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.

Reminder--No School on November 10-11 in observance of Veterans Day. (There will also not be an OV family newsletter next week due to the holiday.)

During the school year, our office is open from 7:30am-4pm on weekdays.

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

Fridays: 8:05am-1:30pm

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.

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).

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

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.

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

CLICK HERE to find out game times and locations.

Students participating in after-school athletics, clubs, Elect to Learn and other extracurricular programs can ride the activity bus home. (Note--most sports practices do not end in time for our athletes to ride the activity bus.)

This bus route is provided to ensure that students participating in after school extended learning and enrichment activities have access to convenient school transportation home. 

This year, activity bus routes have been updated to run more like transit routes, making planned stops—including stops at the elementary schools they serve—to help cover more areas efficiently. Route times are relatively close to, or even shorter than, what students experienced last year. 

4:05pm: Leave OV

4:16pm: Serene Lake Elementary School

4:18pm: Picnic Point Elementary School

4:24pm: 3106 York Road (Vantage Apartments/York Rd Entrance)

4:29pm: Fairmount Elementary School (North Parking Lot)

4:38pm: Horizon Elementary School

4:50pm: Bailey Ave @ Greely Street

4:54pm: Merrill Creek Parkway @ 13th Ave W.

4:55pm: Ocean & Mukilteo Blvd.

Mukilteo School District is proud to welcome Dr. Lucía Magis-Weinberg, a globally recognized expert in adolescent brain development for a powerful virtual session this week.

English language event: Zoom link

This session will give you the practical tools and confidence to set healthy limits, foster digital wellness, and guide your children to be responsible digital citizens. We will cover creating a family media plan, establishing clear rules, and managing screen time without constant battles.

Together, you will learn to mentor, rather than monitor, so your kids build a positive and safe relationship with technology. 

Some families are worried because help from SNAP (food benefits) might stop soon due to the government shutdown. If your family needs extra food support, talk to your school counselor or Student Support Advocate—they can help assist you find additional resources.

If you or your family need more help, see our Student Support Advocate, Patty Nogueda, in the main office. 

Mukilteo School District invites you to help shape important decisions about curriculum, budget, and student services by serving on a district standing committee. Interested in learning more or volunteering? Join us for a Zoom meeting on Monday, November 17 at 4 p.m. To receive the Zoom link, please RSVP by Wednesday, November 12 to communications@mukilteo.wednet.edu.

Committee members are elected by attendees at the meeting and may serve on one committee per year. We would love to have you involved!

During this year’s meeting, the school district will be looking to fill these positions on standing committees:

 

LEARNING LABS is open after school from 2:45-4pm in C143 (PE Health classroom) on Mondays through Thursdays.

ELECT TO LEARN is open after school from 2:45-4pm in A214 on Mondays through Thursdays.

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.

Attention 6th Grade Families!

At the start of the school year, all sixth graders completed two short activities:

This week, students will bring home both assessments in a packet. Last week, we reviewed the results with students on Monday (Math) and Tuesday (Writing).

If your student did not earn 100% on the math facts or a score of 3 or 4 on the writing piece, please use the materials included in the packet for extra practice.

Students are welcome to practice at home or attend our Learning Lab after school on Monday s through Thursdays. Working together on these foundational skills builds confidence and supports continued academic success.

Kim Phillips, Coordinator of Academic Success — Learning Lab

Jan Link, Director of Academic Link Outreach

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!

Become a PTO member HERE - (suggested $15 but can put $0 - we just want you to join!)

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

PTO's Dine Out Day is this Wednesday (November 5th) at Sabor a México (8410 Mukilteo Speedway #A, Mukilteo, WA 98275) 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.

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.

Stay up-to-date by following OV PTO on Facebook and Instagram.

Email OV PTO with any questions at ovpiratepride@gmail.com

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