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Greetings!
Dear West Mercer families,
January is a time to plan for the year ahead -- read below for information about elementary school visitations and kindergarten registrations. And as the school district plans ahead, please don't forget to vote YES on both the Capital Projects and Technology Levy and the Transportation Levy. You should be receiving your ballot by early next week, and returned ballots must be postmarked by February 9th!
Sincerely,
West Mercer PTA
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Fri, Jan 22: Popcorn Friday
Thurs, Jan 28: Elementary School Visitation
Fri, Jan 29: 5th Grade Band and Orchestra Assembly
Fri, Feb 4-5: 7:00-8pm School Musical
Mon, Feb 15-Fri, Feb 19: Presidents' Day/Mid-Winter Break *NO SCHOOL*
Tues, Feb 23: 7pm PTA Membership Meeting
Wed, Feb 24: 2pm Non-Competitive Spelling Bee
Coming next month...
Tues, March 15: 7pm MI Parent Edge presents Ron Lieber
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WEST MERCER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Thank you to Jocelyn Barber and Khue Dang for such a spectacular Culture Fair! Thanks to all families that set up booths, prepared food, and performed. A special shout out to Mr. Baxter for his unceasing energy and commitment. A round of applause to the 3rd graders for their participation in SUCH a festive evening!
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Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedure!
With the colder, wet weather, more families are driving their kids to school. Here is a quick reminder as to how the Drop-off and Pick-up procedure works:
1. A group of cars will enter the Drop-off/Pick-up Zone. Only the first car will pull all the way forward. 2. All of the cars in the "Zone" should unload at the same time. For the safety of the kids, please have them get out on the sidewalk side of your car. 3. All of the cars in the "Zone" will then exit the parking lot, following the black arrows. 4. The next group of cars may now enter the "Zone" and unload. 5. The front door of the school should not be used for Drop-off or Pick-up.
When we all work in unison, the process goes much quicker. Thank you for your support. |
The WM Science Fair is March 30th! Register Online Now at westmercersciencefair. No registration after mid-winter break. Last year there was a waitlist...so grab buddy and register today!
Please encourage your scientists to buddy up , teams of 2 & 3 are highly encouraged. Project Boards are sold for $10 a piece and benefit the WM PTA, purchase via paypal online when you register.
Questions about Science Fair?
1. Go online for FAQ's, video and information
2. Come ask us, we'll be in the library to talk it through with you:
Science Fair Open Houses - WM Library
Wednesday, March 2nd, 7-8:30pm
Wednesday, March 9th, 7-8:30pm
For any further questions, please reach out to the Science Fair co-chairs: Nikki Piplanni ( nikki.piplani@gmail.com) or Rachel Findlay ( rachelfindlay@windermere.com)
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WM Health Room Needs
Extra Clothes
We are in need of some extra clothing in the health room. What we need the most is pants or leggings for girls, small and medium sizes. Thanks!
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The Winter session of Art Club at West Mercer is beginning. Art Club provides an opportunity for students to explore a variety of art forms. Classes meet once a week after school at WM and are open to students in 1st-5th grades. For more information, contact Ellen Hochberg at ellenhochberg1@comcast.net or 206-595-4662
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The Winter session of West Mercer's Lego Club will meet Tuesdays 3:30-5:30 in the WM library, Jan 12- Mar 22. For more information see the attached flyer.
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Thank you West Mercer Parents and Birthday Kids for supporting our Birthday Book Program.
It is not too late to honor your child with a Birthday Book. The application is online with the PTA information. "Children are made readers on the laps of their parents"
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It is beginning to feel like winter and with that can come power outages, ice and snow. Sign up here for Mercer Island School District weather alerts and stay in the know about school delays or closures.
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Mercer Island School District's three elementary schools will host elementary visitation days twice in 2016, on January 28 and May 13.
The visitation days are primarily for families thinking about moving to Mercer Island or MI residents considering enrolling their children in our school district. Visitation hours will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The district's 4th elementary school, Northwood, will open by the start of the 2016-17 school year. Visitation at Northwood is planned for June, 2016.
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Mercer Island School District will begin accepting kindergarten registrations on Wed, Jan 20, 2016. For parents seeking information about the district's kindergarten program and registration process, kindergarten information sessions will be held for each elementary school on Tues, Jan 19th.
District staff will be present at each school to answer questions, discuss educational programs, and distribute registration packets. Families who cannot attend may pick up a registration packet at one of the schools or district office or visit the district website. Additionally, families uncertain about their home school attendance area can find more information by visiting the district website or by calling Mary Newcomer at 206-230-6336.
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MI Parent Edge presents
Ron Lieber
Ron Lieber, author of The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money, will share practical advice for parents for having conversations about money that imprint good values, with a proper dose of perspective and gratitude. Tuesday, March 15 at 7pm at MIHS PAC
Free for Mercer Island PTA Members
$10 at the door for non-MI PTA Members - Bring a friend!
For parents of kids of all ages. More information available here.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS and PROGRAMS
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The Mercer Island School District and WM PTA Council have neither reviewed nor approved the program, personnel, activities or organizations announced in this section. The participants agree to protect, indemnify and hold harmless the district and PTA, including elected and appointed officials, employees, agents, staff and volunteers, from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, expenses or rights of action, directly or indirectly attributed to the activities. Permission to distribute information regarding these programs should not be considered a recommendation of the program by the school district or by the PTA. This is neither a school district nor a PTA sponsored activity.
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Youth Theatre Northwest starts the New Year with a musical extravaganza!
Seussical Jr. the Musical performs January 22 - February 7 at the Stroum Jewish Community Center Auditorium on Mercer Island. This colorful and rambunctious production will spirit your family away to the Jungle of Nool and the Circus McGurkus in hot pursuit of a very entertaining cat wearing a very large hat.
For tickets and more information, click here.
Boy Scouts from Troop 457 will be hosting a pancake breakfast on February 7th. See more details in the attached flyer.
Nowland Premier Soccer Academy is returning to WM for an 8 week training clinic in Winter/Spring! There are limited spots and the program fills quickly. You can reserve a spot by clicking here or by emailing contactnpsa@gmail.com.
The 5th Ave Adventure Musical Theatre for Kids presents an original show about the first 11 "Mercer Girls," recruited by the UW President in 1864 to work as teachers in the Washington Territory. Desserts are included!
At the SJCC (3801 E Mercer Way)
Sat, Feb 27th at 6:30PM
$10 adults, $5 members/seniors/students/youth
What: MIPA's 17th Annual Preschool Fair.
When: Saturday, January 23rd, 10 am to Noon
Where: MI Community and Events Center
Event description: Looking for a preschool, enrichment program, or childcare on MI? Don't miss MIPA's 17th Annual Preschool Fair.
Mommy Matters blends Positive Discipline and Gotten principles. Tuesdays, 10-11:30am, Jan 26-Mar 22 at the SJCC.
MI Boys Lacrosse Spring season registration is open now. Grades K through 8. See the attached flyer for details about dates, times, and more.
Register for the 2016 Spring Season at www.MIGirlsLacrosse.com. Register before Jan 15 for $25 discounted registration!
TechSmartKids is offering after school computer science coding classes beginning Monday, January 11th. Enroll online at or by calling 425-786-7824. New C101 class added for early release Wednesdays 3-4:30pm. Click here for more information.
Learn how to engage babies and young children with simple singing activities, and how these benefit their development. Certificate of completion included.
Date: February 27, 10am-11:30am
Age: 11-15
Fee: FREE Registration required, call 275-7609
Location: MI Community & Event Center
This program is designed to train young people in basic babysitting and home-alone skills. Participants receive a Babysitting 101 handbook and a certification card upon completion of the class.
Course: 15789
Date: Sat, February 13, 9am-2pm
Fee: $49
Age: 11-15
Location: MI Community & Event Center. Register by calling 275-7609 or online.
If your child LOVES to cook, then this 4 week after-school cooking program is just for them! For more information, visit here. Course: 15941
Date: Mondays, February 22-March 14, 4-5pm
Fee: $179
Age: 5-11
Location: MI Community & Event Center. Register by calling 275-7609 or online.
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 at
Boy Scouts is open to all boys ages 11 & up, no prior scouting experience required. For more information, please view our website www.Troop457.com or contact outreach coordinator, Karen LeMaster or Scoutmaster, Dan Hanson.
Learn Spanish or French at West Mercer. With our immersion-based, spiral curriculum, students can successfully join at any time. All classes are held before school from 8:00 to 9:00am at WM. Registration and information is available online or email at info@spongeschool.com or call (425) 274-5188.
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The Wolf newsletter will go out on the 1st and 3rd 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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