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OV Family Newsletter 9/15

Posted Date: 09/15/25 (02:35 PM)


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September 15, 2025

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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.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our office manager, Jamie Wright. You can reach her at WrightJL@mukilteo.wednet.edu.
 
Colorful pencils line up below the words 'IMPORTANT DATES'.
  • 9/15: Evacuation Drill @ 9:14am
  • 9/15: After-school clubs begin
  • 9/22: Fundraiser Kickoff Assembly
  • 9/25: Home Cross-Country Meet @ 3:45pm
  • 9/27: OV Band Trip to Leavenworth
  • 9/29: Home Softball Game @ 3:45pm
  • 9/30: Learning Labs Parent Meeting (6th grade only) @ 7pm in library
  • 10/1: Home Football Game @ 3:45pm
  • 10/6: Home Softball Game @ 3:45pm
  • 10/7: Curriculum Night @ 6pm
  • 10/9: Picture Retake Day in cafeteria 8:00am-11:00am
  • 10/17: Teacher Work Day (no school for students)
A school calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year, with dates and key events.
 

SCHOOL INFO

OFFICE HOURS:
During the school year, our office is open from 7:30am-4pm daily. (Office hours through 8/29 are 9am-3pm.)

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

ATTENDANCE:
Need to report an absence for your student? Please send a message on ParentSquare by searching "OV Attendance" or email MaldonadoAF@mukilteo.wednet.edu. You can also call the attendance line at (425) 366-5205.

MEALS:
Breakfast and lunch are free for all students this year. Our cafeteria opens at 7:35am for breakfast. CLICK HERE for the bell schedule to see the lunch times (separated by grade levels).

WEBSITE:
Please check out OV's homepage throughout the year for important information including our staff directory.

STAFF DIRECTORY:
Need to contact a teacher or other staff member? Go to "Our School" and click on "Olympic View Middle School: Staff Directory." Families can also message staff through ParentSquare.

STUDENT PLANNERS & HANDBOOK:
All of our students will receive a student planner on the first day of school. If a student loses their planner, the replacement cost is $4.00.

Students should use their planners to keep track of homework, assignment due dates, tests and other important items.

Students should also review the student handbook section at the beginning of the handbook. This section of the planner goes over all of the school rules and important info about OV.
 

PARENT/GUARDIAN SURVEY

Calling all parents & guardians. We want to hear from you! Our assistant principal, Mrs. Breen, is inviting you to take this important survey regarding your OV experience: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=P9TUotEV1EmNhz59fcZDlz-8LL7uss5JpPpjR6u4wStUNFhGNktVOFc2UTA5UTJCSldBSkRLR1Q4Ty4u

Thanks for your time and input!
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SAVE THE DATES!

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CURRICULUM NIGHT

Save the date for OV's Curriculum Night on Tuesday, October 7th starting at 6pm. Parents/guardians are invited to meet your student's teachers, counselors and visit your student's classes. More details to follow as we get closer!
Comic book style graphic announcing 'School Picture Retake Day'.

PICTURE RETAKE DAY

Did your student miss August's business day or is a new student? They will have their picture taken on Thursday, October 9th in the cafeteria from 8am-11am. Students will be called down by alphabetical order to get their picture taken and pick up their free ID card.
 
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TARDY POLICY

Students are expected to be on time to all of their classes. Music starts playing when there is one minute left in passing time, and it stops ten seconds before bell rings as final warning.

Starting today, students who are late to class will be marked tardy by the teacher and will serve lunch detention in the Reset Room on the following day. Excessive tardies may result in a referral or other discipline as needed.

We also reward students for being on time every day every period at the end of each month. Students with zero tardies for the month earn a certificate for 10 bonus Pirate Pride cards. There is also a special surprise at the end of the year for students with zero tardies for the entire year!
 
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DONATIONS NEEDED

We are seeking donations of composition notebooks and gently used backpacks to help support our students! If you have any of these items available, please consider dropping them off at the OV office. Your generosity will make a direct impact, ensuring students have the supplies they need for a successful school year. Thank you for your support!
 

LIBRARY NEWS

All students will visit the library EVERY OTHER WEEK, during their ELA classes. Each student can check out up to 3 books and they are due 14 days from check out. If you have any questions about this schedule, please contact our librarian, Mrs. Peterson. This week is “O” week - All 6th graders and Roberts' 8th graders will visit library this week!
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AFTER-SCHOOL HOMEWORK HELP

LEARNING LABS is open after school from 2:45-4pm in C143 (PE Health classroom) on Mondays through Thursdays.
  • Learning Labs is for 6th graders only!
  • Kim Phillips, our LEARNING LAB coordinator for this school year, can help students stay on top of work, strengthen your student's skills, and make sure they are starting the year off right. Let’s kick off the school year strong and stay on track for academic success.

ELECT TO LEARN is open after school from 2:45-4pm in A214 on Mondays through Thursdays.
  • It is open to all grades.
  • It is staffed by Ms. Laura, Ms. Karina & Ms. Katie.

Both of these options are quiet study places to get help with homework or to read a book. No cell phones or computer gaming is allowed.

ACTIVITY BUS: Students attending these supervised activities can ride the activity bus home as long as they live in our bus boundaries.
 

LEARNING LABS PARENT MEETING

Calling all 6th Grade Parents & Guardians!
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 30 at 7:00 PM. Join us in the library for a special parent night hosted by our Academic Success Learning Lab.

This free program is an incredible opportunity for our students, and we want you to learn all about it! You’ll meet Director Jan Link and Program Coordinator Kim Phillips, who will share details and answer your questions.

We look forward to seeing you there!
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FREE AND REDUCED RESOURCES

Did you know that more than half of Mukilteo School District students' economic status makes them eligible for free ASB membership, free admission to school activities, free athletics equipment or even community discounts? Apply for benefits using our district's two-step process: Fill out the Child Nutrition Benefit Application and the Consent to Share Form.

CLICK HERE to get started. (Eligibility is not dependent on immigration or citizenship status. No identifiable information will be shared with the federal government.) Printable PDFs are also available at the link above.

Need help with these forms? Call Nutrition Services at (425) 356-1212.
 
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Join OV's PTO

What is OV PTO? Olympic View Middle School PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) has a simple mission to assist students, staff, and families at Olympic View. Let us know if you'd like to volunteer in any way!

JOIN PTO:
Become a PTO member HERE - (suggested $15 but can put $0 - we just want you to join!)
 
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
OV PTO sponsors many events throughout the school year!! CLICK HERE to see all of our planned events.

OV PTO sponsors many events throughout the school year!!
2025-26 Calendar of Events

9/17: MOD Pizza Dine Out
PTO's first Dine Out event is this Wednesday, September 17th at MOD Pizza (on Mukilteo Speedway) from 10:30am-10pm. Mention OV PTO when ordering and 25% of your meal goes back to the PTO!

9/20: OV Spirit Wear Deadline
The Pirate Wear pre-order store ends this Saturday, September 20th! Show your school spirit in style - there are 3 Spirit Weeks during the school year to show off Pirate Pride. We will need a minimum of 40 orders to place the order - we are currently at 29 orders so don't delay in ordering. Your purchases will be delivered to your student at school in October. To order, go to https://bit.ly/ovptoSpirit

9/26: Teen Late Night
We are letting middle schoolers hang out with their friends at PTO's first ever Teen Late Night at Mukilteo YMCA (10601 47th Pl W, Mukilteo, WA 98275) on Friday, September 26th from 8:30-10:30pm. OV students will have the use of the pool, gym (basketball and volleyball), and game room (crafts, board games, and video games) - must be an OV student to participate. Thanks to Brooklyn Bros. Pizzeria for donating pizza so every student can have a slice. Space is limited to 60 students and you must register ahead of time. The link to register will be posted on our social media page when we have it.

STAY CONNECTED:
Stay up-to-date by following OV PTO on Facebook and Instagram.
Email OV PTO with any questions at ovpiratepride@gmail.com
 

CONTACT INFO

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

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IMPORTANT LINKS

Bookmark these important links.
OV HOMEPAGE
OV SPORTS SCHEDULES
FINAL FORMS--SPORTS REGISTRATION
OV ONLINE PAYMENTS
MUKILTEO SCHOOL DISTRICT
OV INSTAGRAM
OV PTO FACEBOOK PAGE