OV Family Newsletter 10/20

Posted Date: 10/20/25 (10:17 AM)

October 20, 2025

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.

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10/22: Home Football Game @ 3:45pm
10/23: Home Cross-Country Meet @ 3:45pm (Location = McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett, WA 98206)
10/27 - 10/31: Spirit Week
10/29: Home Football Game @ 3:45pm
10/30: Spirit Week Assembly
11/6: Veterans Day Appreciation Breakfast @ 8:10am (must RSVP--see link below) and Assembly @ 8:53am
11/10-11/11: Veteran's Day (no school)
11/18: Hearing & Vision Screening (7th grade only)
11/26: Early Dismissal Day (OV dismissal at noon)
11/27-11/28: Thanksgiving Day/Native American Heritage Day (No School)

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 on weekdays.

SCHOOL SCHEDULE:

Mondays-Thursdays: 8:05am-2:45pm

Fridays: 8:05am-1:30pm

ATTENDANCE:

Need to report an absence for your student? Please email OVAttendance@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.

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October 27th - October 31st

Four students representing Adam Sandler day wearing baggy shorts and other comfy clothing.

MONDAY (10/27): Adam Sandler Day

Celebrate Adam Sandler Day by dressing in the actor's signature baggy, comfortable style—like oversized t-shirts, baggy shorts, and backwards hats—or in outfits inspired by his well-known movie characters, such as Happy Gilmore or Billy Madison. This day celebrates lightheartedness, comfort and individual style!

Two people stand on grass, with 'Salty' wearing white and a snack image on the left, and 'Sweet' wearing black with candy on the right.

TUESDAY (10/28): Sweet vs. Salty Color Wars

Color Wars! What kind of snack are you today? Dress up to show your flavor!

Salty snacks: Wear white
Sweet snacks: Wear black
Sweet and salty fans (like kettle corn or salted caramel): Wear both (black and white)

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WEDNESDAY (10/29): Pirate Pride Day

Break out the black, green and white! Rock a tutu! Show your Pirate Pride by rocking as much green as you can! Shirts, socks, tutus, and more! Let’s fill the halls with school spirit and represent our Pirate crew in style. The more green, the better!

Four students dressed ready for the four different seasons.

THURSDAY (10/30): Favorite Season Day

Celebrate your favorite season by dressing like you would during your favorite time of year.

Fall: Sweater weather, fall colors
Winter: Cool colors, bundled up, holidays
Spring: Fresh florals, pastel colors
Summer: Bright, warm colors, shorts

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FRIDAY (10/31): Costume Day

Dress up in a costume! Costume Day rules: No masks, no blood, no weapons; culture is not a costume.

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THANK YOU!

Thanks to our ASB students and their leaders for their work to make a fun Spirit Week!

Image for Veterans Day with American flags waving against a blue sky.

A black and white photo shows a soldier holding a machine gun inside a vehicle.

VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY & SLIDESHOW

One of the most cherished traditions at Olympic View Middle School is our Veterans Day slideshow, a heartfelt tribute to the heroes in our lives. This special presentation honors the friends and family members of our staff and students who have bravely served or are currently serving in the military.

If you would like to have a veteran featured in this year’s slideshow, please complete the Google Form linked below.

Families who submitted a photo in previous years do not need to resubmit if your student still attends OV and no information has changed.
If you would like to update or add new details or photos, please submit a new form.

Submit your veteran here: https://forms.gle/9e4J4zLCj63xN8os7

This slideshow will be shared during our Veterans Day Assembly on November 6th. Please submit your information by October 30.

Thank you for helping us celebrate and honor the courage and sacrifice of these remarkable individuals.

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VETERANS DAY APPRECIATION BREAKFAST

OV's PTO is sponsoring an appreciation breakfast at 8:10am on 11/6 for our OV veterans and/or active duty members and their OV students prior to the assembly.

Want to attend? Must RSVP on this form to save your guest's spot. Limited spots are available. (Sorry--we do not have space for extra guests.)

Please check in at the main office when you arrive at OVMS for either breakfast or assembly.

We thank you for your service!

The American flag waves proudly against a bright blue sky.

ESSAY CONTEST

“What Does Service to Your Country Mean to You?” This is the theme of this year’s Americanism Essay Contest sponsored by the Order of the Elks.

The contest is open to students in grades 5-8 (a division for each grade level).

Entries are due to the Everett Elks no later than December 15, 2025. Link to information and cover sheet.

ORDER OV SPIRIT WEAR!

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It’s time to order your Olympic View Spirit Wear! Choose from a variety of options including short-sleeve and long-sleeve t-shirts, crewneck sweatshirts and hoodies. Prices vary—check out the order link below for details and to place your order!

CLICK HERE to check out the options and prices offered through Northwest Creations.

Note--there are a few items available in YOUTH sizes, too.
Items will be delivered to school and passed out to students when they arrive next month.

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Have a 7th or 8th grader interested in trying out for boys soccer, girls soccer, boys basketball or girls volleyball? Please check out these important tryout dates and practice times for the upcoming season. Reminder--in order to try out, students must be registered on Final Forms and also have a current physical on file (good for two years). CLICK HERE for more details about the upcoming sports season. Questions? Please email our athletic director, Scott Reinecke at ReineckeSD@mukilteo.wednet.edu

TRY OUT INFO

Boys and Girls Soccer (Nov 3-5):

Tryouts from 2:45-4:30pm

Boys Basketball (Nov. 5-7):

Nov. 5-6 from 2:45-4:45
Nov. 7 from 1:30-3:30pm

Volleyball (Nov. 3-5):

Nov 3-4 from 2:45-4:45
Nov. 5 from 2:45-4pm (7th grade) and 4:00-5:15pm (8th grade)
8th grade girls can go to the supervised area in the small gym if they need to between school and practice.

PRACTICE INFO

Boys and Girls Soccer (Begins on Nov. 6):

Practices from 2:45-4:15pm

Boys Basketball (Begins on Nov. 12):

7th grade practices from 2:45-4:45pm
8th grade practices from 6:15-7:45am

Volleyball (Begins on Nov. 7):

7th & 8th grade practice together from 2:45-4:45pm

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Students are allowed to check out at least 3 books from the library every two weeks (sometimes students have up to 5 books on their account, if they’ve asked and established they are friends of books!).

One of the ways to help your child with their reading is to share reading. Even as children get older, reading with them is a great way to comprehend, listen, and have conversations about what you’re reading together. Share some of your favorite books you read when you were in middle school. Books by Gordon Korman (Schooled is my favorite), Jennifer Nielsen (A Night Divided is a great one) and Alan Gratz (Refugee) are all great choices. If you would like to find a book to read aloud with your children or participate in a family read, message our librarian and she can make some suggestions.

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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.

Remember to Vote!

November 4, 2025 is General Election Day.

Confirm or update your voter registration information today at VoteWA.gov. If you are registered to vote, your ballot is mailed automatically and there's no need to request one.

October 17: Ballots are mailed out by county election offices no later than 18 days prior to Election Day.

October 27 is the deadline to register to vote or update your address online. You may also register and vote in person at a county voting center through Election Day.

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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!)

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!

Captain Level Sponsor: Nova Orthodontics

Nova Orthodontics has supported OV PTO as a First Mate Sponsor ($500) for the past two years, but this year they surprised us by stepping up as a Captain Level Sponsor at $1,000! Their extra generous gift helped us meet our Pass the Hat fundraising goal. Thank you, Nova Orthodontics, for your continued commitment to our school community and for helping our Pirates shine!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

OV PTO sponsors many events throughout the school year!! CLICK HERE to see all of our planned events.

UPCOMING PTO EVENTS

November 5: Dine Out at Sabor a México

Mark your calendars for our next PTO Dine Out Day at Sabor a México (8410 Mukilteo Speedway #A, Mukilteo, WA 98275) on Tuesday, November 5, from 10:30 AM–9:30 PM. This locally owned restaurant offers authentic, family-crafted dishes from Jalisco, Mexico, and was hesitant to participate last year—let’s show them our support and make it worth their while! Dine in or take out and tell them OV PTO sent you—a portion of your bill will be donated back to OV PTO.

December 11: Holiday Staff Appreciation

Let’s spread some sweetness this holiday season! Families are invited to bring in a dozen (or more) of your favorite desserts or snacks for our amazing OV staff on Thursday, December 11. If you’re short on time, cash donations are welcome, and PTO elves will shop for you.