The Dickinson Community
Messenger November 28, 2011 |
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YELLOW is on Safety Patrol this week. Safety Patrol Schedule |
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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). |
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Little Theater Applications Available Next Week
Calling all 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade Thespians... Little Theater Applications will be available online next Monday, December 5th. The link to the application will be listed in the Messenger and there will be paper copies of the application in the foyer of Emily Dickinson for those who do not have internet access. Auditions will be held on January 9th and 10th. The performances will be March 2nd and 3rd.
Little Theater Co-Producers: Brenda Swanson and Lacey Puhl (littletheater@dickinsonptsa.org)
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Explorer Enrollment Information Night
Thursday, January 12th, 6:30pm
Lake Washington School District parents are invited to Explorer Community School's Enrollment Information Night - Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 6:30pm at the Emily Dickinson school commons - 7040 208th Ave. NE Redmond, WA.
Explorer is a Lake Washington School District choice elementary school located on the Emily Dickinson campus. One of three choice elementary school programs in the Lake Washington School District, Explorer offers a small elementary school environment staffed by three certified teachers in multi-aged classrooms grades one through five. Explorer's curriculum promotes academic excellence, strong self esteem, a love of learning and a belief in the importance of community. Parent volunteers are vital to the school's success in meeting these goals and a high level of parental involvement is required.
Attendance at this evening information night is a requirement for all families who wish to enroll a child for the 2012/2013 school year. Additionally, attendance is required to maintain a child's spot on the waitlist. Failure to attend will result in your child's name being removed from the waitlist. We are unable to offer childcare; therefore this is an adult only evening. Details regarding Explorer enrollment can be found at http://www.lwsd.org/school/explorer/About-Us/Pages/Explorer-Enrollment.aspx or call (425) 936-2533. |
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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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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. |
Winter Clothing Drive
There are children at Emily Dickinson/Explorer that need our help! We are hosting a winter clothing drive to assist these children in need. Can you help? We are a girl scout troop doing a community service project for winter clothing. We are asking for new or gently used clothing to be donated starting Monday, November 28, a donation bin will be in the front lobby at Emily Dickinson Elementary. If you have any questions, please email Corine Bergstrom at corine@cuizina.com or Tanya Rusak at fiverusaks@hotmail.com.
We need:
2 boy coats, gloves, hats size 6/7
Girls winter sweaters and gloves size 6/7
1 girl coat, gloves, hat 8/10
1 boy coat, gloves, hat 8/10
2 boys coat, gloves, hat 10/12
5 Boys coats and gloves 12/14
6 girls coats and gloves 12/14
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ASB News
Upcoming ASB Meetings:
· Student Store Committee: Cancelled
· Community Service Committee: Nov. 29th 8:15-8:45 Ms. Stone's room 126
· Spirit/Dance Committee: Nov. 30th 8:15-8:45 Ms. Scofield P-4
· 5th/6th Grade Leadership Meeting: Nov. 30th 11:30-12:00 Ms. Elmer room: 112
· Student Council Meeting: All Leaders and Representatives: Dec.1st 8:15-8:45 in Library |
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LWSF Says, "Thank you for your support!"
During this time of Thanksgiving, the Foundation wants to thank all who have donated during the last year. The Foundation especially thanks those who recently gave during the back-to-school campaign; donations and matching funds reached a record of nearly $20,000.
Research shows that one of the most effective ways to improve student performance and to close the achievement gap is to extend the learning day and learning year. Thanks to you, the Foundation is able to support before and after-school homework clubs and tutoring to students in five District schools. The LINKS mentoring program reached 788 students last year! Summer school scholarships were provided to 105 elementary students. Thanks to this outstanding community who supports education through volunteerism, PTSA, passing school levies and donating to the Lake Washington Schools Foundation. Thank you!
This spring, the Foundation will host its annual A Legacy for Learning luncheon. This luncheon is the Foundation's primary fundraiser and directly benefits student learning. If you are interested in volunteering at the luncheon,visit the Foundation website at www.lwsf.org
Happy Holidays!
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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:
- "Finding Kind," an anti-bullying documentary screening events: 11/28 in the theater at EHS at 7pm, Inglewood Junior High on 11/28 (doors open at 6:30pm and the movie begins at 7pm) There is not charge to see the movie , but donations are accepted, and 12/10 at Redmond City Hall at 10:00am. Kind Campaign is an internationally recognized movement, documentary and school program based upon the powerful belief in KINDness that brings awareness and healing to the negative and lasting effects of girl-against-girl "crime." That "crime" is bullying, rumors, exclusion and downright meaness. To find out more information go to: www.kindcampaign.com
- 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
December
2-9 Scholastic Book Fair
19-30 No School-Winter Break
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School Phone Numbers
Office: 425-936-2530
Safe Arrival: 425-936-2531
the Lake Washington School District Parent E-Newsletter. |
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