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Issue #1 September 23rd 2011
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| Message From The PTSA President
Dear Leopard Families and Friends,
On behalf of the Lakeview PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association), we welcome you to the 2011-2012 school year! We were happy to see so many families at last week's BBQ and to see so many parents at our first PTSA meeting during Curriculum Night. Part of what makes Lakeview a great learning community is all the support from our families. I encourage every family to join the Lakeview PTSA, and to take an active role in education. We'd love to have members of your extended family join as well - grandparents, aunts, uncles - they can all play an important part in modeling involvement in education. Joining the PTSA gives you a greater voice in letting our lawmakers in Olympia know how important education is to our community, something very important at times like this when budgets are tight and almost any program runs the risk of being cut. For more information, please visit Lakeview PTSA.
Thank you,
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LW Superintendent To Step Down
Dr. Chip Kimball, Superintendent of Lake Washington School District since 2007, announced his departure last week. The 2011-2012 school year will be his last. To read Dr. Kimball's letter in full, please click here. |
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Order Lakeview Spirit Wear by 9/30
The deadline to order Lakeview hoodies, long and short sleeved t-shirts is Friday, 9/30. All orders are online this year. To place your order, go to www.proimagesportswear.com/shop. Click on register to set up an account. Use the authorization code "Lakeview". Once registered there will be a link to "Lakeview Elementary" under Stores in the upper left side. Click on the link to access the store. |
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We Need You!
One of the the PTSA's goals is to support Lakeview teachers and staff so that our children receive the best education possible. PTSA Board members work with school staff to plan and improve programs and activities that will enrich our students' educational experience. These activities are not possible without volunteers. We encourage all parents to join the PTSA and find an area where you enjoy volunteering. Whether helping at a school event, chairing a committee, or working on a project from home, there is something to fit everyone's schedule. To see where you can volunteer, check out the Help Wanted page on the Lakeview website, return the blue Volunteer Form included in the First Day Packet, or contact Katy Basnaw at lakptsavolunteer@gmail.com. |
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Help Wanted
A few positions are listed below. For a complete list visit the PTSA's Help Wanted page.
Picture Day Volunteer: Coordinate picture day with Karen Moran. Arrange for volunteers to help throughout the day and put together photo schedule. Time committment is one hour prep time with Karen and one full day on picture day. Contact Kristen Estes.
5th & 6th Grade Celebration Chair: Coordinate with teachers and a committee of parents for end of Elementary School celebrations. Past years events have included a celebration ceremony at the school (with an invitation, program, booklet of class predictions, slide presentation, and gifts for the teachers), a pizza lunch at Peter Kirk park, and a swim party at Peter Kirk pool. Approx. 10 hours. Contact Kristen Estes.
Library Volunteer: Join the fun: volunteer your time in the library! Opportunities include: circulation (check out and check in), shelving books and other materials, assisting students in book selection, research and school work, overseeing students during recesses, preparing materials, and maintaining bulletin boards, among others. Contact Sarah Jensen.
Fundraising Team: Help the Fundraising Chair with implementation of various fundraising programs throughout the year including a silent auction during the carniaval and the spring move-a-thon. Contact Rachelle Kortus.
Special Needs Liaison: Contact Karen Tipp.
Teaching Grants: Contact Karen Tipp.
Yearbook Coordinator: Contact Kristi Caggiano. |
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Volunteer Applications
The LWSD requires all individuals volunteering in the classroom, at school events, and/or on field trips to complete a Volunteer Application. All volunteers must go through an application process including a background check through the Washington State Patrol. Parents of students may apply online through Parent Access on the Parent Tab on the LWSD website or through the standard paper application. Applications are available in the school office. The application process can take up to 2 weeks. Volunteer approvals are valid for 2 school years. Learn more about the Volunteer Application Process. |
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Walk to School Week
Walk to School Week is October 3rd - 7th! Volunteers are needed to help
kids fill in raffle tickets each morning from 8:45 - 9:10 am. Please contact Megan Gardner if you are interested. |
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Scholastic Book Fair Begins October 3rd
It's our favorite time of year: half days, conferences and the Scholastic Bookfair! We hope you will take time to stop by the library with your children when you are on campus. Proceeds from the book fair are the main budget source for our library. Lakeview students benefit twice through their purchases! Details about the bookfair, including dates, hours, special events and the new "online" component can be found on the Lakeview/Scholastic Homepage . For those of you who can't make it to campus, check out the new online shopping link. Pass the link on to family and friends so they can shop, too! All online purchases will be delivered to Lakeview for distribution. Please plan accordingly. Looking forward to seeing you October 3-6 at the bookfair!
Sarah Jensen, Lakeview Teacher and Librarian |
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Destination ImagiNation: Calling New Members!
Destination ImagiNation is a unique enrichment program that offers 3rd through 6th graders a real-world experience in creativity, teamwork and problem solving. Teams are comprised of up to seven Lakeview students who work together for several weeks/months to create their solutions to Team Challenges, which can have a theatrical, structural, improvisational, scientific or technical focus. Teams are led by adult volunteer team managers who act as facilitators and who conduct weekly team meetings. To preview the challenges for the 2012 regional tournament scheduled for March, go to the DI website.
Last year's Lakeview Coolcumber Club DI team competed in the Regional Tournament, qualified for the State Tournament, and were the WA State Champions in their chosen challenge at the elementary school level in 2011! They traveled to Tennessee in May to compete in the Global Finals and tied for 12th place out of more than 70 teams participating! Read the details of their challenge on the Lakeview website: Destination ImagiNation.
Kindergarteners through 2nd graders can participate in the non-competitive Rising Stars program. It's a great way for younger students to get started with DI. Learn more about the Rising Stars Program.
Didn't have a chance to stop by the DI table during the BBQ and Curriculum Night last week? If your student is interested in joining a team, contact Chitra at chitrasa@hotmail.com or 425-739-9289. For more information about this amazing program, please visit www.idodi.org or www.wa-di.org.
Thanks,
Chitra Subramanian
Lakeview Elementary DI Coordinator, Lakeview PTSA Vice President
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LW Schools Foundation Information
The Lake Washington Schools Foundation was started seven years ago by a group of education-minded community members who wanted to support local schools. Its mission is to raise money to support academic excellence and success for all students in the Lake Washington School District. The efforts of the Foundation are district-wide and seek to address some of the programs that have been diminished or eliminated by lack of funds. For more information on the foundation and how you can help, click on www.lwsf.org. |
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Code of Conduct
Dear Lakeview Families and Friends,
"Work Hard, Be Kind, Be Safe". These words are spoken often by students and staff. Do we know how to explain this paraphrase to our children? The Lakeview Student Behavior Matrix was created as an informational tool parents and students could reference when discussing the Lakeview Code of Conduct. Examples of specific behaviors are listed. Please take time to periodically review the document with your student(s). Your efforts help to build a stronger school community.
Warm Regards,
Shawna Rothaus |
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Upcoming Events
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Thu, 9/29 6pmSkate King
Thu, 9/29 7pm
LWSD Parent Ed: "Helping the Behaviorally Challenging Child" Mon, 10/3-10/7 Walk to School Week Mon, 10/3 Book Fair Mon, 10/3-10/6 Half-Day Conferences Thu, 10/6 7pm LWSD PTSA Council Meeting Fri, 10/7 No School
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To those who helped assemble First Day Packets: Julie Barker, Dana Laursen, Michal Lotzkar, Satoko Matsushita, the Moen Family, Jenelle Mullet, Nicole Showalter,
Karen Tipp, and all the student helpers!
- Agustina Reisman and Jenny Carlson
To Metropolitan Market and Starbucks for generously providing pastries and coffee for the First Day Parent Coffee. Their willingness to connect with our school community is greatly appreciated!
-Rachelle Kortus
To those who helped with the Back To School BBQ: Ivanna Vukadinovic & sister Anna, Mary Pund, Jenny Carlson, Jackie McKenna, Leslie Behrends, Laura James, Carmen & Mike Andonian, Erin Pederesen, Michelle Marshall, Christy & Craig McGlynn, Dave Gardner, Rachel Kortus, Karen Lucero, Richard Jacques, Anne Jensen and Kristin Estes!
- Megan Gardner
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Fitness Calendars
The goal for students at Lakeview Elementary is to have fun and stay fit the entire year. Students are encouraged to complete a monthly fitness calendar by recording their daily activities a minimum of three times per week. Please use the fitness calendar link for a downloadable copy. September calendars are due Thursday, October 6th. |
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Breakfast Service is Happening!
Lakeview offers breakfast to all students. Nutritous selections available beginning at 8:45 in the Commons. The cost is $1.10 for students and Free for students on the Free/Reduced Lunch Program. |
Parent Education: Helping Your Behaviorally Challenged Child
The LWPTSA Council sponsors many parent education programs. Helping Your Behaviorally Challenged Child is a 6 session program that teaches parents & caregivers to understand and communicate with children in order to solve behavioral problems and build skills. Learn what's getting in your child's way, why traditional behavior plans aren't working, communication methods that will create solutions and foster independence, common roadblocks and how to deal with them, and how to help your child become a flexible and tolerant problem solver. Participants receive a copy of The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children. 6 week class series beginning Thursday, 9/29, 7:00pm to 9:00pm in the LWSD Resource Center. Class ends on Thursday, 11/3. Fee: $120 per person, add $60 for co-parent. Registration required. Send an email to lwsdparented@gmail.com to register. Instructed by Sara Gardner, President of the Autism Society of King County and on the Advisory Board of CHADD OC North. Go to http://tinyurl.com/bcchild for more information. |
| LWSD Food Service Employment Opportunities
The Perfect Fit! Looking for something to do while your kids are back in school and earn extra spending money? Sodexo Food Services in the Lake Washington School District has cafeteria positions that fit a parent's schedule perfectly: work day hours that will coincide with school hours and have holidays/weekends off. Entry level positions are available for 3 to 4 hours per day at $9.25 per hour. For information please contact LWSD Food Service Office at 425-936-1393. |
Got news? Submit your article concerning Lakeview, PTSA, LWSD, or LWSF by sending an email to lakeviewnews@gmail.com. Submission deadline is the Friday before the next issue.
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Work Hard, Be Kind, Be Safe!
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