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www.imsptsa.orgJune 2015
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In This Issue
From Outgoing PTSA President, Greta Stednick
Graduate Grams Order Forms are Here!
MIHS Summer School Information
Parents: Save the Date! Back 2 School, August 27, 2015
Come Jump in the Pool this Summer!
Island Hoop Camps 2015
Counselor in Training Program (CIT)
TechSmart Kids
Architecture 101 for Kids and Teens
Mercer Island's Girls Lacrosse
Summer at Youth Theatre Northwestwith DIGIVATIONS
Family Film and Nosh: Havana Curveball

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June 15: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
June 16: 8th Grade Celebration @ the Garage
June 17: IMS Carnival
June 19: Last Day of School
August 27: Back 2 School (Fee and Photo Day) 

September 8: First Day of School 2015-2016

  

  

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From Outgoing PTSA President, Greta Stednick
Thank you!

Thank you to all our outstanding and dedicated IMS PTSA Volunteers!

 

Thank you so much for all you've done this year from making copies to chaperoning field trips, from bringing in goodies for Staff Appreciation to handing out Gator Treats, for participating in any of our myriad of PTSA committees and for helping to support our IMS Staff and kiddos in any way.  Your help and involvement at IMS is greatly appreciated - and helps to make our IMS Community amazing.  

 



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Graduate Grams 
Order Forms are Here!

Have a handsome, hand-prepared, personalized "Graduate Gram" mailed to the home of your favorite graduates! A wonderful Mercer Island tradition, all grads love to receive these maroon-on-parchment greetings. All proceeds provide scholarships to deserving Mercer Island High School graduates.

 

Click here for the order form.

 

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MIHS Summer School Information

Would you like to lighten your course load next fall by taking Health or PE during the summer? Are you looking to improve a grade in an Algebra, Geometry or English class? How about earning credit for engaging in philosophical discussions with classmates in the great outdoors? How about taking an online course? Perhaps you should consider enrolling in MIHS Summer School at Crest. Check out the courses available in our catalog on the MIHS website. Credit retrieval students meet in a classroom Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday each week; Students enrolled in Enrichment and Independent students schedule a 30 minute meeting with their teacher mentor once each week, to review assignments and demonstrate progress. Online registration is open now through June 5. Courses are $300 each. 


 

Questions? Contact Suzy Albrecht, Summer School Registrar, MIHS Office 301H (206-236-3294).

 

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Parents: Save the Date! 8/27/15
Back 2 School (Fee and Photo Day) 
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Parents: Save the date for Back 2 School
(Fee and Photo Day) at IMS

 

Date:

Thursday, August 27, 2015

10:30-12:00 - 6th grade only

1:00-2:30 - 7th and 8th grade

 

New this year: click to read more

 

 

 

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Happy Summer!  

See you in August
 

Mercer Island Community Events!  
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.

 

 

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

 

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. 

Learn more about TechSmartKids Summer Camps go to http://www.techsmartkids.com/summercamps or call (425) 786-7824.
          
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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 22-269 - 11 a.m. All camps are held at MIHS JV Field. Players from all skill levels, schools and clubs are welcome.

Register today at migirlslacrosse.comContact Liz Shields at shieldslax_9@hotmail.com or migirlslaxms@gmail.com with questions.

 

Summer at Youth Theatre Northwest
Summer Camp Schedule - New Students Receive 25% Off

Summer at Youth Theatre Northwest is your child's opportunity to shine! In the classroom or on our lush front lawn, your child will explore the thrill of live performance and expand the boundaries of their imagination, from ages 3-18. Like every summer in our 31 year history, our Summer Camps promise a fun mix of learning and creativity with plenty of opportunities to make new friends and develop valuable skills. 


Now we have new convenient locations to complement our enthusiastic teachers and dynamic curriculum. We offer both 1/2 day and full day programs as well as after care. New students receive a 25% discount and our online registration system is easy, secure and available 24 hours a day to fit your busy schedule. We have over 40 camps to choose from.

 

Visit our website to review our full Summer Camp Schedule and let the summer fun begin!

 

 



 

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Family Film and Nosh: Havana Curveball
Sunday, June 21 | 10:30am - Noon

 

Family Film and Nosh:

Havana Curveball

Sunday, June 21 | 10:30am - noon

55 minutes |documentary | PG

 

For Father's Day

Must see show for families who love sports and the lessons they can teach us.


 

For more information, click on this flyer.


 

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