Silver Lake Elementary

Wednesday, October 1

• Silver Lake Spirit Wear or Red/Black
• Soccer Club 3:30 4:30

Friday, October 3

• Blue Friday Spirit Day
• LIF Friday 2:15 Dismissal
• Natural Leaders Meeting 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. - B12

Monday - Wednesday, October 6-8

• 5th Grade Camp

Wednesday, October 8

• Silver Lake Spirit Wear or Red/Black
• Soccer Club 3:30 - 4:30

Friday, October 10

• No School - Teacher Work Day

Tuesday, October 14

• PTA Dine Out at Burger Master - Bothell/Mill Creek location

Wednesday, October 15

• Silver Lake Spirit Wear or Red/Black
• Soccer Club 3:30-4:30

Friday, October 17

• Spirit Wear Blue Friday
• LIF Friday 2:15 Dismissal
• PTA Meeting Library/Zoom 4:30

Wednesday, October 22

• Picture Retake Day
• Soccer Club 3:30-4:30

Friday, October 24

• Spirit Wear Blue Friday
• LIF Friday 2:15 Dismissal
• PTA Trunk or Treat

Monday - Friday October 27-31

• Spirit Week - Mismatch Monday, Hat Day, Class Colors, Pajama Day, Book Character

a look ahead...

November

• 3rd - 4th - NO School - Parent Teacher Conferences
• 11th - NO School - Veterans Day
• 13th - SLAM Night
• 17th - Winter Concert
• 19th - Vision Screening
• 21st - PTA Movie Night
• 26th - 28th - NO School Thanksgiving Break

Silver Lake Families,

We’re off to a fantastic start to the 2025–26 school year!

It was truly wonderful to see so many families join us for our September Open House and Annual Title I Meeting. The turnout was amazing, and the energy in the building was even better!

We loved seeing students and families exploring the school together, participating in the scavenger hunt, and engaging with staff to learn more about our programs and community. Events like this remind us how special it is to partner with our families in support of student success.

Silver Lake Elementary is a Title I school!

What exactly does that mean?

• Title I is supplemental funding provided to schools with a high incidence of students living in families with limited resources.

• It recognizes that typically, those students need additional support and opportunities to reach standard.

• It also recognizes that a high proportion of students with limited resources impacts all students in a school.

How does it help your student and family?

• We have hired additional support staff:

• Behavior Interventionist (James Allred)
• .5 School Counselor (Katie Seaward)
• Family Support Specialist (Buffy Osborn)
• .5 Multilingual Learner Teacher (Jenny Elgincolin)
• Academic Interventionist (Cerra Sand)

• We have additional resources:

• Staff Development and Materials
• Extended Day Classes (before and after school)
• Parent Involvement Activities ($5000 budget for events/activities)

What is required?

• A compact, or agreement, between parents, staff, and students is agreed upon together:

• The compact spells out each individual’s responsibility to help a student be successful.
• The compact must be reviewed each year and signed.
• Which of the suggestions for the School-Parent-Student Compact are most important to you?
• See the link to the feedback form below for your opportunity to provide input.

• A written Parent Involvement Plan documenting how the money will be spent:
• The Parent Involvement Plan must have parent input and suggestions.
• Some school planned events include:
• Teacher Meet and Greet
• Open House/Annual Title I Meeting
• SLAM Night (Science, Technology, Arts, and Math)
• Multicultural Night
• Spring Play/Musical
• Winter Music Program
• See the link to the feedback form below for your opportunity to provide input.

• A parent survey at the end of the year:

• To measure how well parents and students were served.

What are your ideas?

• What activities would you and your child enjoy doing together?

• How can we, as a school, support you as you help your child?

• Please complete the feedback form and return it to your child’s teacher or the SLE front office by Friday, October 17th.

The final copies of the Title I documents will be shared with all families at Fall conferences in November.

In Partnership,

Silver Lake Principal, Theresa Campbell

Feedback Form-English

Feedback Form-Spanish

Safety Corner: Practicing Preparedness at Home and School

At Silver Lake Elementary, the safety of our students is always a top priority. In September, our students participated in the first fire drill of the year. We are proud of how quickly and calmly they followed directions, demonstrating the importance of practicing routines before an emergency ever happens.

In October, we will take part in our annual Earthquake Drill on International ShakeOut Day – Thursday, October 16 at 10:16 AM. This statewide drill provides an opportunity for schools, businesses, and families to practice what to do in the event of an earthquake. Our students will practice the “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” procedure, which helps keep them safe during ground shaking.

While we regularly practice at school, we encourage families to also prepare at home. Emergencies are unpredictable, and having a plan in place provides comfort and security for both children and adults. Here are a few tips for families:

• Create a Family Plan: Decide together how your family will respond to emergencies such as fire, earthquake, or severe weather. Talk about what each person’s role will be.

• Identify a Safe Meeting Spot: Choose a location near your home where your family will gather if you need to leave quickly.

• Build an Emergency Kit: Keep essentials like water, non-perishable food, flashlights, batteries, first aid supplies, and important documents in an easy-to-grab container.

• Practice Together: Just like at school, practice helps everyone feel prepared and confident about what to do.

For additional resources, families can visit www.ready.gov/kids or www.shakeout.org for checklists and guidance on building a family emergency plan.

By working together at school and at home, we can ensure our students are surrounded by a community that values safety, preparation, and peace of mind.

Each parent listed in our records will receive a separate activation key. Students will receive their StudentVUE login information at school. You can view information for all your children using one ParentVUE login. If any of your children are not showing in your account, please contact their school.

Using an Activation Link from your email:

1. Check your inbox for an email from Synergy Mail (synergy@everettsd.org) with the subject line "EPS New Student Info System Login."
   
   
2. Follow the instructions provided in the message.

• Click on ParentVUE Account Activation link.
• Read the Privacy Statement and select "I Accept" at the bottom of the page.
• Create a username, secure password, and enter your email address. Keep your password safe.
• Click "Complete Account Activation" to finish. You will be redirected to the ParentVUE portal.

Each parent/guardian will receive a unique activation key to set up their account. Activation keys expire after 30 days.

If you don’t see it in your inbox, check your junk or spam folder. If you still can’t find it, open a Help Desk ticket to request a ParentVUE activation code.

You can access ParentVUE on a web browser or mobile device. A free mobile app is available for iPhone (App Store) and Android (Google Play). You must activate your account on the web first before using the mobile app.

If you need more help please click here

Building Understanding, Kindness, and Inclusion Together!

October is Disability History and Awareness Month, a special time when we learn about the experiences, contributions, and rights of people with disabilities. At our school, we believe that every student deserves to feel seen, valued, and included. This month helps us grow stronger as a caring school community.

What Are We Learning?

In classrooms, students are:

• Reading stories that feature kids with different abilities.
• Learning about famous people with disabilities who changed the world.
• Talking about how to be kind, respectful, and inclusive every day.

Why It Matters

Did you know that about 1 in 5 people has a disability? Some are visible, like using a wheelchair or hearing aid. Others, like autism, ADHD, or learning differences, are not always easy to see.

Disability Awareness Month helps us:

• Understand that different doesn't mean less.
• Appreciate everyone's unique strengths.
• Practice empathy: putting ourselves in someone else's shoes.

How You Can Join In

Families play an important role in teaching kindness and understanding. Here are a few ways to support at home:

• Talk Together: Ask your child what they’re learning about disabilities.
• Read Together: Look for children's books that celebrate differences and inclusion. (There are many great stories out there! Ask Mrs. Moser or a public librarian.)
• Celebrate Differences: Share stories from your own family about challenges and strengths.

Let's Keep Growing

Our school is proud to celebrate diversity in all forms, including ability. We want every student to feel like they belong, because they do.

Thank you for helping us build a school where everyone is welcome, respected, and supported.

Hello Silver Lake Families,

Welcome to a beautiful and colorful October in Everett. The Operation School Bell Clothing Program just began a couple of weeks ago, and the program is available until February. Please be patient if you are waiting for your child's bag of clothing, as it takes time for volunteers to pack up bags of clothes this time of year for the school districts. If you still need a form and qualify, please contact Mrs. Osborn, Family Specialist on ParentSquare.

If your student is signed up for Friday Food Bags, the first distribution day for food bags will be Friday, October 3rd. If you feel your student needs this program and qualifies, there is a limit and waiting list.

Please contact me with any questions.

Colorful Wishes,

Mrs. Osborn, Family Support

Hi Mustangs!

It is crazy to think we are 1 month into school already and hope you are ready for our 1st big event of the year, hosted by the PTA….. Trunk or Treat!

This year’s Trunk or Treat will be on Friday October 24th from 5:30PM-7PM or when those participating in the event run out of candy. Just like the last couple of years, it will be hosted in the back parking lot of the school (playground/undercover basketball side). We currently have 13 out of 30 slots filled. So please sign up to decorate your car with a fun theme, yummy candy/treats and your best costumes! You can go on our SignUp Genius Silver Lake Elementary PTA to sign up and if you have any questions or concerns, please email Ashley our secretary, at sleptasecretary@gmail.com. Otherwise we can not wait to see you all there!

We are still currently looking for sponsors to help cover the costs for our student’s Fun Run shirts, 5th grade camp and future events here at Silver Lake Elementary. If you or anyone that you know would like to sponsor any of our events, we are currently offering to put their corporate name on the back of our shirts for a donation of $300 or more. If you are interested, please email Martha, our PTA president at sleptapresident1@gmail.com

Our next member meeting is October 17th at 4:30 pm in the school library as well as on Zoom. Those who are attending in person, we will have childcare and snacks provided. You can find our full PTA meeting schedule and Zoom link on our GIVEBACKS Website.

We also have a live SignUpGenius for all our PTA events, if you are interested in donating 30-90 minutes of your time. You can sign up on the hyperlink attached here! and we will continue to add events to this page for more opportunities throughout the school year. We are truly appreciative of the volunteers who are able to be part of making these experiences so amazing and memorable for all.

For those who do not know about Givebacks, it is our PTA website which is the storefront and our fundraising platform. You will see this being used on multiple occasions during the school year. As we continue to add more to it every week, we ask if you can please be patient with us but it will provide you with all of the PTA information you will need to stay up to date. You can also purchase this year’s PTA membership at our website: https://silverlake.givebacks.com/

Fred Meyer Rewards: Attention: Please make sure to re-enroll for community rewards annually to continue receiving donations.

Make sure to register for the Fred Meyer Community Rewards. In your Fred Meyer App open your menu and select Rewards>Community Rewards.> then search Silver Lake Elementary PTA. This way Fred Meyers makes donations to our charitable organization www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards

If you ever have any questions or concerns regarding the PTA or wanting to know more information/clarification please feel free to email Martha our PTA president at: sleptapresident1@gmail.com

Also, be sure to follow us on Facebook for all of your up-to-date PTA information: Silver Lake PTA 7.3.45

Sincerely,

Your PTA Crew

Please write your student’s name inside their coat—this simple step makes it much easier for us to return lost items to the right student.

Did you know Everett Public Schools implemented our cell phone policy and procedure in 2019? The policy, which is designed to support an engaging learning environment, applies to cell phones as well as all personal electronic devices (PEDs) such as earbuds and smartwatches. Below is a breakdown of what families and students need to know as we start the school year.

At Silver Lake Elementary:

• During the hours of 8:50a.m. to 3:30p.m. (or respective dismissal time): Cell phones/PED will be turned off and strored in backpacks. Students should not use these personal devices during the school day.

• Communicating with your child during the school day: If a student needs to contact a parent/guardian, they can do so through the classroom/school office phone. Likewise, parents/guardians can call the office for any urgent messages.

Disciplinary action: If a cell phone/PED is seen or used during the day, school staff will hold it in the office where a parent or guarding will need to pick it up during office hours. Repeated violations may lead to further consequences.

Special accommadations will be made if a PED is part of a student's Individualized Education (IEP), 504 Plan, or Individual Health Care Plan (IHP).

We are using a new Versatrans My Stop application for bus route tracking and information. The Versatrans My Stop application provides you with an estimated time of arrival for your student's school bus. Please continue to arrive at the scheduled bus stop location 5 minutes prior to the scheduled stop time.

How to Log In

All information is transmitted securely and protected. No data is provided without proper credentials being provided.

1. Enter your student’s ID number in the username field.

2. Enter your student’s date of birth in the password field. Use the mmddyyyy format with no slashes. For example: if your student was born on Jan. 1, 2017, your password would be 01012017

3. If you have more than one student, their names will appear in a drop-down list in the top left corner. To view a different child's bus information, select their name from the dropdown list.

4. In your phone settings, under Notifications, scroll to the Versatrans My Stop app and make sure:

1. show notifications are in the on position.
2. pop on screen is also in the on position.

5.This will allow you to see any notification that Everett Public Schools sends through the Versatrans My Stop App.

If your student is absent or tardy from school, please email the attendance office at sleattendance@everettsd.org to let us know the reason for the absence or tardy.

• Absences must be reported (by email or note) within 30 calendar days after a student returns back to school, not including Holidays or weekends, in order to have the absence excused. Emails or notes turned in past the 30-day timeframe will be accepted; however, the absence is not excused and will be coded as such.
• Automated attendance calls will be sent out daily. If your student will be absent or tardy you must notify the office before 9:15 a.m. If it is reported after this time you may receive the automated call.
• Please view the Everett School District Attendance Procedure 3122P for more information (including definitions of absences).
• Did you have a medical appointment for your child, or they were sick, and you brought them to the doctor? If so, make sure to ask for a medical note from the provider. Email or bring the note to the attendance office so those absences can be coded as a medical note excused absence.
• Please fill out a prearranged absence form if your student will be going on vacation/traveling or will miss school for an extended period of time. As per district policy, the principal or designee may excuse up to five (5) school days for a prearranged absence per student each school year.

Email: SLEATTENDANCE@EVERETTSD.ORG
Website: https://www.everettsd.org/silverlakees
Location: 12815 Bothell Everett Highway, Everett, WA, USA
Phone: 425-385-6900