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IMS PTSA Newsletter
Bi-Monthly Updates for IMS PTSA Families
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| www.imsptsa.org | February 2016 |
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February 10:
Spelling Bee, 1:20pm - 4pm
February 15-19:
Mid-Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
March 1-4: IMS ELL State Testing
March 12: IMS Eastshore Solo and Ensemble
March 15: IMS 7th and 8th Grade Parent Registration Drop-Ins 8:30am - 9:45am OR 4:30pm- 6:30pm
March 16: IMS Gator for a Night 6:00pm - 7:30pm
March 19: Frontier Jazz Festival TBD
April 11-15: Spring Break NO SCHOOL
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Vote Yes!
Twice for Capital Projects & Technology, Transportation Levy Renewals
Two levy renewals are being proposed in February 2016 that provide funding for critical capital improvements to protect our community's investments in our schools, new technology and transportation for students. These are renewals of current levies - there is no change to the current levy assessment rate. The last levy renewals were overwhelming approved by Mercer Island voters. For more information, go to YesMIschools.org. |
Mercer Island Drill Team Dance/Drill Clinic 2016
For 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Students - Feb. 23, 24 & 25
Do you like to dance? Are you considering trying out for Drill Team in high school? Or do you just want to brush up on some of your moves with friends?
To read more about this 3-day clinic, click here.
To register, please contact Jennifer Mattox at jennifer_mattox@comcast.net (jennifer_mattox@comcast.net) Registrations materials will also be available at IMS in the next few weeks.
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Celebrate IMS Artistic Talent!
Reflections Award Event, February 10th, MIHS
Come celebrate IMS artist talent as the 2016  Reflection winners in Film, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts are recognized. Everyone is invited to attend this Reflections Award Event on February 10, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the High School, by the Performing Arts Center. Parents, Grandparents, Nannies, Staff, Teachers etc., can come anytime during this hour to view all the amazing Mercer Island art submitted with this year's theme, "Let Your Imagination Fly." Refreshments will be served.
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IMS Spelling Bee!
Wednesday, February 10th
No, not that kind of bee! Buzz on over to the Islander Middle School old library on Wednesday, February 10th. The Spelling Bee starts at 1:20PM and will end at 4PM.
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Disney and Dessert
Sunday, February 28th 2PM, MIHS Commons
Team O & MI Orchestras grades 7-12 invite you to join us for Disney & Dessert!
Sunday, February 28, 2016
2 pm, MIHS Commons
Disney and Dessert is the popular Fundraiser that supports the Orchestra Program GRADES 5-12 and THIS YEAR the performance DISNEYLAND TRIP for HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA STUDENTS. It's a Disney Concert followed by a dessert buffet fit for the Magic Kingdom. Wear your Costume!
$15 Donation in Advance * $20 at the Door
Students $5 with ASB card; 5th grade and under free with paying adult
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Register Now! 2016 Spring Season
Mercer Island Girls Lacrosse - Grades 1st-8th
- 1st - 4th grades register for "Elementary Program"
- 5th (yes, 5th) - 8th grades register for the "Middle School Program"
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Mercer Island Community Events!
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Giving from the Heart Breakfast!
Wed., Feb. 10th 7:30-8:30AM, MICEC
A benefit for MI Youth & Family Services
Wed, February 10th
7:30 - 8:30 AM
MI Community & Event Center
I hope you will join us at our IMS table ~ Charlene Steinhauer
Together our IMS Community can make a difference in keeping Mercer Island strong by providing hope and empowering lives. The Breakfast supports a great, local cause, and we know you will find it inspirational, informative and engaging!
No fee to attend. There will be a $250 suggested donation to MIYFS.
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All Roads Lead to Summer Camp!
Stroum Jewish Community Center
It's never too early to start thinking about Summer Camp. The Stroum Jewish Community Center offers an assortment of various camps for your child. Pick one week and three week camps. Click here to learn more about their 2016 Summer Camp program.
Follow SJCC Summer Camp on Facebook  or twitter 
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Are You Ready for a Week of Friends and Amazing Activities?
Mid-Winter Break Camp at the Stroum Jewish Community Center
Are you ready for a week of friends and amazing activities? Come to Mid-Winter Break Camp! Join us as we explore Seattle and celebrate Star Wars, the Seahawks, magic and much, much more! Each day begins with a packed morning of gym games, art projects and swimming, followed by unique programming related to our theme of the day (see below for a schedule). From special guest performances to field trips around the sound, Mid-Winter Break Camp is the best way to ensure that your break is filled!
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9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
SJCC members: $60/day or $250/week
Guests: $70/day or $280/week
Read more about the Mid-Winter Break Camp (full day) schedule February 15-19th, click here! Half Day Camps (mornings OR afternoons) also available. Questions? Contact Josh Niehaus, SJCC Camp Director, at 206-388-0830 or
JoshN@sjcc.org
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Thinking About Summer Camp?
Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Camp Brochure Now On-Line!
Parks & Recreation registration for pre-school through youth age Spring Classes and all Summer Camps has begun!
Special Camp Registration Promo! Call 206.275.7609 to register for Mini Mercer, Mercer Day Camp, or Mini Mercer Sports between February 6 and 20 to receive $20 off your first camp and entry into a drawing to receive 1/2 off your second camp. Must call to register for this promotion. Back to Top |
MI Parent's Edge Presents
Ron Lieber, "The Opposite of Spoiled - Raising Kids Who are Grounded, Generous and Smart About Money", Tuesday, March 15th, 7PM, MIHS PAC
 Ron Lieber, the "Your Money" columnist for the New York Times, will share practical advice for parents for having conversations about money that imprint good values, with a proper dose of perspective and gratitude. Learn how to foster an honest dialogue with our children on a typically difficult subject, turning such conversations into lessons about living. Book signing to follow the talk. Island Books will sell books in store and at the event; the paperback is due out on February 23. Go to www.ronlieber.com for more information.
Free for Mercer Island PTA Members $10 at the door for non-MI PTA Members - Bring a friend!
For parents of kids of all ages
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National League of Young Men (NLYM)
Mercer Island Chapter - Applications Due Mid-Feb
We are excited to continue to grow the Mercer Island Chapter of the National League of Young Men (NLYM). The NLYM is an organization for mothers and their sons (grades 9th - 12th) whose mission is to promote the development of young men into community leaders through leadership involvement; charitable and community service; cultural experiences and protocol education. Examples of upcoming community events include planting trees, food packing at Northwest Harvest, feeding the homeless at a local shelter and helping at the Seattle Humane Society. Interested 8th graders and their parents, click here for more for application information.
For more information about NLYM, click here. Interested families looking for an opportunity for their student to serve their community while gaining valuable leadership skills, along with protocol knowledge and cultural experiences, please email Donna Platou for NLYM membership information. Applications deadline is mid-February.
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Certified Super Babysitter, Ballerina and More!
Imaginative Classes for Your Student @ MICEC in 2016
Sing with Our Kids Babysitting Class with Nancy Stewart
Saturday, February 27, 10am-11:30am
FREE! Learn how to engage babies and young children with simple singing activities, and how these benefit their development. You'll build a kit of activities and resources to keep kids happy, busy and growing under your care. Certificate of completion included.
Super Sitters Babysitting Training
This program is designed to train young people in basic babysitting and home-alone skills. Students completing this course will be better prepared to provide a safer and more positive infant/child care experience. Taught by a hospital-qualified instructor, this class includes parent expectations, basic first aid, home and fire safety, Heimlich maneuver, telephone tips, toys and activities and infant care. Participants receive a Babysitting 101 handbook and a certification card upon completion of the class. Bring a morning snack, sack lunch, and a drink.
Course: 15789 : Date: February 13, 9am-2pm : Day: Sat : Fee: $49 : Age: 11-15
Mother Goose Guitar with Nancy Stewart
Thursday, March 3-24, 7-8pm
FREE! Mother Goose Guitar Class for adults who want to play simple songs with young children (parents, grandparents, teachers, etc). Taught by Nancy Stewart in partnership with Sing With Our Kids Early Learning Project. All materials provided, and loaner guitars are available, no prior experience necessary. Free Registration required, #16222, 206-275-7609. Located at MICEC.
Ballet Classes with Emerald Ballet Theatre
New this winter! We are pleased to announce partnerhsip with the Emerald Ballet Theatre. Come meet Ms. Emily our newest instructor.
Tuesday, #15822, 1/26-3/29, ages 3-4, 3:10-4pm, #15822, ages 5-8, 4-5pm
Parks and Recreation Camp Counselor in Training (CIT)
Learn all aspects of working with children in a Day Camp setting, leadership, communication, planning, safety and fun! Experienced Day Camp Directors, guest speakers and workshops will show you the ropes on how you can become a camp counselor! Each CIT will become first aid and CPR certified. After your training is complete get hands on experience by shadowing a camp counselor and working with the kids during a week of camp this summer.
Course #16280
Ages 13-16
April 13-15, 9am-2pm
Fee $134
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Cheerleading Classes
Mercer Island Community & Event Center, Next Session Starts Feb. 23rd
Come join us for cheerleading class at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center! This beginning-to-intermediate level class is held on Tuesday evenings from 5:30-7pm. It is offered through the Mercer Island Parks Department in conjunction with Eastside Dream Elite cheerleading. Participants will learn basic cheer skills, motions, jumps, dance, and some basic tumbling as well. No experience necessary! Next session begins Tuesday, February 23rd. Get more information and registration links at www.EastsideDreamElite.com or register directly at www.MyParksAndRecreation.com.
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TechSmart Kids
After School Coding Classes - Starting January 11, 2016
TechSmartKids, a leading provider of computer science education for K-12 is offering afterschool computer coding classes at Islander Middle School this winter. Classes begin Monday, January 11th and meet once a week for 1.5 hours. Click here to see Winter schedule classes or call (425) 786-7824.
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Girls & Boys Volleyballogy and Boys Volleyball
Mercer Island Community and Event Center
A. Beginners volleyball clinics (ages 8-12, both boys and girls) *Training focused on beginner fundamentals and mechanics. Location: Mercer Island Community & Event Center Time: 4:30-6:00 Dates: Wednesdays starting on 4.6 until 4.25 Cost: $280 B. Absolute Zero Boys Volleyball *We are currently running a boys volleyball training program that includes tournaments. Practices are at the Mercer Island Community Center. If you're interested, please email Billie for additional information.
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To read about the World's First Overnight Summer Camp Half-Blook, Camp Fandom & Demigod Institute, click here. Back to Top |
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