Dear Parents and Guardians,
This is a friendly reminder that there will be no school on Monday, November 10th and Tuesday November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.
Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 12th.
We honor and thank all who have served our country. 🇺🇸
📣 Recordatorio: No habrá clases el fin de semana del Día de los Veteranos.
Estimados padres y tutores: Les recordamos que no habrá clases el lunes 10 ni el martes 11 de noviembre con motivo del Día de los Veteranos.
Las clases se reanudarán el miércoles 12 de noviembre.
Honramos y agradecemos a todos los que han servido a nuestra patria. 🇺🇸
📅 Important Dates / Fechas Importantes
Last Regular School Day:
Friday, December 19
Winter Break:
Two weeks
First Day Back to School:
Monday, January 5, 2026
📅 Fechas Importantes
Último Día Regular de Clases:
Viernes, 19 de diciembre
Vacaciones de Invierno:
Dos semanas
Regreso a Clases:
Lunes, 5 de enero de 2026
❄️ We wish all our families a safe and restful winter break!
❄️ ¡Les deseamos a todas nuestras familias unas vacaciones de invierno seguras y agradables!
We can’t wait to see ALL your families tonight!
Hosted by the Migrant department
✅ Winter Concert: 1st- 4:45pm; 2nd 5:15; 3rd 5:45.
✅ Family Reading Night: Reading-Crafts-Santa-Cocoa-Photo Booth-& lots of family fun 💙
❄️🎶 ¡Recordatorio: Concierto de Invierno HOY! 🎶❄️
Familias—los esperamos esta tarde/noche!
Organizado por el programa Migrante
✅ Concierto de Invierno 1ro- 4:45pm; 2ndo 5:15; 3er 5:45.
✅ Noche de Lectura en Familia : Lectura -Artes-Santa-Cocoa-Cabina de Fotos-Y mucha Diversion Familiar 💙
Our Band program helps students build collaboration, discipline, leadership — and even math skills!
These opportunities are supported by local voter-approved EP&O levy dollars. 👉 wahluke.net/levy
🎺 Don’t miss our upcoming concert!
📅 December 11
📍 Wahluke JH & HS Band Concert
📌 HS Auditorium
⏰ 5:30 PM
Learn more about the levy renewal here: wahluke.net/o/wsd73/page/epo-levy-renewal-2026
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🎵 ¡Destacando a la Banda de Marcha de Wahluke!
Nuestro programa de Banda de Marcha ayuda a los estudiantes a desarrollar colaboración, disciplina, liderazgo — ¡y hasta habilidades matemáticas!
Estas oportunidades son posibles gracias a los fondos de la iniciativa EP&O aprobada por los votantes locales.
👉 wahluke.net/levy
🎺 ¡No te pierdas nuestro próximo concierto!
📅 11 de diciembre
📍 Concierto de Banda de WJH & WHS
📌 Auditorio de la Preparatoria
⏰ 5:30 PM
Obtén más información sobre la renovación del EP&O aquí: wahluke.net/o/wsd73/page/epo-levy-renewal-2026
We are currently installing a new security fence at the school. During this time, please do not enter the construction areas. Pick-up may take a little longer than usual as we adjust to the changes.
Thank you for your patience and support.
📢 Aviso para los Padres
Estamos instalando una nueva cerca de seguridad en la escuela. Durante este proceso, no entren en las áreas de construcción. Es posible que la hora de recogida tome un poco más de tiempo mientras nos ajustamos a los cambios.
Gracias por su paciencia y apoyo.
SME Families,
As we move into this joyful and busy season, we are excited to share several special events happening at school this month. We hope you will join us in celebrating our students and participating in our upcoming activities!
🎉 Student Recognition Assemblies – Friday, December 12
This month, we will recognize students who have demonstrated gratitude and empathy. Families of students receiving awards will be contacted directly.
Assembly Schedule:
1st Grade: 12:50 PM
2nd Grade: 1:30 PM
3rd Grade: 2:10 PM
We are proud of our students for showing kindness and positive character throughout the school community!
❄️ Winter Concert & Family Reading Night – Tuesday, December 16 (4:30–6:30 PM)
We are excited to combine our Winter Concert with Family Reading Night for a fun and festive evening! Families may attend the concert and then join Reading Night activities—or start at Reading Night and attend their student’s concert time.
Concert Times:
1st Grade: 4:45 PM
2nd Grade: 5:15 PM
3rd Grade: 5:45 PM
We look forward to celebrating the season with music, reading, and family fun!
📚 Scholastic Book Fair – December 15–18
The Book Fair will be open daily from 8:00 AM–3:00 PM, as well as during the Winter Concert & Family Reading Night. This is a great opportunity for students to explore new books and for families to shop for holiday gifts!
🎄 Spirit Week – December 15–19
Help us celebrate the season with festive school spirit!
Monday: National Ugly Sweater Day
Tuesday: Christmas Best or Red & Green Day
Wednesday: Holiday Hat Day
Thursday: Flannel Day
Friday: Pajama Day
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to a wonderful December full of learning and celebration!
❄️ ¡Ya llegó el frío! Por favor manden a sus estudiantes con una chaqueta abrigada todos los días. ¡Gracias por ayudar a mantener a nuestros niños calentitos y listos para aprender! 🧥
Here’s a quick look at our schedule for this week:
📅 Wednesday, Nov. 26 – Early Release / Salida temprana
📅 Thursday, Nov. 27 – No School / No hay clases
📅 Friday, Nov. 28 – No School / No hay clases
As we head into the holiday, we want to share our gratitude for our amazing students, families, staff, and community. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. 🤎🍂
We hope you enjoy a safe, restful, and joyful Thanksgiving break!
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🦃✨ ¡Recordatorio del Descanso de Acción de Gracias! ✨🦃
Aquí está un vistazo rápido a nuestro horario para esta semana:
📅 Miércoles, 26 de noviembre – Salida temprana
📅 Jueves, 27 de noviembre – No hay clases
📅 Viernes, 28 de noviembre – No hay clases
Queremos compartir nuestra gratitud por nuestros increíbles estudiantes, familias, personal y comunidad. Gracias por su continuo apoyo y colaboración. 🤎🍂
¡Esperamos que disfruten de un descanso de Acción de Gracias seguro, relajante y lleno de alegría!
Dear SME Families,
Thank you for your support as we implement our updated student pick-up and drop-off procedures. Your cooperation has helped keep our campus safer and more efficient. As we continue improving the process, we want to share a few important reminders:
Please use designated crosswalks and sidewalks.
For your safety and the safety of all students, we ask that families avoid walking through traffic areas. Using the crosswalks ensures drivers can clearly see pedestrians.
Remind students to follow basic walking safety.
If your child walks home, please remind them to stay on sidewalks, look both ways before crossing, avoid distractions like phones, and walk with friends when possible.
Keep pulling forward in the pick-up lane.
To keep traffic moving efficiently and ensure student safety, drivers must stay in their vehicles and pull all the way forward as space becomes available. This helps reduce backups and allows for a smoother dismissal process.
We appreciate your continued partnership in keeping our students safe. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out.
Hello families,
This is a reminder that picture retakes will take place tomorrow Friday November 21st.
Students who were absent on picture day or who would like a new photo taken may participate.
📸 Recordatorio sobre la Repetición de Fotos
Hola familias,
Este es un recordatorio de que la repetición de fotos será mañana Viernes 21 de Noviembre.
Los estudiantes que estuvieron ausentes el día de fotos o que desean tomarse una nueva foto pueden participar.
Subject: Book Blast is Ending - Last Chance
Dear Saddle Mountain Elementary School Families!
Our Book Blast event has just a few days left, and the response we've had is AMAZING. Thank You!
Already registered? Ensure you have sent at least 10 invitations, so your student qualifies for their prizes and is entered into our drawings!
Click Here: https://app.booksarefun.com/SaddleMountainES99349
Not registered? There's still time to get in on the fun, earn books for your student, and have a chance to win the Epic Treasure Chest! Click the secure link above to invite at least 10 friends or family members who'd love to help grow your student's home library.
Remember, 100% of all contributions stay with the school in the form of books for our students, books for our school, and classroom supplies for our teachers.
You're Invited!
We are looking for 5–10 parent volunteers to join us for a Learning Walk on Tuesday, November 18th, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to see teaching and learning in action across our school and to partner with us in supporting a positive learning environment for all students.
If you are interested in participating, please contact the school office at (509) 932-5694 during school hours(7:30-4:00) by 9:00 AM on November 18. We will confirm volunteers on a first-come basis.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership!
-Melissa Hattaway
SME Principal
#booksarefun #bookraiser #bookblastadventures #epictreasurechest #treasure @go.booksarefun
¡Guau! ¡Nuestro Book Blast ha empezado genial! ¡Felicitaciones a Joselyn de la clase de maestra Celaya por ganar nuestro primer premio de sorteo: el Cofre del Tesoro del Book Blast! ¡Nuestra misión de mejorar a nuestros lectores nunca ha sido tan divertida! Estamos avanzando a toda velocidad en nuestra misión para ganar la mayor cantidad de libros posible para nuestros estudiantes. ¡Regístrate ahora e invita a 10+ contactos para participar en los sorteos de nuestros Cofres del Tesoro!
This is due to the parents of SME students registering for the Book Blast. When you click on the link you are then able to make a donation. If you have questions or want to verify, please contact our SME office.
Thank you for your trust and support!
Este mensaje NO es una estafa.
Este mensaje es debido a que padres de estudiantes de SME se registraron para el programa de Book Blast. Al hacer clic en el enlace, podrá realizar una donación. Si tiene preguntas o desea verificar, por favor comuníquese con nuestra oficina de SME. ¡Gracias por su confianza y apoyo!
Don't Miss Out - Prize Drawing Tomorrow!
Dear SME Families!
WOW! In the past 24 hours, an overwhelming number of families have rallied behind our effort, sending hundreds of invitations to friends and family. We're so excited to see that expanding home libraries and supporting our teachers is as important to you as it is to us.
Click Here: https://app.booksarefun.com/SaddleMountainES99349
There's still time to get in on the fun. That's right: If you didn't have a chance to register and send 10 or more invitations to family and friends, you still have time. Click the link above, don't miss out.
Complete your Treasure Map tonight and your student(s) will be entered to win a Treasure Chest. Drawings start tomorrow!
Thank you!
Register for the Book Blast Tonight!
Dear SME Families,
We're teaming up with Books Are Fun and their Book Blast program to help grow our students' home libraries and encourage more reading time over screen time. For more than 30 years, Books Are Fun has helped promote literacy by getting great books into the hands of students.
Today, our students learned about the Book Blast Program and the importance of having their own books at home. Tonight, we are asking you to take 7 minutes to support our Student Home Library initiative.
Click Here: https://app.booksarefun.com/SaddleMountainES99349
Here are the steps:
Click the link above.
Register your student(s).
Send invitations to at least 10 friends or family members to support our students (don't worry, all the information you
provide is secure and never shared with anyone).
Need help registering? Watch this short step by step video: Family Explainer Video
Win a trip to Disney!
Our school has been selected for an incredible opportunity! For every supporter who clicks your student's contribution link during Book Blast, you'll earn one entry for a chance to win a trip to Disney! For example, if five different people click the link, your family gets five entries into the drawing!
*Pro Tip: After sending invitations, follow up with a phone call to make sure they received the message.
Why we love this program:
It's guaranteed to put new, age-appropriate books into the hands of every student!
100% of all contributions go toward new books and classroom supplies.
The book list is fantastic! It's attached, check it out.
It will take you less than 10 minutes and there is NO financial requirement from you.
More books in your homes equals more pages being read! That's the goal. We're hoping for 100% participation.
Want to see Book Blast in action? Watch this news clip from Fulton Elementary: Fulton Elementary News Clip
Thank you for helping our students have more books.
Attention, Agents! Our Book Blast event starts next week. We will set off on a mission to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home next week to embark on this operation to earn exciting prizes and books. 🗺️🌟
@go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy
To keep all students safe and our traffic moving efficiently, please follow these procedures for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. Thank you for helping us make this process safe and smooth for everyone!
We will have staff guiding traffic to support this transition.
Drop-Off: 7:40–8:10 AM
Enter and Exit through the “Entrance/Exit” on Priest Rapids Drive.
Follow the arrows through the loop → one-way traffic only.
Pull all the way forward to the end of the loop before stopping.
Drop students off in the loop.
Students should exit curbside only (passenger side) and be ready with backpacks and belongings before entering the loop.
Stay in your vehicle — staff will be present to assist students.
Please drive slowly and watch for pedestrians.
If you need extra time, please park in the main lot and walk your child to the sidewalk.
Pick-Up: 2:45–3:10 PM
Follow the same traffic flow as morning drop-off.
Pull all the way forward to the straightaway before stopping.
Pull forward as space opens — students will come to you.
Remain in your car; staff will help direct students to vehicles.
Students must stay on the sidewalk until called by staff — no crossing traffic lanes.
If you need extra time, please park in the main lot and walk your child to the sidewalk.
You may also walk in to pick up your student. Please stay on the sidewalk and use the crosswalk.
We would like to inform you that our Lost and Found area currently has several sweaters and other student items that have not yet been claimed. During Fall Conferences, we encourage you to take a moment to check the Lost and Found for any belongings your student may have misplaced.
Please note that any items remaining after Fall Conferences will be donated to the school’s Clothes Drive to support students and families in need within our district.
We appreciate your help in making sure all lost items are returned to their owners and thank you for supporting our school community.
If you have any questions, please contact the school office at (509) 932-5693
Estimados padres y tutores:
Les informamos que en nuestra sección de Objetos Perdidos hay varios suéteres y otros artículos escolares que aún no han sido reclamados. Durante las reuniones de padres y tutores, les animamos a que dediquen un momento a revisar la sección de Objetos Perdidos por si su hijo/a ha extraviado algún objeto.
Tengan en cuenta que los artículos que queden después de las reuniones de padres y tutores serán donados a la campaña de recolección de ropa de la escuela para apoyar a los estudiantes y familias necesitadas de nuestro distrito.
Agradecemos su colaboración para asegurar que todos los artículos perdidos sean devueltos a sus dueños y les damos las gracias por apoyar a nuestra comunidad escolar.
Si tienen alguna pregunta, pueden comunicarse con la oficina de la escuela al (509) 932-5693.
As we prepare for Veterans Day, we’d love your help recognizing and honoring those who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Please share a photo of veterans or current military members who are family members or close friends of SME students, staff, or community members.
🗓️ Deadline: October 27, 2025 - email to mhattaway@wahluke.net
Pictures can also be brought in to the main office at SME to be scanned
📸 Submission Requirements:
Photos should be school-appropriate (no violence, weapons, or graphic content)
Include the following information with your submission:
Name of the veteran or service member, branch, & rank
Years of Service
SME Student/Staff Relation (family member, friend, etc)
Thank you for helping us honor and celebrate the heroes in our Wahluke community!
*Photos will be screened by a committee prior to being shared in presentation to students and we cannot guarantee that all photos will be used.
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Honrando a nuestros veteranos y militares 🇺🇸
Con motivo del Día de los Veteranos, nos encantaría contar con su ayuda para reconocer y honrar a quienes sirvieron o sirven en las Fuerzas Armadas de los Estados Unidos.
Por favor, comparta una foto de veteranos o militares que sean familiares o amigos cercanos de estudiantes, personal o miembros de la comunidad de SME.
🗓️ Fecha de plazo: 27 de octubre de 2025 - Enviar correo electrónico a mhattaway@wahluke.net
Las fotos también pueden llevarse a la oficina principal de SME para escanearlas.
📸 Requisitos:
Las fotos deben ser apropiadas para la escuela (sin violencia, armas ni contenido gráfico).
Incluya la siguiente información con su envío:
Nombre del veterano o miembro del servicio, rama y rango
Años de servicio
Relación entre el estudiante y el personal de SME (familiar, amigo, etc.)
¡Gracias por ayudarnos a honrar y celebrar a los héroes de nuestra comunidad de Wahluke!
*Un comité revisará las fotos antes de compartirlas en la presentación a los estudiantes y no podemos garantizar que se utilicen todas.
