March
2,3: The Tempest, 7pm
4: No Friday Sing due to The Tempest matinee
8: PIE Presentation by Jo Langford, 7 pm
10: FOSB Meeting, 7 pm
14: PI Day Celebration, 6:30pm
21-25: Spring Book Fair
24-26: Elementary Drama Performances
April- June
We're entering a very busy time of year. To help you keep track of all the events, check out our planning calendar.
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Just in time for spring sports, we are creating a cleat exchange in the Volunteer Coordinator office. Drop off your clean, outgrown cleats and take home a new pair! |
Saturday Basketball Games
Varsity Girls & Boys vs. Broadview
11:30am @ Nathan Hale
JV Girls vs. Broadview - 10am @ Jane Addams JV Boys vs. Denny - 11:30am @ Chief Sealth
Teams practice on Fridays, starting March 4th. Games are on Saturdays.Click here for registration paperwork and more information.
Middle School Ultimate
Everything you need to join the spring season of Ultimate Frisbee (information, registration instructions, required forms, etc.) is right here. Soccer  There will be an information meeting on Monday, February 29, during middle school lunch in Room 306 for middle school boys interested in spring soccer. Tryouts begin Thursday, March 10. Additional details and required paperwork were emailed home.  Volleyball
There will be a lunch meeting next week for middle school girls interested in spring volleyball. Practices will likely start Tuesday, March 8th. Final details coming soon. Listen for lunch meeting time and location in the homeroom bulletin.
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Goldfish Available for Adoption
One big old goldfish, a couple of years old, with two tanks, supplies and food included. Free! For a pet (not to feed other pets). Call Lisa. 206-498-8830.
King County Youth Program Directory
This comprehensive way to find engaging programs that support and enrich the lives of young people (ages 5 - young adult) is now live. Check it out.
Teen Camp Counselor Opportunity Teens 14+ have the opportunity to help with Pacific Science Center's summer day camps while gaining valuable leadership and career skills working with our teachers and campers. Earn 100+ hours of community service requirements. More information here.
Young Naturalist Scholarship
The Washington Butterfly Association (WBA) proudly announces three scholarships to send individuals, age 10-17 years, to the WBA 2016 Annual Conference in the Wallowa Mountains of Oregon. Click here for application form.
Broadway Nights, Jr. Auditions Illumination Learning Studio invites students, ages 7 - 16 years, to audition on March 5th and 6th for their upcoming production. More information here.
The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood & Family Relationships in the Digital Age
March 18, 8 am - 4 pm, Lunch is included.
Tickets are $70 and available here.
Seattle Skills CenterSummer Skills Center Programs are available. Check out the application form, due June 17th.
Burke Museum Camps
The Burke Museum has several camp offerings including winter break camps, spring break camps, and summer camps. Check out your options.
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We welcome submissions to our weekly Bulletin.
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We'll be celebrating math and literacy throughout the month of March:
New Lobby Display
We'll be tracking our reading on a new lobby display. Watch our book stacks grow as we read.
100th Day of School 
Our primary students will be celebrating the 100th day of school next week and sharing of their collections of 100 things.
March Madness Tournament of Books
We've selected the sweet sixteen and our middle school students will be voting each week to see which books advance to the next bracket. You can track the standings on the display in the library.
 Pi Night
Join us in the cafeteria from 6:30-8pm on Monday, March 14th for Pi Night. It will be a night of fun math games and delicious pies. Bring a pie (sweet or savory) to share.
Door Decorating Contest Mid month, you'll see decorated doors popping up all over the school that feature a book or author. Take a tour and see if your favorites are on display.
Book Fair
The Spring Book Fair is March 21-25th. All proceeds benefit our school library. We'll need volunteers to take shifts at the cash register. Look for a sign up link in next week's bulletin. |
Have you liked the school and auction Facebook pages yet? You should! We're using those pages to post updates and reminders between bulletins. Stay in the loop by liking both pages. |
 Donations of the Week Whether you are looking for a dinner that's fancy or one that's fast, we've got you covered. Bid on dinner for two at the Columbia Tower Club or snag a stack of gift certificates to Dick's Drive-In.
Keep those donations coming! Submit by March 11th. Click here for donation form.
Procurement Team's Wish List
- Bottles of locally distilled spirits
- Home/cabin to use for a yoga retreat
To donate any of the above, please email Erica. Desserts and Wine Still Needed
We need 33 more desserts and 35 more bottles of $15+ wine. If you are willing to bake (or buy) a dessert for the dessert dash, please use our sign-up genius page. If you are willing to donate wine, drop it on the Cerise's porch (6508 17th Ave NW).
Middle School Baskets
Keep those basket donations coming. Sign up here then deliver items to the Volunteer Coordinator office by Friday, March 11th.
Invitations Coming Soon
Our invitations are coming back from the printer next week. Keep your eye on the auction's Facebook page for information on the envelope-stuffing party. |
Check out the latest edition of the Panther Press.
Last Call for Jazz Band
Open to 6th-8th grade students, the Jazz Band offers students the opportunity to expand their musical knowledge through improvisation and exploration of tradition and contemporary Jazz styles. Rhythm section includes drum set, bass, piano and guitar.
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| Bike to School Event Lead Needed |
May is Bike to School Month. We are looking for someone to take the lead on event planning. Last year's leads will pass on their wisdom. Interested? Email Kristina. |
 Jo LangfordPlease join the Parent Information Exchange (PIE) Committee on Tuesday, March 8th at 7pm in the auditorium for an evening with Jo Langford.
Jo is a parent, a Master's-level therapist and a sex educator for boys and their parents.For the last 20 years he has worked to promote healthy, positive and safe sexual behavior.
He uses information, education and humor in his presentations. Jo will walk parents through the most popular social networking sites and apps that kids are using and hearing about.
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