UPDATE: This is an important message from the Sedro-Woolley School District. School is closed. Staffing shortages and road conditions make it unsafe to operate school.

The Sedro-Woolley School District will be operating on a two-hour late start on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Overnight temperatures are not expected to be above freezing until after 9 a.m. which will create hazardous driving conditions for many outlying areas in our district.
Two-Hour Late Start Times:
Elementary schools — 11:25 a.m.
CMS — 9:40 a.m.
SWHS — 9:55 a.m.
SSHS — 10 a.m.
https://www.smore.com/fsnqz

Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development!
CMS: 8:40 a.m.
SWHS: 8:55 a.m.
SSHS: 9:00 a.m.
Elementary: 10:25 a.m.

We are gearing up for Friday’s cold temperatures (9° to 20°F) and would like to encourage families to be proactive as well.
If the forecasted temperatures are correct, we will have indoor recesses at the elementary schools; middle school students will remain in the cafeteria during lunches.
Please dress students in extra layers of outerwear, including jackets, hats, gloves, and extra socks, to keep them warm and comfortable during transitions between buildings or while they’re waiting for the bus.
With a lot of young drivers at State Street and Sedro-Woolley High Schools, we also want to remind families to remind their teens to prioritize safety while driving to and from school, especially in potentially icy conditions.
The district’s transportation team will also be checking road conditions before the first buses leave the bus garage at 6 a.m. If conditions warrant a two-hour late start, families will be notified via FlashAlert, Facebook, the District Website as well as School Messenger messages via email, text and voice.

Mary Purcell Elementary School invites the community to attend their sixth-grade "Family Heritage Night" in the Mary Purcell gymnasium TONIGHT, January 11, from 6–7 p.m.
Students will be completing a family heritage poster board, a written report, have a food sample representing one part of their bloodline and will be displaying family heirlooms.
Audience members are invited to walk around, view the poster boards, ask students questions, sample food, etc.
The 57 sixth graders are excited to host this fabulous event for the first time since 2019!
Mary Purcell librarian Lisa Soneda will be building a replica of a colonial home on the stage as well!

Sedro-Woolley School District will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 15, 2024. School will resume on Tuesday, January 16.

Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development!
CMS: 8:40 a.m.
SWHS: 8:55 a.m.
SSHS: 9:00 a.m.
Elementary: 10:25 a.m.

🚌 REMINDER: School resumes today for Sedro-Woolley School District students. 🏫 Let's embrace the opportunities, challenges and adventures that the New Year brings. We're excited to see the smiles of our students filling the halls once again!
Here's to 2024 being filled with curiosity, growth and success! 🍎📝 #BackToSchool #SWSDStrongerTogether #LearningJourney

🌟 Sedro-Woolley School District Winter Break Update! 🌟
Hey SWSD community! 🎉 As we gear up for the holiday season, here's a quick update on our Winter Break schedule:
📅 December 23, 2023 - January 7, 2024
🚫 Buildings closed to the public (some staff still working)
🌐 Visit our website for staff contact information
🔓 Offices reopen on January 8, 2024
Enjoy the well-deserved break from school! Wishing everyone a joyful and restful holiday season! 🎄❄️ #SWSDWinterBreak #HappyHolidays

Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development!
CMS: 8:40 a.m.
SWHS: 8:55 a.m.
SSHS: 9:00 a.m.
Elementary: 10:25 a.m.

🌟REMINDER: The K/1st grade Mary Purcell Elementary School Winter Program is TONIGHT! 🌟
📅 Date: December 14
🏫 Location: Mary Purcell Gymnasium
👶 Kindergarten Winter Program:
🕕 Time: 6 p.m.
📘 First Grade Winter Program:
🕡 Time: 6:45 p.m.
#MaryPurcellWinterProgram #ElementarySchoolMagic 🎄

📣 Join the Mary Purcell Elementary School Parent Group Meeting tonight! 🏫👨👩👧👦
🗓 Date: December 14
🕡 Time: 6:30 p.m.
Discuss upcoming events, share ideas, and strengthen Mary Purcell's community. 🤝📚
#MaryPurcellParents #SchoolCommunity #ParentInvolvement #TogetherWeThrive

Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development!
CMS: 8:40 a.m.
SWHS: 8:55 a.m.
SSHS: 9:00 a.m.
Elementary: 10:25 a.m.

📣 Mark your calendars to join the Mary Purcell Elementary School Parent Group Meeting next week! 🏫👨👩👧👦
🗓 Date: December 14
🕡 Time: 6:30 p.m.

🌟Mark your calendars now for the K/1 Mary Purcell Elementary School Winter Program! 🌟
📅 Date: December 14
🏫 Location: Mary Purcell Gymnasium
👶 Kindergarten Winter Program:
🕕 Time: 6 p.m.
📘 First Grade Winter Program:
🕡 Time: 6:45 p.m.
Get ready to be amazed by the adorable performances of our little stars! ✨
#MaryPurcellWinterProgram #ElementarySchoolMagic #CommunityEvent #SaveTheDate 🎄

Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development!
CMS: 8:40 a.m.
SWHS: 8:55 a.m.
SSHS: 9:00 a.m.
Elementary: 10:25 a.m.

The district is actively monitoring the potential for significant flooding on Tuesday and Wednesday and may take proactive measures. Please click the following link for more information.
https://www.smore.com/1gfv4

Don't forget, all schools will start one hour late tomorrow so staff can participate in professional development!
CMS: 8:40 a.m.
SWHS: 8:55 a.m.
SSHS: 9:00 a.m.
Elementary: 10:25 a.m.

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for Early Learners! Additional location just added for this spring: Lyman Elementary School. 🌟
Is your child turning 5 between Sept 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2024? 🎉 If so, they may be eligible for our Foundations K Program! 📚✨
🔍 Eligibility Criteria:
1️⃣ Academics
2️⃣ Emotional/Social Development
3️⃣ Fine and Gross Motor Skills
4️⃣ Language Development
📅 Application Deadline: November 30, 2023
🚀 Program Start: January 30, 2024
🏫 Locations: Big Lake, Central, Lyman, Mary Purcell Elementary Schools
👉 The Foundations K Program runs all day until June 2024, preparing students for kindergarten in the fall of 2024.
🚨 Important: Children cannot be enrolled in a preschool or similar program while in the Foundations K Program.
To apply or learn more, contact Early Learning Liaison Sarah Dahl at 📞 360-855-4032 or ✉️ sdahl@swsd101.org.
Give your child a strong start on their educational journey! 📖👧👦 #FoundationsK #EarlyLearning #EducationOpportunity

The Mount Vernon School District is excited to be hosting Austina De Bonte, former President of the Northwest Gifted Child Association and nationally recognized expert on the cognitive, social and emotional development of Highly Capable children. Her presentation is titled: Smart Is Not Easy: What Research Says About Highly Capable Learners.
The presentation will take place on Monday, Nov. 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mount Vernon High School Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. The discussion is geared toward parents, teachers and administrators. While students are welcome to attend, the content will be dense and it may be difficult for some children to maintain attention. Spanish translation will be provided at the event. Please complete this Google Form if you plan to attend.
RSVP Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcOCd-Y7g5OvPKMo90MefZXVOjarxybJsKyZ_aaXnvPh8GAg/viewform?usp=sf_link
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Chad Norman: cnorman@mvsd320.org
Andy Bishop: abishop@mvsd320.org
Laura Schonberg: lshonberg@mvsd320.org

