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OV Family Newsletter 11/2

Posted Date: 11/02/26 (01:32 PM)
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November 2, 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.

Our family newsletters are published once a month this year instead of weekly. We will send reminders and updates as needed.

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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IMPORTANT DATES

11/2 - 11/5: 7th & 8th Boys & Girls Soccer tryouts @ 2:45 - 4:45pm
11/2: 7th & 8th Girls Volleyball tryouts @ 2:45pm-4:45pm
11/2: "Treasure Traders" Stock Market Club starts today @ 2:45pm in library
11/3: 7th & 8th Girls Volleyball tryouts @ 2:45pm-4pm
11/4: WLPE Testing for 8th graders (must have already signed up with counselor)
11/4 - 11/6: 7th & 8th Boys Basketball tryouts @ 2:45 - 4:45pm
11/4: OV PTO Dine Out Day @ Sabor y Mexico
11/10: Veterans Day Breakfast (8:10am--must RSVP) & Assembly (8:49am-9:59am)
11/11: Veterans Day--No School
11/19: Fundraiser Prize Party @ 1:15-2:45pm in cafeteria (more details to come soon)
11/25: Early Dismissal at noon w/ "Grab 'n Go" lunches available
11/26-11/27: Thanksgiving/Native American Heritage Day--No School
The 2026-27 student calendar for Mukilteo School District, showing monthly schedules from September to June with symbol keys and school times.
 

SCHOOL INFO

OFFICE HOURS:
During the school year, our office is open from 7:30am-4pm daily.

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

BELL SCHEDULES: 
CLICK HERE to see the 2026-2027 bell schedules (regular day and assemblies). 

MEALS:
Breakfast and lunch are free for all students this year. CLICK HERE to view the monthly menu. 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. We update it frequently to help keep you informed!

STAFF EMAILS
Need to contact a teacher or other staff member? Families can search on ParentSquare for staff name and send a message. (Families need to register for ParentSquare in order to use this option. Call 425-366-5200 if you need help.)

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 planner. This section goes over all of the school rules and important info about OV.
 
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Calling all 7th and 8th graders! Tryouts for our 2nd sports season (girls and boys soccer, volleyball and boys basketball) are here!

TRYOUT SCHEDULE:
  • Girls & Boys Soccer: Nov. 2nd - 5th from 2:45-4:45pm
  • Boys Basketball: Nov. 4th - 6th from 2:45-4:45pm
  • Volleyball: Oct. 29th & Nov. 2nd from 2:45-4:45pm and Nov. 3rd from 2:45-4pm

Questions? Please contact our athletic director, Scott Reinecke.
 

REMEMBER TO VOTE!

Remember to vote. General Election day is tomorrow, November 3rd. Drop off your ballot by 8pm tomorrow at a drop box near you!
 
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"TREASURE TRADERS" STOCK MARKET CLUB STARTS TODAY!

We're excited to announce that our newest club, "Treasure Traders" Stock Market Club starts today and runs weekly.

"Treasure Traders" is a fun, hands-on after-school activity where students use virtual money to learn how the economy and investing work. Teams will learn about how the stock market works and develop strategies for virtual investing.  

CLICK HERE for the clubs calendar. Remember to check it frequently as new clubs/start dates are added throughout the year. 

Students must have purchased ASB membership ($15) in order to participate in any of our clubs or athletics. (Not sure if you purchased ASB membership? Message our bookkeeper, Katharine Chapman, in Schoology to find out.) 

Participating students just show up--no sign-up needed for these clubs. Students can also check our week at-a-glance clubs bulletin board in the office to see which clubs are happening.

Clubs run from 2:45pm-4pm daily. Adviser will give participating students a bus pass if riding activity bus home. Bus pass is required to get on the bus. If you are picking up your student, please park in the lot and not in the front bus loop.
 

WORLD LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY EXAM

Reminder! Our WLPE test is this Wednesday, November 4th starting in 1st period. Interested 8th graders must have already signed up to take this exam. 

If your student signed up, they will receive a pass on Wednesday to report to the library or A107. Must be fluent in a language other than English (reads, writes, listens and speaks).

The Mukilteo School District wants to help students obtain high school credits they need to graduate by giving an opportunity to earn credits for a language they already know. Exams are available in more than 70 languages. 

If your 8th grader is not ready this year or missed the sign-up, that's okay. The WLPE is offered annually, giving your student additional opportunities to strengthen skills and prepare for a future testing session.

Questions? Students should check in with their counselor, Wendy Smith.
 
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OV VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION

Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Join us as we honor the veterans and active-duty military members in our OV community. 
Check out the activities below to see how you can participate!
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VETERANS APPRECIATION BREAKFAST

8:10 AM | OV Library | 11/10
Our PTO is hosting a special breakfast for veterans and current military service members along with their OV student(s).

Space is limited. RSVP required. Breakfast is reserved for our honored guests and their OV students only. We will have coffee, pastries and fruit available.

HELP NEEDED! We also need a few parents/guardians to help set up for the breakfast on Monday, November 9th at 4pm (note time change). Should take about 30-45 minutes putting tablecloths and table decorations on the library tables. Please CLICK HERE if you can volunteer on 11/9 at 4pm.
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HONOR YOUR VETERAN OR ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBER!

Help us create our annual Veterans Day slideshow! Share a photo and information about a family member who is a veteran or current military service member.

Submitted previously? No need to resubmit if your student still attends OV and nothing has changed. New photos and updates are welcome. DEADLINE: Friday, November 6th.


VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY

8:49 AM | OV Gym
FAMILIES WELCOME ON 11/10!
Join us for a special guest speaker, performances by our Choir, Orchestra and Band, and a tribute from our ASB student leaders. All visitors must check in at the main office upon arrival and wear nametag while on campus.
 

STUDENT TECHNOLOGY CENTER

STC OFFICE HOURS*
8:05am - 2:15pm during the first 20 minutes of each class period
*Mrs. Jensen not available for remainder of periods due to library responsibilities

Laptop Pro-tips
BEFORE visiting the STC:
  • Plug in your laptop
  • Hold the power button for 10 seconds. 
  • Wait 30 seconds. Restart your laptop
  • CAREFULLY and SLOWLY enter your password

Students who have maxxed out their daily loaners (3 per trimester) will need to make other arrangements.
 

LEARNING LABS

LEARNING LABS is available to our 6th graders after school from 2:45-4pm in the PE Health classroom (C143) on Mondays through Thursdays.

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.

Students can also ride the activity bus home as long as they live in our bus boundaries.
 

ELECT TO LEARN

Our 7th and 8th graders are welcome to attend Elect to Learn in A214 on Mondays-Thursdays from 2:45-4pm to work on assignments, read a book quietly or get some help from an OV staff member. 

Teachers also have the opportunity to assign students to attend Elect to Learn to complete missing work or need additional help.

Advisers will give bus passes to participating students who need to ride the activity bus home. Bus passes are required to ride the activity bus.
 

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

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

DONATE TO PTO:

VOLUNTEER LEADS NEEDED: Without new leadership to train, school events (after school or evening events) might not happen the following year. Leads needed for: Social Media (Facebook & Instagram), Fun & Games-after school events (3x a year), Teen Late Nights, Family Ice Skate Night (April), and Family Lighthouse BBQ.

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

UPCOMING PTO EVENTS:
11/4: Sabor a Mexico Dine Out Day
Make sure you mention you are there for OV PTO when ordering on Wednesday, November 4th from 10:30am-9:30pm.

12/10: Holiday Staff Appreciation
Help thank OV staff by bringing a dozen (or more) of your favorite holiday cookies, desserts, treats or appetizers! CLICK HERE to sign up or to donate.
 

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