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H.D. Thoreau Elementary
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8224 NE 138th 425-823-4350 FAX: 425-814-4986
Steve Roetcisoender, Principal Email: sroetcisoender@lwsd.org |
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November 23, 2005
November 23 12:00 Early Dismissal
24-25 No School – Thanksgiving
Break 29 Student Picture Re-take Day 30 Student Bank Day PRINCIPAL’S PERSPECTIVE Movement… Students experienced dance/movement lessons this week during music classes. Debbie Gilbert, the instructor, has worked for many years to teach dance concepts and skills to children in the Puget Sound area. Our new Art Work Team, chaired by Mr. Turner, was able to bring Debbie Gilbert to us through grant money. ArtsEd of Washington is working with several schools in the area to promote the arts in elementary schools. Thoreau staff members themselves experienced the same lessons the students did on Wednesday afternoon. There is ample scientific evidence that movement, as well as all the art disciplines, enhances learning in all content areas. Teachers learned different techniques to incorporate movement into instructional practices. We are fortunate to have Debbie Gilbert scheduled to work directly in classrooms for 4 more days after the Thanksgiving break. CHOICE(ALTERNATIVE) SCHOOLS Now is the time
to attend informational meetings if you are interested in any of the
district’s choice schools for your child that will be in grades 6-9 for the
2006-07 school year. If you wait
until the spring time, it will be too late, as they will have long waiting
lists. If interested, attend the meeting December 1, 2005, 7:30pm-8:30pm at
the LWSD Resource Center KIRKLAND
LITTLE LEAGUE Kirkland National Little League will
be conducting baseball and softball registration on Saturday, Dec. 10 2005
and Saturday, Jan. 14 2006.
Registration will be held at Juanita High School cafeteria on these
days. Please bring player birth
certificate with you, for all new and returning players, in addition to proof
of residency (Valid Drivers License, Utility bill, Voters card, etc.). Baseball Fees: League age 5-8 $100.00; 9-12 $140.00; 13 and up $165.00. Softball Fees: League age 5-8 $100.00; 9 and up $140.00. Please bring a check or cash. For more info go to www.KirklandNational.org. QUEST PROGRAM The Quest Program for Highly Capable Students in Grades 1-6. December 9, 2005 is the deadline for
submitting Quest applications to the district. More information can
be found in the Quest information packet that is available at all elementary
schools, on the Quest website (www.lwsd.org/quest), and at the Quest Office
on the third floor of the Resource Center (425-702-3238; Quest@lwsd.org).
All parents interested in the Quest Program or with
children already in Quest are invited to attend the Quest Parent Forum on Thursday, December 8, 2005, from 7:00-8:30
PM in the LWSD Resource Center in the Redmond Town Center. This forum,
sponsored by the Gifted Education Advisory Council (GEAC), will explain more
specifically what Quest offers to highly qualified, academically gifted
children.
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Check out our
website for the latest information! THOREAU CHESS CLUB Emily Y., Nicky B., Dylan D., and Nate B. enjoyed and endured
the Chess Mates Fall kick off Tourney at Ingram High School last weekend.
Each student came away with at least one win and Nicky B. qualified to go to
the State Tournament in the spring with 3 wins! Congrats Nicky! HONOR CHOIR TO
SING AT SONICS GAME The choir has been invited back to sing the national anthem at
the Sonic vs. Orlando game on Wed., Jan. 11…game starts at 7 pm. Choir
students must buy a ticket and any Thoreau family is welcome to buy tickets.
The discount price is $14.00 each. To purchase tickets please call Barbara
Stommel, 425 823-0565 or see Ms. Paige. Deadline for ticket purchase is Dec.
2. MAKE IT AND TAKE IT HOLIDAY FAIR LEO’S PHOTOGRAPHY will be at the Fair
for families to have holiday photo cards made if you choose. 25 cards for
$25….Mark your calendars for the Make It and Take It Fair coming Friday,
December 2…6:30pm-8:30pm. We have 10 craft/gift tables with 60 crafts each,
all under $2. Mrs. Everitt will be there for some holiday story telling in
the music room and there will be about 10 vendors selling assorted items.
Come join the fun.
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