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Greetings!
Dear West Mercer families,
With school winding down, we want to once again thank all of you who have volunteered with the West Mercer PTA this year. Thousands of volunteer hours have been spent helping to make West Mercer an exceptional school for our students, families and staff. This year, over 340 individual volunteers contributed to our school. With West Mercer's population at just over 670 students, that is an amazing adult to child ratio! Some of you helped with a one time event or program while others volunteered much more extensively. We are personally thankful for you all! Your time and energy adds warmth, enrichment and opportunity to our school community. It's our hope that each of you feels appreciated and recognized for all of your hard work and generosity!
As our summer vacation begins today, we wish you a safe and relaxing break. You deserve it!
Warmly,
Andrea and Christina
Dickstein Hendelman
WM PTA Co-Presidents 2014-2015
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Fri June 19 - SCHOOL IN SESSION - Last day of School - 11AM dismissal
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AWARDS & RECOGNITION
2014 - 2015 SCHOOL YEAR
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We would like to recognize several teachers, staff and volunteers who have demonstrated especially amazing dedication to our children and the PTA this year. We thank everyone for their time and energy!
Golden Acorn for Outstanding Teacher/s Award:
The WM Kindergarten Team
Michelle Frisch
Veronica Golden
Sabrina Hetland
Claire Phillips
Golden Acorn for Child/Legislative Advocacy
Doris Steck
Jolene Hiltner
Golden Acorn for Outstanding Volunteer
Adam Childs- who singlehandedly ran popcorn.
The Mercer Island School District selects their own Outstanding Educator.
MISD Outstanding Educator:
Second grade teacher, Ms. Trina Sherman
PTA Council Outstanding Educator:
Ms. Gail Calvo
This was presented to Ms. Calvo at the PTA Council brunch in early June.
We have a lot to be proud of at West Mercer!
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WEST MERCER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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A big thank you to all those who helped with the Spring Fling on June 12. This event would not be possible without your help. Thanks to all the families who came out and participated.
Thank you everyone who volunteered on the day with the bouncy houses, ice cream scooping and face painting. We are ever so grateful for your help! A special thanks to Ms. Veronica Golden, Tamara Steeb and Lynn Lawrence for helping coordinate with all the logistics. Last but not the least, a big thank you to Mr. Keiner, for helping with all the set up. We hope to see you next year!
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Incoming Kindergarten Playdates
Do you have an incoming Kindergartner next year? Contact Ilene Sloan for information on Kindergarten summer play dates, plus a summer potluck!
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P.E. Department Website
Be sure to check out West Mercer's P.E. Department website. This site features information about whats been happening in P.E. Class and includes some fun and informative interactive links. Soon to come is a weekly section on the site with healthy snack selections.
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Register Now for
Summer Art Club at West Mercer
Summer Art Club at West Mercer provides an
opportunity for kids to explore, in small groups, a
variety of art forms. This summer we are offering
both visual art and drama classes. Students can
register for a morning session, an afternoon
session or an all day session.
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Save the date for Back 2 School at IMS
Date:
Thursday, August 27, 2015
10:30-12:00 - 6th grade only
1:00-2:30 - 7th and 8th grade
See the flyer for more information.
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.
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Mercer Island's New School
Needs a Name!
The survey period is over, but Superintendent Gary Plano and the naming committee will present recommendations to the school board in June!
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Graduate Grams!
It's that time of year again to honor the graduates in your life! Have a personalized "Graduate Gram" mailed to the home of your favorite graduate. From Preschool to High School, everyone loves to be honored during this special time in their life. All proceeds help provide scholarships to deserving Mercer Island High School graduates. Fill out the mail-in order form here.
Thank you for your support!
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Thank You from MI Parent Edge and Volunteer Opportunities!
We've navigated our kids' anxieties with Chris McCurry; considered the social and emotional well-being of boys in "The Mask You Live In;" learned the difference between "app-dependent" and "app-enabled" with Katie Davis; and we discovered what's really going on between adolescent boys and girls with Rosalind Wiseman.
Thank you for supporting these events!
We look forward to bringing more thought-provoking speakers & topics in 2015-2016.
Seeking Parent Edge Committee Members: If you have enjoyed attending Parent Edge events and would like to work with a dynamic team in planning and implementing these events, then Parent Edge wants to talk to you! We are 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 ask 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 PTAs of Island Park, Lakeridge, West Mercer, Islander Middle, MIHS and St. Monica schools.
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Lego Summer Camps for the Serious Builder!
Session One, June 29-July 3: Dragons, Elves, and Wizards, will develop a landscape and scenes based on the general theme of Medieval Fantasy. Participants will learn building techniques throughout the week and apply them to planning and building their own landscape section and scene that will be part of a larger collaborative project. Together they will plot out a story, the scenery, props, and characters, and then take on individual sections to build (and take home), learn the basics of stop motion animation and film a short section to tell the adventure they develop, using the models they have created. Participants will need to bring an iPad with the free app, LEGO Movie Maker installed. Ages 8-14.
Session Two, August 24-28: Personalized Modular Building, is a class intended for advanced builders interested in learning how to design and build their own modular building. We will look at how real architectural details can be recreated, different styles of architecture appropriate for a modular design, how to build using standards established in the theme, and the importance of planning and interior design to making for a complete design. Ages 8-14.
For registration and more details on both camps, click here.
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Mercer Island FC Hosts
Sounders Women!
Date: Saturday, July 11th
Location: MIHS stadium
Pre-Game Clinic Time: 1:00-2:00pm, by registration only.
Game Time: 3:00 pm
Pre-game Clinic with Sounders Women players and Coaches before the match from 1-2pm - $25 for MIFC players - $50 for all others. Includes a ticket to the match. Space is limited, register here.
To purchase tickets to the game: Cost $10 per ticket. Contact MIFC team players - (no discount for MIFC players to the game)
Or purchase online at: http://www.sounderswomen.com
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First Annual Berry Pie Bake Contest
Call for Bakers!
All are invited to enter their favorite homemade berry pie. Kids, teens and adults are all welcome to compete! Deadline to Register is August 1, 2015. Click here for more information and registration.
Volunteers needed to help at the Market!
Be involved and experience what it takes to
open and operate our community farmers market. It is fun meeting all the farmers, actively helping, seeing the colors of the market bloom. This only happens on Sunday with the help of volunteers. For more information, click here.
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The Newport High School Head Gymnastics Coach and her high school gymnasts are offering a camp for
-Boys and girls entering grades K-6
-June 29-July 2nd
-Morning and afternoon sessions available
This is a great camp for beginners with no experience as well as kids already taking gymnastics classes (athletes will be grouped based on experience level).
The camp is $150 & there is a sibling discount.
Questions? More information in this flyer.
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A week-long summer science class:
Chemistry is a BLAST!
-Aug. 10-14 8AM-12PM
-Newport High School in Bellevue
-Incoming 6-8th graders (with a GPA of 3.0+)
-Cost of $249 includes a t-shirt for tie-dying
The camp is designed to give students interested in science a chance to get hands-on experience with lab equipment and learn basic chemistry. Students will learn the chemistry behind fire, tie-dye, color-changing reactions and much more!!!
Questions? More information in this flyer.
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SJCC Father's Day
Family Film and Nosh:
Havana Curveball
Sunday, June 21 | 10:30am - Noon
1 | 55 minutes |documentary | PG
Must see show for families who love sports and the lessons they can teach us.
Includes Bagels, schmear (cream cheese), juice and coffee
For more information, click here.
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The MI Boys Basketball Booster Club is thrilled to have Coach Gavin Cree and his staff for six amazing camps for players entering grades 1-8 in Fall 2015. Camps run June 22nd through July 9th.
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The Workshops for kids grade 3 through 8 are an introduction to the field of architecture and design.
Workshops are Mon-Fri, 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM:
Week of July 6th: Bridges
Week of July 13th: Egyptian Design & Architecture
Week of July 27th: Modern-contemporary architecture/design
Week of August 3rd: An Airport
Week of Aug 10th: Town Planning (Fully enrolled)
Week of Aug 17th: Amusement Parks
Week of Aug 24th: Atlantis (Fully enrolled)
Notes:
* For a description of each workshop, see Workshop Descriptions here.* Each workshop is $135 per student.
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Join us as we explore life's treasures -
Pirate style
Our amazing and unique camp is run by teen girls who plan, practice and execute the program. We will discover, sing, cook outdoors, play games, create and have a blast! Our Program Aides and Program Aides in Training thrive as teen leaders, and our girls of all ages have a blast growing in courage, confidence, and character together.
Dates: July 13 - 17, 2015
Times: Mon-Thur, 9:30am-3:30pm, Fri, 9:30am-2pm
Location: Newport Heights Elem. School
Cost: $90 - Registered Girl Scout
$105 - Not a Registered Scout
Click Here to register now!
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June & July Sessions
Mercer Island's 12th Annual Developmental Summer Camps (Grades 2-8), coached by MIHS Varsity Coach Liz Shields:
June 22-26, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
July 13 - 17, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Mercer Island High School.
Players from all skill levels, schools and clubs are welcome (campers will be grouped based on ability)
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Youth Theatre Northwest Summer Camps
Summer at Youth Theatre Northwest is your child's opportunity to shine! In the classroom or on our lush front lawn, your child will explore the thrill of live performance and expand the boundaries of their imagination, from ages 3-18. Like every summer in our 31 year history, our Summer Camps promise a fun mix of learning and creativity with plenty of opportunities to make new friends and develop valuable skills.
Now we have new convenient locations to complement our enthusiastic teachers and dynamic curriculum. We offer both 1/2 day and full day programs as well as after care. New students receive a 25% discount and our online registration system is easy, secure and available 24 hours a day to fit your busy schedule. We have over 40 camps to choose from.
Visit our website to review our full Summer Camp Schedule and let the summer fun begin!
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NPSA is coming to Bellevue!
With Nowland Premier Soccer Academy now expanding to provide a Premier Youth Soccer Program to the whole of Bellevue, we are offering a series of FREE professional training clinics that will be open to any new players (U7-U15) that want to try us out! We want to give everyone the opportunity to work with our professional coaching staff prior to our Fall Tryouts so we will be holding these free clinics through April at different locations across the Eastside.
Please contact us for all of the information: contactnpsa@gmail.com and visit our website: www.nowlandpremier.com
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Fun soccer and multi-sport camps for kids, 5-11 years old. For more information, click here.
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MI P&R offers a wide variety of summer camps, including art, cooking, Legos, kayaking, music, sailing, sports, & day camps for ages 3 & up. View the camp brochure online at www.playonmercer.com |
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SJCC Summer Camp 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.
View the SJCC Summer Camp brochure online here |
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Essential Manners for Modern Children Summer Camp
Dates: July 20 to 24, 2015 or August 24 to 28, 2015
Times: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Seattle World Trade Center, 2200 Alaskan Way, Seattle
Open to children ages 7 to 12
Manners are more important than ever, and when practiced will help your children be successful socially and later professionally. This fun and interactive camp will teach your children essential manners and important social skills to help them be confident and comfortable in any situation.
The classes include role plays, discussion, hands-on activities and more. The camp will also include manners related crafts and games.
Camp will culminate in a three-course meal where the children will practice the table manners and conversation skills they've learned during the week.
Topics covered include:
· Making a Great First and Lasting Impression
· Manners Outside the Home
· Digital Diplomacy
· Parties and Playdates
· Table Manners
To register, click here.
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Adios! Zaijian! Au Revior! We're wrapping up language classes for the year, and looking ahead. Registration is now open for Sponge classes in the 2015-2016 academic year on Mercer Island. Classes can fill up quickly, so reserve your spot today! We are planning classes in Spanish, Mandarin, and French.
If you'd like to jumpstart a new language, or keep up the learning over the summer, we have lots of engaging, culturally themed camps running from June 22 - July 24 in Bellevue and Seattle. For more information and to register for camp, visit us online at http://spongeschool.com/sign-up/summer-camp-2015/ Contact us by email a info@spongeschool.com or give us a call at 425-274-5188 with any questions.
We're hiring too! If you are a native Spanish, Mandarin or French speaker, and would like to teach with us next year - get in touch! Let us know why you're interested by emailing us at jobs@spongeschool.com.
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The Wolf newsletter will go out on the first and third Thursday of each month. If you have any announcements that you would like to appear in an upcoming newsletter, please send in your submissions by the end of business day on Monday prior to publication. Submissions can be made to: editor@westmercerpta.org.
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