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*Weather Alert* Remote Learning for 2/11/21
Due to inclement weather, all students will be on a remote learning schedule for today, Thursday, February 11. There will be no in-person instruction in the building.
Please check your child’s Google Classroom for further details.
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For the remainder of the 2021 school year, any inclement weather which may affect the regular school schedule will result in a remote learning day for all students.
Simpson Elementary will move to a remote learning day comparable to Wednesdays. If your child is uncertain of the class schedule, please have them check Google Classroom or email their teacher.
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Friday, January 29 - Remote learning for ALL students and an early release day.
February 11 & 12 - Cohort B will be full days IN-PERSON learning (No early release).
Read MoreHighly Capable Program Referrals
The Montesano School District is accepting referrals for our Highly Capable Program in all grades K-12 for the 2020-21 school year.
Our Highly Capable Program will be accepting referrals from Nov 16 - Nov 30th. Paper forms are available in school offices, or you can fill one out online by using this link: https://forms.gle/5ktSNvZfVUGS52Ro9
Please contact Julie Aldrich at 249-4331 or jaldrich@monteschools.org for more information.
Read MoreStudent Materials Pick-up/Drop-off
The gym will be open for pick-up/drop-off of materials on the following days:
Monday - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Our Online Library is Ready For You!
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Reserve a book.
Receive an email when the book is ready to pick up.
Annual Student Information Update
Please watch for the following letter to arrive in the mail within the next few days. It was mailed Friday, August 14, 2020. Your Skyward Family Access user name and password will be included in the mailed letter.
WELCOME BACK BULLDOG FAMILIES! This has been an unprecedented year and now more than ever we are looking forward to working with you and your students as we return to learning. As decided at the School Board meeting on Tuesday, August 11, we will begin the 2020-2021 school year remotely until it’s deemed safe for our students and staff to return to in-person learning.
While we know there continues to be questions regarding the upcoming school year, we are working very hard to get answers out to you. Detailed information on remote learning, materials, chromebook check-out, etc. will be sent home, emailed and posted on our website in the days to come. We encourage parents/guardians to check the district and school websites at www.monteschools.org and by logging into your Skyward Family Access, as information will be updated in both places regularly.
For now, the one thing which hasn’t changed is the “Annual Student Information Update”. We will be using online forms to update information for students - this information will be required for all students. Upon completion of families selecting their program of choice, rosters will be updated and your child’s teacher will be shared via Skyward on August 31.
The “Annual Student Information Update” will open on Monday, August 17 and close on Sunday, August 23. This timeline allows staff to finalize and update class rosters for each program. Therefore, we ask families to please do the following:
Log into your Skyward Family Access account and complete the information update process. The first step will be to complete the Pandemic Response form. This will include choosing either the:
In-Person Program: This program is linked to a classroom teacher and will start the year in “Remote Learning” and blend into “In-Person Learning” when it is safe for our students and staff; or,
M.O.D.E.L. Program: This virtual program is linked to a M.O.D.E.L. teacher and provides students and families the ability to have a flexible schedule.
Verify your contact information (i.e., address, phones, and emergency contacts).
Complete additional steps in order to finalize your child’s registration for the 2020-2021 school year. These forms still need to be completed, even though we are starting remotely. They include: food service, health information, photo/video authorization, etc.
The link to Skyward is located on the Montesano School District website at www.monteschools.org. Please refer to the letter you will receive in the mail for your user name and password.
If you need access to a computer or assistance with Skyward, you can call or email your respective school offices. We are here to serve and help you any way we can. Enjoy your last few weeks of summer!
Sincerely,
Chris Cady, Simpson Elementary Principal
Barbara Page, Beacon Elementary Principal
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Enrollment 2020-2021
Enrollment for 2020-2021 for new students to the Montesano School District will begin April 27, 2020. Please do not submit enrollment before April 27th.
Thank you!
Read MoreApril News 2020
Dear Bulldog Students and Families,
I hope this message finds you in good health and spirits. Now that we are in full swing and distance learning, I hope your family finds balance in staying connected with school and social emotional well being. I know this is a stressful time on many levels. I encourage you to stop by Ms. Wisdom’s “Counseling Corner” for some fun activities and resources. Click or type in https://www.smore.com/1he69-simpson-counseling-corner to partake in activities that can relieve some stress!
As we are looking towards next school year, this is a reminder that any student residing out of the district must complete their annual “district choice form.” Please follow the directions in the communication so we can process them accordingly. Also, April 27th through May 1st is Parent Input Week. Since we can’t meet in person, please see our website to complete a Google Form if you choose to do so. I also encourage you to frequently check the district website as we are posting videos and answering questions during the closure of our buildings.
The building remains closed to the public through May 5th at this time. I know everyone is eager to gather belongings as they do the last day of school… I am, too. Once we are able to safely allow the public in the building, we will communicate our plan to do so. Stay tuned! If you have something essential that needs to be picked up, please contact me directly.
Please mark your calendars for our next supplemental packet roll out. The Simpson foyer will be open from May 11th through May 15th for the next “three-week” packets. We will use your feedback as we build these packets to best serve your needs. As always, please email me at ccady@monteschools.org if I can be of any assistance to you.
Stay safe, stay healthy and stay sharp!
Chris Cady
Read MoreCounseling Corner
Please click on the link below to view an online newsletter from Ms. Wisdom, Elementary School Counselor. She is providing some resources and enrichment activities for social emotional learning.
Read MoreREPORT AN ABSENCE WITH SYMPTOMS
As part of its Pandemic Contingency Plan, the Montesano School District is asking parents to provide information on the symptoms and conditions of their student(s) when they contact the school to report an absence. Absences may be reported through Skyward Family Access or by calling the school office.
Read MoreChicken Pox
A student at Simpson Elementary School has recently been diagnosed with Chicken Pox. This is a good reminder for all parents to check your student’s vaccinations to make sure they are up-to-date. Please report any Chicken Pox symptoms to our school nurse for evaluation.
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Little Bulldogs Youth Basketball - 1/14 Game *Postponed*
The Little Bulldogs Youth Basketball games scheduled for tonight will be postponed to Thursday, January 16.
Read MoreDecember Happenings!
Tuesday, December 3rd:
* 4th Grade Winter Concert at 6:30 p.m. (doors will open at 6:15 for all concerts)
Wednesday, December 4th:
* 5th Grade Winter Concert at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 5th:
* 6th Grade Winter Concert at 6:30 p.m.
* Food Bowl Begins - ends Dec. 18th
Monday, December 9th - Friday, December 13:
FoodBowl Spirit Week
Monday- Pajama Day
Tuesday- Tie dye/Neon day
Wednesday- Wacky Wednesday
Thursday - Ugly Sweater day
Friday- Sports day
Thursday, December 12th:
*6th Grade, Nutcracker Field Trip to Seattle 8:30 a.m. - (approx.) 5 p.m.
Thursday, December 19th:
* PTO Family Fun Night, Polar Express movie night 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Simpson
Friday, December 20th:
*Bulldog of the Month Awards assembly 9:15 a.m.
* Early Release, 12:10 p.m. (all schools)
December 23 - January 3
* Winter Break - No School
Little Bulldogs Youth Basketball 11/23 Clinic Postponed
The Little Bulldogs Youth Basketball clinic scheduled for Saturday, November 23 will be postponed to Saturday, November 30 due to the Montesano vs Deer Park football game.
The first clinic will now be on Saturday, November 30 in the high school gym.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade session: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
2nd Grade – 6th Grade session: 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
The additional make-up session will be announced at practice on November 30.
Read MoreHalloween Guidelines
Halloween Guidelines for Beacon Elementary and Simpson Elementary
Parents/Guardians: Please adhere to the following Halloween guidelines at school.
Class Parties
• Parties are at the discretion of the classroom teacher.
• Parties are low key events with minimal amount of food. Teachers will establish guidelines for treats that consider the school district’s nutritional guidelines and allergies of students in the class.
• Please do not send food/candy items to school without a teacher’s permission.
• All food must be purchased from a store and be sent to school in the original sealed containers or bags. Fruit that is sliced must be sliced at school.
Costumes
Students may wear costumes to school on Halloween (October 31). The following rules apply:
• Students need to come to school in their costumes. Please include a comfortable alternative in their backpack in case they can no longer tolerate the costume.
• The following are NOT permitted:
• Masks
• Face paint
• Violent or inappropriate themes
• Gory or grotesque costumes
• Props (no swords, weapons, wands, false teeth, etc.)
• Costumes may not cause disruption or distraction to the school program. Costumes may not interfere with students sitting at their desks. Students must be able to wear their costume inside or outside, at recess, at P.E., on the bus, etc.
• Costumes should not interfere with the ability of a student to go to the bathroom by themselves.
• Students must wear shoes that are appropriate for school.
• The school is not responsible for costumes that are torn or damaged while at school. Please remember that students can be very physical during recess and P.E.
• Consider choosing costumes with a “Falloween” theme in which images of pumpkins and leaves replace those of witches and ghosts.
• Consider having your child dress in festive fall colors as an alternative to wearing a costume.
• If you have costumes you’d like to donate, please send them to the main office.
Remember that October 31 is considered a regular school day. The regular schedule
will be followed throughout the day unless a teacher chooses to have a class party.
Students need to come ready to be involved in learning activities.
Read MoreSimpson Picture Day!
Picture day is Thursday, September 26, 2019. We have extra order forms available in the office or you can order online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: LS219099Q0.
Read MoreHighly Capable Program
The Montesano School District is accepting referrals for our Highly Capable Program in all grades K-12 for the 2019-20 school year.
Referral forms are available in the school offices and are due back to school by Friday, September 27th. You may also fill out the form online. Go to monteschools.org and click on Departments/Student Services/Highly Capable/Submit Referral.
Please contact Julie Aldrich at 249-4331 or jaldrich@monteschools.org for more information.
*Forms turned in after the September 27th deadline will be considered for evaluation next year. After the referral form is turned in, parents/guardians will need to give their permission by October 4th for students to be tested. If your student has been tested for Hicap the last two consecutive years, please contact Julie Aldrich at 249-4331 before referring your child for reevaluation again this year. Students already enrolled in the Hicap Program do not retest each year.
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