Issue #75 May 15 2015

Principal's Corner

Lakeview Families,

The end of the school year is quickly approaching, and with it comes a flurry of activity. Yesterday our 3rd and 4th graders visited Benaroya Hall to enjoy a symphony performance thanks to the generous support of the Lakeview PTSA. Tonight we will have an incredible Carnival from 6:30-8:30pm run by the PTSA and I would encourage every family to attend who is able, it will be a wonderful community-building event.

This week we were delighted to announce to the staff that our own Ms. Levinson of 3rd grade has been selected as a LWSD administrative intern. This means that she will continue teaching this school year and next school year as usual, but will increasingly be assisting with the administrative work of Lakeview. Ms. Levinson has already done incredible work on behalf of the school and will continue to shine as she increasingly steps into the administrative role.

As you know, the opportunity for me to begin at Lakeview mid-year required both myself and the team at Eastlake High School, where I came from, to wear multiple hats as we finished out the school year. With my departure from Eastlake, the Eastlake administrative team absorbed most of my tasks and responsibilities at Eastlake, but there are two key items that are not easily transferred midyear: state testing and the evaluation of teachers and staff under my umbrella at Eastlake. Likewise, Ms. Westra will be wrapping up her evaluative work with the Lakeview staff.

So next week, and part of the following week, Ms. Westra will return to Lakeview, and with the help of Ms. Levinson will keep the good work at Lakeview moving along as I return to Eastlake for a few days to run state testing and wrap up my work with my Eastlake umbrella of teachers.

Thanks,

Steve Thatcher

Principal

Lakeview Elementary School

Lakeview Carnival Tonight!

The Lakeview Carnival is tonight, Friday 5/15, 630-830pm. The Carnival is being held outdoors so dress appropriate for the weather!! Thank you to those who have signed up to donate item and volunteer.

Come have fun at the Lakeview Carnival! Win a cupcake! Venga a divertirse en el carnaval! Gana una magdalena!

Jump on the inflatable for $5 per child--with a signed waiver which is available at www.funrent.com Enjoy free games! Lots of prizes--everyone wins! Pizza and other concessions will be sold.

Print your waiver here and bring it with you to the Carnival!

If you have questions, please contact Kendra Rosencrans at 512-971-0205 or kendra.rosencrans@yahoo.com, or Karen Tipp, karentipp@gmail.com

Carnival tonight! Volunteers Still Needed!

We are still on the lookout for some great volunteers.
Specifically we need:

3 volunteers for the bouncy house from 6:30-7:00pm

1 volunteer for tickets sales from 6:15-7:15pm

3 adult volunteers for games 1st shift 6:15pm-7:30pm

3 adult volunteers for games 2nd shift 7:15pm-8:30pm

1 volunteer for the bouncy house from 8:00-8:30pm

Golden Acorn Award Nominations

The Golden Acorn is given out every spring at the Lakeview Volunteer Tea to recognize a volunteer who has given outstanding service to all children in the Lakeview community; the winner will be honored at our Volunteer Tea on Monday, June 1st.

Using the form here, please nominate one person and the reasons you feel they deserve the Golden Acorn Award. The form is due back at school by Monday, May 26th. You can send it to school with your child or put it in the PTSA inbox. You can also find link to the award form on the PTSA website.

Egg Drop Friday June 5th

2015 Egg Drop Experiment Event, Friday June 5th!

Who's ready for the egg drop challenge? Can you create a contraption that will protect an egg from a 60 foot drop? The Kirkland Fire Department will be here with their ladder truck to see whose egg will survive! All students, K-5 are invited to participate and parents are welcome to watch, (11:55 for 4-5, 12:25 for K-1, and 12:55 for 2-3) just look for the truck. If you are interested in volunteering please click here:

www.signupgenius.com/go/9040848A4A729A02-eggdrop

KiMS Parent Coffee-Incoming Parents Invited

Dear 5th Grade Parents,

I know this moment can be bittersweet, when your child leaves elementary school. Please know they, and you, will be very welcome at Kirkland Middle School. The KiMS PTSA invites you to our last monthly parent coffee on Tuesday, May 19th from 9:00 - 10:30. These coffees are informal opportunities to meet other parents, KiMS staff, and parent educators. You can drop-in anytime and leave when you need to. We're pleased to provide another chance for you to meet and talk to Principal McCarson. She will spend about an hour with us, saying a few words and answering questions. The location will either be in the lunchroom or the library; there will be signs directing you on where to go. We hope to meet many of you on May 19th! Email me at President KMSPTSA@gmail.com with any questions.

Debbie Ohman, KiMS PTSA President

Lakeview Marathon News! Volunteers Needed!

Lakeview 2015 Marathon is in full swing! During lunch recess, come punch student lap cards and cheer them on in their quest to finish a marathon! The marathon is scheduled for every school day from 4/20 - 5/29. Click here to sign up to help. You may also come and run with your child if you'd like! Lunch recess times are 11:55-12:25 (4th/5th); 12:25-12:55 (K/1st); 12:55-1:25 (2nd/3rd). Thanks for your participation!

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!

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.

2014-2015 LWSD Calendar

Find the 2014-2015 School District calendar here: http://www.lwsd.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/Global/2014-15-Page-Per-Month-Calendar-Public.pdf

In This Issue

Principal's Corner

Carnival News

Carnival Volunteers Needed

Golden Acorn Awards

Egg Drop June 5

KiMS Parent Coffee

Lakeview Marathon