Issue #64 November 7 2014
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 Principal's Corner
Lakeview Families,
It is officially November and, amazingly, the holiday season is upon us. The holidays are a time when students often miss more school than the rest of the year so I want to talk about attendance.
As you know, our teachers pack each day full of important instruction and content. They begin teaching the moment the bell rings and don't stop until it's time to pack up for the day. Thus, it's crucial that your student be present at and on time for school.
Certainly there are exceptions to this. If your child has a fever, is contagious, or has a severe illness, please keep him/her home. However, car problems, oversleeping, or babysitting, are not permissible reasons to keep your student home.
I urge you to schedule family celebrations, vacations, and holiday events during scheduled school breaks. Please also do your best to schedule appointments for your child outside of the school day.
If tardies are an issue for your family, try teaching your student to set an alarm. Leaving the TV off in the morning can also expedite your morning routine.
If your student is showing signs of school anxiety and can't really articulate a reason for not wanting to come, please contact his/her teacher or our counselor immediately.
Lastly, try to create a restful environment for your student. Relaxing before bed by reading rather than something stimulating like TV, video games, or time online will help your student to fall asleep quickly. Elementary students need a minimum of eight hours of sleep a night. Some require as many as twelve.
Thanks for making sure your child is in school learning, especially during this busy holiday season. Remember, every day counts!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Rebekah
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Spotlight on Lakeview! Front Office Team
Kim Brandon, Student Secretary: Hi! I am Kim Brandon and am the Student Secretary at Lakeview. I have worked as a school secretary for the past 20 plus years. I enjoy working with the kiddos at Lakeview on a daily basis not to mention the wonderful staff! I am from Atlanta, GA and my husband of 32 years is from Scottsboro, AL (Roll Tide). We met in college in Alabama and he has been employed with UPS since which is what brought us to the Seattle area. My passion is very simple...it is my 2 sons, Joshua and Lee. Joshua is 29 years old, married to a nurse and is presently in his last few months of finishing his doctorate at University of GA and teaching band at a nearby school. Lee is 26 years old and residing in the Seattle area. He is a manager in one of the local area casinos. I enjoy every minute I can spend with these 2 young men...they are precious! My second passion is the beach and that is where I spend the majority of my time away from school with family and friends.
Mandi McCheseney, Office Manager: Hi I am Mandi McChesney and I am the Office Manager at Lakeview. I love working with the staff and students at Lakeview. I have 2 children, one at LWHS and another at RHMS. I have been married to my wonderful Husband for 18 years. We moved 17 years ago from New Mexico and we are still getting used to the rain. In my spare time I love to watch my daughter play soccer and my son play tennis. We love to go on family hikes with my dog named Bailey who is a bernadoodle, who keeps us on our toes.
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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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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Box Tops Brings in $580! Our fall Box Top drive was a great success! Thank you to all who clipped Box Tops and brought them to your teacher. We had a total of 5802 box tops turned in. Those box tops raised $580.20 for our PTSA. The classroom that turned in the most Box Tops was Mr. Johnson's class with 1173 turned in. Their class will receive a special treat for all students. We will be holding another drive in the spring so be sure to save your Box Tops. Remember, each Box Top coupon earns Lakeview 10 cents.
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Winter After School Enrichment Information
PTSA After School Enrichment - Proposed Winter Class Schedule:
Winter Session runs from 1/12/15-4/3/15 (note: science classes are 6 weeks long)
Monday - Design with Tech 3D Printer Lab, Grades 3-5, 9 weeks, $220
Tuesday - Coding with Kids, Grades 2-3, 11 weeks, $230
Tuesday - Science: Geology Rocks, Grades 3-5, 6 weeks, $130
Wednesday - Smart with Art, Grades K-5, 12 weeks, $280
Thursday - Design with Tech Game Design, Grades 3-5, 10 weeks, $240
Thursday - Chess, Grades K-5, 10 weeks, $165
Friday - Coding with Kids, Grades 4-5, 9 weeks, $190
Friday - Science: Design Time, Grades K-2, 6 weeks, $130
Introducing Very Important Chaperones! (VIC) - Sign up to chaperone every week for a class for the entire session and you will be offered FREE enrollment for that class for one child. Requirements for this position are: LWSD volunteer approval, PTSA membership, attendance at chaperone meeting. Chaperones must arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the enrichment class and must be available to stay an additional 15 minutes after class dismissal. This position can be shared by two parents; each will receive 50% discount. To learn more, please contact lakptsaenrichment@gmail.com before 11/24.
Winter Session Registration - Detailed information will be sent home via paper copy on or before 12/5 and will then also be available online at lakeviewptsa.org and on Sign Up Genius. Questions/comments/concerns should be directed to lakptsaenrichment@gmail.com.
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Family Game Night 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. Volunteers Needed! Sign up here: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0F4FACAB2DA4F94-family1/12676988
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Holiday "Make It/Take It" Workshops Coming!
Fall Holiday Make and Take It workshops are coming. This is a great way for children to make non-religious crafts and gifts for loved ones!
Smart with Art Workshops are from 3:30 - 5:30 on the following dates: Thursday, 12/11 and/or Monday, 12/15. Fee is $45; scholarships are available.
Lego Ornament Workshops will be offered by Play-Well TEK on Wednesday, 12/17 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm and Thursday, 12/18 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm. Fee is $25
For more information or to register for any of the class sessions click here
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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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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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11/10 9-10am
Veteran's Day Assembly
11/11 No School, Veteran's Day
11/13 Family Game Night
11/17 Ski Bus Apps Due
11/26 Half-Day Noon Dismissal |
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