May 8, 2026

Our staff absolutely loved the catered lunch — it was a big hit!

Check out more pics below.

🌺MAY🌺

May 13 - PTSA Variety Show 6 pm - Everett High School Little Theater

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

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.)

🔅JUNE🔅

June 1 - Progress Due on ALE

June 3 - Last day of onsite classes

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 15 - Last day of school

You don't want to miss the PGS Open House!

Does your student have something from home learning to display at Open House?

Email Megan at mslaker@everettsd.org to reserve a table.

Display Table Information (for families who requested a table)

Thank you for showcasing your student’s work at our Open House on Thursday, May 14!

• Bring your display items to the Gym between 11:35 AM and 2:15 PM on Thursday.

• Look for the table labeled with your name.

• Contact Megan as soon as possible if you have any special display needs.

• Please leave your display up until 6:15–6:30 PM so all guests can enjoy it.

• Afterward, clean your area and return your table to the back hallway.

🥪May 12 - Grab n Go in 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.

IMPORTANT CLASS INFO:

Some classes will be canceled due to Oral Reading Fluency/iReady testing, May 18-20.

• Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday May 18,19 & 20, there will be no Mrs. Johnson or Mrs. Hinds classes due to ORF/iReady appointments.

• Thursday & Friday, May 21 & 22, there will be regular classes as scheduled. This includes Lively.
• PLEASE NOTE: Mrs. Bailey, Mr. Ryder and Mrs. Wight’s classes will still meet as usual.

For K, 1, 2 Parents: Sign up for an ORF appt through Parent Square below:

Kindergarten A for Mon & Wed: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/79475422

Kindergarten B for Mon & Wed: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/79579688

Grade 1 & 2 for Tues & Wed: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/79583026

If your student missed the health screenings last month, Nurse Audra and Audiologist Davis will be in the building on Monday morning starting at 10am for vision and hearing screenings. Students in grades K-3, 5 and 7 are the primary groups scheduled for these screenings; however, all ages are welcome. Any student who is in class that day will participate in the Vision & Hearing screenings. If your student is not on campus for class on Monday, drop‑ins are welcome from 10 - 11:30.

Future Dates:

Wednesday, May 13: Drop in for Vision only, starting at 8:45 am.

Friday, May 22: Drop in for Vision only, starting at 8:45 am.

For further information on state mandated health screenings, click on the button below.

Mrs. Hinds' students find a baby owl on the trail!

Making bridges!

Kindergarten students had fun writing about their mom and crowning her Queen for the day!

Volleyball in PE!

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

Performers arrive at 5 pm.

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.

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