Mount Baker

Middle School

2024-2025

School Information

Welcome Back!

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Mrs. Matchinske-Brehmer, Counselor (L-Z)

Mr. Hatley, Counselor (A-K)

Mrs. Sanabria, Head Secretary

Mr. Reyes, Attendance Secretary

First Day Information

School Starts on Wednesday, August 28th!

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** ALL Wednesdays after the first day of school will be early dismissal for K-8.

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First Bell is at 7:25 AM and classes start at 7:30 AM.

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Schedules: Students will receive their schedule today. They can also pick up a copy of their schedule in the Commons Courtyard area on the first day before first bell between 7:00 and 7:25.

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• Regular Bell Schedule: 6 classes plus Home Court
• Early Release Schedule: 6 classes

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Important Information:

1. Cell Phones and other electronics need to be turned off and placed in backpacks from 7:25 to 2:00.

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• Chromebooks need to be brought to school daily, charged and ready to go. We will not have loaners for forgotten Chromebooks.

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• Students may bring a water bottle to school - energy drinks, coffee, sodas, and other beverages are not allowed, please leave at home.

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Bell Schedule - Regular Day

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Bell Schedule - Early Release Days

*every Wednesday is early release K-8

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Sample Student Schedule

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What is Home Court?

• Home Court will be M, T, Th, F
• Your child will be assigned a Home Court teacher and have this same teacher throughout their years at Mount Baker Middle School.
• Social Emotional Learning -
• Improve engagement, increase belonging, and promote well-being
• Relationship Building Activities
• Interventions and Enrichment

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Attendance & Skyward

• Attendance directly relates to student academic growth and success as well as connections to the school community. Encouraging regular school attendance is one of the most powerful ways parents and guardians can prepare their student for success—both in school and in life. Making school attendance a priority can help students get better grades, develop healthy life habits, avoid dangerous behavior and have a better chance of graduating from high school. Please plan appointments outside the school day, arrive on time, and limit vacations to school breaks. Make attendance a priority!
• Parents/Guardians have 5 days after the absence to excuse their child.
• Skyward - Please access for grades and attendance.
• Call or visit the MBMS office to get your parent password

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Dress Code

Please select clothing that is appropriate for the positive learning environment at Mount Baker. The following clothing is not permitted:

• Clothing and logos that promote alcohol, drugs, tobacco, gangs, profanity, violence, and sexist/racist themes;
• Clothing that is revealing in nature;
• Accessories that could be considered dangerous objects, such as chains or spikes.
• Hats may be worn if the guidelines in the “additional requirements” section of the handbook are met. However, hoods and hoodies may not be worn inside the buildings.

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*The entire dress code is outlined in the student handbook. Any changes will be communicated in our Family and Student Newsletter.

Health Procedures

• Healthy hygiene behaviors will be encouraged.
• Preventative measures - If your student is sick, please keep them home and call the school to excuse absence.
• All medications, even Tylenol, needs to go through the nurse’s office. Please contact the MB Nurse’s office with any medication/health concerns for your child - 360-428-6127.

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Phones, earbuds and other electronic devices

Inappropriate use of electronic devices disrupts the learning environment and is disrespectful to others who share the learning environment. Please see the student planner for complete guidelines, briefly:

Personal electronic devices may not be used during school hours (7:25am - 2pm).

First Offense - adult will ask that the device be put away.

Second Offense - the device will be taken to the office and student may pick up after school.

Third Offense - The device will be taken to the office for parent pick up. Parent will be called.

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All expectations will be in our handbook that will be handed out the first week of school.

Parents needing to contact their child during school hours are encouraged to call the office at 360-428-6127.

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Food Services

• Breakfast is served each morning from 7:00 to 7:25 and free for all students.
• Students have 30 minutes for lunch.
• Each student will receive a free breakfast and lunch.

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Transportation - DROP OFF AND PICK-UP

• For the safety of our staff, students, and school community, please use the student drop off/pick up area located off of LaVenture Road - west side of the building. Please do not drop students off in the bus loading/unloading area or at the main entrance.
• Students riding the bus will load/unload in the bus zone located in the north parking lot near Section Street.
• Access from the north side will be limited to students entering before and after school. The gate will be locked during school hours. All visitors will need to use the main entrance.
• Please send a note or call the school before 11:00 AM, if there are changes in how your child normally gets home. Without a note or call, your child will be sent home how they normally get home.
• Once your student is on campus they will not be allowed to leave.

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Student Drop-Off

and Pick-Up Map

Bus Routes and Questions

Transportation Parent App: My Ride K-12

This new app provides busing information for your child. If you have questions, please call

Transportation - 360-428-6147

We have a fabulous transportation staff. They successfully transport nearly 4,400 students everyday!

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Important Paperwork

• Each student is required to have a completed emergency form on file in the school office. It is very important that the school office have accurate information in the event of any emergency. Please update the office when changes occur (moving, new emergency contact, etc). In the event of a school emergency, parents/guardians will be notified using Remind.

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• Your student will be sent home with a packet of important information/forms to be read and completed by guardians. The top signature page will need to be returned the first week of school.
• Please make sure to read all information and sign on the signature page for each handout.
• Have your child(ren) return papers to their Home Court teacher by Friday, August 30th.

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Visitors to Campus

• All visitors to campus will need to use the buzzer, located on the wall next to the main entrance, in order to access the building.

• Visitors must go to the office window to sign in.

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Boys and Girls Club Info

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Afterschool 2:00-5 PM MTWTF

*12:00-5:00 PM K-12 Early Release Days

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FREE Program for Middle School Students

Activities Offered

• Art
• STEM
• Cooking
• Physical Activity and Wellness, as related to SEL.
• Field Trips

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Site Coordinator: Clemente Armendariz

360-899-7473

www.skagitclubs.org

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Boys and Girls Club Info

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Después de la escuela 2:00-5 PM MTWTF

*12:00-5:00 PM K-12 Días de Salida Temprana

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Programa GRATUITO para estudiantes de secundaria

Actividades Ofrecidas

• Arte
• PROVENIR
• Cocinando
• Actividad Física y Bienestar, en relación con el SEL.
• Viajes al campo

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Coordinadora del sitio: Clemente Armendáriz

360-899-7473

www.skagitclubs.org

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Parent/Guardian Involvement

Family involvement is so important!

A few things you can help with:

• Find a quiet place at home for students to finish school work
• Ensure student brings charged Chromebook to school each day as well as other needed supplies.
• Talk to your child about how school is going.
• Check Skyward regularly.

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Mount Baker Communication

Please make sure all student information and contact information is updated with the front office. This allows us to communicate in a timely and efficient manner. The Mount Vernon School District and Mount Baker Middle School will use Remind, email, and/or Skyward to communicate important information with families.

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A Family and Student Bulletin will be sent electronically bi-monthly on Fridays with important information. Please contact the school should you have any questions.

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Address:

2310 E. Section Street,

Mount Vernon, WA 98274

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Head Secretary: SHANDA SANABRIA

Attendance Secretary: Jose “Freddy” Reyes

Phone: 360-428-6127

Fax: 360-428-6155

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http://mountbaker.mountvernonschools.org/

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Important Dates

August 28th: First Day of School and NOT an early release day.

September 2nd: No School, Labor Day

September 4th: Early Release

September 11th: Early Release

September 18th: Early Release

September 19th: Open House 6:00 - 7:00

September 25th: Early Release

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***Every Wednesday for MVSD middle school students will be early release.

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Thank you!

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