OV Family Newsletter 5/27

Posted Date: 5/27/25 (8:18 PM)

May 27, 2025

OV GENERAL INFO

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.

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UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

5/27 - 5/30: State WCAS Testing in Science classes (8th grade only) & Make-up testing in library
5/28: Track & Field Finals (Shoreline Stadium) @ 3:30pm
5/29: Track & Field Party 2:45-4pm (last day)
6/2 - 6/6: State SBA Testing in Math classes & Make-up Testing in library
6/3: Choir & Orchestra Concert @ 7pm
6/6: Student library books due
6/10: Band Concert @ 7pm
6/11: Last Day for Elect to Learn, Clubs & Activity Bus
6/12: Graduating Seniors/OV Alumni parade through OV hallways & campus wearing cap & gown (arrive at 12:30pm for photo; parade starts at 12:50pm). Senior parents/guardians welcome to attend.
6/13: 8th Grade Ceremony tickets distributed in 6th period (4 per family)
6/13: All student textbooks due
6/13: SHIP Awards presented in all classes
6/17: 8th Grade Ceremony (6pm) & Celebration (7-9pm)
6/16-6/20: Spirit Week
6/16: Yearbook Distribution Day & BBQ Lunch
6/17: 8th Grade Rehearsal 8:10am-11:20am in gym
6/17: 8th Grade Ceremony (6pm) & Celebration (7-9pm)
6/18: Moving Up Assembly (am)
6/19: Juneteenth--No School
6/20 & 6/23: No student backpacks or laptops (small sling bags ok)
6/23: Last Day of School (dismissal at noon); sack lunches available at dismissal

UPDATED STUDENT CALENDAR

Here is our district's updated calendar that reflects the make-up snow days. Our last day of school is now on Monday, June 23rd.

An updated calendar for the 2024-25 school year for the Mukilteo School District, showing important dates and times.

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LOST AND FOUND

We have a lot of items in our lost and found. Missing a jacket, sweatshirt, lunchbox, water bottle or other items? Check out the lost and found on the stage in the cafeteria. Remaining items will be donated to charity soon. (Parents/guardians are welcome to stop by and check it out if needed. Must sign into the office first.)

If you are missing small items like keys, jewelry or glasses, stop by the office to check the box by Mrs. McNamara's desk.

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REMEMBER TO BUY A YEARBOOK!

Yearbooks are on still on sale for $25 this week, but the price increases to $30 next week! Students can bring cash or checks to the bookkeeper, Mrs. Koegler, in the office. Families can also purchase them online by using this QR code or at this link: https://wa-mukilteo.intouchreceipting.com/.

NOTE: If using the QR code, scroll down to the log-in area (just above the guest log-in). Your log-in info is the same as your Qmlativ Family Access.

Questions? Please call our bookkeeper, Mrs. Koegler, at (425) 366-5216.

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MOVING OVER THE SUMMER?

Is your family moving this summer? If so, please contact our registrar, Mrs. Mejia, with your new address and school name so she knows where to send your student's files.

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STATE TESTING DATES

Our school's annual state testing contines. Please try to avoid appointments and absences on the dates below as there is limited time for make-up testing. We appreciate your help!

REMAINING TESTING DAYS:

5/27-5/30: WCAS (in Science classes--8th grade only) plus make-up ELA testing (all grades in library)
6/2-6/6: Math CAT & PT (in Math classes--all grades plus make-up testing in library

It's important for all students to bring their charged laptop and charging cord to school every day for testing. Students should also bring corded headphones to use if they have them.

IMPORTANT INFO FROM OUR STUDENT SUPPORT ADVOCATE

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NEED SUMMER FUN IDEAS?

Get ready for sunshine, laughter, and unforgettable memories! This summer, experience the best of Snohomish County with the whole family. Summer is a great time for teens to relax and recharge after a busy school year, but it’s also a fantastic time for them to keep their minds and bodies active, explore new interests, and make lifelong memories.

Whether it’s an overnight pre-college program, local day camp, or sleep-away adventure, the programs are endless. Some are academically focused, others are skills-based, and all are engaging and fun, offering enrichment opportunities for teens to expand their horizons.

Check out the above summer bucket list for your teen. If you would like to find out more about local summer programs please contact our Student Support Advocate, Mrs. Nogueda-Grijalva, at (425) 366-5224 or by email at noguedapx@mukilteo.wednet.edu.

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SUN BUCKS

Washington State’s SUN Bucks program is back for 2025. SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT, is a program that helps families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Families will get a one-time $120 benefit per year for each eligible child to help buy groceries during the summer months. Nearly 600,000 Washington children received SUN Bucks over the summer of 2024.

If you are currently individually qualified for Free and Reduced Lunch at school, you will want to make sure your address is up-to-date in our system for when the SUN Bucks cards are mailed out.

If you need to sign up for Free and Reduced lunch, the information is available on the district website at: https://www.mukilteoschools.org/freemeals

For more information about SUN Bucks, visit their website: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/sunbucks

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LIBRARY INFO

While the library is closed during the school day for make-up testing (for students who have been absent or didn’t finish testing in their classroom), we are filling holds students place on books and delivering to non-testing classrooms.

Students are also welcome to visit the library in the mornings before school most days in order to check out books. If students need to return any books, they can use the bin outside the library door. Thank you!

A wooden library book return with a sign that says 'Return Library Books Here!'

8TH GRADE CEREMONY & CELEBRATION UPDATE

What: Olympic View Middle School 8th Grade Ceremony and Celebration

Where: Olympic View Middle School Gym, 2602 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo, WA 98275

When: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6 pm

Details: Doors open at 5:30 pm. Come early to get a good parking spot. Each family will receive four tickets. We’ll send the tickets home with your student on Friday, June 13th. The ticket doesn’t guarantee seating. First come, first serve! Our 8th graders should wear "dressy casual" or "church-type clothes" to the 6pm ceremony. School dress code rules apply for both the ceremony & celebration. Please leave the balloons at home. They block the view of others during the ceremony.

OV 8th Graders Only--Celebration: Students should bring a change of clothes for after the ceremony. Students will get a passport to stamp each destination (games) they visit at the party. We will have pizza, drinks and lots of treats to enjoy as well. There will also be a 3-on-3 basketball tournament plus a craft station for those who prefer peace and quiet. Once the clock strikes 9 pm, prepare for departure as this ship has sailed.

Parent Shipmates Needed: While this event is for our newly minted freshmen (gasp, how?!), we’re looking for some parent volunteers to help run the celebration, and no training is required! Please help us prevent a mutiny on the ship by volunteering a couple hours of your time. We really could use help with cleaning up after and running the stations during the after party. Your parent-run committee has been swabbing the deck since February and would really appreciate the support. Please email our 8th grade celebration chairperson, Frances Blauvelt if you can help: francesklin@gmail.com. Arrrrr, thank you, matey!

An event poster for the Olympic View Middle School Eighth Grade Ceremony.

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.

NINTENDO SWITCH CLUB: Switch Club is canceled today. See you next Tuesday, June 3rd!

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: Photography Club is canceled tomorrow (5/28). See you next Wednesday, June 4th.

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

5/31: Free Mukilteo Lighthouse BBQ

Come meet other OV families this Saturday, May 31st from 11am-1pm at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park picnic area. We also have reserved the volleyball courts. OV PTO will provide hot dogs and drinks. Clam chowder and drinks will be provided by Mukilteo Ivars and TeaCo Tea House. Bring a dish to share (optional). This event is open to all Olympic View Middle School families and any incoming 6th grade families (who will be attending OV) are invited to attend. RSVP on Facebook Event page so we have an idea of how many are coming!

6/2: Zoom General Meeting

Monday, June 2nd at 7pm on Zoom is our last General Meeting to vote on the new budget. We need members to attend to vote on the budget so we can start spending funds at the beginning of the fiscal year. We always raffle off two sets of $5 Snacks Ahoy bucks for your student to use at the end of the meeting (must be a PTO member). Zoom Link

6/4: Fun & Games: Trivia & Ice Cream Social

How much does your student know? Come test their knowledge with their friends! It's a group competition at PTO's last school event on Wednesday, June 4th from 3-4pm. Free ice cream sundaes will be provided to attendees. Concessions will be sold for $.25-$2. Hope to see your student there!

Mukilteo Lighthouse Park with a playground, covered picnic areas, and people enjoying the outdoors.

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.