OV Family Newsletter 4/20

Posted Date: 04/20/26 (01:34 PM)

April 20, 2026

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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.

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4/20: 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament continues during lunches this week
4/24: OV PTO Family Ice Skating Night 7-8:30pm
4/27: 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament continues during lunches this week
4/28: OV's "Celebrate Diversity" Night 6-8pm
4/29: Home Track Meet @ 3:45pm
4/29: 8th Grade Celebration Planning Meeting on Zoom @ 7pm (NOTE--this date was previously scheduled for 4/20)
5/4: OV Marching Band practice day through Elliot Pointe neighborhood
5/4: ASB Meeting (3rd period)
5/4 - 5/8: Staff Appreciation Week
5/5: OV Marching Band practice day through Elliot Pointe neighborhood
5/5: PTO Staff Appreciation--providing Panera boxed lunch for all OV staff
5/5: Kamiak Sports Presentations for interested 8th graders in gym from 2:15-2:45pm
5/6 - 5/8: State Testing in Social Studies classes (ELA PT)
5/6: Home Track Meet @ 3:45pm
5/7: PTO Staff Appreciation Treat Day--family donations needed (see PTO section in this newsletter for more info)
5/11-5/15: State Testing in ELA classes (ELA CAT)
5/12: OV PTO Family Activity @ Dave and Busters from 5-8pm
5/18 - 5/22: State Testing in 8th grade Science classes (WCAS)
5/25: Memorial Day--No School
5/26 - 5/29: State Testing in Math classes (Math CAT & PT)
5/26: Mukilteo Public Librarian 6th grade visits
5/27: Mukilteo Public Librarian 7th grade visits
5/29: Talent Showcase @ Kamiak's PAC
6/16: 8th Grade Ceremony & Celebration from 6-9pm (gates open at 5:30pm)
6/17: Last Day of School (dismissed at noon)

CLICK HERE to view the 2025-2026 school calendar.

SAVE THE DATES 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

8/24: Back to School Business Day (time TBD)
9/1: First Day of School for 6th graders only (tentative)
9/2: First Day of School for 7th & 8th graders plus 6th graders attend (tentative)
9/7: Labor Day (No School)
9/29: OV Curriculum Night @ 6pm

CLICK HERE to view the 2026-2027 school calendar.

SCHOOL INFO

OFFICE HOURS:

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 our attendance desk: OVAttendance@mukilteo.wednet.edu. You can also call the attendance line at (425) 366-5205. Our attendance clerk is Kirsten Hansen.

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? Families can message staff through ParentSquare or send an email.

ACTIVITY BUS:

Students in a supervised club or activity can ride the activity bus home. The bus leaves OV at 4:10pm on Mondays - Thursdays and has limited stops. CLICK HERE to see the bus stops and estimated drop-off times.

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YEARBOOKS ON SALE

Remember to purchase a yearbook! Yearbooks are $25 if they are pre-ordered, $30 if they are bought on or after distribution day in June.

Yearbooks can be pre-ordered online here: TouchBase Signin. Families will need to have an account with Qmlativ to use the payment link.

Students and parents are also welcome to pay for them in the Bookkeeper’s office. Students can pay with cash or check. Parents can pay with cash, check or credit card. Our bookkeeper is available on weekdays from 7:30am-3:45pm.

Questions? Please contact our bookkeeper, Katharine Chapman, by sending her a message on ParentSquare or by email ChapmanKL@mukilteo.wednet.edu. You can also call her at (425) 366-5216.

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MOVING OVER THE SUMMER?

Is your family moving over the summer and your 6th or 7th grade student will not be returning to OV? Please let our registrar, Patricia Mejia, know as soon as possible wtih a ParentSquare message or send an email to MejiaMP@mukilteo.wednet.edu.

A "Celebrate Diversity Night" event features people in traditional attire and cultural displays.

On Tuesday, April 28th, we will have our 4th annual Celebrate Diversity Night in the OV cafeteria from 6-8 PM. All families are invited. This is an evening to share our cultures and interests. Students, teachers, and families will host tables sharing history, culture, language, art, games, and food from their cultures and countries. We will also have an international fashion show where students and families can wear traditional clothing from their cultures or any part of their identity. We will have face painting and crafts.

If you are interested in participating or hosting a table, please contact Anne Crocco at croccoag@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Everyone is invited to come celebrate the wonderful diverse community at OV.

There will be free shuttle buses from Vantage and Axis apartments at 5:45 and 6:45 to OV, and a shuttle bus back to Vantage and Axis from OV at 8 PM. No strollers or children under 3 on the shuttle buses.

Come celebrate with us at Celebrate Diversity Night on April 28!

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STATE TESTING BEGINS IN MAY

State testing is just around the corner, and it is very important that all students are present and prepared each day. Please make sure your student comes to school every day with a fully charged laptop and their charging cord.

Testing windows are tight, and there is limited time for make-up sessions, so daily attendance is essential for student success.

Testing Schedule:

May 6–9: ELA CAT (Computer Adaptive Test) – during Social Studies classes
May 11–15: ELA PT (Essay Portion) – during ELA classes
May 18–22: Science WCAS (8th grade only) – during Science classes
May 26–29: Math Test – during Math classes
June 1–5: Make-up Testing Window

Thank you for helping your student be prepared, present, and ready to do their best!

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DONATIONS NEEDED FOR 8TH GRADE CELEBRATION

Attention 8th Grade Parents/Guardians! The parent committee for planning this year’s 8th Grade Celebration is seeking donations to cover the cost of the event ($10 suggested donation). Donations will be used to cover food, games, prizes and decorations.

Stretch your donation: If you're able to donate to support other families who might find this a hardship, please consider a $15 or $20 donation.

Please use the link below to make a donation (online or in-person). Remember to specify it is for the 8th grade party.

Also, if you are interested in joining the planning committee of if you have a business that would like to sponsor or donate product, please contact hannah.blomberg@gmail.com. Next planning meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 29th on Zoom at 7pm. Thank you!

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HOW TO DONATE

Donate online (see pic below for help):

Go to https://wa-mukilteo.intouchreceipting.com/ or use the QR code
Under “Shop” click “ITEMS AT STUDENT’S SCHOOL”
Click “8th GRADE CELEBRATION”
Enter the amount of the donation, then click “BUY”
Click “CHECKOUT”
Put in your payment info and click “PAY NOW.”

Donate in-person:

Bring cash or check (payable to: OVMS with 8th Grade Celebration on the note line) and drop off to the bookkeeper (Katharine Chapman) in the main office.

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Thank you for supporting our 8th graders!

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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 keeping up with assignments.

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. Danell.

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. CLICK HERE for the bus stops and estimated time of drop-off.

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LEARNING LABS--FAMILY MEETING 4/21

Calling ALL 6th graders and their parents/guardians!! You are invited to attend a family meeting on Tuesday, April 21st, from 6:30- 8 pm in the cafeteria, led by our Academic Success LEARNING LAB Director, Jan Link. The focus of this meeting will be on the upcoming Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA)/state testing, and the importance of literacy.

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LEARNING LABS FUNDRAISER 4/24

Save the date! This Friday, April 24th, stop by MOD Pizza and grab dinner while supporting Learning Labs. We want to continue to provide the incoming 6th graders at Olympic View Middle School with the opportunity to succeed and continue the Academic Success LEARNING LAB program next year and beyond!

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Library Materials Reminder

SPECIAL ATTENTION TO 8th graders: Please check your library account now to ensure a smooth transition to high school!

Sunday evening reminders about library items are sent via ParentSquare using your preferred contact method. Students can check their accounts anytime online—just ask them to show you!

Returns welcome anytime: All library materials can be returned at any time, no matter how long they've been out. We're always happy to have them back!

If an item is lost, families have three options:

(1) Replace it with the same item in good condition from any source

(2) Pay the replacement cost to Mrs. Chapman in the office (cash, check, or credit card) or

(3) Arrange a library work opportunity with Mrs. Peterson by appointment (must be scheduled by May 29, 2026—contact her through Schoology).

Questions? Contact Mrs. Peterson in the library or reach out through the main office.

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME AND READ!!!

Deadline extended to this Friday, April 24th. There’s still time for OV students to participate in a 4-week reading challenge by reading at least 4 books, recording them on a special bookmark, and returning that bookmark to the library. Students who complete the challenge will receive a FREE Upper Reserved ticket voucher to a 2026 Everett AquaSox home game (redeemable online with fees or at the box office without fees). Olympic View PTO has selected the date of Sunday, July 5th as their special “School Night” at the ballpark where students can use their vouchers, families can purchase discounted tickets, and the school will be recognized during the game. If that date doesn't work, students and families can select another date to use them. HaPpY rEaDiNg!

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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.

UPCOMING PTO EVENTS

4/24: Activity Night Out: Free Ice Skating

Happening this Friday is free ice skating at Everett Community Ice Rink (2000 Hewitt Ave, Everett) from 7-8:30pm The whole Olympic View middle school student, families and staff are invited to attend. It is free to attend & free rental skates. We will be selling concessions for $1-$2 during the event including Brooklyn Bros Pizzeria. This is a family event - no drop-offs. Remember to bring your student ID to get in.

5/7: Staff Appreciation Treat Day

Staff Appreciation Week is May 4-8 and we need your help to show OV stsaff that we appreciate them by bringing in breakfast food items, snacks and desserts for the staff on Thursday, May 7th! Please bring a dozen (or more!) of your favorite breakfast item, desserts, or snacks including volunteering too at https://ovptotreat.cheddarup.com. Don't want to bake or have time to purchase? If baking is not your thing or you are not able to bring food items in, we are accepting cash donations to help buy savory items for the OV staff. Go to https://bit.ly/ovptogive to donate.

5/12: Family Activity: Dave and Busters

Similar to Dinner Night Outs, students and families can see each other outside of school. 20% of all food, non-alcoholic beverages, and game play will come back to PTO on Thursday, May 15th from 5-8pm only. Must present the flyer at time of purchase. No drop-offs.