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ME Falcon Spirit

Posted Date: 05/01/26 (04:30 PM)


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ME Falcon Spirit

May 1, 2026
Text reads 'From the Principal' with an illustration of an apple and an open book.
Spring is certainly in the air, with brighter mornings and longer days of sunshine. We’ve been enjoying some warm April weather, and hopefully that continues into May. Students and staff are continuing to work hard, and we still have much to accomplish in these final weeks. April was full of exciting events, including our 5th grade field trip to Camp Killoqua, multiple concerts, and author visits. We also had a fantastic turnout for our PTSA STEAM Night. Thank you to all the families that volunteered to make it such a successful night. Starting next week, 5th grade students will start their SBA testing. Please refer to our weekly newsletter for the full SBA testing schedule.

As we continue to learn about and implement the 7 Habits as staff and students here at school, this month I want to briefly introduce you to Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw.

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw reminds us that we are more productive when we are in balance—body, brain, heart, and soul. Just like four tires on a car, if one area is being ignored or overused, the rest will feel the results. For young children, the car analogy is one they understand; a car could not go on fewer than all four tires. We talk about how each part of a person (body, brain, heart, and soul) is important, and how taking care of each one helps everything work better.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to ensure a strong and successful May!

Jack Sackett, Principal
 

Last Call ~ Class Placement 2026-2027

During May and June, our teaching staff will be cooperatively working to place students entering grades 1 – 5 for the 2026-2027 school year. We work to create the best community of learning for each classroom by looking at creating an equitable distribution of students of different abilities, talents, personalities, and approaches to learning.


Student placement is a complex task, and the list below gives you a sample of some of the things that are taken into consideration by staff through the placement process:
  • Academic achievement
  • Behavior and social skills
  • Learning styles
  • Class size
  • Relationships
Due to the variables and complexity of placements, we are asking parents to trust our process and allow our teachers to make placement decisions. Also, due to withdrawals and additional registrations that occur during the summer, classroom rosters are not completed until the end of summer.

We will notify you of your child’s tentative assignment for the 2026-2027 school year in late August. All student assignments are tentative until a determination is made after the fifth day of school in September. At that time, adjustments may be made based on final enrollment and staffing numbers.

While parent requests for particular teachers are not accepted, if you desire to provide input about your child’s learning needs and learning style, please click the link below to fill out the electronic Parent Input Form by Friday, May 8th at 4:00 p.m.
Parent Input Form
 

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.
 

Teacher Appreciation Week ~ May 4th - 8th

Join us in showing appreciation for our wonderful ME teachers the week of May 4-8! Choose how you'd like to get involved by participating in one day or several days throughout the week.

  • Monday, May 4: Write a handmade note or make a drawing to share your appreciation. 
  • Tuesday, May 5: Bring a treat — it can be sweet or nutritious. 
  • Wednesday, May 6: Thank your specialist of the day with a card and/or treat. 
  • Thursday, May 7: Teachers and staff will enjoy lunch from Taqueria Puebla, provided by the ME PTSA. 
  • Friday, May 8: Bring a book or flowers. Donate your favorite book or a Barnes and Noble gift card to the class library or brighten your teacher's day with wild or store-bought flowers. 
 
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Moving or Transferring Schools Next Year?

As the end of the school year approaches, Mukilteo Elementary is beginning to plan for the 2026–2027 school year.

If your student will not be returning to Mukilteo Elementary next year, please let us know by completing the form below. All current 5th grade students will automatically be enrolled in their next school, no action is needed. However, if your family is moving this summer or your student will be attending a different school for any reason, we ask that you complete the form to help us plan accordingly.

Please fill out a separate form for each child.

Moving/Transferring School Form
 

Kindergarten Orientation

Thursday, May 14th, at 5:30 PM

We are so excited to welcome our newest kindergarten students and their families! This is a great opportunity to help your child feel comfortable and excited for the big first day!
 
May Breakfast/Lunch Menu
 

ME PTSA Auction Committee

If you would like to be a part of the ME PTSA Auction Committee for the Fall 2026 Auction Fundraiser, join Fundraising Committee Co-Chairs Carrie Mitchell and Michelle Heinitz for a kick-off meeting on May 12. This event occurs every other year and 2026 is an auction year! We’d love for you to be a part of the committee that works to plan the event and procure items to auction off.

If you are interested in being a part of our auction event in some capacity, join us for a meeting on Tuesday, May 12, at 3:30 p.m. in Michelle Heinitz’s classroom (Room 54) at school. Please pass meeting details onto anyone else you think may be interested in joining our auction planning fun. If you aren’t able to meet, but would still like to be a part of things, just let us know by emailing fundraising@meptsa.org. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts and ideas as we plan the next auction!
 
A flyer announces a 'Dine Out Fundraiser' on Tuesday, May 12, featuring The Sound Pizza & Pub and ME PTSA logos.
 

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.
 

May Reading Challenge

To complete this reading challenge, choose four different books to read that match the categories listed. Be sure to write the name of the book you read in the birdhouse 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 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with decorative floral elements and a collection of book covers.
 

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.
 
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.