North Mason School District

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!

🏆 A tremendous number of students were recognized last week at Hawkins Middle School 'End of Year Assembly' in the areas of Most Improved, No Missing Work, Helping Hand, PAWS Scores 3+, and Perfect Attendance. The assembly began by showcasing the Hawkins choir, a new addition to the musical offerings. After all the awards were handed out, students that excelled in each department were also recognized. As you can see from the number of students represented in the pictures, there is a lot to celebrate at Hawkins!! What a great way to end the year, Huskies! 🏆

June is National Safety Month, and we would like to highlight our hardworking security team, Clint Forsythe, Scotty Beaton, Anthony Marquez, and Dan Inch, who are making a difference to North Mason students each day with their dedication and commitment to keeping our district safe. Each year during Safety Month, our elementary schools welcome community partners for Safety Days, an interactive experience for our students to get valuable instruction on a variety of life-saving safety topics from first responders and industry professionals. Some of the topics covered include boating safety, CPR, electrical safety, traffic safety, and dental health, to name just a few. Students move station to station to learn from first responders and industry professionals, stopping for hugs and high fives from Sparky the Safety Dog! Thank you to our NMSD security team, and our community partners, for prioritizing the safety of our students. We appreciate all you do!

Let the Marbles Roll! Today in Mrs. Ruebush’s 4th grade classroom, Sand Hill students were "rolling out" (pun intended) their final projects that used engineering principles and creativity to develop a marble run. Students were tasked with creating a DIY marble run adhering to an adventure theme. From choosing materials and theme, then sketching the design and assembling the track, students handled every detail leading up to the testing phase and final touches. The excitement in the room was palpable, as the students collaborated to put the final touches on their design. One group asked for additional tape (having learned that glue was unreliable), another group adjusted angles to ensure the marble would successfully make it to the bottom of the track. One student, watching as his teammate encountered a recurring stoppage, was overheard saying, "Let's improvise!" Another student was thrilled when her group's marble ended up, repeatedly, in the same spot, proudly exclaiming, "It's trapped! Just like we wanted!" After testing their designs, students pivoted and gave their marble runs a new spin, one group turning theirs into a multi-player race. Thank you, Mrs. Ruebush, for sharing this glimpse into your classroom. It was amazing to watch the enthusiasm and ingenuity of your students. Well done, 4th grade!

🎓Let the festivities begin!🎓 The Food Services team started the day off right for our Class of 2024, serving a delicious breakfast with all the fixings. The Life Skills students added the beverages, serving Lotus with fun graduation themed names. After breakfast, the seniors went to Phil Pugh Stadium for rehearsal. See you at 7 pm! All are welcome!

Please join us to celebrate the Class of 2024! 🎓 When: Friday, June 7, 2024 🎓 Time: 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm) 🎓 Where: Phil Pugh Stadium No tickets required. Please RSVP for disabled seating/assistance by calling (360) 277-2303 or (360) 277-2281. 🎓 Simultaneous translation devices available. Please reserve by calling Maria Vicente (360) 277-2281 or Mateo Santiago (360) 277-2342

The Hawkins Middle School Science STEM Showcase was a huge success yesterday with a great turnout to see the unbelievable projects our students created. Months of studying, research, and preparation was involved in this endeavor and you could see how proud the students were to present their projects publicly to family and friends. The students' focus was as follows: 6th grade - Design and Modeling, an intro to Engineering. Water cycle, puzzle cubes 7th grade - Ecosystems, green energy and recycled art 8th grade - physics and Newton's Laws MLL students also presented their Dream Jobs project in the Library. This project had students explore careers they wanted to pursue and research the pathway to get to their goal. The boards were amazingly detailed and included road maps, educational requirements, along with salary expectations for the profession. Students shared their projects with their families and it was wonderful to see the pride in their stance when they presented their future career. Valerie and Gene Johnson and the HMS Science team sponsored the Free Hot Dog Dinner to all families who came. Thank you to everyone who made this evening possible and came out to support our students' exploration in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.