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IMPORTANT DATES
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March 2-6
Read Across America
Bonus Spirit Day (Dr. Seuss), Fri. March 6!
March 3, Tuesday
Evening Parent Talk with Trudy Ludwig
Understanding Our Kids' Online and Offline Social World: Friendships, Cliques,
& Power Plays.
7pm at R.M.S.
March 4, Wednesday
5th Grade Music Program,
Morning hours/varies by class
March 11, Wednesday
Orchestra Concert, 7pm at R.M.S.
March 13, Friday
No School
March 17, Tuesday
Regional Band Concert, 7pm at R.M.S.
March 19, Thursday
Choir Concert, 7pm at R.H.S.P.A.C
March 20, Friday
Rockwell Family Dance Party
"Neon Glow"
6-8pm at R.H.S.
March 26, Thursday
PTA General Membership Mtg.
All Welcome!
7pm - Rockwell Library
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READ ACROSS AMERICA - MARCH 2 - 6
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Rockwell Celebrates READ ACROSS AMERICA!
This year marks the eighteenth anniversary of Read Across America, a  time in which we honor Dr. Seuss and celebrate reading. RAA is sponsored annually by The National Education Association and focuses on motivating children to read. The celebration takes place each year on Dr. Seuss's birthday (Monday, March 2nd) when schools, libraries and community centers participate by bringing together kids and books. Rockwell will be celebrating RAA with a weeklong tribute March 2nd to 6th.
You'll see many signs of our celebration around the school... balloons, student art, a Dr. Seuss-themed Bonus Spirit Day on Friday, and daily drop everything and read breaks. For more information visit: www.nea.org/readacross.
Let's keep reading a priority - grab your hat and read with the cat!
Diane Davenport
Teacher Librarian
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ATTENTION MICROSOFT PARENTS
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Great News for Microsoft Parent Volunteers - you get a raise!
Microsoft announced last week its new Tech Talent for Good program. As part of this new program, they are increasing their company volunteer match to $25 per hour. This means that four hours of  your employee volunteer time to Rockwell also results in a $100 donation to the school!
So please get your volunteer time submitted (designating Rockwell Elementary PTA, a 501c3), so we can collect the funds for more great programs and activities at our school!
Think of the possibilities:
- Volunteer for an hour once a week in the classroom, health room, feeding the salmon, or running club, etc = $100 for our school each month
- Chaperone a spring field trip or two = $100 for our school
- Volunteer a shift or two at the upcoming school dance, ice cream social, or field day = $100 for our school
For more information about the Tech Talent for Good program, please visit the following blog: http://bit.ly/1LzXp6L
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ROCKWELL SPIRITWEAR FLASH SALE - ONE WEEK ONLY!
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WE'VE GOT SPIRIT! HOW ABOUT YOU?
Show your Rockwell school spirit - - - order a NEW Special Edition Item, Tee or sweatshirt today!
- NEW All orders are available Online Only via PayPal.
- NEW Special Edition items are sized specifically for Men, Women and Youth!
- NEW Embroidery design! NEW Gold color for select items!
Traditional items are available, too! Traditional items are sized for men; females may consider ordering one size down.
Up to one inch in length of Shrinkage may occur. No returns/No refunds.
Online Ordering: Available TODAY, Monday, March 2nd - Sunday, March 8th.
How To Order: Visit Rockwell PTA's Website to view options, register for your account if you haven't already, and place your order here!
WE'VE GOT SPIRIT! NOW YOU CAN, TOO!
Spirit Wear Coordinator
Stacy Hatch
If you do not have PayPal or a credit/debit card, please email Stacy.
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YEARBOOKS FOR SALE NOW
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ORDER YOUR YEARBOOKS TODAY!
Fifth grade artists designed the covers and parents have photographed our students on the first days of school, playing bingo, learning about other cultures, riding bicycles, reading books, and so much more.
Order yours today!
Prices: Soft cover ($19) or Hard cover ($23)
Order directly online at: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com
School ID: 4886515
Sale Ends: Monday, March 31st
Instructions: If you are ordering multiple books, place the order under the name of your oldest student - we will use the Rockwell class lists to distribute the books each of your children. Print and save your order confirmation. The teachers will distribute books on the date they choose.
Important: All books are shipped to Rockwell, no exceptions. If you are leaving town before the last week of school, PLEASE make arrangements for a friend to receive your yearbook.
PLEASE DON'T SEND CHECKS TO THE ROCKWELL OFFICE!
Thanks!
Yearbook Staff
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SUPPORT THE NORMAN ROCKWELL ECOLOGY RUN
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Every spring, the fifth grade classes get to attend "Outdoor Education", a three-day camp, where the students receive lessons in exploring ecosystems, understanding natural resources, and improving outdoor skills. The cost of this camp to our families can be a burden, so we hold this annual fundraiser to offset some of the expense. It is a one-day fun run to raise money for every fifth grader, and whatever is raised is divided evenly by the number of students to reduce the cost for every family.
- The funds raised by ALL students will help 5th graders go to camp this year, where they learn about our northwest ecology!
- The kindergarten through fourth grade class that raises the most money will earn a PIZZA PARTY!
- Students will collect flat pledges prior to running laps at the Ecology Run.
- Students who raise $30 or more will receive a 2015 Ecology Run T-shirt
- Students who raise $50 or more will receive the T-shirt and their name will be added to the "Hall of Fame" plaque by the office
- Students who raise $100 or more will receive the T-shirt, be added to the "Hall of Fame", and receive a trophy at the awards assembly in June
- All donations are eligible for corporate matching - if your company participates in a matching program, please consider matching your gift.
- Simply note: "ASB-Outdoor Education" to designate the payment to the correct account.
The donations are all flat donations - they are not based on the number of laps that are run. We encourage every child at Rockwell to participate if possible - because eventually every child will become a fifth grader and receive these benefits for their own Outdoor Ed camp experience. In the past we have raised over $10,000 - which is an amazing help to offset the cost of the trip!
The fifth grade teachers will be outside during lunch recess on Wednesday, March 25th to facilitate the run. All pledges need to be received by Friday, March 27th.
If you have any questions, please contact Fifth Grade Teacher,
Mrs. Weinmeister at [email protected].
Thank you so much for supporting our students and participating in the Ecology Run!
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RUNNING CLUB IS BACK FOR SPRING
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Students can start where they left off in the fall and work on completing their marathon card. Many students are already working on their 2nd marathon of the year!
I need parent help to pass out and punch lap cards on  Mondays/Thursdays and Fridays starting Monday, March 16th. Please follow this link if you can volunteer this spring...either occasionally or regularly!
Debbie Conklin
P.E. Teacher
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MATH CHALLENGE #9
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Math Challenge #9 is now available here. For this challenge, 12 lucky winners will be randomly selected from all qualified
submissions!
The challenge due date will be Thurs, 5 March (before 3pm.)
Let the challenge begin!
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SALMON UPDATE & VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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WE HAVE SALMON FRY!
The fourth grade classes are very excited that this is their year to raise the salmon at school. Each year, Rockwell participates in the
"Salmon in the Classroom" program, raising and releasing hatchery salmon into a local stream. This year, we have been given around 200 coho salmon from the Issaquah State Hatchery to raise.
We received our coho eggs in early January, and they quickly hatched a week later and retreated into the gravel as alevins (egg-sac fry). As of the last week in February, the coho have started to emerge from the gravel as fry! When all are up and out, the fry will start to need more care, with feedings several times a day, and weekly, if not daily, tank maintenance.
We are looking for parents that are interested in helping raise our coho fry. What does this mean? It means about 45 minutes one day a week until we release the fish. Each day during the school week from early March through mid-April (about 6-7 weeks), a parent volunteer will help students feed the fish during their lunch recess. This entails supervising 4 students who will feed the fish, check the tank operation, and water quality. Because we are interacting with the students, you also need to be approved by the District as a volunteer. Applications are online here.
This is a special part of being a fourth grader, and the kids, the fish, and I would appreciate any help. I will provide training on these activities during a short session, in early March. I have attempted to set up the tank this year to require minimal maintenance, so this should be pretty simple! Really! So, if you can spare 45 minutes one day per week, please consider volunteering. You can email me at: [email protected]
Thank you!
PTA Salmon-in-the-Classroom Chair
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EXTRA, EXTRA! (SMALL PIECES OF NEWS)
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-BONUS SPIRIT DAY, FRI. MARCH 6!
This week is Read Across America and we would like to celebrate in great Dr. Seuss style. Please wear your favorite Dr. Seuss hat, stripes, bow ties or any other fun Dr. Seuss item on Friday, March 6th.
-ALL SCHOOL "NEON GLOW" FAMILY DANCE PARTY!!
Friday, March 20th from 6-8pm at R.H.S.
Can you spare a little time to set up, sell tickets or concessions, or act as safety patrol? Shifts are short and volunteers get free admission: SIGN UP HERE.
-CLIP & SAVE YOUR "BOX TOPS"
BIG All School Box Tops Contest April 27 - May 1. Our goal is to raise $1000! Don't send them it yet...stay tuned for more info.
Where to find Box Tops.
-USED BOOK SALE Please clear out your shelves by donating books (adult and children's) to the school library today for our Used Book Sale. Thank you to those of you who have already brought your donations to the library. Feel free to email me with any questions!
Diane Davenport
Teacher Librarian
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Quick Links
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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 & school info. Stop by and "Like" us!
-Register for your account on our New PTA Website !
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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
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