| May 5, 2017 www.blainepta.com Vol. 2016-17, Issue 31 |
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Upcoming Dates
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May 5
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Fiesta! - Blaine Annual Gala @ 415 Westlake
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May 6
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Catharine Blaine Family Fun Night - Mariners Baseball Game
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May 10
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Tiger Trail Club - volunteers needed (Sign-Up Genius here)
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May 10
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2 Hour Early Release
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May 11
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Middle School Science Night and 4th/5th Grade Engineering Competition (info here) @ 6:30 - 7:30 pm
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May 19
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Blaine's Spring Family Dance @ 6:30pm - 4th Grade Fundraiser
Tickets here
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May 23
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PTA General Meeting (Budget and Board Elections) @ 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
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June 2-4
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Into the Woods JR. - Musical Performance Presented by Blaine Middle School
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In this Issue
PTA NEWS
- Blaine's Spring Family Dance @ 6:30pm - 4th Grade Fundraiser Tickets here
- Into the Woods JR. - Musical Performance Presented by Blaine Middle School
- 2017-18 PTA looking for Outreach Coordinators for family nights: Literacy, Math, & Cultural
- Popcorn Fridays/Menchies Mondays
- Tiger Trail Club - Volunteers Needed
SCHOOL NEWS
- School Nurse - Important Info regarding tracking immunization records.
- 4th/5th Grade Science Night - Engineering Competition
- Office Reminders - No Student Drop Off/Pickup in Staff Parking Lot; Be mindful of the fire lanes and handicapped parking.
- Job Board - for parents to post for babysitting requests, etc.
- Attendance Reminders
SPRING ENRICHMENT
COMMUNITY NEWS
- Free Creative Writing and Poetry program for 3-5th grade students at Magnolia Library
- Ballard Girls/Boys Basketball - Summer Camps
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Catharine Blaine's Middle School Musical
Catharine Blaine K-8 Presents
"Into the Woods, JR"
Friday, June 2 @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, June 3 @ 7:00 pm
Sunday, June 4 @ 2:00 pm
Directed by Blaine's own Garrett J. Lander and to be performed by Blaine M.S. students, Into the Woods JR is the first Act of the Broadway play by the same name.
"Be careful what you wish for as Stephen Sondheim's and James Lapine's cockeyed fairytale comes to life in this adaptation of their groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical. Into the Woods JR. features all of your favorite characters - Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and the Witch in this lyrically rich retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables."
Suggested Donation at the Door: Just $5 per person or $20 per family.
Proceeds supports the Arts@Blaine.
Contact: Ben Eckhart [email protected]
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Magnolia Elementary School Boundary Meeting Update
A community meeting about the boundaries for Magnolia Elementary was held Monday, May 1 at McClure Middle School. Approximately 300 people attended including School Board Directors Sue Peters, Leslie Harris, and Rick Burke. Many different options are being considered.
For additional information, go here, includes proposed boundary maps and comments.
Please send additional comments on the proposals to [email protected].
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The PTA Wants You!!
THE PTA WANTS YOU!
The nominating committee has been working hard to fill the 2017-2018 PTA Board Slate.
If you've been thinking about how you could get more involved at Blaine, this is the perfect opportunity!
The nominating committee is looking for a candidate for:
Outreach (family nights):
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Coordinates and oversees non-fundraising Blaine Family Night events such as: Cultural Night, Literacy Night, Math/Science Night. Responsible for finding a chair for each night and helping to assist and oversee the events.
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Works closely with the volunteer coordinator to arrange for the appropriate parent volunteers
If you would like to learn more about this position, email Becky Shields at [email protected]
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POPCORN FRIDAYS!!!!
EVERY FRIDAY AFTER SCHOOL!
Fundraiser for next year's Islandwood Adventure.
Hallway across from Lost and Found
$1.00/bag (suggested donation)
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Menchie's Mondays are back!!
Every Monday in May after school!
$3 - Cash only.
A portion of all proceeds go towards Catharine Blaine ASB.
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TIGER TRAIL CLUB
Wednesdays
Lunch Recess K-5th
Students will get a chance to run or walk the "Tiger Trail"- the Tiger paw prints that encircle the Blaine playground every Wednesday moving forward at lunch recess. If your student(s) wish to participate, please make sure they are wearing sneakers- it makes it much easier on their feet!
Students can earn "feet" at milestones such as 1 mile, 5 miles, 10 miles and so on. All students that ran last year have their laps and mileage carried forward.
Volunteers are appreciated (sign up here). Tiger Trail Club is every Wednesday (12:05pm-1pm) through the end of the year so lots of opportunities to help! And of course- if you aren't able to commit for the whole hour- we really need help during the K-1 recess (12:05-12:30pm).
Thanks, and Go Tigers!
Becky Shields
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A Message to Middle School Parents from the Principal and Counselor:
There is a new Netflix series gaining in popularity, Thirteen Reasons Why. Both Mr. Anderson and myself have viewed the series. Given the subject matter and graphic nature of some scenes, we recommend that you (the parents) watch it in its entirety prior to letting your student watch the series. Each subsequent episode becomes increasingly more and more graphic.
Be ready to have a conversation about big issues. One great resource we use regularly is Common Sense media below is a link:
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have further concerns.
Heather Johnson
Mike Anderson
[email protected]
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From the School Nurse
Change in Immunization Record System
Seattle Public Schools is in the process of changing the way we track vaccination records and will begin using an online immunization system called School Module.
This system, created by the Washington State Department of Health, allows us to view your child's immunization record quickly and determine if your child has all the required vaccines needed for school.
Seattle Public Schools values the health of each and every student. As necessary by state law, we ensure students are up-to-date with required vaccines, so they are protected from disease and come ready to learn.
Some of the benefits of changing our practice are:
More accurate records
Quicker follow up with you and your child for incomplete immunization records
If your child was born and vaccinated in Washington, your child's records are already in the state system, and can be accessed by School Module. You can access your child's records at any time by registering for MyIR on the Washington State's Authorized Record Access System website.
For those students whose immunizations records are NOT in the state database, the district will be conducting the necessary data entry to migrate the information into the state registry database.
As we move to this new record-keeping system, the school nurse may ask you for additional information about your child's immunization dates.
Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact the school nurse at your child's school.
You may also email
[email protected] with questions.
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Blaine 4th/5th Grade Engineering Competition
Thursday, May 11th
6:30 to 7:30 pm
Bridge Building
Welcome all engineers!!!
Compete against your friends to build the strongest bridge!!
Watch as your bridge undergoes a difficult feat to prove its strength as you add weight.
Please look for a handout that came home today with your student.
Sign up by Monday, May 1st.
Any questions, please contact Jim Petersen at [email protected]
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Online Tools to Support Student Academics for Middle School Students and Parents
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STUDENT DROP-OFF and PICK-UP REMINDERS
Please obey all parking restrictions in the Community Center and Pop Mounger Parking Lots. Both parking lots are owned by the Seattle Parks and Rec and your car may be ticket or towed if parked illegally.
Thanks for your cooperation.
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JOB BOARD for Parents to Post & Students to find work.
Parents looking for extra help can now post their needs on the Student Job Board. Yard work, pet sitting, before/after school child help, babysitting, etc. If you have a need, a student will be looking for ways to help you and earn some extra money.
The Job Board is located across from the office.
If you want to post a job, please use the provided 5x7 index card to write your FULL NAME, job description and contact information and post to the wall.
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Attendance
If you need to report your student late or absent, please call the Attendance number at 206-252-1924 or email
[email protected].
We appreciate your cooperation as we are required to call on all students absent to ensure their safety.
Catharine Blaine Office Staff
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Latest Enrichment News
An updated schedule can be found here as well as posted on the Enrichment Board outside the main office.
Space still available in Glee club, French Club and Mud Club!
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The Magnolia Library has a free Creative Writing and Poetry program for 3-5
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grade students coming up.
Four Teen Service Learners are running this workshop on creative writing and poetry. They will teach some poetry and creative writing basics as well as help the participants discover their voice through prompts and activities.
Poetry and Creative Writing will be an option for all four dates which are:
April 29th from 2 PM to 4 PM
May 13th from 2 PM to 4 PM
May 27th from 2 PM to 4 PM
June 10th from 2 PM to 4 PM
Come to one or all four, but please register by visiting or calling the branch at 206-386-4225 so that we know how many to expect each week.
Thank you-
Teen Services Librarian I Magnolia Branch
2801 34th Avenue W, Seattle, WA 98199
P: 206.386.4225 I F: 206.733.9825
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Ballard HS Band: Wind Ensemble
The Ballard High Wind Ensemble performed at Carnegie Hall for the New York International Music Festival on April 11th. They brought home a Gold Award (the highest level available) for their inspired performance. The level of musicianship they have shown and their hard work and dedication have brought them to this pinnacle. Memories for a lifetime and a place in Ballard Performing Arts history are theirs.
Director Michael James said, "It is hard to put into words the enthusiasm of the audience who heard the Wind Ensemble's performance and the spirits of the students after our final cutoff. We received a very long ovation and we are all extremely proud of the performance that we brought to the stage at Carnegie Hall and the manner in which we represented Ballard High School and the Ballard Performing Arts program."
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Ballard Girls Basketball Summer Camp July 10-14
Registration is now open for the Ballard Girls Basketball Summer Camp: July 10-14 from 9am-3pm!
For girls 3rd through 9th grade (beginner to advanced), this camp is a fun way to improve your ball handling, shooting, passing and defense. Lots of games and inspiration provided!
Questions? Please send email to Sara Wetstone at
[email protected]
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Ballard Boys Basketball Summer Camp July 17-21
Registration is now open for the Ballard Girls Basketball Summer Camp: July 17-21 from 9am-3pm!
For boys entering grades 3rd through 8th grade), this camp is designed to provide individual skill instruction and team concepts in a fun and safe learning environment. Camp with be enthusiastically directed by Ballard High School coaching staff and players.
Cost: $190 (t-shirt, camp photo & certificate); Early bird $160 register before May 1st.
Register at:
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2902344 (not available on mobile devices)
Questions? Please email Mike Broom
[email protected]
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UW Summer Youth Program
This summer we are offering a variety of STEM-focused courses (Green Energy, Engineering Design, Robotics, Microbiology, 3D Printing, Coding in Java, Web Design) as well as a variety of arts and humanities classes, creative writing classes, fashion, mosaic arts and more.
For dates, times, locations and other logistics please visit our website at:
http://www.summer-camp.uw.edu/.
Please note that limited financial aid is available while funds last.
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2550 34th Avenue West Seattle, Washington 98199 Office: 252-1920 Attendance: 252-1924 or
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