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IMS PTSA Newsletter
Bi-Monthly Updates for IMS PTSA Families
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| www.imsptsa.org | Mid-Feb. 2016 |
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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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Important Information for Parents of IMS Students
IMS PTSA General Meeting, Thursday, Feb. 25th
Please come to the IMS PTSA General Meeting this Thursday, February 25th at 1:20 pm in the new, temporary library. Items to be discussed:
1) Fred Rundle, Assistant Superintendent for learning services, will be speaking on the myths and realities about the SBAC (Smarter Balanced assessments) test in May. If you are wondering weather to have your child tested or "opt out", you need to hear this talk. 2) Election of Nomination committee for the 2016/2017 PTSA Board 3) Adoption of Standing Rules revisions 4) Discussion of our brick campaign to support our beautiful new school that will
be opening this Fall.
5) Information about how you can participate in the new MIYFS Healthy Youth initiative. 6) Information about Dr. Pedro Noguera and his upcoming seminar. We need your voice and participation! Happy Faces and treats will be served to all! Thank you, Charlene Steinhauer IMS PTSA President Back to Top |
Congratulations!
Reflections Award Winners!!
IMS Students were recognized at the
 2016 Reflections Awards "Let Your Imagination Fly" Showcase for outstanding artistic achievement in the following categories: Film, Literature, Music, Photography, and Visual Arts, The first place winners' artwork is currently competing at the state level. Go Gators!
Click here to view the full list of 2016 Reflections Awards IMS Student Winners.
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MI Fine Arts Showcase
Tuesday, April 5th & Wed., April 6th, 5:30-9:30PM
Sponsored by the Mercer Island Fine Arts Advisory Council and MISD, the Fine Arts Showcase is an annual fundraiser featuring performances by MISD performing arts students as well as artwork displayed by all elementary students and those participating in visual art classes at IMS and MIHS. For 2 nights, Mercer Island High School is transformed into a beautiful art gallery with demonstrations and performances.
Tuesday night is a spotlight on visual arts, with art demonstrations, activities and small ensemble performances, and Wednesday night features concerts by band, orchestra, choir and drama students as well as a special performance by the all 3rd grade choir.
Event is open to the public and tickets start at $10 in advance, good for both nights. Proceeds benefit fine arts education programs throughout MISD.
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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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Mercer Island Community Events!
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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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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!
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MI Parent's Edge Presents
Tuesday, March 15th, 7PM, MIHS PAC
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| Ron Lieber
NYT "Your Money" columnist & Bestselling Author |
"Your Money" columnist for the New York Times and Author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestseller "The Opposite of Spoiled - Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money" "From the tooth fairy to tuition, Lieber touches on how parents can and should use money as a valuable tool to teach children life-long lessons about covetous virtues such as patience, prudence, generosity and graciousness. Money is a teaching tool like a musical instrument, Lieber said: "We want them to practice at it; we want them to get good at it."" (Chicago Tribune)
Island Books will sell books in store and at the event for book signing; paperback due out February 23 (today!). 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
Special Announcement:
Our friends at Parent Map are offering a special discount on their upcoming lecture series for Mercer Island Parents! Go to Parent Map Lecture Series to see their great line-up and use the code "MIPE16 at check out. Thank you Parent Map!
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Upcoming Event for Parents of Elementary-Aged Children: Save this date!
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Free Tabletop/Board Game Thursday, Ballerina and More!
Spring Classes for Your Student @ MICEC in 2016
Tabletop/Board Game Thursdays (FREE CLASSES)
Is your child or teenager interested in the huge world of board gaming and roleplaying? Join us for free at the Mercer Island Community Center as we play some of the best board and miniatures games! From classics like Ticket to Ride and Carcassonne, to new favorites like Codenames and Mission: Red Planet! No experience required!
Ages: 7 - 14
Day: Thurs
Time: 4pm - 7pm
Instructor: Mercer Island Parks & Recreation
Location: Mercer Island Community and Event Center
Course# Dates Res./Non-res. Fee
16099 Apr 21 - Jun 23 Free!
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
For a list of Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Spring Pre-Youth and Youth classes, click here.
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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.
TechSmart Kids classes are not sponsored or endorsed by the IMS PTSA. Back to Top
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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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Attention all DIGIVATIONS & DEMIGOD ENTHUSIASTS
Discounted Tickets for "The Lighting Thief" in Tacoma, WA
FOR LIGHTNING THIEF 15% off main stage theater tickets at the Broadway Center in Tacoma, WA (Use Coupon BROADWAY for Discount):
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT $100 TUITION REDUCTION FOR THE WORLD'S FIRST OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP HALF-BLOOD, CAMP FANDOM & DEMIGOD INSTITUTE (LEAVENWORTH, WA):
To read about the World's First Overnight Summer Camp Half-Blood, Camp Fandom & Demigod Institute, click here. Back to Top |
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