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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. This deadline is strictly enforced. |
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Success = Odle's Only Option |
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Monday, Feb. 20 No School, Mid-Winter Break
to Friday, Feb. 24:
Wednesday, Feb. 29 Odle Registration Materials for 2012 - 2013 Distributed
Thursday, March 1 FOOM Meeting, Band Room
Monday, March 5 High School Registration Materials for 2012 - 2013 Distributed
Thursday, March 8 Registration Materials collected from 7th graders
Friday, March 9 Registration Materials collected from 6th graders
Monday, March 12 Registration Materials collected from 8th graders
Friday, March 23: Odle Spring Fundraiser, Tam O'Shanter Country Club
Thursday, April 5 Diversity Potluck, 6:00 pm, Library
Wednesday, April 18: Principal/Parent Coffee - "Standards Based Grading",
8:00 am - 9:00 am, Library |
Registration for 2012 - 2013
6th and 7th Grade Registration and Course Selection for 2012-2013
On Wednesday, February 29, Counselors will host mini-assemblies for 6th and 7th grade students to present registration information. For 7th graders, counselors will collect registration paperwork on Thursday, March 8, and on Friday, March 9, for 6th graders.
8th Grade Registration for High School
On Monday, March 5, 8th graders will receive course selection information for Sammamish and InterlakeHigh School. Both schools will collect registration paperwork on the following Monday, March 12. |
Upcoming Concerts
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2/15, Wednesday |
BSD Honor Orchestras Concert |
SammamishHigh School - Performing Arts Theater |
7:00 PM | |
2/28, Wednesday |
Eastzone Band Gala - 6th& elementary schools |
SammamishHigh School Gym |
7:00 PM | |
3/8, Thursday |
Odle Orchestra Invitational
(Orchestra Zone Concert) |
SHS Auditorium |
7:00 PM | |
3/10, Saturday |
Northwest Orchestra Festival - Odle Symphony |
Gresham, Mount HoodCommunity College |
All Day | |
3/14, Wednesday |
Band Spring Concert |
Odle Gym |
7:00 PM |
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Save the Date
Odle Spring Fundraiser - Friday, March 23, 2012
Tam O'Shanter Country Club
1313 - 183rd Avenue N.E., Bellevue
Escape to an exciting evening with Odle parents, teachers & staff and support our school!
The Odle PTSA invites you to attend our second annual Spring Fundraiser and community get-together. Please join us and connect with other parents, teachers & staff over cocktails & appetizers, follow ed by a brief presentation by Odle staff.
*Live Music! Mr. Roberts' personal band Critical Mass will be performing!
*Golden Ticket Raffle! Buy a ticket for the Golden Ticket Raffle; grand prize is a VIP Pass to Lincoln Cinemas for free movies for two people, for one year! A $3,000 value!
Have questions or something to donate to our silent auction?
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Parent Homework
Ask your child about last Monday's internet safety assembly with Seattle Police Officer Stefanie Thomas. Possible questions to geneerate discussion:
1) Tell me about the fine print on the Facebook user agreement.
2) What did the police officer say about her younger sister's Facebook page?
3) I hear that the police officer said many kids know more than their parents about technology topics. Tell me something you think might surprise me.
4) What's a social media background check?
5) What do you do when someone cyber bullies you or sends you something inappropriate online? (answers: don't respond, save evidence, report it.)
For those who missed the Parent Talk on Internet Safety, Stefanie Thomas will be giving the talk again at Chinook Middle School on March 6 at 6:30 pm. |
Friends of Odle Music (FOOM) - Donation from "Peaks Frozen Yogurt"
Craving for frozen yogurt? Do you know between February 14 and March 14, Peaks Frozen Yogurt will donate 20% of your sale directly to FOOM, the music booster club, to support our students and teachers in buying music, instrument maintenance / procurement, and more?
Just mention "Odle Music Program" and vote for either band, choir or orchestra at the point of sale.
As a reward for customers, if the customers join the Peak's Summit Club, they will get 10 free ounces for every 8 yogurts they buy (the size of each purchase doesn't matter).
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Morning Traffic at Odle - Your Help Needed
Traffic Guidelines to Reduce Congestion, Improve Timeliness and Safety:
- Please pull all the way forward in the drop-off circle at Odle. Doing so allows nearly 9 full cars to drop off simultaneously.
- Please do not drop off students on NE 8th. There are no stops for students and stopping at the Metro Transit stop is not safe for cars or kids.
- Please do not pull into Stevenson so that you can turn around and get through the light. This is dangerous for both Odle and Stevenson families.
- Please allow those using the Bellevue City Pool to get into the parking lot. Remember, we have a shared entrance and lot.
I truly appreciate your attention to this important matter. The more we work together, the faster and safer dropping off students will become.
Eric McDowell
Principal |
State Testing Update
The attached letter has been mailed to every home with students in grades 3-12, to provide information on:
- State testing dates now through June (MSP, HSPE, EOC)
- Who tests in what subject
- Status of online testing
- Math End Of Course exams - algebra and geometry
- Biology End Of Course exam - new this June
- Graduation requirements related to testing
- Links to OSPI test information, including translations in 9 languages
To access an online copy of the letter, click here. |
Standards Based Grading in Math
All Math students are working on meeting or exceeding standard on the national Common Core Standards. For example, recently in Intermediate Math Top 2, students were graded on being able to "solve problems by creating a scale drawing, finding lengths and finding areas." Grades are now out of 4 points:
4 Exceeding Standard (ES)
3 Meeting Standard (MS)
2, 1 or 0 Not Yet Meeting Standard (NY)
Students not meeting or exceeding standard will continue to receive homework to support them in meeting standard. Optional practice will given to students who have met or exceeded standard. |
Message from the School Nurse
Bellevue High School Cheerleaders and a few others from around the district attended an event 10 days ago where many with struck ill with flu like - abdominal illness. It has been determined that the culprit was Norovirus Virus. People that were ill can be carriers of the virus and spread the virus for up to a month (see below). The main recommendations for preventing transmission is GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE - HANDWASHING - HANDWASHING. Keeping surfaces clean (diluted bleach) and not sharing food items is also good practice.
Description
Norovirus is the official name for the group of viruses previously called Norwalk-like viruses. It is an acute viral infection of the gastrointestinal system. The CDC estimates that 23 million cases of acute gastrointestinal infections are due to norovirus, and that at least 50 percent of all foodborne outbreaks of gastrointestinal infections can be attributed to noroviruses. It is characterized by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps and can include a low-grade fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and lethargy. There are many different strains of norovirus and people can develop the illness repeatedly when exposed to different strains of the virus. Treatment consists of supportive care, primarily fluid and electrolyte replacement.
Mode of Transmission
Norovirus is easily spread person-to-person by hands, toys, bathroom surfaces, and contaminated food. It may also be transmitted by aerosolized vomitus to persons caring for or cleaning up after acutely ill persons.
Incubation Period
24-48 hours, but can occur within 12 hours of exposure.
Infectious Period
Individuals may remain infectious for up to 1 month after the onset of symptoms.
E. Dusty Udris, RN, BSN
School Nurse
Odle Middle School - Mon, Tues, Weds (1/2 day) - 456-6612
Phantom Lake Special Ed Preschool/Childfind - Thurs - 456-5604 |
Odle Student Directories
Bright yellow Odle student directories should have come home with your student. We printed enough for each Odle family to have ONE copy and asked teachers to give them to students who are either the only child at Odle or the youngest sibling at Odle. If you don't have one, check your child's backpack. If your child was absent or did not receive a copy, you can stop by the main office and pick one up. (If you ended up with more than one somehow, we'd love to have extras returned so that we have enough for any new families that come to the school). Thanks to parent Linnea Eng for taking on this job of collecting all the information and formatting our directory for 2011-2012! |
February is Change Your Password Month!
Student passwords for school computers will expire soon. During February, students can change their password on any school computer, including the wireless laptops. Remind your student to update their password during lunch or Tutorial in a lab, classroom or the library. Instructions are posted throughout the building.
Joy Phelps
Technology Specialist
Odle and Highland Middle Schools |
PTSA Grants for Odle
The Grants Committee would like to announce PTSA grants to Odle for the 2011-2012 school year. PTSA money is going to help fund the following grants as requested by the faculty below:
- 8th grade trip to Olympia $1,850, requested by Ms. Dougherty (8th graders/non-Prism will go Tuesday March, 6th).
- Band and Orchestra music coaches $1,500, requested by Mr. Roberts and Mr. Blough.
- Leveled science books for science $994, requested by Mr. Williams.
- Heart monitor straps for PE classes $1,200, requested by Mr. Sampson.
- For the Odle staff, "Success is the Only Option" t-shirts $560, requested by Mr. McDowell.
- Choir music $500, requested by Ms. Whang.
- Flip-video cameras for the language arts classes $450, requested by Ms. Lizotte.
- CD players and head phones for the French classes $307, equipment requested by Ms. Karmouch.
- Clark Roberts $250, motivational speaker for AVID, requested by Ms. Sparks.
- Faces of Odle, a project to give PRISM 6th graders the experience of interviewing community members $120, requested by Ms. Boyd.
- Chinese books for theChinese classes $100, requested by Ms. Jiang.
- Rewards for reading programs $100, requested by Ms. Bennet.
- Original Myth writing with Language Arts classes $98, requested by Ms. Helm.
We are very grateful to last year's spring fundraiser and the many Odle families who's contribution to Pass the Hat have made it possible for the PTSA to provide funds for these grants. Thank you for supporting the PTSA and our wonderful Odle faculty.
Phyllis Knoll and Linda Deardorff
Odle PTSA Grant Co-Chairs |
Golden Acorn Award and Outstanding Educator Award
Each year, Odle's PTSA honors a select few PTSA volunteers and staff members who have given exemplary service to the students and community of Odle Middle School. These two awards are offered by the Washington State PTA and each local PTSA unit makes donations to a state wide scholarship program in the name of each recipient.
Golden Acorn Award: This award recognizes a volunteer (s) who have given outstanding service to all children in the school community. Individuals who have gone "above and beyond" in their effort, time and commitment to our school.
Outstanding Educator Award: This award can be given to any school staff member who goes beyond the normal expectations of their job to make the learning and school environment, fun, beneficial and challenging.
Your input is needed to help the PTSA Award Committee select this year's award winners. Nomination forms are available in Odle's main office, but nominations may also be submitted electronically to any of the award committee members. Nominations are due by March 2, 2012. The award committee is made up of past Golden Acorn Award recipients.
Click on the following links to view electronic copies of the forms:
We thank you for taking the time to submit nominations to honor Odle's wonderful staff members and volunteers.
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Friends of Odle Music (FOOM) - Secretary and VP Orchestra wanted
FOOM needs at least 2 music parents to join the Board next year as our 8th grade parents leave Odle. Most critical are "secretary" and "VP for Orchestra". We'd also love to have more than one parent take one of the following positions: president, VP for Band, VP for Choir, treasure, and grant advisor. If you are interested in joining or have questions, please contact Vicki Liao (vickiliao168@gmail.com).
Next FOOM meeting - Thursday, March 1 at Odle Band Room |
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More Help Needed for Homework Club!
We are looking for more adult volunteers (especially dads) to be in our Homework Club in the Library from 2:30 to 4:00 on Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri. Our principal and staff have asked PTSA to help find more helpers! It is so easy to sign yourself up. Go to odlemiddleschool.org, select Success Initiative on the bottom left, and then click the calendar image where it says Success Volunteer Calendar. On the calendar you click the date you want and type your name. If you have to cancel, click the spot again and remove your name. Then just sign in at the main office on your desired day and proceed to the library.
Thanks,
Odle PTSA
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MathCounts Chapter Contest
On Saturday February 11th The MathCounts Lake Washington Chapter Contest was held in Microsoft campus. 10 students who scored highest in MathCounts Odle school round held in December represented Odle School in the Chapter Contest. About 200 students from 24 schools in the region participated in the contest and according to the organizer that Lake Washington Chapter is the 5th most competitive chapter in MathCounts nationwide program based on the past statistics on contest results. Therefore the contest was very competitive.
Once again, our mathletes shined in the competition! Congratulations for Odle team winning the 1st place in team contest! The team members are Patrick Wang, Brian Gu, Allen Yang and Abhinand Sivaprasad.
The following mathletes from Odle were ranked in top 10 individual contest:
1st place: Patrick Wang (7th grade)
4th place: Abhinand Sivaprasad (8th grade)
5th place: Erich Liang (7th grade)
6th place: Allen Yang (7th grade)
7th place: Brian Gu (8th grade)
9th place: Benjamin Cheung (7th grade)
The other mathletes from Odle also ranked very well:
12th place: Amith Vanmane (7th grade)
14th place: Phillip Wang (8th grade)
22nd place: Joshua Fan (8th grade)
30th place: Eddie Locke (8th grade)
Per MathCounts rules, Patrick, Abhi, Erich, Allen, Brian and Benjamin have advanced to State Contest to be held in March. Let's wish them good luck in MathCounts State Contest!
Go Odle Teams! |
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Math Is Cool Competition
Congratulations to Odle 6th grade math team for winning the 1st place team of Division 1A in regional Math Is Cool competition held on February 3rd
The following mathletes were ranked in top 15 as individuals:
4th place: Daniel He
9th place: Kevin Ma
15th place: Anthony Lu |
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Bellevue School District News |
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Bellevue School District Superintendent Search Process
The Bellevue School Board of Directors will conduct a search for the next Superintendent to lead the Bellevue School District. In late 2008, the District hired recruitment firm Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) to conduct a public input process to generate a list of characteristics desired by the Bellevue community in a Superintendent. The list of desired characteristics was derived from over 500 questionnaire responses and 210 interviews with parents, teachers, support staff, community and business members, administrators and board members.
The Board will use the 2008 list of Desired Characteristics as a starting point and ask the community to provide any additional input based on their perspectives and current climate and conditions in the District. This input will help to inform the Board of desired characteristics when evaluating candidates. Information and a copy of the desired characteristics can be found on the district web site at http://www.bsd405.org/about-us/administration/superintendent/superintendent-search.aspx
Please e-mail the Board of Directors with your perspective about the Desired Characteristics and the Superintendent Search. Due to the volume of e-mail the Board receives, please put 'Supt Search-(today's date)' in the subject line of your e-mail so Board members can quickly access your comments about the search. Board e-mails should be sent to board@bsd405.org.
The following public sessions will be held to encourage two-way conversations with the Board about the Superintendent Search and the Desired Characteristics.
- February 16, 2012 at Sammamish High School Performing Arts Center at 6:30 pm
Prospective applicants with questions should contact Human Resources at HR.info@bsd405.org.
Questions about the public process can be sent to Jacque Coe, Director of Communications & Community Engagement at coej@bsd405.org. |
BSD Superintendent Search Input
We had the first of several Public Input Sessions last week for the Superintendent Search and a good discussion with parents, teachers and community members. In that discussion, board members asked that a message be sent to students to encourage them to provide their thoughts, input and perspective on what their school district needs in a superintendent. Students can simply e-mail the board at board@bsd405.org with a subject line of 'Supt Search' and let the board know what they think. The board would really like to hear their thoughts. |
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Community News and Events |
Rotary Club Teacher of the Year Award
The Bellevue Rotary Club is now accepting nominations for its Second Annual Teacher of the Year Award, which grants the winner a prize of $1,000.00 for use in his or her classroom. This year the Teacher of the Year Award will go to a Middle School Teacher. Nominations must be submitted no later than Thursday, March 1, 2012, to the email address referenced in the Notice. Thank you very much for your consideration.
To view a flyer with more information, click here. |
Save the Date: Spring for Schools is May 18!
Mark your calendar now and plan to attend the annual Spring for Schools luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue on May 18th from 11:30 to 1:30. Learn more about programs Bellevue Schools Foundation supports and help the Foundation to meet their goal of raising $575,000 for Bellevue's public schools. All are welcome to attend!
Do you know of a business or organization that may be interested in participating as an event sponsor? If so, contact Marian McDermott (marian@bsfdn.org or 425-456-4199) for more information on sponsorship opportunities. |
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Focus Day
February 20, 2012, Olympia. Join hundreds of students, parents and educators from across Washington for Focus Day to rally on the Capitol steps. PTA volunteer advocates can make a difference when they come to the Capitol in large numbers. More details will be coming soon (http://www.wastatepta.org/meetings/focus_day/index.html) The Bellevue Council will not be arranging bus transportation this year but we will be working to arrange carpools to Olympia. |
Charter School Forum
The Region 6 Charter School Forum that was cancelled due to the snow has been rescheduled for February 29th, at Washington Middle School in Seattle from 6:30-8:30. For more information, please visit the Legistlative Issues Section of the Odle PTSA Website: http://odleptsa.schools.officelive.com/LegislativeIssues.aspx
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