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ISLAND PARK EAGLE NEWS
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Island Park Elementary PTA
March 11th, 2014
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Letter From The Principal
A Long Overdue Letter
 Dear Mr. Karr,Remember me? I was in your Westside High School AP American History class during our country's bicentennial year. I was the panic-stricken kid, short in stature and confidence, who cowered in the corner of your room during the first day of school.Why was I so intimidated? Well, with all due respect sir, your reputation of being the Rasputin of history teachers preceded my arrival. My older sister, always looking for a way to pinch me without using her fingers, received a gift from above when she saw your name listed on my teacher assignment sheet. She gleefully told me that she would visit the grave where I was buried under a mound of your history homework. Continue Reading |
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MERCER ISLAND FINE ARTS SHOWCASE
Wednesday, March 26th and Thursday, M arch 27th, MIHS This year's Fine Arts Showcase "Under the Big Top" will be held at Mercer Island High School. This annual event is a fundraiser for Arts programs in the schools and highlights the wide variety of creative talent from our district art students in Performing and Visual Arts. While art will be displayed throughout the high school on both nights, this year the Main Performances will be on Wednesday and the Spotlight on Visual Arts will be on Thursday. See the full schedule here. Volunteers NeededArts Showcase is a community-wide event proudly displaying artwork from every single one of our Island Park students. We need fabulous parent volunteers willing to help mount these works onto butcher paper! Our district Elementary Art Specialist Tracy Richardson will be in Room 18 at Lakeridge during the week of March 17th-21st preparing the finished art from all three elementary schools. We also need volunteers on Monday and Tuesday March 24th-25th to help transport the artwork to MIHS and hang it on the walls. Please sign up online here: Questions? Please email Edie Said at epshen3@gmail.com. |
 Attention all Island Park Scientists!
It's time to put on your lab coats and thinking caps and register for the 2014 Science Fair!
Register by March 21, 2014 at www.islandparksciencefair.com
Date: Thursday, April 3rd Time: 5:00pm - 7pm
Location: Mercer Island Middle School
This is a non-competitive event where the goal is to inspire and instill an interest in science. Every student will present their project to an adult and after their presentation they will receive feedback and a certificate. Maximum of 2 students per experiment to encourage participation.
Need ideas? Go to www.sciencebuddies.org Want to volunteer or have questions? Please contact Abigail Little at ajlittle19@gmail.com or Sarah Pellerin at sjpellerine@hotmail.com
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First and Second Grade Mini Musical
Wednesday, April 2nd 1:10-1:45pm
The Island Park 1st and 2nd graders will perform their mini-musicals "The Gunniwolf" and the "Cat and the Rat" for their parents on Wednesday, April 2nd. Every child will have a role either as a musician, actor, narrator, or dancer and all children will join in singing the songs. A DVD of this performance, as well as the upcoming Kindergarten parent performance on May 1st, will be created with all proceeds benefiting future musical endeavors. We hope you can join us! [Parent Letter] [DVD Order Form]
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Do you have a favorite recipe that you would like to share with other Island Park Families? We would like to get your favorite recipe(s) to add to our first annual "Taste of Island Park" recipe book which will be available for purchase at the auction. A word document is preferable; a picture of the dish and/or a comment regarding the dish is appreciated, but not necessary. If necessary, please convert to US measurements. Please let me know if you would prefer to have your name omitted from the recipe. All recipes must be sent in by March 1st. Please send all recipes or questions to Liz Kenny lizkenny@comcast.net
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From The Health Room 
Anaphylaxis (Severe Allergies)
Administer the Epi-pen (or Auvi Q) and CALL 911. Those are the FIRST steps if you believe someone is experiencing anaphylactic symptoms. Without the epinephrine, which can be delivered via Epi-pen, death can occur in as little as 30 minutes. ALWAYS call 911 if epinephrine is given. Anaphylaxis can be caused by nut or food allergies, stings, latex or may have no known cause. Symptoms include: difficulty breathing, confusion, loss of consciousness, swelling, vomiting and diarrhea. Anaphylaxis is on my mind every day. There are many students here with Epi-pens and I am constantly watching for those children who will have their first reaction at school.
Please contact me with any questions about symptoms or medications.
Ref: http://www.foodallergy.org/anaphylaxis
Your school nurse, Bradley Budrow, RN, 206-713-3472
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Bus Lost and Found - LAST CALL
Please check the Bus Barn lost and found for any items belonging to your child. All items remaining at the end of this week will be donated.
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Upcoming Events
NOON Release
Friday, March 14th
Science Fair Registration Due
Friday, March 21st
Mercer Island Fine Arts ShowcaseWednesday, March 26th - Thursday, March 27th, MIHS Spring Luau HiH AuctionFriday, March 28th MICC Parent Edge
Dr. Dan Kindlon
Monday, March 31st SJCC or MIHS PAC
First and Second Grade Mini Musical
Wednesday, April 2nd , 1:10pm-1:45pm
Science Fair
Thursday, April 3rd 5pm-7pm IMS
District Different Learners Review Community Update
Thursday, April 3, 1:30p to 3pm, Admin Building Board Room.
Spring Break
Monday, April 7th - Friday, April 11th
Breakfast of Champions
Tuesday, April 29th, 7am-8.30am MIHS
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Register for the 2014 Hand-In-Hand Auction!
Babysitting Available & Shuttle Service available after the Auction
Help Support the Hand-in-Hand Auction with a Table Sponsorship
Return RSVP's & Checks to the Main Office
mezzo@elizabethbuckley.com
Help Us Create Table Centerpieces for the Auction
Bring Flowers from your garden (pink, white, & yellow)
Volunteer to create your classroom's arrangement given to the teachers and staff after the Auction.
Donate vases, metal pots, stands & sea shells
Submit Donations by Noon March 21st
Vacation properties, dinners, outings,
themed gatherings, boating trips, lessons, services, unique & useful items, memorabilia, tickets & gift cards
Auction Site
Wine Donations needed: Wine Grab & Toss
Donate a bottle of wine valued $15 and up.
Drop off Tubs
Central Island: Ashleigh Dickinson
North Island: Becky McAuley
Consult Directory for addresses
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PTA Executive Committee Needs YOU
Want to volunteer? Have you ever considered being a part of the PTA Executive Committee? We have some positions to fill for the 2014-2015 school year and we need your help. Check out the Nomination Form here or contact Beth Dudycha (dudycha067@msn.com) for more information.
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Thank you for everyone that helped make
B-I-N-G-O so much fun!
A lot of fun was had Friday at Bingo Ni ght. The evening would not have been possible without Lisa Patacsil and Sandra Levin putting the event together. Many thanks to all of those that helped; Julene Levin, Rachel Schwartz, Lori Friedman, Blair Destro, Sandra Pangallo, Sarah Pellerine, Tina Forras, Ricca Poll, Rachel Tomaselli, Eydie Hasson Katz, Erin Underwood, Jill Burr, Lori Simpson, Amy Floyd, Megan Brodsky; Robin Medin, Enas Muzio,Jim Pesche, Jennifer Reibman and Jocelyn Barber.
PTA Reflections State Winner!Congratulations to Island Park student Emily Chin!  On the evening of April 26th, Island Park student Emily Chin will be among the three MISD students honored at the Washington State PTA Reflections Art Program Award Ceremony. Emily won the Award of Merit with her music composition "Bike Riding". Other MISD students honored are Ava Yeh, (2nd grade WM) with Outstanding Interpretation in Music Composition and Barry Briggs (MIHS) with Award of Excellence for his film productions "El Doggo II". Ava's entry moves onto the National PTA Reflections Art Competition in Texas .
BoxTops  $16.90 was collected from Boxtops for Education during the month of February. The Top Pot Doughnut contest runs through April 4th so keep clipping!
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MERCER ISLAND RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
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Mercer Island Schools Foundation Breakfast Of Champions
"Successfully preparing students for the cognitive, global and digital world."
 Join us in April for the Breakfast of Champions to ensure Mercer Island students receive the education they need and deserve - one not dictated by the limits of state funding but by the limitless opportunities a 21st Century education will provide. April 29th, 2014
Mercer Island High School
7:00 am to 8:30 am
Parking available in student lots and on the street Click here for more info Parent Edge Presents Two great sessions with Dr. Dan Kindlon!
Monday, March 31 at 10AM at the Stroum Jewish Community Center: Parents of boys and anyone with boys in their life - don't miss an opportunity to hear Dan Kindlon speak on"Raising Emotionally Literate Boys." Dr. Kindlon, author of the NY Times bestseller "Raising Cain" will share why cultivating emotional literacy is one of the most valuable gifts we can give our boys. This event is co-sponsored by the SJCC.
Monday, March 31 at 7PM at the MIHS PAC: Dr. Kindlon with speak on the topic of "Too Much of a Good Thing: Raising Children of Character in an Indulgent Age." Come learn how we as parents can teach our children how to engage in rewarding activity, promote emotional maturity, and develop a sense of self-worth by learning how to identify and avoid the seven syndromes of indulgence. Both events for parents with kids of all ages. Click Here for more info. Different Learners Review Community Update
A community update forum for the District Different Learners Review will be held on Thursday, April 3, 1:30p to 3pm in the Admin Building Board Room.
The agenda for the Forum is focused on updates on the three recommendations identified for the 2013-2014 school year (K-8 Universal screening, K-2 Literacy Review and Curriculum Adoption and Targeted Professional Development). There will be time for questions and/or comments as well.
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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!
Click on the title links for program information
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Try-it-out Workshop
Ever wanted to try cheerleading? Come learn cheers, and fun dance routines and see what cheerleading is all about.
Saturday, March 29th, 10am-12pm, Highland Community Center, 14224 Bel-Red Rd, Bellevue
Drawing, Painting & Collage Grades 1-5
Mondays-April 14,21,28, May 5,12,19, June 2,9
Terracotta for the garden Grades 1-5
Wednesdays-April 16,23,30, May 7,14,21,28, June 4,11
Now Enrolling for Spring Session 2013Over 120 kids on Mercer Island have enrolled in TechSmartKids Computer Programming courses this fall and winter. TechSmartKids is offering their C101- Intro to Coding I class again this Spring Session for new students. This class is the first in a series of computer programming courses that TechSmartKids offers and is a prerequisite to the advanced C102- Intro to Coding II and C103- Intro to Coding III as well as TechSmartKids summer Coders and Makers program.
Come learn more about Mercer Island Soccer Club's Recreational and Select soccer Programs at our parent information meeting Sunday March 16th at the Mercer Island Community Center.
Register early for Summer Camps at SJCC
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Island Park PTA
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