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ISLAND PARK EAGLE NEWS
Island Park Elementary PTA
June 9th, 2015
In This Issue
:: Bravos
:: School Medication
:: Subscribe to School Communications
:: Lost and Found
:: Save the Date Incoming 6th Graders
:: Volunteer Appreciation Awards
:: Join the Newsletter Team
:: Summer Reading
:: 5th Grade Events
:: Parent Edge
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Wow - The 5th Grade Musical was WONDERFUL!  Huge thank you to Mrs. and Mr. Hamp for all their time, creativity and loving guidance of the 5th graders. The play couldn't have come together without Lori Friedman, Dina Dietz and Tammy Heydon who spent hours and hours running all the costuming, choreography, volunteers and managing all the many details to pull off a successful show.
HALF DAY FRIDAY JUNE 12th
Please remember the Noon Release this Friday.
Student's School Medication
Important reminder

Parents please pick up your student's medications on the last day of school. Medications left at school will be destroyed per state law.

Know an incoming Kindergartner?
Changing Elementary Schools?
Moving on to Middle School?

Don't miss out on all the important communications from your new school!  To keep informed, we invite you to sign up to receive PTA email communications.  Subscribing to the PTA email E-News allows you to receive newsletters, back-to-school information and Principal updates!  

Lost and Found

The Lost & Found is OVERFLOWING with student jackets, sweatshirts, lunchboxes and other miscellaneous items.  Anything not picked up by June 15th WILL BE DONATED.  There are some very nice items in there....don't leave them behind!
 
 
Information for Incoming 6th Graders to Islander Middle School
PARENT Save the date for Back 2 School at IMS - Thursday, August 27th

10:30-12 6th grade only
1-2:30 7th and 8th grade

New this year:  
  • Fast Track Line for those who have completed all their forms in advance!
  • Easy Check-out Payment Stations
  • ASB Only Photo Line
What to Expect:  
  • Pick up Class Schedules, ASB Cards, 6th grade Locker number and combinations
  • Visit the School Nurse to discuss Allergies, Medications, and Complete Forms
  • Pay your ASB and PTSA Fees
  • Order your Yearbook
  • Update your Skyward information
  • Complete your I-Pad forms (7th and 8th grade only)
  • Sign up for Fall Sports and Activities
  • Order Picture Packets
  • Add money to your Bank O'Meal Lunch Service
  • Get Bus Route Information
  • Buy IMS Spirit Wear

Additional information will be available on the school website starting 8/5/15. If you have questions or would like to volunteer to help with the event, please contact Carolyn Pirak, cpirak@yahoo.com.

Upcoming Event

PTA
 General Meeting and 
Volunteer Appreciation & Awards
June 10th

Elementary Early Release

12:00 noon - June 12

All Island Track Meet
June 12th 1-3pm

Eagle Assembly
June 18th 9:30-10:30

Last Day of School
June 19th - 11:00 am

 
Final PTA General Meeting AND Volunteer Appreciation & Awards
Wednesday June 10th 2:00 pm MPR Blue Ribbon Award

 

Please join the Island Park PTA

for our final PTA Meeting of the year.  We will be approving the 2015-16 budget and discussing end of year business.  


 

We will also be honoring ALL of the

AMAZING Island Park Elementary Volunteers!

 

Special Recognition will be given to the following 2014-2015 Award Recipients


 

Eagle Award

Allison Janshen

Lisa Elefson

Anne Hritzay

Christine Kenyon

 

Volunteer Service Award

Julene Levin

Rachel Yu

Dina Dietz

Erin Underwood

 

Golden Acorn Award

Jenny McPherson

Liz Kenny

Ashleigh Dickinson   

 

GET INVOLVED in 2015-16 School Year!
To keep all the fun programs and events at Island Park, we need lots of volunteers!  

Following are open chair positions needing parent volunteer leads for the next school year.  Join the fun PTA Volunteer Team!

Eagle Newsletter Editor contact: communications@islandparkpta.org


Facebook Liaison contact: communications@islandparkpta.org

Website Updates contact: 
Reflections Art Chair contact: enrichment@islandparkpta.org

Before/After School Activities contact: enrichment@islandparkpta.org

Family Ice Cream Social contact: familyservices@islandparkpta.org

International Night  contact:
Bingo Night contact:
ELL Outreach contact: familyservices@islandparkpta.org
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Summer Reading

 

Summer is a great time for reading! The children's librarian from the Mercer Island Public Library will be visiting Island Park on Tuesday, June 9th to share information about the King County Library System's Every Hero Has a Story summer program.

 

Island Park will be posting a summer reading bulletin board outside the library with book recommendations, ideas for summer reading activities and more. Stop by and check it out, or visit the Island Park Library

5th Grade Events

Special END OF YEAR PARTY!  Wednesday, June 17th from 10:30 - 2:00 at Island Crest Park.  Come dressed for whatever weather we have - we party rain or shine!

Parents: Volunteers welcome at the event.

Contact Lisa Patacsil at: lisa_patacsil@yahoo.com

Can't volunteer your time at the party? We are looking for a few donated items! Please contact Sarah Vaux at sjvaux@comcast.net


MERCER  ISLAND RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES

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.
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!


 

Modern Manners for Children

 

 
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THANK YOU 2015 -2016 LEARNING SUPPORT AUCTION SPONSORS!
 

2015 Sponsors:                                                                 Special Thanks To:

Definitive Dance Studio                                                                Ben Bridge
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Johnston Supply                                                          Stroum Jewish Community Center
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