MSD Connection - Spring/Summer 2022 by Marysville School District No. 25

DISTRICT NEWSLETTER Spring / Summer 2022

Welcome, Dr. Robbins!

Dr. Zac Robbins

The Marysville School District Board of Directors took official action to hire Dr. Zac Robbins on March 21. Since that time, Dr. Robbins has visited the District and schools on several occasions, meeting students, staff, and school board members while getting to know the Marysville and Tulalip area. Dr. Robbins comes to Marysville from Las Vegas, Nevada, where he currently serves as Principal of Cheyenne High School in Las Vegas. He also serves the Nevada State Department of Education by providing leadership professional development to superintendents, district administrators, and principals across the state. His prior experience includes serving as a Principal, Assistant Principal, and Secondary English Teacher in Boston Public Schools

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along with extensive experience as faculty in higher education, including the University of Phoenix, Lesley University, and Massachusetts Bay Community College. Dr. Robbins earned his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Boston College; his Master’s Degree in Education Administration & Policy from Howard University; and his Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Howard University. Dr. Robbins is looking forward to his new job in the Marysville School District and getting to know even more students, families, and staff!

• Disparities- a noticeable and usually significant difference. • Difference Barriers - obstacles that can cause Working together with Marysville communities and Tulalip Tribes, the Marysville hindrance or stop progress completely. • Equitable - each person, receives what they need School District holds itself accountable for in the way of resources, attention, and support. eliminating group based disparities and • Inclusive - welcoming spaces and barriers and ensures access to support opportunities for all. each student in an equitable and inclusive environment. To learn more about Marysville School District’s We value and honor the cultural diversity Equity Plan, go to of every student, our families, staff, and community members in helping each student https://www.msd25.org/page/equity-andfamily-engagement achieve personal and educational goals.

Highlights from the Year These photos represent just a small sampling of our student and staff accomplishments so far this year. To see more, connect with us on our websites and social media apps.

Seven Marysville Pilchuck High School DECA students qualified for the DECA State Conference!

Marysville Getchell High School's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) attended the Washington FBLA State Business Leadership Conference (SBLC) in Spokane, Washington. Twelve MGHS members attended and seven qualified for Nationals in a total of eight events. The FBLA Chargers took home a total of 16 awards! Carole Barton, Speech-Language Pathologist at Sunnyside Elementary School, published her first book "The Friendship Adventure", fulfilling a promise to her mother.

The I Have a Dream Multicultural Festival provided an opportunity to bring families and community members together to celebrate diversity. There was information and resources, music, fun games, and food for purchase. The Girls Build event provided an opportunity for students to learn more about the Regional Apprenticeship Pathways program by hearing from others in the trades and doing hands-on lessons such as building wooden tool boxes. So much fun at the El Día Del Niño (Children's Day) event at Cascade Elementary School. Commonly known as Día, it is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Promise Kindergarten at Liberty Elementary provided learning and fun for some of our youngest students.

The "Berry Bash" resulted in the MG girls taking the win in the first annual fastpitch softball game.

Students participated in music and the arts through choir and band classes, and Drama Club. Our talented students held amazing performances. Look for a few more concerts coming up!

The NJROTC Color Guard presented the Colors at multiple district and community events this year.

Madison Doty of Marysville Middle School was named the 2021-22 Middle-Level Activities Adviser of the Year. Ms. Doty was recognized for her exemplary efforts in facilitating leadership growth for all students while elevating the climate and culture within the school and community.

We celebrate the diversity in our schools and community. "In diversity there is beauty and there is strength." - Maya Angelou

Summer School Offerings This year’s programs include a virtual at-home program for elementary and middle school students by invitation, a bridge to learning program for incoming 9th grade students, and high school credit retrieval courses for students currently enrolled in grades 9 - 11. All programs are free. The Summer Enrichment Programs for students currently enrolled in grades K 7 is by invitation only for students who have received services through English Language Learning, Learning Assistance Programs, Title I, or Special Education qualify for the program. • Elementary School The elementary summer enrichment program features “Rocks, Rocks, and More Rocks” for students currently enrolled in Kindergarten through 4th grade. • Middle School For students in grades 5 - 7, this year’s enrichment program theme is Examining Video Games: Benefits and Risks. For students currently enrolled in 8th grade, there is a Bridge to High School program. • High School There are two sessions (Session one begins June 27 and session 2 begins July 11). Students currently enrolled in grades 9 - 12 in need of credits can register for the online classes. To learn more about the Summer School Enrichment and Credit Retrieval Programs, go to https://www.msd25.org/page/summer-school or email summerprogram@msd25.org

Quil Ceda Tulalip Elementary School honored Sovereign Warriors Stan Jones, Sr., Bernie Gobin, Jr., and Billy Frank at a special assembly.

Congratulations, Graduates! Congratulations to the Class of 2022 graduates! We are so proud of your accomplishments and wish you all the best life has to offer as you continue on your journey after graduation!

Graduation Ceremonies Community Sites Open July 11- August 12, Monday through Friday. The Liberty Elementary School site will open June 27 (closed on July 4). Breakfasts are available for pick up from The free Summer Meals Program will be 9:30 - 10:00 am, and lunch from 12:00 held at five elementary school sites. The 12:30 pm each weekday. community program is open to children •Allen Creek Elementary and teens from toddler to age 18. Adult •Cascade Elementary meals are available for purchase. Children/ •Quil Ceda Tulalip Elementary youth do not need to be enrolled in •Liberty Elementary Marysville’s schools to participate. •Shoultes Elementary

Legacy High School June 16, 4:00 pm at Marysville Tulalip Francis Sheldon Gym Heritage High School June 16, 7:00 pm at Marysville Tulalip Francis Sheldon Gym Marysville Pilchuck High School June 17, 4:00 pm at Quil Ceda Stadium Marysville Getchell High School June 17, 7:30 pm at Quil Ceda Stadium

Meet Your School Board

Learn more about the school board and access meeting information at https://www.msd25. org/page/board-ofdirectors Connor Krebbs Director 1, Legislative Representative

Paul Galovin Director 2, President

Connect With Us! Web: msd25.org Remind: Remind.com / Marysville School District No. 25 Follow us: Facebook: MarysvilleSD/ Twitter: @MSD25 Instagram: msvlsd TikTok: @msvlsd25 Vimeo: marysvillesd YouTube: marysvillesd

Save the Dates! MPHS Festival of the Arts Thursday, June 2, 2022 | 5-7 p.m.

Marysville Pilchuck High School

Marimba Concert

Thursday, June 2, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Grove Elementary School

Jazz Concert

Friday, June 3, 2022 | 7 p.m.

MPHS Auditorium

Cedarcrest Middle School College & Career Fair

Friday, June 3, 2022 | 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Early Childhood Expo

Saturday, June 4, 2022 | 11 a.m. -1 p.m.

Liberty Elementary School

Keira Atchley Director 3

Wade Rinehardt Director 4, Vice President

Katie Jackson Director 5, WIAA Representative

Robocalls, Text Messages, and Email

The school district and schools use robocalls, text messages, and email to reach out to families and staff to share information, send reminders of upcoming events, and notify families and staff in the event of an emergency. Contact information must be up-to-date in our data systems. If communications are not being received, it may be that the information is not correct. This is the same for both parents/guardians and employees. Parents/guardians should update their contact information with their child’s school(s). Employees should log into Skyward and verify their contact information and then update with your TalentEd Employee Records account. If you need assistance please contact Human Resources.

Choir Concert

Wednesday, June 8, 2022 | 7 p.m.

Cedarcrest Middle School

Juneteenth Kick Off Event

Saturday, June 11, 2022 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Asbery Field

Kids and Kites Festival

Students of the Month

Throughout the year, the school board has recognized Kiwanis and Soroptimists Students of the Month. Pictured: May recipients Honor Beltran, Lina Calderon, and Dylan Carson, Marysville-Pilchuck High School.

Key Communicators

If you are a community member and do not have children enrolled in school but would like to receive information from our school district, please call (360) 965-0000 to sign up with your name, phone number, and email or go to https://bit.ly/ MSDConnectWithUs to get connected.

Saturday, June 11, 2022 | 10 a.m. - Noon

Liberty Elementary School

Juneteenth - No School Monday, June 20, 2022

♥ Marysville Block Party

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 | 11:00 am - 2:00 p.m.

Allen Creek Elementary

Thursday, July 14, 2022 | 11:00 am - 2:00 p.m.

Cedarcrest Middle School