Mid-September PTSA Newsletter - Bi-Monthly Update

Coach Chouchan (pronounced Shoushan) Airapetian is the IMS Chess Coach. She is an accomplished coach and competitor in the US Chess Championships. To read more about Coach Chouchan and how to enroll your student, click here.

Questions? Contact Coach Chouchan via email at chornyaa@msn.com or call 206-914-4252.

One Thousand
The number of students that attend Islander Middle School

FOUR HUNDRED...The number of families that joined the PTSA. ONE HUNDRED ...The percentage of participation of families who SHOULD join the PTSA. It's as easy as a few clicks: http://imsptsa.org/back-2-school/ptsa-registration/ Can't remember if you've already joined? Contact Co-Treasurer, Lori Simpson at lori@fin-com.com.

Any questions, please contact VP of Fundraising, Cristi Duea, at cristi.duea@gmail.com

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.

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!

MERCER ISLAND GIRLS LACROSSE
Middle School Fall Ball! (5th - 8th Grade)

Does it suddenly feel like EVERYONE's playing lacrosse? They are! It's the fastest growing sport in North America! Don't watch from afar! Get in on the action!

Returning players, learn the latest skills and strategy!
New players, master the basics before spring!
Sundays, September 20th - November 8th, 10:30am-12:00pm
AND Saturday November 14th -4th Annual Turkey Shoot Tournament
Head Coach - MIHS Varsity Coach Liz Shields
Players grouped by level of play

Cost - $150 for 8 weeks + Turkey Shoot!

Registration opens Sunday, August 31st!

Visit www.migirlslacrosse.com or email migirlslaxms@gmail.com for more information.

Off-season instruction for new and serious players!

Stay fit, have fun and get ahead!

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.

"WOMEN OF CODE" Coding in Python I
Girls Only Coding Class

Grades 6-8- NEW CLASS OFFERED! C301W- "Women of Code" Coding in Python I- Hosted at IMS. For more information and registration, go to:

http://www.techsmartkids.com/CodingCourses/c301?loc=mi_ims

The C301-W class is girls only and meets once a week for 1.5 hours at the following times: Wednesday- 4:30-6pm

Learn the History of the Brick Building
Sunday, October 4

Learn the History of the Brick Building in Luther Burbank Park at our MIYFS Open House and Glass Pumpkin Patch: Sunday, October 4. To read more about this event, click here.

Direct questions to Sari Weiss, sari.weiss@mercergov.org or (206) 275-7756