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ISLAND PARK EAGLE NEWS
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Island Park Elementary PTA
October 1, 2013
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International Night
Friday, Oct. 4th 6-8pm in IP MPR
Everyone is invited to IP's International Night! Come enjoy delicious treats from learn about the many countries represented by Island Park families. This is a don't miss event unique to Island Park and it's FREE (Pizza avail. for $2 a slide). Visit www.islandparkpta.org |
WIN an "Extra Recess & Popsicles" for your entire class! 
Between October 1st and November 27th, the classroom that collects the MOST Box Tops WINS!!
Look for the PINK BOX TOP
on hundreds of participating products.
Each Box Top is worth 10¢!
BUY your favorite Box Top products
CUT Box Top from each package
SEND Box Tops to school
EARN CASH for Island Park PTA!
Winning Classroom will be
announced December 6... Good Luck!
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Save The Date!!!
"T.G.I.F"
14th Annual Hand-in-Hand Auction
Friday, March 28th, 2014
*More info coming soon!*
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Class Size Counts! We Need Your Input!
Statewide Class Count: October 1-4th
www.classsizecountswa.com
Did you know Washington ranks 47th out of
50 states for class size? Help spread the word about Washington's class sizes by participating in the statewide class size count. Like the Audubon Society's bird count, during the week of October 1st-4th, people across the state will count the class size of a student they know. Participate by logging onto
www.classsizecountswa.com. Parents, students, grandparents, educators and concerned community members are all invited to contribute to the count.
The site displays an interactive map and has information about the importance of class size and student learning. Be a part of the count!
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Legislative Assembly
October 18-19th, SeaTac Marriott
Join us this year! PTA delegates from across the state are gathering on October 18-19th at the SeaTac Marriott. Registration will open soon. Learn about the issues, network, and find your voice. All members are welcome, however, only voting delegates decide the platform. IP is allotted 3 voting delegates each year.
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Upcoming Events
Volunteer Training
Tuesday, October 1st 2:45 - 3:25 Room 22
IP Picture Day
Thurs., Oct 3rd & Fri, Oct 4
Intl. Night
Fri., Oct. 4th 6-8PM
No School
Fri., Oct. 11
Parent Edge
Brilliant: The New Science Of Smart
Oct. 15th 7PM
MIHS
Hearing & Vision Screening
Tues., Oct 22nd. IP Library
Halloween Costume Parade
Thursday, Oct. 31 2:30 PM
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MIPA Needs your old toys!
The Mercer Island Preschool Association is holding its annual Toy Swap event on  November 16th. This is a great opportunity to sell or donate your gently used toys, clothes, bikes, baby gear, books, etc. that your children have outgrown. For more information on the event, how to consign or donate your goods, and drop off times, please see www.mipreschoolassociation.org for more details.
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Hearing and Vision Screening
Tuesday, October 22nd, IP library 
Hearing and Vision screening will be held Tuesday, October 22nd, in the library! We will need about 40 total volunteers for the two shifts. No experience is necessary as the school nurse will provide training on the spot. It's a great way to get to know the kids, and by screening every year we are able to help a few kids to get the hearing or vision help they need to be successful!
Please contact Lori Friedman at loriRfriedman@hotmail.com to sign up!
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 Volunteers Needed in the Music Room
If you can spare an hour or more a week during the months of Oct. and Nov, you can be of great help in the music room! During these months, all students in 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grades focus on the concept of melody by learning piano skills while the 4th graders learn songs on the recorder. Volunteers main focus will be to work one-on-one with students at the piano keyboards or on the recorders, giving them additional encouragement and feedback. With all the different levels and individual rates of learning, extra adult assistance is extremely important. If you, or someone you know, could volunteer in the music room, the children and I would be extremely grateful! Please contact me at susan.hamp@mercerislandschools.org |
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Volunteer Training
Tuesday, October 1st 2:45 - 3:25 Room 22
Volunteer Training for new volunteers who could not attend a training during our curriculum night presentations. Bring a photo ID.
If you cannot attend a training, please contact your grade level PAC rep.
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Winter Weather is Coming -
Changes to Emergency Update Email and Text Alerts!
NEW FOR THIS YEAR! In order to get immediate updates via email and/or text you must register with the Flash Alert Network at
The old School Report system has migrated to Flash Alert so even if you were previously receiving alerts, you must re-register with Flash Alert.
We tend to close schools if it is unsafe to operate buses or if school environmental systems are not working. When staff members are unable to travel to work from on or off island, or if weather forecasts are serious enough, we may elect to close schools or open on a delayed schedule. For more detailed information go to http://www.mercerislandschools.org/domain/761 |
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ISLAND PARK FUNDRAISERS
Earn Money For Island Park Without Writing A Check
The Island Park PTA is pleased to continue our partnership with Amazon and Box Tops to provide simple ways to earn money for our school while making your every day purchases.
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Donate to Island Park without writing a personal check!
Earning money for Island Park is easy and you don't have to write a check! If you shop on Amazon.com, you can give to Island Park through your normal shopping habits! To earn money for IP, all you need to do is shop Amazon through a special link set up specifically for Island Park. It's is as easy as one, two, three...
1. CLICK the Amazon.Com logo above
2. MARK the URL as a bookmark or favorite on your browser
3. Then SHOP as you always do on www.amazon.com
And right now, if you start your FREE 30-day AmazonPrime membership, Island Park earns $2. Sign up at AmazonPrime Trial. (Must go through this link for Island Park to earn the $.)
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MERCER ISLAND RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
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Parks and Recreation Monster Mash Dash One Mile Family Fun Run/walk
Saturday, October 26th, 10am, Luther Burbank Park
Dress up in your costume, and join us for this one mile family fun run through Luther
Burbank Park. Fido, is welcome too. Costume contests for both you and
your dog! Treats and prizes for all runners/walkers.
Watch out for special guests from Youth Theatre Northwest....they might
get-cha! The run/walk starts at the South-end of the park near the beach area. No cost to children in a stroller.
Register now! #14367 $12+tax (children in strollers free) www.myparksandrecreation.com 206.275.7609
Afterwards, head to the Community & Event Center for the Pre-school Association's annual Halloween party! http://www.mipreschoolassociation.org/events
And don't miss Youth Theatre Northwest's "Night of the Living Dead" performance at
7:00pm. http://youththeatre.org/on-stage/productions/night-of-the-living-dead/
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Mercer Island Parent Education Event
MI Parent Edge Presents:
Brilliant: The New Science of Smart
Tuesday, October 15, 7pm
New research on learning that can help us all expand our intelligence. Join Parent Edge as we welcome Annie Murphy Paul, author of upcoming book, Brilliant: The New Science of Smart, and learn how anyone can become a more engaged and efficient student. She will share compelling new evidence from the latest research on learning and why traditional study advice may actually be ineffectual and counterproductive. Tuesday, October 15 at 7 PM at the Mercer Island High School PAC. Free for PTA Members. For parents of kids of all ages; students in grades 8-12 welcome. Learn more about Annie Murphy Paul
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MERCER ISLAND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Looking for sports or activities for your child?
Check out Mercer Island Activities for Kids for a listing of the most recent activities!
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Art's Cool!
Fall 2013 In partnership with Island Park PTA
Smart With Art
In partnership with IP -An art enrichment Program for K-5
Fall Little Cheer Clinic
The Little Cheer Clinics are taught by the Mercer Island High School Varsity Cheer squad. The participants learn cheers and have the opportunity to cheer at the MIHS Football game on Friday, October 11th.
Come join the premier girl-serving leadership organization in the nation!
TechSmartKids
Have a Tech Smart kid?? Here's a new unique opportunity to advance their skills.
Hola, Ni Hao, and Bonjour! At Sponge, we see language as a passport to the world.
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Mercer Island School District
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Island Park PTA
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THANK YOU 2013 HAND IN HAND AUCTION SPONSORS!
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