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PKC November Newsletter

Posted Date: 11/08/25 (5:00 PM)
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Pathfinder Kindergarten Center

PKC Newsletter

November 7, 2025
Pathfinder Sketch
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Message from Pathfinder School Counselor, Ms. DeJardin

"Hello! I am Dori DeJardin and I support teachers, students, and families at Pathfinder in finding solutions to help each student be successful at our school. I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself, so you are aware of who I am and how I can support you and your student."

As an Elementary School Counselor, Dori's role is to support the social-emotional and behavioral well-being of our students. One of Dori's main areas of focus is helping students cope with big feelings and self-regulation so they are ready to learn. She works with students individually, in small groups, and through whole-group classroom lessons. She is also available to consult with parents and teachers. If a family feels they need more resources or therapy outside of school, Dori can offer a list of mental health and other service providers in the community who may be able to help. If you have any concerns regarding your student's well-being, please don't hesitate to reach out to Dori at dejardindz@mukilteo.wednet.edu or (425) 366-3822.
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Message from Pathfinder Family Engagement Liaison, Ms. Holzer

"My name is Sandra Holzer, and I am the Family Engagement at Liaison at Pathfinder Kindergarten Center. My role at the school is to connect our families to the resources they need to support your student's academic success. Some of these resources include food and clothing needs, as well as help with available community resources. 
If your family is experiencing food insecurity or have any questions, please reach out to Sandra at holzersm@mukilteo.wednet.edu or (425)356-6653."

Notes From Nurse Maggie

  • We will be completing our school wide vision and health screenings by the end of the month. Please remember, you will ONLY be notified if a concern was identified. If you do not receive any additional information, please assume your student passed both vision and hearing.
  • Cold and flu season is upon us. Please refer to the Mukilteo School District guidelines about when to keep your student home from school.
  • Please ensure your students are washing their hands, covering their coughs, and getting plenty of rest this season.

The health room could use easy to pull on pants in sizes 4T – Youth S and kids' underwear in all sizes. All donations are appreciated! 
When To Keep Your Child Home

🚍 Pick-Up Reminder

For the safety of all students, families must always present their bus or parent pick-up pass when picking up their child. If your pass has been lost or misplaced, please notify your child’s teacher or the office as soon as possible so we can issue a replacement. Thank you for helping us keep dismissal smooth and secure!
A November calendar with school events and holidays listed.
A December calendar with school events listed, including Spirit Week and Winter Break.

Conferences Week- NO SCHOOL

There will be no school Nov. 24-26 to make time for conferences with teachers and families to share your child's progress. If you have not yet scheduled a conference or can't remember when your conference is scheduled, please contact your child's teacher as soon as possible. If you need additional assistance, please call the Pathfinder office at (425) 366-3800.

Learning Compact- Partnership Agreement

Agreement Letter from Staff & Principal
Dear Families,
It is our goal at Pathfinder to provide your child with the best educational program possible. We believe this requires high expectations, appropriate goals for students, and commitment from a learning team that includes the student, parent, teacher, and principal.

Below is the Learning Partnership for Pathfinder, developed by our team. Please review the partnership responsibilities with your child. At your child's conference, there will be a copy of this document for you to sign to show your commitment in working together toward your child's school success.

We look forward to great success by working together with you and your child.

Sincerely,
Pathfinder Staff

Learning Compact/Partnership Agreement

STUDENT AGREEMENT: I want to learn.
Therefore, I will accept responsibility to:
  • try hard and work to the best of my ability.
  • attend school regularly.
  • come to school prepared each day with needed supplies.
  • complete and return important papers.
  • respect and cooperate with peers and adults.
  • follow class and school expectations.
PARENT/GUARDIAN AGREEMENT: I want my child to achieve.
Therefore, I will accept responsibility to:
  • see that my child attends regularly and arrives on time.
  • encourage appropriate school and personal behavior from my child.
  • establish a time and quiet place for schoolwork and reading.
  • review my child's work regularly and request teacher feedback on progress.
  • support my child's effort in working to the best of his/her ability.
  • provide reading experiences and active play opportunities at home while limiting "screen time" (i.e., television, video games).
  • communicate with the teacher, attend conferences, and meetings regarding my child and volunteer to support student learning and family activities as I am able.
TEACHER AGREEMENT: I want all students to achieve.
Therefore, I will accept responsibility to:
  • provide class work appropriate to need and ability.
  • have high expectations and believe in each child's ability to learn.
  • provide assistance to students and parents in completing work successfully.
  • encourage frequent parent/guardian and teacher communication about progress as well as concerns, including written progress reports each trimester, a parent-teacher conference in the fall, and opportunities for communication via ParetSquare, telephone, email, notes, classroom newsletters, or conferences as needed.
  • model appropriate personal and academic behaviors.
  • provide opportunities to volunteer, observe, and participate in classroom and school activities.
From Principal Harris:
This is my commitment to you, your student, and our teachers. I have signed these agreements with my promise to support and encourage our students and staff.

PRINCIPAL AGREEMENT: I want all students to be successful learners.
Therefore, I will accept responsibility to:
  • provide a safe, caring, and supportive learning environment.
  • encourage positive communication between students, parents, teachers, and other school staff.
  • maintain a school-wide climate of high academic and behavioral expectations.
  • ensure high quality curriculum and instruction aligned with state standards and appropriate to student needs.

Reminder- Pathfinder School Picture Retake Day

School photos will be sent home next week. If your child missed picture day on October 21 & 22, or would like to have their photo retaken, school picture retakes will take place the morning of Tuesday, December 2nd.


If you already ordered photos but your child wasn't at school on picture day, you don't need to do anything. Your child will have their picture taken December 2.

If your child is having retakes, please have them bring their original photo packet to school on December 2 to return to the photographers. There is no cost for retakes unless you are planning to keep the original photo packet too, in which case you will need to place another order for the new photos using the link below.

If you order from the link below, a photo will be taken of your student on December 2. These orders must be made by 10pm the day BEFORE picture day.
 
The link above is not for the original photos that were taken October 21 & 22. If you would like to order more of the original photos, please use the form enclosed in the photo packet you will receive next week. 
 
If you have any questions, please email KIDS Photography at Hello@KIDSschoolPhotos.com
KIDS Retake Photo Orders

We Are Thankful For You

Dear Families,
We are thankful for you!
Following weekends and school closures, it can be difficult for many students to return to school due to a change in their daily routine.  Young students thrive when predictable routines are in place. Daily routines are essential for reducing stress and creating a sense of security.
If your child is healthy, please encourage him/her to attend class, even on sad or difficult days, when school is in session. Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn as well as connect with peers and teachers.
We thank:
·        Our students and their families who do their best to show up to class every day, even on challenging days.
·        Our teachers who have gone above and beyond to create a welcoming learning environment where students can thrive.
·        Our principal who motivates everyone to never give up, try their best, and makes us feel safe and supported. 
·        Our healers and helpers - the support staff and community volunteers who provide the extra hands and attention our children need.

If your child or family needs support or help, please reach out to our school counselor (Dori DeJardin), our Family Liaison (Sandra Holzer), or our Dean of Students (Melissa Walker).


Sincerely,
 The Pathfinder Team

Cold Weather is Here!

Please be sure to send students to school in appropriate clothes for colder weather. Please label coats, sweatshirts, hats, and gloves with student's name so that items may easily be returned to them. If your family or your child needs support with warm clothing, please reach out to the teacher or contact the Pathfinder office at (425) 366-3800.
A colorful poster titled 'reading at home' with tips for building reading skills.
A poster outlines three ways to read a book: Read to Self, Read to Someone, and Listen to Reading.

2025 Holiday Support Resources

Thanksgiving event poster with fall foliage and text: 'Celebrate Thanksgiving with Us'.
A schedule lists Snohomish County food bank locations, days, and times.

Salvation Army Angel Tree

The Salvation Army Angel Tree program helps provide Christmas gifts for hundreds of thousands of children around the country each year. Once a child or senior adult has been registered and accepted as an Angel, their Christmas wish list is shared with donorsin the community who purchase gifts of new clothing and toys. The gifts are distributed to the family to place under their family Christmas tree.

Please visit: saangeltree.org
Angel Tree Application
Flyer listing Everett, Washington food banks with addresses, hours, and contact information.
A flyer lists food bank locations in Everett, Washington, with addresses and hours.

Holiday Gift Support


Christmas House Website: https://christmas-house.org/shop/

A colorful November 2025 calendar with daily activities for parents and children.
School hours for Kindergarten and Preschool are listed on a white background.
Pathfinder Color Sketch

Office Staff

Julie Harris, Principal
Melissa Walker, Dean
Connie Holmerud, Administrative Assistant
Rene Steele, Office Assistant/Registrar
Natalie Smullin, Office Assistant/Attendance
Email: HolmerudCM@mukilteo.wednet.edu
Website: https://www.mukilteoschools.org
Location: 11401 Beverly Park Rd., Bldg B, Everett, WA 98204
Phone: (425) 366-3800
Fax: (425) 366-3802

​ Mukilteo School District Non-Discrimination Statement

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.