Alcott Elementary eNews Brief
January 21, 2010
DONATIONS REQUESTED FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS
The Redmond Penguins/Special Olympics Swim Team needs your help!
If any families from the Alcott Community would like to donate goggles, bathing caps or speedo swim suits to the team, that would certainly be appreciated. If you have a donation or questions, contact Pat Schmitt here at Alcott for more information. Thank you.
Pat Schmitt
Coach of Redmond Penguins
Special Olympics of Washington
PENNIES FOR PEACE UPDATE
In the January 6th edition of the eNews, we highlighted the efforts of our 5th and 6th grade Quest classrooms who collected funds for Pennies for Peace, an organization that is bringing the gift of education and building schools in areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Mrs. Hobbs and Mrs. Isaacson wanted to say ‘thank you’ to Microsoft who doubled their donation with a matching grant that brings their total to $1200. In the words of Mrs. Isaacson, ‘Way cool!’
ELKS HOOP SHOOT WINNERS
The Lake Sammamish Elks Lodge #1843 “Hoop Shoot” Contest was held on January 17, 2010 at the Pine Lake Middle School gym. Twenty-eight (27) children participated in this Lodge Contest. Several Alcott students participated and did a great job!
The Lodge first place finishers were:
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Age Category |
Name |
School |
Score |
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Girls 8-9 |
Lauren Fisher |
Alcott Elementary |
15/25 |
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Girls 12-13 |
Ashlyn Lutz |
Alcott Elementary |
7/25 |
Lauren and Ashlyn will advance to the Central District Contest on January 31, 2009 at Meeker Junior High School in Renton, WA.
Other results from our students below. Trophies were awarded to the first and second and finishers.
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Name |
School |
Score |
Place |
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Cameron Lynch |
Alcott Elementary |
13/25 |
6th |
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Elise Petit |
Alcott Elementary |
6/25 |
6th |
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Jason Orr |
Alcott Elementary |
12/25 |
2nd |
TAE KWON DO CLASSES at ALCOTT
The week of February 1-5, all Alcott students are practicing Tae Kwon Do in PE classes. Mr. Andrews, the chief instructor from Washington Blackbelt Academy in Redmond, is graciously teaching all of our students the basics of this martial art. Students are learning about discipline and perseverance while practicing some of the basic moves (no moves were performed on other students.) Along with this week of Martial Art in PE your child will have the opportunity to attend classes for up to several weeks at Washington Black Belt Academy at no charge! Mr. Laughlin, PE Teacher
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Day/Date |
Event |
Location |
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Fri., Jan. 22
K-3 @ 9:15; 4-6@10:05 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Assemblies |
Gym |
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Th., Jan. 28@6:00 p |
Kindergarten Registration Information Night for Parents |
Library |
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Th., Feb. 4, 1:00-7:00p |
Kindergarten Registration |
Library |
PTSA WINTER COAT DRIVE (In case you missed it the first time)
The Alcott PTSA wants to thank the Alcott community for making the PTSA Winter Clothing Drive a complete success! At final count (coats arrived until the very last minute of school), there were more than 650 coats and over 1,100 total pieces of clothing. The donation coordinator at the Seattle Gospel Mission said that they were "overwhelmed" by the school's generosity. They have never had such a large donation before the one made by Alcott. The bags were opened the day they arrived and coats were passed out immediately. The clothing benefits abused women, low-income seniors, and homeless men, women and children throughout King County. Mr. Crain's class was awarded the pizza party. Well-done! However, considering that the entire school made this drive such a success, every class will be awarded a popsicle party. Bravo, Alcott!!!
“What is Engineering” Workshop
Hosted by the Society of Women Engineers
The "What is Engineering" Workshop is a hands on, team building workshop for everyone in grades K-12. Students will meet real-life engineers, learn about what Engineers do, and learn what to do to prepare for a career in Engineering.
The event is sponsored by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and will be held at Loew Hall, UW, on Saturday January 30th, 10-Noon.
If you have any questions, please contact the SWE Outreach group at PNWSWE.Outreach@gmail.comSociety of Women Engineers.
EMAIL ISSUES
A number of folks have mentioned that they have not been receiving the eNews Brief. I think that I have the kinks worked out and this is the first try using the new distribution list. I have included the January 6th edition which contains associated content. We also should have all eNews on the website as well. In the event that you are not getting eNews updates or it seems like it has been awhile, please check the website and if you didn’t receive the latest edition, please contact the office. Thank you.
Alcott Elementary eNews Brief
January 14, 2010
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K-5 Math Curriculum Adoption Review - Parent Input Meetings
Four parent input meetings planned for January 2010
Today at EASTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Eastlake High School, 7 p.m
All parents are invited to review the top four elementary math curricula options, as selected by the Elementary Math Adoption committee, at four informational meetings to be held in January.
The committee will hold a meeting in each of the four learning communities in January 2010. These meetings will include a presentation about the math curriculum review process, highlights of the top curricula, and an opportunity for parents to review the curricula and complete input forms. The dates, times and locations of the meetings are listed below. For more information about the work of the Elementary Math Adoption Committee, click here.
If you cannot attend this evening’s meeting, you are welcome to attend the following:
· Redmond Learning Community: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Redmond High School, 7 p.m.
- Juanita Learning Community: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Frost Elementary School, 7 p.m.
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SKATE KING FAMILY FUN NIGHT sponsored by the Alcott PTSA
Tuesday Jan 19th, 6:00-8:00 pm
Come on! Shake up your legs! It’s time for skate fun!
Admission is $5.00 per skater, which includes use of roller skates or your own skates. Inline skate rental is $4.00 extra. Cash or Check only.
Skate King, 2301, 140th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA
Contact person: Mihir Gajjar - mjgajjar@hotmail.com (425)-829-7191
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Day/Date |
Event |
Location |
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Th., Jan. 14, 7pm |
K-5 Math Curriculum Adoption Review
Parent Input Meeting |
Eastlake High School |
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M., Jan. 18 |
No School-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
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Tu., Jan. 19 |
Skate King Night |
Skate King, Bellevue |
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Fri., Jan. 22
K-3 @ 9:15
4-6@10:05 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Assemblies
Featuring our kindergarten classes |
Gym |
Alcott Elementary eNews Brief
January 8, 2010
NOT EASY TO SAY ‘GOODBYE’…
As you know, Jerie Broze, our office manager is moving to a new school—Rose Hill Elementary to re-join former Alcott principal, Karin Janick. In the short time that I have been here at the school, I have quickly grown to love and appreciate Jerie for her humor, her dedication, her caring nature, and ability to make you feel special. We have really had fun in our office the past few weeks, so I, like many folks here at the school are having a difficult time saying, ‘Goodbye’.
Officially, Jerie’s last day will be next Wednesday, January 13th and I am sure that if you have the chance to visit on that day, she would greatly appreciate it (she will be at Rose Hill on Monday and Tuesday). Thank you, Jerie, for all you have done for the children, parents and staff at Alcott Elementary.
REFLECTIONS ART SHOW 2010-TONIGHT!
Friday, January 8th from 6:30-8:30pm at the LWSD Resource Center
Family, friends, and staff members are invited to view the entries in the Lake Washington PTSA Council Reflections Program. Entries will remain on public display during normal business hours from January 11th-13th.
We have three award recipients this year: Erica Li, Hamsa Shankar (Visual Arts), and Luke Jianu (Photography) with two of these entries forwarded on to the State Reflections contest. Congratulations to all of our students who participated in the Reflections program this year!
Alcott Elementary eNews Brief
January 6, 2010
PTSA WINTER COAT DRIVE
The Alcott PTSA wants to thank the Alcott community for making the PTSA Winter Clothing Drive a complete success! At final count (coats arrived until the very last minute of school), there were more than 650 coats and over 1,100 total pieces of clothing. The donation coordinator at the Seattle Gospel Mission said that they were "overwhelmed" by the school's generosity. They have never had such a large donation before the one made by Alcott. The bags were opened the day they arrived and coats were passed out immediately. The clothing benefits abused women, low-income seniors, and homeless men, women and children throughout King County. Mr. Crain's class was awarded the pizza party. Well-done! However, considering that the entire school made this drive such a success, every class will be awarded a popsicle party. Bravo, Alcott!!!
PENNIES FOR PEACE
The fifth and sixth grade Quest classes embarked upon a 2 week coin drive for the Pennies for Peace organization started by Greg Mortenson of Three Cups of Tea fame. The two classes collected over $650 dollars in coins over 9 days! A mere $20.00 buys a primary student in Afghanistan or Pakistan school supplies for a year! See his new website at: www.stonesintoschools.com for more information.
Many thanks to Mrs. Hobbs and Mrs. Isaacson for organizing the effort. How nice it is to know that our school and students can make a difference in our local community with the highly successful coat/clothing drive, and impact the world by supporting education through Pennies for Peace. Great job!
PTSA BINGO NIGHT
Thursday, January 7th, 6:30-8:30p in the Gym
Please join the Alcott PTSA at Bingo Night! Lots of prizes and fun!
Admission is $3 for this Family Fun Event!
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Day/Date |
Event |
Location |
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Th., Jan. 7,
6:30-8:30 |
Alcott PTSA Bingo Night |
Gym |
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Th., Jan. 28,
6:00-6:30 |
Kindergarten Registration Information Meeting |
Library |
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Fri., Jan. 15,
9:35-10:05 |
Coffee Talk with Evergreen Junior High Principal Jan Olson for Current 6th Grade Parents |
Library |
ALCOTT ELEMENTARY HONOR CHOIR PARTICIPANTS 2009-2010
Congratulations to these students have will be participating in the LWSD Honor Choir culminating in a concert on Feb 4th at Eastlake H.S.:
Jordan Gazitt , Alex Okun, Alana Wang, Heidi Metzger, Ian Drazkowski, Jenna Oratz, and Sierra Scott
WOMEN’S PERSONAL SAFETY CLASS
The Redmond Police Department will be presenting a free Women's Personal Safety class on Wednesday, January 27th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the RPD Training Room (8701 160th Avenue NE). Please note this is not a self-defense class, this is a proactive approach to safety rather than "reactive" and is suitable for ages 15 and older. Please RSVP by email: jbove@redmond.gov