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September 18, 2026

Port Gardner Newsletter

September 18, 2026 Port Gardner Newsletter
September 18,2026Port Gardner Newsletter

September 18, 2026 September 18, 2026

Picture Day Success! Picture Day Success!

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More pics below!

Principal Pach's Monthly Newsletter - Click Here
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ACTION ITEM! Sign the PGS Handbook Agreement by Sept. 30 - Details Below ACTION ITEM! Sign the PGS Handbook Agreement by Sept. 30 - Details Below

Each PGS Family is Required to Sign the Handbook Agreement.

Read the PGS Handbook and sign the PGS Handbook Agreement online - See Steps 1 & 2 Below.

Step 1 - Click Here to Read the PGS Handbook and Everett School District HIB
Step 2 - Click Here to Read and Submit the 26-27 Handbook Agreement by Sept. 30

No Cost Dental Screenings On Campus September 30th No Cost Dental Screenings On Campus September 30th

Click Here For More Info From Nurse Audra
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School Drop Off & Pick Up Instructions School Drop Off & Pick Up Instructions

PGS Arrival, Dismissal, and Campus Procedures

Drop-Off

  • Morning Drop-Off: Arrive between 9:00 and 9:10 a.m. (Do not arrive before 9:00 a.m.). A staff member will be at the door.
  • Afternoon Drop-Off: Arrive between 12:00 and 12:10 p.m. (Do not arrive before 12:00 p.m.).
  • NEW! Departure Safety:
    • K-8 Parent/guardian may leave once your student enters the building and Bethy is present.

Pick-Up

  • Location: All students must be picked up in the gym by a parent/guardian when dismissed.
  • Grades K-5 Pick-Up: Be in the gym waiting by 11:15 a.m. for morning classes and 2:15 p.m. for afternoon classes.
  • Grades 6-8 Pick-Up: Be in the gym waiting by 11:30 a.m. for morning classes and 2:30 p.m. for afternoon classes.

Campus Access for Parents

  • Brief Visits: Parents/guardians briefly staying on campus to check mailboxes, pick up materials, make copies, or drop off curriculum will be buzzed in at the gym door.
  • Extended Stays: Parents/guardians spending time on campus after drop-off must have a fully processed Volunteer Form and sign in at the PGS Office.

Office Hours & Late Policy

  • Office Hours: Monday – Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
  • Late Pick-Up: If a student is still at school at 2:45 p.m., they will go to Sequoia to wait for a parent/guardian.
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Full Port Gardner Calendar - Click HERE

Port Gardner Upcoming Dates Port Gardner Upcoming Dates

🍎SEPTEMBER🍎


  • * September 21 & 28 Mondays, 12:15 - 1:15: New family Welcome to Port Gardner Classes
  • September 22 -- PTSA meeting 9:30
  • *September 23 - PGS Handbook Reviewed & Agreement Signed
  • September 25 - Overall Progress Evaluations - No Classes Today


🎃OCTOBER🎃


  • October 1 - Progress Reports Due on ALE
  • October 5 - Progress received after noon today will be marked Overall Unsat.
  • October 5-8 - Grade 1 -2 Oral Reading Fluency Testing (ORF) - No Johnson Classes
  • October 5, 12, 19, & 26 Mondays, 12:15 - 1:15: New family Welcome to Port Gardner Classes


*Dates/meetings marked with an asterisk are mandatory.

PTSA News PTSA News

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PTSA Clothing Swap Coming! PTSA Clothing Swap Coming!

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Our PTSA Leadership Planning for the School Year! Our PTSA Leadership Planning for the School Year!

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Thank you PTSA Volunteers!

Join Our PTSA -- Click Here!

Port Gardner Pictures this Week! Port Gardner Pictures this Week!

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The first day of Kindergarten in Mrs. Hinds' Making Waves class!

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Miss Bethy learning student names and guessing who is who😁

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Picture Day!

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😁Happy to have her first PGS student ID card😁

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Van Gogh Sunflowers projects are officially underway in Mrs. Bailey's art class!

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Mrs. Johnson's students making fall leaf prints to go with their fall poems!

Want to checkout a book from the Port Gardner Library?

You will find checkout slips in a red basket on the table in the Library.

Find the barcode on the book and fill out the slip.

Leave it on the right side of the red basket.

Questions? Ask Bethy

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Looking for Something? See Past PGS Newsletter Announcements and Links Below Looking for Something? See Past PGS Newsletter Announcements and Links Below

Volunteer Website for Everett Public Schools
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Volunteering at Port Gardner

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. Everyone must sign in at the PGS Office if you are staying on site past pick up or drop off.

Volunteers:

  • Check in and sign in at the PGS Office and put on a volunteer badge before volunteering anywhere on campus.
  • If you have another child/student with you who is not in class – please sign them in too.
  • Please make arrangements with the teacher in advance if you would like to volunteer in the classroom.
  • Wear the volunteer badge at all times.
  • Return the badge to the PGS Office after volunteering and sign out.

PGS Breakfast & Lunch Information PGS Breakfast & Lunch Information

Port Gardner Meal Schedule & Options

  • Breakfast: 9:00 - 9:10 AM Served daily in the Sequoia Cafeteria.
  • Lunch: 11:20 - 11:40 AM Served daily in the Sequoia Cafeteria. You must be in line by 11:40 AM.
  • Friday Lunch: Served as a Grab & Go meal starting at 11:20 AM.
  • Cost: No cost for all PGS student meals.
  • Guests: Adult and sibling meals are available for pre-purchase, or parents can pack a lunch to eat with students in the cafeteria or the PGS Office area.


Payment Information

  • The cafeteria does not handle cash School Meal Prices and Payment Info
  • Set up a prepay account online at MySchoolBucks
  • Choose Sequoia High School during setup.


Cafeteria Visit Rules

Student Supervision

  • Grades K-5: Parents must supervise students during lunch at all times.
  • Grades 6-8: Monday through Thursday only, school staff supervise middle school students who are on campus all day,
  • Grades 6-8: Fridays, parents must supervise middle school students.

Cafeteria Procedures

  • Entry: Students and parents must enter together at the cafeteria door (top of the stairs to the left) at 11:20 AM.
  • Serving Line: Start at the Veggie Kiosk to pick up vegetables before going to the cashier. Enter your Student ID and wait for the cashier's confirmation. Take all required food items.
  • Seating: After getting your food, like in a restaurant, sit with your party until everyone is finished eating.
  • Clean up: Wipe down your table when done.
  • Exit: Leave together with your group by 11:50 AM.
  • Gym Access: The gym is open for play with parent supervision until afternoon class line-up at 12:10 PM.


Thank you all for helping us ensure that our cafeteria runs efficiently.

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Port Gardner At A Glance Class Schedule

Your student's schedule is on ALE here: https://pgs.schooldata.net/v2/ale-sis/#/

Complete Information Update in ParentVUE Complete Information Update in ParentVUE

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.

Parent Square Notifications - To Update Click Here

Parent Square How To's

  • 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
Opening Day Zoom PowerPoint - Click Here!
Port Gardner Facebook Group Invite
'Friend' Megan P. Gardner and she will add you to the PGS Facebook Group
Port Gardner Webpage

ALE How To's Below ALE How To's Below

ALE Website

How to Log in or Activate your ALE Account How to Log in or Activate your ALE Account

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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.:

Accessing your Student's SLP with Details
⬆️Click above to see your student's Student Learning Plan. ⬆️
This includes the Description of each class (onsite and at home), Materials Used, Learning Activities, Methods of Evaluation, and the Learning Goals for your student for this year.
ALE Current Class Schedule
Make sure to filter to the correct school year and semester when searching for current classes
Printing Your Student's ALE Schedule CLICK HERE
Click on this link to get directions on how to print your student's schedule on ALE
How to Give Monthly Progress on ALE
View and Acknowledge Your Student's Monthly Progress
Updated 26-27 School Supply List - CLICK HERE

Contact Us:

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

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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

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