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UPCOMING DATES OF NOTE
 
For more information on upcoming events, visit the Tesla STEM PTSA calendar page.

Jan 21st MLK day.
Jan 30th General Membership meeting.

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Join the PTSA
  
Support programs for student success at Tesla STEM HS - Join PTSA today!You can fill out your membership form online and pay the membership fees and family contribution through PayPal.Sign-up here. Our students deserve our 100%!Thank you for your support!
 
 
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Carpool Connection    
Looking for a carpool to and from school?
Check-out the Tesla STEM Carpool Facebook page.
 
 
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Tesla STEM PTSA online directory   
The PTSA has created an online directory. To add/edit your family's information in the directory, please Register to our website. The directory is great for contacting other parents for parties, carpooling, etc.  Make sure to add your student's name and grade so they can be easily found!
The directory is accessible to PTSA Members only. Join PTSA today!
 
 
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Become a Volunteer
Multiple ways to serve our Scholars and School community
- Fill out the form on the  website ('volunteer') - let us know how you would like to help!
- Opportunities also posted on the  PTSA Facebook page.

 
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ASB Events
 

ASB events are advertised by students, for students.  

Please remind your student to check the ASB calendar posted in the school or look on the  Tesla STEM HS website  for the most current information. 
 
ASB may opt to send announcements to this newsletter for inclusion, but it is not their primary source of communication.
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WEEK OF JANUARY 14-18, 2019
Attention Parents of 9 th Graders:  Volunteers Wanted!

 
LWPTSA Council in partnership with LWSD is sponsoring a Parent Education Panel on Stress and Time Management for middle school students and how to prepare for high school, hosted by Redmond MS PTSA on Jan 29th or Feb 5th from 6-8pm.  If you are the parent of a 9th grade student, or a 9th grade student who has successfully navigated stress and time challenges and would be interested in being part of this panel, please email Swarnima at face@lwptsa.net. Click here for additional information.
 
Reflections Contest Awards Announced!   
 



Congratulations to our Tesla STEM scholars who won awards for the Reflections Art Contest at LWPTSA Council!  Six of our talented students are advancing to the State level competition!  Please help us to congratulate:
 
Literature:
-  Leonardo Ribeiro de Brito - Outstanding Interpretation
-  Ankita Menon -  Award of Merit
 
Visual Arts:
- Lina Chai - Outstanding Interpretation
-  Jeremy Yang -  Honorable Mention
 
Music Composition:
- Evan Klansnic - Outstanding Interpretation
- Caitlin Lam - Award of Merit
SAT Test Prep & Subject Tests - Information meeting    


SAT Test Prep - Information Meeting - January 16th, 2019 (7 p.m.)
Not a lot is discussed about SAT subject tests and tips on acing them, when to take them, etc. Tesla STEM PTSA is organizing a talk by Paragon Test Prep & Tutoring for SAT Test Prep and SAT Subject Tests. 
The PTSA will also be organizing after school SAT Test Prep classes at Tesla STEM in March/April - ask questions you might have about that as well. 
No RSVP required. 
Where:  Lake Washington Resource Center
16250 NE 74th Street
Redmond WA 98052  
Nominating Committee Volunteers Needed    


We are currently seeking 3 PTA members to serve on the Nominating Committee.  This short-term committee will be elected at the January 30, 2019 General Membership meeting.  Their role after the meeting is to put together a slate of elected officers for the 2019-2020 Tesla STEM PTSA.  Please contact president@teslastemptsa.org if you are able to help or have questions.
Chaperones needed on February 11th 

 
FBLA* needs parents/guardians to chaperone their winter conference at Overlake Church in Redmond.  Volunteers will help monitor students around the venue on February 11 th - no experience necessary! We are leaving STEM at 7:00am and returning at 3:15pm. You are welcome to come on the bus OR you can meet us at 7:30am at Overlake and be finished at 2:30pm. If you are available please contact Lori Zebrack-Smith at lzebrack-smith@lwsd.org 
 
*FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) is an ASB club.
 
Make an Impact Through Your Tax-Deductible Contribution

It is through your generosity that we can continue to give grants and scholarships to the school in support of all Tesla STEM scholars.
Make your contribution today via the PTSA website . Hover over 'join PTSA' icon then click 'donate'. Thank you to all the families who have already made their annual contribution for this year!
Thanks to past contributions, today your scholar has access to:
  • 3D printers
  • iRiS fluorescent microscope
  • Maker station
  • Subscriptions to Spanish language magazines and current events magazines
  • Kilns
  • And much more!
Discounts for PTSA Members 


Did you know that by becoming a member of our PTSA, you can enjoy a variety of discounts? Here are just a few:
  • Great Wolf Lodge
  • The Nutcracker by Pacific Northwest Ballet
  • Wild Waves
  • Car Rentals: Avis, Budget, Hertz
  • And much more!
To join, visit the Tesla STEM PTSA website and click on 'join ptsa'.
Lake Washington Schools Foundation News  
 
Are you looking for a way to serve your community and to also have a chance to support the Foundation?  Become an LWSF Ambassador!   Ambassadors help keep the lines of communication open between a school community and LWSF.   
View the flyer to learn more or contact Katy Philips at katy@lwsf.org
 
PTSA is here to help!

Tesla STEM PTSA believes that financial need shouldn't be a barrier to students fully participating in the Tesla STEM HS curriculum. To support that, the PTSA has partnered with the school counselors and Principal to provide scholarship funds to students in need.
  
Families who need help with fees and supplies are encouraged to contact their counselor at STEM with their requests.
  
Confidentiality of such requests is strictly maintained - requests are considered by the school and no one at PTSA knows the names of the requestors. 
  
Please don't hesitate to contact the counselors, if PTSA can help.
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