Issue #29 January 25th, 2013
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Lakeview Skate King Party
WHERE: Bellevue Skate King
2301 140th N.E.
WHEN: Thursday, 1/31
6:00-8:00 p.m.
WHY: To have a great time, to support Leader in Me, and to build
Lakeview school spirit!
WHO: Lakeview kids and their families
COST: $8.00 cash or check made out to Lakeview. This includes the cost of regular skates, but not roller blade rentals.
There is no entry to Skate King without the slip. Extra slips will be available at the entrance, but a parent must sign for his/her child or no entrance. An adult must stay with your child during the entire event. Pay upon entering, no pre-payments should be sent into the school.
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Take me out to the Ballgame
Lakeview Family Day with the Seattle Mariners will be on Sunday, 4/28 at 1:10pm. Join other Lakeview families for an afternoon of fun at Safeco Field as the Seattle Mariners take on the Los Angeles Angels. Tickets will be $15 per seat, which is a discount off the regular price. Look for flyers coming home in your child's backpack the week of Monday, 3/25. Contact Mary Pund at lakptsamembership@gmail.com if you have questions.
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Pennies for Patients
The Student Leadership Program is an invaluable opportunity for our kids to become leaders at Lakeview. The Council is comprised of the Classroom Representatives and Safety Patrol Officers. The Leadership Team helps with school and community events throughout the year including: spirit days and local/global service projects.
Safety Patrol Officers arrive at school 15 minutes early or stay 15 minutes after school to monitor crosswalks, greet students, help kindergartners, and monitor children as they arrive on the bus. They work throughout the school to help students be safe coming and going from school and to help our school maintain an atmosphere that is calm and focused on learning.
The focus of Student Leadership is on community service, being positive role models for fellow students, and supporting school goals, events, staff, and students. Applications are accepted in the fall from fourth and fifth graders.
In the past, the Student Leadership Team has facilitated many community service projects. Last year they did a food drive to benefit the pantry backpack program. This year, the group has voted to lead an effort called, "Pennies for Patients", which is all about making change that makes a difference. It is a service learning, character education and philanthropy program that gives students a unique experience making a difference through teamwork-working together to aid thousands of children and adults in the fight against blood cancers like leukemia. Learn more about the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, (LLS), and School & Youth at www.lls.org and www.schoolandyouth.org/wa.
How it Works: Students collect spare change from Monday, 1/14 to Monday, 2/4. The change can come from friends or relatives or underneath the couch cushions! What's important is that the change is collected. Each classroom will have its own collection box.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Teaching Grant Review Committee
Every year the Lakeview PTSA allocates funds to be used for Teaching Grants. This money can be requested by teachers and staff to fund academic programs, projects, or items not covered by other areas of the PTSA budget. This year $5,000 was allocated towards Teaching Grants. Grant proposals are accepted in November and February. They are reviewed by a Teaching Grant Review Committee comprised of volunteer parents from all grades. This year's grant committee is: Jennifer Bosworth (Kindergarten), Karee Oliver (1st and 4th grades), Melanie Fida (2nd and 5th grades) Mary Pund (3rd grades), Kristi Caggiano (3rd grade), and Sonia Savelli (2nd grade). Recruiting for the Review Committee is done at the beginning of every school year via the sign up sheet in the first day packet; however, anyone wishing to become involved in the process is welcome to contact the Academic Support Chair at lakptsaacademics@gmail.com. The task of the grant review committee is to read through all grants and come to a consensus on which grants to fund. In November 2012, the grant committee received ten grant proposals and elected to fund nine proposals for a total of $3,294. The grants that were funded included a music field trip for 5th graders, a science workshop for 2nd graders, and literacy and instructional supplies for grades 1 through 5. New grants and any grants not funded in November can be submitted in February 2013. The review committee will review all grants submitted and allocate the remaining $1,706 in March 2013. If you have any questions about Teaching Grants, please contact Sonia Savelli, Academic Support Chair, at lakptsaacademics@gmail.com.
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Save the Day 3/8, Change the Day
The date for the Lakeview Carnival has been changed to Friday, 3/8!
The 2013 Carnival will offer fabulous family fun from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Lakeview Elementary School. As in years past, expect an inflatable obstacle course, lots of games, prizes, food and an evening of fun! This is a great opportunity to show off your volunteering skills ... whether you might have hidden talents at set-up and clean-up, an amazing adeptness at managing the balloon dart game, or a deep desire to sit atop the inflatable obstacle course. Any and all hands are needed to make this fantastic family evening run smoothly. Please take a leap and sign up now with Carnival volunteer coordinator Megan Gardner, jhbgardner@comcast.net. If you are a prize perfectionist, or passionate about promotion, or have other burning questions, please contact Kendra Rosencrans, Carnival chairperson, at kendra.rosencrans@yahoo.com.
Step right up and change the date, the Lakeview Carnival is now March 8!
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Birds and Bees and Kids
Come hear Amy Lang, a local author and sex health educator, speak about how to talk to your children about sex. Her program: "3 Simple Tips Even Smart Parents Need to Know to Take the STING Out of the Birds + Bees Talks" will be an ADULT-ONLY event on Thursday, 2/21 at 6:30pm in the Lakeview Library, immediately following the PTSA General Meeting. This is sponsored by the Lakeview PTSA and is offered free of charge to all Lakeview Elementary parents. Email: lakptsamembership@gmail.com if you have questions, or use this link to learn more about Amy Lang: www.birdsandbeesandkids.com.
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Lakeview Kindergarten Registration 2013
Registration will be from 1-7pm on Thursday, 2/7 in our school library. After 2/7, office hours for registration are 9:30-3:00pm. If your child will be 5 years old before 9/1/13, please review the information below on how to register your student for the 2013-2014 school year.
Please bring the following with you when you register:
· A copy of your child's certified birth certificate
· Proof of residency such as a utility bill or lease agreement
· Emergency contact information - for both parents and 2 additional contacts
· Proof of immunizations to date
· 2 personal checks (only if registering for all day kindergarten)
Full-Day Kindergarten Lottery: In order to make the process for those interested in full-day kindergarten equitable to all, our school will conduct a lottery if there are more students interested than space available on Wednesday, 2/13. You may enter the lottery between Thursday, 2/7 and Wednesday, 2/13. Parents will be notified via e-mail with lottery results by Thursday, 2/21. If you have additional questions, please contact Kim Brandon at the school office at 425-936-2600.
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Reflections Art Competition Results
Congratulations to three Lakeview students who won Awards of Excellence and an Award of Merit at the District level of the Reflections art competition:
Award of Merit: Kayra Inslee for her photo "Nature's Grace"
Award of Excellence: Isha Kanigicherla for her painting "The Joy of Life"
Award of Excellence: Jaden Tepper for his painting "My First Song"
Isha and Jaden's paintings will proceed to the State judging level!
Thank you to all students who participated in this year's Reflections Competition!
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Used Book Fair
Join us for our second annual Lakeview used book fair Tuesday, 1/29 thru Friday, 2/1! It's a great way to reduce, reuse and recycle those old favorites. Our stock comes directly from YOU! We hope you will take some time to go through your bookcases and weed out those titles that are no longer being used. Then donate them to the Lakeview Library to sell during our conference week fair! This event is intended to be a service, as much as it is a fundraiser. Children grow out of their books quickly and this is a wonderful way for you to get new titles in the next reading level or two. It's quite a deal at 50 cents for a paperback, $1.00 for a hardback and $3.00 for DVD's! If you have time to volunteer, we could use help setting up, cleaning up, organizing and cashiering. If you have questions or want to help with this event, please contact Mrs. (Sarah) Jensen at sajensen@lwsd.org.
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Upcoming Events
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Mon, 1/28 7pm
LWSD- PTSA Nominating Committee Workshop at LWSD Resource Center
Tues, 1/29
Half-Day: Elementary Conferences
Thur, 1/31
Half-Day: Elementary Conferences
Thur, 1/31 6pm
Skate King Event
Fri, 2/1
Half-Day: Elementary Conferences
Tues, 2/5 9:30am
LWSD Emergency Preparedness Meeting at LWSD Resource Center
Tues, 2/5 7pm
Kirkland Middle School Parent Night for Current 5th Graders at KiMS
Thur, 2/7 9:30am
LWSD-PTSA Council Meeting at LWSD Resource Center
Thur, 2/7 1-7pm
Kindergarten Registration at Lakeview
Thur, 2/7 7pm
Elementary Band/Orchestra Concert at KiMS
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