OV Family Newsletter 2/10

Posted Date: 2/10/25 (10:14 PM)

February 10, 2025

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

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.

QUESTIONS? Please call our office at (425) 366-5200 or email our office manager, Jamie Wright: WrightJL@mukilteo.wednet.edu.

IMPORTANT DATES

2/10 - 2/14: Winter Spirit Week
2/13: Spirit Assembly 1:45pm in gym
2/13: Hearty Party 2:45-4pm
2/13: Wrestling Practices begin 2:45-4:45pm
2/13: Jazz Band & 8th Grade Band Trip to San Juan Island (all day)
2/17-2/21: Mid-Winter Break (No School)
2/25-2/26: Signs of Suicide (SOS) Presentations in library (6th grade)
2/27: OV PTO Dine Out Night @ Red Robin Alderwood
3/3 & 3/5: Signs of Suicide (SOS) Presentations in library (7th grade)
3/11: World Language Profiency Exam (8th Grade)
3/12: High School Registration (8th grade) @ 10-11am
3/13-3/14: Signs of Suicide Presentations in library (8th grade)

Winter Spirit Week (Feb. 10-14)

SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT AND DRESS THE DAILY THEMES:

MONDAY (2/10): Comfy Cozy Day (pajamas, sweats, onesies or athleisure)
TUESDAY (2/11): Dress to Impress (fancy clothes)
WEDNESDAY (2/12): Wicked Wednesday (wear green like Elphaba or pink like Glinda in Wicked)
THURSDAY (2/13): Pirate Pride (wear black, green or white or even a tutu)
FRIDAY (2/14): Valentine's Day (wear hearts, pink, white, purple or red)

HEARTY PARTY (2/13):

Stay after school and have a blast at our winter all-school celebration from 2:45-4pm. Free admission!

NO activity buses--must arrange own transportation.
Music in the courtyard
Open gym
Soccer (courtyard--weather permitting)
Four Square (courtyard--weather permitting)
DIY Keychains and Valentine cards
Snacks Ahoy (snacks for sale in cafeteria entry)
BINGO in D1
Crafts in lunchroom

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED--HEARTY PARTY

Parent volunteers are needed at the Hearty Party this Thursday, Feb. 13th from 2:30-4:00pm. Interested in volunteering? Please fill out the volunteer section on this newsletter or email Jamie Wright at WrightJL@mukilteo.wednet.edu to let her know you can help. Volunteers will help supervise at the different stations (see description of stations above).

WINTER SPORTS

WRESTLING

Our next sports season is just gearing up. Wrestling begins this February 13th. It is open to boys and girls in all grades (6th graders can practice but cannot compete in meets) and is a no-cut sport.

Eligibility:

All students must have completed all of their online paperwork through Final Forms (parent and student sections), a current Sports Physical must be on file at school, and students must purchase an ASB card. Students cannot participate until these requirements are met. Students must also have a 2.0 GPA and no “N’s. Students will be given a probationary period to meet this standard if they are not eligible at the beginning of the season.

Season Info:

Season begins Feb. 13th
Final Meet on April 4th
Practice M-Th from 2:45-4:45 (Fridays TBD)

Questions? Please email our athletic director, Scott Reinecke (ReineckeSD@mukilteo.wednet.edu).

SIGNS OF SUICIDE (SOS) PRESENTATIONS

Counselors will be teaching students about mental health and how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend. Counselors will be using a program called SOS Signs of Suicide. The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help.

Through the program, students learn:

Depression is treatable, so they are encouraged to seek help
How to identify depression and potential suicide risk in themselves or a friend
To ACT (Acknowledge, Care and Tell) a trusted adult if concerned about themselves or a friend
Who they can turn to at school for help

We encourage you to visit https://mindwise.org/parents/

for information on warning signs for youth suicide, useful resources and learn some of the key messages students will learn. Please also check out the attached flyer with more information about the SOS program.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact your student’s school counselor.

6th grade: Wendy Smith
7th grade: Teresa Hoffman
8th grade: Lisa Morris

Counselor's Presentation Schedule in library during Language Arts classes:

6th grade: February 25-26
7th grade: March 3 & March 5
8th grade: March 12-13

Students are reviewing how to use the library catalog. Not only can students check their library account (to see what’s overdue), but they can also put books on hold (and delivered to their ELA teacher, if there are no overdue books out) and add books to their personal (To Be Read) list. Students can watch the video in the Counseling & Library course in Schoology.

SCENT AWARENESS

Scented products can trigger serious health reactions in people with asthma, bronchitis, migraines, allergies or chemical sensitivities. Please remind your students to maintain a healthy environment for everyone by not wearing or spraying scented products while at school.

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. 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.)

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.

MOUNTAIN MOVERS: Mountain Movers Club is canceled today. Sorry for the inconvenience.

LATINO CULTURAL CLUB: Sorry for the inconvenience, but our Latino Cultural Club is canceled until further notice as Ms. Nogueda is not available due to family emergency.

YANA CLUB: Our newest club starts this week! (Normally this club is on Thursdays, but it will be held on Wednesday this week.) Welcome to the YANA Club! Whether you're an outgoing student with lots of friends, or a student who is trying to find a place where you belong, all are welcome at the YANA Club. We are building a community that aims to help people feel less alone. The name YANA stands for "You Are Not Alone". Our goals are to spread kindness, encourage love and compassion, create safe spaces for students at school, and to help the overall campus feel like a more welcoming place for students by students. If you're interested in joining, meet times will be weekly on Thursdays after school in A108 with Mrs. Peretti and Bubba. First come first serve--sign-ups will be in the office starting Tuesday mornings and will close Tuesday afternoons.

Due to this Thursday's Hearty Party, all clubs, Elect to Learn and Learning Labs are canceled so students can attend the party.

OLYMPIC VIEW PTO

OV PTO sponsors many events throughout the school year!

CLICK HERE for PTO's Calendar of Events for 2024-2025 school year.
Become a PTO member HERE.
Stay up-to-date by following OV PTO on Facebook and Instagram.
Email OV PTO with any questions at ovpiratepride@gmail.com.

OV PTO UPCOMING EVENTS

Thank you families for attending Panda Express' Dine out - we raised $108!

2/27: Alderwood Red Robin Dine Out

Support OV PTO & Dine Out at Alderwood Red Robin! Go on Thursday, February 27th from 11am-10pm and let them know you are there because of OV PTO and 20% of your meal purchase will go back to the PTO!

2025-26 Board Member Call Out

OV PTO is currently looking for individuals to join the 2025-26 OV PTO Board. We would like someone who can volunteer at three after school events and three evening events! Email no later than March 14th by 12pm to ovpiratepride@gmail.com.

CONTACT INFO

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Office: (425) 366-5200
Office Manager--Jamie Wright: (425) 366-5210 or email WrightJL@mukilteo.wednet.edu

IMPORTANT LINKS:

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.