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SUPPORT STAFF APPRECIATION THIS WEEK
Support Staff Appreciation week is going on now!! Madrona has about 30 support staff members; they include our front office staff, Custodians, School Cook, Education Assistants (EA's) and DHH interpreters. Your teachers and coordinators will have all the details. We encourage all families to participate in appreciating our support staff! The support staff “favorites” book is in the family room.
THE SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR- MARCH 24TH TO 28TH IN MADRONA’S LIBRARY
Madrona’s Scholastic Book Fair is on its way to our library! Please come to Family Night, Tuesday March 25th from 5-8 pm or stop by during the week in the morning from 8:30-9:30, at lunch from 11-1:30 or after school from 3:30-4:30 pm. We still need volunteers for this fun event - even an hour of your time is helpful. Please fill out the form in the library or call Paprika Fahrenwald at 425-787-1072 or email paprikafahrenwald@comast.net Thank you!
MUTUAL UNDERSTANING AND COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION BOOK STUDY GROUP
If you’d like to join this book/study group please contact Craig Baldwin @ BaldwinC@edmonds.wednet.edu or 425-431-7981. We will be meeting at the Madrona Library on Wednesday, March 19th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Stop by the Main Office to pick up a copy of the book from Craig.
SEUSSICAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Tickets to see MCT's Seussical at the Mountlake Terrace High School Theater on March 20th, 21st, 22nd are on sale outside of the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:50 to 9:20 AM and Thursday afternoons. Get your tickets early! The play will be ASL interpreted on March 21st and at the 12:00 pm performance on March 22nd.
SCRIP NEWS
Remember the support staff at Madrona by giving them a Scrip gift card to one of their favorite places! The support staff does so much at Madrona - let's appreciate them in a special way! Stop by the Scrip table in the morning outside the office and look through the "favorites" book for ideas. The scrip table will be open everyday this week for your convenience. Thank you!
MADRONA THEATER NEEDS YOUR HELP!
If you have a business you'd like Madrona parents to know about, please advertise in the Seussical program AND help support the Madrona Children’s Theater. Please contact Anne Garing at agaring@gmail.com . Ads cost $35.
PARENT COFFEE HOUR WITH LYNDA AND CRAIG
March 21 – Friday 9:00 – 10:00 Library
April 17 – Thursday 9:00 – 10:00 Brad Proffitt’s room
May 16 – Friday 9:00 – 10:00 Library
SEUSSICAL RAFFLE PREVIEW
One of two “Cat in the Hat Goes to Town” gift baskets, each valued at over $400, is on display in front of the Office. It includes a night at the Westin Hotel, 2 tickets to ACT or Seattle Rep and much much more. Raffle tickets for the basket can be purchased each day up to Opening Night, Thursday, March 20th. Price: $5 per ticket or 3 for $10. You do not have to be at the play to win. Winning tickets for 2 baskets will be drawn at the 5:30 performance on Saturday, March 22nd.
BUY ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS FOR NEW KINDERGARTEN PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Due to a change in safety regulations, we need to purchase new playground equipment for the play area between buildings 2 and 3. Buy an Entertainment Book at the reduced price of $15, and 100% of the price goes to the playground fund. Ask at the Office, call Kim at (425)431-2911, or Linda at (425) 879-6458.
ELEMENTARY MATH CURRICULUM ADOPTION
Public Feedback Opportunity
March 19th – Open House Exhibition Old Woodway High 4:00 – 8:00 PM Publishers will be available and exhibits showcasing each company’s product.
March 25, 26, 27 – Open House Exhibition Old Woodway High 3:30 – 6:30 No publishers – materials only to examine.
CORRECTION: EARLY RELEASE ON MARCH 20TH
The previous notes had said it was a Early Release for K-6th on March 20th. This was an error. It’s an Early Release day for the entire school
PLANNING VACATION – LET KELLY KNOW!
Please remember when planning a vacation that you submit a letter 2 weeks in advance for approval for an excused absence. This gives the teachers an opportunity to send homework and missed assignments. If it’s not approved it gives you time to make changes.
BECOMING A LOVE AND LOGIC PARENT CLASS
Is your child’s behavior giving you headaches and hassles? Do you struggle to get them ready for school, get them to do their chores, get them to turn off electronics and come to dinner or get them to stop fighting in the car? Consider Becoming a love and logic Parent class beginning Monday, April 7th from 6:30-8:30 in the Cedar Valley Library. Pick up a flyer in the family room, visit www.madronabearfacts.com or call Annie Rueda Brown at 425-431-1194 for more info.
AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASSES
This a call to all parents/educators interested in facilitating an enrichment class after spring break. Current Instructors: if you are interested in teaching your class again after the break, please let us know. Anyone else interested in teaching a new class or teaching for the first time, please complete an Enrichment proposal. Submission deadline is 3/15. Contact Lisa Miller at 206 533-2341 for details.
SEUSSICAL CANDY GRAMS
$1.00 for Hershey candy bar with Seussical label
Madrona Children’s Theater presents Seussical Candy-Grams. This is a great way for students and parents to wish each other luck or to give just for fun!
Drop off your order form in the Seussical box located outside the office or in person between 8:50 & 9:30am Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from March 11th through the 18th. You can place your order in the box up until the 19th. All grams must be paid for at the time of order. The $1.00 candy bars will be delivered to your student/actor March 20th. Please check your child’s mail for an order form or pick one up outside the office or in the family room.
LOST AND FOUND
Please come check our Lost and Found in the Cafeteria. It’s overflowing and we will be donating unclaimed clothes soon! We will give you time to make sure you don’t have anything there but we are running out to room!
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
All info posted at www.madronabearfacts.com
2008 SPRING VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION
Alderwood Boys & Girls Club-Registration runs through March 28th. Pick up a flyer in the family room or visit www.bgcsc.org for more info.
SHORLINE/SOUTH COUNTY YMCA SPRING LINE-UP
School Age Bowling, Soccer, Basketball, Girls on the Run, Tae Kwon Do. Pick up a flyer in the family room or contact Mike DePeel mdepeel@seattleymca.org or 206-364-1700.
IMAGINE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE
Bring your family, friends and neighbors for some great fun. The Museum will remain open until 9:00 pm.Dates; Jan.11, Feb. 8th, March 7th, April 18th, & May 9th Pick up a flyer in the family room or visit www.imagineCM.org for more info.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB T-BALL & COACH PITCH
Registration runs through March 7th for Edmonds Boys and Girls Club T-Ball & Coach Pitch. Pick up a flyer in the family room for more info.
CAMP FIRE USA
Any child three years of age and up can become an official member of a Camp Fire USA club. Pick up a flyer in the family room or visit www.campfireusasnohomish.org.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
- March 10-13 Support Staff Appreciation this Week
- March 11th Sno-King MS Orchestra Festival
- March 13th Sno King MS Band Festival
- March 14th Non Student Day
- March 17th St. Patrick’s Day
- March 18th MIT Meeting - All are welcome!
- March 19th Compassionate Communication Group
- March 20th Early release day
- March 20th, 21st & 22nd – Seussical
- March 21st Parent Coffee Hour w/ Lynda & Craig
- March 24-28th Scholastic Book Fair
- March 25th & 27th Primary Concerts
- March 31-April 4th- Spring Break
