Montesano School District

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Annual Student Information Update Begins August 18

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 beginning August 18, 2021. Information must be updated prior to the first day of school, September 1, 2021. 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 once the information update is complete. School staff will be unable to release the name of your child’s teacher until the update is submitted. Please do not ask staff to make an exception for your child.

If you do not have access to a computer, you may access one at Timberland Regional Library or at the Beacon office beginning August 23. Skyward access is also available via smart phone, although online forms may not display properly via the Skyward app on a mobile device. If you need Skyward assistance, please email beaconskyward@monteschools.org. You may also contact the Beacon Elementary office at 360-249-4528 when the office opens on August 23, 2021.

Additional information will be shared digitally before the start of school. Please check your email often as well as our website at www.monteschools.org/beacon-elementary for important updates.

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i-Ready Summer Learning

Your student can continue learning during the summer with i-Ready lessons and learning games! This personalized instruction provides students with lessons based on their individual skill level and needs, so they can learn at a pace that is just right for them. These lessons are fun and interactive to keep your student engaged as they learn. Learning Games for Mathematics allow students to practice math in fun and engaging ways, helping them develop a positive view of math. Link for more information.

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Free Preschool Screenings

Free preschool screenings will be held on Monday, June 14 and Tuesday, June 15 at Beacon Elementary School to determine preschool eligibility for qualifying three and four-year-olds the 2021-2022 school year. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment for your child, please complete the online Preschool Screening Request form on Beacon’s website. For additional information, please call the Beacon office at 360-249-4528 or visit: www.monteschools.org/beacon-registration.

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Parent Input Week

Parent input week is scheduled for April 26 – April 30 for both Beacon Elementary and Simpson Elementary. If you would like to provide input regarding your child's learning style or needs for the upcoming school year, please complete the online form below. All submissions will be taken into consideration by the principals. Please note that this survey will only allow responses from 9:00 a.m. on April 26 to 3:00 p.m. on April 30.

Beacon Parent Input for 2021-22 Placement

Simpson Parent Input for 2021-22 Placement

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2021-2022 Open Enrollment

Will your child be 5 years old by August 31st? It's time to enroll in kindergarten!

Montesano School District will enroll new students for the 2021-2022 school year beginning April 26, 2021. New student enrollment may be completed online using the Skyward Family Access system. Click here to enroll online. For additional information regarding preschool and kindergarten enrollment requirements, please click here.

PRESCHOOL

Please complete the online form to request a free screening to determine preschool eligibility. Enrollment applications for preschoolers are not needed at this time.

If you need assistance, please email beaconskyward@monteschools.org.

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Beacon Picture Day

We are excited to partner with Lifetouch once again to offer individual school pictures. Picture Day for the A Cohort will be on Tuesday, March 16. Picture Day for the B Cohort will be on Friday, March 19. Pictures will be taken without masks. Appropriate safety measures and social distancing will be followed.

Remote students and MODEL students may drop in between 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16 to have their pictures taken, if desired. Pictures will be taken in the Beacon library. Unfortunately, retakes will not be offered this year.

Order forms will be sent home the week of March 1. If you would like to order pictures for your child, please send the order form with exact payment on picture day. You may also order online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: EVT6NHK8C.

Did you know that Beacon Elementary has a Shutterfly Storefront? Visit our store at beacon.shutterflystorefront.com. Our school will receive 8% back on all orders! This money is used for fun activities such as field day, reading challenges, Dr. Seuss' birthday celebration, and more!

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Inclement Weather Information

For the remainder of the 2021 school year, any inclement weather which may affect the regular school schedule will result in a remote learning day for all students.

Beacon Elementary School will use the Wednesday half-day remote schedule if the district makes any inclement weather announcements. Please check your child’s teacher’s Google Classroom for further instructions.

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