September 5, 2025

We are so excited to welcome our Class of 2038 members!!

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.

Family Participation & Wearing a Volunteer Badge On Site

The success of the PGS relies on dedicated and committed parent educators. To assist in facilitating this success, all families enrolled are encouraged to volunteer. The online application is on the Everett School District’s main website: https://www.everettsd.org/domain/1452

When selecting which position in the application process choose “School Day Volunteers” Club leaders and PTSA Board members please choose “Extended Day Volunteer.” Once you have completed the application and been approved (this takes about 2-3 weeks) you will be eligible to come on campus and volunteer.

Volunteers:

• Check in and sign in at the PGS Office and put on a volunteer badge before volunteering anywhere on campus.
• If you have another child/student with you who is not in class – please sign them in too.
• Please make arrangements with the teacher in advance if you would like to volunteer in the classroom.
• Wear the volunteer badge at all times.
• Return the badge to the PGS Office after volunteering and sign out.

Drop off & Pick Up Only:

• Parents just dropping off students and leaving do not need to get a badge.
• Parents/Guardians who choose to not fill out a volunteer application will be limited to 10 minutes onsite for drop/pick up, picking up mail, curriculum, etc.

If you have any questions, please contact the Volunteer Department at volunteer@everettsd.org or 425-385-4119.

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. See below for details.

Lunch food service ends at 11:40 am and cafeteria closes at 11:50am

No cost lunch for enrolled students

• All K-5 students need active parent/guardian supervision for breakfast & lunch.
• If another PGS parent is responsible, the parent must make sure the student, the supervising parent, and Mandy know who is responsible. (The student cannot do this.)
• Parent must make sure that the supervising parent is on the student's Emergency Contact List.

Middle & highschool students who are here all day (Tues, Wed, Thurs) can be supervised by Mandy during lunch. If your MS/HS student is here either am or pm only, the parent must ensure the following:

• Parent/guardian and student must check in with Mandy when dropping off and confirm that Mandy is responsible.
• If another parent is responsible, the parent must make sure the supervising parent knows and Mandy knows who is responsible. (The student cannot do this.)
• Parent must make sure that the supervising parent is on the student's Emergency Contact List.

Whether it was fun in your backyard or a once-in-a-lifetime trip, send 1 or 2 pics to share!

Email them to mslaker@everettsd.org

🍎SEPTEMBER🍎

Sept 8 -- Onsite Classes Begin for Grades 1 - 8
Sept 8, 15, 22 & 29 -- *Welcome to PG Class for New Families on Mondays 12:15 - 1:15
Sept 18 -- Picture Day -- Order online. Enter Port Gardner Family Partnership & choose the school in the drop-down.

Sept 30 -- Oral Reading Fluency Grades 1 & 2. No Johnson Classes

🍁OCTOBER🍁

Oct 1 -- Progress Reports Due on ALE

Oct 1-2 - Oral Reading Fluency Grades 1 & 2. No Johnson Classes

Hello New PGS Parent Educators,

We are excited to have you participate in our Welcome to PG Parent Educator Course (WPG for short) on Monday afternoons! Our first class is this Monday, September 8 from 12:15 - 1:15 pm. Watch for an email with more details. Arrive in the Gym around 12:10.

See you on Monday! Your PGS Advisors

Come to the Gym with your student ready to go before the camera.

Here are the times you can drop in: 8:30-9:00 am AND 11:15 am to 1:30 pm

DETAILS:

• PGS students have a picture taken for yearbook and school ID.
• Parents come during one of the drop in times listed above and visit the PGS Picture Day table to pick up your student's ticket to give to the photographer.
• Families may choose to purchase individual photos by ordering online within 4 days of picture day.
• Ordering is optional as every student will get a student ID at no charge. Go to Dorianstudio.com to order your pictures or there will be an order information for you on picture day.
• A School ID card will be provided for each student at no charge. ID cards will not be printed or reprinted on retake day.
• For students in class: Individual pictures are taken outside of scheduled class times.

Retakes

Retakes will be available October 29th for students who missed picture day or would like a new photo taken. Students wanting retakes need to return original picture packet or purchase a new picture packet.

Attendance Email: pgsattendance@everettsd.org

Hello returning families with AR Readers! We have a new URL for your student to take AR quizzes. Click on the banner above to go to the new site. Your student's User Name and Password are the same.

New Families, your student will get a Accelerated Reader User Name and Password at your SLP meeting.

Need to find a AR level?

Here is the Book Finder: https://www.arbookfind.com/UserType.aspx?RedirectURL=%2fdefault.aspx

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

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