Here's an important update regarding the aftermath of this weekend's windstorm:
🌳 Nelson Street Status:
Location: South of Central Elementary School, West of Mary Purcell Elementary School.
Travel: One lane is now open for traffic.
Caution: Employees, parents, and volunteers who usually park along Nelson behind the portables should avoid the area today due to ongoing cleanup.
🚦 Traffic Instructions:
Buses: One lane is open for bus travel. Please use caution and follow the designated route.
Families: We kindly request that families try their best to avoid Nelson Street until the cleanup is complete. This will assist in a smoother and safer process.
👷♂️ Ongoing Cleanup:
Cleanup efforts are in progress to clear debris and ensure the safety of the area.
Your cooperation in steering clear of the affected zone is greatly appreciated.
📅 Timelines:
We are working diligently to complete the cleanup as quickly as possible.
Further updates will be provided as the situation progresses.
Your safety and cooperation are of utmost importance to us. Thank you for your understanding and assistance in navigating through this challenging time.
🌬️ Alert: Power Outage Update! 🌳
The impact of the overnight windstorm has affected power at Mary Purcell and Central elementary schools.
🏫 School Updates:
Mary Purcell Elementary: Power has been successfully restored after PSE repaired the transformer this morning.
Central Elementary: The power transformer was destroyed, but PSE aims to have it repaired by tomorrow. The school should be up and running before Monday. Please stay tuned for updates.
🔧 Infrastructure Damage:
A fallen tree on Nelson Street, east of Central portables, damaged the power pole and part of the fence. PSE is working on repairs with similar ETAs to the Central transformer.
⚠️ Communication Impact:
Due to downed lines, internet and phone services are currently unavailable. We appreciate your patience as we work to restore these services.
📅 Upcoming Repairs:
School maintenance workers will address fence repairs on Monday.
🕰️ Estimated Restoration Times:
While PSE does not have exact timing estimates, they are working diligently, and we anticipate power restoration within the next 24 hours.
🏫🌟 #CommunityStrong #PowerOutageUpdate
Sedro-Woolley High School's incredible marching band took the lead in this year's annual Veterans Day Parade! 🥁🎺 They were joined by the enthusiastic students from Mary Purcell Elementary School and Central Elementary School. 🏫
#VeteransDayParade #HonoringOurHeroes #CommunityUnity
Big shoutout to our ASB leaders at Sedro-Woolley High School for organizing a heartwarming Veterans Day Assembly this morning! 🎉
🇺🇸 Reminder: In honor of Veterans Day, all Sedro-Woolley School District offices will be closed on Friday, November 10th. 🗓️ Let us take this moment to express our deepest gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served our nation. 🎖️ Your sacrifice and dedication inspire us all. 🙏 #VeteransDay #ThankYouForYourService 🇺🇸
🇺🇸 Reminder: Join us TODAY for a heartwarming Veterans Day celebration! 🇺🇸
This morning, November 9, 2023, the wonderful students of Central and Mary Purcell Elementary Schools (along with our high school marching band) will be marching proudly from their schools down Talcott Street, all the way to downtown Sedro-Woolley. 🥁 Let's come together as a community to honor our brave veterans!
🕥 Departure Time: 10:40 a.m.
🎉 Let's line the streets, cheer on our young scholars, and show our gratitude for the sacrifices made by our veterans. This annual parade is a special tradition that unites us all in appreciation and respect. 🎊
See you there! 🇺🇸 #VeteransDayParade #CommunityUnity #HonoringOurHeroes
📣 Attention Mary Purcell Elementary parents! 📣
Reminder: The monthly Parent Group meeting is tonight (November 9th) at 6:30 p.m. The group will be gathering at 700 Bennett St., Sedro-Woolley, WA. 🏫
Discover how you can play a bigger role in your child's school experience! 📚👩🏫 See you there! 👋 #ParentInvolvement #CommunityEducation
🎺🎶 Mark Your Calendars to Join Us for an Enchanting Evening of Music NEXT Thursday! 🎶🎺
We are thrilled to invite our wonderful community to Cascade Middle School's Beginning Band Concert! 🌟
📅 Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023
🕖 Time: 7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Middle School Cafeteria
Prepare to be dazzled by the talent and dedication of our budding musicians! 🌟 Let's come together to support and celebrate their hard work!
Spread the word and bring your friends and family! 🎉 This promises to be an unforgettable night of melodies and memories. 🎵✨
See you there! 🎈 #CascadeBeginnersConcert #MusicMagic #CommunityUnity 🎼
As part of our family safety efforts, we would like to remind families to opt in their cell phones for important alerts. By default, SMS text messages will not be sent. Families must opt in!
Please follow these directions:
1. Login to Skyward (https://www2.nwrdc.wa-k12.net/scripts/cgiip.exe/WService=wsedros71/seplog01.w).
*If you don't have your username and password or you've misplaced them, you can reset by clicking “Forgot your Login/Password?” on the login screen.
2. On the left side, click "Skylert".
3. Scroll down to "Text Message Info".
4. Add up to five phone numbers (standard rates may apply).
5. Choose which messages you want by checking the box in the appropriate column for each number.
a. School Hours Emergency: Any emergency that happens during the school day, including school closings or lockouts/lockdowns.
b. Non-School Hour Emergency: Any emergency that happens before school starts or after the school day ends, including school closings, delays or lockouts/lockdowns.
c. Attendance: Calls parents/guardians when a student is absent, and the school has not been notified of an excused absence.
d. General : General information from the district, building, or teacher.
6. Click "Save" at the top right before leaving.
Final Step
Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages. To participate, send a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number: 67587.
📚 Cascade Middle School students are able take part in a range of awesome programs at the school's library! 🌟 One of the highlights is game day every Tuesday!
It's a fantastic opportunity to unwind, have fun, and connect with fellow students while enjoying games.
#CMSLibraryFun #GameDayTuesdays #CommunityEngagement
🇺🇸🎉 Today at Samish Elementary School, students honored brave veterans in a special assembly! 🎉🇺🇸
The students learned about the importance of the flag and showed their gratitude through heartfelt renditions of patriotic songs. It was a great reminder of the sacrifices made by our veterans to protect our freedom. 🗽🙌
#VeteransDay #SamishElementarySalutes #GratitudeForService #ProudToBeAnAmerican 🇺🇸❤️
🎶🎷🥁 The SWHS Jazz band brought the house down at the Big Lake Elementary Veterans Day assembly today! 🇺🇸🎵 What an incredible performance honoring our veterans. 🙌 #SWHSJazzBand #VeteransDay #MusicForHeroes 🎺🥁🎶
🧥❄️ Sedro-Woolley High School FCCLA Club Coat Distribution is ON! ❄️🧥
🗓️ When: Weeknights until November 21
🏫 Where: SWHS Gym Eaves
Our dedicated FCCLA members, along with their amazing advisor Rogene Gwinn, will be tirelessly moving these cozy coats in and out of the gym foyer every day after school.
📅 Special Date: Wednesday's Parent-Teacher Conferences
👨👩👦👦 ALL families are welcome to peruse and choose coats that fit their family's needs!
Let's keep our community warm this winter. Spread the word, and make sure to stop by and grab the perfect coat for you and your loved ones. 💙❄️
#SWHSFCCLA #CoatDrive #CommunityLove #WarmthForAll #SWSDStrongerTogether
Ballots for the general election are due by 8 p.m. TODAY, November 7. Sedro-Woolley's ballot box is located at the Sedro-Woolley Post Office (in the alley between Eastern Ave and Metcalf), 111 Woodworth Street.
Other ballot box locations can be found on the Skagit County auditor's website: https://www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/AuditorElections/dropboxes.htm
🎷🎶 REMINDER: Join us tonight (November 7, 2023) at 7 p.m. for an evening of smooth jazz and soulful tunes at Sedro-Woolley High School's Jazz Night in the school's cafeteria! 🎺🎵 Admission is FREE! 💃🕺 #SWHSJazzNight #MusicMagic #CommunityEvent 🌟🎹
Reminder: There will be no late start on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 because of early release for parent conferences.
There will be no Good Beginnings Preschool.
On Wednesday, Cascade Middle School students will be dismissed at 10:15 a.m.; State Street High School at 10:20; Sedro-Woolley High School at 10:30 and all elementary schools at 12:30.
On Thursday, Cascade Middle School students will be dismissed at 11:15 a.m.; State Street High School at 11:20; Sedro-Woolley High School at 11:30 and all elementary schools at 12:30.
🌟 Celebrating National School Psychologists Week! 🌟
From November 6–10, 2023, we're shining a spotlight on our incredible School Psychologists who work tirelessly to support our students' mental health and well-being. 👥💪
Their dedication goes beyond textbooks, helping to create a safe, nurturing environment for every child to thrive. 📚🌈
Let's take a moment to thank them for their unwavering commitment and the positive impact they make every day! 🙌🎉 #NSPW2023 #SchoolPsychologistsRock #StudentWellBeing #ThankYouEducators
🌟 Celebrating National School Psychologists Week! 🌟
From November 6–10, 2023, we're shining a spotlight on our incredible School Psychologists who work tirelessly to support our students' mental health and well-being. 👥💪
Their dedication goes beyond textbooks, helping to create a safe, nurturing environment for every child to thrive. 📚🌈
Let's take a moment to thank them for their unwavering commitment and the positive impact they make every day! 🙌🎉 #NSPW2023 #SchoolPsychologistsRock #StudentWellBeing #ThankYouEducators
Correction: November 6 is the end of the first quarter for Sedro-Woolley School District students in grades 7–12. Grades will be posted to Skyward as soon as they're finalized and report cards will be mailed home as soon as possible.
🎓 Sedro-Woolley High School is hosting a College & Career Fair during Parent Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, November 8th! 📚
📍 Where: Sedro-Woolley High School Gym
🕒 When: 12-3 p.m. & 4-7 p.m.
This is a fantastic opportunity for students and parents to explore a wide range of college and career options, all under one roof. Connect with a variety of representatives, gather information, and make informed decisions about your future! 🌟
Don't miss out on this invaluable event. Mark your calendars and come prepared to be inspired! See you there! 🌍📚 #SWHSCollegeAndCareerFair #CollegeBound #FutureLeaders
