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H.D. Thoreau Elementary
School
8224 NE 138th Kirkland, WA 98034 425-823-4350 FAX: 425-814-4986
Steve Roetcisoender, Principal Email: sroetcisoender@lwsd.org |
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April 29, 2005 April 18-May 6 WASL testing for grades 3-6 May 4 6th Grade Parent Camp mtg. 6:30pm-7:30pm 5 PTA General Mtg. 7:00pm-8:30pm 6 11:45am Early Dismissal-Teacher Workshop 12 6th Grade Musical 7:00pm 20 Carnival 6:00pm-9:00pm 24-26 6th grade Outdoor Ed 27 No School-Professional Teacher Day 30 No School-Memorial Day PRINCIPAL’S PERSPECTIVE 05’/06’ It is hard to believe, but
it is time to begin the process for creating classes for next year. The
process we use at Thoreau starts in May and will finish in late August when
lists are posted just before school begins again. Starting May 9, parent
input forms will be available. These forms give parents an opportunity to give
us important information to consider during the placement process. The forms
are available in the office. Mrs. Freni will have them at her desk. All forms
need to be completed and returned to the office by May 26. In early June, I
will be meeting with grade levels to create initial classes for next year,
taking into consideration parent input forms, gender balance, academic needs
and behavior concerns. In early August, these lists are reviewed again by
grade levels. Changes do occur do to enrollment changes over the summer.
Final review of class lists occurs the last week in August. LAKE
WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 2005
ELEMENTARY SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION Elementary
Summer School 2005 will be located at Lakeview Elementary School, beginning
July 18 and ending August 12, Monday through Friday. The cost of summer school is $155.00 per
session, up to two sessions per day, 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM and 10:00 AM to
11:30 AM. Catalogs and registration
forms are available at your student’s home school as well as on-line through
the Lake Washington School District home page www.lwsd.org. Click
on School and District Information, then Summer School. Registration begins May 16. For more information call the Summer
School office 425-828-3291 or email kmatson@lwsd.org. NURSES CORNER 5th Grade parents, a reminder that your
child needs a second MMR to enter 6th grade. As soon as your child receives this
immunization, please call Sally or Geri, 425 823-4350, and give them the date
so it can be added to your child’s records. The district mandates that your
child not be placed on a class list until we have a date showing he/she is in
compliance with state required immunizations. NORTHSTAR JR. HIGH GARAGE
SALE Northstar Jr. High is having their 4th annual fundraising garage sale this Saturday, April 30, from 9am to 3pm, at 12701 181st Ave NE, Redmond. Last year they had lots and lots of good stuff: small appliances, clothing, furniture, technology, stereos, books, toys, kitchen stuff, collectibles, sports, personal stuff, jewelry, you name it - PLUS home made treats! Don't miss this one! |
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Check out our
website for the latest information! KUDOS Thank you to Jet City Pizza in Kenmore
for donating 10 pizzas to our Chess reception this week! PLAYGROUND UPDATE Thank you to all the families supporting our additional
playground adventure! We have about $1,760.00 in our playground fund so
far. We will allocate the Carnival profits into this account also.
We have applied for the $15,000.00 King County grant and will know in
November the results. We can do it if we all work together! Any comments,
please contact Valerie Quinn at 425 398-7239 or Polly Blanchard at 425 820-8909. We have sold 26 tiles so far!
It is sooo cool to see the paper tiles go up across from the gym. The
children are going to love seeing their names on these tiles for years to
come! The "early bird special" of $45.00 for a 6x6 tile ends
June 1st. After that it will be $50.00. Please share this with grandparents,
employers, and other connections you may have that might be interested.
This is a 70% profit for us, and creates a lasting memory! Questions, contact
Valerie Quinn at 425 398-7239 or Polly Blanchard 425 820-8909. BOOK ADVENTURE PRIZE
GIVE-AWAYS Our Book Adventure program is off to a great start! We have already had two prize giveaways and have been impressed with the number of students who have read enough books to earn gold coins. Due to Spring Break and other circumstances, this month’s prize give-away was postponed until Friday, April 29. Students have one more week to read books and take quizzes on line at bookadventure.com and/or fill out the book forms. Keep up the great work!! If you have any questions about the program, please contact John Turnbull or Karen Ulbrickson through the Thoreau office, 425 823-4350. CARTRIDGES FOR
KIDS PROGRAM Thank you for you continued support of this recycle program. We received another check for $34.00! We have made $200.00 this year so far. They take cell phones, lap tops, and ink cartridges. There is a bin under the flyer table in the lobby for your donations. Okay this is the last race for
the year! Turn in all those box tops by Thursday, May 5, to see which class
is the ultimate winner! The winning class will receive a pizza
party...OR an ice cream party, whichever the class prefers. Here are the totals so
far: Kindergarten —2nd grade: Mrs.
Amundsen……………..881 Mrs.
Sinclair…………….…..460 Mrs.
Mach………………….464 Mrs.
Van Cleave……….…...363 Mrs.
Sickles………….……..273 Mrs.
Platzke……………..….251 Ruby
PM…………………...109 Ruby
AM…………………….74 3rd grade — 6th grade Mr.
Elsworth………………...467 Mrs.
Guthrie…………….…...452 Mrs.
Vunak…………...……..371 Mrs.
Hartford…………….….360 Mrs.
Holman………….……..262 Mr.
Turnbull……….………...184 Mr.
Snider…………….……..167 Mark your calendars for Friday, May 20, 6:00pm-9:00pm! Come one, come all to a family night of fun at Thoreau’s third annual spring carnival! There will be lots of games to play and chances to win tickets for the prize room. Dunk Mr. Roetcisoender and Mr. Turnbull in the dunk tank! Run through the 42-foot obstacle course and slide down the 29-foot “Wave of Fire” slide! Bring your hungry tummy – eat a combo meal for about $3.25 a person. Pizza, hotdogs, chips, drinks, popcorn, and churros will be for sale. Check out the students’ art on display. Have your picture taken. Volunteers are still needed. Please contact Stacy McJunkin, 425 823-5642 or email stacymcj@comcast.net. |
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