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ISLAND PARK EAGLE NEWS
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Island Park Elementary PTA
February 10th, 2015
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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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Spirit Wear!
Football season may be over, but Blue Fridays will continue with Island Park Eagle Spirit Wear! We will be placing another order for spirit wear the week after mid-winter break. Look for the order form in your email inbox soon and be prepared to show your Eagle Spirit on Fridays!
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Fine Arts Showcase Volunteers needed!
Volunteers needed to fill 44 timeslots! The annual MISD Fine Arts Showcase is scheduled for March 10-11 at the high school. Every student is represented with a piece of their artwork, but this event requires a great deal of time and energy to set up. Please join parents from all three elementary schools between March 2 - March 6 to mount student artwork on butcher paper. For more information and to sign up, please go to: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0848adad2ca3fc1-fine Thank you! Should you have any questions about the Fine Arts Showcase, please reach out to Tracy Richardson at: tracy.richardson@mercerislandschools.org
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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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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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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
Mid Winter Break - No School
February 16th-20th
Family Bingo Night
February 27th 6:00-8:30pm MPR
Fine Arts Showcase
March 10th & 11th 5:30-9pm at MIHS
Island Park Spring Party/Auction
March 27th 6:30-11pm JCC
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Spring Auction  MARCH 27TH 6:30PM
The annual Island Park Spring Party & Auction is right around the corner. Tickets go on sale after mid-winter break. Please keep March 27th on your calendar and come celebrate our IP community and raise funds for our Learning Support Team & Programs. A few more details:
- Party from 6:30-11:00pm at the SJCC
- Heavy appetizers & drinks will be served (cocktail party style, no sit-down dinner)
- Small Silent & Short Live Auction Program
- Post-Auction Dancing and Bean-bag tournament
- Babysitting provided by Trinity Lutheran Church
- Tickets $85ea (includes food & drinks)
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Hoe Down
Hoe Down: Thank you to Sara Marxen and Jon Sjothun for all their hard work heading up the Hoe Down! It was a wonderful event and many kids were heard saying "best Hoe Down ever!". Thank you also to the ever-present Mrs. & Mr. Hamp for helping out and to all the parent volunteers: Elysia Sloan, Liz Kenny, Rachel Drake, Becky McAuley, Trina Rasmussen, Karen Switft, Blair Destro, and Julene Levin. IP takes pride in our community events and they couldn't be held without all the tremendous parents that give their time!
Book Fair
Thank you to the Set-up Volunteers - Shelley Boyle, Kale' Kim and daughter Phoebe, Mandy Van Blerkom and daughters Alexandra and Daniella, and Melanie Goldstein (library assistant). To the Book Fair Volunteers: Fabby Vining, Robyn Wilt, Melinda Reimer, and Amy Richter.
Boundary Committee
Kudos to our parent volunteers who have assisted with the elementary school boundary discussions and recommendations: Ryan Sadlier, Rachel Yu and Kevin Chow.
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Friday morning MI Running Club returns!
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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MERCER ISLAND RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
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MI Parent Edge - 2014-2015 Calendar of Parent Education Events
Join Parent Edge for a great year of stimulating speakers and events! Please visit www.miparentedge.org to view the entire calendar.
MI Parent Edge is jointly sponsored by the PTA's of Lakeridge, Island Park, West Mercer, Islander Middle, MIHS and St. Monica schools.
MI Parent Edge Presents the Film, The Mask You Live In
7 p.m., Thursday, March 5 at MIHS PAC
How can we raise a healthier generation of boys and young men? From the Directors of "Miss Representation," comes a film exploring masculinity in America. The Mask You Live In follows boys and young men as they struggle to be true to themselves. Pressured by their peers, adults, andthe media, boys learn to disconnect from emotions, devalue friendships, objectify women, and resolve conflict through violence. Gender stereotypes interconnect with race, class, and circumstance to create a maze of identity issues boys must face in order to become "real" men. See film trailer here.
Please join Parent Edge as we present this anticipated film, followed by a discussion.
This event is for parents of kids of all ages; students in grades 8-12 are encouraged to attend.
FREE for MI students and staff - $5 per family for MI PTA members.
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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
Girls Spring Softball
No experience needed. All ages are welcome and wanted!
Boys Spring Lacrosse 2015
Registration Now Opened at mercerislandlacrosse.com
Kindergarten-8th Grade Island Residents click HERE for more information.
Mercer Island Youth Football Fall 2015 Open House
Sunday, March 8th from 3-5PM @PEAK
Preview NEW jerseys and helmets for the 2015 season!
Weigh-in to find out your fall team!
Sign up for summer conditioning and football camps!
FREE Hot dogs!
New to Football? Come talk with our coaches, including our Player Safety Coach! Have your questions answered and get more information! Click HERE for the Flyer .
Registration for Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camps begins on February 7, 2015!
We offer a wide variety of summer camps, including art, cooking, Legos, kayaking, music, sailing, sports, & day camps for ages 3 & up. Promotion! Register for Mini Mercer, Mercer Day Camp or Mini Mercer Sports between Feb. 7-20 and receive $20 off your first camp, and entry into a drawing to get 1/2 off your second camp. Register for these promotion camps by calling 206-275-7609. Other camp registrations can be done at www.myparksandrecreation.com. View the camp brochure online at www.playonmercer.com.
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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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