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UPCOMING DATES OF NOTE
 
For more information on upcoming events, visit the Tesla STEM PTSA calendar page.
            
Updated Calendar Items

JAN. 24, 25, 26 - First Semester Finals (subject to change if we have weather-related make up days) - 12:00 dismissal
JUNE 4 - 8 - Senior Finals
JUNE 13 - Graduation
JUNE 15, 18, 19 - Second Semester Finals (subject to
 change if we have weather-related make up days)

Please Note:  We do not give early finals.  Please plan accordingly...thank you!!

ASB Events

ASB events are advertised by students, for students.  

Please remind your student to check the ASB calendar posted in the school or look on the  Tesla STEM HS website  for the most current information. 

ASB may opt to send announcements to this newsletter for inclusion, but it is not their primary source of communication.



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WEEK OF JANUARY 22 - 26, 2018 
Senior yearbook deadline

This is a friendly reminder that January 26th is the deadline for both senior portraits and senior ads for the yearbook.
 
If you haven't yet submitted your senior portrait, you can submit it here: https://images.jostens.com/408913627.
 
Graduating high school is a milestone and an incredible accomplishment. Celebrate your student's achievement with an ad in the yearbook. To design an ad, click on this link: http://jostensadservice.com/?REF=A01122340.
 
Thank you!
FBLA needs your help!
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is in need of your help! We are looking for local businesses and professional community members to judge student's business projects, presentations and role plays at our winter regional conference.   
 
FBLA's mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.
 
In February, students from 20 high schools throughout King and Snohomish counties will come together and compete to secure their place in the State Business Leadership Conference.
 
West Central Regional Conference
Date: 2/5/18
Time: 7:30am-12:30pm
Location: OCC- 9900 Willows Rd NE, Redmond, WA 98052
 
FBLA offers more than 60 events for students to compete in. Click the below link for a full list! If there is a particular event you are interested in judging based on your interest and expertise please do share in your response!
 
If you are or anyone you know may be interested in participating please reach out directly to Angela Stone for more information and to secure your position!
 
Happy New Year!
Angela Stone
206-548-6373 (cell)

Attention Class of 2018: LWPTSA Council Scholarships Available

LWPSTA Council is pleased to announce its 2018 Student Scholarship Program for graduating seniors! There are 14 scholarships  available for $1,250.00 each; these are the categories:
 
·              8 Merit scholarships  - 2 per Learning Community* 
·              2 Education scholarships
·              1 Perseverance  scholarship
·              1 Turn Around  scholarship
·              L.E. Scarr 2 year  scholarship, technical or vocational
·              1 At -Large scholarship
 
* LWSD students not attending one of the four neighborhood high schools apply for merit scholarships based on residence; so if a you live in the boundary area for Lake Washington HS, your Tesla STEM student will be considered for one of two Lake Washington Learning Community merit scholarships.
 
Students may apply for more than one scholarship, but only one will be awarded per student.   Click here for more information and to download aapplication. Completed applications are due April 18th; early applications are welcome.

WSPTA Scholarships

Washington State PTA offers three $3,000 scholarships and one $1,000 scholarship to graduating seniors from Washington state public high schools with an active PTA, so Tesla STEM HS graduating seniors are eligible.  Click here  to learn more and to complete the online application.  The name/number of our PTA is:  Tesla STEM PTSA 2.8.105.  You do NOT need to be a PTA member to apply, however if you are a member and need assistance finding your PTA membership number, please email  [email protected] .  The application deadline is March 1, 2018.
Advocacy News
LWSD Bond and Levy Measures 

Lake Washington School District (LWSD) is planning for three ballot measures to go before voters in the district on  February 13, 2018 : a bond and two replacement levies to fund important needs not funded by the state.

Learn more about a vote will impact our schools and our kids on the LWSD website:  2018 Bond & Levies 
The page has lots of great information about the issues and lists upcoming Open Houses to learn more about something.

And be sure to be registered to Vote.  Learn more about Voting on the WA Secretary of State Website

There will you will find a link where you can 
LWSF News
The Lake Washington School Foundation (LWSF) has a lot of news about opportunities to support our students and other events.

FAN OF MUSIC ARTS: This January, become a "FAN" and fund-a-need for music arts in local schools. Direct your support to the school or learning community of your choice below, or make a general donation to support LWSD's circulating instrument library. Learn more at: http://www.lwsf.org/fan.html

 

COOKIES FOR KIDS: Throughout the month of January, $0.25 of each cookie sold at Chick-fil-A Totem Lake will be donated to the Lake Washington Schools Foundation! Share a catering tray with your coworkers, grab a bag of 6 for your family, or enjoy a single, freshly baked cookie made just for you on your next visit!

 

WHOLE FOODS BAG DONATION: Lake Washington Schools Foundation will be one of this quarter's Bag Donation recipients at Whole Foods Redmond. This means that when customers bring in their reusable bags for groceries, they have the option of receiving a five-cent credit (per bag) or donating five cents to the program recipients. This quarter's dates are January 1st- March 31st.

 

EVENTS:

FIND YOUR FIT @ LWTech on January 31: Free and open to all Lake Washington School District families, this presentation, Q&A session, and tour will introduce the array of workforce-ready programs available at this vibrant local college. Free Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwiches provided by Chick-fil-A Totem Lake! Reserve your spot at: http://www.lwsf.org/events.html


 

SPRING FOR LEARNING at our annual benefit luncheon on March 27 at the Redmond Marriott featuring inspiring speaker Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib and student MCs. Email [email protected] today to become a table captain, corporate sponsor, or attendee.


 

GRANTS:

REACH FOR SUCCESS classroom grant application will be available January 29. Learn more at our informational Q&A on FEBRUARY 13 from 12:30-1:00 pm at the LWSD Resource Center in the Hughes room. RSVPs appreciated at: http://www.lwsf.org/events.html


Grad Night registration is NOW OPEN!

Grad Night is an all-night celebration which starts immediately following graduation in June. It is the last time our Tesla STEM High School students will be together as a class and is intended as a safe alternative to private parties.  Students are whisked by bus to two separate private venues for a night they won't forget with tons of activities, dancing, entertainment, food and prizes.
 
MAKE SURE YOUR KID GETS TO BE PART OF THE FUN!
 
Note that Grad Night is sponsored by Tesla STEM PTSA. It is not an official school or ASB activity.
 
PRICING:
Early Bird:  $175.00 (until February 9, 2018)
Regular:     $195.00 (after February 9, 2018)

Note: These prices apply, if paid by check. There is a small processing fee for online sales to cover our costs: $4 for Early Bird tickets (for a total of $179) and $5 for Regular Tickets (for a total of $200).
 
IMPORTANT: Scholarships are available.  Please contact your student's counselor if you would like to request assistance.   We don't want the expense to be an issue for any student.
 
SIGN UP TODAY!
 
HOW TO BUY TICKETS
Two ways to purchase:
Online: Tickets can be purchased online OR
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By check:  You can bring a check to the school office or mail it to:
 
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Tesla STEM High School
4301 228th Ave N.E.
Redmond, WA 98053
 
The envelope should be marked "Attn: Grad Night". Make checks payable to "Tesla STEM PTSA". Please put your student's name, phone and email on the check.
 
DONATIONS/SPONSOR A STUDENT
If you would like to make a donation to support Grad Night or to sponsor a student scholarship, visit the Grad Night site and donate via PayPal.
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For more information, email us at [email protected]

PTSA is here to help!

Tesla STEM PTSA believes that financial need shouldn't be a barrier to students fully participating in the Tesla STEM HS curriculum. To support that, the PTSA has partnered with the school counselors and Principal to provide scholarship funds to students in need.
  
Families who need help with fees and supplies are encouraged to contact their counselor at STEM with their requests.
  
Confidentiality of such requests is strictly maintained - requests are considered by the school and no one at PTSA knows the names of the requestors. 
  
Please don't hesitate to contact the counselors, if PTSA can help.
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