Odle Viking News May 20, 2013

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Monday, May 20, 2013 Success = Odle's Only Option

Calendar

May 22, 6:00 pm	Community Forum on New Building
May 23, 7:00 pm	FOOM Meeting
May 24, 7:00 pm	LIP SYNC! Odle MUR
May 30, 7:00 - 8:00 pm	Volunteer Appreciation Dessert, Odle Library

Odle News

Come see the 21st Odle Annual Lip Sync!

Friday May 24, 2013

7:00 pm in the MUR

$5.00 Admission

Come see the talents of

Odle students as they perform at our

21st Annual Lip Sync!

Concessions available!

Congratulations ODLE PTSA!

YOUR PTSA WON A SILVER LEVEL "STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE" AWARD for 2012-2013!

Award winners were announced at the Washington State PTA Convention on May 3-5 at the Bellevue Hyatt Hotel. It took teamwork to win this award. THANK YOU to the outstanding Board of Directors and Committee Chairs for your excellent performance this year. Thank you also to all of the Odle parents who have volunteered this year for PTSA.

-Krista Hammer & Dominique Vincenti

2012-2013 Board

Susan Aluma

Adam Dibba

Tamar Bayer

Samir Chudgar

Phyllis Knoll

Julia Krill

Vicki Liao

Jerilyn Morris

Shaila Shetty

Jill Sulzberg

Committee Chairs

Whitney Devine

Cathi Hervey

Laura Hitchens

Connie Hwang

Myonghee Lee

Stephanie Lee

Micheal Leonard

Ticson Mach

Beverly Mitchell

Esra Onalan

Chris Oppfelt

Dan Phillips

Patty Roberts

Sara Rowe

Barbara Skotte

Anju Solanky

Jill Sulzberg

Laura Techico

Archana Verma

Bei Zhu

Volunteer Appreciation Dessert

I can no other answer make but thanks,

And thanks, and ever thanks...

~William Shakespeare

In the classroom, during a PTSA event or at a musical performance all our volunteers make a difference. Please join the PTSA to honor and celebrate the tireless individuals who donated their time to Odle this year.

Volunteer Appreciation Dessert

Thursday, May 30, 2013

7:00-8:00pm

Odle Library

During the reception, the PTSA will present the Washington PTSA Golden Acorn Award to two volunteers for exceptional dedication and service to our school community.

Volunteer Thanks

A special thank you to staff appreciation chair Archana Verma and her wonderful team of parents for providing a delicious lunch of sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts last week. Odle staff loved the lunch! Thank you to Bharti Arora, Anne Bentley, Mamatha Helligehalli, Dana Huang, Evelyn John, Azam Khan, Julia Lee, Luanne Lemmer, Cerys Maning, Barbara Skotte, Anju Solanky, Patti Straumann, Selena Surtaz, Anne Taves, Marcia Teixeira, Deepa Varghese, Dee Ann Wilson.

Apologies for any names missing in the list above. We are very thankful to all who donated to the wonderful staff appreciation luncheon. The teachers and staff were very appreciative.

Open Positions

Viking Hut Bookkeeper (1 ½ hour week commitment).
Legislative Rep.
VP Fundraising: Serve on the friendly PTSA board (1 meeting per month) and also coordinate the March Magic publicity and letter campaign. It's not a fancy event, just a Pass the Hat letter in the mail! The template for this is already established and last year's chair will be there to mentor the new VP at every step. This should be one of the most rewarding PTA jobs of the entire year.
Reflections Chair or Co-Chairs: An outstanding opportunity to promote art in our schools. This job is also very rewarding and a great opportunity to network with the reflections parents at the other schools. The chair is under the constant direction of the city-level PTA chair.

Please email krista_hammer@yahoo.com for job descriptions. Or call Krista with questions 968-2590.

Odle Students Excel at 2013 Future Problem Solving State Bowl

Congratulations to students from Odle who recently took top places in the Washington Future Problem Solving State Bowl. This year's competition topic was "Ocean Soup." Students competed against other individuals and teams from across Washington at the state event held April 10-12 at Warm Beach. Winners in 1^st and 2^ndplace from the State Bowl will advance to the Future Problem Solving International (FPSPI) competition which will be held June 6-9 at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. FPSPI involves thousands of students annually from Australia, Canada, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, and the United States. The competition stimulates critical and creative thinking skills, encourages students to develop a vision for the future, and prepares students for leadership roles. Interlake participants this year were coached by Daniel Becker, and Debby Benzinger and Joan Boyd coached the Odle teams.

Camille Richards placed first in the Individual competition:

Team Winners from Odle include:

Junior--1st place (Mehek Dedhia, Surtaz Khan, Gabriel Shen, Vaughn Poon)

Junior--2nd place (Jacob Zhang, Maxwell Zhang, Colin Tang, Ethan Ling)

Middle--3^rd place (Terrance Wang, Nikolai Warner, Andrew Xue, Jenny Xu)
In addition, one junior team from Odle (Rasika Obla, Eshan Kemp, Anirudh Prakash, Eshika Saxena) ranked third in junior presentations.

During an awards ceremony April 12, these winners were announced. In all, 125 students from Bellevue School District qualified to compete in this year's Washington State Future Problem Solving Bowl.

Community News

BSF Sponsored Event "TESTING: A MEANS TO AN END"

Tuesday, May 28, 12:00-1:00, WISC Rainier Room

Complimentary Lunch Provided at the Event by Newport High School's Culinary Arts Program.

Testing has been a hot topic in the news recently. What tests do students in Bellevue schools take and why? How are the tests used to measure student outcomes? Bellevue School District's Naomi Calvo, Director of Research and Accountability and Chris Lindberg, Manager of Data, Research, and Testing, will share the answers to these questions and provide insight into the future of testing in the district.

Please register in advance at bellevueschoolsfoundation.org

SUMMER EXPEDITIONS ALMOST FULL!

YMCA Girls & Boys Outdoor Leadership Development (G.O.L.D. and B.O.L.D.) invite you to join your team around the campfire this summer. Our 8 to 22 day backpacking, rock climbing, yoga, fishing, mountaineering, cooking and goofing off expeditions provide an opportunity for youth 11 - 18 years of age to develop communication, decision making and multi-cultural leadership skills through outdoor adventure, challenge and fun!

Applications are up 50% from this time last year and only a few spots are left on most expeditions. Sign up at ymcaleadership.org or download our brochure.

For questions please call 206.587.6119or mcadmissions@seattleymca.org.

To see videos and pictures from our trips please follow BOLD or GOLD on Facebook

B.O.L.D. Mountain School - ONE WEEK EXPEDITIONS

(Boys) Call of the North Cascades: Backpacking & Goofing Off (4-5 Spots left!)

6/22-6/29 (5 Spots) (or) 7/13-7/20 (Waitlist) (or)

8/3-8/10 (Waitlist) (or) 8/24-8/31 (9 Spots Just Added!)

Entering Grades: 6-8

Watch Video of This Trip

The North Cascades have drawn many great explorers, mountaineers, smugglers, fishermen and poets with their high alpine meadows, huge clear lakes and stunning... Read More

Fishing & Backpacking in the North Cascades (2 - 5 Spots left!)

(Boys) 7/6-7/13 (5 Spots Just Added!) (or) 7/27-8/3 (Waitlist!) (or) 8/17-8/24 (2 Spots)

Entering Grades: 7-12

Watch Video of This Trip

High in the Cascade Mountains is a land of clear mountain lakes full of fish, meadows filled with wildflowers and snow capped peaks. The North Cascades National Park... Read More

(Boys) Sea to Summit: Rock Climbing and Hiking at Mt. Erie (2 Spots!)

7/14-7/21 (Waitlist) (or) 7/28-8/4 (Just Added! - 2 Spots!!)

- Entering Grades: 7-9

Come see the view from the top! Discover all this beautiful area has to offer as we climb, hike, find hidden meadows, watch amazing sunsets and make new friends... Read More

(Boys) Beyond City Limits: Camping & Hiking at Mt. Rainer (2 Spots!)

7/21-7/28 (Waitlist) (or) 8/25-9/1 (2 Spots)

Entering Grades: 6-8

Explore the breathtaking beauty of Mount Rainier as you and your new friends get to know one of the most beautiful areas in the park. Visitors come from all over the world... Read More

(Boys) Olympic Coastal Hiking and Goofing Off ( 7 Spots Left!)

6/29-7/6 (7 Spots!) (or) 7/20-7/27 (Waitlist) (or) 8/10-8/17 (Waitlist!)

Entering Grades: 7-9

This journey is simply magic! A land of barking seals, massive trees, and constant waves-the Olympic coast and the Pacific Ocean make the perfect classroom for this backpacking and goofing off expedition. You will start in the rain forest and ... Read More

B.O.L.D. Mountain School - TWO WEEK EXPEDITIONS

Conquering Giants: Ice, Snow and Mountain Climbing (3 Spots Left!)

6/30-7/14 [Mt. Baker] (3 Spots) (or) 7/28-8/11 [Mt. Olympus] (3 Spots)

Entering Grades: 10-12

Towering above Puget Sound, the volcano of Mt. Baker is a high and icy fortress. Mt. Olympus is the mythic home of the gods in the heart of the Olympic Mountains... Read More

Call to the Summit: Backpacking, Mountain Climbing and Leadership (3 Spots Left!)

7/21-8/4 (3 Spots Left!) (or) 8/11-8/25 (3 Spots Left!)

Entering Grades: 9-12 & graduating seniors

Watch Video of This Trip
The challenge, glory and beauty of the Cascade Mountains come together on this exciting mountaineering adventure! You will work with veteran climbing guides to... Read More

The Lyrical Chef: Backpacking, Cooking & Music (2 Spots Left!)

8/4-8/18

Entering Grades: 9-12

Come explore the joys of music and cooking on this two-week odyssey. With a pack full of instruments and delicious ingredients, you will learn how to backpack in style... Read More

The Great Canadian Rock Climbing and Rafting Adventure (Waitlist!)

6/23-7/3 (or) 7/28-8/7 - Entering Grades: 9-12

The Olympic Coast: Backpacking, Cooking & Leadership (Waitlist!)

6/23-7/7 - Entering Grades: 9-12

Collaborative Educational Leadership (Co-Ed) - TWO & THREE-WEEK EXPEDITIONS

Call to the Summit: Backpacking, Mountain Climbing and Leadership (2 Spots Left!)

(CO-ED) 8/11-8/25

Entering Grades: 9-12 & graduating seniors

Watch Video of This Trip
The challenge, glory and beauty of the Cascade Mountains come together on this exciting mountaineering adventure! You will... Read More

(CO-ED) The Art of Leadership: A Rock Climbing, Backpacking, and Rafting Adventure at Glacier Peak (ONLY 2 Spots Left!)

7/7-7/28 (Waitlist) (or) 8/4-8/25 (2 Spots Left!)

Entering Grades: 10-12 & graduating seniors (CO-ED)

Become a strong team and overcome adversity. Communicate clearly. Listen to what others have to say and act on it. Stand and deliver. On this co-ed expedition you will use your leadership skills, courage and compassion... Read More

(CO-ED)The Olympic Coast: Backpacking, Cooking & Leadership (Waitlist!)

6/23-7/7 - Entering Grades: 10-12 & graduating seniors (CO-ED)

(CO-ED) Powerful Gifts: Backpacking, Service and Leadership (Waitlist!)

7/14-8/4 - Entering Grades: 10-12 & graduating seniors (CO-ED)

***** GIRLS OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ******

Make a Scene: Art and Backpacking in the North Cascades (3-6 Spots left!)

6/22-6/29 (Waitlist!) (or) 7/13-7/20 (6 Spots) (or)

8/3-8/10 (3 Spots) (or) 8/24-8/31 (Waitlist!)

Entering Grades: 7-10

The North Cascades are known as the American Alps and are one of the most beautiful areas we explore. With incredible peaks and stunning views everywhere we turn, it's easy to be inspired. We'll spend the days hiking and creating art... Read More

Find Yourself and Go There: Yoga and Backpacking on the Olympic Coast (2-8 Spots left!)

6/29-7/6 (1 Spot!) (or) 7/20-7/27 (1 Spots!) (or) 8/10-8/17 (8 Spots!)

Girls Entering Grades: 7-10

Stretch your limits in many ways as we practice yoga and backpack on the stunning beaches of the Olympic National Park coast. This area is the last remaining wilderness... Read More

(Girls) Fishing & Backpacking in the North Cascades (4 Spots left!)

7/6-7/13 (4 Spots!) (or) 7/27-8/3 (waitlist!)

Entering Grades: 7-10

High in the Cascade Mountains is a land of clear mountain lakes full of fish, meadows filled with wildflowers... Read More

G.O.L.D. Wilderness School - TWO WEEK EXPEDITIONS

The Great Canadian Adventure: Rock Climbing and Hiking in British Columbia (3 Spots left!)

8/18-8/28

Girls Entering Grades: 9-12 & graduating seniors

Climb at one of the world's best loved rock climbing areas: Squamish. Less than an hour's drive north of Vancouver, B.C., it is home to gorgeous granite walls, beautiful lakes, cool crack climbs and fun hikes... Read More

Girls L.E.A.D.: Lead, Empower, Adventure, Discover AT CAMP ORKILA

7/6-7/19 (7 Spots Left!) or 7/20-8/2 (Waitlist!)

Entering Grades: 7-9

Find your own voice and explore who you are in this totally unique girl-centered camp experience at Camp Orkila. In these two weeks of laughter, deep discussions, games, outdoor adventures and creative workshops... Read More or Register for Girls L.E.A.D.!

With Courage,

Robin Chiles - Admission Director

Boys and Girls Club Summer Camp Information

2013 Summer Camp Info