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ISLAND PARK EAGLE NEWS
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Island Park Elementary PTA
February 4, 2014
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Thank You Spahia Family!!
 Thank you to Mike, Kirsten, Dilon and Alyssa Spahia for helping the Island Park Community celebrate Seahawk Blue Friday in style! The balloons were amazing and such a wonderful surprise for the kids and parents alike!! Great start to an amazing Seahawk weekend for the 12th Man! |
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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Save The Dates!
Bingo Night is coming February 28th!
Science Fair is April 3rd! |
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New Box Tops Challenge!!
Each Grade Has A Winner!!
That's right... Box Tops are back!! Collect Box Tops from Feb.3 - Apr. 4th. The class with the most in each grade wins Top Pot Doughnuts!! Complete contest details here. Winning classes will be announced by April 14th. |
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PARENT EDGE PRESENTS - An evening with Howard Behar!
Thursday, February 13 at 7:00PM in the MIHS PAC
Parents of kids of all ages and teens in grades 8-12 -- come join us on for a conversation about Passion and Life Purpose with the former Starbucks President. By focusing on leadership practices and the development of successful skill sets, Mr. Behar will energize and motivate young people to begin building their foundation for success, and guide parents to support them in realizing their dreams.
Join us for a truly special evening with the local leader and author of "It's Not About the Coffee". For more information about the evening, click here.
Click here to learn about other upcoming Parent Edge events.
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Book Fair!
February 24th - 28th
Mark your calendars for the IP Book Fair.
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.
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5th Grade Parents: Time to order 5th Grade sweatshirts!!
 Order in by Friday March 7thIt will be a special day this spring when your 5th grader receives the 5th grade sweatshirt and has it signed by classmates. Look for order forms to come home in backpacks this week OR download and print the order form at home
VERY IMPORTANT!! If you want your child's name on the sweatshirt, we do require you complete and return this form to your homeroom teacher by March 7th. For a sweatshirt include $35 check to IP PTA. So don't delay, order now! Any questions? please contact Ann Ralston ralstonfam@gmail.com
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 LOST AND FOUND Please check the lost and found for any items belonging to your child. All items remaining at the end of this week will be donated on February 3rd. Would you be willing to volunteer to help with managing the Island Park lost and found? If you could spare to give an hour or so per month (scheduled at your convenience) please call Carol at 206-236-3410. |
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Upcoming Events
PTA General Membership Mtg.Tuesday, Feb. 4th @7PM IP Multipurpose Room Reflections Art Award CeremonyFebruary 11th @5:30PM MIHS Commons Bond/Levy Ballots
Due February 11th Wine and Cheese TastingWednesday, Feb. 12th Home of Susan and Bob Maas Parent Edge - An Evening With Howard BeharThursday, Feb. 13th @7PM MIHS PAC IP Book FairMonday, Feb. 24th - Friday, Feb. 28th IP Library Bingo NightFriday, Feb 28th 5th Grade Sweatshirt Orders
Due by Friday, Mar. 7th |
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Donations needed!
2014 Hand-in-Hand Auction and Luau
Suggested items:
Vacation properties, experiences ranging from dinners, outings, themed gatherings, boating trips, lessons, services, unique and useful items, memorabilia, tickets and gift cards. Online Submission, Auction Site. All proceeds benefit our Hand-in-Hand Paraprofessionals.
Questions? Email Procurement Chair, Becky McAuley: beckymcauley@hotmail.com
Wine Donations needed for:
Auction Wine Grab and Wine Toss
Donate a bottle of wine valued $15 and up.
Drop off locations and dates will be announced via room parents in February.
Questions? Email Auction Chair, Elizabeth Buckley: mezzo@elizabethbuckley.com
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:
Fun volunteer opportunities are available!
Contact Volunteer Coordinator, Ann Ralston at ralstonfam@gmail.com
Thank you to our first $1,000 donor for 2014 Hand-in-Hand Aucti Festive Drink Sponsor. Cheers!
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National PTA Reflections Program
"Believe, Dream, Inspire"
Congratulations to the many Island Park students who participated in the Reflections Art Competition! MISD had 169 entries with 71 District Winners and 19 First Place winners moving onto compete at the State Competition. A complete list of all the MISD winners can be found HERE.
For questions regarding Reflections, contact Ivy Suzuki-Jaecks at ivysuzuki@me.com.
Reflection Award Ceremony
February 11th, 2014
MIHS Commons and PAC
Reception for viewing entries: 5:30-6:00PM in the MIHS Commons
Award Ceremomy: 6:10-7:40PM in the MIHS PAC
Both events are open to all students.
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Mercer Island Library Remodel Delayed
Community Involvement Encouraged
At the KCLS Board meeting Wednesday, January 29, the Board was urged to delay the remodeling of the Mercer Island Library for no more than 90 days.
The time will be used to allow for the city to design and carry out a process of community involvement that better expresses the community's perspective regarding the design. Principal among the concerns expressed by citizens was the absence of a suitable substitute facility and a need for the changes. A motion was made and passed by the Board that provides for a period of public engagement. We will keep you up-to-date through the schools' PTA organizations, as meetings are scheduled and plans for community involvement develop. In the meantime, please visit www.libraryremodel.org, for more information. |
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MERCER ISLAND RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
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Disney & Dessert
One of the Island's most delicious events
Sunday, February 9th at 2PM in the MIHS Commons Choose a deletable dessert form the expansive buffet and be entertained by the MIHS Orchestras in costume playing a diverse selection of Disney favorites. For tickets and more information Click here.
All proceeds benefit will Mercer Island School orchestra programs, grades 5 through 12.
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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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Mercer Island School District
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Island Park PTA
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