Dear Mary M. Knight Families, This afternoon (9/26/24), one of our bus drivers reported that students mentioned a fellow MMK student had made threatening comments on the bus, suggesting there would be a school shooting at Mary M. Knight. Upon receiving this report, we immediately contacted the student's family and met with both the family and the student this evening. Based on our interview and discussion with them, we do not believe this to be a credible threat. To provide more context, there was a classroom discussion earlier about school safety, including emergency procedures for fire drills and steps to take during an "active shooter" drill. It seems the conversation from the classroom continued onto the bus ride home. We take the safety and security of our students with the utmost seriousness. We understand there has been significant activity on social media regarding this concern, and we want to inform you of the results of our preliminary investigation. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, Mr. Stoney, or Ms. Bell. Sincerely, Matt Mallery Superintendent

Mrs. Cole's construction class working on adding a roof to the football filming stand. Skills in action through CTE.

If you don't want to wait for the mail, you can check out the October newsletter by visiting our website and clicking on "Monthly Newsletter" under "School Newsletters." Happy reading!

PTO fundraisers are vital for enriching our school community and enhancing students' educational experiences. The funds raised support essential programs such as the OWL store, which teaches students budgeting skills, and scholarships that enable participation in extracurricular activities. We also offer mini art classes to foster creativity, organize field day events for teamwork and physical activity, and fund exciting field trips that bring learning to life. Additionally, these funds help provide teachers with necessary supplies and resources, benefiting students directly. By participating in these fundraisers, families can make a meaningful impact while enjoying great products. With 50% of each purchase going directly to our initiatives, it’s a wonderful way to support our collective goal of creating a vibrant learning environment. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of our students and the entire school community! https://popup.doublegood.com/s/l6x2k05c

MMK is seeking a bilingual paraeducator to support English Learner (EL) students. If you're interested, you should apply through RedRover, our online application platform. Make sure to highlight your Spanish language skills and any relevant experience working with EL students in your application. https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/2516

We had our first PEP assembly of the year and are excited. Our student athletes were recognized and competed in grade level competitions. GO OWLS!

MMK Facility Planning Committee Are you interested in helping our district with short term and long term Facility Planning? Superintendent Matt Mallery is hosting a MMK Facility Planning Committee Meeting on Sep 16th at 6:00PM in the Superintendent’s Office. If you are interested, please attend. If you have questions don’t hesitate to call Superintendent Matt Mallery at 360-426- 6767 ext. 101

Picture day is tomorrow! If anyone is looking to order photos online, they can use the code S2410OFF for a 10% discount. Just make sure to check out the website for all the ordering options. Please go here to order photos online: https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/pictureDayId/EVT6ZZ7TF?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=DTC_PP_PRE21Day_F24_B&utm_content=background%20secondary

Congratulations to Mary M. Knight Volleyball for their opening win against Oakville Friday evening. Congratulations and keep it rolling OWLS!

What a great week! We would like to share our GRIT students of the week; congratulations, OWLS., The list can be found on our district website. 5th grade (Ryder Lingnau and Taylor McCartney), 4th grade (Koda Mali), 3rd grade (Lewis Baughman), 2nd grade (Andrew Ushman & Stathen Rich), Kindergarten (Tristen Ushman), 11th grade (Andiana Ziegler and Cloey Fletcher) We are proud of our OWLS and how they continue to model GRIT; GO OWLS!

We had the first PTO meeting of the year with a solid turnout. Thank you to the PTO for all you do for our kids. If you are interested in joining or helping out, email to pto@mmk.wednet.edu. The next meeting is scheduled for October 9th at 3:30 pm.

Welcome to our kindergartners to Mary M. Knight! Today was their first day back, and we are excited to see them. GO OWLS!

Picture day is around the corner! If anyone is looking to order photos online, they can use the code S2410OFF for a 10% discount. Just make sure to check out the website for all the ordering options. Please go here to order photos online: https://click.m.lifetouch.com/?qs=ca88bf26be312693df334bd6ad00dacc3dbb73b1155aebbd13e49b58e4ec1872e492c85a3bc929885130d0b5448c58be2e15a0365b7dee66d79b002ba4400dcc

Here we go OWLS! MMK athletics is in full swing with practice and getting ready for a great Fall season.

Food Service Menu Update Dear Owl Families, Thank you for your patience as we transition to our new menu system. The process is taking a bit longer than anticipated, but we are still committed to providing our monthly menu. You can view our current breakfast and lunch menu on our Food Service Department webpage by visiting this link (https://www.marymknight.com/page/food-services) and clicking on "Current Month Breakfast & Lunch Menu." We appreciate your understanding and look forward to sharing our updated menu with you soon. Best regards, Shantel Freeman Food Service Manager

Final Call for Van Bids This is your last opportunity to submit bids for the van. All bids must be received by Friday by 2:00 pm. Please ensure your bid is submitted in a sealed envelope. The bid should clearly display your name, phone number, email address, and bid amount. Thank you for your participation!

As a reminder, tomorrow (8/28/24) is a late start Wednesday for Mary M. Knight. Thank you, and go, OWLS!

We are off and rolling for the year! It is great seeing all of our OWLS back and ready to go.

What a great turnout at this year's Welcome Back BBQ! It was great seeing all the families preparing for 2024-25! Go OWLS!

We have a few items we are looking to surplus. Please note that on all items, except the van it is a first come first serve basis. If you are interested in the non-van items please see Toby Lane. If you are interested in putting a bid on the van, please send all sealed bids to the District Office at MMK. On your bids please write legibly your name, phone number, and email address.