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

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 on 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 those locations.

SCRIP NEWS

Buy your Barnes & Noble gift cards for the upcoming school book fair on November 20th at the Lynnwood Barnes & Noble. There will be a special Scrip Order form with vendors and restaurants near Barnes & Noble so you can make it an evening. Start your holiday shopping early! REI is NOW available and will be a popular seller. Also, iTunes is great for the teens on your list!

BARNES AND NOBLE BOOK FAIR

Mark your calendars now! This fall we will be having our book fair at Barnes and Noble Alderwood 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! Tell your friends and family to shop at any Barnes & Noble in the U.S. on Nov.20, and tell the cashier that they want to use donation code 717667. B&N will give Madrona the same percentage that we get at our local book fair!

ID BADGES

If you had an ID badge made, you may pick it up at the main office. Kirstin should have it for you.

MADRONA BEAR WEAR ON SALE NOW!

Purple Order Forms are going home today for Madrona Bear Wear! There are a variety of clothing options in youth and adult sizes. Deadline to order is Nov. 21st so get your orders in today!

IDENTIFY YOURSELF

With all the recent thefts at Madrona and other schools in the area, it is more important than ever
that you sign in at the office and wear a badge. If you need a volunteer badge made, call Magic Photo 672-6800 and make an appointment to get one for $5!

MADRONA CHILDREN’S THEATER AUDITIONS FOR BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

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. Good luck to all who plan on auditioning – just relax and do your best! If you are wanted for a call-back you will receive a phone call telling you which day to come. Call backs will be from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm on the stage. Final casting information will be posted in the music building on Monday Nov. 24th.

MCT’s POSTER AND T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST

Madrona Children’s Theater announces it annual poster, program and t-shirt design contest. All Madrona students are invited to submit art work for our 2009 Spring Musical - Beauty and the Beast (Mar 19th-22nd). We will be using your artwork on our advertising poster, theater programs and on our t-shirts and sweatshirts! Be original! Be creative! Submit only your own original artwork; please do not use copies or tracings of any of Disney drawings. Grand Prize is tickets for your family to see Beauty and the Beast (up to 4 tickets) and a $10 gift card to Cold Stone Creamery or Jamba Juice. Everyone who enters will receive a participation award. Drawings should be on plain 8 ½ by 11 paper using black ink or pencils to draw with. Put your name, your center / advisory, and phone number on the back. Place your artwork into the blue Beauty and the Beast box on the shelf outside of the Office by Monday December 15th. If you have questions please contact Sarah DeMun at 425-775-6027 or Sharon Quiring at 425-742-1083.

EXPAND YOUR CHILD'S WORLD WITH FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS AT MADRONA!

Before and after school programs in Spanish, French, Japanese, and Chinese are offered to students of all ages. Classes will be determined upon enrollment and will be age and level appropriate. Registration forms are available in the Parents' Lounge. They are printed on bright orange paper. Please contact Explorer's Language Institute for more information. We can also send a registration form to you via e-mail. PLEASE NOTE: START DATES HAVE CHANGED. Monday/Wednesday classes will run from November 24-May 6. Tuesday/Thursday classes will run from November 25-May 14. THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12. Please do not wait until the last minute to register. Our new and experienced teachers are excited to enrich your child's life through active learning and culture! The entire session consists of forty classes and tuition is $380.00. Payment arrangements are available. Now is the time to start exploring the world with Explorer's Language. For more information, please contact Michelle Jordan, Director of ELI at 206-568-0480 or explorelanguage@mac.com.

COMMITTEE CHAIR NEEDED FOR TALENT SHOW

At the last Coffee Hour a parent proposed creating an alternative venue for children who would like to take part in a school wide performance but for whom the rehearsal schedule and demands of the annual musical were too intense. Please contact empathic_negotiation@hotmail.com if you are interested in chairing a committee to put on a school Talent Show. People are available to help you, however someone is needed to organize it. Thanks!

ASB NEWS!

“Give with both hands” canned food drive is Nov. 5th to 21st. We are hoping that each and every Madrona student can bring in 2 cans of food to give to our local food bank. We encourage centers and advisories to challenge each other. Middle school dances are slated for Dec. 4th, Feb. 12th and June 12th. “Coins for Kids” fund raiser will occur Jan. 6th to 16th. Start saving your change to give to those in greatest need.

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

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.

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 Nov 6th

• Nov 6th Safety Committee meeting
• Nov 7th Non-student Day
• Nov 11th Veterans Day-No school
• Nov 12th to 13th Beauty & the Beast Auditions
• Nov 13th MIT Meeting 7PM
• Nov. 20th Barnes & Noble Book Fair w/ Madrona!
• Nov 21st Coffee w/ Lynda & Craig
• Nov 21st Madrona’s Vineyard
• Nov 27th and 28th Thanksgiving Break

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

All info also posted at www.madronabearfacts.com

ICE SKATE ON VETERANS DAY!

Tuesday Nov. 11th from 9:30-5:15 Come Ice Skate at Highland Ice Arena ~ ADMISSION IS FREE! Bring your own skates or rent ours for $3. For more information, call 206-546-2431.

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.