Collins Coyotes Howler Newsletter

Creating connected, capable, contributing learners who achieve their highest potential every day

Location: 1920 128th Street East, Tacoma, WA, USA
Phone: 253-298-3400
Facebook: facebook.com/collinscoyotes

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May 14 - 2:35 dismissal

May 15 - 1st Grade Concert, 6:30

May 19-23 - Admin Appreciation Week

May 21 - 2:35 dismissal

May 23-26 - NO SCHOL

May 28 - 2:35 dismissal

May 31 - Franklin Pierce Pow Wow

June 2-4 - 5th Grade Camp

June 4 - 2:35 dismissal

June 11 - 12:35 dismissal, report card planning

June 17 -12:35 dismissal, LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

Please enjoy the following pictures!

On behalf of our staff here at Collins, we truly appreciate all of cards, pictures and gifts we have been given by our Collins community. A special shout out to our awesome PTA for spoiling us with snacks, surprises, and Boss Mama's food truck!

We want to send a HUGE thank you to both Ms. Kehoe and Mrs. Brugman for the amazing leadership they have shown. They always have our Coyotes' best interests in mind when making important decisions. Thank you, Ms. Kehoe and Mrs. Brugman for helping create connected, capable contributing learners who achieve their highest potential every day!

It's that time of year where we are making plans for next school year. If your student(s) will not be returning to Collins, please let the office know. Thank you!

Online enrollment opens for kindergarten and new students is now open! At this time, we are taking registration only for those children who live within our attendance boundaries, or have daycare in our area. Enrollees must provide a copy of their child’s birth certificate, immunization records, and proof of residence by uploading them to our district's website along with their registration information. To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be five years of age by August 31, 2025.

Along with our kindergarten enrollment, we are once again offering Kindergarten Jump Start! This event's purpose is to allow our incoming kindergarten students to see what it is like to be in school, having breakfast, lunch, specialist and some academic time. This is also a wonderful time to meet classmates and school staff. Once your kindergartener is enrolled, you will receive information on registration. Kindergarten Jump Start is August 12, 13, and 14th from 9:20-1:20.

*The program is not designed to address any Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Please visit fpschools.org - click on the red "Enrollment" circle - follow the instructions for the 2025-26 school year.

We no longer use Remind as our messaging app! In order to stay up to date, please click the link below to sign up for Parent Square!

https://www.fpschools.org/about/contact-us/parentsquare-staff

We once again have free dump vouchers for our families! The vouchers are good from April 1 - June 30. Please let us know if you would like one!

To honor and celebrate the rich cultural backgrounds within our community, we are creating a display to showcase the diverse heritages at Collins. We invite students, families and staff to contribute items, artifacts or information that represent their cultural traditions and heritage.

If you would like to participate and share something meaningful for the display, please contact Kacy Hallett at khallett@fpschools.org.

Let's come together to celebrate the vibrant diversity that makes our community unique!

Collins community,

Please remember to drive the posted speed limit as you approach the school to drop off or pick up your student.

The safety of all is a priority, and that includes driving the posted speed limit of 20mph.

Thank you for your attention.

Heath Conditions:

Please notify the nurse with any updates or changes regarding your student's health condition(s) or concerns. Safety is a priority and having this information assists in planning of care.

Looking Ahead:

It may seem early to start thinking about the next school year, but we are already starting to prepare for the 2025-2026 school year!

Medications:

For families with students that have medications at school, please be on the lookout soon for a letter from the health room. Students that also have an individual health plan will receive a call from our district nurses for the yearly review. Each year health plans must be reviewed and updated. Remember, a new physician medication order forms are required for each school year. Contact your provider to determine if an appointment is needed. All medications must be picked up by the last day of school, June 18th, 2025, with the consideration of inhalers and epi-pens which can be stored over the summer with written permission slips signed.

Immunizations:

For families with new incoming students, please be sure that your child's immunizations are up to date. They need to be complete prior to starting school.

Families with students that are in a "conditional" status, please have your follow up appointment scheduled ahead of time to avoid lapsing into a "not complete" status.

Call the health room at 253-298-3408 with any questions or concerns. Thanks!

If your Coyote comes to school late, we ask that you please come in with them to sign them in. Often times, students are just dropped off at the door, and we are trying to avoid that. Thank you for your cooperation!

We will have outdoor recess as much as possible as long as daily conditions are safe for students to be outside. Please be sure your students come to school dressed for the weather. Wear coats, hats, gloves, socks, shoes that protect their feet, and maybe even a change of clothes in case they get wet.

Please also take a moment to label outer-wear with a permanent marker in case it is misplaced.

Our school district office has a Family Resource Center. They can offer connections and resources for families who need support. The Family Resource Center is open to all community members.

The Farm at Franklin Pierce. Food at the farm is grown by and for the community! Everyone is invited to visit the farm on Thursdays from 4-6pm to receive “Fresh and Free Veggies”!

The Farm is located at 9516 Waller Rd E.

If you have any questions about either of these resources, please check out our school district’s website, fpschools.org; or call our school’s front office.

1. The end of the day at Collins is a hectic time! If you forgot to send a note in the morning and need to call the office with a change to your child’s schedule, please do so before 3:30 so the office can get a message to your student before they leave for the day. All end of day schedule changes must be made through the office, not with the classroom teacher. The office will ensure the teacher is informed of the change.
2. Please call the office (253)-298-3400 if your child will be absent. If they have an appointment, please ask the doctor, dentist, counselor, etc. for a note for school. Offices that treat children are used to giving notes to students for excuses! Tardies and leaving school early shows on your child's attendance record. Please make appointments outside of school hours when possible.
3. If you need to come into the building, please press the intercom button on your right as you look at the front door. This will enable the office to see you and to buzz you into the entry if needed.
4. If your phone number, email address, or home address changes, please let us know so we have the most up-to-date contact information for you. If students become ill, or otherwise need your help, we need a way to contact you! Thank you.

If your student is absent and we haven't heard from you, you will receive an automated safety text and email to let you know that your student is not in class. When you receive this text, please call the office at 253-298-3400 or click on the link in the text to let us know the reason for the absence. Alternatively, you could send a signed note with your student when they return to school. Please remember that all absences remain unexcused until we hear from you. Thank you for your help in this important matter!

• Teacher appreciation week was a success! We celebrated our teachers and staff with snacks, extra recess time, sweet notes from students, a delicious lunch and a variety of gifts!
• Our next PTA meeting is Tuesday, May 20th. 5:00-6:00PM at the Summit Pierce County Library (5107 112th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446). We're starting to plan our events and involvement for the 2025-2026 school year and would love your input! If you can't make it, you can also attend via zoom. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3257519890?pwd=bmQxVkJSTzJxUDBIdEVhR1g1NXdEdz09&omn=88173550882, Meeting ID: 325 751 9890, Passcode: CollinsPTA.
• Thank you for your support! - A big thanks to the Collins community for your support during our fundraising efforts. This year, we are able to contribute $900 per grade to help with field trip costs! That's an incredible $5,400!
• Join the PTA! Click to join - https://collinsptacoyotes.givebacks.com/store. Everyone is welcome, and whether you have a little time or a lot, your involvement makes a huge impact.

Franklin Pierce Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be directed to James Hester, Compliance Coordinator for State and Civil Rights Laws; Dr. Julian Pollard, Title IX Officer; or John Sanders, 504/ADA Coordinator at 315 129th ST S, Tacoma, WA 98444-5099 or at (253)298-3000