Beagle Bugle
PTA Newsletter 1.05.15
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IMPORTANT DATES
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Jan. 9, Friday
LWPTSA - Reflections Art Reception
6-8pm
LWSD Resource Ctr at Redmond Town Ctr.
Jan. 15, Thursday
Vision and Hearing Screening
*Volunteers needed
Jan. 19, Monday No School - Martin Luther King Jr Day Jan. 22, Thursday Rockwell's Heritage Night 6:30 pm *Volunteers Needed
Jan. 27, 29, 30 Half Day/Conferences, 11:30 release
Jan. 28, Wednesday Kindergarten Reg. Information Mtg 2pm, Adults only
Jan. 29, Thursday
PTA General Membership Mtg, 7:00 pm - Rockwell Library Guest Speaker: Mayor of Redmond
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VISION AND HEARING SCREENING VOLUNTEERS
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Parent volunteers are needed to assist with Rockwell's Vision and  Hearing Screening Day NEXT Thursday, January 15th. No experience is necessary. School nurses from the district will train parent volunteers in screening. A school nurse will recheck any child with a questionable screening result. The only requirements are your time, willingness, and being an approved volunteer with the district.
We are in need of 11 more volunteers for our morning shift (8:15-11:15am) and 14 more volunteers for the afternoon shift (11:45am-2:30pm), or sign up for the full day (8:15am-2:30pm) for double the fun! Lunch is provided for full day volunteers!
Please contact Jan Stemple with your questions or to volunteer.
VHS Chair
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HERITAGE NIGHT - FAMILY FUN EVENT
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NORMAN ROCKWELL HERITAGE NIGHT 2015 
JANUARY 22, 2015 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
ROCKWELL ELEMENTARY GYM
- Come celebrate traditions from around the world
- Enjoy displays and presentations from different countries
- Dress in clothing from your country
- Bring an artifact from your country to show your friends
- Bring in a dish for the heritage night potluck
- Prizes will be awarded to the students who bring in the best artifact from their heritage
- Volunteers still needed to sponsor a booth or help with clean-up and set-up
For More information, contact:
Heritage Night Chairperson
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
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Dear Rockwell families,
Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful two weeks with your children. I can't wait to see everyone back in the classrooms and ready to learn, and to hear all of their stories about how they have spent their break.
As we embrace this time of new beginnings, I wanted to let you know I have officially changed back to the name I was born with: Kirsten Gometz. The name dates from one of my Swedish ancestors, taken from the name of a village in Spain in which he was stationed a long time ago. It's pronounced just as if you are rooting for the baseball team ("Go Mets!").
For the time being, you can still reach me at kmcardle@lwsd.org. I know it will take everyone some time to adjust, but wanted to take a moment to introduce you to the new/old version of your principal. It feels great to get back to my roots.
Dates to remember:
January 15: Vision and Hearing Screening
January 22: Heritage Night
January 19: NO SCHOOL/Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 27, 29, 30: Elementary Conferences (11:30 Student Release)
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2015.
Principal
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CODING WITH KIDS WINTER REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
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Coding with Kids is a computer programming club founded by Rockwell parents Marek Brejl and Jitka Brejlova. This winter, Coding with Kids will be offering both a Beginner and an Intermediate Class. The new advanced class is designed for kids who have previously attended a Coding with Kids program and are ready to learn more advanced concepts by creating multi-player, multi-level computer games! Expect short lessons, lots of hands-on coding, and FUN projects. Then double the fun by sharing your creations with your parents online and playing your games with your friends!
Coding with Kids / BEGINNER / Grades 2-5
Wednesdays, 1:40-2:40pm Jan 21 - Apr 1 $209 (11-week session)
Coding with Kids / INTERMEDIATE / Grades 2-5
3:10-4:10pm
Jan 23 - Apr 3 (no class 1/30, 2/13, 3/13)
8-week session
Questions? or contact instructors at:
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LWPTSA - REFLECTIONS - STUDENT ART RECEPTION
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"THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE IF. . ."
You are cordially invited to
the Lake Washington PTSA Council Reflections Open House
Please join us as we honor the Lake Washington PTSA Council Winners and recognize all of the students who participated in Reflections at the Council competition. Over 400 student entries will be on display! Friday, January 9, 2015, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Lake Washington Resource Center at Redmond Town Center
16250 NE 74th Street, Redmond WA 98052
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LWSD - CHOICE SCHOOL INFO SESSIONS
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-Choice Schools Info Sessions: Info Sessions for the various LWSD Choice schools are happening this week 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.
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FREE DENTAL CARE DAY FOR KIDS (5-15)
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Who? This program is organized by the Lake Washington Dental Hygienists' Society. Washington State dental hygienists, dentists, dental assistants and dental hygiene/assisting students all volunteer at this event.
What? We offer FREE dental sealants, doctor exams, x-rays, and fluoride varnish to children who would not otherwise be able to receive this cavity-prevention treatment. Children who have cavities will be
scheduled at no cost to have their teeth filled at a later date. The cost of this program is FREE and includes all of the services mentioned above, for a total value of over $300 per child.
When? Saturday, February 21st, 2015 from 9AM-2PM
Where? The Lake Washington Institute of Technology's Dental Clinic
Why? This event is in honor of National Children's Dental Health Month. The goal of the event is to reduce cavities for children in our community by placing dental sealants and fluoride treatments. How? Spaces are limited, call TODAY to set up your child's appointment. 425-739-8100 **When you reach the college answering machine press 8 and then enter extension 8612. Leave a message if there is no answer and we will get back to you as soon as possible to schedule your appointment.
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NEW ROCKWELL PTA WEBSITE
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We're pleased to announce the launch of Norman Rockwell Elementary PTA's brand new website! Please take some time to look around and register for your account. (You may still use the website without an account, but if you plan to order items/donate online in the future, you will want to create an account). Find everything you need to know in one place!
- Order spirit wear online (coming soon)
- Order yearbooks online (coming soon)
- Complete/Update "First-Day Packet" info online each year
- Donate to Pass The Hat online
- Find links to the weekly Bugle Newsletter
- and much more...
You'll also find info about our events, the school tandem calendar, lunch menus, school info, PTA board member info and links to after school activities.
Please let us know if you have any questions. Happy New Year! ~and~
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CORPORATE MATCHING REMINDER
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Submit Your Corporate Matching ASAP! We rely on you!
- Rockwell's PTA programs such as field trips, enrichment
 programs, classroom grants, and much more rely heavily on our parents submitting their PTA donations (such as Pass the Hat) for corporate matching! Many area companies have a matching program (such as Microsoft an many others) so please don't delay and get your donation matched asap!
- Additionally, lots of companies will pay our school for your volunteer hours spent here. If you're unsure, please check with your H.R. department.
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IN EVERY ISSUE
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-AmazonSmile: Give a little back to Rockwell PTA by using  our AmazonSmile link! Bookmark it and use the link every time you shop.
-Volunteer Application: 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 & community 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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