SUPERINTENDENT NICK BROSSOIT AT MIT TONIGHT

Meet and speak with Nick Brossoit, Superintendent of the Edmonds School District, about the election, the 2008-09 budget, Madrona's planned remodel. Childcare available for a small donation. 7 PM in the Library.

NOMINATIONS FOR MIT BOARD POSTIONS CLOSE TOMORROW

Get your nomination forms in to the Nominations box in the Family Room. Elections start next week.

WELCOME TO PRIMARY YEARS!

All Kindergarten parents are invited to attend a one hour informational meeting on Monday, June 2nd from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. The meeting will be held this year in the Tri Center in Unit Two. The primary teachers will be present to share general information about the transition from kindergarten into the primary multi-age centers and how parents can support their child’s success. This meeting is not about student placement into specific primary centers, but is intended to highlight the shared practices and expectations of all of our primary centers. Specific student placement information is mailed to homes in mid August. Parents have found this information helpful in past years – we encourage you to attend if you can.

WELCOME TO THE INTERMEDIATE YEARS!

All third year parents are invited to attend a one hour informational meeting on Tuesday, June 3rd from 7:00 – 8:00 PM in the library. Craig, Lynda and a couple of intermediate teachers will be present to share general information about the transition from primary into intermediate multi-age centers and how parents can support their child’s success. This meeting is not about student placement into specific intermediate centers, but is intended to highlight the shared practices and expectations of all of our intermediate centers. Specific student placement information is mailed to homes in mid August. Parents have found this information helpful in past years – we encourage you to attend if you can.

PLEASE RETURN LIBRARY BOOKS!

The end of the school year is quickly approaching. It’s time to find all library books and return them. June 6th is the final day for getting materials back to the library. Thanks for your cooperation! Ann DeVight –Librarian.

FROM THE PRIMARY TEAM

At the assembly on Tuesday, Madrona recognized both the attribute of the month, perseverance, and Memorial Day. We handed out poppies to recognize and honor the men and women who have died while serving their country. Poppies were first used in France to help raise money for widows and orphans of soldiers killed in battle. The poppies your students received at the assembly were provided to us as part of the Buddy Poppy program run by the United States Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) which helps support veteran affairs by providing jobs for disabled and needy veterans and also raising money to support veterans and their dependents. We will be accepting donations for the next week if you would like to help support the VFW’s Buddy Poppy program. Checks should be made out to VFW and can be turned in to your child’s classroom or to any primary classroom.

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.

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO VOLUNTEERED!

Thanks so much to everyone who volunteered their time or sent meals during Teacher Appreciation week and Brunch. We really appreciate all of your help and yummy food! A special thanks to Clark Grasher for making all of the delicious desserts! Everyone really enjoyed them! We also would like to thank the Starbucks Baristas from the downtown Edmonds store and the Westgate store for taking time to come here and make coffee drinks for our teachers! It’s such a great treat! We couldn’t pull off Teacher Appreciation Week without our volunteers so THANK YOU!

Kim Magana - Volunteer Program Manager

LOST AND FOUND ATTENTION PARENTS!

We still have over 80 items in Lost & Found. We only can keep things for 4-6 weeks due to space and then items are donated to charity. The end of the year is almost here and we will be donating EVERYTHING that is left over. It will not be here next year. Please come and look through the lost & found in the cafeteria or have your kids look before the end of the year. We have very nice coats, scarfs, gloves, shoes, slippers. Come find your lost items before it’s too late!!

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION RECEPTION

Thursday May 29th 2008 7-8:30 at Edmonds Woodway High school in the Great Hall. Please join Nick Brossoit, Superintendent, Sue Venable & others as we

recognize our outstanding volunteers and your commitment to the students of Madrona. RSVP by May 23rd 2008 to Shana Lipscomb 425-431-7979 or lipscomb@edmonds.wednet.edu. Pick up an invitation in the family room.

ORDER SUMMERQUEST WORKBOOKS NOW

Summerquest workbooks are on sale now. Go to www.innisbrook.com, look for “Summer Quest”, and order using Madrona’s code 101658.

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. See the District Newsletter for adjusted start times for all schools.

WEEKLY SCRIP NEWS

We have a new item available for order - PetSmart!! I know a lot of you have been asking for a pet store and we now have one available!! Please stop by the scrip table and place your order. They come in $25.00 denominations. Remember, you can now order on line and pay with your VISA through PayPal!! Get your miles and support Madrona at the same time.

Father's Day and Graduation are coming up soon! Please stop by the scrip table or order on-line for your Dad, Grandpa, or graduate. Home Depot, Lowe's, and many other stores are available for Dad. If you take Dad to dinner, please order your gift certificates through the scrip program.

BUY BUCA DI BEPPO SCRIP

Be one of the first 6 people to buy a Buca di Beppo $25.00 gift card, and you will receive a $10.00 certificate for the restaurant! Order early! SCRIP END OF YEAR NEWS

It's almost the end of the school year! Please place your summer orders by Monday, June 9th to ensure delivery by the last day of school (this is very important for non-inventory items)! Inventory items in stock (groceries!) will be sold through the end of the year.

Stock Up On:

• Groceries (Albertson's, QFC/Fred Meyer, Safeway, Top Foods)
• Entertainment (AMC, Regal, Blockbuster)
• Fast Food Restaurants (Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Burger King, Cold Stone Creamery, Jamba Juice, Pizza Hut, Starbucks, Subway, Taco Time, & Wendy's)
• Back to School (Fred Meyer, Office Depot, Office Max, Staples, Gap/Old Navy, JC Penney's, Macy's, Payless Shoes).

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

All info posted at www.madronabearfacts.com.

SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS M.L.T. REC. DEPT.

Sports Camps, Dance Camps, Swim lessons, Youth Art Fair and so much more!! Please pick up a flyer in the family room or visit www.mltrec.com or call 425-776-9137.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

Fall registration for Soccer and Volleyball begins June 2nd. For more info please pick up a flyer in the family room or visit www.bgcsc.org or call 425-774-0630.

YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP JULY 14TH-17TH

The 13th annual Meadowdale High School Youth Basketball camp for boys and girls all ages. For all the info please pick up a flyer in the family room or call 425-431-6532.

SUMMER READING SKILLS PROGRAM

Offered by Shoreline Community College for all ages of kids who want to improve their reading skills over the summer. Call 1-800-978-3532.

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.

EDMONDS SUMMER ART PROGRAM

Foundation for Fine Arts in the Schools presents Art Wizards for kids of all ages. Call 206-525-6075 for more info.

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.