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ISLAND PARK EAGLE NEWS
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Island Park Elementary PTA
April 15th, 2014
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Principal's Letter
Thank you Volunteers!
I can still recall the image of a shadowy figure lurking in a corner of my elementary school library. She was small with shoulder-length gray hair, an eerie, ghost-like complexion, and piercing eyes that darted around looking intensely at one of my classmates. The woman's sartorial sense was as perplexing as her presence in the library each week. She always wore a gray, heavy wool coat with a black velvet collar. It didn't matter if it was the warmest of Nebraska spring days; the coat always cocooned the mysterious figure. The apparition reminded me of Snow White's apple-baiting nemesis.
CONTINUE READING...
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 Sock Hop
Friday, April 25th, 6.30-8.30pm
Sock Hop is coming so pull out your best "50's" styles and come to Island Park for the fun and to raise funds for our Hand-in-Hand Instructional Assistants! Live music will be played by The Raretones featuring our very own Mr. & Mrs. Hamp! Please download and complete this form and return it to your teacher or the main office! Ticket prices are higher at the door - so sign up in advance! We look forward to seeing you there! |
5th Grade Musical  This year's fifth grade musical, " The Trial of the Big, Bad Wolf" u ses the music and styles of the 1950s to present a comical musical in which t he Wolf, a "Fonz-like" character, and his black-jacketed gang are being tried by the Three Little Pigs and their prosecuting attorney, Hogney Dangerfield. It will be presented to the Island Park community on June 5th and June 6th. Volunteers are always welcome to assist with production! More information click here...
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April PTA General Membership MeetingWednesday, April 16th 9.15am or 7pmWe're mixing things up for the April PTA General Membership Meeting. There are two opportunities to join us at one of two PTA Open Houses on Wednesday, April 16th Pick One!
* 9:15am - Coffee at Island Park / Room 3
* 7:00pm - Drinks at Ashleig Dickinson's
Catch up with friends; meet other parents; get your questions answered; get the scoop on volunteer opportunities; learn which chair positions are open next year; sign up. More Info
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Bridge the Gap -
Pancakes & Pajamas - Save the Date
Friday, May 9th from 7:30am - 9am in the multi-purpose room.
Mark your calendars for one of Island Park's favorite events of the year - Pancakes & Pajamas! Th  is is a complimentary pancake breakfast hosted by teachers and IP families, who will keep your plates piled high with hot cakes fresh off the griddle. Donations to MISF Bridge the Gap campaign are welcome. Stay tuned for more information. Contact Ashleigh Dickinson with questions: ipptaprez@gmail.com
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PTA Awards Nominations!!!
Island Park Parents and Staff,
We all know so many wonderful volunteers here at our own school! Now is the time to recognize those volunteers. Please take a few moments to think about volunteers you would like to recognize with special PTA Awards, the Volunteer Service Award, the Golden Acorn, and the Eagle Award (awards described on the nomination form). Please place completed forms in the manila folder on the PTA bulletin board or email to kimorndorff@hotmail.com. Nominations are due by Friday, 4/25.
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Student Council Update
Student Council has been hard at work all year! Classroom representatives from 3rd, 4th and 5th grades all turn up on time and take this role very seriously. 
In this month's mtg., we discussed the next spirit day, which will be on April 25th to coincide with the Sock Hop - it is a 50's theme. The students also decided to sponsor a weekly clean up effort. The end of every week after spring break, each grade level, 3rd, 4th, & 5th, will be taking turns being in charge of cleaning up the playground.
Angela McCann
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Upcoming Events
April PTA General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, April 16th
9:15am or 7pm
Parent Edge
"Girl Rising"
April 17th at the MIHS PAC
Parent Curriculum Review Forum - K2 Literacy Administration Building Boardroom Wednesday, April 23 6:30 to 7:30pm
Friday, April 25, 1:30 to 2:30pm
Sock Hop
Friday, April 25th 6:30pm-8:30pm IP MPR PTA Awards Nominations DueFriday, April 25th
Leap for Green Family Fair Saturday, April 26, 12 - 4 pm Mercer Island Community and Event Center
MISF Breakfast of Champions
Tuesday, April 29th
7am-8:30am MIHS
Kindergarten Concert
May 1st, 9.30-10am
Bridge the Gap - Pancakes and Pajamas
Friday, May 9th
7:30am-9am IP MPR
5th Grade Musical
Thursday, June 5th and Friday, June 6th, 7pm
2nd and 3rd Grade
& 4th and 5th Grade Field Days
Friday, June 6th
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Auction BravosA huge Thank You goes out to our amazing Auction Chairs, Liz Buckley and Becky McAuley! They did a tremendous job pulling together a fabulous event for the whole Island Park community to raise funds for our beloved Hand in Hand program. Thank you so much for all your hard work and making this a fantastic event for our school and our families.
Island Park Library Bravos
by Cathy Grant, IP Librarian
The Island Park Library Book Fair in partnership with University Book Store was a huge success. It was a lot of fun for everyone. Hundreds of wonderful books were  browsed and debated. Students are still reading and talking about the books they purchased. The library program benefited from receiving a percentage of the proceeds. Thank you to everyone for supporting the book fair!
Storyteller Visit: Author and storyteller Margaret Read MacDonald will visit Island Park Library all day Tuesday, April 15th. All classes will come to the library for a 45-minute storytelling performance with their buddy classroom. For more information visit to her website http://www.margaretreadmacdonald.com/. This event was made possible by a grant from the Island Park PTA.
Box Tops
Great Job, Island Park families! You submitted $53.90 from box tops last month. Keep up the good work!
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From The Health Room
Antibiotics, What's The Use?
Antibiotics, What's The Use?Antibiotics are vital to recovery from bacterial infections. If prescribed by your pediatrician, it is essential that your child receive the complete regimen. This is true even if your child feels better. Stopping early encourages the growth of stronger bacteria. If your child has trouble swallowing pills, ask your nurse or pediatrician for help. Never hesitate to call your healthcare provider with questions about medications. Antibiotics are unnecessary and potentially harmful for people with viral infections.
So when are antibiotics needed?
♦For a cough that lasts more than 14 days
♦For bacterial pneumonia or pertussis
♦If a sinus infection lasts more than 10 days
♦For yellow-green nasal discharge and fever more than102° F
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! Parent Curriculum Review Forum - K-2 LIteracy Programs To allow our parent stakeholders to share in our excitement about new kindergarten, first and second grade literacy curriculum options, we would like invite parents to attend an information and learning session. We will have the three finalists on display for parents to see and share their thoughts. The events will be hosted by Fred Rundle, Director of Learning Services, who will help to answer questions. There are two options scheduled: Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30 to 7:30pm and Friday, April 25, 1:30 to 2:30pm in the Administration Building Boardroom (4160 86th Ave SE). We hope to see you there. Questions can be addressed to Fred Rundle ( fred.rundle@mercerislandschools.org)
Leap for Green Family Fair
Presented by Island Vision and the City of Mercer Island
April 26, 12 - 4 pm
Mercer Island Community and Event Center
Learn. Act. Impact! That's the focus for the annual Leap for Green Earth Day Fair. Join us for this fun-filled day of children's activities, entertainment, food and information as local vendors and entertainers share how kids and adults can Learn, Act, and Impact sustainability in the community.
Super Cool Science Show presented by the Pacific Science Center 12:30 pm.
Mercer Island's own, musician Nancy Stewart, 2:30 pm.
www.playonmercer.com 206.275.7609
Communities That Care
8th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Saturday, April 26th 10AM - 2PM
Mercer Island City Hall
This one day event will provide MI residents with no cost, anonymous collection of unwanted or expired over-the-counter or prescription drugs.
MI Boys and Girls Club Spring Auction: VIVA LAS VEGAS 
Saturday, May 10th
We'd love to have you and your friends join us! Enjoy a fantastic silent & live auction, "gambling", dinner, cocktails, and dancing the night away! Even Elvis will be there. For questions or to reserve your tickets call Tammy Shoop at (206)-300-2237. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club.
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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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Registration for Mercer Island FC Recreational Soccer
Open to boys and girls in kindergarten through 12thgrade starting April 1st
Registration for Select Soccer tryouts for boys and girls U11 through boys U15 and girls U18 will also open on April 1st.
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 2013. Over 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.
Interested in Scouting?
Come join the fun for Pack 624's Pine Wood Derby on Thursday, April 17th at 6:30 at the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church. All Island Park boys and their families are welcome to join this event to learn more about Scouting on Mercer Island. For more information, contact jselby@outlook.com
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.
Summer at Mary Wayte Pool
Looking for fun this summer? There are many great programs and activities at Mary Wayte pool for children of all ages. Safety, Fitness and Fun! www.mercerislandpool.com
Summer camps are offered for all experience levels, ages 5-14. Mercer Island half-day camps are held at Homestead Park and a full-day camp will be held at the Mercer Island Community Center. Other camps around the Eastside are available as well. Learn cheers, jumps, some beginning tumbling, and dance, and have a ton of fun! Go to
www.EastsideDreamElite.com for a complete list of our camps or call 425-246-9636 for more info. Register online through the City of Mercer Island at www.MyParksAndRecreation.com.
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Mercer Island School District
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Island Park PTA
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