September 4, 2026

PGS families excited to pick up curriculum and get started!

Your PGS Team is proud to wear our PGS Carolina Blue staff shirts with year's theme

"Full Sail Ahead!"

While we are sad to see Mandy leave, we are excited to announce that she is moving right up the hill to Jackson Elementary as their new Office Secretary! She is already busy learning new faces and building new skills. Mandy continues to play pickleball and spend quality time with her family and friends. She is also looking forward to returning for future PTSA events to visit everyone. We wish Mandy all the best on her new adventure at Jackson Elementary!

Port Gardner is pleased to welcome our newest employee, Bethy Fleshman. We are thrilled to have her join the PGS staff as our new paraeducator.

Here are a few fun facts Principal Pach gathered about Bethy...

Where did you come to us from? The Everett YMCA- I was the Health and Wellness Director there for 3 years.
You’re excited about your new role because…? I was a Port Gardner parent when my kids were younger and I am so excited to get involved again with this amazing program and support the families as they navigate their homeschool journey.

What are some things you enjoy doing outside of work? Watching my kids play their various sports, hanging out playing games and watching TV with my family, teaching group exercise classes, and reading.

Welcome Miss Bethy, we are so happy to have you at Port Gardner!

Watch for reminders from Parent Square for your Student Learning Plan (SLP) appointment this week!

Bring your student with you to your appointment.

🍎SEPTEMBER🍎

• *September 4 - 15 - Student Learning Plan meetings (one per student) with your student’s advisor.
• *Sept. and Oct., Six Mondays from 12:15 - 1:15: New families attend all Welcome to Port Gardner Classes (most in person, some may be on Zoom)
• Sept. 17 – Picture Day for All

*Dates/meetings marked with an asterisk are mandatory.

What you need to do:

1. Log in to the ParentVUE portal.

2. On a computer browser, click “Online Registration” in the top-right corner. In the app, tap the “Online Registration” icon twice to open it in a new window.

3. Select Information Update and review student record(s).

4. Make any necessary changes and click Submit.

If you have problems logging in to ParentVUE, please open a Help Desk ticket for support.

Port Gardner's individual Student Learning Plan website is ALE.

ALE website https://pgs.schooldata.net/v2/ale-sis/#/

New Parents Activate Your Account:

ALE is where your student's learning plan resides. Click the link or banner below for instructions to log into ALE. Your learning plan will be reviewed and finalized when you meeting one-on-one with your advisor for an SLP appointment. You will get training on ALE in the Welcome to Port Gardner classes.

New Parent Log in Instructions for ALE

Returning Parents Log onto ALE:

Review your student's learning plan before meeting with your advisor in September.:

Picture Day Details

Come to the Gym with your student ready to go before the camera.

Here are the times you can drop in: 8:30-9:00 am AND 11:15 am to 1:15 pm

DETAILS:

• PGS students have a picture taken for yearbook and school ID.
• Parents come during one of the drop in times listed above and visit the PGS Picture Day table to pick up your student's ticket to give to the photographer.
• Families may choose to purchase individual photos by ordering online within 4 days of picture day.
• Ordering is optional as every student will get a student ID at no charge. Go to Dorianstudio.com to order your pictures or there will be an order information for you on picture day.
• A School ID card will be provided for each student at no charge. ID cards will not be printed or reprinted on retake day.
• For students in class: Individual pictures are taken outside of scheduled class times.

Retakes

Retakes will be available October 28th for students who missed picture day or would like a new photo taken. Students wanting retakes need to return original picture packet or purchase a new picture packet.

• Go to the ParentSquare Sign-in Page
• How to sign up for an SLP Appt on Parent Square: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRSyMHZnjkk
• Parent Square features: https://vimeo.com/678443118/eef27f8b26?&login=true

The success of the PGS relies on dedicated and committed parent educators. To assist in facilitating this success, all families enrolled are encouraged to volunteer. The online application is on the Everett School District’s main website: https://www.everettsd.org/families/volunteer

When selecting which position in the application process choose “School Day Volunteers” Club leaders and PTSA Board members please choose “Extended Day Volunteer.” Once you have completed the application and been approved (this takes about 2-3 weeks) you will be eligible to be on campus and volunteer.

Pachomius Schmidt, Principal: PSchmidt2@everettsd.org 425-385-5190

Autumn Slater, School Counselor: aslater@everettsd.org 425-385-5110

Megan Slaker, Secretary: mslaker@everettsd.org 425-385-5150

Bethy Fleshman, Para Educator: efleshman@everettsd.org 425-385-5180

Audra Van Volkenburg, Health Room Nurse: avanvolkenburg@everettsd.org 425-385-5158

Allison Hinds, Primary Teacher: ahinds@everettsd.org 425-385-5183

Celeste Johnson, Primary Teacher: cjohnson@everettsd.org 425-385-5183

Jocelyn Sievers-Bailey, Intermediate Teacher: Jsievers-bailey@everettsd.org 425-385-5186

Laura Wight, High School Teacher: lwight@everettsd.org 425-385-5141

Mark Ryder, High School Teacher: mryder@everettsd.org 425-385-5142

Sherm Iversen, Online Instructor: siversen@everettsd.org 425-385-5144

Thank you for your time and attention in reading through the Port Gardner Newsletter.

Questions? Contact Megan Slaker at mslaker@everettsd.org

Phone: 425-385-5150