ASB NEWS!

“Give with both hands” canned food drive is Nov. 5-21. 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. 4, Feb. 12 and June 12. “Coins for Kids” fund raiser will occur Jan. 6-16. Start saving your change to give to those in greatest need.

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 at www.madronabearfacts.com, and we'll send a book home with your child.

BARNES AND NOBLE BOOK FAIR

Mark your calendars now! The Book fair is tomorrow! 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 417766 (number incorrect in last notes). B&N will give Madrona the same percentage that we get at our local book fair!

MADRONA BEAR WEAR ON SALE NOW!

There are a variety of clothing options in youth and adult sizes. There are SAMPLES of all the sizes in the family room. Deadline to order is Nov. 21st so get your orders in today! NO LATE ORDERS CAN BE ACCEPTED!

MADRONA MUSIC WEAR AVAILABLE NOW

Music T-shirts and Polo’s on sale now! All proceeds from this fundraiser go to the Madrona Music Dept. Deadline for orders today, Nov. 19th.

OMBU SALON & SPA SCRIP

We are happy to announce the addition of Ombu Salon & Spa, in Downtown Edmonds, to our scrip list. Pamper your friends, family, and teachers this holiday season. The gift card is available in $25.00 with 10% profit! Thank you to the wonderful Madrona parent who owns this salon!

SCRIP NEWS!

The gift giving season is upon us! Gift cards from the Madrona Scrip Program are the perfect gift - always the right price, size, and color! We carry a large selection of restaurants, theaters, stores such as the Gap, Macy's, REI, Home Depot, and may others. Please see the scrip order form in this week's mail. The scrip table will be open everyday, beginning Monday, November 24th for your shopping convenience. Contact Linda Park at (425) 672-9485 if you have any questions.

MADRONA CHILDREN’S THEATER AUDITIONS FOR BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Auditions will be held on today, 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.

ALL FOR KIDS AUTOMATIC PAYMENT OPTION

A painless way to spread out your giving to All for Kids, is through a regular – monthly, weekly, annual -direct debit. If you would like to have a fixed amount automatically deducted from your checking account, please contact Linda Hood (Linda.e.hood@gmail.com or 425 879-6458) to get instructions.

IS THERE AN ACCOUNTANT IN THE HOUSE?

Keeping the books for MIT would be a great opportunity to use up some of your firm’s Pro Bono hours. The MIT Treasurer position needs someone familiar with cost center accounting. If you are interested in finding out more about Madrona’s high finance, contact Linda Hood (Linda.e.hood@gmail.com or 425 879-6458).

LOST & FOUND IN THE CAFETERIA

The lost and found is OVERFLOWING! Please come check the lost and found for any lost items. If someone would like to take over the care of Lost and Found please email Kim at kimmagana@msn.com

INNISBROOK ORDERS WENT HOME LAST FRIDAY!

If there are any discrepancies in your order, please call Innisbrook’s Customer Service Dept. 1.877.525-5608

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.

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!

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

2008/09 Entertainment Books on sale in the Office

• Nov 20th Barnes & Noble Book Fair w/ Madrona!
• Nov 21st Coffee w/ Lynda & Craig
• Nov 21st Madrona’s Vineyard
• Nov 21st Can Food Drive Ends
• Nov 21st Deadline for Bear Wear Orders
• Nov 26th New deadline for December Bear Facts
• Nov 27-28th Thanksgiving Break
• Dec 4th Safety Committee Meeting 9 am
• Dec 5th Non Student Day
• Dec 11th MIT meeting 7PM
• Dec 12th Madrona’s Vineyard
• Dec 15th MCT poster contest deadline
• Dec 17th Coffee with Lynda & Craig
• Dec 22-Jan 2 Winter Break

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

VOLLEYBALL SUMMER LEAGUE 09

8 weeks Instructional Volleyball league boys & girls ages 7-14 through US youth Volleyball league. For more info pick up a flyer in the family room or visit www.Usyvl.org

ARTS COUNCIL OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY

The Arts Council of Sno. 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