Sedro-Woolley School District

🚨 Attention Sedro-Woolley Families! 🚨 📅 There will be NO late start this Wednesday, November 27, due to early dismissal for the start of Thanksgiving Break. 🦃 Early Dismissal Times: CMS: 10:45 a.m. SSHS: 10:50 a.m. SWHS: 11:00 a.m. All Elementary Schools: 12:30 p.m. ❌ No school on Thursday, November 28 or Friday, November 29. Enjoy the holiday and have a wonderful break! 🍂✨ #SedroWoolleySchools #ThanksgivingBreak #SchoolScheduleUpdate

Mark your calendars now! The Sedro-Woolley High School Parent Group will be meeting on at 6 p.m. December 2 in the high school library. The group meets on the first Monday of every month to discuss ways to help Sedro-Woolley High School staff and students have a wonderful school experience. Questions? Email sedrowoolleyhighschoolparentgroup@gmail.com. You can also join their Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sedrowoolleyhighschoolparentgroup/

🍎 Happy Substitute Educators Day! 🍎 We want to give a huge THANK YOU to our amazing substitute educators on Substitute Educators Day, November 22. Their dedication and hard work make a big difference in our schools! #SubstituteEducatorsDay #ThankYouSubstitutes #SedroWoolleySchools

Below is the link to this week’s newsletter, packed with exciting updates and celebrations. https://secure.smore.com/n/vjnb6 Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside: 🌍 Multicultural Night at Sedro-Woolley High School (happening tonight!) 🎉 This month's Building Bridges with Kindness recipient 🏆 Central Elementary recognized for closing gaps 🎵 Beginning Band’s first concert 🎭 Underground Spirit Week at Mary Purcell 🧥 A coat giveaway at SWHS 🦃 Skagit Gleaners giveaway: turkeys and pumpkin pies 🏃‍♀️ Cascade Middle School's Annual Turkey Trot

🌍✨ Join Us for Multicultural Night! 🎉🌎 Sedro-Woolley High School’s Latinos in Action (LIA) and Latinos Unidos students are thrilled to invite you to a special Multicultural Night! 🌟 📅 When: Friday, November 22 🕖 Time: 7–9 p.m. 📍 Where: Sedro-Woolley High School 🎶 What to Expect: 🌍 Performances celebrating diverse cultures 🍴 Delicious food from around the world 🎨 Fun activities for all ages This event is a celebration of the beautiful traditions that make our community so special. Come support the hardworking students of LIA and Latinos Unidos as they showcase their pride, passion, and heritage. ❤️ ✨ Bring your family and friends—we can’t wait to see you there! ✨ #MulticulturalNight #CommunityCelebration #LIA #LatinosUnidos

🎵 Beginning Band Concert! 🎵 Families are invited to join us TONIGHT, November 21, at 7 p.m. in the Cascade Middle School cafeteria for a night of music with our talented beginning band students! #BandConcert #StudentMusicians #SedroWoolleySchools

📸 Good Beginnings Preschool Picture Retake Day 📸 Reminder: Picture Retake Day is TODAY, November 21, at Good Beginnings Preschool! #PictureRetakes #GoodBeginningsPreschool #SedroWoolleySchools

Two-hour delay today, Nov. 20, due to wind damage and power outages. No AM preschool, before-school programs, or field trips. Bus routes delayed 2 hours. Breakfast at SWHS, SSHS, and CMS only. No AM or PM out-of-district transportation for programs like Northwest Career & Technical Academy, special education, and McKinney-Vento. Details: https://secure.smore.com/n/96vjb

🐾 Lyman Elementary Wildcat Assembly 🐾 Mark your calendars: Lyman Elementary School families are invited to the Wildcat Assembly on November 27 at 9:35 a.m. #WildcatAssembly #LymanElementary #SedroWoolleySchools

An unusually strong storm system is expected to bring southeast winds from this afternoon until early Wednesday morning. There is a possibility of power outages that could impact our schools. SWSD plans to remain open tomorrow if conditions allow. Click on the link for more info. https://secure.smore.com/n/3w9c1

📸 Samish Elementary Picture Retake Day 📸 Reminder, Samish Elementary families, Picture Retake Day is TODAY, November 19! #PictureRetakes #SamishElementary #SedroWoolleySchools

📞 9:15 a.m. Update: Phone Service Restored 📞 We are pleased to report that incoming phone service for the district has been fully restored. Thank you for your patience as we worked to resolve this issue. If you have any questions or concerns, you can now reach us by phone as usual. Thank you for your understanding! 🚨 7:50 a.m. Update on Birdsview Alarm 🚨 We have received confirmation that the evacuation alarm sounding at Skagit County Fire District 10 in Birdsview is due to a siren failure. There is no need to evacuate at this time. Our bus routes in Hamilton and Lyman will continue as planned, and student safety remains our top priority. Thank you for your patience as we worked to clarify this situation. 7:40 a.m. Our district phone system is currently experiencing issues with incoming calls. While outgoing calls and internal communication are still operational, we are actively working with our vendor to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. Additionally, we are aware of the evacuation alarm sounding at Skagit County Fire District 10 in Birdsview. We are awaiting further updates from the county. Student safety remains our top priority, and we are continuing to pick up students on bus routes in Hamilton and Lyman as scheduled. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available. If you have urgent concerns, please consider reaching out via email.

Reminder: There will be an informational meeting for interested families at Evergreen Elementary at 5:30 p.m. November 21, 2024. The bus, which will depart from Cascade Middle School, will take registered riders to and from the Mount Baker Ski Areas all four Saturdays in March 2025. This opportunity is open to all students in grades 6–12. It is not limited to Sedro-Woolley School District students. Registrations will be accepted at Evergreen (cash or check) “Attention: Winter Ride, Krissa Ammons" This is a four-week program - March 1, 8, 15, 22 (Saturdays only). Please note that Mount Baker provides discounts on passes, lessons and rentals to youth who have enrolled with an approved Winter Ride organization. For more information, visit https://www.mtbaker.us/lessons-rentals/multi-week-lessons/winter-ride/ Lessons are required for all new participants (beginner/intermediate/advanced). Transportation arranged through the Sedro-Woolley School District. The bus cost is: $125 per registrant. Questions? Contact: Ms. Ammons at Evergreen: kammons@swsd101.org / Ms. Jurado at CMS: jjurado@swsd101.org / Ms. Gildnes at Central: egildnes@swsd101.org Please note: The district does not sponsor this event and the district assumes no responsibility for it. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials, the Sedro-Woolley School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including costs, attorney’s fees and judgments or awards.

Please click the link below read this week's district newsletter. https://secure.smore.com/n/9qpvf

Landon Steele has been named October Rotary Student of the Month. He is the son of Jesse and Jessica Steele of Sedro-Woolley. Landon maintains a 3.8 GPA while being actively involved in Sedro-Woolley High School. He has been Class President every year, and is our current ASB President. He has participated in Varsity Cross Country and Varsity Track all four years, as well as playing bass in Orchestra all four years and Advanced Orchestra for three years. Landon has also participated in our Jazz Band for four years. He has taken many honors classes over his high school career including AP Human Geography, AP US History and AP Language Arts. Outside of school, Landon owns his own videography business. He has shot several weddings and promos for small businesses, as well as sporting events for SWHS. Landon was hired by our very own Steelclaw Wrestling Club to film the wrestling season making hype reels to boost the program. In Landon’s free time, he enjoys playing music, and spending time with family and friends. After graduation, Landon plans to attend a college with a great video production and media program. He hopes to continue making promos for college sporting events and local small businesses, to find his niche. Congratulations Landon!

Sativia Espinoza has been named as an October Rotary Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Kearsey Molish of Sedro-Woolley. Sativia maintains a 4.0 GPA while being actively involved in Sedro-Woolley High School. She has participated in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) for three years, and is the current President, as well as participating in National Honor Society for two years, Varsity in Volunteerism for two years, and STEAM Club this year. Sativia has been in the UW Trio Program for six years. She is on Honor Roll and has currently earned 7 Department Awards including awards for Math, Social Studies, Science, Business, English and ASL. Outside of school, Sativia enjoys maintaining and building trails with the Skagit Trailblazers Club. She is also a member of Youth for Environment People (YEP). This organization teaches elementary level students about forestry and forest life cycles. Sativia currently works at the local Bigfoot’s Den restaurant as a server. After graduation, Sativia plans on obtaining an engineering degree or an environmental degree. Congratulations Sativia!

🎵 Beginning Band Concert! 🎵 Mark your calendars: Families are invited to join us on November 21 at 7 p.m. in the Cascade Middle School cafeteria for a night of music with our talented beginning band students! #BandConcert #StudentMusicians #SedroWoolleySchools

📸 Good Beginnings Preschool Picture Retake Day 📸 Mark your calendars: Picture Retake Day is on November 21 at Good Beginnings Preschool! #PictureRetakes #GoodBeginningsPreschool #SedroWoolleySchools

🗓️ Mary Purcell Parent Group Meeting 🗓️ Reminder: the Mary Purcell Parent Group Meeting will be held TONIGHT, November 14, at 6:30 p.m. #ParentInvolvement #MaryPurcellElementary #SedroWoolleySchools

A panel of 10 professionals from PACCAR visited Sedro-Woolley High School this morning to share insights about careers in the trucking industry. The panelists, representing various roles at the company, fielded questions from students about their career paths, daily work, and educational opportunities. The speakers, each with a unique story, were asked how they entered the trucking industry. Some shared that their careers took unexpected turns, like one panelist who discovered a passion for engineering during an internship with PACCAR. Another highlighted the value of tuition reimbursement, explaining how it helped them complete their degree while working full time. The discussion also touched on educational opportunities within PACCAR, including CDL training, project management certification, and support for continuing education. One panelist, who earned a master’s degree with PACCAR's support, advised students to stay curious and open to new experiences. "You can always change direction." The PACCAR employees emphasized the essential role of trucking in daily life. "If trucks don’t deliver goods to a grocery store, the store could be empty in three days," one panelist noted. When asked about their proudest career moments, stories ranged from technical achievements, such as developing a cost-saving solution for recall issues, to completing advanced degrees. The panelists also discussed the sense of community within PACCAR, with many describing their colleagues as "family" and emphasizing the importance of enjoying the work environment. As they closed, the speakers shared advice for the graduating seniors: ask questions, explore different jobs, and take action—even if you're unsure of your exact path. For those interested in PACCAR, the company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and learning. After the discussion, students had the opportunity to get an up-close look at a Kenworth truck, one of PACCAR's signature models, which allowed students to see the technology and engineering behind the vehicle.