2 0 1 1 – 2 0 1 2
Mount Vernon Schools
Sc h o o l C a l e n d a r & Parent Guide
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Superintendent’s LETTER Working together to support student achievement On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of the Mount Vernon School District, I’d like to welcome you to the 2011-12 school year. This calendar contains some important information and is intended to serve as a year-long resource for families. I would like to extend my personal thanks to our 12 sponsors who supported its production:
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Hugo Helmer Music
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City of Mount Vernon • Mount Vernon, Get a Great Life
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Halgren Orthodontics
Saunderson Marketing Group Skagit Regional Clinics MVEA • PSE • MESA • General Teamsters Union Local 231
Williams and Nulle Skagit Pediatrics Skagit Public Utility District Mount Vernon Youth Soccer Association North Cascade Family Physicians Peoples Bank
concerned about the brevity of the elementary student day for a number of years. The additional time will allow our elementary schools to broaden and enrich the curriculum for our students. Our major focus will continue to be on our primary mission—to increase student learning. We have been engaged in a number of improvement efforts over the past three years through our involvement in the large scale Summit Improvement Initiative. It is now time for us to focus and simplify, building on the best of what we have learned. This will include:
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Fine tuning the implementation of our new elementary reading curriculum and instructional model;
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Improving student achievement in math and science;
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Supporting the use of highly effective instructional strategies in all classrooms; and
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Ensuring that work assigned to students is rigorous and challenging.
This school year finds us adjusting to significant drops in federal and state funding. We have made a number of reductions across the district as a result. However, we have worked hard to protect the classroom to the maximum extent possible.
Early this fall, we will begin an effort to involve our staff and the community in defining the knowledge and skills that are essential for a graduate of Mount Vernon High School. While fundamental, this is a step we have tended to overlook in the past. What we learn will then allow us to ensure the goals we set and the steps we take to achieve those goals are based on a common vision of education in Mount Vernon.
We all know that challenging times, while difficult, also provide opportunities. Our plans for 2011-12 offer some creative solutions, including the addition of 20 minutes to the elementary student day. We have been
In September we will begin the process of renovating the Mount Vernon High School gymnasium and field
house. This project, initially part of the 2001 bond, will be funded through a combination of state matching funds and a federal interest-free loan, payable over 15 years. These facilities, which are a valuable asset to the entire community, will be remodeled in a way that preserves the present “old gymnasium” appearance. Sometime during second semester, we will ask voters to approve the replacement of our current Maintenance and Operations Levy, which expires at the end of 2012. This levy provides approximately 15% of our operating revenue and funds basic, essential services including classroom teachers, instructional assistants, fine and performing arts programs, librarians, counselors, programs for highly capable students, and services for students with disabilities. Soon after the start of school, the School Board will begin considering options for both the amount and length of the levy. Public education is everyone’s business. While school districts have the major responsibility 36 weeks of the year, we cannot do it alone. I encourage you to consider ways to support our children and youth in school and at home. Together, our efforts will lead to successful learners strengthening our community.
Carl Bruner Superintendent 2
Mount Vernon School Board Laura Cailloux 15730 Kamb Road Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 848.6706 District #1 Term: Expires 11/2011
T. J. Larrick 328 S 28th Street Mount Vernon, WA 98274 (360) 848.9323 District #3 Term: Expires 11/2011
Robert Coffey 21636 Swan Road Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 428.6915 District #3 Term: Expires 11/2011
LuAnne Burkhart 3612 E. Broadway Mount Vernon, WA 98274 (360) 421.2896 District #4 Term: Expires 11/2013
Charles Guildner 3922 Foxglove Circle Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 416.0292 District #5 Term: Expires 11/2013
Your Mount Vernon Schools Board of Directors is composed of five District citizens elected by voters for four-year terms. Board members serve in an unpaid, voluntary capacity. Although directors represent specific areas of the School District, all voters elect all Board members. Board authority is established by the Washington State Legislature. Your Board acts under the direction and restrictions of state law. The Board’s legal responsibilities are to: • • • • •
Establish general policy for the school system; Employ school personnel upon recommendation of the superintendent; Adopt and revise the annual operating budget; Inform the public of the needs and progress of the educational system; Exercise the legislative powers conferred or implied by the Legislature in administering school functions; • Select the superintendent of schools. Regular Board meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at various schools in the district. Please see specific calendar dates for corresponding locations. Meetings are open to the public. Notices of all regular and special meetings are sent to radio stations KBRC, KSVR, KAPS, and the Skagit Valley Herald and Skagit Valley Argus community newspapers.
Table of Contents Superintendent’s Message.................. 2 School Board....................................... 3 Our Mission......................................... 4 Partnerships........................................ 5 Going to School................................... 6 Buses and Safety ................................ 7 August 2011........................................ 9 September 2011............................... 11 October 2011.................................... 13
November 2011................................ 15 December 2011................................. 17 January 2012.................................... 19 February 2012................................... 21 March 2012........................................23 April 2012......................................... 25 May 2012.......................................... 27 June 2012......................................... 29 July 2012.......................................... 31
August 2012............................................... 33 Special Programs........................................ 34 A Healthy Start........................................... 35 Emergency School & Transportation Schedule Changes...................................36-37 District Directory.......................................... 38 Mount Vernon Schools / Hours.................... 39
Every effort is made to ensure that our calendar information is accurate. However, dates and events are subject to change throughout the school year. Photos by MVHS Student Jordan Vidmore, 2011 Courtesy of Skagina class instructor Craig Meldahl
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What we’re all about‌
Mount Baker Middle School
The mission of the Mount Vernon School District is to inspire and engage all students in learning, while challenging each to commit to his or her own present and future success. In partnership with the community, we will provide a safe and caring environment, in which diversity is valued and there is a strong commitment to high levels of achievement.
Madison Elementary
Little Mountain Elementary
Skagit Family Learning Center
Successful learners strengthening our community.
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Partnerships “Volunteers have the heart and take the time.” Volunteers The Mount Vernon School District has a proud history of volunteers working in our schools. It is our mission that each child succeeds in a school community of lifelong learners working together with supportive resources in a nurturing environment. Volunteer service is vital to the success of our schools. The District’s Junior Achievement and VISITS (Volunteers In Schools Inspire Today’s Students) programs invite parents, grandparents, students and community members to help make a difference in our schools.
Jefferson Elementary
Mount Vernon School District has coordinators who oversee the volunteer program at school locations. Any person interested in volunteering is encouraged to contact a volunteer coordinator. The volunteer coordinator will match interests with school needs. A specific number of volunteer hours is not required; however, a regular time commitment is appreciated.
Skagit Family Learning Center
Opportunities for volunteers to contribute their time and energy include: • Tutoring students one-on-one or in small groups; • Sharing expertise and talents with students and staff; • Assisting with projects and activities; • Helping in the classroom, office, library, playground or lunchroom; • Mentoring in schools as role models, guides, confidants and friends. To learn more about our volunteer programs, please visit our website at www. mountvernonschools.org or contact the volunteer coordinator at the school of your choice. Please note that volunteers will be asked to submit character references and to complete a Washington State Patrol criminal history background check.
Parent Groups The administrators and staff of Mount Vernon Schools extend an invitation to you to join in providing support that enhances your child’s education and environment. As a parent, you are automatically a member of the Parent Group association at your child’s school. Through their monthly meetings, Parent Groups provide a number of family related and cultural enrichment activities throughout the year. Additionally, Parent Groups serve as advocates for your children by voicing concerns and seeking solutions. Parent Group sponsored activities include: fund-raisers, playground improvements, artist in residence programs, cultural enrichment assemblies, and technical support. If you would like to take part, contact your school office for meeting times and information.
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Going to School Registration
Outside the District Transfer
Students age 5-21 years old may attend Mount Vernon Schools. Registration takes place at your neighborhood school. The school principal makes the teacher assignment.
Students wishing to attend a school outside the Mount Vernon School District may seek release by completing the application for attendance in a nonresident district. Forms are available at the District Office or call (360) 428.6110.
Parents of students entering the School District need to provide:
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Proof of immunization or letters of exemption A birth certificate Students transferring from another district should provide transcripts from the previous school to help in determining the appropriate grade placement
Entering kindergarten, students must be five years old by August 31. Policies for early entrance and school attendance for those over 18 years of age may be obtained from the District Office at (360) 428.6110.
Washington Elementary
Inside the District Transfer Students are expected to attend the school designated for their respective residential areas; however, a parent or guardian may request that his/her child be allowed to attend another school in the District by completing a Request for School Change application. Requests for school change will be considered up to the designated enrollment capacity at each grade level within each school. The following factors are taken into consideration when the District determines student transfers:
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Each student’s educational program Neighborhood groupings Location of siblings Location of parent’s place of work and/or childcare
In all cases, transportation to and from school outside the designated attendance area is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. Any student who develops a pattern of tardiness or nonattendance will have their acceptance revoked. Requests for school change are effective for only one year.
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Buses and Safety The Mount Vernon School District's Transportation Department is committed to ensuring that students have a safe ride to and from school. School Bus Rules Children riding school buses are under the capable supervision of qualified bus drivers. Safety is the foremost concern of Transportation Department staff. Bus drivers are responsible for the safe conduct of students and are in full charge of buses. Students are responsible for their own behavior. Students should arrive at the bus stop five minutes before their bus is scheduled to arrive. Students are required to ride only their assigned buses. Each year, the Mount Vernon School District, through a cooperative effort between school bus drivers and school building personnel, trains all enrolled students in how to safely evacuate a school bus in an emergency. Every day, drivers see that each child is delivered safely to his or her designated bus stop. No child is allowed to get off the bus at other than his or her designated stop unless permission is given by school authorities, in the form of a bus pass, acting upon written parental request. If a child is unsure of her/his bus stop or is on the wrong bus, the child is returned to the school and parents are contacted. Failure to follow District rules may result in suspension of transportation privileges. Information about bus routes may be obtained by contacting the Transportation Department at (360) 428.6147.
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August 2011
National Literacy Month
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domingo
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Summer HSPE, Writing – Day 1
Summer HSPE, Writing – Day 2
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Summer HSPE, Reading School Board Meeting 7 pm, MVHS
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Summer HSPE, Science Football paperwork and fees due
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School Board Meeting 7 pm, MVHS
Fall sports practice begins
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Football practice begins
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30 Jefferson School Open House Madison School Back-toSchool BBQ Washington School Back-toSchool BBQ MVHS Photo Day
31 MVHS Photo Day High School LINK Day for Freshmen
July 2011 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
September 2011 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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Mount Vernon High School
This month sponsored by:
Hugo Helmer Music, Inc.
1025 Goldenrod Road, Burlington, Washington 98233 360.757.0270 www.hugohelmermusic.com
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September 2011
Hispanic Heritage Month
Sunday
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August 2011 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
October 2011 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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domingo
Tuesday
lunes
Labor Day Holiday
11 Grandparents Day
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12 Mount Baker Parent Meeting First Day of School, Kindergarten Students
19 MVHS Parent Meeting Madison Parent Meeting
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miércoles
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6 Little Mountain Open House First Day of School 7th Grade Only
13 Centennial Parent Meeting
20 Washington School Parent Meeting
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First Day of School, All Students School Board Meeting 6 pm, MVHS
14 MVHS Photo Retakes Mount Baker Middle School Photos
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LaVenture School Photos LaVenture Open House Migrant Parent Advisory Meeting School Board Meeting 6 pm, Centennial
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22 Lincoln School Open House Jefferson Parent Meeting Mount Baker Middle School Open House
29 Madison McTeacher Night Rosh Hashanah
Primer Día de Otoño
First Day of Autumn Madison School Photos
30 Football vs. Burlington (at MVHS) 11
Little Mountain Elementary
This month sponsored by:
Saunderson Marketing Group We Create Possibilities • Marketing Solutions • Image Development • Measurable Results
www.saundersonmarketinggroup.com
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October 2011
Crime Prevention Month
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domingo
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lunes
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September 2011 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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miércoles
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sábado
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November 2011 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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3 LaVenture Parent Group Little Mountain Parent Meeting
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10 Columbus Day Mount Baker Middle School Parent Meeting Homecoming Week
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17 National School Bus Safety Week MVHS College and Career Fair
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4 Centennial School Photos Lincoln Parent Meeting
11 Centennial Parent Meeting
18 Washington School Parent Meeting
25 Jefferson School Photos
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School Board Meeting 6 pm, MVHS
12 MVHS Photo Retakes
19 Washington School Photos School Board Meeting 6 pm, Jefferson
26 Principal for a Day Madison Photo Retakes
7 Little Mountain School Photos
13 Mount Baker Middle School Photo Retakes
20 MVHS Open House Grades 9-12 Early Dismissal – Conferences Migrant/Bilingual Family Event
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8 Yom Kippur
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Homecoming Football
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Lincoln School Photos Grades 9-12 Early Dismissal – Conference Time Exchange
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Madison Fall Festival 13
Centennial Elementary
This month sponsored by:
Skagit Regional Clinics Serving Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Arlington, Camano Island, Sedro-Woolley, Stanwood & Oak Harbor
360.428.2500 www.srclinics.org
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November 2011
Native American Heritage Month
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domingo
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lunes
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miércoles
1 LaVenture Photo Retakes Lincoln Parent Meeting
6 Daylight Savings Time Ends
13 American Education Week
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7 Little Mountain Parent Meeting
14 Madison PTO Meeting Mount Baker Middle School Parent Meeting Winter Sports Practice Begins
21 Grades K-6 Early Dismissal – Conferences Grades K-8 Early Dismissal – Planning / Conferences MVHS Parent Meeting
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8 General Election Day Centennial Parent Meeting
15 Washington Parent Meeting
22 Grades K-6 Early Dismissal – Conferences Grades K-8 Early Dismissal – Planning / Conferences
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Centennial Photo Retakes School Board Meeting 6 pm, MVHS
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Little Mountain School Photo Retakes
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Migrant Parent Advisory Meeting Winter sports paperwork and fees due
Grades K-6 Early Dismissal – Conference Planning
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Washington School Photo Retakes School Board Meeting 6 pm, LaVenture
23 Grades K-8 Early Dismissal – Conference Time Exchange
LaVenture Multicultural Night
24 Thanksgiving Break
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Veterans Day Holiday
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Lincoln Photo Retakes Grades K-6 Early Dismissal – Conferences Grades K-8 Early Dismissal – Planning / Conferences
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Thanksgiving Break
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Jeffferson School Photo Retakes 15
Lincoln Elementary
This month sponsored by:
MVEA • PSE • MESA • General Teamsters Union Local 231
Mount Vernon Education Association Public School Employees Mount Vernon Educational Support Association
Proudly supporting the students, parents, and staff of the Mount Vernon School District
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December 2011 Sunday
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November 2011 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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5 Little Mountain Parent Meeting
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Mount Baker Middle School Parent Meeting
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Christmas Day Holiday
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Kwanzaa Begins
School Board Meeting 6 pm, MVHS Pearl Harbor Day
Migrant / Bilingual Family Night
21 Hanukkah Begins
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Centennial Parent Group
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6 Lincoln Parent Meeting
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January 2012 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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Navidad
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Primer Día de Invierno
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Christmas Eve Holiday
First Day of Winter
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New Years Eve 17
Madison Elementary School
This month sponsored by:
City of Mount Vernon • Mount Vernon, Get a Great Life www.ci.mount-vernon.wa.us î www.getagreatlifeinmountvernon.com
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January 2012
School Board Recognition Month
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domingo
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Holiday Año Nuevo
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lunes
New Year's Day Holiday
2 New Years Holiday - Observed
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3 Return From Winter Break Lincoln Parent Meeting
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Madison PTO Meeting LaVenture Parent Group Mount Baker Middle School Parent Meeting
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Día de Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday
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School Board Meeting 6 pm, MVHS
Migrant Parent Advisory Meeting
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Jefferson Parent Meeting
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February 2012 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Chinese New Year
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Mount Vernon High School
This month sponsored by:
Halgren Orthodontics
1711 East Division Street, Suite A, Mount Vernon 360.336.3436 www.halgrenorthodontics.com Find us on Facebook
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February 2012
National Children’s Dental Health Month
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domingo
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lunes
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miércoles
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6 Little Mountain Parent Meeting National School Counseling Week
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Mount Baker Middle School Parent Meeting
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Día de Presidentes
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President's Day Holiday
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Spring Sports Practice Begins
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Black History Month School Board Meeting 6 pm, MVHS
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Groundhog Day
Lincoln Parent Meeting WLPT Testing Window Opens Día de San Valentín
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Centennial Parent Group St. Valentine's Day
School Board Meeting 6pm, Madison
21 Washington Parent Meeting
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Madison School Chuck E Cheese Family Night
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Grades K-12 Non-Student Day Non-Contract Day (Snow Day)
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Spring Sports Paperwork and Fees Due
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January 2012 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
March 2012 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Leap Day 21
Mount Vernon High School
This month sponsored by:
Williams and Nulle PLLC CPAs 407 Pine Street, Mount Vernon 360.336.6611 www.wncpa.com
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March 2012
Youth Art Month Music In Our Schools Month
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domingo
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lunes
February 2012 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
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Thursday jueves
Centennial Spring Photos
5 Little Mountain Parent Meeting
11 WLPT Testing Window Closes Daylight Savings Time Begins
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19 MVHS Parent Meeting
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6 Lincoln Parent Meeting
12 Classified School Employee Week Mount Baker Middle School Parent Meeting Madison PTO Meeting
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April 2012 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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Washington Parent Meeting First Day of Spring
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Washington School Group & Spring Photos School Board Meeting 6 pm, MVHS
14 Migrant Parent Advisory Meeting High School Proficiency Exam - Writing
21 LaVenture Science Fair / Celebration of Learning School Board Meeting 6 pm, Lincoln
28 Grades K-6 Early Dismissal Conferences Grades K-8 Early Dismissal - Conferences / Conference Planning
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Lincoln School Spring Photos Read Across America Day
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Little Mountain Spring Photos
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High School Proficiency Exam - Reading
22 Migrant / Bilingual Family Event Grades K-6 Early Dismissal Conference Planning
29 MVHS Student-Led Conferences Grades K-6 Early Dismissal Conferences Grades K-8 Early Dismissal Conferences / Conference Planning Grades 9-12 Early Dismissal Conferences
Día de San Patricio
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St. Patrick's Day
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Madison School Carnival
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Grades K-12 Early Dismissal Conference Time Exchange 23
Madison Elementary
This month sponsored by:
Skagit Pediatrics
2101 Little Mountain Lane, Mount Vernon, Washington 360.428.2622 www.skagitpediatrics.com
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April 2012
Mathematics Education Month
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domingo
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Public School Volunteer Week
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10 Lincoln Parent Meeting Madison Group Photos Centennial Parent Group
17 Washington Parent Meeting
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Earth day
Passover
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School Board Meeting 6 pm, MVHS
18 School Board Meeting 6 pm, Mount Baker
25 Jefferson School Spring Photos
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Jefferson Parent Meeting Holocaust Remembrance Day
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Administrative Professionals Week
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Viernes Santo
sĂĄbado
Good Friday
Mount Baker Parent Meeting
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viernes
Spring Break Begins
April Fool's Day Pascua
Tuesday
lunes
Mount Vernon High School Science Night
MSP Testing begins, Grades 3-8 National Arbor Day March 2012 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
May 2012 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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Mount Baker Middle School
This month sponsored by:
Skagit Public Utility District
Water—Make Every Drop Count! • Celebrate Drinking Water Week May 6-12 26
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May 2012
Better Hearing and Speech Month
Sunday
Monday
domingo
Tuesday
lunes
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miércoles
1 Lincoln Parent Meeting National Sight Saving Month
6 Teacher Appreciation Week Día de las Madres
7 Little Mountain Parent Meeting
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14 Mount Baker Middle School Parent Meeting Madison PTO Meeting
Mother's Day
20 National Educational Bosses Week
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National School Nurse Day
16 School Board Meeting 6 pm, Washington
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Armed Forces Day
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April 2012 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
June 2012 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Migrant / Bilingual Family Event
MVHS Parent Meeting Día Commemorativo
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School Board Meeting 6 pm, MVHS
8 Centennial Parent Meeting
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Memorial Day Holiday 27
Mount Vernon High School
This month sponsored by:
Mount Vernon Youth Soccer Association Sign up now for our fall season at www.mvysa.org
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June 2012
National Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Month
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May 2012 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
July 2012 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
domingo
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lunes
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miércoles
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Great Outdoors Month
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End of Course Math Exam End of Course Biology Exam Little Mountain Parent Meeting Lincoln Parent Meeting
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11 Mount Baker Middle School Parent Meeting
Día del Padre
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School Board Meeting 6 pm, MVHS High School Baccalaureate
12 Centennial Parent Meeting
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13 Migrant Parent Advisory Meeting Primer Día de Verano
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High School Graduation Día de la Bandera
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Last Day of School, 7th Grade Only Flag Day
Last Day of School, All Students
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School Board Meeting 6 pm, MVHS First Day of Summer
Father's Day
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Mount Vernon High School
This month sponsored by:
North Cascade Family Physicians
Providing quality health care for the entire family for over 25 years 360.428.1700 www.ncfp.net
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July 2012
National Picnic Month
Sunday
Monday
domingo
Tuesday
lunes
1
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martes
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miércoles
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School Board Meeting 6 pm, MVHS
Día de la Independencia
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jueves
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Independence Day Holiday
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Jefferson Elementary
This month sponsored by:
Peoples Bank
800.584.8859 www.peoplesbank-wa.com 32
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August 2012
American Artist Appreciation Month
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July 2012 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
September 2012 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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Special Programs Finding the most appropriate program for MV students Children with disabilities
(birth to age 21) have a wide range of programs available based on their particular need. Special education services are delivered in regular classrooms, and in self-contained and resource room settings. Services are available at all schools including speech/language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, psychological assessment, and home-based instruction. Programs may be on a Mount Vernon School District site or at another educational location. Every student who receives special education must have an Individual Education Program (IEP) developed by teachers, parents, and other professionals. For more information, contact Special Services at (360) 428.6141. The Bridge Program serves kindergarten age children in the Mount Vernon School District who have special needs and require extra instruction to gain kindergarten skills and readiness for first grade. Each student has an IEP with goals and objectives designed to develop social and academic skills. This smaller classroom group may include typically developing peers from the neighborhood who serve as communication and academic role models. Speech, occupational therapy and physical therapy are provided as needed.
Childfind is a program for developing
and implementing awareness and screening activities for the purpose of locating, identifying, and evaluating resident students, or students enrolled in a
K-12 private school in Mount Vernon, who are suspected of having a disability. The Special and Support Services Department helps families determine if their students are in need of receiving special education and related services. These procedures encompass students ages birth through 21 regardless of the severity of the disability. Families living in Mount Vernon with a child between birth and 21 years of age may bring questions or concerns about how the child is developing to the Special and Support Services Office (360) 428.6141. The Community
Transition
Program (CTP) prepares special
education youth ages 18-21 for life by integrating community resources into their extended high school education. Students learn academic subjects as they relate to "real world" applications, such as practicing consumer skills, homeeconomics skills, and learning to use public transportation. A key component of the program is providing work-based learning experiences to our students. The primary goal of work-based learning is to have students participate in internships that are supervised by workplace mentors as well as CTP staff. The Guide Program, located at Mount Baker Middle School, is a specially designed program for middle school students with behavior disabilities.
The Middle
School Life Skills Program, located at
LaVenture Middle School, is a specially designed program for students with intellectual disabilities.
Preschool education (birth
to age three) is provided through the Skagit Preschool and Resource Center (SPARC) for children birth to five years old who have special needs. The preschool program classroom setting consists of a daily routine of activities rich in the development of physical, self-help, social, academic, and communication skills. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech/language therapy are provided as needed. Parents are encouraged to volunteer in the classroom and participate in parent meetings throughout the school year. For more information, please call (360) 416.7570. The QUEST Program, located at Jefferson Elementary School, is a specially designed program for elementary students with behavior disability.
Resource Room Programs are offered for students with disabilities who need extra, individualized instruction in basic academic subjects.
The SOAR Program is a life skills class located at Mount Vernon High School, and is designed for high school students with intellectual disabilities. The Spectrum Program provides classes for students on the autism spectrum who need a high level of services, which are available at Madison Elementary School and LaVenture Middle School.
Special Education Records Retention
In accordance with state law, six years or more after a student withdraws from the Mount Vernon School District or exits from special education services, a portion of the student's records is archived and then all of the special education records for that student are destroyed. The records are unique to special education services. The records do not include school transcripts, attendance records or immunization records. If you or your child is or has ever been qualified for special education, it is very important for you to ensure that you have your child's special education records, even after graduation. If you have any questions about obtaining special education records, or would like a copy of your records, please call the Special Services office at (360) 428.6141.
The RISE Program, located at Mount Vernon High School, is a specially designed program for students with behavior disabilities. 34
A Healthy Start Breakfast Program
Kindergarten–6th....................FREE Grades 7-12................................$1.75 Adults......................................... $2.50 Reduced..................................... $0.30
Lunch Program
Kindergarten–6th.................. $2.50 Grades 7-12............................... $3.00 Adults......................................... $4.00 Reduced..................................... $0.40
Milk
Students..................................... $0.50 Adults......................................... $0.50
School Lunches
The District Food Team strongly believes that healthy, nutritious meals and learning go hand in hand. We are accomplishing this by offering students at all elementary schools breakfast at no charge. All families who meet federal income eligibility standards may apply for meals at a reduced rate or at no cost. Applications are given to all students at the beginning of the school year and may be completed and returned to the school. All information provided is kept confidential. Payment for meals may be paid in advance.
The Mount Vernon School District has certificated nurses who are assigned to multiple buildings to oversee health care services. Each nurse is in-building from one to two days a week. In the event you need to speak directly with a nurse, contact the school where your child attends and ask for the day the nurse will be in the building.
Health Screenings
We provide state mandated annual health screenings for students grades Kindergarten-fifth and seventh, including vision and hearing testing. In cooperation with the Skagit County Health Department, we help implement the free second-grade dental sealant program.
Immunization
Under Washington state law, all students must present or have on file documentation of their immunization status on or before each child’s first day of attendance.
Medications
In order to administer over the counter or prescription medication at school, an Authorization for Administration of Medications at School form must be filled out and signed by both a parent/ guardian and a physician/dentist. For the safety of everyone, all medication must be delivered to the school by an adult and needs to be in its original container. This is especially important information to remember if your child should go on an overnight field trip.
Participation in Athletics All students participating in athletics are required to have a physical examination and health insurance before participating in Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) programs.
We offer medical insurance coverage for students at a reduced premium through an independent carrier. Enrollment information is sent home with each student in the fall. Contact the District Athletic Office at (360) 428.6191 for details.
Students may be exempted for medical, philosophical or religious reasons. A medical exemption requires a physician’s signature. The signature of a parent or guardian is needed to exempt a student for religious or personal/ philosophical reasons. 35
Emergency School & Transportation Schedule Changes Limited bus routes for snow and ice Mount Vernon:
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No pickup on Brittany and Shantel. Pickup at Division and Waugh or Broadway and Waugh.
SCHOOL CLOSURE and/or Emergency schedule changes
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No pickup on Sherman Lane. Pickup at Swan Road and Sherman Lane.
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No pickup on Broadway Street. Pickup at Digby Road and Broadway or Broadway and Waugh.
No pickup on Northridge. Pickup at Northridge and Francis Road.
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Weather, floods or unexpected emergencies may require school closure and/or changes in transportation schedules. During these emergency situations, be prepared for possible delays involving school bus pick-up/drop-off times and locations.
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No pickup on Woodridge Drive. Pickup at Woodridge and Hoag Road.
No pickup on Blodgett Road. Pickup at Anderson Road and Dimensional Sound or Hickox Road and the Fire Station.
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No pickup in Forest Estates. Pickup at Woodland Drive and Digby Road.
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No pickup on Waugh Road between College Way and Division Street. Pickup at Fir and 30th Street, Waugh and Division or Waugh and College Way.
The following radio and television stations begin broadcasting emergency information at 5:00 a.m.: KAPS 660 AM • KBRC 102.1 FM & 1430 AM KOMO 1000 AM • KIRO 710 AM • KAFE 104.3 FM KOMO 4 TV • KING 5 TV • KIRO 7 TV • FOX 13 TV Announcements will say: • Schools closed. All activities cancelled. • Schools open two hours late. Buses on limited bus routes. • Schools open. Buses on limited routes. No announcement means schools are on normal schedule. School schedule changes due to emergency situations are available on the District Web site: www.mountvernonschools.org and at the Public Schools Emergency Communications System Web site: www.schoolreport.org
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No pickup on Little Mountain Road. Pickup at Jefferson Elementary.
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No pickup on Cascade Ridge. Pickup at Cascade Ridge and Stackpole Road.
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No pickup on Edgemont. Pick up at College Way and Monte Vista.
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No pickup on Thilberg Road. Meet at Francis Road and Swan Road or Swan Road and Thilberg Road.
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No pickup on North Pamela Drive. Pickup at Hickox Road and Stackpole Road.
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No pickup in North 18th Place loop. Pickup on North 18th Street.
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No pickup on Forest Ridge. Pickup at College Way and Windsor.
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No pickup in the Thunderbird area. Pick up at 30th and Fir Street or Division and 30th Street.
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No pickup in Skagit Highlands. Pickup at Skagit Highlands and Division.
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No pickup in Eaglemont. Pickup at clubhouse.
Conway: •
No pickup on Tyee Road. Pickup at Tyee Road and Bulson Road.
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No pickup in Hermway Heights. Pickup at Highway 534.
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No bus service to Lake McMurray. Pickup at the Fire Station.
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No pickup on Silvernail Road. Pickup at Fagan Road/332 Street and Silvernail Road.
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Cambios en los horarios de las escuelas y del transporte debido a emergencias debido a emergencias Rutas de autobús limitadas por la presencia de nieve y hielo Mount Vernon: • No habrá recogida en Sherman Lane. Se recogerá a los niños en Swan Road y Sherman Lane. • No habrá recogida en Northridge. Se recogerá a los niños en Northridge y Francis Road. • No habrá recogida en Woodridge Drive. Se recogerá los niños en Woodridge y Hoag Road. • No habrá recogida en Forest Estates. Se recogerá en Woodland Drive y Digby Road. • No habrá recogida en Waugh Road en medio de College Way y Division Street. Se recogerá en Fir St. y la calle 30, Waugh y Division o Waugh y College Way. • No habrá recogida en Little Mountain Road. Se recogerá en la escuela primaria Jefferson. • No habrá recogida en Cascade Ridge. Se recogerá en Cascade Ridge y Stackpole Road. • No habrá recogida en Norte 16 ni en Florence Street. • No habrá recogida en Edgemont. Se recogerá en College Way y Monte Vista. • No habrá recogida en Thillberg Road. Punto de encuentro en Francis Road y Swan Road o Swan Road y Thillberg Road. • No habrá recogida en Norte Pamela Drive. Se recogerá en Hickox Road y Stackpole Road. • No habrá recogida en Norte 18th Place Loop. Se recogerá en Norte 18th Street. • No habrá recogida en Forest Ridge. Se recogerá en College Way y Windsor. • No habrá recogida en la zona de Thunderbird. Punto de encuentro en Fir o Division y la calle 30. • No habrá recogida en Skagit Highlands. Se recogerá en Skagit Highlands y Division. • No habrá recogida en Eaglemont. Se recogerá en el Club Social.
• No habrá recogida en Brittany y Shantel. Se recogerá en Division y Waugh o Broadway y Waugh. • No habrá recogida en Broadway Street. Punto de encuentro en Digby Road y Broadway o Broadway y Waugh. • No habrá recogida en Blodgett Road. Punto de encuentro en Anderson Road y Dimensional Sound o Hockox Road y la estación de bomberos (Fire Station).
Conway: • No habrá recogida en Tyee Road. Se recogerá en Tyee Road y Bulson Road. • No habrá recogida en Starbird Road. Se recogerá en Starbird y Bulson Road. • No habrá recogida en Hermway Heights. Se recogerá en la carretera Highway 534. • No habrá servicio de autobuses a Lake McMurray. Se recogerá en la carretera Highway 534. • No habrá recogida en Silvernail Road. Se recogerá en Fagan Road o 332 Street y SIlvernail Road.
Cierre de Las Escuelas y/o Cambios en Los Horarios Debido a Emergencias
Es posible que en casos de clima extremo, de inundaciones o de emergencias inesperadas sea necesario cerrar las escuelas y/o cambiar los horarios de transporte. Durante esas situaciones, esté preparado para posibles demoras en los horarios y las paradas de los autobuses escolares. Las estaciones de televisión y radio que se detallan a continuación comienzan a transmitir información de emergencia a las 5:00 a. m.: KAPS 660 AM • KBRC 102.1 FM & 1430 AM KOMO 1000 AM • KIRO 710 AM • KAFE 104.3 FM KOMO 4 TV • KING 5 TV • KIRO 7 TV • FOX 13 TV Los anuncios dirán: • Las escuelas permanecerán cerradas. Se cancelan todas las actividades. • Las escuelas abrirán dos horas más tarde. Los autobuses circularán solamente en determinadas rutas. • Las escuelas estarán abiertas. Los autobuses circularán solamente en determinadas rutas. Si no hay anuncios, las escuelas funcionarán en el horario normal. Los cambios en el horario escolar por situaciones de emergencia se publican en el sitio web del Distrito: www.mountvernonschools.org y en el sitio web del Sistema de Comunicaciones sobre Emergencias de las Escuelas Públicas: www.schoolreport.org 37
District Directory Mount Vernon School District No. 320 124 East Lawrence Street Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 428.6110 fax: (360) 428.6172 www.MountVernonSchools.org
Superintendent (360) 428.6181 Carl Bruner, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent, Teaching & Learning (360) 428.6175 Cathey Frederick
Executive Director of Personnel & Human Resources District Administration Center
(360) 428.6110 David Anderson
Departments and Programs Athletics (360) 428.6191 Sports Info Line: (360) 428.6204 314 North 9th Street Mount Vernon, WA 98273 David Riddle
Business Office (360) 428.6186 fax: (360) 428.6108 124 East Lawrence Street Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Jennifer Larson
Capital Projects
Special and Support Services
(360) 428.6145 fax: (360) 428.6173 2101 Cleveland Avenue Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Michael Brown
(360) 428.6141 fax: (360) 428.6167 920 South Second Street Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Jean Champagne
Federal Programs
Technology
(360) 428.6183 fax: (360) 428.6118 124 East Lawrence Street Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Don Hanson
(360) 428.6200 fax: (360) 428.6173 2101 Cleveland Avenue Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Food Services (360) 428.6149 fax: (360) 428.6173 2101 Cleveland Avenue Mount Vernon, WA 98273 David Connors
Maintenance, Operations and Facility Use (360) 428.6145 fax: (360) 428.6173 2101 Cleveland Avenue Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Michael Brown
Transportation Services (360) 428.6147 fax: (360) 428.6168 2001 Cleveland Avenue Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Reg Clarke
Warehouse (360) 428.6145 fax: (360) 428.6173 2101 Cleveland Avenue Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Ken McLeod
Migrant & Bilingual Programs (360) 428.6110 fax: (360) 428.6118 124 East Lawrence Street Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Don Hanson
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Mount Vernon Schools Elementary Schools Centennial (360) 428.6138 3100 Martin Road Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Erwin Stroosma, Principal
Jefferson (360) 428.6128 1801 East Blackburn Road Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Peggy Zappone, Principal Lincoln (360) 428.6135 1005 South 11th Street Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Kristine Wollan, Principal Little Mountain (360) 428.6125 1514 South LaVenture Road Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Brian Auckland, Principal Madison (360) 428.6131 907 East Fir Street Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Evelyn Morse, Principal Washington (360) 428.6122 1020 McLean Road Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Bill Nutting, Principal
Daily School Hours
Middle Schools
LaVenture (360) 428.6116 1200 North LaVenture Road Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Dan Berard, Principal Mount Baker (360) 428.6127 2310 East Section Street Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Tim Newall, Principal
High School
Mount Vernon (360) 428.6100 314 North 9th Street Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Rod Merrell, Principal
Homeschool Partnership
Skagit Family Learning Center (360) 428.6206 2001 Cleveland Avenue Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Steinar Kristoffersen, Supervisor
High School 8:05 a.m.–2:35 p.m. Early dismissal
12:35 p.m.
Middle Schools LaVenture Early dismissal
7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Noon
Mount Baker Early dismissal
7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Noon
Elementary Centennial Early dismissal
8:55 a.m.–3:10 p.m. 1:10 p.m.
Jefferson 8:55 a.m.–3:10 p.m. Early dismissal 1:10 p.m. A.M. Kindergarten 8:55 a.m.–11:35 a.m. Early dismissal 8:55 a.m.–10:35 a.m. P.M. Kindergarten 12:30 p.m.–3:10 p.m. Early dismissal 11:30 a.m.–1:10 p.m.
Lincoln 8:55 a.m.–3:10 p.m. Early dismissal 1:10 p.m. A.M. Kindergarten 8:55 a.m.–11:35 a.m. Early dismissal 8:55 a.m.–10:35 a.m. P.M. Kindergarten 12:30 p.m.–3:10 p.m. Early dismissal 11:30 a.m.–1:10 p.m. Little Mountain 9:20 a.m.–3:35 p.m. Early dismissal 1:35 p.m. A.M. Kindergarten 9:20 a.m.–Noon Early dismissal 9:20 a.m.–11:00 a.m. P.M. Kindergarten 12:55 a.m.–3:35 p.m. Early dismissal 11:55 a.m.–1:35 p.m. Madison Early dismissal
9:20 a.m.–3:35 p.m. 1:35 p.m.
Washington 9:25 a.m.–3:40 p.m. Early dismissal 1:40 p.m. Kindergarten Tues., Wed., Thurs. only 9:25 a.m.–3:40 p.m. Early dismissal 1:40 p.m.
Homeschool Partnership
Skagit Family Learning Center Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
NOTE:
Actual start and stop times at each building may vary slightly from the schedule listed here. Please confirm times with your child’s school. 39
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