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Posted Date: 11/22/25 (4:30 PM)
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ME Falcon Spirit

November 21, 2025

Student Led Conferences

Conferences are next week | November 24th–26th

There will be no school during conference days. When you arrive, there is no need to check in at the office; please head directly to your student’s classroom for your conference.

We look forward to seeing all our families next week!
 
A Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day graphic with a cartoon turkey.
 

Last Chance to SOAR in Style!

Did you forget to order a cool new Mukilteo Elementary SOAR t-shirt or sweatshirt? Good news, the student store is open for one week to get in those last-minute orders! The store will close on Sunday, November 23rd. Please click here to place your order.
 
A flyer announces a Warm-A-Heart Gift Drive to support students and families.
 

Last Call For Lost and Found

All items in the Lost and Found will be donated on Wednesday, November 26th at noon.
 
Poster for the Mukilteo School District Food Drive, November 19 - December 5.
 

November Reading Challenge

To complete this reading challenge, choose four different books to read this month that match with the categories listed in the picture. Be sure to write the name of the book you read in or next to the leaf where it fits. Turn it into Mrs. Morse or Mrs. Edwards when you're done for a chance to win a prize. Stop by the library to pick up a paper copy. Happy Reading!
 
Poster celebrating Native American Heritage Month with book recommendations and illustrations.
 

Sasquatch Reading Challenge - 4th and 5th Grade

WHY? We get better at reading BY READING! Why not read the BEST books! The books listed below have been identified by Washington State teachers and children’s librarians as AWESOME NEW BOOKS for 4th and 5th graders.
  • Duel by Jessixa Bagley
  • The Ghosts of Rancho Espanto by Adrianna Cuevas
  • Good Different by Meg Kuyatt
  • Grounded by Aisha Saeed
  • Legends of Lotus Island The Guardian Test by Christina Soontornvat
  • Just a Pinch of Magic by Alechia Dow
  • The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead
  • The Lost Year by Katherine Marsh
  • Operation Final Notice by Matthew Landis
  • Rewind by Lisa Graff
  • Roll for Initiative by Jamie Formato
  • Two Tribes by Emily Cohen

How to participate:
  1. Pick a book listed, read it, and ENJOY!
  2. Fill out the Sasquatch ticket from the library and have a book talk with Mrs. Edwards or Mrs. Morse.
  3. Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Morse will keep track of your progress in the library.
Prizes:
  • 1 Book: For each book you read, you earn a chance to win a stuffed animal Sasquatch!
  • 3+ Books: Backpack charm with a bead for every book you've read.
  • 12 Books: Unlimited check out from our library and your name posted in the library on our "Sasquatch Reading Challenge Finishers" wall.
Please email Mrs. Edwards at edwardsha@mukilteo.wedent.edu with any questions.
 

OTTER Reading Challenge - 3rd Grade

The OTTER Award - Our Time To Enjoy Reading - is sponsored by the Washington Library Association: School Libraries Division. Established in 2015, the committee is pleased to announce the 2025-2026 nominated titles:
  • Bibsy Cross and the Bad Apple by Liz Garton Scanlon Bailey
  • First Day, Worst Day (The Very Worst Ever, Book 1) by Andy Nonamus
  • Orris and Timble: The Beginning by Kate DiCamillo
  • Shermy & Shake, the Not-So-Nice Neighbor by Kirby Larson
  • Welcome to Scare School (Scare School Diaries 1) by Jarrett Lerner
  • Wildfire Rescue: A Branches Book (Disaster Squad #1) by Rekha S. Rajan
How to participate:
  1. Read or listen to one or more of the books listed above.
  2. Fill out an OTTER ticket from the library and have a book talk with your teacher, Mrs. Edwards, or Mrs. Morse.
  3. Turn your OTTER ticket into Mrs. Edwards or Mrs. Morse.
Prizes:
  • 1 Book: For each book you read, your name gets entered in a drawing to win a stuffed animal otter in June
  • 3+ Books: Backpack charm with beads representing each book you've read
  • 6+ Books: Your name hung up in our library on our "OTTER Finishers" wall
Please email Mrs. Edwards at edwardsha@mukilteo.wednet.edu with any questions.
 
Five colorful speech bubbles with the text 'Mark your calendar' and a calendar icon.
  • November 24/26 – Student-Led Conferences 
  • November 27/28 – Thanksgiving/Native American Heritage Day (no school) 
  • December 5 – Winter Book Fair 
  • December 11 – Cocoa and Cookies Book Fair 
  • December 11 – Parent 7 Habits Program  
  • December 19 – Early Dismissal 12:55 pm 
  • December 22/January 2 – Winter Break (no school) 
 

Packs for Kids Donations

Packs for Kids provides a food supplement for children and families living in food-insecure households. Each Friday, students receive a bag filled of non-perishable food to support their family's food needs through the weekend.​
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Make a donation to support Packs for Kids. Packs For Kids is also always happy to receive donations of nutritious, shelf-stable food items. View more information about the program, including a list of needed food items. 
 

Volunteer to Support PTSA Events and Programs

The ME PTSA is always looking for volunteers to help with our events and programs.​ If you're interested in helping support our upcoming events or learning from our current Nature Guide Committee Chairs or Volunteer Coordinator to help support these roles next year, let us know by emailing officers@meptsa.org. 
 
Illustration of coffee cups in various sizes, labeled 'Short,' 'Tall,' 'Grande,' and 'Monday'.

Thank You, Educators, for All You Do!

​​ME PTSA stocks coffee and tea in the staff lounge to show our gratitude for all our amazing Educators.

Please feel free to donate K-cups (regular, decaf) and tea any time; they are greatly appreciated!

​You can bring donations to the front office any time!
 
Student - Family Handbook
 

Mukilteo Elementary School

Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Robert Gallagher (425-356-1300), gallagherrm@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson (425-356-1277), andersonra@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), moosekerkw@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) allenwr@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.