Students learn best when given high expectations, positive self-concept and encouragement from both family and school. Students succeed when they come from a home where learning is valued.

We know that your child will be even more successful with all of us - you, your child and school staff - working together as partners. Research tells us children learn in a variety of styles at varying rates so our partnership is vital to ensuring all students learn.

Keeping this in mind, Monroe has several "special programs" to help meet the needs of students.

Please use the Contact Us tab above to email any questions you may have about these programs.

In addition to the links above, Monroe offers special programs for:

• Struggling learners (federally funded Title)
• Students requiring accommodations (Section 504)
• Accelerated learners (Honors for grades 6-12)

Monroe may be considered a small community in comparison to some, it is rich in cultures and traditions of the many diverse ethnic groups that live here. Monroe Public Schools offers the English Language Learners program to help children new to this country learn English.

A few statistics are linked to give an idea of the number of children in our program, the program's growth during the past few years and the diversity of languages found. Also linked are the recently released results of the performance of students in this program during the past few years.

This link will offer more information about our program in English and in Spanish.

Please let us know if you have specific questions by e-mailing the program's director Ginnie Ayres.

Skykomish Valley Indian Education

Serving Monroe, Snohomish
and Sultan public schools

Skykomish Valley Indian Education is a federally funded program founded in 1980. The focus of the program is academic support and cultural activities.

The program serves Native American/Alaska Native students, preschool through high school in the Monroe, Snohomish and Sultan public schools.

The events below are for the enrichment of Native American/Alaska Native students enrolled in the program.

The program is also supported by the Skykomish Valley Indian Education Parent Organization that raises money to fund program events not covered by the grant.

All students in the program are invited to participate in the SVIE Native Youth Council which provides leadership and community service opportunities.   

Any student of Native American/Alaska Native heritage is invited to contact Mars Miller, the program’s coordinator at the Monroe Public School’s Administration Building 360-804-2554 or email millerm@monroe.wednet.edu.

To enroll your child in the program, please print and complete the Student Eligibility Certification (506 form) and return it to the Indian Education Office Attention: Mars Miller 200 East Fremont, Monroe, WA 98272.

2011-12 Meetings and Events

SVIE 22nd Annual Heritage Day
May 24th 2012,
9 AM-2 PM
For SVIE students and their families
Follow your child’s school’s policy for reporting excused absences. Permission forms must be received at the district office prior to the event.

Monroe Permission Form
Snohomish Permission Form
Sultan Permission Form

SVIE Family Field Trip
Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve
“So we can remember”
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Only $5 Prepaid Donation per family to the SVIE Parent Organization
6410 – 23rd Avenue N.E.
Tulalip, WA 98271

Travel together by school bus.

Leave Park Place Middle School at 11:15 AM
Arrive at Hibulb Cultural Center at noon
Leave Hibulb Culture Center 3:00 PM
Back at Park Place Middle at 3:45 PM

Please respond ASAP - Open to the first 60 that respond.

LINKS:

About the Cultural Center
http://hibulbculturalcenter.org/

Tulalip Resources for Kids
http://www.hibulbculturalcenter.org/For-Kids/Resources/  

For more information regarding Tulalip Lushootseed and fun activities
http://www.tulaliplushootseed.com/  

For Monroe, Snohomish and Sultan Families
SVIE Monthly Family Potluck, Meeting and Culture Night
Monday, April 9, 2012
6-7:30 PM
Board Room, Snohomish School’s Administration Office
1601 Avenue D
Snohomish, WA 98290 

Special Guest – Forrest Callaghan

Bring your favorite dish (Native traditional or family favorite) and join us in welcoming Forrest Callaghan, Umitilla. He is the parent of a Snohomish School District student in our program. Forrest is also in his senior year in the Native Environmental Science program at Northwest Indian College, with his area of study being . Forrest will introduce us to the campus, the benefits of attending NWIC and supply college handouts. Bring your questions and learn about the exciting and crucial area of study he is involved in.  

Evening of Native Culture and Silent Auction
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Monroe High School Performing Arts Center
17001 Tester Road
Monroe, WA 98272

Skykomish Valley Indian Education families invite the community to join them for an Evening on Native Culture and Silent Auction . Doors open at 6:15 and refreshments will be served at this free, family friendly event.  

The evening will include special presentations by virtuoso violinist, Swil Kanim, Lummi; Native Flutist, Peter Ali, Yaqui; and a Native student dance exhibition. The silent auction hosted by the group’s parent organization will feature Native art, gift certificates and more.

Skykomish Valley Indian Education is a grant-funded program serving Native American/Alaska Native students, preschool through high school, in the Monroe, Snohomish and Sultan public schools. The group’s nonprofit parent organization provides financial support for the cultural and educational goals of the program. For more information about the program, contact Mars Miller at 360.804.2554.

Skykomish Valley Indian Education Annual Public Meeting

Monday, February 6, 2012
7 -8 PM
1st Floor Board Room
Monroe Public Schools Administration Office
200 East Fremont
Monroe, WA 98272

The public as well as our program’s families are invited to attend an open forum to discuss the Skykomish Valley Indian Education program Monday, February 6th from 7 - 8 PM in the first floor Board Room at the Monroe Public School Administration Office near downtown Monroe.

Skykomish Valley Indian Education is a grant-funded program serving Native American/Alaska Native students, preschool through high school, in the Monroe, Snohomish and Sultan public schools. The purpose of the meeting is to gather input for the design of the program for the 2012-2013 school year. For more information about the meeting or the program, contact Mars Miller at 360.804.2554.
Please join us in support of our SVIE Indian Education Program!!!

Refreshments

3rd Annual Make and Take - Arts and Crafts for the Holidays

ALEKS-Web Based Math Support Grades 4-12 and meetings with a certificated math teacher. Program starts in January. To sign up contact the Indian Education Office.

See you at our 12th Annual Back to School Family Lasagna Dinner
Monroe High School
Monday, September 19, 2011
Dinner served from 6:00 - 6:30 followed by a short program.

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Gifting that Supports SVIE
Local artist and storyteller, Roger Fernandes, created the art work to commemorate our 2007 pow wow. His art captured the theme of our pow wows, Celebrating Family, and is still available (note cards and signed limited edition prints) through the Indian Education office! Call our 24-hour message line or drop us an email.

• Limited Edition prints (numbered and signed) $25
• Note cards and envelopes packs of 5 for $7

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SVIE Staff
Ginnie Ayres, Monroe Public Schools Director, Instructional Support Programs and SVIE Advisor – 360-804-2558 ayresg@monroe.wednet.edu
Mars Miller, SVIE Family Liaison - Coordinator – 360-804-2554 millerm@monroe.wednet.edu

Snohomish School District
Jennifer Norton, Executive Director, Special Services and SVIE Liaison – 360-563-7308 jennifer.norton@sno.wednet.edu

Sultan Public Schools
David Paratore, Sultan Public Schools, Director of Student Services and SVIE Liaison – 360-793-9801 ext. 126 dparatore@sultan.k12.wa.us
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We share academic and cultural activities and events by, or of interest to, Skykomish Valley Indian Education and SVIE Parent Organization through periodic email updates.

To subscribe or change your email address please email millerm@monroe.wednet.edu

Mars Miller
Family Liaison-Coordinator

Monroe, Snohomish and Sultan Public Schools
Skykomish Valley Indian Education
Monroe Public Schools Administrative Office
200 East Fremont Street
Monroe, WA 98272
360-804-2554 Office
425-359-8935 Cell
millerm@monroe.wednet.edu

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