CO Cougar Connection November 2024

Greetings Columbia Families,

As we embrace November, a season known for gratitude and togetherness, I want to take a moment to recognize and thank our dedicated school community.

A huge thanks to everyone who supported our PTA’s recent Read-A-Thon fundraiser! Your enthusiasm makes a direct difference in our school. The funds raised allow our PTA to extend resources and opportunities for our students, going beyond what school funds alone can provide.

We also honor our veterans this month. November 11 is Veterans Day, and we are especially grateful for the veterans within our Columbia community. We deeply appreciate your service, and we thank you for your invaluable contributions. This year we will be recognizing and celebrating our veterans in classrooms with grade level gatherings. We are looking forward to hearing about veterans’ experiences and allowing students to ask them questions.

November also brings an important opportunity for collaboration through parent-teacher conferences. This is a wonderful time to connect with your child’s teacher, gaining insight into their progress and exploring ways to support them at home. Conferences will take place November 25–27, and students will not attend school on these days. If you haven’t yet, please mark your calendar and take a look at our article, Getting the Most Out of Conferences, for helpful tips to prepare. Come ready to ask questions, share thoughts, and join us in fostering a supportive learning environment for your child.

Finally, for those celebrating Thanksgiving on November 28, I wish you a joyful holiday filled with cherished moments. And to each Columbia family, may this month bring you special times with loved ones to reflect on the many things for which we can be thankful.

Warmest regards,

Mr. Denton

Remember to vote in time for the November 5th election. Already sent in your ballot? Track your ballot to make sure it was received and complete (signature accepted, etc.) on Snohomish County’s ballot tracking website. 

*Note: 16 and 17-year-olds may pre-register but will not appear in the look-up system or receive a voter registration card until their 18th birthday.

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 (425-356-1319),  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.