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Issue #93  April 1, 2016
PRINCIPAL'S CORNER

Dear Lakeview Families,

Spring is the in the air and we are all looking forward to a warm Spring Break! We want to wish you a safe, enjoyable time as a family, and whether you are traveling or staying close to home, I hope you can relax and reconnect as we prepare for an exciting and busy end to the school year!

Each spring, all Washington public school students in grades 3-8 are assessed in English Language Arts (ELA) and math using Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA). Students in grades 5 and 8 are also assessed in science using the Measurement of Student Progress (MSP). Results from these assessments provide meaningful feedback and data that teachers and other educators can use to help students succeed. In addition, the results provide data to help evaluate school-level and district-wide instructional strategies, initiatives and other programs.

When we return from Spring Break, our 3-5 grade classes will have an opportunity to practice SBA/MSP-style testing on laptops during April. May brings the start of our SBA testing schedule with 3rd and 5th grade ELA testing beginning May 3rd. You can see the complete testing schedule here: http://bit.ly/LakeviewSBA-MSP2016

You can learn more about state assessments on the district website ( click here).

Thanks - Steve

  Lakeview Marathon News!

Lakeview 2016 Marathon Begins Monday, 4/11! This is the first day back from Spring Break.  Please make sure that your child(ren) come to school ready to run and with water bottles to take down to the field, as water is not supplied.  

Students run during their lunch recess.  Volunteers are needed every day to punch student lap cards and cheer them on in their quest to finish a marathon! The marathon is scheduled for every school day between 4/11 - 5/25, except for Dance Week (5/2 - 5/6). 

Click here to sign up to help. 

Lunch recess times are 11:55-12:25 (2nd/3rd); 12:25-12:55 (K/1st); 12:55-1:25 (4th/5th). You are welcome to come and run with your child or to cheer then along!  Thanks for participating.

PTSA General Membership Meeting 

Please join us for our next PTSA general membership meeting!  It is Apr 14 from 7-8 in the gym, and afterwards we will all walk down the CKC to Chainline for a social hour. 

Wanted: PTSA Board Members for Next Year! 
Our Lakeview PTSA has a large number of board positions opening up for next year.  We'd like to reach out far and wide to bring some new energy and ideas to the board for the upcoming school year. If you are interested in being on the PTSA board, or you'd like to make suggestions of people you think would make a good addition to the board, please contact the head of the nominating committee, Karee Oliver: kareeoliver@gmail.com. 

The open board positions are:

- Treasurer
- Membership
- Fundraising (Co-Chair)
- Special Events
- Enrichment (Co-Chair)
- School Services

These jobs can all be done by an individual, or shared by co-chairs.

The PTSA board meets once a month, and is an important part of the Lakeview school community. They recruit volunteers and manage donations to support many of the Lakeview programs we all love. They provide an essential enrichment function for our kids that the State can no longer provide.

We hope to hear from you!

Get Out the Vote - "Red Tuesday" April 12th 
 
Please come out to show your support for the Lake Washington School District bond by wearing red and waving VOTE YES signs before school starts on Tuesday, April 12!  We will meet in front of Lakeview at 8:15 AM.  We will have some sings, and you can also print your own, see link:  http://vote4lwsdkids.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/VoteYES-YardSign-8.5x11-r102.pdf
 
Supported by your PTSA!

Next Principal-Parent Coffee April 13

Please join us for coffee from 9 to 10 in the library on Wednesday, April 13.  Discussion topics for this day will include the school bond, spring testing, and what you need to be thinking about now for fall.  This is a nice way for new families to meet each other, ask questions, and get connected.  Hope to see you there!

Primary Choir Begins April 15

Hello wonderful 1st and 2nd grade Lakeview families!  Primary Choir will be starting after Spring Break.  We will meet on Friday mornings before school at 8:15 in the music room.  Enrollment forms went home last week; please return your form with payment (or indicate "scholarship" if needed).  Rehearsals begin Friday, April 15, and our concert will be Thursday, May 26.  The theme this year is "Dinosaurs," and I cannot wait to sing awesome and hilarious dinosaur songs with you fabulous kiddos!

Musically Yours,

Rachel Brackett, Lakeview Music

Lakeview Elementary Beautification Day - Saturday April 16th, 9AM-1PM

Please join us for the first Lakeview Beautification Day on Saturday, April 16, from 9AM to 1PM!  Bring your gloves and garden tools, its time to get our campus ready for spring! Parents and students are encouraged to come and help clean up the school grounds to make Lakeview beautiful. We'll be weeding, pruning, spreading mulch and planting flowers. Please bring your gardening tools (pruners, rakes, shovels, brooms, wheelbarrows and any other useful items). We'll mark all the tools so they can make it back home. Come when you can stay as long as you can.

Sign up at:  Lakeview Beautification Day.  Coffee and doughnuts provided by the PTSA. If you can not make it, but would like to donate needed items or have questions, please contact Brad Schmidt, PTSA.


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2015-2016 LWSD Calendar 

 

 

 

In This Issue
Upcoming Events!
April 4-8
No School
Spring Break

April 11
Marathon Begins

April 12
Red Tuesday

April 13
Principal Parent Coffee

April 14
PTSA General Membership Meeting



 
 
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