Your Weekly Sawyer Woods Family Newsletter |
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Hello Sawyer Woods Families,
We are excited to share some wonderful updates and upcoming events with you!
🌍 Multi-Cultural Night Success! Our first-ever Multi-Cultural Night was an amazing success! A special thank you to Ms. Bird for organizing the team that brought this event to life. The variety of performances from our community made for a truly great time!
🛍️ Makers Market One of my favorite events, our third-ever Makers Market, is just around the corner! Join us on Tuesday from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM to explore and purchase unique items crafted by our talented students. EJ's Catering will be on-site offering delicious food for purchase. Please remember, this is a cash-only event, though some booths may accept Venmo.
🎓 Kindergarten Orientation For families with future Kindergarten students, we invite you to our annual Kindergarten Orientation on Thursday, May 21st, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Doors will open at 5:15 PM for check-in. We look forward to welcoming our new students and families!
📚 Smarter Balanced Assessment Next week, we will complete the ELA portion of the Smarter Balanced Assessment and begin the math section. We encourage everyone to maintain positive habits to help our students perform their best each day!
🏆 Recognition for Achievement We are thrilled to announce that Sawyer Woods Elementary has been recognized in the OSPI Washington School Recognition program for our remarkable performance during the 2024-2025 school year! 🎉 This honor highlights our growth in supporting students that qualify as low income, placing us among only 16% of schools statewide to receive this recognition.
As part of this achievement, we will receive a banner to celebrate our success. This is a proud moment for our entire community, and we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you for your continued support in helping our students thrive.
❤️ Teacher Appreciation Week On behalf of all the Sawyer Woods staff, I would like to express our gratitude to all of our families for the love and appreciation shown during Teacher Appreciation Week. We do this work because we care about the growth of the next generation, and it feels wonderful to be recognized!
Thank you for being an integral part of the Sawyer Woods community!
Best,
Principal Koch
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Sawyer Woods Mission: foster an inclusive, safe, and engaging learning environment, empowering student to realize their full potential.
Sawyer Woods Vision: to cultivate empowered and compassionate students equipped with a robust social and academic foundation who actively contribute to and enrich our community.
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Important Dates and Events - May |
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Friday, May 8th:
Smart with Art: After School, Pick up at 4:15pm
Saturday, May 9th:
Junior Olympics: 12:20 - 4pm. French Field (Kent Meridian High School)
Tuesday, May 12th:
Makers Market: 5:30 - 7pm, here at Sawyer Woods
Wednesday, May 13th:
Smencils / Popcorn: Smencils - Before School, morning recess; Popcorn - during the day
Choir: After School, Pick up at 2:15pm
Thursday, May 14th:
Eagle Ambassadors: After School, Pick up at 4:15pm
Friday, May 15th:
Smart with Art: After School, Pick up at 4:15pm
Wednesday, May 20th:
Choir: After School, Pick up at 2:15pm
Thursday, May 21st:
Kindergarten Orientation: Check in at 5:15pm, Orientation 5:30-7:00pm
Friday, May 22nd:
NO SCHOOL (Was a snow make up day)
Monday, May 25th:
NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 27th:
Choir: After School, Pick up at 2:15pm
Friday, May 29th:
All School Family Picnic: All family welcome from 11:30-12:30om (more information below)
Smart with Art: After School, Pick up at 4:15pm
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Important Dates and Events - June |
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Wednesday, June 3rd:
Choir: After School, Pick up at 2:15pm
Thursday, June 4th:
Band, Choir, Orchestra Concert: 6 - 6:30pm
Friday, June 5th:
Carnival: 5 - 8pm, here at Sawyer Woods (information below)
Tuesday, June 9th:
Field Day: During the day, more information to come
Wednesday, June 10th:
Choir: After School, Pick up at 3:00pm
Thursday, June 11th:
Grad Walk (for High School Seniors): 2:30-3pm
Eagle Ambassadors: After School, Pick up at 4:15pm
Tuesday, June 16th:
Kindergarten Graduation: 2-3pm
Wednesday, June 17th:
5th Grade Celebration: More information to come
Thursday, June 18th:
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, DISMISSAL AT 12:10PM
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Lunch Menu Week of 5/11 thru 5/15
5/4, Monday: Yogurt Boat with Apple Cinnamon Muffin & Cheese Stick - OR - Chicken Corndog
5/5, Tuesday: Grilled Cheese Sandwich - OR - Hamburger, Bun, & Fries
5/6, Wednesday: Veggie Bites & Tots - OR - French Toast Sticks, Egg Patty, and Turkey Sausage Patty
5/7, Thursday: Garlic Cheese Pullaparts - OR - Beef Taco Salad w/Tortilla Chips & 1000 Island Dressing
5/8, Friday: Build Your Own Cheese Pizza - OR - Chicken Leg & Seasoned Potatoes
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PTA Makers Market - May 12th 5:30 - 7:00pm |
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Monday, May 4th: Star Wars Day: Wear your favorite Star Wars Gear.
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Wednesday, May 6th: Sawyer Woods Gear Day: Wear SW Gear or Green & Blue
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Wednesday, May 13th: Minecraft Day: Wear Minecraft clothes or Dress like Steve or Alex
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Tuesday, May 19th: Dress Like Mr. Koch Day: Dress like your favorite Principal! Mr. Koch!
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Wednesday, May 20th: Sawyer Woods Gear Day: Wear SW Gear or Green & Blue
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Wednesday, May 27th: Vacation / Tourist Day: Dress like you are on a vacation.
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Join us for our annual Sawyer Woods family picnic!
You and your family are invited to join us on Friday, May 29th from 11:30am - 12:30pm.
You can bring picnic lunch for your family, blankets and/or folding chairs.
We have meeting places for you to meet your child. Once you meet them, you are welcome to sit anywhere.
Meeting Places:
Kindergarten: Classrooms
1st Grade: Covered Area
2nd Grade: Basketball Court
3rd Grade: Big Toy
4th Grade: I-Ball Wall
5th Grade: Courtyard
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Sawyer Woods Carnival - June 5th, 5-8pm |
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Join us for Sawyer Woods annual end of the year Carnival!
Friday, June 5th from 5 - 8pm.
Join us for lots of fun, lots of activities, and food trucks for the whole family to enjoy!
Pre-Order your entry bracelets, popcorn, and cotton candy! Pre-Order bracelets are $16 (they are $18 at the door!). Form coming home soon or you can order at: sawyerwoodspta.givebacks.com/shop
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Nurse's Nest - May Update |
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Hello Eagle Families!
As we approach the end of the school year, a few important housekeeping items are coming up!
End‑of‑Year Medication Pick‑Up
If your student has medication stored at school, please remember that all medications must be checked out and returned to families at the end of the year. I am currently preparing permission forms that will allow your child to bring home their medication on the last day of school. These forms will be sent out soon so keep an eye out for them!
If you have any questions about this process, you can reach me by phone at (253) 373-3547 or by email at jana.batson@kent.k12.wa.us.
Free Immunization Clinic – May 26, 2026
Location: Kent School District Administration Office Time: 1:00–5:00 PM Address: 12033 SE 256th St, Kent, WA 98030
If you would like to know which vaccines your child may need soon, I’m happy to help. Email me, and I can provide an updated Certificate of Immunization Status showing all previous vaccines with dates, along with any upcoming or recommended ones.
Illness & Attendance Policy
For a refresher on our district’s sick policies, please visit: https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/page/illness-attendance
A Note of Thanks
Thank you for your continued care and attention to your children’s health. Your partnership truly makes my job meaningful.
Wishing you all good health and happiness,
Jana Batson, BSN, RN
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Immunization Clinic - May 26th, 1 - 5pm
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Kent School District Information |
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Kindergarten Registration 2026 - 2027 School Year - Now Open |
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Kindergarten registration now open for 2026 - 2027 school year. Online enrollment is now open. Your registration will allow us to communicate enrollment updates directly to you with the contact information you provide.
Your registration will help the district to better plan for the 2026/2027 school year.
Children must be five years old by August 31 to be eligible to enroll in Kindergarten.
Complete the online enrollment application at: www.kent.k12.wa.us/page/enrollment
To get started, you will need: an email address, a new or existing Qmlative Family Access Account, To identify your school using the school boundaries map, verification documents for student ID, proof of age and proof of address (this will be verified prior to enrollment)
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Do you have concerns about your child's development or learning? The Kent School District is offering free Child Find screenings for children ages three through five who may have a suspected delay or suspected disability.
Screening areas include: Adaptive/Daily Living Skills, Language Development, Learning Skills, Motor Development, Social-Emotional Skills/Behavior
What to Expect: Screenings are conducted in person by certificated staff. Each screening takes approximately 60-90 minutes. A parent or guardian must accompany the child. Screen location will be confirmed upon scheduling your appointment. Screening do not determine or guarantee preschool placement within KSD. Screening determines a need for further evaluation or not.
For More Information & To Schedule: Call Child Find at 253-373-7513 or email at ChildFind@kent.k12.wa.us
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2025-26 Updated Sawyer Woods Family/Student Handbook
(Currently in Draft Form, waiting on 25-26 District content)
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The Family Handbook contains important information and policies that are important to our learning community.
Please Read it At Your Earliest Convenience.
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Sawyer Woods Contact Information
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Kent School District Contact Info
12033 SE 256th Street, Kent, WA
Phone: 253-373-7000
Concerns about discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Daman Hunter, Human Resources Associate Superintendent Daman.Hunter@kent.k12.wa.us 253-373-7223
Concerns about sex discrimination, including sexual harassment: Title IX Coordinator: Susie Whitlock, Director Student and Family Support Services Susanne.whitlock@kent.k12.wa.us, 253.373-7235)
Concerns about disability discrimination: Section 504Coordinator: Elisa Aguayo Muñoz, Guidance & Counseling Manager, Elisa.AguayoMunoz@kent.k12.wa.us, 253-373-7638
Concerns about discrimination based on gender identity: Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Daman Hunter, Human Resources Associate Superintendent Daman.Hunter@kent.k12.wa.us 253-373-7223
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