Board tours
This week, the building tour was held at Sedro-Woolley High School. Highlights included information about the library where SWHS Librarian Linsey Kitchens discussed the importance of having books at various reading levels to meet students where they're at academically to encourage reading. She also is working on increasing the availability of books in various languages for English Language Learners. It's important to have books available in the student's language to promote reading so they don't fall behind while learning English.
In Colleen Fortune's class, computers with a special translation application were demonstrated. Mrs. Fortune wears a special microphone so that students who aren't yet fluent in English can participate in class by seeing what she is saying translated on their classroom laptops.
In several other classrooms, microphones connected to classroom speakers were demonstrated. This allows students to hear the instructor's voice a bit better, even if there are background noises, such as exhaust fans from ovens (thanks for the treats Mrs. Ovenell-Carter!).
Overall, the tours provide a great opportunity for the school board members to see the programs and technology available to students in the district.
Mary Purcell Hispanic Heritage Night
Mary Purcell Elementary School's Hispanic Heritage Night was a great success, drawing a full house of attendees who enjoyed a fun night. The event was filled with delicious snacks, captivating Baile Folkloricos from BEHS, and lively music from SVC Mariachi. It was a wonderful celebration of Hispanic culture and traditions that brought together students, their families, and staff. The night was not only entertaining but also informative, as it provided an opportunity for attendees to learn and appreciate the rich history and diversity of Hispanic heritage. Overall, the event was a fantastic way to bring the community together and celebrate the contributions of Hispanic Americans to our society.
October Events & Celebrations
7–14 - SWHS Homecoming Week
7 - SWHS “Deck the Den” Homecoming Competition, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
7 - SWHS Powder Puff, 6:30 p.m., stadium
7 - SWHS Buff Puff, 7:30 p.m., gymnasium
8–14 - Fire Prevention Week
8 - Children’s Day (Mandated State Recognized Holiday)
9–13 National School Lunch Week
9 - School Board Mtg. 6 p.m. CMS Library
9 - Columbus Day/Discoverers’/Indigenous People’s Day (Mandated State Recognized Holiday)
10 - Lyman Elementary School Parent Group Meeting, 6 p.m.
10 - Samish Elementary School Parent Group Meeting 6:30 pm
10 - Clear Lake Elementary School Parent Group Meeting, 6 p.m. at Clear Lake
11 - SWHS Homecoming Potato Feed, 5:30–7 p.m., cafeteria, $10/adults, $7/K-6 & 65+ (cost includes admission to lip sync/coronation)
11 - SWHS Lip Sync & Royalty Coronation, 7 p.m., gymnasium ($1 admission without dinner)
11 - All Schools - One hour late start for professional development
12 - Good Beginnings Preschool Picture Day
12 - Mary Purcell Elementary School Annual Title 1 Parent Info Night 6 p.m.
12 - Mary Purcell Elementary School Parent Group Meeting, 6:30
13 - SWHS Pep on the Steps (7:15–7:40 a.m.); Hoco Assembly, 1:50 p.m.; Homecoming Game (7 p.m.)
14 - SWHS Homecoming Dance (8–11 p.m.) $15 with ASB - pre purchased or $25 at door without ASB
16–20 - National School Bus Safety Week
16 - National Boss’ Day
18 - All Schools - One hour late start for professional development
17 - Visions Parent Group Meeting, 7 p.m. at Clear Lake
19 - Lyman Elementary School Family Math & Reading Night, 6–7:30 p.m.
19 - Central Elementary School Parent Group Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
19 - Big Lake Elementary School Parent Group Meeting, 7 p.m.
20 - CMS Drama Production, 7 p.m., Old CMS Cafeteria, 201 N. Township
21 - CMS Drama Production, 7 p.m., Old CMS Cafeteria, 201 N. Township
21 - Clear Lake Harvest Festival, 5:30 p.m.
23 - School Board Mtg. 6 p.m. SWHS Library
23–31 - SWHS Spooky Week Dress Up (See SWHS ASB for details)
24 - United Nations Day
24 - CMS picture retakes
24 - CMS Music Concert, 7 p.m.
25 - All Schools - One hour late start for professional development
26 - SWHS Picture Retake Day
27 - Lyman Elementary School Wildcat Assembly, 9:35
27 - Clear Lake Elementary School Fall Picture Day
27 - Samish Elementary School Harvest Bash 6- 8 PM
28 - Make a Difference Day
31 - Book Character Day Parade through Clear Lake, Clear Lake Elementary School 2:45 p.m.
31 - Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce Costume Parade 4:30–5:30 p.m. (Public parking lot across from Stiles & Lehr Attorneys at Law)
Winter Ride 2024
Are you a student in grades 6-12 who loves skiing or snowboarding? Do you want to hit the slopes at Mount Baker Ski Area next March? Then the Sedro-Woolley Winter Ride 2024 program is perfect for you! The program is open to ALL students in grades 6-12, not just those in the Sedro-Woolley School District.
To learn more about the program, attend the informational meeting at Evergreen Elementary on November 16, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Registrations will be accepted (cash or check) at Evergreen Elementary School, Attention: Winter Ride, Krissa Ammons, 1007 McGarigle Road, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284.
The program runs for four Saturdays in March 2024 (March 2, 9, 16, and 23) and includes discounted passes, lessons, and rentals for enrolled youth who participate with an approved Winter Ride organization. Transportation to Mount Baker Ski Area is arranged through the Sedro-Woolley School District, with a bus cost of $125. Please note that lessons are required for all new participants, regardless of skill level (beginner/intermediate/advanced).
If you have any questions about the program, feel free to contact Ms. Ammons at kammons@swsd101.org; Ms. Jurado at jjurado@swsd101.org or Ms. Gildnes at egildnes@swsd101.org. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to ski or snowboard with your friends!
Apply today!
SWHS Stadium Rules
The high school athletic department would like to remind families there are rules to follow when elementary and middle school students attend events at Sedro-Woolley High School.
Non-High School Youth Attending Events:
- Must be accompanied by an adult and prefer they sit with this adult
- Stay away from ‘out-of-bounds’ areas (fire lane/roped off areas/behind stands/etc.)
- No footballs/balls should be brought into stadium
https://swhscubsden.com/event-tickets
Tickets:
Due to the increase in costs of hosting high school events, the Northwest Conference has set ticket prices to $5 for visiting high school students/Cascade Middle School students and K–6 students/Military/Senior Citizens. Tickets are $7 for adults/students without IDs. Babies, toddlers and preschool-aged children are admitted free of charge.
These prices are an increase over last years’ $3 for visiting students/military/senior citizens. The $2 increase will aid in the increase to officials' pay. The $7 admission for adults/students without IDs has not changed.
Note: Sedro-Woolley High School Students with ASB cards will still have free admission to home games when showing their ASB card.
Concession Stand:
Support the senior parent group as they raise money for the Class of 2024's graduation week events!
📢 🚌 Attention families of bus riders! 📢 🚌
Bus Rider Registration
If you have a student who will ride the bus, please call or email to make transportation arrangements.
Be sure your child understands bus rules and regulations. It is essential that students follow these expectations for the safety of everyone on the bus.
Student Eligibility
Sedro-Woolley Transportation is pleased to provide quality educational services for your children. Transportation is available for students who live at least one mile from their assigned school as measured through our routing system. The distance a student lives from their assigned school is determined by measuring the shortest route that may be traveled on public roads as defined in our routing system.
Pick-Up Time Criteria
We attempt to arrive at every bus stop on time. Due to variances between individual clocks, students are asked to arrive at the bus stop five minutes prior to the scheduled arrival time. Buses will load students and depart the stop. Regular buses do not wait for late students. Students are expected to proceed immediately to the buses. SWSD strongly discourages students from approaching a moving bus.
Snow-Routes
Bus routes follow the same schedule as our schools. For example if schools are delayed two hours, bus riders can expect the bus to come approximately two hours late. On the occasion when roads are not passable, the Transportation Department may use alternate stops. This means that buses will not operate in the following areas when snow routes are in effect. All students will be picked up (AM) and dropped off (PM) at the same location regardless of changes in weather. If your road is listed in the list below, your child should receive a snow-route sheet. Please plan ahead! Ask the Transportation Department for specific information regarding your route PRIOR to inclement weather. As you can imagine, when adverse weather strikes, the two dispatch secretaries are extremely busy!
Amick Rd
Bacus Hill
Baker Heights Rd
Buchanan Hill
Crested Butte Rd
Delvan Hill
Finn Settlement
Garden of Eden Hill
Grip Road
(between Prairie & Hoogdal Branch Rd)
Gunderson Rd
Hathaway Hill
Helmick (past Reservation)
Hoogdal Branch Rd
Janicki Rd
Knapp Rd
Lake Cavanaugh (past Mile Marker #4)
Little Mountain
Morford Rd
Mountain View
Nookachamp Hill Rd
North Pinelli Rd
Old Day Creek Rd (past “C” Street)
Pipeline Rd
Portobello Rd
Prevedal Rd
Valeria Rd
Valley View Rd
Walker Valley Rd
Please call 360-855-3504 or email jzimmerman@swsd101.org for all transportation information.
Traversa Ride 360
Traversa Ride 360 provides secure access to student bus schedule/routing information, which can include the bus stop, route, and bus number. This is accessible on mobile devices, and is confidential and secure. This program can be accessed via the web or mobile app and is free to download and use.
Traversa Ride 360 Registration
User guides for website access and smart phones can be downloaded by clicking one of the links below:
Parents/guardians will need to use their student ID# and current grade level to add their student to the app.
Grade levels
Kindergarten = K1
First = 01
Second = 02
Third = 03
Fourth = 04
Fifth = 05
Sixth = 06
Seventh = 07
Eighth = 08
Ninth = 09
Tenth = 10
Eleventh = 11
Twelfth= 12
Preschool families - call or email transportation.
If you see an issue with your child’s transportation information, parent transportation assistance is currently available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. by calling 360-855-3504 or emailing jzimmerman@swsd101.org.
RISE SURVEY
The Sedro-Woolley RISE Coalition is collecting feedback from adults in the Sedro-Woolley community about youth substance use, mental health and other related topics.
The information families provide helps inform and improve prevention programs for youth. The survey only takes 2-3 minutes and is completely anonymous. The coalition needs at least 150 surveys, so please try to help!
ONLINE SURVEY ENGLISH
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SKSEWOEN2023
ONLINE SURVEY SPANISH
Woolley Wellness Center
School Supply Lists
Please click the links below for school supply lists.
Elementary Schools
Mary Purcell Elementary School
Middle School
High Schools
*State Street High School and Good Beginnings Preschool will communicate directly with families about necessary supplies.
YOUTH SPORTS FEE ASSISTANCE
Apply today for the Every Kid Sports Pass — a youth sports grant to help cover registration fees.
Log Your Digital Box Tops
About the District
Email: swsdcoms@swsd101.org
Website: https://www.swsd.k12.wa.us/
Location: 801 Trail Road, Sedro-Woolley, WA, USA
Phone: 360-855-3500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SedroWoolleySchoolDistrict/
Twitter: @SedroWoolleySD