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Issue #54 April 18, 2014
Principal's Corner
Principal Westra

Lakeview Families,

We recently sponsored a Pennies for Patients fundraiser. This is a program that supports research and patient aid in support of their mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkins disease, and myeloma as well as improve the quality of life for patients and their families.

 

We are happy to report that our students (and of course their parents!) embraced this fundraiser and were able to raise $1,310.47. Many students donated their own money, some collected money from neighbors and friends, and others asked for jobs to earn money to donate to their class fund. I am very proud of our students for their participation in this important cause.

 

The class who raised the most money won a pizza party. We are happy to announce that class was Ms. Fraley/Ms. Hasty's class. They were overjoyed when we announced it at the assembly.

 

Thanks for supporting programs such as these and helping our students learn the valuable lessons of service, empathy, and gratitude.

 

Have a wonderful weekend!


Rebekah
PTSA Board Update
A MILLION THANKS to our outgoing PTSA Board Members. Thank you for your participation, thoughtful insight, and contributions which have often been behind-the-scenes. Your work has not gone unnoticed! If you see Julie Barker (Treasurer), Kristi Caggiano (Communications), Sonia Savelli (Academic Affairs) or Mary Pund (Membership) thank them for their time and service!
LWSD Bond Measure: Vote!
Mail in your ballot by Tuesday, April 22. Visit the Lake Washington School District website for comprehensive information on Proposition No. 1, submitted to voters to ease crowding in our district schools.
Eastside MathFest 2014: 4/26 at Crossroads Mall
Eastside Mathfest is a FREE community wide celebration of elementary school families and math hosted by local non-profit, Zeno Math. Children play carnival like math games, win prizes and have fun!  For more information, visit http://zenomath.org/whats-happening/mathfest-2014/

Where? Crossroads Mall
When? Saturday, 4/26 from 1-4pm
If you can attend, make sure to "check in" as a Lakeview Elementary student because there is a contest for the school with the most participation!
Upcoming Parent Education
The LWPTSA Council sponsors many parent education programs.

Getting to Calm:
A Parent's Toolbox for Growing Happy, Healthy, Successful Kids

Learn about stress, anxiety, depression and how even our youngest kids are feeling  the effects. Join us on Tuesday, 4/29 from 7-9pm at the LWSD Resource Center to learn about the science of adolescent emotions and how parents can foster emotional strength in themselves and in their children. Find out about the 7 essentials of happy, healthy kids and how to connect with your kids in even the most challenging moments. This presentation is for adults who interact with youth of all ages. Presented by Laura Kastner, Ph.D.Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington. For more information on this and other parent ed programs go to the LWPTSA Council website.
Lakeview Bike Rodeo
To kick off May as Bike to School Month, Lakeview is hosting its first Bike Rodeo Thursday, 5/1 from 6-8pm on the Lakeview paved playground area. Please bring your children and their bikes for a couple of hours of bike fun. Here's just some of what's in store:
·Bike helmet fitting and a limited number of helmets for purchase.
·Bike checks and simple maintenance provided by Kirkland Bicycle.
·Several obstacle courses where kids will hone their bicycling skills. More    volunteers = more courses, so please consider volunteering.
·Signup for Bike to School Month and a chance to win a new bike.
·Get help looking at area maps to discuss the best bike to school routes.
For more info and to sign up, go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4CA9A628A75-bike1.
Questions? Contact Marypat_meuli@hotmail.com
'Zaw May Days School Fundraising
During the month of May, every time you order from the Kirkland 'Zaw on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday and mention Lakeview Elementary, 'Zaw will give $5 back to our school. The school that raises the most funds will win a pizza party for our teachers and staff.
Lakeview Marathon Information

Yes, there will be a marathon again this year! Some of the details are still being finalized but we wanted everyone to know (please tell your children.) The PTSA is taking over running the marathon so in order to make it a success we will need volunteers (and runners!)

 

Details will be announced shortly and sign up will be needed for the following positions:

  • Class parents to weekly track and report the status of all runners for each class and to distribute awards
  • Punchers at each recess to hole punch each child's card to show laps completed

If you are available Thursday, 4/24 (afternoon) or Friday, 4/25 (morning) to assist in preparing the class marathon boxes, please contact Coleen Roberts at coleen.p.roberts@gmail.com.

 

We look forward to seeing you all during the marathon.

Summer Language Camps
Sponge immersion camps build language and cultural competency skills in a fun, active environment! Join us for Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, and French summer camps at multiple locations in Seattle and Bellevue. In two weeks of camp, your child gets more than 50 hours in language - the best way to learn! We'll explore heroes and folklore from around the globe. Dynamic, native-speaking teachers lead campers in crafts, games, cooking, science, drama, and outdoor play. Camps are for Pre-K (3-5 years) and K-2. Visit our camp schedule at http://spongeschool.com/sign-up/summer-camp-2014. Questions? Call 206.227.5188 or email info@spongeschool.com.
Classroom Donations
Amazon Teacher Wish Lists were established last year to allow parents to purchase specific items that will directly benefit the classroom learning environment. If you are interested in seeing what items your teacher needs, please go to the Lakeview PTSA website (www.lakeviewptsa.org) and click on the Teacher Wishlists from the Fundraising tab to access instructions for viewing and purchasing from these lists.
Lakeview PTSA Facebook Page
We want to make sure everyone can easily find all the information they need about the many things the PTSA does at Lakeview. We created a Facebook page as an additional way to share information. Find out about enrichment classes, family fun nights, volunteer opportunities, and much more! Be sure to "like" the Lakeview PTSA page and follow our news.

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
PTSA Board Update
LWSD Bond Measure: Vote!
Eastside MathFest 2014: 4/26
Upcoming Parent Education
Lakeview Bike Rodeo
'Zaw May Days School Fundraising
Lakeview Marathon Information
Summer Language Camps
Amazon Teacher Wish Lists
New PTSA Website
2013-2014 LWSD Calendar

Upcoming Events

Fri, 4/18 6-8pm
Lakeview Family Dance Night in Gym

Tues, 4/22 7pm
LWSD Special Needs Group Meeting at LWSD Resource Center

Sat, 4/26 1-4pm
Eastside MathFest 2014 at Crossroads Mall

Wed, 4/23 11:30am
LWSF Legacy for Learning Luncheon at Juanita High Fieldhouse

Tue, 4/29 7pm
LWPTSA Parent Ed Program "Getting to Calm" at LWSD Resource Center

Thu, 5/1 9:30am
LWSD-PTSA Council General Meeting at LWSD Resource Center

Thu, 5/1 6-8pm
Lakeview Bike Rodeo

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