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Monthly Updates for IMS PTSA Families
www.imsptsa.orgSeptember 2015
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In This Issue
PTSA President, Charlene Steinhauer
Sixth Grade Students & Families Pizza Feed
IMS Girls Golf Information
Mercer Island Select Boys Basketball
Thank YOU Back2School Volunteers
IMS Spirit Wear on Sale
IMS Cross Country Team Starts TODAY
Volleyballogy and Absolute Zero VBC Fall Program
Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Fall/Winter Guide & Registration
TechSmart Kids: After School Coding Classes

Upcoming Events

September 8: First Day of School 2015-2016
September 9:  IMS PTSA Coffee 9:30AM
September 10: 6th Pizza Feed - 5:00PM
September 11: Welcome New Families Event, 5-7PM, MIBC
September 14: Photo Make-up Day 8:00-12:00PM
September 16: IMS Cirriculum Night 7th & 8th Grades 6:30-8:30PM 
September 22: Yom Kippur Begins at Sundown

September 23: Eid Al-Adha

September 29: IMS Cirriculum Night 6th Grade 6:30-8:30PM

  

  

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From New PTSA President, Charlene Steinhauer
Welcome Back!

Welcome Back Students, Parents, and Staff!
 
I hope all of you enjoyed this glorious summer with family and friends. Summer is a time for rest, rejuvenation, and fun. We all need the break so we can return to school with renewed enthusiasm for teaching, learning, and reconnecting with classmates and friends.

To read more of Charlene's Welcome Back Letter, click here.

Sixth Grade Students & Families 
Pizza Feed - Thursday, September 10

6th Grade Students and Families: Join us at the pizza feed on Thursday, September 10th from 5-7pm in the IMS multi-purpose room. Pizza, salad and dessert will be served. This is a casual, welcome event and a chance for families to meet each other. Bring your tickets purchased at the Back to School event or buy tickets at the door while supplies last. Fee is $5 per person (cash or check only).

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IMS Girls Golf Information

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I had a great time meeting everyone at Back to School Day last week! I am very excited about the upcoming weeks, as we had over 35 students interested in the Fall 2015 Girls Golf Club Program! Now, here is the information regarding registration:
 
1.    Students/Parents need to click on the link and fill out the Signup Form completely.
 
Click here to read more of Coach Joe's open letter to students and families.

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Mercer Island Select Boys Basketball
Parent Information Night, Tune Up Clinic, Open Gym and Tryouts
 
All 5th-8th grade boys interested in playing select basketball are encouraged to try out for the Mercer Island Select Program. 


There will be: a Parent Information Night Thurs,9/10 from 7:30 to 8:30 at the MI Community and Events Center,Tune Up Clinic for 5th and 6th Graders on Sun, 9/13 ($35), an Open Gym for 7th and 8th Graders on Sun, 9/13, and Tryouts on Sun, 9/20 and Sun, 9/27.

For more information, please click here.

 
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Thank YOU Volunteers
From Back2School Chair Carolyn Pirak 
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Thank you to all of the following volunteers for making the Back to School day a success. With your help, we handed out schedules, locker combinations, and ASB cards; collected iPad forms, PTSA fees, and sold spiritwear, pizza feed tickets and more!
 
Carolyn Pirak
Back2School Chair

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Show Your School Spirit!
IMS Spirit Wear on Sale Until September 25th
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IMS Spirit Wear is available for sale through your PTSA until September 25th.  Sweatshirts, T-shirts, PJ Pants and sports bags are available in multiple colors and sizes.  This is your one chance to order - after September 25th ordering will close for the year!  Please visit:  IMS Spiritwear to view the options and order online.  Or you may print this order form,  attach your check and return it to the main office.  ALL ORDERS & PAYMENTS ARE DUE BY 9/25. If you have questions, please contact Jenny McPherson or Anjali Patel at spiritwear@imsptsa.org.  Thanks for supporting the IMS PTSA!

 
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IMS Cross Country Team Starts
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We welcome 6th-8th grade boys and girls of all running levels to join Head Coach Doug Davis and his talented assistants for what we expect to be another great season.  Cross Country (XC) meets immediately after school, from 3pm - 4:10pm at the IMS track. The Athletic Eligibility Packet must be turned in before students can workout; an ASB card ($30) and payment of the athletic fee ($50) are also required before athletes can participate. 

Students are required to attend eight practices before participating in meets. They are not allowed to join practices if they do not intend on participating in meets. The first one is Tues. Sept 22nd, at Chief Kanim Middle School.  Click here for the full meet schedule.

The success of our popular XC team relies heavily on volunteer help!  From assistance at practices to course marshals to snack helpers, we need you. Please contact Nancy Rogers at nancyrogers123@msn.com.  For all other questions about the XC team, Coach Davis can be reached at doug.davis@mercerislandschools.org.
 
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Mercer Island Community Events!  
Volleyballogy and Absolute Zero VBC Fall Program 
September 14th to October 27th

Volleyballogy and Absolute Zero VBC Fall program lineup (starts 9.14-10.27)
Fall clinics (ages 12-14): Mondays either 5-7 or 7-9
Boys Volleyball (ages 11-16): Tuesdays, 7-9
*We are also forming a boys volleyball club team for the 2015-2016 season

All inquiries and/or registration: volleyballogyclinics@outlook.com


Mercer Island Parks and Recreation
Fall/Winter Registration and Online Digital Guide
 

Parks and Recreation Fall/winter registration begins online Monday, August 24 and by phone and in person Wednesday, August 26.  View your Recreation Guide by clicking here.  You can register by clicking the course code in the online digital guide.  Or call the Community & Event Center on 8/26 to register 206-275-7609.

TechSmart Kids 
After School Coding Classes

TechSmartKids, a leading provider of computer science education for K-12 is offering afterschool computer coding classes this fall. Coding classes are available as fall session only or full year. Coding classes begin the week of October 5th.

Click here to see Fall schedule classes or call (425) 786-7824.
          
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