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ISLAND PARK EAGLE NEWS
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Island Park Elementary PTA
May 27th, 2014
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Final PTA General Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Tea 
June 11 at 2:00pm we will have our final PTA General Meeting and our Volunteer Appreciation Tea. The General Meeting will include approval of the minutes from our last General Meeting and a vote to approve the PTA budget for the 2014-15 school year. The Volunteer Tea will coincide with the meeting and many volunteers will be receiving awards for their service. Refreshments will be served!
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Reimbursement Request Deadline
Reimbursement Request Deadline is June 11th. If you have any outstanding requests for reimbursement from class parties or projects, please be sure to submit them to the PTA Treasurer by June 11th. All requests must be accompanied by a valid receipt. The reimbursement forms can be found in the main office, hanging on the wall in a blue file folder - or you can print one here.
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ISLAND PARK LIBRARY NEWS
BOOK SWAP
Students will swap books Tuesday, May 27th - Monday, June 7th during library class. If you have questions, please contact Cathy Grant, IP Librarian.
END OF SCHOOL LIBRARY DATES
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
Almost every day I see kids who've bumped their heads. Usually they've either fallen down or have run into each other at recess. With these head bumps come a risk of concussion. Concussions are a temporary loss of brain function. They occur when an impact causes the brain to bang against the bone inside the skull.
If a concussion is suspected, have the child stop playing and rest. Common symptoms of concussion include: change in consciousness, sleepiness, bad headache, vomiting or seizure. If these symptoms occur, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms may take 24-72 hours to develop. Children who've had one concussion are at a higher risk of a second.
Call 911 if any of the following occur: child can't be awakened; one pupil is larger than the other; seizure; slurred speech; or increasing confusion, restlessness or agitation. For more information click here.
Note: Please remember to pick up your children's EpiPens and medications at the end of the year. We hate to throw them away.
Your school nurse, Bradley Budrow, RN
Bradley.Budrow@mercerislandschools.org
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Calling all young artists!
Enter your art in the 40th Annual Jr. Art Show,
on  display at Summer Celebration, July 12th & 13th, at Wells Fargo Bank. Win CASH AWARDS and PRIZES! This Art Show is open to all MI students in grades K-12. Find more information and entry forms at www.mival.org. Flyers/entry forms are also available at each school's Front Office and through the art teachers.
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Upcoming Events
Book Swap May 27th - June 7th
Different Learners Review Udate
May 28th, 7PM MISD Admin. Bldg. Board Room 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
PTA General Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Tea June 11, 2pm
Last Day Of School June 19th 11 am Dismissal
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Teacher Appreciation Week
Thank you to Dawn Lee and Deborah Lurie for their outstanding efforts in putting on Teacher Appreciation Week! The Teachers received flowers, notes and sweets from students and were treated to a beautiful luncheon and coffee cart from parents.
5th Grade Sweatshirts
Thank you to Ann Ralston for arranging the 5th Grade Sweatshirts! Ann informed parents, collected funds, ordered and distributed the sweatshirts. Sweatshirts are a huge rite of passage for our 5th graders that they look forward to each spring. The monies collected from the sweatshirts will be used for the 5th grade year-end celebration!
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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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It's a Mercer Island Tradition - Grad Grams
Place your order now...
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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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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Different Learners Review Update Forum - May 28
As we reach the end of the school year, we continue to work on the 2013-2014 priorities created by the Different Learners District Review Team. On May 28, 7:00-8:30pm in the District Admin Building Board Room, there will be an update for parents and community members on the:
- 2013-2014 recommendations including implementation of Universal Screening, K-2 core literacy curriculum adoption, Tier II supplemental materials adoption and professional development activities.
- Priorities determined by the Committee for 2014-2015
- Timelines for implementation of the entire set of recommendations from the Different Learners Review Report
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 The MIHS Band Australia Tour Fundraiser Garage Sale What: Huge, multi-family garage sale! Over 60 families participating! When: Saturday, June 7, 10AM - 2PM Where: Islander Middle School Why: To benefit students in the MIHS Wind E nsemble, 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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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 forattending 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 surveyThank you! 
Parks & Recreation National Trails Day & Letterboxing - June 7
Celebrate the trails of Pioneer Park while hunting for hints and clues! Pick up your letterbox clue
book, make a stamp and start hunting! Pioneer Park has 6.6 miles of trails for hiking, running and walking. Come outside and play! Meet us in the NW quadrant along 68th Street (across from Starbucks).
Time: 10 am - 12 pm Ages: All Fee: FREE Location: Pioneer Park
Northwest Language and Cultural Center (NWLA) offers Summer Residential Programs for families and individuals
NWLA's Family Residential Programs extend the summer camp experience into a full week of immersive fun the whole family can enjoy, with lasting results. Participants have the opportunity to improve their English language skills while enjoying a one-of-a-kind vacation on Whidbey Island, just one hour from Seattle. Children attend camp in the morning and early afternoon, before joining their parents or guardians for activities and excursions with native speakers of the target languages. Adults may choose from a variety of enrichment activities and classes throughout. NWLA is known for the personalized attention we bring to the residential experience, tailoring each program to an individual's needs and interests. For more info, visit www.nwlanguageacademy.com/camp.php
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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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