Beagle 
Bugle
PTA Newsletter 
04.25.2016

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In This Issue
SCHOOL BOND - VOTE BY TUESDAY!
Spirit Wear - Order by Friday
Art Showcase/Ice Cream Social/Used Book Sale
Used Book Sale
Book Signing
THANKS: Musical Producers
THANKS: Spring Teacher Lunch
Family Movie Night/Hopelink Drive
Extra Extra!
SBA Testing
Math Challenge 13 Winners
IXL Prize Winners
Quick Links
IMPORTANT DATES
(Filtered for Rockwell)

April 26th, Tues
School Bond ballots due by this date!!

May 5th, Thurs
Art Docent Showcase, Used Book Sale and Ice Cream Social
6pm - 8pm
*Book Sale from 3pm-8pm

May 16-20th
Teacher Appreciation Week

May 20th, Fri
"UP" Movie Night/Hopelink Drive
6-8:30pm

May 26th, Thurs
PTA General Membership Mtg
7pm Rockwell Library
Elections for 2016/17 School Year
**All invited**

May 30th, Monday
NO SCHOOL
Memorial Day
ROCKWELL PTA ENDORSES SCHOOL BOND!  BALLOTS DUE TOMORROW - TUESDAY, APRIL 26TH
"Norman Rockwell PTA is proud to endorse and support the upcoming Lake Washington School District Bond, which will address our overcrowded schools. This bond will NOT raise taxes, yet it WILL help each and every child reach their full potential by helping to create learning environments that support, nurture and motivate each student." Ellie O'Rourke and Cari Scotkin, Rockwell PTA Co-Presidents


SCHOOL BOND BALLOTS ARE DUE TOMORROW 
(TUESDAY) APRIL 26TH!
You can either mail them or drop in the "ballot box" outside of Redmond City Hall by April 26th (next Tuesday)!  Don't delay!

Remember: This bond will NOT raise taxes.  Find about more about the Bond here and please remember to vote YES by April 26!  
ORDER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR BY FRIDAY!
ORDER YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR-
NOW THROUGH FRIDAY 4/29!  

Nothing shows school spirit more than wearing our school colors - Purple and Yellow! But why not add PINK and BLACK for spring?
 
Place your Spirit wear order ONLINE HERE until April 29th. (You may also preview the designs via this link.)

Or, you may use the paper order form (which was delivered to students last week). Checks must be attached & payable to Norman Rockwell PTA.

Online orders are preferred for better efficiency and organization. 
 
Spring Spirit wear - order TODAY!  Estimated delivery date is mid-May.

ART SHOWCASE, ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND USED BOOK SALE!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TOO!!!
Three events in one on May 5th!  Rockwell's annual Ice Cream Social is fast approaching. (This event runs concurrently with the Art Docent Showcase and Used Book Sale.) 

Come enjoy an evening of ice cream, YOUR student's artwork, and the used book sale! Read on for details:
 
What: Ice cream sundaes served by Rockwell teachers, YOUR student's Art work on every wall of the school, and used books for sale in the library!
When: Thursday, May 5th from 6:00 to 8:00
Who: All Rockwell students and families
Where: Rockwell gymnasium (ice cream), library (book sale), and interior courtyards (art show)
Why: Because it's fun and ice cream is only $1.00/pp!
 
Michael Dorman and  Kristian Aasgaarden
Ice Cream Social Co-Chairs

**PLEASE SIGN UP HERE ASAP TO HELP WITH THIS AWESOME EVENT: Set Up/Clean Up Volunteers and Ice Cream runners needed
USED BOOK SALE - MAY 5TH
The 12th Annual Used Book Sale is almost here!  We have an amazing
selection of books for the whole family.  Thank you so much for your generous donations!  It's not too late to donate your gently used books for the sale - we're accepting donations through Friday, April 29th.

You can shop for great bargains in the Rockwell Library from 3:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, May 5th.  All profits go toward the purchase of new books for the Norman Rockwell Library.  Come stock up on some great books for summer reading!

Teacher Librarian
USED BOOK SALE - SPECIAL BOOK SIGNING - MAY 5TH


May 5th 5-7pm Special event:

Book Sale and Cook book Signing by local author! Owner of Frankie's Pizza & Pasta - Frank will autograph his cook book just for you- 5-7pm in the library during Ice Cream Social/Art Showcase & biggest Book Sale of the year!!

Make plans to attend Rockwell PTA's special event book signing with our favorite restauranteur & Rockwell grandparent!

$15 for a single book or 2 for $25! Cash and Checks only, please.

A couple of volunteers are needed - can you help? Sign up here.
SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL - THANK YOU PRODUCERS!



Rockwell PTA would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU and STANDING OVATION to some awesome parent volunteers...our producers of the school musical!

Parent Producer, Beatriz Gomez-Albadawi and co-producers, Susie Sicurello and Taunya Covington, all spent countless hours over the past few months to pull off an amazing enrichment experience for our 4th & 5th grade cast of Seussical! Because of their dedication, these students were able to learn many aspects of live theater including: singing, dancing, choreography, working as a team, and so much more! Bravo!  
SPRING TEACHER BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON THANK YOU!

The Spring Teacher Luncheon was a wonderful success! Thank you to all the amazing Parents who donated delicious salads, sandwiches, desserts, and side dishes! They were really enjoyed and appreciated by the Staff. A BIG Thank You to Fumiko Emura, Asako Masukawa, Lara Lockwood, Kit Craig, and Yukiko Tsukada for all the help setting up, serving, and cleaning up.

If you have not yet picked up your bowls/plates/serving items from the Staff Kitchen, please do so as soon as possible.

It's our Rockwell Community (Parents and Staff alike) that make Our School such a great place to celebrate!

Beth Batig
PTA/VP Volunteer Services
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT/HOPELINK FOOD DRIVE - MAY 20TH
Family Movie Night- MAY 20th 6-8:30pm 

Norman Rockwell PTA is proud to sponsor our next movie night -
Featured Presentation: UP! 
(Rated PG) Parental Guidance is required.

In exchange of admission, donations to Hopelink are requested. ONLINE reservations must be made in advance. Seating is limited to 125 attendees. You are asked to bring your donations to movie night. Doors open at 6pm.

Check the PTA website starting the week of May 2nd to reserve your spot for movie night - May 20th.

For those not coming to the movie, donations will be accepted during the week. We hope to fill our neighbors' pantries for summer meals!

Parental Guidance is required during the movie.
This is not a drop-off event for children - -only non-perishable food can be dropped off!
EXTRA PIECES OF INFORMATION - IMPORTANT DATES & MORE

  • Thank you for dining out at MOD PIZZA. We had a good turnout Tuesday! These events are meant to bring people together within our community and by the line going out the door; I'd say we achieved our goal!
     
  • The Horace Mann PTSA invites you to come join us on May 7th from 9am to Noon for the Mann Bike Derby!  There will be free pancakes starting at 9 until they are gone, the Redmond Police will be there fitting bike helmets (bring your own or purchase one from them for $10. They will also be explaining bike safety and will have their free Child ID kits available! You can also take a spin on our fun bike course!
  • 5TH GRADE PARENTS: Students turning 11 years old before Sept. 6 (entering 6th grade!)  are required to have an additional TDaP Booster to help prevent tetanus, pertussis and whooping cough. Ensure a smooth transition to Middle School and get this vaccine after your child turns 11.  Please bring a copy of the vaccine to the front office, so we can update your student's profile. 
  • TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK will be celebrated at Rockwell during the week of May 16-20. More information to come soon and from your room parents.
  • Sign up here to volunteer for recess Running Club - spring is here and the kids want to run!! Tues/TH at lunchtime. Volunteer whenever you can!
  • Keep saving Box Tops and Labels for Education for the next collection! Every bit helps.
SBA TESTING INO

State Testing Starts Soon

Each spring, all Washington public school students in grades 3-8 are assessed in English Language Arts (ELA) and math using Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA). Students in grades 5 and 8 are also assessed in science using the Measurement of Student Progress (MSP). Results from these assessments provide meaningful feedback and data that teachers and other educators can use to help students succeed. In addition, the results provide data to help evaluate school-level and district-wide instructional strategies, initiatives and other programs. 

Students in LWSD will begin testing at the end of March. Each school has a different testing schedule: students at Rockwell Elementary will be tested on these dates.

Learn more about the state assessments on the district website.
MATH CHALLENGE #13 WINNERS

Congratulations to the following winners:
 
Anson C, John W, Krishna S, Sohil B, Claire M, Pranav S, Nachiket L, Rayna H, Gahl A, Aditya B, Raina T, Owen U
 
The second last Math Challenge will be available online April 29th before 3pm.

IXL MATH PRACTICE 

IXL math practice continues and the following students were given prizes as of April 15th. The last prize distribution of the school year will be as of May 31st. Keep up the great work. Parents - Thank you for helping to develop a culture of math here at Rockwell. Thanks to the Lake Washington Schools Foundation  for IXL subscriptions for all students and to the Rockwell PTA for purchasing the prizes. Parents - please visit www.mathinaction.org to learn more about Math at Rockwell. 

-Parent IXL Math Coordinators

Kindergarten: Rohan (D), Tanvi (C), Rachel (B), Alexis (B), Riddhi (B), Wesley (F), Maximilian (D), Soya (C,D,E), Alexandra (extra), Vivaan (D), Vivian (F), Prerna (A,B,C)

1st Grade: Saanvi K. (B), Dylan H. (B), William V. (B), Akhil P. (C), Kashish A. (A, B), Thomas C. (E), Alexander F. (D), Aditya K. (B), Alanna P. (C), Owen U. (C), Sawyer R. (E), Parker K. (A), Sebastian K. (B), Trishaa K. (D), Suhani J. (C, D), Matteo B. (E, F),

2nd Grade: Janhavi D (D), Charvi J (C), Daven Z (B), Prachi D (B), Calista H (A), Ananya S (D), Itai A (A), Jenna Y (A), Siebe R (B)

3rd Grade: Disha P (F), Mason O (E), Le S (E), Uma Y (E ), Mira P (E), Aaron R (A), Takuma B (F), Maxwell S (A), Alexander C (B), Malia B (C), Anika K (C), Ami N (C), Mattew D (C), Liam O (B), Colin F (C), Judy W (E,F)

4th Grade: Nishita B (E), Shrey G (C, D, E), Inaya K (E), Meena K (D), Sofia L (D), Yunwei L (E), Maya M (D), Anish P (D), Mahoko T (C), Shlok A (D), Aliya F (C), Aleczander H (C), Rayna H (B), Miu I (C), Rohan K (B), Aashish K (C), Andrew M (C), Joelle M (B), Jacob M (F), Camille U (B), Kylie W (C), Aman B (C), Trent K (D), Saanvi T (F), Emily W (C), Stella C (B), SriKrishna G (E), William S (F)

5th Grade: Imaaz A (D), Arjun M (F), Fabrizio C (E), Kaden D (D), Ron G (E), Nicholas I (E), Atharva S (D), Tushar Z (E), Emily B (C), Katie H (E), Jonathan L (E), Nicholas S (B,C), Sam T (D), Kirill U (E), Tony W (E), Hannah L (D), Jake L (C), Anirudh S (E), Malia W (B), Brian Y (B)
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Beagle Bugle Editor
Norman Rockwell Elementary PTA