Wear Orange on Wednesday for Unity day! Bully Prevention Month celebration.


Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch!
Reminder: All Kindergarten classes are scheduled to go to the Pumpkin Patch this week or next.
This Thursday, October 16, 2025 the first group will go (Hubbard, Martin, Carvo).
Next Thursday, October 23th, 2025, the second group will go (Zirker, Bare, Tapia, Tlatenchi).
We will be leaving the school at 8:30am and returning at 2:30pm. Lunch will be provided. Please dress kids in weather-appropriate clothing and walking shoes!
Reminder: All Kindergarten classes are scheduled to go to the Pumpkin Patch this week or next.
This Thursday, October 16, 2025 the first group will go (Hubbard, Martin, Carvo).
Next Thursday, October 23th, 2025, the second group will go (Zirker, Bare, Tapia, Tlatenchi).
We will be leaving the school at 8:30am and returning at 2:30pm. Lunch will be provided. Please dress kids in weather-appropriate clothing and walking shoes!

WE are starting to see colder temperatures. Please make sure our students are being sent with the appropriate clothing for colder weather. We do monitor the weather and will keep students in the building on cold days, however, they will be going outside and need to be dressed accordingly.

🎒 Recordatorio Amistoso para Padres y Tutores 🚗
Escuela Mattawa Elementary
Horario de Recogida para Estudiantes de TK y Kindergarten: 3:00 p.m. – 3:15
p.m.
Queridas Familias:
Les recordamos amablemente que el horario de recogida por la tarde para
nuestros estudiantes de TK y Kindergarten es de 3:00 p.m. a 3:15 p.m.
Para garantizar una salida segura, fluida y sin estrés, les pedimos que
lleguen durante este horario. Si no pueden recoger a su hijo(a) dentro del
horario establecido, por favor hagan los arreglos necesarios con
anticipación — ya sea con un familiar, amigo de confianza o cuidador.
✅ Recordatorios Útiles:
Por favor, lleguen a tiempo para evitar retrasos.
Notifiquen a la escuela si otra persona recogerá a su hijo(a).
Su cooperación nos ayuda a asegurar que todos nuestros estudiantes de TK
y Kinder lleguen a casa seguros y a tiempo. ¡Gracias por ser una parte
valiosa de nuestra Escuela Mattawa Elementary! 💙
Con aprecio,
Escuela Mattawa Elementary
Escuela Mattawa Elementary
Horario de Recogida para Estudiantes de TK y Kindergarten: 3:00 p.m. – 3:15
p.m.
Queridas Familias:
Les recordamos amablemente que el horario de recogida por la tarde para
nuestros estudiantes de TK y Kindergarten es de 3:00 p.m. a 3:15 p.m.
Para garantizar una salida segura, fluida y sin estrés, les pedimos que
lleguen durante este horario. Si no pueden recoger a su hijo(a) dentro del
horario establecido, por favor hagan los arreglos necesarios con
anticipación — ya sea con un familiar, amigo de confianza o cuidador.
✅ Recordatorios Útiles:
Por favor, lleguen a tiempo para evitar retrasos.
Notifiquen a la escuela si otra persona recogerá a su hijo(a).
Su cooperación nos ayuda a asegurar que todos nuestros estudiantes de TK
y Kinder lleguen a casa seguros y a tiempo. ¡Gracias por ser una parte
valiosa de nuestra Escuela Mattawa Elementary! 💙
Con aprecio,
Escuela Mattawa Elementary

🎒 Friendly Reminder for Parents & Guardians 🚗
Mattawa Elementary School
Pick-Up Time for TK & Kindergarten Students: 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Dear Families,
We kindly remind all parents and guardians that the afternoon pick-up
window for our TK and Kindergarten students is from 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
To ensure a smooth, safe, and stress-free dismissal, please make sure to
arrive during this time. If you are unable to pick up your child within the pick-
up window, we kindly ask that you make appropriate arrangements ahead of
time- whether with a family member, trusted friend, or caregiver.
✅ Helpful Reminders:
Please arrive on time to avoid delays.
Notify the school if someone else will be picking up your child.
Your cooperation helps us ensure that all of our TK and Kinder students get
home safely and on time. Thank you for being a valued part of our Mattawa
Elementary School! 💙
Warmly,
Mattawa Elementary School
Mattawa Elementary School
Pick-Up Time for TK & Kindergarten Students: 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Dear Families,
We kindly remind all parents and guardians that the afternoon pick-up
window for our TK and Kindergarten students is from 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
To ensure a smooth, safe, and stress-free dismissal, please make sure to
arrive during this time. If you are unable to pick up your child within the pick-
up window, we kindly ask that you make appropriate arrangements ahead of
time- whether with a family member, trusted friend, or caregiver.
✅ Helpful Reminders:
Please arrive on time to avoid delays.
Notify the school if someone else will be picking up your child.
Your cooperation helps us ensure that all of our TK and Kinder students get
home safely and on time. Thank you for being a valued part of our Mattawa
Elementary School! 💙
Warmly,
Mattawa Elementary School

We can't wait to see you tonight!
PTO Meeting & Cookies with Counselors Family Night
October 9th, 2025
5:00 dinner and apptegy
Our goal is to get all families signed up for Apptegy so you can receive communications from us
5:30-6:30 Cookies with Counselor
*Meet Mrs. Zirker
*Warrior Code and Expectation
*Bullying Prevention
*How to help your student be successful in school-Attendance
6:30-7:00 PTO elections and business
PTO Meeting & Cookies with Counselors Family Night
October 9th, 2025
5:00 dinner and apptegy
Our goal is to get all families signed up for Apptegy so you can receive communications from us
5:30-6:30 Cookies with Counselor
*Meet Mrs. Zirker
*Warrior Code and Expectation
*Bullying Prevention
*How to help your student be successful in school-Attendance
6:30-7:00 PTO elections and business

We are getting excited to see you on Thursday!
PTO Meeting & Cookies with Counselors Family Night
October 9th, 2025
5:00 dinner and apptegy
Our goal is to get all families signed up for Apptegy so you can receive communications from us
5:30-6:30 Cookies with Counselor
*Meet Mrs. Zirker
*Warrior Code and Expectation
*Bullying Prevention
*How to help your student be successful in school-Attendance
6:30-7:00 PTO elections and business
PTO Meeting & Cookies with Counselors Family Night
October 9th, 2025
5:00 dinner and apptegy
Our goal is to get all families signed up for Apptegy so you can receive communications from us
5:30-6:30 Cookies with Counselor
*Meet Mrs. Zirker
*Warrior Code and Expectation
*Bullying Prevention
*How to help your student be successful in school-Attendance
6:30-7:00 PTO elections and business


Reminder for this weeks ABC spirit dress up days
10/6 T-Tshirt day
10/7U-Uniform Day
10/8 V-Verde wear green
10/9 W-Wear White
10/10 X-Xtra fancy day
10/14 Y-Yellow day
10/15 Z-Zebra day wear black and white
10/6 T-Tshirt day
10/7U-Uniform Day
10/8 V-Verde wear green
10/9 W-Wear White
10/10 X-Xtra fancy day
10/14 Y-Yellow day
10/15 Z-Zebra day wear black and white


Just a quick reminder tomorrow is P day for our ABC bootcamp which means you can wear pajamas!

This is a friendly reminder that Wednesday October 1st is picture day. So if you’re wanting to purchase pictures make sure to send your order form with exact change.

ATTENTION-Time change
Fall Festival and Open House
September 24, 2025
4:00-6:00 pm (new time)
Due to another district event, we have adjusted our times. We encourage you to attend the Migrant PAC night afterwards! We are excited to see you all on Wednesday afternoon.
First time sensory activities for special needs students in the building.
Fall Festival and Open House
September 24, 2025
4:00-6:00 pm (new time)
Due to another district event, we have adjusted our times. We encourage you to attend the Migrant PAC night afterwards! We are excited to see you all on Wednesday afternoon.
First time sensory activities for special needs students in the building.


Reminder of our PTO meeting tonight.
Mattawa Elementary Room 8
5:30-6:30 pm
We will be discussing activities and meetings for the year and then how we can meet the needs of students, staff, and families.
Mattawa Elementary Room 8
5:30-6:30 pm
We will be discussing activities and meetings for the year and then how we can meet the needs of students, staff, and families.

Hello Families,
We’re excited to let you know that Picture Day will be on October 1st, 2025. Picture order forms will be sent home one week prior to Picture Day.
Hola familias,
Nos complace informarles que el Día de las Fotos será el 1 de Octubre de 2025. Los formularios para pedir las fotos se enviarán a casa una semana antes del Día de las Fotos.
We’re excited to let you know that Picture Day will be on October 1st, 2025. Picture order forms will be sent home one week prior to Picture Day.
Hola familias,
Nos complace informarles que el Día de las Fotos será el 1 de Octubre de 2025. Los formularios para pedir las fotos se enviarán a casa una semana antes del Día de las Fotos.


Our Fall Festival is coming soon but we need your help. This is one of our fundraisers that helps with our end of the school activities. We are asking parents to donate candy, please drop off individually wrapped candy in our office before September 24th.

Another reminder to Save the date
Mattawa Elementary's First PTO meeting
September 18, 2025
5:30-6:30 RM 8
We will be discussing our year and the fun activities we have planned and how you can help and support our students and school.

Parent to Parent meetings (families with a student with special needs)
September 9th
5:30-7:00 pm
Wahluke School District Portable M2
Presenter: Austin Foglesong
Want to discover what your public library has to offer? Join us to learn more about Sensory Story Time, Adults with Special Needs Story time and more!
Please RSVP if possible. If not, feel free to join us! We'd love to have you there!
September 9th
5:30-7:00 pm
Wahluke School District Portable M2
Presenter: Austin Foglesong
Want to discover what your public library has to offer? Join us to learn more about Sensory Story Time, Adults with Special Needs Story time and more!
Please RSVP if possible. If not, feel free to join us! We'd love to have you there!

Reminders for next week Sept. 8th-12th
ALL students will be attending. Monday, September 8th (2 hour late start) doors open at 9:30 and school starts at 10:15am

WE are so excited to meet our new students. These are just a few reminders for this week!
Group A comes Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 2nd and 3rd
Group B come Thursday and Friday, Sept. 4th and 5th
If students are being dropped off please drop off students in the gym. Doors open and Breakfast starts at 7:30 am
Please send your students with the name tags that the teachers gave you during Orientation. This helps staff know who your students are and who their teachers are.
Group A comes Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 2nd and 3rd
Group B come Thursday and Friday, Sept. 4th and 5th
If students are being dropped off please drop off students in the gym. Doors open and Breakfast starts at 7:30 am
Please send your students with the name tags that the teachers gave you during Orientation. This helps staff know who your students are and who their teachers are.

Happy first day of March, Wahluke Warriors!
Let's make this a great month.
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¡Feliz primer día de marzo, Guerreros Wahluke!
Hagamos de este un gran mes.


Red Cross Blood Drive in the Wahluke High School Library until 4:00 PM TODAY. Hosted by the National Honor Society Chapter at WHS.
Please pre-register https://www.redcross.org/give-blood.html
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Donación de sangre de la Cruz Roja en la biblioteca de la escuela secundaria Wahluke hasta las 4:00 p. m. HOY. Organizado por el Capítulo de la Sociedad Nacional de Honor en WHS.
Por favor preinscríbase https://www.redcross.org/give-blood.html

