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ISLAND PARK EAGLE NEWS
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Island Park Elementary PTA
June 10th, 2014
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Letter from the Principal
Dear Island Park Families,  It's hard to believe we have come to the end of another successful school year. I'm certain that this has been a year of tremendous growth and accomplishment for each of our students. The following poem is written for and dedicated to them as they look back in awe at their stellar achievements and gaze forward in confident anticipation of new challenges and opportunities. Watch Me Fly Continue Reading
As we head toward our summer break, I want to keep you informed about impending staff changes. Some staff are retiring, some are eagerly taking on new grade/school assignments, and a few have not been hired yet. Here is what I currently know (always subject to change):Retirees: Patty Lewis (2nd grade) and Patty Shipman (School Psychologist) New Grade Level/School Assignments: Sharon Jarnigan (Kindergarten), Shelley Wangen (2nd grade), Stephanie John-Lewis (3rd grade), Amy Kerby (4th Grade), Sally Loeser (5th grade), and Michele Frisch (West Mercer). Bradley Budrow will be leaving us to pursue his career as a registered nurse.Open positions to be hired before the start of the new school year: one 5th grade, one ½ day kindergarten Best wishes to all in their new endeavors and undertakings. We will greatly miss those who are leaving Island Park. Your skills and service throughout the years are greatly appreciated; you will be missed.
Thank you staff, students and families for a terrific school year. Your work, support, and incredible kindness are greatly appreciated. May your summer days be filled with relaxation, recreation, reflection and reading. I'll see you in September. Respectfully, Mr. Hoffman
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From Our PTA President
Island Park Families,
As we close out the end of this school year, I've been reflecting on how much has been accomplished at Island Park this year for our children and our families by our amazing parent and staff volunteer community.
Thank you so much for everyone who organized and helped with the fabulous events that have taken place this year, such as the Opening Day Coffee, Steps for School, International Night, Bingo Night, Movie Night, Hoe Down, Science Fair, Island Book Brunch, Hand in Hand Auction, and many other events. And thank you so much to all of you who have come to the school to help our wonderful Island Park staff, including our regular volunteers for Library, Art Docent, Garden Docent, Absentee Alert, Copy Corps, Reading Volunteers, Newsletter, Yearbook, Room Parents, and others. For everyone who volunteered this year -- your time and energy is greatly appreciated and has made a big difference for our children and the school.
Finally, I'd like to thank the PTA Executive Committee for all their help managing fundraising, budgets, communications, grants, events, and going out of their way to make sure all of our PTA programs run smoothly throughout the year. Thank you so much to Ayesha Shaikh, Beth Dudycha, Enas Muzio, Jennifer Selby, Jenny Harrinton, Jenny McPherson, Julene Levin, Kimberly Orndorff , Liz Kenney, and Sarah Vaux.
Have a wonderful summer!
Ashleigh Dickinson, PTA President
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Please join the Island Park PTA in honoring ALL of the AMAZING Island Park Elementary volunteers!
June 11 at 2:00pm we will have our final PTA General Meeting and our Volunteer Appreciation Tea in the Island Park Multi-Purpose room. 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!
Special Recognition with be given to the following 2013-2014 Award Recipients
Golden Acorn Award
Abigail Little
Mindy Smith
Tammy Heydon
Eagle Award
 Bradley Budrow Cornelius Williams Phil Kim Robyn McArthur Volunteer Service Award Annmarie Guedel Deb Voss Enas Muzio Jeanne Schreuder Jennifer Selby Robin Moore Sandee Palmer Sandra Levin |
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 19th (Last day of school). 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
END OF SCHOOL LIBRARY DATES
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.
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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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Be part of a great team! Seeking Parent  Edge Representative
Join a team of representatives from Mercer Island schools working together to generate parent education opportunities for the MI community! The Parent Edge Committee meets monthly to share speaker ideas and follow through with marketing and event management. Responsibilities of the position include representing your school and administration's interests for Parent Edge events, promoting the events within your school and assisting at events. If you are interested in parent education, have strong communication skills, and an ability to work with a dynamic group of people, you will find this a challenging and rewarding experience. We have an exciting line-up of speakers for the 2014-2015 year and would love you to be part of this committee. If interested, please contact Jaymi Garvett.
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Upcoming Events
PTA General Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Tea
June 11, 2pm
All Island Track Meet
Friday June 13th, Noon Dismissal
Last Day Of School
June 19th 11 am Dismissal
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ISLAND PARK SCIENCE FAIR
Thank you to the many participants, volunteers and judges at the 2014 Island Park Science Fair! This year's Science Fair on April 3rd was a tremendous success. We couldn't have done it without you!
A BIG thank you to Principle Hoffman, the Island Park PTA and the wonderful Island Park teachers who support our students. Special SHOUT OUT of thanks goes to Science Fair co-chairs Abigail Little and Sarah Pellerin for their incredibly hard work in running this educational and engaging event.
A HUGE thank you to all of the judges who took time out of their busy schedules to make such a special night a success.
5th Grade Musical 
Thank you, thank you, thank you to the countless parents, students (and siblings!) that helped with the 5th grade production of "The Trial of the Big, Bad Wolf"! Susan Hamp (Director) and Andy Hamp (Asst. Director) were amazing, as always, leaving no theatrical stone unturned, and Deb Voss and Jennifer Reibman (Parent Leads) worked tirelessly at recruiting, training and leading the troops!! Super-volunteers Linda Gottesman, Galen Hermelee, Celine Bourdales, Abigail Little and Amy Connoley were vital -- there at every turn helping with sets, costumes, rehearsals, and more! Finally, many others answered the call and helped to make this year's production one of the best yet! Thank you to: Rubina Arif, James & Jocelyn Barber, Sandra Barvaux, Preeti Bendele, Diana Buist, Ruth Gelsey, Galit Gilad-Talby, Stella Hermelee, Kendra Hubbell, Missy Johnson, Rene Lee, Julene Levine, Denise Simoneaux Molina, Robin Moore, KT Naughton, Catheryne Nguyen, Sandee Okamura, Clotilde & Yves Pitsch, Ann Ralston, Jeanne Schreuder, Guenola Shenk, Kristen Spahia, Sandra Sumner, Jenn Taylor, Gloria Tucker, Jenna Umbehocker, and Edna Yabes! And let's not forget our humble staff: Nate Krahn, Cornelius Williams, Thach Nguyen, Heidi Arvish, Angela McCann, Stephanie John-Lewis, Kerida Millison, Shelley Wangen, Christy Kenyon, Charlene Pimental, Jane Dieckman, Kristin Britnall and Crystal Taitague! We could not have done it without each and every one of you!
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2014-15 Fundraising Plans 
As we finalize PTA fundraising plans for Learning Support in the next school year, we need to know parent willingness to help plan and execute either a Spring Auction or Spring Party. If you would like to help make the Spring event a fundraising success, please go to the Sign Up Genius link below and tell us how much time you would be willing to volunteer. You will be contacted over the summer with more information (note that volunteer work on the Spring Party/Auction will not begin until this Fall). Thank you!!!
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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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Amazing!!!!
During the month of May, you submitted $218.40 worth of General Mills boxtops.
That makes a total of $1055.40 for this school year... And we haven't even included the month of June.
This is an all-time record for Island Park School. Thank you to the students, parents, teachers and staff for a very Successful year.
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IMS 6th Grade School Supplies  Helping Education Here and Globally
Attention all 5th Grade Parents!
Unlike the elementary schools, Islander Middle School does not offer a school supply package service that provides your student with all of the year's supplies. However, HelpEduc8, local, charitable business, offers the same service. HelpEduc8 sells pre-made packages of school supplies to families of Mercer Island middle school students. Each package is custom-made in consultation with IMS teachers to contain all the supplies a 6th grader will need at Islander Middle School for the entire year, at a lower price than one would pay buying all supplies separately at local stores. HelpEduc8 saves you time and money, and ensures that your student will have all of the necessary supplies to have a successful school year. All net profits are donated to Save the Children, a charity dedicated to providing education and hope to millions of children worldwide affected by conflict.
Contact us at helpeduc8.llc@gmail.com to be added to our email list and notified when packages are available to order for the 2014-2015 school year or for any questions you may have. Ordering should open at the end of June.
Thanks! Lindsey Reitinger, Evelyn Davis, and Amanda WallHelpEduc8, LLC
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Calling School Transfer Parents
Get Connected! If you are moving schools or 'graduating' up to IMS or MIHS we encourage you to subscribe to your new school's E-News and Email Communications.
To keep informed of all that is going on in your new school community, we invite you to sign up to receive newsletters. Please feel free to subscribe to one or all of our school E-News email lists - you can 'unsubscribe' at any time.
Subscribing to the PTA email E-News allows you to receive newsletters, back-to-school information and Principal updates! Please click the link(s) below and follow the simple instructions. Thank you - and we look forward to seeing you this Fall!
Mercer Island High School
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MERCER ISLAND RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
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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.Click Here For more info
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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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