Issue #3 October 21st, 2011
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Reflections Art Program
Reflections is a National PTA cultural arts competition open to all Lakeview students in grades K-6. The theme for this year's program is "Diversity Means...". Lakeview students are encouraged to reflect on what diversity means to them and then create an original work of art. Entries can be submitted in one of six categories: Visual Arts, Literature, Photography, Music Composition, Film Production and Choreography/Dance. The deadline for entries is Wednesday, 11/2. All entries must be accompanied by a completed Student Entry Form and follow the rules/guidelines which are available online or by the office doors. Contact Eileen Chen with any questions.
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Lakeview Student Directory 2011-2012
Work has already started on this year's Student Directory. The information included is taken from the PTSA Student and Family Form that you received in your First Day Packets back in September. If you did not turn in this form, your student will not be listed in this vital school and parent resource. You do not need to be a PTSA Member to be listed in the Directory. Members receive one free Directory. Non-members may purchase Directories for $10 each later in the fall. Room and Party Parents also use this contact information to keep parents informed on classroom party preparations. Download a form today and send it in with your student addressed to Lakeview PTSA: Directory Information. Thank you! |
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Silent Auction Planning
The Lakeview PTSA Silent Auction will be held during the Carnival on Saturday, 2/11. Help with procuring auction items from local businesses and area attractions is needed before the holidays. Last year's auction raised over $10,000. Proceeds from the auction go to benefit favorite PTSA enrichment programs such as the Art Docent Program, Family Dance Night, Student Leadership and Patrol, classroom supplies and so much more. If you are interested in helping with this key fundraiser, email lakptsafundraising@gmail.com. |
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Yearbook Volunteer Needed
The Lakeview PTSA is looking for a volunteer(s) to coordinate production of the school yearbook. Tasks include gathering photos from classroom photographers, laying out collage pages, coordinating production with the yearbook company, and design and distribution of an order form. Most of the work begins in February. Hours dependent on numbers of photos/classes. Majority of work takes place over span of two months. Please contact Kristi Caggiano. |
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Bring Back The Passport Club
If you're passionate about our children learning more about geography, please consider being our lead for bringing Passport Club back to Lakeview next year! Contact Emily Staples for more information. |
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LV Parent Meeting With Kirkland Middle School Principal
Come learn about Kirkland "Middle" School! On Monday, 10/24 at 3pm in the Lakeview Library, Principal Debbie McCarson will share Kirkland's plans as we gear up for next year's middle school reconfiguration. She will also discuss her beliefs about Middle School students, personalization, blocked classes, rigorous differentiated curriculum, extra-curricular activities and much more. |
Lakeview Office Manager Resigns
Lakeview's Office Manager, Karen Moran has decided to resign from her position. This is a huge loss and we will greatly miss Karen. We are striving to provide consistency in the office until we find a new Office Manager early next month.
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Halloween At Lakeview
This Halloween classrooms may hold a Halloween Party as one of their three yearly parties. However students are not allowed to come to school dressed up for the holiday or dress up during the day, in accordance with the policy in past years. All students are expected to abide by the school Dress Code in their school attire on Halloween Monday, 10/ 31. In addition, we ask that parents limit the amount of candy that students bring to school following Halloween. If students bring candy, it should be for that student only. Please do not send candy with your student to share with classmates.
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Lakeview Safety Week: 10/1 to 11/4
Lakeview Parents: we need your help to provide a safe environment for all Lakeview students! The Lakeview Safety Committee has designated the week of October 31-November 4th as LAKEVIEW SAFETY WEEK. During this time we would like to have as many volunteers as possible help us cover the areas directly outside school (the upper and lower parking lots). These volunteers, along with members of the Lakeview Safety Committee and Principal Rothaus, will be a visible presence in throughout campus. Training will be provided to ensure we provide a clear message to our parents and reminding them about the following areas:
~Load and unload in the drop-off/pick-up zone only
~Drive slow and safe
~Students enter/exit car on curbside only
~If parents need to help students out of car, they must park
~Patrol and volunteers may open car doors
~Students must wait on the raised wall (State Street Loop)
~Walk through parking lot using the patrolled crosswalks
~Students wait at the flag pole until 8:45am
If you are interested in helping, please contact our Principal, Shawna Rothaus, at srothaus@lwsd.org or her phone at 425-936-2600. We'd love to have a strong show of Lakeview parent support for this important week!
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Elementary Quest Information
In the 2012-2013 school year, Elementary Quest will serve grades 2 through 5. Students currently in grades 1-4 may apply for Elementary Quest. Application for Elementary program are accepted Monday, 10/3 through Friday, 10/28 until 4:00 p.m.
Students who are in grades 5 or 6 must apply to the Middle School Quest Program. Middle School applications will be available from Monday, 10/24 thru Friday, 11/18 at 4pm. The Middle School Quest information night is scheduled for Tuesday, 10/25 at 7pm at Kamiakin Jr. High. Further information regarding student qualification criteria and online application available on the LWSD website.
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Message From PTSA President
Dear Leopard Families and Friends,
Many thanks to all of you who have joined the PTSA so far this year. We currently have around 70% participation and would love to go higher - some schools in our district reach 100%! Each PTSA member has a voice in showing our elected officials how much our community supports a strong education and a solid partnership between our teachers and students. We also encourage other members of our community to join - friends and family are welcome! It's easy, and membership information is on our website.
The PTSA helps with many activities at Lakeview, including:
Walk to School Week - Thank you to all the students who participated in Walk to School week (10/ 3-10/7), and to the many volunteers who organized and helped it run smoothly, especially our PTSA Special Events Chair, Megan Gardner. Congratulations to Mr. Coulter's class for highest participation, winning an ice cream party for the class.
Enrichment Classes - Thank you to Karee Oliver, our PTSA Enrichment Chair, for providing our students with a great variety of enrichment activities. These enrichment opportunities set Lakeview apart - not many schools offer the variety found at Lakeview. More information can be found on the Lakeview website.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the PTSA, or would like more information.
Thank you,
Marypat Meuli, Lakeview PTSA President
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Thank You From LW Schools Foundation
LWSF would like to thank everyone in the community who generously donated to their Back to School Campaign. Over $15,000 was raised to help fund programs such as Access that assists financially challenged students with school related expenses. For more information go to their website at www.lwsf.org. |
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WA State PTA Adopts New Priorities
Every two years, Washington State PTA chooses a legislative priority platform while continuing to support all of their legislative principles as well as National PTA's public policy agenda. At this year's assembly the following new priorities were supported:
1. Achievement gaps and education opportunities
2. Charter Schools
3. Early learning
4. Juvenile justice
5. School-zone signage
For more information on these priorities, visit their website. |
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Veteran's Day Wall Of Honor
Veteran's Day is on November 11th. We will once again be making a "Wall of Honor" displaying photos of Veterans connected to our Lakeview students and community. Please bring in copies of photos labeled with the name of the Veteran and how they are connected to our Lakeview community. The Veteran's Day Assembly will be held on Thursday, 11/10 at 9:15am in the gym. The assembly will feature singing performances from each grade level, the intermediate choir, and a special guest speaker. Families and Veterans from our community are encouraged to attend! |
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LWPTSA Basket Auction
Each year, the LWPTA Council offers more than $12,000 in scholarships to high school seniors and teachers within the school district. Besides the $100 donations made by each local unit, the annual basket auction is the only fundraiser we have to generate the remaining scholarship funds.
Beginning in November, the baskets will be on display in the lobby of the LWSD Resource Center. Silent auction bidding begins Thursday, 11/3 and will be open for the entire month. The final auction bidding will take place after the December council meeting on Thursday, 12/1 at 10:00am. |
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Upcoming Events |
Mon, 10/24
Middle School Quest Applications Available Mon, 10/24 3pm Parent Meeting with Kirkland Middle School Principal at Lakeveiw Library
Tue, 10/25 7pm
LWSD PTSA Special Needs Meeting at LWSD Resource Center Tue, 10/25 7pm Middle School Quest Info Night at Kamiakin Jr High Fri, 10/28 Elementary Quest Applications Due Thu, 11/3 9:30am LWSD PTSA Council Meeting at LWSD Resource Center
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