Beagle Bugle
newsletter 11.24.14
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IMPORTANT DATES
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Nov. 24, Monday
-Picture Re-takes
-Advertising for Directory Due
Nov. 26, 27, 28 -Thanksgiving Break
Weds: 1/2 day - 11:30 release
Thurs & Fri: No School
Dec. 1, Monday
Boundary Process -
Community Feedback Meeting
6:30 pm R.H.S.
Dec. 6 - Mid January LWSD Choice Schools Info Sessions (See "Extra, Extra" Section below for more details) Dec. 10, Thursday Elementary Orchestra Concert 7pm at Redmond Middle School
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ADVERTISE IN OUR SCHOOL DIRECTORY
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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.
The directory is a closed directory, designed solely for personal use between Rockwell students and parents. Potential Advertisers will not receive a directory unless an employee has a student in the school. Information within the directory cannot be used for direct marketing purposes.
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UPCOMING MATH TOURNAMENT
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Math Challenge Tournament is coming!!!!
Redmond High School Math Club is hosting the Math Challenge Tournament on February 28, 2015. This Tournament is open for Grades 2, 3, 4 and 5.
You can find details regarding the format, qualification, registration, fees etc here.
FORMS AND PAYMENT DEADLINE: JANUARY 28, 2015. Late submission might be allowed if there are still available spots.
For additional information or questions, please contact:
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DECEMBER MUSIC EVENTS - YOU'RE INVITED!
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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
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CONGRATS REFLECTIONS PARTICIPANTS!
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Congrats Reflections Participants! 
The World Would be a Better Place if...
A big thank-you to all the Rockwell artists who participated in the 2014 PTA Reflections art contest! We had many beautiful entries in a variety of categories. A special congratulations to students whose entries scored high enough to advance to the next level of judging! If you did not pick up your ribbon at the Reflections reception, they will be distributed to you via kid mail, but your art entries will move to the LWSD Resource center for level 2 judging. Entries qualifying for the next round were:Visual ArtPrimary 1st Place: Owen H, Kindergarten. Garbage Space Robot Primary 2nd Place: Layla A, 2nd. Let's Work it Out Primary 3rd Place: Angela L, Kindergarten. A Beautiful World in Everyone Intermediate 1st Place: Lina A, 5th. Colorful World Intermediate 2nd Place: Makenzie B, 4th. Life in the Coral Intermediate 3rd Place (tie): Malgorzata K, 5th. Miraculous Medicine Intermediate 3rd Place (tie:) Jack P, 5th. SS Burger Boat. PhotographyMalone L, 5th Scarred Beauty LiteratureOri A, 3rd. If the World Would be a Better Place, then...
Music Composition
Freyja D, 3rd. Falling Leaves
All other participants will have their work and ribbons distributed to them. Congratulations again, students! Your work was amazing this year!
Sincerely,
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EVENT CHAIRS NEEDED ASAP
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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!
-Heritage Night - Jan 22: Chair or Co-Chairs needed ASAP!
-Disco Bingo - February 6th: Co-Chair needed
-All School Dance - Date TBA: Co-Chair needed
-Ice Cream Social - May 21st: Chair or Co-Chairs needed
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FUNDRAISING CHAIRPERSON NEEDED
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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!
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LWPTSA SCHOLARSHIP FUND BASKET AUCTION
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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.
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BOUNDARY PROCESS UPDATE & COMMUNITY MEETING
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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.
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ART FOR KIDS CLASSES, WINTER/SPRING 2015
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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.
Class schedule is:
Mondays, 3:10-4:10 for ages 5-8 Mondays, 4:25-5:25 for all ages Wed, 1:45-2:45 for ages 5-8 Wed, 3-4pm for ages 9-12 Wed, 4:15-5:15 for all ages Registration will be done through random lottery as there are only 15 spaces in each class and demand is typically high. To enter your child into the lottery, please submit the following required information to Natasha Hawthorn (Rockwell PTA Art For Kids chair) by Friday, December 12: Child's name: Grade: Teacher: Guardian 1 name/phone/email: Guardian 2 name/phone/email: 1st choice class time: 2nd choice class time: Lottery winners will be notified by Monday, December 15. Payment will need to be made to AFKS by Thursday, December 18 in order to guarantee your child's spot in class. Please submit one entry form (email) per child. A limited number of paper forms will be available in the school office.
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EXTRA, EXTRA!! ITEMS OF INTEREST!
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-Choice Schools Info Sessions: Info Sessions for the various LWSD Choice schools begin Dec. 6 and run through January. See the Tandem Calendar for full list of dates, times, and locations of the meetings. Check Here for application process and more information.
-Corporate Matching! Please remember to submit the donations you made to the Rockwell PTA (Pass the Hat etc...) to your employer's corporate matching program asap.
-Lost and Found is overflowing! Unclaimed items will be donated after Dec. 19th. Come find your things asap!
-Will you be shopping this weekend? 
- Give a little back to Rockwell PTA by using our AmazonSmile link! Bookmark it and use the link every time you shop.
- Also, Everything Party in Downtown Redmond donates a portion of your purchase back to Rockwell PTA. (Just tell them "ring this up for Norman Rockwell Elementary" at the beginning of the transaction.)
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IN EVERY ISSUE
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-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.
Stop by and "Like" us! 
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Bugle Article Submissions Welcome
The Beagle Bugle welcomes article submissions from students and parents. Student journalists may submit articles about current events, students opinion-editorials and poems or short stories. Parents may submit articles about PTA events and school related topics.
Any article that is unrelated to PTA or Rockwell must be approved by the Lake Washington School District, and will be posted on the Community Bulletin Board. The Lake Washington School District website has more information on the submission and approval process.
Short pieces will be edited for inclusion in the Bugle, longer pieces will be posted on the website with a link in the Bugle. The Deadline for submissions for the next weekly Bugle is the preceding Thursday. The Bugle Staff reserves the right to be selective regarding the materials that are publicized.
Sincerely,
Beagle Bugle Editor
Norman Rockwell Elementary PTA |
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