Message From the Principal
Dear families -
This week many families and students have engaged with their teachers and classmates via Canvas. I’ve seen smiles on the faces of staff after connecting with kids via Zoom or seeing students’ responses to something posted. While we know that nothing is “normal” right now, hopefully the ability to connect with teachers and friends can provide a small aspect of “normalcy” and happiness to our Chain Lake community.
Our hope is to provide enough, but not too much, in the way of assignments and options for kids each week. We also know and understand that school-at-home is not the same as school-at-school. I’m navigating this online continuous learning journey as a parent with my own 1st & 3rd grader as well. Some days they work hard and complete what their teachers intended for them that day; other days they are silly, get distracted, goof around, and/or argue, which means that they don’t finish their schoolwork for the day.
We know this, and we understand. I encourage you to give yourselves and your children grace and space. None of us pictured that we would be at this place, but we are all walking through this journey together.
We miss you and we can’t wait to see all your faces and hear your laughter again. Hang in there.
Warmly,
Ana
SECOND STEP
During this time away from in-person school we want to continue to support your child’s Social-Emotional Learning using our Second Step curriculum. In order for you to access videos and lesson resources for your student, you can set up a (FREE!) family account through the second step website. To do this:
Go to www.secondstep.org
Click the upper left link that says “Log In or Create Account”
Look for the blue “Create Account” button under the email input box
Enter your email address, choose a password, and enter your information
Use your child’s grade’s activation key (you are able to add additional grade’s activation keys once you have an account):
Kindergarten: SSPK FAMI LY70
1st Grade: SSP1 FAMI LY71
2nd Grade: SSP2 FAMI LY72
3rd Grade: SSP3 FAMI LY73
4th Grade: SSP4 FAMI LY74
5th Grade: SSP5 FAMI LY75
Student Chromebooks
We have moved to digital learning for ALL students. Still needing a Chromebook?
The district has the ability to put Chromebooks into the hands of every student. If you have not already received a device, or are having issues with your device, please call the main office and leave a message or contact your classroom teacher.
If you need internet services, please review the district letter below. We want each family to be able to take advantage of the online learning from their home.
2020-2021 Kindergarten Information
Kindergarten registration online is currently open for the 2020-2021 school year. Parent directions and a FAQ sheet are included below. Click to download the PDF.
https://www.monroe.wednet.edu/about/register-for-school
If you have an incoming kindergarten student or know of a neighbor or family member who may have incoming kindergarteners, please feel free to pass along the information. In order to register, parents will need to their child’s immunization records, proof of age (birth certificate, passport, an adoption record, etc.), and proof of address (property tax statement, utility bill, etc.). Children must be 5 years old by August 31, 2020 to qualify for next fall’s kindergarten class. Please call the school office at (360) 804-3100 if you have any questions.
Got Yearbook??
Great news! Our yearbook sale is back up and will run through Friday, May 15th! Please note that we will not be able to accept payments at school, so purchases will only be able to be made online. Our standard yearbook will be on sale for $15.00 each. You can check out all of the other yearbook options and pay for your yearbook by going to www.monroe.wednet.edu. Scroll down and click on the ‘Online Payments’ button. Once you sign in, click on your student’s name and select 'Items at Student’s School.' Select ‘CLE,' select the type of yearbook you would like to purchase and the quantity, click on ‘Buy,' and checkout. Can’t remember if you have purchased a yearbook or not? Give our school office a call between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM or send me an email, and we can look up your yearbook info.
As for yearbook distribution, things will look a lot different this year. Yearbooks will still go out in June, but we do not know yet how we will be distributing them to students. We are working on a plan with Lifetouch and our school staff to figure out what that will look like and will relay information as the date gets closer. We are also hoping to offer a 'First Come - First Served' sale once pre-ordered yearbooks are handed out. Stay tuned!!
Free & Reduced Lunch Applications
We know for many families their financial situation has changed dramatically. You can complete the Free/Reduced application at any time during the school year (see attached forms). One helpful benefit is your qualification will carry over to the first month of school which can assist you during this time of crisis.
Parents can pick-up/return forms to our staff during lunch pick up M-F 11:30am-1:30pm, leave them in the drop box at the district office, mail them to the district office or email them to Tammy Gregory gregoryt@monroe.wednet.edu.
Ways to Donate
- DonorsChoose: Founded in 2000 by a high school teacher in the Bronx, http://www.donorschoose.org empowers public school teachers from across the country to request much-needed materials and experiences for their students. Right now there are thousands of classroom requests that you can help bring to life with a gift of any amount.
- Amazon Smiles: Do you shop at Amazon? Did you know that you can help our school by shopping through AmazonSmile? We have an account that each time you purchase on the site, our school will earn 0.5% of funds back on your purchase! Charity Name: Chain Lake Elementary PTA 7 6 2. To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. On your first visit to AmazonSmile smile.amazon.com, you need to select a charitable organization to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. They will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.
- Benevity Causes: Does your company partner with Benevity Causes to give back? Did you know that you can choose our school to receive funds? Search for Chain Lake Elementary School at www.benevity.com. Our unique ID # is: NCES12_530513002316
- Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program: a local community source of rewards for schools http://www.fredmeyer.com/topic/community-rewards-4
- Target: Throughout the year, Target stores provide education grants to local K-12 schools to support educational field trips, early childhood reading programs and participation in the arts. http://corporate.target.com/corporate-responsibility/community/philanthropy
- Walmart Foundation: The Walmart Foundation meets the needs of the under-served by directing charitable giving toward our core areas of focus. http://giving.walmart.com/foundation
- Monroe Public Schools Foundation (community based non-profit to support local schools): Award grants to staff and students; Reward and honor outstanding teachers and staff; Promote charitable and planned giving to benefit our public schools; Provide students with expanded learning opportunities and materials; Seek scholarship and program funds from public and private sources; Honor the efforts and achievements of students, staff, and community members; Build an endowment fund to provide a permanent source of supplemental funding. http://www.monroepsf.org/donate/
About Us
Principal - Ana Apter
Assistant Principal - Jordan Radke
Guidance Counselor - Heather Mitchell
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Office Manager - Kim Kirschenmann
Secretary - Sherry Carswell
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24 Hour Attendance Hotline - (360) 804-3101
FAX - (360) 804-3199
Health Room - (360) 804-3132
Kitchen - (360) 804-3135
Transportation - (360) 804-2650
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School Hours are 8:55 AM to 3:25 PM Monday — Thursday
and 8:55 AM to 2:25 PM on Fridays
Website: https://www.monroe.wednet.edu/chain-lake-elementary
Location: 12125 Chain Lake Rd, Snohomish, WA, USA
Phone: (360) 804-3100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChainLakeElementary/
Monroe School District's Tip Reporting Service
Safety is our top priority. That is why we use SafeSchools Alert, a tip reporting system that allows students, staff, and parents to submit safety concerns to our administration in four different ways:
Phone: 360-799-5419
Text: Text your tip to 360-799-5419
Email: 1003@alert1.us
Report tips on bullying, intimidation, harassment, safety issues, fighting, safety concerns, or other issues of concern.
And now 'there's an app for that!' Open the attachment below to learn more about the new app feature.
Anyone may easily report tips on bullying, harassment, drugs, vandalism or any safety issue of concern. Tips may be submitted anonymously, too. Thanks in advance for helping to keep our school community a safe place to work and learn! Together we do make a difference.