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SES PTSA Newsletter Volume 10, Number 3 The Newsletter for the SES PTSA January/February 2016
The PTSA is
looking for a School
Beautification
committee chairperson
for the 2016-2017 school
year. Please contact
Abbey Cantrell at
you are interested in
this position.
Snoqualmie Elementary School PTSA
PTSA’s Annual Scholastic Book Fair January 25 - 29, SES Library
Hours: Daily from 8:40am-4:00pm
Special Hours: Book Fair Family Night: Thursday, January 28, 5:30-8:00pm, during the Family Dinner Night for the 5th Grade Camp Fundraiser from 5:30-7:30pm
Donuts for Dads: Friday, January 29 from 8: 1 5-9:00am
Children will be able to make purchases during their regularly scheduled library times, before and after school, and during lunch recess. Parents can shop at any time during the day!
It takes a lot of volunteers to put on the book fair. If you are able to help, even for 30 minutes in the morning before school starts,
please contact Cindy Conlon at [email protected].
Family Movie Night Featuring
My Neighbor Totoro
Friday, March 25th 6:30pm-8:30pm
*Admission is free!
*Bring pillows and blankets to the gym!
Popcorn and beverages will be for
sale by the 5th grade class benefiting the Camp Warm Beach fund.
#support SESptsa
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
January 19 - PTSA General Meeting
January 25-29 - Book Fair
January 28 - Book Fair Family Night & 5th
Grade Camp Family Dinner Fundraiser
January 29 - Donuts for Dads
February 4 - 1st Grade Concert
February 8-12- Jump Rope for Heart
February 12 - Muffins for Mom
February 15-19- NO SCHOOL (Mid-Winter Break)
February 26– Art & Science Night
March 3 – Kindergarten Concerts
March 5– Raise a Glass to SES Event
March 7-11 Classified Staff Appreciation Week
March 14-15 - Kindergarten Conferences
March 14 - Just Say No Workshop
March 18 - Spelling Bee
March 22 - Class Pictures
March 24 - 2nd Grade Concert
March 25 - Family Movie Night
March 28- April 1-Teacher Appreciation Week
March 31 - FEAST Day
April 4-8 - NO SCHOOL (Spring Break)
April 11-29 - Otis Spunkmeyer Fundraiser
April 14- 5th Grade & Band Concerts
April 19 - PTSA General Membership Meeting
April 19– Parent Education Presentation:
Common Core
April 22– Family BINGO Night
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2015-20156PTSA Board Members
President Diana Reul-Shapiro [email protected] President Elect Kim Jones [email protected] VP of Fundraising Cindy Conlon [email protected] VP of Enrichment Tina Nixon [email protected] VP of Membership Janell Wickersham [email protected] Treasurer Tara Voorhies [email protected] Secretary Abbey Cantrell [email protected] Executive Member Noelle Triou [email protected] Executive Member Tonya Guinn [email protected] Executive Member Shaundy Muchin [email protected] Executive Member Lisa Graham [email protected] Executive Member Thyra Demetrick [email protected] Executive Member Bernadette Darby [email protected] Executive Member Julie Thor [email protected] Executive Member Sarah Webb [email protected] Executive Member Shelly Bean [email protected]
Upcoming Staff Appreciation Events Classified Staff Week: March 7-11
Teacher Appreciation Week: March 28-April 1 If you would like to help with either of these,
please email Noelle at [email protected]
I hope you will join me at the SES PTSA sponsored “Raise a Glass to SES” event on March 5th at Sigillo Cellars. This will be an evening to celebrate our vibrant, supportive Snoqualmie Elementary community. The partnership between our PTSA and our school has accomplished so much here at SES, and this night is a chance for all of us to be together, have fun and celebrate. As you know, many of our Cougars will be heading off on the important, exciting adventure of opening a new school. This is a time of mixed emotions for us because no one here at SES wants anyone to have to go. However, true to the nature of our wonderful and caring PTSA, we have this chance to embrace our brave Cougars and send them off with support while continuing to raise funds for the SES PTSA that will be used to continue to enrich Snoqualmie Elementary. It will be a fun night. I look forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely, Kerstin Kramer
Principal
A Message from Principal Kramer
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Box Tops Contest
Bring your Box Tops in to your classrooms today!
The contest runs from Tuesday, January 19 until Friday, February 12!
The winning grade level will win popcorn passes! Let’s meet our school goal of $1,600 in Box Tops!
We are looking for volunteers to help sort, count and prep the labels for mailing. This is a great way to help from home. Sign up through Volunteer Spot at this
link: http://vols.pt/8h97gi
If you have questions about this program please contact Bernadette Darby at [email protected].
Thank you for your support in this program!
Art & Science Night
Friday, February 26th
Entry Deadlines February 12th: Art, Science, and Creative Writing
Project Deadlines February 24th: Art & Creative Writing
February 26th: Science
More information on page 14.
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November’s Classes of Distinction
Ms. Roberts’ 2nd Grade Class
2nd time this year! Congrats!
Mrs. Hodgins’ 5th Grade Class
2nd time this year! Congrats!
December’s Classes of Distinction
Mr. Ziemkowski’s 2nd Grade Class
Mrs. Snyder’s 3rd Grade Class
Each month we recognize two classrooms whose students show exemplary behavior and school
citizenship outside of their classroom. Please help us congratulate these great classes!
Congratulations to all these amazing classes!!!
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November
Kindergarten Sara Chiu Sage Hull
Ellie Bollinger Sanna Tuip
Krishiv Mangamuri Brielle Collins
Kali Galetti Jack Kilbreath
Avery Hunt Braydon Usher
Trenton Anderson Ethan Kaiser
First Grade
Kevin Fell Celena Zhang Shuja Karim Indie Olson Tyler Grant Gavin Riley
Brinnley Davis Armin Ahmad Nizam
Finn Hayes
2nd Grade Logan Campbell Melissa Friday Zack Graham Zoe Hendricks
Kacie Gage Sophia Herrmann
Sami Kingrey Emmett Whitaker
Asher Shuck
Natalie Boyle Cindy Dong
Dawson Ribary
3rd Grade Paytyn Woodhouse Spencer Ste. Marie
Reese Anderson Sophia Perdomo Claire Johnson Chase Brown
Kaylee Reynolds Eli Triou
Ciara Gibson Jordan Dickinson
4th Grade Nathanial Hert Luke Wendlick Kayla Helman Jenna Randall
Bryce Hair Scarlet Riden Noah Marsh
5th Grade Mac Visk
River Stinson Indi Edwards
Parisa Yurczyk Gabe Henry Payton Utley
December
Kindergarten Sienna Alvarado
Andrew Gloe Vivian Kishel
Brendan Boyle Ole Herrmann Ava Thomas
Kennedy Tinnea Rocco Caranna
Nolan West Kalin Novak Joshua Gray
First Grade Hailey Galvan
Hudson Andrews Sydney Clinton
Ali Melby Shasta Coulic
Katie Bartholomew Kai Rivas
Georgia Sauvage Izzi Lloyd
Sanjana Kaluskar
2nd Grade Laila Nordstrom
Liam Woll Emma Mather Kyle Llewellyn Aarnav Kalihall Zunairah Karim Jackson Ward
Stella McNames Zach Cezar
Katie Meisberger
3rd Grade Finola Harper Garrett Brooks Beckett Brewer
Jay Nelson Fineas Kryger Ashley Harris Hyrum Hicks Zachary Batlle
Wilson Demetrescu Alexander McLean Santiago Barerro Bhargav Vaddi
4th Grade Jaida Warrick
Henry Herrman Ava Query
Logan Cezar Clayton Crooks
Taneesha Sharmin
5th Grade Larisa Martin Emily From Serena Wolf
Braden Stokes Talyn Bell
Wilson Lundquist Mikeylah Galang
Ali Karim
November & December Very Important Cougars
Snoqualmie Elementary strives to create an environment that inspires creativity, academic excellence and an enthusiasm for learning. We recognize students whose behavior choices help create this environment. Listed below are November and December’s Very Important Cougars.
Congratulations to these students for their hard work and outstanding citizenship!
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Darhl Edwards Darhl was the hero of the day during the 5th-grade pizza sale at the Winter Bazaar. He kept the lines moving and the 5th-grade helpers organized! Darhl has also volunteered at the Veteran’s Day assemblies and by chaperoning field trips for his daughter’s class. Thank you, Darhl!
Thomas Schuett Thomas is a Mt. Si High School student who was a huge help during the Winter Bazaar. Thomas volunteered as soon as he was out of school until the end of the bazaar. He helped whenever the help was needed and did so with a smile on his face the whole time! Thank you for being such a big help, Thomas!
Mary Miller If it’s a Tuesday then you know where you can find Mary– at SES popping popcorn! If it’s not a Tuesday then you may still run into Mary at SES as she is helping in her children’s classrooms, with class parties, chaperoning field trips and helping the PTSA with fundraising events. Thank you for your ongoing support of SES, Mary!
Shana Kalenius Over the past few years Shana has volunteered in her sons’ classes, on field trips, at the Orange Ruler Fun Run and Winter Bazaar, during the Book Fair and at class parties. But Shana says her favorite activity to help with is Cougar Trail! Thank you for all your help, Shana– we can’t wait to see you at Cougar Trail this spring!
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Welcome to the Oil Pastel unit!
Smart with Art is excited to be in the third session of art this year,
the oil pastel unit! The collage art from the last unit has been decorating the halls and now we get to see all the amazing art that is being created with oil pastels. The students focus on techniques with the oil pastels as well as creating artworks inspired by famous artists, ideas or techniques. Hope everyone enjoys the art! Sincerely, Kara and Marcia Smart with Art
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS!
OUR EVENTS WOULD NOT BE A SUCCESS WITHOUT YOU!
Abby Blair Abbey Cantrell Alison Fitzpatrick Amy Bruce Amy Workman Aunt Lynnie Autumn Capper Bernadette Darby Caroline Furness Chirag Vedullapalli Christian Capper Cindy Conlon Claire Meyer Coreen Wilson Corey Seaman Daisy Bakos-Hayertz Dari Edwards DeAun Green Devon Player Diana Reul-Shapiro Eamon McDade Erin Christensen Erin Linscott Esther Sanchez Grace Himka Grace Swan Heather Kitterman Jackie Brown Janell Wickersham Jennifer Esteban Jennifer Meisberger Jill Dais Brenne Joanna Maguire Johnna Thompson Juli Reynolds Julie Thor Karen Wilder Kathy Piculell Katrina Gangsaas Katrina Helman Keira Mix Kien Duong Kim Jones Kindra Perkins Shecter Kristin Kingrey Kimberly Fairbanks Laurie Fitzpatrick Laurie Moyer Lisa Graham Lori Boyle Mary Fairchild Mary Miller Megan Hughes Melanie Jarocki Mindee Prichard Vantana Cornick Noelle Triou Pavithra Rachel Harris Rachelle Wilmot Rebecca MacLean Vasanthi Riley Buckmaster Riordan Roche Robin Baldwin Saima Qasim Sarah Webb Shana Kalenius Shaundy Muchin Shelly Bean Sophia Ojeda Stephanie Smith Tara Voorhies Thomas Schuett Thyra Demetrick Tina Nixon Toby Hatch Tonya Guinn
Teacher Appreciation Art Mounting Popcorn Tuesday
Winter Bazaar Turkey Trot Cougar Trail
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Volunteers Wanted! Thank you to all who have
signed up for the variety of volunteer opportunities. If
you haven’t already been contacted by the Committee Chairperson you will be very
shortly.
If you would like to sign up to volunteer or have
questions, contact Diana at [email protected].
You can also join the volunteer mailing list
through Volunteer Spot by
visiting this site:
http://vols.pt/zUmer2
The week of February 8-12 during lunch recesses, Snoqualmie Elementary will again be participating in the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for Heart (JRFH) program! This annual event invites students in grades K-5 to raise funds for the American Heart Association to help fund po-tentially lifesaving research and support programs that help people in our community. Your student will soon be bringing home information from Mr. McEldowney about how to participate in this fun and worthwhile event. All students are invited and encouraged to participate in the event even if they decide not to raise funds for the American Heart Association.
We will also need volunteers to help staff the event, so watch your email for an invitation from
Volunteer Spot or visit http://vols.pt/YzGQek to sign up.
Donuts For Dads
Calling all Dads, Grandpas and Uncles too!
Join your student at school on
January 29th from 8:15am-9:00am to enjoy a fun treat of
donuts, coffee and milk!
The SES PTSA needs you!
The PTSA board is currently looking for a Treasurer, Vice President of
Fundraising and Executive Members for the 2016-2017 Board. If you are
interested please contact Kim Jones at [email protected] .
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SAVE THE DATE!
SES Mariners Game May 14 at 6:10pm
Ticket ordering information coming soon!
LOST & FOUND
Have you checked the Lost & Found lately? Don’t forget all
Lost & Found items are donated on the last Friday of each month!
Are you an shopper?
If you access amazon.com through the SES PTSA website, 4%-7% of your purchase will be donated to SES. You don’t need to enter any additional information for your order —Amazon will automatically credit us! www.septsa.com
Cougarisms
Donuts for Dads - An opportunity for students to share a donut before school with male role models in their lives. Dads, Grandpas and Uncles of all kind are welcome! Room Parent - Classroom responsibilities vary by teacher. On a school level, a Room Parent provides the essential role of PTSA Liaison, promoting classroom participation in school-wide events such as the Family Fun Nights, Orange Ruler Fun Run & Teacher Appreciation Week.
Thank you to everyone who spent a chilly morning in November running in the Turkey Trot. Your support
helped us raise $1,875 for the PTSA fund! And SES had the highest level of participation of all the elementary schools!
Thank you to all the families who came to Winter Bazaar!
A big thank you to the
classrooms that donated auction baskets!
Over $7,600 was raised at the Bazaar for the PTSA fund and $455 was raised for the 5th grade camp fund from
the teacher experience and basket auctions!
Don’t forget the 1st Thursday of each month Sahara Pizza
and Snoqualmie Bowling Center will donate 20% of their
pizza & bowling revenue to SES!
Check out www.saharapizza.com for pricing & specials.
Sahara Pizza and Snoqualmie Bowling Center
425-888-6060,
7940 Railroad Ave SE,
Hours 11:00 am – Midnight.
Bowling reservations are recommended.
To reserve your spot call 425-888-2319.
Over the last 5 months this program has raised over
$1200! Thank you for your support!
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Sponsored by 5th Grade
Camp Warm Beach Fundraiser
Date: January 28th Where: SES Gym When: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $3 dollars a slice or $5 for 2 slices $20 for a whole pizza for families up to 6
** Includes salad and lemonade **
Bake Sale and More Available!
Stop by, grab a meal and visit the
SES Book Fair from 5:30- 8:00!
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Snoqualmie Elementary School Art & Science Night
February 26, 2016 Art, Writing & Science Information
Please read the criteria below. Entry forms can be picked up outside the school office. Please fill out one form per project. Please take special note of all due dates. All entry forms are due by Friday, February 12th.
Science Entry Criteria Science projects should utilize the scientific method (ask a question, do research, create a hypothesis, experiment, analyze data, and present conclusion.) Visit http://www.education.com for more ideas by grade level. Student must be present at Art & Science Night to stand by and explain project if they wish to be judged. Student is responsible for providing peripherals needed for project (power strips, extension cords, etc.) Dimensions of project should be no greater than 52” wide x 40” tall.
Science projects must be dropped off on Friday, February 26th between 1:30-3:30pm at the gym.
Art Entry Criteria
Art entries can include art done at school or home. Only one piece per student please. Art entries can be any form (photography, textiles, painting, oil pastels, etc.). Art entries must be flat and able to be displayed on a wall. No mounting or frames are allowed. Each art entry must be labeled with name, grade, and title of piece on the back.
Art pieces are due to be turned in at the office by Wednesday, February 24th, between 8:30am-9:15am outside the front office. Art will not be accepted the day of the show.
Creative Writing/Prose Entry Criteria
Creative writing/prose must be written this school year (2015-2016). Work must be original. Writing entries can take various forms (stories, essays, poetry, comic strip, etc.) Work must be one-sided so each page can be displayed.
Entries are to be turned in at the office by Wednesday, February, 24th between 8:30am-9:15am outside the front office. Late entries will NOT be accepted.
*ALL ENTRY FORMS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH *
Copies of the entry forms can be picked up near the school office. If you have any questions, please contact Abbey Cantrell at
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SES Science Entry Form
(ONE SCIENCE ENTRY PER STUDENT PLEASE)
Student Name: _________________________ Teacher Name: _________________________ Grade: __________ Title of Project: ________________________________________ Other important information: _________________________________
Please check box if you would like to present your project to the judges. (Please see additional information on the next page.) ******************************************************************
* ALL ENTRY FORMS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12th *
Projects must be dropped off:
February 26th, 1:30-3:30pm in the gym.
If you have any questions, please contact: Abbey Cantrell at [email protected]
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SCIENCE FAIR JUDGING FORM
If you would like to have your science project judged during the science fair, please read the following information and fill out the bottom portion and return with your science project entry form.
Only students who chose to present their projects to the panels of judges will
be eligible to receive a ribbon. Ribbons will be awarded to the two
highest scoring projects in each grade level, kindergarten through 5th.
Students will need to be present during the judging process in order to have
their projects judged.
The judging will take place from approximately 6:30pm-7:30pm. Students will
need to be at their project and ready to present by 6:30pm.
The scoring rubric is available to pick up from the school in the front office. Each student will have 1 minute to explain his/her project and the judges will then have the opportunity to ask 2 questions. Good luck!
I am submitting a science project for the Art and Science Night and would like my project to be judged. I understand I will need to be present during Art and Science Night on February 26th, arriving no later than 6:30pm ready to present, explain and demonstrate my project. Name:___________________________________________________________ Grade:________________ Teacher:___________________________________
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SES Art Entry Form
(ONE ART ENTRY PER STUDENT PLEASE)
Student Name: _________________________ Teacher Name: _________________________ Grade: __________ Title of Project: ________________________________________ Other important information: ______________________________ _____________________________________________________ *******************************************************************
* ALL ENTRY FORMS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12th *
Projects must be dropped off:
February 24th, 8:30-9:15am outside the front office.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL ART MUST BE FLAT AND ABLE TO BE DISPLAYED ON A WALL, NOT MOUNTED OR IN A PICTURE FRAME.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Abbey Cantrell at [email protected]
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SES Creative Writing Entry Form
(ONE WRTING ENTRY PER STUDENT PLEASE)
Student Name: _________________________ Teacher Name: _________________________ Grade: __________ Title of Project: ________________________________________ Other important information: ______________________________ _____________________________________________________ ******************************************************************
* ALL ENTRY FORMS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12th *
Projects must be dropped off:
February 24th, 8:30-9:15am outside the front office.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL WRITING MUST BE ABLE TO BE DISPLAYED ON A WALL, NOT MOUNTED OR IN A PICTURE FRAME.
If you have any questions, please contact: Abbey Cantrell at [email protected]
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Taco Time Coupon Books For Sale!
For $1.00 you get 5 coupons worth over $5.00!
Coupons expire on April 30, 2016.
The coupons are $1.00 off each of the following: any platter item, any menu item, a beef or chicken soft taco and any tostado salad.
And there is one coupon for buy two crisp tacos and get one free.
100% of the sales go directly to the SES PTSA fund and right back to the SES students!
There are a limited number of books for sale. If you are interested in buying
one or more books please fill out the form below and return it along with your payment to school with your child. The coupon books will be sent home with your child within one week. Coupon books will be on sale until April 1
st.
Please contact Thyra Demetrick at [email protected]
if you have any questions.
Thank you for your support!
Taco Time Coupon Book Order Form
Name: _____________________________________________ Child’s Name: ______________________________________ Child’s Teacher: ____________________________________ Number of books requested: ______________
Please include cash or check, written to SES PTSA, with your order. Please note returned checks will be charged a $10.00 returned check fee.
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