REMINDER!!

Please remember that we must have a written request to have absences excused for family events (vacations, reunions, etc.).

Requests need to be submitted to Kelly in the office at least two weeks prior to the date you leave.

IB/HONORS PROGRAM

There is an informational meeting for parents interested in the Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Programs at Edmonds Woodway High School. The meeting is November 8th at 7PM in the EWHS Great Hall

INNISBROOK ORDERS ARRIVING MONDAY

Thank you to everyone who participated in MIT’s Fall Fundraiser. Orders will be arriving by truck on Monday and each child’s order will be delivered to their classroom before the end of the day. Middle School orders will be waiting in the cafeteria at the end of the day. If your child has an especially large order, please do not send them home on the bus. Please check your orders for accuracy when you receive them. Again, thank you all - we raised $17,000 for our school! Together we made a difference!

BEAR SCARE A SUCCESS!

Many thanks to chairwoman Felicia Seubert and the many parents who helped with the Bear Scare this year. We had a huge turnout and families were having a great time. It took many hands to put this together and the result was a wonderful, fun family night at Madrona!

CHALLENGE TESTING PROCEDURES

Do you think your student is a candidate for the Challenge Program? If so, you may sign them up for Challenge Testing. The testing will take place on December 1, 2007 and January 19,2008 at Terrace Park K-8 school. Testing forms must be in the Challenge Office on November 18th for the December testing and January 15 for the January 19th testing. Application forms are available in the main office at Madrona. If you have questions you can contact Nancy Gilbertson at 425-431-7157.

PICTURE RETAKES NEXT TUESDAY!

Were you sick on picture day? Or were you smiling with your eyes closed? Was your hair parted on the wrong side? If you did not get your picture taken or are not happy with the pictures you received, bring them with you on Tuesday and get your picture taken again.

TRICK OR TREAT FOR UNICEF

UNICEF is about kids helping kids. You can make a difference in someone else’s life just by collecting pennies. The money raised through UNICEF provides immunizations, education, health care, nutrition, clean water and sanitation for children in 156 countries.

The kids at Madrona were so successful last year collecting coins for UNICEF while Trick or Treating that we’re doing in again! We’ve decided to increase our school goal to $500 so we hope you will choose to participate and help children around the globe.

Pick up a UNICEF box in the office if you didn’t get one in your mailbox. All you have to do is collect coins when you go out Trick or Treating. AFTER October 31, BRING YOUR UNICEF BOX TO THE MAIN OFFICE so the money you collected will go to UNICEF. UNICEF BOXES will be collected until November 13th.

If you have any questions email Deborah Binder (Jai’s mom) at jazzyoga@earthlink.net. To learn more about Trick or Treat for UNICEF go to www.unicefusa.org/trickortreat.

CARPOOLING

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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 mparrishnw@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:

Alderwood/Edmonds Boys and Girls Club Winter Basketball Registration:www.bgcsc.org. Sign ups between October 1st and November 2nd.

Harvest Ball, Sunday, October 28th at Terrace Park Gym. For more info grab a flyer in the family Room.

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 cards 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 and shopping (Old navy is next to Barnes and Noble!). Stop by the scrip table and order or place your order in the office. Call Linda Park at 425-672-9485 if you have any questions.

MORE SCRIP NEWS:

Start your holiday shopping now with gift cards! We have many to choose from and something for everyone on your list. It is never too early to begin! Some of our new items this year are iTunes, Michael’s, Sports Authority, and Applebee’s. Please check out all the other vendors available for purchase.

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.

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

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