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ISLAND PARK EAGLE NEWS
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Island Park Elementary PTA
January 27, 2015
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Yee Haw!!!!
Island Park Hoe Down This Friday, January 30th From 6-8PM
Grab your hat and boots and cinch up the biggest belt buckle you can find for the Island Park hoe down! After a week of learning new dances, students get to show off and teach their parents some new moves at the annual Hoe Down .  Volunteers are needed for short shifts of serving food and taking tickets. If you are able to help please contact sara@marxen.com or go here to sign up directly. |
ISLAND PARK LIBRARY NEWS 
Book Fair is Coming!!!
A University Book Store Book Fair is coming to Island Park the first week in February. The dates are Monday, February 2nd through Friday, February 6th. There will also be an online shopping opportunity. Family shopping will be available daily in the library before school from 8:30-9:00 M-F and after school 3:30-4:00 M,T, Th & F. Wednesday afternoon the book fair will be open 2:00-4:00 for the early release day. Family Night will be Thursday, February 5th from 5:00-8:00. Please come support Island Park School Library and join in this celebration of books and reading. Watch for emails and notices from teachers with details.
Eagle Books
A huge THANK YOU to all of the Eagle Book donors! The Eagle Book program was established to ensure a thriving library collection. Island Park Library received generous Eagle Book donations again this school year. Your donations have allowed us to add hundreds of new books to the library collection. The Eagle Books have been ordered and received. Some books were distributed to students prior to the holiday break. The remainder of the books are being distributed throughout January. Each student donating a book will have a nameplate placed inside the cover of their book and have the opportunity to check the book out first. If you have questions regarding the program, please contact Island Park Librarian, Cathy Grant at catherine.grant@mercerislandschools.org For questions about making a donation, you can contact the PTA Treasurer at treasurer@islandparkpta.org |
MISD Legislative Information Night
Legislative Funding Impacts to MI Schools
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Islander Middle School Library
Host: Islander Middle School PTSA
The Mercer Island School District will be impacted by recent legislative changes including the McCleary Ruling, Initiative 1351 and the expiration of the 4% increase to the local school funding levy. Come join the PTA Legislative Committee for a presentation by Dean Mack, Mercer Island City CFO, on the impact of these upcoming fiscal changes to our school funding and learn how we as a community can advocate for our school district.
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Fine Arts Showcase Volunteers needed!
Showcase is March 10th and 11th this year.
The theme is... AROUND THE WORLD
Volunteers are MUCH needed the week of March 2nd-6th to put all of the elementary art on butcher paper for hanging!
We will be gathering on the STAGE at West Mercer... there will be two shifts per day!
10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm from Monday, March 2nd-5th...
Hanging at MIHS will be on Friday, Feb 6th and Monday, Feb 9th. Your help would be appreciated!
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Science Olympiad Fun Night News
Calling ALL Parents! We need your help collecting the following recycling items for the Science Olympiad Fun Night.
- Toilet paper tubes - need 180
- Paper towel tubes - need 450
- Wrapping paper tubes - need 90
Students will be using the materials to create marble roller coaster structures. Fun! Please collect these items and send them to school with your child. We will have a box at the entry for collection
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Parent Volunteers needed for Science Olympiad Fun Night
We are busy planning the details for the upcoming Science Olympiad Fun Night scheduled for Tuesday, May 5 from 6:00-8:00 pm. The event will be an evening of hands-on science fun for all grades!
We will need a large number of parent volunteers to make the event a success! Volunteers will assist with student check-in, provide support to the presenters, and serve as parent guides for the small groups during the hands-on activities.
We also want to tap into the talent we have here at Island Park as we seek facilitators for the various science activities! Facilitators of the science activities will be provided information to  present, as well as all of the materials for the activity.
If you have a background in a science field, this is a great opportunity to share your knowledge with Island Park students!
If you have questions or are interested in volunteering, please contact Michelle Ritter at mcodyritter@yahoo.com
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Parent Edge Rep needed!
Spot Still Vacant!
Join a group of engaged and fun parents representing all five Mercer Island schools and St. Monica's. Parent Edge committee members research topics and speakers to bring to our community. The team meet five to six times during the year to discuss marketing and planning for upcoming speaker events. Parent Edge is an important program under the Mercer Island School District PTA council. If you are interested, please contact Liz Kenny lizkenny@comcast.net for more information.
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Upcoming Events
IP Hoe Down
January 30th from 6-8pm, MPR
Island Park Book Fair
February 2nd - 6th
IP PTA General Meeting
February 3rd at 7pm
Mid Winter Break - No School
February 16th-20th
Family Bingo Night
February 27th 6:00-8:30pm MPR
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Elementary Visitations
Big thanks to our PAC Members for hosting elementary visitations. We appreciate you being there and providing tours to potential families!
PTA Speakers
Thank you to Dean Mack, the MISD Executive Director of Business Services, for speaking at our PTA hosted meeting regarding new legislative initiatives and how they will impact the funding for our district. It is all very complicated, and Mr. Mack was able to educate us all and clarify many of the finer points. We greatly appreciate his time and efforts to keep us informed!
Legislative Focus Day
Legislative Focus Day was Monday 1/19 - thank you to all the parents who took the time to visit the Capitol and be the voice for our district. It is so important to get out and represent!
Different Learners Review
Huge thanks to Fred Rundle and Jennifer Wright - two very hard working MISD advocates for our children. They have worked tirelessly leading the Different Learners Review process. Many strides have been made and we greatly appreciate their respectful engagement with our parent community.
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Spring Party/Auction is Coming!
SAVE THE DATE
Friday, March 27th
6:30-11:00 at the JCC!
Mark your calendars for the annual Spring Party Fundraiser for Island Park PTA sponsored Learning Support! For more info, visit Spring Party
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 "An Extra Recess & Popsicles"
for your entire class!
NOW through January 31st, the classroom that collects the MOST Box Tops WINS!!
Look for the PINK BOX TOP on hundreds of participating products. Each Box Top is worth 10¢!
BUY your favorite Box Top products
CUT Box Top from each p ackage
SEND Box Tops to classroom teacher
EARN CASH for Island Park PTA!
Winning Classroom will be announced February 6th, Good Luck!
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Friday morning MI Running Club returns!
Please note the (new) start date! 3rd, 4th and 5th graders are invited to join fellow Islanders from Island Park, West Mercer, and Lakeridge Elementaries for a half hour of heart pumping exercises, drills and running. Beginning on January 23, we meet at the IMS track at 8:25 and MISD school buses will take you to your respective school at 8:55 (Lakeridge students will walk). This club is a free, non-competitive way to fire up your brain and body for school. Everyone is welcome to join as long as you wear warm running clothes, running shoes and bring with you a good attitude. We gear up for the MI Rotary Run 5k on March 22, but even if you don't want to participate in that event, you are welcome to join us for the Friday runs. The first kids to attend 3 practices will earn a MI Running Club sweatshirt. Parent volunteers who like to run are welcome and encouraged to join us if your schedule permits.
When: Friday mornings 8:25-8:55 Duration: Jan. 23 - March 20 (depending on interest level we may continue after Spring Break) However, there will be no practice on February 13 or Feb 20. Where: IMS track Cancellations: Rain or snow cancels practice
Sign up: email Susan to be included in email updates and submit the signed waiver by the first practice your child attends
Cost: FREE (although if you decide to do the MI 5K, there is a registration fee)
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Reflections Art Contest Winners!
Award Ceremony: February 15th MIHC PAC
Open to all students and families
5:30-6:00 PM - Reception for viewing entries
6:10-7:40 PM - Award ceremony at MIHS PAC
Congratulations to Island Park students who placed in this year's Reflections Art Contest: "The World Would Be a Better Place If..."
Alexandria Marie Brown, "Before and After," Visual Arts, Honorable MentionJack Dalton, "Peace Flag," Photography, 3rdSophia Loiselle, "Trees," Visual Arts, 3rdEmma Roberts, "The Would Would Be a Better Place," Literature, 3rdKieran Rogers, "Fall on Gilman Boulevard," Photography, Honorable MentionLuke Sincock, "Dragon on Ice," Visual Arts, 2ndKarenna Stone, "The Breeze of Nature," Photography, Honorable MentionKarenna Stone, "Fairy Queen," Visual Arts, Honorable MentionOlivia Stypulkoski, "A Better Place," Film Production, Honorable Mention For questions regarding Reflections, please contact Julietta Bell.
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Bus Lost and Found - LAST CALL
Hi Everyone,
Once again our lost and found at Ministry of Transport is overflowing.
Due to strict regulations regarding loose items in the buses, drivers will no longer be holding items on the bus to give back to students. Some drivers may be bringing them in to the school lost and found. Most will end up here at MOT. We need to purge the current stash ahead of the next wave of lost and found things that get turned in.
The DEADLINE to pick up items before they are sent to the thrift store is FEB. 1
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Thank You From the PTA 
THANK YOU! 67% of our IP Families have donated to the annual PTA Ask Campaign. With these donations we have funded 45% of our annual General Fund & Learning Support Budgets. As a PTA, we fund numerous programs at Island Park that make our school a unique and wonderful place to learn. These programs could not happen without your financial support. Click here to view PTA Programs.
Our goal is to achieve 100% donation participation from our Island Park Families. If you have not yet donated, please consider doing so. No donation is too small and every dollar counts. Remember, your donation is TAX DEDUCTIBLE! Click here to DONATE NOW!
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MERCER ISLAND RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
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Preschool Fair January 31st
Looking for a preschool, enrichment program, or childcare on Mercer Island? Don't miss MIPA's 16th Annual Preschool Fair. Representatives from various programs on the island will be on-hand to answer your questions about their curriculum, enrollment, tuition, and program options. The fair is FREE and open to all interested parents and caregivers.
Date: Saturday, January 31st, 2015
Time: 10 am to Noon
Where: Mercer Island Community Center, 8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island, WA
For more information, contact: Jessica Rudolf at jessierudolf@mac.com
MI Parent Edge - 2014-2015 Calendar of Parent Education Events
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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!
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The Mercer Island FC Technical Director's (TD) Winter Sharpness Sessions
7 training sessions on Friday Nights on IMS field
The TD Winter Sharpness Sessions will be led by MIFC's own Technical Director, Darren Sawatzky, and MIHS Head Coach Colin Rigby. The Winter Sharpness Sessions will be a fast-paced, fun filled training environment providing players with activities and games that are purposefully fun while simultaneously developing their fundamental skill base. Parents are included FREE and will learn with their own trainer.
The Winter Sharpness Sessions will be broken into 2 age groups running simultaneously with their own trainers - U7-U12 and U13+ Register at www.mercerislandfc.org
¡Feliz Año Nuevo! Xīnnián Kuàilè! Bonne Année! Happy New Year! Here at Sponge, we're looking forward to a new year full of language immersion and learning, and there´s still space in many of our classes at the Mercer Island elementary schools.
Classes for Spanish, French and Mandarin are held before and after school at all three Mercer Island Elementary schools. Busing is available between schools, so your children can learn their favorite language regardless of the school they attend. Visit www.spongeschool.com/sign-up/ to register. Contact us by email at info@spongeschool.com or give us a call at (425) 274-5188 with any questions. Register now and secure your spot in class!
Girls Spring Softball
No experience needed. All ages are welcome and wanted!
Mercer Island Girls Lacrosse Grades 1-8
Register Now for the 2015 Spring Season
Mercer Island Girls Lacrosse focuses on developing individual and team skills, and strives to provide a high-quality experience to all players, at all levels, by fostering sportsmanship and promoting a love for the game. We are excited to see our returning players, and we welcome girls who are new to lacrosse and want to join the fastest growing sport in North America!
Don't wait to register as a $25 late fee will be charged for registrations after January 15. If you have questions about the upcoming season, equipment needs, practice schedules, registration, etc., please contact migirlslaxms@gmail.com (Grades 5-8) or migirlslaxes@gmail.com (Grades 1-4).
Boys Spring Lacrosse 2015
Registration Now Opened at mercerislandlacrosse.com
Kindergarten-8th Grade Island Residents click HERE for more information.
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Mercer Island School District
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Island Park PTA
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THANK YOU 2014 -2015 HAND IN HAND AUCTION SPONSORS!
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