Our first regular district newsletter of the 2026–27 school year is here! Catch up on district news, upcoming events, important reminders and more: https://app.smore.com/n/ry0va
*Please note: Sedro-Woolley High School will follow a Blue Block schedule (periods 1–4) today; White Block (periods 5–8) on Wednesday, September 2.
Menus.
Recipes.
Instructions.
Maps.
Invite children to help read everyday items around your home and community.
A change of scenery can make reading feel like a special summer adventure.
Open daily from 10 a.m. until dusk.
Tell family stories, discuss favorite memories, and encourage children to retell events from their day.
Strong storytelling skills help build future writing skills.
Join us as we celebrate the dedication of the Robert and Becky Gates Outdoor Learning Center at Big Lake Elementary School.
📅 August 15, 2026
🕚 11 a.m.
📍 Big Lake Elementary School
For decades, Bob and Becky Gates have quietly supported students throughout the Sedro-Woolley School District, helping fund classroom innovation, educational experiences, and opportunities that have enriched the lives of countless children.
This new outdoor learning center honors their extraordinary generosity and the many volunteers, donors and community partners who helped bring this vision to life.
Everyone is welcome to attend this special community celebration. We hope you'll join us as we recognize a legacy of giving that will continue to inspire future generations of students.
Try:
"Please put your shoes away, wash your hands, and bring me your backpack."
Listening skills are important for classroom success.
Whether it's a newspaper, cookbook, magazine, or novel, let your children see reading as part of everyday life.
Draw.
Cut with scissors.
Use glue.
These activities strengthen the fine motor skills children will need in kindergarten!
Can your family walk one mile together?
Ride bikes together?
Visit a new park?
Physical activity helps children stay healthy and ready to learn.
Challenge your child to find:
• A nonfiction book
• A mystery
• A book about animals
• A book set in another country
• A graphic novel
Exploring different genres helps children discover new interests and keeps reading fun.
Recognizing and writing their name helps children start kindergarten confidently.
Turn your road trip into a literacy adventure. Encourage children to read road signs, restaurant names, maps, billboards, and historical markers.
Reading is everywhere—not just in books.
Events like our very own Fourth of July Loggerodeo, Footrace, and Rodeo happen because volunteers dedicate countless hours to making them successful.
History isn't just about the past. It's about the people who continue building our community today.
Applications Now Open for Good Beginnings ECEAP Preschool!
Do you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old for the 2026–27 school year? Good Beginnings Preschool is excited to offer ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program), a free, high-quality preschool program for eligible families.
ECEAP helps children build a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond through:
• Social-emotional learning
• Early literacy and math skills
• Hands-on exploration and play
• Learning opportunities led by certified teachers
To help determine eligibility and placement options, families are asked to complete a Preschool Interest Form. The form includes questions about your child's age, preschool experience, family size and income, languages spoken at home, and any developmental, educational, or support services your child may receive or need.
Families with children who have an IEP, have received early intervention services, are in foster or kinship care, are members of a Tribal Sovereign Nation, or are experiencing housing instability are encouraged to apply.
Complete the interest form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdw6qnrlcjgALaB-Cbc2F1d5vN3Ui4oZZjCuj9Pz9e18OOJwQ/viewform
If you have questions, email eceap@nwesd.org.
Staff will review submissions and contact families with next steps.
