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Kamiak Weekly Update

Posted Date: 11/22/24 (5:15 PM)

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KAMIAK WEEKLY UPDATE
November 22, 2024
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
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At Kamiak, we are focused on ‘belonging’ as a goal for our school. High school can be a challenging time in life when students are shifting their focus from group identity to individual identity. They are working to understand and develop a sense of self.
 
One key part of growing up and developing that sense of self is exploring a variety of interests. Over the course of my career, I have seen the value of students’ involvement in athletics and activities time and again. Recently, I heard a presentation from our District Athletic Director, Beth Vanderveen, and I wanted to share some of what she presents as the benefits of extra/co-curricular involvement.
 
“Why athletics and activities matter
 
  • Better grades – may perform up to 40% higher on standardized tests
  • Increased school attendance – attend on average 21 more days of school, with improved health and wellness
  • Development of lifelong skills and relationship building
  • Tremendous value -  extra curricular programs make up an average of 1.87% of a district’s overall budget
  • Increased odds of attending and completing college – 19% more likely
  • Decreased likelihood of poor choices – 40% less likely to use drugs
  • Positively impacts student’s educational experience
 
As we start the Winter sports season, I encourage all interested students to attend tryouts and join a team. And, I encourage all students and families to explore this document where you can see the richly diverse set of clubs/activities that students can join here at Kamiak. 
 
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We have the best PTO!
Thank you PTO and all the families that contributed to the amazing fall staff lunch last week. All the food was absolutely delicious! We truly appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness in making us feel so appreciated!

- Kamiak Staff
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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 - Half-Day Early Release
School is out at 11:00am
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Nov 28 & 29 - No School
Thanksgiving/Native American Heritage Day
Dec 20 - Half-Day Early Release
School is out at 11:00am
Dec 23 - Jan 3 - No School
No School, off for Winter Break
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STUDENT AND FAMILY INFORMATION
Stay Connected with Kamiak High School!
Follow us on social media to stay up-to-date with the latest news, events, and highlights from Kamiak High School throughout the week!

Facebook: Kamiak High School
Instagram: @kamiak.hs

Let’s celebrate our school spirit together—don’t miss out! 💜✨
Get the 2024-2025 Kamiak Yearbook 📔
Don't miss out getting the 2024-25 Kamiak yearbook. The deadline for preorders is coming soon! 

Price: $50 with asb; $55 without asb

Deadline for pre-orders: Wed, Dec 18

How to order (or check to see if you already ordered)
  • Go to the MSD Payment Portal: https://wa-mukilteo.intouchreceipting.com/.
  • Username is your Qmlativ Family Access username.
  • Set up a password if this is your first time using the payment portal.
  • Sign in, then choose your student.
  • To buy – choose Items at Student’s School, then ASB card & Yearbook.
  • To check if you’ve ordered – Look at Purchase History for a Yearbook receipt dated after 8/1/24.

Questions? Contact Bookkeeping at 425-366-5428 or CunninghamKT@mukilteo.wednet.edu.
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Student Overdue Textbooks and Library Books
This week, overdue notices for textbooks and library materials will be distributed to students during their 3rd-period homeroom. If your student receives a notice, please take a moment to remind them to locate and return any overdue items to the Textbook Room or the library as soon as possible.

If any items are lost or damaged, fines can be paid online through the Online Payments section on Kamiak’s homepage, or directly to the Bookkeeper in the Attendance Office.

Thank you for your assistance!
AP Testing Accommodations
If your student is registered to take the Advanced Placement Exam (AP) this upcoming spring, the deadline to submit the official accommodation paperwork is January 17th 2025. All accommodations must be approved by College Board prior to testing. If you have any questions regarding qualifications or forms, please contact our SSD Coordinator, Simone Buell at BuellSX@mukilteo.wednet.edu or 425-366-5446.
Winter Season Bundles
Join us in celebrating the winter season with the Sophomore Class Office’s Winter Season Bundles! As the chilly weather settles in, we’re offering cozy, festive bundles filled with winter essentials such as candy, a personalized note, and winter trinkets to warm up your cool days—perfect gifting to someone special. Bundles will be sold for $3 during both lunches on December 2nd-5th & December 9th-12th at the table near the counseling office!! Stop by and buy a bundle for anyone in your life in December to support the sophomore class raise money for our 2024 Spring Fling Dance!! Stay cool Knights!!
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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.
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ATHLETICS
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Kamiak Boys Basketball team - MOD Pizza Fundraiser
Join us in supporting Kamiak Boys Basketball! On December 5, 2024, MOD will donate 25% of your bill to support Boys Basketball when you participate in this special event at the Mukilteo Speedway MOD.

Order online using the code MODGIVES25 or when you visit the Mukilteo Speedway MOD location either show this flyer or mention the fundraiser at checkout.

Winter Sports 🏀🤼🏊‍♂️
Looking for information on winter sports? Visit the Athletics webpage for all the details and key dates.
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Results from the Week
Saturday, Nov 16th
Swimmers score at state - Janey Ryu and Julia Lorenzo both made it to the championship finals and placed 8th in their events at State. Iris Cho and Katie Zou joined them in two consol relays that helped Kamiak place 16th as a team. Congrats!!!
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Wesco Sports Schedules & Results
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PERFORMING ARTS
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Drama Club VARIETY SHOW✨🎭
When: This Friday, November 22nd at 7:00pm
Where: The Commons
Admission: $10 for students, $15 for adults - Purchase Tickets Here

Come watch an incredible lineup of performers as they share their dream roles with us! So much hard work and passion have gone into making this show unforgettable. Grab a friend (or a few!) and join us for an evening of fun and talent. Don’t miss it!
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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
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SENIORS
Parents Needed to Help with Baccalaureate!!!
We need parent volunteers to help with the Class of 2025 Baccalaureate Service in June 2025! If you're interested, please reach out to Amanda at andrus.amanda@gmail.com. Our first planning meeting will be in January.
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 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.


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 Info
Graduation Order Information for Cap and Gown and other items
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!
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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.

When viewing the full calendar on the senior webpage, you also have the option to subscribe. By subscribing, all events will sync and display on your Outlook, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Hotmail, iPhone, iPad, Android, or other devices.

Here is a printable calendar to print on your own.
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COUNSELING
Running Start Winter Quarter Registration
If your student is currently enrolled in Running Start, winter quarter registration has begun! To register for classes, your student will need to complete the quarterly Running Start Verification form with their Kamiak school counselor. The verification form is available on the college website and the Running Start page of the Kamiak website (under the CCRC section). Directions for this process were sent to student’s school outlook emails in October. Please have your student review all directions before meeting with their counselor. 
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!
High School and Beyond Plan
SENIORS should be in the process of completing their 12th grade High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP). If your student has not finished their HSBP activities and needs assistance, they can contact our coordinator, Ms. Theresa Cline. Her office is in the Kamiak Counseling Office and students can make an appointment with her or drop by during lunchtimes. Seniors who have not finished this requirement are currently not on track for graduation. 
1st Quarter Grades
Quarter grades are being finalized this week. Please consider working with your student to review their grades and come up with a plan, if needed, to address any academic concerns. We highly encourage students to work directly with their teachers to discuss and problem-solve grade concerns. If you have a 12th grade student, first quarter grades are an important indicator of on-track graduation status. Most of our seniors need to pass all of their current classes to graduate. If you have questions about your students’ grades, please don’t hesitate to contact their teachers or counselor for support. 
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)
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CAREER & COLLEGE READINESS CENTER (CCRC)
Financial Aid Advisement Webinar - Recording
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.    

College Visits for the Week of Nov 25th through Nov 26th:
  • Central Washington University, Monday, Nov. 25th during both lunches
  • Cornish College of Arts, Tuesday, Nov. 26th during both lunches

Visit the CCRC webpage for upcoming events, scholarship opportunities, and college and career resources.
CCRC Webpage
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KAMIAK COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS, EVENTS, & INFO
Parent Teacher Org. (PTO)
 
Preforming Arts Boosters (KPAB)
 
Athletic Booster Club (KABC)
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Important Contact Information

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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-
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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.