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SCHOOL RESUMES FEBRUARY 22. ENJOY YOUR BREAK!
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Celebrating Our Spectacular Spellers!
 Congratulations to our Spelling Bee winner, Annie Cao, and runner-up, Pranav Tripathi! These eighth graders spelled their way to the top in the final EMS bee on February 8. With the winning word, "liquefy," Annie secured her chance to represent EMS at the Regional Spelling Bee of King and Snohomish Counties in March. Good luck, Annie!
We hope your student joins the National Spelling Bee program with Evergreen PTSA next year.
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NEXT WEEK
February Membership Meeting 2/23
Not an EMS PTSA member yet? Join here!
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NEXT WEEK
Volunteers Needed: Staff Appreciation Lunch 2/24
Our next staff appreciation lunch will be on Thursday, February 24, and this time we want to treat our amazing EMS staff with Italian food. If you can donate items or help with set-up or clean-up, please sign up here.
Please drop off all the items at the EMS front office by 10:30 am on the morning of the 24th. As always, grazie for your help! This event wouldn’t be possible without our wonderful volunteers!
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Help Build Our '22-'23 PTSA Board
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We Still Need You for This Year's Board!
Our current PTSA Board still needs a VP of Advocacy. With less than half the school year remaining, this is a great way to dip your toes into serving our school community and to get involved in your student's educational enrichment! Email president@evergreenptsa.org to learn more.
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Community News
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Tomorrow: LWPTSA Special Education Group Meeting
 Lake Washington PTSA invites families, caregivers and educators of students receiving special services (IEPs) and accommodations (504s) to its monthly Special Education Group meeting. This month, meet LWPTSA's new co-chairs, and hear from LWSD Executive Director of Special Services, Shannon Hitch. Questions? Email specialeducation@lwptsa.net.
WHEN: Friday, February 18 at 7 pm
WHERE: Online via Zoom at tinyurl.com/yfyf3kx6
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LWSF Parent Chat Webinar: Mental Wellness Across Cultures
 Every culture has a different take on mental health. At the next LWSF Balance in Mind Parent Chat, learn to navigate cultural differences in support of your child's mental health.
WHEN: Wednesday, February 23 at 7 pm
REGISTER NOW: tinyurl.com/BIMWinter2022
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LWPTSA Lunch & Learn: Equity Efforts in LWSD
 Lake Washington PTSA Council welcomes community members to an online discussion via Zoom with LWSD's Director of Equity and Family Engagement, Pablo Ortega, on the topic of our school district's equity efforts and policies. Questions? Email evp@lwptsa.net.
WHEN: Thursday, February 24 at noon
REGISTER NOW: tinyurl.com/lwsdequity
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Free Screening of 'Far From the Tree' Documentary
 LWSD and LWPTSA present a free movie at home: Far From the Tree is a moving documentary about families raising kids whom society deems different. Tracking their challenges and triumphs, the film asks viewers to rethink what it means to be "normal." (For more on content and age recommendations, visit Common Sense Media.)
WHEN: Registered viewers will receive a link to access the film for a 72-hour window starting Friday, February 25 at 12 am
REGISTER NOW: tinyurl.com/farfromthetreelw
A discussion will follow on Tuesday, March 1 at 6 pm via Zoom. Questions? Email parent.ed@lwptsa.net.
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WSPTA Enrichment Opportunities
The Washington State PTA (WSPTA) is offering these free student programs:
- WSPTA Essay Contest (grades K–12) — Students are invited to write about a real-life role model who has had a profound impact on their lives. [details here]
- WSPTA Game Development Contest (grades 6–12) — Individuals or teams of students are invited to develop either a computer game or a board game. This year's theme is Changing the World. [details here]
Submit entries soon! The deadline for both contests is Tuesday, March 1.
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February Is Black History Month
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Important Dates
2/17 & 2/18 — Midwinter Break (NO SCHOOL)
2/21 — Presidents Day (NO SCHOOL)
2/23 — General Membership Meeting (7 pm, Zoom)
2/24 — Staff Appreciation Lunch (drop off donations by 10:30 am)
3/11 — LEAP Day (NO SCHOOL)
3/17 — Deadline for 2022-2023 PTSA Board Nominations
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"When everyone in the classroom, teacher and students, recognizes that they are responsible for creating a learning community together, learning is at its most meaningful and useful."
— bell hooks
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