February 27, 2026

Each month an Everett Public Schools student can be nominated by their teacher who demonstrates the Core Value of the Month. The nominations are sent to Administration where students are selected to be recognized as a Core Value Champion.

Mrs. Bailey nominated Magdalen for exemplifying the Core Value of the Month, Passion. Here's what she wrote about Magdalen…

"Magdalen demonstrates passion in learning every day at Port Gardner. She is committed to learning and really shines in her ELA and Science classes where she can use her well-developed creativity and art skills. Her daily science journals and detailed diagrams and drawings set the standard. Magdalen is very conscientious about her learning and sets the bar and shares her passion for learning in all she does. She is also kind, caring and creative, which are qualities that also are exemplified in her passion through learning and life. She is a leader in her after-school sports and activities as well, especially in volleyball where her passion for playing is BIG! As an educator for over 25 years, it is my honor to nominate Magdalen, I have no doubt she will share her passion for learning throughout her life."

Congratulations Magdalen!

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

🍀MARCH🍀

March 1 - Monthy Prorgress Due on ALE

March 2 -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 5 - Elementary Art Show 6-7 pm at the CRC

March 9 - Kindergarten Writing Workshop

March 13 - Overall Progress Evaluations - No classes today

March 18 - PTSA Meeting 9:30

We’re excited to invite Kindergarten parents to our Writing Workshop on Monday, March 9, from 9:20–10:30 a.m. This special event gives you the opportunity to observe your child as a writer in Mrs. Johnson’s Off and Running class.

We’ll begin in Room H102 with Mrs. Hinds to collaborate on writing development in Kindergarten and First Grade, discuss strategies for supporting reluctant writers and answer common questions about early writing.

Once Mrs. Johnson’s class has settled into their routine, we’ll join them in Room H104 to observe their writing time in action. Afterward, we’ll return to H102 for debrief and discussion.

We hope you’ll join us for this engaging workshop. Our goal is to support you in encouraging your young author’s confidence and growing their writing skills.

Don’t miss the 24 PGS featured artists’ work on display at the Everett Schools CRC from 6–7 p.m. on Thursday, March 5!

🥪Grab n Go - Wednesday March 4 & Friday March 6🥪

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

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

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

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

Lots of owl pellets at Lively!

Mrs. Bailey's students out on the Lively trails finding all kinds of treasures in the woods.

Mrs. Wight's PGS MS ELA students created a print and television commercial for a product using one of five advertising techniques to sell the product.

Way to go students!

Mrs. Wight's Pre-AP 1 class performing the Prologue to Romeo and Juliet.

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.

Getting ready for a group photo!

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

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 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

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