The Dickinson Community
Messenger November 21, 2011 |
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PURPLE is on Safety Patrol this week. Safety Patrol Schedule |
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Half-Day this Wednesday
Wednesday, November 23rd is a Half-Day. Explorer will dismiss at 11:45am and Dickinson at 12pm. PM Kindergarten will attend Wednesday from 9am-12pm.
No AM Kindergarten on Wednesday.
No School on Thursday or Friday. |
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Holiday Attendance and Daily Attendance
With the holidays quickly approaching and your travel plans have been made, please remember to call the Attendance Line, 425/936-2531, to report your student(s) absence/absences. The office staff thanks you!
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LOST & FOUND! Are you missing a coat, sweatshirt, jacket or hat? Our 'Lost and Found' bin has grown and is overflowing, please stop on by and check it out. Any items still with us by December 15th will be donated to a good cause. Thank you! |
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Save those Books (and Games and Movies...) Has the spring cleaning bug got you early? Clearing out space for those incoming Christmas gifts? Don't give them away yet! The 2nd Annual Used Book Fair is scheduled for March 12-15, 2012. We need your books (children's and "grown-ups"), games and movies (G, PG only please). Please be sure to put them aside in a box or two, and clearly mark them 'For the Used Book Fair.' We'll get back to you in February to let you know where and when to bring them in. Sorry, we don't have the space to store them in the interim. And thanks for thinking of us! Any questions? Contact Susan Seabrooks at sseabrooks@dickinsonptsa.org. |
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PTSA Nominating Committee seeks 2012/2013 Executive Board Nominations The PTSA Nominating Committee requests recommendations for the PTSA Executive Board for the 2012/2013 school year. These positions include: Co-President; Treasurer, Secretary, Vice Presidents of Fundraising, Communications, Services, and Programs. If there is someone you would like to nominate, including yourself, please fill out the form on our website and turn ot in to the office or email the form to a member of the nominating committee. The Nominating Committee will contact all nominees to review the requirements and see if they are interested in filling open positions. The Nominating Committee will recommend a slate of 2012/2013 Executive Board members to the general membership in January. New Executive Board members will be voted in by PTSA members at the February 9th General Membership Board meeting. Questions regarding the nominating process can be directed to any of the following Nominating Committee members: Danielle Lund (dlund@dickinsonptsa.org), Margo Mallicoat (mmallicoat@dickinsonptsa.org), Lacey Puhl (lpuhl@dickinsonptsa.org), or Linda Larson (llarson@dickinsonptsa.org). |
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Expect One-Lane Closures on NE Union Hill Road One lane of NE Union Hill Road will be closed from 8am to 3pm on Monday, Nov. 21, and from 9am to 2pm on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Crews will put up a crane and then use it to set girders for the Evans Creek Bridge. Construction of a wall and storm drainage will continue along 195th Avenue NE/196th Avenue NE. Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures from 9am to 2pm. Monday through Wednesday (Nov. 21-23). No work is anticipated on 95th Street NE or NE Novelty Hill Road next week. |
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LWSD Special Needs Group Meeting Tuesday, November 22nd, 7pm
Invite your peers to join us! All are welcome! No memberships or fees, just the sharing of resources and networking! Our November Meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 22, 7-8:30pm at the LWSD Resource Center, Board Room. |
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Bellevue Ice Skating Fundraising Opportunity November 25-December 16, 2011 & January 3-8, 2012 (excluding Mondays)
Ice skating opens to the public on Friday, November 25th and closes on Sunday, January 8th and is a part of the Bellevue Magic Season. Families can make it a night of holiday fun with a visit to Snowflake Lane at the Bellevue Collection and stroll through Garden d'Lights at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. More information about the Bellevue Magic Season can be found at www.magicseason.com.
Mention Emily Dickinson PTSA as you pay and they will donate $3 per person to our school. So go as often as you can! |
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Auction Venue Committee Do you have an opinion about where our bi-annual auction should be held? If so, we are currently putting together a group to look into the venues in our area. This is a short-term committment and should be really fun. Please email kreese@dickinsonptsa.org if you are interested. |
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Scholarship Basket Auction
Thursday, December 1st, 9:30am
Lake Washington PTSA Council cordially invites you to our Annual Scholarship Basket Auction, December 1st, 9:30am*, at the LWSD Resource Center Lobby. Enter to win one of several great raffle prizes! All proceeds provide scholarships to graduating seniors and staff in our district.
* Silent bidding begins November 3rd, 2011
Scholarships for students and teachers are possible thanks to your generosity. Each year, the PTSA Council awards a variety of scholarships to graduating seniors and to LWSD certificated staff. Funding for these scholarships is provided by the generosity of all PTAs in the district, the continued support and success of Council's Annual Scholarship Basket Auction and donations from the greater community.
Student scholarships, recognizing achievement and community service, assist recipients in their post-secondary education. Scholarships for certificated LWSD staff provide assistance with continuing education at an institute of higher learning, through LWSD Professional Development, or for pursuing National Board Certification. |
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Community Fliers, Events, and Information
Remember to check the Community Bulletin Board for sports registrations, community events, lectures, and other important information. Here are just a couple of MANY items posted there:
- St John Vianney-Finn Hill Holiday Tree Sale: Help support local high school students earn their way to Tijuana to build homes. Ninth annual youth group tree sale, 11/25 - 12/21. St. John Vianney Church (12600 84th Ave NE Kirkland 98034), M-F 5-8pm. Sat 8-9pm. Sun 8-5pm. Questions or special orders: Ken Goodwin 425.823.6840, goodwin.hp@gmail.com.
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For Your Calendars
November
23 Half Day
24 No School - Thanksgiving
25 No School - Thanksgiving December
2-9 Scholastic Book Fair
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Please remember to add messenger@dickinsonptsa.org to the safe senders list of your email provider. For help, go to www.safesenderslist.com.
 - Dickinson PTSAon our website. |
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School Phone Numbers
Office: 425-936-2530
Safe Arrival: 425-936-2531
the Lake Washington School District Parent E-Newsletter. |
| SUPPORT YOUR SCHOOL WHILE YOU SHOP | |
We are part of the Amazon School Rewards Associates Program. When (and ONLY when) you use THIS link, 6% of qualifying purchases will be donated to Dickinson PTSA.
Mention Dickinson PTSA before you begin your checkout at Everything Party and 10% of the purchase price is donated to our PTSA.
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