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IMPORTANT DATES
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May 4th, Weds
Walk/Bike/Carpool to School Day
SchoolPool Starts for Spring!
May 5th, Thurs
Art Docent Showcase, Used Book Sale* and Ice Cream Social
6pm - 8pm
*Book Sale in Library runs 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
Budget Vote for 2016/17
**All invited - Please come**
May 30th, Monday
NO SCHOOL
Memorial Day
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ART SHOWCASE, ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND USED BOOK SALE!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ASAP!!!
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**PLEASE SIGN UP HERE ASAP TO HELP WITH THIS EVENT: Set Up/Clean Up Volunteers, Cashiers, and Ice Cream runners needed ASAP - we can't run this event without HELP from other parents!!
Three events in one on May 5th! Rockwell's annual Ice Cream Social is  THIS WEEK. (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 3pm - 8pm: Used Book Sale 6pm - 8pm: Ice Cream Social/Art Showcase
7pm: Performance by Rockwell Choir (Covered area outside of Gym)
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
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DON'T MISS THE USED BOOK SALE!
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Rockwell's 12th Annual Used Book Sale is this Thursday! You'll 
find an amazing selection of books at incredible prices. We'll accept cash or checks and all proceeds go toward the purchase of new books for our school library. Now is the time to stock up
for summer reading! See you Thursday between the hours of 3:00 and 8:00 p.m. in the Rockwell Library. Thank you for supporting our school!
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USED BOOK SALE - SPECIAL BOOK SIGNING - MAY 5TH
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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.
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2016 ROCKWELL VOLUNTEER AND STAFF AWARDS
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It is often the passion and commitment of a dedicated few who make  the difference!
Please help us recognize our exceptional PTA Volunteers, Rockwell Teachers, and Staff.
Yellow Nomination Forms are being sent home, via kid mail, today! Or download one here. The Awards Committee is asking ALL Rockwell parents and staff to help out by sending in their award nominations forms. The nomination DEADLINE is Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Submissions can be made to the Rockwell Office by sending nomination form (in a sealed envelope addressed to "Rockwell PTA Nomination Committee") via Kid MAIL or by simply emailing your nominations directly to the PTA Nominations Committee at: [email protected]. PTA VP Volunteer Services
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WALK-BIKE-BUS-CARPOOL TO SCHOOL - WEDS MAY 4TH
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May the 4th be with you, as you walk and bike to school!
This Wednesday, May 4th , is walk and bike to school day. It's a great way for our students to incorporate exercise into their days, while alleviating some of the traffic congestion we experience at drop off and pick up. SchoolPool Staff from the City of Redmond and PTA volunteers will be on hand this morning with give-a- ways and safety information for Students.
Bicyclists must adhere to our School Bicycle Policy (read more here), be 10 and up, with a permission slip. Don't forget to record your walk, bike ride, or car pool on the SchoolPool Calendar!
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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK - MAY 16-20TH
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We're excited to get students at Rockwell walking, biking, and carpooling to school this month with the Redmond SchoolPool!
Each week that a student takes a walk, bike, carpool, or bus trip they mark it off on their calendar. At the end of the month, each returned calendar with at least 1 trip earns your PTA $10 and a reward for students, up to $2,500 can be raised for Rockwell! Why Participate with the Redmond SchoolPool?- To help students get more daily exercise by walking or biking to school
- To earn rewards for taking the bus
- To share carpooling duties with other families
- To help raise money for our school
- To reduce traffic congestion and local air pollution in our neighborhoods
How to Participate:1. Get Your SchoolPool Calendar: Students are bringing home a calendar TODAY, they can keep in their notebook or attach to their backpack. 2. Don't Drive Alone to School: Each week that students take at least one walking, biking, carpool or bus trip to school they mark the calendar. 3. Earn Rewards! At the end of the month, turn in your completed calendar to raise $10 for our PTA and be entered into prizes for students from the Redmond SchoolPool. If you're interested in finding a carpool partner to share the school drop off duties with, join the secure Redmond SchoolPool online network at http://www.RedmondSchoolPool.com. Send any questions you may have to [email protected]. Beth Batig
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TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK - MAY 16-20TH
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It's time for our families to say "thank you" and
celebrate the  wonderful staff at Rockwell! This year's theme: Because You Lift Us UP!
Teacher Appreciation Week will be May 16th -20th. Each day will have a theme, so that the students can join in the fun! See the FULL Schedule here, but your room parent may modify it a bit/will send something to your class.
How can you help? Be sure to check your emails from your students' Room Parents with detailed updates of the classroom plans. You can also donate items to the teacher luncheons or volunteer a small amount of time to make the activities a success. See the links below or contact us for more details.
Can you bring an item or help set up for the
Staff Room lunches?
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FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT/HOPELINK FOOD DRIVE - MAY 20TH
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Family Movie Night- Friday, MAY 20th 6-8:30pm 
Featured Presentation: UP! (Rated PG) Parental Guidance is required.ONLINE ticket reservations must be made between now and Wednesday, May 18th. Seating is limited to 125 attendees.Please bring food donations for Hopelink to movie night in exchange of admission. Doors open at 6pm.Let's help end summer hunger! Here is a list of the Most Needed Foods to fill UP the pantry this summer. For those not coming to the movie, food donations will be accepted during the week.Parental Guidance is required during the movie.Only non-perishable food can be dropped off! You must stay with your children.
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FREE ELL CLASSES FOR PARENTS
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The Partnership team will offer ELL Classes for Rockwell parents. We are currently planning one level, but if we have enough participants and teachers it could be two levels.
Who: Rockwell parents who want to learn English
What: English conversation When: 9:30~10:30am on Tuesday, May 17th and Thursday, May 19th Where: 8275 166th Ave NE, #202, Redmond, WA *Childcare provided. We are looking for volunteers who will help participants build English skills or childcare during classes. Please contact below. As part of the English Partnership Team:
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MATH BONANZA COMPETITION - FIRST PLACE WINNERS!
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On Saturday April 30th, a few 4th and 5th grade math teams participated at a Math Bonanza competition. One of the Rockwell Math team's which included Kirill, Sohil, Fredo and Shripad won the 1st place in the Team contest for grade 4/5 at the Math Bonanza.
Congratulations to these high achievers who brought honor and a team trophy to Norman Rockwell!!
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MATH CHALLENGE #14
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Math Challenge #14 is now available here. This is our second last Math Challenge for the school year. For this challenge, 12 qualified submissions will randomly selected for the prize. Grab some friends and family and work on challenge together! The challenge due date is Thursday 5 May (before 3pm).
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EXTRA PIECES OF INFORMATION - IMPORTANT DATES & MORE
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- 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.
- 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.
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QUICK LINKS - IN EVERY ISSUE
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-View Rockwell's Peachjar E-Flyers - a great resource for community events, sports, classes and summer camps.
-AmazonSmile: Give a little back to Rockwell PTA by using
-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!
-Bookmark & Register for your account on our
New PTA Website. Calendar info, announcements, forms, ordering yearbooks and spiritwear, and much more!
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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, upon approval, will be posted in the Peachjar eflyer system. 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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