Issue #40 September 6, 2013
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Principal's Corner  Hello Lakeview Families!Happy first week of school! It was so fun to see all of our Leopards working hard in class on their first day! Our little ones were all very brave and faced this new experience head on. All around, it was a great first day. Our students already have learned a lot, made new friends, settled into a new routine, and have played hard, too. As you know, a lot of work goes in to making the first day run smoothly. I'd like to thank our teachers and staff for putting in a lot of long days over the summer, last week, and even over the holiday weekend. We have a staff who is dedicated to your students and I feel lucky to work with them. Thank you also to our wonderful PTSA who helped assemble the back to school packets, a well-attended parent coffee this morning, and what I know will be a great back to school BBQ. Today was a wonderful day for me. Watching streams of students line up, connect with old friends, meet their teachers, and flood our halls was an injection of energy that we have all been waiting for. Looking forward to spending the year with them. Sincerely, Rebekah Westra
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Explore the NEW PTSA Website!
We want to make sure everyone can easily find all the information they need about the many things the PTSA does at Lakeview, so we created a brand new PTSA website. Find out about enrichment classes, family fun nights, volunteer opportunities, and much much more! We hope you'll bookmark it ( http://lakeviewptsa.org) and check it often to stay informed about what's going on at Lakeview.
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What's in the Back to School Packet?
Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the "stuff" coming home with your child? You're not alone! To help you sort through the PTSA Forms in your blue back to school packet, here's a guide to what's what:
1) A letter from Megan Gardner, our PTSA President, and Jenni Heuberger, our PTSA Vice President, letting you know what the PTSA is all about.
2) A flyer highlighting just some of the programs and activities that the PTSA provides and how you can participate by: Volunteering, Joining, Contributing and Communicating!
3) The Lakeview PTSA Directory, Membership & Donation Form (Yellow). Use this form to provide contact information which will be included in the Student Directory. If you choose to make a donation, and/or join the PTSA, indicate the amount and include a check.
4) Lakeview PTSA Volunteer Opportunities. This flyer lists the many volunteer positions needed to provide all the great PTSA programs we have at our school.
5) Lakeview PTSA Volunteer Form (Blue). Use this form to let us know how you might be willing to volunteer. Feel free to ask a relative or neighbor to fill one out too! All volunteers must apply and be approved by the Lake Washington School District. For more information on the approval or process go to: http://www.lwsd.org/For-Community/Volunteers/Pages/Application-Process.aspx.
6) Important Dates and Learning Opportunities Outside the Classroom (Green). A handy reference to use throughout the year.
Forms are due back Friday, September 13th. If you misplaced a form or need another copy, use this link to download one from our website: http://lakeviewptsa.org/2013/08/30/back-to-school-packet-links/
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Notes From PTSA President
Welcome back to school! Your PTSA board is very excited about the year ahead. Please look at our new website, www.lakeviewptsa.org to stay up to date on what is going at the school. I would also encourage all families to join the PTSA. It is a great way to meet other families and get involved! Our first General Membership meeting will be held on Thursday, 9/12 at 7pm during Curriculum Night. It's an excellent opportunity to find out about what the PTSA does to directly enrich your child's learning experience and what is planned for the school year ahead.
Presented below is the 2013-2014 Lakeview PTSA Board:
President: Megan Gardner, Vice President: Jenni Heuberger, Treasurers: Julie Barker & Rachelle Kortus, Secretary: Sarah Goldkamp, Before & After School Enrichment Chair: Rebecca Aleson, Membership Chairs: Mary Pund & Crystal Neirby, Academic Support Chair: Sonia Savelli, Fundraising Chair: Carrie Goodrich, Communications Chair: Kristi Caggiano, Special Events Chair: Susie McDonald, School Services Chair: Karee Oliver, Advocacy Chair: Frank Rossi.
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Why Join the Lakeview PTSA?
Get Connected- There's no better way to know what's happening in your school.
Tap into a Network- ThePTSA events provide opportunities to meet other parents and teachers, build rapport, and discuss parenting issues that are on your mind.
Speak Up- Because the PTSA is a forum for exchanging ideas, you are encouraged to make suggestions and more effectively suggest a change at your child's school.
Help Your Child Succeed- ThePTSA fosters parent involvement. Parent involvement has been proven by three decades of research to be the greatest predictor of student success.
Witness Improvement- By getting involved at your child's school, you'll be part of the solution, helping to make positive changes. The PTSA plays an important role in fundraising to provide enrichment programs, curriculum-based programs, and school-wide social events that foster community.
Be a Role Model- By becoming a PTSA member, you'll be demonstrating the importance you place on your child's education.
The membership fee is $16 per person or $25 per family. A portion of this fee goes to support Lakeview's PTSA. The balance is remitted to the Washington State PTA organization. To join, send in the PTSA Student and Family Form which came home with your child in the Back to School Packet, or use this link to download it. Checks only please, made out to Lakeview PTSA.
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Join Beginning Orchestra
Calling all aspiring musicians! Beginning Orchestra will start the week of Monday, 9/23! 4th and 5th graders can learn to play the violin, viola, or cello. Sarra Sharif, the orchestra director, will visit with students at their elementary school during the week of Monday, 9/9 to talk about the program, answer questions, and let students try out the instruments. Parents and students should consider coming to the Orchestra Info Night on Monday, 9/16 at 7:30pm in room 233 at Kirkland Middle School to learn more! Questions? Email Ms. Sharif at ssharif@lwsd.org, and check out our website at http://sites.google.com/site/kijhmusicdepartment/.
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Walk to School Week Begins 9/16
Walk to School Week is Sept 16-20. Walking and biking to school helps kids concentrate during the day, reduces traffic congestion near the school, is great exercise, and helps the environment! If your child walks or bikes to school the week of 9/16, check in at the tables by the front entrance to the school. We'll have something fun for the kids each day, and at the end of the week, the class with the most walkers will win a menchies party!
BUS RIDERS: If parents are willing to drive their kids part way, they can park at least 3 blocks from school, and walk with their kids so they too can participate!
WALKING WEDNESDAYS: Although everyone is encouraged to continue walking to school on Wednesdays (or every day, all year!), there won't be prizes this year for our Wednesday Walkers. Instead, come up with your own creative ideas to encourage people in your neighborhood to continue the Walking Wednesday tradition!
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Upcoming Events
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Thur, 9/12 6-6:35pm
3rd-5th Grade Curriculum Night at Lakeview
Thur, 9/12 6:40-7:20pm
Parent Information Meeting in Gym
Thur, 9/12 7:25pm
K-2nd Grade Curriculum Night at Lakeview
Fri, 9/13
Back To School Forms Due
Mon, 9/16-9/20
Walk To School Week
Mon, 9/16 7pm
Kirkland Elementary Band/Orchestra Information Night at KiMS
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