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Odle PTSA Email &
Newsletter Editor
Debbie Patel
odleptsa@hotmail.com
Odle PTSA Co-President
Krista Hammer
krista_hammer@yahoo.com
Odle PTSA Co-President
Dominique Vincenti
dominique.vincenti@nordstrom.com
Viking News Submissions
The Odle Viking News is distributed on the first and third Wednesday of every month. Submission requests are due on the first and third Monday, and may be sent to the newsletter editor. |
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011 Success = Odle's Only Option |
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Thursday, Oct. 13: FOOM (Friends of Odle Music) Meeting, 7:00 pm, Odle Library
Thursday, Oct. 20: Photo Retakes
Friday, Oct. 28: Principal - Parent Coffee Talk, 9:00 am - 10:00 am, Odle Library
Monday, November 21: Deadline for Reflections entries |
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FOOM (Friends of Odle Music) Meeting, October 13, 7:00 pm, Odle Library
FOOM is a music booster club whose mission is to support the band, orchestra, and choir programs at Odle. All interested parents and supporters are invited to the meeting. Please come and help make our wonderful music programs at Odle even stronger! |
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Photos Distributed Last Week - Picture Retake Day on October 20
Photos were distributed to students during lunch last week, and the remaining photos have been distributed to teachers to hand out in 1st or 7th period. If you purchased photos during Taking Care of Business Days and have not received them, please check with your student.
Picture Retake Day is Thursday, October 20. Just come to school and go to classes as usual, and you will be called out of class. This is for students who had a photo taken but did not like the photos, or there is something wrong with the photos. If the mistake is the photographer's mistake, there will be no charge. However, if you don't like the photo because of your hair or the expression on your face, something like that, you will need to re-purchase photos. If you have not had your photo taken at all and just want an ID card, you may do that on this day, as well. |
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Principal - Parent Coffee Talk on Friday, October 28
The next Principal - Parent Coffee Talk will be held on Friday, October 28, 9:00 am - 10:00 am in the Odle Library. Topics are still being decided, and will be posted on the Odle PTSA website and published in a future Viking News. |
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Help Mr. Williams Get a New Microscope on DonorsChoose.org
On October 5 Starbucks stores in King County will be distributing $10 gift cards for DonorsChoose.org. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is investing $500,000 in King County through this campaign. It is part of a movement to get as many citizens as possible involved in local schools. People will be able to go online and use this $10 gift card to help pay for any King County teach project listed there.
Odle's Science Teacher, Brendan Williams, has submitted a project for a new, higher resolution digital microscope for use in our science academy. The project can be found at: http://www.donorschoose.org/we-teach/1066756.704923723
Please pick up a $10 gift card from Starbucks today, go online to Mr. Williams' project, and help contribute towards the microscope for Odle!
(Note: You will still be able to donate after Oct. 5 - but the free $10 gift card is only available on Oct. 5 at Starbucks stores.) |
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Odle Before and After School Activities
2011 - 2012
Before School Activities
Monday:
Open Gym - 7:10 - 7:40
Open Library - 7:10 - 7:40
Jazz Band - 7:00 - 7:35, Rm. 417
Tuesday:
Open Gym - 7:10 - 7:40
Open Library - 7:10 - 7:40
Jazz Band - 7:00 - 7:35, Rm. 417
Yearbook Club - 7:00 - 7:40, Rm. 421
Wednesday:
Open Library - 7:10 - 7:40
Jazz Band - 7:00 - 7:35, Rm. 417
Thursday:
Open Gym - 7:10 - 7:40
Open Library - 7:10 - 7:40
Jazz Band - 7:00 - 7:35, Rm. 417
Friday:
Open Gym - 7:10 - 7:40
Open Library 7:10 - 7:40
Jazz Band - 7:00 - 7:35, Rm. 417
Leadership Class - 7:00 - 7:40, Rm. 112
After School Activities
M-T-Th-F 3:10 - 4:10 pm
Monday:
Homework Zone - 2:37 - 4:10, Library
Ultimate Frisbee - Field (10/3 - 11/4)
Jubilee Sports - Field
Tuesday:
Homework Zone - 2:37 - 4:10, Library
Future Problem Solvers, Rm. 413
Ultimate Frisbee - Field (10/3 - 11/4)
Jubilee Sports - Field
Wednesday:
Jubilee Sports - 1:23 - 5:00, Field
Thursday:
Homework Zone - 2:37 - 4:10, Library
French Club, Rm. 405
Ultimate Frisbee - Field (10/3 - 11/4)
Jubilee Sports - Field
Ground Breakers - 1st Thursday each month, Rm. 104
Friday:
Homework Zone - 2:37 - 4:10, Library
Service Club, Rm. 106
Math Club, 6th Gr - Rm. 104, 7th Gr - Rm. 301, 8th Gr - Rm. 108
Jazz Club, Rm. 417
Jubilee Sports - Field
Math Club contact: Li Jiang lij2@hotmail.com
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Parent Internet Viewer (PIV) is Online
Bellevue School District's Parent Internet Viewer is now online to check your student's grades, assignments, and attendance: https://grades.bsd405.org/piv/
Note: A letter to parents was mailed on the week of September 19 with your student's ID# and the passwords to access the PIV. If you did not receive it, please contact the office. |
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Activity Bus Routes and Stops
A reference guide listing Odle activity bus routes and stops is now available on the Odle PTSA website (Guide is on the bottom of the page): http://odleptsa.schools.officelive.com/AfterSchoolActivities.aspx
Use this guide to determine what activity bus your student would take should they require to take the bus home at 4:10 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. You just need to locate the route number and stop your student normally takes and follow across and it will tell you what Activity Bus route number and stop you need. |
Cultural Art Competition "Reflections"
Does your child like to be creative? This National PTA-sponsored competition provides the opportunity for your child to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original work.
This year's 2011-2011 Reflections' theme is: "Diversity Means..."
They can submit an entry in any of these six categories:
- Visual Arts
- Literature
- Photography
- Film/Video
- Music Composition
- Choreography/Dance
Only original works of art are accepted.
For further information regarding rules and regulations, either go directly to the Washington State PTA website www.wastatepta.org or stop by the Odle office. They will provide some copies of the rules and guidelines as well as entry and consent forms.
The deadline for entries is: November 21st, 2011
For further questions, feel free to contact the Odle Reflections Chair
Ilona Larson at i.larson@comcast.net
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Dear Parents,
The PTSA has created an email account to make it easier for you to give constructive feedback on the new success initiative. Suggestions for improvement as well as compliments will be collected and passed along to our principal and the faculty success team so that they can make the program as effective as possible. We will remove names from emails before passing them along. Our principal Eric McDowell has requested that the PTSA help collect anonymous feedback so that people who feel less comfortable coming to him directly, can still have a voice as this new program gets going. Thanks so much for your participation!
--Odle PTSA |
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Spanish Newsletter Coordinator Needed
Be part of the PTSA's Communications Team!
Spanish Newsletter coordinator needed
You do not have to speak Spanish.
Job Description: Every two months, this coordinator would: 1) Assemble the content for a Spanish version of the Viking News 2) Arrange to have the content translated by the Odle Spanish Liaison 3) Make copies and mail the newsletter to Spanish-speaking families. Estimated time commitment: 2 hours every other month.
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Bellevue Schools Foundation Representative for Odle
Job Description: Learn about the Bellevue Schools Foundation (BSF) and become knowledgeable about how the Foundation enhances student learning at Odle. Attend a Foundation board meeting or coffee during the year. Promote the foundation at Odle events and through the Viking News. Organize a table or two of parents to attend the Spring for Schools luncheon.
Please contact Dominique Vincenti Dominique.Vincenti@nordstrom.com or Krista Hammer krista_hammer@yahoo.com.
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Volunteer Thanks!
We thank all of the following parent volunteers for helping our school nurse with the hearing screenings! Your assistance made everything go smoothly. Great job!
Laurie Angelo
Beth Hom
Tanya Paszkeicz
Xiting Phillips
Beth Schrader
Grace Song
Ming-Yue Zhang
Mei Wu
Also, a big thanks to Dana Brudie, Ashlie McConnell, Lina Webster and Sheila Tecson for helping pass out photo packets at lunch on September 29th. |
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Bellevue School District News |
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Virtue of the month is Courage
The Bellevue School District virtue of the month is 'Courage'. Courage is personal bravery in the face of fear. It is doing what needs to be done even when it is really hard or scary. Courage is needed when learning new skills. Bystanders show courage when they stand up for students who are being treated unkindly. Mark Twain famously stated that "Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not [the] absence of fear." |
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BSD Flu Clinics
It's flu season - you ARE getting a flu shot, right?
Here are all the BSD locations and times:
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OCTOBER 4, 2011 |
HIGHLAND MS |
7:00 - 8:00 AM | |
OCTOBER 4, 2011 |
TTC BLDG (BUS,WISC,ESC)* |
8:30-10:30 AM | |
OCTOBER 4, 2011 |
SAMM HIGH SCHOOL |
2:30 - 3:30 PM | |
OCTOBER 5, 2011 |
TYEE MIDDLE SCHOOL |
7:30 - 8:30 AM | |
OCTOBER 7, 2011 |
SHERWOOD FOREST ELEM* |
7:00 - 8:00 AM | |
OCTOBER 11, 2011 |
WOODRIDGE ELEM. |
8:00 - 9:00 AM | |
OCTOBER 12, 2011 |
ESC BLDG - ROOM 200A |
8:00 - 9:00 AM | |
OCTOBER 13, 2011 |
NEWPORT HEIGHTS ELEM |
7:00 - 8:00 AM | |
OCTOBER 14, 2011 |
ODLE MIDDLE SCHOOL |
2:30 - 3:30 PM | |
OCTOBER 17, 2011 |
TILLICUM MS |
2:30 - 3:30 PM | |
OCTOBER 18, 2011 |
EASTGATE ELEM. |
7:30 - 8:30 AM | |
OCTOBER 20, 2011 |
NHS |
2:30 - 3:30 PM | |
OCTOBER 25, 2011 |
ENATAI ELEM |
2:30 - 3:30 PM | |
OCTOBER 26, 2011 |
INTERLAKE HIGH SCHOOL |
1:00 - 3:00 PM | |
OCTOBER 27, 2011 |
BELLEVUE HIGH SCHOOL |
2:30 - 3:30 PM |
1. Major Insurance (PREMERA, MEDCO RX, AETNA MEDICAL, CIGNA, UHC) will be accepted on site.
2. Bring a copy of your insurance card.
3. Group Health Insurance will be accepted at Sherwood.
Cash price will be $27.99 payable to Rite Aid.
Odle's Flu Clinic is October 14. Flu shots are encouraged. Children must be accompanied by a parent.
E. Dusty Udris, RN, BSN
School Nurse
Odle Middle School - Mon, Tues, Wed (1/2 day) - 456-6612
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Bullying Prevention and Social Skills Curriculum
BSD is launching a new Bullying Prevention and Social Skills Curriculum. Please make plans to attend one of three Information Nights about the new curriculum, co-sponsored by the District and the Bellevue Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) Council.
Mark Your Calendars
The first information night is Tuesday, October 11 at 5 p.m. at Newport High School. Parents from all schools are invited to attend. The forum will address:
- What is bullying?
- What is the District doing to prevent bullying?
- Tools you can use to talk to your kids about bullying
Additional information nights will be held Tuesday, January 24 at Sammamish High School and Wednesday, March 21 at Interlake High School.
Wednesday, October 12 is "Unity Day." Students, parents and school staff are encouraged to wear orange, as part of the national "Make it Orange and Make it End" bullying prevention campaign. By working together, we can make sure all our students learn in a safe and civil environment. |
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Bellevue Schools Foundation Fall Campaign
PO Box 40644 Bellevue, WA 98015-4644
info@bsfdn.org
www.bsfdn.org
425-456-4199
Bellevue Schools Foundation's Fall Campaign is well under way. The Fall Campaign raises funds to support a number of important programs, including VIBES, Starting Strong, Differentiated Learning, and other initiatives.
Our goal is to invest almost $900,00 in the district this year and you can make it happen! If you'd like to help us keep our commitment to our kids, please consider a gift to the Foundation through our website or by returning the attached BSF Fall Campaign Flyer. Volunteers will be making Phonathon calls Nov. 6th - 9th to families we haven't yet heard from.
Volunteer callers are needed for the Phonathon - If you enjoy talking to people and want to make a difference for Bellevue students, this is the perfect job for you! Training and free pizza are provided. High School students and bilingual volunteers are welcome. Contact Katrina Freeburg, BSF Annual Giving Manager, at Katrina@bsfdn.org to sign up or for more information.
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Community News and Events |
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Sammamish High School will host Bellevue Bears Youth Football Night - Friday, Oct. 7
All Bellevue Bears players in Bears colors will be admitted FREE and receive a Free hot dog and soda. All players will be acknowledged at halftime as well. |
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SAT Practice Test at Interlake High School on Saturday, October 8th
Dear Parents:
Don't miss out on this opportunity for your student to receive better scores on the SAT!
Interlake DECA will be hosting a Full-Length SAT Practice test this Saturday, October 8th at 8 am at Interlake High School Room 1809.
The test is a full-length SAT held in the same format as the official SATs. The tests are SATs from previous years and are approved by the College Board.
Included with the test will be a Complete Score Report as well as an Assessment of Strengths and Weaknesses and an Improvement Plan! For only $25 (brought day of or paid to the Interlake accountant beforehand), your son/dughter will have a chance to prepare and practice for this crucial test! This test is highly recommended for the success of your son/daughter.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe once said, "It is not enough to take steps which may some day lead to a goal; each step must be itself a goal and a step likewise."
This SAT Practice Test is that first 'step' to achieving that 'goal' -- whatever it is. Don't miss this opportunity!
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Board and Ski with Bellevue Ski School in 2012
It is time to start thinking about snow and joinging us at the Bellevue Ski School!
We are the only Winter Snow Sports Program that is approved by the Bellevue School District program for 2nd through 12th grade students. Our Program offers more "benefits for less cost" than any other regional program. In addition, we offer both a 6 and 8 Week Session, Well Trained and Dedicated Staff, Safety and First Aid Assistance, and Annual Bar-b-cue.
Bellevue Ski School's Saturday lessons and transportation are offered for 8 weeks from January 7th through March 3rd, with a holiday on Saturday, February 18th. The 6 week session is available from January 7th through February 11th. The buses will pick up and return the Elementary Students to Phantom Lake Elementary and Middle School Students to Tillicum Middle School. Please watch the PTSA/School Newsletters and our website for more information.
Sign up starts on October 1st through December 15th, with Discount Pricing available through November 30th.
Please visit our website and sign up at www.bellevueskischool.com.
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