The Dickinson Community
Messenger December 5, 2011 |
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BLUE is on Safety Patrol this week. Safety Patrol Schedule |
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Principal Post
Dear Dickinson & Explorer Community,
As I walked the hallways this week I was suddenly struck by a powerful realization: our school truly is a beautiful place to learn. Throughout our school there are endless displays of student work, which I find very inspirational and I feel that our staff and students do as well. The work that parents put into both the creation of beauty in our amazing Art Smart classes is outstanding. I am thrilled with the quality of this program, and truly value what it brings to our 'whole child' approach to student learning. To all of the Art Smart volunteers out there: bravo! Beyond this program there are many other ways that our school shines, but I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to everyone that helps bring beauty into our daily school life.
Karen Barker
Principal, Dickinson Learning Community
Lake Washington School District
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| Scholastic Book Fair is Here!
The Dickinson Explorer Scholastic book fair is here! This is a great opportunity for you to do some holiday shopping which benefits our school library. We have a large selection of Scholastic books available for purchase and a portion of the proceeds go toward buying new books for the library. This year the book fair is in the new gym and open during lunch time as well as after school . Sale hours are: Monday, Dec 5 and Tuesday Dec 6 from 11:00 and 1:00 and 3:30 - 6:00, Wednesday, Dec 7 from 2:00 - 4:00.
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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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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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Little Theater
Little Theater Application
Attention all 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders...The Little Theater Application is now available online at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6VDPRVP
There are also paper copies of the application in the foyer of Emily Dickinson, for those who do not have internet access.
The deadline for submitting an application is Wednesday, December 14th at 3.30pm. Applications can be submitted online or turned into the school office. Hard copies of actor's photo (clearly labeled) can also be submitted at the office.
Auditions will be held on January 9th & 10th. The Little Theater performances will be March 2nd and 3rd
Questions? Please contact the co-producers, Lacey Puhl and Brenda Swanson, at littletheater@dickinsonptsa.org
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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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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:
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, 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.
Hats size 6/7
Girls winter sweaters and gloves size 6/7
1 girl coat, gloves, hat 8/10
Hats size 8/10
2 boys coat, gloves, hat 10/12
6 girls coats and gloves 12/14
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
5-7 Scholastic Book Fair
19-30 No School-Winter Break
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 - 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. |
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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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