Hello Totem Families,
Please see the attached December/January Newsletter for some important upcoming information.
click here: https://5il.co/5scv
Christmas Powwow coming December 15!
Hello Totem Families,
Wednesday, November 21st will be a 12:20pm early release, followed by no school on Thursday and Friday. School will resume as usual on Monday, November 26th.
Thank you and have a wonderful weekend.
Crisis Text Line - Text HELP to 741741 if you need someone to talk to. Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7
support and information.
Highly Capable Referral Forms for the 19-20 SY are due by December 14th.
The referral form is available online: https://www.msd25.org/o/District/page/highly-capable--2 and building secretaries have forms available in the main office.
We will be administering the COGAT Screener to all of our Kindergarten students again this year in January, therefore Kindergarten parents do not need to fill out referral forms.
Testing for students in grades 1st -8th will take place in February/March.
FALL CONFERENCES
Where: Totem Gym
Date/Time: November 14th**
12:45-3:00 PM & 5:00-7:00 PM
Date/Time: November 15th,
12:45-3:00 PM
**Interpreter services will be available for Spanish & Ukrainian speaking families on Wednesday, November 14th.
Picture Retakes are upon us! Friday, November 2nd will be picture retake day! You can pick up picture packets in the Totem Main Office.
Guiding Good Choices - Classes for Parents and Guardians starting October 30.
Join Marysville Getchell's and Marysville Pilchuck's Life Skills Program and Leah's Dream Foundation for the annual Harvest Party, Friday, October 26, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. MPHS Commons. Food and beverage, fun and games!
Student Safety and Security Parent Forums: October 25, 6:00 pm OR October 29, 9:00 am.
It is week four of Unity and Wellness month. We’re closing the month with a focus on substance abuse prevention in coordination with National Red Ribbon Week. #BeDrugFree.
Only 33% of teens who were in a violent relationship ever told anyone about the abuse. Learn more and access resources at https://goo.gl/KExrfd #LoveIsRespect #TMUnityMonth
Picture Retakes are coming up fast!
Friday, November 2nd will be picture retake day! You can pick up picture packets in the Totem Main Office.
Nice eyes? A great smile? A quirky sense of humor? There are a lot of different things that might make you attracted to someone. But having a healthy relationship with your partner is about more than attraction; it requires respect, trust and open communication. More at: https://goo.gl/KExrfd #LoveIsRespect #TMUnityMonth
#MSD25 staff and educators! Join us at the Hibulb Cultural Center next Wednesday, October 24 for Educators Night! The evening includes interactive exhibits, and a special presentation by Dr. Stephanie Fryberg on culturally relevant growth mindsets! Plus, it's free for educators with their school I.D.!
Though 82% of parents feel confident that they could recognize the signs if their child was experiencing dating abuse, a majority of parents (58%) could not correctly identify all the warning signs. More at: https://goo.gl/KExrfd #LoveIsRespect #TMUnityMonth
We are kicking off week 3 of Unity and Wellness Month by sharing the importance of healthy relationships. Creating boundaries is not a sign of secrecy or distrust — it’s an expression of what makes you feel comfortable and what you would like or not like to happen within the relationship. More at: http://5il.co/21h0. #LoveIsRespect #TMUnityMonth
Student Safety and Security Forums, October 25, 6:00 pm, and October 29, 9:00 am.
Reminder: No school tomorrow. Friday, October 12th
Here is an opportunity to help our local law enforcement and in turn support our children and families in the Marysville and Tulalip communities:
The Marysville Police Department needs your help to ensure local kids are warm this winter With a goal of giving 1,200 coats for birth to 17-year-olds at the Marysville Food Bank’s annual Toy Store event, police officers are collecting new coats at locations across Marysville starting with Kohl's Department Store in Marysville THIS Saturday, October 13! Join the effort! Learn more at www.msd25.org/article/64352
New coats may also be delivered directly to the District office between now and November 1.