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ISLAND PARK EAGLE NEWS
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Island Park Elementary PTA
January 10, 2016
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Island Park Choir
Starts Tuesday, January 26th
All fourth and fifth
graders are invited to join the Island Park Choir for our winter session... and we hope to have many new voices joining our already wonderful choir!
We will learn music to perform at the All-District Choral Festival on Thursday March 24th joining together with the choirs from LR, WM, IMS and MIHS!
Rehearsals will begin on Tuesday, January 26th at 8:00am in the music room. Look for more information coming home soon.
Sincerely, Mrs. and Mr. Hamp
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Vote "Yes!" Twice
For Capital Projects and Technology, Transportation Levy Renewals
Two levy renewals are being proposed in February 2016 that provide funding for critical capital improvements to protect our community's investments in our schools, new technology and transportation for students. These are renewals of current levies - there is no change to the current levy assessment rate. The last levy renewals were overwhelming approved by Mercer Island voters.
For more information, go to YesMIschools.org and/or attend the public information meeting located at the Mercer Island Public Library (4400 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island) on Wed Jan 20th at 6.30pm.
Sign waiving and school activity flyer handout volunteers needed. Please sign up here.
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Family BINGO Night
PIZZA - BINGO - PRIZES - FUN
Where: IP Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
Time: 6-8pm
Bingo Cards: $5 per card Sahara Pizza: $2 per slice
Enjoy a pizza dinner ($2 per slice) followed by rounds of BINGO with your friends and family. Great for all ages! Lots of prizes, free popcorn and other snacks available for purchase. Cash or checks accepted to purchase BINGO cards, pizza, and snacks. We hope to see you there!
Island Park is looking for volunteers. Interested? Please sign up here.
Have questions? Please contact:
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Science Fun Night Experiment Leads wanted!
Volunteers need for this great night!Do you like conducting science experiments at home with your kids? Have a curious mind? We need you!
We are looking for parents to serve as Experiment Leads at PTA Science Fun Night on March 2nd from 6-8pm. No previous science or teaching experience is required! We will provide you with the activity instructions and all of the supplies and materials you need. You will present the information to the students and then enjoy watching the kids learning and having fun!
If you are interested, please contact Michelle Ritter at mcodyritter@yahoo.com. |
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Upcoming Events
Talent Show Auditions
Wed 13th Jan
No School - MLK Day
Mon 18th Jan
Bingo Night
Fri 22nd Jan
Scholastic Book Fair
1st - 5th Feb
Talent Show
Wed 10th Feb
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Island Park Self Portrait Tea Towels
On Sale Now
Two different tea towels are available, featuring K-2 students or 3-5 students.
See each tea towel design in more detail here.
Cost: $15 each.
Dimensions: 30'' x 38"
Materials: 100% cotton flour sack towel, absorbent and lint free.
Order by: 18th January
Delivery: 22nd January
Order your tea towel here.
All profits will go
directly to the PTA Learning Support fund.
Special thanks to Claire Joinson for her help with this project!
Tea towels are limited and orders are on a first come first served basis.
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Island Park's First Talent Show
Don't forget to block out your calendars for a fun filled night to remember and join us the evening of Wednesday 10th February, 2016.
Auditions are taking place this week and then we will be busy rehearsing for the Finale!
IMPORTANT: PARENT VOLUNTEERS REQUESTED. We need parent volunteers to allow this event to happen and could really use your support.
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Island Park Art Club
Winter Art Club Starts Jan 12th- Openings Still Available
Now registering for the Winter Session: Jan 12- Mar 17 on Tuesdays or Thursdays 3:30-5:00 pm after school in Room 22 for grades 1-5.
Join us for art making in a relaxed and fun group (max.12). We will use a variety of media and be inspired by major artists and themes, and build basic art vocabulary and skills. Snack included.
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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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MIPA's 17th Annual Preschool Fair.
Looking for a preschool, enrichment program, or childcare on Mercer Island? Don't miss MIPA's 17th Annual Preschool Fair. Representatives from various programs on the island will be on-hand to answer your questions about their curriculum, enrollment, tuition, and program options. The fair is FREE and open to all interested parents and caregivers.
What: MIPA's 17th Annual Preschool Fair
Date: Saturday, January 23rd, 2016
Time: 10 am to Noon
Where: Mercer Island Community Center, 8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island, WA
Family Dessert Theater: "Mercer Girls"
The 5th Ave. Adventure Musical Theatre for Kids presents an original show about the first eleven "Mercer Girls," recruited by the University of Washington's President in 1864 to work as teachers in the Washington Territory. This original musical tells the story of the women who became the teachers, wives, mothers and grandmothers of the founding families of the Puget Sound region. Desserts included!
At the SJCC 3801 East Mercer Way
Saturday February 27th at 6:30pm
$10 adults/$5 members, seniors, students, youth
Mercer Island Boys Lacrosse Club
Kindergarten 3/13/2016 - 5/15/2016
1st/2nd Grade Thursday 3/10/2016 - 5/15/2016
3rd/4th Grade Tuesday 3/8/2016 - 5/14/2016
5th-8th Grade (Excluding Silver/Black Teams) 2/22/2016 - 5/14/2016
More details about practices, games and equipment for each year level here.
TechSmartKids After School Coding Courses
TechSmartKids after school computer coding classes on Mercer Island this winter begins Monday, January 11th.
Many different classes and levels available as part of their multi-year Computer Science curriculum.
New class added for Wednesday early release:
C101- Intro to Coding I
Wed 3-4:30pm (MICC)
MISD bus transportation is available from West Mercer.
Mercer Island Girls Lacrosse Grades 1-8
Early registration ends @ 9pm on 1/15 for the 2016 Spring Season!
Registration is open for the 2016 Spring Season at www.MIGirlsLacrosse.com. Register before 9pm on January 15, 2016 to get a $25 discounted registration! We have to set teams and register with WA state girls lacrosse on the 1/15 and cannot add additional teams after this date. Registering on time helps us determine the optimal number of teams for playing time.
1st - 4th grades register for "Elementary Program"
5th (yes, 5th) - 8th grades register for the "Middle School Program"
Chess Club
The Chess4Life After School Chess Club is designed for students of any ability. Our Chess Clubs are taught by certified coaches who tailor the curriculum to meet the needs of the students of all ages. Learning and playing chess at school provides a host of benefits including improved memory, problem-solving skills, an enhanced ability to think ahead, and potential performance improvement in math and science. We strive to ensure that all of our students learn life, improve at chess, and have fun. Our programs promote fun, positive learning, valuable life skills that support academic learning and much more!
Call today for a FREE chess assessment (a $45 value) for our Premium Center Classes located in Bellevue, Redmond, Bothell, Renton and Issaquah.
Questions? Like to register?
Mercer Island Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts on Mercer Island is big! Our service unit is made up of over 30 troops of girls from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Learn more here: www.joinmigirlscouts.weebly.com.
Mercer Island Boy Scouts
Attention all parents of 5th grade boys. Is your son interested in adventure, leadership and serving your community? Has he ever thought about becoming an Eagle Scout? Does he like to have fun? Is he active? Mercer island Boy Scouts Troop 457 has provided these opportunities to boys since it began in 1953. Boy Scouts is open to all boys ages 11 & up with no prior scouting experience required. If you are thinking about joining or want more information, please view our website: www.Troop457.com or contact outreach coordinator, Karen LeMaster at klemaster@comcast.net or scoutmaster, Dan Hanson at danhanson@troop457.com
Troop 457 Special Event
Come and be welcome at the 10th annual Troop 457 Pancake Breakfast!
Sunday, February 7, 2016
8:30 am-Noon
Emmanuel Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall
4400 86th AVE SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
You can't beat all you can eat for $5 for a single, $15 for a family, and $3 for a senior.
All cooking, cleaning, and serving will be done by the scouts in Troop 457, so come out and support the boys in this annual fundraiser for the troop.
Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Classes
All programs at Mercer Island Community & Event Center. Register online or by calling 275-7609.
Eastside Dream Elite Cheer
This GREAT cheer program is conducted by Eastside Dream Elite and by Head Coach Anne Taylor Christiansen. This cheer squad will give girls and boys ages 7 to 18 the opportunity to participate on a non-competitive yet highly skilled cheerleading team. Participants will have the opportunity to perform at local events, learn new cheer and dance skills and prepare for high school cheer tryouts. For more info on Eastside Dream Elite visit www.eastsidedreamelite.com.
Course: 15818 :: Date: January 5 - February 9, 5:30-7pm :: Day: Tues :: Fee: $74 :: Age: 7-18
Super Sitters Babysitting Training This program is designed to train young people in basic babysitting and home-alone skills. Students completing this course will be better prepared to provide a safer and more positive infant/child care experience. Taught by a hospital-qualified instructor, this class includes parent expectations, basic first aid, home and fire safety, Heimlich maneuver, telephone tips, toys and activities and infant care. Participants receive a Babysitting 101 handbook and a certification card upon completion of the class. Bring a morning snack, sack lunch, and a drink. Course: 15789 :: Date: February 13, 9am-2pm :: Day: Sat :: Fee: $49 :: Age: 11-15 Cook, Learn, Grow If your child LOVES to cook, then our after-school cooking program is just for them! This four-week food literacy program teaches age appropriate cooking techniques, food origins, seasonal recipes and kitchen safety while having yummy hands-on fun! Students gain self-confidence while reinforcing math, reading, science and social skills. When sports and other hobbies end, cooking skills will serve best. For more information, visit www.cooklearngrown.com. Course: 15941 :: Date: February 22-March 14, 4-5pm :: Day: Mon :: Fee: $179 :: Age: 5-11 Nancy Stewart's Sing with Our Kids Babysitting Class Learn how to engage babies and young children with simple singing activities, and how these benefit their development. You'll build a kit of activities and resources to keep kids happy, busy, and growing under your care! Certificate of completion included. Date: February 27, 10am-11:30am :: Age: 11-15 :: Fee: FREE Registration required, call 275-7609
Kids Co. - Before and After School Care
Kids Co.'s before and after-school programming is designed to meet the particular needs kids have during the non-school hours. Please feel free to contact Amanda Sherry, Program Manager at 206-437-8396 or visit http://www.kidscompany.org/locations/mercer-island.
Sponge Language Classes
Happy Holidays from Sponge! Fall activities are wrapping up, and it's time to start thinking about winter enrichment. Join Spanish or French at Island Park. Early language learning is such a wonderful gift, and with our immersion-based, spiral curriculum, students can successfully join at any time. Plus, we prorate for winter starts!
French is held before school from 8:00-9:00am on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Spanish has been very popular this year, and there's a few spaces left in our after school class on Mondays. All classes are held at Island Park.
Seattle Children's Theatre
2015-2016 Season and Drama School
With an emphasis on imagination, humor, creativity and empathy, Seattle Children's Theatre (SCT) once again demonstrates its commitment to excellence in theatre for young audiences with the announcement of its 41st season. Subscriptions now on sale for the 2015-2016 Season.
Family Yoga
Sunday January 24th
1:15 - 2:30 p.m., suitable for ages 4 - 10 yrs.
2:45 - 3:45 p.m., suitable for ages 9 - 14 yrs.,
Yogabliss yoga studio
Spend time with your family exploring yoga together! We'll get lots of movement, have fun learning about yoga poses and find time to relax and find calmness. A limited number of yoga mats are available for rent, so please bring a mat for each person attending if you have one. $25 for 1 adult and 1 child; $35 for 2 adults and 2 children; $5 each additional child. Grandparents, extended family or caregivers welcome!
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Mercer Island School District
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Island Park PTA
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