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Posted Date: 04/17/26 (04:30 PM)
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April 17, 2026

Volunteers Needed for STEAM Night

This year's STEAM Night will be on Thursday, April 23, at 6 p.m. Bring the whole family for a fun evening of experimenting and learning!

This event is run by volunteers and volunteer sign-ups for this year are now open. Materials and activity instructions will be provided for all stations, so volunteers are only responsible for running a pre-planned activity.

Click here to sign up to volunteer at STEAM Night.
 

SBA Testing Starts May 6th

Smarter Balanced Assessment Information
Below are what your child will need to understand and do in the various areas of the assessment. To learn more and view question samples, visit https://wa.startingsmarter.org/.

Assessment Topics
Here are brief descriptions of what students will be assessed on during the various assessments.
  • ELA: Reading (Grades 3, 4 and 5) Students can read, understand, and analyze a variety of texts, including stories and nonfiction.
  • ELA: Writing (Grades 3, 4 and 5) Students can develop well organized written responses for a variety of purposes and audiences. Their writing must include appropriate detail and evidence to support their main idea, as well as use grade-appropriate spelling and grammar.
  • ELA: Listening (Grades 3, 4 and 5) Students can understand, evaluate, and respond to information they hear after listening to passages.
  • ELA: Research (Grades 3, 4 and 5) Students can write a short response to a question using evidence from multiple passages to support their main idea.
  • Math: Concepts and Procedures (Grades 3, 4 and 5) Students can understand and use strategies correctly and explain why certain strategies work the way they do.
  • Math: Problem Solving & Modeling/Data Analysis (Grades 3, 4 and 5) Students can use problem solving strategies and skills to solve real-world math problems. Students can also identify important information in a word problem and determine how to use it to solve the problem.
  • Math: Communicating Reasoning (Grades 3, 4 and 5) Students can explain their thinking and draw conclusions when solving a problem.
  • Science: Physical Sciences (Grade 5) Students focus on matter and its interactions, motion and stability, energy, and waves and their applications. Students also explain real-world phenomena by engaging in Science and Engineering Practices and applying Crosscutting Concepts.
  • Science: Life Sciences (Grade 5) Students focus on structures and processes in living things, ecosystems, heredity, and biological evolution. Students also explain real-world phenomena by engaging in Science and Engineering Practices and applying Crosscutting Concepts.
  • Science: Earth and Space Sciences (Grade 5) Students focus on Earth’s place in the universe, Earth’s systems, and Earth and human activity. Students also explain real-world phenomena by engaging in Science and Engineering Practices and applying Crosscutting Concepts.
Try it out! Experience the Assessment Engine.
Join as a guest to view sample questions using the same assessment tool students will use while testing.

  • Click Continue as Guest
  • Click Guest Session
  • Select Grade
  • Select Test Category and Test
Additional Resources:
A calendar for May 2026 shows school events and testing dates for different grades.
 
April Breakfast/Lunch Menu
 

Original Works - Deadline Extended!

It's Not Too Late To Order Your Student's Artwork

The deadline for ordering your student's artwork for the ME PTSA's Original Works fundraiser has been extended to Friday, April 24. These custom keepsakes feature your student's artwork and make great gifts. To place your order: 
  • Visit store.originalworks.com/gallery. 
  • Enter the Access Code that was on the printed flyer that came home with your student or look up your student's artwork by selecting Mukilteo Elementary from the dropdown list of schools and entering your student's first and last name.
  • Enjoy shopping and supporting our school in the process!
 

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration for the 2026/2027 school year is now open! If you or someone you know has a child who will be five years old by Aug. 31, it’s time to register for kindergarten. Families can register online or in person at their neighborhood school between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Click here to learn more and register.
 

April Reading Challenge

To complete this reading challenge, choose four different books to read this month that match the categories listed. Be sure to write the name of the book you read in the flower where it fits. Turn it into Mrs. Morse or Mrs. Edwards when you're done for a chance to win a prize. Happy Reading!
 
A graphic celebrating Arab American Heritage Month with decorative elements and text.
 

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.
 
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.