THANKS FOR PARTICIPATING IN OUR FALL FUNDRAISER~ FROM MIT & INNISBROOK!

THANKS TO THOSE WHO DONATED COOLERS FOR BEAR SCARE ~ PLEASE PICK THEM UP NOW IN THE FAMILY ROOM! THANKS!

LOST & FOUND IN THE CAFETERIA

The lost and found is OVERFLOWING! Please come check the lost and found for any lost items. Middle School - There is lots of camping items that were left over from MS camp. Please pick up your camping gear. If someone would like to take over the care of Lost and Found please email Kim at kimmagana@msn.com.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS ON SALE NOW

Buy an Entertainment Book for only $25 and help support arts education at Madrona. Take advantage of just a couple of coupon offers in the book, for groceries at TOP or Safeway (use scrip!), and the book has paid for itself. Instead of sending home order forms or books with kids, we are doing this as an "office sale". Call your classroom coordinator, Kim Magaña (425-431-2911) or Linda Hood (425-879-6458), or stop by the Main Office to purchase a book. Or order online from this website, and we'll send a book home with your child.

WINTERGREENS FUNDRAISER ON NOW!

Madrona’s Associated student body will benefit from the profits of Wintergreens. Funds will be used for literacy, music festivals, field days, assemblies and graduation. Please turn order forms to the “Wintergreens Boxes” in the office and family room. You can also find extra order forms in both of those locations.

SCRIP NEWS

Buy your Barnes & Noble gift cards for the upcoming school book fair on November 20th at the Alderwood Barnes & Noble. They are available in $10, $25, and $100 increments! Make it a night out and have dinner also! We have Azteca, Claim Jumper, Macaroni Grill, Red Robin, REI and many others. Please place your order by Friday, Nov. 14th for delivery. Also, it’s never too early to start holiday shopping! Avoid the mall and shop for your gift cards at Madrona. Great way to make money for our school! Thanks! Linda

ASB NEWS!

Thank you to all the middle school students who helped out with Bear Scare. You can support Madrona ASB by purchasing wintergreens!

BARNES AND NOBLE BOOK FAIR

Mark your calendars now! This fall we will be having our book fair at the Alderwood Barnes and Noble on Nov. 20th. In previous years we have been able to earn at least a $1000 profit. This adds up to many, many new books for our school library. Thank you so much for your continued support. Get your Scrip now and earn money for our school while shopping with your Scrip card at the fair!

MADRONA CHILDREN’S THEATER

The parent information meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday October 29th at 7:00 pm in the library.  Parents and kids interested in auditioning for this year’s play (Beauty the Beast) should plan on attending the meeting.  Dates have now been set for auditions, call-backs, and December rehearsals. Auditions will be held on Wednesday Nov. 12th and Thursday Nov. 13th, both days will be from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on the stage.  Sign up for ONLY ONE of those days. Call Backs will be Monday Nov. 17th and Tuesday Nov. 18th.  If you are wanted for a call-back you will receive a phone call telling you which day to come.  Call backs will also be from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on the stage. Final casting information will be posted in the music building on Monday Nov. 24th.
December Rehearsal Schedule:
Tuesday Dec. 2nd   4:00-6:00 pm (both casts)
Monday Dec. 8th    4:00-6:00 pm (both casts)
Monday Dec. 15th  4:00-6:00 pm (leads only)

BEAR SCARE WEB COVERAGE

The Web site team launched a new level of coverage for this year’s Bear Scare. You may have seen us among the ghouls, ghosts and games with cameras and video equipment. Several videos have been edited and posted, and there is also a photo slide show now available. If you have any photos of your favorite goblin and would like to add to our coverage you can e-mail them to info@madronabearfacts.com.

THE MADRONA COMMUNITY ROCKS!

What a terrific Bear Scare! We had 500 trick or treaters! Add the parents and the middle school volunteers, and I estimate we had about 900 in total attendance. Fun was had by all. I lost track of the tons of toys and candy. They were all gone by the end of the evening. Same with the cookies and the cupcakes. And all of this was made possible because of the Madrona Community. Special thanks to ASB and ASB advisors Craig Baldwin, Brad Proffitt, and BJ Stevenson. Thank you to chairpersons, Connie Blevins (Cupcake Walk), Susan Christian (Pizza), Sarah DeMun (Tattoos), Sandy and Rex Goulding (Games), Linda Hood (Tickets/Admissions), Holly Keith(Candy Decorations), Lorna Miller (Candy Decorations), and April Zepeda (Cookie Decorations). Last but not least to the many parent volunteers--thank you for volunteering your time and/or making donations to this event. We made our goal, which was to make enough money to cover the costs for next years’ Bear Scare. It has always been a great joy and heart-warming experience for me to coordinate this event. Have a Happy and Safe Halloween!-Felicia Seubert~Bear Scare Coordinator

CONSIDER DONATING TO CLOTHES FOR KIDS

Clothes for Kids has seen a rise in families this fall who are in need of warm clothes. Their shelves are almost empty, and there will be more families in need of help as winter continues. Please consider donating your children’s gently used clothes, shoes, and coats to Clothes for Kids, located at 16725 52nd Ave. W. Suite B, in Lynnwood. For more information, please visit www.clothesforkids.org.

MAKE YOUR TEACHER'S BOOK WISH LIST COME TRUE AND YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING EASY!

Your teacher's wish list for their classroom libraries will be available at the Alderwood Barnes & Noble December 11th to 13th, 2008. You can get the perfect present for your teacher and your student's classroom. There will also be other special events like author readings and crafts going on at the Alderwood Barnes & Noble on those days. If you have any questions, email Debbie Duvall: duvalld@edmonds.wednet.edu or call 425-431-7260. See you there!

CANDY RECALL~ PLEASE READ

There is a new warning put out by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Sherwood brand Pirate's Gold Milk Chocolate coins are being recalled due to the fact that they contain Melamine, the ingredient in milk product that has caused many infant deaths in china. These candies are sold at Costco, as well as many bulk and dollar stores. please make sure to check your children’s Halloween candy and DO NOT LET THEM EAT THE PIRATE COINS (you know the ones wrapped in the shiny gold foil).

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

2008/09 Entertainment Books on sale in the Office Wintergreen Fundraiser through November 6th

• Oct. 27th to 31st  Conferences-Early Dismissals
• Oct. 31st  Halloween!
• Nov. 1st  Deadline for November Bear Facts
• Nov. 2nd  Daylight savings ends
• Nov. 6th  Safety Committee meeting
• Nov. 7th  Non-student Day
• Nov. 11th  Veterans Day - No school
• Nov. 13th  MIT Meeting 7:00 pm
• Nov. 20th  Barnes & Noble Book Fair w/ Madrona!

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

FOREIGN LANGUAGE ENRICHMENT CLASSES

Languages offered are Spanish, French, Japanese and Mandarin. Classes are held directly before and after school. Placement is based on age and experience. For more info contact Michelle Jordan at 206-568-0480 or explorelanguage@mac.com. Orange Registration flyers in the family room and posted online.

ARTS COUNCIL OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY

The Arts Council of Snohomish County Announces their 2008-09 schedule. Exhibits are free and open to the public. If you’re interested in bringing a school group please call 425-257-7372. Pick up an Event Schedule in the family room or visit our website.

YMCA AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS!

Exciting NEW youth and family programs at the Dale Turner Family YMCA. Pick up a flyer in the family room or visit www.seattleymca.org/daleturner.     

LYNNWOOD STUDENT SHOWCASE 2009

Great Opportunity for Students to perform in Lynnwood! Scholarship money for performers!
The City of Lynnwood Arts Commission, Lynnwood Rotary and Alderwood are looking for Middle and High School aged students within the Edmonds School District Boundaries (private and home school included) to perform in our 4th Annual Student Showcase on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Alderwood Mall. For more info, visit www.LynnwoodArts.org