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Issue #41 September 20, 2013
Principal's Corner
Principal Westra

Lakeview Families,

Thank you for coming out to our curriculum night. I was so happy with the level of attendance! Supporting your students in this way will have long term impact on their academic careers. Our students are lucky to have the support that they do.

 

Thank you for supporting them in other ways, too. Being aware of what they are covering in class, asking them what they learned each day, helping them with homework, and of course, reading with them daily, are key factors in their success at school.


MSP scores were sent home with your students last week. If you are the parent of a fourth or fifth grader and didn't get an individual score report, let us know and we can make sure you get another copy. We are so proud of how our students performed! Give your kids a pat on the back.

 

Have a wonderful week!

Rebekah

Walk to School Week
Thanks to all the parents who took the time to help their kids walk or bike to school this week! And thanks to the many parents who helped plan, organize, and run the event. The punch cards will get collected today, and we'll announce on Monday which class won the Menchie's party!
Lakeview is on Facebook!
Check out the new Lakeview PTSA Facebook Page! "Like" this page, and updates about the last happenings at Lakeview will come straight to your Facebook News Feed.
Save the date: Stride with Pride Jog-a-thon
On Wednesday, 10/23 Lakeview will host the biggest fundraiser of the year, Stride with Pride Jog-a-thon. Show your pride by helping us reach our fundraising goal of $40,000 with our first Jog-a-thon. The Jog-a-thon is the time we ask families to consider making a generous donation to our school.
 
This year, we need new playground equipment for the yard. Outdated and unsafe equipment was removed last year and needs to be replaced. The LWSD does not replace outdated equipment, so it is up to the PTSA and parent community to fund the estimated $40,000 cost to give our students the safe & fun yard they deserve.
 
Money raised from this fundraiser will support a multitude of PTSA sponsored programs including: new playground equipment, art and science programs, reading and math support, student assemblies, drama and choir, field trips, additional materials for your child's classroom, fun-filled family events and much more!
 
It is easy to do...your child will bring home a collection envelope in October with all of the information inside. Your child will then ask for donations from relatives, neighbors, and friends who want to support your child
running in the school Jog-a-thon on Wednesday, 10/23. That's it!! Many companies match funds so check with your employers to DOUBLE your child's donations. We're looking forward to a successful Jog-a-thon!
Did You Know?
Do you want to know which Accelerated Reader tests your student is taking? Do you want to know how they scored on their practice test? This information is available to you when you sign up for Renaissance Home Connect emails. To sign up for notifications, do the following:
1.  Go to the website: https://hosted207.renlearn.com/294615/HomeConnect/Login.aspx and sign on using your student's username and password  Note: The username is usually the first letter of their first name followed by the first four letters of their surname. The password is usually the first initial of their first name and first initial of their last name. If your student doesn't know their username and password, contact their teacher.  
2.  Once you are signed in, click on "Email Setup" in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
3.  Enter the First name and email address of the person who will be receiving notifications Note: Notifications are also available in Spanish, by selecting the "Spanish" option.
4.  Click the "Add" button and an invitation will be sent to the person you indicated in step 3. Note: Repeat steps 3 and 4 to add additional recipients.

Please contact lakptsaacademics@gmail.com with any questions.

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.

2013-2014 LWSD Calendar 

The Lake Washington School District calendar link: http://www.lwsd.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/Global/2013-14-District-Sheet-Calendar.pdf. 
In This Issue
Principal's Corner
Walk to School Week Wrap Up
Lakeview is on Facebook
Jog-a-thon Information
Did You Know?
New PTSA Website
2013-2014 LWSD Calendar

Upcoming Events

Mon, 9/23 at 8am
4th/5th Grade Beginning Band Begins at KiJH

Tue, 9/24 at 6:30pm
LWSD Special Needs Group Meeting at LWSD Resource Center

Thu, 9/26 at 4:30pm
LWSD-Elementary Quest Parent Info Night at LWHS

Thu, 9/26 at 7pm
LWSC-Elementary Quest Parent Info Night at LWHS

Tue, 10/1 at7pm
LWSD-Middle School Quest Parent and Student Info Night
at Evergreen Middle School

Thu, 10/3 at 7pm
LWSD-PTSA Council General Meeting at LWSD Resource Center

Quick Links  
 
PTSA Fundraising Links  

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