Mary M. Knight School District

🎵 Making Music at MMK: 6th Graders Master the Recorder! 🎵 There's something special happening in our elementary music program! Our talented 6th graders are embarking on an exciting musical journey through the Ninja Recorder Belt curriculum, and the progress they're making is truly noteworthy. In Mrs. Chambless's music class, students are not just learning to play an instrument – they're developing fundamental music reading skills that will last a lifetime. Starting with the White Belt challenge (Hot Cross Buns), our young musicians are mastering the basics of breath control and finger placement for the notes G, A, and B. It's wonderful to see their confidence grow as they progress through each belt level! The enthusiasm in the classroom is contagious as students advance through their belt levels. Many have already earned their White and Yellow belts, with several ambitious musicians progressing to the Red Belt level! As they move forward, the challenge increases – students must rely more on their memory and understanding of musical notation rather than letter guides. The ultimate goal? The prestigious Black Belt, where students will perform "Ode to Joy." But the learning doesn't stop there! Once students complete their belt progression, they'll have the opportunity to choose their own musical pieces to learn, fostering a lifelong love of music. We're incredibly proud of our 6th graders' dedication and musical growth. Keep up the fantastic work, musicians! 🎵 #MMKPride #MusicEducation #StudentSuccess #ElementaryMusic

🎉✨ January is School Board Recognition Month! ✨🎉 We’re sending a huge shoutout to our incredible Mary M. Knight School Board members—Jill Edgin, Alexander Ushman, Jake Goldy, Cynthia Brehmeyer, and Kayla Mali! 🎊👏 Your dedication, leadership, and passion make a world of difference for our students, staff, and community. 💙📚 Let’s show them some love! Drop a ❤️👏🙌 in the comments to thank them for all they do! #SchoolBoardMonth #MMKStrong #ThankYouMMKBoard #LeadingTheWay #EducationChampions

Come on down to MMK for senior night, mini cheer, and our silent auction. Metal shop and art club have a selection of great art pieces and metal shop projects. Support our MMK OWLS!

Exciting Math Progress at MMK! 📊✏️ It's wonderful to see our young mathematicians hard at work in Mrs. Jewett's 2nd-grade classroom! Our students are diving deep into developing their math fluency - the ability to solve basic math problems quickly and accurately. But they're not just practicing their addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills; they're taking ownership of their learning journey. What makes me particularly proud is watching our students set personal goals and track their own progress using graphs. These young learners are not only building essential mathematical skills but also developing important habits of goal-setting and self-monitoring that will serve them well throughout their academic careers. The enthusiasm I witnessed as students charted their improvements on their "How Am I Doing?" progress graphs was truly inspiring. When students can visualize their growth, it builds confidence and motivates them to keep pushing forward. Great work, Mrs. Jewett and 2nd graders! You exemplify the spirit of continuous improvement we value so much at Mary M. Knight. Keep up the amazing work! 🌟 #MMKPride #StudentSuccess #MathMatters #GrowthMindset

Exciting STEM Learning in Action at MMK! 🤖 Mr. Johannes's CTE robotics students are mastering real-world engineering skills through an innovative LEGO EV3 robotics project. Students Orion Sjolie, Dayton Triggs, and Dylan Hansen demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities as they programmed their robot to navigate complex mazes using block coding. This project exemplifies our district's commitment to hands-on STEM education, preparing our students with critical skills in engineering, computer science, and collaborative problem-solving. We're proud to see our MMK students tackling these engaging technical challenges with such enthusiasm and dedication! #MMKPride #STEM #RoboticsEducation #K12Learning

Exciting art and literacy connections happened in our library this week! Students explored themes of friendship and kindness through the story "Love Monster." After reading, they created artwork reflecting on sharing and building meaningful friendships. This engaging lesson helped reinforce our school's values of empathy and positive relationships. #LibraryLearning #StudentArt #KindnessMatters

🏀 Mary M. Knight High School Basketball Update 🏀 Hey Owls fans! 📣 Catch the boys' basketball team hitting the court tonight at 5:30 PM, followed by the girls' game at 7:00 PM. Both games will be held at Ocosta High School in Westport. 🏀💪 Come cheer on our teams and show your Owl pride! 💚🦉 #GoOwls #MMKBasketball

🎉📣 Mini Cheer is in full swing! Don't miss their big performance on Tuesday night during halftime of the second game at the girls' and boys' high school basketball doubleheader. 🏀💃 Come out, show your support, and cheer on the talented Mary M. Knight Mini Cheer team! 💚🤍🖤 Let’s make it a night to remember! #MiniCheer #MaryMKnight #GoTeam

🏗️ MMK Metal Shop: Building Skills & Success! Our talented Metal Shop students have raised over $1,500 through their incredible craftsmanship, selling custom projects at the OTF, Holiday Bazaar, and community events. Their dedication earned them special recognition with personalized MMK Carhartt hoodies. Support our future metalworkers! Browse and purchase their handcrafted pieces: https://offerup.com/item/detail/1734660616 #MMKPride #CTESuccess #MetalworkingSkills

📢 Join the MMK Facility Planning Committee! Are you interested in shaping the future of our district's facilities? 🏫✨ Superintendent Matt Mallery is hosting a Facility Planning Committee Meeting to discuss both short-term and long-term facility needs. 📅 Date: January 23rd 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Superintendent’s Office Your input is invaluable, and we’d love for you to attend! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Superintendent Matt Mallery at 360-426-6767 ext. 101. Let’s work together to build a brighter future for our district! 🌟 #MMKSD #FacilityPlanning #CommunityInvolvement

🏆 Join Our Team as Head Baseball Coach! 🏆 Mary M. Knight School District is excited to announce an opening for a Head Baseball Coach for the 2025 season. Responsibilities: -Develop and implement program activities in line with relevant rules and regulations. -Supervise student-athletes throughout all program activities. -Employ effective instructional techniques to enhance the program. -Report directly to the Athletic Director. Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a letter detailing their qualifications to: Tom Kerr, Athletic Director Mary M. Knight School District 2987 W. Matlock Brady Road Elma, WA 98541 Join us in fostering athletic excellence and mentoring our student-athletes! ⚾️ #CoachingOpportunity #BaseballCoach #MaryMKnightSchoolDistrict

Today, construction students broke in our new concrete mixer as we build the foundation for a new pergola near the administration building to beautify our campus and create an outdoor learning space.

🎉 Heads-Up, Mary M. Knight Families! 🎉 📆 Friday, January 17 – It’s Professional Development Day! 🧑‍🏫 🚫 That means No School for students. 📆 Monday, January 20 – Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day! 🚫 No School while we reflect on Dr. King’s legacy of equality and hope. 🌟 Enjoy the extra-long weekend and make it amazing! Whether you’re relaxing, adventuring, or learning something new, we’ll see you back in class soon!

📢 Game Update 📢 🏀 MMK will be hosting Taholah tomorrow night! Girls' game: 5:30 PM Boys' game: 7:00 PM Please note, this replaces the originally scheduled game. Let's pack the stands and show our MMK pride on our home court! 🏆🔥 See you there! 💪

📣 Reminder for K-3 Students and Parents Swim lessons are happening this week, Monday–Thursday! 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️ Here’s what students need to bring: ✔️ Wear your swimsuit under your clothes and pack undergarments OR pack your swimsuit separately. ✔️ Bring a bag for your wet items. ✔️ Don’t forget a towel! Let’s get ready for a fun week of swimming! 🌊🎉 #SwimLessons #K3Activities #StayPrepared

This Friday, students in Ms. Nile’s 3rd-grade class were hosted by Mrs. Cole’s Construction class to paint birdhouses that will be installed around the MMK campus. Mrs. Cole’s junior high woodshop constructed the birdhouses. This collaborative project will create a habitat away from our buildings to encourage our feathered friends to make their homes in a safer environment and help protect our buildings from damage.

🍎🥣 Exciting News from the Food Nutrition Department! 🥣🍎 Over the break, our team has been hard at work crafting some delicious new scratch-made recipes for our students to enjoy! One of our favorites? Cocoa Banana Bars 🍫🍌 — a wholesome treat made with oatmeal and applesauce. We can't wait to serve these nutritious and tasty bars in the cafeteria! Stay tuned for more creative and healthy additions to the menu. #HealthyEats #MadeWithLove #FuelForLearning

🎵 Our hearts are full after last night's wonderful Winter Concert! Our Mary M. Knight Elementary students dazzled the audience with their spectacular performances. Thank you to our amazing music teacher and class teachers for preparing our talented students, and to our fantastic PTO for the delicious post-concert treats. What a great way to welcome the holiday season! #MMKPride #ElementaryMusic #SchoolConcert

🎄 All aboard the Polar Express! Tomorrow night, our Mary M. Knight Elementary OWLS will take you on a magical musical journey during our Winter Concert! Our talented students have been working incredibly hard alongside our dedicated staff to bring this special performance to life. Each grade level will perform their own holiday song and dance as we journey through the beloved story of The Polar Express. 🎵 Concert Details: When: Tomorrow at 5:30 PM Where: MMK Gymnasium Doors open at 5:00 PM - student meet your teachers in the secondary classrooms! After the performance, join us in the cafeteria for a cozy celebration with hot chocolate, cookies, and treats! We can't wait to share this enchanting evening with all our MMK families! See you tomorrow! ✨ #MMKOwls #WinterConcert #PolarExpress #SchoolCommunity

🎨 What a magical day at Mary M. Knight Elementary! Our little OWLS spread their creative wings during today's Winter Arts & Crafts classes. Students enjoyed festive activities and made wonderful holiday creations, filling our halls with joy and artistic spirit. A huge thank you to our amazing PTO for sponsoring this special event as part of Winter Fest Week, and to our dedicated tstaff who helped make this experience truly memorable for our students. Your support brings these enriching opportunities to our OWLS! Together, we're creating wonderful winter memories that will last long after the glitter settles. #MMKOwls #WinterFest2024 #SchoolCommunity #StudentCreativity