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ISLAND PARK EAGLE NEWS
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Island Park Elementary PTA
May 12th, 2015
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 PJs & Pancakes was a HUGE Success!
Mr. Hoffman - Get Ready to be a Human Sundae!
Once again, Island Park families came together (in their PJs) to eat pancakes and support the Mercer Island Schools Foundation BRIDGE 2015 fundraising campaign. Mr. Hamp contributed mightily to the cause by volunteering to be duct taped to the MPR wall. Thanks to parents (and Mr. Hamp), we raised a whopping $28,000 towards the district wide 1.2 million goal! Given that we exceeded our $20k goal, our very own Principal Hoffman will become a human sundae in the very near future. Stay tuned, and thank you for your generous contributions to MISF. |
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Island Park's Parent Night Out May 15th
Spponsored by Island Park PTA 
All proceeds will be donated to Island Park Elementary for New playground equipment!
Check-in starts at 6:30 P.M in the Island Park multi-purpose room. All Island Park families are invited. Non-IP Siblings are welcome - they must be K-5.
Kids can come hang out with their friends for some fun and watch Despicable Me! Parents - Drop the kids off while you go out for a quiet dinner or just relax at home! Island Park staff and parent volunteers will be on-site for the event. Check-in: 6:30-7:00 P.M.
Movie: 7:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M.
Pick-up: 8:30 P.M.-9:00 P.M.
There will be 'movie snacks' available for purchase at check-in, and the popcorn will be served to all that attend! For more information on this event or to volunteer, please contact Liz Kenny lizkenny@comcast.net
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Attention All 4th grade Parents
Your child will have the opportunity to begin instruction on a musical instrument this coming September during the 2015-16 school year. Class lessons will be offered without fee to all 5th grade students who wish to participate. Band and orchestra classes are held before school twice per week. Bus transportation will be provided from these rehearsals before school to students' respective schools afterwards.
Instrument try-out days:
Tuesday, May 26th
-Island Park 9:30 to 12:25
-West Mercer 1:00 to 3:00
Thursday, May 28th
-Lakeridge 9:30 to 12:00
-West Mercer 1:00 to 3:00
Look for a document coming home which will list the instrument your child has tried out for.
That will arrive home along with directions for the next series of steps along your pathway to becoming a 5 th Grade Band family. We have scheduled a parent meeting following all these try-outs and paperwork where all the MISD Band Directors will be present to explain this program and answer any questions you might have regarding this wonderful program. The meeting will be held in the Islander Middle School on Tuesday, June 16, at 6:30 p.m.
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Box Top Contest!
BOXTOP Classroom challenge has been extended to May 31st! Bring in your BOXTOPS to your classroom and keep collecting until May 31st. The Classroom with the most BOXTOPS (expired boxtops won't count) will win a breakfast in the classroom! Any questions - contact Mindy Rowe mindyrowe@msn.com
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Volunteer Appreciation & Awards
SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday June 10th
Please Save the Date for the 2015 Volunteer Appreciation Event to be held on Wednesday, June 10th. More details to follow. If you would like to nominate someone for this year's awards, please contact Jola Jensen jolajensen4@gmail.com or pick up a form on the PTA bulletin board in the main hallway or in the main office.
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IMS Island Books Event
The IMS Island Books' event is coming up, Friday, May 15. Shop anytime throughout the day, and when you identify yourself with IMS, we receive 20% of the sales! The proceeds will benefit IMS PTSA programs and services that help enrich our students' middle school experience.
Please join us for coffee and pastries from 9:30am-11:30am, or meet friends for a glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres from 6pm-8pm. Catch up with friends, share book recommendations and leisurely browse the shelves.
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Upcoming Events
Movie Night
May 14th 6:30-9pm
Staff Appreciation WeekMay 18th-21st
NO SCHOOL (weather make-up day) Friday May 22nd 5th Grade Music PerformancesThurs May 28th - Fri May 29th 5th Grade Musical ConcertThurs June 4th - Fri June 5th PTA Volunteer Appreciation & AwardsJune 10th
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THANK YOU to the 2nd Grade Team for hosting a wonderful Sock Hop (their annual auction Teacher Feature) - you raised $4,350 for Learning Support!!! Many poodle skirts were in attendance! Thank you also to Mr. and Mrs. Hamp and their band, the Raretones, for performing such fun music for everyone to enjoy! Thank you to all the parents and staff who helped set-up, serve and clean-up for the event! Lastly, thank you to all the kids who performed on stage - what talent we have at Island Park!
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Enjoy Reading the Newsletter?
The Island Park Eagle is looking for individuals to take over the bi-monthly newsletter for next year. It requires only a couple of hours each week and can be done from any computer. It is a great opportunity to get involved! For more information contact islandparkeagle@yahoo.com.
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Island Park's first Science Fun Nightwas a success with over 180 students and 40 parent volunteers participating in hands-on science activities. Participants gained knowledge about science concepts through a variety of hands-on activities.
Thank you to all of our Parent Facilitators who joined the students for the activities -- you were an important part of Science Fun Night and we hope you enjoyed the experience as much as your kids did!
Also, a BIG THANK YOU to all of the Island Park parents who served as Experiment Leaders: Sue Biggins, Diana Buist, Sue Gundy, Shelly Johnson, Gus Mehas, Patricia Pelter and Rachel Yu. And to the representatives from our partner agencies who presented as Experiment Leaders: Mercer Island Police Department; Mountains to Sounds Greenways; and the UW Neurosci Outreach Organization.
Thanks to all of the people who helped behind-the-scenes in making the event happen -- Carol Siebert, Robyn McArthur, Cornelius Williams, Thach Nguyen, Mrs. Hamp, Mrs. Rorem, Mrs. Low, Ms. Brecha, Mrs. McCann, Mrs. Bedard, and Mrs. Grant.
Finally, thanks to the
Science Fun Night Planning Committee, Rubina Arif, Heather Fowler, Erin McGuire and Michelle Ritter, for coordinating this great night of science fun for the Island Park Community!
If your child attended the Science Fun Night and you would like to share any ideas, comments or feedback about the event, please email Michelle Ritter at mcodyritter@yahoo.com.
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Volunteers Needed to help with 5th Grade Play
 If you are able to help in any way to make the 5th Grade play one to remember, please sign up to join the fun and make it a success for all.
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MERCER ISLAND RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
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Parent Edge
Seeking Parent Edge Committee Members: If you have enjoyed attending Parent Edge events and would like to work with a dynamic team in the rewarding work of planning and implementing these events, then Parent Edge wants to talk to you! We are currently looking for new members to join our committee. Responsibilities include: attending monthly committee meetings, representing your school, promoting events at your school and in the community, researching and recommending topics and speakers, and assisting at events. We would love for you to join us! Please contact SSuzanne McIntosh at suzannemcint@gmail.com or Kathy Middleton at sunnyinseattle@comcast.net to volunteer or to ask any questions. Visit www.miparentedge.org for more information about previous speakers and events, or to leave suggestions for future speakers or topics. 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 - 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.
Mercer Island Boys & Girls Club Spring Party - Anchors Away
Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 6pm to 10pm
Join us on board the SS PEAK for a fun evening complete with one-of-a kind silent and live auction items! Come in your best cruise ship attire and be ready for one spectacular event. After dinner, you and your friends can dance the night away! Click here for more information.
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Do you know a Mercer Island child who could use a meaningful experience during a difficult time?
Deadline May 29th, 2015
The Nancy Schaps Memorial Grant (formerly Scholarship) was established in the memory of Nancy Schaps to provide a meaningful experience (such as attending a camp, taking lessons, visiting a friend or relative, participating in a sport or arts activity) for a child or youth who is experiencing or has experienced a parent's terminal illness or death or a parent's active duty with the military. The request for funds can be submitted by a counselor, teacher, parent or community member.
Click here for our online Nancy Schaps Memorial Grant Application Form: http://www.miptacouncil.org/programs/nancy-schaps-memorial-grant/
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Mercer Island PTA Council Seeks Outstanding Volunteers and Educators to Award!
Deadline Friday, May 22nd
Don't let someone's dedication to the PTA and our children go unrecognized! The PTA Council of MISD is now taking nominations to reward outstanding volunteers, educators, or committees for creative, dedicated and innovative work.
Mercer Island PTA Council is comprised of PTA Presidents from all MI schools, District Superintendent, MI School Board, MI Educators Association, MI Schools Foundation and representatives of Parent Edge, Communities that Care and Reflections.
PTA Council Award Nominations are
Due Friday, May 22nd, 2015.
Click Here for our online Award Nomination Form:
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MERCER ISLAND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES
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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Mercer Island School District
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Island Park PTA
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THANK YOU 2015 -2016 LEARNING SUPPORT AUCTION SPONSORS!
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2015 Sponsors: Special Thanks To:
Video Production: Kendra Hubbell
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