10/17/2007 - Notes from the Office - Madrona K-8 School

SEUSSICAL

If your child is in the 4th through 8th grade and is interested in auditioning for this year’s theater production, Seussical, please attend our information meeting where you can find out all the details. This meeting is for both parents and students of new and veteran actors. We will let you know what you can expect in terms of auditions, call backs, rehearsal schedules, time demands, etc. Bring your questions - they are always welcome. The meeting is on Monday, October 29th in the cafeteria at 7pm. If you have any questions contact Sharon Quiring at 425-742-1083 or Sarah DeMun at 425-775-6027.

Previews, Auditions and Call Backs for Seussical: This year, students who are unsure whether or not they would like to audition for the play can come to two Seussical Preview Meetings on Nov. 7th (music) and Nov. 8th (choreography/acting) from 3:50 - 5:30 pm on the Madrona Stage. The director, Ted Jaquith; music directors, Mark and Nancy Press; our choreographer, Gabe Corey, will be available to talk about our production of Seussical. Auditions will be on November 13th and 14th from 3:50 to 6:00 pm. Callbacks will be on Nov. 15th and 16th. Contact Sharon or Sarah for more information.

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ENRICHMENT CLASSES

All after school classes are up and running. The parent enrichment committee hopes that the kids are getting to their classes safely. We are still looking for parent volunteers who would like to be walking buddies, escorting students from centers to their class.

Explore Language has space available in French, Japanese and Mandarin and will start running the classes if enough people register. Currently Spanish is being held on Mondays and Wednesdays after school. Call Michelle at 206-568-0480 for further information. Registration forms are available in the family room.

CARPOOLING

Interested in reducing the commute and carbon footprint while meeting new friends? I can help set up carpools with other interested families. Please email Shelly Parrish at mparrishw@netzero.com or call 425-398-5471. Thanks!

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

If you would like more information about the following activities or groups there are flyers in the family room and they are posted online at http://www.madronabearfacts.com/extra.htm :

Rink Rats- Beginner Youth Hockey Program - www.sjha.com or 425-672-7744;
Camp Fire USA: www.campfireusasnohomish.org or 425-258-5437;
Cub Scouts - www.joincubscouting.org or 425-338-0380, ext. 110;
Sno King Winter Basketball - www.skyc.net; Open registration began October 10th;
Autumn Carnival, October 20th at Shoreline Coop preschool, 206-362-3257.

BARNES AND NOBLE BOOK FAIR

Mark your calendars now! It’s Book Fair time!!! This fall we will be having our book fair at Barnes and Noble Alderwood On November 15th. This has become a very fun filled evening with activities and shopping combined! 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. See you there on November 15th!

SCRIP NEWS

Remember to order your Barnes and Noble gift crds to use at the Book Fair on November 15th. They are available in $10 and $25 denominations and we get 9% for each card ordered (in addition to what Barnes and Noble donates to us after the book fair!) Make it a family night and order scrip gift cards for dinner. Stop by the scrip table and order or place your order in the office. Look for a special order form in the mail next Wednesday for restaurants and shops near Barnes and Noble. Call Linda Park at 425-672-9485 if you have any questions.

BEAR SCARE NEWS!

Starting tomorrow, October 18th through October 26th, tickets will be sld in the morning from 8:45 until 9:30 in front of the office. Tickets will also be sold at the door at 6:00 pm on Bear Scare night. The tickets are $1 per person. You can also prepay for a pizza meal. Pizza tickets are $5 for 2 slices and a drink or $3 for 1 slice and a drink.

We still need donations of candy and cookie decorations. Please drop off your donation in the family room. Any questions about how you can help, please call Felicia Seubert at 425-745-9845. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

SPIRIT WEEK

ASB is sponsoring Spirit Week next week, October 22nd through 26th. Special days are:

Monday - Pajama day
Tuesday - Sports day
Wednesday - Crazy hat/hair day
Thursday - Twin day
Friday - Super Hero day

IT’S WINTERGREEN TIME!

Once again it is our pleasure to offer fresh, fragrant and beautiful wintergreens for the holidays. Information is coming home in today’s packets.

This is a great opportunity to get something wonderful for your home and support Madrona Associated Student Body at the same time. Make sure checks are made out to MIT as they process all of our orders. For every three wreaths or one garland that you order your name will be added to a drawing to receive a $100 scrip gift certificate of your choice. Orders are due by November 7th and will be available for pickup on November 20th.

MENTOR READING BUDDIES

Do you have friends or family members who would like to be a Madrona Mentors Reading Buddy? We love grandparent volunteers! Volunteers are matched up with a primary grade student for oral reading practice 30 minutes once per week. Training is available. Contact Shana Lipscomb at 425-776-9454 if you, your place of business or your organization are interested. Flyers are available for posting,

PARENT CONFERENCES

Parent conferences are scheduled all next week. Students will be dismissed at 12:10, after lunch. DHH students will be dismissed at 11:50. Please make sure your children know where they are to go after school during these shortened days. Buses will drop students at their normal stops.

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

Oct. 22-26 Parent Conferences - Early Release all week

Oct. 26 - Bear Scare in the gym from 6 to 8pm
Oct. 27 - ESD Jazz Symposium - 8am
Nov. 6 - School Photo RETAKES
Nov. 7 - School Assembly 9:30 am
Nov. 9 - No School - Professional Dev. Day for Staff
Nov. 12 - Veteran’s Day - No School
Nov. 13 - MIT Meeting in library
Nov. 14 - Parent Orientation Tour 9:30 am
Nov. 15 - Book Fair at Barnes and Noble from 5 - 9
Nov. 22/23 No School - Thanksgiving holiday
Nov. 29 - Parent Internet Safety Mtg. 6:30
Dec. 7 - No School - Professional Dev. Day for Staff
Dec. 11 - Winter Band Concert - MS & Adv. Band at 7
Dec. 13 - Hearing rechecks
Dec. 24 - First day of Winter Break
Jan. 7 - School starts after Winter Break