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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, May 9, 2012 Success = Odle's Only Option |
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Thursday, May 3 - |
Friday, May 18 |
MSP Testing | |
Monday, May 7 - |
Friday, May 11 |
Teacher Appreciation Week | |
Thursday, May 17 |
6:30 - 8:30 pm |
General PTSA Meeting - PTSA Elections, Library | |
Friday, May 25 |
6:00 - 8:30 pm |
Lip Sync, MUR | |
Monday, May 28 |
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No School - Memorial Day | |
Thursday, May 31 |
6:30 - 7:30 pm |
Spring Parent Orientation for Incoming Families, Library | |
Saturday, June 2 |
9:30 - 11:00 am |
Volunteer Appreciation Brunch, Jana's House | |
Friday, June 15 |
3:30 - 5:30 pm |
All 8th Grade Party, Gym | |
Wednesday, June 20 |
4:30 - 8:00 pm |
8th Grade Prism End of Year Celebration | |
Friday, June 22 |
8:00 - 9:45 am |
All 8th Grade Graduation |
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Big Things are Happening at Odle - Be a Part of it All!
The Odle PTSA will hold the election for the 2012-2013 Executive Board at the next general meeting on May 17, 2012 at 6:30 in the library.
Please come, vote and help shape your student's year at Odle. |
Slate of Candidates For Odle Middle School 2012 - 2013
- Co-Presidents: Krista Hammer, Dominique Vincenti
- Secretary: Susan Aluma
- Treasurer: Open
- Assistant Treasurer: Jerrilyn Morris
- VP Fundraising: Julia Krill
Prepared May 7, 2012 by the Nominating Committee:
Tamar Bayer, Patty Robers, Jill Sulzberg |
Lip Sync - Friday, May 25
Hello all you outgoing students! Get together with your friends and perform for Odle's 20th Annual Lip Sync Show!! It will be loads of fun for your entire family. Hundreds of dollars in prize money for the first three places. Come and show support to your friends or be part of the most fun event at Odle.
Date: Friday, May 25
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Place: Odle MUR
Cost: $5
All Odle familes are invited to attend this special event! |
Spring Parent Orientation for Incoming Families - Thursday, May 31
Dear Parents of Incoming 6th Graders,
You are invited to our May parent orientation hosted by the Odle PTSA. On May 31st from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Odle library, please join Odle PTSA presidents to hear about Odle and to ask questions. We hope we can make your transition to middle school go smoothly because you will be well informed! We look forward to meeting you. If you cannot make it to this orientation, we will host a similar one during our registration days in the Fall. Please feel free to email us at odleptsa@hotmail.com if you have questions and also check out our NEW website at odleptsa.org which has a section of Frequently Asked Questions that we have prepared for incoming families.
See you soon,
Krista Hammer and Dominique Vincenti
Odle PTSA Co-presidents |
Volunteer Appreciation Brunch - Saturday, June 2
We want to celebrate all of you who have taken the time to volunteer for Odle this year. We accomplish all that we do for our children, our teachers, and our school because of the time you give. So to say thank you, we have a special Saturday morning brunch scheduled in your honor and hope you will attend.
Please RSVP before May 31 via email to janapallis@earthlink.net
Saturday, June 2
9:30-11:00 am
13470 NE 28th St., Bellevue, WA 98005
residence of Jana Pallis (PTSA board member, 7th grade parent)
Off of 134th in Bridle Trails, turn onto 28th St, 2nd driveway on the left. |
8th Grade Party - Friday, June 15
All Odle 8th graders are invited to an end of 8th grade party on Friday, June 15 from 3:30 - 5:30 in the Odle gym! There will be DJ music and dancing, carnival type activities and games, food and drinks, a photo booth, and more! It's a great way for kids to celebrate the end of middle school.
The PTSA is sponsoring a large portion of the cost. Many parent volunteers and donations are also needed to make this annual event possible. Please consider volunteering or making a donation. More information about what is needed will be coming by email and in an invitation that your student will bring home soon. |
FOOM News
Upcoming Events:
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5/9, Wednesday |
Band Chamber Concert |
Odle MUR |
7:00 PM | |
5/10, Thursday |
Orchestra Chamber Concert |
Odle MUR |
6:00 PM | |
5/12, Saturday |
Solo / Ensemble Festival |
ChinookMiddle School |
All Day | |
6/7, Thursday |
Jazz Night |
Odle MUR |
7:00 PM | |
6/12, Tuesday |
Orchestra Awards Concert / CD delivery |
Odle MUR |
7:00 PM | |
6/13, Wednesday |
Band Concert / CD delivery |
Odle Gym |
7:00 PM | |
6/19, Tuesday |
Choir Concert / CD delivery |
Sammamish High School PAC |
7:00 PM |
Last Chance to Order Your Copy of "Sounds of Odle - Spring 2012" this week; $10 per CD.
"Sounds of Odle" CD pre-order will end this week. Only the CD orders that are paid will be produced and delivered at the last band / choir / orchestra concerts in June. The CD will feature Odle Symphony, Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Club, Orchestra, and Choir. If your students would like to submit art work for the CD cover, please send to vickiliao168@gmail.com by Friday this week.
7th and 8th grade band parents, and all orchestra parents can order the CD at the upcoming chamber concerts this Wednesday and Thursday. OR if you won't attend the chamber concerts, please email vickiliao168@gmail.com by end of this week with the number of CD, and name of the students, and arrange a way to send in the check (made payable FOOM).
Remember that ALL profits go back to the music programs at Odle, which have experienced massive funding cuts in the last few years. The money earned will help Ms. Whang purchase new music for the choir and pay for an accompanist at the concerts, help Mr. Roberts and Mr. Blough repair instruments.
Instrument Donation
If you have instruments that you no longer use, please consider donating them to Odle music program. Currently, band needs two bassoons.
Interlake Marching Band for Incoming Freshmen
Please contact marie.harris@comcast.net to be added to the distribution list if your 8th grade band students are interested in joining the Marching Band at InterlakeHigh School next year. Emails will be sent to inform incoming freshmen about the marching band including practices during the summer.
Questions? Contact vickiliao168@gmail.com. |
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Be The Bridge Book Drive to Promote Summer Reading
Time has come for the 3nd annual Be the Bridge Book Drive! Through the promotion of summer reading, this book drive aims to bridge the achievement gap for the less fortunate students at Odle. Research shows that children who do not read during the summer lose up to three months of reading progress and that this loss builds up to affect them significantly in the long-term. The past two years have been very successful, so we're hoping to repeat that success this year. In order to do this, we need your help! Please bring your new or gently used books to Odle from May 4th to June 15th and place them in the box near the main office.
In the last two years upwards of 8,000 books have been collected from various schools and programs and book stores including Odle. All of these books were used to stock a wonderful Book Mobile in 2010 and a district-wide summer school for free and reduced lunch students in 2011. This year the books will be dispersed to students the last week of school who have financial hardship. Here is the link to the Bellevue Reporter article on the 2010 program: http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/east_king/bel/news/99149419.html.
We hope that you can help us to bridge the achievement gap one book, one child at a time!
Co-coordinators, Alyssa Deardorff and Linda Deardorff . |
MSP Testing
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
As you probably know, each year students take the Washington State Measurement of Student Progress or MSP test in the spring.
This year:
- 6th grade students will be assessed in Reading and Math.
- 7th grade students will be assessed in Reading, Math, and Writing.
- 8th grade students will be assessed in Reading, Math, and Science.
Students at Odle will be taking the MSP tests according to the following calendar:
- 6th Graders (not in the Prism program) - May 4 & 5
- 7th Graders (not in the Prism program) - May 7, 8, 10 and 11
- 8th Graders (not in the Prism program) - May 10, 11, 14 and 15
- All Prism students (6th, 7th and 8th graders) - May 10, 11, 17 and 18
Most of this year's MSP tests will be taken "online" per directions from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction in Olympia. Scores will be sent to parents in the late summer.
If you have any questions about this year's MSP testing, please feel free to contact your student's counselor at 425.456.6600.
Sincerely,
Eric McDowell
Principal |
New Odle PTSA Website
Hey Parents... Check it out... Our new web site... is what it's about: www.odleptsa.org
The Odle PTSA has a new web address! Please make a note of it.
- Sign up to receive our online newsletter
- Volunteer for Success after school--click the success calendar icon on the homepage
- Contact PTSA anytime with questions
- Receive current information on education legistation
- Join PTSA
- Use Paypal to donate to the Spring Fundraiser
- Answers to frequently asked questions for incoming families
...and more!
To view the new Odle PTSA Website, click here |
We Need a Treasurer
Odle PTSA needs a treasurer for next year so that we can do all of the wonderful things we do like make grants to teachers, pay for events, pay for things like the internet safety student assembly and Costco orders to the Viking Hut! We are a nonprofit organization so this could even go on your resume. This is our most critical position. It can be done by someone who works. If you know someone who has the organizational skills needed, please nominate them as soon as possible or right this minute! Our nominating committee will take contact them to discuss the job. You may nominate yourself or have a friend nominate you. Nominations can be emailed to odleptsa@hotmail.com |
Thank You for the Amazing Multicultural Extravaganza
This celebratory event featured exhibits made by the 7th graders honoring their ethnic heritage while the Jazz Band played beautiful music, and then a potluck where each family brought a dish representing their ethnic tradition. Students, families and delicious smells filled the halls of Odle.
Our most sincere thanks and appreciation to:
AMY YAEGER and all the teachers who helped. MS. YAEGER came in over the weekend to grade all the 7th grade exhibits and coordinated an event that filled the school with 7th grade students and their families, and delicious meals from their respective cultures.
WHITNEY DEVINE from the PTSA for her role in helping to organize this event and recruit volunteers.
MR. ROBERTS and the JAZZ BAND for the beautiful music that set the stage for the exhibits.
ADAM DIBBA from the PTSA her organizing the fashion show and to ALL THE STUDENTS who participated.
CUSTODIANS BILL ROBBINS and SONIA URIBE for all your help the entire evening.
THE PARENT VOLUNTEERS Jerrilyn Morris, Krista Hammer, Candace Sayyadi, Lisa Newson, Jana Pallis, Laurie Techico, and Laura Beck.
and to all 7TH GRADE STUDENTS for all your great exhibits and all the 7TH GRADE FAMILIES for the delicious food! |
Odle Middle School Spring Fundraiser - A Success!
We raised over $19,000 gross dollars at the Odle Fundraiser - Thank you to the parents, teachers and staff that attended our fun event and there is still time to donate if you weren't able to attend.
Details on How Our Kids Will Benefit:
- Language Arts Department - Purchase laptop computers and a computer cart for the L.A. department
- Music, Band & Orchestra - Repair Broken Instruments, Professionally clean instruments and Buy necessary new Instruments
- Science Department - Seattle Science Conference on "Effective Science Instruction" for the entire Odle science faculty
- SUCCESS Program and Re-teaching After School - Due to anticipated state budget cuts, funding the costs of the SUCCESS program & re-teaching; providing extended enrichment for next year
- Odle PTSA General Fund - Any additional monies raised will be provided to the PTSA which covers and/or subsidizes basic costs such as teacher grants, 6th grade camp support, enhanced programs such as cultural extravaganza, school socials, 8th grade graduation and more
If you weren't able to attend but would still like to support the Fundraiser:
We welcome your donation! You can donate using the website link below (via a PayPal donation) or leave donations in the PTSA inbox in the main office.
Pay Pal link: http://odleptsa.org
Double Your Donations:
Did you know that many local companies offer a matching gift benefit to their employees? This generous benefit allows you the opportunity to double or even triple the impact of your charitable giving to the Odle Middle School Fundraiser! By using your company's matching gift benefit and corporate support programs, you'll boost the power of your financial gift.
Please check with your company's personnel office or HR department for a Matching Gift Form.
Thank You for supporting the 2012 Odle Fundraiser!
We appreciate all the support our Odle families provide. Your generous donations allows the Odle Middle School PTSA to invest thousands of dollars that directly benefits and positively impacts our children.
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Bellevue School District News |
Boundary Committtee Update and Thank You
Thank you very much to those Odle parents who have submitted applications to represent Odle on the boundary review committee. It made us proud when we heard that the district received seven applications from Odle. The district is reviewing them now. We appreciate our parents. We now feel confident that Odle will be properly represented on this important committee.
Thank you,
Odle PTSA
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Bellevue School District 5th Annual Summer Resource Fair
What: Summer Opportunities Resource Fair
When: Thursday, May 17, 2012; 6pm-8pm
Where: Interlake High School; 16245 NE 24th Street, Bellevue, WA 98008
Bellevue School District's 5th Annual Summer Opportunities Fair is hosted in partnership with the Parent Action and Advisory Council (PAAC) & Impulso Escolar de Bellevue. It provides an opportunity for families to come learn about programs and activities offered during the summer months for children in grades pre-k through 12. In turn, agencies have an opportunity to meet and possibly partner with some of the great families living and learning in Bellevue. Over 65 agencies have been invited.
To aid in serving our district's richly diverse communities, interpreters will be available during the fair to assist families in the following six languages: Spanish, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, and Russian. Participating vendors have also been encouraged to bring necessary forms for qualifying families to complete for financial scholarships.
Thank you for partnering with us to reach and serve families in Bellevue School District. Please contact me with any questions/comments.
Fa'izah Bradford
Community Engagement Liaison
Bellevue School District
425-456-4060
bradfordf@bsd405.org
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Community News and Events |
Special Needs PTA
Do you have a special needs child?
A new Special Needs Parent Teacher Student Association (PTA) is currently being formed by Bellevue parents. The group's first meeting will be May 21st, 7pm in the Phantom Lake Elementary School Gym. All are welcome to attend! For more information go to www.BELLEVUESPECIALNEEDSPTA.COM. |
VIBES
Here is the link to our latest newsletter. Thank you for your support!
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Bellevue Schools Foundation News
Save the Date: Spring for Schools is May 18th!
Mark your calendar now and plan to attend the annual Spring for Schools luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue on May 18 th from 11:30 to 1:30. Join Emcee Steve Pool, Bellevue community leaders, and other parents to hear what's going on in Bellevue's public schools and learn how donors make a difference.
All are welcome to attend! Contact your BSF Rep to find out who is attending from your school and secure a place at a table. Not sure who your BSF Rep is? Contact Katrina Freeburg ( katrina@bsfdn.org or 425-456-4199) to find out.
Do you know of a business or organization that may be interested in participating as an event sponsor? Contact Marian McDermott ( marian@bsfdn.org or 425-456-4199) for information on sponsorship opportunities. |
SHS Duffle Bags
Sales sponsored by the Class of 2013
Price $55.00
- Red and black cylindral heavy-duty canvas bag with side stripes and accents
- Removable should strap
- The "OWNER'S NAME" and "TOTEMS" are imprinted on the sides of the bag
- The Sammamish High School logo is on both ends
- Bags measure 11" round by 22" long
Questions? Contact: Andi Tomlinson at 425-985-0915 or tomlinsona@bsd405.org |
Interlake Football
I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome you to a very resilient and high character group of people. Interlake Football is founded on the three C's of life; Character, Class and Competition. The Fleur de' Lis is a symbol of our standard and is a reminder of what we stand for and how we operate. Interlake players understand the character it takes to work hard and be a selfless man. They strive to balance their school work, football career and social group They handle all wins and losses in life with class, dignity and respect for others. Finally, they are very competitive people in whatever they do. They compete at home, on the field and in the classroom. This brand is who we are and is constantly our focus. Interlake players, including you, know that if they focus on the 3 C's that everything else will take care of itself.
Being an Interlake Saint takes a strong work ethic and requires sacrifices. If you want to be the best teammate you can and be a part of group of selfless men, it requires you to sacrifice your time and some of your own personal glory. This program is a 'team' first program. The program and the Fleur are who and what we work and play for.
Welcome to Interlake Football.
Bleed Blue!
Coach Rimkus
rimkusjm@gmail.com
www.coachrimmy.com / www.interlakefootball.com
Important dates and times:
- May 16th - Mandatory Parent Meeting at Interlake HS in the commons. Starts at 7pm.
- June 25th - First day of Spring Practice at Interlake HS. Starts at 3pm. You must have a documented physical and your blue packet turned in before you practice.
- June 29th through July 2nd - Team Camp. Strongly encouraged everyone attends! Big team event!
- Summer Lifting - M,W,Th,F - 2 lifting sessions TBA. Must pick 1 session a day.
- Varsity Practice begins May 29th @ 3:30. Come watch and learn!
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Interlake High School Horticulture Spring Sale
Interlake High School's Horticulture Spring Sale will be May 4-12.
The hours are M-F 11:00-4:00, Saturdays 9:00-3:00, closed Sundays.
Please attend and support the IHS Horticulture Department. |
Come Join the Wolverines or Bears Cheerleading!
Cheer for Bellevue Jr. Football.
Register online at www.bgcbellevue.org or call 425-454-6162
Cost: $135 for the season (membership in the Bellevue Boys & Girls Club is also required).
Some uniform accessory costs may be required as well, but these are kept minimal.
Practices are held daily, M-F in the afternoon/evening, from August 13 until school starts.
Games are on Saturdays from September 1 until November 10.
For 3rd to 8th graders (2012-2013 school year) who are in the Bellevue, Interlake, or Sammamish High School attendance areas.
Questions? Email Coach Anne Taylor at anne@EastsideDreamElite.com |
Great Summer Voyage Daycamp Newsletter
Get Ready...
Summer Camp is just around the corner!
Where: Crossroads Community Center, 1600 N.E. 10th Street, Bellevue, WA 98008
When: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm (field trip 9:00 am - 3:00 pm daily)
Free extended care 7:30 am - 9:00 am and 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, register for extended care, number provided.
Who: Youth/Teens entering 6th, 7th or 8th grades in Fall 2012
Cost: $150 (Resident) $180 (Non-resident)
All field trip fees are included in camp price. Scholarships are available.
SPLISH SPLASH...QUACK QUACK July 9-13, Class# 65917
Splash into Puget Sound while "Riding The Duck" in the water and around the streets of Seattle. Which duck will "quack" the loudest? We may even challenge the other duck to a race. Go to a Seattle Storm Game, Lazer Quest and get soaked at Wild Waves. Extended Care #65924
WILD AND WET ADVENTURES July 16-20, Class# 65918
A wet and wild week. Check out the animals at the Northwest Trek, get soaking wet at Wild Waves, catch a ferry to Whidbey Island; explore FortCasey. Finally, hit the beach for water play. Extended Care #65925
SOAKING WET July 23-27, Class# 65919
Visit a Zoo, Family Fun Center for unlimited go cart rides, attend a Tacoma Rainiers Game, end the week at Wild Waves. Don't miss out on this busy, fun week packed full of water, animals and a ball game. Extended Care #65926
ALL WASHED UP July 30-Aug 3, Class# 65920
Begin the week learning to kayak at MossBay with a short lesson and then paddle around Lake Washington. Splash in the water at Renton Aquatic Center, ice skate at Castle Ice with your friends, swim in the lake/play on the beach and more. Extended Care #65927
NEW....NEW....NEW
San Juan Islands - Whale Watching August 10, Class# 65997
65997This will be a blast, a once and a lifetime opportunity to see whales up close. There are also bald eagles, harbor seals and other sea life. Hop aboard our chartered bus to Anacortes, take the ferry to FridayHarbour in the San Juan Islands. We will take a three hour whale watching tour. There are reported to be about 87 resident orca whales that live around the San Juan Islands. Note: This camp is for middle school students going into the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, September of 2012. There is no extended care for this camp day!! Min. 20/Max 38
Resident: $30 Non-Resident: $36
Time: 1:00p.m. - midnight (approximate times)
For more information about the G.R.E.A.T. Summer Adventure, please contact Judi Hagen at CrossroadsCommunity Center, phone (425) 452.4874 or email jagen@bellevuewa.gov.
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