Issue #63 October 24 2014
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 Principal's Corner
Lakeview Families,
Many of you have heard that our state testing this year will look a little different. I wanted to give you some information about that.
As you know, Washington has state learning standards across a wide variety of subjects. The state
administers tests every year in English language arts (ELA), math and science to make sure students' learning is on track--for state and federal accountability requirements. Because Washington's state learning standards in ELA and math now align with the Common Core State Standards, the tests students take this year in those subjects will be different. These new Smarter Balanced tests are next-generation assessments that accurately measure student progress toward college- and career-readiness by the end of high school. Students will take these tests online.
The state will no longer administer the MSP in math and reading. Instead, students will take what is called the Smarter Balance Assessment (SBA) in English/Language Arts (ELA) and Math. The science MSP, however, will still be administered in fifth grade.
Please let me know if you have questions. For more information visit the PTSA website at http://www.lakeviewptsa.org.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Rebekah
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Spotlight on Lakeview! 3rd Grade Team
There are five teachers on the 3rd Grade Team. Mrs. Jaime Tiffany, Mrs. Keri Levinson, Mrs. Stephanie Llanes, Ms. Melissa Douma, and Mr. Luke Johnson.
From Melissa Douma: I love spending time with my family- going on walks, playing games, and just having fun. I like to watch and play sports. I also like to do crafts, make cards, and find DIY projects to do around my house.
From Jaime Tiffany: In my free time I love to bake, especially yummy treats. The best time to bake is on a rainy Sunday with the Seahawks playing on the TV in the background. I also love to make cards with stamps with my youngest daughter. When I was younger, basketball was my favorite sport to watch and play. Nowadays, I love to watch and learn about volleyball because my oldest daughter plays this sport.
From Keri Levinson: Outside of school I love to spend time with my family! We like to camp, go out to fun restaurants, and sometimes go hiking. Another one of my most favorite things is THE SEAHAWKS!!! There is little I enjoy more than going to a game or having friends over to watch at home. Something that has been very enjoyable to me the last year is returning to Grad school. I have always tried to instill in my students a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. My teachers did that for me and I truly do love school and the whole learning process, but I will look forward to June when I graduate and having more time to do the other things that I love!
From Stephanie Llanes:I love to spend time with my husband, Ben, and our two girls, Kate (4 years) and Kinsley (18 months). We love getting outdoors to hike and camp, but when the weather is rainy we cuddle up to read books, watch movies (with popcorn of course), and have dance parties. I LOVE coffee!
From Luke Johnson:I have taught in the Lake Washington School District for 36 years. This is my tenth year at Lakeview. My wife and I live in downtown Kirkland and enjoy seeing all the Lakeview students and parents around town. We enjoy traveling, theater, restaurants, ballet and the symphony. I am very health and fitness oriented and love to blend up "green" smoothies. Go Leopards!
Lakeview Spotlight is a new section dedicated to learning more about our teachers, staff and school. We are leading up to Lakeview's 60th birthday in 2015!
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Classroom Yearbook Photographers Needed!
Everybody smile! The Yearbook Committee is desperately seeking photographers for two classrooms! If we do not have photographers for every class the yearbook committee may have to restructure the yearbook to exclude the class candid pages.
Coulter 1st Grade
Nease 2nd Grade
The Classroom Photographer needs to submit about 20 candid photos of small groups of students in mid February. Photos are usually taken during class parties or field trips. A digital camera is required but it need not be a "fancy" camera. Point and Shoots are perfect for the task! (Note: cell phone photos are not generally usable.) The Yearbook Committee will contact you with more specific information if you volunteer. Please contact Jenny Carlson fiveftjen@gmail.com if interested.
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LWSD Boundary Change Process
Are you curious about the reboundary process that will be decided upon by the end of January 2015? Due to the overcrowding in the LWSD and the fact that the school bond was not approved last year, there will be changes made to the school boundaries in the LWSD and Lakeview could be impacted. To find out the lastest information and to sign up to receive emails regarding this process, please go to the following link on the LWSD website here: http://www.lwsd.org/News/Reboundary/Pages/default.aspx
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Winter 2015 Ski Bus Registration Open!
Attention skiers and snowboarders: The Lakeview PTSA coordinates a snow sports program for 2nd through 5th grade skiers and snowboarders. Beginning in January, a chartered bus will load students at school at 2:15pm and take them up to the Summit at Snoqualmie pass for a 2 1/2 hour lesson. Students return to Lakeview around 7:30pm. The program runs for 6 weeks beginning on Wednesday, 1/7. (Sessions will be extended if weather forces cancelation of a class). Participation is on a first come, first served basis. For questions please email the program coordinators: Jenny Carlson at fiveftjen@gmail.com or Frederieke Adriaanse at frederiekeadriaanse@hotmail.com.
The deadline for applications is Monday, 11/17. For more information and to print the registration form go the Ski Bus Page on the Lakeview PTSA website http://lakeviewptsa.org.
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Jog-A-Thon Exceeds Goal, Thank You!
Today was the Jog-a-thon wrap up Assembly! Thank you for the amazing support from our Lakeview community. Over $51,000 was raised including matching donations! All students were eligible to win prizes and special experiences including: throwing whip cream "pies" at teachers and Mrs Westra. Depending on the amount of donations they received, 20 other students were entered for prizes to be principal for the day, and one student won a $300.00 gift card to Great Wolf Lodge! Other students won prizes thanks to generous donations from local businesses. Thank you to community members: Menchies, Skymania Trampolines, Kirkland Parkplace Cinemas, Pacific Science Center, Experience Music Project, Woodland Park Zoo, Cinemark Theaters, and Play-well Technologies. Our assembly was a lot of fun today and we hope all of the students and teacher enjoyed it. Go Leopards and Thank You to Our Community!
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Trying to Contact Other Lakeview Families? Trying to get in contact with a family at Lakeview? Try the Online School Directory! Access is free with your paid membership to the PTSA. Signups are online at www.lakeviewptsa.org/membership.
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Family Game Night is Coming 11/13!
Get your game on! Mark your calendars because Family Game Night is being held in the cafeteria on Thursday, 11/13 from 6:00- 7:30 PM. Be sporty and support your favorite team by wearing a team jersey or wear one of your own uniforms, although it's not required to join in the fun. Test your mental athleticism by playing games of strategy, number sense, patterns/geometry and problem solving.
Pizza, snacks, and drinks will be sold in the cafeteria 6-630pm. Did you find a game you liked? Zeno Math will have a station selling some of your favorite games. It will be a night full of fun games, food, and prizes! Be ready to play. See you there!
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Before School Spanish Classes Returning
Lakeview PTSA is bringing back the Sponge Spanish Learning program before school if enough student/parent interest can be generated. See their notice below. Please submit payment to the PTSA asap. Class is open to all grades K-5, and is held before school on Monday and Wednesday 8-850am. Register for class through the Lakeview PTSA, $1,100 ($1,095 for PTSA members) for the year, payment plans available. Questions? Want to register? Contact lakptsaenrichment@gmail.com,
info@spongeschool.com, or give us a call at (425) 274-5188.
Hola! At Sponge, we see language as a passport to the world. We are excited to offer Spanish at Lakeview, with a research-based, engaging, and exciting curriculum taught primarily in the target language. Our goal is to help build comprehension and communication skills through active learning -- which means lots of games, stories and songs!
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Reflections Art Contest Deadline 10/28!
Each year, the National PTA Reflections Program challenges students to create art inspired by a specific theme. Our PTSA is sponsoring children from Lakeview to participate in this annual national cultural arts competition. Every student from K-5 is eligible. Entries are judged on creative ability and interpretation of the theme. All entries are due 10/28 at 3:30pm. Make sure to check any print items submitted for the correct dimensions. For more information look here: http://www.wastatepta.org/programs/reflections/
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Shop Amazon? Give to Lakeview PTSA
Amazon donates a percentage of your online purchases to Lakeview PTSA when you use this link: http://www.amazon.com/?&tag=lakevelemesch-20Shop, It's that easy! Bookmark it & share the page with family and friends! We appreciate the support!
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Clip Box Tops-Earn $ for Lakeview! Due 10/31
Did you know Lakeview receives 10 cents for each Box Top turned in? Get Clipping! Bring in Box Tops to your teacher. A special prize will be awarded to the class that turns in the most Box Tops by the end of October! For a list of items that have Box Tops visit here: http://www.boxtops4education.com/participating-products
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Lakeview PTSA Facebook Page-Like Us!
Find everything you need to know about the Lakeview PTSA happenings. Check out our Facebook page to find and share information. Be sure to "like" Lakeview PTSA page to follow our news.
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Upcoming Events!
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10/28
Reflections App Due
10/31 Box Tops Due
11/13 Family Game Night |
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