May 22, 2026

🌺MAY🌺

May 25 - Memorial Day - No School Today

May 28 - No Mrs. Johnson's ELA Saving a Piece of the World class

May 28 - All Mrs. Johnson's Lifecycles and Land & Water Science students meet at Lively at 9:30 (See email from Mrs. Johnson for details.)

May 29 - Deadline for signing up for an SLP Appt.

🔅JUNE🔅

June 1 - Progress Due on ALE

June 3 - Last day of onsite classes

June 3 - Monthly Progress received after noon on this day will be marked Overall Unsatisfactory

June 3 - All checked out Library items due

June 3 - PTSA Field Day

June 4 - Overall Progress Evaluations - No classes today

June 4 - Fall class sign ups begin at 10 am

June 5 - 11 - Student Learning Plan appointments

June 12 - Device Return 9:30 - noon

June 15 - Last day of school

🍁September🍁

PLAN AHEAD!

Sept 2* - Opening Day Zoom from 10 – 10:45 AM & in person curriculum pick up 12:45 - 2:15 PM

In the afternoon*, come in person to campus, sign paperwork and pick up curriculum:

• Last name A-F come from 12:45-1:15 pm
• Last names G-P come from 1:15-1:45 pm
• Last names R-Z come from 1:45-2:15 pm

*These meetings are mandatory for all PGS families.

Below are the key Action Items for Families Returning for Fall. Please read carefully so you’re fully prepared for the 26–27 school year.

BY MAY 29:

Sign up for an SLP Meeting (June 5–11) on ParentSquare Use the links below and look for the SLP Appointment time to schedule.

• Returning students: Sign up with the SLP Advisor assigned for the 25–26 school year.
• Incoming Kindergarten siblings: Sign up for a June SLP with Mrs. Hinds using one of your currently enrolled student accounts.

• Mrs. Hinds: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/81129331
• Mrs. Johnson: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/81125931
• Mrs. Bailey: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/81127265
• Mrs. Wight: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/81130836

BY JUNE 3:

Complete June Progress in ALE between June 1 and noon on June 3 . Progress Reports received after noon on June 3 will be marked Overall Unsatisfactory.

Library Items Due (NOT devices) SEE DETAILS BELOW.

ON JUNE 4— 10:00 AM:

Fall Class Registration Opens in ALE - DRAFT FALL Schedule At a Glance:

DRAFT 26-27 FALL Schedule

If June Progress and SLP scheduling were completed on time and you have not heard otherwise from Megan, your ALE account will be open for fall class registration at 10 am on June 4.

Please note incoming Kindergarten students will automatically be signed up for fall classes.

JUNE 5–11:

Attend an in person SLP Meeting - one per student.

Bring your student and arrive 15 minutes early.

• K–5 students: Bring a Narrative, Informative, or Opinion writing sample to leave with your advisor. Mrs.Johnson's students will read aloud their sample and she will be keeping this copy in her file.
• Advisors cannot accept devices during SLP meetings.

ON JUNE 12

Device Return: Bring your student's device with its cord to Skeeter at Sequoia between 9:30 am–12:00 pm.

🔅Summer Break🔅

PLAN AHEAD!

Sept 2* - Opening Day Zoom from 10 – 10:45 AM & in person curriculum pick up 12:45 - 2:15 PM

In the afternoon*, come in person to campus, sign paperwork and pick up curriculum:

• Last name A-F come from 12:45-1:15 pm
• Last names G-P come from 1:15-1:45 pm
• Last names R-Z come from 1:45-2:15 pm

*These meetings are mandatory for all PGS families.

• Return all listed library items by placing them on the Library Cart in the Gym.
• Sequoia Library items must be returned directly to the Sequoia Library.
• Inventory your Reach Box and IM Math bin — see the weekly newsletter for detailed instructions.
• Do not return your device until June 12 to Skeeter at Sequoia.
• Contact Mandy and your SLP Advisor if you need to keep any curriculum materials beyond the return date.
• If there are items on the inventory list that you cannot locate, please look for them after classes between 11:15–11:30 a.m. or 2:15–2:30
• Fines for unreturned library items (PGS and Sequoia) will be issued for any replacement items not returned by June 9.

How do you identify middle & high school level books checked out from Sequoia? If there is a barcode like this pic on your book. Please return it directly to the Sequoia Library or take it to the Sequoia Office and they will place it in the Library mail box.

Want to see what you have checked out from PGS on ALE? Go to Library on your ALE home page, click on "Checked Out Copies"

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. Ensure there are no other curriculum books stored inside the Reach box. Place all other curriculum separately on the library cart.
5. Once steps 1 - 4 are completed please return to the Library cart in the gym.

Thank you for your help!

Did you...

1. Inventory for 12 different items listed on the inside lid of the container?
2. Assemble Unifix cubes & Base 10 blocks by color.
3. Count all items in bags & boxes listed on the lid.
4. Once steps 1 - 3 are completed please return to the Library cart in the gym.

Thank you for your help!

BY MAY 29:

Sign up for an Exit SLP Meeting (one per family) with Ms. Mandy for June 9 on ParentSquare

• If one or more of your grade K-7 students will not be returning to Port Gardner in the fall, use this link to schedule:
  • Exit SLP with Mandy: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/81130005
• Grade 8 & 9 exiting students do not need an Exit SLP Meeting. Bring your Exit Checklist to the PGS Office just before your SLP Appointment with Mrs. Wight.

• Look for a PGS Library Inventory List and Exit Checklist in your family mailbox.
• Sequoia library items must be returned directly to the Sequoia Library.
• June Progress must be completed on time in ALE. Progress Reports received after noon on June 3 will be marked Overall Unsatisfactory.

ON JUNE 9:

• Come to your Exit SLP Appointment with Mandy at the PGS Office at your scheduled time.

ON JUNE 12:

• Device Return: Bring your student's device with its cord to Skeeter at Sequoia between 9:30 am–12:00 pm.

Above is an at-a-glance for our fall schedule. Once the classes are loaded into ALE you will be notified so you can read the class descriptions. Thank you, Megan

🥪May 22 & 29 - Grab n Go in the Cafeteria 🥪

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.

Breaking walls and making observations in Mrs. Hinds' science class!

Mrs. Bailey's Lively science students release salmon fry and find a Pacific tree frog!

Mrs. Bailey’s science students conduct a sound experiment using different-sized spoons to tap glass containers filled to various water levels.

One happy raffle basket winner!!

The Golden Acorn Award is a special honor presented by the PTSA to an individual or individuals (volunteer, parent, teacher, or staff member) in recognition of their dedication and service to children and youth.

This year's Golden Acorn goes to Laura Boucock!

The Outstanding Educator Award is a special honor presented to individuals who consistently go "above and beyond" the normal expectations of their jobs to enhance the educational experience, environment, and outcomes of children and youth.

This year's Outstanding Educator Award goes to Lina De Folo!

The Outstanding Student Advocate Award honors an individual for continued and dedicated service to children and a demonstrated commitment to helping create strong policies relating to the health, welfare, safety, and education of children.

This year's Outstanding Student Advocate Award goes to Sydney Baker!

The PTSA Outstanding Service Award is a special honor given to volunteers, educators, or community members who go "above and beyond" in their dedication to children. It recognizes those whose continuous, long-term service extends beyond normal boundaries to positively impact youth, schools, and the wider community.

This year's Outstanding Service Award goes to Emily Yaw!

This year's Outstanding Service Award goes to Kate Peavey!

🌞 What are Sun Bucks? Sun Bucks is Washington's Summer EBT program, offering $120 per eligible child to help cover summer grocery costs.

At SHS/PGS all students get meals at no cost, but that does not automatically mean your family qualifies for Sun Bucks.

✅ You must apply AND qualify for benefits (families receiving state nutrition benefits are already enrolled)

📅 Deadline: May 31
📝 Apply at: www.myschoolapps.com/Application

🔗 Questions or more info, go to www.dshs.wa.gov/sunbucks and sign up for text alerts.

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://portgardner.everettsd.org/student/port-gardner-specific-student-tools

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 Email: pgsattendance@everettsd.org

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

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

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 425-385-5144 or 5182

Mark Ryder, High School Teacher: mryder@everettsd.org 425-385-5145

Sherm Iversen, Online Instructor: siversen@everettsd.org 425-385-5159

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