CHANGE OF START/END TIME FOR SCHOOLS NEXT YEAR

The District has determined that they will save over $200,000 in the transportation budget by standardizing the start and end times of all of the District schools. This means that the elementary schools that have started at 9:10 AM and ended at 3:40 PM will change by ten minutes beginning next school year. Madrona K-8 will start at 9:20 AM and end school at 3:50 PM beginning next fall.

SCRIP NEWS

You can now buy your scrip on-line with a credit card!! Go to the bearfacts website and click on "Scrip". Also, if you are planning a vacation this summer, we have many hotels, restaurants, and gas stations available for your trip! The entire list is not on the website at this time, so please contact Linda Park at (425) 672-9485 or labpark@comcast.net if you have any questions. Remember, this is an easy fundraiser for Madrona! Purchase your gift cards from Madrona and use them for grocery shopping! Also, Teacher Appreciation Week and Mother's Day are quickly approaching. Please stop by the scrip table outside the office and pick up an order form.

PARENT COFFEE HOUR WITH LYNDA AND CRAIG

May 16 – Friday 9:00 – 10:00 Library

MIT BUDGET COMMITTEE NEEDS YOU!

This is the time of year when members of the Madrona community can influence how we choose to spend the money we raise. To join the budget committee and meet (virtually) a few times, call Linda Hood (425) 879-6458, or email linda@mcpp.net

PLEASE TAKE TIME TO TAKE THIS SURVEY

Each year Madrona’s Learning Environment Team sets goals as part of the school improvement plan or SIP. We collect information about the culture of our school in a number of ways. One of the most valuable is the annual Madrona as a Caring Community Survey. This survey is given to all staff, students and parents for input about the learning environment at the school. Parents provide a valuable perspective through their own observations and those shared by their children. Please take a few moments to complete the following anonymous survey. We will use the results to formulate programs and goals for the 2008-09 school at a staff retreat on May 9th. Thank you for your time! Please contact Craig Baldwin with any questions. baldwinc@edmonds.wednet.edu or 425-431-7981

Thanks, Craig Baldwin Assistant Principal

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=xTLaEhuGTQHYfakkw3Qw_2fA_3d_3d

ALL FOR KIDS –DESTINATION EDUCATION

Every parent who has chosen Madrona K-8 believes it provides the best learning environment for our child. A commitment to their education is one of the most valuable lessons we can offer to them.

All for kids is our annual fund drive directly supporting educational enrichment for our students. By achieving a $20,000 goal 100% of those funds are allocated to classrooms and programs. Your donation provides funding for classroom materials, library, tech lab, music and art used daily. Every dollar donated offers resources that focus on the needs of Madrona students.

Every day we parents drive our kids to school, activities, friends houses, we need to take this opportunity to drive our kid’s education. For the price of one tank of gas you can help us reach our annual goal. With every families help we can make our children’s destination the opportunity to achieve their best education.

There are many ways to contribute to All For Kids. We are a non-profit organization; all contributions are tax deductible and qualify for matching funds from your employer. We are now available to accept donations from your credit card thru Pay Pal

http://madronabearfacts.com/fundraising/all_for_kids.htm

Please help us by returning your donation to All For Kids today. Thanks for your support, MIT.

IDENTIFY YOURSELF WHILE YOU’RE HERE

Please remember to sign in at the Office and wear your ID badge when you are at school. If you don't have a badge, please get a visitor sticker at the office. You may also have a badge made: contact Kim Magana at (425) 431-2911 to arrange a time to get one made.

INK CARTRIDGES RECYCLING PROGRAM

We need a volunteer who would like to take over our Cartridges for Kids program. It’s an easy job! The person who takes this on would have to box up the cartridges and have them picked up by Fed Ex. If you’re interested or have questions please email Kim Magana at kimmagana@msn.com.

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.

MADRONA JAZZ NIGHT – APRIL 30th - 6:30 - 9:00pm (Wed)

Come and enjoy the music of our amazing Jazz I & II bands. There will also be Madrona alumni and special guests playing. This is a fundraiser for the entire music department and everyone is invited. There will be goodies, Italian sodas, a silent auction, and raffle. Come and bid on fun music items, music lessons, and gift certificates. If you have any services or items to contribute to our auction please contact Matt Edwards edwardsm@edmonds.wednet.edu .

WASL TESTING GOING ON NOW!

WASL Testing for students in grades three through eighth is going on now. Parents provide important support for their student’s success which includes:

Adequate rest.
Punctual attendance at school. (Testing usually starts first thing in the morning – when important directions are given!)
Verbal encouragement of the child’s ability to do their best.

Testing continues for three weeks ending May 1st. Thank you for supporting your student!

BRAND NEW! PAY FOR SCRIP, ALL4KIDS AND ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS ONLINE!

You can now purchase SCRIP, donate to All For Kids and more with the convenience of online shopping. Simply go to www.madronabearfacts.com and follow the links. There is a convenience charge: PayPal charges MIT 2.9% + $.30 per credit card transaction. This fee will be added to the cost of most items available for purchase. The price and fee structure may change in the future depending on the popularity of the option and the feedback we receive. Please provide your feedback to any MIT board member or drop an e-mail to onlinestore@madronabearfacts.com.

Allan Townsend -MIT Communications Director

SEUSSICAL WRAP UP MEETING

There will be a meeting for anyone interested in the Madrona Children’s Theater (MCT) on April 23rd in the Library from 7pm-8:30pm. This is an informal meeting to talk about this year’s play experience and what we would like to see for next year. Everyone is welcome!

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.

SCIENCE ADVENTURES DAY CAMPS 2008

Gizmos, Gadgets and Goop, Science Detectives, Extreme Sports Science, Space and Rocketry. For more info pick up a flyer in the family room or visit www.scienceadventures.com or call 1-888-458-1812.

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.

YMCA SUMMER CAMP 2008

Camp Orkila and Camp Colman. For more info pick up a flyer in the family room or visit www.camporkila.org or www.campcolman.org or call 206-382-5009.

EDMONDS LUTHERAN CHURCH LEARNING CENTER

Enrolling now for Fall 2008 Full or half day preschool. For more info pick up a flyer in the family room or call 425-774-8090.

GRAND SLAM SUMMER BASEBALL CAMP

For more info pick up a flyer in the family room or visit www.grandslamcamp.com

WORLDS GREATEST SUMMER AT THE SHORELINE FAMILY YMCA

Summer Enrichment,Camps,Specialty Programs, Sports, Tween & Teen Programs and Preschool. For more info pick up a flyer in the family room or visit www.seattleymca.org/summer

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

May 5th-8th TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
May 5th Make a Card
May 6th Bring a favorite snack or treat
May 7th Bring something for the classroom
May 8th Bring a flower/plant
May 8th Art Walk and Ice Cream Social
May 9th NO SCHOOL
May 16th Parent Coffee Hour w/ Lynda and Craig
May 23rd NO SCHOOL
May 26th NO SCHOOL Memorial Day