THE SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS THIS WEEK AND ENDS AT 2:00 PM THIS FRIDAY MARCH 28TH

URGENT REQUEST~ We still could use a couple more volunteers for Thursday and Friday mornings between 8:30 and 9:30. Please let Ann know if you can do this! Don't forget to stop by and thank you for supporting Madrona's library. Enjoy those books!

DEAF AWARENESS WEEK IS THIS WEEK!!

This week is Deaf Awareness week at Madrona! There are many fun things going on, like buttons for everyone. If a student gets caught wearing their button during the week they will get a prize. Deaf Trivia is back. There will posters displayed in the lunch room that feature famous deaf people. Daily trivia questions will be posted for each level. The answers can be left in a box in front of room 14. The winners get to choose from a prize box. There will be a deaf dance team assembly Thursday at 1:30. The group is traveling from Gallaudet University in Washington D.C.

SCRIP NEWS

Spring is just around the corner! Plan for Spring yard cleanup! Don't forget to buy gift cards to get your yard in order. We carry Home Depot, Lowe's Hardware, Sky Nursery (and Pizza Hut, Applebee's, Azteca, Burger King, Olive Garden, Red Robin, Subway, just to name a few, so you don't have to cook after a long day of yard work!) Stop by the scrip table outside the office or drop your order form off in the office. It's very easy!

PARENT COFFEE HOUR WITH LYNDA AND CRAIG

April 17 – Thursday 9:00 – 10:00 Brad Proffitt’s room

May 16 – Friday 9:00 – 10:00 Library

BUY ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS FOR NEW PRESCHOOL KINDERGARTEN PLAYGROUND

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 25, 26, 27 – Open House Exhibition Old Woodway High 3:30 – 6:30 No publishers – materials only to examine.

SIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES START IN APRIL

The dates are: April 7,14,21,28 May 5,12 and 19 ~ 7 classes. Jennifer Brinkley is the instructor. Thanks!

INTERNET SAFETY PRESENTATION

April 8th, Tuesday-7:00 – 9:00 PM-Madrona Library

Detective Lee Malkow from the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Department is returning to Madrona to discuss the Internet. Those of you who attended our meeting about sex offenders will remember Detective Malkow. She talked briefly about the Internet and how to keep our children safe, and graciously agreed to return to give a more in depth presentation. Detective Malkow will be discussing the following: Internet Statistics, How easy it is to target kids online, Practical safety tips, Myspace, Facebook…In addition, Detective Malkow will give an on-line interactive presentation of what goes on out in the wide world of the Internet. This presentation is explicitly graphic (which some adults may find disturbing), so we cannot have children present. We will have childcare available.I hope many Madrona parents can attend this most important and powerful presentation. Regardless of what grade your child/children are in; the information shared will be of benefit to you.Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you! Ellen Ernst

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

All info posted at www.madronabearfacts.com

SUMMER ADVENTURES DAY CAMP

Day camps, overnight camps all summer long! Ropes Courses, Wild Waves, Rock Climbing, treasure hunts, ice skating, swimming, roller skating, creation station, Funtasia and so much more! For more info pick up a flyer in the Family room or call 425-423-0123 or visit www.summeradventuresdaycamp.com

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

Bring your family, friends and neighbors for some great fun. The Museum will remain open until 9:00 pm.Dates; April 18th, & May 9th Pick up a flyer in the family room or visit www.imagineCM.org for more info.

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

• March 24-28th Scholastic Book Fair THIS WEEK
• March 24-28th Deaf Awareness Week THIS WEEK
• March 27th Primary Concert for Ohana and PSC
• March 27th 1:30 Assembly featuring Deaf Dance Team
• March 28th Hip Hop Workshop (all signing students)
• March 31-April 4th- Spring Break
• April 8th Internet Safety Presentation
• April 14th-May 2nd WASL
• April 15 MIT Meeting
• April 17th Coffee Hour w/ Lynda and Craig
• April 19th EWHS Big Band Dance