| May 19, 2017 www.blainepta.com Vol. 2016-17, Issue 33 |
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Upcoming Dates
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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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May 24
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Tiger Trail Club - volunteers needed (Sign-Up Genius here)
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May 29
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Memorial Day - No School
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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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June 8
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Variety Show @ 6:30 - 8:30 pm (details below - Auditions May 23rd & 24th.)
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June 9
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Move-a-Thon - More details soon.
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Jun 15
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Incoming Kindergarteners - Popsicles on the Playground @ 4:15
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June 26
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Last day of School - 1 hr early release
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In this Issue
PTA NEWS
- Blaine's Spring Family Dance, Friday, @ 6:30pm - 4th Grade Fundraiser Tickets here
- Box Tops - due by June 9th
- Gala Update - Parent Parties and Teacher Experiences sign-ups.
- Variety Show - June 8th (auditions May 23rd and 24th after school) more info here.
- Into the Woods JR. - Musical Performance Presented by Blaine Middle School June 2 -4
- 2017-18 PTA looking for Outreach Coordinators for family nights: Literacy, Math, & Cultural
- Popcorn Fridays/Menchies Mondays
- Tiger Trail Club - Volunteers Needed
SCHOOL NEWS
- Advanced Learning Referral Window Opens May 15 to Sept 22. More info here
- School Nurse - Immunization Tracking/Free Dental Care Info
- Office Reminders - No Student Drop Off/Pickup in Staff Parking Lot; Be mindful of the fire lanes and handicapped parking. Pop Mounger Pool Parking Lot is not a school parking lot.
- SPS on-line resources for Middle School parents: Source and Schoology
- Job Board - for parents to post for babysitting requests, etc.
- Attendance Reminders.
ENRICHMENT
- Fall 2017 Cross Country Club info below
COMMUNITY NEWS
- Magnolia Soccer Club Fall 2017 Registration Now Open
- Free Creative Writing and Poetry program for 3-5th grade students at Magnolia Library
- Ballard Girls/Boys Basketball - Summer Camps
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Friday, May 19, 2017 in the Blaine Cafeteria, 6:30 to 9 PM.
* Music and dancing * Delicious baked goods and beverages * Family portrait photography sessions * Games and prizes, including a chance to win a trip to the Great Wolf Lodge*
The Spring Fling is a super fun event where you can make great family memories while supporting a worthy cause!
Tickets are $25 per family and ticket sales are ONLINE ONLY. Buy your tickets today! This is a popular event and there are a limited number of tickets available.
Buy dance tickets, photography sessions and sweet floral crowns for your little dancers here.
Please consider volunteering to help out- All jobs will be fun and rewarding, and we promise that you will be able to spend time with your family at the dance!
There are a variety of options for time commitments from 30 minutes to 2 hours as well as a variety of kinds of jobs to do from set-up to tear down, from checking in families to helping out at the bake sale.
Sign up to volunteer at the Spring Fling at:
Sign up for the bake sale at:
What are we raising money for?
Next year's 5th grade students will go to IslandWood Camp. IslandWood is a four-day, three-night educational immersion program for students and faculty, held at a beautiful 225 acre outdoor campus on Bainbridge Island. It is a huge highlight for every 5th grader at Blaine! The camp costs just over $300 per student, so our students and their families hold fundraisers for the twelve months prior to help reduce the expense for all students, so your support is needed and appreciated greatly!
Any questions please contact Nicole at [email protected] or Candy at [email protected].
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Box Tops Time again!
Catharine Blaine collects Box Tops for Education to earn money for recess equipment. All you have to do is cut the Box Tops logos from participating brands, save them up throughout the year, and send them into your child's class. This is easy, free money that goes directly to our school to benefit our kids.
Our last collection deadline for the year is June 9th.
The class with the most Box Tops will earn a party at the end of the year.
The Top 5 classrooms so far are:
- Clothier-Sharman
- Cristobal
- Rogers
- Johanson/Rudolph
- Megard
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Gala Update
Dear Parents,
The auction team wants to extend our deepest thanks to the Blaine community for attending the Fiesta Gala & Auction two weeks ago. We had such an amazing time with you. So many of you showed up for our kids and you were all beyond generous.
You should receive your receipt from the event in the mail soon. For those of you who made contributions toward Fund-an-Item, those donations are likely eligible for corporate matching through your employer. This is a very simple way to DOUBLE your generosity.
We are asking those of you whose employers will match your charitable giving to initiate that process for us. In most cases, the process is as simple as filling out an online form.
Your company will most likely need the following information in order to match your donation:
Catharine Blaine PTA Tax ID: 91-1116257
NCES District ID:5307710
NCES School ID: 530771002017
Mailing Address:
Catharine Blaine K-8
c/o: Auction Matching
2550 34 Ave W
Seattle, WA 98199
Also, many of you have asked for the dates of sign up parties or about the possibility of buying additional spots in some of the most popular parties. We will have the sign up party spaces available online
here
until the end of school. All of the party dates and full descriptions are available here (
Parent Parties
and
Teacher Experiences
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We have a couple of prize envelopes that were unclaimed by raffle winners. Contact [email protected] if you left any prizes behind.
Thank you again,
Blaine Fundraising
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Pre-registered Auditions
Tuesday, May 23rd and Wednesday, May 24th
Please arrive prepared for your scheduled audition time (i.e. bring your music, props, etc)
Your performance must be 2 minutes or under in length and rehearsed in advance.
Everything presented must be family friendly and school appropriate. Please no lip syncing.
Shows
June 8th 2:30 pm K-4 assembly
June 8th 3:30 pm 5-8 assembly
June 8th 6:30 pm (show will run 2 hours approx.) - Doors Open at 6:00 for food
COME HUNGRY: pizza, hot dogs and lots of sweet treats available with a donation. All donations from the food sales go towards next year's 5th Grade ISLANDWOOD Camp experience.
Please download and complete this form. Bring to Audition.
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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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2017-2018 Incoming Kindergarten -
Popsicles on the Playground
Thursday, June 15th @ 4:15
Sharon Paul, Catharine Blaine PTA,
Outreach Coordinator
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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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Parking Reminders
Pop Mounger Pool is Now Open!
As a reminder to our families,
please do not park in the Pop Mounger Pool parking lot at any time during the school day. This lot belongs to the City of Seattle. You may be towed if it is determined that you are not a pool patron.
PLEASE DO NOT PARK/STOP IN THE FIRE LANE IN THE FRONT PARKING LOT.
Emergency vehicles need to be able to get into and out of the community center parking lot in front of the school. This lot belongs to the City of Seattle. It is NOT the school parking lot. You may be towed if you are parked illegally.
Please do not park in marked disabled parking spots. If you do not have the appropriate parking permits (placards, license plates, and tabs), you may be towed if you are parked illegally.
Please do not pick up or drop off in the 32nd Ave W Bus Zone during designated times. These spots need to be available for the safe arrival and departure of our bus students.
While we understand that parking can be difficult, we appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
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Music News
Incoming Ballard Freshman
Meeting.
Tuesday, June 20th at 7:00 PM, Ballard High School Performing Arts Center.
It is a time to meet the teachers, learn about the program, hear from current students, and meet other 8th graders that will be in the program next fall! We will also be talking about next year's calendar of events and answering many questions that people often have as they enter the music program.
Courtney Rowley,
Director of Choirs,
Ballard High School
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Advanced Learning Referral Window Open May 15 - Sept. 22, 2017
Seattle Public Schools provides opportunities for academically advanced students to qualify for Advanced Learning programs and Highly Capable services. Eligibility testing for the 2018-19 school year begins in September 2017.
Advanced Learning referrals for the 2018-19 school year of students currently in kindergarten through 7 grade will be accepted online beginning Monday, May 15. Parents will select testing date, time, and location. Paper forms in nine languages will be available online and at schools.
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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; and 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.
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Online Tools to Support Student Academics for Middle School Students and Parents
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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.
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FALL 2017 - BLAINE CROSS
COUNTRY/
RUNNING TEAM, BOYS AND GIRLS K-8
Please sign-up now for our second season of K-8 XC running at Catharine Blaine. The final roster is not due till September, but help us plan now!
Please email coaches Mike McNaul and Jodi Wade at
[email protected]
to let us know if your K-8 Blaine student is interested and also if you are willing to volunteer. We are looking for parents to come out and help us make practices and meets safe and fun, all speeds of runners are needed. Also, this year we want to add a second day of practice each week so more kids are able to make one practice and still do their other activities. We need one or two adults willing to coach that practice.
Once-a-week practices begin September and run through mid October in Discovery Park
. Students will need transportation to practice. We will participate in approximately 3 meets with the wildly popular CYO
Cross Country
meets in Woodland Park
. Last year was an amazing season of fun and growth for about 40 Blaine students. Cost is about $60, to cover t-shirts and meets. More information to come.
All abilities and levels of experience are welcome!
Our motto is "
Run hard and have fun!"
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Magnolia Soccer Club Fall 2017 Registraton Now Open
May 15 to July 4th*
Register early to guarantee placement on a team.
For U10-U18 (ASSOCIATION) the cost is $150.
For U6-U9 (MOD) the cost is $125.
*Late fee of $35 for registrations after July 4th.
Please consider volunteering to Coach or Co-Coach with another parent and register at this time, too. **Our program does not succeed without volunteers!**
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The Magnolia Library has a free Creative Writing and Poetry program for 3-5
th
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 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
email
Tiger Tracks submissions due Wednesdays at 5 pm
. Please email Tiger Tracks Editor at
[email protected]
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