There will be an early release at 12:10 p.m. on Friday, January 26 so teachers can prepare end of the semester grades.

There is no school on Monday, January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Here is the January edition of the Simpson Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about report cards, inclement weather procedures, Bulldogs of the Month, dates to remember, and more.

Simpson News - January 2024

Simpson Elementary School will dismiss at 12:10 p.m. on Friday, December 15.

School will be closed December 18 - January 1 for winter break.

School resumes January 2, 2024.

Wishing everyone healthy, safe, and happy holidays!

Simpson Elementary will have a spirit week December 11-15. All students are encouraged to participate by dressing up according to each day's theme.

Monday, December 11: Zoomfit Day

Travel back in time to classroom lessons on Zoom! Business up top, casual on the bottom!

Tuesday, December 12: Staff/Student Swap Day

Staff dress like students, students dress like staff!

Wednesday, December 13: Pajama Day

Thursday, December 14: Classroom Mystery Day

Classrooms decide on their class theme and others have to guess what their theme is!

Friday, December 15: Bulldog Pride Day

The Simpson Elementary Arts Program winter performances will take place on December 13 and December 14. In addition to choir concerts, students' visual art pieces will be on display at the performances.

Wednesday, December 13 (Grades 3 and 5)

• Grade 3 will perform at 5:30 p.m.

• Grade 5 will perform at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 14 (Grades 4 and 6)

• Grade 4 will perform at 5:30 p.m.

• Grade 6 will perform at 6:30 p.m.

All performances will take place in the Simpson Elementary School gym. Students must check in with their teacher 20 minutes prior to their performance time for attendance. Students should wear appropriate concert attire.

Please refer to the family letter for complete details.

Simpson Winter Performance Family Letter

There are a lot of activities in the month of December! This edition of the Simpson Elementary newsletter is full of important information about winter concerts, Food Bowl, spirit week, dates to remember, and more.

Simpson News - December 2023

Simpson Elementary School will dismiss at 12:10 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22. There is no school November 23-24, 2023. Happy Thanksgiving!

Picture retakes will be held on Thursday, November 16 at Simpson Elementary School. Students who missed picture day will have photos taken along with anyone who was unsatisfied with their original photo. Group class pictures will also be taken on this day. TIP: Don’t wear green on picture day!

Orders and retake requests can be placed at jostenspix.com using Event Code: FE21023.

There is no school on Friday, October 13. It is a teacher training day.

Here is the October edition of the Simpson Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about Halloween guidelines, Hat Day, Bulldogs of the Month, dates to remember, and more.

Simpson News - October 2023

Jostens Photography will be at Simpson Elementary School on Thursday, September 21. You will receive an email directly from Jostens PIX with order information once photos are available online. You can preview your child's picture online before you buy! All students will have their picture taken regardless of purchase.

Orders can be placed at jostenspix.com using Event Code: FE21023.

Retake day is scheduled for November 16, 2023.

Here is the September edition of the Simpson Elementary newsletter. It contains important information about school pictures, policies, dates to remember, and more.

Simpson News - September 2023

There is no school on Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day.

Students and families are invited to an open house at Simpson Elementary School on Monday, August 28, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Students will be able meet their teachers and see their classrooms in preparation for another school year! Students may bring their school supplies with them to open house. Hope to see you there!

An annual information update must be completed for all students currently enrolled in the Montesano School District. To update your student's information, log in to Skyward Family Access and click on “Annual Student Information Update” beginning August 14, 2023. Information must be updated no later than August 18, 2023. The link to Skyward Family Access is located on the Montesano School District website at www.monteschools.org.

You will be able to see your child’s class placement in Skyward under "Schedule" once the information update is complete. Please note that class placement is subject to change based on enrollment needs and class sizes. You will be notified if a change is made.

If you do not have access to a computer, you may access one at Timberland Regional Library or at the Simpson office by appointment. Skyward access is also available via smart phone, but online forms may not display properly via the Skyward app. We recommend accessing Skyward through a web browser if you choose to do the update on a smart phone or mobile device. If you need Skyward assistance, please email simpsonskyward@monteschools.org.

You may also contact the Simpson Elementary office at (360) 249-4331 when the office opens on August 21, 2023.

Families and students are invited to join us for an open house on Monday, August 28, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Students are welcome to bring their school supplies with them to open house. The first day of school is Wednesday, August 30, 2023.