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ISLAND PARK EAGLE NEWS
Island Park Elementary PTA
June 19th, 2015
In This Issue
:: Back to School Important Dates
:: School Supplies for 2015-16
:: Save the Date Incoming 6th Graders
:: Summer Reading
:: Become a PTA Chairperson!
:: Thank Yous
:: Subscribe to School Communications
:: Kindergarten Play Dates
BACK TO SCHOOL 2015-16
IMPORTANT DATES

Please check the Island Park PTA website in August for updates and latest information!

August 6, 20 & 29: Kindergarten playdates 

9/3: Kindergarten Open House and New Family Tours 1-3 PM  

9/3: Open House for ALL families! Come visit the school and the teachers! 3:00-4:00 PM

9/4: Back2School "Parent Pack" information sent out via email. Included: District Forms, School Supplies, Student Fees, Field Trips, Classroom Fund, PTA Membership & PTA Ask Campaign.

9/4: Teacher Assignments released on Skyward at 5:00 PM.

9/8: First day of school! Welcome back coffee & PTA General Meeting from 9-11 AM

9/10: Family Ice Cream Social 6-7:30 PM

9/14: New Family Coffee 9:10 - 11:00 AM

9/16:  K-2 Curriculum Night

9/17:  3-5 Curriculum Night

9/30: Steps for School walk-a-thon fundraiser for all grade levels!

SCHOOL SUPPLIES 2015-16 
LOOK FOR INFO IN BACK2SCHOOL EMAIL on SEPT. 4th
School supplies2

The PTA will again be purchasing school supplies in bulk for students. Look out for ordering information in the E-Parent Pack, which is expected to be coming out on September 4th. Please note, this is not a fundraiser, but rather a service provided to parents to make buying school supplies faster, easier, and cheaper.

Island Park does not collect money for school supplies in the Spring, only in late Summer just before the school year begins.  In September, you will receive information on how to order your school supplies, pay your student fees, join the PTA, and make your donations. 
Incoming 6th Graders to IMS
PARENTS: Save the date for Back 2 School Fee and Photo Day at IMS - Thursday, August 27th

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

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 & 8th)
  • Sign up for Fall Sports and Activities
  • Order Picture Packets
  • Add money to Bank O'Meal Lunch Service
  • Get Bus Route Information
  • Buy IMS Spirit Wear
Additional information will be available on the IMS PTSA 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.

Book Fair

Summer Reading

Summer is a great time for reading! 

Join the fun at our local public library - the King County Library System's Summer Reading Program: Every Hero Has a Story.

 

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

Upcoming Events 

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!!!

Back to School: September 8th

 
JOIN THE FUN!  PTA PROGRAM CHAIRS NEEDED FOR 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR!
 
The Island Park PTA is in the process of building its team of Program Chairs and volunteers for the 2015-16 school year. PTA programs aim to enrich our children's education and build a close school community. The strength of the IP PTA programs comes from our wonderful volunteers. We need your help! Every PTA activity has a chairperson(s), volunteers and a supporting PTA Executive Committee (EC) member. Participating as a PTA Chairperson is a great way for you to become involved, enrich your child's education and make new friends. Keep in mind that chairperson duties can be shared.

Following is a list of OPEN PTA Chair positions. 
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

On behalf of the IP PTA Communications Team, a HUGE thanks to our Eagle News Editors: Rachel Tomaselli and Mandy Van Blerkom.  This amazing duo has worked tirelessly for two years to get our newsletter out twice each month.  Great job ladies!  

Thank you also to Jen Draper - our fabulous Facebook liaison.  Her Tuesday Trivia, Friday Photo and endless other informative posts have been so wonderful! 

Finally - Thank you to our incredible webmaster, Erin Underwood, for all her work on the new PTA website, and to Lesley Poole for assisting with content!  
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!  

SUMMER PLAY DATES FOR INCOMING KINDERGARTENERS 

Attention all incoming Kindergarten families:
 
We will be holding playdates this summer at the Island Park playground for kids that will be starting Kindergarten in the Fall of 2015.  The dates are as follows:
  • August 6, 10 - 11:30 am
  • August 20, 4:30 - 6 pm
  • August 29, 10:30 am - 12 pm
Questions?  Contact Heather Fowler or Amy Kerby
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 Suzanne 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!


 

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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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JayMarc Homes                                                                Dr. David Weed Orthodontics
Johnston Supply                                                          Stroum Jewish Community Center
MI Pediatrics                                                                                               
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