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January 30, 2026

Port Gardner Newsletter

January 30, 2026 Port Gardner Newsletter
January 30, 2026Port Gardner Newsletter

January 30, 2026 January 30, 2026

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Student Learning Plan Appointment Success! Student Learning Plan Appointment Success!

Every PGS family met with their advisor this past week, and students are now ready to launch into their 2nd‑semester classes. Great job, parents and staff

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Monthly Progress Due February 1 Monthly Progress Due February 1

ALE Website

Log onto ALE and submit progress for each of your students on work completed in home based subjects since the last time you gave progress. Click on the link below for directions.

Questions? Contact your Student Learning Plan Advisor.

How to Give Progress on ALE


Attention New Families: Please hold off on completing progress. You’ll learn how to do this in your Welcome to PG classes.

Welcome to our New Families for 2nd Semester! Welcome to our New Families for 2nd Semester!

🎉We are excited you are joining Port Gardner for 2nd semester!🎉

Please Review the Drop Off & Pick Up Info Below

PLEASE NOTE: Different instructions for different grade levels below.


Drop Off for K-8 Classes:

  • ALL K-8 students need to be dropped off and picked up in the Gym.
  • Arrive with your student and go to the Gym for morning classes between 9:00 and 9:10 a.m. and between noon and 12:10 for afternoon classes.
  • Students will line up at 9:10am and 12:10pm
  • K-5 parents may leave once their student is in line and Mandy is present.


Pick Up for Grades K-5: Be in the Gym waiting for your K-5 & middle school students no later than 11:15 for morning classes and 2:15 for afternoon classes.


Pick Up for MS & HS level students: IMPORTANT check your middle & high school level class end times as some are released at 11:15 or 11:30 and some are released at 2:15 or 2:30. Be in the Gym for your 6-8th students at 11:15 or 11:30 for morning classes 2:15 or 2:30 in the afternoon.

  • Dismissal - Mrs. Wight - 2:15 pm
  • Dismissal - Mrs. Bailey Science - 11:30 am Wed, Thurs. Art dismissal Friday at 11:15
  • Dismissal - Mr. Ryder Math - 11:30 am

Extra details: Do not arrive before 9:00 for morning classes. If a student is still here at 2:45, he or she will be taken to Sequoia to wait for parent pick up.



PGS Office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday and 9:00 to noon on Friday

Grade 1-4 Modified Schedule Coming. No Johnson Classes Feb 3-5 Grade 1-4 Modified Schedule Coming. No Johnson Classes Feb 3-5

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Oral Reading Fluency for Grades 1 & 2 - No Johnson Classes Tues-Thurs

Grade 1-4 Parents, Please note that Mrs. Johnson's classes are canceled on Tues, Wed & Thursday, Feb 3-5! See the picture and note the canceled classes in red.


Oral Reading Fluency Testing is coming Feb 3-5. Mrs. Johnson's classes will be canceled on those dates. Please sign up for a 30 minute appointment for your student. Come to the Gym at the start time of your appointment. Mrs. Johnson will come out to the Gym and pick up your student.

Principal's Monthly Newsletter - Click Here
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💘FEBRUARY💘

Feb 1 - Monthy Prorgress Due on ALE

Feb 2 - 2nd semester classes begin for Elementary & Middle School students

Feb 2, 9, 23 - 12:15 - 1:15 Welcome to Port Gardner classes for new families

Feb 3, 4, 5 - Oral Reading Fluency testing for grades 1 - 2. No Johnson classes

Feb 5 - Monthly Progress recieved after noon on this day will be marked Overall Unsatisfactory

Feb 11 - PTSA Valentine Party 2:15 in the Gym

Feb 13 - Overall Progress Evaluations - No classes today

Feb 16 -20 - Mid Winter Break - No school


🍀MARCH🍀

March 1 - Monthy Prorgress Due on ALE

March 2 & 9 -12:15 - 1:15 Welcome to Port Gardner class for new families

March 5 - Monthly Progress recieved after noon on this day will be marked Overall Unsatisfactory

March 13 - Overall Progress Evaluations - No classes today

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

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🍽️ Cafeteria Updates & Lunch Info 🍽️

🥪Grab n Go lunches Feb 6🥪

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


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

Order Lunch Ahead for Lively AM Classes Order Lunch Ahead for Lively AM Classes

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Hello Lively Parents, If your students is in the morning session and you would like a grab n go lunch for your student to grab at the end of class, click here to order your student's lunch by noon on Monday Lively AM Class Lunch Order Form - Due by Noon on Monday – Fill out form

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Whether you have plans to stay, enroll a sibling in PGS, move to another district or transfer in-district. Please take this super quick survey to let us know your plans for Fall 2026.


Click here: https://forms.office.com/r/CniBxHu1m6

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

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Mrs. Bailey's Washington State History students finish their Autobiographical Bottle Projects!

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They each chose a famous person from Washington or someone who left a lasting mark on Washington’s history.


Can you find…

Bill Nye — Science Educator & Television Host

Bing Crosby — Singer & Actor

Tom Douglas — Chef & Restaurateur

Dale Chihuly — Glass Sculptor & Artist

Mother Joseph — Architect & Humanitarian

Apolo Ohno — Olympic Speedskater

Yvonne Twining Humber — American Painter

Dove Cameron x 2— Actress & Singer

Alice Augusta Ball — Chemist

Kayla Barron — Astronaut & Naval Office

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PTSA NEWS! PTSA NEWS!

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Click Here to Join the PTSA

EPS Bond and Levy Vote Coming Tuesday, February 10th! EPS Bond and Levy Vote Coming Tuesday, February 10th!

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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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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

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 exampleaa 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
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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