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Greetings!
Dear West Mercer families,
Happy Leap Month! February means love is in the air--class Valentines Day parties are afoot, with most parties scheduled for Friday the 12th. You may want to watch for updates and information from your room parent(s). February also gives us another chance for a break, with Mid-Winter break scheduled for the week of Presidents Day (Feb 15-19). Before the break, don't forget to register for the Science Fair and Spelling Bees if your child(ren) is interested! Also, TODAY and TOMORROW are performances of the school musical "Beauty and the Beast,"and you should have received details in an email blast.
Another important event this month: Please remember to vote on both the Capital Projects and Technology Levy and the Transportation Levy. You should have received your ballot, and returned ballots must be postmarked by February 9th!
Sincerely,
West Mercer PTA
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Thu-Fri, Feb 4-5: 7:00-8pm School Musical "Beauty and the Beast"
Fri, Feb 12: 5th Grade Sweatshirt ORDERS DUE
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...
Wed, March 2: Competitive Spelling Bee
Tues, March 15: 7pm MI Parent Edge presents Ron Lieber
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WEST MERCER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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All WM students of any grade level are invited to participate in the Spelling Bees, both will be held in the WM library after school.
Non-Competitive Spelling Bee: Wed, Feb 24, 2-3:15pm.
Competitive Spelling Bee: Wed, Mar 2, 2-3:15pm.
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Wolves please turn in your BoxTops and Labels for Education on Wednesday, February 24th. We'll be collecting them under the covered area during lunch recess - help your school PTA, and receive a prize for every 25 BoxTops/Labels turned in! Questions - please contact
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Its that time of year to order the traditional "Class of 2023" sweatshirts! The light gray sweatshirts will include the names of ALL the 5th graders currently enrolled at West Mercer, Island Park and Lakeridge Elementary schools.
IMPORTANT: There will be only one opportunity to order these sweatshirts. Orders due: FRI, FEB 12, 2016!
Look for order forms to come home in your child's backpack soon and sent electronically from your child's room parent. This popular annual tradition helps support your 5th grader's end of year activities.
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The WM Science Fair is March 30th! Register Online 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 when you register online.
Questions about the Science Fair?
1. Go online for FAQ's, video and information
2. Come ask us, we'll be in the WM library to talk it through with you at 2 Open Houses:
Wednesday, March 2nd, 7-8:30pm
Wednesday, March 9th, 7-8:30pm
Further questions? Contact the Science Fair co-chairs: Nikki Piplanni ( nikki.piplani@gmail.com) or Rachel Findlay ( rachelfindlay@windermere.com)
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Thank you to our 2015/16 Reflections Art Contest participants! The time, effort and creativity that went into each piece was exceptional. We had 87 entries from West Mercer -- 6 took 1st Place, 8 took 2nd Place, 5 took 3rd Place and we had 21 Honorable Mentions! The 1st Place winners' pieces have been sent to the state PTA Reflections Committee and we wish them the best of luck.
We would like to extend an invitation to our entire West Mercer community to attend our Celebration and Award Showcase on Wed, Feb 10, 2016, 6:30-7:30pm, in the MIHS Performing Arts Center. The event will be in the form of an Art Gallery Showcase, displaying entries from grades K-12 in all six categories. Please come and enjoy the art collection during that time. Refreshments will be served. At the end of the show, participants may collect their entries and Medal or Ribbon to take home.
Our 1st Place winners will also receive a gift card to Island Books and ALL of the participants will receive a special thank you gift from the WM PTA. We are proud of our school - Go Wolves!
Joci Besecker & Sharon Perez
WM Reflections Art Co-Chairs
Please follow this link to see the complete list of the winning entries from West Mercer:
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Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedure!
With the colder weather, more families are driving kids to school. A reminder about Drop-off/ Pick-up:
1. A group of cars enters the Drop-off/Pick-up Zone. The 1st car pulls all the way forward. 2. All cars in the "Zone" unload at the same time. For safety, have kids exit on the sidewalk side of your car. 3. All cars in the "Zone" will then exit the parking lot, following the black arrows. 4. The next group of cars then enters the "Zone" to unload. 5. The front door of the school should not be used for Drop-off or Pick-up.
Working in unison, the process goes much quicker. Thank you for your support. |
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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 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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December and January Birthday Books have been delivered to students. 65 birthdays were honored and the WM Library has 65 new picture books, science and "how to" books. Thank you West Mercer parents for honoring your child and enriching our library.
On Jan 14, the celebrated author/illustrator Paul Owen Lewis came to WM and delivered a spirited and insightful presentation to grades 3, 4, and 5. Paul lives in the San Juan islands, bringing Orcas, sailing, Native American legends and an author's personal journey to life. Thank you to the MI Schools Foundation for funding Paul's visit. Real Authors Live In The Library!
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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 3 elementary schools will host a 2nd elementary visitation day on May 13.
Visitation hours are 9:30-11:30 am. The district's 4th elementary school, Northwood, will open for the 2016-17 school year, and a visit day is planned for June 2016.
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Families who were not able to attend the kindergarten round-up may pick up a registration packet at one of the schools or district office or visit the district website. 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-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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Camp Fair this weekend
Looking for camps for your kids? Find out about options at St Thomas School in Medina this Saturday, Feb 6th 10am-2pm.
See the attached flyer for more information.
Stroum JCC Offers Summer Camps
The SJCC on Mercer Island offers many summer camps for kids of all ages and interests! See their website for more information.
Seussical Jr. the Musical runs through Feb 7th 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 pursuit of an entertaining cat wearing a large hat.
For tickets and more information, click here.
Boy Scouts from Troop 457 will be hosting a pancake breakfast THIS SUNDAY 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!
Sat, Feb 27th at 6:30PM at the SJCC (3801 EMW)
$10 adults, $5 members/seniors/students/youth
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.
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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