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ISLAND PARK EAGLE NEWS
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Island Park Elementary PTA
January 21, 2014
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Kindergarten Roundup
Monday, January 27th
West Mercer
MISD will host Kindergarten Roundup for parents of incoming kindergarteners. This is a chance for families to learn about our kindergarten program, meet the principals, and start the enrollment process for 2014-2015. We ask our parents to help us get the word out to friends and neighbors who may not have children in the school district. Should parents and families have any questions they can reach out to Jan Kentnor or Fred Rundle in the Learning Services office.
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Yee Haw!!!! Island Park Hoe Down
Friday, January 31st From 6:30-8PM
Grab your hat and boots and cinch up the biggest belt buckle you can find for the Island Park hoe down! After a week of learning new dances, students get to show off and teach their parents some new moves at the annual Hoe Down. Volunteers are needed for short shifts of serving food and taking tickets. If you are able to help please contact sara@marxen.com |
PTA General Membership Meeting -
Tuesday, February 4th, 7pm in the library
Come hear Fred Rundle, MI School District Director of Learning Services, talk about key initiatives and
Cindy Goodwin, Director of Youth and Family Services, give an overview of resources and support MIYFS offers to MI families.
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Win A Pizza Party! - MIYFS Annual Art Contest
This week all K - 5th Grade students at Island Park Elementary will bring home an entry form for the Annual Mercer Island Youth and Family Services' Art Contest. One entry from Island Park Elementary will be selected and that winner's class will receive a pizza party compliments of Island Crust Café.
"It's ALL about community." is this year's theme for the Annual Giving from the Heart Breakfast on February 12. Please talk with your child about all the things he/she likes about living and playing on Mercer Island.
And remember, Sivie Suckerman, Island Park's school counselor runs programs to help all of our children learn how to resolve conflict, regulate their emotions, and ultimately strengthen their executive functioning. Sivie is a MIYFS counselor for the sole benefit of Island Park students and families.
Let the budding artists begin!
For more information contact Sari Weiss at MIYFS: 206-275-7756 or visit their website at www.miyfs.org.
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Save The Date - The Science Fair Is Coming!
 The Science Fair is coming up on April 3rd. It will be held at the middle school from 5-7pm. Registartion will be starting at the end of February. Stay tuned for more details!
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Join The Fun
Boys & Girls Spring Lacrosse 2014
Girls 1st-8th Grade/Boys K-8th grade
Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in North America with explosive growth at the high school level for the past 10 years!
- Lacrosse Players develop speed and stamina and have a ton of fun!
- Lacrosse looks a lot like field hockey and soccer, played on a similar field setup
- Object is to score points by getting a small, rubber ball into the goal
- The ball is carried and passed using a stick with a mesh pocket at the end.
- Passing is essential, so strategy and teamwork are important
For more information:
Boys: mercerislandlacrosse.com or contact Missy Johnson
Girls: Girls Lacrosse or contact Erin Underwood
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Upcoming Events
Parent Edge With Trudy Ludwig
Turning Away From Perfection & Striving Toward Excellence
January 21st @ 10 AM
Mercer Island Presbyterian Church
Understanding Our Kids Online and Offline Social Worlds
7 PM @ Island Park
Kindergarten Roundup
January 27th, 7-8 PM
West Mercer Elementary
Hoe Down
January 31st 6:30PM
IP Multipurpose Room
PTA General Membership Mtg.
Tuesday, Feb. 4th @7PM
IP Multipurpose Room
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Hand-in-Hand Auction and Spring Luau
ALOHA!
Do you have an experience to share, dinner to host, gift basket, unique item, or a vacation property that you can donate for the 2014 Hand-in-Hand Auction?
If so, visit our online donation and sponsorship links.
Wine and Cheese Tasting  hosted by Susan and Bob Maas Wednesday, February 12th.
Bring a bottle of wine to share and a bottle to donate to our 2014 Hand-in-Hand Wine Toss & Wine Pull. Email Susan to reserve your spot:
Email Elizabeth Buckley at mezzo@elizabethbuckley.com
to donate additional bottles of wine for the Auction Wine Toss & Wine Pull and/or host a wine tasting party with your friends and help us procure wine.
Donations are tax deductible. Storage available.
Volunteer opportunities are available for the Hand-in-Hand Auction.
Contact Volunteer Coordinator, Ann Ralston. at ralstonfam@gmail.com
Thank you to our first $1,000 donor
for 2014 Hand-in-Hand Auction
Festive Drink Sponsor. Cheers!
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Library News
Book Fair Coming Soon!
Mark your calendars for the IP Book Fair. The fair will run Monday, February 24th through Friday, February 28th
in the library. The school is partnering with University Book Store this year and will receive a percentage of all sales. Watch for more details about online and classroom shopping times.
Online Database Subscriptions
A New Year reminder that Island Park Library has online database subscriptions for students to use at school and at home for the 2013-2014 school year. The databases are accessible from home through the Student Online Databases and Research Resources webpage http://www.mercerislandschools.org/Page/7469. World Book Online, Culture Grams, BrainPop and BrainPop, Jr. have the Login-misd Password-islander.
Pebble Go and netTrekker have the
Login-ipeagles Password-ipeagles.
The Island Park Library Catalog can be accessed without logging in.
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Movie Night Success!!!
A huge thanks to everyone who came to Movie Night! The kids (and adults) had a blast and raised over $3,800 for our awesome Hand-in-Hand Program.
The night would not have been possible without the help of our wonderful Island Park community taking time out of their personal lives to volunteer... A BIG THANK YOU goes out to the following people:
Susan & Andy Hamp, Kristin Kim, Kanako Kashima, Jan Vetter, Christine Kenyon, Dawn Schiller, Heidi Arvish, Anne Hritzay, Libby Wotipka, Sarah Vaux, Julene Levin, Karla Olson, Liz Kenny, Amy Floyd, Michelle Ritter, Ashleigh Dickinson, Ayesha Shaikh, Abigail Little, Lisa Patacsil and of course a special thanks to Principal Hoffman and Assistant Principal, Mrs. Batliner-Gillette.
Eagle Books
Island Park Library received many generous donations this year through the Eagle Books program. The library used the funds to purchase hundreds of new books to enrich reading and curriculum for our students and staff. A HUGE Island Park Eagle THANK YOU to everyone for your donations!
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MERCER ISLAND RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
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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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Craft with Glass - Tuesdays 1/14 - 3/11 3:35-4:50 Island Park Elementary.
Drawing - 1/8 - 3/19 Island Park Elementary
3rd, 4th and 5th graders are invited to join fellow Islanders from IP, West Mercer, and Lakeridge for a half hour of heart pumping exercises, drills and running before school Friday mornings.
TechSmart Kids
Intro to Coding I (Computer Programming). Winter Session Jan. 15 - Apr 4, 2014. Transportation will be available for your children from Island Park Elementary schools to Mercer Island Community & Events Center.
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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