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 Principal's Corner
Lakeview Families,
As we approach the end of the school year it is important to reflect on where we have been and plan for where we are going. A critical piece of data we use in our reflection and planning as a school and as a district is your feedback that comes through the LWSD Parent and Community Survey (http://www.k12insight.com/k/SsWYVTsVWVsPsPsP). We go through this data with a fine-toothed comb every fall at an administrative level, with our building leadership team, and as a staff. Unfortunately we typically receive only a few dozen responses, which represents a small fraction of the over 400 Lakeview families, let alone the larger Lakeview community. Your feedback is very important to us: it will be reviewed, reflected on, and used in our planning.
Please feel free to forward the link to friends and neighbors (http://www.k12insight.com/k/SsWYVTsVWVsPsPsP). We would also like to hear from community members who do not have students in our schools. The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes. School-wide results for selected questions will be published as part of our school's annual report, which will be distributed to all parents next fall.
Also, as the year winds down, there is a flurry of exciting activities through the end of the school year as you can see in the "Upcoming Events" sidebar:
Field Day June 4th
Egg Drop June 5th 11:55-1:25pm
Kindergarten Choir Concert June 4th 6pm
Fifth Grade Promotion June 15th 9:00-11:00am
These activities are very important community-building events and we hope to see you there!
Last, there is one important event for next year we want to get on your calendars now: Thursday, August 27th will be both our Meet N' Greet (2:15-3:00pm) and our Curriculum night (6:00-8:00pm). During the Meet N' Greet you and your student will learn which classroom they have been assigned to and get to meet your student's teacher for the first time. Curriculum Night is an opportunity for parents to meet teachers and better understand the classroom curriculum and plans for the year. Please mark this important date, Thursday, August 27th, on your calendars now.
Thanks,
Steve
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Last PTSA General Meeting 6/11 6:30 pm
The final PTSA General Meeting of the year is on June 11th 6:30 pm in the library at Lakeview.
We need you and your vote! Please come and join us and you can see where are monies are being put to use next year as we will be voting on the 2015 - 2016 PTSA budget and looking ahead to next year.
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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
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Lakeview Marathon News! Date Extended to 6/2!
Lakeview 2015 Marathon is in full swing and has been extended through June 2nd. Thanks to those who have volunteered and click here to sign up to help these last few days! 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!
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Lakeview Volunteer Tea June 11th!
Our Hats Are Off to Our Lakeview Volunteers! The official date of the Lakeview Volunteer Tea Celebration is Thursday, June 11th, from 8:00-8:45 am, in the Lakeview Lunchroom. We will be honoring our amazing volunteers, for the many hours and numerous talents they have contributed throughout the year!! There will be treats, entertainment, and prizes for all. This is a grown-up affair, honoring all of our volunteer's time and dedication. The event is hosted by the Lakeview Elementary Staff.
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Yearbook Co-Chair Needed 2015-16 School Year!
The parent who has coordinated production of the Lakeview Yearbook for the past 4 years is in need of a few volunteers beginning in September. Individuals must be interested in learning the ropes during her last year and taking over this project moving forward. Shared tasks include recruiting photography volunteers, gathering photos from classroom photographers (through online site), laying out pages, coordinating production with the yearbook company, marketing yearbook sales, distributing and collecting order forms, possibly photographing school events, and more. All layout is done online from your home computer. Majority of work occurs between February and April. Hours dependent on numbers of classrooms and number of volunteers willing to learn the program. To find out more email Jenny Carlson at fiveftjen@gmail.com. (Inquiry does not imply a commitment.)
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Online School Supply Orders are Back
Our online school supplies program is back.
We are pleased to announce that our school is once again participating in the School Tool Box online school supplies program. Avoid the cost, time, and inconvenience of back to school shopping. You will be getting some of the best prices out there due to the package discount we received. Another great thing about this program is that 10% of the total sales price will be given to the Lakeview PTSA.
It is as easy as:
1. Go online to schooltoolbox.com and enter Lakeview Elementary Kirkland, WA in search box
2. Select your grade level(s) and then select entire box or choose to customize box
3. Click Add to Cart and then Checkout
4. All of your items will be boxed together by child and shipped directly to your home!
NOTE: You can order now and choose to delay the delivery of your items until the end of summer. Orders must be placed by August 17, 2015 in order to ensure delivery before school begins on September 1st.
In addition, every order that we make to School Tool Box will provide a meal to a starving child through STB's One Box, One Meal, Two Kids program in partnership with the Feed My Starving Children organization.
This program is offered as a convenience to you and is purely optional. Watch for the informational flyer to be sent home soon. If you have questions, please contact Alison Sheffer at lakptsafundraising@gmail.com.
Thank you for supporting your PTSA.
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Bike To School Update
The bike racks were overflowing with bikes on Bike 2 School Day! We counted 67 bikes parked outside of the school. Special thanks to Mr. Coulter for leading the bike train on the Cross Kirkland Corridor. Way to go, Lakeview!
Cascade Bicycle Club would like to remind students that they can fill out calendars so that they can earn prizes, even if they only rode that one day. Track your minutes on a Bike 2 School Challenge Calendar and submit it by email to lakptsabike2school@gmail.com or to your classroom teacher by Monday, June 1, 2015 (Note that you may record miles for any bike rides you've taken in May)
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PTSA Summer Discount Programs
Being a member of the PTSA comes with summer benefits. In the email below see links for discounts to (among others) Wild Waves, Great Wolf Lodge, Tacoma Rainiers and Silverwood. There is also other general information about the Regional and state-wide PTA organization. Take a look here: http://www.wastatepta.org/member/value_benefit/value_benefit.html
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Priceless Parenting from Evergreen Health
Title: Priceless Parenting for Ages 6 to 12
Dates: Saturday, June 13th, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Evergreen Hospital, 12040 NE 128th Street, Kirkland, WA
Cost: $99/person or $149/couple
Description:
Discover how to parent your kids now in ways that typically produce fantastic teens instead of rebellious, self-destructive teens. Find out how to set reasonable, valuable consequences for your children's misbehavior, guide your kids to resolving their own conflicts, avoid power struggles and have more fun with your kids! Register at Evergreen Health Education.
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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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June 2 Marathon-Last Day
June 4 Field Day
June 4 6pm
Kindergarten Choir
June 5 1155-125p
Egg Drop
June 11 8-845 am
Volunteer Tea
June 15 9-11 am
5th Grade Promotion
June 17
Last Day of School
Half Day, Noon Dismissal
**August 27**
Meet & Greet 215-3pm
Curriculum Night 6-8pm
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