North Mason School District

Our teachers have been busy preparing for our students' return and last week engaged in two days of intentional professional development designed to enhance their teaching practices. The day started with long-service awards presented by Superintendent Rosenbach after which she introduced the keynote speaker, Blaire Penry, Washington State's 2024 Teacher of the Year AND a North Mason alumni. "Passionate about empowering students, she uses her lived experiences and activism work to boldly shape the culture of the learning community. She understands that every student comes in with a wealth of knowledge and life experiences and she makes it a priority to encompass their stories and passions into the curriculum." In her keynote speech, Blaire spoke very personally to our teachers, through her lens as an educator but also, most powerfully, as an alumni. She highlighted the importance of equity for students, how it is imperative that they are truly being seen, and how these efforts elevate students' positive sense of self so they are prepared for the future that they choose. Thank you, Blaire, for coming back to share your journey with our staff and administration! To learn more about Blaire's accomplishments, please visit https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAOSPI/bulletins/3737074 We look forward to having our students return to campus, Wednesday, August 28th. Please note, there will be no early release the first day back.

🚌 Fill the Bus was a HUGE success with nearly $3,000 raised (and climbing!) in cash donations, along with boxes and boxes of school supplies. Thank you to everyone in our community who supported this fundraiser. What a tremendous show of support! This is our bus drivers' biggest fundraiser of the year, their labor of love, and it completely benefits North Mason students. Thank you, bus drivers! (If you, or someone you know, needs assistance getting school supplies for the upcoming school year, please contact Laura Pugh, Family Community Intervention Liaison, LPugh@northmasonschools.org , 360-277-2241)

Incoming Freshmen & New Student Orientation When: August 27, 2024 from 9 am - noon Where: North Mason High School gymnasium Please note: this orientation is for students only. Parents should direct any questions to Dannette Hull at (360) 277-3003

🚌 It's happening! 🚌 Come on down and support our students! Bus drivers are set up in the QFC parking lot until 1 pm for their biggest fundraiser of the year. Any school supplies and cash donations will be gratefully accepted! Thank you for your support!

It's almost time! Return to School is August 28th for 1st-12th grade and September 3rd for Kindergarten. We can't wait to see our students! Save this link to the calendar for the 24/25 school year https://www.northmasonschools.org/documents/parents%2Fcommunity/calendars/454993

One week away! The PICNIC & Transportation Round Up is a great event with food, music, community partner resources, and some amazing drawings thanks to local businesses. All are welcome as we celebrate the launch of the 24/25 school year! August 21, 4-7 pm, 250 E. Campus Drive.

Space is Limited! Transition to Kindergarten Pre-Registration T2K is a program for children under 5 who would benefit from additional preparation in order to be successful in kindergarten the following year. Screening is required to determine eligibility and will be conducted by the school district. If interested, please fill out the T2K pre-application https://forms.office.com/r/4uGgjGHEjK and you will be contacted over the next couple of weeks to set up an appointment for screening. Families will be notified of placement decisions no later than the last week of August. Transition to Kinder classes start September 11th.

🚌 FILL THE BUS EVENT 🚌 Saturday, August 17th from 8:00 am-1:00 pm in the QFC parking lot. This is our bus drivers' big volunteer project: collecting school supplies/donations for students. Let's help them set a record for the 24/25 school year! Thank you, QFC, for hosting!

Re-sharing message and the links to the Community Bond Advisory Committee and Replacement Levy Advisory Committee (below) . Please consider being part of this process. We want all voices represented! North Mason School District needs your help. It is our belief that we must do everything possible to prepare our students and ensure their future success. As a part of this important step, we are forming a committee of our stakeholders, which includes educators, parents, students, and community members, to help us prioritize our needs, and make recommendations to the board. Our hope is that you will consider being part of this very important work, by joining the teams being formed for the Bond Proposition and the Replacement Levy. You can apply to join one or both teams below. Replacement Levy Advisory Committee (Application) https://forms.office.com/r/KF7HtvU0c0 Community Bond Advisory Committee (Application) https://forms.office.com/r/2mKK030qCt

Are you passionate about sports and looking to make a positive impact in our community? Our school district is hiring dedicated and enthusiastic paid coaches for various sports! More information can be found on our website: https://www.northmasonschools.org/page/job-openings Please contact Haven Hermsen in Human Resources with any questions: (360) 277-2351.

ONE MONTH AWAY! Please join us for the 3rd Annual PICNIC on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 4:00-7:00 pm. featuring music, food, fun, and community resources. Also, the ever-popular Transportation Round-up will be back giving students an opportunity to meet their drivers and go for a ride. We look forward to celebrating with our community when we launch the 2024-2025 school year. ALL ARE WELCOME! P.I.C.N.I.C. Purposefully * Integrating * Culture * Nurturing * Inclusive * Community

🚍 Now Hiring: Substitute Bus Drivers! Are you looking for a rewarding job that fits your schedule? Join our team to help transport our students safely! Paid training starting in early October. Apply today! More information including salary, benefits, and job description can be found on our website: https://www.northmasonschools.org/page/job-openings Please contact Haven Hermsen in Human Resources with any questions: (360) 277-2351.

We're looking for an energetic and caring Activity Assistant for our playground at Belfair Elementary. Join our team to help our elementary students play, learn, and grow! 💙 More information including salary, benefits, and job description can be found on our website: https://www.northmasonschools.org/page/job-openings Please contact Haven Hermsen in Human Resources with any questions: (360) 277-2351.

Congratulations, Lori and Jill, for placing 3rd at the Washington State Association of Pupil Transportation School Bus Road-e-o held in Yakima. Drivers and their bus aide are scored on their ability to handle a wide array of maneuvers. For the big bus competition there are 11 events and the small bus/special needs competition consists of 9 events, with the addition of a bus aide because there are students on board. Testing includes an emergency evacuation event with students that have disabilities ranging from being blind, to mobility to behavioral. There was a 15-point difference between 1st and 3rd place this year for special needs and only a 30 point difference for the big bus event. To see more detail on what the drivers are judged on, visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/14RCIcREsopcWLYuheKOk6CFIUCSfl3de/view?usp=sharing In addition to competing in the state championship, the team attended a workshop that provided them with relevant updates on industry best practices.

Nathan is excited to join the NMSD team as the new Director of Human Resources!

Freshmen & New Student Orientation will be August 27, 2024 from 9 am - noon at NMHS. Looking forward to meeting our new Bulldogs!

Best Wishes to our retirees, Jenn Johnen, Thomas Mosby, Robin Inch, Becky Leenhouts, Laurie Nanstad, Rick Robbers, Cathy Dunn, Carolyn Nicol, and Brian Barker. Thank you for your tremendous contribution to North Mason School District and our mission, "To Educate, Empower, Inspire, and Prepare all students." You will be missed!

North Mason School District is offering a FREE Summer Food Service Program for any child 18 and younger in the community. The program will be held over two sessions, as follows: 1st session @ North Mason High School June 17th - July 2nd Monday through Thursday Breakfast at 8:15 - 8:45 am Lunch at 11:30 - 12:30 pm 2nd session @ Hawkins Middle School July 15th - Aug 2nd Monday through Thursday Breakfast at 8:15 - 8:45 am Lunch at 11:30 - 12:30 pm ************** El Distrito Escolar North Mason estará ofreciendo un Programa alimenticio GRATUITAMENTE, para niños de 18 para abajo de nuestra comunidad durante el verano. El programa funcionará de la siguiente manera: Primera sesión - NMHS Junio 17para Julio 2, lunes a jueves Desayuno de 8:15am - 8:45 am Almuerzo de 11:30am - 12:30 pm Segunda sesión - HMS Julio 15 para Agosto 2, lunes a Jueves Desayuno de 8:15am - 8:45 am Almuerzo de 11:30am- 12:30 pm

🦸 🦸🏽‍♂️Our Food Services department is hiring for three positions: a Grants Secretary, Lead Cashier/Baker, and Helper. Click here to apply through the NMSD website. https://www.northmasonschools.org/page/job-openings We look forward to meeting our new School Lunch Heroes!

SAVE THE DATE! We are pleased to announce the date for our 3rd Annual PICNIC and Transportation Round Up -- August 21, 2024 between 4:00 - 7:00 pm. All are welcome! More details coming soon. Stay tuned!