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OV Family Newsletter 11/17

Posted Date: 11/17/25 (01:45 PM)


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November 17, 2025

Main entrance

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.

Reminder: OV students have school through next Wednesday. (Only elementary students have family conferences and no school.) OV students will be dismissed at noon on Wednesday, November 26. Free Grab 'n Go lunches will be available for students at dismissal.
 
Colorful pencils line up below the words 'IMPORTANT DATES'.
  • 11/18: Fundraiser Prize Party 8:05-11am (for students with 12+ prize points) in cafeteria
  • 11/18: Hearing & Vision Screening (7th grade only)
  • 11/19: NJHS Meeting @ 2:45pm in library
  • 11/24: SHIP Awards presented in all classes
  • 11/26: Early Dismissal Day (OV dismissal at noon)
  • 11/26: Last day of 1st trimester
  • 11/27-11/28: Thanksgiving Day/Native American Heritage Day (No School)
  • 12/2: Winter Choir & Orchestra Concert @ 7pm in gym
  • 12/3: Home Volleyball Game @ 3:45pm
  • 12/4 - 12/5: WLPE Testing in library (8th grade only)
  • 12/8: Home Volleyball Game @ 3:45pm
  • 12/9: Winter Band Concert @ 7pm in gym
  • 12/10: Home Basketball Game @ 3:45pm
  • 12/15: Home Volleyball Game @ 3:45pm
  • 12/17: Home Basketball Game @ 3:45pm
  • 12/19: Early Dismissal Day (students released at noon with free Grab ‘n Go lunches available at dismissal)
  • 12/22/25 – 1/2/26: Winter Break—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.
 

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.
A vibrant green hooded sweatshirt with a front pocket.
 
A yellow school bus is parked under a covered walkway.

ACTIVITY BUS INFO

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.)
  • We have one activity bus this year that runs on Mondays through Thursdays that leaves OV at 4:05pm. 
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. 

Below are the activity bus stops and approximate drop-off times. (NOTE--new stop was just added last week at Ocean & Mukilteo Blvd.)

BUS STOPS:
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.
 
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OV FOOD DRIVE

As many of you may have heard, SNAP benefits are stalled this month, and this may impact some of the families in our community. To help provide additional support, we are launching a schoolwide food drive to stock our Packs for Kids program (coordinated by Jim Tinsley). Our goal is to collect quick and easy dinner items that students can prepare at home.

We are asking for shelf stable, kid-friendly foods that don’t require extra ingredients like milk, butter or eggs. “Heat and eat” or “just add water” items are especially helpful.
Grains & Bases
  • Instant rice cups (microwavable) or jasmine rice bags
  • Pasta (regular or microwave-ready pouches)
  • Mac & cheese cups
  • Ramen or noodle bowls (lower sodium if possible)
  • Instant mashed potatoes
  • Velveeta mac and cheese (no milk or butter needed)
  • Crackers
  • Tortilla Chips
Proteins
  • Canned chicken or tuna
  • Canned chili or stew
  • Canned beans (black, pinto, or refried)
  • Peanut butter
  • Lentil or bean soup cups
Sauces & Add-Ons
  • Pasta sauce
  • Salsa
  • Shelf-stable cheese sauce pouches
  • Teriyaki or stir-fry sauce packets
Ready-to-Eat or Low-Prep Meals
  • Chef Boyardee or Annie’s pasta cups
  • Instant noodle or rice bowls with veggies/protein
  • Microwave soups
  • Boxed shelf-stable meal kits (Hormel Compleats, Annie’s)
Donations can be sent to school with your student or dropped off in the main office. Any contribution—big or small—helps support a family in our community.

Thank you for your continued care and generosity. Our Pirate community truly takes care of one another!
 
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MSD FOOD DRIVE

Please join us for the second annual Mukilteo School District Winter Food Drive, benefiting district students and families. District food drive runs from November 19 - December 5.

Drop off your non-perishable food items (see attached flyer for suggested items) to one of these three locations:

OV's Main Office (mark it "MSD Food Drive")
Mondays - Thursdays from 7:30am-4pm

The Family Engagement Center,
9600 Sharon Drive, Everett (House 3)
Mondays - Thursdays from 1pm-4pm

Mukilteo School District Office
9401 Sharon Drive, Everett
Weekdays from 8am - 4:30pm

We appreciate your help and support!
 
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FOOD ASSISTANCE

Some families are worried because help from SNAP (food benefits) has been impacted by the recent 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.

Here are a couple of options to get started.
  1. Check out the attached list of local food banks and when they’re open.
  2. CLICK HERE to do an online search for local food resources.

If you or your family need more help, see or call our Student Support Advocate, Patty Nogueda, in the main office. She can be reached at 425-366-5224.
 
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Genre Personality Quiz

For this library rotation, your OV student has taken (or will take) a Genre Personality Quiz! The goal is to help students discover new titles and/or genres they hadn’t tried before. Ask your OV Pirate what they learned from the quiz! Your ongoing support in fostering a love of reading is appreciated! If your family needs help finding books that match your child’s quiz results, please let Mrs. Peterson, our librarian, know. She’s happy to recommend titles!
 

Student Technology Center: Hours and Helpful Tips

The Student Technology Center (STC) is open for student support from 8:05 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., during the first 20 minutes of each class period.
Please note: Mrs. Jensen is not available during the remainder of each period due to library responsibilities.

Laptop Pro Tips – Try these before visiting the STC:
  • Plug in your laptop.
  • Hold the power button for 10 seconds.
  • Wait 30 seconds, then restart your laptop.
  • Carefully and slowly enter your password.
If these steps don’t solve the issue, visit the STC during open hours.

Remember, loaner laptops and chargers are for occasional, short-term use only. Students are allowed up to three laptop loaners and three charger loaners per trimester. Once that limit is reached, students will need to make other arrangements.

Please encourage your student to come to school each day with their fully charged laptop and charging cord so they’re ready to learn.
 
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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.
 
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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!)

HOW TO HELP OV PTO:
Fred Meyer donates a percentage back to OV PTO when you link your rewards card to us. How to link = Log in Fredmeyer.com
  • Click My account
  • Click Community Rewards
  • Click Fred Meyer Community Rewards
  • Click Change Organization or link your Rewards Card now - Organization Number: KF663 OR Organization Name: Olympic View Middle School PTO 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
OV PTO sponsors many events throughout the school year. CLICK HERE to see all of our planned events.

UPCOMING PTO EVENTS
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.

STAY CONNECTED WITH OV PTO

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
MSD FREE & REDUCED RESOURCES
OV INSTAGRAM
OV PTO FACEBOOK PAGE