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ISLAND PARK EAGLE NEWS
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Island Park Elementary PTA
March 25, 2014
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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.
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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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Attention all Island Park Scientists! The Science Fair registration deadline has been extended to Wednesday March 26th. Please encourage your child(ren) to register and participate! All grades are welcome to join this non-competitive Island Park event! The Fair will take place at IMS on Thursday, April 3rd from 5-7pm. As always, the kids will have an opportunity to present their project to an evaluator and show off their projects to other participants and friends in attendance. The Pacific Science Center, The Hope Heart Institute, and the Issaquah Fish Hatchery
will on be on hand providing entertainment and demonstrations. Display boards can be purchased for $10 and all proceeds help fund the Science Fair. Pizza will also be served.
If you have not yet had a chance to come up with an idea or register, you can still come up with a project this weekend, and children are always welcome to work in pairs or groups.
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Parent Edge Presents - Two Great Sessions With Dr. 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. We all want to help our children build character and develop an inner moral compass! Both events for parents with kids of all ages. See flyer for more information. Click here to learn about other upcoming Parent Edge events. |
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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Upcoming Events
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 and MIHS PAC
First and Second Grade Mini Musical
Wednesday, April 2nd , 1:10pm-1:45pm
Science Fair
Thursday, April 3rd 5pm-7pm IMS
Different Learners Review Community Update
Thursday, April 3
1:30p to 3pm, Admin Building Board Room.
Spring Break
Monday, April 7th - Friday, April 11th PTA General Mtg.
9:15 AM in Rm. 3 or 7PM @ PTA Pres. Ashleigh Dickinson's Home
Parent Edge
"Girl Rising"
April 17th at the MIHS PAC
Breakfast of Champions
Tuesday, April 29th, 7am-8.30am MIHS
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March 28 @ 5:30 pm Doors Open
The Auction Dinner is SOLD OUT, but you can still join us for the silent auction
from 5:30-7:30 pm
Early bird prizes, games, complimentary drink
Babysitting & Shuttle Service Available
Online Auction available Monday March 24
Drop off donations by Wed. March 26
Island Park Front Office
Liz Buckley's Home
Questions:
Wine Wednesday, March 26
Drop off bottles of wine $15 and up
200 Needed. 112 Donated.
Drop off - Ashleigh Dickinson
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From The Health Room 
Constipated Kids
Constipation is one of the more common causes of the tummy aches I see on a daily basis. Not drinking enough water and not eating enough fiber are contributors. Stress and some medications may be at the root. Kids also sometimes ignore urges to go when they are having fun.
Treat constipation with increased fluids. I like to see the children here using their water bottles during the day. I encourage all kids to have a cup of water when they come to me. Increased fiber helps move the bowels along. At home, sitting on the toilet for at least 10 minutes each day, at the same time, preferably after a meal can get children into healthy bowel habits.
If constipation lasts more than 2-3 weeks, see your health care provider. Click here for more information.
Bradley Budrow, RN, Your School Nurse
bradley.budrow@mercerislandschools.org
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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 "Girl Rising" - Thursday, April 17 at 7PM at the MIHS PAC: Don't miss this opportunity to see this inspirational film about the strength of the human spirit and the power of education. "Girl Rising," a groundbreaking film, tells the stories of nine unforgettable girls from around the world who are capturing their dreams by pushing past limits and demonstrating the extraordinary strength of the human spirit to overcome odds. For parents with kids of all ages, and kids ages 13 and up. Film is rated PG-13. $5.00 per family for Mercer Island PTA members. We look forward to seeing you there! 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.
Register early for Summer Camps at SJCC
Mercer Island Music Technology Camp at Island Park Elementary
This exciting and musically stimulating camp is for musicians at all levels! Students learn to create, record, and perform songs utilizing Clavinova digital pianos and music software including Garage Band. Campers will also perform in an end-of-camp concert and receive a CD and DVD of student created songs and music videos. We would love to have you at our camp, where everyone is a musician! For more information go to
https://sites.google.com/site/islandparkpta/mi-resources/kids/musictechnologycamp
Summer Language Camps Sponge immersion camps build language and cultural competency skills in a fun, active environment! Join us for Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, and French summer camps at multiple locations in Seattle and Bellevue. In two weeks of camp, your child gets more than 50 hours in language - the best way to learn! We'll explore heroes and folklore from around the globe. Dynamic, native-speaking teachers lead campers in crafts, games, cooking, science, drama, and outdoor play. Camps are for Pre-K (3-5 years) and K-2. Visit our camp schedule. Questions? Call 206.227.5188 or email info@spongeschool.com.
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Mercer Island School District
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Island Park PTA
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