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Upcoming Events
- May 10 - Volunteer Appreciation Tea
- May 13 - Talent Show
- May 17 - ArchiTech Night
- May 19 - Principals' Coffee
- May 19 - PTSA Board Meeting
- May 23 - Academic Challenge Deadline
- May 27 - No School - Professional Development Day
- May 30 - No School - Memorial Day
- June 3 - Spiritridge Carnival
- June 9 - PTSA Board Meeting
- June 16 - 5th Grade Party & Moving Up Ceremony
- June 17 - Field Day
- June 20 - Last Day of School (Early Release Day)
PTSA Board Positions Available
We are seeking candidates for the following positions: Secretary, VP of Communications, Co-Treasurer, and Co-VP of Programs. Many of the activities that enrich and enhance your child's learning, including classroom aides, curriculum enhancement, STEM activities, family science week, academic challenge, multicultural night, health and wellness activities, and many other experiences WOULD NOT EXIST without the PTSA. By joining the PTSA Board, you have the chance to contribute meaningfully to each student at Spiritridge.
If you are interested, please email nominatingcommittee@spiritridge.org.
Staff Appreciation
Thank you for all the support and kindness towards Spiritridge Staff during Staff Appreciation Week! Staff were thankful! Special thanks to Adrienne Guitron, who made made personalized Spiritridge Staff cups, on behalf of our PTSA.
Volunteer Appreciation Tea May 10
 Please join the Spiritridge teachers and staff for the annual Volunteer Appreciation Tea. The success of our community relies on many helpful hands, and the staff would like to honor all of our fantastic volunteers who make Spiritridge the wonderful place that it is!
When: Tuesday May 10th 1:00 – 2:30
Where: Spiritridge Front Courtyard (front of school)
Save Your Box Tops and Labels for Education
  Keep earning money for Spiritridge by collecting Box Tops and Soup Labels! Many of the Box Tops expire on June 1, so please turn them in to the collection box in the office before then. Expired box tops cannot be redeemed. We also have an opportunity to earn bonus points for Labels for Education submitted in May. Check out the Fundraising page on the PTSA website for more details, or contact redemption@spiritridge.org with questions.
National Bike to School Month
 Congratulations to all the students/families who rode to school on Bike to School Day! The bike rack was overflowing with participation! Roughly 100 riders!
Special shout out to Mrs. Keyle Kneeland who rode to Spiritridge for the first time today! Mrs. Vanderkolk and her girls are also dedicated bike to school commuters.
You can still sign up! For more information look here:
http://spiritridge.my-ptsa.org/Content.asp?PageID=10&ContentIndex=95
Bike Everywhere this May!
Questions? annie@lander.ca
 Come to the MPR at 6:30pm on May 13th to be entertained by the spectacular talent at Spiritridge Elementary. Students from all grade levels will be performing a variety of acts including comedy, gymnastics, singing, dancing, pogo sticking, and more! Entrance is free, but there will a donation box and concessions for sale. All proceeds from this event go to helping support our awesome 5th Grade Party.
Sponsored by the Panther Leadership Club
Coffee with the Principal
 Date: Thursday, May 19, 2016
Time: 9:15AM - 10:15AM
Place: Spiritridge Gym/MPR
Principal Coffee is an opportunity for our community of parents to gather and engage in conversation with Principal Scott Hetherington and Assistant Principal Susan Webster. The purpose is to provide an opportunity to talk about some specific topics around curriculum, school expectations and district initiatives. Please feel free to stay for the entire time or pop in for a window of time that works for you. Either way we will be happy see you there.
Principals Coffee is the Third Thursday of each month from 9:15-10:15
Architech Night 2015-16
 ArchiTech Night will be held on Tuesday, May 17th from 6:30p - 8:00pm.
If you have any suggestions, they would be so very appreciated at academicchallenge@spiritridge.org.
ArchiTech Night is an event to explore architecture and some technologies related to building. All students are welcome to attend.
Students will receive a ribbon for participating by creating a display featuring a building or structure from around the world, and filling out the event worksheet. Click here for instructions and worksheets. This ribbon counts towards the Panther Academic Challenge.
Please sign up to participate here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0945acab2ea1ff2-architech.
Volunteers Needed
This event cannot be a success without great volunteers, please sign uphere:http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0945acab2ea1ff2-architech1
For complete details about ArchiTech Night, please visit the Spiritridge PTSA website.
Seeking Panther Post Editors and Webmaster for Next Year
 Join the Communications team as one of the Panther Post editors or the Webmaster for next year.
To help with publishing this newsletter, all you need is basic computer familiarity and an enthusiasm for sharing information a few hours every few weeks.
If you are interested in the Webmaster role, consider these guidelines:
- Ensure an integrated web site structure and consistent look-n-feel.
- Respond to any requests related to updates of the site, such as custom forms, page setup, user rights, event and news update and approval etc., and follow up with proper actions.
- Provide technical support on using the web site.
- Familiarity with HTML or a desire to learn is important.
These are both a great way to volunteer behind the scenes with a rotating turn at publishing the newsletter every few weeks. Email communications@spiritridge.org if you would like to participate or want to learn more.
5th Grade Party & Moving Up Ceremony
 Party: 2 hours at Lucky Strikes during the school day for bowling and games
Moving up Ceremony: 6:30PM in the Spiritridge MPR
OUR NEEDS
- Baby Pictures: Please send ONE baby picture of your child to be used in the slide show. There is no specific age required, just pick one you love! E-mail with your child’s name and teacher name to: 5thgradeceremony@spiritridge.org
- T-shirts: This is a heads up that we will be collecting plain, white t-shirts towards the end of the year to tie-dye. You do not need to send one in at this time, but keep an eye out for future correspondence.
- Volunteer: As we get closer we will create a sign-up genius for volunteers to donate refreshments and assist with tie-dying. Official chaperoning of the daytime event will be decided on a class-by-class basis, as we will want an equal number of chaperones per class. Sign-up for chaperoning will be via the permission slip in June.
Questions? Please contact Emily Taibl + Betsy Vo at 5thgradeceremony@spiritridge.org
Field Day
Save the date for June 17th from 1:30pm - 3:30pm for a fun filled afternoon of sports and games. This is an event for the entire school that is only possible with the help of volunteers. More information to be posted in May. Contact Miae Aramori at miaec@hotmail.com for more information.
Lake to Lake Bike Ride
 The 5th Annual Bellevue Lake to Lake Bike Ride is coming on Saturday, June 11, 2016.
This low cost, recreational ride has a “family-friendly” route and a more “experienced rider” route. The unique route explores hidden treasures of Bellevue, taking riders to and through many parks on a variety of surfaces; bike lanes, park paths, and low traffic roads.
Check out the Ride website. If you have any questions, contact me at bikeride@bellevuewa.gov or call (425) 452-4882.
Summer Camps and activities!
Looking for fun activities and summer camps? Please see the PTSA webiste for details on many exciting options.
Free Green Cleaning Workshops
 The City of Bellevue is offering five special green clean workshops this spring. These fun, hands-on classes cover information on avoiding toxic cleaners and resources for making your own green cleaners. Attendees will receive a free green cleaning kit to take home. Adults and children over 7 are welcome to attend. If you would like to attend, registration is required. Please email recycle@bellevuewa.gov or call 425-452-6932 to register. Spaces are limited to 20 people per session. First come, first served.
Workshop dates/locations:
Wednesday, May 11th 2016
7:00-8:00PM
Northwest Arts Center 9825 NE 24 th St.
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Spiritridge PTSA Website
Check out the Spiritridge PTSA website for information, forms, event happenings and other great information. spiritridge.my-ptsa.org.
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