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April 3, 2026

Port Gardner Newsletter

April 3, 2026 Port Gardner Newsletter
April 3, 2026Port Gardner Newsletter

April 3, 2026 April 3, 2026

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Spring Break Week is Here! Spring Break Week is Here!

Principal's Monthly Newsletter - Click Here

Accelerated Reader High Point Earners for March! Accelerated Reader High Point Earners for March!

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Congratulations AR readers!

Stop by the PGS office for something from the PTSA prize bin.

Cross your name off once you have chosen something.

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🌷APRIL🌷


APRIL 6-10 - Spring Break - No School

APRIL 13 - Progress received after noon today will be marked Overall Unsat

APRIL 15 - New Family Tour - 9:30

APRIL 15 - PTSA Job Fair 2:30 - 4:30 in the Gym

APRIL 17 - Overall Progress Evaluations - No classes today

April 22 - Vision, hearing and dental screenings. Times TBA

April 22 - PTSA Meeting - 9:30

April 22 - New Parent Orientation 12:15 -1:15

April 28, 29, 30 - Grade 3-8 Smarter Balance Assessment - No classes today


🌺MAY🌺

May 1 - Progress Due on ALE

May 4 - Getting Ready for Kindergarten for New Kinder Parents 9:30

May 5 - Progress recieved after noon today will be marked Overall Unsat

May 7 - WCAS Testing for Grades 5 & 8

May 8 - 5th Grade Field Trip

May 13 - PTSA Variety Show 6 pm

May 14 - PGS Open House 4:30 - 6:30 pm

May 15 - Overall Progress Evaluations - No classes today

May 18-20 - Oral Reading Fluency/i-Read for Grades K-2 - No Johnson or Hinds classes these dates.

May 25 - Memorial Day - No School Today

Cafeteria Corner - Check Here Weekly! Cafeteria Corner - Check Here Weekly!

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🍽️ Cafeteria Updates & Lunch Info 🍽️

🥪Friday, April 24 - Grab n Go🥪

Thursday mornings at Lively? - see link below to order ahead.

Click Here to Order or Update Lively Lunches by Noon on Mondays


📄 For more details, refer to the Cafeteria & Lunch Info 2025–2026 document below.

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Returning a Reach Box? Returning a Reach Box?

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Did you...


  1. Arrange in numerical order?
  2. Verify all reader books are there? (Full list on the inside of the box.)
  3. Confirm the Teacher Guide and Discussion Guide paper folders are there?
  4. Once steps 1 - 3 are completed please return to the Library cart in the gym.
  5. Check the mailroom top shelf for your next Reach box. Not there? See Mrs. Johnson immediately after class to check one out.


Thank you for your help!

Rountine Screenings Coming April 22nd Rountine Screenings Coming April 22nd

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Vision Screening
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Dental Screening
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Hearing Screening

On Wednesday, April 22nd , there will be vision, hearing and dental

screenings for Port Gardner students.


K - 3rd, 5th and 7th are the target grades for the screenings; however, all ages are welcome. Students in class that day will be participating in the screenings. If your student is not onsite that day please plan come to campus for the screenings. Times TBA.

This Week's Port Gardner Pics This Week's Port Gardner Pics

Mrs. Hinds' Classes Mrs. Hinds' Classes

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Rain and fallen branches are no match for these determined explorers!

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Learning About Bees in Mrs. J's, Mrs. Bailey's & Mrs. Hinds' Science Classes! Learning About Bees in Mrs. J's, Mrs. Bailey's & Mrs. Hinds' Science Classes!

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Students compared the lifecycle of the bumblebee, honeybee, and mason bee with special guest Mrs. Boucock and her helpers.

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Students learned about the importance of bees as pollinators.

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Thank you Mrs. Boucock & helpers for sharing your exptertise about mason bees!

Mrs. Johnson's Classes Mrs. Johnson's Classes

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Mrs. Johnson's Lifecycles students research what it means to be oviparous.

Young biologists making diagrams of eggs.

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Mrs. Bailey's Classes Mrs. Bailey's Classes

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Mrs. Bailey's MS art students finish up projects and add get pieces ready for the district art show!

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PTSA NEWS! PTSA NEWS!

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Job Fair Wednesday, April 15 in the Gym! Job Fair Wednesday, April 15 in the Gym!

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Join the PTSA in the Gym From 2:30 - 4:30

Guests include: The Ocean Research College Academy (ORCA program), Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue, Everett Fire, Everett Police, Sno-Isle Tech, a video game artist, Lake Stevens Parks and Rec department, local author Georgia Dunn, WA State ferries, Boeing, and Everett Animal Control officers.

PTSA Variety Show Coming! Sign up Now PTSA Variety Show Coming! Sign up Now

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Want to join the fun and perform?

Click the link below or scan the QR code above.

PGS Variety Show Sign Up Link


Show will start at 6 pm on Wednesday, March 13 at the Everett High Little Theater.

Performers arrive at 5 pm.

PTSA Plastics Drive for Earth Day! PTSA Plastics Drive for Earth Day!

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PTSA Earth Day Plastics Drive!

  • It’s time to bring in your soft plastic film for our PTSA Earth Day initiative!
  • Let’s see how much plastic Port Gardner can keep out of the landfill this month. Our plastics will be recycled in to Trex decking, isn’t that cool?
  • Join us for an ice cream celebration on May 5th if we reach our goal!

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Ready to make an impact? Click here for the 2026–2027 PTSA Board Interest Form
Interested in President, Treasurer, Secretary or Other?? Fill out this quick form for the 26-27 PTSA Board
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Help Capture the Heart of Our School Year! Help Capture the Heart of Our School Year!

Below is the cover to last year's yearbook.

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Volunteers Needed for Yearbook!

Our yearbook team is gearing up to create something truly special this year—but we can’t do it alone. We’re looking for a few creative volunteers to help us capture the school year by taking photos at events and sorting images for the yearbook.


If you’re interested or curious, I'd love to hear from you. Come help us make something our students will treasure for years to come! Contact me at mslaker@everettsd.org or stop by the PGS Office.

Click Here to Join the PTSA
ALE Full Class Schedule - Click Here & Filter to 2nd Semester
Make sure to filter to the correct school year and semester when searching for current classes
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Accelerated Reader - CLICK HERE TO LOG ON
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Want to start reading with Accelerated Reader?

Click on the banner above or go to the PGS Student Tools page on the Port Gardner EPS website.

https://www.everettsd.org/domain/4527


Your student's User Name and Password are as follows:

UN = student's school ID number

PW= student's birth month, hyphen, day. For example, a birthday of July 8th, the pw would be 07-08.


Need to find a AR level?


Here is the Book Finder: https://www.arbookfind.com/UserType.aspx?RedirectURL=%2fdefault.aspx

Attendance Reporting Info
⬆CLICK ABOVE for more details⬆
Attendance Email: pgsattendance@everettsd.org or call 425-385-5105
cc your student's teachers too
Be ready with the following:
Student’s First & Last Name
Date
Your relationship to the student
Reason for Absence

Attendance Email: pgsattendance@everettsd.org

Been Absent? When to Return to School Info After an Illness
Please note that Everett Public Schools is no longer excluding students and they are allowed to return when they are "symptom free" but must wear a mask
Cafeteria Lunch & Breakfast Info 25-26

Click on the banner above for details on Lunch & Breakfast

Breakfast served from 9 - 9:10 am

Lunch 11:20-11:50 am

All students need active supervision for breakfast & lunch.

Lunch food service ends at 11:40 am and cafeteria closes at 11:50am

No cost lunch for enrolled students

Calendar for Port Gardner 25-26 School Year
Class Schedule - Spring 2026
Everett Public Schools Website
Inclement Weather Info
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In the event of severe weather, power outages, or other emergencies, Everett Public Schools may adjust schedules to ensure the safety of students and staff. Using multiple communication methods, we aim to inform families and staff about schedule changes by 5:30 a.m. We will post any school closure or delay decision on the district website as soon as it is made.


School closure and late start information

Math Supplemental Resources - Click Here
Port Gardner Facebook Group Invite
'Friend' Megan P. Gardner and she will add you to the PGS Facebook Group
PGS Online Resources for 25-26
PGS Outside & Courtyard Rules
Port Gardner Twitter
Port Gardner Webpage
School Supply List 25-26
Volunteer Website for Everett Public Schools
Volunteer Info for Port Gardner 2025-26 School Year

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

ALE Website
Student's Schedule Printing 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
How to View and Acknowledge Your Student's Monthly Progress
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.

Contact Us:

Jack Roy, Principal: jroy@everettsd.org 425-385-5190

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

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

Mandy Trimble, Para Educator: atrimble@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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