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IMS PTSA Newsletter
Monthly Updates for IMS PTSA Families
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May 5:
Smarter Balanced Language Arts Testing - Grades 6, 7, 8
May 7:
Smarter Balanced Language Arts Testing - Grades 6, 7, 8
May 8:
IMS - Bellevue Jazz Festival
May 12:
Smarter Balanced Math Testing - Grades 6, 7, 8
May 14:
Smarter Balanced Math Testing - Grades 6, 7, 8
May 25: Memorial Day - No School
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Interested in Mercer Island Drill Team?
Tryout Informational Meeting, May 7th
It's occurring on Thursday, May 7 from 6:30pm-7:30pm in the MIHS Library Presentation Room. Anyone who is interested in trying out for the Mercer Island High School Drill Team for the 2015-2016 season is welcome to attend along with their parents/guardians.
If you need any additional information or have any questions, please contact Jennifer Johnson, MIHS Drill Team Co-Coach via email.
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Thank You for Your Support
Kiss-the-Pig Event
 Thank you for your support of last week's Kiss-the-Pig event at Islander Middle School. Our efforts raised $29,000 for the Mercer Island Schools FoundationBRIDGE | 2015 Campaign! Check out the picture of Mr. Davis - our big winner again this year.
It is not too late to contribute to the Foundation's BRIDGE | 2015 campaign. Your contributions go towards maintaining and growing the excellence in education we have come to expect here on Mercer Island. Go to mercerislandschoolsfoundation.com/donation today to make your donation.
Thank you so much for supporting the BRIDGE | 2015 Campaign and ultimately all of the kiddos and staff who make up our Islander Middle School community.
Greta Stednick
IMS PTSA President
Also, a word of heartfelt thanks to Emily Thompson for her outstanding dedication and hard work as our IMS BRIDGE | 2015 Chair! Back to Top
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Amazing Volunteers!
Message from PTSA President Greta Stednick
Please join me in welcoming the incoming 2015-16 IMS PTSA Board -
To read more, click here.
Please email president@imsptsa.org with your suggestions.
Greta Stednick, PTSA President
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IMS CARNIVAL CHAIRS NEEDED!
Year-End Carnival - Wednesday, June 17th
Your help is needed to prepare for the highly-anticipated, year-end Carnival at IMS. We have notes from previous years and all the vendors are already lined up! We greatly need a couple of chairs to help organize the details. The kids really look forward to this fun celebration of the end of the school year. Please email president@imsptsa.org if you are interested in helping out. This year's Carnival will be held on Wednesday June 17th. Back to Top
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Girl Scout In-School Drive
New Beginnings
7th grade Girl Scout troop 43611 is running an in-school drive for: non-perishable food, Keurig K Cups, diapers and pull-ups. This drive is for New Beginnings a domestic violence refuge. Drop-off boxes will be located in the IMS offices through May.
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IMS Island Books Event
Save the Date - Friday, May 15th
The IMS Island Books' event is coming up, Friday, May 15. Shop anytime throughout the day, and when you identify yourself with IMS, we receive 20% of the sales! The proceeds will benefit IMS PTSA programs and services that help enrich our students' middle school experience.
Please join us for coffee and pastries from 9:30am-11:30am, or meet friends for a glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres from 6pm-8pm. Catch up with friends, share book recommendations and leisurely browse the shelves.
Start making your list now! Pick up books for the family's summer reading, or get great gifts for Graduations, Father's Day, Favorite Teachers and Birthdays! At the same time, you will be helping the students at Islander Middle School. We hope to see you there on May 15!
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School Board Vacancy Appointment
Information
Mercer Island School Board Position 5 will become vacant on May 14, 2015, as a result of a resignation due to a planned change in residency of Board President Janet Frohnmayer. A new board member will be appointed to fill the vacancy left by her until the Nov. 3, 2015 general election. If the appointed member desires to remain on the board, they must run for election for a full four-year term in the fall.
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Get Involved!
Message from PTSA President, Greta Stednick
The Board meeting will be on Thursday, May 14th starting at 1:20pm. Location to be announced. Thank you and hope to see you there!
Greta Stednick, IMS PTSA President
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Mercer Island Community Events!
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Youth Theatre Northwest
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe through May 10th
Youth Theatre Northwest is producing an exquisite production of a timeless classic, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe which opens April 24 and performs through May 10.
To read more about the production, click here.
To learn more about Youth Theatre Northwest, visit their website.
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Come Jump in the Pool this Summer!
At the Mary Wayte Pool
 Safety, Fitness and Family Fun - The Mary Wayte Pool has it all! From Family Swim and Lap Swim 7 days a week to their OCA learn-to-swim program to birthday parties, there isn't anything you can't do in the pool that's fun, safe or healthy.
For more information about spending your summer at the Mary Wayte Pool, click here.
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Island Hoop Camps 2015
Welcome Back to Island Hoop Camp
We are thrilled to have Coach Gavin Cree and his staff for six amazing camps for players entering grades 1-8 in Fall 2015. This year we are excited to offer an all-day camp!
To read more about the Island Hoop Basketball Program and how to enroll your basketball player, click here.
For more information about Mercer Island Boys Basketball, visit www.mibasketball.org.
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Mercer Island Parks and Recreation
Counselor In Training Program (CIT)
Learn to be a camp counselor! Gain leadership, communication skills, planning, safety and FUN! Learn from experienced Day Camp Directors and guest speakers. Each "CIT" will become first aid and CPR certified. After the formal training is complete get hands on experience by shadowing a camp counselor during a week of summer camp (one week required).
Course #: 15471
Age: 13 - 16
Day/Date: Wed., May 6 - Jun 10
Time: 6pm - 7:15pm
Fee: R$134; NR$160
Location: Mercer Island Community & Event Center
Register at www.myparksandrecreation.com or call (206) 275-7609
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TechSmart Kids
Summer Camps
 This summer TechSmartKids is offering the following half-day and full day technology camps for middle school students in Mercer Island and Bellevue for student's ages 7-16 years:. Mobile Game Development Camp - Students learn to design and code mobile game Apps using Unity, a professional game development engine and the C# programming language Making Camp - Students learn to build circuits and work with computer hardware, write code, CAD design and print with 3D printer.
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Architecture 101 for Kids and Teens
Summer Camps for Grades 3-8th
Dora Taylor is an architect and parent and have provided enrichment classes at various schools throughout the Seattle school district and in her studio for many years. You can learn more about her at https://archforkids.wordpress.com/about/. To read more about her summer camps, click here.
If you have any questions, please call Dora Taylor at 206-290-3400 or
send an email to dora.taylor@icloud.com.
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Mercer Island's Girls Lacrosse line
Development & Elite Summer Camps
 Add girls lacrosse to your summer bucket list! Camps are run by MIHS Girls Varsity Coach, Liz Shields, and provide a mix of skills, drills, strategy, scrimmaging and fun! Developmental Camps (Grades 2-8) are June 22-26 and July 13 - 17, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Elite Camp (Grades 7-12) is June 22-26, 9 - 11 a.m. All camps are held at MIHS JV Field. Players from all skill levels, schools and clubs are welcome.
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New STEM CLASS with DIGIVATIONS
Innovation and World Building Workshops - May 20
Experience a Taste of Camp Demigod! Imagine yourself as one of your favorite non-fictional or fictional characters while learning about archeology, ancient and futuristic civilizations, commercial space, and design thinking. Learn how artists, writers, scientists, engineers and humanists influence each other to solve 21st Century challenges. Create worlds through role playing, storyboarding, and producing new works using the medium of your choice: art, theatrical improvisation, and video/games (on student device). About the Instructors: Together, Dr. Steven Lee Berman and Anne Deane Berman, PhD combine over 50 years of engineering, science, technology, artistic, teaching and research experience in supporting the DIGIVATIONS CAMP DEMIGOD INSTITUTE 501(c)(3) non-profit. They strive to create experiential and interactive learning environments that blend STEM+ARTS+MOVEMENT. ISLANDER MIDDLE SCHOOL Library April 29 1:30-4:30pm May 20 1:30-4:30pm Fees: $30 per workshop Register at www.campdemigod.org/workshopsFor more information, click on their flyer. Back to Top
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