ATTENTION PARENTS

We have about 75 items in our lost and found. We do not have the space to keep these articles longer than 4 to 6 weeks. The lost and found is on a rolling rack. Please come and pick up any items you may have lost. We will be sending any unclaimed items to charity on November 20th. Thank you.

BEAR SCARE LEFT OVERS

We have two coolers left from Bear Scare and they are taking up space in the family room. One is small and red and white, the other is a large blue and white cooler on wheels. Please come and get them!

THANKSGIVING DINNER

Westgate Chapel is providing Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 22nd at 11am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm. For more information call 425-775-2776 or www.westgatechapel.com. There is also a poster in the family room with further information

REMINDER!!

If you are at Madrona you need to wear your identification! If you forget your ID please stop by the office and get a temporary badge. If you need a permanent ID tag, see Kim in the family room.

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 tests 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.

BARNES AND NOBLE BOOK FAIR

TOMORROW NIGHT!! It is happening tomorrow night at the Alderwood Barnes and Noble. This is 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 !

GOOD NEWS CLUB

A reminder that the Good News Club meets on Thursdays after school in the Summit center. More information is located in the family room.

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

A scholarship is available for a middle school student who wants to ski. The scholarship provides full payment for ski or board lessons, lift tickets and transportation to and from Stevens Pass. For more information on this opportunity contact the Alumni Association at Fitzdl@aol.com or Dennis Burkhardt at 425-431-7596.

PARENT ENRICHMENT

It is time once again to gear up for Winter Enrichment classes. This session will begin in January after our holiday break. The parent enrichment committee would like to invite any parents interested in teaching an after school class and any parent currently teaching a class to please contact Lisa Miller at 206-409-6172 or brettlisa@comcast.net.

SCRIP NEWS

The holidays are just around the corner! Skip the mall this year and stop by the scrip table to order gift cards. There is something available for each member of your family; for friends, teachers, coaches and babysitters. The scrip table will be open every morning for your convenience beginning November 26th until Winter Break. You can also drop off your order in the office or on line at the Bearfacts website. We will be having giveaways daily of either scrip, gift card holders or candy. Contact Linda Park at (425)672-9485 if you have any questions.

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

• 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. 19 - Report Cards go home
• Dec. 24 - First day of Winter Break
• Jan. 7 - School starts after Winter Break