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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, November 2, 2011 Success = Odle's Only Option |
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Thursday, Nov. 3: Orchestra Concert, 7:00 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 8: Family Math Night, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Odle Library
Wednesday, Nov. 9: End of quarter
Thursday, Nov. 10: No School, Professional / Conference Day
Friday, Nov. 11: No School, Veterans Day
Thursday, Nov. 17: PTSA General Meeting, 6:30 pm, Odle Library
Friday, Nov. 18: Student of the Quarter, 12:00 pm
Monday, Nov. 21: Deadline for Reflections entries
Wednesday, Nov. 30: Internet Safety Parent Education Night, 6:30 pm, MUR |
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Family Math Night
Tuesday, November 8th
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Odle Library
Odle students, parents, siblings, and other family members are invited to join us in a night to get together to do math! We will play math games and learn about the national math standards. Hope to see you all there! |
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SEATTLE POLICE Tips for 21st CENTURY PARENTS
Internet Safety, Facebook, Cyber-bullying, Cell Phones, Texting & More!
Essential tips for monitoring your children's online and social media activities
- how to respond to cyber-bulling effectively
- keep your child's social networking page safe & private
- the reality of posting and sexting
- rules to implement and ensure safety online
SPECIAL GUEST: STEFANIE THOMAS
Victim Advocate with the SEATTLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
Location: Odle Middle School (MUR)
November 30, 6:30 pm
Hosted by Odle PTSA & Bellevue PTSA Council |
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Needed at Odle: Basketball Backboard
We need a basketball backboard for the Odle courtyard! Before the principal purchases a new one, do any of you have a used basketball backboard taking up room in your garage or driveway that your kids no longer use? If so, please email odleptsa@hotmail.com
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Magazine Drive Has Been Extended!
The Odle Associated Student Body (ASB) magazine drive has been extended because our sales are low this year, and we need to keep trying! Proceeds from magazine sales fund many things including assemblies, activities buses, field trips, student socials and so much more! Mondays are the turn in days for orders. Keep this in mind for holiday gifts! Please contact Cathi Hervey at herveyjc@hotmail.com if you have any questions. Thanks for supporting Odle students!
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Help Mr. Williams Get Science Games on DonorsChoose.org
Thank you very much for your previouse contributions to purchase a new microscope for the Odle Science Department! We have collected sufficient funds to purchase the microscope.
Odle's Science Teacher, Brendan Williams, has submitted a new project for science games on DonorsChoose.org: http://www.donorschoose.org/donors/proposal.html?id=667813
The games will provide resources for students who quickly absorb material to extend their learning in a highly engaging mode. Imagine finishing an assignment early because you understand the concept and you are then given more "work" to do. Yuck! Also imagine the struggling learner who is presented with the same information in the same way for a fourth time. Why expect a different result with the same approach? These games will give struggling learners a different avenue into some of the main concepts we study during the year.
Requested games include: Condon - The DNA Game, The Cell Game, and Predator - The Food Chain Game. These games explore several of the topics that we address in our 6th grade Life Science course and our Prism 8th grade Biology classes. Reviewers' comments about another requested game, Biome and Ecosystem Bing Game, included: effective, engaging, grade level appropriate and saves time.
Please consider contributing towards this project. If you still have your $10 DonorsChoose gift card from Starbucks, please direct the resources toward this new project. The expiration date for the gift cards is November 8.
Thank you for your support! |
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Legislative Corner
The General Election is Nov. 8 and ballots have been mailed and should have been received at your homes last week. There are a number of important races and initiatives on the ballot. Please take the time to thoroughly research the issues and candidates and cast your vote.
The state needs to cut $2 billion from the current budget. The governor has proposed her preliminary cuts. All the details of this proposal can be found on Odle PTSA's website in the legislative section: http://odleptsa.schools.officelive.com/LegislativeIssues.aspx
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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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 ALL HANDS ON DECK! HELP KIDS BE SUCCESSFUL AT ODLE!
The faculty "Success Team" has requested some extra help from parents after school in the Work Completion Zone (MUR) and Homework Club (Library). This will mainly be light supervision with an occasional question.
To make it very easy to sign up, we have put a "SUCCESS CALENDAR" on the PTSA website: http://www.odlemiddleschool.org. Parents can simply click a spot and add or delete their name. Please consider signing up to help once a month after school at Odle from 2:33 - 4:10 (M, T, TH or F).
If everyone takes a spot, we will all have played a role in creating a supportive and effort-rewarding school atmosphere so that our students can thrive.
Parents who plan to volunteer regularly for success, please fill out a VIBES form which can be found in the attendance office. It is free and easy to fill out, and once you have done one, they are kept on file and do not have to be done again. The district requires these forms for regular volunteers and field trip chaperones, etc. |
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Spring Fundraiser Volunteers
We are looking for 5 volunteers to join our committee to work on the Odle 2nd annual spring fundraiser in March 2012. We have 3 open positions - so grab a friend and let's raise some money for our school!
Marketing/Advertising: 2 people to handle all marketing/advertising for the event (primarily done on-line via Odle website and Viking News)
Procurement: 2 people to each procure 10 silent auction baskets; contacts will be provided
Invitations: 1 or 2 people to design, print and mail the invitations
What are we raising money for? Last year we raised $15,000 that funded 4 primary areas:
* $3,500 paid for 9 science monitors
* $3,500 sent 8 Odle Teachers to the ACSD
* $3,500 for Music/Orchestra instrument repairs & cleaning
* $3,500 to the general funding of PTSA related items
If you can assist, please contact Julia Krill at jkrill@windermere.com
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VIBES (Volunteers In Bellevue's Education System)
Be a Mentor, Be a Tutor, Become a Volunteer.
Visit VIBES on the web at: www.bsd405.org/vibes
ONE Hour a Week
Attention Parents and Community Members! Make a difference in the lives of Bellevue students by becoming a VIBES volunteer! Click here to get the details and get started.
Email: Vibes@bsd405.org
Phone: (425) 456-4154
VIBES is generously funded in cooperation with these partners:
City of Bellevue, Bellevue Schools Foundation, Bellevue School District
Click here to read Bellevue Schools Foundation's Investment Spotlight - VIBES, which is a full article that describes the VIBES program in detail. |
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Volunteer with the Bellevue Schools Foundation to "Dial Up Excellence"!
info@bsfdn.org
www.bsfdn.org
425-456-4199
Callers are needed for the annual Phonathon on Nov. 7th, 8th, and 9th, from 6-9 pm. Volunteering as a caller is a great way to learn about the foundation and meet other parents passionate about education. Volunteers are also needed for a mailing party at the Foundation office on Friday, Nov. 18th from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact our interim BSF Rep Catherine Smith, catherine@hufamily.com, 425-558-2004. High school students and bilingual volunteers are welcome!
Odle currently has no callers signed up! The Foundation helps us, let's help them!
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Bellevue Schools Foundation Representative for Odle
Job Description: Link to detailed job description from BSF
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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Thank You, Staff Appreciation Volunteers
Happy Halloween Odle PTSA members! Parent volunteers provided the following goodies as a way to kick-off and celebrate our Odle teachers and staff. We appreciate all that the Odle teachers and staff do. Special thanks to the following parents for their generosity in providing all the yummy treats!
Liu Hong, Jodis Zhu, Hilary Simard, Harini Shindar, Archana Verma, Laura Buchthal, Thilaka Sakthivel, Ying Wang, Maura Sullivan
A special "thank you" note from some of our teachers for hosting this event:
"Thank you to the PTSA for having so many wonderful treats for us today! This was a fabulous surprise."
"What a great way to start the week. Please pass my thanks to all involved"
"What a great treat for all of us in the staff room today. Thank you so very much. We really appreciate the kindness and support that the PTSA shows us. You all are the best! Thank you for your work coordinating and setting up these fun treats."
Lesley Bacon and Pam Way
Staff Appreciation Co-Chairs
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Community News and Events |
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Community Resource Fair
Wednesday, November 2nd
4-7 pm
Stevenson Elementary School Gym
Open to the community, over 20 vendors will be there to provide assistance to families with energy assistance, dental, medical information/appointments, after school programs, food assistance, DSHS, and more. Stevenson is located at 14220 NE 8th Street, Bellevue, WA 98007.
Registration not required. All ages welcomed. For more information contact Cecilia Martinez-Vasquez, 425-456-6040, martinezc@bsd405.org.
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Parent Edge Presentations
Top Ten Talks to Have with Your Kids
Julie Metzger RN, MN
For parents with elementary aged kids
November 9, 2011 7pm
Lakeridge Elementary - Multipurpose Room
Free for Mercer Island and St. Monica PTA members or $5 at the door
What worries them? What happens when they make a mistake? What is normal? How do you start a talk about sex? Julie Metzger talks about assessing risk, creative problem solving, and staying connected with our kids.
www.MIParentEdge.org
Jointly sponsored by the PTAs of Lakeridge, West Mercer, Island Park, Islander Middle, Mercer Island High and St. Monica schools. |
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Parent Edge Presentations
Staying Close While Standing Back
Parenting Adolescents
Julie Metzger RN, MN & Rob Lehman MD
For parents with middle and high school aged kids
November 17, 2011 7pm
Islander Middle School - Library
Free for Mercer Island and St. Monica PTA members or $5 at the door
- Support independent decision making & know when to step in
- Build mutual trust & resilient connections
- Spot risk taking behavior & learn how to talk about it
- Differences in gir/boy thoughts & reactions to peer pressure
- Myths/Truths about teen decision making
www.MIParentEdge.org
Jointly sponsored by the PTAs of Lakeridge, West Mercer, Island Park, Islander Middle, Mercer Island High and St. Monica schools. |
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Improving Washington's Public Schools
Education Reform and how Washington stacks up to the rest of the country
Bill Daggett, Ed.D
Friday, November 18, 2011
4 pm to 7 pm
Sammamish High School Performing Arts Center
100 - 140th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA
For parents, teachers, school administrators, school board directors, legislators, business leaders, neighbors, local policy makers, volunteers, and you!
Nationally recognized educator, speaker, and CEO of the International Center for Leadership in Education, Dr. Daggett knows - our state's education system, federal education mandates, current issues and trends - as he shares best practices and what all students need to succeed.
Free: advance reservatioin required by November 1st. Email your reservation to marcie@marciemaxwell.com. Please include attendee name, email and title and/or organization.
Event sponsors: Bellevue Schools Foundation, Bellevue School District, League of Education Voters, Mercer Island School District, Renton Community Foundation Maxwell Fund |
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Opportunity for Parents with Special Needs Kids
There is an opportunity to participate in a group, or possibly a special needs PTA, that is just forming with other parents of special needs kids. There is an informal meeting to discuss ideas on November 10. Location to be determined. Please contact Jennifer Karls at daveandjenandsarah@msn.com for more information. |
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Help 18,000 students with one donation to the Bellevue Schools Foundation
At Curriculum Night, Bellevue Schools Foundation Trustees and volunteers highlighted the impact the Foundation makes in every classroom, every day. Your financial support makes that impact possible.
Odle benefited in lots of different ways from BSF last year. AVID, Project Readiness, VIBES, Music Grants, Faces of Odle, Don't Tell Jessica (anti-bullying), Red Scarf Girl author visit, Social Studies grant and Pacific Science Center field trip are just a few of the programs directly impacting our school. Visit BSF's website to learn more about supported programs and volunteers opportunities, or contact our school's interim BSF Rep (Catherine Smith, catherine@hufamily.com 425-558-2004).
In early November, Foundation volunteers will call every parent in the district and invite you to make a gift to support our students. If you'd like to make a gift before that call, drop off a check at the school office, call the Foundation at 425-456-4199, or give online.
School staff can support the foundation by writing in Bellevue Schools Foundation for your United Way contribution or by using payroll deduction. Member of the School Employees Credit Union of Washington grow their donations through the Foundation giving program. |
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