Kamiak Weekly Update

Posted Date: 11/15/24 (5:15 PM)

KAMIAK WEEKLY UPDATE

November 15, 2024

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

The fall sports season is drawing to a close and the winter sports season is starting up soon. Thank you and congratulations to all our fall sports athletes – boys and girls Cross Country, football, volleyball, boys tennis, girls soccer and girls swim, and Unified bowling. On behalf of our players and fans, thank you also to our coaches, boosters, and volunteers. I can’t make it to all our sporting events; but, I am always a Kamiak fan for every event I attend. You make me (and the Kamiak community) so proud!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Nov 1 - Nov 30 - Native American Heritage Month

Celebrate and honor the history, culture, and achievements of Indigenous peoples in the United States

Nov 27 - Early Dismissal

School is out at 11:00am

Nov 28 & 29 - No School

Thanksgiving/Native American Heritage Day

STUDENT AND FAMILY INFORMATION

First Nochecita - Family Night for Spanish-speaking Families

Kamiak High School is excited to host its first Nochecita, a family night for Spanish-speaking families, on Wednesday, November 20th, from 6 PM to 8 PM.

The event is designed to educate families about the various resources available to pay for college. While all families are welcome to attend, it is especially important for high school seniors to participate and learn about financial aid. This information will help them create an account and begin their application process in December. The event will be presented in Spanish. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity!

Full Flyer in Spanish

Native American Heritage Month

November is Indigenous People's Month, also known as Native American Heritage Month, where we spotlight the rich heritage and culture of Native American, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities around us.

Kamiak Land Acknowledgement: We acknowledge we are on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples, who have lived in the Salish Sea basin since time immemorial. We respect this place and honor the sacred spiritual connection to the land, water, and its people, past, present, and future. By acknowledging these lands and their original Indigenous inhabitants, we reach back to our own indigenous roots and reflect on the impacts of colonialism and the lands from which all our people come. We are connected to our ancestors through this connection to land, for the land is what connects us all. We express our deepest respect and gratitude to the traditional people of this territory, the Snohomish and Tulalip Tribes, for their enduring care and protection of the land which we currently share.

Academic Coaching

Academic Coaching: Are you struggling in any classes? Do you want to establish good study habits early in the year? Come to Study Zone for a safe and welcoming homework environment.

Academic Coaches are available to help in virtually all subject areas Monday through Thursday from 2-3 in the library. You can drop by the Study Zone or request a 1-on-1 tutor for help in a specific subject area. For questions, see Mrs. Schwenn in the library.

ATHLETICS

Winter Sports 🏀🤼🏊‍♂️

Looking for information on winter sports? Visit the Athletics webpage for all the details and key dates.

Results from the Week

Saturday, Nov 9th

Swimmers Advance to State - Congratulations to the following swimmers: Julia Lorenzo 100 Back and 100 Fly. Janey Ryu 500 Free. Iris Cho 100 Free. Katie Zou will join the previous three in the 200 Medley Relay and 400 Free Relay. Nice job Knights!

Kamiak Athletics

Wesco Sports Schedules & Results

GoFan Ticket Sales

PERFORMING ARTS

TONIGHT - Free Improv Show!

The Kamiak improv team is performing in a match against Bothell high School this evening, Nov 15th! Come watch a hilarious improv show filled with fun improv games and friendly competition! You might even be selected to help one of the teams during the show! 7:00PM, this Friday in the Kamiak Commons! The show is Free!

Kamiak Winterguard Try Outs

Time for some indoor twirls! Love to dance, perform, and bond with teammates?

Join Kamiak Winterguard for our upcoming indoor season. This year we will be attending 5 competitions, including a WGI regional!

Try outs are low stakes and will be held in the Aux Gym on November 18th, 20th and 22nd from 5-8pm. Attend as many days as possible, but full attendance not required.

Fill out our interest form posted next to the PAC bathrooms for more information and to RSVP for our try out workshops. See you there!

Performing Arts Center at Kamiak

This year, the Mukilteo School District Performing Arts Center at Kamiak is receiving a significant upgrade. If you are curious about this project, here is a way to stay ‘in the know’ about the work taking place in the PAC.

Performing Arts Calendar

KAMIAK CLUBS AND TEAMS

Get Involved at Kamiak!

At Kamiak, we offer a variety of clubs, activities, and academic support programs designed to meet diverse interests and help you succeed. Click the button below to see all the opportunities available, including when and where to join!

Clubs, Activities, and Support

SENIORS

Don’t Delay! Request College Application Materials Two Weeks Before the Deadline!

It is college application season. You may have a need for supplemental materials from either counselors or teachers so there are a few things you need to consider. Whether you need a school report or a letter of recommendation, please contact your counselor and/or teacher two weeks prior to the deadline to request their assistance. If you invited your counselor and/or teachers into your application, but have not met with them, please come meet with them in-person as soon as possible. Please note, letters and reports take considerable time and are outside the duties of the recommender. Therefore, it is imperative that the person is asked, given ample time, and that you follow up with an appropriate thank you.

It is never too late to show appreciation for someone who has assisted you, so if you have already submitted an application, please consider circling back.

Senior Class Webpage and Calendar

The Senior class has a dedicated webpage on the Kamiak website, where we share important information about graduation and major senior year events. Be sure to visit regularly and check the calendar for updates and upcoming events. (Click on the buttons below)

Senior Class Meeting Video

In October, our seniors viewed the first Senior Class Meeting video of the year. Please see the recording link below. The video includes important information regarding senior activities, graduation, deadlines, and more.

Senior Class Meeting Video

Additionally, we ask that all seniors join the Kamiak Senior Schoology group to keep up with notifications.

Senior Schoology Join Code: 4RH2-R97M-VJ9VT

Graduation Order Information for Cap and Gown and other items

Click Here to Order

Senior Class Grad Knight Party - Sign up Now! 🎓

Tickets are now available for the All-Night All-Inclusive Party for Graduating Seniors on June 13, 2025, following graduation. Click here to view the flyer and learn how to order your tickets for this unforgettable event!

Senior Calendar

Senior Class Page

COUNSELING

Personalized Pathway Waiver (SENIORS!)

Does your 12th grade student still have Fine Arts and/or World Language credits needed for graduation? If yes, please read the message below. If your student is unsure, please have them reach out to their counselor to review a copy of their transcript.

Students can waive up to 1.0 Fine Arts credit and up to 2.0 World Language credits for graduation through their Personalized Pathway Requirement (PPR). The Personalized Pathway allows for certain credits in high school to be “flexible” credits to give students more choice in pursuing their interests, based around their post-high school goals.

If your student is planning to waive their remaining Fine Arts and/or World Language credits, they need to meet with their school counselor AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to complete the PPR waiver form. Forms can be found in the Counseling Office if students want to pick up a copy. We have many students who are not on track for graduation as they are still missing these credits.

Transcripts for Post-High School Opportunities

We are in the middle of our post-high school planning season for 12th grade students. Students may be applying to the military, community college, universities, trade schools, apprenticeships, and more this year. Your student may find they need a copy of their official transcript for an application or to be considered for a program. As a reminder, transcripts are a cumulative record of your student’s high school courses, grades, and credits. GPA (Grade Point Average) is provided on the transcript and updated each semester as new classes and grades are added.

To request a copy of an official transcript, students should visit the Transcript Request page of the Kamiak website, located within the Counseling Office section under the Counseling tab. Students will need to create an account (using their own personal email) in the Parchment application to submit the transcript request. This is a free service for current students. Transcripts will be delivered electronically and can be sent to students themselves, family members, school staff, programs, colleges, etc. Students should allow 2-3 school days to process requests. Please encourage your students to work with their counselor or our college and career counselor if they need help with this process.

An unofficial transcript displays an informal view of your students’ classes and grades, credits earned, and an overview of remaining graduation requirements. Students may want a copy in order to review their academic record and/or self-input information into applications. Students should contact their school counselor to obtain a copy of their unofficial transcript, if needed.

College Applications: Common App, Transcripts, and Letters of Recommendation

We know there are many seniors who are completing college applications this fall and winter. If your students is applying to schools through Common App, they will need to invite their school counselor into their applications to complete the School Report (academic records), and possibly some additional sections. Please have your student meet with their counselor at least 2-weeks in advance of their first deadline to confirm we received the invite and check that have everything we need to complete counselor-required tasks. To prepare for this meeting, students should also fill out a Personal Data Form. Hard copies of the form can be found in the Counseling Office. Students can also access a digital version on the Kamiak website (CCRC à Letters of Recommendation).

For transcripts, please see the directions in the section above. After students invite their counselor into Common App, they will need to log into their Parchment account and request for a transcript to be sent to Common App: First Year. Students should also request a copy to be sent to their school counselor via email. If your student is applying to colleges that are not on the Common App, they may need to submit their transcript directly to these schools. As a reminder, counselors do not have access to official transcripts, so all requests need to go through Parchment (see above).

If your student is applying to schools that require teacher or counselor letters of recommendation, we highly encourage them to meet with recommenders as far in advance of their deadlines as possible, during available office hours. The more time given, the better your student’s letter can be. Students will need to first approach their recommenders to ask if they are available to write for them. If they say yes, students should invite them into the Common App and give them a copy of the Personal Data Form mentioned above.

Lastly, counselors and teachers do not work evenings, weekends, or during holiday breaks. It is your student’s responsibility to make sure our staff have everything we need in advance so we can meet deadlines and support them in the process. If your student is unsure if they have taken all necessary steps, they should reach out to their school counselor or our college and career counselor, Bryan Stelling, to confirm everything is on track. We are here to help!

School Counselors are designated by student’s last name:

A-C: Kelsey Cummings (CummingsKE@mukilteo.wednet.edu)

D-H: Alexis Spies (SpiesAO@mukilteo.wednet.edu)

I-Mh: Sarah Bell (BellSA@mukilteo.wednet.edu)

Mi-Sa: Denise Bathurst (BathurstDL@mukilteo.wednet.edu)

Sb-Z: Bill Stengele (StengeleWD@mukilteo.wednet.edu)

Career & College Readiness Counselor: Bryan Stelling (stellingbc@mukilteo.wednet.edu)

CAREER & COLLEGE READINESS CENTER (CCRC)

Financial Aid Advisement Webinar - Nov 20th at 6:30PM

Learn about Financial Aid and how to get it. This webinar is for all seniors and families who want to learn about financial aid for universities, 2-year colleges, technical colleges, and apprenticeships.

FAFSA opens on December1st this year.

Zoom Link to 6:30 pm, Nov 20th webinar

Apprenticeship Career and Job Fair - Nov 21st 4:00 - 7:00PM

Apprenticeship opportunities coming up: Apprenticeship career and job fair on November 21st from 4-7PM @ Sno-Isle Skills Center 9001 Airport Rd., Everett. Free BBQ food provided! Learn from 30+ apprenticeships including: manufacturing, construction, maritime, PUD, carpentry, healthcare, automotive, and electronics.

Scholarship opportunities coming up:

Black students interested in a $35,000 Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship? There is a Q&A about this scholarship on Tuesday, November 21st at 7PM—Click here to join the JRF Scholar meeting The JRF scholarship application can be found here

Central WA Univ. Coffee Shop Appointments

CWU admissions will be available on Tuesday evenings in November to answer questions with students and parents—coffee on them! Go to the CCRC website for more information and to sign up!

College Visits for the Week of Nov 18th through Nov 22nd:

Everett Community College, Monday, Nov. 18th during both lunches
Navy, Wednesday, Nov. 20th during both lunches

Visit the CCRC webpage for upcoming events, scholarship opportunities, and college and career resources.

CCRC Webpage

KAMIAK COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS, EVENTS, & INFO

Parent Teacher Org. (PTO)

Preforming Arts Boosters (KPAB)

Athletic Booster Club (KABC)

Important Contact Information

Main office: (425) 366-5400
Attendance: (425) 366-5460 KAattendance@mukilteo.wednet.edu
Counseling: (425) 366-5446
Nurse: (425) 366-5409

Office Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm

Calendar

Kamiak Website

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 Simone Neal (425-356-1244),

nealsr@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.