English Crossing Elementary

A Small District Going Big Places

Principal's Weekly Communication

3/21/23

Good afternoon English Crossing Elementary families,

Our librarian, Mrs. Larrick, is organizing the Aquasox Reading Challenge which started Monday, March 20th. Teachers will be sending information and the reading log home with students this week. This is a voluntary reading incentive program sponsored by Aquasox. It lasts for 4 weeks. There are weekly prizes for students when they return the reading log each week. Here are the weekly prizes:

Week 1 - AquaSox book mark

Week 2- Port of Subs coupon

Week 3- Four Pack Pin Set for the AquaSox

Week 4- A ticket to a home game!

The week of March 27th-March 31st, is conference week. Students are dismissed at 12:15 each day. This is also our Scholastic Book Fair week. The Book Fair will be held in the library. The hours are: Mon-Wed from 8:25am-4:00pm; Thursday from 8:25am-7:00pm; and Friday from 8:25am-12:30pm. A flyer with details will be coming home soon. Visit our Scholastic Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/englishcrossingelemschool1

Our health room is running low on pants. We would gladly accept donations if you have any pants for students ages 5-12. Thank you.

The 2022-2023 Yearbook order forms are going home with students this week. Yearbook order forms and payment are due by 3/31/23.

On Monday, March 27^th from 5:00-6:30pm, LMS is hosting a Family Welcome to Middle School Night for all incoming 6^th graders.

Superintendent Search: Please share your thoughts

To help us find Lakewood's next superintendent, please complete the survey below. The Lakewood School District Board of Directors will use the survey data as part of its selection process. Staff, students, families and our community are invited to take the survey — available in both English and Spanish — to help identify the qualities and leadership profile that should be considered with the selection of our new superintendent. The survey will close on March 24.

As always, please let us know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.

Respectfully,
Michele Ricci, Principal

Important reminders:

3/24/23 - Early Release at 1:45pm

3/27-3/31 - Conference Week and Half Day Dismissal at 12:15

3/31/23 - Yearbook Order forms and payment due

4/3-4/7 - No school, Spring Break

In accordance with RCW49.60, the Lakewood School District does not discriminate in employment and schools. The Lakewood School District provides Equal Educational and Employment Opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, handicap/disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, use of a trained dog to guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and designated youth groups. The district complies with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations to include, but not limited to, Title IX, Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, RCW 49.60 “The Law Against Discrimination,” and RCW 28A.640 “Sex Equity,” and covers, but is not limited to, all district programs, courses, activities, including extracurricular activities, services, access to facilities, etc. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures should be directed to Lakewood School District, 17110 16th Drive NE, Marysville, WA 98271, Attention: Title IX and Civil Rights Officer, Timothy Haines, 360-652-4500, thaines@lwsd.wednet.edu or ADA Compliance Officer and Section 504 Compliance Officer, Amie Verellen-Grubbs, 360-652-4500, averellen-grubbs@lwsd.wednet.edu.