Rockwell Directory Advertising Opportunity!
Local Businesses Welcome

The PTA is now accepting ads from local businesses for print in the Student Directory. Over 500 directories are distributed to the families in the Rockwell community, and it is a great way to promote your business. The cost is $100 per single ad, or $250 for a full-page ad (the size of three singles)!

Please contact Jessica Johnson with your submission. Single ads should be business card sized - 3.5" x 2". Checks made out to Norman Rockwell PTA can be sent to the school office, c/o The Rockwell Directory. Submissions will be accepted until November 24th, and the PTA retains the right to approve or reject advertisements.
 

Math Challenge Tournament is coming!!!!

Come see our wonderful students in the following musical events:

Dec. 10 - Orchestra Concert - Redmond Middle School gym at 7pm.

Dec. 13 - Rockwell Elementary Choir -  Redmond Town Center at noon  http://redmondtowncenter.com/custom/holiday_music.php

Dec. 16 - Rockwell Elementary Choir - Crossroads Mall Center Stage at 11am

Nancy McKay

Rockwell Elementary School General Music and Choir

Redmond Region Elementary String Orchestra

Congrats Reflections Participants! 

Sincerely,

We have a new VP of Events!  Many thanks to Rockwell parent Jennifer Myrick for stepping up to plate. 

That said, she really needs some chairs/co-chairs to help make our fun family events happen this year!  If we have no chairs, the events will need to be canceled. Please consider chairing/co-chairing one of the events!

Are you great at finding deals and raising money? This position is perfect for someone who is good at finding creative ways to raise money for Rockwell's PTA. 

-Coordinate annual "Pass The Hat" fundraiser at Curriculum night (and beyond)

-Stay up-to-date, find, and apply for: Local money saving programs (scrips programs at local stores such as PCC and Bartells etc), box tops, contests, local restaurant nights, local or national PTA or corporate grants etc...

Please email Cari Scotkin if you can help!

Please visit the LWSD Resource Center (in Redmond Town Center) and bid on one or more of many beautiful and creative baskets any time between now and Dec 6th. This auction raises funds for Scholarships which graduating seniors and staff in our district. Rockwell's basket theme this year is Thundercats--Toys and Treats for Seattle Kitties!

 New this year! Final bidding and the close of the auction will take place at our first ever Holiday Social and Gift Wrapping on the evening of Saturday, December 6,  2 - 6 pm at  the Lake Washington Resource Center. Do some shopping in Redmond and then stop by for the final bidding. Enjoy some cookies, coffee, and hot chocolate and let us wrap your gifts!  More Info on the Basket Auction here.

Keep up with the district's boundary process, taking place now to determine new school boundaries for the 2015-16 school year. Updates on the process are posted on the district website in the News section. On the right side of that page is a link to sign up for email updates when new information is posted. If you are interested in following this process, in addition to signing up for the updates, mark your calendar to attend one of the four Feedback Meetings where staff, parents and community members will weigh in on possible boundary options. 

Redmond Learning Community Feedback Meeting: 

Redmond High School - Commons 

Monday, December 1, 6:30 - 8:00 pm. 

Art For Kids School will continue to provide our kids with after school art classes in the winter/spring 2015 session.  Session will run from January 5 though June 3.  Tuition is $225 for Monday classes and $264.50 for Wed classes, plus $5 registration fee.  All supplies are included, with the exception of $30 bronze casting fee in the spring.  A limited number of scholarships is available from AFKS.  Please inquire at 360-539-9220. 

Natasha Hawthorn

Art For Kids Chair

-Volunteer Application:  Whether you want to volunteer regularly (or even just occasionally) in your child's classroom, attend a field trip, help out at a special PTA event, or assist in various capacities around the school (such as in the health room), you will need to complete an LWSD Volunteer application. It's easy to complete and is good for 2 years. Fill yours out or check your renewal status today!

-Rockwell PTA Facebook Page: Stay connected and updated on Rockwell PTA info, school events, important dates, and more on our Facebook Page.  

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