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ISLAND PARK EAGLE NEWS
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Island Park Elementary PTA
February 24th, 2015
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BINGO NIGHT 
When: February 27th, 2015
Where: Island Park Elementary
Time : 6:00 - 8:30
Bingo Cards $5 per card
Come join all the fun and play some family BINGO. Spend your Friday with your friends and support our school. Good time to be had - for all ages. Lots of prizes, food and snacks. Bring some money for your cards, pizza, and snacks. We want to see you there!
PIZZA - BINGO - PRIZES - FUN
If you have questions about bingo night, please contact:
Sandra Levin (sandra@sandralevin.com) or Lisa Patacsil (lisa_patacsil@yahoo.com)
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Its time for YEARBOOKS 
DON'T FORGET TO Order you 2014-2015 IPE Yearbook
You don't want to miss out! Lots of memories and fun, kids can have them signed at the end of school. See attached instructions to order. Deadline is March 15th, 2015. Please emails sandra@sandralevin.com with any questions. HAVE YOU TAKEN PICTURES THIS YEAR??? The yearbook would love to use them! Please contact Sandra Levin at sandra@sandralevin.com or 206-949-2845 if you have taken any pictures through out the year that you are willing to share with the yearbook. We are looking for any candids from any of the school related events that you have taken of your kids, kids friends or activities. These make great memories for all the kids to look at. We love to capture all the great moments we can at IPE and would love your help in doing so. We will make it super easy to upload. We need all your pictures submitted by March 5th, 2015. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!
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Spirit Wear!
Island Park Spirit Fridays will continue with Island Park Eagle Spirit Wear! We will be placing another order for spirit wear soon. 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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Upcoming Events
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 Party & Auction  MARCH 27TH
Tickets on sale WEDNESDAY!
Please check your email inbox tomorrow for the invite. A paper flyer will also come home in your child's backpack.
Then on March 27th, come celebrate our IP community and raise funds for our Learning Support Team & Programs.
- Party from 6:30-11:00pm at the SJCC
- Heavy appetizers & beverages served
- Small Silent & Short Live Auction
- Corn-hole tournament & dancing
- Babysitting provided by Trinity Lutheran Church (pre-register)
- Tickets $85ea
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Spring Auction Volunteers and Donations
Would you like to Volunteer for the Spring Party? Do you have frequent flyer miles, hotel points or wine that you would like to donate to the live auction? If so, please contact Liz Kenny or Jenny McPherson springparty@islandparkpta.org. |
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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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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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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SJCC Summer Camps
SJCC has been a defining time for thousands of campers over the past five decades. Campers learn songs, play gaga, act onstage, create science experiments, and make lifelong friendships. Whether this will be your first summer or you're a seasoned veteran, we are excited for you to build friendships, create memories, connect with the outdoors, and, most importantly, have fun in the sun! SJCC Summer Camp has weekly options from June 22 through August 28. Camp runs Mondays to Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Click here for full details.
Sponge Summer School
Hola! Ni Hao! Konnichiwa! Summer is coming up quick and we're excited to offer immersion camps in Spanish, Mandarin and Japanese! This year, we'll be exploring exotic destinations, stories, and celebrations from around the world. Our dynamic teachers will lead campers in crafts, games, cooking, science, drama and outdoor play. Camp is a great opportunity to continue language over the summer, or to try something new! Week-long camps are offered in Bellevue and Seattle from June 22 through July 24. For more information and to register for camp, visit us online at www.spongeschool.com/sign-up/summer-camp/. Interested in joining classes mid-session on Mercer Island? 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. Contact us by email at info@spongeschool.com or give us a call at (425) 274-5188 with any questions. We love to see new faces!
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.
Rain City Water Polo
Does your child love the water and team sports? Then water polo is perfect. We specialize in introducing kids to the sport and have programs to suit all ages. Boys and girls age five and older are welcome to join us. We have programs in north Seattle, west Seattle and on Mercer Island. A Free Trial is always available.
Check out our offerings at www.raincitypolo.com or get in touch by emailing thor@raincitypolo.com or by calling 206-999-5686.
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