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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.
ANN DEVIGHT NEEDS YOUR HELP!
On Friday the 13th Ann needs four volunteers to help with inventory from 9:30-11:30. Please contact her if you can help out at 425-431-2904~ Thanks!
A MESSAGE FROM JODY WHITE TO PARENTS!
Please check your child’s backpacks for negative lunch balance letters. There are currently over 200 students who owe money. We would like to have this cleared up before the end of the school year. Thanks~ If you have any questions please call Jody at 425-431-2912.
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
LAST CHANCE TO CLAIM YOUR LOST & FOUND!
The last day to claim anything you have lost will be June 12th. All lost and found not claimed will be donated to clothes for kids on Friday morning June 13th. Please come and claim any lost and found before it’s gone!
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 K8 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.
PART-TIME HOURLY VISION SCREENERS
The Edmonds School District Health Services Department is seeking part-time hourly vision screeners during the fall of 2008. Training is provided. Potential screeners are required to attend a training on Monday, June 16th from 10-12 pm at the ESC and be available to work between the hours of 6:30 am and 4:00 pm, as needed. All offers of hire are contingent upon passing a nation-wide criminal history check. For more information, please contact Cheryl Robinson, RN at 425-431-1064. Thank you.
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 5 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).
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.
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.
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.
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 29th Elementary Band and Choir Concert
- June 6th 6th Year Pool Party
- June 13th Primary Field Day
- June 14th ASL Storytelling
- June 15th Fathers’ Day
- June 16th 6th Grade Graduation
- June 18th 8th Grade Graduation
- June 18th Last Day of School
