Mission (our purpose):
Our Mission is to ensure that all students have the knowledge, skills, motivation, and confidence to be successful citizens.

Vision (who we must become):
We are a community of learners and leaders united to enrich the lives of all our students.

Dear Mary M. Knight Families,

As we enter the week of October 14th, I'm excited to share some important updates and upcoming events that showcase our commitment to academic excellence, health, and community engagement.

First, I'd like to remind everyone that Monday, October 14th, is our Fall Picture Retake Day. This is a great opportunity for students who missed the initial picture day or would like to retake their photos. Please ensure your child is prepared and looking their best for this occasion.

We're approaching the end of the first quarter, which concludes on October 29th. I encourage all parents to stay actively involved in their child's academic progress. Please take advantage of our Parent Access through Skyward to check grades and assignments regularly. Don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teachers with any questions or concerns about their academic performance.

I'm thrilled to announce the launch of our Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) for our elementary students. This USDA-supported initiative aims to promote healthy snacking habits and introduce our young learners to a variety of fresh produce. Last week, our students had the opportunity to try kiwis and baby bok choy. We encourage you to discuss these new foods with your children at home and continue fostering their curiosity about healthy eating.

Looking ahead, Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for October 30th to November 1st. Elementary conferences will be scheduled through individual teachers, while secondary conferences will be drop-in style. Please make every effort to attend these important meetings, as they provide valuable insights into your child's progress and allow for collaborative goal-setting.

I'd also like to highlight our continued focus on recognizing student achievement through our GRIT (Growth, Resilience, Intensity, and Tenacity) awards. Congratulations to all our elementary and secondary GRIT award recipients for the week of October 7th. Your dedication to embodying these important qualities is truly commendable.

For our sports enthusiasts, we have several exciting events this week, including flag football, volleyball, and a home football game on Saturday. I encourage our community to come out and support our student-athletes.

Lastly, if you haven't already done so, please download our new Mary M. Knight District App. It's a fantastic tool to stay connected with all things MMK, right at your fingertips.

Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in education. Together, we continue to build a community of learners and leaders, united in enriching the lives of all our students.

Go OWLS!

Monday 10/14

• Picture retake day

Tuesday 10/15

• Flag Football @ Lake Quinault 4:30 PM
• HS Volleyball @ Naselle 5:30 PM

Wednesday 10/16

• Late Start
• Flag Football @ Whiskah 4:30 PM

Thursday 10/17

• Volleyball vs. Wishkah 4:30 PM

Friday 10/18

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Saturday 10/19

• Football vs. Lake Quinault 1:00 PM

This year, the school menu is online at My School Menus. Click the link bellow to search for breakfast and lunch menu and nutritional information bellow.

There will be a Fall pictures retake opportunity on Monday, October 14, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Mary M. Knight school district.

Parent - Teacher Conferences are this month on Wednesday, October 30 to Friday, November 1. Elementary conferences will be scheduled through the teacher and secondary conferences are drop in style. For questions, please reach out to your child's teacher (elementary) or advisory teacher (secondary)

The end of quarter 1 will be on Tuesday, November 29, 2024. It is important that you are in contact with your child's teacher on their academic progress up to this point. Questions on grades, missing assignments, etc. should occur prior to the end of the mid-term grades. Here are some tips on keeping up on your child's grades.

• Check your child's grades and assignments on Parent Access through Skyward.
• Email or call you child's teacher's with questions regarding their academic progress.
• Talk with your child on their progress in each of their classes.

We are thrilled to announce that our Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) kicked off this week! This initiative, supported by the USDA, aims to promote healthy snacking habits among our elementary students and introduce them to a variety of fresh produce.

On Tuesday, our elementary students enjoyed trying kiwis for the first time. Did you know that kiwi skins are edible? They add a bit of extra fiber and nutrients, so if your child enjoyed them, feel free to encourage tasting the skin next time!

On Thursday, our elementary students explored the unique flavors of baby bok choy. This leafy green is not only delicious but also packed with vitamins and minerals.

We encourage you to discuss these fruits and vegetables with your children at home and continue fostering their curiosity about healthy eating. Thank you for your support as we promote nutritious choices in our school!

We're thrilled to announce the new app for Mary M. Knight School District! It's everything Mary M. Knight School District, in your pocket.

Download for Android https://aptg.co/RFNY26

Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/3gzBls

For those of you with elementary age children, check out Mrs. Chambless's October newsletter. Find out what our kids are learning and doing in the world of elementary music and PE!

For any questions, please contact Athletic Director, Tom Kerr at (360)426-6767 or tkerr@mmk.wednet.edu

Find updates at the Mary M. Knight Athletic Web-Page

Last year, we had a theme of Above-The-Line and recognized student that were that demonstrated characteristics or actions of being Above-The-Line. This year we will continue our student recognition program as part of our PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) program with our positive referrals and weekly GRIT awards.

Positive Referrals - These are referrals that any staff member can fill out on a student who they feel are consistently demonstrating actions or behaviors related to our OWLS behavior expectations of Ownership, Willingness, Leadership, and Success. When a student received a positive referral, they are give a certificate, contacted home on what they did to earn it, and are posted in the school.

GRIT Awards - In the 2024-25 academic year, we're all about embracing 'Nurturing Resilience, Inspiring Excellence' as our guiding principle. We believe that having GRIT – Growth, Resilience, Intensity, and Tenacity – is key to creating a culture where challenges are seen as stepping stones to greatness. We want to foster a growth mindset in our students and ourselves, understanding that hard work and dedication can help us develop our abilities and intelligence. Student will be nominated weekly if they are demonstrating characteristics of GRIT. Student will receive a certificate and shared out.

Weekly Grit Students for the Week of 10/7/24:

• Elementary: Hunter Vogland, Hazel Krumland, Analea Attwood, Lucy Masteller, Allie Finch, James Koonrad, Tristan persell, Ana Stamper
• Secondary: Riot Coleman, Rylee Cook Aubrey Lake, Brielle Mirka

If you are interested in helping us with the Mary M. Knight PTO, don't hesitate to get in touch with pto@mmk.wednet.edu or Josh Stoney at jstoney@mmk.wednet.edu

PTO updates and information will be posted on the district website at https://www.marymknight.com/domain/25

• Next Meeting: November 13, 2024 at 3:30 pm in the elementary library

Email: jstoney@mmk.wednet.edu
Website: https://www.marymknight.com/
Location: 2987 Matlock-Brady Road, Elma, WA, USA
Phone: (360) 426-6767
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MMKOwls