IVE News for November 7, 2016
Check back on November 21st for the next edition
Camp Orkila Fundraiser Tonight at Chipotle! November 7 from 3-7pm
Not sure what to do for dinner tonight? Don’t want to cook? Our 5th grade students are continuing to raise money for their trip to Camp Orkila! Please come to Chipotle next week on Monday, Nov 7th from 3pm-7pm! The restaurant is located at 775 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA 98027. Chipotle will donate 50% of the proceeds to our Camp Orkila Scholarship Fund.
Just mention this IVE fundraiser at the cash register so that our 5th graders receive this donation. Feed your family and support our IVE families!
Hands-On Art Night & Reflections Reception–
This Wednesday!November 9, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Bring the whole family andenjoy creating hands-on art projects andlearning about the PTA sponsored Art Docent Program.
We will also be recognizing student artists who haveparticipated in the National PTAReflections cultural arts competition.
Please show your support for the visual arts and join us. Everyone is Welcome!
Staff Appreciation Lunch. This Thursday, November 10!
We need some more soups and salad! Please sign up!
Show our IVE Staff how much we appreciate them. The PTA hosts four staff appreciation lunches throughout the year. Thisis anopportunity to appreciate ourteachers and staff with a little extra love through dishes prepared by our school family.
The teachers and staff appreciation luncheon will be held on November 10. This is an opportunity to show off your culinary skills by signing up to bring a dish for this great event.
No time to cook? No problem. Feel free to pick up listed items from a local grocery store.
- Soup & Salad Luncheon - November10 -Sign up here
2016IVEPTAHoliday Choir
Do youenjoy the wonder of the holidays?Would you like to meet some new friends while singing and having fun?
If you are a Kindergarten – 2ndgrade student who enjoys singing, please join us this seasonto spread some holiday cheer. TheChoirtheme this year will be “Holidays around the World” and the set listwill includenewsongs such asFelizNavidadas well as old favorites likeJingle BellsandSanta Claus is Coming to Town.We sing both secular and religious songs and encourage all students to participate regardless of their personal or religious beliefs.Our goal is to have funsharing thistimeof yearwithold and newfriends and fill hearts with happiness and joy.
Forms and Permission slips will be coming home soon in kid mail. Questions:
Yearbook Pictures and Cover Contest…
Good News! The Yearbook Cover Contesthas been extended for the5th Graders. Entries are due byDecember15th.
We need your Pictures!! Start taking them now! The upcoming Fall Festival / Halloween Parties are the perfect opportunity. We can't wait to see all those costume pictures.
The majority of the yearbook pictures are taken by you...our wonderful parents and volunteers of IVE. Throughout the year, we want youto submit pictures from school events and community activities. We strive to have every child in the yearbook a couple times.
- Room Parents– We need each room parent to send us 10-15 photographs of their class, with each student in at least one photograph. It’s best if you can get small groups of 3-5 students in each photograph. They can be taken while you volunteer, at a holiday party, or whenever you visit the classroom.
- School Events– If you are there and take pictures, please uploadyour pictures to our online site. Directions to create an account and upload are on the Yearbook Page!
- Go to the Yearbook Page for directions how to upload photos to the Lifetouch Community Site.
For questions, contact Kim at .
FALLBOOK FAIR IS COMING UP!
Monday, November 14th-Friday, November 18th
There is a wide selection of books that every child will LOVE! Not only does this put books in the hands of our students, it also puts books in the hands of your teachers and librarian!
Book Fair hours are:
Monday8am-3:30pm
Tuesday8am-3:30pm(lunch with a friend during your child's lunch time)
Wednesday8am-1pm,6pm-8pmFamily Night
Thursday8am-3:30pm
Friday8am-3pm
If you are able to volunteer for any shift (part of a shift too), please sign-up on IVEPTA.org. If you have any questions, please contact your book fair co-chairs: LizzEng, Miriam Corlett, Nikki Ludwyck, and .
Camp Orkila for 5th Graders!
IVE 5th Graders have the opportunity to go to Camp Orkila in June. Camp Orkila is a YMCA camp located on the northwest tip of Orcas Island.Camp Orkila has been connecting youth and families to the outdoors since 1906. With more than 280 acres of private beach, preserved forest and open fields, kids thrive in this caring and supportive community.Explore nature, learn new skills, make new friends and gain respect for the environment. Let your child explore their strengths, expand their independence and build confidence with Camp Orkila.
A $25 deposit is due. Clickhereto make your deposit or make a donation to help another 5th grader go to camp.
Check out the Camp Orkila Page for more information. For questions, .
New Amazon Fundraising Link
You can support the Issaquah Valley Elementary School PTA every time you shop at Amazon by clicking on this link:
For future purchases, just remember toalways visitSmile.Amazon.com to support IVE PTA. We recommend that you create a bookmark for Smile.Amazon.com or you can also install the Amazon Assistant. When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to IVE PTA. It's an easy way to support IVE while you shop! If you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to .
Update your Student's Teacher
If you haven't already done so, please click on the "My Account" icon and update your students teacher for this year. This information is used so we know where to deliver the spirit wear, yearbooks, or anything else purchased for your student.
You CAN make a difference!
Want to get involved at IVE but not sure where to start? Visit theVolunteerpageon our website to learn about opportunities, sign up for an upcoming event or general committee that interests you, or get even more involved by serving as a chair for one of our awesome committees!
We are currently seeking chairs for the following committees:
- CultureFair
- Directory
- Enrichment
- Staff Appreciation Week
In addition, the PTA needs volunteers for:
- Art Docents for each classroom
For more information about each position,clickhere.
If you are interested in any of these positions or would like more information, contact Rebecca Maljak or Brie .
2016-2017 PTA Calendar of Events
Mark your calendar with these events now! You won't want to miss any of them.
General Meeting Dates-7:00 pm in the IVE Library. All Welcome. Childcare will be provided.
Thursday, December 1
Thursday, February 2
Thursday, March 30
Thursday, May 18
Coffee Chat with Principal Walsh
November 22, 2:00-2:45 p.m.
February 2, 6:00-6:45 p.m.
May 11, 8:45-9:30 a.m.
Events
Reflections/Hands on Art November 9
Staff Appreciation Lunch November 10
Book Fair November 14 - 18
Book Fair Family Night November 16
Family Movie Night December 9
Holiday Choir December 15
Multi-Cultural Fair February 10
Bingo Night March 3
Engineering Night April 21
Book Fair Family Night April 26
Variety Show May 12
Ice Cream Social June 9
Issaquah PTSA Council News:
Check out the PTSAs latest Newsletter here
ParentWiserpresents…
Nov 21stRun, Hide, Fight at 7pm at Issaquah High School, Black Box Theater by School Resource Officer and Active Shooter Trainer, Diego Zanella of Issaquah Police Dept.Increasingly we're hearing about shooters in schools, offices, churches and around town. Whether present in a public space, or waiting to hear from loved ones at a scene, do you know what to do? For parents of K-12.
Nov 29thSCREENAGERS – Growing Up in the Digital Ageat 7-9pm at Liberty High School, Theater.Another chance to see
thisfilm documentary, with expert panel Q&A, exploring struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. With insights from psychologists, brain scientists, and families,SCREENAGERSreveals how tech time impacts kids' development and how parents can best navigate the digital world and find balance. Watch the trailer at: parents & students of K-12.
Register for these events at
These ParentWiserevents are FREE for Issaquah school district PTSA members, $5 donation requested for non-members at the door;
sponsored by Issaquah PTSA Council, Issaquah Schools Foundation and Swedish Medical of Issaquah.
Holiday Bazaar @ Skyline High School–Sammamish, WA
Saturday Dec 3, 2016 9AM – 3PM
The Skyline Holiday Bazaar is afestive holiday shopping visit with local artisans and crafters.
In addition tolocal artisans and crafters, therewill also be a bake sale sponsored by the senior class, musical performances by middle and high schoolers,
opportunities for photos with Santa from 11am-2pm, and a raffle drawing with many, many wonderful gifts to choose from. We hope you’ll join us!
For more information, visit our website
Questions?Contact the Bazaar Chair:KellySmith
Want to make your child's year at IVE the best ever?Join the PTA!As a member you will be able to meet and network with other parents and educators and have a more active role in deciding on the events and programs we run every year for IVE students. It is also a great way to be "in the know" of upcoming events.Membershipis open now!
From the link on theHomepageclick the link "Back to school Packet"pages to:
1. Complete your family information
2. Select IVE PTA membership options
3. Pre-order your Yearbook
4. Choose events at which to volunteer
Make our webpage afavorite by bookmarkingIssaquah Valley Elementary PTA.
For membership questions, contact Chelle Swim .
Procedure for All Volunteers
All volunteers must complete an online application. If you have students at different schools in Issaquah, you only need to fill this out once and will be asked to mark which schools you want to volunteer at. Click the link, apply to volunteer.
If you have information to be included in the next eNews, please send to Kim Pike . Thanks!