a sport (outside of school)? Please submit a photo of your student to ovyearbook@gmail.com as soon as possible. (Photo submission does not guarantee a spot in the yearbok.)
 
OV'S SWEATER WEEK
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Hey, Pirates. It's almost time to bust out those winter and holiday sweaters. Next week (Dec. 16-20) at OV is Winter Sweater Week! Let's see all those crazy and fun sweaters.  
 
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STUDENT TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Students are expected to bring their laptop fully charged and their charger every day to every class.
 
DAILY LOANERS:
  • Forgot your laptop or charger? You are allowed to borrow up to three laptops and/or three chargers per trimester.
  • These loaners will be picked up at end of day (beginning at 2:20pm Mondays - Thursdays and 1:05pm on Fridays).
 
STC OFFICE HOURS*
8:05am - 2:20pm during the first 20 minutes of each class period.
*Mrs. Jensen not available for remainder of periods due to library responsibilities
 
PIRATES OF THE MONTH--NOVEMBER
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Congratulations to our November Pirates of the Month! These students were chosen for the theme of “Positivity.” Thank you for leading by example, Pirates!

L-R: Liam Meyer, Enerel Orgil, Solyana Tsegay, Elyn Petersen, Denisse Bernal
Not pictured: Alicia Moreno Molina

 
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STUDENT EXPECTATIONS AT HOME GAMES IN GYM
Games do not begin until 3:45. Students are not supervised after school. They must leave campus, attend an afterschool club or go directly to the gym until the game starts.

  • We are not responsible for students that choose to go off campus or to unsupervised areas.

  • Once students enter the gym, they must remain in the gym until a ride home arrives or the game is over. No in and out.
 
  • Students may come into the gym at 2:50 but must remain there until a ride home arrives or the game is over.

  • Students should remain in the bleachers before and during the game unless they are using the restroom.

  • No food or gum is allowed in the gym and only water to drink.

  • Rides home must be arranged before attending the game or students must catch the 4pm activity bus.

  • Student supervision is not provided after the game nor is supervision provided if the student is not in the gym.

  • Positive cheering only.
 
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PACKS FOR KIDS ALLIANCE
Many students in the Mukilteo School District are experiencing food insecurity, including students here at OV. The Mukilteo Packs for Kids Alliance is supporting these students at every school throughout the district (with the exception of Mukilteo Elementary, which is funded through PTSA and an ECEAP grant). 

The Packs for Kids Alliance is a volunteer organization, and they appreciate everyone's contributions. Want to purchase food for the program and have it shipped directly to the alliance? CLICK HERE to place an order for the program. Thanks for your support! Questions? Please email our Family Engagement Liaison, Tracy Lane (LaneTL@mukilteo.wednet.edu).
 
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HOMEWORK HELP (MONDAYS - THURSDAYS)
Does your student need homework help?
  • Our 6th graders can attend FREE tutoring sessions in C143 after school for Learning Labs with Ms. Frankee and Ms. Jan.
  • Our 7th and 8th graders can stay after school in the library for Elect to Learn (ETL)
Students can also ride the 4pm activity bus home. (Make sure your student knows their address. Staff can help students get on the correct North or South bus.)
 
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MEET OUR STUDENT SUPPORT ADVOCATE
Hello! My name is Patricia Nogueda, and I am the Student Support Advocate for OV. I connect students and families to resources and support within the community.

I can help students and families connect to….
  • Food or Clothing
  • Housing Resources
  • Youth Shelters
  • Resources for paying utility bills
  • Mental Health Therapists
  • Support Groups
  • Health Insurance
  • Documentation – Birth Certificate, ID, DACA, Social Security
  • State and Federal Assistance
  • Legal Resources
  • LGBTOAI + Supports
  • BIPOC Supports
  • A safe place to talk and more

You can contact me with questions or to set up an appointment at (425) 366-5224 or by email at noguedapx@mukilteo.wednet.edu. I look forward to a successful school year for you and your student(s).
 
Afterschool Clubs
Get involved! Join a club! Check out the CLUBS CALENDAR for more details. (Make sure to check the start date.) More clubs will be added throughout the school year. Keep checking the calendar!

Students participating in an afterschool club can ride the activity bus home (must live in bus boundary). Important--make sure your student knows his/her address. There is a North and a South bus; supervising staff can help students get on the correct bus.

NEW CLUBS STARTING THIS WEEK! Check out Mountain Movers on Monday, Dec. 9th in A213 and Photography Club on Wednesday, Dec. 11th in A213.

  • Mountain Movers is a student-led club that meets every Monday and will be an opportunity for student to explore various aspects of their Christian faith.
  • Photography Club meets weekly on Wednesdays. You'll get to use real cameras and lenses plus learn about all those fancy camera settings.
 
OV PTO News
OLYMPIC VIEW PTO
OV PTO sponsors many events throughout the school year!
Holiday Staff Appreciation 2024
OV PTO UPCOMING EVENTS
12/12 Holiday Staff Appreciation
We currently only have $48 in donations and 12 families signed up to celebrate OV Staff for THIS THURSDAY, December 12th. We can't feed all 90 staff members so WE NEED YOUR HELP! What we need from you: Please bring a dozen (or more!) of your favorite holiday cookies, desserts, or treats (store-bought or home-made)! To sign up to BRING something, go to https://bit.ly/ovptoholiday2

Don't want to bake or have time to purchase? If baking is not your thing or you are not able to bring cookies in, we are accepting cash donations to help buy savory items for the OV Staff. Go to https://paypal.me/ovpto to donate.

1/13 Zoom General Meeting at 7pm
Our next Zoom General Meeting is on Monday, January 13th at 7pm. Come learn about PTO activities and how you can help. We also raffle off two sets of $5 Snacks Ahoy bucks for your student to use (must be a PTO member to win).

1/16 Fun & Games: Ice Cream Social & STEAM activities (2:45-4pm) 
PTO's after school event on Thursday, January 16th from 2:45-4pm will feature STEAM activities like 3D-printed name keychain, math games, art lessons and making butter.

Students can grab a FREE ice cream sundae as well. We will be raffling off gift card prizes from Crumbl cookies, Ivars, Emerald City Smoothies and Chick-fil-a. Snacks available for purchase $1-$2. Students can ride the Activity Bus home as space allows or arrange family pick up.
 
OLYMPIC VIEW MUSIC BOOSTERS
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IMPORTANT BAND TRIP INFO FROM JEFF RAY (OV BAND DIRECTOR):
Have a student in band or a student planning on participating in color guard (flags & poms) this year? Join the Olympic View Music Boosters Board for informational meetings about the upcoming Marching Band and Color Guard Spring Trips. 

The plan is to be a part of the Junior Lilac Festival Parade in Spokane, Washington on May 10. As this trip is a multi-day trip, we are planning multiple opportunities to share the plans for the trip now in order to help families start to prepare. Pick one of these dates that work best for you:
 
  • Tuesday, December 10th at 5:30pm in the OV Cafeteria (this is before the Winter Concert) 
  • Thursday, December 12th at 7pm Virtual Meeting (Zoom link sent last week via ParentSquare message from Jeff Ray). If you don't have the link, please contact Katie Johnson (email below).

Questions? Contact Katie Johnson at ovmbpresident1@gmail.com
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CONTACT INFO
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.
 
 
IMPORTANT LINKS:
OV HOMEPAGE
OV STAFF DIRECTORY
OV BELL SCHEDULE
OV ONLINE PAYMENTS
OV INSTAGRAM
 
OV SPORTS SCHEDULES
OV SPORTS REGISTRATION
 
SCHOOL CALENDAR 2024-2025
MUKILTEO SCHOOL DISTRICT
 
OV PTO FACEBOOK
OV PTO INSTAGRAM
OV PTO CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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 (425-356-1244), 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.