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ISLAND PARK EAGLE NEWS
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Island Park Elementary PTA
November 12, 2013
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  Gary Plano - Superintendent's November Announcements The Mercer Island School District has an exciting and important month ahead.
This November the Mercer Island Schools Foundation conducts its Annual Phon-a-Thon Campaign. The funds raised have an immediate and tangible impact on Mercer Island students. Donations reach all Mercer Island schools and every one of the district's 4,120 students. Last year over $430,000 in funding was raised to support academic excellence and new curriculum, textbooks, classroom materials, enrichment, and provided professional development for Mercer Island teachers and student support programs. Please answer the your phones on November 12 and 13 beginning in the early evening. As volunteers, many teachers, principals and other school staff will be contacting families that evening. Read more |
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PTA General Membership Meeting
School Bond
Wednesday, November 13th 7:00 - 8:00pm
IP Library
ALL Island Park Parents and Teachers are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The focus of this meeting is the $98 million School Bond that will be going to voters in February. Speakers from the School Board and the Committee for Mercer Island Public Schools (CMIPS) will give a presentation and answer questions.
Childcare will be provided during the meeting by KidsCo for any child age 5-12.
- Cost is $5.00 per child, payable the night of, in cash or check to Island Park PTA.
- Please email by Friday, November 8th to make your reservation.
Can't make the meeting? CMIPS will host two town hall meetings on Tuesday 11/12 and 11/14.
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Island Park Browse and Brunch
November 14th 9:30AM - Noon
Plan to come and bring friends!! As always we will be serving coffee, mimosas and light snacks - honestly, it's the most fun you can have in a bookstore!! All of your friends will be there!! Attendance is everything!! (20% ALL DAY to PTA as long as they mention Island Park!!)
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PTA Reflections Art Contest
Believe, Dream, Inspire
Deadline Dec. 2nd
Reflect on the theme, create an original work, and be recognized!
Art Categories:
- Dance Choreography
- Film Production
- Literature
- Music Composition
- Photography
- Visual Arts
Any questions, please contact Julietta Bell
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Toy Swap
Saturday, November 16th, 9 am - 1pm,
Islander Middle School
Every year, MIPA organizes a giant consignment sale of gently used toys, children's clothes and equipment. Clean out your closets and be a seller, and/or come for the sale and pick up great bargains. The proceeds (35% of consignment sales and 100% of donations sales) go toward funding MIPA charities and operations. More Info
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Upcoming Events
PTA School Bond Meeting
Wednesday, Nov. 13th 7-8pm IP Library
Island Books Brunch And Browse
November 14th 9:30 AM - Noon Toy Swap
Saturday, November 16th, 9 am - 1pm,
Islander Middle School
No School
Monday, Nov. 11- Veterans Day Nov. 28 and 29 - Thanksgiving
Early Release
Friday 11/15 - Report Card Prep. Thurs. 11/21-Wed. 11/27 - Conferences MI Parent Edge Event: Dr. Laura Kastner
Dec., 5th, 7pm MIHS Performing Arts Center
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 Box Tops Bravos
Yeah! We met our goal of $600 and surpassed it this past year. Island Park families
 submitted $615.60 worth of box top for education.
Congratulations! Keep collecting for the Popsicle Challenge and we'll beat that number next year! Updates coming soon! |
Amazon Bravos
A BIG THANK YOU!!! For the month of October, Island Park PTA earned $466 from shopping you already do.
Don't forget to start your holiday shopping now on Amazon to benefit Island Park!
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Get Involved - The PTA Needs Your Help!
Island Park PTA needs more parents involved! The PTA Executive Committee (EC) is a volunteer parent group that meets bi-monthly with Principle Hoffman to help lead the efforts of the PTA, guide programs and manage the PTA budget.
The PTA EC has opening for a new roles:
PTA Opportunities
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Conference Schedule And Report Cards Hard to believe the first trimester is almost over. The kids have been working hard and the teachers are excited to share their progress with you. Looks for more info from your child's teacher. Island Park will run on a 9AM-Noon schedule Thurs. 11/21 through Wed. 11/27. Report cards will be available on Skyward prior to your child's conference. Please make sure your Skyward info is up to date by completing a Change Of Information Form |
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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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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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Keep Collecting to WIN an "Extra Recess & Popsicles" for your entire class!
Between October 1st and November 27th, the classroom that collects the MOST Box Tops WINS!!
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MERCER ISLAND RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
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MI Parent Edge Event: Dr. Laura KastnerDec., 5th, 7pm MIHS Performing Arts Center
Looking For Before/After School Care For Your Kids??
Kids Co.'s before and after-school programming is designed to meet the particular needs kids have during the non-school hours. Under our care, young bodies are refueled with nourishing snacks; given time for self-directed, free-play; and invited to participate in fun group activities, such as cooking, indoor and outdoor games, arts and craft, drama, teambuilding and science.
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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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The MIHS Boys Basketball Team is at it again with the Little Dribblers Program for grades 2-9Children's Craft WorkshopChildren's craft session just in time for the holidays!
New to boys lacrosse? Already involved? Come to the K-8th grade MI boys lacrosse parent orientation.
Come join the premier girl-serving leadership organization in the nation!
Cub Scouts
Join Mercer Island Cub Scouts any time. For more info contact jselby@outlook.com
Monday - Drawing and Painting
Wednesdays - Ceramics
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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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