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ISLAND PARK EAGLE NEWS
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Island Park Elementary PTA
December 10, 2013
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Letter From the Principal
Twas The Night Before....Deadline(Or, Joy to the Word) 
"Twas the night before deadline, not one word was written
I tried on ideas, but nothing was fittin'
Yet, not one clever idea was waiting on deck
My laptop's small keyboard stood ready to peck
My dependable muse was off hibernating
The blank screen stood upright, patiently waiting
With cats on my lap, butterflies in my gut
I accepted the fact; I was in a deep rut
Due dates and bleak fates were inching much nearer
Visions of failure were becoming much clearer
With ink in the cartridge and paper in printer
This writer was facing a dry and cold winter....
D. Hoffman
Here's wishing you and your family a holiday season filled with love, laughter and learning.
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And The Winner Is..... Mrs. Nielsen's 1st Grade Class!
Congratulations Island Park students and parents. You collected 8438 box tops for the contest earning our school $843.80. Way to go! Keep collecting box tops because there will be another contest in February.
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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 http://www.flashalert.net. 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.Questions about Flash Alert should be addressed to Todd Kelsay.
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Island Park Holiday Workshop
Thurs., Dec 12th 3.30-5.30pm IP MPR
 Join the fun and get in the gift making spirit! Smart with Art is hosting a gift-making workshop at Island Park. Students have the opportunity to make artful gifts for the winter holiday season. Two gifts are made, wrapped and ready to give by the end of the workshop. Find out more info and register for this amazing holiday workshop here
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Hola, Bonjour and Hello! 
Give your child the gift of language this holiday season. Our current unit is Games and Activities. Native-speaking teachers guide students through a curriculum devoted to active learning that places language in context through games, stories, art and music.
For more information and to register. Feel free to email Sponge at info@spongeschool.com with questions!
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LAST DAYS TO CHECK THE LOST AND FOUND
At last count we have 52 sweatshirts/sweaters, 15 jackets, 10 shirts, 3 pairs of pants, 1 vest, 12 misc. items (hats, umbrellas, lunch bags, mittens), and one shoe (a 'heely' to be specific). 24 of these items have names in them - the other 70 items have no name. Please come take a look for missing items ASAP. All unclaimed items will be donated to charity by mid-December.
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Upcoming Events
Island Park Christmas Craft Workshop
Thurs., Dec 12th. 3.30pm-5.30pm MPR
Winter Break
No School
12/23-1/3/2014
Island Park Movie Night
January 10th 6-9 PM MPR
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Island Park Movie Night! 
Save the date, Friday, January 10th, 6-9pm in the Island Park Multipurpose Room
Attention Island Park Kids and Parents!
Kids
- It's 'Movie Night' at Island Park, come hang out with your friends for some fun and watch The Croods!
Parents
- Drop the kids off while you go out for a quiet dinner or just relax at home! Island Park staff and parent volunteers will be on-site for the event, including Principal Hoffman!
Popcorn will be served to all and assorted snacks will be available for purchase.
All proceeds will benefit the
Hand in Hand program.
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HOLIDAY SHOPPING
Support Island Park PTA while doing your Holiday Shopping! 1-click at a time!
It's as easy as 1, 2, 3...
2. Click the AMAZON logo on the top of page
3. Save the dedicated Island Park link as a bookmark/favorite for future amazon shopping - then shop as you normally would!
Each time you shop amazon via our dedicated Island Park amazon bookmarked/favorite link, Island Park PTA earns money! So far this year we have already earned nearly $1,000 from the regular day-to-day shopping IP families do! So please keep Island Park in mind when doing your Holiday shopping - use the dedicated link, and support the many programs our PTA provides!
Please direct any questions on this program to Co-VP Ways & Means Chairs
Julene Levin - JuleneLevin@gmail.com or Sarah Vaux - sjvaux@comcast.net
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New to Mercer Island? Don't forget to Register to VOTE by January 13th! 
Be sure your voice is heard by registering to vote. Washington offers three ways to register to vote: online, by mail or by visiting the King County Elections office. Those who are not already registered in WA may do this in person at the Elections office in Renton or at the King County Voter Registration Annex in Seattle.
Important Resources / Locations
King County Elections Office
919 Southwest Grady Way
Renton, WA 98057-2906
Phone: 206-296-8683
Fax: 206-296-0108
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MERCER ISLAND RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
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Youth Theatre Northwest presents The Nutcracker 
The performance features 52 members of the Mercer Island Youth Ballet and students from the Mercer Island Children's Dance Conservatory ranging in age from 6 to 18 years. For more info
Performances run from Dec. 14th - Dec. 21st. Purchasing tickets in advance is strongly recommended as performances sell out.
For information and to purchase tickets online visit www.iybnutcracker.com
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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Join our program for 1st-5th grade kids every Monday from 3:45-6:30 pm that includes snack, recreation, art, Bible study, worship skills, and even dinner.
Winter Sessions, 10 sessions Jan 8th - March 19th.
TechSmart Kids
Winter Session Jan. 13 - Apr 4, 2014 The MIHS Boys Basketball Team is at it again with the Little Dribblers Program for grades 2-9
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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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