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 Mary M. Knight Families,

As we welcome the week of March 24th, I'm excited to connect with you about several important events and celebrations happening in our school community.

First and foremost, our spring conferences begin this Wednesday through Friday. These conferences provide a valuable opportunity for us to partner with you in supporting your child's educational journey. Please note the adjusted schedule for conference week:

• Wednesday through Friday: Regular start time (8:00 AM) with early dismissal at 12:25 PM each day
• Wednesday is NOT a late start day during conference week
• Conference times: Wednesday (1:00-3:30 PM), Thursday (1:00-3:30 PM and evening option 5:00-7:00 PM)

If you haven't yet scheduled your conference through Skyward Family Access, please do so soon or contact your child's teacher directly. We look forward to sharing your child's progress and achievements with you!

We're particularly proud of our SkillsUSA Club members who will represent Mary M. Knight at the State Competition in Tacoma from March 27-29. Our talented students will compete in American Spirit and Entrepreneurship events, showcasing their technical abilities and leadership skills on a state level.

Additionally, our 1st-3rd grade students will enjoy a special field trip to watch "Wisdom of Emotions" performed by the Boxtales Theater Group at the Shelton School District auditorium. This enriching opportunity aligns perfectly with our goals of exposing our youngest learners to diverse cultural experiences through the arts.

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education. We truly appreciate your support in creating a community of learners and leaders united to enrich the lives of all our students.

Looking forward to seeing you at conferences!

Monday 3/24

• HS golf @ Adna 3:30 PM
• School board meeting 6:00 PM

Tuesday 3/25

• Baseball vs. Wishkah

Wednesday 3/26

• No late start - Conference 12:25 PM release
• Conferences 1:00 - 3:00 PM
• Baseball vs. Wishkah 4:00 PM
• MS track @ Raymon 3:30 PM
• HS Golf @ Oaksridge 3:30 PM

Thursday 3/27

• Early Release 12:25 PM
• Conferences 1:00 - 3:00 PM - Evening 5:00 - 7:00 PM
• SkillsUSA competition
• HS Track @ Toutle Lake 3:30 PM

Friday 3/28

• Early release 12:25 PM

Dear Mary M. Knight Families,

Spring conferences are just around the corner! Here's everything you need to know about conferences and the adjusted school schedule:

Schedule Changes

• Wednesday, March 26: Regular start time (8:00 AM), Early dismissal at 12:25 PM
• Thursday, March 27: Regular start time (8:00 AM), Early dismissal at 12:25 PM
• Friday, March 28: Regular start time (8:00 AM), Early dismissal at 12:25 PM

Please note: Wednesday is NOT a late start day during conference week. All three days will have early dismissal at 12:25 PM.

Conference Times

• Wednesday, March 26: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
• Thursday, March 27: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Evening option)
• Friday, March 28: No scheduled conferences

Conference Format

• Elementary (PK-6): Traditional parent-teacher conferences
• Secondary (7-12): Student-led conferences

How to Schedule Your Conference

Scheduling is easy through Skyward Family Access:

1. Login to Skyward Qmlativ: https://www.q.wa-k12.net/mmknigSTS/Session/Signin
2. Click on the "2024-25 Spring Conferences" icon
3. Find your student's teacher on the left side of the screen
4. Click the green plus (+) button next to your preferred time slot
5. Click the "Done Scheduling" button at the bottom of the screen

Need Assistance?

• Skyward Login Help: Contact Shantel Freeman (360-426-6767 ext 101 or sfreeman@mmk.wednet.edu)
• Elementary Conference Questions: Contact your child's classroom teacher
• Secondary Conference Questions: Contact your child's advisory teacher

If you're unable to schedule through Skyward, please contact your child's teacher directly to arrange a time.

We look forward to seeing you at conferences and sharing your child's progress and achievements!

I'm excited to share that our 1st-3rd grade students will be embarking on a wonderful educational experience next week! They'll be visiting the Shelton School District auditorium to enjoy "Wisdom of Emotions," a special performance by the Boxtales Theater Group.

This enriching opportunity aligns perfectly with our goals of exposing our youngest learners to diverse cultural experiences through the arts. The Boxtales Theater Group brings myths and folktales to life through masks, movement, music, and storytelling—igniting imagination and creativity while promoting cultural pride and tolerance.

I'd like to extend my appreciation to the CPEG grant that has made this field trip possible. Please ensure all permission slips are returned promptly, and let's prepare our students for this engaging live performance experience.

Thank you for your continued dedication to providing our students with meaningful learning opportunities beyond our classroom walls.

We're excited to announce that our talented SkillsUSA Club members will be representing Mary M. Knight at the SkillsUSA State Competition in Tacoma from March 27-29, 2025!

Our dedicated students have been preparing diligently to showcase their skills in various categories. The Mary M. Knight team will be competing in two events:

• American Spirit: Cloey, Andiana, and Logan
• Entrepreneurship: Bella, Hayden Roberts, Lexi, and Hayden Hughes

This prestigious competition provides an incredible opportunity for our students to demonstrate their technical abilities, leadership skills, and career readiness on a state level. They'll join hundreds of other talented students from across Washington in events that challenge both their technical and professional skills.

While at the competition, our students will participate in specialized contests, leadership development activities, and networking opportunities with industry professionals. The event culminates with an awards ceremony on March 29th, where we hope to celebrate their achievements!

Our SkillsUSA advisor, Mr. Garrett Johannes, has been working tirelessly to prepare our students for this opportunity. The team will depart on March 27th and return to Mary M. Knight on March 29th.

We're incredibly proud of these students for their dedication and commitment to excellence. Please join us in wishing them the best of luck as they represent our school and community at this prestigious event!

We'll be sure to share updates and photos from the competition on our social media channels. Go Owls!

Support Future Entrepreneurs at Mary M. Knight High School! Our Entrepreneurship class is launching innovative projects and needs your help with funding for materials and mentorship. Every donation makes a difference. Email us at mmkstore@mmk.wednet.edu for more information. Thank you for investing in our students' future!

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

Referrals for our Highly Capable Program are now being accepted through April 15, 2025. This program provides accelerated learning opportunities for students with exceptional academic abilities that qualify. Parents, teachers, or community members can refer students from downloading it from our website and returning it. Parent permission is required before assessment.

Questions? Contact Barb Lohman at [phone/email].

For March, our Character Strong character trait that we will be studying is cooperation. 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

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.

Elementary: Tristen Ushman, Harper Finch, James Koonrad.

Secondary:

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: April 9, 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