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IN THIS ISSUE
Vote on Election Day! | MISF Phone-A-Thon | PTA Advocacy Priority Survey | Veterans Tribute | Veterans Day Assembly | New Family Coffee |
Reflections Workshop | Reflections Art Contest
Volunteer Opportunities | Thank You | MISD News | Community Events |
MI Activities for Kids |
October 28 & 29 | MISF All in for Kids Phone-A-Thon
30 | Picture retakes
31 | Halloween Parade and classroom parties
November 1 | Deadline for Veterans Tribute stars
3 | Daylight Savings Time ends
5 | Election Day - VOTE!
5 | Veterans Day assembly
6 | New Family Coffee
11 | Veterans Day - School closed
14 & 15 | 5th Grade Musical - "The Jungle Book"
21 | Deadline for Reflections submissions
December 5 | Books and Bites fundraiser View Full Calendar |
VOTE!! VOTE!! VOTE!! Tuesday, November 5 
This election is very important for our local community, and it is imperative that our parents get their ballots in the mail.
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MISF All in for Kids Phone-A-Thon Monday & Tuesday, October 28 & 29  Each fall, the District presents funding requests for each school, with a priority for K-12 academic programs in core academics and enrichment, that support the rich education you expect and our MI students deserve. These resources are needed in the fall so that the materials will be available to students and teachers for use in the classroom throughout the year. Phones will be ringing across the island when friends, teachers, administrators, and community leaders call friends and neighbors. When your phone rings, please answer the call to show you’re All in for Kids!
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PTA Advocacy Priority Survey 
The PTA is the largest organization advocating for children in America. Every fall, representatives from all PTAs around Washington state gather for legislative assembly and vote on the legislative priorities of the Washington State PTA (WSPTA). This annual priority setting determines which policies the WSPTA will advocate for to our representatives in Olympia. We want to hear what’s important to you! Please spend TWO minutes to take this quick survey and amplify your voice through the PTA! Please only complete this survey ONCE. The survey will ask you which schools your children attend, so if you are a member of multiple MI PTAs, we will capture that information. Thank you. 
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Veterans Tribute Deadline: Friday, November 1  We are collecting names of people in your family who have served or are serving in the military (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Merchant Marines, or Coast Guard). The honorees may be alive or have passed away, and you may honor as many veterans as you like.
Please click here for instructions on what to include on your tribute stars and where to submit them. The tributes will be displayed during our Veterans Day assembly. You can also look for the display when you come to your parent-teacher conference. Please join us! |
Veterans Day Assembly Tuesday, November 5 | 2:30-3:30 pm | IP MPR  We are planning a patriotic school day assembly filled with singing, student presentations, and recognition of our veterans. Please join us for a celebration that honors our country’s soldiers.
Please note there will only be a school day performance this year. No evening event will be hosted. If your family knows a veteran who might enjoy attending our assembly, please extend an invitation to them! We ask that students who invite a veteran to the assembly sit with their guest during the event. In addition, we encourage students to prepare a 2-3 sentence introduction of their guest veteran. This introduction should include their name, the branch of military they served in, and the dates they served or a war they served in. If you plan to invite a veteran to the assembly, please RSVP to either Pam Hinnen or Andrea Simpson, our PTA co-presidents. Your RSVP will help us plan appropriately for all who attend.
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New Family Coffee Wednesday, November 6 | 9:30-10:30 am | South End Starbucks  New to Island Park? Join us for an informal New Family Coffee after drop-off! This is a fun, low-key hour to grab a coffee, chat, and dish on life on MI and Island Park! If you are interested in connecting with a family buddy, e-mail Carmela Wood or Nina Cuneo. More information on the PTA website.
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Reflections Workshop Tuesday, November 12 | 4-5 pm | IP MPR 
We are hosting a workshop for kids who want to work on their projects for the PTA Reflections Art Contest! Art supplies, snacks, artistic support, and encouragement will be provided. Kids need to come prepared with an idea. The theme this year is: Look Within. More information and sign-up here. |
Reflections Art Program Deadline for submissions: Thursday, November 21 
Reflections is a National PTA arts recognition program that helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful not only in school, but in life. Students in pre-K through grade 12 create original works of art in one, or all, of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts. The theme for the 2019-2020 program year is Look Within. For more information, please click here. Questions? Contact Annie Robbins. |
AmazonSmile  Did you know? Every time you shop at Amazon.com, you can also donate to Island Park PTA at the same time! Select "Island Park PTA" as your charity every time when you shop at smile.Amazon.com, and a percentage of your purchase comes back to the Island Park PTA!
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5th Grade Musical 
Hello 5th grade parents!
You may have already heard that the Island Park 2019-2020 Musical, “The Jungle Book,†has swung into action! In keeping with Island Park tradition, every fifth grader will be a part of this wonderful production. The performances will be on Thursday and Friday, November 14 and 15.
To put on such a production, we will need many volunteers. Whether it is just to come in and help inventory costume bags to see if any students are missing costumes (costume creation/procurement), assisting with procuring and/or painting set pieces (set construction/crew), or some other task, your help would be greatly appreciated!
Please click below to let us know if you would be willing to help. The more volunteers we have, the less work each person will need to do, and the more fun it is for everyone! We are truly excited to begin working with your children on this project and to introduce them to this fun and engaging script!
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 Library Volunteers
Interested in getting involved in your child's reading? The library relies on an amazing pool of library volunteers to help out in the library all year long. Many enjoy interacting with their child's class as they come to the library to checkout books; others volunteer for special projects or the book fairs. Come enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and help promote reading. No experience necessary. Sign-ups for November available below.
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Thank You, Thank You, Thank You |
 Big THANK YOU to the volunteers who made Hearing and Vision Screening a breeze for our teachers and students!
| Destiny Bachman | Cristina Martinez | | Liz Clarke | Tracy Munson | | Heather Galgon | Roxana Nystrom | | Sarah Giese | Cris Patrick | | Tiffin Goodman | Sabine Piteira | | Beeby Li | Kendra Uhler |
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Technology Advisory Group - Seeking New Members 
MISD’s Learning Services team seeks volunteer parents and community members to join the District’s “Technology Advisory Group†(TAG). The TAG meets twice annually (usually January and April/May) and is an advisory body for the District’s Technology Services department. The purpose of the TAG is to afford opportunities for parents, staff, and administrators to provide input in the instructional and operational technology program of the school district. New TAG members are welcome to join at any time. More information about the TAG may be found on the Technology Services website. To learn more and/or to join the TAG, e-mail the District’s Director of Information Technology, Andreeves Ronser. |
Bunka no Hi Japanese Culture Day Sunday, November 3 | 11 am - 4 pm | Japanese Cultural & Community Center of WA Celebration of Japanese and Japanese-American culture and heritage with performances, cultural demonstrations, games, and other activities. Booths and informational displays from a variety of local groups, nonprofit organizations, and vendors. For more information, click here.
Compassionate Leadership Summit -NEW! Friday & Saturday, November 8 & 9 | University of Washington Event focused on how we might bring compassion and mindfulness more effectively into our organizations and communities. For more information, click here. To purchase tickets, click here.
MIPA Annual Toy Swap - NEW! Saturday, November 9 | 9 am - 1 pm | Islander M.S.
Giant consignment sale with items for children ages 0-12. The proceeds (35% of consignment sales and 100% of donation sales) go toward funding MIPA charities, scholarships, and operations. Come early for the best selection, stay late enough to catch the 50% off sale at noon! We're also planning to have a new bake sale fundraiser featuring several local businesses, which are planning to donate baked goods and/or beverages. This fundraiser will be donation-based and cash only. For more information, click here.
Positive Youth Outcomes -NEW! Thursday, November 14 | 7-8:30 pm | 77 Central Apartments, Resident Lounge Developing health, well-being, and resiliency requires a “whole child†approach to parenting that includes simultaneously considering a child’s physical, emotional, and social needs. Hear about raising healthy and resilient children. For more information, click here. Call (206) 583-6514 or e-mail to register. |
| Mercer Island Activities for Kids | |
Mercer Island Pumpkin Walk
Sunday, October 27 | 5-8 pm | Luther Burbank Park
Join us for a fun and festive non-scary Pumpkin Walk! The Meadow Picnic Area Loop will be lined with pumpkins, artfully carved by volunteers, for people of all ages to enjoy. Click here for more information.
Girl Scouts Information Session - NEW!
Wednesday, October 30 | 6-7:30 pm | MI Library
Come to an information session and learn more about different ways to volunteer, what girls do as Girl Scouts, schedules, cost, and how you can ensure a successful troop experience for your girl as a volunteer. Contact Charity Harrison or click here for more info. MIBGC 3x3 Islander Madness Basketball Tournament Monday, November 11 | 1:30-6:30 pm | MI Boys & Girls Club Gym Grab your friends and join us for our annual 3x3 basketball tournament. No fee for current MIBGC members. Register here by Wednesday, November 6 at midnight. E-mail or call (206) 436-1939 with any questions. Adolesco Youth Exchange
Applications due Friday, November 15. Two-way exchange program that gives qualifying students between the ages of 9 and 18 the opportunity to immerse themselves in a new language and new culture AND to host a carefully matched exchange partner in turn. Start your application here and get in touch with local mom Marie Meyer, the Adolesco Exchange Coordinator, at (303) 913-4845 for more information. Northwest Boychoir AuditionsBoys ages 6-9 who enjoy singing are welcome to tryout for January 2020 enrollment! No prior musical training is required – just musical aptitude and obvious enjoyment of music. For more information or to schedule an audition, click here. Kids Co. - Before and After-School CareDesigned to meet the needs kids have during non-school hours. Contact Brittany Smathers, Program Manager, at (206) 437-8396 or click here for more information. Kids Corps tutoringVolunteer club focused on providing one-on-one tutoring for elementary students by MIHS students. Applications for new tutees are available here. Contact mihskidscorps@gmail.com for more information. Kidstown at the SJCCBefore and after-school program offering a nurturing and welcoming environment to kids in K-5th grades. Click here for more information.
Mercer Island Martial Arts Interested in learning martial arts or self defense, gaining confidence and flexibility, or just wanting to burn off some extra energy? Click here for more information.
SJCC Fall After-School Classes Monday, September 9 - Friday, November 22 In addition to returning favorites (like Karate X, STEM Sports, hip hop dance, and more), we're excited to offer a set of brand new J classes! Click here for more information. Need extended care after your after school classes? Check out our new After School Plus option to get care in our Kidstown after-school program.
Study Zone Saturdays 2:30-4:30 pm | Sundays 3-5 pm (except during school breaks) | MI Library Students in grades K-12 can drop in for free tutoring on all subjects and help with study skills. Please contact Carrie or call the Library at (206) 236-3537 for more information.
Youth Theatre Northwest - After-School Classes After-school theatre classes with popular themes strengthening creativity, confidence, and collaborative thinking. Register at youththeatre.org. New students receive 25% discount. Contact Stephanie for more info. Island Park Elementary (IPE) PTA and the Mercer Island School District have neither reviewed nor approved the programs, personnel, activities, or organizations announced in these flyers or websites. The participants agree to protect, indemnify, and hold harmless the District and IPE PTA, including elected and appointed officials, employees, agents, staff, and volunteers, from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, expenses, or rights of action, directly or indirectly attributed to the activities. Permission to distribute this information and/or flyers should not be considered a recommendation of the programs by the school district or by the IPE PTA. These are neither school district nor IPE PTA-sponsored activities. |
| Island Park Fundraising
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Cut or scan these Box Tops for Education on popular products and send them in to school for collection. Save them for competitions run throughout the year or just send them straight in. Either way, you'll help raise money for Island Park! |
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