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ISLAND PARK EAGLE NEWS
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Island Park Elementary PTA
April 29th, 2014
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Message From The PTA President
Dear Island Park Community,
Congratulations Island Park Community! Our Biggest event of the year, the Hand In Hand Spring Luau on March 28th, raised over $90,000 !!!!! Thank you to everyone who supported our Hand in Hand Paraprofessionals and this event with donations, volunteer time, and auction purchases. A big Thank You to Elizabeth Buckley and Becky McAuley, our auction co-chairs, who worked so hard this year planning this amazing event. And to everyone in the Island Park community who supported them -- Thank You! It was a huge success and a ton of fun.
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Teacher Appreciation Week is
Around the Corner
 Help us thank our Island Park teachers and staff May 5-9 Thanks again to everyone who has helped make teacher appreciation events throughout the year memorable. We look forward to another great week! Click here for more information and sign ups. Monday, May 5th: Beautiful Bouquets Tuesday, May 6th: Teacher Appreciation Lunch Wednesday, May 7th: Caring Cards Thursday, May 8th: Sweet Treats Friday, May 9th: Caffeine & Niblets |
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Yearbook
Last Chance to Order Your 2013-2014 Yearbook
Get it while you can! Filled with a years worth of wonderful memories, you don't want to miss it. Please order online, by 5/1/14 at: Ybpay.lifetouch.com
With yearbook ID Code: 5529414
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Bridge the Gap - Pancakes & Pajamas -
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! This 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.
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Water Safety Day - Free Activities
Saturday, May 10th 1-3pm
Come join Olympic Cascade Aquatics and the Mercer Island Marine Patrol for a water safety day at the pool. Important water safety tips, demonstration, and information from lifeguards and patrol officers...fun water activities and demonstration in the pool. Stop by to see the Marine Patrol Boat used to keep Lake Washington safe and jump in the pool for some fun.
Mary Wayte Pool
8815 SE 40th St.
Mercer Island, WA 98040 206-588-1117
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Nancy Schaps Memorial Grant
Application Period Open April 18 - May 23, 2014
The Mercer Island PTA Council is currently accepting applications for the Nancy Schaps Memorial Grant (formerly Scholarship). The Grant recognizes a Mercer Island child who has suffered the death of a parent or who is currently experiencing the terminal illness of a parent or Mercer Island children who have a parent serving on active duty with the military.
A Grant award of up to $500 will be given to an elementary, middle or high school student to be used for an activity or other purpose that will aid a child or youth's adjustment to this difficult life change.
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From The Health Room
Make a Plan!
This week IPE had an earthquake drill. We have 3 days worth of supplies for taking care of the staff and children here in case of disaster. (Do your children have critical medications? I can keep a supply here in case they can't leave for some time.)
The best way to protect your family is to plan and prepare ahead. Involve children in the planning! Let them pick foods and games for your disaster kit. Here are some of the standard items: one gallon of water per person per day, two week supply of food, battery powered radio, first aid kit, medications and cash. Also, include needed baby supplies such as formula and diapers. What will your pets need? Do your children know how to call 911? Add emergency contact cards to children's backpack. Let's work together to keep your children safe.
Ref:http://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/
Your school nurse,
Bradley Budrow RN, bradley.budrow@mercerislandschools.org
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Upcoming Events
Kindergarten Concert
May 1st, 9.30-10am
Staff Appreciation Week
May 5th-9th
Bridge the Gap - Pancakes and Pajamas
Friday, May 9th
7:30am-9am IP MPR
No School
May 23rd (weather makeup) & 26th (Memorial Day)
5th Grade Musical
Thursday, June 5th and Friday, June 6th, 7pm
Field Day (Grades 2-5)
Friday, June 6th
MIHS Band Australia Trip Fundraiser/Garage Sale Saturday, June 7, 10AM - 2PM at IMS
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Auction Sponsors
A huge THANK YOU and shout out to Definitive Dance and Ursula and Jim Panagiotou for their support of our Spring Luau auction as our MAIN EVENT Sponsor.  Definitive Dance Studio (DDS), located on the South End of Mercer Island, is a boutique dance studio that offers many genres of dance for kids ranging in age from 3-18. Their faculty not only teach the fundamentals of dance at a young age but inspire and nurture the dancers love and passion for the art for years to come. DDS has been part of the island community for 11 years.
With much gratitude, we'd like to thank all of our generous sponsors for their support of our annual event;
- JayMarc Homes
- Mercer Island Pediatrics
- Brotherton Cadillac
- Mercer Island Speech Pathology
- Mercer Island Dermatology
- Orthodontic Associates of Mercer Island
And a special thanks to our in-kind sponsors;
- The Red Balloon Company
- Kona Brewing
- Tito Vodka
- Ben Bridge
- Dr. David Weed Orthodontics
- Mercer Island Lacrosse
- Stroum Jewish Community Center
Please support each of these fabulous businesses to show how Island Park appreciates their generosity.
Box Tops
Congratulations Island Park for collecting 2,048 box tops in our second contest. The winners by grade level were:
K - Mrs. D
1 - Mrs. Prock
2 - Mrs. Johnstone
3 - Mrs. Baxter
4 - Mrs. Loeser
5 - Mrs. Wangen
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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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Do You Know An Incoming Kindergartner?
Summer play dates are scheduled June 24th, July 22nd & August 26th so the little kiddos can meet one another before school starts in September. Please email Lisa Patacsil or Liz Kenny if you and/or your friend would like to be added to an evite.
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Mercer Island PTA Council Nomination Slate for 2014/2015
The Mercer Island PTA Council Nominating Committee respectfully submits the following to serve on the Mercer Island Council Executive Board for 2014/2015:
President: Julie Ogata Ciobanu
President Elect: Jackie Brown
Secretary: Michelle Galvin
Treasurer: Bridget Swanson
VP Communications: Suzanne Riley
VP Legislation Advocacy: Ralph Jorgenson
These candidates have been verified as current PTA Members in good standing, and have signified their consent to serve in the position recommended.
This announcement meets the required 15-day notice of nominated officers prior to the election by the PTA Membership. The above stated slate is being presented to the Mercer Island PTA Council Membership on April 29th, 2014 via posting at the Mercer Island School District Administration Building and will be posted on the MI School PTA websites and/or newsletters, with the election of officers occurring at the Mercer Island PTA Council Meeting on May 14, 2014. All Mercer Island PTA Council Members are encouraged to attend this important meeting on May 14, 2014 at 9:30am in the Board Room of the Mercer Island School District Administrative building. A quorum is needed for a valid election.
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MERCER ISLAND RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
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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.
Parent Edge Survey
At the close of the 2013-14 event season, Parent Edge will have hosted six outstanding speakers! Thank you for  attending our events and supporting Parent Edge! In an effort to continue to bring speakers/films to Mercer Island which will meet the needs of your family and our community, Parent Edge is currently researching topics for the 2014-15 event lineup. Your valuable input will help guide our programming for next year. Please take a few minutes to answer this short, 10-question survey. Thank you!
Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship Award Ceremony and Film Viewing of Girl Rising
May 3, 2014 at the MI Community Center, Awards at 1pm and Film at 2:15
In case you missed Girl Rising, Islanders have another opportunity to see this important film about young girls around the world pursuing education against all odds. In addition, you will meet Vulcan Productions Senior Producer Hillary Sparrow. The Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship Fund will present its annual scholarship award ceremony at the Mercer Island Community Center followed by a screening of Girl Rising at 2:15 pm. Special guest Hillary Sparrow will address the MIHS senior girl award applicants, introduce the film, and participate in a Q&A with the audience afterwards. For more information please visit http://stanleyanndunhamfund.com.
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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.
Sign Up for Local Girl Scout Day Camp July 14-18, 2014
Don't let your daughter miss the best local Day Camp of the summer! The South Bellevue - Mercer Island Girl Scout Day Camp is a highlight of the year for girls who attend. Girls explore the great outdoors while singing silly songs, creating colorful crafts, and so much more. Mercer Island girls of all ages have a blast growing in courage, confidence, and character together. Girls register individually but are grouped with friends or other girls from her troop. Non-Girl Scouts are welcome too. Camp isat Newport Heights elementary school and hours are 9:30 - 3:30 Mon - Thurs, 9:30 - 2 on Fri. Cost is only $90 for the entire week! Additional $15 if camper is not a registered Girl Scout. Registration form here: Mail registration form with payment to: Elisha Mitchell, 15314 SE 46th Way, Bellevue, WA 98006 Questions? Contact Robin Belson at robinbelson@hotmail.com Registration - Elisha@callbellevuehome.com
JR Hoopsters - Mercer Island Girls (K-5) June 23rd-26th 2014
Have fun and learn some great basketball skills! The MI Junior Hoopsters camp will be under the supervision of Kaela Yuen, MIHS Girls Varsity coach, the MIHS Girls' Basketball coaching staff and players. Proceeds will benefit the MIHS Girls' Basketball Program. The cost is only $130 for the week! Early bird registration. Register by May 20th and pay only $100. Click here for more information and registration information.
Island Hoop Camp Registration is Open!
MIBBC is thrilled to be offering another year of Island Hoop Camp with Coach Gavin Cree and other outstanding basketball coaching staff. There are six camps - players entering grades 1-8 in Fall 2014 can attend. There are three Island Fundamentals camps open to all players and three Advanced Skills camps for players entering grades 5-8 who want to take their shooting, ball handling and offensive skills to the next level (must have attended camps 1, 2 or 3 to participate). Registration is open online at www.mibasketball.org . Please check the site for more information and updates. For any questions or clarification send email to youthcoordinator@mibasketball.org .
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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