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ISLAND PARK EAGLE NEWS
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Island Park Elementary PTA
May 13th, 2014
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Letter from the Principal
Tornado Season  May is tornado season in the Midwest. Each year, beginning in the spring, Mother Nature unleashes her fury in the form of snake-like funnel clouds that descend from black licorice skies and wreak havoc on fields, farms and the occasional town. If you live anywhere in the Midwest, you become accustomed to the seasonal ritual of late afternoon T.V. being interrupted by mercurial meteorologists who, conflicted with excitement and concern, tell you that a storm is approaching and that Doppler radar has detected the early formation of a funnel cloud in your county. I do not like tornadoes. I do not like the severe thunderstorms that spawn them. I question the sanity of those who chase tornadoes for sport. My father, however, was known to leave the safety of his basement during a tornado warning to check the status of our garbage cans. Never mind that the house could be turned into a pile of splinters or that he could have ended up in Oz. As long as the garbage cans were secure, he was a happy fella'. Continue Reading...
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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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4th Grade Try-outs for 5th Grade Band and Orchestra! 
5th Grade Band and orchestra are one of those amazing opportunities provided by our district to our kids. Your 5th grader has the chance to be a part of a music experience that can stretch through their 7 remaining years in the Mercer Island School District culminating in being a member of one of our nation's top ranked bands at Mercer Island High School.
A team of music teachers will come to your school to conduct instrument try-outs. Your son or daughter will have the opportunity to try out two instruments of their choice. It should be stressed that the students are not expected to be able to play any instrument on these try-out days! The term try-out is used because the students are trying out instruments to see if they like them. In addition, teachers will help students choose an instrument that best suits them. The goal is for the student to find an instrument that interests them, and on which they would be successful. More Info...Instrument try-out days: Tuesday, May 27th-Island Park 9:30 to 12:25 |
ISLAND PARK LIBRARY NEWS
BOOK SWAP
Island Park Library end-of-year book swap is coming soon. Students swap books and have a "new" book to read over summer break. Please consider supporting the book swap by sending in K - 5th grade appropriate books to contribute. We will be gathering books Monday, May 12th through Thursday, May 22nd. A bin will be placed in the main hallway for collection and books will be accepted at morning drop off. Students will swap books Tuesday, May 27th - Monday, June 7th during library class. If you have questions, please contact Cathy Grant, IP Librarian catherine.grant@mercerislandschools.org
END OF SCHOOL LIBRARY DATES
The end of the school year is coming soon! The last day for student book checkout is Thursday, May 22nd. All student books need to be returned by Friday, June 6th. Library classes will continue to the last day of school. Please help your student(s) return all those great library books that they have enjoyed this year.
SUMMER READING
Summer is a great time for reading! The children's librarian from the Mercer Island Public Library will be visiting Island Park to share information about the King County Library System's Fizz-Boom-READ! summer program.
Island Park will be posting a summer reading bulletin board outside the library with book recommendations, links to summer reading activities and more. Stop by and check it out, or visit the Island Park Library Reading, Reading and More Reading web page.
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From The Health Room
Together We Can Eliminate Measles
Many people in our community travel internationally to places where measles is more common. The rest of us are routinely exposed to those people. That puts all who haven't been vaccinated at risk. As a result of widespread vaccination, reported cases of measles in the US have declined in the last 50 years. However, in recent years the US saw an uptick in measles cases. Since January, 129 cases have been reported in the US. Multiple exposures have already occurred in King County this year.
Measles is one of the most contagious diseases. People can catch measles just by being in a room where an infected person had been earlier! Because measles is a virus, once a child is infected, there is no specific medical treatment. For every 1000 children who get measles in the US, 1 to 3 of them dies. Infants are generally protected from measles for 6 months after birth due to immunity passed on from their mothers. Older kids are immunized against measles beginning at one-year-old.
Please discuss your MMR vaccination/measles concerns with your healthcare provider! According to the CDC, all reputable studies have found no link between vaccinations and autism.
ref: http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/communicable/diseases/Measles.aspx
ref: http://www.cdc.gov/measles/
Your school nurse, Bradley Budrow, RN
bradley.budrow@mercerislandschools.org
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Upcoming Events
Book Collection May 12th - May 27th
Book Swap May 27th - June 7th
PTA Council Award Nominations Due
Friday, May 23rd
No School
Friday, May 23rd (weather makeup) & Monday, May 26th (Memorial Day)
4th Grade Band
instrument tryouts for 5th GradeTuesday, May 27th, 9:30 to 12:25, MPR
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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Pancakes and Pajamas 
Thanks to everyone who attended the Pancakes and PJs breakfast this past Friday. The event was a huge success, with Mr. Hoffman and many students eating bugs and giving of over $27,000 to the BTG campaign! |
Box TopsIsland Park School earned $18.80 from clip  ping General Mills BoxTops for Education during the month of April. Keep up the good work. |
MI PTA Council is now accepting Award Nominations for Outstanding PTA Volunteers and Educators 
Attention Mercer Island School PTAs: The Mercer Island PTA Council is looking to reward outstanding volunteers, educators, or committees for his/her/their creativity, innovation, dedication and amazing work for our school communities. Let's show our volunteers and educators how much we appreciate them. If you have any questions on these awards, please contact MI PTA Council Co-President,Mary Kay Woolston.
Two Ways to Nominate:
Nominations are Due Friday, May 23rd, 2014.
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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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It's a Mercer Island Tradition - Grad Grams
It's time to recognize all of our 2014 Graduates, and what better way than with a Grad Gram!
Grad Grams are a personalized certificate from friends and family members recognizing all those "graduates"; from High School,8th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, pre-school, or for any other life transition! Grad Grams are a wonderful Mercer Island tradition. All grads love to receive these individualized maroon-on-parchment greetings.
The sale of Grad Grams provide scholarships to deserving Mercer Island High School Graduates. The link to the form can be obtained here, at any school main office, at Island Books, at the school district administration building, or by emailing Jayme Witman and witman3@msn.com. Orders placed by June 2 will be received by graduation.
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The MIHS Band Australia Tour
Fundraiser Garage Sale
What: Huge, multi-family garage sale
When: Saturday, June 7, 10AM - 2PM
Where: Islander Middle School
Why: To benefit students in the MIHS Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble who will be touring and performing in Australia in the Spring of 2015.
Books...furniture...appliances...cookware...vintage and contemporary clothing...sporting goods...and much more...
Cash only, thanks!
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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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MERCER ISLAND RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
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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! Are you passionate about healthy food choices for kids? Mercer Island Food Revolution advocates for healthy school lunches and snacks for our children. Come join our team! Contact Linda Floyd for more information or join us at our planning meeting for the 2014-15 school year at the MI Country Club on Wednesday, May 14th at 9:30AM. |
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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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Mercer Island School District
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Island Park PTA
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