Today is Wednesday, May 17th.

Stand for the pledge of allegiance Vikings (wait 3 seconds)

I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. (wait 3 seconds)

We learn and gather on the Indigenous Land of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Duwamish and Snoqualmie Tribes. We thank these caretakers of this land, who have lived and continue to live here, since time immemorial.

Hey Vikings! Today is Wacky Wednesday and you better be wearing something wacky or wild! Tomorrow is Switcharoo day where you dress like your teachers, and they dress like you. We can’t wait to see everyone’s outfits!

Hey 8th graders, the 8th Grade Cruise is June 21st! Turn in permission slips by May 26 to the office. Students can come on the cruise if they have not been assigned in-school or out-of-school suspension, are not excessively absent, skipping class, or have more than 14 unexcused tardies, or are not getting excessive behavior referrals to school administration. We have seen a great reduction in tardies! Continue to be on your best behavior so that you can come on the cruise!

If you are a 7th grader, come be a WEB leader! The applications are available in the main office. Need more information about WEB and being a WEB Leader? Drop by a tutorial info session in Mr. Tillotson’s classroom (room 235) either TODAY or Monday May 22nd. It is not required but it is recommended to learn more about the WEB program. If you need time to complete your application and turn it in, come to the WEB tutorial on Tuesday May 23rd. The WEB applications are due no later than 2:20pm on Wednesday, May 24th. You can turn it in to either Ms. Farkas, Ms. Bharti, or Mr. Tillotson. All applicants will receive their results by the end of the day on Friday May 26th.

May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Chinese American architect, I.M. Pei, began studying architecture in the U.S. in 1935 and earned his B.A. from MIT and his M.A. from Harvard. He is among a select few architects whose work has defined city skylines around the world. One of his most iconic works is the glass and steel pyramid at the Louvre Museum in Paris. In 1983, Pei won the Pritzker Prize, which is sometimes referred to as the Nobel Prize of architecture.

Today’s lunch is garlic cheese toast with marinara dipping sauce.

Have a great day, everyone!