December Newsletter
Message From the Principal
As we enter this joyful holiday season, we want to extend our appreciation to all of our families for the many ways you bring warmth, celebration, and cultural richness to our school community. This time of year is filled with traditions and meaningful family moments, and we hope you are able to enjoy them together.
We know that cultural celebrations, family travel, and special events are important parts of children’s lives, and we value the experiences they bring. At the same time, maintaining consistent school attendance helps ensure smooth learning progress and continuity in the classroom. As you plan for the season, we kindly ask that holidays and vacations be kept to a minimum so students return centered, connected, and ready to thrive. Thank you for your partnership, your care, and the many ways you support your child’s learning.
As we prepare to close out 2025 strong, we also want to ensure students are set up for success when we return in January. A strong start to the new year begins with students arriving on time each morning, ready to learn, engage, and grow. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year, refreshed and ready for all the opportunities ahead!
Important Dates
December 1st - 9th - SFE Student Council Toy Drive
December 10th - PTA Spirit Night at Red Robin in Bothell
December 19th – Early Release at 1:00 PM
January 5th – First Day Back After Winter Break
January 19th - No School MLK Day
January 23rd - No School Instructional work day for staff
January 26th - End of 1st semester
Cheers,
Michelle Strickler, AP
Save the Date!
Important Dates to Remember
12/1 - 12/9 - SFE Student Council Toy Drive
12/10 - PTA Spirit Night at Red Robin in Bothell
12/19 - Early Release at 1pm
12/22 - 1/2 - Winter Break, No School
1/5 - First Day Back After Winter Break
1/19 - No School MLK Day
1/23 - No School Instructional work day for staff
1/26 - End of 1st Semester
Please update your student's information for the 2025-2026 school year.
This helps us reach you in an emergency, keep health information current, send you school updates, and more. Log in to ParentVue, click online registration, choose Information Update, review, update, and submit. Thank you for helping us keep your students' records accurate and up to date!
News From the Library
SFE Student Council hosts a Holiday Toy Drive
December 1st - December 9th
Please donate new, unwrapped toys / household goods
that will help our Snohomish County neighbors in need!
Beatrice was found at the school parking lot in the rain, and after time to dry and rest, was eventually put to work. "I'm happy to be here and having fun in the office, but I do miss my naptime snuggles" Beatrice said in a recent interview. If you are Beatrice's naptime partner, please come see if she is ready to resign from office work and return to her normal routine.
fetching photocopies for teachers
sorting mail for the office
trying not to make a mess