 Principal's Corner
Lakeview Families,
More than five hundred students attend Lakeview Elementary. Our students speak more than twenty languages at home. Many of our students were born outside of the United States. Some are still learning English. We have students who come from all over the world with skin of all different shades. We have some students who are significantly impacted by disabilities. We have many students who face issues of poverty. We are an incredibly diverse school representing a beautiful array of cultures, diversity, and backgrounds.
This morning we held an assembly where this student body sang songs of freedom and diversity. I can't conceive of many things more touching than our 500 children from all walks of life singing their hearts out in honor of a man who fought for equality.
Even more beautiful is watching the way they interact and treat each other on a day to day basis. Maybe it's their youth or maybe it's just a hallmark of a new generation but these students interact with each other in a way that says they appreciate and understand each other's differences, but, in the end, they are all just kids wanting to play together at recess.
No classes will be held on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Please take some time with your students to remind them of the importance of this day and the message taught by Dr. King.
Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Rebekah Westra
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Membership Update: Volunteers Needed!
Happy New Year! Was one of your resolutions to volunteer more or spend more time with your children? Here's a great way! Lakeview Elementary has many volunteer opportunities available. Use this Sign Up Genius to see what we need your help with! Even if your resolution wasn't to volunteer more, Lakeview Elementary PTSA always needs help, signing up only says "I'm interested in helping out", there is no commitment needed at this time. www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0D4FA8AF22A0FE3-lakeview
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PTSA Board Nominations Coming-Are You In?
It's that time of year to begin nominating next year's PTSA Board. Some of our board members including President and Vice President as well as numerous committee chairs (Special Events, After School Programs) and coordinators are stepping down as their terms have been served--and their kids are moving on! We Need You! Think about the activities, after school activities, academic programs and assemblies that the PTSA provides to our school. There is always a person or persons behind all of these activities! Consider joining the board and helping us to continue great works at Lakeview Elementary! For more information please email President Megan Gardner at lakptsapresident@gmail.com !
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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 PTSA website here:
http://lakeviewptsa.org/2014/11/07/lwsd-boundary-changes/
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Lakeview Play "Arabian Nights" Coming Soon!
CALLING ALL 4th and 5th Grade Actors: Lakeview PTSA and Studio East are excited to announce our school play this year will be Arabian Nights. The performances will be March 19 & 20th at 7pm at the Lake Washington High School Auditorium. For more information on the application process and time commitment, please refer to the Lakeview PTSA website. 4th and 5th grade parents, please watch your email for more information and an application.
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School Carnival Postponed for 2015
Due to lack of carnival coordinator and quickly approaching deadlines the Lakeview school carnival will be postponed for 2015. Stay tuned for more information!
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LWPTSA offers "Parent University"
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PTSA Council offers Parent University
The Lake Washington School District and Lake Washington PTSA Council are pleased to present a series of parent education courses for the 2014-15 school year. The first program, "Parent University," will be held on Saturday, February 28 from 1-4 p.m. in the Lake Washington School District Resource Center Board Room (16250 NE 74th Street, Redmond, WA 98052).
Parents and caregivers will learn about support, academic stress, brain development and technology as it relates to their school-age child from three experts in their fields. Participants will be separated into groups according to their child's grade level so the information will be more specific to their needs. Topics include Academic Stress, Brain Development, & Internet Safety. This program is for parents/caregivers of children of all ages.
These programs are offered free of charge for LWSD parents and community members. No preregistration is required. Questions or comments are always welcome at parent.ed@lwptsa.net.
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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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