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 MMK Families,

I am thrilled to share some outstanding achievements from our school community this past week. Our SkillsUSA team represented MMK exceptionally well at the District competitions in Elma, bringing home multiple first-place finishes. Special congratulations to our American Spirit team of Andiana Ziegler, Cloey Fletcher, and Logan Green for their first-place victory, and to our

Entrepreneurship team consisting of Alexandria Stamper, Hayden Hughes, Hayden Roberts, and Bella Buck for also securing top honors. We're proud of all our competitors and look forward to cheering them on at the State Championships in March!

I'm also excited to announce that our Girls Basketball team has qualified for the 1B District 4 Tournament. Their first-round game will be at Pe Ell this Thursday at 6:00 PM. For those planning to attend and support our team, please note that district prices will be in effect: $8 for adults and $6 for students. You can also catch the action through the NFHS Network's live stream.

Looking ahead, February brings our focus to the character trait of honesty through our Character Strong program. This aligns perfectly with our school's commitment to developing not just academic skills, but also strong character and values in our students.

For our spring sports enthusiasts, please note that High School Baseball, Golf, and Track begin March 3rd, while Middle School Baseball and Track start March 10th. Remember to register your student-athletes through FinalForms as soon as possible.

Finally, I encourage all families to join us for our upcoming PTO meeting on Wednesday, February 12th at 3:30 PM in the elementary library. Your involvement helps strengthen our school community and supports our students' success.

Together in education, Mr. Stoney Principal

Monday 2/10

• MMK Wellness Committee 4:00 PM

Tuesday 2/11

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Wednesday 2/12

• Late start
• February PTO Meeting 3:30 PM

Thursday 2/13

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Friday 2/14

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Saturday 2/15

On February 1st, Mary M. Knight’s SkillsUSA team traveled to Elma to compete in the District SkillsUSA competitions, showcasing their dedication and talent in a variety of events. The Owls performed exceptionally well, bringing home multiple top placements.

In the American Spirit competition, Andiana Ziegler, Cloey Fletcher, and Logan Green secured 1st place, demonstrating outstanding teamwork and commitment to community service and citizenship. Andiana Ziegler also excelled in the Extemporaneous Speech competition, earning 2nd place for her ability to think and speak on the spot.

The Entrepreneurship team, consisting of Alexandria Stamper, Hayden Hughes, Hayden Roberts, and Bella Buck, also took home a 1st place finish, proving their strength in business strategy and innovation.

Meanwhile, Bleyden Jenkins and Jude Severson represented Mary M. Knight in 3-D Visualization & Animation and Interactive Application & Video Game Development, and we are eagerly awaiting their competition results.

With these impressive performances, the Owls have secured their spots at the Washington State SkillsUSA Championships at Clover Park Technical College in Tacoma on March 27th. The top three competitors in each event will advance, giving our students the chance to compete at the next level.

Congratulations to all our competitors for their hard work and success! Mary M. Knight is proud of your achievements, and we look forward to seeing you represent our school at State!

Join us for our next Wellness Committee meeting on February 10 at 4:00 PM!

We'll be recapping recent updates to our food service program and exploring exciting future initiatives to promote health and wellness in our school community.

Interested in learning more or getting involved? This is the perfect opportunity to share ideas and make a difference!

Mark your calendar and be part of the conversation!

Check out this week's featured article about Mary M. Knight's PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program! Learn how our school creates a positive learning environment through the OWLS framework, discovers how students earn and use their OWL bucks, and see examples of our students being recognized for their outstanding behavior and character. The article highlights our systematic approach to teaching positive behaviors and celebrating student success, complete with photos showcasing recent award ceremonies and student activities. Click here [Article Link] to read the full story and see how our PBIS program is making a difference in our school community.

Did you know that as a parent or guardian you have access to Skyward to see your child's grades, attendance, discipline, and much more?

As parent of a child at Mary M. Knight, families have access to a parent portal of skyward where you can log on. From there you can access to see what your child's most updated grades are, their attendance as well as excuse them through family access, and much mor information. This is a great communication tool to help families stay on to of their child's progress at MMK. You can access the Skyward family access link at the district website or click on the link bellow. We have also included a short video on logging in and the information you can find.

For any question regarding your family access account, please contact Shantel Freeman at (360)426-6767 or sfreeman@mmk.wednet.edu

Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift? Our students are selling Valentine's Day flower and candy grams! This thoughtful gesture is a wonderful way to show someone you care while supporting our school community. Additionally, we're excited to announce our World's Finest Chocolate fundraiser is in full swing - these delicious treats make great gifts or special treats for your family.

Mark your calendars! Our next PTO meeting will be held on Monday, February 12th in the school library. We'll begin shortly after 3:30 PM. We encourage all parents and guardians to join us as we discuss upcoming events and opportunities to support our school community.

For February, our Character Strong character trait that we will be studying is honesty. See the newsletters bellow for more information as we strengthen our social-emotional skills this month.

Dear MMK Families,

Our secondary tutoring program continues to provide academic support for students in grades 7-12. The program runs Tuesday through Thursday from 3:00 to 4:30 PM, offering students direct assistance from teachers on assignments and assessments.

Students must attend the full session unless prior arrangements for early pickup are confirmed by parents. While this is a valuable opportunity for academic support, families need to arrange transportation at 4:30 PM, as bus service is not available. Please note that tutoring should not be used as a waiting period for after-school events.

For questions about the program, please contact the main office.

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

MMK's HS girls basketball team has qualified for the 1B District 4 Tournament. They will play their first round game at Pe Ell on Thursday, Feb. 13th at 6pm. The tournament is double elimination and the Owls will need two wins to make it to the opening round of the STATE tournament.

You can follow the district bracket at the link below and all games will be streamed through the NFHS Network. If you are planning to attend and cheer on the Owls to victory then District prices will be charged at all games. $8 for adults and $6 for students.

Spring Sport Start Dates

HS Baseball, Golf, and Track - Monday, Mar. 3rd

MS Baseball and Track - Monday, Mar. 10th

If you have not registered your student-athlete through FinalForms, please do so ASAP using the link below.

This week, the youth basketball group will be practicing after school at 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in preparation for their Saturday tournament. Students are required to leave campus after school and return for practice. Students are not to be on school grounds waiting for practice.

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.

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.

Due to the short and intermittent week, we did not select GRIT students for the week of 2/3/25. We look forward to recognizing our OWLS next week.

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: February 12, 2025 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