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School and PTSA News, September 18, 2009
(replacing the Lakeview News, eNews and Connection)

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SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Junk Mail?  We’re concerned that the Bulletin email may have recently started landing in your Junk email folder – perhaps because we have lately had a lot of links at the top. If you are not getting the Bulletin, please look in your Junk mail folder, and let us know if you find it there. We may try sending you the Bulletin in alternate formats.

Pick-up/drop-off reminder:  The purpose of the pick-up/drop-off zone by the entrance to the main office is for parents to be able to pull in and quickly drop off or pick up their child.  Cars may not be left unattended in this area.   If parents need to go into the school for business or spend additional time dropping off or picking up their child, they should park in a designated parking spot.  Thanks for your help with keeping traffic flowing in both of our  drop off/pick up areas!

Week	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
B	21 Musical Minds after-school class starts	22	23 School picture day (bring in order forms) Retake day 10/26. Order forms were sent home 9/9. Form got lost? A limited # will be in the school entryway.	24 PTSA meeting 6:30-8pm, free childcare for school-age kids, free pizza     ---------------------------------- 1st after-school chess class     ---------------------------------- 1^st after-school Fitness Sports class	25 Lakeview 4^th-6^th grade Choir signup form due.
A	28 1^st after-school 3^rd-6^th Spanish class	29	30 1^st 4-6^th grade choir rehearsal, 8am     ---------------------------------- 1^st after-school Lego class     ---------------------------------- 1^st after-school K-2^nd Spanish class	1 1^st paperless kidmail packet!!	2 NO SCHOOL LEAP Day

And keep in mind:

Lakeview Hoedown Family Dance Night 10/9

Reflections Art Program, due date 10/26: Reflections program info, Reflections entry form, Reflections rules

See full calendar.

ADDITIONAL FORMS/FLIERS (these are the school/PTSA fliers that would be stapled into the paper packet)

PACE fundraising FAQ

Electronic Bulletin Opt Out form

Lakeview 4^th-6^th grade Choir signup

Lakeview 4^th gr recorder info from Mrs Teigen Brackett

After-school enrichment classes ( Lego, Musical Minds, Science, Chess, Art, Spanish, Fitness Sports Camp)

SCHOOL NEWS:

PTSA Meeting Thursday 9/24: The agenda for the first meeting includes introductions and updates from the board members(fundraising,  advocacy, special events, marketing and communication, education enrichment, membership, school services, and academic support), 2009-2010 budget approval, and a Lakeview and computer lab update from Mrs Hughes. Got a question you’d like to raise? Free pizza starting at 6:30, with the meeting starting at 6:45. Free childcare provided for school-age kids.

Walk to School Week is coming up during the week of October 5 - 9. Kids win prizes for each morning they walk to school, and register to win an ice cream party for the class with the most walkers.  Watch for details in next week's Bulletin. 

Summer Reading Postcards:

89 students sent in 323 postcards this summer to report on their reading!  The favorites were Harry Potter, the Magic Treehouse series, Junie B Jones, Warriors, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and books by Beverly Cleary. Keep up the good work!

Participants:  Abby O’Neill, Abrianna Loaiza, Addie Sapirstein, Adyson Hughes, Aidan Davis, Aidan McKenna, Ailey Chapman, Alex Elder, Alex Kim, Andrew Buckingham, Anjali Sribalaskandarajah, Annelise Schwisow, Annemarie Mullet, Annie Adams, Annie Seeley, Antonia Norman, Ari Codespoti, Ashlyn Klein, Ava Jaksha, Avie McKinley, Ben Kehrli, Blake Hines, Brandon Eddy, Charlotte Conze, Cole Hines, Connor  Macomber, Dharini Sribalaskandarajah, Elena Volosin, Filip Helin, Gavin Robertson, Gregory Soliman, Gunnar Larsson, Hallie Anselmi, Hamza Golubovic, Hannah Abboud, Helen Arnold, Henry Arnold, Holly Gardner, Jack Kehrli, Jackson Pribic, James Gardner, Jason Tipp, Jeff Carlson, Jona Grodecki, Jordyn Tipp, Josiah Dillard, Justin Soliman, Kelsi Rekdal, Kevin Carlson, Kristen Buckingham, Leila Schielke, Liam Noyle, Liam Wilson, Lily Laursen, Lily Staples, Maddie Lang, Marko Morrison, Matteo Crosby, Max McGylnn, McKenna Mullet, Miranda Mullet, Naomi Kern, Nev Nelson, Nicki Chan, Oliver Brewer, Olivia Aleksanyan, Olivia Heale, Patrick Abboud, Rachel Sapirstein, Richard Rekdal, Ryan Locken, Ryan Macomber, Ryan McKenna, Samara Dillard, Sarah Smith, Sebastian Pederson, Sophia Hoag, Sophia Jaksha, Soren Ketelsen, Sydney Bernardo, Sydney Lucero, Sydney Root, Tennae Dillard, Tom Kim, Ty Wilson, Tyler MxGylnn, Xavier Pribic, Yazmeen Paredes, Zainab Ahmed

Stray postcards mixed in with the summer mail are still turning up at the school. If your child is missing from this list, please just let their teacher know, and they will also be recognized.

FUNDRAISING:

From the PACE fundraising FAQ:

HOW DOES THE 20% AND THE 5% WORK:

·         First - become a member by registering at the PACE website - www.4PACE.com.  The membership fee is $25.00 and our school receives $10.00 of that registration fee.

·         Once registered, shop and dine at any of the participating local restaurants and retailers listed in the PACE directory. Our school receives 5% - on every visit. These businesses are committed to supporting our school throughout the year. We receive these funds monthly, which creates a very nice annuity for us.

·          Save 20% - on your first visit to all PACE restaurants. Receive Special "Member Only" savings at PACE retailers throughout the year. Your savings will be mailed to you in a check once the value has reached $10.00. You can check your balance directly by logging into your account using your email and password you registered with.

ENRICHMENT:

Two more after-school classes have just been arranged:  Spanish and Fitness Sports Camp. The other classes are Lego, Musical Minds, Science, Chess and Art.

The Art class for 8-12 year olds from 3:20-4:20 on Wednesday afternoons has been cancelled due to insufficient interest. The time slot may open up for younger kids – look for more info next week.

These classes are provided by vendors who are invited to the school by the PTSA based on parent interest. The classes are run by the vendors, and the fee is paid directly to them.

HELP NEEDED:

Classroom help: If you didn’t get a chance to sign up to volunteer in your kid’s classroom at Curriculum Night, feel free to contact the teacher. Get their email address from the staff directory.

Grant Writer:  Are there any activities or field trips you’d like to see funded at Lakeview?  For just 4-6 hours of your work, Lakeview can apply for a variety of grants which are typically for up to $500-$1500. The 2^nd grade art trip to the Seattle Art Museum and the 2^nd grade supplementary science books have been funded by grants. To get an idea of what grant applications look like, take a look at these:  the Target field trip grant application, Lk WA Schools Foundation(LWSF) grant, WA state PTA Applegate grant. The PTSA has a collection of past grant applications to use as reference.  You can contact Mrs Hughes, your child’s teacher, the PTSA co-prez, or Mrs Essig (for 6^th gr OPI trip) if you’d like to write, but need an idea. Grant applications tend to be due in the next 2-6 weeks. If you do decide to work on an application, just let the co-prez know, and they’ll facilitate however they can.

WEBSITE TIP:

A plug for the 3^rd party advertising fliers on the school website under For Parents/Community Bulletin Board. The district has done a great job of organizing and maintaining the fliers for groups that serve Lakeview.  This is where you’ll find info on how to register for the Lakeview sports teams, and the Lakeview Cub Scout and Girl Scout troops, as well as other programs in the Kirkland area. Many of the groups, like the Cub and Girl Scouts, have their information night in the fall – the details are all up there.

3^RD PARTY FLIERS: (these are fliers/advertisements from non-profit groups in the area who provide some kind of service for kids or families. The fliers are approved by the district, but are not endorsed or sponsored by them or by the school or PTSA)

Ditto the website tip above. The current 3^rd party fliers on the school website under For Parents/Community Bulletin Board include information on art, drama, choir, dance, martial arts, drill team, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Campfire, and basketball classes.

NEW TO LAKEVIEW:

Q: Does Lakeview do anything to help new kids get acquainted with the school?

A: The counselor, Mrs Ben-Menachem, has had gatherings for the students new to Lakeview this year at each of the grade levels. They talk about Lakeview, get to know one another and get a little goody bag to take home with them. New students who arrive during the school year will be buddied up with a classmate and given an Newcomer Passport to get stamped around from key people around the school.  After they’ve filled it out they bring it to Mrs Ben-Menachem to collect a welcome goody bag.

Got a question?  Send it to the Bulletin, and we’ll try to find the answer.