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Weekly Spiritridge PTSA CommUNITY Newsletter
January 25, 2016
 

PTSA Mission Statement

The mission of the Spiritridge Elementary PTSA is to support and strengthen the Spiritridge commUNITY and provide enrichment opportunities for our students. We facilitate information exchange between and among our parents, teachers, and students. We promote parental involvement and a strong partnership with the school, which is essential to the success of our students.


Upcoming Events

  • Jan 28 - Community Cafe, MPR, 6:30-8:00pm
  • Jan 29 - Movie Night
  • Feb 15-19 - No School!  Mid-Winter Break
  • Feb 25 - East Zone Band Concert performance by 5th graders, Sammamish High School, 7:00pm
  • Feb 25 - Box Tops Competition Deadline
  • Feb 25 - Game Night

Important PTSA Information

  • If you're interested in becoming more active in Spiritridge PTSA, we are taking nominations for many officer positions.  Please send mail to board@spiritridge.org.

5th Grade Parent Information Nights


Middle school information nights are in January.

  • International: January 13 and 14
  • Big Picture: January 20
  • Highland: January 26
  • Odle: January 28
  • Tyee: January 28

Please see the district calendar for more information.
http://www.bsd405.org/about/calendar/


 

Community Cafe, Thursday, January 28, 6:30-8:00 @ MPR

Community Café is an opportunity for our community of families, leaders and school staff to gather and engage in conversations around a couple meaningful questions. The purpose is to continue creating connections among our diverse community members to build a deeper understanding and appreciation for our varied cultures, experiences and perspectives. We are excited to have you join us and lend your voice to this wonderful opportunity to grow our commUNITY of trust, respect and thoughtfulness.

  • Dinner will be provided (free) and served from 6:30-7:00. There will be pizza, salad, cookies and beverages.

  • Childcare is provided (free) from 7:00-8:00 by Spiritridge staff with Community partners and organizations.

    (Boys/Girls Club; YMCA, etc.) 

Please see flyer for additional information.


Running Club!


Running Club will start back up on Tuesday, January 12th!  We will continue with running during afternoon recess time on Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings from 8:10-8:40am.  We do need volunteers to make this club "run".  :)  You can sign up to volunteer by clicking here.  
 
Cancellations for inclement weather will be posted on the PTSA Facebook page.  For more information, please contact Melissa Saunders at melissasaunders91@gmail.com

 


Nuts and Bolts from the School Office

 

Absences:  If your child will be out ill, please call 425-456-5901 or e-mail  spiritridgeattendance@bsd405.org to  report your child’s absence.  You do not need to wait until the morning – feel free to call and leave a message or e-mail at any time.     If your child is absent and you have not called, we will be making calls home to inquire about your child’s whereabouts.
Upcoming Vacations:  If you are planning for your child to be absent for reasons other than illness, you must notify the school office in advance.  We will ask you to fill out a Prearranged Absence form.  This form is reviewed and signed by your child’s teacher and the school principal.  


Lunch Accounts:  Please keep adequate funds in your child’s lunch account.  Checks can be made out to “BSD” and can be dropped off in the school office.   You may also set up an account with Paypams.com, which allows you to deposit money and check balances.

Weather:  As the winter months are approaching, please ensure that your child comes to school dressed for the weather.  Boots and coats with hoods are necessary attire for our upcoming blustery weather.  Please instruct your children that they must make every attempt to stay dry during the recess periods.  The office does not have dry clothes for students who get wet at recess.

Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up: No matter how congested, slow and frustrating the traffic may become in the morning and afternoons, we must all remember that the safety of our children is our number one priority.  Please drive carefully and watch out for our little ones!  Thank you.

 

 

Math is Cool!


 
We are looking to form Spiritridge teams for the Math Is Cool Math competition. http://www.academicsarecool.com/history.php   

Groups of 4 students or individuals can compete based on their grade level.

The registration deadline is approaching quickly, so if you want to participate please email Vivian.Donner@gmail.com before Feb 1, 2016.

Previous tests can be found here:
Don't miss the East Zone Band Concert!!!!
 
Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 7:00pm in the Sammamish High School Gym
 
The East Zone Band Concert includes all band students from Eastgate, Cherry Crest, Phantom Lake, Spiritridge, Lake Hills, Stevenson, Puesta del Sol, Odle, Tillicum and Sammamish. 

Students should arrive by 6:40pm wearing ‘nice dress attire.’
 

Community News:
 

JOIN THE FUN! Lacrosse 2016

Would you like your child to experience the fastest growing sport in the country and be part of a team experience? Both new and experienced lacrosse players welcomed! Registration for the Spring 2016 season is now open for boys with Sammamish Interlake Lacrosse Club. Click here to see the flyer.  This team is only available for children who live in the Sammamish or Interlake enrollment districts.

GET INTO THE GAME!
Timing:  February - May
Schedule: 2-3 practices and 1 game per week
Equipment:  helmet, shoulder and arm pads, gloves, stick, mouth guard, athletic cup
Scholarships available.

DON'T DELAY, REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!  www.silacrosse.org


Spiritridge PTSA Website
Check out the Spiritridge PTSA website for information, forms, event happenings and other great information. spiritridge.my-ptsa.org

Visit the Newsletter page at spiritridge.my-ptsa.org for  Panther Post submissions.


Monday: No School, Professional Day

Tuesday: Dutch Waffle with Warm Cinnamon Apples Turkey Sausage 

Wednesday: Cheesy Garlic Rippers with Marinara Dipping Sauce Caesar Salad offered on the Salad Bar

Thursday: Penne Pasta w/ Meatballs 

Friday: Fish & Chips Fish Shapes and Baked Fries Coleslaw Whole Wheat Roll 

Popcorn Friday -  3rd Graders.  Don't forget your quarters!  We need volunteers to keep this fun weekly event going. Sign up here! 
 

PTSA Membership

Congratulations to Spiritridge Elementary for receiving the WSPTA Silver Membership  Award for increasing our membership by 5% from last year. We are just 70 members shy of reaching our 100% membership goal.  Go Panthers!
 
If you 
have already signed up for membership this year you should have received your membership card in your email. Please check your junk/spam folder to see if it ended up there.  Or you can email membership@spiritridge.org to have another one resent.
 
If you would like a copy of the Spiritridge Directory, please be sure to sign up for membership online.

 Get Your Child's Name On the Spiritridge Reader Board!

Is your child's birthday coming up? Did you know that the PTSA offers a fantastic fundraiser all year long? Get your child's birthday on the reader board outside of Spiritridge! This makes for a perfect surprise and it's a great photo opportunity for your scrapbook. Simply e-mail (porterl@bsd405.org) or stop in the office in person to pay Linda Porter ֠with a check made out to the Spiritridge PTSA or cash.  It only costs $35.00!

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